Ed: “Before we dive into AEW, let’s hit the big headlines shaking up the wider wrestling world.”
Trick Williams wins the WWE United States Championship Trick Williams captured the U.S. Title with an assist from Lil Yachty, who helped neutralize interference and set up the decisive moment. It’s a major step up the card for Williams and a crossover spotlight thanks to Yachty’s involvement.
Joe Hendry announces new album ‘Beyond Belief’ Joe Hendry revealed that his next album, Beyond Belief, is scheduled for release on October 5, 2026. Given his history of wrestling‑themed tracks and self‑aware humor, this is already generating buzz among fans who “believe in Joe Hendry.”
AEW’s offer to Mike Tenay Tony Khan reportedly spoke with Mike Tenay about appearing for AEW—specifically tied to AEW Grand Slam Mexico—as a special commentary presence. Nothing is confirmed as a long‑term deal, but the idea of Tenay returning to a major promotion has fans talking.
Gordon: “Those three stories tell you a lot about where the business is right now—crossovers, nostalgia, and new projects all at once. In addition we’d like to take a moment to remember “Superstar” Bill Dundee and Andy “The Butcher” Williams. Rest in peace, gentlemen.”
AEW — sports desk overview
Ed: “Now, let’s turn the lens to AEW. Since Dynamite, the company’s week has revolved around keeping momentum after its recent big shows and using Collision to spotlight champions and new combinations.”
Gordon: “Dynamite continue the usual mix of promos, grudge matches, and title positioning, while Collision on September 5 gave us the clearest snapshot of where several divisions stand.”
AEW Collision — September 5, 2026
Andrade vs. Kidd — AEW National Championship
Result: Andrade successfully retained the AEW National Championship against Kidd.
Highlight: The match underscored Andrade’s grip on the mid‑card singles scene—he kept the title in a bout framed as a serious test, reinforcing his status as a central figure on Collision.
Ed: “Andrade didn’t just escape with the belt—he reminded everyone that the National Title is a real prize, not a placeholder.”
Persephone vs. Vertvixon — TBS Championship
Result:Persephone retained the TBS Championship.
Highlight: Another successful defense for Persephone, keeping her reign intact and the TBS belt firmly in the spotlight on Saturday nights.
Gordon: “Every defense like this adds weight to the title and to Persephone’s resume. She’s building a body of work, not just collecting wins.”
Motor City Machine Guns vs. The Swirl — tag team debut
Result:Motor City Machine Guns won their AEW tag team debut.
Highlight: The veteran team made an immediate impact, picking up a victory in their first AEW outing and signaling that the tag division just got even more crowded at the top.
Ed: “When a team with that pedigree walks in and wins right away, it sends a message to every other duo in the company.”
Full Collision Results
Credit: Cagematch
(02.09.2026) AEW Collision #160 – TV-Show @ Credit Union Of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas, USA The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) defeat Don Callis Family (Brian Cage & Jake Doyle) (11:54) Adam Page & Brodido (Bandido & Brody King) defeat Braddah Kaimi, LVJ & Vin Parker (1:42) Nick Wayne defeats Komander (9:38) AEW TBS Title: Persephone (c) defeats Vertvixen (7:22) The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) defeat The Swirl (Blake Christian & Lee Johnson) (11:38) AEW National Title: Andrade El Idolo (c) defeats Gabe Kidd (10:56) ROH Women’s World Title Proving Ground: Athena [c] defeats Isla Dawn (4:58) Don Callis Family (Kevin Knight & Kyle Fletcher) defeat Bang Bang Gang (Ace Austin & Juice Robinson) (12:16)
Gordon: “Collision remains AEW’s space for longer matches and different pairings, complementing what Dynamite does mid‑week.”
Ed: “Taken together, it’s a week about reinforcing who the champions are and introducing new threats around them.”
AEW news & rumors — past week
Beyond the in‑ring action, AEW’s week has been shaped by a few notable stories:
Mike Tenay conversation:
Tony Khan’s reported talk with Tenay about an AEW appearance—especially tied to Grand Slam Mexico—has sparked speculation about special commentary roles or one‑night returns.
Roster and creative direction:
Ongoing chatter about how AEW balances its large roster across two main TV shows and international specials.
Fans continue to debate which divisions—world title, women’s, tag, trios—are getting the most focus week to week.
Legacy and tribute discussions:
With the recent passing of former AEW star The Butcher, there’s been conversation about how AEW might honor him on TV or social channels, reflecting the company’s tendency to acknowledge its history and alumni.
Gordon: “AEW’s week isn’t just about bell‑to‑bell—it’s about who might show up, who might be honored, and how the company keeps its identity clear with so many moving parts.”
February 2, 2022 — MJF’s “I will not quit” promo
To close, we wanted a look back at one of AEW’s defining promos—MJF’s February 2, 2022 speech, capped by the line:
“I will not quit! Because if I quit, then I’d be no better than you.”
Ed: “That promo was a turning point. MJF stood in the ring and peeled back layers of his character—talking about his past, his struggles, and why walking away would make him just another bitter story instead of the star he believes he is.”
Context
The promo aired on AEW Dynamite in early 2022, during the build to his feud with CM Punk.
MJF framed himself as a kid who once idolized Punk, only to feel abandoned when Punk left wrestling.
By the time he delivered that line, he was tying his refusal to quit to his desire to rise above resentment and prove he was better than the man he once looked up to.
Why the line matters
“I will not quit!” became a statement of intent—not just about one match or one feud, but about his entire career.
“Because if I quit, then I’d be no better than you.” flipped the dynamic: MJF cast quitting as the ultimate failure, something he associated with the people who let him down.
The promo helped cement MJF as more than just a loudmouth heel—it showed depth, history, and a twisted kind of motivation.
PROMO
Credit: Cagematch
“[MJF comes to the ring despondent after being challenged to a Dog Collar Match by CM Punk at Revolution on March 6th.]
MJF: “You know, I used to love CM Punk too, and I get that you guys wanna boo me, I’m not exactly the easiest person in the world to like, but I would just like you to give me an opportunity here. You know, CM Punk, he showed a photograph, he showed a photograph last week and he said that for him, it was just another Friday. Well for me, for me it wasn’t. Cos you know it’s really easy to think that I was raised with a silver spoon in my mouth, I know it was really easy to believe that you people understand my upbringing, but the fact of the matter is that in one point in my life, the only reason I got out of bed in the morning was because of professional wrestling, just like all of you, I love professional wrestling! I love AEW! And yes, you know what, that day meant more to me than just a Friday, that day meant everything to me! Let me go back a little bit in time. 2007, I’m 11 years old. I’ve got a litany of learning disabilities. I have severe attention deficit disorder. Every single day at school for me was hell. But the one thing I was good at was football, and I tried out for the team, I was one of only two Jewish kids who tried out…
[Some cheers from the crowd.]
We’ve got Jews in the house? Ummm, and you know, shockingly the coach decided to start me as the middle linebacker, and that meant everything to me, because for once, I thought I fit in. And then the next day at school, I’m walking the hallway at my school, and I see my teammates walking up to me, and I’m excited because for once in my life, I actually think I’m going to make friends. And they look angry. And in their hands, they’re holding rolls of quarters. And all of them decided to throw the quarters at me as hard as they physically could, and they said Pick it up, Jew boy, pick it up. I went home, and I cried, and I cried, and I cried, but finally I stopped cos I realised today’s Friday, and that means today I get to meet my hero CM Punk at an autograph signing! CM Punk, my hero, the guy I looked up to, CM Punk, the best in the world! That day meant everything to me, and when I went back home, I made a promise to myself that I was going to be just like my hero CM Punk, I wasn’t going to be afraid to speak up for myself, I, this 5 foot nothing ADD riddled Jew boy, was gonna become the best in the world! Fast forward, December 2013, I’ve gotten stronger, I’ve gotten faster, I’ve got football scholarships coming at me left and right, but I don’t give a damn because all I want to be is like my hero CM Punk, I want to be a professional wrestler! I’m studying tape, I’m watching matches until my eyes bleed, I’m practicing promos in the mirror, I’m practicing promos in the mirror until my voice gets hoarse, all because I want to be like CM Punk.
