YLP Podcast - Ep. 457: The New Era Of New Japan Begins

YLP Podcast - Ep. 457: The New Era Of New Japan Begins

From Young Lion's Perspective by Zack Ruzicka

January 10, 2026 · 1h 14m · Season 8 · Episode 22

About this episode

The episode honors Hiroshi Tanahashi's career and discusses the future of New Japan Pro-Wrestling after his retirement.

January 4th, 2026. The day NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi had his final match as an in-ring competitor. The day where he stood across from longtime rival Kazuchika Okada one last time. The day where The Ace of the Universe decided to call it a career after 26 years as a professional wrestler. In Japan, he was their John Cena. He was their Hulk Hogan. He was their hero. On Episode 457 of the YLP Podcast, Mr. YLP Himself looks to try his very best to honor the career of Hiroshi Tanahashi, as he breaks down his match against Okada, discusses what the future of Shin Nihon Puroresu will look like without their Ace to lead the charge, and the promo that led Mr. YLP to believe that New Japan to believe that the promotion is not only in the right direction as a company, but that they are truly entering a new era as a whole. EMAIL MR. YLP HIMSELF AT: younglionsperspective@gmail.com FOLLOW MR. YLP ON: Instagram - @ylp_podcast | X - @YLPerpsective SNAG YOUR YLP POD & WAR MERCH HERE: wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.com

People in this episode

Host: YLP

Topics covered

  • New Japan Pro-Wrestling
  • Hiroshi Tanahashi
  • Kazuchika Okada
  • professional wrestling

Keywords

  • New Era
  • Shin Nihon Puroresu
  • wrestling history

Mentioned in this episode

Products: YLP Pod & War Merch

Places: Japan

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