Around the World of Pro Wrestling

🎙️ Desk intro

Ed: “Fans, from the deathmatch pits of Combat Zone to the bright lights of Tokyo Joshi and the chaos of GCW, the wrestling world has been hotter than a depot stove! In the past week, we’ve seen ultraviolence, comedy, high‑speed juniors, and one of the most stacked Collision lineups in recent memory.”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most diverse and eventful period, with each promotion emphasizing its own distinct identity—hardcore, strong style, lucha‑influenced juniors, and joshi excellence.”

Combat Zone Wrestling

Ed: “Let’s start in the land of broken glass and barbed wire—Combat Zone Wrestling.”

• They have not had a live show since Black Light #4 in March. But their website is seeking participants for their upcoming combine. “COMBINE INFO ⤵
• To try out for a spot on the Scouting Combine show on 4-25, please apply ASAP by emailing talent@czwrestling.com with your resume, match clips and general information
• All trained wrestlers are invited to try out for a spot on the show
• Try-outs start at 12 NOON!
• ** Please DO NOT show up to try out at noon without an invite, as you will not be permitted to try out WITHOUT prior approval.

EVENT INFO ⤵
Following the Combine, we will present a live event featuring our current roster along with standouts from the days tryouts.

Talent & match-ups to be announced

GA tix just $10″

Both the combine and event will be held at the CZW Arena at 6900 Elmwood Avenue in Philadelphia.

May will be busier with czwrestling.com advertising

	Blacklight v5	5/9 – 7PM	Tickets
	As part of The Wrestivus	5/16 – 5PM	Tickets
	Devil Deals In Death	5/31 – 5PM	Tickets

Gordon: “Quite so. Even without a marquee card in this specific window, CZW remains a most distinct niche—its reputation alone keeps eyes on the product.”

DDT Pro Wrestling

Ed: “Fans, DDT Pro Wrestling in Japan continues to be one of the most unpredictable promotions on the planet—equal parts high‑end wrestling and absolute madness.”

RESULTS as reported by cagematch.net

(18.04.2026) DDT Motsunabe Buster 2026 – Online Stream @ ACROS Fukuoka in Fukuoka, Japan
Daichi Satoh defeats Kazuki Hirata (9:31)
Three Way Tag Team: Hisaya Imabayashi defeats paleyouth (Takeshi Masada & Yuya Koroku) and Akito & Danshoku Dino (6:35)
Kumadori & Yuki Ishida defeat Hinata Kasai & Junta Miyawaki (7:55)
Azul Dragon & Jun Akiyama defeat Masami Inahata & Yukio Naya (10:14)
Strange Love Connection (KANON, MAO & Viento Maligno) defeat DAMNATION T.A (Hideki Okatani, Ilusion & MJ Paul) (11:51)
Fantomes Dramatic (Antonio Honda, Chris Brookes & HARASHIMA) defeat The 37KAMIINA (To-y & Yuki Ueno) & Yuni (15:54)
DDT Universal Title: Kazuma Sumi (c) defeats Shunma Katsumata (16:37)

DDT Pro Wrestling
(15.04.2026) DDT Dream Lights 2026 ~ How Do You Like DDT Wednesday? ~ – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Yoshihiko defeats Ilusion (15:03)
Jun Akiyama & Rukiya defeat Akito & Masami Inahata (7:32)
Three Way Tag Team: Kazuma Sumi & Yuni defeat Danshoku Dino & Kazuki Hirata and Kumadori & Naomi Yoshimura (7:36)
Strange Love Connection (KANON, MAO & Viento Maligno) & Yuya Aoki defeat The 37KAMIINA (Shunma Katsumata & To-y), Junta Miyawaki & Yuki Ishida (11:26)
YOH defeats Antonio Honda (13:45)
KO-D Six Man Tag Team Title: paleyouth (Daichi Satoh, Takeshi Masada & Yuya Koroku) (c) defeat Fantomes Dramatic (Chris Brookes, HARASHIMA & Hinata Kasai) (12:54)
DDT Extreme Title Hardcore Table Crash: Hideki Okatani (c) defeats Yukio Naya (14:40)
KO-D Openweight Title: Yuki Ueno (c) defeats Yuki Iino (21:44)

