Can You "Ace" Our New Japan Pro Wrestling Quiz?

Tranquizo!

by Michael Sidgwick
Omega Tanahashi
NJPW

New Japan Pro Wrestling has gained traction in recent years.

An unprecedented degree of critical acclaim has convinced several Western eyes to focus their gaze on the incredible, incredible matches put forth by the likes of Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kazuchika Okada, Kenny Omega, Tetsuya Naito, Minoru Suzuki, Tomohiro Ishii, Zack Sabre, Jr., Hirooki Goto, Kota Ibushi, KUSHIDA, Will Ospreay, Hiromu Takahashi, SANADA, Juice Robinson, Jay White, Michael Elgin, the Young Bucks, Chris Jericho…

That isn’t word count padding: all of those men, pushed and protected with the genius that is Gedo’s booking, have seduced the wrestling fandom to such an extent that many have signed up to the New Japan World streaming service which, despite being as unwieldy as a Nia Jax Samoan drop, offers countless hours of wonder - so long as you can find them. The content is as buried into the bowels of the site as Zack Ryder is into the core of the earth, but godd*mn is it worth the trawl.

According to the latest data, many of you signed up for Alpha Vs. Omega, and stayed for the G1 Climax. Tama Tonga = draw confirmed.

But how much attention have you been paying, and how far back have you ventured in your journey?

1. Name The Upcoming Movie In Which New Japan Ace Hiroshi Tanahashi Is Set To Star.

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Contributor
Contributor

Michael Sidgwick is an editor, writer and podcaster for WhatCulture Wrestling. With over seven years of experience in wrestling analysis, Michael was published in the influential institution that was Power Slam magazine, and specialises in providing insights into All Elite Wrestling - so much so that he wrote a book about the subject. You can order Becoming All Elite: The Rise Of AEW on Amazon. Possessing a deep knowledge also of WWE, WCW, ECW and New Japan Pro Wrestling, Michael’s work has been publicly praised by former AEW World Champions Kenny Omega and MJF, and current Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. When he isn’t putting your finger on why things are the way they are in the endlessly fascinating world of professional wrestling, Michael wraps his own around a hand grinder to explore the world of specialty coffee. Follow Michael on X (formerly known as Twitter) @MSidgwick for more!