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New World Pro-Wrestling Announces Full Global Broadcast Team for 2026 Programming​

NWPW establishes premier commentary and analysis teams for all NWA & IWGP events on Amazon Prime

Las Vegas, NV — December 5, 2025 — New World Pro-Wrestling (NWPW) today announced its complete broadcast lineup for the 2026 season, covering all events under both the NWA and IWGP banners. The broadcast teams will serve across weekly programming and all Prime-exclusive pay-per-view events beginning January 3, 2026, with WrestleKingdom live from the Tokyo Dome.

NWPW’s broadcast philosophy emphasizes clarity, expertise, and authenticity, pairing acclaimed voices of the sport with seasoned analytical talent. Each event will feature a dedicated commentary team, a studio analysis panel, backstage reporters, and official ring announcers.

NWA BROADCAST TEAM (North America & Europe)​

️ Commentary Team​

• Lead Commentary: Mauro Ranallo — Weekly Events / PPV
• Colour Commentary: Mike Tenay — Weekly Events / PPV
• Third Commentary: Jimmy Smith — PPV Only

Analytical Panel​

• Mark Henry — Weekly Events / PPV
• Josh Barnett — PPV Only
• Gail Kim — Weekly Events / PPV

Backstage & In-Ring Interviewers​

• Dasha Gonzalez — PPV
• Fred Rosser — Weekly Events / PPV
• Kayla Becker — Weekly Events / PPV

Ring Announcers​

• Samantha Irvin — Weekly Events / PPV
• Jimmy Lennon Jr. — PPV Main Events Only

IWGP BROADCAST TEAM (Japan & Southeast Asia)​

️ Commentary Team​

• Lead Commentary: Daisuke Takahashi — Weekly Events / PPV
• Colour Commentary: Haruo Murata — Weekly Events / PPV
• Third Commentary: Kazuo Yamazaki — PPV Only

Analytical Panel​

• Masakatsu Funaki — Weekly Events / PPV
• Togi Makabe — PPV Only
• Miki Motoi — Weekly Events / PPV

Backstage & In-Ring Interviewers​

• Rin Tateishi — PPV
• Yuzuki Watase — Weekly Events / PPV
• Shigeki Kiyono — Weekly Events / PPV

Ring Announcers​

• Takuro Shibata — Weekly Events / PPV
• Makoto Abe — PPV Main Events Only

Executive Statement​

"Our broadcast team represents some of the most respected and knowledgeable voices in combat sports and professional wrestling," said Matthew Manson, Founder of NWPW. "From the passionate energy of Mauro Ranallo to the technical precision of Masakatsu Funaki and the legacy voices of Jimmy Lennon Jr. and Makoto Abe, fans around the world will receive an unmatched viewing experience on Amazon Prime.”

Broadcast Coverage Begins January 2026​

NWPW programming launches January 3, 2026 with WrestleKingdom live from the Tokyo Dome, followed by weekly NWA and IWGP events on Amazon Prime and free prelim broadcasts on YouTube, Facebook, and X.

For more information, visit NWPW.com or follow @NWPWOfficial on social media.

 

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NWPW Announces “SuperTag 2026” — The Road to the Inaugural IWGP Super-Lightweight Tag Team Champions Begins January 7​

Tokyo, Japan — 6 December 2025 — New World Pro-Wrestling (NWPW) is proud to announce the launch of SuperTag 2026, an elite 8-team tournament to crown the first-ever IWGP Super-Lightweight Tag Team Champions. The tournament begins January 7, 2026, live from the Hiroshima Sun Plaza and concludes with the finals on February 28, 2026, at ThunderStruggle inside Tokyo’s Ariake Arena, streaming worldwide on Amazon Prime PPV.

SuperTag 2026 represents NWPW’s continued commitment to strong-style tag team wrestling, showcasing the fastest, most technically gifted, and most dynamic athletes within the Super-Lightweight division.

PARTICIPATING TEAMS — SUPERTAG 2026​

The following eight teams will compete in a single-elimination tournament:

1. Yuma Anzai & Rising Hayato​

A breakout duo of speed and youthful explosiveness.

2. Team TimeSplitters 2.0 — Kushida & Kosei Fujita​

A generational fusion of past and future, united under the legendary TimeSplitters lineage.

3. CIMA & T-Hawk​

Two of the most decorated high-velocity strikers in modern Japanese tag wrestling.

4. Musashi & Atsuki Aoyagi​

High-octane All Japan alumni now under the IWGP banner, known for breathtaking aerial offense.

5. Dan Tamura & Hikaru Sato​

A cerebral, grappling-focused pairing merging hybrid strong-style and submission control.

6. Roppongi 3K — Yoh & Sho​

Reunited and laser-focused, bringing world-class speed, timing, and ring chemistry.

