Around the World of Pro Wrestling

đŸŽ™ïž Desk intro

Ed: “Fans, from the deathmatch pits of Combat Zone to the bright lights of Tokyo Joshi and the chaos of GCW, the wrestling world has been hotter than a depot stove! In the past week, we’ve seen ultraviolence, comedy, high‑speed juniors, and one of the most stacked Collision lineups in recent memory.”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most diverse and eventful period, with each promotion emphasizing its own distinct identity—hardcore, strong style, lucha‑influenced juniors, and joshi excellence.”

Combat Zone Wrestling

Ed: “Let’s start in the land of broken glass and barbed wire—Combat Zone Wrestling.”

  • They have not had a live show since Black Light #4 in March. But their website is seeking participants for their upcoming combine. “COMBINE INFO —
  • To try out for a spot on the Scouting Combine show on 4-25, please apply ASAP by emailing talent@czwrestling.com with your resume, match clips and general information
  • All trained wrestlers are invited to try out for a spot on the show
  • Try-outs start at 12 NOON!
  • ** Please DO NOT show up to try out at noon without an invite, as you will not be permitted to try out WITHOUT prior approval.

EVENT INFO —
Following the Combine, we will present a live event featuring our current roster along with standouts from the days tryouts.

Talent & match-ups to be announced

GA tix just $10″

Both the combine and event will be held at the CZW Arena at 6900 Elmwood Avenue in Philadelphia.

May will be busier with czwrestling.com advertising

Blacklight v55/9 – 7PMTickets
As part of
The Wrestivus
5/16 – 5PMTickets
Devil Deals In Death5/31 – 5PMTickets

Gordon: “Quite so. Even without a marquee card in this specific window, CZW remains a most distinct niche—its reputation alone keeps eyes on the product.”

DDT Pro Wrestling

Ed: “Fans, DDT Pro Wrestling in Japan continues to be one of the most unpredictable promotions on the planet—equal parts high‑end wrestling and absolute madness.”

RESULTS as reported by cagematch.net

(18.04.2026) DDT Motsunabe Buster 2026 – Online Stream @ ACROS Fukuoka in Fukuoka, Japan
Daichi Satoh defeats Kazuki Hirata (9:31)
Three Way Tag Team: Hisaya Imabayashi defeats paleyouth (Takeshi Masada & Yuya Koroku) and Akito & Danshoku Dino (6:35)
Kumadori & Yuki Ishida defeat Hinata Kasai & Junta Miyawaki (7:55)
Azul Dragon & Jun Akiyama defeat Masami Inahata & Yukio Naya (10:14)
Strange Love Connection (KANON, MAO & Viento Maligno) defeat DAMNATION T.A (Hideki Okatani, Ilusion & MJ Paul) (11:51)
Fantomes Dramatic (Antonio Honda, Chris Brookes & HARASHIMA) defeat The 37KAMIINA (To-y & Yuki Ueno) & Yuni (15:54)
DDT Universal Title: Kazuma Sumi (c) defeats Shunma Katsumata (16:37)


DDT Pro Wrestling
(15.04.2026) DDT Dream Lights 2026 ~ How Do You Like DDT Wednesday? ~ – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Yoshihiko defeats Ilusion (15:03)
Jun Akiyama & Rukiya defeat Akito & Masami Inahata (7:32)
Three Way Tag Team: Kazuma Sumi & Yuni defeat Danshoku Dino & Kazuki Hirata and Kumadori & Naomi Yoshimura (7:36)
Strange Love Connection (KANON, MAO & Viento Maligno) & Yuya Aoki defeat The 37KAMIINA (Shunma Katsumata & To-y), Junta Miyawaki & Yuki Ishida (11:26)
YOH defeats Antonio Honda (13:45)
KO-D Six Man Tag Team Title: paleyouth (Daichi Satoh, Takeshi Masada & Yuya Koroku) (c) defeat Fantomes Dramatic (Chris Brookes, HARASHIMA & Hinata Kasai) (12:54)
DDT Extreme Title Hardcore Table Crash: Hideki Okatani (c) defeats Yukio Naya (14:40)
KO-D Openweight Title: Yuki Ueno (c) defeats Yuki Iino (21:44)

DDT Pro Wrestling
(12.04.2026) DDT x MOP Wrestle Tour 2026 In Mitsui Outlet Park Hokuriku Oyabe – Online Stream @ Mitsui Outlet Park Tama Minamiosawa in Toyama, Japan
Strange Love Connection (KANON & Viento Maligno) defeat Hinata Kasai & Tomomitsu Matsunaga (11:17)
Kazuma Sumi & Takeshi Masada defeat Kazuki Hirata & Yuki Ishida (12:32)
DAMNATION T.A (Hideki Okatani & Ilusion) defeat Fantomes Dramatic (Antonio Honda & Chris Brookes) (11:21)
paleyouth (Daichi Satoh & Yuya Koroku) & Strange Love Connection (MAO & Yukio Naya) defeat The 37KAMIINA (Shunma Katsumata, To-y & Yuki Ueno) & Junta Miyawaki (12:26)
MOP Tag Team Title: HARASHIMA & Masami Inahata (c) defeat Jun Akiyama & Yuni (14:25)

NEWS as reported by ddtpro.jp

On June 8th, the second one-sided battle between DDT and New Japan Pro Wrestling will be held at Korakuen Hall! This time, the Sasadango army and the Yano army won a 5-on-5 team match! For the second time in history, a simultaneous PPV live broadcast on WRESTLE UNIVERSE & NJPW WORLD will also be decided! Ticket sales start on April 26th!

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling blend of athleticism and spectacle—DDT’s ability to pivot from comedy to brutality remains unmatched.”

