Representatives from United Japan Pro-Wrestling subgroups participated in a press conference to announce the group’s first two joint events. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Naomichi Marufuji, and Sanshiro Takagi represented NJPW, NOAH, and DDT at the press conference.
Gabe Kidd is staying with New Japan. Kidd confirmed a Fightful report on social media Sunday that he had re-signed with the company as of this past weekend.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling President Hiroshi Tanahashi has an idea he believes will help increase the popularity of professional wrestling. The Ace of New Japan recently spoke with Toyokeizai Online.
Hiroshi Tanahashi won't be able to make his scheduled Global title challenge against Nic Nemeth. NJPW had announced that Nemeth would defend the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship against Tanahashi at Sakura Genesis on Saturday, April 6.
The first match for NJPW Sakura Genesis has been made. The new IWGP Global Champion Nic Nemeth will defend his title against company president Hiroshi Tanahashi on the show. Nemeth issued a challenge to Tanahashi after picking up a victory on Saturday at The New Beginning in Sapporo in a tag match.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling superstar and current president of the promotion Hiroshi Tanahashi says the company has to work on developing and bringing in more stars to grow.
Nic Nemeth has challenged NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi to an IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship bout. After picking up a victory in a tag team contest at Saturday's The New Beginning in Sapporo, Nemeth challenged Tanahashi to be his first challenger for the Global title.
Hiroshi Tanahashi will not take part in Kazuchika Okada's NJPW farewell match due to a right ankle injury. NJPW announced just prior to bell time for night
“The King of Bros” Matt Riddle is riding high in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Riddle was in the co-main event last night for New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where he shockingly defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi to become the new NJPW TV Champion.
New Japan Pro Wrestling is currently undergoing massive changes to start the year. The company has seen featured stars on their roster leave for All Elite Wrestling in the past year.
One of wrestling's greatest rivalries ends today with the final Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi match at NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka. In the
New Japan Pro Wrestling is in a unique era under the leadership of President and active wrestler Hiroshi Tanahashi. After getting the position on December 23, 2023, fans have wondered when the NJPW veteran would take a step back from wrestling.
NJPW legend Kazuchika Okada is departing the promotion and his rival Hiroshi Tanahashi has best wishes for him. 'The Rainmaker' is set to end a 16-year run with NJPW after his contract expires on January 31.
Hiroshi Tanahashi expresses his gratitude for Kazuchika Okada. NJPW shocked the wrestling world on January 18 when they announced that Kazuchika Okada, one of the company’s top stars, would be leaving the company after his contract expired on January 31.
NJPW has booked the final singles match between career rivals Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi. In light of the announcement that Okada is departing the company after his contract expires, NJPW has revealed changes to the upcoming The New Beginning tour, including one last Okada vs.
Matt Riddle made his NJPW debut at NJPW Battle in the Valley, and he has already called out Hiroshi Tanahashi. In this new chapter of his career, he says he wants to be more aggressive, Speaking on The Kurt Angle Show, Matt Riddle discussed working with NJPW.
Matt Riddle‘s time in New Japan Pro-Wrestling is off to a strong start, as he picked up the win in his debut. Former WWE star Matt Riddle appeared in a video message at NJPW New Year Dash and called out Hiroshi Tanahashi.
Matt Riddle and Nic Nemeth are coming to Japan for NJPW‘s New Beginning tour. NJPW announced that former WWE star Matt Riddle will challenge NJPW World TV Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi for the gold at the February 23 event.
New Japan's Hiroshi Tanahashi has always desired a management role with the promotion and now he has the chance to make big things happen as President. The former IWGP World Champion was announced as NJPW's new President last week in a move that took many by surprise.
Hiroshi Tanahashi outlined his goals as NJPW President in a press conference held Tuesday morning in Japan. During the press conference, Tanahashi said one of his first goals is to sell out the Tokyo Dome.
Japanese wrestling great Hiroshi Tanahashi has been named the new President and Representative Director of New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). Takami Ohbari has been President and Representative Director of NJPW since 2020 and will step down from the role on December 23.
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