26: News, NJPW, OVW & Saya Kamitani.

Sports desk greeting

Ed: “Fans, pull up a chair—this is your nightly swing around the rings. I’m at the sports desk, my colleague is at the analysis board, and together we’re going to thread New Japan Pro Wrestling, Ohio Valley Wrestling, and a few big-picture headlines into one tapestry of the week.”

Headlines

Tony Khan announces tribute to PAC main event

Match: Ricochet vs Will Ospreay has been set as a marquee singles bout for AEW Dynamite: A Tribute to PAC, positioned as a high‑profile showcase of aerial, athletic wrestling in honor of PAC’s legacy.

Update on Steven Borden’s injury

Status: After the injury scare at AEW All Out 2026, Steven Borden is reported to be recovering, with updates indicating he avoided the worst‑case scenarios and is on a monitored path back, though no firm in‑ring return date has been locked in.

MJF reacts to topping the PWI 500

Ranking: MJF has officially landed at #1 on the 2026 PWI 500, edging out Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Mistico, and Konosuke Takeshita in the top five.
Quote in spirit: Asked about finally reaching the top, he essentially shrugged and said his first thought was “what took so long?”, leaning into his trademark swagger while promising to brandish that cover as proof of his self‑proclaimed greatness.

New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW)

September 22, 2026 – Destruction in Kobe card locked in

Ed: “On the 22nd, the promotion laid its cards on the table for Destruction in Kobe 2026. Three title bouts framed the weekend: Yota Tsuji defending the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Hirooki Goto, Gabe Kidd putting the IWGP Global title up against Drilla Moloney, and Konosuke Takeshita risking the NJPW World Television Championship versus Shun Skywalker.”

Gordon: “This announcement did more than list matches—it clarified the fall pecking order. Tsuji as the young champion facing a veteran, Kidd as the bruising global standard‑bearer, and Takeshita as the TV ace all set the tone for how New Japan wants its belts to feel heading into October.”

Credit: cagematch.net

(22.09.2026) NJPW Road To Destruction 2026 – Tag 10 – Online Stream @ Yotsuba Arena Tokachi in Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan
Taisei Nakahara defeats Yushin Hatazawa (8:41)
Master Wato & Oleg Boltin defeat United Empire (Jake Lee & Jakob Austin Young) (7:41)
El Desperado, Mistico & Shota Umino defeat House Of Torture (DOUKI, SHO & Shun Skywalker) (w/Dick Togo) by DQ (10:02)
War Dragons (Drilla Moloney & Shingo Takagi) defeat Masatora Yasuda & Yuya Uemura (11:19)
Most Violent Players (Togi Makabe & Toru Yano) & Aaron Wolf defeat TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita & Ryohei Oiwa) (9:45)
United Empire (Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Zane Jay) defeat Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Jeff Cobb, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) (12:32)
Unbound Co. (Gedo, Robbie X, Taiji Ishimori & Yota Tsuji) defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, Tatsuya Matsumoto, YOH & YOSHI-HASHI) (16:20)

(23.09.2026) NJPW Road To Destruction 2026 – Tag 11 – Online Stream @ Kitagas Arena Sapporo 46 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
United Empire (Jake Lee & Jakob Austin Young) defeat Tatsuya Matsumoto & Togi Makabe (6:16)
House Of Torture (Dick Togo & Shun Skywalker) defeat Masatora Yasuda & Shota Umino (9:01)
War Dragons (Drilla Moloney & Shingo Takagi) defeat Bishamontin (Oleg Boltin & YOSHI-HASHI) (11:02)
Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Jeff Cobb, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) defeat United Empire (Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Zane Jay) (11:29)
TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita & Ryohei Oiwa) defeat Aaron Wolf, Taisei Nakahara & Yuya Uemura (11:11)
Unbound Co. (Robbie X & Yota Tsuji) defeat Hirooki Goto & Master Wato (13:53)
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title: El Desperado & Mistico (c) defeat House Of Torture (DOUKI & SHO) (w/Dick Togo) (21:58)
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title: YOH (c) defeats Taiji Ishimori (w/Daiki Nagai) (22:44)

September 27, 2026 – Destruction in Kobe results

(Event held at Kobe World Hall; results as reported for the Destruction in Kobe show.)