Dragongate Japan Pro Wrestling

Ed: “Over in Kobe, Dragongate keeps the turnstiles spinning with some of the fastest wrestling on earth.”

RESULTS as reported on cagematch.net

(19.04.2026) DG The Gate Of Passion 2026 – Tag 7 (Evening Show) – Online Stream @ ACROS Fukuoka in Fukuoka, Japan
Don Fujii & Masaaki Mochizuki defeat Natural Vibes (AKEY & GuC) (6:21)
Strong Machine J defeats Jiro Shinbashi (7:01)
Genki Horiguchi, Mondai Ryu, Punch Tominaga & Yasushi Kanda defeat PARADOX (BxB Hulk & KAGETORA), Luis Mante & Syachihoko BOY (7:45)
Ryoya Tanaka defeats Kazuma Kimura (8:46)
PARADOX (Susumu Yokosuka & YAMATO) defeat Love And Peace (JACKY KAMEI & Riiita) (12:22)
SIx Man Tag Team: PSYPATRA (El Cielo, Homare & Shun Skywalker) defeat Gajadokuro (Jason Lee, KAI & Kota Minoura) (15:23)


Dragongate Japan Pro-Wrestling
(19.04.2026) DG The Gate Of Passion 2026 – Tag 7 (Day Show) – Online Stream @ ACROS Fukuoka in Fukuoka, Japan
Jason Lee defeats Kazuma Kimura (6:34)
Punch Tominaga defeats Jiro Shinbashi (4:24)
PARADOX (BxB Hulk & KAGETORA) & Mondai Ryu defeat Natural Vibes (AKEY, GuC & Strong Machine J) (8:10)
Three Way Tag Team: PSYPATRA (El Cielo & Shun Skywalker) defeat Love And Peace and Luis Mante & Ryoya Tanaka (JACKY KAMEI & Riiita) (14:11)
Homare defeats Kota Minoura by DQ (10:27)
All Asia Tag Team Title: Genki Horiguchi & Yasushi Kanda defeat Don Fujii & Masaaki Mochizuki (c) (11:16) – TITLE CHANGE !!!

Dragongate Japan Pro-Wrestling
(18.04.2026) DG The Gate Of Passion 2026 – Tag 6 – Event @ Shunan Shinnanyo Fureai Center in Shunan, Yamaguchi, Japan
Genki Horiguchi & Syachihoko BOY defeat Don Fujii & Punch Tominaga (7:55)
Takashi defeats Jiro Shinbashi (7:50)
PSYPATRA (El Cielo, Homare & Shun Skywalker) defeat PARADOX (BxB Hulk & KAGETORA) & Kazuma Kimura (10:43)
Gajadokuro (Jason Lee & Kota Minoura) defeat Ryoya Tanaka & Shunnosuke (10:36)
Masaaki Mochizuki defeats Yasushi Kanda (8:09)
Love And Peace (JACKY KAMEI & Riiita) & Luis Mante defeat Natural Vibes (AKEY, GuC & Strong Machine J) (16:04)

Dragongate Japan Pro-Wrestling
(17.04.2026) DG Prime Zone Plus Vol. 19 – Online Stream @ Kobe Lapis Hall in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Orion & Syachihoko BOY defeat Mozuku Tominaga & Syachihoko Machine (8:06)
Johnson Florida defeats Jiro Shinbashi (11:41)
El Cielo defeats Jason Lee (5:31)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Hagetimo Dragon (Genki Horiguchi) & Mochitimo Dragon (Masaaki Mochizuki) defeat KAGETURA (KAGETORA) & KOWAMOTE (Yasushi Kanda) 2:1
Strong Akki (AKEY), Strong Giuchi (GuC) & Strong Machine J defeat Giant Shut Up Machine (Takashi), Mini Strong Machine (Riiita) & Strong Machine F (10:53)

NEWS as reported by gaora.co.jp/dragongate

THE GATE OF PASSION 2026

-Horiguchi Wrestling Summit 2026-

Apr 20 (Mon) 18:30 Game Start / Doors Open 17:30

Kumamoto Castle Hall Civic Hall

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《Venue Access》

■Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from JR Kumamoto Station
■Approximately 3 minutes walk from Kumamoto Tram Karashimacho Station

https://www.kumamoto-jo-hall.jp/access

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《All Battle Cards》

[1st match: Singles match]

Kazuma Kimura

vs

Punch Tominaga

———————-

【2nd Match: 3-Way Match】

Jiro Shimbashi

vs

Shachihoko BOY

vs

Problem dragon

———————-

[3rd match: 6-man tag team match]

Strong Machine J

GuC

@KEY

vs

Shun Skywalker

Honoki

El Cielo

———————-

[4th match: 6-man tag team match]

YAMATO

B×B Hulk

KAGETORA

vs

Kota Minoura

Jason Lee

KAI

———————-

[Match 5: Tag Team Match]

JACKY KAMEI

Riiita

vs

Yoshiya Tanaka

Luis Mante

———————-

[Match 6: 6-man tag team match]

Genki Horiguchi

Hiroyuki Kanda

Yokosuka Susumu

vs

Mochizuki Chenghuang

Don Fujii

Takashi Sasaki (FREEDOMS)

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【Same-day ticket information】

It will be on sale at the ticket office on the day of the venue from 16:30 (scheduled).
*Please note that some seats are sold out and there are only a few seat types left.”

Gordon: “Quite so. The pattern is clear—a most intricate ecosystem of units and championships.”

Game Changer Wrestling (GCW)

Ed: “Now, fans, let’s head to Las Vegas—GCW just wrapped a wild stretch of shows around The Collective, and business has been booming.”

