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NJPW Unveils Winners Of 2026 G1 Awards
The results of the G1 Awards. Now that the 2026 New Japan Pro-Wrestling G1 Climax tournament has concluded, the G1 Awards have been announced. The winners were Oleg Boltin, Yuto-Ice, and G1 Climax 36 tournament winner Ryohei Oiwa. The following is from NJPW1972.com: “OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT WINNER Boltin Oleg: 40.09% (2nd: Ryohei Oiwa 21.46% 3rd: Drilla … The post NJPW Unveils Winners Of 2026 G1 Awards appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
NJPW G1 Climax 36 Results (8/16/26): Yuya Uemura vs. Ryohei Oiwa In Tourney Final, Jeff Cobb Returns
The G1 Climax 36 concludes. New Japan Pro-Wrestling wrapped up the 2026 installment of the G1 Climax tournament. The finals took place at Ryōgoku Sumo Hall in Tokyo. Ryohei Oiwa and Yuya Uemura battled in the tournament final for a shot at the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. Also on the night, Jeff Cobb made his return … The post NJPW G1 Climax 36 Results (8/16/26): Yuya Uemura vs. Ryohei Oiwa In Tourney Final, Jeff Cobb Returns appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling B...
Ryohei Oiwa Wins NJPW G1 Climax 36 Tournament, Challenging For IWGP Heavyweight Title At King Of Pro-Wrestling
Ryohei Oiwa comes out on top. The conclusion of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s G1 Climax 36 tournament took place, and it was Ryohei Oiwa and Yuya Uemura clashing in the final. In what was a back-and-forth brawl, Oiwa came out on top and submitted his opponent to win the G1 Climax tourney. Post-match, Oiwa went on … The post Ryohei Oiwa Wins NJPW G1 Climax 36 Tournament, Challenging For IWGP Heavyweight Title At King Of Pro-Wrestling appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling ...
Hiroyoshi Tenzan Appears At NJPW G1 Climax 36 Final Show
Hiroyoshi Tenzan made his way to the booth. August 16th was the date of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s G1 Climax 36 final show. The night before, the tournament semifinals unfolded, and the show was headlined by the retirement match for four-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion Hiroyoshi Tenzan. Before the tourney final, Tenzan made an appearance in front … The post Hiroyoshi Tenzan Appears At NJPW G1 Climax 36 Final Show appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Jeff Cobb Returns To NJPW
Jeff Cobb is back in NJPW. There was a six-man tag team match during the NJPW G1 Climax 36 final event on August 16th. The bout saw Unbound Company (Yuto-Ice, OSKAR & Daiki Nagai) versus United Empire (Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Callum Newman). Newman secured the pinfall victory over Nagai to give his team the win, … The post Jeff Cobb Returns To NJPW appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Soma Takao Departing DDT Pro-Wrestling
Soma Takao is exiting the promotion. DDT Pro-Wrestling held a press conference, and talent Soma Takao announced that he is leaving the promotion at the end of September 2026. The 38-year-old Takao has been with DDT since 2013. He was also serving as the manager of a pro-wrestling and sports bar-themed restaurant in Shinjuku. He’s … The post Soma Takao Departing DDT Pro-Wrestling appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
AAA Heroes Inmortales 2026 Scheduled For October 24th In Mexico City
The 2026 installment of Heroes Inmortales. Lucha Libre AAA added a new date to the 2026 calendar, as they’ll be presenting Heroes Inmortales on October 24th. The show is taking place at Gimnasio Olímpico Juan de la Barrera in Mexico City, Mexico. #AAAHeroesInmortales en CDMX este 24 de octubre 👏 Boletos ya disponibles en https://t.co/Ojup7tBMCQ … The post AAA Heroes Inmortales 2026 Scheduled For October 24th In Mexico City appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backst...
Jeff Jarrett Hits Three Years As Texas Chain Saw Massacre Death Match Champion
Jeff Jarrett continues the greatest title run in AEW history. Jarrett has officially hit three years as Texas Chain Saw Massacre Death Match Champion. Jarrett defeated Jeff Hardy on the August 16, 2023 episode of AEW Dynamite to win the championship. Jarrett is undefeated in title defenses. The historic bout featured run ins from Matt Hardy, … The post Jeff Jarrett Hits Three Years As Texas Chain Saw Massacre Death Match Champion appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling...
