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

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.

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