Shining Wizard Designs
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Against the forgetting
30 years ago today, The Great Sasuke defeated Último Dragón to become the first J-Crown Champion. Dragón captured the belts in October and then Jushin Thunder Liger won them in January 1997. The only wrestlers to hold all eight titles at once #njpw #wrestlesky
Antonio Inoki sits in conference with Taha Yassin Ramadan, Baghdad, October 1990. Dialogue, respect and a true desire for peace and understanding win out every single time. #njpw #wrestlesky
With his torturous hooks in the heel of the heat storm, Ren Narita secures victory over Yuya Uemura on the 11th day of the G1 Climax in Fukuoka #njpw #wrestlesky
A back breaker to escape the most persistent of side headlocks, Yota Tsuji drops Ryohei Oiwa on day 10 of the G1 Climax in Hiroshima #njpw #wrestlesky
The different styles of Aaron Wolf and Yuya Uemura clash in an excellent bout at the top of the card on day 9 of the G1 Climax tournament, yesterday in Takamatsu #njpw #wrestlesky
An excellent match in Detroit this past Wednesday as Jon Moxley defends his AEW Continental Championship against the always superb Komander #aew #wrestlesky
Cutting through the fog with some three hundred knife-edge chops, Yota Tsuji clatters the awe inspiring Yuto Ice on day 8 of the G1 Climax in Osaka #njpw #wrestlesky
Antonio Inoki arriving in Iraq for negotiations with Taha Yassin Ramadan in the Autumn of 1990 #njpw #wrestlesky
Jessica Troy and Kanji clicking perfectly in the first round of the Women’s Grand Prix in Wolverhampton this past Saturday #revpro #pwa #wrestlesky
Hoisting and hurling his opponent in classic fashion, Gabe Kidd moves to 8 points at the top of group B on day 7 of the G1, whilst Zack Sabre Jr. continues to outshine the field even in defeat #njpw #g1climax36 #wrestlesky
IWGP Heavyweight Champion, Yota Tsuji takes down the dragon Shingo Takagi in the perfect main event on day 6 of the G1 Climax tournament #njpw #g1climax36 #wrestlesky
Can we coin calling a collection of Chris’ a crisis? Caution! A crisis of colluding Chris’ encroaches! I’m not sleeping very well…love to Chris Charlton, Brookes and Hero @obeybrookes.bsky.social #njpw #ddtpro #aew #wrestlesky
The Unbound Drilla Moloney drives Yuya Uemura head first to the mat yesterday in Nagaoka #njpw #wrestlesky
I liked this one a lot, get high or get bent…Konosuke Takeshita cranks Yuto-Ice on day 4 of the G1 Climax tournament, yesterday in Sendai #njpw #g1climax36 #wrestlesky
When you’re usually too cold to hold, but your opponent turns up too hot to handle…Zack Sabre Jr. struggles to get out of the heat storm, Yuya Uemura , on day three of the G1 tournament #njpw #wrestlesky
Mad Dog Connelly fixing to produce something for Mance Warner to remember him by in Jersey last Thursday. Based on the always perfect photography of @/(twitter) NickNrichard #PRODUCE2 #wrestlesky
Ryohei Oiwa throwing Shingo Takagi during their excellent match on the second day of the G1 as the tournament passes through Sapporo #njpw #wrestlesky
Komander captivates Kyle Fletcher during his challenge for the AEW International Championship this past Wednesday in Boston #aew #wrestlesky
Capturing the right to challenge anytime, anywhere, Shunma Katsumata wins King of Drunk 2026 yesterday in SHINJUKU. Based on a wonderful post match photo by @/(twitter) er17_pw #ddtpro #wrestlesky
When the fajitas come out kicking…Mark Davis takes a bite out of the deliciously dangerous Mike Bailey @speedballbailey.bsky.social this past Saturday in defence of his AEW National Championship #aew #wrestlesky
Becoming quite the mischievous devil, Shoma Kato torments Hombre Bala Jr. this past Sunday in Mexico City #cmll #njpw #wrestlesky
Zack Sabre Jr. driving Shota Umino to the mat on the opening night of the 36th G1 Climax Tournament. Despite his loss, watch for Shota to finish strong as the tournament unfolds #njpw #wrestlesky
Prince of Destruction, Daichi Hashimoto fights fire with fire and kick with kick against Katsuhiko Nakajima yesterday in Tokyo as the Fire Festival consumes them both. Based on a perfect photograph by @/(twitter) yaroutxt #pwzero1 #wrestlesky
The King of Destruction, Shinya Hashimoto. Gone for 21 years now and we have seen nothing new since as there can be no creation without destruction, just the greatest. #njpw #pwzero1 #wrestlesky
My goodness there’s a lot of people I love in Chicago of late…Chris Charlton lends extra gravitas to the greatest tournament in wrestling for the ninth straight year as the G1 gets underway. Prizes go to the first person to spark a stadium wide Charlton chant #njpw #wrestlesky
Dynamite Kid, Tommy Billington snaps Tiger Mask over in timeless fashion this past Tuesday in Tokyo #njpw #aew #wrestlesky
The new edition of Pro Wrestling Illustrated @official.prowrestlingillustrated.com is out now for instant digital download or to order a physical copy before it arrives on shelves in two week’s time! This month I’m joined by the indomitable Bam Bam Quaade from BODYSLAM to the world! #wrestlesky
Only barbarians are able to rejuvenate a world in the throes of collapsing civilization…Gabe Kidd brutally schools Shota Umino to capture the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship in Tokyo this past Monday #njpw #aew #wrestlesky
