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Shinsuke Nakamura’s mystery partner has finally been revealed, and WWE fans now know him as “Kyoki.” The man behind the new name is former New Japan Pro-Wrestling star Hiromu Takahashi, who officially arrived in WWE during the August 21, 2026, episode of SmackDown.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / July 9

Another Tag Team is Reportedly WWE Bound

Even more talent have now been linked to WWE. The company has been scouring the globe for free agent acquisitions over the past several weeks and there are a number of wrestlers who have reportedly signed, or are on the verge of signing, new contracts.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / August 23, 2025

AEW Collision Preview (8/23/25): Start Time, Match Card

AEW's Scotland debut continues with a massive episode of Collision in the final stop before Forbidden Door. Fresh off winning the G1 Climax tournament less than a week ago in Japan, Konosuke Takeshita makes his return to AEW tonight on Collision.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 15, 2025

NJPW Best of the Super Juniors night four results, updated standings

For the second straight night at Korakuen Hall, Hiromu Takahashi took a loss in the main event of NJPW Best of the Super Juniors. Night four of the tournament was headlined by Francesco Akira defeating Takahashi to improve his record to 2-1.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 8, 2025

NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 32 Block A: Every competitor confirmed

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) has officially unveiled the full lineup for Block A of the highly anticipated Best of the Super Juniors 32 (BOSJ 32) tournament, set to commence this weekend (10 May 2025).

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 5, 2025

Matt Jackson says Young Bucks’ NJPW return ‘like remarrying an old spouse’

Matthew and Nicholas Jackson spoke to Justin Barrasso of Undisputed as they prepare to defend the IWGP World Tag Team Championships at New Beginning in Osaka.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 12, 2025

Sumie Sakai officially retires at NJPW Battle in the Valley

After nearly three decades, Sumie Sakai’s in-ring career has ended. Sakai was defeated in her retirement match last night at NJPW Battle in the Valley.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 4, 2025

Three-way match for IWGP Tag Team titles proposed for Wrestle Dynasty

The Tag Team match for Wrestle Dynasty could now be a three-way. After Tetsuya Naito and Hiromu Takahashi wrestled one another at Wrestle Kingdom 19 on Saturday, they were confronted backstage by The Great-O-Khan and Jeff Cobb.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / December 21, 2024

Yuka Sakazaki joins Team Hiromu for NJPW Battle in the Valley

Team Hiromu has been finalized for Sumie Sakai’s retirement match set for NJPW Battle in the Valley on January 11. Yuka Sakazaki has been announced as the third member of Team Hiromu for the mixed trios tag match at Battle in the Valley, joining Hiromu Takahashi, and Mayu Iwatani.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / December 19, 2024

Hiromu Takahashi teaming with Mayu Iwatani at NJPW Battle in the Valley

Hiromu Takahashi has revealed his first partner for NJPW Battle in the Valley 2025. At the January 11 event, Takahashi and Sumie Sakai will be facing off in a six-person tag team bout.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / December 9, 2024

Naito vs. Hiromu official for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom, match order set

With one last addition, the match order for the NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 main card is now set. NJPW has confirmed that Tetsuya Naito vs. Hiromu Takahashi will take place at Wrestle Kingdom on January 4.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / December 8, 2024

NJPW crowns 2024 World Tag League winner

Tetsuya Naito and Hiromu Takahashi are the winners of the 2024 World Tag League and will face each other at Wrestle Kingdom. They defeated Gabe Kidd & SANADA in the finals of the tournament today in Kumamoto.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / December 6, 2024

NJPW World Tag League 2024 finals set

An unexpected three-way tie had to be sorted out on the last day of B Block action, but the 2024 World Tag League finals are now set. Tetsuya Naito & Hiromu Takahashi are heading to the Tag League finals as the B Block representatives.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / December 2, 2024

Tag team match added to NJPW Strong Style Evolved

A new tag team match is set for NJPW Strong Style Evolved. Los Ingoberables de Japon’s Hiromu Takahashi and Titan will team against United Empire’s HENARE and Jakob Austin Young at Strong Style Evolved.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / November 21, 2024

NJPW World Tag League 2024 night two results: First B Block matches

The second night of World Tag League 2024 took place on Thursday with the first B Block matches of the tournament. Tetsuya Naito & Hiromu Takahashi were one of the teams that started their Tag League campaign with a victory, defeating Shane Haste & Mikey Nicholls in the main event.

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / November 1, 2024

First team advances to NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2024 finals

TMDK are the first team to secure their spot in the finals of NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2024. Robbie Eagles & Kosei Fujita will represent A Block in the finals after ending block action in sole possession of first place.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / October 24, 2024

NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2024 night one results

NJPW’s annual junior heavyweight tag team tournament got underway on Thursday with a slate of A Block matches. Robbie Eagles & Kosei Fujita, Clark Connors & Drilla Moloney, and Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI kickstarted their Super Junior Tag League campaigns with victories.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / August 31, 2024

Mustafa Ali wants to face Hiromu Takahashi in 2025 NJPW Best of the Super Juniors

Mustafa Ali is shooting his shot. Ali came up short in his match against Hiromu Takahashi at Friday’s NJPW Capital Collision, losing after Takahashi countered Ali’s 450 splash and hit the time bomb for the win.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / August 13, 2024

Hiromu Takahashi challenges Mustafa Ali for NJPW Capital Collision

A singles match featuring two junior heavyweights could be added to the Friday, August 30 NJPW Capital Collision card. In a new video posted to NJPW’s

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 29, 2024

Hiromu Takahashi re-signs with NJPW

Hiromu Takahashi will remain with New Japan Pro Wrestling for the foreseeable future. Tokyo Sport's Yusuke Okamoto reports that Takahashi signed a contract at NJPW offices on Monday.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 14, 2024

Mustafa Ali challenges Hiromu Takahashi for NJPW Windy City Riot

Former WWE star Mustafa Ali is set to make his NJPW debut after issuing a challenge to the company's Junior Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi. Ali threw down the gauntlet to Takahashi in a video airing during Saturday's Battle in the Valley pay-per-view, challenging the IWGP Jr.