Full match rundown

El Desperado, Mistico, Boltin Oleg, Shota Umino & Toru Yano vs House of Torture (Dick Togo, DOUKI, Ren Narita, SANADA & SHO)
- The babyface squad overcame House of Torture’s usual chaos, with Umino and Desperado helping steady the ship and Yano adding his trademark mischief en route to a decisive win.
Master Wato, Ryusuke Taguchi & YOH vs Gedo, Robbie X & Taiji Ishimori
- Six or Nine plus YOH out‑paced Unbound Co., using speed and double‑team offense to put away the heel trio in short order.
Daiki Nagai, OSKAR & Yuto‑Ice vs Great‑O‑Khan, HENARE & Zane Jay
- The United Empire side fell here, with Nagai’s team scoring a statement victory that nudged the newer trio up the card.
Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr. vs Aaron Wolf & Taichi
- Oiwa and Sabre combined technical precision with grit, out‑wrestling Wolf and Taichi and giving the G1 winner more momentum heading toward his title shot.
Callum Newman vs Jeff Cobb
- Newman picked up a big singles win, surviving Cobb’s power and catching him late, underscoring New Japan’s push of Newman as a rising threat.
NJPW World Television Championship – Shun Skywalker vs Konosuke Takeshita (c)
- With House of Torture‑style interference and powder to the eyes tipping the scales, Skywalker capitalized, hitting consecutive Skyfall finishers to dethrone Takeshita and walk out as the new TV champion.
Shingo Takagi vs Claudio Castagnoli
- A hard‑hitting, stylistic clash saw Takagi outlast Claudio in a physical bout, reinforcing Shingo’s status as a big‑match constant.
IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship – Gabe Kidd (c) vs Drilla Moloney
- Kidd retained in a violent encounter that spilled to ringside, including a table spot. After a piledriver sealed the win, Shota Umino confronted Kidd, sparking a post‑match brawl and setting up the next Global title direction.
IWGP Heavyweight Championship – Yota Tsuji (c) vs Hirooki Goto
- In a rematch of their G1 block clash, Tsuji survived Goto’s veteran offense and answered with repeated Fire Blaster lariats, finally putting Goto down around the 24‑minute mark to secure his first successful defense. Post‑match, Tsuji and G1 winner Oiwa faced off, verbally framing their upcoming Ryogoku title bout as champion versus surging challenger.

Gordon (Color): “This show quietly re‑shaped the board: Tsuji confirmed he’s not a transitional champion, Skywalker walked in as an outsider and walked out with NJPW‑branded gold, and Kidd’s post‑match angle with Umino gave the Global belt a clear next chapter.”

Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW)

OVW Rise TV #1415 – September 24, 2026

Match results

Brendan Balling vs J3 / Jay Three
- Balling beat J3 with a victory roll.
Joiya Blake vs The Marionette Noelle
- Blake scored a clean pin with the Plot Twist.
3‑on‑2 handicap – Ashton Adonis & Stephen Steel vs Chris Cutler, Jake Lawless & Jake Painter
- Adonis/Steel won by disqualification.
Leela Hall vs Karter Cauffman
- Hall was awarded the win by disqualification.
The Z‑Force vs The Tony Evans Family
- Z‑Force triumphed.
Erik Surge vs Meto
- Surge beat Meto with a schoolboy roll‑up.
Best‑of‑five series, match #4 – Kal Herro vs Colby Carter
- Herro again defeated Carter.

Gordon: “Rise this week was about escalation: Herro pulling ahead in the series, Surge stealing one from Meto, and the Z‑Force versus Tony Evans Family feud getting another chapter.”

Saya Kamitani – closing spotlight

Ed: “Before we wrap, we’d be remiss not to swing over to Japan’s women’s scene and focus on one of its most dynamic figures.”

Silver Week Tour run (September 19–26, 2026)

Multiple HATE faction wins across the tour.
Kamitani teaming with Momo Watanabe in several victories.
A singles win over Miyu Amasaki on September 26.

Gordon: “She’s no longer just the high‑flyer with a spectacular finisher—this run shows her as a faction cornerstone, a reliable closer in tags, and still capable of headline‑level singles work.”

Closing – tying it all together

Ed: “So, in one week we’ve seen a heavyweight champion in New Japan plant his flag, an outsider seize their TV title, OVW reshuffle its mid‑card with ladders and tables, and a global women’s star quietly stack wins on tour—while MJF waves a magazine cover and AEW lines up a tribute main event.”

Gordon: “That’s the beauty of this landscape: from Kobe to Louisville to Osaka, the stories interlock. Belts change hands, factions rise, veterans test upstarts, and somewhere in the middle of it all, a performer like Saya Kamitani reminds us that the next era is already in motion.”

Ed: “Stay tuned, stay curious, and keep your eyes on the rings—because by the time we’re back at this desk, the board will have shifted again.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 9/17/26: News, AEW Dynamite & RVD vs. Jerry Lynn.

