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Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/19/26: NJPW & OVW

đŸŽ™ïž Rundown — NJPW & OVW

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟩 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Ladies and gentlemen, the wrestling world has been moving at a breakneck pace! New Japan’s road to Dominion is tightening like a drum, and OVW’s summer push is turning Davis Arena into a pressure cooker!”

Gordon: “Quite so. Both promotions have delivered consequential developments — championships threatened, rivalries sharpened, and momentum shifting in notable fashion.”

đŸŸ„ NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING (NJPW)

⭐ Current Direction

The fallout from Wrestling Dontaku continues to ripple, and the march toward Dominion is shaping the entire roster.

🟧 NJPW RESULTS

(17.05.2026) NJPW Best Of The Super Junior 33 – Tag 3 – Online Stream @ Yoyogi National Gymnasium #2 in Tokyo, Japan
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Titan [6] defeats Daiki Nagai 0
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: Yoshinobu Kanemaru [2] defeats Jakob Austin Young 0
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Ryusuke Taguchi [6] defeats Valiente Jr. [2] by referee’s decision (0:49)
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: SHO [6] defeats KUSHIDA 2
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Francesco Akira [2] defeats Nick Wayne 2
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: Daisuke Sasaki [6] defeats Hyo 2
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Master Wato [2] defeats Robbie X 2
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: YOH [4] defeats Taiji Ishimori 2
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Jun Kasai [2] defeats Kosei Fujita 4
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: Robbie Eagles [2] defeats El Desperado 2

Ed: “That young man is starting to find his footing — you can see the confidence building.”


New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPW New Zealand Dojo
(16.05.2026) NJPW TAMASHII Mayhem – Event @ Mangere Arts Centre in Auckland, New Zealand
Kam Ahhing defeats Kane Harris (6:09)
Graham Hughes & Horus defeat Fiti Levi & Zac Kelly (7:38)
Bronny Bertram & Don Fale defeat Sean Tohi & Thor Keith (11:49)
JL Gold & Matty Short defeat Generation Iron (Jack Max & Peter Prince) (9:24)
Darryl Voll (14:20) vs. Kurt Brown – Double Count Out
Nico Bell defeats Johnny Recon (15:12)
NJPW TAMASHII Tag Team Title: Ungrateful 1s (TJ Illes & Trent Hooper) defeat The Pretty Boys (Magic Mark & Pretty Richie) (c) (19:37) – TITLE CHANGE !!!

Gordon: “Excellent synchronization from the new champions — a reminder of their pedigree.”


New Japan Pro Wrestling
(16.05.2026) NJPW Best Of The Super Junior 33 – Tag 2 – Online Stream @ Esforta Arena Hachioji in Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Valiente Jr. [2] defeats Daiki Nagai 0
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Ryusuke Taguchi [4] defeats Master Wato 0
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: YOH [2] defeats Jakob Austin Young 0
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Robbie X [2] defeats Francesco Akira 0
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: Daisuke Sasaki [4] defeats KUSHIDA 2
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Titan [4] defeats Jun Kasai 0
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: SHO [4] defeats Robbie Eagles 0
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Kosei Fujita [4] defeats Nick Wayne 2
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: El Desperado [2] defeats Taiji Ishimori 2

Ed: “That’s a signature victory — El Desperado is climbing the ladder with purpose.”



(14.05.2026) NJPW Best Of The Super Junior 33 – Tag 1 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: Taiji Ishimori [2] defeats Jakob Austin Young [0] (w/Zane Jay) (8:10)
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: SHO [2] defeats Yoshinobu Kanemaru [0] by DQ (3:25)
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Ryusuke Taguchi [2] defeats Daiki Nagai 0
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: Hyo [2] defeats YOH 0
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Nick Wayne [2] defeats Robbie X 0
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: KUSHIDA [2] defeats Robbie Eagles [0] (w/Hartley Jackson & Zack Sabre Jr.) (9:11)
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Titan [2] defeats Master Wato 0
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: Daisuke Sasaki [2] defeats El Desperado 0
Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block A: Kosei Fujita [2] (w/Hartley Jackson & Zack Sabre Jr.) defeats Francesco Akira [0] (w/Zane Jay) (16:56)

Gordon: “A most intriguing result — Kosei Fujita appears to be regaining momentum at precisely the right moment.”

📰 NJPW NEWS & RUMORS (Past Week)

Credit: njpw1972.com

  • Dominion card expected to finalize soon. IWGP Heavyweight Champion Callum Newman defends against Yota Tsuji
    Three-way match: IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion Andrade El Idolo defends against Shota Umino and Drilla Moloney
    IWGP Tag Team Champions Yuto-Ice & OSKAR defend against Great-O-Khan & Henare
    NEVER Openweight Champion Ren Narita defends against Aaron Wolf
    NJPW World Television Champion Konosuke Takeshita defends against SANADA
    Zack Sabre Jr. & Ryohei Oiwa vs. Yuya Uemura & Taichi
  • DOUKI rumored for a major junior title defense at Dominion.
  • Bloodiest of the Super Juniors: Jun Kasai Interviewed. “Kasai: And one thing I want to point out- the catchphrase for BOSJ this year is “over the top excellence” and no one is more over the top than me. I’ve got to take this one. 
  • –You definitely sound motivated. 
  • Kasai: It’s all to gain for me being in this. Honestly I think it would be fun if every single one of my league matches ended in a DQ loss. But the biggest gain for me would be to win the whole thing, so. This is a pretty cool place to be. I’m feeling inspired. 
  • –It must be cool for someone of your experience to be doing something completely new like this. 
  • Kasai: I mean, if you eat your favourite food every day of the week and eventually you get sick of it. So for a misfit toy like myself to be in a top flight tournament for BOSJ it’s different for the tournament, and it’s different for me. So it’s win win. 
  • –Any final thoughts?
  • Kasai: Well, Jun Kasai is in Best of the Super Jr. Junior heavyweight wrestling isn’t all flying and flips. You’re going to see a whole different dimension of junior heavyweight wrestling in this tournament with me!”
  • Correspondents dinner. “As the Japan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCCJ) marks the 50th anniversary of their hosting the famed press conference for Antonio Inoki and Muhammad Ali’s legendary fight in 1976 this June, President Hiroshi Tanahashi and Aaron Wolf will give a special talk session to the club on June 17. 
  • G1 Climax 36 Opening Day in the NOW Arena in Chicago is fast approaching along with Hirooki Goto’s impending appearance in ‘Street Fighter’ and NJPW events becoming a bucket list item for a growing number of overseas visitors. In a broader cultural landscape of Japanese sporting figures and entertainment IP resounding around the world, ‘Japanese Pro-Wrestling’s Global Vision’  will discuss the ongoing potential for Japanese professional wrestling to further grow its international footprint. 
  • The event is open to Correspondents Club members and will also be available to watch on YouTube.”
  • Most Charismatic of the Super Jr: Daisuke Sasaki Interviewed
  • “–And yours is?
  • Sasaki: The right one. The Strong Style DDT!
  • –I see! So any final thoughts?
  • Sasaki: Well, this is going to make the ultimate memory of my 20 years in the business. It’s the tournament that’s going to get me to the IWGP Junior Heavyweight title, and I plan on beating DOUKI and getting my hands on that belt. There’s a reason why NJPW called me back here after 14 years. They want somebody to shake up a stale division. That’s gonna happen when I take it all! Hahaha!” 

đŸŸȘ OHIO VALLEY WRESTLING (OVW)

⭐ Current Direction

OVW continues its spring‑into‑summer escalation with rising prospects, title contenders emerging, and long‑term feuds heating up.

đŸŸ© OVW RISE — FULL MATCH‑BY‑MATCH REVIEW

(14.05.2026) OVW TV #1396 – TV-Show @ Davis Arena in Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Jota Peso DEFEATED Brian Hitt by DQ
Feisty Boy Lawson DEFEATED Jay Three
Jay DeNiro vs. Tony Gunn NO CONTEST
Kal Herro DEFEATED Donovan Cecil
Dayami DEFEATED Rae Larson
Mario Pardua, Jake Lawless, Jake Painter and Colby Carter DEFEATED Ashton Adonis, Erik Surge, Kid Colossus and Super Z

Gordon: “A most forceful performance — Herro is positioning himself as a legitimate threat.”

🟧 OVW OVERDRIVE — FULL MATCH‑BY‑MATCH REVIEW

OVW Overdrive #186 (May 12, 2026): 

Colby Carter defeated Justice Davis

Juwan Thomas defeated Showtime Shanklin

Lovely Miss Larkan (w/Tommy Boy) defeated Janie Hartman

Adam Revolver defeated Brandon Davis.

Ed: “Revolver is eyeing that OVW championship — other challengers keep lining up, and he keeps knocking them down.”

đŸŽ™ïž DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, both NJPW and OVW delivered a week packed with grit, fire, and momentum swings. From New Japan’s march toward Dominion to OVW’s rising contenders, the landscape is shifting fast!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling stretch for both promotions — and the weeks ahead promise even greater developments.”

