New Japan Academy, Vol 1. – Manga Review
by Tetsuya Naito’s long, tumultuous journey to the top of New Japan Pro Wrestling is one of the greatest stories in wrestling because it isn’t just …
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World Tag League 2020 Preview
In an unusual year for New Japan, one thing that remains consistent is World Tag League being the final tournament of the year. But in …
Best of the Super Juniors 27 Preview
Against the odds, New Japan has given us the New Japan Cup and G1 Climax, and now they will close off 2020 with a joint …
The Resurgence of El Desperado
The tragedy that is 2020 has a few redeeming qualities. In the world of New Japan Pro Wrestling, the roster has been limited and it …
NJPW Power Struggle Preview
The road to Wrestle Kingdom 15 is about to kick into the next gear, and the drivers sat in pole position could find their favourable …
October’s Most Joyful Players
Welcome to the October edition of Most Joyful Players (MJP)! Every month, a selection of WrestleJoy’s writers will bring you their individual picks for the …
Kenny Omega: The IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship and The Cleaner
Kenny Omega’s five year journey with NJPW started with his grand reveal as the newest Bullet Club member on November 8th 2014 at Power Struggle. …
G1 Climax is the Spice of Life
Eighteen shows, 90 block matches and one month later, G1 Climax 30 is complete and we have a new God to worship! I think we …
Jay1 Climax: The Story of Jay White’s G1 Climax Downfall
In the beginning God created the G1 Climax, but Jay White aptly christened it the Jay1 Climax. The most triumphant of returns for King Switch …
Juice Robinson: Underdog to Undeniable
Who would have thought that NXT’s eco-warrior, sign-wielding hippie, CJ Parker would find his home in New Japan Pro Wrestling and become a stalwart as …