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Following the extremely successful All In at Wembley Stadium, AEW President Tony Khan announced WrestleDream, to be held on the anniversary of the death of Japanese wrestling legend Antonio Inoki, at Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena. Tonight the card is STACKED with title defenses, hometown heroes, and a dream-match main event several years in the making. [more inside]
posted by The Pluto Gangsta on Oct 1, 2023 - 5 comments

IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN. Almost exactly one year following the first opening of the Forbidden Door, the top stars of All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling (which has some overlap anyway) once again clash, including a few dream matches where both companies have titles on the line. [more inside]
posted by The Pluto Gangsta on Jun 25, 2023 - 10 comments

The biggest night of Dave Meltzer's year comes around again, as New Japan Pro Wrestling has its first Wrestle Kingdom following the passing of honorary chairman Antonio Inoki. The only way to rewatch (legally) is on NJPW World, where a monthly membership costs 999 yen a month (roughly US$7.60). Many excellent matches, results below the fold. [more inside]
posted by The Pluto Gangsta on Jan 5, 2023 - 8 comments

Tonight, the United Center in Chicago will host a first-of-its-kind international pro-wrestling crossover event, when stars of All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling will battle each other across multiple contests, with both promotions having championship titles at stake. [more inside]
posted by The Pluto Gangsta on Jun 26, 2022 - 12 comments