Top 25 for 5/18/26

  1. Darby Allin 2-0 AEW World Champion
  2. United Empire (Francesco Akira, Great-O-Khan, HENARE (2/3 of the NEVER Openweight Trios Champions), Jakob Austin Young & Zane Jay) 1-0 NJPW
  3. Esfinge (Mexican National Light Heavyweight Champion) & Flip Gordon (World Historic Middleweight Champion) 1-0 CMLL
  4. Flip Gordon (World Historic Middleweight Champion) 1-0 CMLL
  5. Atlantis Jr. & Neon (1/3 CMLL World Trios Champions) 1-0 CMLL
  6. Mistico (CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion)(1/3 CMLL World Trios Champions) & Ultimo Guerrero Jr. 1-0 CMLL
  7. Atlantis Jr. & El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada (World Historic Welterweight Champion) & Mistico (CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion) (2/3 CMLL World Trios Champions)) 1-0 CMLL
  8. Templario MLW World Middleweight Champion 1-0 CMLL
  9. Esfinge (Mexican National Light Heavyweight Champion), Mistico (1/3 CMLL World Trios Champions & CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion) &Templario (MLW World Middleweight Champion) 1-0 CMLL
  10. Esfinge (Mexican National Light Heavyweight Champion), Neon (1/3 CMLL World Trios Champions) & Titan 1-0 CMLL
  11. Mistico (CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion & 1/3 CMLL World Trios Champions) & Titan 1-0 CMLL
  12. The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) 2-0 NWA, WSW Tag Team Champions
  13. A. R. Fox 2-0 ROH TV Champion
  14. Deonna Purrazzo 2-0 ROH Women’s Pure Champion
  15. Dalton Castle & The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) 2-0 ROH World Six Man Tag Team Champions
  16. Hideki Suzuki 2-0 AJPW
  17. RUSH 2-0 ROH
  18. Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI & Tetsuya Naito) 2-0 NOAH
  19. Eita 2-0 NOAH
  20. RYUSEI 2-0 NOAH
  21. Mike Bailey 1-0 AEW
  22. Will Ospreay 1-0 1/3 NEVER Openweight Trios Champions, AEW
  23. Bandido 1-0 ROH World Champion
  24. Donovan Dijak 1-0 WSW Australian Champion, 1/2 MLW World Tag Team Champions
  25. Neon 1-0 1/3 CMLL Trios Champions

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/18/26: ROH, Stardom, wXw, NOAH and AJPW.

Desk intro

Ed: “Fans, from HonorClub to Tokyo, Oberhausen, and beyond, the wrestling world has been hotter than a depot stove this past week! Ring of Honor, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, and All Japan are all pushing hard into the middle of 2026—titles on the line, factions clashing, and careers being made!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most international field—each promotion advancing its narratives in distinct yet equally compelling fashion.”

Ring of Honor (ROH)

RESULTS

(16.05.2026) ROH on HonorClub Taping – Event @ Wicomico Youth And Civic Center in Salisbury, Maryland, USA
Action Andretti defeats QT Marshall
Rush defeats Ryan O’Neill
Lio Rush defeats Aaron Solo
ROH World Six Man Tag Team Title Proving Ground: Dalton Castle & The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) [c] defeat 4Play (Chulo Montana, Danny Grandview & Ykies)
Deonna Purrazzo defeats Janai Kai
Alec Price & Jordan Oliver defeat The Premier Athletes (Ariya Daivari & Tony Nese) (w/Mark Sterling & Stori Denali)
Hyan & Maya World defeat Allie Katch & Kaia McKenna
Mina Shirakawa & Queen Aminata defeat MIT (Billie Starkz & Diamante) by DQ
ROH World Television Title: AR Fox (c) defeats Shane Taylor

(15.05.2026) ROH Supercard Of Honor 2026 – Zero Hour – Online Stream @ Wicomico Youth And Civic Center in Salisbury, Maryland, USA
Sammy Guevara defeats Action Andretti (11:29)
Rush defeats LSG (0:42)
Mina Shirakawa & Queen Aminata defeat Janai Kai & Lacey Lane (7:41)
The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier & Myron Reed) (w/Zachary Wentz) defeat The Premier Athletes (Ariya Daivari & Tony Nese) (w/Mark Sterling & Stori Denali) (11:23)

(15.05.2026) ROH Supercard Of Honor 2026 – Online Stream @ Wicomico Youth And Civic Center in Salisbury, Maryland, USA
Pure Rules: Nigel McGuinness defeats Josh Woods (14:53)
ROH Women’s World Television Title: Red Velvet (c) defeats Viva Van (11:19)
ROH World Television Title: AR Fox (c) defeats Lio Rush (15:41)
ROH Women’s Pure Title: Deonna Purrazzo (c) defeats Diamante (13:01)
ROH Pure Title: Lee Moriarty (c) defeats Ace Austin (16:06)
ROH World Six Man Tag Team Title: Dalton Castle & The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) defeat Shane Taylor Promotions (Carlie Bravo, Shane Taylor & Shawn Dean) (w/Anthony Ogogo & Christyan XO) (17:46) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
AEW National Title: Mark Davis (c) defeats Xelhua (14:14)
ROH World Title: Bandido (c) defeats Blake Christian (w/Jay Lethal & Lee Johnson) (26:06)
ROH Women’s World Title Survival Of The Fittest 2026 Final Six Way Elimination: Athena (c) defeats Billie Starkz and Maya World and Trish Adora and Yuka Sakazaki and Zayda Steel (w/Christopher Daniels) (26:12)

Ed: “Fans, ROH is still that work‑rate engine—Pure rules, trios chaos, and champions being tested every week on HonorClub!”

Gordon: “A most competitive environment, with Supercard of Honor serving as the central milestone for this period.”

World Wonder Ring Stardom

RESULTS

(17.05.2026) Stardom – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
God’s Eye (Syuri & Tomoka Inaba) defeat Aya Sakura & Kiyoka Kotatsu (9:02)
Three Way: Rian defeats Matoi Hamabe and Waka Tsukiyama (8:23)
Ema Maishima & God’s Eye (Ami Sourei, Hina & Lady C) defeat High Hai Mate (HANAKO & Maika) & Mi Vida Loca (Akira Kurogane & Suzu Suzuki) (10:44)
Cosmic ANgels (Natsupoi & Saori Anou), Fuwa-chan & Starlight Kid defeat HATE (Azusa Inaba, Natsuko Tora, Ruaka & Saya Kamitani) (10:57)
High Speed Title: Yuna Mizumori (c) defeats Xena (13:04)
Artist Of Stardom Title: HATE (Fukigen Death, Konami & Rina) (c) defeat STARS (Hanan, Momo Kohgo & Saya Iida) (20:09)
Neo Genesis (AZM & Miyu Amasaki), Ranna Yagami & Sayaka Kurara defeat FWC (Hazuki & Koguma), Kikyo Furusawa & Maki Ito (12:58)

(16.05.2026) Stardom – Event @ G Messe Gunma in Takasaki, Gunma, Japan
HATE (Konami, Rina & Saya Kamitani) defeat STARS (Hanan, Momo Kohgo & Saya Iida) (10:45)
Three Way: Ami Sourei defeats Ema Maishima and Waka Tsukiyama (7:36)
FWC (Hazuki & Koguma) & Xena defeat Neo Genesis (AZM & Miyu Amasaki) & Yuna Mizumori (6:42)
God’s Eye (Hina, Kiyoka Kotatsu & Lady C) defeat Cosmic Angels (Aya Sakura & Natsupoi) & Matoi Hamabe (10:43)
Four Way Tag Team: High Hai Mate (HANAKO & Maika) defeat HATE (Natsuko Tora & Ruaka) and Mi Vida Loca (Akira Kurogane & Suzu Suzuki) and Rian & Starlight Kid (10:05)
Ranna Yagami & Sayaka Kurara defeat Kikyo Furusawa & Maki Ito (14:09)

Ed: “Fans, Stardom keeps rolling out high‑octane, high‑impact women’s wrestling—champions tested, factions clashing, and tournaments shaping the year!”

Gordon: “A most intricate tapestry of rivalries, with each unit vying for supremacy across multiple divisions.”

Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw)

RESULTS

(16.05.2026) wXw True Colors 2026 – Online Stream @ Markthalle in Hamburg, Deutschland
Pre-Show: Jane Nero defeats Diana Strong
Katsuya Murashima defeats Rambo (7:28)
CSI (Luca de Leone & Nordino) defeat 10 10 Next Level (Aleksander Bellamy & Alex Duke) (7:59)
wXw Shotgun Title: Axel Tischer (c) vs. Dennis Dullnig – Time Limit Draw (15:00)
Ahura defeats Aytac Bahar (5:53)
wXw World Tag Team Title: Planet Gojirah (Marc Empire & Robert Dreissker) (c) defeat Quick And Dirty (Hugo Brand & Niklas Bock) (13:54)
Laurance Roman & Zoltan defeat Elijah Blum & Nick Schreier (20:05)
Yota Tsuji defeats Peter Tihanyi (28:37)

Ed: “Fans, wXw is that European pressure cooker—tight buildings, loud crowds, and big stakes every time out!”

Gordon: “A most intimate yet intense environment, where each episode advances the broader narrative.”

