Around the World of Pro Wrestling

🎙️ Desk intro

Ed: “Fans, the wrestling world outside the big two is hotter than a depot stove! From the wild creativity of DDT to the high‑speed chaos of Dragongate, from GCW’s outlaw energy to Tokyo Joshi’s rising stars—there’s a whole universe of action out there!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful landscape, with each promotion carving out a distinct identity and several performers emerging as key figures.”

🟦 DDT Pro Wrestling

Ed: “Fans, DDT continues to be the promotion where anything can happen—comedy, brutality, and some of the most underrated pure wrestling on the planet.”

🔍 Overall direction

• Main event scene: Gordon: “The top title picture remains a blend of established aces and eccentric challengers—DDT’s hallmark is that even the strangest characters can become credible threats.”
• Tag and trios focus: Ed: “Multi‑man tags and unit warfare keep the cards moving—DDT leans hard into variety.”
• Comedy vs. serious balance: Gordon: “Quite so. The promotion walks a fine line between absurdity and athleticism, often within the same match.”

📰 News & rumors

• Cross‑pollination with TJPW and NOAH continues—shared rosters, crossover appearances, and joint events.
• Younger talent is getting more spotlight in midcard and undercard tags, setting up the next wave of headliners.
• International tours remain a talking point, with DDT talent frequently appearing on Western indies and streaming platforms.
• RESULTS 05.04.2026) DDT Change Age 2026 ~ Tobikiri Zenkai Power ~ – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
• Pre-Show: Rukiya defeats Yuni (6:12)
• paleyouth (Daichi Satoh, Takeshi Masada & Yuya Koroku) defeat Hinata Kasai, Kazuma Sumi & Masami Inahata (8:25)
• Seven Way Variety King: Hisaya Imabayashi defeats Akito and Antonio Honda and Danshoku Dino and Kazuki Hirata and Super Sasadango Machine and Toru Owashi (13:41)
• Strange Love Connection (Viento Maligno & Yukio Naya) defeat DAMNATION T.A (Hideki Okatani & Ilusion) (8:27)
• Jun Akiyama, Junta Miyawaki & Yuki Iino defeat The 37KAMIINA (To-y & Yuki Ueno) & Shinya Aoki (10:59)
• Kaisei Takechi defeats Makoto Oishi (9:46)
• KO-D Tag Team Title: Fantomes Dramatic (Chris Brookes & HARASHIMA) defeat Strange Love Connection (KANON & MAO) (c) (12:26) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
• Harimao (Naomi Yoshimura, Ryota Nakatsu & Yuki Ishida) defeat Kota Umeda, Kouki Iwasaki & Shunma Katsumata (19:56)ata (19:56)

🟩 Dragongate Japan Pro Wrestling

Gordon: “Dragongate remains one of the most fast‑paced promotions in the world, with its emphasis on units, speed, and intricate tag team wrestling.”

🔍 Overall direction

• Unit warfare: Ed: “Factions are the lifeblood—heel units, tweener groups, and home‑promotion loyalists all jockeying for control.”
• Twin/Trio belts & multi‑man tags: Gordon: “The tag and trios divisions are often the true main events—titles or not, those matches define Dragongate’s identity.”
• Young generation push: Ed: “You’ve got a steady stream of younger high‑flyers being elevated into bigger spots, often opposite veteran anchors.”