Joseph Sawyer Wins GCW Title, Drake Wuertz Interferes
Joseph Sawyer captured the GCW World Title at GCW Homecoming night one, defeating Atticus Cogar in the main event. The main event was filled with surprises, including Max Recon being revealed as the VNDL associate and Drake Wuertz (Drake Younger) helping Sawyer. The finish saw Sawyer hit the Sister Abigail for the victory. ATTICUS COGAR … The post Joseph Sawyer Wins GCW Title, Drake Wuertz Interferes appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Aaron Wolf Pulled From NJPW G1 Climax 36 Final Show
Aaron Wolf is no longer competing at the show. The final of the New Japan Pro-Wrestling G1 Climax 36 tournament is taking place on August 16th. Yuya Uemura and Ryohei Oiwa will battle to determine the tournament winner. Going into the show, NJPW shared that NEVER Openweight Champion Aaron Wolf will not be on the … The post Aaron Wolf Pulled From NJPW G1 Climax 36 Final Show appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Kay Lee Ray Returning To ICW Scotland
Kay Lee Ray is returning to ICW. October 20th is the date of the Scotland-based Insane Championship Wrestling’s 20th Anniversary Event. The promotion pushed out the announcement that Kay Lee Ray will be present. “⭐️HUGE RETURN⭐️ The Hardcore Daredevil An ICW Icon The OG Queen of Insanity Kay Lee F’N Ray Returns HOME for our … The post Kay Lee Ray Returning To ICW Scotland appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Josh Bishop Garnering Interest From TNA
Details on Josh Bishop and TNA Wrestling. Fightful Select reports, “In addition to getting a WWE tryout during SummerSlam week, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select has learned that Josh Bishop is garnering interest from TNA.” Full details are available for subscribers. Bishop is currently part of MLW where he teams with Donovan Dijak as … The post Josh Bishop Garnering Interest From TNA appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Penta Must Join Perros del Mal If He Loses To Bronco Nima On 8/22 AAA On FOX
An ultimatum was put on the table by Bronco Nima. While Penta was in the ring on the August 15th episode of Lucha Libre AAA on FOX, Perros del Mal (Daga, Bronco Nima, Karmen Petrovic, Angel & Berto) showed up. They surrounded the former WWE Intercontinental Champion, but then went on to embrace him. Penta … The post Penta Must Join Perros del Mal If He Loses To Bronco Nima On 8/22 AAA On FOX appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
AAA on FOX Results (8/15): Dominik Mysterio And El Grande Americano Appear
Lucha Libre AAA aired the latest episode of AAA on FOX on August 15. The event aired on Fox Latin America and YouTube. Full results are below. AAA on FOX Results (8/15) Dominik Mysterio and El Grande Americano brawl to open the show. Dominik gets the upper hand with a low blow and then runs … The post AAA on FOX Results (8/15): Dominik Mysterio And El Grande Americano Appear appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
La Parka Advances In Tournament To Determine Roman Reigns’ Challenger
La Parka received an inadvertent assist. A tournament is ongoing to determine which luchador will challenge Roman Reigns for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on the 9/14 Monday Night Raw in Mexico City, Mexico. A first-round match took place on the 8/15 AAA on FOX between La Parka and Psycho Clown. As the bout was … The post La Parka Advances In Tournament To Determine Roman Reigns’ Challenger appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
R-Truth Reacts After Losing WWE Tag Team Titles On 8/14 WWE SmackDown
R-Truth reacts after losing the WWE Tag Team Championships on WWE SmackDown. On the August 14 edition of WWE SmackDown, R-Truth and Damian Priest defended their WWE Tag Team Championships against The MFTs and The War Raiders. The bout ended with The MFTs becoming new champions. Fans can read more about it here. On social … The post R-Truth Reacts After Losing WWE Tag Team Titles On 8/14 WWE SmackDown appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Tommaso Ciampa And Komander Declare For AEW All In Casino Gauntlet Match
Tommaso Ciampa and Komander will be a part of the Casino Gauntlet match at AEW All In. On this week’s AEW Collision, a video package featuring Tommaso Ciampa was aired. Ciampa declared himself as an entrant in the Casino Gauntlet match at AEW All In London this year. The winner of this bout will receive … The post Tommaso Ciampa And Komander Declare For AEW All In Casino Gauntlet Match appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
