GLEAT Joins the United Japan Pro-Wrestling Umbrella
GLEAT has officially become the latest promotion to join the United Japan Pro-Wrestling collective, expanding an already impressive coalition of Japanese wrestling organizations. United Japan Pro-Wrestling serves as…
Hiroshi Tanahashi Inserts Himself Into Shota Umino-Jon Moxley Rivalry at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door
Hiroshi Tanahashi made his presence felt at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, stepping in to break up a heated confrontation between IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion Shota Umino and…
NJPW Star SANADA Marries Japanese Idol Mizuki Kuwabara
SANADA, one of New Japan Pro-Wrestling's top stars, has tied the knot. The announcement confirmed that SANADA married Mizuki Kuwabara, a Japanese idol and former member of the…
Tiger Mask IV Reveals Diverticulitis Diagnosis and Upcoming Back Surgery Ahead of July 2026 Retirement
Tiger Mask IV is heading toward the end of a career spanning nearly three decades, and the legendary masked grappler is doing so while managing some significant health…
Tiger Mask IV: Hulk Hogan Explored Launching His Own Promotion After 2003 WWE Departure, Had Eyes on NJPW Talent
Hulk Hogan's post-WWE plans in 2003 extended beyond simply returning to the ring — according to Tiger Mask IV, the Hulkster had serious ambitions about launching his own…
Tiger Mask IV Set for July 7 Retirement Show, Will Compete Twice in Final Matches
A legendary run in New Japan Pro-Wrestling is drawing to a close. Six-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Tiger Mask IV has announced his in-ring retirement, with NJPW set…
Tiger Mask IV Reveals He Needs Back Surgery Following July 7 NJPW Retirement Show
Tiger Mask IV is closing out a 30-year in-ring career with more than a farewell on his mind — the veteran has disclosed that he will need back…
Tiger Mask IV Reveals ‘Life-Threatening’ 2020 Diverticulitis Diagnosis as Key Factor in Retirement Decision
Tiger Mask IV is opening up about the serious health scare that ultimately helped push him toward retirement. In an extensive interview published on NJPW1972.com ahead of his…
Tiger Mask IV Open to Character Continuing After His July 7 Retirement at Korakuen Hall
Yoshihiro Yamazaki, the man behind the mask as Tiger Mask IV and the longest-serving performer to portray the legendary character in history, says he doesn't have strong feelings…
Will Ospreay Says His 2016 NJPW Match With Ricochet Reshaped the Way Wrestlers Approach Their Craft
Will Ospreay believes the match that made the wrestling world stop and pay attention nearly a decade ago didn't just go viral — it fundamentally changed how professional…
