Coming up,
@we_are_stardom
presents Nagoya Golden Fight 2024 featuring 4 massive title matches, Dump Matsumoto's return, the crowning of contenders, and LIVE English commentary! Check this thread for a breakdown of each match.
#STARDOM
✨🧵
💫 PPV Link:
Here's a fun rant about the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission knowing full and well they can't come after me the way they've come after my friends for various things recently.
#NotAWrestler
Always wanted to see Oklahoma wrestling in the spotlight, but its archaic rules such as
NEWS: I have received the minutes from January's Oklahoma Athletic Commission mtg about a "transgender" wrestler (h/t
@RealRasslinUK
)
In regard to Nyla Rose competing, the Commission passed a motion to "warn
@AEW
to not do this again" or there will be "punitive action" taken.
Story time: When I first met Mox, took him a minute to warm-up to the convo, super nice guy just quiet. Asked him about the book he was reading on the bus? He spoke nearly as passionately about this book the same way you’d expect him to talk about pro wrestling. A well-read man
Bryan Danielson reveals the Blackpool Combat Club has their own Book Club: (via SI)
“Yes, there is a BCC book club. We recommend books to each other. Reading is fantastic. Once you open the door to the world of books, there is so much to learn. The BCC book club helps us stay
We’re partnering with
@TheRock
and
@SevenBucksProd
again on a new 4-part documentary series…
“WHO KILLED WCW?”
The meteoric rise and spectacular fall of the cultural phenomenon that was World Championship Wrestling.
June 4 at 10PM on
@vicetv
.
A moment that will last my entire lifetime. Thank you,
@njpwglobal
for entrusting me as the lead English voice of your biggest event in the year (and the most prestigious event in wrestling). This smashed all expectations out of the park. Fans, tune into New Year Dash tomorrow.
It feels good to tell the world that I will be serving as the new English play-by-play commentator for
@we_are_stardom
, starting with our October event in Nagoya! Shoot for the moon, land amongst the star(dom)!
Please join us live on PPV for
#STARDOM
Nagoya Golden Fight!✨
It’s official, and here’s my statement.
I’m excited to connect further with NJPW fanatics across the world as we dive deeper into our loves for professional wrestling.
See you soon
@njpwglobal
👋
Signed ✍️
-WS
#grateful
#njpw
#njpwworld
#njfsu
#njdest
Climbed a mountain, explored a castle from the 1800s, drank some world-famous Ehime orange juice out the tap, and took in the view of Matsuyama by the end. Great time out with a few of United Empire’s finest! We’re live on
@njpwworld
tonight for Night 6 of
#njcup
via
@njpwglobal
.
The Brithood dream has come true. As a man, there is no one better to represent NJPW. I’m proud to call Zack Sabre Jr. a friend, and a G1 champion.
#G1FINAL
🏆
The incredible
@njpwworld
staff asked every single entrant of
@njpwglobal
#G1CLIMAX34
for either their favorite singles match they have had, or their favorite G1 Climax match they've competed in. Here is every single wrestler's choice in a thread for your viewing pleasure! 🧵🤼
Tetsuya Naito and SANADA are truly polar opposites to one another.
Naito wants what SANADA has… the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.
SANADA wants what Naito has… the unadulterated love and appreciation of the NJPW faithful.
The truth is, SANADA wants what Naito has but
When you work for the greatest pro wrestling company in the world, miracles occur all the time. It is snowing inside Korakuen Hall, and I am wet with anticipation for the main event of the Tokyo Dome on January 4th. Happy holidays,
@njpwglobal
❄️❄️
When Konosuke Takeshita was 9 years old, he sent a resumé to the NJPW offices in hopes of being accepted as a pro wrestler. Takeshita has wanted NJPW longer then Takeshita had wanted anything. Through the indies, DDT and even AEW, Takeshita has sought the cerulean blue and G1.
I had a blast this week at Wrestle Kingdom, and
@njpwglobal
has MUCH more wrestling to come in 2024... but I want my indie fix too.
Interested in booking a world-traveled pro wrestling commentator, announcer, seminar host, and producer?
Let's talk shop.
DM, email, or smoke
I want to extend a big apology out there to English viewers on behalf of myself and NJPW World. My body has decided to shut down on me and my voice is nearly gone and has been for 3 days (among a plethora of other issues). Tested negative for anything viral at the doctors, and
All of this talk of "when Takeshita goes back to AEW". I don't know, it'd be pretty sick to see Konosuke stick around NJPW for the longterm. Goto has very much made his opinions clear on that, and Takeshita still feels something to prove against Tanahashi.
Only one match made 5,400+ in Osaka chant "This is awesome" and "Fight forever" in English back at New Beginning in Osaka 2024. INTENSE back and forth!
I highly encourage you to go back and watch
@zacksabrejr
vs.
@bryandanielson
from
#njnbg
on-demand via
@njpwworld
.
@njpwglobal
There was a furry convention next to the San Jose Civic yesterday.
El Phantasmo and Hikuleo wanted some of the furries to accompany them for their entrance. They all said no.
