# njpw (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover njpw. Page: Feed: --- ## [Art Thoughts // Fast Track by Tony Falcone (Lost in New Haven)](https://raisedbycassettes.blogspot.com/2026/08/art-thoughts-fast-track-by-tony-falcone.html) _2026-08-17 · Joshua Macala · ._ If you have ever been through New Haven, Connecticut on the highway where 95 turns to 91, you have likely been by and seen Sports Haven, which had been active with this giant mural from 1995 to just last November. Now, as the business is gone, the city has decided that very soon the process of demolishing Sports Haven is set to begin. For all of the times that I've not only driven by Sports Haven… ## [Music Review // Wibur Sargunaraj "Dance Around the World"](https://raisedbycassettes.blogspot.com/2026/08/music-review-wibur-sargunaraj-dance.html) _2026-08-15 · Joshua Macala · ._ When this song first begins, it has a wonderful ukulele sound to it which is hard to ignore. This comes into a full blown island sound that I really enjoy, which makes it feel like we're on some tropical vacation. At the same time that I feel like there is some Elvis in here, I also hear artists such as Raffi, which speaks a lot to how this is the type of sound that everyone should enjoy, whatever… ## [Weekly Watchlist 113 - The Dangerous Queen Meets a Dangerous Rookie](https://www.morganswrestlingvault.ca/2026/08/weekly-watchlist-113-dangerous-queen.html) _2026-08-15 · Cliff Morgan · Cliff Morgan’s Wrestling Vault_ What's new, maniacs of masquerading mauling?! This was a difficult week for yours truly. I've said it once, and I'll say it again, but depression is a real bitch. It was a real struggle for me to find anything I wanted to review or even watch the matches I wanted to watch to just keep regular for the week. Up until last night, I had a whole other match pencilled in for this weeks review, but I… ## [Music Review // Harley "Gold"](https://raisedbycassettes.blogspot.com/2026/08/music-review-harley-gold.html) _2026-08-14 · Joshua Macala · ._ When this song first starts I am reminded artists who are on the radio in the rock genre but have this way of weaving in a pop sound as well. Bands like Cage the Elephant and The Strokes come to mind as this first hits, but as the song goes on it becomes more difficut to compare this with another artist because the chorus can feel like it is getting into this genre of pop punk even. "Gold" is… ## [Music Review // Georgia Scarlett & Joel Spence "Honey Let's Go"](https://raisedbycassettes.blogspot.com/2026/08/music-review-georgia-scarlett-joel.html) _2026-08-14 · Joshua Macala · ._ "Honey Let's Go" begins with the sounds of banjos which makes me feel like we're somewhere between folk and Americana. The sound can come out like Neil Young, but as both Georgia Scarlett and Joel Spence take turns singing during the verses and chorus, I feel like this might also be better compared to something currently on the radio such as Of Monsters and Men. The way that the harmonies come out… ## [Music Review // Lexi Valentine "Niña Feliz"](https://raisedbycassettes.blogspot.com/2026/08/music-review-lexi-valentine-nina-feliz.html) _2026-08-13 · Joshua Macala · ._ Music is a form of language in itself. As Lexi Valentine sings the lyrics to "Niña Feliz" in Spanish, the idea and emotion felt within the song can be expressed through the music itself. Though, to be completely fair I do recognize that the word "Niña" means "Girl" and "Feliz" means "Happy", mostly because of being able to recognize "Happy Holidays" in Spanish. So being able to piece together that… ## [Match of the Year Tournament - D Block - July 2026](https://www.morganswrestlingvault.ca/2026/08/match-of-year-tournament-d-block-july.html) _2026-08-10 · Cliff Morgan · Cliff Morgan’s Wrestling Vault_ Welcome back friends to the beginning of the D Block! We're officially in the second half of 2026, with the board "reset" as we look to determine the next finalist for the 2026 Match of the Year tournament. Let's get into this! The July Pre-Quarterfinalists July was a tricky month for yours truly, I found it difficult to get really engaged in wrestling this month. I can't really blame the burnout… ## [Weekly Watchlist 112 - Can Tsuji Meet The Challenge of Yuto?](https://www.morganswrestlingvault.ca/2026/08/weekly-watchlist-112.html) _2026-08-08 · Cliff Morgan · Cliff Morgan’s Wrestling Vault_ What's the story, enthusiasts of exaggerated enmity?! This week, I have a rather interesting match on offer for review. One of the more polarizing matches I've watched in some time, the internet can't seen to decide if they think this match is the hottest thing since sliced bread, or the worst thing NJPW has done in years. Honestly, I'm somewhere in the middle, and am going to try and thread the… ## [Music Review // Jade Monet "Too Hot