• Another Ex-NJPW Star Is Coming To WWE
According to Bodyslam, there is a lot of talk at the Performance Center right now about former NJPW star Hiromu Takahashi officially signing with WWE.
While earlier reports suggested the new “Nox Raijin” trademark was for the NJPW veteran EVIL (whose new WWE name was revealed to be Naraku on NXT), a different source is now claiming that name was actually registered for Takahashi instead.
If this is true, it means the former Japanese star is finally on his way to the company and will likely debut under that new identity soon.
During his time in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Takahashi held the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship 5 times and is also a former IWGP Tag Team Champion (with Tetsuya Naito).
• Wrestling World Reacts To Ted Turner’s Death
Former WCW owner Ted Turner has passed away at the age of 87.
Ric Flair issued the following statement:
“So Sorry To Hear About The Passing Of The Great Ted Turner! The Man That Created Cable Before Cable Was Cool! He Created CNN And Look At It Now! He Rolled The Dice And Wasn’t Afraid Of Taking Risks. He Won The America’s Cup For Sailing! His Office Looked Like The Hall Of Fame Which Included A Picture Of Him And Khrushchev.
On Top Of All Of That, He Created So Many Opportunities For So Many Wrestlers Because Of His Love For Wrestling. Rest In Peace My Friend! Thank You For The Memorable Personal Times That We Spent Together.”
Former WCW President Eric Bischoff posted:
RIP Ted. And thank you for everything. pic.twitter.com/s32tcQZfvu
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) May 6, 2026
William Regal wrote:
“I’m sad to hear of the passing of Ted Turner. Ted bought me to the US and payed me and allowed me to feed my family for 6 years. Ted also took care of mine and my families green cards. Rest well.”
Frankie Kazarian posted:
“RIP Ted Turner. Simply put, aside from everything else he did in his life, which is quite massively substantial, professional wrestling today looks A LOT different without him. Godspeed.”
Mark Madden wrote:
“RIP Ted Turner.
Legit communications pioneer.
Friend to pro wrestling.
I cashed a few of his checks.
Sad to see him go.”
Sean Mooney posted:
“RIP Ted Turner
Your influence on the world of wrestling will never be forgotten.”