DDT Pro Wrestling
(12.04.2026) DDT x MOP Wrestle Tour 2026 In Mitsui Outlet Park Hokuriku Oyabe – Online Stream @ Mitsui Outlet Park Tama Minamiosawa in Toyama, Japan
Strange Love Connection (KANON & Viento Maligno) defeat Hinata Kasai & Tomomitsu Matsunaga (11:17)
Kazuma Sumi & Takeshi Masada defeat Kazuki Hirata & Yuki Ishida (12:32)
DAMNATION T.A (Hideki Okatani & Ilusion) defeat Fantomes Dramatic (Antonio Honda & Chris Brookes) (11:21)
paleyouth (Daichi Satoh & Yuya Koroku) & Strange Love Connection (MAO & Yukio Naya) defeat The 37KAMIINA (Shunma Katsumata, To-y & Yuki Ueno) & Junta Miyawaki (12:26)
MOP Tag Team Title: HARASHIMA & Masami Inahata (c) defeat Jun Akiyama & Yuni (14:25)

NEWS as reported by ddtpro.jp

On June 8th, the second one-sided battle between DDT and New Japan Pro Wrestling will be held at Korakuen Hall! This time, the Sasadango army and the Yano army won a 5-on-5 team match! For the second time in history, a simultaneous PPV live broadcast on WRESTLE UNIVERSE & NJPW WORLD will also be decided! Ticket sales start on April 26th!

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling blend of athleticism and spectacle—DDT’s ability to pivot from comedy to brutality remains unmatched.”

Dragongate Japan Pro Wrestling

Ed: “Over in Kobe, Dragongate keeps the turnstiles spinning with some of the fastest wrestling on earth.”

RESULTS as reported on cagematch.net

(19.04.2026) DG The Gate Of Passion 2026 – Tag 7 (Evening Show) – Online Stream @ ACROS Fukuoka in Fukuoka, Japan
Don Fujii & Masaaki Mochizuki defeat Natural Vibes (AKEY & GuC) (6:21)
Strong Machine J defeats Jiro Shinbashi (7:01)
Genki Horiguchi, Mondai Ryu, Punch Tominaga & Yasushi Kanda defeat PARADOX (BxB Hulk & KAGETORA), Luis Mante & Syachihoko BOY (7:45)
Ryoya Tanaka defeats Kazuma Kimura (8:46)
PARADOX (Susumu Yokosuka & YAMATO) defeat Love And Peace (JACKY KAMEI & Riiita) (12:22)
SIx Man Tag Team: PSYPATRA (El Cielo, Homare & Shun Skywalker) defeat Gajadokuro (Jason Lee, KAI & Kota Minoura) (15:23)

Dragongate Japan Pro-Wrestling
(19.04.2026) DG The Gate Of Passion 2026 – Tag 7 (Day Show) – Online Stream @ ACROS Fukuoka in Fukuoka, Japan
Jason Lee defeats Kazuma Kimura (6:34)
Punch Tominaga defeats Jiro Shinbashi (4:24)
PARADOX (BxB Hulk & KAGETORA) & Mondai Ryu defeat Natural Vibes (AKEY, GuC & Strong Machine J) (8:10)
Three Way Tag Team: PSYPATRA (El Cielo & Shun Skywalker) defeat Love And Peace and Luis Mante & Ryoya Tanaka (JACKY KAMEI & Riiita) (14:11)
Homare defeats Kota Minoura by DQ (10:27)
All Asia Tag Team Title: Genki Horiguchi & Yasushi Kanda defeat Don Fujii & Masaaki Mochizuki (c) (11:16) – TITLE CHANGE !!!

Dragongate Japan Pro-Wrestling
(18.04.2026) DG The Gate Of Passion 2026 – Tag 6 – Event @ Shunan Shinnanyo Fureai Center in Shunan, Yamaguchi, Japan
Genki Horiguchi & Syachihoko BOY defeat Don Fujii & Punch Tominaga (7:55)
Takashi defeats Jiro Shinbashi (7:50)
PSYPATRA (El Cielo, Homare & Shun Skywalker) defeat PARADOX (BxB Hulk & KAGETORA) & Kazuma Kimura (10:43)
Gajadokuro (Jason Lee & Kota Minoura) defeat Ryoya Tanaka & Shunnosuke (10:36)
Masaaki Mochizuki defeats Yasushi Kanda (8:09)
Love And Peace (JACKY KAMEI & Riiita) & Luis Mante defeat Natural Vibes (AKEY, GuC & Strong Machine J) (16:04)

