Author: Sonal Lad

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…

When Jon Moxley defended his IWGP United States Championship against KENTA in February 2021, fans wondered who the next challenger would be. After almost more than a month, Moxley appeared on New Japan Pro Wrestling’s YouTube channel calling out the legend that is Yuji Nagata. This is the journey of Yuji Nagata and Jon Moxley as they face each other. “When you get down to the brass tacks, what this comes down to is two guys that are going to stand in the ring and try to f—— kill each other…This dude is the definition of fighting spirit, what New…

When you are asked to name some of the most successful wrestling tag teams in the modern era, two wrestlers always up there are brothers Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa. Since creating Guerrillas of Destiny (G.O.D), the duo has dominated New Japan Pro Wrestling’s tag team division. Born into a wrestling family, the brothers were initially persuaded to have a safety net to fall back on but inevitably ended up in the industry. Here is a look at the careers of Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa and their rise to being one of the most successful tag teams in the…

Sho Tanaka and Shingo Takagi. The Junior division in New Japan Pro-Wrestling is probably one of the strongest of its kind in the world. With wrestlers from across the world, it seemed as if the division couldn’t get any stronger. After returning from an excursion in Mexico and America, Sho Tanaka returned to Japan with his tag team partner Yohei Komatsu to join Jr veteran Rocky Romero in Roppongi 3k. After winning the title in their first match back, Sho has cemented himself as the powerhouse of the team and one of the best hybrid athletes in the division. However,…