Mercedes Mone NJPW contract details revealed
Mercedes Mone does not have a long term agreement in place with New Japan Pro Wrestling ahead of her in-ring debut at the Battle in the Valley next week. The Wrestling Observer is reporting that […]
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New Japan and Impact announce major show for WrestleMania weekend
New Japan Pro Wrestling and Impact Wrestling announced a major co-branded show for WrestleMania weekend. The show is called Multiverse United and will feature major matches between NJPW and Impact talent. BREAKING: IMPACT Wrestling and […]
NJPW issues statement on Kota Ibushi’s depature
After Kota Ibushi was announced for a pair of indpendent dates with GCW during WrestleMania weekend yesterday, NJPW issued an announcemnt on their website announcing his depature from the company. The announcement read as follows: […]
NJPW announces the end of weekly taped show in the US
New Japan Pro Wrestling announced on Monday morning that it would be making significant changes to the NJPW Strong brand. Under the current branding, Strong is a weekly program that is taped in the United […]
Mickie James looking to wrestle Mercedes Mone
Impact Wrestling Knockout Champion, Mickie James, says that she really wants to wrestle Mercedes Mone now that Mone is essentially free to work where and with whomever she wants. In an interview with SEScoops, James […]
Mercedes Mone trademarks another name
Mercedes Mone has officially trademarked the nickname, “The CEO,” according to Wrestling Inc. Since debuting with New Japan Pro Wrestling at Wrestle Kingdom 17 inside the Tokyo Dome, Mone has called herself “The CEO” of […]
The Young Bucks reveal they were asked to appear at Wrestle Kingdom 17
Matt and Nick Jackson, The Young Bucks, were asked to appear at Wrestle Kingdom 17, the biggest event of the year for New Japan Pro Wrestling. In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Matt and Nick […]
Jay White contract status update
Jay White reportedly will be out of contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling “very soon.” Fightful Select is reporting that White’s contract with New Japan is coming up and that the company believes they won’t […]
New Japan sells out major upcoming event
New Japan Pro Wrestling Battle in the Valley on February 18 in San Jose has officially sold out. The show is headlined by the in-ring debut of Mercedes Mone, formerly Sasha Banks in WWE. Mone […]
Wrestle Kingdom 17 sets viewership records for NJPW
Wrestle Kingdom 17 was a record setting event for New Japan Pro Wrestling. Wrestling Inc. is reporting that Wrestle Kingdom 17 set a new record for first time viewership of a New Japan show. The […]
VIDEO: PWTORCH FIRESIDE CHAT 1/5: Discussion Mercedes Mone in New Japan, MJF, more
PWTorch Assistant Editor, Zack Heydorn, and PWTorch Contributor, Tyler Sage, bring discussion on the news of the week including Mercedes Mone making her debut in NJPW, MJF, WWE Raw, Smackdown, and much more. Subscribe to […]
1/5 NJPW NEW YEAR’S DASH RESULTS: Okada & Omega vs. United Empire, KOPW title match, more
NJPW NEW YEAR’S DASH 2023 RESULTS JAN. 5, 2023 TOKYO, JAPAN AIRED LIVE ON NEW JAPAN WORLD Announcers: Kevin Kelly Evil, Dick Togo, & Yujiro Takahashi defeated Ren Narita, Tiger Mask, & Tomoaki Honma Taichi, […]
Mercedes Mone makes first public comments since making New Japan debut
Mercedes Mone, formerly known as Sasha Banks in WWE, made her first public comments since making her debut for New Japan Pro Wrestling at Wrestle Kingdom 17. “I am Mercedes Mone and I am the […]
1/4 NJPW WRESTLE KINGDOM 17 RESULTS: Jay White vs. Kazuchika Okada, Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega, more
NJPW WRESTLE KINGDOM 17 RESULTS JAN. 4, 2023 TOKYO, JAPAN AIRED LIVE ON NEW JAPAN WORLD Announcers: Kevin Kelly Catch 22 def. LiYoh – IWGP Junior Tag Team Championship KAIRI def. Tam Nakano – IWGP […]
VIDEO: WRESTLE KINGDOM 17 TORCHCAST 1/4: Live analysis and more on Omega vs. Ospreay and White vs. Okada
Join Tyler Sage and a cast of PWTorch contributors as they watch Wrestle Kingdom 17 LIVE including analysis on Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada vs. Jay White. Subscribe to the PWTorch YouTube […]
Mercedes Mone debuts for New Japan, major match set for February
Mercedes Mone, formerly known as Sasha Banks in WWE, made her New Japan Pro Wrestling debut at Wrestle Kingdom 17. In the second match of the show, Kairi defeated Tam Nakano to retain her IWGP […]
Two former champions reportedly set to support Sasha Banks in Japan
Former WWE Women’s Champions, Bayley and Naomi, will reportedly be in Japan to support their former colleague and friend, Sasha Banks, as she makes here NJPW debut at Wrestle Kingdom 17. An official announcement has […]
VIDEO: NJPW WRESTLE KINGDOM 17 PREVIEW: Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay, Sasha Banks, more
PWTorch Assistant Editor, Zack Heydorn, is joined by New Japan Pro Wrestling expert, Chris Samsa, to preview Wrestle Kingdom 17 with specific discussion on Sasha Banks, Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, the state of New Japan, […]
Major names confirmed for NJPW Battle in the Valley
New Japan Pro Wrestling has confirmed two major names for the NJPW Battle in the Valley event in San Jose in 2023. Both Kazuchika Okada and Jay White will appear on the show in some […]
New Japan to allow cheering at shows starting with Wrestle Kingdom
New Japan Pro Wrestling will allow fans to vocally cheer at their shows for the first time since 2020 starting at Wrestle Kingdom 17 on January 4. The company announced the news during a press […]
Kota Ibushi gives update on his future
Kota Ibushi says that his future is to have his own wrestling promotion. In an interview with Dark Puroresu Flowsion, Ibushi talked about the future of his career once he comes back from a shoulder […]
NJPW expected to bring Sasha Banks to Wrestle Kingdom 17
Sasha Banks next move in wrestling appears to be heading to NJPW. According to a report from PWInsider, NJPW will be brining in Banks for the Wrestle Kingdom 17 event on Jan. 4. Banks has […]
Kota Ibushi return update
Kota Ibushi has begun light training for an eventual return to the ring. Ibushi has been out of action since the G1 Climax tournament in 2021. In the finals against Kazuchika Okada, Ibushi injured his […]
Kenny Omega comments on New Japan return
Kenny Omega says that New Japan Pro Wrestling is still his home. Omega spoke with Sports Illustrated on his upcoming match against Will Ospreay at New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Wrestle Kingdom 17 event on January […]