[MJF pauses to collect his thoughts, the fans are unsure of how to react to what he is saying.]
January 2014, you leave me when I needed you most, when I believed in you! You left me! You left all of us! That’s when I realised if the best in the world couldn’t do it, why could some dumb, 5 foot nothing, ADD riddled Jew boy? So I went to college like a good boy, I packed my bags and I drove off and I quit on my dreams, and I buried my happiness deep down, I buried my dreams deep down, until one day I’m in my dorm room and I’m scrolling on Instagram, and there’s an account called The Wrestling Classic. And there’s a photograph of CM Punk shaking hands with Bryan Danielson. CM Punk, the same guy who I believed in, the same guy who left me when I needed him most, I was livid, I packed my bags, I got in my car, and I promised to myself that day, I made a promise that I was going to become the best in the world in spite of CM Punk! I made a promise that whatever outcast kid at school, who was getting bullied, who was getting bullied, had me to watch on his TV screen and I made a promise that I wasn’t going to leave him high and dry, just like you did CM Punk, you gutless coward! At Revolution, March 6th, you can choke me with the chain, you can whip me with the chain, you can make me bleed buckets, but I will not quit! Because if I quit, then I’d be no better than you. And we all know that’s not the case! Because my name is Maxwell Jacob Friedman, and I’m better than you… and you know it!”
[CM Punk comes out to the ring to see if what MJF said was real, there is an awkward look between the two.]
CM Punk: [off mic] “Is that the truth? Was that real?”
[MJF walks out of the ring, a tear in his eye, leaving Punk conflicted.]”
Gordon: “When you look at AEW today—the champions, the challengers, the promos—it’s hard not to see echoes of that moment. Wrestlers trying to prove they won’t walk away, that they’ll fight through whatever’s in front of them, because quitting would make them just another name that didn’t live up to the hype.”
Ed: “So that’s the week in AEW since September 3rd’s Dynamite—titles defended, new teams arriving, offers made to legendary voices, and a reminder from the past that sometimes one sentence can define a career. That’s your snapshot from the sports desk.”
Ed: “Fans, today’s sports desk takes us on a world tour — five promotions, five very different atmospheres, and one shared truth: pro wrestling never sleeps. The global scene has been buzzing with title fights, tournament drama, faction warfare, and a few surprises that shook entire locker rooms.”
Gordon: “And what makes this week special is the contrast. Ring of Honor brought its trademark grit with back‑to‑back specials. Stardom delivered speed, precision, and the kind of intensity only their roster can produce. wXw kept the German scene roaring with heavyweight clashes and technical showcases. NOAH leaned into its hard‑hitting identity with battles that echoed through Korakuen. And All Japan continued its steady climb, mixing tradition with a new generation hungry for spotlight.”
Ed: “Five promotions, five stories unfolding at once — champions defending, challengers rising, and entire divisions shifting in real time. We’ll break down every match, every result, every standout moment, and the rumors swirling behind the curtain.”
Gordon: “And when we’re done, we’ll unveil the Top 25 Power Rankings — the athletes who defined the week across the entire global landscape.”
Ed: “Let’s get to it.”
🟥 Ring of Honor — HonorClub (August 18, 2026)
Taped at Broadmoor World Arena — Colorado Springs, CO
Ed: “Fans, ROH rolled into Colorado Springs with a special HonorClub showcase — seven matches, a few surprises, and a clear push toward Death Before Dishonor. The crowd got a little bit of everything: high‑flying, knockouts, tag team chemistry, and a main event that had more moving parts than a Swiss watch.”
Gordon: “And what stood out most was the pacing. ROH didn’t waste time — every match served a purpose, every segment nudged a storyline forward. Let’s break it down.”
🟦 Komander vs. Ariya Daivari (w/ Mark Sterling & BEEF)
Winner: Komander
Komander opened the night with the kind of aerial precision that’s become his trademark. Daivari tried to slow him down with interference from Sterling and BEEF, but once Komander found his rhythm, the match tilted sharply. He sealed the win with Cielito Lindo, leaving Daivari frustrated and Sterling scrambling to regroup.
Ed: “Komander’s rope work is like watching a man walk on air.”
🟦 AR Fox & Lio Rush vs. Action Andretti & HOOK
Winner: Fox & Rush by DQ
This one was crisp until it wasn’t. Andretti and HOOK controlled early with smooth tandem offense, but Rush’s speed turned the tide. The finish came suddenly — HOOK snapped and hit Rush with his own ROH TV Title belt, forcing the referee to call for the disqualification.
Gordon: “A moment of frustration that cost them the match — and maybe a friendship.”
🟦 SkyFlight (Scorpio Sky, Dante Martin, Darius Martin) vs. Manny Lemons, Tommy 2 Scoops & Dave Cole
Winners: SkyFlight
SkyFlight looked sharp, blending Scorpio Sky’s veteran timing with the Martins’ trademark explosiveness. Daniels and Sydal coached from ringside as the trio hit fluid combinations and controlled the pace from bell to bell.
Ed: “SkyFlight is becoming one of ROH’s most reliable trios — smooth, fast, and always in sync.”
🟦 Anthony Ogogo vs. Aaron Solo
Winner: Ogogo by KO
Ogogo didn’t come to play. Solo tried to stick and move, but Ogogo’s boxing background turned this into a short, violent affair. A clean shot dropped Solo cold, giving Ogogo a decisive knockout victory.
Gordon: “Ogogo’s power is no rumor — that punch could’ve stopped a truck.”
🟦 Mina Shirakawa & Queen Aminata vs. The Hex (Allysin Kay & Marti Belle)
Winners: Shirakawa & Aminata
This was one of the night’s most competitive bouts. The Hex brought veteran savvy, but Shirakawa and Aminata matched them strike for strike. The finish saw Shirakawa lock in a bridging figure‑four, forcing Marti Belle to tap.
Ed: “Shirakawa’s technique was picture‑perfect — that bridge was a thing of beauty.”
🟦 Adam Priest vs. El Phantasmo
Winner: Adam Priest
Priest leaned into his gritty, no‑nonsense style, grounding ELP and attacking the legs. Phantasmo fired back with bursts of speed, but Priest caught him in a single Boston crab, wrenching back until ELP had no choice but to submit.
Gordon: “Priest doesn’t need flash — he just needs leverage.”
🟦 Main Event: Red Velvet & Zayda Steel (w/ Christopher Daniels) vs. Marina Shafir & Skye Blue
Winners: Red Velvet & Zayda Steel
The main event delivered strong tag chemistry and a few well‑timed momentum swings. Shafir’s grappling and Blue’s speed kept Velvet and Steel honest, but Daniels’ ringside involvement repeatedly shifted the balance. Velvet and Steel capitalized on the chaos, scoring the win and building momentum heading into Death Before Dishonor.
Ed: “Velvet and Steel looked sharp — but Daniels’ fingerprints were all over that finish.”
🟦 Notable Moments & News
Nigel McGuinness Promo: Nigel addressed his knee injury from AEW Collision, hinting at personal and professional reasons he might still appear at Death Before Dishonor, despite being out six weeks. The crowd buzzed at the possibility.
Death Before Dishonor Build: Multiple matches tonight served as stepping stones toward the pay‑per‑view — especially the main event, which tightened the women’s division storylines.
Gordon: “ROH used this show as a launchpad — and they stuck the landing.”
🟥 Ring of Honor — HonorClub #180 (August 20, 2026)
Taped Aug 19 in Baltimore — Aired Aug 20
Ed: “Tonight’s sports desk takes us to Baltimore, where ROH delivered a tight, efficient HonorClub episode — proving ground bouts, rising stars, and a few matches that pushed Death Before Dishonor into sharper focus.”
Gordon: “And what made this show click was its rhythm. Quick finishes where they needed them, competitive bouts in the middle, and a main event that tied directly into the women’s division storylines. Let’s run it down.”
🟦 ROH Women’s World Title Proving Ground Match
Athena vs. Gia Scott
Winner: Athena (2:53)
Athena wasted no time. She overwhelmed Scott with speed and aggression, keeping her grounded until she hit the decisive sequence that sealed the win. Another dominant outing for the champion, extending her 2026 streak to 8‑0‑1.
