Sports desk intro

Ed: “Tonight we’re taking the long view—tracking how Ring of Honor, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, and All Japan have been moving the chess pieces this past week. Five promotions, five different philosophies, all chasing the same thing: matches that matter.”

Gordon: “And when you line them up side by side, you see a full spectrum—from pure wrestling and tournament grids to faction warfare and heavyweight epics. A most revealing week across the global scene.”

Ring of Honor (ROH)

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Ed: “ROH has spent this stretch tightening its identity as AEW’s pure‑wrestling brand—leaning on title defenses, technical showcases, and long‑form rivalries built around respect and grudges rather than spectacle alone.”

Gordon: “World, TV, Pure, and Tag divisions all remain active, with champions working double duty on streaming shows and live events to keep the belts feeling like living, breathing centerpieces.”

ROH TV July 28, 2026 Special Tuesday Episode

Maya World def. Janai Kai.
Nick Wayne def. Alan Angels.
Action Andretti, Anthony Bowens & HOOK def. Landon Hale, Robert Allen, & Steve Allen.
Isla Dawn def. Erica Leigh.
Adam Priest def. Kiran Grey.
Griff Garrison def. Aaron Solo.
Shane Taylor & Lee Moriarty def. Spanish Announce Project.
The Outrunners, Dalton Castle, & Orange Cassidy def. The Swirl & Premier Athletes

Isla Dawn challenged Red Velvet who accepted.

ROH on HonorClub – July 31, 2026 Results

Credit: Prowrestling.net, WON/F4W.

Lee Moriarty retained the ROH Pure Championship in a technical, grappling-heavy match against Angelico.

Main Event

• Lee Moriarty def. Angelico – Pure Rules match. The bout featured no punches, chops, or kicks, relying entirely on top wrestling. Moriarty and Angelico exchanged counters, submissions, and leg locks, with both using rope breaks to escape. Moriarty countered a leg submission into a wrist lock, and Angelico briefly got a spladle into an ankle lock before Moriarty reversed into a standing stack submission.

Other Results

1. Emi Sakura def. Viva Van – Straight-up singles match.
2. Diamante def. Allie Katch – Singles match.
3. AR Fox def. Soleil – Singles match.
4. Rachael Ellering def. Steph De Lander – Pure Rules match.
5. Trish Adora def. Angelica Risk – Singles match.
6. Julissa Mexa def. Vert Vixen – Singles match.
7. Zack Gibson, James Drake, Matt Taven & Mike Bennett def. Ross Von Erich, Marshall Von Erich, Alec Price & Jordan Oliver – Four-on-four tag match.
8. Zayda Steel def. Sara Leon – Singles match.
9. Juice Robinson def. Anthony Henry – Singles match.

Match Notes

• The episode was taped in Jacksonville, Florida, at WJCT Studios and aired July 31, 2026.
• The show opened with a video package on Moriarty’s two-year Pure Championship reign.
• The main event was praised for its technical flow and lack of outside interference, highlighting both competitors’ grappling skills.

This episode continued ROH’s tradition of showcasing high-level technical wrestling, with Moriarty’s defense underscoring his status as a top-tier singles competitor.

Ed: “This week’s ROH broadcast followed a familiar rhythm—open with a high‑energy women’s match, settle into a technical mid‑card, and close with a title match.”

Gordon: “Nothing feels random—every match either protects a champion, elevates a contender, or nudges a rivalry toward a decisive showdown.”

ROH news & rumors

• Title scene: Ed: “Talk centers on who’s next in line for the World and TV Titles, with speculation about AEW crossovers and surprise challengers.”
• Pure division focus: Gordon: “There’s buzz about expanding Pure Rules matches, possibly into mini‑tournaments to spotlight emerging technicians.”
• Tag depth: Ed: “ROH’s tag ranks remain crowded, with fans debating which teams deserve the next big push.”

Stardom

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Ed: “Stardom continues to run on tournament engines and faction dynamics—H.A.T.E., Triangle of Madness, STARS, and others all jockeying for position as summer blocks and title defenses stack up.”

Gordon: “Singles belts, tag straps, trios titles, and special tournament trophies all intersect, creating a landscape where nearly every match has implications beyond the final bell.”

RESULTS

(03.08.2026) Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 – Tag 9 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Natsupoi defeats Anne Kanaya (10:53)
Matoi Hamabe & Saori Anou defeat Ema Maishima & Waka Tsukiyama (6:46)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Hina [4] defeats Rian [0] (9:49)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Lady C [2] defeats Azusa Inaba [3] (8:38)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Akira Kurogane [1] vs. Natsuko Tora [5] – Double Count Out (8:41)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Julia Hart [6] defeats Aya Sakura [4] (8:02)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Starlight Kid [5] defeats Yuna Mizumori [4] (10:55)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: AZM [6] defeats Itsuki Aoki [8] (13:38)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Saya Iida [8] defeats Konami [6] (13:03)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Momo Watanabe [7] vs. Saya Kamitani [6] – Time Limit Draw (15:00)