NJPW G1 Climax 36 Finals Full Card Announced
New Japan Pro-Wrestling has announced the full lineup for the NJPW G1 Climax 36 Finals. The event takes place on August 16 and will be headlined by Yuya Uemura against Ryohei Oiwa in the finals of the G1 tournament. Here is the full lineup for the event: NJPW G1 Climax 36 G1 Climax 36 Final- … The post NJPW G1 Climax 36 Finals Full Card Announced appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Nigel McGuinness Suffers Injury On AEW Collision, More Information To Be Provided During Continental Challenge Cup Quarterfinal Selection Special On Monday
Nigel McGuinness suffered an injury on this week’s AEW Collision. On the August 15 edition of AEW Collision, Nigel McGuinness faced Katsuyori Shibata in a first-round matchup in the Continental Challenge Cup. Nigel won this match, but later on the show, it was announced by Tony Schiavone that he suffered an injury during the match. … The post Nigel McGuinness Suffers Injury On AEW Collision, More Information To Be Provided During Continental Challenge Cup Quarterfinal Selection Special On Mo...
Dominik Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano For AAA Mega Title Confirmed For Night Two Of Triplemanía 34
Dominik versus El Grande in Mexico City. It had been made official that Dominik Mysterio will be defending his AAA Mega Championship against El Grande Americano at Triplemanía 34. The 2026 Triplemanía is a two-night event, with night one taking place on September 11th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada. Night two … The post Dominik Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano For AAA Mega Title Confirmed For Night Two Of Triplemanía 34 appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro ...
Kenny Omega & Will Ospreay Sitdown Interview, Two Trios Matches Added To 8/19 AEW Dynamite
Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay’s sitdown interview, along with more matches, have been added to the upcoming AEW Dynamite in Baltimore on August 19. Will Ospreay will team up with Francesco Akira and HENARE of the United Empire against Brian Cage, Rocky Romero, and Lance Archer of The Don Callis Family. Kenny Omega and The … The post Kenny Omega & Will Ospreay Sitdown Interview, Two Trios Matches Added To 8/19 AEW Dynamite appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstag...
Ludger Proulx Passes Away At 61
The passing of Ludger Proulx. Lutte Quebec shared the news that wrestler, promoter, and trainer Ludger Proulx passed away at the age of 61. Below is their post: “The Quebec wrestling community has just lost Ludger Proulx, who passed away at 61. He made his mark both as a wrestler and as a promoter. In … The post Ludger Proulx Passes Away At 61 appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Hechicero, Nigel McGuinness And Kyle O’Reilly Advance In Continental Challenge Cup On 8/15 AEW Collision
Hechicero, Nigel McGuinness and Kyle O’Reilly have advanced in the Continental Challenge Cup. The Continental Challenge Cup continued on this week’s AEW Collision. Three first-round matches took place on the show: Brian Cage vs. Hechicero, Katsuyori Shibata vs. Nigel McGuinness, and Roderick Strong vs. Kyle O’Reilly. Hechicero won the first match, with Nigel McGuinness and … The post Hechicero, Nigel McGuinness And Kyle O’Reilly Advance In Continental Challenge Cup On 8/15 AEW Collision appe...
Edson Barboza Retires From MMA
Edson Barboza has called it a career. At UFC 330, Edson Barboza announced his retirement from the sport after losing to Esteban Ribovicsr. Barboza was finished by Ribovicsr in the second round. What a warrior. What a career. ❤️@EdsonBarbozaJR thank you for everything!!! pic.twitter.com/rKOLhFdtEs — UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2026 Barboza, 40, retires with a … The post Edson Barboza Retires From MMA appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Anthony Henry Provides Post-Surgery Update
An update from Anthony Henry. In January 2025, Anthony Henry underwent surgery for a bicep tear. He returned to in-ring action in the summer of that year. Taking to his Instagram, Henry revealed that for the last year, he’s been dealing with lingering effects from the bicep injury despite the surgery he underwent. “Yeah, that … The post Anthony Henry Provides Post-Surgery Update appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
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