[News] KJPW Representatives in the Honor Cup, Full Card for EXODUS KINGDOM.2

* In the days following the historic KANSAI PRO-WRESTLING FESTIVAL on May 31st, news has slowly begun to trickle out through various sources over the last 24 hours. During a scheduled press conference held this morning, Kingdom of Japan Pro-Wrestling finally touched on a number of reports, along with revealing news of their own.

[News] FIGHTING LOVE!'s Final Preparations for 5/31!

※FIGHTING LOVE! headmaster Genji Yamato was on NHK this week, not as a wrestler, but back in his role as a soccer pundit, as the news of the FIFA Corruption Scandal arrests broke worldwide.

[News] Tournament lineups for KING OF THE SUPER Jr. II ~ THE REVOLUTION!

※With one day before its highly-anticipated event, "KANSAI PRO-WRESTLING FESTIVAL 2015," Kingdom of Japan Pro-Wrestling released the tournament lineups for the upcoming KING OF THE SUPER Jr. II ~ THE REVOLUTION series.

[News] Full Match Card for the 2015 KANSAI PRO-WRESTLING FESTIVAL!

* After much anticipation, Kingdom of Japan Pro-Wrestling has released the FULL and FINAL card for this Sunday's historic KANSAI PRO-WRESTLING FESTIVAL 2015. Since 2003, May 31st has come to be a revered holiday in the eyes of pro-wrestling fans across not just Japan, but world-wide! With the Road to KANFES 2015 now in the books, all paths lead to Kobe World Memorial Hall...

[News] Full lineups for the Remainder of the Road to KANFES 2015

* Backstage following tonight's Aichi event after seemingly finding himself with no allies, Hiroaki Nakata was approached by Tetsuhisa NAKAI and Ryuugo Nagashima, who pledged their support to Nakata during his time of need. NAKAI and Nakata have been rivals since breaking into wrestling together in 2002, with their rivalry fluctuating between friendly to hostile over the years, while Nagashima was a long-time mainstay on Nakata's "BREAK BLOW" promoted events, showing a mutual respect for one another. 

[News] Main Card Announced for KANSAI PRO-WRESTLING FESTIVAL 2015! HEC Heavyweight Title Decided, TANAMURA vs. INOUE, Fujita/Yamato Dream Team!

* With tonight's Korakuen Hall event no completed, the card for the company's next big event is beginning to finally take shape. 5/31 is a date known for some of the biggest matches in the history of Japanese Pro-Wrestling, and this year's offering will be no different. Shortly following the conclusion of tonight's event, President Shigesato Ishiyama hosted a lively press conference comprised of an almost overwhelming amount of media to confirm the main matches for the 5/31 spectacular.

[News] Preliminary Lineups for the Road to KANFES 2015!

* With less than one week away before the Road to KANFES 2015 kicks off in Korakuen Hall, the company has released preliminary lineups for the entire tour, which will stretch from 5/09 in Korakuen to the final destination on 5/31 ~ The 2015 KANSAI PRO-WRESTLING FESTIVAL in Kobe.

Indeed, KJPW will once again host the event -- celebrating the legacy of Japanese Pro-Wrestling, while at the same time forging a brave, new future. Since 2002, the 5/31 date has slowly become the "Pro-Wrestling Day" for fans in not just Kansai, but across Japan. Some of the greatest battles seen in the modern era has taken place on 5/31, including Genji Yamato and Tetsuhisa NAKAI -- who met on 5/31/2005 for the Unified Double Titles, along with the historic bout between Ryo Inoue and Kazuma Fujita in 2009, which emanated from the Osaka Dome.

While many can speculate, a card has yet to be announced for the 5/31 event. Given the 10,000 seat capacity of one of Kansai's entertainment meccas, nothing less but a top-loaded lineup should be expected.

T.A.P. have been signed to work three of the dates thus far -- though KJPW aims to secure them for 5/31 and possibly 5/25 in Korakuen Hall. The majority of the involvement see the young wards of Kenji Tanamura and Ryo Inoue square off in what will no doubt be heated skirmishes. However, the 5/15 card in Osaka will see the Principals enter the fray as Kenji Tanamura teams with Harumi Sakai against Ryo Inoue and Takumi Amano.

--> Road to KANFES 2015 (5/09 - 5/31)

[News] KING × KING Fallout, 5/09 card!

The week following the historic 4/17 KING × KING event has seen several new developments.

* On the event itself, KING × KING has been an immense box office success, drawing record number Internet Pay-Per-View buys. What's most interesting is that roughly 20% of the buys came from outside of Japan, greatly exceeding President Ishiyama's expectations for the event.

[News] Final FIGHTING LOVE! Workout Features Shinji Uchikawa!

The final full workout for the crew of Double Titles Champion Genji Yamato's FIGHTING LOVE! crew was held today, with some press allowed to attend and watch. This was made more of an event, by the fact there was a special guest at today's practice session. KJPW prodigal son, and EXODUS Pro Pacific Coast champion Shinji Uchikawa was present in Shinjuku today, at Yamato's request. The two respective champions have struck up a casual friendship on social media in the run-up to KING × KING, so this was the first formal meeting between the two.

