NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 32 Block A: Every competitor confirmed
New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) has officially unveiled the full lineup for Block A of the highly anticipated Best of the Super Juniors 32 (BOSJ 32) tournament, set to commence this weekend (10 May 2025). Here is everything you need to know about A Block of BoSJ 2025:
Best of the Super Jrs A Block for 2025
| Wrestler | Notable Achievements | Appearances |
|---|---|---|
| Hiromu Takahashi | 4-time BOSJ winner, former IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion | 10th |
| Master Wato | Current IWGP Jr. Tag Champion | 5th |
| KUSHIDA | Former BOSJ winner and WWE NXT star | 6th |
| Francesco Akira | United Empire member, former Jr. Tag Champion | 4th |
| Clark Connors | “Wild Rhino” of Bullet Club | 4th |
| Kosei Fujita | LA Dojo graduate, NJPW rising star | 2nd |
| Ninja Mack | High-flyer known for his Lucha-inspired offence | 2nd |
| Dragon Dia | Dragongate standout making NJPW debut | 1st |
| Robbie X | British wrestling standout, RevPro regular | 1st |
| Yoshinobu Kanemaru | Former BOSJ winner, veteran technician | 10th |
The blend of experienced veterans like Hiromu Takahashi and Yoshinobu Kanemaru with newcomers such as Dragon Dia and Robbie X makes this a dynamic and unpredictable group.
Hiromu Takahashi, one of the most successful junior heavyweights in NJPW history, will be a fan favourite, KUSHIDA and Master Wato offer polished, tactical wrestling, while Francesco Akira and Ninja Mack bring breakneck speed. Robbie X and Dragon Dia will look to make a statement in their debut tournaments.
BoSJ 2025 Tournament Overview
The Best of the Super Juniors 32 tournament runs from 10 May to 1 June 2025, featuring two blocks of ten wrestlers each. Competitors will face each other in a round-robin format within their blocks, with the top point earners advancing to the finals.
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