# NJPW news, rumors and results

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- [Sabre Jr. Replaces Ishii, Reuniting Dangerous Tekkers With Taichi](https://wrestlingnews.com/story/zack-sabre-jr-replaces-ishii-dangerous-tekkers-world-tag-league/) CONFIRMED, NJPW, Nov. 6, 2026, 12:40 PM ET. 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. By WrestlingNews.com Staff, 3 min read.
- [NJPW to Close Its U.S. Subsidiary and Enter Liquidation](https://wrestlingnews.com/story/njpw-of-america-to-close-and-enter-liquidation/) CONFIRMED, NJPW, Nov. 6, 2026, 9:52 AM ET. 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. By WrestlingNews.com Staff, 3 min read.
- [Lucha Kingdom Card Set: Tsuji and Goto vs. Mistico and Guerrero](https://wrestlingnews.com/story/njpw-cmll-lucha-kingdom-full-card-nov-16/) CONFIRMED, NJPW, Nov. 6, 2026, 9:07 AM ET. 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. By WrestlingNews.com Staff, 3 min read.
- [Tanahashi Jam 2 Card Complete, Two Debuts Set for Nov. 19](https://wrestlingnews.com/story/njpw-tanahashi-jam-2-full-card-nov-19/) CONFIRMED, NJPW, Nov. 6, 2026, 8:52 AM ET. 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. By WrestlingNews.com Staff, 4 min read.
- [NJPW Bound for Unbound: Cobb and Hashimoto vs. Takagi and Natsupoi](https://wrestlingnews.com/story/njpw-bound-for-unbound-cobb-hashimoto-takagi-natsupoi-nov-20/) CONFIRMED, NJPW, Nov. 6, 2026, 3:03 AM ET. 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. By WrestlingNews.com Staff, 2 min read.
- [NJPW Power Struggle Results: Kidd Keeps Title, Omega Pins Tsuji](https://wrestlingnews.com/story/njpw-power-struggle-results-nov-3/) RESULTS, NJPW, Nov. 6, 2026, 12:15 AM ET. 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. By WrestlingNews.com Results Desk, 4 min read.
- [Why Yota Tsuji's MLW Trip Is Worth the Risk](https://wrestlingnews.com/story/opinion-why-yota-tsuji-mlw-trip-is-worth-the-risk/) OPINION, NJPW, Nov. 5, 2026, 10:02 PM ET. 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. By The WrestlingNews.com Team, 4 min read.
- [NJPW Names 16 Teams for World Tag League, Starting Nov. 23](https://wrestlingnews.com/story/njpw-names-16-teams-world-tag-league-2026/) CONFIRMED, NJPW, Nov. 5, 2026, 9:52 PM ET. 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. By WrestlingNews.com Staff, 3 min read.
- [7 Matches Set for Wrestle Kingdom 21, Led by Tsuji vs. Omega](https://wrestlingnews.com/story/seven-matches-set-wrestle-kingdom-21/) CONFIRMED, NJPW, Nov. 5, 2026, 5:59 PM ET. 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. By WrestlingNews.com Staff, 3 min read.