Pro Wrestling NOAH

RESULTS

(18.05.2026) NOAH Monday Magic Inside Out Season #1 – Online Stream @ Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo, Japan
The Great Sakuya defeats Miko Alana (7:37)
Hikaru Sato & Manabu Soya vs. Ikuto Hidaka & Masato Tanaka – Double Count Out (10:40)
Daiki Odashima defeats Jiro Shinbashi (6:35)
Four Way: Eita defeats HAYATA and Kid Lykos II and Shuji Kondo (7:03)
Senka Akatsuki & Takumi Iroha defeat Mai Sakurai & Yuuka Yamazaki (12:39)
8 Man Magic Rumble: Alejandro defeats Alan Angels and Archie Cole and Iker Navarro and Reece Alexios and Rich Port Ayala and Super Crazy (22:00)
Kaito Kiyomiya vs. Titus Alexander – Time Limit Draw (20:00)

(17.05.2026) NOAH Lethal Odyssey Tour 2026 – Online Stream @ Lives NAGOYA in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
RYUSEI defeats Hiroto Tsuruya (5:46)
Katsumi Inahata & White Raven Squad (HAYATA, KENTA & Tetsuya Endo) defeat Black Menso-re, Hi69 & Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) (7:34)
Team 2000X (Kai Fujimura, OZAWA & Takashi Sugiura) defeat AMAKUSA, Midori Takahashi & Mohammed Yone (7:41)
Atsushi Kotoge & Harutoki defeat Yuki Iino & Yuto Koyanagi (8:55)
Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI & Tetsuya Naito) defeat Team 2000X (Jun Masaoka & Masa Kitamiya) (6:54)
Eita defeats Alejandro (9:22)
Kenoh, Manabu Soya & Shuji Kondo defeat Daiki Odashima, Kaito Kiyomiya & Yoshiki Inamura (12:20)
GHC National Title: Naomichi Marufuji (c) defeats Tadasuke (16:02)

(16.05.2026) NOAH Lethal Odyssey Tour 2026 – Online Stream @ Yamanashi Kose Sports Park Gymnasium Sub Arena in Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan
AMAKUSA defeats Midori Takahashi (8:12)
Atsushi Kotoge defeats Black Menso-re (6:49)
Team 2000X (Jun Masaoka, Kai Fujimura, Masa Kitamiya, OZAWA & Takashi Sugiura) defeat Daiki Odashima, Eita, Hi69 & White Raven Squad (HAYATA & Tetsuya Endo) (10:08)
Tadasuke defeats Yuto Koyanagi (6:33)
All Rebellion (Alejandro, Harutoki & Kaito Kiyomiya) defeat Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) & Kenoh (12:23)
Hiroto Tsuruya, Katsumi Inahata & KENTA defeat Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI, RYUSEI & Tetsuya Naito) (10:00)
Passionate RATEL’S (Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino) & Yoshiki Inamura defeat Mohammed Yone, Naomichi Marufuji & Tsugutaka Sato (16:17)

(13.05.2026) NOAH Legacy Rise 2026 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
RYUSEI defeats Hiroto Tsuruya (6:31)
Passionate RATEL’S (Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino) defeat Eita & Shuji Kondo (4:07)
Three Way Nine Man Tag Team: All Rebellion (Harutoki & Kaito Kiyomiya) & Yuto Koyanagi defeat Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) & Midori Takahashi and White Raven Squad (HAYATA & Tetsuya Endo) & Katsumi Inahata (7:38)
Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI & Tetsuya Naito) defeat AMAKUSA & Black Menso-re (6:22)
Team 2000X (Jun Masaoka, Kai Fujimura, Masa Kitamiya, Tadasuke & Takashi Sugiura) defeat Atsushi Kotoge, Daiki Odashima, Hi69, Kazuyuki Fujita & Mohammed Yone (6:24)
Kenoh & Tiger Mask defeat Alejandro & Naomichi Marufuji (12:12)
OZAWA defeats Yoshiki Inamura (13:31)
GHC Heavyweight Title: Shane Haste (c) defeats KENTA (28:39)

Ed: “Fans, NOAH remains a hard‑hitting storm—those forearms and kicks echo all the way to the cheap seats!”

Gordon: “A most physical style, with championships serving as both prize and proving ground.”

All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW)

RESULTS

(17.05.2026) AJPW Champion Carnival 2026 – Tag 10 – Online Stream @ EBARA WAVE Arena Ota in Tokyo, Japan
Champion Carnival 2026 Semi Final: Go Shiozaki defeats Madoka Kikuta (18:18)
Champion Carnival 2026 Semi Final: Hideki Suzuki defeats Rei Saito (1:09)
HAVOC (Oddyssey, Shotaro Ashino & Xyon) defeat Hokuto-gun (Aizawa NO. 1, Hokuto Omori & Takashi) (11:10)
Yuma Aoyagi defeats Yasutaka Yano (12:24)
Titans Of Calamity (Ren Ayabe & Talos) & Shota Kofuji defeat Saito Brothers (Jun Saito, Naruki Doi & Senor Saito) (11:35)
Kento Miyahara, Kuma Arashi, Ryuki Honda & Yuma Anzai defeat Daisuke Sekimoto, Hikaru Sato, Kengo Mashimo & Suwama (16:21)
Atsuki Aoyagi, Dan Tamura & Rising HAYATO defeat MUSASHI, Ryo Inoue & Seiki Yoshioka (14:31)
Champion Carnival 2026 Final: Hideki Suzuki defeats Go Shiozaki (24:15)

Ed: “Fans, All Japan keeps that classic King’s Road spirit alive—big strikes, big suplexes, and even bigger heart!”

Gordon: “A most tradition‑rich promotion, where every title match carries historical weight.”

Desk outro

Ed: “ROH just rolled through Supercard of Honor, Stardom’s factions are still at war, wXw’s European cauldron is boiling, NOAH’s strikes are landing heavy, and All Japan’s King’s Road is as unforgiving as ever!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most global landscape. As more detailed results surface, the picture of this week’s action will sharpen—but the direction is already clear. And with that
 so long from the wrestling world.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling

đŸŽ™ïž Rundown — AEW

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟩 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, the action in All Elite Wrestling this past week has been hotter than a depot stove! Dynamite shook the foundation, and Collision on May 17 delivered a night of high‑impact wrestling, championship implications, and a main event that had the whole arena buzzing!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most turbulent week — rivalries escalating, factions shifting, and the road to Double or Nothing narrowing with each passing day.”

đŸŸ„ AEW — WEEK IN REVIEW

⭐ “‘Big’ AEW Contract Expiring Soon

Credit: allelitewrestling.com

“A big AEW star may be hitting the free agent market in the near future, and we mean big in the literal sense.

He’s seven feet tall, 276 pounds, and his All Elite Wrestling contract is reportedly about to expire. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select broke the news ahead of Wednesday’s episode of AEW Dynamite that Big Bill, real name William Morrissey, is quickly approaching his contract expiration date.”

⭐ 4-time WWE Champion signs new AEW contract; not leaving anytime soon – Reports

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Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful reported that Paul Wight had re-signed with AEW.

⭐ Mick Foley Not A Lock For AEW As WWE Legends Deal Nears Expiration

Credit: ringsidenews.com

“Foley’s AEW future is still open, but this update is more about clarification than confirmation. AEW interest may be real, and the timing with Foley’s WWE Legends deal is hard to ignore, but nobody has confirmed that Foley is headed to AEW. For now, it sounds like a possibility — not a done deal.”

⭐ Tony Khan on The New Day

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“I cannot comment, or I don’t think I should comment on wrestlers that still have a contractual obligation. As I understand it, I believe they are still obligated, and I don’t believe I’m allowed to talk to them. As such, I don’t feel it would be right to comment on them under the circumstances except to say that I think they are great wrestlers.”

Gordon: “A most volatile situation — and one that promises violence.”

🟧 AEW COLLISION — MAY 17, 2026

📍 One‑hour special edition This Collision delivered tight pacing, big storyline movement, and a main event with major implications. Location: Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury, Maryland.

The Death Riders called out Kyle O’Reilly and Brody King.

đŸ”„ MATCH 1 — Trios Division Showcase

The Conglomeration ( Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly and Mark Briscoe def. Shane Taylor Promotions (Lee Moriarty, Charlie Bravo and Shawn Dean) Shane Taylor was at ringside but in the end that didn’t matter.

Ed: “Fans, that was quicker than a hiccup!”

Will Ospreay addressed Samoa Joe. He was focused on training and despite not liking how the Death Riders act they gave him a chance to elevated himself.

Kyle O’Reilly claimed he would make Jon Moxley tap out on Wednesday. Briscoe called out Tommaso Ciampa. Willow Nightengale talked about her TBS Title match coming up with Red Velvet.

đŸ”„ MATCH 2 — Women’s Division Singles Match

Nightengale defeated Velvet to retain the TBS Championship.

Sammy Guevara was backstage and said he would walk out the AEW World champ.

Darby Allin accepted the challenge from Mike Bailey on Dynamite.

Brisco and Ciampa brawled at ringside setting up a No DQ match on Wednesday.

Gordon: “A most impressive showing — momentum firmly in her corner.”

đŸ”„ MATCH 3 — Tag Team Match

The Opps (Samoa Joe & Anthony Bowen def. Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal & Lee Johnson)

Ed: “Fans, that’s dominance — pure and simple!”

Bowens got on the mic and praised the Opps for understanding him. Joe then talked about the match with Ospreay at Double or Nothing.