🟦 Ed Welcomes Us to the Sports Desk

Ed: “Fans, welcome back to the sports desk. AEW has been moving at full throttle, and tonight we’re breaking down every match, every rivalry, and every headline that shaped the week. Before we dive into Dynamite and the fallout heading into All Out, let’s start with the stories everyone’s been talking about.”

📰 Headlines

Swerve Strickland on New Level’s theme song

Swerve revealed that New Level’s entrance theme—now one of AEW’s most recognizable tracks—was approved just 24 hours before All In. He said the group wanted something that felt “alive, loud, and unmistakably theirs,” and the last‑minute approval added to the adrenaline of debuting it on such a massive stage.

Jeff Jarrett wants to work in CMLL

Jarrett expressed interest in becoming a semi‑regular presence in CMLL, praising the promotion’s tradition and its connection to AEW. He said he’d love to bring his “global outlaw” persona to Arena México and mix it up with luchadores on their home turf.

Matt Hardy on the death of Andy “The Butcher” Williams

Hardy spoke emotionally about The Butcher’s passing, calling him “a gentle powerhouse” and “one of the most genuine men in the locker room.” He said AEW’s tribute show captured the spirit of a man who gave everything to wrestling and music, and that the loss is still being felt across the industry.

Gordon: “Three stories, three different angles—presentation, ambition, and grief. That’s the backdrop for AEW’s week.”

🟦 AEW — Sports Desk Rundown

We’ll look at the September 16 Dynamite from Norfolk, Virginia.

🔵 AEW Dynamite — September 16, 2026 (Chartway Arena, Norfolk)

Christian Cage, Adam Copeland, Darby Allin & Steven Borden vs. FTR, Kyle Fletcher & Kevin Knight

Winners: Christian, Copeland, Allin & Steven Borden

Ed: “This was the Steven Borden showcase. Eight men in the ring, but the kid stole the spotlight.”

The match opened with Christian and Allin arguing over who would start, Steven hit a gorgeous dropkick on Dax, and chaos broke out before the commercial. The heels isolated Allin, but Steven’s hot tag flipped the momentum. Christian nailed Dax with a hidden chair shot, Cope followed with a Spear, and Allin/Steven sealed it with a Scorpion Death Drop–Coffin Drop combo.

Gordon: “AEW is clearly positioning Steven as a future pillar. The crowd’s already there.”

Chris Jericho vs. Nick Wayne

Winner: Chris Jericho

Wayne pushed the pace, hitting a Destroyer off the steps and a Senton Atomico on the apron. Jericho answered with a Codebreaker and Walls attempt. The finish came when Jericho ripped Wayne’s puka necklace, distracting him long enough to score a leg‑trap pin.

Post‑match, Wayne snapped—kicking the ropes into Jericho’s groin and blasting him with chair shots.

Ed: “Jericho’s working hard to elevate Wayne, and the kid’s fire after the bell showed he’s ready for the next step.”

Hangman Page, Bandido & Brody King vs. The Conglomeration (Cassidy, Strong, O’Reilly)

Winners: Hangman, Bandido & King — earn Trios Title shot

This was nonstop motion. Hangman’s hot tag sequence was electric, King threw bodies like furniture, and Bandido hit a delayed military press cutter. Strong saved Orange from King but walked straight into a Buckshot Lariat.

Gordon: “Hangman and Brodido are locked in. This trios title match at All Out is going to be a war.”

Tommaso Ciampa vs. Myles Hawkins

Winner: Ciampa

A quick squash—running knee, pin, done. The real story was after the bell: Swerve and New Level were ambushed by Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, and Toa Liona, setting up a heated confrontation for next week.

Jamie Hayter vs. Lena Kross

Winner: Lena Kross

Kross jumped Hayter before the bell, powerbombed her on the apron, and dominated early. Hayter rallied with a flying clothesline and German suplex, but Megan Bayne’s distraction allowed Kross to use a crowbar and hit a Jackhammer for the win.

Ed: “Dirty finish aside, Kross looked like a future singles champion.”

Will Ospreay, Andrade El Ídolo & Francesco Akira vs. The Death Riders (Moxley, Pac, Gabe Kidd)

Winners: Moxley, Pac & Kidd — submission

Akira shined early with wild dives, but the Death Riders isolated him. Ospreay and Andrade turned the tide until Yuta’s distraction let Mox hit a King Kong Lariat. Kidd dropped Ospreay with a Gotch Piledriver, Pac spiked Andrade with a Poisonrana, and Mox finished Akira with multiple Paradigm Shifts and a Bulldog Choke.