Results as reported by cagematch.net

(18.04.2026) GCW Joey Janela’s Spring Break: The Immortal Clusterf*ck – Pay Per View @ Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
GCW Ultraviolent Title Hardcore Kingdom Steel Cage: Matt Tremont defeats Otis Cogar (c) (16:45) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
Clusterfuck: Shotzi Blackheart defeats 1 Called Manders and 25 Cent and Airica Demia and Alec Price and Anakin Murphy and B3CCA (w/Aaron Ortiz & Anthony Vecchio) and Bear Bronson and Beastman and Brick Savage (w/Alex Abrahantes) and Bobby Flaco and Brooke Havok and Bryan Alvarez and Cereal Man and Channing Decker and Classy Ali and Conor Claxton and CPA and D’Lo Brown and Dark Sheik and Derek Dillinger and Devious Cass and Dinosaur I and Dinosaur II and Dinosaur III and Don Freeze and Dr. Redacted and Emily Jaye and Frank The Clown and Gabby Forza and Gisele Shaw and Haley J and Heath Slater and Helix and Ian Maxwell and Jack Osborne and Jay Lucas and Jazzy Yang and Jimmy Lloyd and Jimmy Lloyd (Kasey Owens) and Jimmy Townsend and Joey Janela and Jordan Oliver and JP Grayson (w/Angel Orsini) and Juicy Finau and Juli Montana and Juni Underwood and Katie Arquette and Killer Kelly and Kingsley and KJ Orso and LJ Cleary and Logan Cavazos and Man Like DeReiss and Manny Lemons and Marcus Mathers and Matt Mako and Maya World and Monomoth and Mullet Man and Nate Webb and Nixi XS and Parrow and Rhys Maddox and Ro Montana and Ryan O’Neill and Sal Mistretta and Sam Holloway (w/Alex Abrahantes) and Sam Osborne and Sam Stackhouse and Sean Ross Sapp and Shay Kassidy and SLADE and Sleepy Ed and Starman (Starboy Charlie) and Stunt Marshall and Tara Zep and Terry Yaki and The Invisible Man and Thomas Shire and Toby Klein (w/Billy Gram) and Tombstone Jesus and Tommy Grayson (w/Angel Orsini) and Vipress and Wayne Rhodes and Will Kiedis and Wyatt Rhodes (149:53)

Game Changer Wrestling
(18.04.2026) GCW Effy’s Big Gay Brunch 11 – Pay Per View @ Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Billy Dixon, Devon Monroe, Jai Vidal, Jordan Blade & Keita Murray defeat Anton Voorhees, Brooke Havok, Gabby Forza, Hunter Gallagher & Monomoth (14:20)
Brick Savage defeats Mad Dog Connelly (9:20)
Vipress defeats Mercedes Martinez (9:11)
Four Way: Allie Katch defeats Charli Evans and Kidd Bandit and Steph De Lander (8:35)
Parrow’s Twink Gauntlet: CPA defeats Anakin Murphy and Anti Twink Club (Gwen Neodonna & Vivian Cross) and Bear Bronson and Devin Carter and Jay Luxx and Julezee and Juni Underwood and Logan Cavazos and Marko Mayur and Nixi XS and Parrow and Platonic Romance (Damian Desire & Richie Coy) (29:41)
Zack Sabre Jr. defeats Effy (20:26)
Dark Sheik defeats Nyla Rose (12:37)

Game Changer Wrestling
(17.04.2026) GCW MDK Fight Club – Pay Per View @ Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
No Ropes Barbed Wire: SLADE defeats Dr. Redacted (9:12)
Three Way: Vipress defeats Charli Evans and Rina Yamashita (7:34)
GCW Ultraviolent Title Unsanctioned Street Fight: Otis Cogar (c) defeats Toby Klein (7:15)
Hayabusa & Masato Tanaka defeat Bear Bronson & Mr. Danger (15:26)

Game Changer Wrestling
(17.04.2026) GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XV – Pay Per View @ Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Matt Mako defeats Angel Verduzco by referee’s decision (5:41)
Ulka Sasaki defeats Joe Dashou by KO (5:17)
Zack Sabre Jr. defeats Ray Jaz (6:08)
Miyu Yamashita defeats Janai Kai by KO (5:29)
Royce Isaacs defeats Shane Mercer (9:06)
Pete Dunne defeats Masashi Takeda (8:30)
Fuminori Abe defeats Erick Stevens by referee’s decision (6:38)
Charlie Dempsey defeats Timothy Thatcher (10:41)
Nattie Neidhart defeats Shayna Baszler by Count Out (8:15)
Josh Barnett defeats Yuji Nagata by referee’s decision (13:39)

Game Changer Wrestling
(17.04.2026) GCW Gringo Loco’s The Wrld On Lucha 2026 – Pay Per View @ Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Scramble: KJ Orso defeats Devon Monroe and Dulce Tormenta and Jimmy Lloyd and Rafael Quintero and Resplandor (10:05)
Thunder Rosa defeats Julissa Mexa (10:29)
Mala Fama (Latigo & Toxin) & Rey Horus defeat Briyante Jr. & Mexa Boy’s (Noisy Boy & Spider Fly) (11:57)
Galeno Del Mal defeats Jack Cartwheel by referee’s decision (7:01)
Arez, Gringo Loco & Vengador defeat Hyo, Kzy & Yuki Yoshioka (18:55)
Lucha Extrema Death: El Desperado defeats Vipress (15:12)

Game Changer Wrestling
(17.04.2026) GCW Joey Janela’s Spring Break X – Pay Per View @ Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Grab The Brass Ring Doors, Ladders And Chairs: 1 Called Manders defeats Bear Bronson and Charles Mason and Gringo Loco and Man Like DeReiss and Masato Tanaka and Shotzi Blackheart and Sidney Akeem and Terry Yaki and Vengador and Vipress (21:43)
The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed & Zachary Wentz) defeat Marcus Mathers & YDNP (Alec Price & Jordan Oliver) (16:04)
GCW World Title: Atticus Cogar (c) defeats Hayabusa (14:44)
Jack Perry & Marko Stunt defeat KJ Orso & Sam Stackhouse (16:13)
The Invisible Man (w/Bill Alfonso) defeats The Sandman (20:46)
Loser Leaves GCW: Effy defeats Allie Katch (25:48)
Megan Bayne & Nick Gage defeat Mance Warner & Steph De Lander (14:55)
Brodie Lee Jr. defeats Joey Janela (28:48)

Ed: “Now, fans, let’s head to Las Vegas—GCW just wrapped a wild stretch of shows around The Collective, and business has been booming.”