Ed: “Athena didn’t just win — she made a statement.”
🟦 Singles Match
Preston Vance vs. Danny Grandview
Winner: Vance (1:00)
Vance bulldozed Grandview in under a minute, flattening him with power offense and reminding everyone he’s still dangerous despite Dark Order’s internal doubts.
Gordon: “Short, sharp, and decisive.”
🟦 Tag Team Match
Action Andretti & HOOK vs. The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds & Evil Uno)
Winners: Andretti & HOOK (9:09)
This was the first match of the night with real back‑and‑forth drama. Dark Order leaned on experience and teamwork, but Andretti’s explosiveness and HOOK’s composure carried the day. A clean win that builds momentum heading into Death Before Dishonor.
Ed: “HOOK and Andretti looked like they’d been teaming for years.”
🟦 Singles Match
Daniel Garcia vs. Alec Price
Winner: Garcia (8:39)
Garcia and Price delivered a crisp, competitive match. Price brought energy, but Garcia’s technical precision and ring IQ kept him one step ahead. Garcia closed it out clean, continuing his strong 2026 form.
Gordon: “Garcia’s confidence is becoming a weapon.”
🟦 ROH World Television Title Proving Ground Match
Lio Rush vs. Joe Keys
Winner: Rush (1:09)
Rush improved to 9‑1 in 2026 singles action with a lightning‑fast victory. Keys barely had time to adjust before Rush overwhelmed him with speed and sealed the win in just over a minute.
Ed: “Rush is operating at a different speed than everyone else.”
🟦 Tag Team Match
Queen Aminata & Mina Shirakawa vs. Erica Leigh & Brittany Blake
Winners: Aminata & Shirakawa (7:16)
Aminata and Shirakawa continued their strong run as a duo. Leigh and Blake fought hard, but the chemistry on the winning side was too sharp. Another clean win for a team clearly being positioned for bigger things.
Gordon: “Shirakawa and Aminata are becoming a quiet force in ROH.”
🟦 Singles Match
Nick Wayne vs. Jordan Oliver
Winner: Wayne (10:28)
Oliver cut a promo earlier in the night hyping the match, and both men delivered. Wayne remained undefeated at 6‑0, surviving Oliver’s aggression and closing with crisp execution. A standout match on the card.
Ed: “Wayne’s confidence is growing by the week.”
🟦 ROH Pure Title #1 Contendership Match
Katsuyori Shibata vs. Wheeler Yuta
Winner: Shibata (7:11)
A pure wrestling showcase. Shibata and Yuta traded holds, counters, and rope breaks with surgical precision. Shibata’s victory earns him a Pure Title shot at Death Before Dishonor — a match fans have been waiting for.
Gordon: “Shibata’s discipline carried him straight into a title match.”
🟦 Tornado Tag Team Match (Main Event)
Marina Shafir & Skye Blue vs. Red Velvet & Zayda Steel (w/ Christopher Daniels)
Winners: Shafir & Blue (10:44)
The main event delivered chaos, teamwork, and storyline progression. Velvet and Steel leaned heavily on Daniels’ ringside involvement, but Shafir’s grappling and Blue’s firepower proved too much. A strong win that pushes the women’s division narrative toward the pay‑per‑view.
Ed: “Shafir and Blue fought like they had something to prove — and they proved it.”
🟦 Notable Promos & Storylines
Dark Order reflected on their AEW/ROH history; John Silver questioned Preston Vance’s credibility.
Athena vs. Hazuki video package teased their Death Before Dishonor showdown.
Andretti vs. Lio Rush hype package aired for the PPV.
Jordan Oliver cut a promo building his match with Nick Wayne.
Deonna Purrazzo addressed her issues with Steph De Lander.
Dalton Castle & The Outrunners hyped Lethal Twist’s return.
Gordon: “Every promo tonight pointed straight at Death Before Dishonor — ROH is tightening the screws.”
🟥 Ring of Honor — Death Before Dishonor (August 21, 2026)
Live on PPV — 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, PA
Ed: “Fans, tonight’s sports desk takes us to the legendary 2300 Arena — a building that’s seen every kind of fight imaginable. ROH came in promising violence, heart, and championship stakes, and they delivered a marathon of action that honored the building’s history while pushing the company forward.”
Gordon: “And what made this show special was the variety. Technical wrestling, pure rules, lucha brilliance, tag chaos, and a Fight Without Honor that felt like a love letter to the arena’s past. Let’s break it down from Zero Hour to the final O‑Face.”
🔶 ZERO HOUR
🟦 Queen Aminata & Mina Shirakawa vs. Vertvixen & Viva Van
Winners: Aminata & Shirakawa (pinfall)
A hot opener with fast tags and crisp chemistry. Viva hit a hurricanrana early, Aminata answered with the Hip Train, and Shirakawa’s Diamond DDT sealed the win after Aminata headbutted Vertvixen to set it up.
Ed: “Aminata and Shirakawa are becoming one of ROH’s most polished duos.”
🟦 Adam Brooks vs. El Phantasmo
Winner: ELP (pinfall)
A technical start gave way to escalating offense — springboards, counters, and near‑falls. Brooks nearly stole it with a codebreaker, but ELP hit the Cutthroat Driver and followed with the ELP Splash for the three.
Gordon: “ELP’s timing was razor sharp.”
🟦 A.R. Fox vs. Soleil vs. Komander
Winner: Komander (pinfall)
A nonstop aerial showcase. Fox hit a rope‑assisted splash, Soleil landed a tokusatsu‑style cutter, and Komander sealed it with a tightrope 450 after intercepting Soleil’s momentum.
Ed: “Komander walked the ropes like they were a sidewalk.”
🟦 Brian Cage & Hechicero vs. Bustah & The Brain (Alec Price & Jordan Oliver)
Winners: Cage & Hechicero (pinfall)
Bustah & The Brain showed great teamwork early, but Cage’s power and Hechicero’s precision took over. Cage threw Price onto Oliver outside, Hechicero hit the finishing DDT, and the Don Callis Family stood tall.
Gordon: “Cage was a wrecking ball — Hechicero was the architect.”
🟥 MAIN CARD
🟦 ROH World Six‑Man Tag Team Championship
Dalton Castle & The Outrunners vs. The Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal, Blake Christian, Lee Johnson)
Winners: The Lethal Twist — NEW Champions
A chaotic opener with constant tags and brawls. Castle’s suplex flurry popped the crowd, but Christian’s rope‑assisted roll‑up — aided by Lethal — stole the win.
Ed: “Castle had the building rocking, but Lethal Twist played the numbers game.”
🟦 ROH Women’s Pure Championship
Deonna Purrazzo (c) vs. Steph De Lander
Winner: Purrazzo (submission)
SDL burned through her rope breaks early. A ref bump opened the door for chaos, but Purrazzo regained control, hit Venus De Milo, and forced the tap.
Gordon: “Purrazzo’s technique carried her through every curveball.”
🟦 ROH Women’s Television Championship — Four‑Way
Red Velvet (c) vs. Skye Blue vs. Zayda Steel vs. Marina Shafir (w/ Jon Moxley)
Winner: Red Velvet (pinfall)
A wild four‑way with weapons, submissions, and constant momentum swings. Shafir powerbombed everyone out of a tower of doom, Skye used the title as a weapon, and Velvet hit a frog splash on Shafir to retain.
Ed: “Velvet survived a storm — and stole the moment when it mattered.”
🟦 ROH Men’s Pure Championship
Lee Moriarty (c) vs. Katsuyori Shibata
Winner: Moriarty (pinfall)
A brilliant Pure Rules match. Shibata attacked the legs with figure‑fours and suplexes, Moriarty countered with Tiger‑Style offense, and after a flurry of reversals, Moriarty caught Shibata with a stacking pin to retain.
Gordon: “Moriarty proved he can think as fast as he can strike.”
🟦 ROH World Tag Team Championships — Four‑Way
Sky Team (Mistico & Mascara Dorada) vs. The Kingdom vs. Guevara & Mortos vs. Top Flight
Winners: Sky Team (pinfall)
A breathtaking lucha‑heavy tag war. Mortos hit a massive dive, Guevara landed a shooting star to the floor, Top Flight dazzled with speed, and Mistico finished Dante with a top‑rope La Mistica.