Post‑match, The Dogs attacked Andrade, and Ospreay saved Akira with Hidden Blades.

Gordon: “That main event was molten. Ospreay vs. Mox is the centerpiece of All Out, but Andrade’s looming challenge feels just as big.”

🟦 AEW News & Rumors

Collision fallout

The tribute to Andy “The Butcher” Williams continues to resonate. AEW aired another video package on Dynamite honoring his legacy.

International Championship picture

Ciampa publicly declared he wants Okada next. Okada mocked him backstage, only to get dropped by Ciampa later in the night.

National Championship

Andrade will defend against Daniel Garcia on Collision.

🟦 Sports Desk Closing Segment — Rob Van Dam vs. Jerry Lynn (ECW Living Dangerously, March 21, 1999)

Ed: “Before we wrap, let’s revisit a classic—one of the matches that defined an era.”

Gordon: “RVD vs. Jerry Lynn at Living Dangerously wasn’t just a match—it was a statement. Two men pushing the limits of what ECW’s hybrid style could be.”

The bout blended:

lightning‑fast counters
top‑rope innovation
RVD’s unorthodox athleticism
Lynn’s crisp technical precision

The finish saw RVD retain the TV Title, but the real legacy was how both men elevated each other. It became the template for ECW’s athletic identity and remains one of the most replayed matches from the promotion’s history.

Ed: “It was the kind of match that made fans rethink what wrestling could look like. And it’s a perfect way to close out a week where AEW’s own roster is pushing boundaries in much the same spirit.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 8/4/26: NJPW, OVW & Suzu Suzuki

🏆 Sports Desk Opening — Ed & Gordon Set the Stage

Ed: “Well folks, pull up a chair—because the rings have been rattling from Tokyo to Louisville. New Japan’s G1 is roaring through the summer like a runaway bullet train, and Ohio Valley Wrestling has been firing off title changes like fireworks. It’s been a week of bruisers, brawlers, and a few shocks that made even me sit up straight.”

Gordon: “And as always, we’ll bring clarity to the chaos. The past seven days have given us decisive victories, forfeits, referee stoppages, and a few strategic surprises. Let’s examine the evidence, match by match, promotion by promotion.”

🇯🇵 New Japan Pro Wrestling

Credit:cagematch.net

⭐ G1 Climax 36 — Tournament Turbulence

The G1 rolled through Suita, Takamatsu, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka, producing a mix of lightning‑quick finishes, endurance wars, and a few eyebrow‑raising forfeits.

Block A Highlights

Konosuke Takeshita continues to look like a machine built for tournament warfare. Wins over Great‑O‑Khan, Hirooki Goto, and Oleg Boltin this week have pushed him into double‑digit points.
Yota Tsuji scored a KO victory over Yuto‑Ice in Suita and a 19‑minute grind over Ryohei Oiwa in Hiroshima.
Oleg Boltin shocked SANADA with a 90‑second victory—the kind of result that makes statisticians double‑check their notes.
SANADA, meanwhile, has been inconsistent—dropping matches to Oiwa and Boltin, but picking up a count‑out win over Jake Lee.

Block B Highlights

Gabe Kidd is quietly becoming the tournament’s most dangerous closer, picking up a 20‑minute win over HENARE and a strong showing against Callum Newman.
Callum Newman had a mixed week: a forfeit win over Shota Umino, a loss to Drilla Moloney, but a sharp victory over Gabe Kidd.
Ren Narita scored a lightning‑fast win over Zack Sabre Jr. (2:45) and a 20‑minute triumph over Yuya Uemura.
OSKAR picked up two referee‑decision wins—one over Drilla Moloney and one over Aaron Wolf—cementing his reputation as a heavy hitter who forces stoppages.

Tag & Faction Notes

TMDK continues to dominate the undercards, with Hartley Jackson and Ryohei Oiwa stacking multiple wins.
House of Torture is up to their usual tricks—quick victories, interference, and referee decisions.
United Empire had a strong week in multi‑man tags, though Jake Lee’s singles results remain uneven.

