From The Ground Up: The Rookie Experience In Japan
by 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 …
Tag: New Japan Pro Wrestling
Setting Off For The Horizon: Yuya Uemura And Yota Tsuji Are Excursion Bound
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 …
The Art of a Long Title Reign
by Long title reigns have been a prominent fixture of pro wrestling since the industry was born, but not all lengthy reigns are successful. There is …
King of Intercontinental: Shinsuke Nakamura’s Reigns as IWGP IC Champion
by In 2019, IWGP Intercontinental Champion Tetsuya Naito announced his desire to hold both the IC Title and the IWGP Heavyweight Championship simultaneously, a decision eventually …
Minoru Suzuki and the ‘Draw in the Downpour’: As Unique As They Come
When the words Minoru Suzuki leave my lips, a plethora of words spring to mind. Sadistic. Intimidating. Ferocious. Brutal. Legendary. Perhaps even, the greatest of …
Renegade Heart: Tetsuya Naito Becomes NJPW’S Most Beloved Anti-Hero
Throughout history, pop culture has been filled with stories of anti-heroes: people who walk a fine line between good and evil. The professional wrestling world …
Great O-Khan: Changing Opinions
When the Great O-Khan gracelessly stumbled to the aid of Will Ospreay at the culmination of G1 Climax 30, it became painstakingly clear that the …
FOREVER WILD: LOS INGOBERNABLES DE JAPON’S HIROMU TAKAHASHI
November 5, 2016. A timebomb appears on the huge video screen in the Edion Arena in Osaka, nearing its final countdown. New Japan Pro Wrestling’s junior …
The Road To Revolution Lies Through The Forbidden Door
by “You say you want a revolution, well you know, we all want to change the world.” Set amidst fireworks and fanfare on a sunny day …
THE SILENT THRILLER: LOS INGOBERNABLES DE JAPON’S SANADA
Sometimes a man of few words can speak volumes in the most epic of ways. New Japan Pro Wrestling has probably the best example of this …