Key events since April 12

1. GCW MDK Fight Club – April 17, 2026 (Las Vegas)

  • No Ropes Barbed Wire: SLADE def. Dr. Redacted.
  • Three‑Way: Vipress def. Charli Evans & Rina Yamashita.
  • GCW Ultraviolent Title – Unsanctioned Street Fight: Otis Cogar (c) def. Toby Klein.
  • Tag attraction: Hayabusa & Masato Tanaka def. Bear Bronson & Mr. Danger.

Ed: “From ultraviolence to Bloodsport to pure lucha, GCW turned Vegas into a three‑day wrestling carnival.”

Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (TJPW)

Ed: “Fans, Tokyo Joshi Pro continues to deliver that perfect mix of idol‑style presentation and serious in‑ring work, streaming through the CyberFight ecosystem.”

  • CyberFight/TJPW shows: Regular Korakuen and Shinkiba‑style events air with full cards—multi‑woman tags, singles showcases, and title matches sprinkled through tours.
  • Princess of Princess scene: The top champion usually works tags on TV, with challengers earning shots via tournament wins or pinning the champ in multi‑woman matches.
  • Tag & International belts:
    • Princess Tag Titles,
    • International Princess Title, remain focal points for mid‑card and foreign talent.

RESULTS from cagematch.net

(18.04.2026) TJPW Inspiration #11 – Online Stream @ TOKYOSQUARE In Itabashi in Tokyo, Japan
Kakeru Sekiguchi & Mahiro Kiryu defeat Chika Nanase & Kira Summer (11:25)
Mifu Ashida defeats Papillon Akemi (12:34)
Mei Suruga defeats Ren Konatsu (11:08)
Arisu Endo & Haru Kazashiro defeat Rika Tatsumi & Shion Kanzaki (18:32)

Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling
(16.04.2026) TJPW Live In Las Vegas 2026 – Pay Per View @ Pearl Theater At Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Wakana Uehara & Yuki Kamifuku defeat Toga & Uta Takami (10:03)
Pom Harajuku, Raku & Yuki Aino defeat Alexis Lee, HIMAWARI & Shino Suzuki (14:36)
Three Way: Miyu Yamashita defeats Miu Watanabe and Mizuki (14:05)
International Princess Title: Suzume (c) defeats Sakura Hattori (11:36)
Princess Tag Team Title: The IInspiration (Cassie Lee & Jessie McKay) (c) defeat Kyoraku Kyomei (Hyper Misao & Shoko Nakajima) (12:59)
Princess Of Princess Title: Yuki Arai (c) defeats J-Rod (11:18)

Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling
(12.04.2026) TJPW Vancouver Premiere – Tag 2 – Online Stream @ Hastings Racecourse & Casino in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Bumping gRitters (HIMAWARI & Shino Suzuki) defeat Toga & Wakana Uehara (14:40)
Yuki Kamifuku defeats Kristara (6:05)
Liiza Hall & Uta Takami defeat Pom Harajuku & Raku (10:23)
Miu Watanabe defeats Cherry Blossom (8:12)
Miyu Yamashita defeats Nicole Matthews (13:41)
Suzume & Yuki Arai defeat J-Rod & Sakura Hattori (14:01)

Gordon: “Quite so. A most vibrant joshi environment—colorful on the surface, but fiercely competitive bell to bell.”

đŸŽ™ïž Desk outro

Gordon: “Fans, from GCW’s Vegas carnival of violence and lucha, to DDT and Dragongate’s intricate Japanese ecosystems, to TJPW’s joshi showcase, the wrestling world is a most compelling landscape right now. And with that
 so long from the wrestling world.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling

đŸŽ™ïž Desk intro

Ed: “Fans, the wrestling world outside the big two is hotter than a depot stove! From the wild creativity of DDT to the high‑speed chaos of Dragongate, from GCW’s outlaw energy to Tokyo Joshi’s rising stars—there’s a whole universe of action out there!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful landscape, with each promotion carving out a distinct identity and several performers emerging as key figures.”

🟩 DDT Pro Wrestling

Ed: “Fans, DDT continues to be the promotion where anything can happen—comedy, brutality, and some of the most underrated pure wrestling on the planet.”

🔍 Overall direction

  • Main event scene: Gordon: “The top title picture remains a blend of established aces and eccentric challengers—DDT’s hallmark is that even the strangest characters can become credible threats.”
  • Tag and trios focus: Ed: “Multi‑man tags and unit warfare keep the cards moving—DDT leans hard into variety.”
  • Comedy vs. serious balance: Gordon: “Quite so. The promotion walks a fine line between absurdity and athleticism, often within the same match.”