7. Hideki Suzuki & Hokuto Omori​

Unorthodox power-meets-precision team blending catch wrestling and modern aggression.

8. Gedo & Jado​

The veteran strategists aiming to outmaneuver the division with experience and cunning.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT​

• Single-Elimination Bracket
• Quarterfinals begin January 7
• Semifinals take place through January & February on IWGP-branded events
• Finals to be held at ThunderStruggle: February 28, 2026 — Ariake Arena (Amazon Prime PPV)

The winning team will become the first-ever IWGP Super-Lightweight Tag Team Champions, adding historic weight to every match along the road to Ariake Arena.

NWPW STATEMENT​

Matthew Manson, Founder & CEO of NWPW, commented:

“SuperTag embodies everything NWPW stands for: athletic excellence, clean competition, and strong-style tag team wrestling at its highest level. These eight teams represent the future of the division, and the IWGP Super-Lightweight Tag Titles will set a new standard.”

Daisuke Takahashi, Lead IWGP Commentator, added:

“This will be one of the most explosive tournament lineups we’ve ever called. The speed and technique in this division are unmatched in modern wrestling.”

EVENT BROADCAST​

• Tournament Launch: January 7, 2026 — Hiroshima Sun Plaza
• Available On: Amazon Prime
• Finals: February 28, 2026 — ThunderStruggle, Ariake Arena (Prime PPV)

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ABOUT NWPW​

New World Pro-Wrestling is the world’s premier strong-style wrestling promotion, featuring sports-based competition, strict weight classes, and global broadcast distribution through Amazon Prime. NWPW promotes over 150+ events annually under both the NWA and IWGP banners.

 

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NWPW Announces Week 1 Matchups for the 2026 Middleweight Grand Prix​

Long Beach & Amarillo Set to Host Opening Round Bouts Live on Amazon Prime

Las Vegas, NV — New World Pro-Wrestling (NWPW) is proud to announce the official opening-round matchups for Week 1 of the 2026 Middleweight Grand Prix, the eight-man global tournament that will crown the inaugural NWA Middleweight Champion at SuperClash, live February 14, 2026, from Madison Square Garden on Amazon Prime PPV.

The Grand Prix launches across two major broadcasts: Battle: Long Beach on January 6 and Thursday Night Fights: Amarillo on January 8.

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BATTLE: LONG BEACH​

Saturday, January 6, 2026​

Walter Pyramid — Long Beach, California
LIVE on Amazon Prime

The road to Madison Square Garden begins on the West Coast with two marquee tournament bouts featuring international icons and fierce American contenders.

• Andrade El Idolo vs. Karl Fredericks​

A blockbuster opening-round clash. Andrade El Idolo returns to the U.S. with championship aspirations, bringing unmatched agility and precision. Karl Fredericks enters Long Beach with momentum and a point to prove — refusing to let this Grand Prix be a coronation for anyone but himself. A high-intensity tone-setter for the entire tournament.

• Santos Escobar vs. Trent Seven​

A collision of elite ring generals. Santos Escobar’s hybrid Lucha style meets Trent Seven’s bruising British strength and veteran savvy. Both men have the skill — and ego — to take over this bracket, making this one of the most unpredictable matchups of the opening week.

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THURSDAY NIGHT FIGHTS: AMARILLO​

Thursday, January 8, 2026​

Amarillo Civic Center — Amarillo, Texas
LIVE on Amazon Prime

The tournament then moves to the heart of Texas for two of the most technically intriguing bouts in the Grand Prix.

• Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Titus Alexander​

A generational matchup. Zack Sabre Jr., the odds-on favourite thanks to his world-renowned submission mastery, clashes with West Coast prodigy Titus Alexander — a wrestler who blends speed, timing, and unpredictability. A definitive test of composure and technique under pressure.

• Timothy Thatcher vs. Drilla Moloney​

Violence meets discipline. Thatcher’s suffocating grappling and ruthless efficiency collide with Drilla Moloney’s explosive striking and pressure-first offence. This is the kind of matchup that defines the tone of a tournament — no wasted motion, no quit, pure intensity.

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The 2026 Middleweight Grand Prix Competitors​

• Zack Sabre Jr.
• Santos Escobar
• Trent Seven
• Andrade El Idolo
• Timothy Thatcher
• Karl Fredericks
• Drilla Moloney
• Titus Alexander

The winners of Week 1 advance toward the semifinals, with the Grand Prix culminating in the NWA Middleweight Championship Match at SuperClash on February 14.

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About New World Pro-Wrestling (NWPW)​

Founded in 2025, NWPW is the global leader in sports-based professional wrestling, presenting weight-class-driven competition under the NWA (North America/Europe) and IWGP (Southeast Asia) banners. All major events air live on Amazon Prime.