Aaron Wolf Reveals He Consulted With Kazuchika Okada After Overseas Wrestling Organization Reached Out, Okada Told Him NJPW Was The Place To Learn

Olympic Gold Medallist Signs With NJPW – TJR Wrestling

NJPW has secured the signing of an Olympic gold medallist.

Aaron Wolf Reveals He Consulted With Kazuchika Okada After Overseas Wrestling Organization Reached Out, Okada Told Him NJPW Was The Place To Learn

Wolf said Okada's advice helped him to make his decision. New Japan Pro-Wrestling held a press conference to announce the signing of Olympic Gold medalist Aaron Wolf. The judo athlete's in-ring debut for the company is being targeted for Wrestle Kingdom 20 in January 2026. Tokyo Sports caught up with Wolf after his introductory press conference. The article notes that after the Paris Olympics in 2024, an overseas organization that is larger than…

How NJPW Lost Its Way—and What It Needs to Fix Fast

The golden age of New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), spanning roughly from 2012 to 2019, now feels like a distant memory. During that time, the promotion experienced a creative and commercial renaissance, showcasing stellar in-ring action, long-term storytelling, and a deep, talented roster featuring names like Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tetsuya Naito, Kenny Omega, and Kota […] The post How NJPW Lost Its Way—and What It Needs to Fix Fast a…

NJPW signs Olympic gold medalist Aaron Wolf

New Japan Pro Wrestling has signed Olympic gold medalist Aaron Wolf. The promotion held a press conference on Monday to tout the signing of the judoka, who took gold at the Summer Olympics held in Tokyo four years ago. The 29-year-old became a big name in Japan after the Olympics and is targeting a debut at Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4, 2026, at the Tokyo Dome. Bushiroad CEO Takaaki Kidani characterized Wrestle Kingdom as “the end of one era …

New Japan Pro-Wrestling Signs Judo Olympic Gold Medalist

Photo Credit: New Japan Pro-Wrestling New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Japanese Judo Olympic gold medalist Aaron Wolf is the newest addition to their roster. On June 23rd, New Japan Pro-Wrestling held a sudden press conference to share an announcement. NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi and Bushiroad CEO Takaaki Kidani attended the special event. They revealed that Aaron Wolf, a Japanese judoka and Olympic gold medalist, has signed a contrac…

Olympic Gold Medalist To Make Pro Wrestling Debut - WrestleTalk

An Olympic gold medalist has made the transition from judo to professional wrestling, signing a contract with NJPW. Aaron Wolf competed in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, taking gold in men’s 100kg judo, retiring from the sport in June 2025. New Japan Pro-Wrestling has now confirmed the signing of the martial arts star in a press release dated June 23 that reads: “At a special press conference in Tokyo on June 23, Aaron Wolf, who won gold in the men’s …