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Top Wrestling MVPs 2020

Hi guys, How crazy has 2020 has been? With everything going on in the world, it seems as if 2021 couldn't come any sooner. However, even with all of this negativity, I think it's vital to try and find some positives.  Despite conditions making it hard for the wrestling industry, many companies have thrived during the pandemic. In particular, some wrestlers have managed to make the best out of a bad situation and continue trying to put on shows for fans whether in person or through streaming sites.  To mark the end of another year, I'm back with my annual wrestling MVP list of the wrestlers who have stood out this year. Just a quick note, most of the stuff I've watched this year is Japanese wrestling (NJPW, DDT and TJPW)! Yuka Sakazaki 2020 has been a great year for in the sense that I've had the time to fully get into Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling. For me, it's something I regret not doing earlier because it is full of some amazing wrestlers from Miu, Miyu Yamashita...

My 5 New Japan Cup 2020 MVPs

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Hi guys, So, I know this is technically an odd piece considering that the New Japan Cup hasn't ended yet. However, with the final set and the rest of the matches finished, I thought it would be the perfect time to look at the MVPs of this year's New Japan Cup. Like I said in my preview, this year's tournament was shaken up by the pandemic making it more of a balanced mix of Young Lions, Jrs, and Heavyweights. With so much talent and so many amazing wrestlers, I decided to have a look at those who didn't make the final of the New Japan Cup but really made their mark regardless of the circumstances. Sho Tanaka It seems like, over the past two years, Roppongi 3k's Sho has really come into his own as both a tag and singles wrestler. Despite losing out in the second round, this was probably one of Sho's strongest showings as a singles wrestler since he returned from his excursion. There wasn't one match of his that I didn't enjoy whethe...

NJPW Power Struggle: Jr Tag League Preview

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Hi guys, Another month, another New Japan tournament which is always exciting. This time, we've got Power Struggle aka the Jr Tag League which is my favourite of the two tag league's because #JrPride. Over the past few months, we've seen the Jr tag division thin out slightly, but that doesn't stop the talent from being out of this world. As always, the league is bringing together some of the best Jr tag teams from NJPW, ROH and CMLL. As always, I'm here with a preview of the upcoming tour and specifically looking at all the teams involved this year. TJP and Clark Connors After teasing his appearance for the Jr tag league, it's nice to see TJP back in NJPW and the Jr heavyweight division. I know there's always grumblings, but TJP is home. For any of you who don't know, he was part of the original LA Dojo under Inoki with the likes of Rocky Romero and Bryan Danielson. You're putting the old with the new as he teams with LA Dojo Captain Cla...