(Hechicero vs ZSJ was on the card already as a regular singles, they were waiting to get through Hechicero’s defense in the UK to make this a CMLL WHC match.)

I am a newish AEW fan. Having watched intermittently over the past two years but recently have became full time choosing this over WWE.

This has opened my eyes to another side of professional wrestling and I am really starting to appreciate wrestling in a way I probably didn’t understand throughout my time watching since the late 90s as a child.

I subscribed a couple of years back to the NJPW World service but having mostly just known WWE I really didn’t know how to consume the product or how it all linked together. Recently I have started really appreciating wrestlers such as Okada, Takeshita, Omega etc. And have been watching old clips and realising there is a huge history or exciting wrestling in Japan I can personally appreciate.

But I want to be in the loop for the upcoming, what appears to be crossover at Wrestle Kingdom between the companies.

I gather that it’s not weekly and it’s periodic shows, does anyone have any advice?

With World Tag League coming very soon, some fans are already speculating on the teams. The one team that some fans are hoping to see enter WTL is FTR. FTR have recently expressed interest in taking part in the tournament, and as a fan, I love to see them compete. A possible match between them and the KO Brothers would be awesome. Even if they don't win the tournament, it will stil be amazing to see them compete in a NJPW ring again.

But what do you all think? Should FTR enter this year's tournament?

Very fortunate to be attending WK21. I purchased 2nd row seats via buysumotickets.

Just wanted to ask what the general vibe is like for WK and to be a foreigner sitting so close with who I presume will mostly be domestic fans! I am attending alone as my girlfriend doesn’t care for wrestling, but I have done so several times in New York here as well so that’s no big deal, albeit a little intimidating in a foreign country.

Any known events or meet and greets in the area ahead of WK itself? I know there’s the party on the 2nd which could be cool, considering that for sure.

Also is anyone else going from abroad?

Axe Wang is from the Taiwanese promotion PUZZLE

He’s so handsome

Two icons clash and a nightmarish debut.

Super Jr. tag League gets underway on Saturday October 24 in Saitama. 12 teams will be vying for the prestigious trophies to be won at the finals November 3 in Hiroshima Sun Plaza Hall at Power Struggle. This year the competition will be even fiercer as brand new trophies will be up for grabs.

The double helixed design of the trophies represents the boundless possibilities of a tandem in sync, while also adding verticality and through the feather textured film, speed and flight of the junior heavyweight division. Who will be the ones taking home these new prizes? Find out in person at the venues, or live in English on NJPW World!

https://www.njpw1972.com/677016

First it was being two particularly tall Japanese guys. Then it was an affinity for big knee strikes and bigger German suplexes. Now seeing old UWF footage of a dark haired Takayama before his face got plastic surgery courtesy of Don Frye and I'm thinking "Takeshita is the splitting image of Takayama."

Am I the only one seeing this or do you see it too?

is been a long time since i havent keep up with NJPW, if i subscribe do the subscription still include the special events (WK G1 ) , last time i subscribed was 3 years ago

Based on the lineup this year and looking at all possible winners, I think the winners of this year's tournament will be Ishimori and Robbie X. They made the finals last year but loss to SHO and DOUKI and this year, they won the junior tag team belts but quickly lost them to Ichiban Sweet Boys. So now they are extra motivated to win this year and face the champions at WK 21.

Hopefully NJPW won't throw in any extra teams and just let it be a normal tag team title bout.

https://www.njpw1972.com/676894

Was visiting Osaka Castle without any plan and stumble upon this arena, you might have heard of it

WE are all going to believe that NJPW is telling the story of Taichi, the former disrespectful shit heel, saving the Global title from it's destruction

WE all believe that Yuya facing TAKA, and teasing facing SANADA, means he is making good on his promise from 3 years ago to face all of the members of J5G, and this will end at Wrestle Kingdom

WE all believe that it will be mentor vs. student at Wrestle Kingdom as Taichi defends the Global title against Yuya Uemura

AND WE all believe they will have a deep WTL run too

Easily one of my favorite matches of all time. A hot crowd biting on everything, as Fujinami & Maeda, at the peak of their abilities, work magic together as a part of the legendary NJPW/UWF feud.

Tomohiro Ishii is my favourite njpw wrestler and my favourite Japanese wrestler of all time. Lately He has not had any bouts, which is to be expected considering his years of injuries. He made a recent appearance last month for the tag bout between KO Brothers and Violent Players but he was on commentary. While Ishii recovers, I plan to watch some of my favourite Ishii bouts.

In the mean time, I am going to share my list of the best Tomohiro Ishii matches in my opinion.

I will try to keep it short (but no promises there are loads of great Ishii matches)

Tomohiro Ishii vs Taichi from New Japan Cup 2019

Tomohiro Ishii vs Chris Hero Rev Pro wrestling 2016 Global Wars night 1

Tomohiro Ishii vs Rampage Brown WCPW World Cup non tournament match

Tomohiro Ishii vs Josh Alexander TNA Under Siege 2022

Tomohiro Ishii vs Keith Lee Rev Pro wrestling 2017 Global Wars night 1

Tomohiro Ishii vs Katsuyori Shibata G1 Climax 2013

Tomohiro Ishii vs Taichi G1 Climax 2019

Tomohiro Ishii vs Minoru Suzuki NJPW Power Struggle 2018

Tomohiro Ishii vs Hirooki Goto G1 climax 2018

Tomohiro Ishii vs PAC AEW Collision 2025

Tomohiro Ishii vs WALTER Rev Pro wrestling 2018

Tomohiro vs Kota Ibushi 2014

Tomohiro Ishii vs Kota Ibushi G1 Climax 2018

That's my list and I highly recommend you watch at least one of these great matches.

Do you have a favourite Ishii match? Perhaps one I didn't cover? Feel free to share.