It’s funny. You’d think they’d have been interested in doing so with the way that ELP and Hikuleo got
Oh my gosh… I didn’t know what KAMAITACHI’s overdubbed theme on
@njpwworld
would be. Has his manager, Mr. Takahashi, potentially entered the music industry as well? When is
@njpwglobal
dropping this hit on Spotify?!
#njcmll
I wanted that one call with
@realkevinkelly
and I’m beyond disappointed that it couldn’t happen. But I’m eternally grateful for KK looking at the vast, wide landscape that is pro wrestling and trusting a 21 year old kid plucked from obscurity to carry on the legacy he created. ❤️
Kevin Kelly has departed NJPW to pursue outside opportunities.
Kevin had planned to join
#njwk18
on January 4, but is unable to attend due to family commitments.
We join fans in their gratitude for countless memorable calls over the years.
#njpw
I don’t usually post things like this publicly at all, but if you’re religious - I have an unspoken prayer request. If you’re spiritual, just send good vibes. If you’re none of the above, just think a positive thought for me. ❤️
Potentially the funniest moment of my professional career.
I have no idea how Gino and I got the booth back in control after this, but we're professionals at heart.
Did we cut the reinforced chair budget to bring in Gino Gambino? Ugh.
Yeah, that was a rough bump.
#njcup
I was driving back from an independent event in Austin, TX and got in a car crash. Side swiped in the middle of a busy 4 lane interstate out of nowhere. Driver of the car sped off. Everyone in my car was safe, but what an unnecessary and selfish evil to have occurred.
As I approach closer to my one year anniversary with New Japan, I recognize I still have so much to learn, but I wanted to say again that I am grateful.
Thank you for allowing me to live out what I’ve wanted to be since I was 7 years old, in a place I never could’ve pictured
I need people to understand that we are strapping in to a period of time where (historically) NJPW is at its best. Backs against the wall. Top guy is leaving. Multiple top guys are leaving. These spots WILL be filled and we are going to see an unleashing of a new generation that
Huge congratulations go out to the NEW GHC Heavyweight Champion in Pro-Wrestling NOAH, a man I hope to see compete in the ranks of NJPW once again, Kaito Kiyomiya.
Sadly, there are a million reasons above my pay grade that NJPW footage isn’t able to be used in content like this, and it’s frustrating because I recognize the value that content of your style brings.
Your videos are the only reason why I’ve had any interest in watching retro
Please don't hate me for this, but ...
After lots of deliberation and agonizing over the potential risk of a copyright strike on my channel, I've decided NOT to make the J-Cup 94 review public as of this time.
I absolutely hate that I waited until the literal last minute to
My final night for this tour. Donned the black and blue in the spirit of SHO leaving Sapporo black and blue all over. Thank you,
@njpwglobal
! I’ll see you next time for
#G1CLIMAX34
and intermittently on-demand throughout the rest of
#njSOUL
. ❤️🔥
A very nice Japanese man approached me and named as many U.S states and cities as possible in rapid fashion. He then asked me to sign something. This country is awesome.
Saw some discourse about this, but the IWGP League is not the G1 Climax. They didn’t rename the IWGP League to the G1 Climax. Separate entities, separate lineages. Wikipedia is not correct on this subject but has long refused to update the articles!
I want to thank everyone so kindly. I’ve been getting a lot of really positive messages and replies and tweets sent my way, which help drown out the overly negative ones that I get. I’m grateful to do what I do in service of New Japan and in service of professional wrestling. ❤️
I’ve cut through all my red tape. I wasn’t sure if I’d be back in Japan at all due to the absolute joy that visa paperwork can be (I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy). But now, the worries are gone, I will be back to my home away from home in 24 hours. See you soon, Japan! 🫶🏻
Visa issues solved. No more post-production commentary and scheduling mishaps. It’s nose to the grindstone now, baby. Picking up my passport on Monday from the office, and flying out that same week. I can’t wait to get back to Japan for
#bosj31
! 👋
The culmination of a journey tonight, and the beginning of a new one. Excited for the action tonight as we head into Night 9 on the Road to Power Struggle.
#njsjtl
A picture of me and my two bosses. Congratulations to
@azucarRoc
for his newly acquired position as Vice President of Talent in
@njpwglobal
. Rocky has been such a guiding light for me in the past 6 months of my tenure. A fantastic man who will continue to shape the future of
As it currently stands, English is limited to select PPVs only throughout the year, with confirmation already for Historic X-Over II and Dream Queendom on 12/29! Metrics will be tracked, and more fan engagement/legit PPV buys = more English coverage. Fired up for all of this!
It feels good to tell the world that I will be serving as the new English play-by-play commentator for
@we_are_stardom
, starting with our October event in Nagoya! Shoot for the moon, land amongst the star(dom)!
Please join us live on PPV for
#STARDOM
Nagoya Golden Fight!✨
The first cage match in 20 years in
@njpwglobal
! The final contracted match for
@WillOspreay
. It’s time for our MAIN EVENT! 10-man tag team action.