Ed: “Sky Team turned chaos into choreography.”
🟦 AEW Continental Cup Play‑In
Adam Priest vs. Daniel Garcia
Winner: Garcia (submission)
A grueling technical fight. Both men targeted legs, traded figure‑fours, rolled through submissions up the ramp, and battled past the ref’s count. Garcia finally locked in the Dragon Tamer for the tap.
Gordon: “A match built on pain tolerance — Garcia endured just a little more.”
🟥 ROH Men’s World Television Championship — Fight Without Honor
Lio Rush (c) vs. Action Andretti
Winner: Andretti — NEW Champion
Weapons everywhere: brooms, dustpans, tables, glass, doors, chains, umbrellas, barbed wire. Lio — dressed like Sabu — fought with reckless creativity. Andretti answered with brutality. HOOK interfered, Bowens joined the chaos, and Andretti hit Lights Camera Action through the red door for the win.
Afterward, Lio opened the black box and drank the Black Heart, black liquid pouring from his mouth.
Ed: “Violence, creativity, and heart — a Fight Without Honor worthy of the 2300 Arena.”
🟥 ROH Men’s World Championship
Bandido (c) vs. Nick Wayne
Winner: Bandido (pinfall)
A blistering match. Suicide dives, barricade crashes, mask‑grabbing, Shiranui, poison ranas, German suplexes, and Wayne bleeding heavily after hitting the steel steps. Wayne hit multiple Prodigy Plexes, Bandido hit the 21‑Plex, and after a low blow and Wayne’s World, Bandido reversed the final pin attempt into a winning cradle.
Gordon: “Bandido survived everything — including Wayne’s desperation.”
🟥 ROH Women’s World Championship (Main Event)
Athena (c) vs. Hazuki
Winner: Athena (pinfall)
A war. Hazuki countered early, Athena cheated often, and Billie Starkz & Diamante interfered repeatedly. Hazuki hit an avalanche crucifix bomb, spike DDT on the apron, double Codebreakers, and a splash through a barely‑breaking table. Athena answered with a stomp, tombstone, and finally two O‑Faces — one from the apron to the floor — to retain.
After the bell, Athena showed rare respect to Hazuki.
Ed: “Athena and Hazuki tore the house down — a main event worthy of the name Death Before Dishonor.”
🟪 World Wonder Ring Stardom — 5★STAR Grand Prix 2026 (Aug 18 & Aug 23)
Korakuen Hall • Ryogoku Kokugikan — Tokyo, Japan
Ed: “Fans, Stardom’s 5★STAR Grand Prix hit its final stretch this week — two massive cards, quarterfinals, semifinals, and a final that shook the entire promotion. The pace was blistering, the stakes sky‑high, and the roster delivered the kind of drama only Stardom can produce.”
Gordon: “And what stood out most was the contrast between styles. Power, speed, technique, chaos — every block brought something different. Let’s start with Korakuen Hall.”
🟦 5★STAR Grand Prix — Tag 15 (August 18, 2026)
Korakuen Hall — Online Stream
Quarterfinals
Blue Stars QF:Starlight Kid def. HANAKO (13:58) Kid used her agility to stay ahead of HANAKO’s power, countering big swings and sealing the win with sharp timing.
Red Stars QF:Saya Iida def. AZM (10:22) A high‑speed clash where Iida’s raw strength overcame AZM’s precision.
Blue Stars QF:Ruaka def. Hanan (11:27) Ruaka muscled her way through the match, shutting down Hanan’s momentum.
Red Stars QF:Rina def. Rina Yamashita (11:22) A bruising fight — Yamashita brought the violence, but Rina’s composure carried her through.
Semifinals
Blue Stars SF:Starlight Kid def. Ami Sourei (12:16) Sourei’s power nearly overwhelmed Kid, but Kid’s counters and ring IQ pushed her into the finals.
Red Stars SF:Maika def. Saya Iida (12:49) A hard‑hitting bout where Maika’s technique edged out Iida’s explosiveness.
Blue Stars SF:Suzu Suzuki def. Ruaka (10:13) Suzuki’s relentlessness and striking precision proved too much for Ruaka.
Red Stars SF:Rina def. Konami (17:17) A tactical war — Konami targeted limbs, Rina absorbed the damage and struck back with sharp offense to reach the Grand Prix final.
Ed: “Korakuen gave us clarity — four women stood tall, but only two would reach the Finals in Ryogoku.”
🟪 5★STAR Grand Prix — Tag 16 (August 23, 2026)
Ryogoku Kokugikan — Pay‑Per‑View
Semi‑Finals
Starlight Kid def. Suzu Suzuki (16:56) A dramatic, momentum‑swinging match. Kid survived Suzuki’s blistering offense and countered late to punch her ticket to the final.
Four‑Way Tag:Koguma & Matoi Hamabe def. Cosmic Angels, HATE, Neo Genesis (4:40) A quick, chaotic sprint with Koguma’s creativity shining.
God’s Eye (Ami Sourei, Hina, Kiyoka Kotatsu, Lady C & Tomoka Inaba) def. HANAKO, Maki Ito, Neo Genesis (AZM & Miyu Amasaki) & Waka Tsukiyama (8:31) God’s Eye controlled the pace with crisp teamwork.
HATE (Azusa Inaba, Natsuko Tora & Ruaka) def. Mi Vida Loca (Akira Kurogane, Itsuki Aoki & Rina Yamashita) (10:10) A bruising trios match where HATE leaned into their trademark chaos.
Kikyo Furusawa & Ranna Yagami def. Cosmic Angels (Aya Sakura & Sayaka Kurara) (15:11) A competitive tag bout with Furusawa and Yagami outlasting the Angels.
HATE (Momo Watanabe & Saya Kamitani) def. STARS (Hanan & Saya Iida) (12:44) Watanabe and Kamitani’s chemistry carried them past STARS’ resilience.
Natsupoi def. Saori Anou (25:32) A show‑stealer — fast, emotional, and beautifully paced.
5★STAR Grand Prix 2026 Final
Rina def. Starlight Kid (27:03)
A dramatic, exhausting, emotional main event. Kid threw everything she had — speed, counters, aerial offense — but Rina absorbed the punishment and kept coming. The closing stretch was a war of willpower, and Rina’s final surge crowned her the 2026 5★STAR Grand Prix Champion.
Gordon: “Rina didn’t just win a tournament — she arrived at the top of Stardom’s mountain.”
Ed: “And Kid pushed her to the absolute limit. A phenomenal final.”
🟩 wXw — King of the Catchers 2026 Field Confirmed
Turbinenhalle Oberhausen • September 25–27
Ed: “Fans, the sports desk shifts to Germany, where wXw officially unveiled the full lineup for King of the Catchers 2026 — the technical wrestling tournament that anchors the Pro‑Wrestling Grand Prix weekend. Eight wrestlers, two groups, round‑robin format, and a final that crowns one of the most respected titles in European wrestling.”
Gordon: “This tournament is pure sport. No gimmicks, no shortcuts — every competitor faces every opponent in their block. The two group winners meet in the grand final, and the winner walks out with bragging rights that echo across the continent.”
🟦 Tournament Structure
Eight participants
Two groups of four
Round‑robin matches within each group
Group winners advance to the final
Three‑day event as part of the wXw Pro‑Wrestling Grand Prix 2026
Ed: “Round‑robin wrestling exposes strengths and weaknesses. You can’t hide behind one good night — you need consistency, conditioning, and adaptability.”
Gordon: “And wXw always selects a field that represents the full spectrum of European and international wrestling.”
🟦 Official Participants — King of the Catchers 2026
1 Called Manders A bruiser with Midwest grit — Manders brings raw power and a brawling style that forces technicians out of their comfort zone.
Axel Tischer One of Europe’s most respected grapplers. Disciplined, precise, and dangerous in long tournaments.
Dennis “Cash” Dullnig A wXw stalwart with sharp fundamentals and underrated toughness.