to Behave"](https://raisedbycassettes.blogspot.com/2026/08/music-review-jade-monet-too-hot-to.html) _2026-08-07 · Joshua Macala · ._ As soon as "Too Hot to Behave" begins you hear this bass line and I immediately imagine that big, upright jazz bass that one would play for this exact type of song. Somewhere in a smoke-filled bar where the majority of the people were about to skip out on their tab comes Jade Monet singing on the stage in a way that might remind you of a real life Jessica Rabbit. The vocals are the focus of the… ## [Music Review // Oh Pray Tell "Poor Black Woman Blues"](https://raisedbycassettes.blogspot.com/2026/08/music-review-oh-pray-tell-poor-black.html) _2026-08-07 · Joshua Macala · ._ If you're going to call your song "Poor Black Woman Blues" you better have a sound which is a good representation of the blues and Oh Pray Tell does just that. To me, other than the feelings of it, the blues is about something that can be universally felt so it should be universally experienced. In that sense, the way this song comes out is with some lighter strings, which sound like a ukulele or… ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ibGlo2WzHa8n) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Music Review // Nevaeh Dyson "I Chose To Go"](https://raisedbycassettes.blogspot.com/2026/08/music-review-nevaeh-dyson-i-chose-to-go.html) _2026-08-07 · Joshua Macala · ._ On the song "I Chose To Go", Nevaeh Dyson combines the sounds of country with pop to bring out what sounds like certain songs by Sabrina Carpenter. Paula Cole also comes to mind, as this just sounds lovely and has a way where it feels like a powerful ballad at the same time. This truly embarks upon the type of sound which you don't hear often enough, so there might not be a lot of influences to… ## [Music Review // Calico City "Gotta Go"](https://raisedbycassettes.blogspot.com/2026/08/music-review-calico-city-gotta-go.html) _2026-08-07 · Joshua Macala · ._ While "Gotta Go" begins with these great guitar sounds, the music takes diverse twists and turns throughout the song which reminds me of a very specific time in music. Back when The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Reel Big Fish were bringing ska to the mainstream, bands like Rancid had songs influenced by the ska. This also lead to a lot of lesser known bands coming out with a ska-punk sound, such as… ## [Music Review // Blank Instrument "Green and Blue"](https://raisedbycassettes.blogspot.com/2026/08/music-review-blank-instrument-green-and.html) _2026-08-07 · Joshua Macala · ._ When "Green and Blue" begins, you can hear these beautiful strings come in. A little bit country, a little bit like Fleetwood Mac, Blank Instrument brings on a sound which just feels pure and as the song goes on you can find the focus for this to also be full of pianos. This is one of those sounds that we might have heard in the 1990's, something along those lines of 10,000 Maniacs as an example,… ## [Matches of the Month - July 2026](https://www.morganswrestlingvault.ca/2026/08/matches-of-month-july-2026.html) _2026-08-05 · Cliff Morgan · Cliff Morgan’s Wrestling Vault_ Welcome back, wrestling fans, to another Matches of the Month! A leaner month for quality wrestling, at least from what I found, but still enough quality matches to warrant one of these posts! I mean, I'd still post one even if there was only one good match, honestly. I'm all about consistency! Let's not waste any more of your time. On to the matches! Skye Blue vs. Emersyn Jayne - EVE 151: Beers,… ## [Weekly Watchlist 111 - Redemption](https://www.morganswrestlingvault.ca/2026/08/weekly-watchlist-111-redemption.html) _2026-08-01 · Cliff Morgan · Cliff Morgan’s Wrestling Vault_ What's the story, superfans of scripted scuffling?! This is a rather special edition of the Weekly Watchlist, as I attended this show live! You guys get a unique perspective to this show that only a live viewer can provide, so I hope my takes on this show please you, dear reader! So, without further ado, let's get into this! AEW Weekly Roundup Stories from the road! Here's what I watched for the… ## [Weekly Watchlist 110 - Wrestling Roulette](https://www.morganswrestlingvault.ca/2026/07/weekly-watchlist-110-wrestling-roulette.html) _2026-07-25 · Cliff Morgan · Cliff Morgan’s Wrestling Vault_ What's the story, maniacs of misleading mauling?! Welcome , one and all, to the 11th edition of... The Weekly Watchlist Wrestling Roulette! Yes, dear reader, it's back! The once-every-10-weeks tradition continues! We've crossed the milestone of 10 editions of Wrestling Roulette, with the 11th instance proving to be the craziest of them all! For those unfamiliar with the general concept, once ever… ## [Weekly Watchlist 109 - Can Big Hash Survive the Gypsy Queen?](https://www.morganswrestlingvault.ca/2026/07/weekly-watchlist-109.html) _2026-07-18 · Cliff Morgan · Cliff Morgan’s Wrestling Vault_ What's the story, worshippers of whitewashing warring?! We're a week shy of Wrestling Roulette and getting into the lovely summer months. I really wish I could enjoy the weather more this week, but wildfires to the north and west of me has put everything in a gloomy, gross haze. So, I'm stuck inside watching wrestling! Oh no! Whatever will I do!? I guess I could write about it? That sounds like a… ## [WALTER vs. Tommaso Ciampa - WWE NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver 2021 - Five Star Fridays](https://www.morganswrestlingvault.ca/2026/07/walter-vs-tommaso-ciampa-wwe-nxt.html) _2026-07-17 · Cliff Morgan · Cliff Morgan’s Wrestling Vault_ ★ FIVE STAR FRIDAYS ★ WALTER vs. Tommaso Ciampa Ciampa seeks to scale the impossible mountain. Does the Blackheart still exist? NXT By the spring of 2021, Tommaso Ciampa seemed to be a shell of his former self. The "Blackheart" that ruled atop NXT as champion in 2018, clutching his precious "Goldie" with a tyrannical grip had found himself a man now chasing ghosts. Forced to relinquish his… ## [Weekly Watchlist 108 - The New World Order](https://www.morganswrestlingvault.ca/2026/07/weekly-watchlist-108-new-world-order.html) _2026-07-11 · Cliff Morgan · Cliff Morgan’s Wrestling Vault_ What's the story, addicts of approximating assaults?! Something of a special post for you guys this week as I celebrate the anniversary of one of the most important matches in the history of wrestling. Now, let's not get confused, there's a big difference between "important" and "good" or even "great" matches. I never said I would always review the best matches! Let's get right into the action… ## [Match of the Year Tournament - C Block - June 2026](https://www.morganswrestlingvault.ca/2026/07/match-of-year-tournament-c-block-june.html) _2026-07-06 · Cliff Morgan · Cliff Morgan’s Wrestling Vault_ Welcome, one and all, to the end of the first half of 2026! This months bracket determines the match of the year for the first half of 2026, and the match that moves onto the finals of the Match of the Year tournament! Who will survive?! Read on and find out! The June Pre-Quarterfinalists June was a much better month for yours truly! I still felt a bit burnt out but felt better overall! I felt… ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VfhFXDi6NEcZ) _2026-07-06 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [Konnan Has Both Legs Amputated, WWE Covering Medical Costs](https://www.pwherald.com/2026/06/konnana-has-both-legs-amputated-wwe.html) _2026-06-10 · Pro-Wrestling Herald · Pro-Wrestling Herald | Breaking News - WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, AAA, NXT, CMLL and More_ The professional wrestling community is rallying behind lucha libre legend Konnan following a heartbreaking and life-altering health update. In a recent disclosure that has left fans and peers deeply saddened, it has been confirmed that the 62-year-old veteran has undergone a double leg amputation following severe, ongoing medical complications. The devastating news was shared by former WCW and… ## [Money in the Bank Delayed to October, Saturday Night's Main Event Takes Its Place](https://www.pwherald.com/2026/06/money-in-bank-delayed-to-october.html) _2026-06-09 · Pro-Wrestling Herald · Pro-Wrestling Herald | Breaking News - WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, AAA, NXT, CMLL and More_ WWE has officially announced a major shakeup to its 2026 premium live event calendar, shifting one of its biggest flagship events entirely out of the summer window. In a formal press release issued on June 8, 2026, the promotion revealed that Money in the Bank has been pushed back by over a month and will now take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The ladder-match extravaganza will maintain its… ## [The Great Kasaki Passes Away at 48](https://www.pwherald.com/2026/06/the-great-kasaki-passes-away-at-48.html) _2026-06-05 · Pro-Wrestling Herald · Pro-Wrestling Herald | Breaking News - WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, AAA, NXT, CMLL and More_ The Canadian independent wrestling community is in mourning following the tragic news that Anthony "The Great Kasaki" has passed away at the age of 48. The announcement was officially shared on June 5, 2026, by British Columbia’s All Star Wrestling (ASW), a promotion where Kasaki solidified his reputation as a beloved pillar and locker room leader. In a poignant statement posted to social media,… ## [WWE Quietly Retires Active Championship](https://www.pwherald.com/2026/06/wwe-quietly-retires-active-championship.html) _2026-06-04 · Pro-Wrestling Herald · Pro-Wrestling Herald | Breaking News - WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, AAA, NXT, CMLL