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AI in Pro Wrestling: Innovation or the Loss of Authenticity?
Opinion Pro Wrestling

AI in Pro Wrestling: Innovation or the Loss of Authenticity?

AI is taking over the world, but not in a Skynet scenario like we’ve seen in Terminator. Every industry is looking for ways to implement...

Juan Carlos Reneo
May 2, 2026May 2, 2026
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How to Watch AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2026: Card Preview & Predictions
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How to Watch AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2026: Card Preview & Predictions

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2026 is set to go down inside the SAP Center on Sunday, June 28th. But this year, it’s not just...

Joey Torres
April 28, 2026April 28, 2026
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What’s Next for NJPW After Wrestle Kingdom?
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What’s Next for NJPW After Wrestle Kingdom?

Wrestle Kingdom marked a historic moment for NJPW, highlighted by the retirement of Hiroshi Tanahashi, one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. His...

Juan Carlos Reneo
January 4, 2026January 11, 2026
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Kazuchika Okada Will Retire Hiroshi Tanahashi at Wrestle Kingdom 20
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Kazuchika Okada Will Retire Hiroshi Tanahashi at Wrestle Kingdom 20

The clock is ticking as we approach the final days of Hiroshi Tanahashi’s in-ring career. Tanahashi will forever be remembered as one of the all-time...

Juan Carlos Reneo
November 8, 2025November 8, 2025
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Everything You Need to Know About AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025
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Everything You Need to Know About AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025 is one of the promotion’s most pivotal events of the year, coinciding with the United Kingdom's August Bank Holiday...

Connor Rogowsky
August 14, 2025August 24, 2025
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Is It Time for NJPW to Move On from Gedo?
Opinion Pro Wrestling

Is It Time for NJPW to Move On from Gedo?

Ever since 2020, following the end of their last golden age, NJPW has struggled to return to the level seen between 2012 and 2019. Every...

Juan Carlos Reneo
August 13, 2025August 13, 2025
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How NJPW Lost Its Way—and What It Needs to Fix Fast
Opinion Pro Wrestling

How NJPW Lost Its Way—and What It Needs to Fix Fast

The golden age of New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), spanning roughly from 2012 to 2019, now feels like a distant memory. During that time, the promotion...

Juan Carlos Reneo
June 23, 2025June 23, 2025
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G1 Climax 35: Favorites to Win This Year
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G1 Climax 35: Favorites to Win This Year

G1 Climax 35 is upon us, and as always, there's plenty of buzz surrounding what many consider the most prestigious tournament in all of professional...

Juan Carlos Reneo
June 15, 2025June 24, 2025
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WWE Releases Shake Up Free Agency: Where Will Everyone Land?
Opinion Pro Wrestling

WWE Releases Shake Up Free Agency: Where Will Everyone Land?

The pro wrestling free agency has seen some new names recently, some for the first time. On February 7th, WWE announced the release of 11...

Juan Carlos Reneo
February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
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NJPW in 2024: Building Towards The Future
Opinion Pro Wrestling

NJPW in 2024: Building Towards The Future

NJPW has always been known as a promotion able to build towards the future when needed. But these last few years have shown a struggle...

Juan Carlos Reneo
December 4, 2024December 4, 2024
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NJPW: An Uncertain Future
Opinion Pro Wrestling

NJPW: An Uncertain Future

Historically, NJPW has always been a promotion that knew when to transition to the future, while also having an eye on the present. These last...

Juan Carlos Reneo
July 24, 2024July 24, 2024
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AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2024 Preview
Opinion Pro Wrestling

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2024 Preview

AEW & New Japan Pro Wrestling come together once again for Forbidden Door this Sunday, June 30th. The show will also involve wrestlers from partners...

Steve Fackman
June 28, 2024June 28, 2024
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End of an Era: Okada is leaving NJPW
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End of an Era: Okada is leaving NJPW

Today, the wrestling world witnessed one of the most noteworthy pieces of news of 2024. NJPW announced that Kazuchika Okada is leaving the organization, bringing...

Juan Carlos Reneo
January 19, 2024January 19, 2024
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Pro Wrestling can’t let go of the past
Opinion Pro Wrestling

Pro Wrestling can’t let go of the past

In the last decade, pro-wrestling has developed this unhealthy obsession with the past. There's no doubt that nostalgia sells, but it can also affect the...

Juan Carlos Reneo
January 26, 2021February 14, 2026
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What is happening with New Japan Pro Wrestling?
Opinion Pro Wrestling

What is happening with New Japan Pro Wrestling?

On June 15, New Japan Pro Wrestling made its return after several months of inactivity due to COVID-19. Since their return, the booking in NJPW...

Juan Carlos Reneo
November 18, 2020November 29, 2020
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With NJPW President resigning, is the ‘forbidden door’ finally opening?
Opinion Pro Wrestling

With NJPW President resigning, is the ‘forbidden door’ finally opening?

The announcement of Harold Meij's departure as NJPW President opened the possibility AEW and NJPW working together once more. The two biggest promotions in the...

Juan Carlos Reneo
October 12, 2020January 12, 2026
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Who will be NJPW’s next top foreign main eventer?
Opinion Pro Wrestling

Who will be NJPW’s next top foreign main eventer?

The departure of Kenny Omega from NJPW to AEW left a big spot in the NJPW roster to fill -- the one of the top...

Juan Carlos Reneo
June 28, 2020February 14, 2026
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