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Once is an event, twice is a coincidence, and the third time is a new institution in professional wrestling. Tonight, the talent rosters of All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling, which have already gotten comfortable with each others these past few years, will once again battle, this time sharing the stage with visitors from World Wonder Ring Stardom (NJPW's sister joshi promotion), and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre. Yours truly will have difficulty posting during the show because I'LL BE THERE LIVE. [more inside]
posted by The Pluto Gangsta on Jun 30, 2024 - 0 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

There is no shortage of wrestling content this weekend, for obvious reasons. Tonight Ring of Honor makes their play for the world's attention. This is the first pay-per-view since the company returned to airing weekly episodes five weeks ago, so most of the matches on the card can take advantage of having been built up enough to drum up some interest. Every title will be defended, along with a few loaners from AAA and NJPW. [more inside]
posted by The Pluto Gangsta on Mar 31, 2023 - 6 comments

Previously, New Japan Pro Wrestling and All Elite Wrestling teamed up to produce Forbidden Door, the first multi-company large-scale pro-wrestling event since All In. Less than a year later, lightning strikes again as NJPW and Impact Wrestling produce their own crossover event, with titles from both companies defended and stars going in head-to-head dream matches. [more inside]
posted by The Pluto Gangsta on Mar 30, 2023 - 4 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