Embracing the fun in Wrestling
Teen prodigies have long been a part of professional wrestling’s history. In fact, some of the industry’s biggest names made their debuts as young as sixteen years old. In the west, WWE superstars Drew McIntyre and Noam Darr each debuted at sixteen, as have many other big names including AEW’s Kenny Omega. New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Kazuchika Okada and …
2020 was a year fraught with challenges and uncertainty: one year, one title, seven successful title defenses, and one exceptional man. The COVID-19 pandemic was arguably one of the biggest factors in that. Still, the year wasn’t without its bright spots, particularly in the world of professional wrestling. One of those bright spots was in Pro Wrestling NOAH and that was …
At the tournament finals show for G1 CLIMAX 31, New Japan Pro Wrestling fans got a huge surprise when one of the promotion’s most beloved figures returned to the ring. For the first time in four years, Katsuyori Shibata competed in a brief exhibition match against Zack Sabre Jr. After suffering a career-threatening head injury at SAKURA GENESIS, it …
Japanese wrestling is filled with so many special things, from the incredible talent in each promotion to the stories told in every match. This has long been a major factor in its popularity and success. One of the most interesting things about pro wrestling in Japan is the way most wrestlers are brought up in the industry. While in other …
On November 20, 2021, the wrestling world got some huge news when it was announced that the third night of WRESTLE KINGDOM 16 will see some of New Japan Pro Wrestliing’s finest go head to head with the best from Pro Wrestling NOAH. While the first two nights of the event of the year will be taking place in the historic …
Wrestling promotions around the world are known for having a wide array of talent, each known for their ability and style. Since 2018, New Japan Pro Wrestling has had arguably one of the industry’s best power wrestlers in the form of Shingo Takagi. Since his arrival there as the last addition to one of wrestling’s most popular factions, his …
On August 25th, 2021, Jon Moxley announced that he had received a package from Japan, with a contract to face “the only guy in New Japan with the balls to chase the Boogeyman”, the legendary Satoshi Kojima. Kojima will face Moxley at the upcoming Pay-Per-View, All Out, on September 5th in Chicago Illinois. Fans already familiar with Kojima’s work …
For the young lions of New Japan Pro Wrestling, leaving for the learning excursion is a huge milestone. In many ways it’s like a high school graduate leaving home to go to college. For these young men, it means that they’ve survived the challenging and often grueling experience of life in the New Japan Dojo, arguably one of the toughest …
The hero’s journey has long been a popular story in the literary world. Countless books and other media are filled with accounts of people from different walks of life doing extraordinary things. One such book is ‘A Chosen Destiny’. It tells the story of WWE superstar, Drew McIntyre and his rise to the top of the industry’s biggest promotion. From his working class …
It’s often been said necessity is the mother of invention. Having to think fast when you’ve found yourself in a bind can sometimes yield incredible results. All Japan Pro Wrestling found itself in just such a situation while preparing for their annual CHAMPIONS NIGHT show. With reigning Triple Crown Champion, Suwama, forced to vacate the title due to testing positive for COVID-19, …
