Tajiri Archives

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Kurt Angle Says Tajiri Is Wrestling’s Most Underrated Talent

Thomas Lowson - October 31, 2023

WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle has named Yoshihiro Tajiri as professional wrestling's most underrated talent of all time. During a recent episode of "The...

AEW

William Regal Discusses Being Paired Up With Tajiri In WWE, Their Chemistry

Ryan Clark - June 21, 2022

During the latest edition of his "Gentleman Villain" podcast, AEW star William Regal commented on being paired up with Tajiri in WWE, talking with...

News

Various News – Yoshihiro Tajiri Writes A Book, GCW ‘You Wouldn’t Understand’ Card

Ryan Clark - June 18, 2022

Gamechanger Wrestling (GCW) will be holding its 'You Wouldn’t Understand' event tonight at the Melrose Ballroom in New York City. You can check out the...

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Myron Reed Comments On Taking Inspiration From Tajiri, More

Ryan Clark - April 7, 2022

MLW Middleweight Champion Myron Reed recently spoke with Andrew Thompson following the MLW Intimidation Games event. During the interview, Reed commented on his third run...

INDIE

Tajiri Set To Defend MLW World Middleweight Championship Against Jody Fleisch In UK

Brandon Ewing - December 30, 2021

MLW Middleweight Champion Tajiri will be defending his championship against Jody Fleisch when MLW, WPW and AJPW come together for an event in the...

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Tajiri Set To Defend The MLW Middleweight Title In AJPW

Ryan Clark - October 31, 2021

Major League Wrestling (MLW) sent out the following press release today, announcing that Tajiri will be defending his MLW World Middleweight Championship in AJPW...

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Tajiri Wins The MLW Middleweight Championship At ‘MLW Fightland’

Ryan Clark - October 7, 2021

Tajiri is your new MLW Middleweight Champion following Thursday night's episode of 'MLW Fightland' on VICE TV. During the opening match of the show, Tajiri...

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Official Announcement On Tajiri Making MLW Debut AT Fightland

Andrew Ravens - August 31, 2021

MLW sent this: Tajiri debuts at MLW FIGHTLAND Oct 2 The return of the Japanese Buzzsaw One of Japan's most beloved fighters will return to America as...

INDIE

Yoshihiro Tajiri Set To Make His MLW Debut In October

Brandon Ewing - August 30, 2021

MLW will be bringing in former WWE and ECW Superstar Yoshiro Tajiri in October. The company announced on Monday night that Tajiri will make his...

News

Scott Norton Undergoes Knee Replacement Surgery, News on Simon Dean, Tajiri, More

Ryan Clark - March 4, 2020

Source: Pwinsider.com Former WWE Superstar Simon Dean (Mike Bucci) recently received the 2020 Outstanding Community Leadership Award at the Fifth Third Bank Pinnacle Awards in...

Editorial

Is Asuka Overrated? Pt. 2 Of 3

Kyle Dunning - November 9, 2017

Hello! And welcome back to a mini-series which started last week. I have still yet to answer the question in the title, and I...

News

Tajiri’s WWE Contract Expires

Andrew Thompson - May 28, 2017

As noted here on eWn a month ago, former WWE Crusierweight Champion, Tajiri departed from the WWE. Today, his WWE contract officially expired and...

News

WWE Abandons Their ‘Tajiri’ Trademark, John Cena Twitter Q&A Today, WWE Stock Up

Ryan Clark - May 6, 2017

-- WWE’s stock closed at $20.25, up 0.46 (2.3%) from the previous closing price. -- WWE Publishing announced a promotion for its Free Comic Book...

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WWE Stars Say Goodbye To Cruiserweight (Photo), Top Ten Dangerous dumpster Collisions

Andrew Ravens - April 29, 2017

- The latest WWE top ten video features "Dangerous dumpster collisions." Mick Foley performing an elbow drop into one and Shane McMahon kicking Kane...

News

Tajiri Departs From WWE

Andrew Ravens - April 23, 2017

Tajiri, who returned to WWE earlier this year as part of 205 Live on the WWE Network, has announced his departure from WWE. He...

News

Tajiri Comments On Suffering Right Knee Injury

Andrew Ravens - January 17, 2017

Tajiri took to Twitter to comment on suffering a right knee injury at the January 5th NXT TV tapings in Winter Park, FL. He...

News

Tajiri Suffers Knee Injury

Andrew Ravens - January 17, 2017

WWE has announced that Tajiri suffered a right knee injury at the January 5th NXT TV tapings from Full Sail University. He teamed with...