Dieter Schwartz A rising technician with a methodical approach — thrives in structured formats like round‑robins.
Elijah Blum Young, fast, and fearless. Blum’s hybrid style makes him a wild card in the field.
Katsuhiko Nakajima A world‑class striker and former champion in Japan. His kicks alone can change the trajectory of a match — and a tournament.
Peter Tihanyi Hungary’s top technician, known for fluid counters and crisp chain wrestling.
Thomas Shire A powerhouse grappler with a throwback style — suplexes, holds, and relentless pressure.
Ed: “That’s a stacked lineup — veterans, prospects, international killers, and a few names who thrive in tournament environments.”
Gordon: “And the beauty of King of the Catchers is that every one of them has a path to the final. It’s all about matchups.”
🟦 Group Assignments Coming Soon
wXw confirmed that the official group placements will be revealed on:
📺 wXw Shotgun — Thursday, August 27 💻 Free on YouTube
Ed: “Once we know the groups, we’ll know the storylines — who’s stuck in the striker’s bracket, who’s trapped with the grapplers, and who lucked into the chaos block.”
Gordon: “And that’s when predictions get interesting.”
🟦 Event Details
Dates: September 25–27
Venue: Turbinenhalle, Oberhausen
Tickets: events.wXw‑Wrestling.com
Presented by: Wrestling‑Infos.de
Ed: “Oberhausen is going to be electric — three tournaments, three days, and a crowd that treats technical wrestling like a religion.”
Gordon: “And King of the Catchers will set the tone for the entire Grand Prix weekend.”
🟩 wXw — Full Tournament Fields Announced for the Pro‑Wrestling Grand Prix 2026
Ed: “Fans, the sports desk stays in Germany as wXw continues rolling out major announcements for the Pro‑Wrestling Grand Prix. Earlier this week we learned the full lineup for King of the Catchers — and now we have the complete fields for Femmes Fatales and the World Tag Team Tournament. Three tournaments, three trophies, and three days of wrestling that define wXw’s identity.”
Gordon: “And what makes this festival special is the variety. Technical wrestling, women’s championship stakes, tag team chaos — all happening under one roof in Oberhausen. Let’s break down the new announcements.”
🟪 Femmes Fatales — Tournament Field Confirmed
Winner becomes the new wXw Women’s World Champion
Ed: “This year’s Femmes Fatales carries extra weight — Shortcut to the Top winner Kanji forfeited her guaranteed title shot and demanded that the Women’s World Championship be reinstated as the tournament prize. That’s gutsy, and it raises the stakes for everyone involved.”
Gordon: “And the field is stacked. Eight women, knockout format, quarterfinals to finals — no second chances.”
Participants
Chihiro Hashimoto — A powerhouse with elite grappling credentials.
Jane Nero — A rising force with sharp striking and confidence.
Kanji — The wildcard; she gave up a guaranteed title shot to fight for the belt the hard way.
Killer Kelly — One of wXw’s most intense competitors; thrives in tournaments.
Madison Marley — Young, fast, and unpredictable.
Manami — Brings speed and precision from the Japanese scene.
Mercedes Martinez — A veteran with unmatched toughness and ring IQ.
Stephanie Maze — A technical standout with a growing fanbase.
Ed: “That’s a field with power, experience, and a few dark horses who could shock the bracket.”
Gordon: “And with the title on the line, every match becomes a career‑defining moment.”
🟦 World Tag Team Tournament — Eight Teams Confirmed
Ed: “Tag team wrestling is one of wXw’s calling cards, and this year’s tournament looks like a celebration of every style you can imagine — high‑speed duos, bruisers, technicians, and last year’s champions returning to defend their crown.”
Participants
10/10 Next Level — A crisp, athletic pairing with strong chemistry.
Best Bros — International favorites known for creativity and pace.
Better Together — A team built on synergy and smart tag strategy.
Greedy Souls (defending champions) — Last year’s winners; heavy hitters with a mean streak.
Hyperactive — Fast, frantic, and fearless.
Planet Gojirah — A powerhouse team with size and intimidation.
Quick & Dirty — Opportunistic, scrappy, and dangerous in tournament settings.
The Grind — Hard‑nosed workers who thrive in long, physical matches.
Gordon: “Eight teams, single‑elimination — one mistake and you’re out. And with Greedy Souls returning, the target is already painted.”
Ed: “This tournament always produces surprises, and this field guarantees at least one upset.”
🟦 Group & Bracket Reveal Coming Soon
📺 wXw Shotgun — Thursday, August 27 💻 Free on YouTube
Ed: “Shotgun will reveal the first‑round matchups for both Femmes Fatales and the Tag Tournament — plus the group assignments for King of the Catchers.”
Gordon: “And once we see the brackets, we’ll know who’s in for a smooth ride and who’s stuck in the gauntlet.”
🟦 Event Details
Dates: September 25–27
Venue: Turbinenhalle, Oberhausen
Tickets: events.wXw‑Wrestling.com
Presented by: Wrestling‑Infos.de
Ed: “Oberhausen is shaping up to be the epicenter of European wrestling this September.”
Gordon: “And with three tournaments running side‑by‑side, the Pro‑Wrestling Grand Prix might be the most ambitious festival wXw has ever produced.”
🟩 wXw — Extreme Wrestling Party 2026 Matches Confirmed
Ed: “Fans, the sports desk shifts to the late‑night side of the Grand Prix — because wXw has officially confirmed the first matches for the Extreme Wrestling Party, the 18+ show that kicks off the festival weekend. If the Grand Prix is the celebration of wrestling as a sport, the Extreme Wrestling Party is the celebration of wrestling as chaos.”
Gordon: “And this year’s lineup already looks unhinged in the best possible way. Three matches announced, three very different flavors of violence.”
🟥 wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship
Ahura (c) vs. Joey Janela
Ed: “Ahura defending the top belt at an 18+ show tells you everything — wXw wants this main event to be loud, unpredictable, and absolutely wild.”
Gordon: “And Janela thrives in environments where rules are more like suggestions. Ahura’s swagger versus Janela’s recklessness — that’s a combustible mix.”
🟥 Zoltan vs. Myron Reed
Ed: “Zoltan brings brute force, Reed brings speed and innovation. This is the kind of clash that makes the Extreme Wrestling Party special — two wrestlers who don’t share a style, but absolutely share a willingness to push limits.”
Gordon: “Reed’s aerial game could give him the edge, but Zoltan’s power can shut down momentum in a heartbeat.”
🟥 Killer Kelly vs. Steph De Lander
Ed: “Killer Kelly in an 18+ environment is practically a guarantee of violence. Add Steph De Lander — who’s been on a tear across Europe — and you’ve got a match that might steal the entire night.”
Gordon: “Kelly thrives in intensity. SDL thrives in disruption. This one won’t be pretty, but it will be memorable.”
🟦 Event Details
Extreme Wrestling Party
Powered by: Artilleriefeuer
Presented by: Wrestling‑Infos.de
Date: Friday, September 25
Start Time: 11 p.m.
Venue: Turbinenhalle Oberhausen
Tickets: events.wXw‑Wrestling.com
Ed: “This show always delivers something you can’t see anywhere else — and with these matches already locked in, 2026 looks like the wildest edition yet.”
Gordon: “And remember, this is just the first wave. More matches will be announced as we get closer to the festival.”
🟩 Pro Wrestling NOAH — Kawasaki Summer Voyage & Lethal Odyssey (Aug 22–23, 2026)
Culttz Kawasaki • Online Stream
Ed: “Fans, the sports desk heads to Kawasaki, where NOAH rolled out two major summer shows — Lethal Odyssey and Summer Voyage — packed with title defenses, faction clashes, and a few lightning‑quick finishes that left the crowd buzzing.”
Gordon: “And what stood out most was the balance. Heavyweight power, junior speed, lucha chaos, and a GHC title match that ended almost as soon as it began. Let’s break down Summer Voyage first.”
A bruising heavyweight war. Fujita and Inamura brought raw power, but Soya and Iino’s chemistry and conditioning carried them through a long, grinding defense.
Gordon: “Soya and Iino didn’t just survive — they imposed their will.”
