Here's a fun rant about the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission knowing full and well they can't come after me the way they've come after my friends for various things recently.
#NotAWrestler
Always wanted to see Oklahoma wrestling in the spotlight, but its archaic rules such as
NEWS: I have received the minutes from January's Oklahoma Athletic Commission mtg about a "transgender" wrestler (h/t
@RealRasslinUK
)
In regard to Nyla Rose competing, the Commission passed a motion to "warn
@AEW
to not do this again" or there will be "punitive action" taken.
Story time: When I first met Mox, took him a minute to warm-up to the convo, super nice guy just quiet. Asked him about the book he was reading on the bus? He spoke nearly as passionately about this book the same way you’d expect him to talk about pro wrestling. A well-read man
Bryan Danielson reveals the Blackpool Combat Club has their own Book Club: (via SI)
“Yes, there is a BCC book club. We recommend books to each other. Reading is fantastic. Once you open the door to the world of books, there is so much to learn. The BCC book club helps us stay
We’re partnering with
@TheRock
and
@SevenBucksProd
again on a new 4-part documentary series…
“WHO KILLED WCW?”
The meteoric rise and spectacular fall of the cultural phenomenon that was World Championship Wrestling.
June 4 at 10PM on
@vicetv
.
A moment that will last my entire lifetime. Thank you,
@njpwglobal
for entrusting me as the lead English voice of your biggest event in the year (and the most prestigious event in wrestling). This smashed all expectations out of the park. Fans, tune into New Year Dash tomorrow.
It’s official, and here’s my statement.
I’m excited to connect further with NJPW fanatics across the world as we dive deeper into our loves for professional wrestling.
See you soon
@njpwglobal
👋
Signed ✍️
-WS
#grateful
#njpw
#njpwworld
#njfsu
#njdest
Climbed a mountain, explored a castle from the 1800s, drank some world-famous Ehime orange juice out the tap, and took in the view of Matsuyama by the end. Great time out with a few of United Empire’s finest! We’re live on
@njpwworld
tonight for Night 6 of
#njcup
via
@njpwglobal
.
When you work for the greatest pro wrestling company in the world, miracles occur all the time. It is snowing inside Korakuen Hall, and I am wet with anticipation for the main event of the Tokyo Dome on January 4th. Happy holidays,
@njpwglobal
❄️❄️
Tetsuya Naito and SANADA are truly polar opposites to one another.
Naito wants what SANADA has… the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.
SANADA wants what Naito has… the unadulterated love and appreciation of the NJPW faithful.
The truth is, SANADA wants what Naito has but
I had a blast this week at Wrestle Kingdom, and
@njpwglobal
has MUCH more wrestling to come in 2024... but I want my indie fix too.
Interested in booking a world-traveled pro wrestling commentator, announcer, seminar host, and producer?
Let's talk shop.
DM, email, or smoke
Only one match made 5,400+ in Osaka chant "This is awesome" and "Fight forever" in English back at New Beginning in Osaka 2024. INTENSE back and forth!
I highly encourage you to go back and watch
@zacksabrejr
vs.
@bryandanielson
from
#njnbg
on-demand via
@njpwworld
.
@njpwglobal
There was a furry convention next to the San Jose Civic yesterday.
El Phantasmo and Hikuleo wanted some of the furries to accompany them for their entrance. They all said no.
It’s funny. You’d think they’d have been interested in doing so with the way that ELP and Hikuleo got
Oh my gosh… I didn’t know what KAMAITACHI’s overdubbed theme on
@njpwworld
would be. Has his manager, Mr. Takahashi, potentially entered the music industry as well? When is
@njpwglobal
dropping this hit on Spotify?!
#njcmll
I wanted that one call with
@realkevinkelly
and I’m beyond disappointed that it couldn’t happen. But I’m eternally grateful for KK looking at the vast, wide landscape that is pro wrestling and trusting a 21 year old kid plucked from obscurity to carry on the legacy he created. ❤️
Kevin Kelly has departed NJPW to pursue outside opportunities.
Kevin had planned to join
#njwk18
on January 4, but is unable to attend due to family commitments.
We join fans in their gratitude for countless memorable calls over the years.
#njpw
I don’t usually post things like this publicly at all, but if you’re religious - I have an unspoken prayer request. If you’re spiritual, just send good vibes. If you’re none of the above, just think a positive thought for me. ❤️
Potentially the funniest moment of my professional career.
I have no idea how Gino and I got the booth back in control after this, but we're professionals at heart.
Did we cut the reinforced chair budget to bring in Gino Gambino? Ugh.
Yeah, that was a rough bump.
