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The first day of DDT Wrestle Peter Pan 2025 was stacked and action-packed. Here is everything that went down in the 10-match show at Higashin Arena: Main Event: KO-D Openweight Championship – Kazusada Higuchi (c) def.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / August 29

DDT Wrestle Peter Pan 2025 Preview Day 1 & 2

DDT Pro-Wrestling is set to end August with a bang as they present Wrestle Peter Pan 2025 for two days in Tokyo. Day 1 will be held at Higashin Arena tomorrow, August 30, 3:00 p.m.

AEW Dynamite Preview (8/27/25): Start Time, Match Card, How to Watch & Live Stream

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 / Last Word On Sports / August 15

AEW Collision Preview (8/16/25) – Technical 4-Way; Winner Faces Zack Sabre Jr.

AEW’s biggest show of the year happened, yet weekly quality and consistency, in the ring and in storyline, remain high. The impending and potential matchups each week and the upcoming PPV are immense.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 14

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 / Last Word On Sports / July 14

Zack Sabre Jr. & Hiroshi Tanahashi Announced for DDT Wrestle Peter Pan

Current IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Zack Sabre Jr. and The Ace Hiroshi Tanahashi are set to wrestle for DDT’s biggest show of the year, Wrestle Peter Pan.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / July 12

DDT ROCK IN RING 2025 Preview (7/13/25)

DDT will emanate once again at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo for their ROCK IN RING show. The show will stream live on Wrestle Universe, kicking off on July 13 at 11:30 a.m.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

NJPW Star Hirooki Goto Injured, Ruled Out for Upcoming Appearances

It gets worse for now, former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Hirooki Goto. The NJPW veteran suffered an elbow injury during his unsuccessful title defense against Zack Sabre Jr.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 29

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 19

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

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

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.

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 / Wrestling 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 / Wrestling 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 / Wrestling 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.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / June 29, 2024