📰 News & rumors

  • Cross‑pollination with TJPW and NOAH continues—shared rosters, crossover appearances, and joint events.
  • Younger talent is getting more spotlight in midcard and undercard tags, setting up the next wave of headliners.
  • International tours remain a talking point, with DDT talent frequently appearing on Western indies and streaming platforms.
  • RESULTS 05.04.2026) DDT Change Age 2026 ~ Tobikiri Zenkai Power ~ – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
  • Pre-Show: Rukiya defeats Yuni (6:12)
  • paleyouth (Daichi Satoh, Takeshi Masada & Yuya Koroku) defeat Hinata Kasai, Kazuma Sumi & Masami Inahata (8:25)
  • Seven Way Variety King: Hisaya Imabayashi defeats Akito and Antonio Honda and Danshoku Dino and Kazuki Hirata and Super Sasadango Machine and Toru Owashi (13:41)
  • Strange Love Connection (Viento Maligno & Yukio Naya) defeat DAMNATION T.A (Hideki Okatani & Ilusion) (8:27)
  • Jun Akiyama, Junta Miyawaki & Yuki Iino defeat The 37KAMIINA (To-y & Yuki Ueno) & Shinya Aoki (10:59)
  • Kaisei Takechi defeats Makoto Oishi (9:46)
  • KO-D Tag Team Title: Fantomes Dramatic (Chris Brookes & HARASHIMA) defeat Strange Love Connection (KANON & MAO) (c) (12:26) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
  • Harimao (Naomi Yoshimura, Ryota Nakatsu & Yuki Ishida) defeat Kota Umeda, Kouki Iwasaki & Shunma Katsumata (19:56)ata (19:56)

đŸŸ© Dragongate Japan Pro Wrestling

Gordon: “Dragongate remains one of the most fast‑paced promotions in the world, with its emphasis on units, speed, and intricate tag team wrestling.”

🔍 Overall direction

  • Unit warfare: Ed: “Factions are the lifeblood—heel units, tweener groups, and home‑promotion loyalists all jockeying for control.”
  • Twin/Trio belts & multi‑man tags: Gordon: “The tag and trios divisions are often the true main events—titles or not, those matches define Dragongate’s identity.”
  • Young generation push: Ed: “You’ve got a steady stream of younger high‑flyers being elevated into bigger spots, often opposite veteran anchors.”

📰 News & rumors

  • Ongoing talk about Dragongate talent working more international dates, especially in the U.S. and Europe.
  • Unit shake‑ups—teases of betrayals, new factions forming, and veterans shifting allegiances.
  • Tournament chatter—Dragongate’s round‑robin and league‑style events remain a backbone of their calendar.
  • Results (06.04.2026) DG The Gate Of Passion 2026 – Tag 3 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
  • Ryoya Tanaka defeats Kenichiro Arai (9:16)
  • Gajadokuro (ISHIN & Jason Lee) defeat Jiro Shinbashi & Kazuma Kimura (7:52)
  • Mondai Ryu, Takashi & Toru Owashi defeat Luis Mante, Punch Tominaga & Ultimo Dragon (6:55)
  • Natural Vibes (AKEY, GuC, Kzy & Strong Machine J) defeat PARADOX (BxB Hulk, Dragon Kid, Naruki Doi & YAMATO) (8:43)
  • PSYPATRA (El Cielo & Homare) defeat Gajadokuro (Kota Minoura & Yoshiki Kato) (1:58)
  • Four Way Tag Team: Genki Horiguchi & Yasushi Kanda defeat Love And Peace (JACKY KAMEI & Riiita) and PARADOX (KAGETORA & Susumu Yokosuka) and Don Fujii & Masaaki Mochizuki (7:50)
  • Hyo & Yuki Yoshioka defeat Ben-K & Shun Skywalker (19:12)
  • Open The Dream Gate Title: Madoka Kikuta (c) defeats KAI (26:05)
  • (05.04.2026) DG The Gate Of Passion 2026 – Tag 2 ~ Susumu Yokosuka Homecoming – Event @ Mercure Hotel Yokosuka in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan
  • D’courage (Ryoya Tanaka & Yuki Yoshioka) defeat Love And Peace (Ben-K & Mochizuki Jr.) (7:45)
  • Strong Machine J defeats Jiro Shinbashi (7:42)
  • Natural Vibes (AKEY, GuC & Kzy) defeat Ho Ho Lun, Luis Mante & Ultimo Dragon (7:55)
  • PSYPATRA (El Cielo, Homare & Shun Skywalker) defeat Gajadokuro (KAI, Kota Minoura & Yoshiki Kato) (9:41)
  • Gajadokuro (ISHIN & Madoka Kikuta) defeat PARADOX (BxB Hulk & YAMATO) (11:04)
  • PARADOX (Dragon Kid, Naruki Doi & Susumu Yokosuka) defeat Love And Peace (Hyo, JACKY KAMEI & Riiita) (16:27)
  • (04.04.2026) DG The Gate Of Passion 2026 – Tag 1 – Event @ Kira Messe Numazu in Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan
  • D’courage (Ryoya Tanaka & Yuki Yoshioka) defeat Ho Ho Lun & Luis Mante (8:22)
  • PARADOX (Susumu Yokosuka & YAMATO) defeat Kazuma Kimura & Ultimo Dragon (9:51)
  • Gajadokuro (KAI, Kota Minoura & Madoka Kikuta) defeat PARADOX (BxB Hulk, Dragon Kid & Naruki Doi) (6:50)
  • Homare defeats Mochizuki Jr. (10:09)
  • Gajadokuro (ISHIN & Yoshiki Kato) defeat PSYPATRA (El Cielo & Shun Skywalker) (8:03)
  • Love And Peace (Ben-K, Hyo, JACKY KAMEI & Riiita) defeat Natural Vibes (AKEY, GuC, Kzy & Strong Machine J) (20:11)

đŸŸ„ Game Changer Wrestling (GCW)

Ed: “Fans, GCW continues to be the spiritual home of the modern U.S. indie—deathmatches, workrate sprints, and a rotating cast of cult favorites.”

