Weekly Pro Wrestling selected Giant Bernard (ex A-Train, Albert, etc.) vs. Yuji Nagata as New Japan's match of the year.

In update to the rumors that New Japan is attempting to book Kurt Angle for the promotion's January 4 Tokyo Dome show, there has been no truth to the runomrs.

CMLL in Mexico is pushing for a Kenzo Suzuki vs. Rey Bucanero hair vs. hair match.

Tajiri has issued a challenge to All Japan Triple Crown champion Minoru Suzuki. The Japanese publication Weekly Pro Wrestling has selected Tajiri vs. The Esperzana (Takada) from June 17 as Hustle's match of the year.