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NJPW 1972

★ 9.0/10 · 1 votes 55 seasons · 493 eps Returning Series
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What is NJPW?

New Japan Pro-Wrestling, commonly referred to as NJPW, is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion. The television series documenting this organization began in 1972, with the first season premiering on March 6 of that year.

Type
TV series
Year
1972
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
493
First aired
Mar 6, 1972
Last aired
Jun 20, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Updated
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.6/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.2/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
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New Japan Pro-Wrestling, commonly referred to as NJPW, is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion. The television series documenting this organization began in 1972, with the first season premiering on March 6 of that year. According to records, the initial event, titled Opening Series, was held at the Ota Ward Gymnasium in Tokyo. The series consists of 103 episodes for its first season. As a promotion, New Japan is recognized as the number one wrestling company in Japan. In the year following its inception, the organization entered into a television broadcast agreement with NET TV, which is currently known as TV Asahi. Today, the promotion maintains an official website that provides information regarding its roster, event results, merchandise, and ticket sales. Additionally, the platform NJPW World offers viewers unlimited access to the company's content, including live coverage of major matches in English and on-demand viewing options for past events. The organization continues to operate as a professional wrestling entity under its established corporate name.

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“New Japan Pro-Wrestling is the premier professional wrestling promotion based in Japan.”

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Reasons to watch
  • features high-level professional wrestling
  • broadcasting history on TV Asahi
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  • requires subscription for full access

Watch it if you are interested in the history and evolution of Japanese professional wrestling.

The series features professional wrestling matches and athletic competition.

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Season 2 · 145 episodes
Season 3 · 149 episodes
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Frequently asked questions

When was NJPW founded?

The promotion was founded in 1972.

Who founded the promotion?

New Japan Pro-Wrestling was founded by Antonio Inoki.

Where is the promotion based?

It is based in Japan.

Is there a streaming service for the show?

Yes, NJPW World provides access to the wrestling content.

How many episodes were in the first season?

The first season consisted of 103 episodes.

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