NJPW

709 days ago

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Hiroshi Tanahashi Set To Miss NJPW New Beginning In Sapporo Due To Injury

Hiroshi Tanahashi has been sidelined due to an ankle injury, forcing him to miss NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo scheduled for February 24th. The event was set to feature Tanahashi in Kazuchika Okada's farewell match, marking Okada's departure from the company. ## New Japan Pro-Wrestling's official announcement revealed that Tanahashi sustained the injury, but specific details remain under wraps. This unexpected turn of events throws a wrench into the planned card and leaves fans wondering who will replace Tanahashi in Okada's final NJPW bout. ## While the nature of the injury and Tanahashi's recovery timeline are unknown, his absence undoubtedly leaves a significant void in this momentous occasion. ## Below check out the full announcement from NJPW; ## Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling.## Hiroshi Tanahashi, who was scheduled to wrestle on today’s card in Sapporo, has sustained an injury to his right ankle and will be unable to compete.## We apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing Tanahashi wrestle, and appreciate your understanding.## The following change has been made to tonight’s card:## Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi, YOSHI-HASHI, Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii vs Callum Newman, Jeff Cobb, Matt Riddle, Great-O-Khan & Francesco Akira–>## Kazuchika Okada, Toru Yano, YOSHI-HASHI, Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii vs Callum Newman, Jeff Cobb, Matt Riddle, Great-O-Khan & Francesco Akira. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

NJPW

772 days ago

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Hiroshi Tanahashi Appointed as President & Representative Director of New Japan Pro-Wrestling

New York, December 22 - In a significant shake-up in New Japan Pro-Wrestling's (NJPW) management, the board of directors and shareholders have announced a change in the company's leadership structure. The decision, made during a meeting on December 23, 2023, aims to usher in a new era for the renowned professional wrestling promotion. ## Personnel Changes: ## Outgoing Officials: ## Takami Ohbari: Stepping down from the position of President/Representative Director.## Michiaki Nishizawa: Resigning from the role of Director. ## Newly Appointed Officials: ## President & Representative Director: Hiroshi Tanahashi ## Director: Hitoshi Matsumoto (Chief of Business Production, TV Asahi) ## Director: Taro Okada (President & CEO, Bushiroad Fight) Part-time basis ## Reason for the Change: ## The primary motivation behind this significant personnel change is the restructuring of the management framework within NJPW. ## Effective Date: ## The changes take effect on December 23, marking the transition in leadership roles. ## Hiroshi Tanahashi, born on November 13, 1976, in Ogaki City, Gifu, has been appointed as the new President & Representative Director of NJPW. Tanahashi's journey in professional wrestling began in 1999 when he joined NJPW, making his debut in October of that year. Regarded as the 'Ace' of NJPW, Tanahashi has achieved numerous accolades, including winning the IWGP Heavyweight Championship a record eight times and earning the Pro-Wrestling MVP title four times. ## To provide further insights into these developments, a press conference is scheduled for December 26 at 1 PM JST. During this conference, details about the changes in leadership, the future vision for NJPW, and the roles of the newly appointed officials are expected to be discussed. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

NJPW

968 days ago

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Hiroshi Tanahashi To Battle Top Impact Wrestling Stars At Multiverse United 2

NJPW icon Hiroshi Tanahashi, renowned for his legendary status in the wrestling world, has been confirmed as a participant in the highly anticipated Impact x NJPW Multiverse United 2 event. This exciting announcement was made during the captivating Against All Odds show on Friday. Set to be held at Philadelphia's esteemed 2300 Arena on Sunday, August 20th, the event is expected to be streamed as a pay-per-view on the popular FITE platform. ## At the age of 46, Tanahashi's inclusion in this event demonstrates his enduring prowess and unwavering commitment to his craft. Notably, he made his debut in the Multiverse United series during the inaugural event held in March, which coincided with the fervor of WrestleMania weekend. In that thrilling encounter, Tanahashi emerged victorious against the highly talented "Speedball" Mike Bailey, showcasing his adaptability and tenacity. It is worth mentioning that Tanahashi was a last-minute replacement for the injured Will Ospreay, further highlighting his versatility and ability to seize opportunities. ## In recent times, Tanahashi has primarily competed in multi-man matches for NJPW, a testament to his versatility and willingness to collaborate. Fans can eagerly anticipate his participation in the forthcoming AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2 event, scheduled to take place in Toronto, Canada later this month. ## The initial Multiverse United event captivated audiences with its dynamic blend of inter-promotional matches, exemplifying the fruitful collaboration between NJPW and Impact. Noteworthy clashes included the electrifying encounter between NJPW Strong Champion KENTA and the formidable Minoru Suzuki, where KENTA valiantly defended his title. Additionally, the highly skilled Deonna Purrazzo triumphed in a captivating four-way match, securing an opportunity to contend for the World title, which she ultimately won. Another notable contest saw the impressive Jeff Cobb emerge victorious over the powerful Moose, further solidifying the event's grandeur and excitement. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

