Wrestle Kingdom 20 came to an emotional end on January 4, 2026, as Kazuchika Okada defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi in the main event — officially ending the career of the man known as The Ace of NJPW. But what followed was one of the most heartwarming and unforgettable sendoffs in wrestling history. After the match, the… Read More »
The Tokyo Dome was electric as Wrestle Kingdom 20 came to a close — and in a moment that fans will never forget, Kazuchika Okada defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi in a dramatic, brutal, and emotional match that officially marked the end of The Ace’s legendary in-ring career. From the opening bell, the crowd roared for Tanahashi,… Read More »
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 is live from the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, kicking off 2026 with one of the most loaded cards in company history. From Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi in a legendary final showdown, to multiple title unifications and historic debuts, Wrestle Kingdom 20 is built to deliver from the pre-show to… Read More »
Just one hour before Wrestle Kingdom 20 kicks off at the Tokyo Dome, a major update has fans excited— Kota Ibushi has been spotted at the venue, sparking serious speculation that he could appear during Hiroshi Tanahashi’s emotional retirement ceremony. A fan on Twitter revealed that Ibushi was seen interacting with fans inside the Dome,… Read More »
Wrestle Kingdom 20 is NJPW’s biggest event of the year, and the company is focused on starting 2026 on a strong note with a show that lives up to its legacy. So, fans can expect plenty of high-quality in-ring action throughout the night. Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi Hiroshi Tanahashi competes in his final match… Read More »
PCO’s post-TNA path is taking a sharper turn — and all signs now point toward JCW. After one of the most talked-about exits in recent TNA history, the former ROH World Champion is being positioned for what looks like his next landing spot. During the January 1, 2026 episode of JCW, the promotion aired a… Read More »
Matt Cardona is once again at the center of chaos — and controversy — after revealing himself as the masked wrestler known as “The Mysterious Carnival of Carnage” and capturing the JCW World Championship on the January 1, 2026 episode of JCW Lunacy. The night ended in disbelief as Cardona pulled off an elaborate ruse… Read More »
Yota Tsuji’s recent comments about AEW weren’t meant to stir debate or sell a cross-promotional match — and a new backstage report makes it clear he meant every word. During a recent interview with NJPW1972.com, Tsuji was asked whether his upcoming Wrestle Kingdom match against Konosuke Takeshita should be viewed as a cross-promotional clash, given… Read More »
Nick Gage is on the comeback trail—and GCW’s Brett Lauderdale just gave the world a first look at the incredible progress. Lauderdale took to Twitter and uploaded new photos of the deathmatch legend looking significantly healthier, stronger and in great shape. According to the GCW founder, Gage has spent the last few months deep in… Read More »
Just one day after surprising fans with her return to the independent wrestling scene at Insane Wrestling Revolution, Saraya took a moment to look back on a career-defining moment—and remind everyone just how far she’s come. On December 28, 2025, Saraya took to Twitter to mark the eighth anniversary of the serious neck injury she… Read More »