NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2016

The King of Pro-Wrestling (KOPW) is New Japan Pro-Wrestling's annual October event, traditionally serving as the final major show of the year before the "G1 Climax" winners challenge for championships. The 2016 event featured several high-stakes matches, including the IWGP Heavyweight Championship match where Kazuchika Okada defended his title against Naomichi Marufuji. The event also included important matches in the G1 Climax tournament's aftermath, determining future championship contenders.

As a professional wrestling event, NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2016 was primarily reviewed by wrestling enthusiasts and specialized sites. The general consensus among these outlets was positive, praising the quality of the in-ring action, particularly the main event and other key bouts. The booking and storytelling were also generally well-received, seen as progressing important storylines within NJPW.

• Praised for its strong main event match.

• Commended for high-quality wrestling action throughout the card.

• Noted for advancing key NJPW storylines effectively.

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None notable (Professional wrestling events are typically not nominated for or awarded traditional accolades)

The 2016 King of Pro-Wrestling event was notable for its significant build-up to Wrestle Kingdom 11, NJPW's biggest show of the year, with many matches on this card directly impacting the card for the following January event.