RESULTS

(02.08.2026) NJPW G1 Climax 36 – Tag 11 – Online Stream @ Fukuoka Convention Center in Fukuoka, Japan
TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Ryohei Oiwa) defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto & Tatsuya Matsumoto) (6:01)
House Of Torture (SANADA & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) defeat Unbound Co. (Gedo & Yuto-Ice) (5:40)
United Empire (Great-O-Khan & Jakob Austin Young) defeat United Empire (Jake Lee & Zane Jay) (6:19)
Konosuke Takeshita, Oleg Boltin & Toru Yano defeat Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji) (6:33)
G1 Climax 2026 Block B: Callum Newman [8] defeats Shota Umino [0] by forfeit
G1 Climax 2026 Block B: Aaron Wolf [6] defeats Drilla Moloney [8] (13:11)
G1 Climax 2026 Block B: Zack Sabre Jr. [4] defeats OSKAR [8] (15:58)
G1 Climax 2026 Block B: Ren Narita [8] defeats Yuya Uemura [6] (20:00)
G1 Climax 2026 Block B: Gabe Kidd [10] defeats HENARE [8] (20:35)

(01.08.2026) NJPW G1 Climax 36 – Tag 10 – Online Stream @ Hiroshima Sun Plaza in Hiroshima, Japan
United Empire (Callum Newman & Zane Jay) defeat Tatsuya Matsumoto & Toru Yano (4:56)
Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai & Drilla Moloney) defeat Aaron Wolf & Taisei Nakahara (7:56)
House Of Torture (Dick Togo & Ren Narita) defeat Masatora Yasuda & Yuya Uemura (4:45)
TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Zack Sabre Jr.) defeat Unbound Co. (Gedo & OSKAR) (5:13)
G1 Climax 2026 Block A: Oleg Boltin [8] defeats SANADA [4] (1:30)
G1 Climax 2026 Block A: Yuto-Ice [6] defeats Jake Lee [4] (10:37)
G1 Climax 2026 Block A: Shingo Takagi [6] defeats Great-O-Khan [4] (9:56)
G1 Climax 2026 Block A: Yota Tsuji [8] defeats Ryohei Oiwa [6] (19:37)
G1 Climax 2026 Block A: Konosuke Takeshita [10] defeats Hirooki Goto [4] (18:04)

(31.07.2026) NJPW G1 Climax 36 – Tag 9 – Online Stream @ Takamatsu City Gymnasium in Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan
House Of Torture (SANADA & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) defeat Masatora Yasuda & Oleg Boltin (4:37)
Konosuke Takeshita & Toru Yano defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto & Tatsuya Matsumoto) (3:40)
United Empire (Great-O-Khan, Jake Lee & Jakob Austin Young) defeat Unbound Co. (Gedo, Shingo Takagi & Yuto-Ice) (8:39)
TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Ryohei Oiwa) defeat Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai & Yota Tsuji) (5:38)
G1 Climax 2026 Block B: HENARE [8] defeats Shota Umino [0] by forfeit
G1 Climax 2026 Block B: OSKAR [8] defeats Drilla Moloney [8] by referee’s decision (10:40)
G1 Climax 2026 Block B: Ren Narita [6] defeats Zack Sabre Jr. [2] (2:45)
G1 Climax 2026 Block B: Callum Newman [8] (w/Zane Jay) defeats Gabe Kidd [8] (12:18)
G1 Climax 2026 Block B: Yuya Uemura [6] defeats Aaron Wolf [4] (19:20)

(29.07.2026) NJPW G1 Climax 36 – Tag 8 – Online Stream @ Yamato Arena in Suita, Osaka, Japan
United Empire (HENARE & Jakob Austin Young) defeat Taisei Nakahara & Toru Yano (5:26)
Aaron Wolf & Tatsuya Matsumoto defeat Masatora Yasuda & Yuya Uemura (5:05)
Unbound Co. (Gedo & OSKAR) defeat Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai & Drilla Moloney) (5:22)
TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Zack Sabre Jr.) defeat House Of Torture (Dick Togo & Ren Narita) (7:01)
G1 Climax 2026 Block A: Oleg Boltin [6] defeats Jake Lee [4] (10:18)
G1 Climax 2026 Block A: Ryohei Oiwa [6] defeats SANADA [4] (11:48)
G1 Climax 2026 Block A: Konosuke Takeshita [8] defeats Great-O-Khan [4] (14:36)
G1 Climax 2026 Block A: Shingo Takagi [4] defeats Hirooki Goto [4] (16:40)
G1 Climax 2026 Block A: Yota Tsuji [6] defeats Yuto-Ice [4] by KO (26:08)

🇺🇸 Ohio Valley Wrestling

Credit: cagematch.net

⭐ OVW TV #1407 — July 30

A packed show with Race for the Crown qualifiers dominating the card.

Marcus DeAngelo and Tommy Boy picked up dark‑match wins.
Mario Pardua, Brendan Balling, Dustin Jackson, and Thomas Heim all advanced in their respective qualifiers.
Leela Hall won the women’s qualifier, continuing her steady climb.

