MAY.6.2023 First part of the B Block Breakdown Best of the Super Jr. 30 is nearly upon us. An intense schedule this year sees 12 events spread over 16 days, with most nights seeing both blocks in action for massive ten match cards. This year, the top two points scorers from each block will advance to semifinals in Yoyogi before the grand finals on May 28 in Ota, so competition is sure to be at its fiercest until the bitter end. Here's what to expect from the first half of B Block. El Desperado 7th entry, 4th consecutive A finalist in 2020 and 2022 against bitter rival Hiromu Takahashi, El Desperado will be looking to make third time the charm should he make the last two in Ota May 28.

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APR.27.2023 Naito defeats DOUKI in Sun Plaza Special singles action in Hiroshima on April 27 would see an openweight challenge, DOUKI taking on Tetsuya Naito one on one.  DOUKI exploded out the blocks on his foe, and looked for the Italian Stretch early, but would get dropped by a neckbreaker as Naito took control. A physical pursuoit on the outside of the ring was curtailed by DOUKI though, and Japones Del Mal retained composure as he combined offense and landed a double stomp through Naito for two.

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MAY.27.2023 30th tournament winner determined An intense 16 days of Best of the Super Junior action comes to a close on Sunday May 28. With a surprising final now set, Master Wato will take on Titan to crown a BOSJ winner, on top of a card loaded with key players looking to make big moves ahead of Dominion June 4. Main event: Master Wato vs Titan Singles record: 1-0 Wato After a surprise pair of semifinals saw the A and B Block runner ups advance past the league number ones El Desperado and Mike Bailey, Master Wato and Titan meet in the finals of Best of the Super Jr.

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MAY.5.2023 First part of the Block Breakdown Best of the Super Jr. 30 is nearly upon us. An intense schedule this year sees 12 events spread over 16 days, with most nights seeing both blocks in action for massive ten match cards. This year, the top two points scorers from each block will advance to semifinals in Yoyogi before the grand finals on May 28 in Ota, so competition is sure to be at its fiercest until the bitter end. Here's what to expect from the first half of A Block. KUSHIDA 10th entry, first in five years.

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MAY.23.2023 Ospreay vs Archer official, Aussie Open exit changes tag title landscape The events of Resurgence on May 21 have shaped the card for Dominion coming up June 4 in Osaka Jo Hall. While many questions circle around what might happen elsewhere on the Dominion card, two key matches have been altered in today's announcement.   Will Ospreay will face Lance Archer in a number one contender's match to Kenny Omega's IWGP United States Championship. Archer advanced past Fred Rosser in Philadelphia last month, while Will Ospreay defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi at Resurgence to create this David and Goliath clash in Osaka Jo Hall.

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SEP.27.2022 Six man action to feature in the new Ariake Arena On September 26, a special press conference from Pro-Wrestling NOAH revealed Keiji Muto's latest opponent in his road to retirement in early 2023. Hiroshi Tanahashi would answer the call at the conference. The Ace, a former protege and assistant of Muto's, entered holding 38 roses, one representing each year of Muto's legendary career.  Ever the agitator, Muto suggested that a ‘true Muto-ist' would have courted controversy by throwing the roses at his feet, referencing a controversial moment at Floyd Mayweather's recent RIZIN fight, before the conference began in earnest.

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MAY.8.2023 A Block breakdown complete Best of the Super Jr. 30 is nearly upon us. An intense schedule this year sees 12 events spread over 16 days, with most nights seeing both blocks in action for massive ten match cards. This year, the top two points scorers from each block will advance to semifinals in Yoyogi before the grand finals on May 28 in Ota, so competition is sure to be at its fiercest until the bitter end. Here's what to expect from the other half of A Block. Titan 4th entry, 2nd consecutive An impressive run for Titan in Best of the Super Jr.

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MAY.10.2023 B Block breakdown complete Best of the Super Jr. 30 is nearly upon us. An intense schedule this year sees 12 events spread over 16 days, with most nights seeing both blocks in action for massive ten match cards. This year, the top two points scorers from each block will advance to semifinals in Yoyogi before the grand finals on May 28 in Ota, so competition is sure to be at its fiercest until the bitter end. Here's what to expect from the other half of B Block. A Block part 1!   Part 2! BUSHI 11th entry, 8th consecutive For the ever dependable glue guy of LIJ, it's appropriate that the take for BUSHI over most of his 11 entries in Best of the Super Jr.

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JUN.11.2023 Hiromu Takahashi's Hachioji homecoming After an intense stretch of non televised live events through the week, New Japan Road heads to Hiromu Takahashi's home district of Hachioji on June 17, for the penultimate night of the tour, and of action on the way to Forbidden Door.  Main event: Just 5 Guys (DOUKI & SANADA) vs Los Ingobernables De Japon (Yota Tsuji & Hiromu Takahashi) The evening's main event sees IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi return to home turf in Hachioji, teaming with Yota Tsuji to face DOUKI and IWGP World Heavyweight Champion SANADA.

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AUG.13.2023 Full card set for last day of G1 action The G1 Final is now set, and a full card of action is on for Ryogoku on August 13. Who leaves the strongest of the summer, and what will happen as we get set for the road to Destruction? Main event- G1 Climax Final: Kazuchika Okada vs Tetsuya Naito Singles record: 7-6 Okada The G1 Climax goes down to this. Tetsuya Naito bested Will Ospreay last night, as he keeps his hopes of January 4 main event glory alive. As he seeks his third G1 Climax victory on the sixth anniversary of the day he was last named the strongest of the summer, Kazuchika Okada seeks his third trophy in a row, and to put himself right alongside the all time record holder in Masahiro Chono.

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MAY.29.2023 Loaded lineup in Osaka Jo Hall The full card is now set for Dominion in Osaka Jo Hall on June 4. A stacked event will see seven titles defended as well as IWGP US Champion Kenny Omega's next contender being determined and more besides. Main event: IWGP World Heavyweight Championship- SANADA vs Yota Tsuji The rarest of situations surround our main event as Yota Tsuji challenges SANADA for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. After SANADA defended his gold against Hiromu Takahashi at Dontaku May 3, his celebration was interrupted by Tsuji making his return from excursion and cleaving the champion in half with a spear.

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