Tag Archives: NJPW

Flashback Wrestling Podcast is back with their 45th episode. In this episode Wesly Avendano takes a look at one of the biggest stars in the history of independent wrestling, and Japan, Christopher Daniels. But before getting into Christopher Daniels‘ career Wesly jumps into his “Let’s Get Social” segment where he talks …

Former NJPW Star & Top International Star KUSHIDA has recently signed with The WWE to work The NXT brand. As seen in the video below, WWE COO Triple H & NXT General Manager William Regal welcomed KUSHIDA to the company prior to last night’s NXT TakeOver: New York Event from …

It was recently announced by Nikkan Sports that Former Sumo Wrestler turned Pro Wrestler Koji Kitao passed away at the age of 55. Kitao is best known for competing in Sumo Wrestling until he ultimately joined Pro Wrestling in 1989 under the tutelage of Masa Saito. While competing in AWA, …

The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) is one of the greatest, if not the great tag teams in the history of the business as they have competed in several wrestling promotions all around the world and even won championship in those promotions. The Young Bucks have competed in promotions …

All Elite Wrestling Executive Vice President Cody Rhodes recently underwent successful arthroscopic knee surgery in Atlanta. While teasing a t-shirt toss into the crowd, Cody suffered the injury back on November 9th at a ROH Global Wars Live Event in Buffalo, NY. Cody underwent an MRI at that time and …

Earlier this week, Jay White defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi to become The New IWGP Heavyweight Champion during the main event of NJPW’s The New Beginning in Osaka. Apparently, a key reason that White has reached the top of NJPW and obtained The IWGP Heavyweight Title so fast is directly correlated to …

According to Dave Meltzer during a recent edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Jericho’s deal with NJPW pays him $100,000 per match. Meltzer previously reported that Jericho was paid $100,000 for his appearance at WWE’s Greatest Royal Rumble Event last year and notes that that price is the “same as …

Former IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion KUSHIDA recently announced that he is leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling. He is expected to start with NXT after his contract expires on January 31st. “I will leave NJPW on January 31,” KUSHIDA said at a press conference earlier this month, translated by NJPW announcer …

FlashBack Wrestling Podcast is back with their 22nd episode. In this episode Wesly Avendano and his brother Anthony take a look back at the career of ECW legend Sabu. Before getting into Sabu‘s career they jump into their “Let’s Get Social” Segment where they talk about all their social media engagement they had …

FlashBack Wrestling Podcast is back with their 17th episode. In this episode Wesly Avendano and his brother Anthony take a look back at the career of Ultimo Dragon. The podcast starts off with a 10 ring salute, showing respect to Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart who passed away earlier this week (August 13, …