Bandido said that he was coming after Swerve Strickland.

đŸ”„ MATCH 4 — Women’s World Tag Team 5 minute qualifier match

Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Cross defeated Allie Katch and Kaia McKenna

A vignette about the Women’s World Title match featuring Thekla at Double or Nothing.

Nigel McGuiness interviewed Lio Rush. He was fine with being betrayed by Action Andretti. Rush’s eyes have turned red.

Mina Shirakawa and Athena went face to face.

Gordon: “A most combustible situation — and one that cannot be contained much longer.”

đŸ”„ Match 5– Trios action

Mark Davis & The Dogs (Clark Conners & David Finlay) defeated The Rascals (Myron Reed, Zachary Wentz and Dezmond Xavier.

Lexy Nair interviewed TayJay backstage.

đŸ”„ AEW World Title match– MAIN EVENT

Darby Allin retains against Sammy Guevara.

đŸŽ™ïž DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is charging toward Double or Nothing with a full head of steam! Collision brought the fire, the champions stood tall, and the roster is fighting like every match could change the landscape!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week — and the road ahead promises even greater turbulence. And with that
 so long from the wrestling world.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/16/26: MLW and WOW

đŸŽ™ïž Rundown — MLW & WOW

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟩 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, the action from MLW and WOW this past week has been hotter than a depot stove! Fusion delivered heavy hitters, faction warfare, and championship chaos, while WOW rolled out superheroes, rivalries, and a main event that had the crowd roaring!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week — both promotions advancing their narratives with precision and intensity.”

đŸŸ„ MAJOR LEAGUE WRESTLING (MLW)

⭐ Fusion to Return Soon.

Credit: 411Mania

“…weekly programming returning, but its premiere date is set to be revealed soon.

As fans must be aware, MLW Fusion was Major League Wrestling’s flagship weekly show, which ran for five seasons from 2018 to 2023. The show originally made its debut on beIN Sports USA on April 20, 2018, before ultimately moving to the promotion’s YouTube channel in 2020, with the former airing replays on Saturdays.

Its last episode premiered on December 14, 2023. It featured Rickey Shane Page taking on Akira for the MLW National Openweight Championship.”

⭐Next Scheduled Event

Credit: Eventbrite.com

“Melrose BallroomQueens, NY

Thursday, June 11  â€ą  7:30 PM – 11 PM

Overview

Major League Wrestling presents a special Fusion TV taping.

đŸȘ§Bring your signs as MLW TV trucks will be rolling up for an MLW FUSION TV taping that will be broadcast worldwide!

More wrestlers will be added soon.

No refunds or exchanges.

Tickets start at $15 at MLWNYC.com. Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance.

General Public Doors Open: 6:00 p.m. with a bell time of: 7:30pm.”

MLW Current Champions

đŸŸȘ WOMEN OF WRESTLING (WOW)

⭐ Current Direction

WOW continues its superhero‑style storytelling with faction rivalries, tag team drama, and a strong focus on its top champions.

đŸŸ© WOW WOMEN OF WRESTLING

Results

Credit: cagematch.net

đŸ”„ (09.05.2026) WOW Superheroes #187 – The VIPs Are Back – TV-Show @ The Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Genesis (w/Drucilla Blade) defeats Gabriella Cruz (w/Lil J-Boogie) (9:18)
WOW Title: Penelope Pink (w/Lana Star) (c) defeats Island Girl Kalaki (8:35)

📰 WOW NEWS

Credit: wowe.com

“THIS WEEKEND ON WOW – WOMEN OF WRESTLING

Return of The GOAT

Coach Campanelli’s controversial “test” continues as the pressure mounts within Top Tier. With the world watching to see if the foundation will crack or hold, Kandi Krush steps into the ring against Lil J-Boogie in singles action. Then, all eyes are on the future of the WOW World Trios Championship as The Boss, Arianna Gambino, sends her Alliance, BK Rhythm, Gigi Gianni, and Sylvia Sanchez, with Reina Del Rey in their corner, into action against the reigning Trio Champions, Monsters & Metal: Chainsaw, Daisy Lane, and Fury. And in the Main Event, cameras are flashing as, Paola Mayfield, The Colombian GOAT, makes her highly anticipated return to the purple ring, accompanied by Abilene Maverick. The reality TV sensation is not easing her way back in, she’s diving straight into unfinished business with Tormenta!”

đŸŽ™ïž DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, WOW delivered a week full of fire! Heavyweights throwing bombs, factions cracking under pressure, champions standing tall, and challengers rising fast!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most dynamic week across two very different, yet equally compelling promotions. And with that
 so long from the wrestling world.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/15/26: TNA

đŸŽ™ïž Rundown — TNA Wrestling

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟩 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, the action in TNA Wrestling this week has been hotter than a depot stove! The road to Against All Odds is tightening, tempers are flaring, and the May 14 iMPACT! delivered twists, turns, and a main event that shook the rafters!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful week — rivalries escalating, alliances fracturing, and championship pictures becoming increasingly volatile.”

đŸŸ„ TNA — WEEK IN REVIEW (May 7–May 14, 2026)

⭐ Santino Marella Announces Indi Hartwell Has Signed A Contract Extension With TNA

Credit: WrestlingInc.com

“A returning Santino Marella praised new Knockouts Champion, LĂ©i Ying Lee, and also announced that Indi Hartwell has re-signed with the company.

Hartwell signed with TNA in April 2025 after showing up at Rebellion. While she hasn’t won a title since being with the promotion, she was the number-one contender for the Knockouts title last fall. She also had a very well received dog collar match with Dani Luna to end their feud. Outside of TNA, she held Women’s Championships for House of Glory, Reality of Wrestling, and Awesome Championship Wrestling.”

⭐ X‑Division Chaos

Credit: Wrestling Inc.

“Slammiversary 2026 will mark the 55th time that an Ultimate X match has taken place since its introduction in 2003. The match was last used at the 2025 Rebellion pay-per-view in April of last year, with Moose successfully retaining his TNA X-Division Championship in a match that also featured Matt Cardona, El Hijo del Vikingo, KC Navarro, Sidney Akeem, and the aforementioned Leon Slater. Alexander will be hoping that he has the same fortune as Moose last year as he has never been in an Ultimate X match before, let alone defended a title in the match. However, Moose was in the same situation last year and managed to get the job done. Regardless of who enters the match, no one is near the record for most Ultimate X matches that is currently held by Chris Sabin with 15.”

⭐ M By Elegance takes on Jada Stone on Xplosion

Credit: TNAWrestling.com

“TNA Xplosion is must-see! A new episode premieres every Friday exclusively for TNA+ subscribers, then airs for FREE on YouTube the following Tuesday.”

Ed: “Fans, that’s a showdown waiting to explode!”

⭐ Chris Caray Joins TNA Wrestling Broadcast Team For Sacramento Street Fight On Thursday, May 14, Live on AMC

Credit: TNAWrestling.com

“The Caray name is legendary in Major League Baseball, starting with Harry, who called games from 1945-1997, ending his iconic career with the Chicago Cubs, where his signature style included the “Holy cow!” home-run call and leading fans in singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during the seventh-inning stretch.

Harry’s son, Skip Caray, followed him into the booth as a baseball broadcaster with the Atlanta Braves. Then grandson Chip Caray replaced Harry as the Cubs’ play-by-play announcer from 1998 to 2004. Chip later returned to work with his father Skip on Atlanta Braves broadcasts.

In 2022, Chip’s twin sons, Chris and Stefan, became minor league baseball broadcasters at age 22, Chris now calls action for the Athletics and Stefan sits in the St. Louis Cardinals TV broadcast booth.

“I am a longtime pro wrestling fan,” Chris Caray said. â€œOne TNA Wrestling star who I really admire is, Nic Nemeth. He’s often under-rated. Watching him perform in the ring, he really is amazing.”

Caray said that he is “intrigued” by The System, the TNA faction of Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Cedric Alexander and Bear Bronson. He added that the TNA Knockouts Division is â€œreally, really good; they are so strong, athletic and versatile; they really can do it all in the ring.”

Caray praised Elayna Black and Indi Hartwell, adding, “how can you not like Indi in the ring?!”“

🟧 TNA iMPACT! — MAY 14, 2026 (FULL MATCH‑BY‑MATCH REVIEW)

📍 Location: Sacramento Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, CA. This episode delivered big storyline movement, heated matches, and a main event with major implications.

đŸ”„ MATCH 1 — TNA World Championship #1 Contender Battle Royal

The participants: Elijah, The System (Bear Bronson, Brian Myers, and Eddie Edwards), Mustafa Saed, Special Agent 0, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Eric Young, Special Agent 0, Mr. Elegance, The Righteous, The Home Town Man, BDE, Frankie Kazarian. Mustafa of ECW fame starts the match off with weapons but is the first eliminated by Special Agent 0. The System eliminates Dutch and Special Agent 0. Mr. Elegance eliminates BDE. The Home Town Man eliminates Mr. Elegance. Myers falls over the top rope after charging Home Town. Elijah eliminates Hotch. Kazarian eliminates Home Town. Elijah eliminates Kazarian. Elijah eliminates The System when they charge him as Kazarian holds him. Young and Elijah are the last two and are both on the apron when Young wins with a low blow.