#njcup
I need people to understand that we are strapping in to a period of time where (historically) NJPW is at its best. Backs against the wall. Top guy is leaving. Multiple top guys are leaving. These spots WILL be filled and we are going to see an unleashing of a new generation that
Huge congratulations go out to the NEW GHC Heavyweight Champion in Pro-Wrestling NOAH, a man I hope to see compete in the ranks of NJPW once again, Kaito Kiyomiya.
A very nice Japanese man approached me and named as many U.S states and cities as possible in rapid fashion. He then asked me to sign something. This country is awesome.
I want to thank everyone so kindly. I’ve been getting a lot of really positive messages and replies and tweets sent my way, which help drown out the overly negative ones that I get. I’m grateful to do what I do in service of New Japan and in service of professional wrestling. ❤️
Visa issues solved. No more post-production commentary and scheduling mishaps. It’s nose to the grindstone now, baby. Picking up my passport on Monday from the office, and flying out that same week. I can’t wait to get back to Japan for
#bosj31
! 👋
The culmination of a journey tonight, and the beginning of a new one. Excited for the action tonight as we head into Night 9 on the Road to Power Struggle.
#njsjtl
A picture of me and my two bosses. Congratulations to
@azucarRoc
for his newly acquired position as Vice President of Talent in
@njpwglobal
. Rocky has been such a guiding light for me in the past 6 months of my tenure. A fantastic man who will continue to shape the future of
The first cage match in 20 years in
@njpwglobal
! The final contracted match for
@WillOspreay
. It’s time for our MAIN EVENT! 10-man tag team action.
#njnbg
Sometimes I listen to indie wrestling commentary and think I need to hold classes, or a seance, or something. Some of the commentary I've seen on the independents is insanely disrespectful to those putting their bodies on the line for our sport.
We’re getting set for the BIGGEST
#njpwSTRONG
event in history. I can’t wait to serve as your soundtrack. The booth is loaded with talent tonight, this event is STACKED. Massive IWGP World Heavyweight Title main event that has the potential to change the landscape of pro
I hear the people of Tokyo loud and clear! They want Wrestle Kingdom? They are getting Wrestle Kingdom, and it all starts in a matter of HOURS! LIVE on
@njpwworld
!
#njwk18
@njpwglobal
Here’s my official picks! Following a hard-fought win at New Beginning in Sapporo, Yota Tsuji will be riding loads of momentum heading into New Japan Cup 2024. There were a lot of hard decisions in this one, which means ANYTHING can happen in this years
#njcup
!
@njpwglobal
NJPW moves to WEDNESDAYS 10/9c starting this week!
Watch Yota Tsuji and Tetsuya Naito collide over the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship this week!
#NJPWonAXS
You're telling me that the DDT Iron Man Heavy Metal Championship is currently held by the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship???
NOT THE HOLDER OF SAID TITLE, BUT THE BELT ITSELF HAS WON ANOTHER BELT.
What have I gotten myself into??
EDIT: Was the champion. That changed.
It’s been a very emotional night for me as I’ve made my commentary debut for
@njpwglobal
. Here are my initial thoughts. All thanks and glory goes to people much cooler then I am. Thank you all for joining us tonight. I am so excited to finally be full-time with NJPW
#njfsu
❤️🦁
Audio data corruption = Re-record.
Time to hop back in the remote booth for some
@njpwglobal
action.
I will always cherish this position I hold, it is the biggest blessing in my life and has given me everything.
Your support has been so integral.
I will be the voice of this
Boltin Oleg comes up to me before doors open.
"Would you like a present?"
Hands me thumb tacks from the Dog Pound Cage Match yesterday in Osaka...
Thanks, Boltin!
I’m not one of these guys to do the whole tribalism thing with.
NJPW is 🔥🔥 but I still love much of what I see come out of AJPW, AEW, WWE, TNA, NOAH, DG, MLW, RevPro, CMLL, etc.
Love people, love pro wrestling. It’s that simple!
"Hello, friends! Welcome to Night 4 of NJPW/CMLL FantasticaMania 2024. My name is Walker Stewart. It's time for wrestling action!"
Never could have imagined in 2023 that a year down the line, I'd be working for a Japanese company speaking Spanish at the English broadcast booth.
Excited to be joining the NJPW team starting at the end of October, and
@realkevinkelly
and
@reasonjp
seem to share the excitement! Glad to know I've secured my spot for NJPW's 100th Anniversary, which will take place in... 49 years. I think I'll be sticking around for a while.
It’s been fun, Tokyo. I love coming here, even if I hate planes. I’ll see you all in 12 days when
#WrestleKingdomWeek
hits Tokyo.
