The Lion Roars – A New Japan Pro Wrestling Blog

King of Pro-Wrestling 2026

Another excellent main event, some exciting developments, some more questionable booking and a word about Tanahashi’s…

Some good wrestling and curious booking highlight the first major NJPW show since the G1 Climax.

A look at the major matches that took place during NJPW’s annual Hokkaido run, including a…

NJPW announces a bunch of matches for Destruction and the road thereto, some guys got hurt…

This year’s G1 Climax final actually feels like the dawn of a new era for NJPW.

We say hello to two excellent G1 semifinal matches and creepy AI Antonio Inoki, and goodbye…

The B Block wraps up with a heated show at Korakuen Hall that sets the stage…

The A Block wraps up in Hamamatsu with some very good matches and interesting long-term storytelling.

The penultimate night of B Block action features some very good wrestling.

Questions are answered on the penultimate A Block show.