News

Vince McMahon Unhappy About 205 And Raw Cruiserweights

Kyle DaCosta - January 16, 2017

Vince McMahon has been very upset with the lack of fan interest for both 205 Live and the RAW Cruiserweight division, which is why...

WWE NXT Results (Dec. 28th, 2016) – From Osaka, Japan.

Kyle Dunning - December 29, 2016

Here are the results for the 2-hour match card for WWE NXT Live from Osaka, Japan. From this point on, there will be **SPOILERS**...

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Update On Tajiri’s WWE Return, News On Next NXT TV Taping, More

Andrew Ravens - December 14, 2016

- WWE has announced that former WWE Superstar Tajiri would be returning to the WWE main roster soon. He will be featured in the...

News

Former WWE Superstar Tajiri Returning To WWE In The Spring Of 2017

Ryan Clark - December 5, 2016

Former WWE Superstar Tajiri (The Japanese Buzzsaw) will be returning to WWE this coming spring. The former WWE Superstar tweeted the following (in Japanese),...

News

Tajiri Performs The “Acupuncture” On William Regal At WWE’s Performance Center – Video

Ryan Clark - August 11, 2016

WWE released the following video of Tajiri, performing the acupuncture on William Regal at the WWE Performance Center:

News

Backstage Report – Yoshihiro Tajiri Returning To WWE For The Brand Split?

Ryan Clark - July 3, 2016

There are some reports on several pro wrestling news websites that Yoshihiro Tajiri has signed a full-time WWE contract and will continue working for...

Editorial

Pro Wrestling Talk Live: The Cruiserweight Classic

Shawn Hiron - July 3, 2016

Apologies for the somewhat distorted mic, my Yeti is en route from Amazon as of today. Since I am normally the writer, and not...

News

Tajiri Reddit AMA Q&A Recap – A WWE Main Roster Return?, Working With Eddie Guerrero, Regal

Ryan Clark - June 18, 2016

Former WWE Superstar Tajiri did an “Ask Me Anything” Q&A on Reddit earlier this week and discussed a possible return to the main WWE...

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WWE Announces All 32 Participants of the Cruiserweight Classic

Shawn Hiron - June 13, 2016

The WWE has announced the 32 participants for the Cruiserweight Classic:* Kota Ibushi* Tajiri* Gran Metalik* Zack Sabre Jr.* Noam Dar* Da Mack* Zumbi*...

Editorial

Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, The Horsemen, Torrie Wilson & TONS More Set For The Big Event

Ryan Clark - November 12, 2015

The Big Event takes place on November 14th at the LaGuardia Plaza Hotel (104-04 Ditmars Boulevard) in East Elmhurst, NY. More information on the...

Editorial

Tajiri Booked For The November 13th & 14th House Of Hardcore Events In Philadelphia & New York City

Ryan Clark - September 12, 2015

Former WWE and ECW Superstar Yoshihiro Tajiri is set to work the upcoming House of Hardcore events on November 13 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and...

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News On The Next Set Of WWE NXT TV Tapings, Taz vs. Tajiri On The Next ECW DVD & More

Staff - January 5, 2015

-- The next WWE NXT TV tapings will be on January 15th at Full Sail University.-- Taz vs. Tajiri from Hostile City Showdown has...

Editorial

TNA Bound For Glory 2014 Recap

Staff - October 13, 2014

**Contains SPOILERS for the TNA Bound for Glory 2014 PPV**TNA Bound for Glory ResultsOctober 12, 2014, Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanTNA made a deal with...

Editorial

Future Hall of Famers #4

Staff - August 12, 2014

Article number 4 of my opinions as to which former/future WWE stars will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in the near...

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TNA Returns To New York City Tonight For Hardcore Justice TV Taping

Staff - August 5, 2014

TNA returns to New York City, NY at the Manhattan Center's Grand Ballroom tonight. This show will be followed by two other TV tapings...

News

It’s Confirmed – Tajiri Is Coming To iMPACT! Wrestling In New York City – Read Their Statement

Staff - July 25, 2014

TNA has announced that Tajiri will be making his debut for the promotion at the TV tapings in New York City on August 5th...

News

The Latest On A ‘3 Count’ Reunion & Shannon Moore’s Retirement And Final Match, Tajiri/TNA News

Staff - July 20, 2014

-- As previously reported, former WWE and ECW star Yoshihiro Tajiri is set to work the iMPACT! Wrestling tapings in New York from August...

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The Wolves Going To Japan To Work With Wrestle-1, Yoshihiro Tajiri To Debut With TNA On iMPACT! & More News

Staff - July 17, 2014

Partial Source: Pwinsider.com-- The Wolves are headed to Japan from August 23rd through the 31st. They will be doing work with Wrestle-1 promotion to...