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Wrestling
Moose vs. Eddie Edwards At TNA Slammiversary 2026 To Be No Surrender Match, Great Hands Added To Tag Title Ladder Match
A stipulation was added to the Slammiversary match. Before the June 25th episode of TNA Wrestling Thursday Night iMPACT went live, the promotion pushed out a digital exclusive which saw Alisha Edwards confront former member of The System, J.D.C., backstage.…
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Wrestling
Tiger Mask IV Reveals Hulk Hogan Had Plans To Launch Wrestling Promotion After Leaving WWE In 2003, Hogan Wanted NJPW Talent Involved
The conversation between Hulk Hogan and Tiger Mask took place in 2003. The late Terry Bollea, a.k.a. Hulk Hogan’s second run in the WWF/E lasted a year. He came back in 2002, and by the summer of 2003, he had…
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Wrestling
Tiger Mask IV Discusses Post-Retirement Plans: “I’ll Still Be Around, I’ll Still Be Working & I’ll Be Keeping A Stern Eye On NJPW”
Post-retirement plans for Tiger Mask. Six-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Tiger Mask IV’s in-ring career is coming to a close. New Japan Pro-Wrestling is presenting his retirement show on July 7th, and he’ll be wrestling twice on that card. Going…
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Wrestling
Tiger Mask IV Addresses If Tiger Mask Character Should Continue In NJPW After He Retires
The subject of whether Tiger Mask should continue was addressed by Tiger Mask IV. It was in 1995 that Yoshihiro Yamazaki took on the role of the next Tiger Mask. He is the fourth iteration of the original mask that…
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Wrestling
Tiger Mask IV Opens Up About 2020 ‘Life-Threatening’ Diverticulitis Diagnosis
Tiger Mask kept the diagnosis in-house. There’s an extensive interview with Tiger Mask IV on NJPW1972.com ahead of his retirement show on July 7th. During the chat, Tiger Mask opened up about why he’s stepping away from the ring. He…
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Wrestling
Tiger Mask IV Reveals He Needs Back Surgery After He Retires
Tiger Mask IV discloses the operation that he needs. After 30 years in the wrestling business, Tiger Mask IV will be wrapping up his in-ring career. New Japan Pro-Wrestling is hosting his retirement show on July 7th. He will be…
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Wrestling
Dates Announced For Pro Wrestling NOAH’s 2026 N-1 Victory Tournament
Details about the N-1 Victory tournament. Pro Wrestling NOAH’s 2026 N-1 Victory tournament is set to kick off on September 12th at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The full tournament schedule has been released, and it is listed as follows:…
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Wrestling
Pro Wrestling NOAH Results (6/25/26): Yuki Iino & Manabu Soya Ends Los Tranquilos de Japon’s GHC Tag Title Reign
Yuki Iino and Manabu Soya are the new champions. Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, played host to Pro Wrestling NOAH’s ‘Legacy Rise’ show on June 25th. There were 1,202 people in attendance. Three title matches took place, one of which…
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Wrestling
Tony Khan Says Promoters Have Inquired About Streaming Their All In Weekend Shows On MyAEW
Promotions have reached out about getting their All In weekend shows on AEW’s streaming service. Going into AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, Tony Khan hosted the pre-event media call. One of the questions asked of him had to do with…
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Wrestling
Reason Why 6/19 WWE SmackDown Was Commercial-Free For First Hour Was Precautionary Measure Due To NBA Finals
The reason why SmackDown was commercial-free for the first hour. The opening match of the June 19th edition of Friday Night SmackDown was Sami Zayn guest refereeing the Undisputed WWE Championship match between GUNTHER and the champion Cody Rhodes. The…
