Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #134: Is NJPW Losing Its Status As The Top Promotion in Japan?

On the latest episode of the GWP, Jesse Collings is joined by Gerard Di Trolio of the Emerald FlowShow to discuss how AJPW and other promotions have gained ground on New Japan Pro Wrestling as the premium pro wrestling promotion in Japan. They talk about the Champions Carnival results, NJPW's struggles to elevate certain talents, Gedo booking issues, AJPW and NOAH's investment in younger talent, success of joshi promotions replicating what NJPW used to do and more. Advertising Inquiries: Privacy & Opt-Out:

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #134: Is NJPW Losing Its Status As The Top Promotion in Japan? is an episode from Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network by Voices of Wrestling.

This episode is 103:19 long.

This episode was published on May 26, 2026.

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