NJPW owner Takaaki Kidani has big goals for Wrestle Kingdom next year, although admits one mistake with Wrestle Dynasty. This weekend’s Wrestle Kingdom 19 was a big success for NJPW. It drew 24,107 to the Tokyo Dome,

New Japan Pro-Wrestling presented NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 from the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. In the main event, Zack Sabre Jr. defended the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Shota Umino. The show featured multiple title changes.

You can check out some backstage news and notes from NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 19 and the Wrestle Dynasty events below, courtesy of Fightful Select: AEW President Tony Khan didn’t make the trip to Japan, as he had to remain in the U.S. for AEW Collision’s live broadcast in Charlotte, NC.

Konosuke Takeshita won the NEVER Openweight Championship at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19, defeating Shingo Takagi. Takeshita picked up the victory with a roaring elbow followed by the Raging Fire. Takeshita remains the AEW International Champion. He will defend both titles against Tomohiro Ishii at NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty on January 5th.

NJPW kicks off its biggest weekend of the year today with its biggest show of the year, Wrestle Kingdom 19 in Tokyo Dome. In the main event, IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Zack Sabre Jr.

One of the biggest shows in pro wrestling opens 2025 as New Japan Pro Wrestling presents Wrestle Kingdom 19. Here’s how you can watch Wrestle Kingdom 19, including streaming options, start time and more.