Dragongate Japan Pro-Wrestling
(17.04.2026) DG Prime Zone Plus Vol. 19 – Online Stream @ Kobe Lapis Hall in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Orion & Syachihoko BOY defeat Mozuku Tominaga & Syachihoko Machine (8:06)
Johnson Florida defeats Jiro Shinbashi (11:41)
El Cielo defeats Jason Lee (5:31)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Hagetimo Dragon (Genki Horiguchi) & Mochitimo Dragon (Masaaki Mochizuki) defeat KAGETURA (KAGETORA) & KOWAMOTE (Yasushi Kanda) 2:1
Strong Akki (AKEY), Strong Giuchi (GuC) & Strong Machine J defeat Giant Shut Up Machine (Takashi), Mini Strong Machine (Riiita) & Strong Machine F (10:53)

NEWS as reported by gaora.co.jp/dragongate

“THE GATE OF PASSION 2026

-Horiguchi Wrestling Summit 2026-

Apr 20 (Mon) 18:30 Game Start / Doors Open 17:30

Kumamoto Castle Hall Civic Hall

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《Venue Access》

■Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from JR Kumamoto Station
■Approximately 3 minutes walk from Kumamoto Tram Karashimacho Station

https://www.kumamoto-jo-hall.jp/access

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《All Battle Cards》

[1st match: Singles match]

Kazuma Kimura

vs

Punch Tominaga

———————-

【2nd Match: 3-Way Match】

Jiro Shimbashi

vs

Shachihoko BOY

vs

Problem dragon

———————-

[3rd match: 6-man tag team match]

Strong Machine J

GuC

@KEY

vs

Shun Skywalker

Honoki

El Cielo

———————-

[4th match: 6-man tag team match]

YAMATO

B×B Hulk

KAGETORA

vs

Kota Minoura

Jason Lee

KAI

———————-

[Match 5: Tag Team Match]

JACKY KAMEI

Riiita

vs

Yoshiya Tanaka

Luis Mante

———————-

[Match 6: 6-man tag team match]

Genki Horiguchi

Hiroyuki Kanda

Yokosuka Susumu

vs

Mochizuki Chenghuang

Don Fujii

Takashi Sasaki (FREEDOMS)

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【Same-day ticket information】

It will be on sale at the ticket office on the day of the venue from 16:30 (scheduled).
*Please note that some seats are sold out and there are only a few seat types left.”

Gordon: “Quite so. The pattern is clear—a most intricate ecosystem of units and championships.”

Game Changer Wrestling (GCW)

Ed: “Now, fans, let’s head to Las Vegas—GCW just wrapped a wild stretch of shows around The Collective, and business has been booming.”

Results as reported by cagematch.net

(18.04.2026) GCW Joey Janela’s Spring Break: The Immortal Clusterf*ck – Pay Per View @ Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
GCW Ultraviolent Title Hardcore Kingdom Steel Cage: Matt Tremont defeats Otis Cogar (c) (16:45) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
Clusterfuck: Shotzi Blackheart defeats 1 Called Manders and 25 Cent and Airica Demia and Alec Price and Anakin Murphy and B3CCA (w/Aaron Ortiz & Anthony Vecchio) and Bear Bronson and Beastman and Brick Savage (w/Alex Abrahantes) and Bobby Flaco and Brooke Havok and Bryan Alvarez and Cereal Man and Channing Decker and Classy Ali and Conor Claxton and CPA and D’Lo Brown and Dark Sheik and Derek Dillinger and Devious Cass and Dinosaur I and Dinosaur II and Dinosaur III and Don Freeze and Dr. Redacted and Emily Jaye and Frank The Clown and Gabby Forza and Gisele Shaw and Haley J and Heath Slater and Helix and Ian Maxwell and Jack Osborne and Jay Lucas and Jazzy Yang and Jimmy Lloyd and Jimmy Lloyd (Kasey Owens) and Jimmy Townsend and Joey Janela and Jordan Oliver and JP Grayson (w/Angel Orsini) and Juicy Finau and Juli Montana and Juni Underwood and Katie Arquette and Killer Kelly and Kingsley and KJ Orso and LJ Cleary and Logan Cavazos and Man Like DeReiss and Manny Lemons and Marcus Mathers and Matt Mako and Maya World and Monomoth and Mullet Man and Nate Webb and Nixi XS and Parrow and Rhys Maddox and Ro Montana and Ryan O’Neill and Sal Mistretta and Sam Holloway (w/Alex Abrahantes) and Sam Osborne and Sam Stackhouse and Sean Ross Sapp and Shay Kassidy and SLADE and Sleepy Ed and Starman (Starboy Charlie) and Stunt Marshall and Tara Zep and Terry Yaki and The Invisible Man and Thomas Shire and Toby Klein (w/Billy Gram) and Tombstone Jesus and Tommy Grayson (w/Angel Orsini) and Vipress and Wayne Rhodes and Will Kiedis and Wyatt Rhodes (149:53)