(02.08.2026) Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 – Tag 8 – Online Stream @ Light Cube Utsunomiya in Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Saya Kamitani [5] defeats Kikyo Furusawa [0] (7:15)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Suzu Suzuki [8] defeats Rian [0] (4:21)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Miyu Amasaki [4] defeats Aya Sakura [4] (8:58)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Ruaka [6] defeats Julia Hart [4] (7:35)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Yuna Mizumori [4] defeats Koguma [4] (7:50)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Starlight Kid [3] defeats Momo Watanabe [6] (10:11)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Ami Sourei [4] defeats Hanan [6] (11:16)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: HANAKO [4] defeats Hina [2] (14:08)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Rina [4] defeats Itsuki Aoki [8] (14:36)

(01.08.2026) Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 – Tag 7 – Online Stream @ Sendai PIT in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Yuna Mizumori [2] defeats Kikyo Furusawa [0] (7:59)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Miyu Amasaki [2] defeats Rian [0] (8:21)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Julia Hart [4] defeats Hina [2] (8:04)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Saya Kamitani [3] defeats Koguma [4] (7:24)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Aya Sakura [4] defeats Ruaka [4] (9:59)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Suzu Suzuki [6] defeats HANAKO [2] (11:06)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Momo Watanabe [6] defeats Ami Sourei [2] (13:34)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Hanan [6] defeats Starlight Kid [1] (11:28)

(28.07.2026) Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 – Tag 6 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Cosmic Angels (Anne Kanaya, Natsupoi & Saori Anou) defeat Ema Maishima, Kiyoka Kotatsu & Matoi Hamabe (7:40)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Julia Hart [2] defeats Rian [0] (5:31)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Itsuki Aoki [8] defeats Sayaka Kurara [4] (10:04)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Ami Sourei [2] defeats Yuna Mizumori [0] (7:29)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Maki Ito [5] defeats Lady C [0] (8:03)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Natsuko Tora [4] defeats Maika [6] (11:18)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Suzu Suzuki [4] defeats Miyu Amasaki [0] (7:05)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Konami [6] defeats Utami Hayashishita [3] by referee’s decision (12:41)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Saya Kamitani [1] vs. Starlight Kid [1] – Time Limit Draw (15:00)

Stardom news & rumors

• Tournament progression: Ed: “Fans are tracking point totals and tie‑breakers, debating which wrestlers are being positioned for autumn title shots.”
• Faction shifts: Gordon: “Subtle teases of betrayals and new alliances keep the backstage picture as compelling as the in‑ring action.”
• International interest: Ed: “There’s ongoing chatter about more foreign talent entering upcoming tours, expanding Stardom’s global footprint.”

wXw (Westside Xtreme Wrestling)

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Ed: “wXw in Germany continues to lean on its hallmarks—tournaments like 16 Carat, strong‑style main events, and a blend of European veterans with international guests.”

Gordon: “Tag leagues, shot‑gun title defenses, and storylines built around respect and rivalry give the product a grounded, sports‑like feel.”

RESULTS

(31.07.2026) wXw We Love Wrestling – Live In Merzdorf – Event @ in Merzdorf, Brandenburg, Deutschland
Dennis Dullnig defeats Nick Schreier (9:47)
Roadkill (Aeron & Conn Kelly) defeat 10 10 Next Level (Aleksander Bellamy & Alex Duke) (9:07)
Katsuya Murashima defeats Breezy Bruiser (8:47)
Peter Tihanyi defeats Niklas Bock (9:15)
wXw World Tag Team Title: CSI (Luca de Leone & Nordino) defeat Planet Gojirah (Marc Empire & Robert Dreissker) (c) by DQ (6:15)
Tag Team Street Fight: CSI (Luca de Leone & Nordino) defeat Planet Gojirah (Marc Empire & Robert Dreissker) (8:32)
Jane Nero defeats Sultan Suzu (8:59)
wXw Shotgun Title: Axel Tischer (c) defeats Laurance Roman (10:24)
Elijah Blum & Zoltan defeat Ahura & Dieter Schwartz (18:16)

wXw news & rumors

• Tournament planning: Ed: “Speculation surrounds upcoming tournament fields and which names might anchor the next big weekend.”
• International bookings: Gordon: “Fans watch closely for announcements of visiting talent from Japan, the UK, and North America.”

Pro Wrestling NOAH

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Ed: “NOAH remains defined by its heavyweight epics and generational clashes—veteran pillars facing rising stars in matches that feel like tests of legacy.”

Gordon: “GHC Heavyweight, Junior, Tag, and National titles all play roles in a tapestry of stiff strikes, submissions, and long‑form storytelling.”

