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Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / July 2

Hiroshi Tanahashi Wants More Legends Contributing to NJPW's Future

The knowledge and passion for pro wrestling never fades away for the greatest of wrestling legends. Hiroshi Tanahashi is not just a New Japan Pro Wrestling legend; he's a pro wrestling superstar.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / May 27

Hiroshi Tanahashi Issues Statement as NJPW Changes Ownership

Ownership of New Japan Pro Wrestling is changing hands. Bushiroad announced overnight that it will be transferring all of its shares in NJPW to longtime broadcast partner TV Asahi and CyberAgent.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / February 27
Callum Newman Ready To Step Up For NJPW Against 'Insecure' All Elite Wrestling (Exclusive)

Callum Newman Ready To Step Up For NJPW Against 'Insecure' All Elite Wrestling (Exclusive)

New Japan Pro Wrestling has kickstarted a new era following the retirement of Hiroshi Tanahashi and the recent departures of several notable stars after one of their biggest events ever, NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 in January.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / January 17

Hiroshi Tanahashi’s New Look Marks The End Of An Era For NJPW

For over two decades, if you pictured New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), you pictured Hiroshi Tanahashi. You saw the air guitar, the High Fly Flow, and undeniably,

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / January 6
Shinsuke Nakamura Confirms Failed Attempt To Appear At Wrestle Kingdom 20 For Hiroshi Tanahashi

Shinsuke Nakamura Confirms Failed Attempt To Appear At Wrestle Kingdom 20 For Hiroshi Tanahashi

In the world of professional wrestling, the “Forbidden Door” has been kicked open, unhinged, and turned into firewood over the last few years. We’ve seen AEW stars in the Tokyo Dome, NJPW icons on TNT, and TNA champions appearing on WWE television.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / January 5

WWE Star Says He Did Everything He Could To Be At Tanahashi's Retirement Match

Shinsuke Nakamura may not have been able to attend New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom 20 event at the Tokyo Dome on January 4, but the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion has revealed he did everything he could to make the retirement match of the legendary Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / January 4

NJPW Confirms Massive Attendance for Wrestle Kingdom 20 at the Tokyo Dome

This Wrestle Kingdom 20 show wasn’t going to be just another night at the office for New Japan Pro Wrestling. When you put “Hiroshi Tanahashi” and “Retirement” in the same sentence, you’re basically printing money.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / January 4

Wrestling World Reacts To Hiroshi Tanahashi's Retirement At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20

New Japan Pro Wrestling legend, Hiroshi Tanahashi, is officially retired as an active in-ring wrestler. Tanahashi had his last match in the main event of a sold-out Wrestle Kingdom 20 event inside the Tokyo Dome on Sunday.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / January 3

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20: Date, Start Time, Match Card, How To Watch & Live Stream

A new era begins for New Japan Pro-Wrestling on January 4 as the era of the Ace comes to an end. Wrestle Kingdom 20 will be in a sold-out Tokyo Dome as fans from around the world gather to say one final farewell to the in-ring career of NJPW president Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / January 2

The New Hiroshi Tanahashi Figure Is The Perfect Goodbye To The Ace

Let’s be honest for a second: we aren’t ready for January 4th. Hiroshi Tanahashi is hanging up his boots after Wrestle Kingdom 20, the wrestling world is collectively preparing to cry its eyes out.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / December 31

Two Huge AEW Names Set To Attend NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20

Hiroshi Tanahashi will wrestle his final match on January 4 at Wrestle Kingdom 20. Wrestle Kingdom is the biggest show of the year for New Japan Pro Wresting.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / December 14

NJPW Pulls Off the Impossible: Wrestle Kingdom 20 Successfully Sells Out the Tokyo Dome

Well, folks, NJPW (New Japan Pro Wrestling) actually did it. In an era where filling a stadium often requires a pop star’s tour schedule or a Super Bowl logo, New Japan Pro-Wrestling has officially managed to pack the Tokyo Dome to the rafters.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / December 12

Hiroshi Tanahashi's Farewell At Wrestle Kingdom 20 Sells Out The Tokyo Dome

The Ace will be going out in grand fashion on January 4, 2026. Earlier this morning, New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced on X that the Tokyo Dome is officially sold out for Wrestle Kingdom 20, with over 50,000 tickets believed to be distributed.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / November 12

Why Okada is the Only Choice for Tanahashi’s Final Match At Wrestle Kingdom 20

The professional wrestling world was buzzing this past weekend. No, not because of some half-baked storyline or a surprise title change nobody asked for.

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Wrestling News / The Sportster / November 10
Shinsuke Nakamura Interested in Hiroshi Tanahashi's Final NJPW Match

Shinsuke Nakamura Interested in Hiroshi Tanahashi's Final NJPW Match

Hiroshi Tanahashi's final match at Wrestle Kingdom 20 will be against Kazuchika Okada. Nakamura was willing, but WWE didn't approve him as Tanahashi's final opponent.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / November 8
Major AEW Star Revealed As Hiroshi Tanahashi's Final Opponent

Major AEW Star Revealed As Hiroshi Tanahashi's Final Opponent

New Japan Pro-Wrestling legend Hiroshi Tanahashi is set to hang up his boots this coming January, and another NJPW icon and top AEW star will ultimately be his final opponent.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / November 6
Major Update On WWE Star Potentially Being Hiroshi Tanahashi's Last Opponent

Major Update On WWE Star Potentially Being Hiroshi Tanahashi's Last Opponent

New Japan Pro-Wrestling legend Hiroshi Tanahashi is set to hang up his boots this year, and there is speculation on who his final opponent may be. While one WWE star has been rumored, a new report indicates it is unlikely to come to fruition.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 16, 2025
Hiroshi Tanahashi issues statement on NJPW departures of Tetsuya Naito, BUSHI

Hiroshi Tanahashi issues statement on NJPW departures of Tetsuya Naito, BUSHI

NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi has issued a statement to fans addressing the news that Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI are departing the promotion. It was announced overnight Wednesday that, after conversations regarding Naito’s wrestling future, he and NJPW mutually decided not to renew his contract with the company.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / December 26, 2023

Hiroshi Tanahashi says he'll continue to wrestle as NJPW President

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.

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