A former IWGP Heavyweight Champion under the NJPW banner has died. NJPW announced the passing of Tadao Yasuda on Tuesday.

The combat sports world is mourning the loss of a truly unique figure today. New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) has confirmed that former IWGP Heavyweight Champion Tadao Yasuda has passed away at the age ...

Like Nakamura, Yasuda also fought MMA professionally. In New Japan, the veteran watched out for the future WWE star.

Two giants stare each other down before colliding with a dull thud. After years on the sidelines, sumo is back centre stage as part of Japan's soft power arsenal overseas. Behind the scenes at the New ...

Overseas trips became rare over the past two decades as Japan's sumo association refocused on its domestic audiences while the sport's popularity waned (Mathias CENA) Two giants stare each other down ...