and More_ There is one less championship to keep track of in the world of sports entertainment. On June 3, 2026, WWE officially updated its active roster and championship tracking pages, quietly removing the NXT Heritage Cup from its list of active titles. The specialized prize, which spent years showcasing a distinct European style of wrestling, has officially been designated as "Retired" on the company's… ## [Mask vs Mask Match Receives High Praise, Surprising WWE Star Helped with Production](https://www.pwherald.com/2026/06/mask-vs-mask-match-receives-high-praise.html) _2026-06-03 · Pro-Wrestling Herald · Pro-Wrestling Herald | Breaking News - WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, AAA, NXT, CMLL and More_ The collaborative partnership between WWE and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide has delivered its first certified masterpiece. Following the May 30, 2026, broadcast of Noche de Los Grandes live from a sold-out Arena Monterrey, the wrestling world has been united in its praise for the high-stakes Mascara contra Mascara (Mask vs. Mask) match between El Grande Americano II and The Original El Grande… ## [Octagon Jr. Severely Injured at AAA Taping](https://www.pwherald.com/2026/06/octagon-jr-severely-injured-at-aaa.html) _2026-06-02 · Pro-Wrestling Herald · Pro-Wrestling Herald | Breaking News - WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, AAA, NXT, CMLL and More_ The wrestling world is offering an outpouring of support for luchador Octagon Jr. following a frightening in-ring accident that left him hospitalized. The incident occurred during the recent television tapings for week two of the high-profile WWE and AAA Noche de los Grandes crossover event at the Arena Monterrey. The injury took place in the closing sequences of a chaotic, high-flying Fatal 5-Way… ## [Finn Balor Traded to SmackDown](https://www.pwherald.com/2026/06/finn-balor-traded-to-smackdown.html) _2026-06-02 · Pro-Wrestling Herald · Pro-Wrestling Herald | Breaking News - WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, AAA, NXT, CMLL and More_ The landscape of the WWE roster has shifted once again following the fallout of Clash in Italy. During the June 1, 2026, episode of Monday Night Raw in Turin, WWE official Byron Saxton broke the news that former Universal Champion Finn Balor has been officially traded to the SmackDown brand. The announcement occurred backstage during a commercial break segment where Saxton was interviewing Balor's… ## [WWE Clash in Italy 2026 Review: Everything Wrong with Triple H's WWE](https://www.pwherald.com/2026/06/wwe-clash-in-italy-2026-review.html) _2026-06-01 · Pro-Wrestling Herald · Pro-Wrestling Herald | Breaking News - WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, AAA, NXT, CMLL and More_ WWE’s historic first Premium Live Event in Italy, Clash in Italy 2026, was a masterclass in modern sports entertainment spectacle. Emanating from a raucous, sold-out Inalpi Arena in Turin on May 31, the show delivered high-stakes drama, roaring crowds, and massive star power. Yet, beneath the glossy surface of a highly successful international expansion, the event acted as a perfect microcosm for… ## [Bushiroad Sells NJPW Shares to TV Asahi and CyberAgent](https://www.pwherald.com/2026/05/bushiroad-sells-njpw-shares-to-tv-asahi.html) _2026-05-27 · Pro-Wrestling Herald · Pro-Wrestling Herald | Breaking News - WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, AAA, NXT, CMLL and More_ The professional wrestling landscape in Japan has experienced a monumental shift. In an unexpected corporate announcement on May 27, 2026, Bushiroad Inc. confirmed that following a meeting of its Board of Directors, the company has agreed to sell 100 percent of its shares in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. The purchasing parties are long-time broadcasting partner TV Asahi Corporation and digital media… ## [Open this .onion address (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WTwy6EWHMX3g) _2026-05-27 · **Sponsored**_ Access 7btj5kisrpopxjkhmcugbiygfk2xd6op3ta7whfrmxxrldyrlh5b5zad.onion using a Tor browser. ## [Nikki Cross and Big Damo Purchase PROGRESS and DEFY Wrestling](https://www.pwherald.com/2026/05/nikki-cross-and-big-damo-purchase.html) _2026-05-26 · Pro-Wrestling Herald · Pro-Wrestling Herald | Breaking News - WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, AAA, NXT, CMLL and More_ In a major development for the global independent wrestling scene, husband-and-wife duo Nicola Glencross, formerly known as Nikki Cross in WWE, and Damian Mackle, famously known as Big Damo , have officially acquired PROGRESS Wrestling . The historic announcement on May 25, 2026, confirms that the couple has stepped into principal ownership roles, taking control of both the London-based promotion…