📰 News & rumors

• Ongoing talk about Dragongate talent working more international dates, especially in the U.S. and Europe.
• Unit shake‑ups—teases of betrayals, new factions forming, and veterans shifting allegiances.
• Tournament chatter—Dragongate’s round‑robin and league‑style events remain a backbone of their calendar.
• Results (06.04.2026) DG The Gate Of Passion 2026 – Tag 3 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
• Ryoya Tanaka defeats Kenichiro Arai (9:16)
• Gajadokuro (ISHIN & Jason Lee) defeat Jiro Shinbashi & Kazuma Kimura (7:52)
• Mondai Ryu, Takashi & Toru Owashi defeat Luis Mante, Punch Tominaga & Ultimo Dragon (6:55)
• Natural Vibes (AKEY, GuC, Kzy & Strong Machine J) defeat PARADOX (BxB Hulk, Dragon Kid, Naruki Doi & YAMATO) (8:43)
• PSYPATRA (El Cielo & Homare) defeat Gajadokuro (Kota Minoura & Yoshiki Kato) (1:58)
• Four Way Tag Team: Genki Horiguchi & Yasushi Kanda defeat Love And Peace (JACKY KAMEI & Riiita) and PARADOX (KAGETORA & Susumu Yokosuka) and Don Fujii & Masaaki Mochizuki (7:50)
• Hyo & Yuki Yoshioka defeat Ben-K & Shun Skywalker (19:12)
• Open The Dream Gate Title: Madoka Kikuta (c) defeats KAI (26:05)
• (05.04.2026) DG The Gate Of Passion 2026 – Tag 2 ~ Susumu Yokosuka Homecoming – Event @ Mercure Hotel Yokosuka in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan
• D’courage (Ryoya Tanaka & Yuki Yoshioka) defeat Love And Peace (Ben-K & Mochizuki Jr.) (7:45)
• Strong Machine J defeats Jiro Shinbashi (7:42)
• Natural Vibes (AKEY, GuC & Kzy) defeat Ho Ho Lun, Luis Mante & Ultimo Dragon (7:55)
• PSYPATRA (El Cielo, Homare & Shun Skywalker) defeat Gajadokuro (KAI, Kota Minoura & Yoshiki Kato) (9:41)
• Gajadokuro (ISHIN & Madoka Kikuta) defeat PARADOX (BxB Hulk & YAMATO) (11:04)
• PARADOX (Dragon Kid, Naruki Doi & Susumu Yokosuka) defeat Love And Peace (Hyo, JACKY KAMEI & Riiita) (16:27)
• (04.04.2026) DG The Gate Of Passion 2026 – Tag 1 – Event @ Kira Messe Numazu in Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan
• D’courage (Ryoya Tanaka & Yuki Yoshioka) defeat Ho Ho Lun & Luis Mante (8:22)
• PARADOX (Susumu Yokosuka & YAMATO) defeat Kazuma Kimura & Ultimo Dragon (9:51)
• Gajadokuro (KAI, Kota Minoura & Madoka Kikuta) defeat PARADOX (BxB Hulk, Dragon Kid & Naruki Doi) (6:50)
• Homare defeats Mochizuki Jr. (10:09)
• Gajadokuro (ISHIN & Yoshiki Kato) defeat PSYPATRA (El Cielo & Shun Skywalker) (8:03)
• Love And Peace (Ben-K, Hyo, JACKY KAMEI & Riiita) defeat Natural Vibes (AKEY, GuC, Kzy & Strong Machine J) (20:11)

🟥 Game Changer Wrestling (GCW)

Ed: “Fans, GCW continues to be the spiritual home of the modern U.S. indie—deathmatches, workrate sprints, and a rotating cast of cult favorites.”

🔍 Overall direction

• Deathmatch identity: Gordon: “The promotion maintains its reputation for ultraviolence, but balances it with technical and hybrid bouts.”
• Traveling super‑show model: Ed: “GCW runs in multiple markets, often turning each show into a mini‑festival with guest stars and local favorites.”
• Streaming & brand strength: Gordon: “Its presence on streaming platforms and social media keeps it in the conversation, even for fans who never attend live.”

