New Japan Pro Wrestling: Season 1979
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 7.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
NJPW New Year Golden Series 1979
Feb 2, 1979
NJPW New Year Golden Series 1979 was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on February 2, 1979, at the Nakajima Sports Center in Sapporo, Hokkaido,
NJPW Big Fight Series 1979
Apr 5, 1979
NJPW Big Fight Series 1979 was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on April 5, 1979, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.
NJPW The 2nd MSG Series Finals
Jun 7, 1979
NJPW The 2nd MSG Series Finals was a Special Event and Tournament produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on June 7, 1979, at the Kuramae Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan.
NJPW Summer Fight Series 1979
Aug 2, 1979
NJPW Summer Fight Series 1979 was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on August 2, 1979, at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel Gold Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
NJPW, AJPW & IWE Pro Wrestling Dream All-Star Game
Aug 26, 1979
NJPW, AJPW & IWE Pro Wrestling Dream All-Star Game was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling and All Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on August 26, 1979, at the
NJPW Bloody Fight Series 1979
Oct 4, 1979
NJPW Bloody Fight Series 1979 was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on October 4, 1979, at the Kuramae Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan.
NJPW Toukon Series 1979
Dec 6, 1979
NJPW Toukon Series 1979 was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on December 6, 1979, at the Kuramae Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan.