Morning Daily News Update: January 5, 2026 – Wrestling World Reacts To Hiroshi Tanahashi’s Retirement

Good morning, everyone!

It’s Morning Daily News time!

It’s Monday again, and for most of us, that means it’s the end of the festive period, and we’re all going back to work, sad and a little bit heavier than when we left. But we’ve got the Morning Daily News Update to keep us company while we restart our gym memberships!

John Cena, Kazuchika Okada, others comment on Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement

The wrestling world has reacted to Wrestle Kingdom 20 and the retirement of NJPW’s President, Hiroshi Tanahashi.

AEW Worlds End Dave Meltzer Star Ratings

Dave Meltzer’s star ratings for AEW Worlds End 2025 are in!

MJF appearance added to next AEW Dynamite

AEW World Champion MJF will be on the first Dynamite of 2026 to hype up his upcoming bout against Bandido on January 14.

Report: Another WWE wrestler feared injured

It has been reported that WWE star B-Fab has picked up an injury working on WWE’s holiday house show loop. The injury is reported to be a concussion, and B-Fab replaced Michin, who picked up a shoulder injury while also working the holiday tour. This news comes after Sheamus was also shelved after getting shoulder surgery, and Dominik Mysterio picked up an injury working a AAA show back in December.