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NJPW News: Today’s World Tag League Results From Osaka (12/2/18)

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7 years ago

December 2, 2018

Results from today’s World Tag League event in Osaka, Japan!

New Japan Pro Wrestling’s seventeen event jaunt for the World Tag League Tour is hitting its final dates over the coming week, picking up today in Osaka after competing in Tokyo Friday (check out those results).

Today’s twelfth World Tag League event showcased seven more matches in the tournament as teams jockey for position and the top spot. The action included the likes of The Guerrillas of Destiny against Zack Sabre Jr. and Taichi, Jeff Cobb and Michael Elgin taking on Best Friends, plus David Finlay and Juice Robinson versus Hangman Page and Yujiro Takahashi among more.

Here are today’s results with the tour rolling on to Kochi tomorrow:

World Tag League: Killer Elite Squad defeated Ayato Yoshida & Shota Umino
World Tag League: SANADA & EVIL defeated Manabu Nakanishi & Yuji Nagata
World Tag League: Juice Robinson & David Finlay defeated Hangman Page & Yujiro Takahashi
World Tag League: Togi Makabe & Toa Henare defeated Takashi Iizuka & Minoru Suzuki
World Tag League: Michael Elgin & Jeff Cobb defeated Best Friends
World Tag League: Toru Yano & Tomohiro Ishii defeated Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima
World Tag League: The Guerrillas Of Destiny defeated Taichi & Zack Sabre Jr.
Taiji Ishimori, Bad Luck Fale, Gedo & Jay White defeated Rocky Romero, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kazuchika Okada & KUSHIDA

Results c/o WrestleZone

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— njpwworld (@njpwworld) December 2, 2018

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— njpwworld (@njpwworld) December 2, 2018

#njpw ‘WORLD TAG LEAGUE 2018 Night 12’ (Dec 2nd) is now available on #NJPWWorld! Don't miss this amazing night of action, only on https://t.co/Tj7UBJ4PjP #njwtl @tanahashi1_100 & @rainmakerXokada pic.twitter.com/lBnzk1CDdi

— njpwworld (@njpwworld) December 2, 2018

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Former WWE Star Reveals How Company Tests Wrestlers for an “Attitude Problem”

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May 16, 2026

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A former WWE star took to social media to explain, in brief, how WWE evaluates its talent to determine whether they have an “attitude problem.” The post offered a glimpse into the company’s behind-the-scenes vetting process, suggesting that behavior and professionalism are actively monitored during a wrestler’s time with the promotion.

While the explanation was limited, the revelation underscores WWE’s focus on maintaining locker-room culture and managing talent dynamics. Fans and industry observers may read the post as further evidence that character and conduct behind the curtain can be as consequential as in-ring performance.

Originally reported by Wrestling Inc.: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2171344/wwe-tests-wrestlers-attitude-problem-dijak-oba-femi/.

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WWE Backlash Match Sparks “Clone War” Debate in Wrestling Community

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May 16, 2026

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Wrestling fans and insiders are abuzz after a match at WWE Backlash was accused of “copycatting” a formula previously used by an independent wrestler, a situation some are calling a new “clone war” in the industry. The controversy highlights growing concerns about creative overlap between major promotions and the indie scene.

The debate raises questions about originality and recognition, with observers wondering whether mainstream companies should acknowledge or adapt indie ideas more transparently. As the story spreads, fans and performers alike are watching to see how promotions handle influence, credit, and creative borrowing moving forward.

Originally reported by Wrestling Inc.: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2174560/wwe-backlash-danhausen-clone-lifted-elements-independent-show/

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