Essential Japanese Wrestling Discussion/News

[TheAlbionist]

Take did it

Right result all round I think but they're going to have to play his run in NJPW right... I've never heard that many people cheer for EVIL

 

[Jmare007]

Wrestlenomics (@wrestlenomics.com)

NJPW G1 Climax attendance by year, 2015-2025 This year's G1 had the annual tournament's lowest attendance in at least 10 years. https://wrestlenomics.com/articles/2025/njpw-g1-climax-attendance-by-year-2015-2025/

bsky.app

Let's keep pushing EVIL though

 

[The Rainmaker]

Keychains will save the business.

I want them, though.

 

[Kidd Dibiase]

 

[Jmare007]

"Hope for a new star to emerge" is absolutely fukking hilarious

Yo, let's not put any effort and we might luck out with the gold medal guy

 

[The Rainmaker]

Hey, let's coast for four months and wait for a miracle on January.

I know historically the tag league has been a down time, but that business model ain't working no more. Tradition isn't always going to cut it.

 

[Jmare007]

Hey, let's coast for four months and wait for a miracle on January.

I know historically the tag league has been a down time, but that business model ain't working no more. Tradition isn't always going to cut it.

Funny thing is New Japan's tag league has never been a truly respected tradition (like RWTL used to be) or has a nostalgic feeling to anyone really. It's just a filler tour so they can take it easy before January

 

[OneDeep]

Momo Watanabe won the 5 Star Prix

 

[Jmare007]

I really don't see it with Gabe Kidd brehs. He's like euro KOR to me

 

[The Rainmaker]

According to Fightful Select, sources within NJPW have confirmed that Toru Yano has taken on a larger role backstage in 2025, involving himself in various aspects of the organization, including some influence on booking decisions.

While Gedo remains the main booker, Yano is rapidly gaining power and responsibility within NJPW.


We have a new scapegoat, brehs.

 

[FooFighters]

Maki Itoh is gone from TJPW. Not even getting a graduation match

 

[Jmare007]

According to Fightful Select, sources within NJPW have confirmed that Toru Yano has taken on a larger role backstage in 2025, involving himself in various aspects of the organization, including some influence on booking decisions.

While Gedo remains the main booker, Yano is rapidly gaining power and responsibility within NJPW.


We have a new scapegoat, brehs.

I remember when dikk Togo got that role and it amounted to the same ol' shyt

 

[The Rainmaker]

Yano, why is the attendance dropping?

Why is EVIL still gettin all those chances?

Why is House of Torture fukking up every match?

Why are you booking yourself as champion?

 

[DaylitoJames]

Yano, why is the attendance dropping?

Why is EVIL still gettin all those chances?

Why is House of Torture fukking up every match?

Why are you booking yourself as champion?

That would be the most Yano thing that would happen

 

[Jmare007]

Takeshyta's title shot against Sabre (or Narita ) will be on October 13th at Sumo Hall for Destruction glad they are once again not waiting till WK and using the title shot sooner.

Btw, is Nakamura healthy? What are the chances he's Tana's last opponent? Okada is probably the easier "get" I feel Nakamura is the more fitting choice.