📰 News & rumors

• Regular crossovers with Japanese promotions and lucha groups—talent exchanges, special attraction matches, and joint branding.
• Breakout names from GCW often parlay their buzz into contracts with larger promotions, keeping the roster in constant flux.
• Ongoing talk of more international tours and festival‑style weekends.
• Results (04.04.2026) GCW Maniac 2026 – Pay Per View @ Ukrainian Culture Center in Los Angeles, California, USA
• Brass Ring Qualifying: 1 Called Manders defeats Starboy Charlie (11:09)
• Megan Bayne vs. Steph De Lander – No Contest (15:00)
• GCW World Title: Atticus Cogar (c) defeats Daisuke Sasaki (8:04)
• Six Way Scramble: Gringo Loco defeats Jack Cartwheel and Marcus Mathers and Resplandor and Rey Horus and Vengador (16:33)
• SLADE defeats Kidd Bandit (15:50)
• Violence Is Forever (Dominic Garrini & Kevin Ku) defeat Chris Masters & Super Crazy (4:33)
• BearDozer (Bear Bronson & Matt Tremont) vs. Krule & Otis Cogar – No Contest (16:00)
• Results
• Game Changer Wrestling
• (03.04.2026) GCW Last Call – Pay Per View @ FSW Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
• G. Sharpe defeats Bodhi Young Prodigy (10:43)
• KJ Orso & Sam Stackhouse defeat Psycho Bandits (Dante King & JKM) (8:32)
• Vengador defeats Resplandor (16:32)
• Daisuke Sasaki defeats Marcus Mathers (14:58)
• Vipress defeats Gypsy Mac (9:33)
• Human Tornado defeats Santana Jackson
• Brittnie Brooks defeats Miggy Rose (10:24)
• Mariachi Montana (Jose Calamaco & Roland Calamaco) defeat Jaden Cole & Javi Baja (11:00)
• Bear Bronson defeats 1 Called Manders (17:10)

🟪 Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (TJPW)

Gordon: “Tokyo Joshi Pro continues to blend idol‑style presentation with increasingly serious in‑ring competition, making it a most unique promotion.”

🔍 Overall direction

• Top title scene: Ed: “The Princess of Princess Championship remains the crown jewel—whoever holds it is the face of the company.”
• Tag division & units: Gordon: “Tag belts and loose units give structure to the cards, with friendships and rivalries often overlapping.”
• Character‑driven but evolving style: Ed: “You still get the bright, character‑heavy entrances, but the bell‑to‑bell work has gotten more intense and more ambitious year over year.”

📰 News & rumors

• International expansion: TJPW talent continues to appear on Western indies and joint shows, building a global fanbase.
• Crossover with DDT: Shared events and mixed‑brand cards keep both rosters intertwined.
• Rising stars: Younger wrestlers are being positioned as future aces, with more main‑event and semi‑main opportunities.
• Results
• (05.04.2026) TJPW Spring Tour 2026 ~ Next Door In Fukuoka ~ – Online Stream @ ACROS Fukuoka in Fukuoka, Japan
• Sakura Hattori defeats Shion Kanzaki (6:25)
• Three Way: Mahiro Kiryu defeats Hyper Misao and Ren Konatsu (8:41)
• Kira Summer & Yuki Kamifuku defeat Chika Nanase & Yuki Aino (10:41)
• Mizuki defeats Wakana Uehara (8:48)
• Bumping gRitters (HIMAWARI & Shino Suzuki) & Mifu Ashida defeat Haru Kazashiro, Suzume & Uta Takami (9:32)
• Hakuchumu (Miu Watanabe & Rika Tatsumi) defeat Pom Harajuku & Raku (13:48)
• Miyu Yamashita & Shoko Nakajima defeat Toga & Yuki Arai (17:26)
• Results Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling
• (04.04.2026) TJPW Home Cheer Home ~ Mifu Ashida Homecoming Show ~ – Online Stream @ Fukuchiyama Sandanike Park General Gymnasium in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, Japan
• Wakana Uehara defeats Shion Kanzaki (6:28)
• Sakura Hattori defeats CHika Nanase (6:33)
• Three Way: Yuki Kamifuku defeats HIMAWARI and Pom Harajuku (6:02)
• Kyoraku Kyomei (Hyper Misao & Shoko Nakajima) defeat Mahiro Kiryu & Raku (9:10)
• Hakuchumu (Miu Watanabe & Rika Tatsumi) & Shino Suzuki defeat Ren Konatsu, Toga & Yuki Aino (12:17)
• Haru Kazashiro & Suzume defeat Kira Summer & Miyu Yamashita (11:19)
• Mifu Ashida & Yuki Arai defeat Mizuki & Uta Takami (11:39)

🎙️ Desk outro

Ed: “Fans, from DDT’s chaos to Dragongate’s speed, from GCW’s outlaw spirit to TJPW’s colorful intensity—the non‑mainstream scene is absolutely on fire!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling time for professional wrestling across Japan and the international independents. And with that… so long from the wrestling world.”