[News] Genji Yamato: "I No Longer Fear Anything"

Earlier today, Genji Yamato ventured into what may be considered "enemy territory," as he appeared on Riki Fudo's well-renowned FIGHT! Radio program, in the run-up to KING X KING this Friday night. Fudo, of course, is very close to the "Nansei Terrorist" Ryo Inoue, who has been extremely critical of Yamato all throughout his career.

Yamato was not alone, however, as his FIGHTING LOVE! trainee Kohei Obata joined him on the program.

Here now are some edited highlights from that interview:

[News] Transcript of Ryo Inoue's Message to ARMADA!

As mentioned yesterday, the KJPW offices received a video message from Ryo Inoue. In it, Inoue reveals the men he has chosen to reform Total Attack Puroresu -- Japanese pro-wrestling's oldest terrorist faction. What follows is a transcript of the video.

[News] Profile on Hajime Kon! A New Face in Strong Style!!

The full card has now been announced for KING × KING, and with it came a surprise change in the opening matches. It was assumed that Genji Yamato-protégé Kohei Obata would be teaming with Hawaiian debutant Maleko Momoa, however Momoa now opens in a pre-PPV "dark match" with fellow FIGHTING LOVE! Junior rookie Yusuke Kishimoto.

This change of events means that the final new face under Yamato's umbrella, HAJIME KON, will debut for Kingdom of Japan Pro Wrestling, teaming with Obata against Yutaka Awano & Hybrid Corps ARMADA's Yukio Kisanuki. 

[News] Full Card Lineup for 4/17! Finally, We Will See It!!

With less than one week before the historic 4/17 event, KJPW has unveiled the full lineup for KING × KING! The news comes as a great follow up to what has been speculated for days: all advanced tickets for the event are now SOLD OUT! While not out of the ordinary for big shows to sell out in advance, companies have typically relied on last-minute walk-up to garner a capacity crowd in the last five years.

[News] Profile on Kohei Obata! The Prince of FIGHTING LOVE!!

Much of the focus of the KING X KING show to date has been on returning talents, such as Kazuma Fujita, Ryo Inoue, Genji Yamato, Naoki Fukuda, Tetsuhisa NAKAI, etc.

However, the show will also feature wrestlers in their debut matches. Several of those are aligned with Genji Yamato's FIGHTING LOVE! group. Today we look at one in particular, KOHEI OBATA.

[News] Title Bout Added to 4/17! EXODUS Champ versus "Mr. Hard Body"!

Days after capturing his very first championship in Pro-Wrestling, KJPW trueborn Shinji Uchikawa will make his first defense of the EXODUS Pro-sanctioned championship on 4/17 in Osaka!

[News] Chikao Kessin Quits KJPW, Final Match on 4/17

In news that has surprised many fans world-wide, The "BIG BOSS" Chikao Kessin has signed a one-year contract with American-based EXODUS Pro-Wrestling, and will compete in his final match as a KJPW-contracted wrestler on 4/17 in Osaka.

[News] KJPW Star Wins International Gold!

In June 2013, KJPW True Born Shinji Uchikawa embarked on an indefinite overseas excursion. He immediately signed a one-year contract with KJPW's American partner, EXODUS Pro-Wrestling. During his time there, Uchikawa gained seasoning in the company's developmental territory -- REvolution Wrestling, winning their "Top of the Class" tournament. This victory gained him a full-time role on the EXODUS Pro-Wrestling roster, where he has gained quite the following among the hardcore EXODUS fans.

[News] The Invasion of the Steel Wind Dojo! ARMADA vs. T.A.P. set for 4/17!

As we march one step towards the fated 4/17 date in Osaka, the events leading up to this historic event continue to send reverbing shockwaves throughout the country! This after noon, television cameras and members of the media quickly responded to a text alert sent out by the leader of Hybrid Corps ARMADA, the "Gladiator King" Kenji Tanamura. The text simply listed the address of the world-renown Steel Wind dojo.

[News] Major News Concerning the Unified Double Titles, The Return of... That Man!

As announcement after announcement keep coming from the Kingdom of Japan Pro-Wrestling offices, one of the most significant yet happened earlier today.

[News] The Worst Rudo Trio Return from Mexico! "WE ARE... KYOU HON GAN!!"

From KJPW's Tokyo offices, a press conference was held by former Pro-Wrestling FURY Jr. Heavyweight Star, "The Outlaw" Kyoto Okazaki -- in addition to the duo known as HOT LIMIT, Wataru Yamada and Keisuke Rongai. For months, the three have raised their portfolio with a joint excursion of Mexico with several high profile wins, along with many championships -- including the AALL Tag Team titles currently held by Yamada and Rongai, and the AALL Intercontinental Welterweight title currently held by Okazaki.