RESULTS

Pro Wrestling NOAH
(29.07.2026) NOAH Lethal Odyssey Tour 2026 – Event @ Hodogaya Public Hall in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Kaito Kiyomiya defeats Yuto Koyanagi (7:00)
Team 2000X (Jun Masaoka, Masa Kitamiya, OZAWA & Takashi Sugiura) defeat Hiroto Tsuruya, Katsumi Inahata & Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) (10:51)
Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI & Tetsuya Naito) defeat Shuji Kondo & Super Crazy (6:12)
RYUSEI defeats Midori Takahashi (8:17)
Atsushi Kotoge, Hi69, Mohammed Yone & Yoshiki Inamura defeat Alejandro, Dragon Bane & Passionate RATEL’S (Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino) (10:28)
Team 2000X (Alpha Wolf, Kai Fujimura & Tadasuke) defeat Daiki Odashima, Eita & Kenoh (11:17)
White Raven Squad (HAYATA, KENTA & Tetsuya Endo) defeat AMAKUSA, Black Menso-re & Naomichi Marufuji (15:51)

NOAH news & rumors

• Heavyweight hierarchy: Ed: “Debate continues over who should be next in line for the GHC Heavyweight Title, with fans split between veterans and new blood.”
• Junior division focus: Gordon: “There’s talk of giving juniors more main‑event slots, reflecting their growing popularity.”

All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW)

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Ed: “All Japan continues to balance tradition with evolution—Triple Crown defenses, tag leagues, and a mix of classic King’s Road structure with modern pacing.”

Gordon: “Heavyweight wars, junior showcases, and multi‑man tags all contribute to a sense that AJPW is carefully rebuilding its main‑event aura.”

RESULTS

(02.08.2026) AJPW All Japan Pro Wrestling Festival 2026 – Online Stream @ Dome Tachikawa Tachihi in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan
Shota Kofuji vs. Yasutaka Yano – Time Limit Draw (15:00)
Masayuki Kono & Yuma Aoyagi defeat Hideki Suzuki & Shotaro Ashino (8:56)
Go Shiozaki & Jun Saito defeat Daisuke Sekimoto & Rei Saito (15:07)
GAORA TV Title: Masaaki Mochizuki defeats Kuma Arashi (c) (14:02) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
Kento Miyahara & Ryuki Honda defeat Ren Ayabe & Yuma Anzai (13:35)
Royal Rumble: Seiki Yoshioka defeats Atsuki Aoyagi and Dan Tamura and Hokuto Omori and Leon de Oro and MUSASHI and Naruki Doi and Rising HAYATO and Seigo Tachibana and Shota Kofuji (23:41)

AJPW news & rumors

• Triple Crown direction: Ed: “Fans speculate about whether the belt will stay with an established name or be used to elevate a newer face.”
• Tag league chatter: Gordon: “Upcoming tag tournaments are a focal point, with pairings and surprise teams driving discussion.”

This week’s top 25

Ed: “Let’s close with a snapshot—a sports desk look at twenty‑five names who feel central to the stories being told across these five promotions right now. Here is an official ranking, a reflection of momentum.”

Gordon: “A most intriguing cross‑section—heavyweights, juniors, women’s stars, and tag specialists all in the mix.”

1. Suzu Suzuki (World of Stardom Champion) 3-0 Stardom
2. Konosuke Takeshita (NJPW World Television Champion) 3-0 NJPW
3. Los Dinos Hermanos (King Rex & Prometeo) 3-0 CMLL
4. The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona) (AEW World Trios Champions) 2-0 AEW
5. Los Herederos (Felino Jr., Hijo de Stuka & El Cobarde) (Mexican National Trios Champions) 2-0 CMLL
6. Gabe Kidd (IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion) 2-0 NJPW
7. Drilla Moloney 2-0 NJPW
8. HENARE (IWGP Tag Team Champion) 2-0 NJPW
9. Unbound Co. (Shingo Takagi & Taiji Ishimori) 2-0 NJPW
10. TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Ryohei Oiwa) 2-0 NJPW
11. SANADA 2-0 NJPW
12. House of Torture (Dick Togo & Ren Narita) 2-0 NJPW
13. CSI (Luca de Leone & Nordino) 2-0 wXw
14. Julia Hart (Artist of Stardom Champion) 3-1 Stardom
15. Maya World (TBS Champion) 2-0 AEW, ROH
16. Kid Colossus (OVW United States Champion) 2-0 OVW
17. Dustin Jackson (OVW Heavyweight Champion) 2-0 OVW
18. TW3 2-0 OVW
19. Stephen Steel (OVW Media Champion) 2-0 OVW
20. Saya Kamitani 2-0-2 Stardom
21. Saya Iida 1-0 Stardom
22. Hechicero (CMLL World Heavyweight Champion) & Los Hermanos Calavera (Calavera Jr. I (Mexican National Lightweight Champion) & Calavera Jr. II) (CMLL Arena Coliseo Tag Team Champions) 1-0 CMLL
23. Mascara Dorada (CMLL World Trios Champion, World Historic Welterweight Champion, ROH World Tag Team Champion) & Templario (CMLL World Middleweight Champion) 1-0 CMLL
24. Mascara Dorada (CMLL World Trios Champion, World Historic Welterweight Champion, ROH World Tag Team Champion) & Soberano Jr. 1-0 CMLL
25. Mascara Dorada (CMLL World Trios Champion, World Historic Welterweight Champion, ROH World Tag Team Champion) 1-0 CMLL

Ed: “Five promotions, one through‑line: everyone’s chasing momentum, and every belt is a story engine.”

Gordon: “And that’s what keeps the sports desk busy—tracking how these moving parts line up week after week. A most satisfying puzzle.”