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Zack Sabre Jr. said after Dradition on Nov. 6 that he will team with Taichi in World Tag League 2026 because Tomohiro Ishii cannot compete, per Fightful. The tournament starts Nov. 23 in Yokohama.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling said on Nov. 6 that its American subsidiary, New Japan Pro-Wrestling of America Inc., will cease operations and enter liquidation. NJPW says events in North America will continue with the backing of the TV Asahi group.
NJPW and CMLL have set 9 matches for Lucha Kingdom on Monday, Nov. 16, at Arena Mexico in Mexico City. Yota Tsuji and Hirooki Goto face Mistico and Ultimo Guerrero in the main event, and Syuri defends the IWGP Women's title against Kira.
NJPW named the full card on Nov. 6 for Tanahashi Jam 2 on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. Shion Obata and Axe Wang make debuts, and Toru Yano challenges Shun Skywalker for the NJPW World TV title.
Chihiro Hashimoto said at a Sendai Girls show that she will team with Jeff Cobb against Shingo Takagi and Natsupoi at NJPW Bound for Unbound on Friday, Nov. 20, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.
Gabe Kidd retained the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title over Taichi on Nov. 3 in Hiroshima, then attacked NJPW president Hiroshi Tanahashi. Kenny Omega pinned IWGP Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji in a three-way.
Opinion. This is our view, not news. NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji wrestles Trevor Lee at MLW on Nov. 7, two months before Wrestle Kingdom 21. We think the trip pays off, if he wins.
NJPW revealed all 16 World Tag League 2026 teams on Nov. 5. The tournament runs Nov. 23 to Dec. 13, with the final in Kumamoto. Taichi has not yet named a partner.
NJPW made 7 matches official for Wrestle Kingdom 21 on Jan. 4 at the Tokyo Dome, led by champion Yota Tsuji vs. AEW's Kenny Omega for the IWGP Heavyweight Title.
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