🎙️ DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, if you thought the summer wrestling season was going to slow down, think again — New Japan and OVW both came out swinging this week like they were trying to break the sound barrier!”

Gordon: “Quite so. A most eventful stretch — championships in flux, rivalries escalating, and several competitors positioning themselves for major opportunities as we move deeper into June.”

🔵 NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING (NJPW)

NJPW spent the week tightening the road to G1 Climax, advancing feuds from Dominion fallout, and delivering a strong TV slate on World Pro Wrestling.

🔥RESULTS

(Results compiled from NJPW World listings, Tokyo Sports, and Cagematch reports.)

⭐(23.06.2026) NJPW Road To G1 Climax 36 – Tag 3 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
El Desperado, Masatora Yasuda & Yuya Uemura defeat Taisei Nakahara, Togi Makabe & Toru Yano (8:47)
United Empire (Great-O-Khan, Jake Lee, Jakob Austin Young & Zane Jay) defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, Tatsuya Matsumoto & YOH) & Ryusuke Taguchi (10:15)
Satoshi Kojima & Shota Umino defeat TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Ryohei Oiwa) (10:06)
House Of Torture (DOUKI, Ren Narita, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Yujiro Takahashi) defeat Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, OSKAR, Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji) by referee stoppage (8:47) Ed: “Shingo fought off more interference than a radio tower in a lightning storm — but couldn’t come out on top!”
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Four Way: Francesco Akira defeats Kosei Fujita and Master Wato and SHO (15:35)
G1 Climax 36 Block B Play-In: Aaron Wolf defeats YOSHI-HASHI (19:45)
G1 Climax 36 Block A Play-In: Yuto-Ice defeats Taichi (25:54)

⭐(21.06.2026) NJPW Road To G1 Climax 36 – Tag 2 – Event @ Sagamihara City Gymnasium in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
Two On One Handicap: Hartley Jackson defeats Masatora Yasuda & Taisei Nakahara (4:05)
House Of Torture (DOUKI & SHO) defeat Six Or Nine (Master Wato & Ryusuke Taguchi) (10:15)
TMDK (Kosei Fujita & Ryohei Oiwa) defeat United Empire (Jake Lee & Jakob Austin Young) (9:41)
Aaron Wolf, Satoshi Kojima & Shota Umino defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, Tatsuya Matsumoto & YOSHI-HASHI) (9:45)
El Desperado, Taichi & Yuya Uemura defeat Unbound Co. (Gedo, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) (11:19)
United Empire (Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Zane Jay) defeat Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji) (13:36)
Togi Makabe, Toru Yano & YOH defeat House Of Torture (Ren Narita, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Yujiro Takahashi) (13:13) Gordon: “A most technical dissection by YOH — precision applied with ruthless efficiency.”

⭐(20.06.2026) NJPW Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XVIII – Online Stream @ City Gymnasium in Kimitsu, Chiba, Japan
Tatsuya Matsumoto, Togi Makabe & Toru Yano defeat Hiroshi Yamato, Satoshi Kojima & Taisei Nakahara (7:22)
House Of Torture (DOUKI & SHO) defeat Masatora Yasuda & Master Wato (4:37)
Ryusuke Taguchi & Shota Umino defeat United Empire (Jake Lee & Zane Jay) (9:42)
TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita & Ryohei Oiwa) defeat United Empire (Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Jakob Austin Young) (7:34)
El Desperado, Taichi & Yuya Uemura defeat Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) (12:55) Gordon: “A most satisfying victory for Desperado — a reminder that the junior division remains fiercely competitive.”
Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, YOH & YOSHI-HASHI) defeat Unbound Co. (Gedo, Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji) (8:48)
Aaron Wolf, Josh Barnett & Yuji Nagata defeat House Of Torture (Ren Narita, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Yujiro Takahashi) (10:41)

⭐Consejo Mundial De Lucha Libre/New Japan Pro Wrestling
(19.06.2026) CMLL Presenta NJPW Fantastica Mania Mexico 2026 – Online Stream @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Los Viajeros Del Espacio (Futuro, Max Star & Valiente Jr.) defeat Los Demonios Samurais (Okumura & Yutani) & Shoma Kato (10:19)
CMLL-Japan Women’s Title: India Sioux (c) defeats Rina (11:31)
El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada & Neon) & Templario defeat Unbound Co. (Robbie X, Taiji Ishimori & Titan) (11:15)
CMLL World Tag Team Title: Los Hermanos Chavez (Angel de Oro & Niebla Roja) (c) defeat House Of Torture (Dick Togo & SANADA) (13:02)
El Phantasmo defeats Barbaro Cavernario (14:09) Ed: “That was less a wrestling match and more two bulls trying to move the other off the mountain!”
Hechicero & Konosuke Takeshita defeat Los Guerreros Laguneros (Gran Guerrero & Ultimo Guerrero) (12:29)
Blue Panther, Mistico & Tiger Mask defeat Averno, Black Tiger & Volador Jr. (12:37)

