🎙️ Rundown

ROH • Stardom • wXw • AJPW • NOAH By Ed & Gordon.

🟦 Desk intro

Ed: “Fans, from HonorClub to Stardom World, from Essen to Korakuen Hall, the wrestling world has been hotter than a depot stove this past week! Five promotions, five different flavors of violence and drama!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful period—Ring of Honor tightening the screws before Supercard of Honor, Stardom and NOAH grinding through their spring tours, and wXw and All Japan maintaining their proud traditions.”

🟥 Ring of Honor (ROH)

Current TV & results snapshot

• ROH’s official site now promotes Episode #164 as available on demand, plus a heavy push toward Supercard of Honor on May 15, 2026 in Salisbury, MD.

Ed: “Fans, that means we’re in that sweet spot—weekly TV tightening the screws before the big show!”

Gordon: “Quite so. A most strategic use of HonorClub to build anticipation.”

Results

ROH on HonorClub #164 aired April 30, 2026, featuring a mix of singles matches, tag team bouts, and a Women’s Pure Title Proving Ground match.

Singles Matches

• Konosuke Takeshita def. Matt Menard (6:43) 
• Shane Taylor def. Mance Warner (8:07) 
• Stori Denali (w/ Mark Sterling) def. Jacey Love (2:27) 
• Lio Rush def. Alan Angels (9:33) 

Women’s Pure Title Proving Ground Match

• Deonna Purrazzo [c] def. Remi Reade (3:07) — retained her ROH Women’s Pure Championship 

Tag Team Matches

• Top Flight (Dante Martin & Darius Martin) (w/ Christopher Daniels) def. Gringo Loco & Soleil (6:55) 
• The IInspiration (Cassie Lee & Jessie McKay) def. B3CCA & Madi Maxx (3:41) 
• Paid In Full (Big Bill & Bryan Keith) def. Nick Halen & Vin Parker (2:21) 

Six-Man Tag Team Match

• Don Callis Family (Mark Davis, Rocky Romero & Trent Beretta) def. TMDK (Bad Dude Tito, Mikey Nicholls & Shane Haste) (11:12) 

Other Singles

• Christyan XO (w/ Carlie Bravo & Shawn Dean) def. Frankie B (2:19) 
• Viva Van def. Sara Leon (4:28) 

Notable Storylines

• Lio Rush returned to face “Blackheart” Alan Angels in a major singles bout.
• Mance Warner made his ROH debut, defeating Shane Taylor.
• The IInspiration made a strong return in tag action.
• Deonna Purrazzo continued her dominance in the Women’s Pure division.

This episode was praised for consistent in-ring quality, solid tag matches, and effective mid-card development.

Ed: “Fans, that’s classic ROH—stack the deck, let the bell ring, and see who can hang!”

Gordon: “A most competitive environment, with Supercard of Honor as the proving ground.”

🟪 World Wonder Ring Stardom

Credit: cagematch.net

Results

(04.05.2026) Stardom Golden Week Fight Tour 2026 In Kumamoto – Online Stream @ Kumamoto-Jo Hall in Kumamoto, Japan
HATE (Bea Priestley, Konami & Rina) defeat Anne Kanaya, Hanan & Matoi Hamabe (12:38)
Three Way: Tabata defeats Saori Anou and Waka Tsukiyama (5:54)
FWC (Hazuki & Koguma) & Kikyo Furusawa defeat God’s Eye (Ranna Yagami, Syuri & Tomoka Inaba) (9:06)
Natsupoi & Rian defeat STARS (Momo Kohgo & Saya Iida) (11:28)
God’s Eye (Ami Sourei, Hina & Lady C) defeat Ema Maishima & Neo Genesis (Miyu Amasaki & Starlight Kid) (10:36)
HATE (Azusa Inaba, Natsuko Tora, Ruaka & Saya Kamitani) defeat High Hai Mate (HANAKO & Maika) & Mi Vida Loca (Akira Kurogane & Suzu Suzuki) (10:29)
Cosmic Angels (Aya Sakura, Sayaka Kurara & Yuna Mizumori) defeat AZM, Maki Ito & Xena (17:20)

