NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 32 Block A: Every competitor confirmed

NJPW Best of the Super Juniors A Black

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

WrestlerNotable AchievementsAppearances
Hiromu Takahashi4-time BOSJ winner, former IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion10th
Master WatoCurrent IWGP Jr. Tag Champion5th
KUSHIDAFormer BOSJ winner and WWE NXT star6th
Francesco AkiraUnited Empire member, former Jr. Tag Champion4th
Clark Connors“Wild Rhino” of Bullet Club4th
Kosei FujitaLA Dojo graduate, NJPW rising star2nd
Ninja MackHigh-flyer known for his Lucha-inspired offence2nd
Dragon DiaDragongate standout making NJPW debut1st
Robbie XBritish wrestling standout, RevPro regular1st
Yoshinobu KanemaruFormer BOSJ winner, veteran technician10th

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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