🔍 Overall direction

  • Deathmatch identity: Gordon: “The promotion maintains its reputation for ultraviolence, but balances it with technical and hybrid bouts.”
  • Traveling super‑show model: Ed: “GCW runs in multiple markets, often turning each show into a mini‑festival with guest stars and local favorites.”
  • Streaming & brand strength: Gordon: “Its presence on streaming platforms and social media keeps it in the conversation, even for fans who never attend live.”

📰 News & rumors

  • Regular crossovers with Japanese promotions and lucha groups—talent exchanges, special attraction matches, and joint branding.
  • Breakout names from GCW often parlay their buzz into contracts with larger promotions, keeping the roster in constant flux.
  • Ongoing talk of more international tours and festival‑style weekends.
  • Results (04.04.2026) GCW Maniac 2026 – Pay Per View @ Ukrainian Culture Center in Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Brass Ring Qualifying: 1 Called Manders defeats Starboy Charlie (11:09)
  • Megan Bayne vs. Steph De Lander – No Contest (15:00)
  • GCW World Title: Atticus Cogar (c) defeats Daisuke Sasaki (8:04)
  • Six Way Scramble: Gringo Loco defeats Jack Cartwheel and Marcus Mathers and Resplandor and Rey Horus and Vengador (16:33)
  • SLADE defeats Kidd Bandit (15:50)
  • Violence Is Forever (Dominic Garrini & Kevin Ku) defeat Chris Masters & Super Crazy (4:33)
  • BearDozer (Bear Bronson & Matt Tremont) vs. Krule & Otis Cogar – No Contest (16:00)
  • Results
  • Game Changer Wrestling
  • (03.04.2026) GCW Last Call – Pay Per View @ FSW Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
  • G. Sharpe defeats Bodhi Young Prodigy (10:43)
  • KJ Orso & Sam Stackhouse defeat Psycho Bandits (Dante King & JKM) (8:32)
  • Vengador defeats Resplandor (16:32)
  • Daisuke Sasaki defeats Marcus Mathers (14:58)
  • Vipress defeats Gypsy Mac (9:33)
  • Human Tornado defeats Santana Jackson
  • Brittnie Brooks defeats Miggy Rose (10:24)
  • Mariachi Montana (Jose Calamaco & Roland Calamaco) defeat Jaden Cole & Javi Baja (11:00)
  • Bear Bronson defeats 1 Called Manders (17:10)

đŸŸȘ Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (TJPW)

Gordon: “Tokyo Joshi Pro continues to blend idol‑style presentation with increasingly serious in‑ring competition, making it a most unique promotion.”

🔍 Overall direction

  • Top title scene: Ed: “The Princess of Princess Championship remains the crown jewel—whoever holds it is the face of the company.”
  • Tag division & units: Gordon: “Tag belts and loose units give structure to the cards, with friendships and rivalries often overlapping.”
  • Character‑driven but evolving style: Ed: “You still get the bright, character‑heavy entrances, but the bell‑to‑bell work has gotten more intense and more ambitious year over year.”

📰 News & rumors

  • International expansion: TJPW talent continues to appear on Western indies and joint shows, building a global fanbase.
  • Crossover with DDT: Shared events and mixed‑brand cards keep both rosters intertwined.
  • Rising stars: Younger wrestlers are being positioned as future aces, with more main‑event and semi‑main opportunities.
  • Results
  • (05.04.2026) TJPW Spring Tour 2026 ~ Next Door In Fukuoka ~ – Online Stream @ ACROS Fukuoka in Fukuoka, Japan
  • Sakura Hattori defeats Shion Kanzaki (6:25)
  • Three Way: Mahiro Kiryu defeats Hyper Misao and Ren Konatsu (8:41)
  • Kira Summer & Yuki Kamifuku defeat Chika Nanase & Yuki Aino (10:41)
  • Mizuki defeats Wakana Uehara (8:48)
  • Bumping gRitters (HIMAWARI & Shino Suzuki) & Mifu Ashida defeat Haru Kazashiro, Suzume & Uta Takami (9:32)
  • Hakuchumu (Miu Watanabe & Rika Tatsumi) defeat Pom Harajuku & Raku (13:48)
  • Miyu Yamashita & Shoko Nakajima defeat Toga & Yuki Arai (17:26)
  • Results Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling
  • (04.04.2026) TJPW Home Cheer Home ~ Mifu Ashida Homecoming Show ~ – Online Stream @ Fukuchiyama Sandanike Park General Gymnasium in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, Japan
  • Wakana Uehara defeats Shion Kanzaki (6:28)
  • Sakura Hattori defeats CHika Nanase (6:33)
  • Three Way: Yuki Kamifuku defeats HIMAWARI and Pom Harajuku (6:02)
  • Kyoraku Kyomei (Hyper Misao & Shoko Nakajima) defeat Mahiro Kiryu & Raku (9:10)
  • Hakuchumu (Miu Watanabe & Rika Tatsumi) & Shino Suzuki defeat Ren Konatsu, Toga & Yuki Aino (12:17)
  • Haru Kazashiro & Suzume defeat Kira Summer & Miyu Yamashita (11:19)
  • Mifu Ashida & Yuki Arai defeat Mizuki & Uta Takami (11:39)

đŸŽ™ïž Desk outro

Ed: “Fans, from DDT’s chaos to Dragongate’s speed, from GCW’s outlaw spirit to TJPW’s colorful intensity—the non‑mainstream scene is absolutely on fire!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling time for professional wrestling across Japan and the international independents. And with that
 so long from the wrestling world.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling

⭐ AROUND THE WORLD OF INDEPENDENT WRESTLING — WEEK IN REVIEW

ROH ‱ CMLL ‱ OVW ‱ Everything Indy Wrestling

đŸŽ™ïž OPENING DESK SEGMENT

Ed:

“Fans, we’ve got ourselves a ring‑a‑ding‑dong dandy across the independent scene this week! Championships defended, masks lost, legends honored, and rivalries heating up from Mexico City to Louisville!”