(02.05.2026) Stardom Golden Week Fight Tour 2026 In Kochi – Event @ CHRES Gymnasium in Kochi, Japan
Starlight Kid & Xena defeat Cosmic Angels (Aya Sakura & Yuna Mizumori) (9:42)
Three Way: Matoi Hamabe defeats Anne Kanaya and Ema Maishima (7:25)
God’s Eye (Syuri & Tomoka Inaba) defeat Rian & Waka Tsukiyama (8:59)
Mei Seira defeats Tabata (6:11)
God’s Eye (Ami Sourei, Hina & Lady C) defeat Mi Vida Loca (Akira Kurogane, Itsuki Aoki & Suzu Suzuki) (12:09)
FWC (Hazuki & Koguma), Kikyo Furusawa & Maki Ito defeat Neo Genesis (AZM & Miyu Amasaki), Ranna Yagami & Sayaka Kurara (11:52)
14 Man Tag Team: HATE (Azusa Inaba, Bea Priestley, Konami, Natsuko Tora, Rina, Ruaka & Saya Kamitani) defeat Cosmic Angels (Natsupoi & Saori Anou), High Hai Mate (HANAKO & Maika) & STARS (Hanan, Momo Kohgo & Saya Iida) (15:45)

(01.05.2026) Stardom Golden Week Fight Tour 2026 In Takamatsu – Event @ Symbol Tower Exhibition Hall in Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan
HATE (Azusa Inaba & Ruaka) defeat Ema Maishima & HANAKO (7:23)
Rian & Xena defeat Cosmic Angels (Natsupoi & Yuna Mizumori) (7:26)
Mi Vida Loca (Akira Kurogane, Itsuki Aoki & Suzu Suzuki) defeat God’s Eye (Lady C & Ranna Yagami) & Matoi Hamabe (11:23)
Anne Kanaya & Cosmic Angels (Aya Sakura, Saori Anou & Sayaka Kurara) defeat Kikyo Furusawa, Maki Ito, Tabata & Waka Tsukiyama (13:51)
Neo Genesis (AZM, Miyu Amasaki & Starlight Kid) & Rian defeat FWC (Hazuki & Koguma) & God’s Eye (Ami Sourei & Tomoka Inaba) (13:11)
Maika, STARS (Hanan, Momo Kohgo & Saya Iida) & Syuri defeat HATE (Bea Priestley, Konami, Natsuko Tora, Rina & Saya Kamitani) (14:17)

(29.04.2026) Stardom Golden Week Fight Tour 2026 In Fukuyama – Event @ Fukuyama Industrial Exchange Center Big Rose in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan
Maika defeats Tabata (6:51)
Neo Genesis (Mei Seira & Starlight Kid) defeat Anne Kanaya & Matoi Hamabe (10:54)
God’s Eye (Ami Sourei, Lady C & Syuri) defeat Cosmic Angels (Natsupoi & Saori Anou) & Rian (9:08)
Neo Genesis (AZM & Miyu Amasaki) & Tomoka Inaba defeat Ema Maishima & FWC (Hazuki & Koguma) (10:11)
HATE (Natsuko Tora, Ruaka & Saya Kamitani) defeat Mi Vida Loca (Akira Kurogane, Itsuki Aoki & Suzu Suzuki) (10:50)
Cosmic Angels (Aya Sakura, Sayaka Kurara & Yuna Mizumori) & Ranna Yagami defeat Kikyo Furusawa, Maki Ito, Waka Tsukiyama & Xena (11:02)
HATE (Azusa Inaba, Bea Priestley, Konami & Rina) defeat HANAKO & STARS (Hanan, Momo Kohgo & Saya Iida) (13:12)

Stardom World touring pattern

• Spring typically features unit‑based tours—Queen’s Quest, Oedo Tai, God’s Eye, STARS, and Donna del Mondo cycling through Korakuen, Osaka, and regional buildings.
• Cards on Stardom World usually center on:
  • Artist of Stardom (trios) defenses or teases
  • Goddess (tag) and Wonder/World title build
  • Faction‑vs‑faction multi‑woman tags that set up singles challenges.