🟦 NOAH Lethal Odyssey 2026 — August 22
Online Stream — Japan
Ed: “Fans, the sports desk continues our NOAH coverage with Lethal Odyssey, a show that leaned into fast finishes, faction warfare, and heavyweight intensity. If Summer Voyage was about championships, Lethal Odyssey was about momentum — and several wrestlers walked out with major statements.”
Gordon: “And what stood out was the pacing. NOAH kept the matches tight, sharp, and purposeful — every bout pushed a rivalry or reinforced a rising star. Let’s break it down.”
🟦 HAYATA def. Hiroya Namiki (6:41)
A crisp junior bout where HAYATA controlled the tempo, shutting down Namiki’s bursts of speed and sealing the win with trademark precision.
Ed: “HAYATA looked like he was sparring — calm, composed, and always one step ahead.”
🟦 Three‑Way Match: BUSHI def. Black Menso‑re & Kenoh (5:02)
A quick, chaotic sprint. Kenoh brought fire, Menso‑re brought comedy, but BUSHI picked his moment perfectly and stole the win.
Gordon: “BUSHI thrives in these short three‑ways — he waits for the opening and strikes.”
A fun tag match blending lucha flair with heavyweight power. Inamura’s strength anchored the team, while Super Crazy’s veteran timing kept the pace unpredictable.
Ed: “Inamura’s power was the difference — every time he entered, the match shifted.”
🟦 Tetsuya Endo def. Yuto Koyanagi (7:53)
Endo controlled the match with sharp striking and ring awareness. Koyanagi fought hard but couldn’t match Endo’s pace in the closing stretch.
Gordon: “Endo’s footwork and timing were the keys — he dictated every exchange.”
A lively trios match with Marufuji adding star power. Kotoge’s speed and Hi69’s experience carried the winning side, while Takahashi provided the final push.
Ed: “Marufuji elevated the match just by being in it — but Kotoge’s energy sealed the deal.”
🟦 AMAKUSA, Daiki Odashima, Eita & Kaito Kiyomiya def. Team 2000X (Alpha Wolf, Jun Masaoka, Kai Fujimura & OZAWA) (15:42)
A strong multi‑man bout with standout performances from Kiyomiya and AMAKUSA. Team 2000X brought intensity, but the NOAH side’s cohesion proved too much.
Gordon: “Kiyomiya was the anchor — every time he tagged in, the match tightened.”
A heavyweight slugfest. Kitamiya and Sugiura brought brute force, while Tadasuke added speed. RATEL’S fought hard, but Team 2000X overwhelmed them with sustained pressure.
Ed: “Sugiura’s presence changes everything — he forces opponents to fight his match.”
🟥 All Japan Pro Wrestling — Nettou Summer Action Wars 2026 (Aug 21 & 23)
Tag 3 & Tag 4 • Online Stream • Japan
Ed: “Fans, the sports desk heads to All Japan, where the Zennichi Junior Festival continued heating up and the Summer Action Wars tour delivered strong tag action, heavyweight clashes, and junior block battles that tightened the standings.”
Gordon: “And what stood out this week was the balance between rising juniors and established heavyweights. The festival blocks are getting crowded, and every match is starting to feel like a must‑win.”
Seiki Yoshioka [4] def. Yasutaka Yano [4] (11:10) A sharp, competitive junior bout. Yoshioka’s precision carried him through a tight match, pulling even with Yano in block points.
Ed: “Yoshioka’s timing was the difference — he picked his spots perfectly.”
Hideki Suzuki def. Jiro Shinbashi (6:23)
Suzuki dominated with technical control, shutting down Shinbashi early and never letting him breathe.
Gordon: “Suzuki’s mat work is suffocating — once he gets a hold, it’s over.”
Saito Brothers (Jun Saito, Naruki Doi & Rei Saito) def. Aizawa No.1, Yuko Miyamoto & Yuma Aoyagi (7:38)
A fast trios match with the Saito Brothers’ power overwhelming the opposition. Doi’s veteran presence kept the pace sharp.
Ed: “The Saitos are becoming a force — size, speed, and confidence.”
Zennichi Junior Festival Block A
Leon de Oro [4] def. Seigo Tachibana [5] (7:24) A quick, energetic bout. Tachibana entered with the block lead, but Leon de Oro’s explosiveness closed the gap.
Gordon: “Leon de Oro is quietly becoming one of the block’s most dangerous names.”
Zennichi Junior Festival Block B
Masaaki Mochizuki [7] def. Yuya Aoki [6] (13:25) A veteran masterclass. Mochizuki’s striking and pacing carried him past Aoki in a tightly contested match that pushed him to the top of Block B.
Ed: “Mochizuki’s experience is showing — he’s dictating every match he’s in.”
A heavyweight showcase with Shiozaki anchoring the winning side. Anzai and Ayabe added youthful fire, while Miyahara’s team couldn’t keep momentum.
Gordon: “Shiozaki’s presence changes the entire rhythm — he’s still the heartbeat of AJPW.”
Zennichi Junior Festival Block B
Dan Tamura [5] def. Hokuto Omori [4] (16:42) A long, dramatic junior battle. Tamura’s grit carried him through a tough closing stretch, pushing him up the Block B standings.
Ed: “Tamura fought like a man who knew he needed those points.”
A strong trios match with the Saitos overpowering Miyahara’s side. Anzai’s fire added the finishing touch.
Zennichi Junior Festival Block B
Dan Tamura [3] def. Naruki Doi [2] (13:48) Tamura outlasted Doi in a competitive bout, using resilience and timing to secure the win.
Zennichi Junior Festival Block A
Seigo Tachibana [5] def. Rising HAYATO [4] (21:08) A long, dramatic block match. Tachibana’s endurance carried him through a grueling 21‑minute battle, keeping him atop Block A.
Gordon: “Tachibana proved he can go long — and go hard.”
🟦 Top 25 Power Rankings — Global Sports Desk Introduction
Ed: “Fans, this week’s wrestling landscape wasn’t just busy — it was global. Across ROH, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, AJPW, AEW, NJPW, OVW, CMLL, NWA, TNA, MLW, and WOW, the fight game delivered title changes, tournament breakthroughs, international clashes, and performances that reshaped entire divisions. And that’s exactly why the Top 25 Power Rankings matter more than ever.”
Gordon: “These rankings aren’t just about who won. They’re about impact. Who defined the conversation? Who elevated their promotion? Who forced the world to pay attention? When you’re comparing athletes from Tokyo to Oberhausen, from Louisville to Mexico City, from Philadelphia to Orlando, you need a system that measures momentum, significance, and consistency — not just the final bell.”
Ed: “ROH gave us a violent Fight Without Honor, a world title classic, and a women’s main event that tore the house down. Stardom crowned a new 5★STAR Grand Prix champion in a final that shook Ryogoku. wXw rolled out three tournament fields and a late‑night Extreme Wrestling Party card that already looks unhinged. NOAH delivered heavyweight wars and lightning‑fast junior showcases. AJPW’s Zennichi Junior Festival tightened into a pressure cooker.”
Gordon: “And that’s just Japan and Europe. In the States, AEW continued its Continental Cup drama, NJPW pushed its summer tour momentum, OVW kept its TV grind rolling, CMLL delivered another week of crisp lucha in Arena México, NWA advanced its title picture, TNA kept its rebuilt roster surging, MLW added heat to its championship scene, and WOW showcased the strongest women’s roster on American television.”
Ed: “So when we talk about the Top 25, we’re talking about the wrestlers who didn’t just win — they mattered. They changed trajectories. They shaped storylines. They made this week feel bigger across every ring on the planet.”
Gordon: “And with that, fans… let’s get to the rankings.”
TOP 25 POWER RANKINGS
Rina (2026 5Star Grand Prix Champion) 4-0 Stardom
Ryohei Oiwa (G1 Climax 2026 Champion) 3-0 NJPW
Mina Shirakawa & Queen Aminata 3-0 ROH
Dustin Jackson 3-0 (OVW Race For The Crown Champion) OVW
Ed: “Fans, if you like your wrestling with stakes, emotion, and a little chaos at the edges, AEW just gave you a week that felt like a powder keg waiting for that last spark!”