Game Changer Wrestling
(18.04.2026) GCW Effy’s Big Gay Brunch 11 – Pay Per View @ Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Billy Dixon, Devon Monroe, Jai Vidal, Jordan Blade & Keita Murray defeat Anton Voorhees, Brooke Havok, Gabby Forza, Hunter Gallagher & Monomoth (14:20)
Brick Savage defeats Mad Dog Connelly (9:20)
Vipress defeats Mercedes Martinez (9:11)
Four Way: Allie Katch defeats Charli Evans and Kidd Bandit and Steph De Lander (8:35)
Parrow’s Twink Gauntlet: CPA defeats Anakin Murphy and Anti Twink Club (Gwen Neodonna & Vivian Cross) and Bear Bronson and Devin Carter and Jay Luxx and Julezee and Juni Underwood and Logan Cavazos and Marko Mayur and Nixi XS and Parrow and Platonic Romance (Damian Desire & Richie Coy) (29:41)
Zack Sabre Jr. defeats Effy (20:26)
Dark Sheik defeats Nyla Rose (12:37)

Game Changer Wrestling
(17.04.2026) GCW MDK Fight Club – Pay Per View @ Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
No Ropes Barbed Wire: SLADE defeats Dr. Redacted (9:12)
Three Way: Vipress defeats Charli Evans and Rina Yamashita (7:34)
GCW Ultraviolent Title Unsanctioned Street Fight: Otis Cogar (c) defeats Toby Klein (7:15)
Hayabusa & Masato Tanaka defeat Bear Bronson & Mr. Danger (15:26)

Game Changer Wrestling
(17.04.2026) GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XV – Pay Per View @ Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Matt Mako defeats Angel Verduzco by referee’s decision (5:41)
Ulka Sasaki defeats Joe Dashou by KO (5:17)
Zack Sabre Jr. defeats Ray Jaz (6:08)
Miyu Yamashita defeats Janai Kai by KO (5:29)
Royce Isaacs defeats Shane Mercer (9:06)
Pete Dunne defeats Masashi Takeda (8:30)
Fuminori Abe defeats Erick Stevens by referee’s decision (6:38)
Charlie Dempsey defeats Timothy Thatcher (10:41)
Nattie Neidhart defeats Shayna Baszler by Count Out (8:15)
Josh Barnett defeats Yuji Nagata by referee’s decision (13:39)

Game Changer Wrestling
(17.04.2026) GCW Gringo Loco’s The Wrld On Lucha 2026 – Pay Per View @ Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Scramble: KJ Orso defeats Devon Monroe and Dulce Tormenta and Jimmy Lloyd and Rafael Quintero and Resplandor (10:05)
Thunder Rosa defeats Julissa Mexa (10:29)
Mala Fama (Latigo & Toxin) & Rey Horus defeat Briyante Jr. & Mexa Boy’s (Noisy Boy & Spider Fly) (11:57)
Galeno Del Mal defeats Jack Cartwheel by referee’s decision (7:01)
Arez, Gringo Loco & Vengador defeat Hyo, Kzy & Yuki Yoshioka (18:55)
Lucha Extrema Death: El Desperado defeats Vipress (15:12)

