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The Best Episodes of New Japan Pro Wrestling

Every episode of New Japan Pro Wrestling ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of New Japan Pro Wrestling!

New Japan Pro Wrestling is a Japanese promotion founded by Antonio Inoki in 1972. Owing to its TV program aired on TV Asahi, it is the largest wrestling promotion in Japan and one of the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 1 Episode 1 - NJPW Opening Series
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    #1 - NJPW Opening Series

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    NJPW Opening Series was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on March 6, 1972, at the Ota Ward Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 1 Episode 2 - NJPW Opening Series II
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    #2 - NJPW Opening Series II

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    NJPW Opening Series II was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on May 24, 1972, at the Morioka City Gymnasium in Morioka, Iwate, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 1 Episode 3 - NJPW Opening Series III
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    #3 - NJPW Opening Series III

    S1:E3

    NJPW Opening Series III was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on July 4, 1972, at the Welfare Pension Hall in Himeji, Hyogo, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 1 Episode 4 - NJPW New Summer Series
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    #4 - NJPW New Summer Series

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    NJPW New Summer Series was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on August 30, 1972, at the Itabashi Ward Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 1 Episode 5 - NJPW New Golden Series
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    #5 - NJPW New Golden Series

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    NJPW New Golden Series was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on October 4, 1972, at the Kuramae Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 1 Episode 6 - NJPW New Diamond Series
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    #6 - NJPW New Diamond Series

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    NJPW New Diamond Series was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on December 11, 1972, at the Miyagi Prefectural Sports Center in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 2 Episode 1 - NJPW New Year Buffalo Series
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    #7 - NJPW New Year Buffalo Series

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    NJPW New Year Buffalo Series was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on February 20, 1973, at the Yokohama Culture Gymnasium in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 2 Episode 2 - NJPW Big Fight Series (1973)
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    #8 - NJPW Big Fight Series (1973)

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    NJPW Big Fight Series (1973) was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on April 24, 1973, at the Nanao City Gymnasium in Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 2 Episode 3 - NJPW Golden Fight Series (1973)
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    #9 - NJPW Golden Fight Series (1973)

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    NJPW Golden Fight Series (1973) was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on June 14, 1973, at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 2 Episode 4 - NJPW Summer Big Fight Series (1973)
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    #10 - NJPW Summer Big Fight Series (1973)

    S2:E4

    NJPW Summer Big Fight Series (1973) was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on August 16, 1973, at the Adachi Ward Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 2 Episode 5 - NJPW Toukon Series (1973)
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    #11 - NJPW Toukon Series (1973)

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    NJPW Toukon Series (1973) was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on October 12, 1973, at the Yokohama Bunka Gymnasium in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 2 Episode 6 - NJPW World's Strongest Tag Team Match
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    #12 - NJPW World's Strongest Tag Team Match

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    NJPW World's Strongest Tag Team Match was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on October 14, 1973, at the Kuramae Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 2 Episode 7 - NJPW Toukon Series II (1973)
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    #13 - NJPW Toukon Series II (1973)

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    NJPW Toukon Series II (1973) was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on November 30, 1973, at the Fukuyama City Gymnasium in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 2 Episode 8 - NJPW World Title Challenge Series (1973)
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    #14 - NJPW World Title Challenge Series (1973)

    S2:E8

    NJPW World Title Challenge Series (1973) was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on December 10, 1973, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 3 Episode 1 - NJPW New Year Golden Series 1974
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    #15 - NJPW New Year Golden Series 1974

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    NJPW New Year Golden Series 1974 was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on February 3, 1974, at the Nakajima Sports Center in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 3 Episode 2 - NJPW Big Fight Series 1974
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    #16 - NJPW Big Fight Series 1974

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    NJPW Big Fight Series 1974 was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on March 19, 1974, at the Kuramae Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 3 Episode 3 - NJPW The 1st World League Finals
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    #17 - NJPW The 1st World League Finals

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    NJPW The 1st World League Finals was a Special Event and Tournament produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on May 8, 1974, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 3 Episode 4 - NJPW Golden Fight Series 1974
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    #18 - NJPW Golden Fight Series 1974

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    NJPW Golden Fight Series 1974 was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on June 26, 1974, at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 3 Episode 5 - NJPW Summer Fight Series 1974
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    #19 - NJPW Summer Fight Series 1974

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    NJPW Summer Fight Series 1974 was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on August 8, 1974, at the Nippon University Auditorium in Tokyo, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 3 Episode 6 - NJPW Toukon Series 1974
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    #20 - NJPW Toukon Series 1974

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    NJPW Toukon Series 1974 was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on October 10, 1974, at the Kuramae Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 3 Episode 7 - NJPW Toukon Series II: Karl Gotch Cup 1974 Finals
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    #21 - NJPW Toukon Series II: Karl Gotch Cup 1974 Finals

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    NJPW Toukon Series II: Karl Gotch Cup 1974 Finals was a Special Event and Tournament produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place from December 8, 1974 to December 12, 1974, at the Kariya City Gymnasium - Kuramae Kokugikan in Kariya, Aichi, Japan - Tokyo, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 5 Episode 1 - NJPW New Year Golden Series 1976
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    #22 - NJPW New Year Golden Series 1976

    S5:E1

    NJPW New Year Golden Series 1976 was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on February 6, 1976, at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 5 Episode 2 - NJPW Big Fight Series 1976
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    #23 - NJPW Big Fight Series 1976

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    NJPW Big Fight Series 1976 was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on March 18, 1976, at the Kuramae Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 5 Episode 3 - NJPW 3rd World League Finals
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    #24 - NJPW 3rd World League Finals

    S5:E3

    NJPW 3rd World League Finals was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on May 11, 1976, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. New Japan Pro Wrestling Season 5 Episode 4 - NJPW Golden Fight Series 1976
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    #25 - NJPW Golden Fight Series 1976

    S5:E4

    NJPW Golden Fight Series 1976 was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on June 4, 1976, at the Nakajima Sports Center in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.

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Best Episodes Summary

"NJPW Opening Series" is the best rated episode of "New Japan Pro Wrestling". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/6/1972. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "NJPW Opening Series II".