Japanese Wrestling News
Oleg Boltin sidelined with left elbow injury, no return date announced
New Japan Pro Wrestling announced on May 7, 2026 that STRONG Openweight Champion Oleg Boltin will miss the remainder of the series with a left elbow injury, and a timeline for his return has not been decided. NJPW apologized to fans awaiting his matches; Boltin last competed on May 6 at NJPW New Japan Road in Karatsu, teaming with Aaron Wolf and Tiger Mask to defeat House of Torture, and recently appeared on the Wrestling Dontaku card where his team fell to The United Empire.
Boltin, 33, is a former freestyle wrestler from Ridder, Kazakhstan who won gold at the 2021 Asian Championships and retired from amateur competition in 2022 before signing with NJPW. According to Cagematch he has worked roughly 349 matches and has captured multiple titles in New Japan since joining the promotion.
Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/njpws-oleg-boltin-sidelined-with-an-elbow-injury/.
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Japanese Wrestling News
Oleg Boltin Undergoes Successful Elbow Surgery
New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced in early May that Oleg Boltin suffered an elbow injury and would be sidelined with a return date to be determined. The injury forced the rising star out of action as NJPW and fans awaited further updates on his recovery timeline.
Boltin took to X to reveal he has undergone surgery for the injury and thanked the medical team and those who supported him through the process. The surgery was reported successful, but no definitive timetable for his return to the ring has been announced.
Originally reported by Fightful: https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/njpws-oleg-boltin-undergoes-successful-elbow-surgery.
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Headline News
Lineup Set for NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Night Two at Esforta Arena Hachiōji
Esforta Arena Hachiōji will host night two of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Best of the Super Juniors 33 tournament, featuring A and B block competition as the round-robin event continues. The night promises high-stakes junior heavyweight action as competitors look to rack up important points.
Nine matches are scheduled on the card, with talent from both blocks set to clash across the evening; expect a mix of established juniors and emerging stars fighting for position in the standings. This installment keeps the tournament momentum rolling as fans get another full night of fast-paced, athletic bouts.
Originally reported by Fightful: https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/lineup-announced-for-njpw-best-of-the-super-juniors-night-two.
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