Gordon:

“Indeed. A most eventful week. The competitive landscape across ROH, CMLL, and OVW continues to evolve, with significant implications for the months ahead.”

đŸŸ„ RING OF HONOR (ROH)

HonorClub TV — Episode 159 (Aired March 19, 2026)

🏆 Key Champions

  • ROH Women’s Pure Champion: Deonna Purrazzo
  • ROH World Television Champion: Nick Wayne

đŸ”„ FULL RESULTS

  • Deonna Purrazzo def. Billie Starkz — retained Women’s Pure Title
  • Mark Davis def. AngĂ©lico
  • Alec Price & Jordan Oliver def. The Dark Order
  • Robyn Renegade def. Rachael Ellering
  • Big Bill def. Logan Cruz
  • The Infantry def. Dream Girl Ellie & Kelsey Raegan
  • Grizzled Young Veterans & Isla Dawn def. OXP, Rosario Grillo & Valentina Rossi
  • DiamantĂ© def. Hyena Hera
  • The Lethal Twist def. The Supastarz
  • Nick Wayne def. Komander — retained TV Title

📰 ROH NEWS & RUMORS

  • Purrazzo’s post‑match brawl with Athena’s faction signals a major feud.
  • Persephone (CMLL Women’s Champion) teased that “ROH belongs to her now.”
  • Nick Wayne’s TV Title reign continues to gain momentum.

🟩 CMLL — Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre

Homenaje a Dos Leyendas — March 20, 2026 (Arena MĂ©xico)

🏆 Event Highlights

A historic night featuring:

  • Satanico’s retirement match
  • A mask loss
  • A Hechicero vs. Claudio Castagnoli main event

đŸ”„ FULL RESULTS (SELECTED)

  •  Las Infernales (Lluvia, Zeuxis, Dark Silueta & Valkyria) defeated La Catalina, Persephone, Skadi & La Jarochita.
    Copa Infernal: Infernales (Averno, Euforia & Mephisto) beat Guerreros del Infierno (Último Guerrero, Rey Bucanero & Toscano).
    Retirement Match: Satanico beat Blue Panther & Atlantis in Satanico’s last match.
    Hair Match: Marcela & Magnifica defeated Princesa Sugehit. Sugehit was shaved bald as she was the last person to take the fall
    Apuestas Match: Virus, Cancerbero, Hombre Bala Jr., Calavera Jr. I, Calavera Jr. II & Coyote beat Max Star & Pólvora. As the last two participants remaining, Max Star & Pólvora were later forced to compete in a Mask vs. Mask match.
    Mask vs. Mask Match: Max Star beat Pólvora. Pólvora unmasked, revealing himself as José Luis Grande Escalante. He was also accompanied by his brother, Inquisidor, during the unmasking.
    CMLL World Trios Championship Match: Sky Team (Mistico, Mascara Dorada & Neon) beat the Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Daniel Garcia & Wheeler Yuta) (w/ Marina Shafir) to retain the titles.
    CMLL World Heavyweight Match: Hechicero beat Claudio Castagnoli (c) to win the title.

📰 CMLL NEWS & RUMORS

  • Lluvia suffered an injury mid‑match; severity unknown.
  • Averno’s Copa Infernal win may set up a major apuestas match later this year.
  • CMLL’s booking continues its “weird” experimental streak in 2026. CMLL’s booking in 2026 has been characterized by a mix of traditional and innovative elements. The promotion has been known for its conservative booking style, which has led to a unique approach to storytelling and match execution. This year, CMLL has embraced a more dynamic booking approach, with a focus on high-energy matches and a mix of traditional and modern wrestling styles. Traditional vs. Modern: CMLL has successfully blended traditional wrestling elements with modern storytelling and match execution, creating a unique experience for fans.High Energy Matches: The promotion has been known for its high-energy matches, which have been a hallmark of CMLL’s success. Innovative Elements: CMLL has introduced innovative elements to its matches, such as the elimination of captainfalls and the use of three-ways and four-ways, which have added variety to the matches. International Appeal: The addition of AEW wrestlers to the mix enhances it’s global appeal.

🟧 OHIO VALLEY WRESTLING (OVW)

🏆 Current OVW Champions

  • OVW Heavyweight Champion: Dustin Jackson
  • United States Champion: Tony Evans
  • Women’s Champion: Shalonce Royal
  • Tag Team Champions: The Troublemakers
  • Media Champion: Jay Dinero
  • Rush Champion: Brendan Balling