Current‑style directions

• World & Wonder title scenes: the top two singles belts remain the axis—champions working tags and non‑title matches while challengers are built through tournament blocks or pinning them in tags.
• Unit tension: Stardom continues to lean on betrayals, draft‑style reshuffles, and “loser leaves unit” stakes to keep factions fresh.

Ed: “Fans, Stardom’s running like a finely tuned machine—factions, titles, and just enough chaos to keep you guessing!”

Gordon: “A most intricate ecosystem—alliances and rivalries constantly in flux.”

🟩 Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw)

General landscape since late April

• wXw’s spring schedule usually revolves around post‑16 Carat Gold fallout and build toward summer events like Shortcut to the Top.
• Recent shows on wXwNOW tend to feature:
  • Ambition‑style shooters and strong‑style imports
  • Tag title programs with European teams and visiting talent
  • A strong focus on the academy graduates in openers and midcard.

News

Credit: wxw-wrestling.com

Jun Akyama and Eddie Kingston Meet And Greet

“For #wXwDoC on June 6 in Oberhausen, you can secure guaranteed meet & greets with Eddie Kingston and Jun Akiyama.
The Meet & Greets will take place after the event – as with the 16 Carat Gold – and include:
📸 a photo from our photographer (via e-mail)
✍️ an autograph on an exclusive event autograph card

Particularly strong: Eddie Kingston donates the entire proceeds of his Meet & Greet. This will be used to finance additional seminars for our wrestlers and academy trainees.

You can book both Meet & Greets individually or in a bundle with a €15 discount. Two-thirds of the tickets have already been taken – so don’t wait too long!
👉 Secure now – with lower advance booking fees via Eventim.Light: HERE

🎟️ Tickets for wXw Drive of Champions at events.wXw-Wrestling.com“

wXw European Championship Match at wXw Drive of Champions

“The limit breaker Zoltan wants to continue to live up to his name – at wXw Drive of Champions, the next challenger is waiting for him with Mr. Hype Kuro.

Hungary vs. France

Who will win and hold the wXw European Championship in the end?

wXw European Championship: Zoltan vs. Kuro

Get your tickets now at Eventim!

wXw Drive of Champions 2026
📅 Saturday, June 6
📍 Turbinenhalle 1, Oberhausen
🎟️ Tickets & Info: events.wXw-Wrestling.com“

SENDAI GIRLS AT wXw 16 CARAT GOLD 2027

“We have been working on this together with Meiko Satomura for several years. For the first time ever, Sendai Girls’ Pro Wrestling, the legendary Joshi Puroresu promotion, is coming to Germany with its own show. This event takes place as part of Europe’s largest wrestling festival, the 16 Carat Gold 2027.

Sendai Girls will take over the 12 o’clock event on Saturday. Good news for all fans with Festival Passes: This event is included in the Festival Pass and it remains included in the Festival Pass at the price of the other wXw Matinee events. We at wXw cover the difference to the normal ticket price of Sendai for all Festival Pass holders.

Single tickets will be available for 52 EUR (rows 2 & 3), 42 EUR (from rows 6) and 32 EUR (standing room) plus advance booking fees. The pre-sale for wXw Fanatics starts immediately. The general advance sale starts on May 8 at 10 a.m.

wXw 16 Carat Gold 2027
presented by www.wrestling-infos.de
📅 Saturday, March
📍 6 Turbinenhalle Oberhausen
🎟️ Tickets and Info at events.wXw-Wrestling.com“

Ed: “Fans, wXw is still the European crossroads—every show feels like a different style clash!”

Gordon: “A most cosmopolitan roster, yet firmly rooted in its home base.”

