On Monday, AXS TV announced the return of NJPW programming starting January 11. The following was issued to us:
NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING RETURNS TO AXS TV WITH 45 ALL-NEW EPISODES IN 2024, BEGINNING THURSDAY JANUARY 11 AT 10 PM ET
Highlights Include Iconic Matchups from Wrestle Kingdom 18, Featuring Bryan Danielson, Jon Moxley, Kazuchika Okada and SANADA
LOS ANGELES (December 18, 2023) – AXS TV, a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc., has renewed its fan-favorite New Japan Pro-Wrestling series with 45 all-new episodes in 2024. The upcoming season kicks off with four weeks of exclusive coverage from Wrestle Kingdom 18, beginning Thursday, January 11 at 10 p.m. ET. All episodes are presented in English and feature expert play-by-play commentary from NJPW’s own Walker Stewart and Chris Charlton.
Additionally, AXS TV NOW viewers will be able to enjoy classic episodes in English of NJPW every Sunday, starting January 7 at 6 a.m. PT and repeating throughout the day. The AXS TV NOW January slate includes unforgettable bouts from Wrestle Kingdom 7 through 13.
AXS TV’s New Japan Pro-Wrestling schedule for January is as follows (with more matches being announced at a later date):
January 11—Wrestle Kingdom 18
– Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley, and David Finlay go toe-to-toe in a triple threat match for the inaugural IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship.
January 18—Wrestle Kingdom 18
-Next, “The Rainmaker” Kazuchika Okada meets “The American Dragon” Bryan Danielson once again, in a stunning rematch of their highly-acclaimed bout at Forbidden Door 2 last June.
January 25—Wrestle Kingdom 18
-Then, G1 CLIMAX 33 Winner Tetsuya Naito gets his long-awaited title shot, as the Los Ingobernables de Japón honcho challenges SANADA for the coveted IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.
AXS TV NOW’s January slate of classic New Japan Pro-Wrestling episodes is as follows:
January 7
-Highlights from Wrestle Kingdom 7, 8, and 9.
January 14
-Highlights from Wrestle Kingdom 10 and 11.
January 21
-Highlights from Wrestle Kingdom 12 and 13.
AXS TV produces the English-language version of New Japan Pro-Wrestling as a joint venture with New Japan World and in association with TV ASAHI Corporation.
About AXS TV
AXS TV is a leading multi-platform music and entertainment digital platform and television company owned and operated by Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc. AXS TV’s broad library offers content headlined by concerts and music-inspired programming, world-class professional wrestling and MMA. AXS TV’s signature programs include The Top Ten Revealed, The Very VERY Best of the 80s, and Parking Lot Payday. The channel also is the home of IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Invicta Fighting Championships. AXS TV is available nationally in the United States, and parts of Canada and the Caribbean. Additionally, AXS TV’s digital programming can be enjoyed on several different platforms including the AXS.TV website and the Network’s app AXS TV NOW, and FAST Channel, as well as on the Network’s official YouTube channel, Facebook and Instagram pages, Twitter and TikTok profiles. For a full list of providers and territories, please visit axs.tv/subscribe.
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AXS TV has recently announced the return of New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) programming, much to the delight of wrestling fans. Starting on January 11, 2024, viewers can expect 45 all-new episodes of NJPW on AXS TV throughout the year.
The upcoming season will kick off with four weeks of exclusive coverage from Wrestle Kingdom 18, one of NJPW’s most prestigious events. The coverage will begin on Thursday, January 11 at 10 p.m. ET. All episodes will be presented in English and will feature expert play-by-play commentary from NJPW’s own Walker Stewart and Chris Charlton.
In addition to the new episodes, AXS TV NOW viewers will also have the opportunity to enjoy classic episodes of NJPW in English every Sunday, starting January 7 at 6 a.m. PT. The classic episodes will cover memorable bouts from Wrestle Kingdom 7 through 13, allowing fans to relive some of the greatest moments in NJPW history.
The January schedule for AXS TV’s New Japan Pro-Wrestling includes several highly anticipated matchups. On January 11, Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley, and David Finlay will compete in a triple threat match for the inaugural IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship. On January 18, Kazuchika Okada will face Bryan Danielson in a rematch of their highly-acclaimed bout at Forbidden Door 2 last June. Finally, on January 25, Tetsuya Naito will challenge SANADA for the coveted IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.
For fans who can’t get enough of NJPW, AXS TV NOW offers a variety of classic episodes throughout January. On January 7, highlights from Wrestle Kingdom 7, 8, and 9 will be featured. On January 14, fans can enjoy highlights from Wrestle Kingdom 10 and 11. And on January 21, highlights from Wrestle Kingdom 12 and 13 will be showcased.
AXS TV produces the English-language version of New Japan Pro-Wrestling in partnership with New Japan World and TV ASAHI Corporation. The channel is known for its diverse library of content, including concerts, music-inspired programming, professional wrestling, and MMA. Some of AXS TV’s signature programs include The Top Ten Revealed, The Very VERY Best of the 80s, and Parking Lot Payday. It is also the home of IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and Invicta Fighting Championships.
AXS TV is available nationally in the United States, as well as in parts of Canada and the Caribbean. Viewers can access AXS TV’s digital programming through various platforms, including the AXS.TV website, the AXS TV NOW app, FAST Channel, and the network’s official YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok profiles.
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With the return of NJPW programming on AXS TV, wrestling fans have plenty to look forward to in 2024. Whether it’s the new episodes featuring iconic matchups or the classic episodes showcasing historic moments, AXS TV is committed to delivering high-quality NJPW content to its viewers. So mark your calendars and get ready for an action-packed year of New Japan Pro-Wrestling.