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Long Before the UFC, Japanese Wrestling Had Its Own 'Fight Island'
It's the longest, and one of the most bizarre, wrestling matches in Japanese history.
Professional Wrestler MVP Explains How a Prison Stint Led Him to the WWE
While serving time for robbing a cruise ship Hassan Assad met a correctional officer who would put him on the track to wrestling stardom.
We've Been Spoiled by NJPW's Excellence
Wrestle Kingdom 13 was a good show, but it felt slightly off from years past, and the future feels a little rocky, too.
Kenny Omega Beat Kazuchika Okada in One of the Best Wrestling Matches Ever
The fourth installment of this rivalry was legendary, with Omega becoming New Japan Pro Wrestling's IWGP World Heavyweight Champion.
Get Ready for Another All-Time Classic from Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada
We should expect nothing but the best from the New Japan Pro Wrestling superstars when they meet for the fourth time with the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship on the line.
Golden Lovers vs. Young Bucks Main Event Will Be Remembered for Decades
New Japan Pro Wrestling's "Strong Style Evolved" ventured onto US soil and the entire show delivered big time.
Wrestle Kingdom 12 Had Something For Everybody
No match outside WWE in recent memory has garnered as much buzz as Jericho-Omega. They did not disappoint.
Jericho-Omega Deliver on the Hype at a Near Flawless Wrestle Kingdom 12
New Japan Pro-Wrestling did its best to attract a larger global audience, producing one of the best top-to-bottom cards in memory.
With Jericho-Omega Headlining Wrestle Kingdom 12, NJPW Goes Global
NJPW is already the best wrestling promotion in the world, and with Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega leading the way at Wrestle Kingdom 12 on Thursday, more people than ever will find out.
Kenny Omega Is Trying to Make Pro Wrestling Bigger and Better Than Ever
And he might be the perfect guy to do it. Omega's among the best in-ring tacticians in the world, the face of New Japan Wrestling's global expansion, and helped orchestrate a super match against WWE legend Chris Jericho.
Chris Jericho Will Never Stop Reinventing Himself
Jericho's upcoming match in Japan against wrestling sensation Kenny Omega is the latest arc in a storied career that has always seen him stay one step ahead of where the industry is going.
There Is No Competition for the WWE, Only Competition for Second Place
Everyone wants someone to challenge WWE, but they dwarf their competition, even the red hot New Japan.