Gia Miller interviews Leon Slater who is accompanied by The Hardys and is ready to become the longest reigning X Division Champion.

Ed: “Fans, that young man is flying like he’s got rockets in his boots!”

Next Miller interviews TNA International Champion Mustafa Ali who will bring Order 4 back to winning and Young threatens to eliminate TNA World Champion Mike Santana like he did to Joe Hendry, Ricky Sosa and EC3.

Knockouts Champion, Lei Ying Lee, comes to the ring and is proud to be a 2X champion and brought the title home to TNA from NXT. Xia Brookside interrupts and wants the title. The champ is ready any time and anywhere.

The System are backstage and feel they were robbed in the battle royal. They took out Moose last week. Cedric Alexander will prevent Slater from becoming the longest reigning X Division champion.

Miller is in the crowd ringside with Keith Jardine promoting his movie “Over Your Dead Body”. The Personal Consierge with The Elegance Brand interrupts but is escorted out by security when Mr. Elegance gets in the former cage fighter’s face.

Lockdown is August 23rd in Chicago.

đŸ”„ MATCH 2 — Sactown Street Fight

KC Navarro vs. AJ Francis. MLB’s Chris Carray joins Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary. Navarro attacks, avoids a choke slam, avoids a Styles Clash. Francis is dropped to the outside, Navarro sets up a table but is driven into the ring steps. Navarro avoids Down Payment, hits Francis with a chair and shoves him into the ring steps. Navarro sets up a second table. Francis takes a chair away from him and slams him into the turnbuckles. Francis sets the chair on him and hits Tennessee Whiskey. Francis throws a trash can in the ring and drops Navarro on the edge of the ring apron. Francis throws him into the ring post. He takes a bat from Carray and swings at Navarro. Navarro hits Francis with the trash can. A Famouser gets him a 2 count. Francis puts Navarro through the table outside the ring with a Down Payment, rolls him in the ring and gets the pinfall.

Santana hits the ring and is ready for Young. Daria Rae comes out and announces Young is not the next challenger. Steve Maclin is medically cleared and will get his shot next week. Director of Authority Santino Marella interrupts and announces re-signing Indi Hartwell. Santana is ready for Maclin.

“TNA Injury Report Presented by Over Your Dead Body:

KC Navarro is out of action after his Sactown Street Fight earlier this evening.

Trey Miguel is out of Action indefinitely.

Moose after being attacked last week is out of action with a head and hip injury.

EC3 is out of action after receiving a Piledriver from Eric Young through a table.”

Gordon: “A most telling development — dissension among the executives.”

đŸ”„ MATCH 3 — Knockouts Tag Team Action

Mila Moore and Victoria Crawford acc. by Tessa Blanchard vs. Rosemary and Allie acc. by Mara SadĂ© – Tag Team Match Rosemary and Moore to start. Rosemary bites her, distracts the ref and Allie bites Moore. Allie with a boot, a forearm and to the top rope. Blanchard grabs her foot giving Moore the upper hand. Crawford tags in and drops Allie. Allie with shots to the midsection. Crawford reverses. Tag to Moore. Neckbreaker by Allie. Tag to Rosemary. She hits a Slingblade and an Exploder. DDT, cover, Moore breaks it up. Allie and Rosemary take their opponents to The Upsidedown, Blanchard tries to interfere but Sade prevents it. Allie sends Moore into the steel steps. Rosemary hits As Above So Below and gets the pinfall.

The Broken Hardys invite The Righteous to become “Obsolete”.

đŸ”„ MAIN EVENT — TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater vs. Cedric Alexander –  2-out-of-3 Falls Match -TNA X-Division Championship

Cedric charges, Slater rolls him up, sets up a Styles Clash but it is countered. Slater rolls him up for a quick pinfall. 1-0. Slater dumps Cedric outside the ring. Slater dives over the top rope. Back in the ring before the 10 count and they exchange blows. Slater with a boot, sets him up on the ring apron but eats a German suplex to the floor. Slater is dropped on his spine on the edge of the apron. Cedric back in the ring with strikes, knee to the back, cover for 2. Cedric with a choke. Slater with a jawbreaker, two clotheslines, up top, crossbody, Alexander kicks out. Alexander with a Michinoku Driver, 2 count. A Lumbar Check gets a pinfall. Tied 1-1. Slater with a boot to the face for a 2 count. He misses a Swanton 450 but hits a twisting neckbreaker. Alexander with a powerbomb. Slater with a dive to the outside. He goes up top but meets a boot to the face. Slater hits a Styles Clash from the middle turnbuckle for a 2 count. Slater up top. Alexander knocks him off and sends him into the steel steps. Back in the ring and the champ prevents a brainbuster with a roll up. Alexander kicks out, brainbuster, 2 count. Lumbar Check. Slater kicks out. Slater with a Blue Thunderbomb, but misses the Swanton 450. Alexander hits two Lumbar Checks and gets the pinfall. 2-0! New champ!

The lights go off. Former NXT Champion Fabian Aichner walks down the ramp. The show is over!!!

Ultimate X will return at Slammiversary live Sunday June 28 in Boston, MA. 

Ed: “Fans, that’s a confrontation that could ignite at any moment!”

Gordon: “A most compelling visual — champion and challenger staring destiny in the face.”

📰 TNA NEWS & RUMORS (Past Week)

✔ Broken Matt Hardy Rising

Matt Hardy is leaning deeper into the “Broken” persona, teasing a cinematic match for the next special event.

✔ Nic Nemeth’s Summer Push

Backstage reports indicate TNA is positioning Nemeth as a top summer attraction.

✔ X‑Division Shake‑ups

A multi‑man contender’s match is rumored for an upcoming episode.

✔ Knockouts Division

Ash by Elegance is expected to receive another major storyline push despite recent losses.

✔ Tag Division

The Rascalz are rumored to be next in line for a major tag title opportunity.

đŸŽ™ïž DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, TNA is firing on all cylinders! From the X‑Division to the Knockouts to the World Title scene, the action is hotter than ever!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most dynamic week — and the road ahead promises even greater upheaval. And with that
 so long from the wrestling world.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/15/26: AEW Dynamite

🟩 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, the action in All Elite Wrestling has been hotter than a depot stove! Collision set the table, and Dynamite on blew the roof off with championship stakes, faction warfare, and a main event that shook the very foundation of the company!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most turbulent week — rivalries escalating, alliances fracturing, and the road to Double or Nothing becoming increasingly treacherous.”

đŸŸ„ AEW — WEEK IN REVIEW

⭐ 2026 Owen Hart Tournament Brackets Revealed for Men’s and Women’s Owen Cup Brackets

Credit: allelitewrestling.com

“It’s Owen season! The 2026 Owen Hart Foundation Tournament brackets were revealed on Wednesday night’s AEW Dynamite for both the Men’s and Women’s fields.

The 2026 Men’s Owen Cup participants are:

  • Samoa Joe 
  • Will Ospreay 
  • Swerve Strickland 
  • Bandido
  • Mark Davis 
  • “Jungle” Jack Perry 
  • Claudio Castagnoli 
  • Brody King

The opening quarterfinal matches of the 2026 Men’s Owen Cup are:

Claudio Castagnoli vs. Brody King

Samoa Joe vs. Will Ospreay (at AEW Double or Nothing on Sunday, May 24)

Swerve Strickland vs. ROH World Champion Bandido (at AEW Double or Nothing)

Mark Davis vs. “Jungle” Jack Perry

The 2026 Women’s Owen Cup participants are:

  • Persephone 
  • Hazuki 
  • Mina Shirakawa 
  • Athena 
  • Willow Nightingale 
  • Alex Windsor 
  • Skye Blue 
  • Sareee

The opening matches of the 2026 Women’s Owen Cup are:

  • Persephone vs. Hazuki
  • Mina Shirakawa vs. ROH Women’s World Champion Athena
  • Willow Nightingale vs. Alex Windsor (at AEW Double or Nothing)
  • Skye Blue vs. Sareee”

⭐ How to Watch Double or Nothing

Credit: si.com

AEW Double or Nothing date:

Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026

AEW Double or Nothing start time:

Start time: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

AEW Double or Nothing location:

Location: Louis Armstrong Stadium, Queens, New York

How To Watch AEW Double or Nothing:

Streaming: HBO Max, Prime Video, PPV.com, Fubo, and YouTube in the United States and internationally on MyAEW.com.

AEW Double or Nothing card (Announced):

  • Thekla (c) vs. Hikaru Shida vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Kris Statlander for the AEW Women’s World Championship
  • Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Konosuke Takeshita for the AEW International Championship
  • FTR (c) vs. Cage & Cope in an “I Quit” Match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship
  • Stadium Stampede: Chris Jericho, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Kenny Omega, Jack Perry and The Young Bucks vs. Ricochet, Gates of Agony, Mark Davis and three members of the Don Callis Family

⭐ Swerve Strickland Thinks AEW Didn’t Properly Set Up Darby Allin’s World Title Run

Credit: WrestleZone.com

“”I feel like there could’ve been more done for Darby for that moment,” Strickland said. “I feel like it anchored Darby a little too much… I’m not saying Darby’s not qualified to compete with that, but you’ve got to make Darby qualified to compete like that,” he explained. “I feel like they didn’t do him a favor with that… But Darby is so talented that now his run is making up for that,” Strickland said.”

