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Former NJPW Wrestler Katsuya Kitamura Dead Aged 36

The wrestling world is mourning the death of former New Japan Pro Wrestling Young Lion Cup winner Katsuya Kitamura who died at the age...

Okada vs. White Official for NJPW WrestleKingdom 17 Main Event

The main event is set for New Japan Pro Wrestling's biggest show of the year. NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 is scheduled for Wednesday, January 4,...

New Japan Unveils New NJPWWorld Television Championship

New Japan Pro Wrestling has introduced a new championship belt. On Monday, the promotion held its NJPW Declaration of Power event. Mid-way through the...

Antonio Inoki Made Honorary Lifetime Chairman of New Japan Pro Wrestling

New Japan Pro Wrestling has honored the life and legacy of Antonio Inoki, making him the lifetime chairman of the promotion. Inoki founded the...

STARDOM wrestlers to debut in NJPW of America in October

STARDOM wrestlers will make their American debut when they tour with NJPW of America in October. Rumble on 44th Street takes place on October...

NJPW and WWE Share Touching Memoriam For Antonio Inoki

Yesterday, the pro-wrestling world learned that Antonio Inoki, the founder of New Japan Pro Wrestling, a former 12-time world champion, and respected Japanese politician,...

The Forbidden Door Will be Opened Again on Tonight’s AEW Dynamite

The Forbidden Door will be opened once again for tonight's AEW Dynamite, as New Japan Pro Wrestling's booker Gedo will be around for the...

KENTA 100% Agrees With Bobby Fish For Saying CM Punk Stole His Finisher

Add KENTA to the list of CM Punk's enemies. The NJPW star took to Twitter to respond to the recent interview comments made by former...

Will Ospreay Takes One Final Shot At Kenny Omega As Run With AEW Ends

Will Ospreay says that his current run with All Elite Wrestling has come to an end...for now. The Aerial Assassin competed on last night's Dynamite...

First Look at IWGP Women’s Championship Belt

NJPW and Stardom will be introducing the IWGP Women’s Championship belt. The inaugural champion will be crowned via a tournament.  New Japan Pro Wrestling announced...

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 Will Be a 1-Night Event

NJPW has announced that its biggest event of the year, Wrestle Kingdom, will be returning to its previous format. New Japan Pro Wrestling confirmed today...

NJPW Returns to NYC in October with Rumble on 44th Street

New Japan Pro Wrestling returns to New York City this October. On Monday, NJPW announced Rumble on 44th Street will take place on Friday, October...