Welcome back to the LNC Wrestling Mid-Afternoon News Roundup, the fourth installment of the series where we cut through the noise, scroll past the lazy headlines, and get straight to what actually matters in wrestling while everyone is dragging themselves through a Monday afternoon, checking their phone between errands, work breaks, lunch, or trying to … Read more
Welcome back to the LNC Wrestling Mid-Afternoon News Roundup, the third installment of the series where we cut through the noise, scroll past the recycled headlines, and get straight to what actually matters in wrestling while everyone is easing through a Sunday afternoon, catching up on the weekend, grabbing something to eat, or checking their … Read more
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku did not just give United Empire another strong weekend. It gave the faction control. Andrade El Idolo walked out of night one as the new IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion after defeating Yota Tsuji, while Will Ospreay, HENARE and Great-O-Khan followed on night two by capturing the NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Championships … Read more
Callum Newman’s meteoric rise reached its defining moment today, as the 23-year-old captured the IWGP Heavyweight Championship in the main event of Sakura Genesis 2026, becoming the youngest champion in the title’s history. The victory over reigning champion Yota Tsuji was more than a title change — it marked a generational shift at the top … Read more
For nearly thirteen years, Bullet Club was more than a faction — it was an institution. Its influence permeated NJPW’s creative decisions, global exposure, and even wrestling culture itself, transforming the way heel stables were built, marketed, and interpreted worldwide. From its audacious beginnings under Prince Devitt to its global dominance under Kenny Omega and … Read more
Tokyo, Japan — January 4, 2026 New Japan Pro Wrestling stood at the crossroads of history and the future on Saturday as Wrestle Kingdom 20 emanated from a sold-out Tokyo Dome, delivering one of the most emotionally powerful and historically significant events in the promotion’s storied existence. The landmark 20th Wrestle Kingdom was not only … Read more