⭐ Possible Names for The New Day in AEW

Credit: ringsidenews.com

“Fightful Select reported that there is a heavy push within AEW among talent to bring in Kofi and Austin Creed.”

“A number of AEW talent also have expressed interest in working with New Day, who will need to go by a new name.”

🟧 AEW DYNAMITE — MAY 13, 2026 (FULL MATCH‑BY‑MATCH REVIEW)

📍 Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina.

Renee Paquette approached MJF backstage about the hair stipulation in his title match. He did not answer but looked upset as he passed a number of bald men backstage.

đŸ”„ MATCH 1 — Bucks, Cage, Cope and Orange Cassidy vs. FTR, The Dogs and Tommaso Ciampa

A huge brawl to start the match. Enjoyable chaos! Who is the legal man, though!? A better than average match with Copeland pinning Connors. Cope may not have ever thrown a superkick before this.

đŸ”„ MATCH 2 — Mike Bailey vs. Westbrook

Bailey against local talent that slipped on the ropes leading to a quick victory for Bailey. After The Jets victory Speedball said he wanted a shot at the World Title.

Gordon: “A most impressive showing — momentum firmly in his corner.”

đŸ”„ MATCH 3 —  Kevin Knight vs. Brian Cage

The Machine looked better than ever. Cage looks good against small guys because of his speed. Knight retains the TNT Title. A better than average match.

The Demand and Mark Davis reveal that Andrade and The Dogs have joined their Stadium Stampede team.

đŸ”„ MATCH 4 — Will Ospreay vs. Ace Austin

Ospreay shows what he learned from the Death Riders. Handshakes and technical wrestling to start. Austin focused on the neck in the beginning but Ospreay started building momentum after the TV break. This was a very good match. Ospreay wins with an armbar. The Opps come out to taunt him before his Owen Hart match with Samoa Joe. Anthony Bowens and Katsuyori Shibata approached the ring but were chased off by the Death Riders.

Ed: “Fans, that’s dominance — pure and simple!”

đŸ”„ MATCH 5 — Triangle of Madness vs. Brawling Birds and Hikaru Shida

The Triangle of Madness with a sneak attack but are quickly chased from the ring by the Birds and Shida. A very hard hitting match. Thekla gets a DQ after hitting Hayter with the belt. Shida refused to help her partner. Willow Nightengale, Mina Shirakawa and Thunder Rosa made the save. Another better than average match.

Kris Statlander wasn’t there as she was not cleared to travel. Andrade shook his hair in MJF’s face backstage. Mark Briscoe returned during a Conglomeration segment backstage.

Ed: “Fans, that’s as personal as it gets!”

Gordon: “A most combustible situation — and one that cannot be contained much longer.”

đŸ”„MAIN EVENT– Darby Allin vs. Konosuke Takeshita

Allin has defended the title every week on TV. Takeshita’s size allowed him to punish the champ early. He tested Allin’s limits in a very punishing match. Don Callis tried to interfere but was waived off by Takeshita. Allin won after hitting a pair of Coffin Drops. Another better than average match. MJF had given Callis the Dynamite Diamond Ring to help Takeshita win. MJF came out after the match to sign the contract for the hair vs title match. He attacked Allin and was going for a piledriver off the middle turnbuckle when Kevin Knight made the save.

📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS (Past Week)

✔ Forbidden Door 2026

Confirmed for June 28 in San Jose, featuring AEW, NJPW, CMLL, and STARDOM talent.

✔ Warner Bros. Discovery Scheduling

AEW programming continues to shift around NHL playoff coverage.

đŸŽ™ïž DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is charging toward Double or Nothing with a full head of steam! Dynamite brought the chaos, the champions stood tall, and the roster is fighting like every match could change the landscape!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week — and the road ahead promises even greater turbulence. And with that
 so long from the wrestling world.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/13/26: NWA and CMLL

đŸŽ™ïž Rundown — NWA & CMLL

Presented by Ed & Gordon

🟩 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, the action from the National Wrestling Alliance and CMLL this past week has been hotter than a depot stove! Powerrr kept the COMET era rolling, and Super Viernes lit up Arena MĂ©xico with the kind of electricity only lucha libre can deliver!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful week — championships threatened, rivalries sharpened, and momentum shifting across both promotions.”

đŸŸ„ NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE (NWA)

⭐ Current Direction

The Crockett Cup is looming, the World Title picture is boiling, and the COMET era continues to define the new identity of Powerrr.

🟧 NWA POWERRR — MAY 9, 2026 (FULL MATCH‑BY‑MATCH REVIEW)

đŸ“ș COMET TV — Studio‑style presentation, tight pacing, heavy storyline focus.

Location: OC Theatre in Forney, TX. Commentators: Joe Galli and Tim Storm with Da Pope.

đŸ”„ MATCH 1 — Crockett Cup Quarterfinal Match: The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and “Machine Gun” Karl Anderson)(No. 2 seed) vs. The SlimeBallz (Sage Chantz and Tommy Rant, with Aron Stevens) (No. 10 Seed)

Anderson starts the match by chopping Rant. Good Brothers dominate with Slimeballz trying to make a comeback before Gallows hits a roundhouse on Chantz. A Magic Killer and the Good Brothers advance.

Kyle Davis joins the Good Brothers in the ring where The SlimeBallz offer a Too Slimy in congratulations, but Anderson and Gallows just walk away.

Ed: “Fans, that’s raw horsepower on display!”

The Southern Six discuss their elimination in the Crockett Cup. Alex Taylor and Kerry Morton argue until NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion, Silas Mason sets them straight.

đŸ”„ MATCH 2 — Crockett Cup Quarterfinal Match: The Titans of Calamity (Jack Talos and Ren Ayabe) (No. 16 Seed) vs. El DragĂłn Nihan and Thom Latimer (No. 9 Seed)

The Titans are coming off of an upset of the NWA World Tag Team Champions, The Immortals. Latimer is pursuing his first Crockett Cup despite a ton of success in the NWA. He and Ayabe start out shoving, Latimer with a low bridge sending Ayabe outside. Latimer off of the top turnbuckle to the outside. Talos makes the save after an impact DDT. Latimer is unable to slam the big man. The match is interrupted by David Crockett talking about the Road Warriors winning the Crockett Cup. We are back with the Titans working over Latimer. Shades of the Hart Foundation get them a 2 count. Nihan with the blind tag and he takes out the AJPW World Tag Team Champions. Talos with a choke slam and the Titans with Ride the Lightning for the 3 count.

Gordon: “A most determined effort from the former champion.”

Wreckingball Legursky is on the Carson Drake Experience where he is mistreated by the host and jumped by the Wrestling Machines.

Damien Fenrir congratulates Alex Misery on his victory but it is not heartfelt as Fenrir exhibits his oversized ego.

Natalia Markova replaces Tim Storm on commentary.

đŸ”„ MATCH 3 — The Burke Invitational Gauntlet

Seven women compete in this gauntlet where you can be eliminated by pinfall, submission or over the top rope to become the number one contender to the NWA Women’s World Championship and an anytime, anywhere opportunity at the championship. Hollyhood Haley J and Kylie Paige start out. Haley hits Paige with a boot to the face as the ref checks her wrestling shoes. Hollyhood with the upperhand when Shay Karmichael of Texas Style Wrestling joins the gauntlet. Karmichael tries to send Haley J over the top rope when Gretta is added to the match. After a break Gretta eliminates Haley J and Karmichael in quick succession. Gretta gets Kylie up but is interrupted by the entrance of Kenzie Paige. The sisters double team the monster until getting caught by a double clothesline. Morgan Mercey of NWA Texas joins the match making it the Paige sisters and two giants. Gretta eliminates Mercy over the top. Herra joins the match. Herra with shortarm clotheslines to one Kylie who is saved by Kenzie. Kenzie eliminates Herra but is betrayed by her sister and eliminated. Kylie and Gretta are left as we go to break. Back from break Tiffany Nieves is the last entrant. Kylie is double teamed and has to contend with TV-MA’s Miss Starr on the outside. Miss Starr is kicked out of ringside and kicks the ref in the lower abdominal region. Paige puts up a fight but is hit by a huge choke slam. Gretta puts Nieves on Paige who is pinned and eliminated. Gretta climbs over the top rope to eliminate herself giving Nieves the victory and an anytime, anywhere opportunity at the Burke held by Markova.

Ed: “Fans, that’s a collision waiting to happen!”

📰 NWA NEWS & RUMORS

  • Silas Mason’s reign remains strong, with no clear end in sight.
  • Kerry Morton rumored for a singles push after the Crockett Cup maybe leading to a break up of the Southern Six.