⭐ OVW Overdrive #197 — July 28

Shalonce Royal continues her winning streak with PJ Jones in her corner.
Adam Revolver & Tony Gunn defeated The Troublemakers.
Kirko Ky and Killah Kai picked up singles wins.
A big multi‑man victory for Ashton Adonis, Austin Ryker, Colby Carter & Kal Herro.

RESULTS

Ohio Valley Wrestling
(30.07.2026) OVW TV #1407 – TV-Show @ Davis Arena in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Dark Singles: Marcus DeAngelo defeats Vinnie Valentine
Dark Singles: Tommy Boy defeats Evan Golden
Men’s Race for the Crown Qualifier Four Way Elimination: Mario Pardua defeats Glenn Spectre and JJ Lawson and Tony Gunn
Men’s Race for the Crown Qualifier Four Way Elimination: Brendan Balling defeats Austin Ryker and Icon Lee and Mad Dog Martin
Thomas Heim defeats Kirko Ky
Women’s Race for the Crown Qualifier Three Way Elimination: Leela Hall defeats Joiya Blake and Karter Cauffman
Men’s Race for the Crown Qualifier Four Way Elimination: Dustin Jackson defeats Anthony Toatele and Erik Surge and Jay DeNiro

(28.07.2026) OVW Overdrive #197 – Online Stream @ Davis Arena in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Shalonce Royal (w/PJ Jones) defeats Rae Larson
Adam Revolver & Tony Gunn defeat The Troublemakers (Canaan Kristopher & Glenn Spectre)
Killah Kai defeats Janie Hartman
Kirko Ky defeats J3
Ashton Adonis, Austin Ryker, Colby Carter & Kal Herro defeat Donovan Marcelous, Mario Pardua, Meto & Tyler Jordan

Noble Champions GroupOhio Valley Wrestling
(25.07.2026) NCG/OVW Head Games – Event @ Royal SCITS Academy in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Pre-Show: Machine Gun Bishop defeats ???
Giant Orion defeats Special Agent 0
Chris Masters defeats Jessie V
NCG Noble Crown Title Five Way Ladder Match (vakant): Tony Gunn defeats Dean Hendrix and Erik Surge and Matt Kerr and Ricky James – TITLE CHANGE !!!
Richard Holliday defeats Zach Nystrom
Chantal defeats Chris Malvado
Al Snow, Ashton Adonis & Kal Herro defeat Bobby Clancy, Dread King Logan & Jeeves by DQ
Steel Cage: The Soultaker defeats Beastman

🔍 News & Rumors

NJPW

Internal chatter suggests Shota Umino’s forfeit streak may be due to a minor injury being protected during the G1 stretch.
Konosuke Takeshita’s dominant run has reportedly impressed both NJPW and AEW officials—whispers of future cross‑promotional plans are circulating.
OSKAR’s referee‑stoppage wins have drawn attention; some insiders believe NJPW is positioning him as a future NEVER contender.

OVW

The Race for the Crown tournament is generating buzz backstage—OVW officials reportedly see it as a way to elevate mid‑card talent into new storylines.
Dustin Jackson’s regained Heavyweight Title has stabilized the main event scene after several months of rapid title changes.
J‑Rod’s Women’s Title win is said to be part of a broader push to refresh the division with new rivalries.

🌟 Spotlight on Suzu Suzuki

Ed: “Now, before we wrap things up, let’s shine a light on one of the most compelling athletes in the women’s wrestling world—Suzu Suzuki. She’s is in the 5STAR Grand Prix, and her influence echoes across Japan’s wrestling landscape.”

Gordon: “Suzu’s reputation is built on ferocity, precision, and a willingness to take risks that others shy away from. Her work in Stardom and her appearances in cross‑promotional events have made her a standout among the new generation.”

Current Notes on Suzu Suzuki

She remains one of the most in‑demand freelancers in Japan, often working high‑profile matches that emphasize her stiff striking and fearless pacing.
Her recent bouts have leaned into a more aggressive style—industry observers believe she’s in the middle of another major title run.
Suzu’s name continues to surface in discussions about future international appearances; several promotions reportedly want her for fall events.

🎙️ Sports Desk Closing

Ed: “Well, that’s the lay of the land—New Japan’s G1 is a battlefield of endurance, and OVW is a carousel of contenders trying to grab their moment in the spotlight.”

Gordon: “And as always, the story continues. Titles will change hands, reputations will rise and fall, and we’ll be right here at the sports desk to chronicle every development.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 7/28/26: NJPW, OVW, Ladies.

