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When we hear words like ‘destiny’ or ‘fate’, what does it make us think of? In some cases, those words make us think of something being meant to happen, like two people being destined to fall in love. In others, it makes us think of someone being destined to achieve great things. A prime example of both of these ideas in professional …
The January 4th Tokyo Dome show has been more than New Japan Pro Wrestling’s equivalent to WrestleMania. It’s served not just as a platform to showcase New Japan but also as the best the nation has to offer the pro wrestling sphere. The first three Dome shows were presented as joint cards with NJPW and its American partner, WCW. …
It somehow doesn’t seem quite right to be starting a new series of posts like this. Given the tragic new’s we’ve recieved though it can’t go without saying that the world of wrestling has been in mourning this week after the passing of Jon Huber on the 26th December. Be it over the few months he graced our screens as …
It’s pretty safe to say that everyone has a dream. Professional wrestlers are in a very unique position where they get to make a living doing what they love. The money is only a small part of why many wrestlers do what they do. For the most part, they do it for the love of the game. One event that truly sums this …
The wrestling world has so many amazing strikers, especially the international wrestling scene. One of the best among them is Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Katsuhiko Nakajima. Arguably NOAH’s best pure striker, he is a highly decorated champion who has accomplished so much despite only being in his early thirties. Throughout his career, Nakajima has won numerous titles and set several age records. …
What does it mean to be the ace of a wrestling promotion in Japan? It means that you are the company’s top star. You are the one carrying the banner for the promotion as its biggest representative. It is a difficult role that comes with a lot of responsibility especially when you take on that role at a very …
Falling in love can be an incredibly powerful experience. People from all walks of life in every part of the world fall in love everyday. Who doesn’t enjoy a good love story? The world of professional wrestling has more than its fair share of them. Some are very successful while others are not so successful. Maintaining a healthy and happy romantic …
I love professional wrestling. For a multitude of reasons, it has such a unique power to bring joy to people and transcend simple entertainment. Whether it be the magical stories, the unforgettable memories, the music, the noise, the pomp and circumstance, or more – we attach ourselves to this wonderful thing and most of us love it forever. For …
The finals of the 30th annual G1 CLIMAX tournament delivered in some pretty amazing ways. This match saw one finalist go on to make history for the second year in a row and helped set up the continued rise of the other. Both competitors put it all on the line for the prize at stake, the chance to main …
Happy Thanksgiving! Today, the Wrestle Joy team has gathered together around a bountiful harvest of gratitude and excitement, with the wonderful world of wrestling! Come join us, as we talk about what we’re grateful for in wrestling this year. Amy: I’m extremely grateful for wrestling this year. 2020 has thrown curveballs from every direction, and yet wrestling has been …