RESULTS

(09.05.2026) NWA Chicago Reign Of Thrill – Event @ Studio One in Highland, Illinois, USA
Chris Miller defeats Nate Kobain
Thomas Heim defeats Brendan Balling
Eddie Grayson & Jack Valor defeat Jax Johnson & Officer Eldridge
Sierra defeats Shelly Benson
Joey Avalon defeats Motivation Mike
Gauntlet: Steve Boz defeats Daddy Andy and Mad Maurice and Mateo Valentine and Tully Bertorelli and Viktor Atlas
NWA Chicago Heavyweight Title: Marshe Rockett defeats Mario Pardua (c) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
No Disqualification: Gage defeats Charlie Adams
Jake Painter defeats Eric Schultz
Brad Kevins, Dalton McKenzie, Joey Avalon & Sam Eli defeat Bruss Hamilton, Cody James, Lockjaw Drake & Sampson (w/Carson Drake)
NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title: Silas Mason (c) defeats Effy

đŸŸȘ CONSEJO MUNDIAL DE LUCHA LIBRE (CMLL)

⭐ Current Direction

CMLL continues its hot spring run with faction warfare, lightning‑fast trios action, and a Super Viernes that delivered everything from high‑flying chaos to rudo treachery.

đŸŸ© RESULTS

(12.05.2026) CMLL Martes De Glamour – Online Stream @ Arena Coliseo Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexiko
Minimo defeats El Mal Portado
Dulce Kitty, Ivanna & Nautica defeat Astoreth, Diablita Roja & Lady Metal
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Makara & Poseidon defeat Blue Shark & Vigia [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Atomo & KeMalito defeat Chamuel & Tengu [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Gallo Jr., Rafaga Jr. & Star Black defeat La Fuerza Poblana (Arkalis, Rayo Metalico & Stigma) [2:1]
Relevos Increibles Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Los Hermanos Calavera (Calavera Jr. I & Calavera Jr. II) defeat La Fuerza Poblana (Guerrero Maya Jr. & Xelhua) [2:1]
Relevos Increibles Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Mistico & Ultimo Guerrero defeat Averno & Barbaro Cavernario [2:1]

(12.05.2026) CMLL Martes Populares – Online Stream @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Los Metales Explosivos (Full Metal, Pequeno Polvora & Rostro De Acero) defeat Pequeno Sky Team (Kaligua & Pequeno Magia) & Ultimo Dragoncito (8:02)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Rey Pegasus & Tornado defeat Okumura & Shoma Kato 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Garra Negra, Lluvia & Tabata defeat Dark Silueta, Reyna Isis & Valkiria 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Los Dragones (Dragon de Fuego, Dragon Legendario & Dragon Rojo Jr.) defeat El Elemental, El Terrible & Explosivo by DQ 2:0
Templario defeats Yutani (12:15)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Atlantis Jr. & Neon defeat Los Hermanos Chavez (Angel de Oro & Niebla Roja) 2:1

(11.05.2026) CMLL Lunes Clasico – Online Stream @ Arena Puebla in Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Puebla, Mexiko
Three Way: Astoreth defeats Diablita Roja and Lady Metal (10:04)
Three Way Tag Team: Rey Espartano & Tiger Boy defeat El Hijo del Perverso & Perverso and Konjuro & Sombra Diabolika Jr. (16:08)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Brillante Jr. & Fuego defeat Prayer & Rey Apocalipsis 2:1
Lightning: Akuma defeats Dulce Gardenia (8:54)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Esfinge & Flip Gordon defeat Galeon Fantasma (Difunto & Furia Roja) 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Atlantis Jr. & El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada & Mistico) defeat Averno, Hechicero & Soberano Jr. 2:1

(10.05.2026) CMLL Domingo Familiar – Online Stream @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Kamelot & Troglodita defeat Electrico & Oro Jr. (10:38)
Lightning: Dulce Gardenia defeats Raider (8:54)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Los Dragones (Dragon de Fuego, Dragon Legendario & Dragon Rojo Jr.) defeat Crixus, El Cobarde & Guerrero Maya Jr. 2:0
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Los Villanos (El Hijo del Villano III & Villano III Jr.) & Valiente defeat Star Black, Star Jr. & Xelhua 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Flip Gordon & Titan defeat Black Tiger & Yutani 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Esfinge, Mistico & Templario defeat Hechicero & Los Hermanos Chavez (Angel de Oro & Niebla Roja) 2:1

(09.05.2026) CMLL Sabados De Coliseo – Online Stream @ Arena Coliseo de Mexico City in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Minos I & Minos II defeat Angelito & Galaxy
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Hijo de Stuka Jr. & Shoma Kato defeat Dulce Gardenia & El Audaz [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Garra Negra, India Sioux & Marcela defeat Candela, Keyra & Olympia [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Los Infernales (Euforia & Mephisto) defeat Los Gemelos Diablos (Gemelo Diablo I & Gemelo Diablo II) [2:1]
Lightning: Yutani defeats Valiente Jr.
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Esfinge, Neon & Titan defeat Galeon Fantasma (Difunto & Furia Roja) & Villano III Jr. [2:0]

(08.05.2026) CMLL Viernes Espectacular – Online Stream @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Atrapasuenos (Espiritu Negro & Rey Cometa) & Fuego defeat La Ola Negra (Dark Magic, Espanto Jr. & Gallero) (9:03)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Brillante Jr. & Diamond defeat Los Hermanos Calavera (Calavera Jr. I & Calavera Jr. II) 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Kira, La Jarochita & Tessa Blanchard defeat Keyra, Reyna Isis & Zeuxis 2:0
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Eight Man Tag Team: El Elemental, El Terrible, Explosivo & Maquina Letal defeat Los Viajeros Del Espacio (Futuro, Hombre Bala Jr., Max Star & Valiente Jr.) 2:1
Lightning: Neon defeats Black Tiger (8:40)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Mistico & Titan defeat Angel de Oro & Barbaro Cavernario 2:1

(07.05.2026) CMLL/IRC Producciones – Event @ Arena Aficion in Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexiko
Estrella Divina defeats Bugambilla
Three Way: Kira defeats Garra Negra and Keyra
Fuego & Templario defeat Los Hermanos Chavez (Angel de Oro & Niebla Roja)
Komander & Mascara Dorada defeat Hechicero & Soberano Jr.

Ed: “Fans, that’s the kind of main event that keeps Arena MĂ©xico rocking all night long!”

Gordon: “A most decisive victory for the tecnicos — and a statement from Mistico.”

📰 CMLL NEWS & RUMORS (Past Week)

  • Mistico rumored for a major summer program, possibly involving international crossover talent.
  • Atlantis Jr.’s push continues, with internal talk of a title challenge.
  • Los Ingobernables expected to escalate their rudo war with Los Hijos del Infierno.
  • Women’s division preparing for a multi‑woman tournament.
  • CMLL/NJPW partnership expected to deepen heading into Forbidden Door season.

đŸŽ™ïž DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, both the NWA and CMLL delivered a week full of fire! From studio‑style brawls to Arena MĂ©xico spectacle, the action has never been hotter!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week across two storied promotions. And with that
 so long from the wrestling world.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling (5/12/26): NJPW and OVW

đŸŽ™ïž Rundown — NJPW & OVW

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟩 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, the action from Japan to Louisville has been hotter than a depot stove this past week! New Japan rolled through Wrestling Dontaku and into the Road to Dominion, while OVW kept the Davis Arena rocking with Rise and Overdrive!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful week — championships defended, young talent showcased, and rivalries escalating across both promotions.”

đŸŸ„ NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING (NJPW)

Ignition to Dominion (May 5)

Credit: cagematch.net

Ed: “Fans, Ignition To Dominion delivered a full slate of action — and a main event that had the whole building buzzing!”

FULL MATCH RESULTS — MAY 5

(06.05.2026) NJPW New Japan Road In Karatsu 2026 ~ Ignition To Dominion – Online Stream @ Karatsu City Cultural Gymnasium in Karatsu, Saga, Japan
House Of Torture (SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) defeat Ryusuke Taguchi & Taisei Nakahara (8:47)
Master Wato, Toru Yano & YOH defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, Tatsuya Matsumoto & YOSHI-HASHI) (7:15)
El Desperado & Taichi defeat Shota Umino & Tomoaki Honma (11:26)
TMDK (Kosei Fujita & Ryohei Oiwa) defeat Masatora Yasuda & Yuya Uemura (10:34)
Aaron Wolf, Oleg Boltin & Tiger Mask defeat House Of Torture (Dick Togo, Ren Narita & Yujiro Takahashi) (8:40)
United Empire (Francesco Akira, Great-O-Khan, HENARE, Jakob Austin Young & Zane Jay) defeat Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Gedo, OSKAR, Taiji Ishimori & Yuto-Ice) (13:56)
Unbound Co. (Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji) defeat United Empire (Callum Newman & Jake Lee) (18:56)

🟧 NJPW NEWS & NOTES (May 6–12)

All items sourced from NJPW’s official news feed.