🟦 All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW)

Results

Credit: cagematch.net

(03.05.2026) AJPW Champion Carnival 2026 – Tag 8 – Online Stream @ Light Cube Utsunomiya in Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan
Champion Carnival 2026 Block B: Xyon [4] defeats Jun Saito [0] by forfeit
Xyon defeats Shota Kofuji (5:43)
Kento Miyahara, Rei Saito, Rising HAYATO & Ryo Inoue defeat Hokuto Omori, MUSASHI, Seiki Yoshioka & Shotaro Ashino (7:48)
Champion Carnival 2026 Block A: Kuma Arashi [6] defeats Yuma Anzai [5] by referee’s decision (1:54)
Champion Carnival 2026 Block A: Go Shiozaki [6] defeats Kengo Mashimo 6
Daisuke Sekimoto, Nobuhiko Kimura & Seigo Tachibana defeat Atsuki Aoyagi, Dan Tamura & Yuma Aoyagi (12:04)
Champion Carnival 2026 Block A: Talos [6] defeats Oddyssey 6
Champion Carnival 2026 Block B: Hideki Suzuki [7] defeats Madoka Kikuta 6
Champion Carnival 2026 Block B: Ren Ayabe [8] defeats Ryuki Honda 6

(02.05.2026) AJPW Champion Carnival 2026 – Tag 7 – Online Stream @ South Tohoku General Wholesale Center in Koriyama, Fukushima, Japan
Ryuki Honda defeats Shota Kofuji (6:02)
Go Shiozaki, Oddyssey, Shotaro Ashino & Xyon defeat Atsuki Aoyagi, Nobuhiko Kimura, Ryo Inoue & Seiki Yoshioka (10:13)
Champion Carnival 2026 Block A: Kuma Arashi [4] defeats Kengo Mashimo 6
Champion Carnival 2026 Block B: Ren Ayabe [6] defeats Daisuke Sekimoto 8
Hideki Suzuki, MUSASHI & Seigo Tachibana defeat Aizawa NO. 1, Dan Tamura & Hokuto Omori (8:03)
Champion Carnival 2026 Block A: Yuma Anzai [5] defeats Talos 4
Champion Carnival 2026 Block B: Yuma Aoyagi [7] defeats Madoka Kikuta 6
Champion Carnival 2026 Block A: Kento Miyahara [7] defeats Rei Saito 6

Ed: “Fans, All Japan still brings that King’s Road flavor—big strikes, big drama, and big stakes!”

Gordon: “A most storied lineage, carried forward with contemporary pacing.”

🟥 Pro Wrestling NOAH

Results

Credit: cagematch.net

(03.05.2026) NOAH After Mayhem 2026 – Online Stream @ Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo, Japan
Kenoh & Yoshiki Inamura vs. Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI & Tetsuya Naito) – Time Limit Draw (10:00)
Daiki Odashima & Eita defeat Hajime Ohara & Katsumi Inahata (7:01)
Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson) & Yuto Koyanagi defeat Black Menso-re & Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) (7:16)
RYUSEI defeats Hiroto Tsuruya (9:40)
Passionate RATEL’S (Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino) defeat Atsushi Kotoge & Hi69 (3:56)
AMAKUSA, Midori Takahashi, Naomichi Marufuji & Shuji Kondo defeat Team 2000X (Alpha Wolf, Jun Masaoka, Knull & OZAWA) (12:36)
Team 2000X (Kai Fujimura, Masa Kitamiya & Tadasuke) defeat All Rebellion (Alejandro, Harutoki & Kaito Kiyomiya) (13:31)
White Raven Squad (KENTA & Tetsuya Endo) defeat White Raven Squad (HAYATA & Shane Haste) (18:42)