#njnbg
Sometimes I listen to indie wrestling commentary and think I need to hold classes, or a seance, or something. Some of the commentary I've seen on the independents is insanely disrespectful to those putting their bodies on the line for our sport.
We’re getting set for the BIGGEST
#njpwSTRONG
event in history. I can’t wait to serve as your soundtrack. The booth is loaded with talent tonight, this event is STACKED. Massive IWGP World Heavyweight Title main event that has the potential to change the landscape of pro
I hear the people of Tokyo loud and clear! They want Wrestle Kingdom? They are getting Wrestle Kingdom, and it all starts in a matter of HOURS! LIVE on
@njpwworld
!
#njwk18
@njpwglobal
Here’s my official picks! Following a hard-fought win at New Beginning in Sapporo, Yota Tsuji will be riding loads of momentum heading into New Japan Cup 2024. There were a lot of hard decisions in this one, which means ANYTHING can happen in this years
#njcup
!
@njpwglobal
NJPW moves to WEDNESDAYS 10/9c starting this week!
Watch Yota Tsuji and Tetsuya Naito collide over the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship this week!
#NJPWonAXS
You're telling me that the DDT Iron Man Heavy Metal Championship is currently held by the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship???
NOT THE HOLDER OF SAID TITLE, BUT THE BELT ITSELF HAS WON ANOTHER BELT.
What have I gotten myself into??
EDIT: Was the champion. That changed.
It’s been a very emotional night for me as I’ve made my commentary debut for
@njpwglobal
. Here are my initial thoughts. All thanks and glory goes to people much cooler then I am. Thank you all for joining us tonight. I am so excited to finally be full-time with NJPW
#njfsu
❤️🦁
Audio data corruption = Re-record.
Time to hop back in the remote booth for some
@njpwglobal
action.
I will always cherish this position I hold, it is the biggest blessing in my life and has given me everything.
Your support has been so integral.
I will be the voice of this
Two back-to-back tournaments with full English coverage? I've been reminiscing on my last few months in Japan and they have been incredible. Thank you for watching
@njpwglobal
and for doing so in English every night of every tour! BOSJ -> G1 Climax ->
#njDEST
! ☺️
Shoutout to the wonderful fan who saw my water bottles get stolen in two separate matches by wrestlers and kindly went and bought a water for me from concessions. 😂❤️ You didn’t have to do it! If you follow me on here, drop me a DM. I have something for you! What a kind soul.
I’m not one of these guys to do the whole tribalism thing with.
NJPW is 🔥🔥 but I still love much of what I see come out of AJPW, AEW, WWE, TNA, NOAH, DG, MLW, RevPro, CMLL, etc.
Love people, love pro wrestling. It’s that simple!
"Hello, friends! Welcome to Night 4 of NJPW/CMLL FantasticaMania 2024. My name is Walker Stewart. It's time for wrestling action!"
Never could have imagined in 2023 that a year down the line, I'd be working for a Japanese company speaking Spanish at the English broadcast booth.
Things we’ve learned about Zack Sabre Jr.:
-He hates Essex.
-His technique is very good.
-There is ONE positive to climate change.
-He’s… 16 years old?!
#G1CLIMAX34
I’m super tired up to be back in the booth for
#bosj31
action LIVE in Hachioji! Chris is wired. Let’s freaking go! Tune in right now.
@njpwworld
@njpwglobal
It’s been fun, Tokyo. I love coming here, even if I hate planes. I’ll see you all in 12 days when
#WrestleKingdomWeek
hits Tokyo.
ありがとう、日本。私はすぐにあなたの素晴らしい国に戻ります。
#njwk18
Boltin Oleg comes up to me before doors open.
"Would you like a present?"
Hands me thumb tacks from the Dog Pound Cage Match yesterday in Osaka...
Thanks, Boltin!
Found this from last year, first time pro wrestling has been featured in the Choctaw Times (our local paper). Feels weird to reminisce on something that was months ago, but that adrenaline rush from starting with
@njpwglobal
in October still hasn’t rubbed off. See you in Chicago!
Excited to be joining the NJPW team starting at the end of October, and
@realkevinkelly
and
@reasonjp
seem to share the excitement! Glad to know I've secured my spot for NJPW's 100th Anniversary, which will take place in... 49 years. I think I'll be sticking around for a while.
I'm the happiest that I have been in my life right now. Personally, professionally, it just feels like the gears turn correctly in my head nowadays and I am so blessed to live the life I get to. Every loss will eventually be followed by a win if you wait long enough.
I see a world of possibility and endless potential for
@njpwglobal
with the announcement of
@tanahashi1_100
serving as our new President. I can confirm there's a thrill among many talent I've spoken to, as it is hard to find a more kind, honest, and deserving man for this role.
OSPREAY! OSPREAY!
Thank you,
@WillOspreay
, for what you have done for
@njpwglobal
through dark and difficult times.
Thank you for putting your body on the line for the sanctity of our sport.
Thank you for reaffirming that you cannot call yourself the best unless you've