NJPW News: Harold Meij Set for NHK Special, Wrestle Kingdom 14 Available for Free Viewing, Hiromu Takahashi Starts YouTube Channel

– New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) has announced that company president Harold Meij will be featured on an upcoming English Special on NHK World-Japan on March 24 at 11:30 pm EST. It will repeat on March 25 at 5:30 am and 11:30 am EST. Here’s a synopsis:

In Japan, professional wrestling has gained popularity as an entertaining combination of entertainment and sport. In recent years, Japanese professional wrestling has even become popular abroad. A key factor in this success has been the shrewd judgment of New Japan Pro-Wrestling CEO Harold George Meij. Using his business expertise, Meij has taken steps to improve fan involvement and marketing strategies. In a Japanophiles interview, Meij tells Peter Barakan about his passion for professional wrestling.

Next week, NHK World viewers will get to see an English special on NJPW President Harold Meij!

Watch 'Japanophiles' on March 24 at 11:30PM or March 25 at 5:30 and 11:30AM!https://t.co/OOb3E0SRXe

(broadcast schedule subject to change)#njpw pic.twitter.com/LFUILziyrx

— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) March 21, 2020

– NJPW has released the full Wrestle Kingdom 14 Night One event for free on NJPW World. You can view the event HERE. The main event features Kazuchika Okada vs. Kota Ibushi for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.

The Pinnacle of Strength. The Birthplace of Legend.

Night one of Wrestle Kingdom 14 from January 4 is now available for all to enjoy on @njpwworld completely FREE!!!

Watch now!https://t.co/ex4AX77svQ#NJPWTogether #njwk14 pic.twitter.com/LFkAETublk

— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) March 21, 2020

– IWGP junior heavyweight champion Hiromu Takahashi has launched his own YouTube channel. You can check out his first video below.