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New Japan Pro Wrestling Finally Comes to America
The cult favorite wrestling promotion finally landed on American shores over the weekend, bringing hard-hitting, high-quality wrestling direct to its U.S. fanbase for the first time.
Wrestlers Defy Physics, Pay Tribute to Journalist's Late Father
Dave Meltzer couldn't make one of the biggest shows of the summer after the sudden death of his father. The Young Bucks made sure to let him know they were thinking of him.
Toronto Is the Nerdiest Wrestling City in the World
The one thing that doesn't waver in Toronto is the city's passion for professional wrestling. It has been one of the sport's major markets since the 1930s.
Kazuchika Okada Is the Best Wrestler in the World
New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Okada has an intangible quality that recalls what made Ric Flair so good in his prime.
Katsuyori Shibata, Brain Injuries, and Implications of Japanese Strong Style Wrestling
After a brutal headbutt 30 minutes into a New Japan's Sakura Genesis, 37-year-old Katsuyori Shibata collapsed from a severe brain injury. Now his career may be over.
Kenny Omega's Journey from Canadian Junior Hockey Goalie to Wrestling Superstar
Like many Canadians, Tyson Smith played hockey growing up. But his love for wrestling eventually took him to Japan, where he became Kenny Omega and the hottest thing in the world of wrestling.
Okada and Omega's Epic Match Reminds Us That Wrestling's Present and Future Are in Japan
Japan's wrestling culture is once again defining the boundaries of discussion for what wrestling is and should be.
WWE's Long Overdue Japanese Revolution Is Here
For too long, Japanese wrestlers were brought in by WWE only to be turned into offensive stereotypes. Now they're headlining shows for the promotion's hottest property.
What Did WWE Not See in Cody Rhodes?
The son of the legendary Dusty Rhodes did everything that was asked of him by WWE, and consistently got over no matter what. They cut him loose anyway.
WWE Is Talking About A "New Era," And Actually Backing It Up
Pro wrestling loves to tell its own story and always has. That's what WWE's current "new era" talk is about. More importantly: the new era is pretty great so far.
Stan Hansen, Wrestling's Violent Rambling Man, Has A Home In The Hall Of Fame
Stan Hansen hit harder than any wrestler, and did his ultraviolent thing first in the states, and then in Japan. His WWE Hall of Fame induction is richly deserved.
Talking, Selling, And Wrestling: A Conversation With Jim Ross
Jim Ross is the voice of wrestling for something like three generations of fans. Now he's the voice of New Japan Pro Wrestling, the wildest indie promotion out.