🎙️ Sports‑Desk Intro

Ed: “Fans, New Japan and Ohio Valley Wrestling delivered a week that felt like two different storms—one roaring across Japan with precision and fury, the other grinding in Kentucky with that classic developmental fire.”

Gordon: “A most dynamic interval—championship trajectories clarified, prospects elevated, and organizational direction sharpened across both promotions.”

🇯🇵 New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW)

Comprehensive Rundown — July 21–28, 2026

📅 July 21, 2026 — G1 Climax 36 Tag 4 (Sendai)

House Of Torture (Dick Togo & Ren Narita) def. Taisei Nakahara & Toru Yano
Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai & Drilla Moloney) def. Masatora Yasuda & Yuya Uemura
United Empire (HENARE & Jakob Austin Young) def. Unbound Co. (Gedo & OSKAR)
TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Zack Sabre Jr.) def. United Empire (Callum Newman & Zane Jay)
G1 A Block: Jake Lee def. Hirooki Goto
G1 A Block: Ryohei Oiwa def. Great‑O‑Khan
G1 A Block: Konosuke Takeshita def. Yuto‑Ice
G1 A Block: SANADA def. Yota Tsuji
G1 A Block: Oleg Boltin def. Shingo Takagi

📅 July 22, 2026 — G1 Climax 36 Tag 5 (Niigata)

United Empire (Great‑O‑Khan & Jakob Austin Young) def. Goto Revolutionary Army
House Of Torture (SANADA & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) def. United Empire (Jake Lee & Zane Jay)
Konosuke Takeshita & Toru Yano def. Masatora Yasuda & Oleg Boltin
TMDK def. Unbound Co. (Gedo & Yuto‑Ice)
Unbound Co. (Shingo Takagi & Taiji Ishimori) def. Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai & Yota Tsuji)
G1 B Block: Gabe Kidd def. Aaron Wolf
G1 B Block: HENARE def. OSKAR
G1 B Block: Drilla Moloney def. Yuya Uemura
G1 B Block: Callum Newman def. Zack Sabre Jr.

📅 July 25, 2026 — G1 Climax 36 Tag 6 (Tokyo)

Satoshi Kojima & Yuya Uemura def. Taisei Nakahara & Toru Yano
Unbound Co. (Gedo & OSKAR) def. Aaron Wolf & Tatsuya Matsumoto
House Of Torture (Dick Togo & Ren Narita) def. United Empire (HENARE & Jakob Austin Young)
Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai & Drilla Moloney) def. United Empire (Callum Newman & Zane Jay)
G1 A Block: Great‑O‑Khan def. Hirooki Goto
G1 A Block: SANADA def. Jake Lee (Count Out)
G1 A Block: Konosuke Takeshita def. Oleg Boltin
G1 A Block: Yuto‑Ice def. Ryohei Oiwa
G1 A Block: Yota Tsuji def. Shingo Takagi

📅 July 25, 2026 — NJPW TAMASHII: Cold War (Auckland)

FITI def. Rohan Shastri
Graham Hughes & Matty Short def. Aragon & Bee Numan
Bastion Adams, Horus & Johnny Recon def. Darryl Voll, Soni Tupou & Thor Keith
Kurt Brown def. Bronny Bertram
Kawa Kupa & Luka def. Don Fale & Tyler Ernst
The Pretty Boys def. Rested Development
Sean Tohi def. JL Gold
TAMASHII Tag Titles: Ungrateful 1s (c) def. EC Brownie & Liam Erikson

📅 July 26, 2026 — G1 Climax 36 Tag 7 (Tokyo)

United Empire (Jake Lee & Zane Jay) def. Masatora Yasuda & Oleg Boltin
TMDK def. House Of Torture (SANADA & Kanemaru)
Konosuke Takeshita & Toru Yano def. United Empire (Great‑O‑Khan & Jakob Austin Young)
Unbound Co. (Shingo Takagi & Taiji Ishimori) def. Goto Revolutionary Army
Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai & Yota Tsuji) def. Unbound Co. (Gedo & Yuto‑Ice)
G1 B Block: OSKAR def. Aaron Wolf
G1 B Block: HENARE def. Ren Narita
G1 B Block: Drilla Moloney def. Callum Newman
G1 B Block: Gabe Kidd def. Zack Sabre Jr.

📰 NJPW News & Rumors (July 21–28, 2026)

✔ Konosuke Takeshita’s momentum is becoming undeniable

A Block dominance suggests a post‑G1 title program may be forming.

✔ Gabe Kidd’s B Block surge is raising eyebrows

His wins over top-tier opponents point toward a major singles feud.

✔ Zack Sabre Jr. expected to pivot into a new rivalry

Losses appear intentional — likely setting up a non‑title storyline.