Gordon: “Indeed. A most significant interval—titles defended, grudges deepened, and the road to Forbidden Door paved with considerable intensity.”
🔵 AEW week in review
From Dynamite in Rio Rancho to Collision’s go‑home show, AEW spent this stretch tightening stories around Forbidden Door, spotlighting the women’s scene, and giving the Trios and TNT titles big‑match shine.
🔥 AEW Collision — June 27, 2026 (Rio Rancho, NM)
⭐ AEW World Trios Championship
The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly, Roderick Strong) (c) def. The Opps (HOOK, Katsuyori Shibata, Anthony Bowens)
Ed: “The Conglomeration didn’t just defend belts—they turned that ring into a clinic on timing and teamwork!”
Gordon: “A most rigorous examination—each member contributed meaningfully to the collective success.”
⭐ TNT Championship
Kevin Knight (c) def. Dezmond Xavier
Knight kept the pace high and leaned on explosive offense to stay ahead of Xavier.
Ed: “Knight wrestled like a jet that never quite lands—just one burst of thrust after another!”
Gordon: “A most dynamic defense—velocity and precision combined to maintain championship status.”
⭐ Chris Jericho vs. JD Drake
Chris Jericho def. JD Drake
Post‑match, Jericho demanded Tony Schiavone declare him better than Tommaso Ciampa and cut a promo promising payback for Beach Break.
Ed: “Jericho didn’t just win a match—he grabbed the microphone and tried to rewrite the narrative in real time!”
Gordon: “A most pointed declaration—psychological warfare clearly in play ahead of future engagements.”
⭐ CMLL World Women’s Championship
Persephone (c) def. Billie Starkz
A hard‑fought bout, with Persephone retaining and a post‑match standoff among Survival of the Fittest qualifiers.
Ed: “Persephone held that title like it was welded to her hands—Starkz pushed her, but couldn’t pry it loose!”
Gordon: “A most competitive contest—champion and challenger both exhibited notable resilience.”
⭐ Tag team match
Místico & “Speedball” Mike Bailey def. Premier Athletes (Tony Nese & Ariya Daivari)
High‑speed, high‑impact tag wrestling with Místico and Bailey out‑maneuvering the Premier Athletes.
Ed: “They stitched together aerials and submissions like a highlight reel come to life!”
Gordon: “A most fluid encounter—offense transitioned seamlessly from one competitor to the next.”
⭐ Singles match
Jake Doyle def. Adam Priest
Doyle delivered a dominant showing, reinforcing his role within the Don Callis Family.
Ed: “Doyle wrestled like a man trying to carve his name into the roster with a chisel!”
Gordon: “A most emphatic victory—control maintained from the opening bell.”
⭐ Women’s tag team main event
Mercedes Moné & Athena def. Hyan & Maya World
Moné and Athena scored the win, but Maya World got the last laugh—laying out Moné post‑match and standing tall heading into the Owen Hart Cup final.
Ed: “Moné and Athena left with their hands raised, but Maya World made sure the closing image belonged to her!”
Gordon: “A most telling conclusion—momentum and symbolism both favor World as the tournament reaches its apex.”
📰 AEW news & rumors (June 24–27, 2026)
Forbidden Door build: Collision was framed as the final tune‑up—Trios champs, TNT champ, and key women’s players all featured to set stakes for the PPV.
Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament: Maya World vs. Mercedes Moné in the final, with Collision’s main event and post‑match angle clearly tilting fan sentiment toward World as the underdog spoiler.
Triangle of Madness promo: Thekla and company vowed to “set the Forbidden Door on fire,” positioning themselves as chaos agents in the inter‑promotional landscape.
Don Callis Family: Knight’s TNT defense and Doyle’s win reinforce Callis’ stable as a central force heading into the multi‑man cage match and future PPVs.
Jericho vs. Ciampa: Jericho’s promo on Collision further heated the upcoming Beach Break showdown, leaning into veteran vs. workhorse framing.
🟣 “And the hero gets the girl” — Jimmy Jacobs promo (March 30, 2007)
This promo, cut in Ring of Honor during Jacobs’ feud with BJ Whitmer and his twisted love story with Lacey, is one of the most emotionally charged monologues of the 2000s indie era.
Context:
Jacobs had been obsessed with Lacey—blurring the line between romance, manipulation, and self‑destruction.
Whitmer stood as the “traditional” babyface foil, while Jacobs framed himself as the dark, wounded protagonist.
Promo beats:
Jacobs leans into the idea that in stories, “the hero gets the girl,” questioning whether he’s the hero or something more broken.
He paints Whitmer as the man who always does the “right thing,” while Jacobs admits to living in the shadows, bleeding for attention and love.
The speech reframes the feud as a tragic love story rather than a simple wrestling rivalry—Jacobs’ barbed wire, self‑harm imagery, and fixation on Lacey turn the angle into gothic melodrama.
Ed: “That promo wasn’t just about a match—it was a man tearing open his own chest and asking the audience to look inside!”
Gordon: “A most haunting declaration—Jacobs fused narrative, emotion, and violence into a singular, unforgettable moment.”
🎙️ Desk outro
Ed: “From Trios chaos to TNT turbulence, from Maya World’s defiant stand to the echoes of Jimmy Jacobs’ tortured poetry, AEW and the wider wrestling tapestry gave us a week that proves this sport is as much about stories as it is about suplexes!”
Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling chapter—one that bridges present‑day spectacle with the emotional lineage of promos past.”
Ed: “Fans, All Elite Wrestling has been moving like a runaway freight train! Dynamite on May 20 shook the rafters, Collision kept the pedal down, and the road to Double or Nothing is tightening by the minute!”
Gordon: “Indeed. A most consequential stretch — rivalries sharpening, champions under siege, and several competitors making emphatic statements.”
🟧 AEW DYNAMITE — MAY 20, 2026 (FULL MATCH‑BY‑MATCH REVIEW)
📍 Live from a packed mid‑week crowd that was red‑hot from bell to bell.
From Portland, Maine.
AEW Dynamite & Collision — May 20, 2026 Results
Credit: All Elite Wrestling, Sports Illustrated and Wrestling Inc.
The May 20, 2026 special back-to-back of AEW Dynamite and AEW Collision in Portland, Maine served as the final build to Double or Nothing. Here’s a breakdown of the key matches and moments.
Dynamite Results
Trios Match: Ricochet, Andrade El Ídolo, and Mark Davis def. Chris Jericho & The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson). The Dogs interfered, allowing El Ídolo to pin Matt Jackson. Post-match, Jack Perry hit Toa Liona with a bag of onions, sparking a brawl with The Don Callis Family, The Demand, and The Dogs — a preview of the Stadium Stampede main event.
Anything Goes Match: Mark Briscoe def. Tommaso Ciampa. The match was brutal, featuring kendo sticks, staplers, and barbed wire. Briscoe won after hitting a Froggy Bow and a piledriver through a barbed wire table.
AEW Continental Championship Eliminator: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Kyle O’Reilly — Time Limit Draw (20 minutes). O’Reilly earned a future title shot at Double or Nothing with no time limit.
8-Woman Tag Match: Triangle of Madness (Thekla, Julia Hart, Skye Blue) & Athena def. Thunder Rosa, Mina Shirakawa, and the Brawling Birds.
AEW World Championship: Darby Allin (c) def. “Speedball” Mike Bailey via submission (Scorpion Death Lock). MJF joined commentary, tried to help Bailey, and even attempted to shave Allin’s head — a tease for the Title vs. Hair match at Double or Nothing.
Gordon: “A most deliberate psychological tactic — and one that clearly rattled the champion.”
Collision Results
Katsuyori Shibata vs. Will Ospreay: Ospreay won, setting up his Owen Hart Cup run. He told Samoa Joe he has “his whole country on his back” and aims to win the Cup before challenging for the world title at All In.
Rush vs. TJ Crawford: Rush won.
5-Minute Eliminator: Divine Dominion (Lena Kross & Megan Bayne) def. Kayla Lopez & Elle Valentine — a quick, one-sided win.
AEW World Tag Team Championship: FTR (c) def. Orange Cassidy & Roderick Strong via gold watch/Stokely. The titles remain on the line for Double or Nothing.
