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The Budokan Rebellion: a play of light and shadow
The Budokan Rebellion is more than the destruction of one man and the elevation of another. It is the culmination of and synthesis of two parallel visions and the creation of a rivalry that has the potential to shape NOAH’s future.
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The kids are alright (and the old guys too): what LIMIT BREAK taught me about wrestling in 2024.
I can’t tell you that LIMIT BREAK was the best wrestling to happen in 2024 (it might be, I just can’t exactly remember what I’m comparing it to) but I can tell you that it meant something to me.
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Becoming: Yuma Anzai & the Triple Crown
Everyone’s path to greatness – and what it means to be great – is different, and it is rarely straightforward. What comes easily to some might be a game of trial and error to others, and the Fates can be cruel to those who attempt to reach above their station. But it often, if not…
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A Sunday in Korakuen Hall
Jessica gives an insight into one of her favourite matches of the year – one that connects All Japan’s past and present, and brings lots of joy.
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Flight of the Eagle: Yuuto Kikuchi
The story of those six months between Kikuchi’s first foray into the NOAH ring and the confirmation of his place within it is one of friendship, betrayal, jealousy, and ambition. This is the story of how Yuuto Kikuchi became the Black Eagle.
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Yasutaka Oosera: Best Junior Heavyweight In The World
Junior heavyweight wrestling is polarizing from a Western perspective. Juniors are often seen as a level below heavyweights, but junior wrestling is beautiful.
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Joining the dots: Ulka Sasaki, Pro Wrestler
For me, nothing sums up Ulka being a wrestler more than a seemingly throwaway statement he made in an interview as he reflected on his GHC National Championship victory and how far he had come.
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Blooming Season: Masaaki Mochizuki vs Ryu Fuda
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Ryu Fuda’s young career has been defined by struggle. Debuting as part of the class of 2021, Fuda distinguished himself from his classmates – and most of his promotion – by focusing his offense on hard kicks and strikes, befitting of his background in Muay Thai.
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The Violence It Takes To Become Gentle
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On May 5th, 2024 at Dragongate’s annual Dead or Alive show, five wrestlers representing three different units made their way into the steel cage for the main event. Hyo, current Brave Gate champion representing BigHug; Kzy and Jacky “Funky” Kamei of Natural Vibes; Shun Skywalker and Jason Lee of Z-Brats.
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Osaka Pro: Osaka Castle Festival 2024 Preview
On 23rd June, Osaka Pro Wrestling will hold the Osaka Castle Festival, a major show featuring matches for all four of the company’s titles.