✔ HENARE’s strong showing is not accidental

His B Block performance hints at a major fall push.

✔ United Empire’s internal hierarchy is shifting

Newman and OSKAR rising while Great‑O‑Khan struggles — a power reshuffle seems imminent.

✔ TAMASHII expansion rumors continue

Strong Auckland turnout fuels talk of more Oceania dates.

✔ No signs of a new Bullet Club forming

NJPW sources insist the brand remains retired with no successor faction planned.

🎙️ Ed & Gordon on NJPW

Ed: “NJPW’s rumor mill this week feels like a shifting tide — not about legacy names or old factions, but about new faces stepping into bigger shoes.”

Gordon: “A most contemporary landscape — emerging competitors redefining factional dynamics and future title trajectories.”

🇺🇸 Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW)

Comprehensive Rundown — July 19 & July 23, 2026

📅 July 19, 2026 — OVW Independence Rage 2026 (Louisville)

Pre‑Show

Leela Hall def. Janie Hartman
Ashton Adonis def. Austin Ryker

Main Card

OVW Rush Title — TLC Match: Brendan Balling def. JJ Lawson (c) — TITLE CHANGE
Adam Revolver & Tony Gunn def. LVL 3 (Jay Three & Kirko Ky)
Colby Carter def. Meto
OVW Media Title: Stephen Steel def. Drew Hernandez (c) — TITLE CHANGE
Strap Match: TW3 def. Icon Lee
OVW Tag Team Title — Texas Tornado: Only Bros (c) def. Toatele & Surge vs. Trifecta vs. Troublemakers
Respect Match: Kal Herro def. Seven
OVW Heavyweight Title: Dustin Jackson def. Jay DeNiro (c) — TITLE CHANGE
OVW Women’s Title: J‑Rod def. Lovely Miss Larkan (c) — TITLE CHANGE
OVW United States Title: Kid Colossus def. Tony Evans (c) — TITLE CHANGE

📅 July 23, 2026 — OVW TV #1406 (Louisville)

OVW Rush Title: Feisty Boy Lawson def. Brendan Balling (c) — TITLE CHANGE
OVW Media Title: Stephen Steel (c) def. Drew Hernandez (DQ)
Lumberjack Strap Match: TW3 def. Icon Lee
OVW Heavyweight Title: Dustin Jackson (c) def. Jay DeNiro
Scramble Match: Tommy Boy def. Evil Z, Justice Davis, Maximo Suave, Showtime Shanklin, Super Z
OVW United States Title: Kid Colossus (c) def. Tony Evans

📰 OVW News & Rumors (Roster‑Accurate Edition)

✔ Kid Colossus’ rise is reshaping the mid‑card

His U.S. Title win and faction backing have made him one of OVW’s most influential figures.

✔ Stephen Steel’s Media Title run is gaining traction

Steel’s title win at Independence Rage and his DQ victory on TV suggest OVW is positioning him as a division anchor.

✔ Dustin Jackson’s Heavyweight Title reign looks stable

Two straight wins over Jay DeNiro reinforce Jackson’s status as OVW’s top champion.

✔ TW3’s strap‑match momentum is building

Back‑to‑back wins over Icon Lee in stipulation bouts point toward a potential singles elevation.

✔ The Only Bros remain OVW’s most reliable tag act

Their Texas Tornado title defense showcased their chemistry and control over the division.

🎙️ Ed & Gordon on OVW

Ed: “OVW felt like a proving ground this week—hungry prospects swinging for the fences and veterans fighting to keep their spots.”

Gordon: “A most developmental yet fiercely competitive environment—momentum shifting with each broadcast.”

🌟 Spotlight: Elayna Black

Before she became Cora Jade, Elayna Black was one of the Midwest’s sharpest rising stars — Chicago‑bred, attitude‑driven, and already showing the poise of a future headliner.

Why She Matters This Week

Her early work GCW and Shimmer influences younger wrestlers.
Fans still revisit her indie promos — confident, biting, memorable.
Her rise proves the Midwest pipeline remains elite.

Ed: “Elayna Black had that spark from day one—the kind of presence that makes you sit up before the bell even rings.”

Gordon: “A most compelling prospect—early trajectory demonstrating notable potential and lasting influence.”

🎙️ Sports‑Desk Outro

Ed: “Fans, from NJPW’s precision warfare to OVW’s gritty battleground, this week proved that wrestling thrives at every level—from international titans to hungry prospects.”

Gordon: “A most comprehensive chronicle—global competition illustrating the sport’s breadth, depth, and enduring vitality.”