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After an explosive Forbidden Door PPV in London, AEW kicks off a three-week residency in Philadelphia's 2300 Arena, (formerly known as the ECW Arena) with tonight's episode of Dynamite.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / August 14, 2025

NJPW G1 Climax 35 Nights 13-16 Results: Sabre Jr. Wins B Block, EVIL Wins A Block; Playoffs Officially Set

Block competition for G1 Climax 35 has concluded and the playoffs are set. With many competitors tied in both blocks, it came down to the wire to determine who would advance to the playoffs of this year's G1 Climax tournament.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / June 29, 2025

Zack Sabre Jr. Recaptures IWGP World Heavyweight Championship At Tanahashi Jam

New Japan Pro-Wrestling has a new top champion. In a Japanese TV exclusive that was unavailable to overseas fans, Zack Sabre Jr. defeated Hirooki Goto to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship for the second time in the semi-main event of the Tanahashi Jam.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 10, 2025

NJPW Resurgence notes: New Strong Tag champions, Zack Sabre Jr., Bullet Club

Notes on new champions, the return of the Good Brothers, and a draw in the co-main event of NJPW Resurgence. The World Class Wrecking Crew (Jorel Nelson & Royce Isaccs) lost the Strong Tag Team titles to TJP and Templario when TJP countered with an inside cradle on Nelson to score the win.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 4, 2025

Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Hirooki Goto IWGP World title match confirmed for NJPW Resurgence

New challengers have emerged for Hirooki Goto’s IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Goto successfully defended the title against Callum Newman on night two of Wrestling Dontaku in Fukuoka on Sunday.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 2, 2025

Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Jonathan Gresham set for Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII

The sixth match is official for Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII, and it features a former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion against a former ROH World Champion.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / March 19, 2025

Zack Sabre Jr. match booked for Joey Janela’s Spring Break

Zack Sabre Jr.’s match for Joey Janela’s Spring Break 9 is now official. Game Changer Wrestling has booked Sabre vs. 1 Called Manders for the April 18 show in Las Vegas.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / March 7, 2025

Zack Sabre Jr. announced for Bloodsport, two more GCW Collective events

One of NJPW’s top stars is heading to Las Vegas next month to compete at Game Changer Wrestling’s The Collective. GCW has announced that Zack Sabre Jr.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 20, 2025

GCW books Zack Sabre Jr. match for Los Angeles

Both of Zack Sabre Jr.’s opponents have now been confirmed ahead of his return to Game Changer Wrestling this March. Sabre vs. Drew Parker will take place at GCW’s The Coldest Winter 3 event in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, March 1.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 19, 2025

GCW announces opponent for Zack Sabre Jr. match

Game Changer Wrestling has revealed one of the opponents Zack Sabre Jr. will be facing in his return to the promotion next month. On the weekend of March 1 -2, Sabre will compete in his first GCW matches since 2023.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 14, 2025

Zack Sabre Jr. returning to GCW for two shows

NJPW star Zack Sabre Jr. is coming to the United States next month to work a couple of dates for Game Changer Wrestling. Sabre will be in action for the indie promotion in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, March 1 and Mesa, Arizona on Sunday, March 2.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 11, 2025

New champions crowned at NJPW New Beginning in Osaka

After years of trying, Hirooki Goto finally accomplished the goal that has always eluded him. In the main event of NJPW’s New Beginning in Osaka on Tuesday morning, Goto defeated Zack Sabre Jr.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 11, 2025

NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka live results: Sabre vs. Goto, Young Bucks vs. LIJ

NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka streams live tonight with five title matches. In the main event, Zack Sabre Jr. defends the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Hirooki Goto with the storyline being that this may be Goto’s last chance to win the World title, a belt that has eluded him throughout his career.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 4, 2025

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 live results: Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Shota Umino

NJPW kicks off its biggest weekend of the year today with its biggest show of the year, Wrestle Kingdom 19 in Tokyo Dome. In the main event, IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Zack Sabre Jr.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / December 24, 2024

Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Hechicero added to NJPW Battle in the Valley

New matches have been confirmed for next month’s Battle in the Valley. NJPW confirmed that Zack Sabre Jr. will meet CMLL’s Hechicero for their event on January 11 in San Jose.

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / December 23, 2024

NJPW Road to Tokyo Dome live results: Wrestle Kingdom go-home show

NJPW hits the last stop on the Road to Tokyo Dome today in its final event of 2024 at Korakuen Hall. In the main event, IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Zack Sabre Jr.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / December 10, 2024

Zack Sabre Jr. wins 2024 Tokyo Sports MVP Award

In recognition of the stellar year he had in 2024, Zack Sabre Jr. has received one of the biggest honors in Japanese pro wrestling. Tokyo Sports unveiled its annual award winners on Tuesday with Sabre receiving the MVP Award.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / November 4, 2024

AEW Star Surprise Attacks And Challenges Zack Sabre Jr. For IWGP Championship

Ricochet wants all the "power" in New Japan Pro Wrestling. After winning the G1 Climax tournament earlier this year, Zack Sabre Jr. challenged and defeated Tetsuya Naito to win the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / October 14, 2024

Zack Sabre Jr. Finally Wins The Title That's Eluded Him For Eight Years

It took eight attempts for Zack Sabre Jr. to reign triumphantly over the G1 Climax tournament, New Japan Pro Wrestling's annual summer grind for a shot at the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / August 18, 2024

A Look at How Zack Sabre Jr. Winning the G1 Impacts New Japan

Zack Sabre Jr. won the G1 Climax, defeating Yota Tsuji in the finals in Tokyo at Ryogoku Sumo Hall. It marks his first-ever visit city in the G1, which is New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s famed tournament that paves a road for the winner to become IWGP World Heavyweight Champion.