Ed: “That was less a match and more a catharsis — and the fallout is going to be seismic!”
Notable Storylines & Hype
Willow Nightingale revealed a shoulder injury, vacated the TBS Championship, and withdrew from the Owen Hart Cup.
MJF’s interference in the Dynamite main event and his “bald” threat to Allin were major Double or Nothing foreshadowing.
Stadium Stampede main event set: 14 men from multiple factions will collide at Double or Nothing, with Jericho & The Young Bucks’ loss to El Ídolo, Davis, and Ricochet as a key setup.
This was a high-octane, three-hour special packed with title defenses, eliminator wins, and major PPV storylines, making it one of the most action-filled nights before Double or Nothing.
NEWS
MJF Accuses WWE Of Using AEW TV Deal Rumors To Deflect Criticism From Their Own Product
“AEW has an insane amount of momentum. There’s a paradigm shift going on similar to the paradigm shift that was happening back in 2019. People are disenfranchised at WWE right now. They want to see a different type of product. In comes AEW. We are the alternative. We are the Pepsi to the Coke. There will always be room for Pepsi. Always.”
“Well, because it’s a way to hold the competition down, right? So, when you look at how these rumors started, where did they come from? They came from WWE, TKO, right?” Credit: ringsidenews.com
Mick Foley’s AEW Status Confirmed After Recent Backstage Rumors
“Tony Khan announced that Foley will join Renee Paquette as a co-host for the Double or Nothing Buy In special before also appearing during Wednesday Night Dynamite.” Credit: ringsidenews.com
AEW Talent Pushing to Sign Leon Slater as TNA Deal Nears End
“While speaking during a Self Made Session, Self Made Pro revealed that many people previously viewed Slater eventually joining WWE as practically inevitable. However, AEW talent and figures within the company are now pushing for AEW to aggressively pursue the rising UK star instead.
“Months ago, it was considered a formality that he’s going to WWE. And I’m not here to tell you that that’s not happening anymore. But what I am telling you is that there are many people in AEW pushing for them to look into exploring their options to basically sign him.”” Credit: ringsidenews.com
🎙️ DESK OUTRO
Ed: “Fans, AEW is firing on all cylinders! Dynamite delivered fireworks, Collision brought the hammer, and the road to Double or Nothing is paved with chaos!”
Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week — and the next chapter promises even greater upheaval.”
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.”
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.”
Ed: “Fans, from the HonorClub studios to Tokyo, Oberhausen, and beyond, the wrestling world is buzzing! While the history books haven’t quite caught up to this week’s action, we do know where the major promotions were headed—and it’s one wild landscape!”
Gordon: “Indeed. A most international field—Ring of Honor, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, and All Japan all advancing their narratives in compelling fashion.”
Ring of Honor (ROH)
Results
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(09.05.2026) ROH on HonorClub Taping – Event @ SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA Two On One Handicap: Satnam Singh defeats CD Bennett & James Tapia Pure Rules: Josh Woods defeats Angelico (w/Serpentico) Blake Christian (w/Lee Johnson) defeats Evil Uno (w/Alex Reynolds) Deonna Purrazzo defeats Kaci Lennox Shane Taylor Promotions (Carlie Bravo, Shane Taylor & Shawn Dean) (w/Anthony Ogogo & Christyan XO) defeat Eddie Kingston, Mance Warner & Ortiz Dalton Castle & The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) defeat Baby Keef, Puma Johnson & Xander Maddox Bandido defeats Action Andretti Mixed Six Man Tag Team: The Premier Athletes (Ariya Daivari, Stori Denali & Tony Nese) (w/Mark Sterling) defeat Jacey Love, Maxx Stardom & Ricky Martinez Death Riders (Daniel Garcia & Wheeler Yuta) (w/Jon Moxley & PAC) defeat Adam Priest & Tommy Billington Marina Shafir & MIT (Athena & Billie Starkz) defeat Lacey Lane, Maya World & Yuka Sakazaki
(09.05.2026) ROH on HonorClub #166 – Supercard Showdown – Online Stream @ SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying: Zayda Steel (w/Christopher Daniels) defeats Hyan ROH World Television Title: AR Fox defeats Nick Wayne (w/Kip Sabian & Mother Wayne) (c) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
Ed: “Fans, ROH is still that work‑rate engine—Pure rules, trios chaos, and champions being tested every week!”
Gordon: “A most competitive environment, with HonorClub serving as the central showcase.”
World Wonder Ring Stardom
Results
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(06.05.2026) Stardom Golden Week Fight Tour 2026 In Fukuoka – Online Stream @ Acros Fukuoka in Fukuoka, Japan New Blood Tag Team Title: Cosmic Angels (Aya Sakura & Sayaka Kurara) (c) defeat Anne Kanaya & Matoi Hamabe (17:36) Xena defeats Ema Maishima (6:40) HATE (Azusa Inaba, Natsuko Tora & Ruaka) defeat Saori Anou, Suzu Suzuki & Waka Tsukiyama (6:51) Tomoka Inaba defeats Akira Kurogane (7:27) Syuri defeats Tabata (8:16) Neo Genesis (AZM, Miyu Amasaki & Starlight Kid) defeat Cosmic Angels (Natsupoi & Yuna Mizumori) & Rian (6:22) God’s Eye (Ami Sourei & Lady C) & STARS (Hanan, Momo Kohgo & Saya Iida) defeat HATE (Bea Priestley, Fukigen Death, Konami, Rina & Saya Kamitani) (11:01) FWC (Hazuki & Koguma), Maika & Maki Ito defeat Fuwa-chan, HANAKO, Kikyo Furusawa & Ranna Yagami (25:57)
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.”
wXw (Westside Xtreme Wrestling)
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(09.05.2026) wXw We Love Wrestling – Live In Obertraubling – Event @ Eventhall Airport in Obertraubling, Bayern, Deutschland Roadkill (Aeron & Conn Kelly) defeat Quick And Dirty (Hugo Brand & Niklas Bock) (9:45) Katsuya Murashima defeats Aleksander Bellamy (8:23) Peter Tihanyi defeats Dennis Dullnig (11:46) wXw European Title: Zoltan (c) defeats Nick Schreier (14:15) Diana Strong defeats Kade Brasher (8:52) wXw World Tag Team Title: Planet Gojirah (Marc Empire & Robert Dreissker) (c) defeat CSI (Luca de Leone & Nordino) (11:18) wXw Unified World Wrestling Title: Elijah Blum (c) defeats Laurance Roman (27:09)
Ed: “Fans, wXw is still that European pressure cooker—small buildings, loud crowds, and big stakes!”
Gordon: “A most intimate yet intense environment, where each episode of We Love Wrestling advances the broader narrative.”
Pro Wrestling NOAH
Results
Credit: cagematch.net
(05.05.2026) NOAH Legacy Rise 2026 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan AMAKUSA & Kenoh defeat Black Menso-re & Eita (5:41) Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI, RYUSEI & Tetsuya Naito) defeat Hiroto Tsuruya, Midori Takahashi & Yuto Koyanagi (6:35) Passionate RATEL’S (Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino), Daiki Odashima & Super Crazy defeat Atsushi Kotoge, Hajime Ohara, Kazuyuki Fujita & Mohammed Yone (8:32) Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson), Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) & Yoshiki Inamura defeat Team 2000X (Jun Masaoka, Knull, OZAWA, Tadasuke & Takashi Sugiura (9:25) White Raven Squad (Shane Haste & Tetsuya Endo) defeat Katsumi Inahata & KENTA (10:51) Hair Vs. Unit: Kaito Kiyomiya [Unit] defeats Masa Kitamiya Hair GHC National Title: Naomichi Marufuji defeats Alpha Wolf (c) by referee’s decision (24:17) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
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.”
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: “So while the official history books haven’t fully caught up, we do know this: ROH, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, and AJPW are all pushing hard into the middle of 2026—champions tested, contenders rising, and fans getting their money’s worth across the globe!”
Gordon: “Indeed. A most global landscape. And as the documented results continue to update, the picture of this week’s action will become even clearer. For now… so long from the wrestling world.”