đŸ”„ This Week’s OVW Highlights

  • ⭐ OVW TV #1388 — FULL RECAP
  • Davis Arena – Louisville, Kentucky Aired Live: March 19, 2026
  • đŸŽ™ïž OPENING DESK SEGMENT
  • Ed:
  • “Fans, we had ourselves a show that’s hotter than a prairie fire with a tailwind down in Louisville tonight! OVW packed the Davis Arena and delivered a night full of surprises, quick finishes, and a Trios Rumble that shook the very foundation!”
  • Gordon:
  • “Indeed. A most eventful broadcast. Championships were defended, rivalries intensified, and the competitive hierarchy of OVW continues to evolve.”
  • đŸ”„ MATCH‑BY‑MATCH BREAKDOWN
  • 1. Tag Team Match
  • The Troublemakers def. Sin City Outlaws
  • Time: 6:24
  • Ed: “The Troublemakers came out like a house on fire, fans! Fast tags, crisp teamwork, and they outmaneuvered the Outlaws at every turn.”
  • Gordon: “Quite so. A technically sound victory, though the presence of Janie Hartman at ringside nearly altered the outcome.”
  • 2. Singles Match
  • Mr. Teshk def. TW3
  • Time: 0:09
  • Ed: “Fans, this one was over before you could blink! A ring‑a‑ding‑dong dandy of a squash!”
  • Gordon: “A decisive victory. TW3 was unprepared for the opening salvo.”
  • 3. OVW Media Title Match
  • Jay DeNiro (c) def. Jake Painter by DQ
  • Ed: “DeNiro retains, but not the way he wanted! Outside interference from Ashton Adonis and Jake Lawless brought the referee’s hand down for the disqualification.”
  • Gordon: “Indeed. A most unsatisfactory conclusion, though the champion remains intact.”
  • 4. OVW United States Title Match
  • Tony Evans (c) def. Dr. Zo
  • Time: 17:08
  • Ed: “Fans, this was a barnburner! Evans and Dr. Zo went nearly twenty minutes in a grueling contest for the United States Championship.”
  • Gordon: “A highly competitive bout. Evans demonstrated remarkable endurance and tactical awareness to retain.”
  • 5. Singles Match
  • Shalonce Royal def. Karter Cauffman
  • Time: 3:12
  • Ed: “Shalonce Royal hit all the right notes tonight — and with PJ Jones at ringside, she had momentum from the opening bell.”
  • Gordon: “A concise and effective performance.”
  • đŸ”„ MAIN EVENT — TRIOS GAUNTLET RUMBLE MATCH
  • Stephen Steel wins the Gauntlet
  • Time: 27:28
  • Participants: Anthony Toatele, Donovan Cecil, Drew Hernandez, Erik Surge, Jack Vaughn, Jota Peso, Kal Herro, Kid Colossus, Mt. Kadeem, Tony Gunn, Von Rockit, Stephen Steel
  • Ed: “Fans, this was pure chaos! Bodies flying everywhere, eliminations coming fast and furious — a real ring‑a‑ding‑dong dandy!”
  • Gordon: “Indeed. A most grueling contest. Kal Herro had an extraordinary run, eliminating multiple competitors before falling to Stephen Steel, who demonstrated remarkable resilience.”
  • Key Eliminations: Jota Peso eliminated early. Donovan Cecil eliminates Jack Vaughn. Jack Vaughn immediately eliminates Donovan Cecil. Drew Hernandez eliminates Von Rockit. Tony Gunn eliminates Erik Surge. Kal Herro eliminates Gunn, Toatele, and Hernandez. Stephen Steel eliminates Kal Herro to win.
  • Ed: “Steel stood tall at the end of a 27‑minute war! Fans, that’s what OVW is all about!”
  • đŸŽ™ïž CLOSING DESK SEGMENT
  • Ed: “What a night in Louisville! Championships defended, tempers flaring, and a Gauntlet Rumble that’ll be talked about for weeks!”
  • Gordon: “The competitive landscape of OVW continues to shift. With that
 so long from the Davis Arena.”

📰 OVW NEWS & RUMORS

  • OVW is reportedly preparing a major summer tour announcement.
  • Talks continue about a second season of the Netflix‑boosted “Wrestlers” docuseries.
  • đŸ”„ OVW is coming to Lebanon! đŸ”„
  • Get ready, Kentucky — the stars of Ohio Valley Wrestling roll into the Marion County Event Center & Sportsplex on Friday, May 8, and the action is going to be off the charts.
  • Doors open at 6 PM, and from the first bell to the final pinfall, you can expect: đŸ’„ Hard‑hitting matches đŸ’„ Big personalities đŸ’„ The best wrestling anywhere in the Bluegrass
  • 📍 101 Independence Dr, Lebanon, KY
  • Don’t miss it — this is the kind of night you’ll be talking about long after the lights go down.

đŸŸ© EVERYTHING INDY WRESTLING — FACEBOOK COMMUNITY ROUNDUP

đŸ”„ Top Stories Shared This Week

  • Discussion around Blake Christian’s indie schedule heating up again. March 18, 2026 — Fresno, California It’s been a busy week for Blake Christian on the independent circuit and national TV.At AEW Dynamite #337, held at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Will Ospreay defeated Blake Christian in 7:53, showcasing the speed, precision, and intensity that have defined Ospreay’s return to AEW.Just four days earlier, on March 14 at GCW’s Ashes to Ashes 2026, Christian scored a major win of his own, defeating Marcus Mathers in a hard‑fought 16:52 battle that had the GCW faithful on their feet.Two matches. Two promotions. Two very different outcomes — and a reminder of how quickly fortunes can swing in the world of independent wrestling.
  • Fans buzzing about Matt Cardona’s return to the indies after injury. He was busted open during a Main Event taping on March 14 and required staples. He IS still under WWE contract.
  • Multiple posts celebrating women’s wrestling, especially Brit Baker videos being posted a couple times in the past week on ROH’s YouTube channel. Is that a sign of things to come?

💬 Indie Trends

  • Do you think ROH is using CMLL talent correctly? Let’s see your opinions in the comment section!
  • Fans requesting more coverage of AIW, Defy, and Beyond Wrestling. DEFY is in Portland on April 10 with “The Bounty Hunter” Bryan Keith defending the DEFY title against Susumu Yokosuka.

đŸŽ™ïž CLOSING DESK SEGMENT

Ed:

“Fans, the independent… oh, boy, what a humdinger! From Mexico City to Louisville, the action just keeps coming!”

Gordon:

“The championship landscape is volatile, rivalries are intensifying, and the global independent circuit remains a most compelling tableau. And with that
 so long from Arena Mexico and Around the World of Pro Wrestling!”