Tag Archives: Hiroshi Tanahashi

New Japan Pro Wrestling sent out the following: Hiroshi Tanahashi to miss action; Global title match postponed Following further examination on an ankle injury sustained at New Beginning in Sapporo, Hiroshi Tanahashi will be absent from the New Japan Cup series, as well as Sakura Genesis on April 6 to allow for a full recovery.  Continue Reading »

New Japan Pro Wrestling crowned a new NJPW WORLD Television Champion as part of today’s NJPW New Beginning In Sapporo 2024 Night 1 event at the Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan as Matt Riddle defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi to become the new Champion. Riddle’s victory brings an end to Tanahashi’s 50-day reign as  Continue Reading »

In a recent interview with Yahoo Sports, New Japan Pro Wrestling President Hiroshi Tanahashi discussed several topics, including the potential of New Japan Pro Wrestling having their own venue to hold events. “I want to build New Japan’s own venue, it is a great honor to be able to hold many matches at Korakuen Hall,  Continue Reading »

In a recent interview with Tokyo Sports, New Japan Pro Wrestling President Hiroshi Tanahashi discussed several topics, including Kazuchika Okada making the decision to depart New Japan Pro Wrestling when his contract expires on January 31st. “I can only thank him for his continued contribution to New Japan over the past 12 years. Personally, I  Continue Reading »

New Japan Pro Wrestling have announced that Hiroshi Tanahashi will put his NJPW WORLD Television Championship on the line against Matt Riddle as part of their NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo Day 1 event on Friday, February 23rd. The event will take place at the Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center Hokkai Kitayell in Hokkaido, Japan.

Former WWE star Matt Riddle made an appearance via video during today’s NJPW New Year Dash!! event, issuing a challenge to NJPW WORLD Television Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi. While no date was announced, Tanahashi accepted the challenge noting that he would have to do some research into Riddle ahead of the two facing off against each  Continue Reading »

New Japan Pro Wrestling crowned a new NJPW WORLD Television Champion during today’s NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 event at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan as Hiroshi Tanahashi defeated Zack Sabre Jr. to become the new Champion. Tanahashi’s victory brings an end to Zack Sabre Jr’s 365-day reign as the Champion.

Newly-appointed NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi took part in his first press conference since taking on the role and discussed several topics, including his new role, future goals for the company moving forward and more. Highlights from the press conference are below: On his new role as NJPW President: “I always carried a dream and ambition  Continue Reading »

New Japan Pro Wrestling sent out the following: Notice of newly appointed company President After a meeting of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s board of directors and shareholders today, December 23 2023, the following personnel change has been made in Company management. Reason for personnel change Alterations to management structure Newly appointed officials President & Representative Director:  Continue Reading »

Pro Wrestling NOAH have announced that Zack Sabre Jr. and Hiroshi Tanahashi will be in action as part of their NOAH The New Year 2024 event on January 2nd, 2024. Tanahashi will be teaming with HAYATA as part of the event to face off against Yoshinari Ogawa and Zack Sabre Jr. Previously announced for the  Continue Reading »

The following results are from a recent New Japan Pro Wrestling event. The event took place on November 2nd, 2023 at the EDION Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan. Tag Team Match Los Ingobernables de Japon (Yota Tsuji & Hiromu Takahashi) defeated BULLET CLUB (Taiji Ishimori & Gedo). 6 Man Tag Team Match Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi  Continue Reading »

The following results are from a recent New Japan Pro Wrestling event. The event took place on October 28th, 2023 at Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas, Nevada and aired live on FITE TV. Pre-Show Match Matt Vandagriff defeated Buck Skynyr. Pre-Show Match Team Filthy (Danny Limelight, Jorel Nelson & Royce Isaacs) defeated Baliyan Akki,  Continue Reading »

The following results are from a recent New Japan Pro Wrestling event. The event took place on October 25th, 2023 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. 6 Man Tag Team Match Shota Umino, Ren Narita & Oleg Boltin defeated The United Empire (The Great-O-Khan, Callum Newman & HENARE). Tag Team Match Los Ingobernables de  Continue Reading »

The following results are from a recent New Japan Pro Wrestling event. The event took place on October 14th, 2023 at the Copper Box Arena in London, England. Singles Match Taiji Ishimori defeated Robbie X. Singles Match El Desperado defeated Trent Seven. Singles Match Yota Tsuji defeated Luke Jacobs. IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships  Continue Reading »

New Japan Pro Wrestling have announced that the following matches will take place as part of their NJPW Power Struggle 2023 event on November 4th at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka, Japan. — Hiromu Takahashi (c) vs. Taiji Ishimori for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship. — Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Tomohiro Ishii (c)  Continue Reading »

New Japan Pro Wrestling have confirmed that the following will take place as part of this Saturday’s NJPW Royal Quest III event at the Copper Box Arena in London, England. — Will Ospreay (c) vs. Zack Sabre Jr. for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship. — BULLET CLUB (Clark Connors & Drilla Moloney) vs. Cameron  Continue Reading »

The following results are from a recent New Japan Pro Wrestling event. The event took place on October 9th, 2023 at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. Pre-Show Match Ryusuke Taguchi, Tiger Mask, Oskar Leube, YOSHI-HASHI & Toru Yano defeated Kazuma Sumi, Jun Masaoka, Takeshi Masada, Takahiro Katori & Kengo. 6 Man Tag Team Match  Continue Reading »

The following results are from a recent New Japan Pro Wrestling event. The event took place on October 7th, 2023 at the Miyagi Dream Messe West Building Hall in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. Singles Match Oleg Boltin defeated Yuto Nakashima. 6 Man Tag Team Match The United Empire (The Great-O-Khan, Callum Newman & HENARE) defeated Oskar  Continue Reading »

New Japan Pro Wrestling sent out the following: Royal Quest III meet and greets are set! Lineup set for Royal Quest III meet and greets Before Royal Quest III in the Copper Box on October 14, fans will be able to meet some big names at a special meet and greet session, and the lineups  Continue Reading »

The following results are from a recent New Japan Pro Wrestling event. The event took place on October 5th, 2023 at the City East Gymnasium in Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan. Tag Team Match The United Empire (The Great-O-Khan & Jeff Cobb) defeated Yuto Nakashima & Toru Yano. Tag Team Match Oskar Leube & YOSHI-HASHI defeated The  Continue Reading »