Tag Archives: Tama Tonga

WWE Apply To Trademark “MFT”

WWE applied to trademark “MFT” on April 19th with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The filing for the trademark notes that it is for the following, “G & S: Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibitions and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer rendered and through broadcast media including television and radio, and  Continue Reading »

Karl Anderson Discusses Tama Tonga’s WWE Debut

In a recent episode of Busted Open Radio, WWE superstar Karl Anderson discussed several topics, including Tama Tonga’s debut alongside Solo Sikoa during Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown. “I think he’s got the perfect look, he’s got exactly what WWE needs. I think it’s great that Tama has had 15 or 16 years, all in  Continue Reading »

Tama Tonga Appears On WWE SmackDown; Aligns With Solo Sikoa

Former New Japan Pro Wrestling star Tama Tonga made his WWE debut during tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown on FOX. During a segment featuring The Bloodline, Solo Sikoa teased an attack on his brother Jimmy Uso following the fallout of WrestleMania 40 and then hugged him, which led to a hooded figure attacking Uso, only  Continue Reading »

REPORT: Tama Tonga To Sign With WWE

Former New Japan Pro Wrestling star Tama Tonga, who finished up recently with the promotion, is expected to sign with WWE soon, according to a report from Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer. Tonga teamed with his brother Tanga Loa during Saturday’s NJPW event, putting over El Phantasmo and their other brother, Hikuleo.

Tama Tonga’s Final NJPW Match Announced

New Japan Pro Wrestling have announced that Tama Tonga’s final match for the promotion will take place as part of their The New Beginning In Sapporo event on Saturday, February 24th. Tama Tonga will team up with Tanga Loa as part of the event to face off against El Phantasmo and Hikuleo.

Tama Tonga – NJPW Update

Newly-crowned NEVER Openweight Champion Tama Tonga noted in his post-match comments that this month is currently scheduled to be his last month in the company. Tama noted that he wants to find work that is closer to home for him as he misses his family and that leaving them at home is not something that  Continue Reading »

NJPW Results: Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2023 – Las Vegas, NV (10/28)

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 »

New NEVER Openweight Champion Crowned

New Japan Pro Wrestling crowned a new NEVER Openweight Champion during their NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2023 event on Saturday night as Shingo Takagi defeated Tama Tonga to become the new Champion. Takagi’s victory brings an end to Tonga’s 19-day reign as the Champion.

NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed Public Press Conference Set For October 27th

New Japan Pro Wrestling sent out the following: Public Press Conference set before Fighting Spirit Unleashed! Free entry for final pre-Fighting Spirit Unleashed words On Friday October 27, a special press conference will see champions and challengers in each of Fighting Spirit Unleashed’s four title matches come face to face to offer their final thoughts.  Continue Reading »

NEVER Openweight Championship Match Added To NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed On October 28th

New Japan Pro Wrestling have announced that Tama Tonga will put his NEVER Openweight Championship on the line against Shingo Takagi as part of their NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed event on October 28th. Previously announced for the event: — Eddie Kingston (c) vs. HENARE for the NJPW STRONG Openweight Championship. — Giulia (c) vs. Hyan  Continue Reading »

NJPW Results: Royal Quest III – London, England (10/14)

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 »

Full Card Announced For NJPW Royal Quest III This Saturday

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 »

NJPW Results: Destruction 2023 In Ryogoku – Tokyo, Japan (10/9)

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 »

New NEVER Openweight Champion Crowned

New Japan Pro Wrestling crowned a new NEVER Openweight Champion as part of their NJPW Destruction In Ryogoku event at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on Monday as Tama Tonga defeated David Finlay to become the new Champion. Tama Tonga’s victory brings an end to David Finlay’s 159-day reign as the Champion.

NJPW Results: Road To Destruction 2023 Day 20 – Sendai, Japan (10/7)

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 »

NJPW Results: Road To Destruction 2023 Day 19 – Hachinhohe, Japan (10/5)

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 »

NJPW Results: Road To Destruction 2023 Day 18 – Morioka, Japan (10/4)

The following results are from a recent New Japan Pro Wrestling event. The event took place on October 4th, 2023 at the Iwate Prefectural Budokan in Morioka, Iwate, Japan. Tag Team Match The United Empire (Jeff Cobb & HENARE) defeated Toru Yano & Oskar Leube. Tag Team Match YOSHI-HASHI & Oleg Boltin defeated The United  Continue Reading »

NJPW Results: Road To Destruction 2023 Day 17 – Akita, Japan (10/3)

The following results are from a recent New Japan Pro Wrestling event. The event took place on October 3rd, 2023 at the Akita Terrsa in Akita, Japan. Tag Team Match The United Empire (The Great-O-Khan & HENARE) defeated Toru Yano & Oskar Leube. Tag Team Match Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI) defeated The United Empire  Continue Reading »

NJPW Results: Road To Destruction 2023 Day 16 – Tokyo, Japan (10/1)

The following results are from a recent New Japan Pro Wrestling event. The event took place on October 1st, 2023 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Tag Team Match CHAOS (Toru Yano & Tomohiro Ishii) defeated Oskar Leube & Oleg Boltin. Tag Team Match The United Empire (Jeff Cobb & HENARE) defeated Yuto Nakashima  Continue Reading »

NJPW Results: Road To Destruction 2023 Day 15 – Tokyo, Japan (9/30)

The following results are from a recent New Japan Pro Wrestling event. The event took place on September 30th, 2023 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Singles Match HENARE defeated Oskar Leube. 6 Man Tag Team Match Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tomohiro Ishii & YOH defeated Yuto Nakashima, Oleg Boltin & Tiger Mask. 6 Man Tag  Continue Reading »