Author: Sonal Lad

We’re now at the third part of my History of the IWGP Intercontinental Championship. After Shinsuke Nakamura won the IWGP Intercontinental Title for the first time, the 313-day reign elevated the belt to something many had hoped it would be: a top prize in New Japan. This is the history of the IWGP Intercontinental Championship, part three. However, even after losing the title to La Sombra, Nakamura’s reign made the IWGP Intercontinental Title mean something. Furthermore, it meant something to not only the company but Shinsuke himself. This was further emphasized after the King of Strong Style won back the…

We last left the newly introduced IWGP Intercontinental Championship belt with MVP who won a grueling tournament in America during the New Invasion tour and his successful defenses against Yano to retain the title. The History of the IWGP Intercontinental Championship Part Two However, after a 148-day reign, MVP lost the IWGP Intercontinental Title on October 10th to Masato Tanaka, who was a wrestling legend in his own right, in Tokyo during the Destruction tour. Although holding the belt for less time than MVP, Tanaka defended the title three times including a rematch with MVP, a bout with Tomoaki Honma…

Despite no longer being an active title, the lineage and prestige behind New Japan’s IWGP Intercontinental Championship, it might be surprising that it is a fairly new title in the grand scheme of things. Whereas New Japan Pro Wrestling was founded in 1972, the Intercontinental title was only established in 2011. This is the first part of our exploration of the history of the IWGP Intercontinental Championship. In 2010, NJPW reached an agreement with US promotion Jersey All Pro Wrestling to establish a working relationship between the brands. This led to the announcement on January 4th, 2011, of the first…

With Kazuchika Okada making the shocking decision to leave New Japan Pro Wrestling, many things will be impacted by the empty space he will leave. Along with a place at the top of the roster, he leaves behind the faction CHAOS that has been his home since returning from an excursion in 2012. Yet, the faction has seen loss and change before, and here’s a look at the history of one of New Japan’s oldest groups. From the ashes of Grand Bash Heel came… CHAOS – Shinsuke Nakamura’s Heel Creation Despite CHAOS being now known as a babyface faction, the…

Pro Wrestling EVE is one of only a few independent women’s professional wrestling promotions in the UK and has started the careers of so many amazing female wrestlers. As well as continuously putting on amazing shows around the country in various venues, EVE also has its own school for women’s wrestling based in Bethnal Green in London. In an age where women’s wrestling is only getting more popular and respected, here’s a bit about one of the companies that had a massive influence on the UK women’s wrestling scene! Eve is a groundbreaking wrestling promotion which was founded in 2006…

As a wrestler, sometimes the key to longevity in the wrestling business is the ability to change. For one man, it is your look and your style whenever you need to. This can’t be more true for the phenomenon that is Luchasaurus. Half dinosaur and half luchador, the roots of Luchasaurus, are a world away from the behemoth of a man. Yet, he stands in the ring in promotions across the US and beyond. To fully understand how Luchasaurus came to be, it might be worth going back to the start. Luchasaurus | Millions of Years In The Making Austin…

After debuting for New Japan Pro Wrestling in October 2018, many people didn’t really know of the enigma that Shingo Takagi was. For many, it was their first exposure to the Dragon. It was then that he became the newest member of Los Ingobernables de Japon. Takagi has been a staple of Japanese wrestling with a career that is over 15 years. His career has taken him across the world, from a Dragon Gate trainee to current NEVER Openweight and 6-man champion. The Dragon’s career is something fans should know about. Just to appreciate the work Takagi has put in…

The History Of Bullet Club Part 7. Bullet Club has become one of the most known stables within professional wrestling. You can watch any significant promotion and see a Bullet Club t-shirt being worn in the crowd, proving how popular this all-heel faction truly is within the wrestling community. Bullet Club was started in 2013 within the New Japan Pro Wrestling promotion. Since then, the club has had five leaders, leading up to a brand-new leader in 2020 after the New Japan Cup 2020 Final. Over seven parts, we will explore the history of Bullet Club and the different leaders who have…

The History Of Bullet Club Part 6. Bullet Club has become one of the most known stables within professional wrestling. You can watch any major promotion and see a Bullet Club t-shirt being worn in the crowd, proving how popular this all-heel faction truly is within the wrestling community. Bullet Club was started in 2013 within the New Japan Pro Wrestling promotion. Since then, the club has had five leaders, leading up to a brand-new leader in 2020 after the New Japan Cup 2020 Final. Over seven parts, we are going to explore the history of Bullet Club and the different leaders…

The History Of Bullet Club Part 5 – The Cutthroat Era. Bullet Club has become one of the most known stables within professional wrestling. You can watch any major promotion and see a Bullet Club t-shirt being worn in the crowd, proving how popular this all-heel faction truly is within the wrestling community. Bullet Club was started in 2013 within the New Japan Pro Wrestling promotion. Since then, the club has had five different leaders, leading up to a brand-new leader in 2020 after New Japan Cup 2020 Final. We will explore the history of Bullet Club and the different leaders…