⭐(19.06.2026) NJPW Road To G1 Climax 36 – Tag 1 – Event @ Chino Cultural Complex in Chino, Nagano, Japan
Two On One Handicap: Hartley Jackson defeats Taisei Nakahara & Tatsuya Matsumoto (6:24)
House Of Torture (SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) defeat Masatora Yasuda & Master Wato (4:10)
House Of Torture (DOUKI, Ren Narita & Yujiro Takahashi) defeat Ryusuke Taguchi, Togi Makabe & Toru Yano (6:48)
TMDK (Kosei Fujita & Ryohei Oiwa) defeat United Empire (Jake Lee & Jakob Austin Young) (10:25)
Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, YOH & YOSHI-HASHI) defeat Aaron Wolf, Satoshi Kojima & Shota Umino (10:05)
El Desperado, Taichi & Yuya Uemura defeat Unbound Co. (Gedo, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) (13:37)
Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji) defeat United Empire (Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Zane Jay) (17:07) Ed: “Tsuji wrestled like a man who knows the throne is his — and plans to keep it!”

📰 NJPW NEWS & RUMORS

• G1 Climax blocks expected to be announced next week.
• ZSJ rumored for a major singles push heading into the fall.
• Shingo Takagi reportedly being considered for a late‑summer title challenge.
• United Empire internal tension continues to simmer after Dominion.
• NJPW–AEW crossover expected to expand post–Forbidden Door.

🟠 OHIO VALLEY WRESTLING (OVW)

OVW delivered another week of character‑driven TV, rising prospects, and escalating feuds on OVW TV, Rise, and Overdrive.

🔥 OVW TV — June 18, 2026

(Results sourced from OVW’s official YouTube broadcast and fan recaps.)

⭐ RESULTS

Full Match Results — OVW TV #1399 Credit: CAGEMATCH

Jota Peso defeated JJ Lawson by DQ Ed: “Lawson bent the rules so far I’m surprised they didn’t snap!”

OVW Women’s Title Tournament – Semi‑Finals

Lovely Miss Larkan (w/Tommy Boy) def. Leela Hall (5:00)

Dr. Zo def. Canaan Kristopher (w/Glenn Spectre) by DQ

OVW Media Title Tournament – Semi‑Finals

Colby Carter def. Ashton Adonis (5:25)

Erik Surge def. Anthony Toatele (6:36) Ed: “Surge fought like a man defending his homeland!”

Shalonce Royal (w/PJ Jones) def. Freya The Slaya (4:31) Gordon: “A most dubious victory — but a victory nonetheless.”

Thamiko Fatu def. Drew Hernandez (w/Tommy Boy) by DQ

Context & Highlights
The Women’s Title Tournament semi‑finals brought high‑stakes matchups, with Lovely Miss Larkan advancing after a close win over Leela Hall, and Dr. Zo’s DQ victory over Canaan Kristopher.

The Media Title Tournament semi‑finals saw Colby Carter and Erik Surge both move forward, while Shalonce Royal’s win over Freya The Slaya and Thamiko Fatu’s DQ over Drew Hernandez completed the slate.

OVW TV streams live every Thursday at 7 PM ET on the OVW YouTube channel YouTube, with full replays available for free.

Tip: For complete match replays, interviews, and behind‑the‑scenes content, check OVW’s official YouTube channel or the OVW website

🔥 OVW RISE

🔥 OVW OVERDRIVE

📰 OVW NEWS

• TNA expected to sign working agreement with OVW. “Recently, TNA Wrestling has found itself caught between a rock and a hard place after several stars of its roster departed the company from longtime creative team member Tommy Dreamer, former producer and Impact World Champion Sami Callihan, to in-ring talents such as Tessa Blanchard,Steve Maclin, Myla Grace, and Dani Luna. Not to mention, its current World Champion Mike Santana’s contract is set to expire mid-July. Hoping to mend its losses, TNA is in the process of creating a working agreement with Ohio Valley Wrestling.”

💎 FEATURE SEGMENT — MERCEDES MONÉ

Ed: “Now partner, before we wrap, we’d be remiss not to talk about one of the most influential wrestlers on the planet — Mercedes Moné.”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most transformative figure in modern wrestling — both in presentation and competitive excellence.”

⭐ Mercedes Moné — Current Status

• Active in AEW and NJPW STRONG crossover events
• Central figure in the women’s global wrestling boom
• Continues to draw mainstream attention
• Rumored for a major international match later this summer
• Merchandise sales remain among the highest in women’s wrestling

⭐ Why Mercedes Moné Matters

• Elevated women’s wrestling in WWE, NJPW, and AEW
• Blends American charisma with Japanese in‑ring influence
• One of the few women to headline major shows in multiple countries
• A trendsetter in gear, presentation, and character evolution

Credit: Deviant Art

Ed: “Mercedes Moné isn’t just part of the conversation — she is the conversation.”

Gordon: “A most singular athlete. Wherever she goes, the industry shifts accordingly.”

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “From Shingo’s fire to Tsuji’s dominance, from Colby Carter’s grit to Shalonce Royal’s rise — NJPW and OVW both delivered a week that kept the wrestling world buzzing!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most dynamic chapter, and with summer heating up, the road ahead promises even greater intrigue.”