ありがとう、日本。私はすぐにあなたの素晴らしい国に戻ります。
#njwk18
Found this from last year, first time pro wrestling has been featured in the Choctaw Times (our local paper). Feels weird to reminisce on something that was months ago, but that adrenaline rush from starting with
@njpwglobal
in October still hasn’t rubbed off. See you in Chicago!
I see a world of possibility and endless potential for
@njpwglobal
with the announcement of
@tanahashi1_100
serving as our new President. I can confirm there's a thrill among many talent I've spoken to, as it is hard to find a more kind, honest, and deserving man for this role.
Bad behavior and poor attitudes should not be rewarded with opportunities. In 2024, I hope to see the unsung group of rising stars with positive attitudes in our sport break the mold and become mainstays. Out with the bitter and angry, in with the grateful, hard working and kind.
OSPREAY! OSPREAY!
Thank you,
@WillOspreay
, for what you have done for
@njpwglobal
through dark and difficult times.
Thank you for putting your body on the line for the sanctity of our sport.
Thank you for reaffirming that you cannot call yourself the best unless you've
A rare showing of emotion from Tomohiro Ishii following Kazuchika Okada’s final match in Korakuen Hall. Okada and Ishii have been through so much together in CHAOS. When The Stone Pitbull sheds a tear, you know things are real and raw in the moment.
#njnbg
@njpwglobal
I saw
@TamaTonga01
in the hotel after his final match in
@njpwglobal
, and had probably my longest conversation with the guy I've had in my life. Tama is one of the good ones in this life, and I really hope that whatever he does next, he finds insane success. Despite our short
So, doing some research on the genesis of AJPW and how it eventually led to the creation of NOAH.
Man, there’s something super poetic and powerful about Mrs. Baba having to call on to Genichiro Tenryu in an attempt to save the company after Giant Baba swore Tenryu would never
A huge shock to the system. I'd like to publicly thank
@TAKAMIOHBARI
, as my entrance to the company came under his leadership and I am greatly appreciative of the work he has done, including under the American sector. Thank you for your service to
@njpwglobal
over the past years,
The relationship between
@njpwglobal
and
@AEW
has brought our fans some very cool moments and allowed for some incredible crossover. VERY excited for what’s to come in the future!
Took a nice little walk from Yotsuya to Shinjuku and beyond. Found Japanese Mountain Dew for the first time. It was good to get some last minute sights in before I ✈️ to Sapporo today! 👋🤩
My time in the beautiful country of Japan is finished for now, but I will be back in December for my first time ever in Korakuen Hall before
@njpwglobal
hits the Tokyo Dome in January. Thank you to everyone for an amazing experience, especially the Japanese fans I met. ❤️❤️ I
It’s my girlfriends 21st birthday today. I love her to death, miss her with all my heart, wish I could share this day with her. ❤️ Can’t believe we’ve spent 4 years together, and I’ve gotten to watch her grow into the great woman that she has become. I’m only as good as my second
@CGrimesWWE
@WWE
Trevor Lee is the name everyone will remember by the end. Best of luck to you partner. You're a talent who the world is going to continue to get to know. WWE was only a scratch of the surface for what you can do.
Watching Okada/Omega from Dominion 2018 right now, and I gotta say -
@TheDonCallis
and
@realkevinkelly
were such an incredible team on commentary. Grateful for those who have come before me.
A new NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion has been crowned at
#njresurgence
!
Kidd has checked one title win off of the list, but can he do the same thing against Kaito Kiyomiya this June when the GHC Heavyweight Championship is on the line?!
📸:
@itsomgjess
Man, I gotta stop reading the news. Sometimes it really feels like ignorance is bliss. My heart goes out to a lot of people in a way I can’t even express.
My
#WrestleKingdomWeek
is over, and I thank everyone who tuned in to a record-breaking
#njwk18
and an exciting
#njdash
! Without the fans, we have nothing to fight for, and then I’d have nothing to talk about… and I love talking pro wrestling. Specifically,
@njpwglobal
. 🤘🏻🔥
See all the colored-in parts of the map? I've worked shows in all of these areas with commissioners present. OSAC rules state that this shouldn't be the case. Reform the system to be effective, or get rid of it entirely.
Just guys being dudes.
Even if
@reasonjp
doesn't like it, I love having
@azucarRoc
join us at the broadcast booth. Glad he could join Chris and I at least once on this tour.
Go out of your way to watch Volador Jr. vs. Rocky Romero in Korakuen Hall from Night 6 of
#njcmll
.
Not shocked at all to see Kazuchika Okada has landed in
@AEW
. Okada has left an unbelievable mark on
@njpwglobal
, and I wish him the absolute greatest of success in the U.S.