Game Changer Wrestling
(17.04.2026) GCW Joey Janela’s Spring Break X – Pay Per View @ Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Grab The Brass Ring Doors, Ladders And Chairs: 1 Called Manders defeats Bear Bronson and Charles Mason and Gringo Loco and Man Like DeReiss and Masato Tanaka and Shotzi Blackheart and Sidney Akeem and Terry Yaki and Vengador and Vipress (21:43)
The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed & Zachary Wentz) defeat Marcus Mathers & YDNP (Alec Price & Jordan Oliver) (16:04)
GCW World Title: Atticus Cogar (c) defeats Hayabusa (14:44)
Jack Perry & Marko Stunt defeat KJ Orso & Sam Stackhouse (16:13)
The Invisible Man (w/Bill Alfonso) defeats The Sandman (20:46)
Loser Leaves GCW: Effy defeats Allie Katch (25:48)
Megan Bayne & Nick Gage defeat Mance Warner & Steph De Lander (14:55)
Brodie Lee Jr. defeats Joey Janela (28:48)

Ed: “Now, fans, let’s head to Las Vegas—GCW just wrapped a wild stretch of shows around The Collective, and business has been booming.”

Key events since April 12

1. GCW MDK Fight Club – April 17, 2026 (Las Vegas)

• No Ropes Barbed Wire: SLADE def. Dr. Redacted.
• Three‑Way: Vipress def. Charli Evans & Rina Yamashita.
• GCW Ultraviolent Title – Unsanctioned Street Fight: Otis Cogar (c) def. Toby Klein.
• Tag attraction: Hayabusa & Masato Tanaka def. Bear Bronson & Mr. Danger.

Ed: “From ultraviolence to Bloodsport to pure lucha, GCW turned Vegas into a three‑day wrestling carnival.”

Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (TJPW)

Ed: “Fans, Tokyo Joshi Pro continues to deliver that perfect mix of idol‑style presentation and serious in‑ring work, streaming through the CyberFight ecosystem.”

• CyberFight/TJPW shows: Regular Korakuen and Shinkiba‑style events air with full cards—multi‑woman tags, singles showcases, and title matches sprinkled through tours.
• Princess of Princess scene: The top champion usually works tags on TV, with challengers earning shots via tournament wins or pinning the champ in multi‑woman matches.
• Tag & International belts:
  • Princess Tag Titles,
  • International Princess Title, remain focal points for mid‑card and foreign talent.

RESULTS from cagematch.net

(18.04.2026) TJPW Inspiration #11 – Online Stream @ TOKYOSQUARE In Itabashi in Tokyo, Japan
Kakeru Sekiguchi & Mahiro Kiryu defeat Chika Nanase & Kira Summer (11:25)
Mifu Ashida defeats Papillon Akemi (12:34)
Mei Suruga defeats Ren Konatsu (11:08)
Arisu Endo & Haru Kazashiro defeat Rika Tatsumi & Shion Kanzaki (18:32)

Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling
(16.04.2026) TJPW Live In Las Vegas 2026 – Pay Per View @ Pearl Theater At Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Wakana Uehara & Yuki Kamifuku defeat Toga & Uta Takami (10:03)
Pom Harajuku, Raku & Yuki Aino defeat Alexis Lee, HIMAWARI & Shino Suzuki (14:36)
Three Way: Miyu Yamashita defeats Miu Watanabe and Mizuki (14:05)
International Princess Title: Suzume (c) defeats Sakura Hattori (11:36)
Princess Tag Team Title: The IInspiration (Cassie Lee & Jessie McKay) (c) defeat Kyoraku Kyomei (Hyper Misao & Shoko Nakajima) (12:59)
Princess Of Princess Title: Yuki Arai (c) defeats J-Rod (11:18)

Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling
(12.04.2026) TJPW Vancouver Premiere – Tag 2 – Online Stream @ Hastings Racecourse & Casino in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Bumping gRitters (HIMAWARI & Shino Suzuki) defeat Toga & Wakana Uehara (14:40)
Yuki Kamifuku defeats Kristara (6:05)
Liiza Hall & Uta Takami defeat Pom Harajuku & Raku (10:23)
Miu Watanabe defeats Cherry Blossom (8:12)
Miyu Yamashita defeats Nicole Matthews (13:41)
Suzume & Yuki Arai defeat J-Rod & Sakura Hattori (14:01)

Gordon: “Quite so. A most vibrant joshi environment—colorful on the surface, but fiercely competitive bell to bell.”

🎙️ Desk outro

Gordon: “Fans, from GCW’s Vegas carnival of violence and lucha, to DDT and Dragongate’s intricate Japanese ecosystems, to TJPW’s joshi showcase, the wrestling world is a most compelling landscape right now. And with that… so long from the wrestling world.”