NJPW

1019 days ago

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Hiroshi Tanahashi Forced To Withdraw From Upcoming Events Due To Rib Injury

It was revealed by New Japan Pro Wrestling on Wednesday night that Hiroshi Tanahashi will have to miss some scheduled appearances due to an ongoing rib injury sustained during Capitol Collision in Washington, D.C. on April 15th. ## The injury seems to be more severe than previously anticipated, forcing the veteran wrestler to take some time off to recuperate. As a result, he will not be able to participate in some upcoming events as originally planned. ## “After examination it has been determined that Tanahashi will be absent from forthcoming events on the Road to Dontaku Series starting today, April 20 in Nara, with a return date to be determined,” the statement on their website reads. Cards have been changed as a result of Tanahashi’s absence, which can be seen on NJPW’s schedule page. ## During a three-way match for the Strong Tag Team titles, Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kazuchika Okada teamed up to take on Aussie Open and Motor City Machine Guns, but unfortunately, Tanahashi suffered an injury. The match resulted in a victory for Aussie Open. The following day, Tanahashi was withdrawn from the Collision event in Philadelphia, which forced a change in the main event. Instead of teaming with Lio Rush and Tomohiro Ishii against TJP and Aussie Open, Ishii and Rush had to compete in a Strong Tag Team title match, which they lost to the new champions. ## Despite the setback, Tanahashi is still scheduled to face Will Ospreay at NJPW Resurgence on May 21 in Los Angeles. The winner of this highly anticipated match will earn the right to face Lance Archer at Dominion on June 4 at Osaka-jo Hall. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

NJPW

1023 days ago

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Hiroshi Tanahashi Injured And TJP's Travel Woes Shake Up Tag Team Match In Philadelphia

Regrettably, Hiroshi Tanahashi, who had been slated to team up with Lio Rush and Tomohiro Ishii in a thrilling tag team match against Aussie Open and TJP tonight in Philadelphia, has suffered an injury during the Capital Collision event last Saturday. As a result, he is unable to compete as scheduled. ## Furthermore, TJP has encountered unforeseen travel issues that prevent him from attending the event. The combination of Tanahashi's injury and TJP's travel woes has necessitated a change in the lineup for tonight's highly anticipated match. ## NJPW issued the following statement: ## Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling. ## Hiroshi Tanahashi, who was scheduled to tag with Lio Rush and Tomohiro Ishii against Aussie Open and TJP tonight in Philadelphia, sustained an injury during Capital Collision Saturday and will be unable to compete. ## Additionally, TJP is unable to attend due to travel issues. ## We deeply apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing Tanahashi and TJP wrestle and appreciate your understanding. ## In the wake of this news, Aussie Open have agreed to defend their STRONG Openweight Tag team Championships, with the following card change made ## 9th Match ## Hiroshi Tanahashi, Lio Rush & Tomohiro Ishii vs Mark Davis, Kyle Fletcher & TJP– ## STRONG Openweight Tag Team Championships: Lio Rush & Tomohiro Ishii vs Mark Davis & Kyle Fletcher ## Further, Hiroshi Tanahashi will now be available for a special meet and greet with fans at the 2300 Arena, with details published separately. ## We join fans in wishing Tanahashi a full and fast recovery. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

AEW News

1317 days ago

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AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door 2022 Results: Jon Moxley Vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi Full Match & Winner

AEW and New Japan's first crossover event, Forbidden Door, will be headlined by Jon Moxley vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the interim AEW World Championship. ## The highly anticipated pay-per-view event "AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door streams live from Chicago on Sunday, June 26, at 8 p.m. ET. ## AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door 2022: Jon Moxley Vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi Full Match ## *Coming Soon! ## AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door 2022: Jon Moxley Vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi Match Winner ## *Coming Soon! ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

AEW News

1317 days ago

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AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door 2022 Results: Highlights, Commentary, Live Update, Winners

The stars of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) meet on Sunday, June 26, in the highly anticipated pay-per-view event “AEW x NJPW: FORBIDDEN DOOR.” ## Featuring world-class talent in high-flying matchups, FORBIDDEN DOOR will stream live from Chicago on Sunday, June 26, at 8 p.m. ET, in the U.S. on Bleacher Report via the Bleacher Report app, bleacherreport.com and connected devices for $49.99. ## AEW and New Japan's first crossover event, Forbidden Door, will be headlined by Jon Moxley vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the interim AEW World Championship. ## Also on the show, IWGP Heavyweight Champion Jay White defends his belt against Kazuchika Okada, Hangman Page, and Adam Cole, and Will Ospreay puts his IWGP United States title against Orange Cassidy. ## AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door 2022 Results ## --YOSHI-HASHI & Hirooki Goto defeated Aaron Solo and QT Marshall (8:54) ## --Lance Archer defeated Nick Comoroto (6:08) ## --Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland defeated Yoshinobu Kanemaru and El Desperado (12:04) ## --Max Caster, Billy Gunn, Austin Gunn & Colten Gunn (w/ Anthony Bowens) defeated Yuya Uemura, Alex Coughlin, Kevin Knight & The DKC (5:34) ## --Chris Jericho, Minoru Suzuki & Sammy Guevara (w/ Tay Conti) defeated Eddie Kingston, Wheeler Yuta & Shota Umino (18:57) ## --FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) defeated Roppongi Vice (Trent Beretta & Rocky Romero) and United Empire (Jeff Cobb & Great-O-Khan) to win the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championships and retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships (16:21) ## --PAC won a fatal four-way against Malakai Black, Miro and Clark Connors for the AEW All-Atlantic Championship (15:05) ## --Sting, Darby Allin & Shingo Takagi defeated Young Bucks & El Phantasmo (12:59) ## --Thunder Rosa defeated Toni Storm to retain the AEW Women's World Championship (10:40) ## --Will Ospreay (w/ Aussie Open) defeated Orange Cassidy to retain the IWGP US Championship (16:44) ## --Claudio Castagnoli defeated Zack Sabre, Jr. (18:28) ## --Jay White (w/ Gedo) defeated Kazuchika Okada, Hangman Page and Adam Cole to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (21:02) ## --Jon Moxley defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi to win the Interim AEW World Championship (18:16) ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

NJPW

1436 days ago

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NJPW 50th Anniversary Event Match Card & Preview, Start Time

Here is the current match card and everything you need to know about NJPW 50th Anniversary event which is set to take place on March 1, 2022, at Nippon Budokan Arena in the special wards of Tokyo, Japan. ## The event will start Tuesday at 17:00 (Japan time). ## Things will be special even before the first bell rings on the night, as the festivities will start with a special ceremony celebrating the anniversary. Legends are sure to make a special appearance, including the special guest ring announcer, the legendary Kero Tanaka! ## The main event will feature a 50th Anniversary Match whereby Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Tatsumi Fujinami take on Minoru Suzuki, Zack Sabre Jr. & Yoshiaki Fujiwara. ## NJPW 50th Anniversary Event Match Card ## --50th Anniversary Match: Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Tatsumi Fujinami vs Minoru Suzuki, Zack Sabre Jr. & Yoshiaki Fujiwara ## --Champion vs Champion Tag: Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI) vs Six or Nine (Master Wato & Ryusuke Taguchi) ## --Shiro Koshinaka, Toru Yano, Tomohiro Ishii, Tomoaki Honma & Togi Makabe vs Los Ingobernables De Japon (Tetsuya Naito, Shingo Takagi, BUSHI, SANADA & Hiromu Takahashi) -- Special referee: Norio Honaga ## --Yuji Nagata, Satoshi Kojima, Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Kota Ibushi vs United Empire (Aaron Henare, Jeff Cobb, Great-O-Khan & Will Ospreay) ## --#STRONGHEARTS (El Lindaman, T-Hawk & CIMA) vs Suzuki-Gun (El Desperado, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & DOUKI) ## --Minoru Tanaka, TAKA Michinoku & Taichi vs BULLET CLUB (El Phantasmo, Taiji Ishimori & Bad Luck Fale) ## --Ryohei Oiwa, YOH & Tiger Mask vs HOUSE OF TORTURE (SHO, Yujiro Takahashi & EVIL) ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.