  • Robbie X interviewed ahead of BOSJ33 (May 12). “Robbie X on What a Tournament Win Would Mean for Him and a Title Shot Against DOUKI”
  • “Well, like I said, you’re never just facing DOUKI right now, it’s always the HOUSE OF TORTURE. The plan was to beat him in the group stages, but now he’s sneaked out of that. He always has a plan and a way to avoid losing that championship, but I have Unbound Co. as well, and it’s not just me that wants to see an end to HOUSE OF TORTURE in control of that title.”
  • “Best of the Super Juniors 33 Night 1 kicks off on Thursday, May 14. The event will be held at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. It will stream live on NJPW World.” Credit: 411mania
  • Hiroyoshi Tenzan announces retirement (May 11). “Hiroyoshi Tenzan, a legendary figure in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), announced his retirement from professional wrestling on August 15, 2026. His last match will take place at Ryogoku Sumo Hall during the G1 Climax 36 semifinals. Tenzan, a four-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion and 12-time IWGP Tag Team Champion, expressed his gratitude for the support he received throughout his 35-year career. Despite his retirement, Tenzan will continue to be active with NJPW behind the scenes.”
  • BOSJ33 officially underway with previews and roster confirmations. “The 2026 NJPW Best of the Super Juniors tournament runs from May 14 to June 7, featuring 20 top junior heavyweights in a two-block round-robin format, with the winner earning a shot at the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship.
  • Tournament Overview
  • The 33rd annual Best of the Super Juniors (BOSJ) begins on May 14 at Korakuen Hall and concludes on June 7 in Ota. The tournament is split into two blocks of 10 wrestlers each, with competitors facing every opponent in their block. The wrestler with the most points in each block advances to the final, where the winner typically earns a shot at the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship at Dominion wrestlingmoments.com.
  • Notable Participants and Storylines
  • Kosei Fujita: Last year’s winner and the youngest ever BOSJ champion, aiming to go back-to-back and capture the IWGP Junior Heavyweight title njpw1972.com.
  • Master Wato: 2023 winner returning after missing last year due to injury, seeking his second BOSJ trophy and a title opportunity against DOUKI njpw1972.com.
  • DOUKI: Current IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion, self-proclaimed “junior god,” who has declared a boycott of the tournament, adding tension to the competition njpw1972.com.
  • Ryusuke Taguchi: 2012 BOSJ winner, returning for his second consecutive tournament njpw1972.com.
  • Daiki Nagai: Making his debut entry, challenging the status quo and promising to deliver exciting matches for the fans njpw1972.com.
    The tournament also features cross-promotional guests alongside regular NJPW talent, ensuring a diverse and competitive field eWrestlingNews.com.
  • Format and Significance
  • BOSJ is renowned for its round-robin format, which rewards consistency and technical skill over a single lucky victory. Matches are spread across NJPW’s May tour schedule, running concurrently with heavyweight events. The tournament is considered the defining accolade in the junior heavyweight division, second only to holding the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship itself wrestlingmoments.com. Past winners like Will Ospreay, Hiromu Takahashi, KUSHIDA, and El Desperado have used BOSJ victories to cement their status as top junior heavyweights wrestlingmoments.com.
  • Viewing Information
  • Fans can watch the tournament live in English on NJPW World, with tickets available worldwide. The event promises weeks of dramatic standings races, high-flying action, and technical showcases that highlight the best junior heavyweights in the world njpw1972.com+1.
  • The 2026 BOSJ is shaping up to be a high-stakes, action-packed tournament, with returning champions, rising stars, and intense rivalries making it one of the most anticipated events of the NJPW calendar.”
  • Newman & Ren Narita deliver violent statements ahead of Dominion (May 9). “Tsuji would respond that he would never take pictures with the belt until he made it his own. The challenger acknowledged Newman’s status as the world’s number one pro-wrestler, but said that he would be the one to carry NJPW, and fulfil a responsibility to ‘deliver energy, hopes and dreams’. Newman would muse that Tsuji’s dream was that ‘you want to be famous, you want to be on TV,’ jibing that ‘I’ll make you famous, but we might be thrown off TV afterward because I’m going to batter you.’ Delivering a brutal low blow to end the press conference, he left behind a wounded and angered Tsuji five weeks ahead of their title fight.”
  • Big matches announced for Dominion (May 9). “The IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship will also be at stake in Osaka when Andrade El Idolo defends his freshly won title against both Drilla Moloney and Shota Umino in a three way match. A hugely dramatic title bout in the main event of night one at Dontaku saw the ‘Real Latino Man’ capture the Global gold, his first NJPW championship in 12 years after a shocking DDT saw Tsuji’s skull meet the ringpost, and the DM was sent. 
  • Andrade was quick to state that although he represented AEW, his title holder status meant that he was going to be a fighting champion in NJPW. After asking who wanted to be his first challenger, he was initially answered by Tsuji’s Unbound Co. teammate in Drilla Moloney, but Shota Umino would follow. Andrade suggested a three way and now that match is official. While Moloney and Umino share a mutual respect they more pertinently share a desire to bring the Global title back to NJPW, and to hold the first singles gold of their NJPW careers.”
  • Boltin Oleg injured and pulled from upcoming cards (May 7). “On May 6 in Karatsu, Boltin Oleg sustained an injury to his left elbow. Boltin will be out of action as a result with a return date still to be determined. 
  • NJPW joins fans in wishing Boltin a speedy, full recovery.”
  • Yota Tsuji earns a title shot after a major win in Karatsu (May 6). “The match reset with Tsuji and Newman legal, and trading elbows and then knees. Tsuji was a step ahead as the Prince charged into the corner and landed a massive top rope Frankensteiner for two. Ripping a page from Newman’s book, Takagi came in to land a low blow on the champion and combined with Tsuji on a Pumping Blaster for a near two broken up by Lee; as the match broke down, Tsuji charged and landed the Gene Blaster on Newman to score three and claim a chance to regain the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.”

Gordon: “A most turbulent week — injuries, retirements, and major announcements shaping the road to Dominion.”

đŸŸȘ OHIO VALLEY WRESTLING (OVW)

Latest Verified Shows: Rise & Overdrive (Past Week)

Results sourced from OVW’s official YouTube listings and Cagematch database.

Ed: “Fans, the Davis Arena was rocking all week long — Rise brought the fallout from Double Crossed, and Overdrive kept the engines running hot!”

đŸŸ© OVW RISE — MOST RECENT EPISODE

FULL MATCH RESULTS

  • Kal Herro def. Drew Hernandez
  • Jota Peso & Brendan Balling def. Maximo Suave & Brandon Davis
  • Karter Cauffman def. ShaloncĂ© Royal (w/ PJ Jones)
  • Mario Padua def. Erik Surge
  • Stephen Steel def. Tommy Boy (w/ Lovely Miss Larkan)
  • LVL3 def. Z‑Force
  • TW3 def. Torchy’s Tacos
  • The Trifecta def. Colby Carter, Donovan Cecil & Tony Gunn
  • Tony Evans addresses the Davis Arena in a heated closing segment.

Gordon: “A most complete episode — tag teams, singles action, and a fiery promo to close the night.”

đŸŸ« OVW OVERDRIVE — MOST RECENT EPISODE (Streamed 2 Days Ago)

FULL MATCH RESULTS

  • Rae Larson def. Killah Kai
  • Maximo Suave def. Brian Hitt
  • J‑Rod def. Leela Hall
  • Tony Gunn def. Brandon Davis
  • Jota Peso def. Brendan Balling by DQ

Ed: “Fans, Overdrive continues to be the proving ground for the next wave of OVW stars!”

đŸŸ« OVW NEWS (May 4–12)

  • OVW announces historic 1400th episode celebration. “Join us for our 1,400th episode special on Thursday June 11, 2026, live from the Hotpoint Davis Arena in Louisville, Kentucky.”
  • Continued promotion of weekly live events every Thursday.
  • Heavy emphasis on Rise as the flagship developmental showcase.

đŸŽ™ïž DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, from Fukuoka to Louisville, the action this week has been hotter than ever! New Japan marches toward Dominion with major announcements, while OVW keeps churning out hungry young talent!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week across both promotions. And with that
 so long from the wrestling world.”

TOP 25

May 11, 2026

  1. Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) 5-0 NJPW
  2. Austin Aries, Ikuro Kwon & Trevor Lee 1-0 CMLL
  3. Austin Aries & Trevor Lee 1-0 CMLL 
  4. Capitan Suicida, Fugaz & Star Jr. 1-0 CMLL
  5. Titan 1-0 CMLL
  6. KUSHIDA & Yutani 1-0 CMLL
  7. Diego Hill & The Skyscrapers (Bishop Dyer & Donovan Dijak) 1-0 CMLL
  8. Akuma, Averno, Black Tiger, Flip Gordon, Mascara Dorada, Neon & Templario 1-0 CMLL
  9. Neon 1-0 CMLL MLW
  10. Barbaro Cavernario, Difunto, Esfinge & Titan 1-0 CMLL
  11. Blue Panther 1-0 CMLL
  12. Barbaro Cavernario, Hechicero & The Beast Mortos 1-0 CMLL
  13. Bandido 1-0 ROH World Champion 
  14. Bandido & Komander 1-0 CMLL
  15. Hechicero & Soberano Jr. 1-0 CMLL
  16. Darby Allin 2-0 AEW World Champion 
  17. Mike Bailey 2-0 AEW
  18. Go Shiozaki 2-0 AJPW
  19. Rei Saito 2-0 AJPW
  20. United Empire (Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Will Ospreay) 2-0 NJPW NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Champions
  21. United Empire (Francesco Akira, Great-O-Khan & HENARE) 2-0 NJPW
  22. Callum Newman 1-0 NJPW IWGP Heavyweight Champion 
  23. Kazuchika Okada 1-0 AEW International Champion 
  24. Jon Moxley 1-0 AEW Continental Champion 
  25. Konosuke Takeshita 1-0 NJPW TV ChampionÂ