(02.05.2026) NOAH Spring Mayhem Ryogoku 2026 – Online Stream @ Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan
Pre Show Six Man Tag Team: Atsushi Kotoge, Hajime Ohara & Hi69 defeat Hiroto Tsuruya, Midori Takahashi & Yuto Koyanagi (6:34)
Eita defeats Katsumi Inahata (3:45)
White Raven Squad (HAYATA, KENTA & Tetsuya Endo) defeat Daiki Odashima, Kazuyuki Fujita & Mohammed Yone (8:38)
Two On One Handicap: Knull defeats Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II (4:22)
Three Way Nine Man Tag Team: Passionate RATEL’S (Manabu Soya & Saxon Huxley) & Yuki Iino defeat All Rebellion (Alejandro, Harutoki & Kaito Kiyomiya) and Team 2000X (Masa Kitamiya, Tadasuke & Takashi Sugiura) (5:32)
Team 2000X (Alpha Wolf & Kai Fujimura) defeat Los Tranquilos de Japon (Angel Reyes & RYUSEI) (7:29)
No Disqualification: BUSHI defeats Jun Masaoka (11:44)
Kenoh & Naomichi Marufuji defeat Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson) (10:50)
OZAWA defeats Tetsuya Naito (18:12)
GHC Junior Heavyweight Title: Dragon Bane defeats AMAKUSA (c) (14:33) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
GHC Heavyweight Title: Shane Haste defeats Yoshiki Inamura (c) (31:42) – TITLE CHANGE !!!

(29.04.2026) NOAH Lethal Odyssey Tour 2026 – Online Stream @ Hodogaya Public Hall in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Hajime Ohara & Hi69 defeat Daiki Odashima & Yuto Koyanagi (10:04)
Alejandro defeats Black Menso-re (8:31)
White Raven Squad (KENTA & Tetsuya Endo) defeat Atsushi Kotoge & Katsumi Inahata (13:23)
All Rebellion (Harutoki & Kaito Kiyomiya) & Midori Takahashi defeat Team 2000X (Knull, Masa Kitamiya & Tadasuke) (9:42)
Los Tranquilos de Japon (Angel Reyes, BUSHI, RYUSEI & Tetsuya Naito) defeat Team 2000X (Alpha Wolf, Jun Masaoka, Kai Fujimura & OZAWA) by DQ (10:01)
Eita, Kenoh, Manabu Soya & Naomichi Marufuji defeat Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson) & Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) (10:28)
AMAKUSA, Shuji Kondo & Yoshiki Inamura defeat Dragon Bane & White Raven Squad (HAYATA & Shane Haste) (13:06)

Current‑style directions

• GHC Heavyweight picture:
  • Champion often pins or is pinned in tags to set up the next Korakuen or big‑arena defense.
• Junior division:
  • Still one of NOAH’s calling cards—fast, intricate tags and title matches that often steal the show.
• Cross‑promotional threads:
  • NOAH continues to be part of the broader CyberFight ecosystem, with occasional crossover teases involving DDT or TJPW talent on big shows.

Ed: “Fans, NOAH’s still hitting like a freight train—those forearms echo all the way to the cheap seats!”

Gordon: “A most physical presentation—stiff strikes, rugged pacing, and high stakes.”

📰 Big‑picture news & rumor snapshot

• ROH:
  • Heavy build to Supercard of Honor (May 15, 2026) and HonorClub Episode 164+, with Women’s World and Women’s Pure divisions prominently featured.
• Stardom:
  • Continued emphasis on unit warfare and top‑line title programs; international fans locked in via Stardom World.
• wXw:
  • Ongoing integration of academy talent and international guests; summer cards expected to feature big stip matches.
• AJPW:
  • Triple Crown and tag scenes remain the backbone; nostalgia‑friendly but modernized presentation.
• NOAH:
  • GHC Heavyweight and Junior divisions drive the brand; stiff, big‑fight aura remains its identity.

🎙️ Desk outro

Ed: “Fans, from HonorClub to Wrestle Universe, from joshi to King’s Road to European strong‑style, the global scene is absolutely cooking!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling snapshot of five very different, yet equally fascinating, promotions. And with that… so long from the wrestling world.”