Nick Wayne Feels 2026 NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors Was Best Performances & Experience Of His Life

Andrew ThompsonJune 9, 2026, 3:45 pm

A look at Nick Wayne’s tournament experience.

For the second consecutive year, All Elite Wrestling’s Nick Wayne competed in New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Best of the Super Juniors tournament.

In the 2026 installment of the tourney, Wayne finished with 10 points in the A block. Wayne was part of a four-way tie for second place in his block.

He reflected on his experience via X and noted that he feels it was the best experience of his life and that the tourney featured some of his best in-ring performances.

“Best of the Super Jrs. 33 🪽

For the 2nd year in a row, I was able to compete in such a historic tournament and wrestle under the NJPW lights once again. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss that.

14 matches, 9 singles tournament matches, 10 points, main evented Korakuen Hall and KBS Hall, 2 semi-main events—I think I can confidently say I made an even bigger impact this year.

Although my goal of becoming the youngest winner wasn’t met, there is still a little time left to achieve it.

I believe this year’s tournament was the best performances and experience of my life. I got to live a dream, meet so many supportive fans, and wrestle some of the best competition in the world. I’m honored that I was given the opportunity to showcase myself on such a grand stage.

Even though I didn’t win, I hope I proved that I could be in the conversation as one of the best junior heavyweights going today.

Forever grateful. Until next time, New Japan Pro-Wrestling 💔🪽”

Best of the Super Jrs. 33 🪽

For the 2nd year in a row, I was able to compete in such a historic tournament and wrestle under the NJPW lights once again. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss that.

14 matches, 9 singles tournament matches, 10 points, main evented Korakuen Hall… pic.twitter.com/JE4uRAreM1

— Nick Wayne (@thenickwayne) June 9, 2026