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Around the World of Pro Wrestling 8/17/26: ROH, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, AJPW & Top 25.

Weekly wrestling sports desk

Coverage: August 10–17, 2026 – ROH, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, AJPW

Ring of Honor

Ed: “We’re opening at the sports desk with a jet ride to Mexico City—HonorClub rolled out Global Wars: Mexico from Arena México, and it was a night built around cross‑promotional fireworks.”

  • Kevin Knight vs. Titán (TNT Championship): Knight jumped Titán right out of a handshake, targeted the mask, and closed with his UFO splash to keep the TNT title.
  • Soberano Jr. vs. Komander (Lightning match): A sprint that ended with Soberano drilling Komander with a spike piledriver for the win.
  • Trios showcase: Maya World, Thunder Rosa & Hyan outfoxed Hikaru Shida, Skye Blue & Marina Shafir—Rosa snatched a quick roll‑up on Shafir to seal it.
  • Kyle Fletcher vs. Máscara Dorada: Fletcher, dubbed “The ProtoStar,” survived Dorada’s aerial assault and finished with a sheer‑drop brainbuster in the main event.
  • Lio Rush vs. El Clon (ROH World TV Title): Rush leaned into his “Blackheart” persona, toyed with El Clon and Don Callis, then tapped Clon with a new submission to retain—setting up a Fight Without Honor defense against Action Andretti at Death Before Dishonor on August 21.

Gordon: “And the world title didn’t stay home either—Bandido took the ROH World Championship to Cardiff for RevPro’s Unfinished Business and turned back Cameron Khai in the main event, keeping the belt secure heading into Death Before Dishonor.”

Ed: “On the horizon, that pay‑per‑view in Philadelphia is loaded: Bandido vs. Nick Wayne for the world title, Athena vs. Hazuki for the women’s crown, Deonna Purrazzo vs. Steph De Lander for the Women’s Pure title, and Lee Moriarty vs. Nigel McGuinness for the Pure championship. ROH’s week has been all about sharpening those storylines.”

Stardom

Gordon: “From Mexico we pivot to Japan, where Stardom’s 5★ Star Grand Prix rolled into Hamamatsu on August 16—block matches everywhere and champions fighting like they’re still trying to prove something.”

  • Wonder of Stardom Champion Hanan vs. Saya Kamitani (Blue B): Hanan countered Kamitani and trapped her with a Star Crusher variation, moving to 9 points and reinforcing her status as a double threat—belt and block.
  • Maika vs. Akira Kurogane (Red A): Maika muscled through with a Michinoku Driver II, locking up first place in Red A at 11 points.
  • Suzu Suzuki vs. Julia Hart (Blue A, champion vs. champion): World champion Suzu Suzuki outlasted AEW’s Artist champion Julia Hart, finishing with a German suplex hold to clinch top spot in Blue A and a 6‑0‑1 record.
  • Hanako vs. Ruaka (Blue A): A 15‑minute time‑limit draw that kept both in the mix but confirmed Suzuki as block winner.
  • Utami Hayashishita vs. Mei Seira (Red B): Utami hit a German suplex to even their records and keep Block B tight.
  • Ami Sourei vs. Starlight Kid (Blue B): Sourei’s thunderous finisher pushed her to 10 points and first place in Blue B.
  • Konami vs. Maki Itoh (Red B): Konami forced a TKO with a guillotine sleeper, taking control of the block.
  • Rina vs. AZM (Red A): Rina spiked AZM with a package piledriver, winning the tiebreaker and sliding into second in the block.

RESULTS

(15.08.2026) Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 – Tag 13 – Online Stream @ KBS Hall in Kyoto, Japan
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Rian [2] defeats Aya Sakura [4] (12:55)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Starlight Kid [9] defeats Kikyo Furusawa [0] (7:53)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Yuna Mizumori [6] defeats Hanan [7] (5:55)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Ruaka [7] vs. Suzu Suzuki [11] – Double Count Out (8:05)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Mei Seira [7] defeats Saya Iida [9] (10:27)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Koguma [6] defeats Momo Watanabe [8] (12:51)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: HANAKO [8] defeats Julia Hart [8] (8:30)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Miyu Amasaki [6] defeats Hina [6] (12:23)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Ami Sourei [8] defeats Saya Kamitani [8] (14:02)

(14.08.2026) Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 – Tag 12 – Online Stream @ Kobe Sambo Hall in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Saya Kamitani [8] defeats Yuna Mizumori [4] (9:29)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: HANAKO [6] defeats Rian [0] (9:07)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Ami Sourei [6] defeats Kikyo Furusawa [0] (7:56)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Mei Seira [5] defeats Lady C [2] (4:29)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Starlight Kid [7] defeats Koguma [4] (9:49)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Julia Hart [8] defeats Miyu Amasaki [4] (7:05)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Hina [6] defeats Ruaka [6] (11:31)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Hanan [7] vs. Momo Watanabe [8] – Time Limit Draw (15:00)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Suzu Suzuki [10] defeats Aya Sakura [4] (11:55)

Ed: “And just as league play wrapped, Stardom announced that the August 18 Korakuen Hall show—first and second rounds of the final tournament—will stream free on YouTube, with an English‑language feed on their global channel. That’s a big open door for international eyes.”

wXw (Westside Xtreme Wrestling)

Ed: “Over in Germany, wXw’s Shortcut to the Top 2026 turned Turbinenhalle into a revolving door of title changes—and even hosted a Ring of Honor world title defense.”

  • Pre‑show: Ricky Sosa beat Matt Gatlin; then Dieter Schwartz dethroned Zoltan for the wXw European Title.
  • Unified World Wrestling Title: Ahura toppled Elijah Blum to become the new unified world champion.
  • Shotgun Title: Axel Tischer and Daniel Garcia went the full 15 minutes to a time‑limit draw, leaving the Shotgun belt with Tischer but the rivalry unresolved.
  • World Tag Team Title (No Holds Barred): CSI (Luca de Leone & Nordino) wrestled the belts away from Planet Gojirah in a weapons‑laden brawl.
  • ROH World Title: Bandido added another successful defense, this time against 1 Called Manders, keeping the ROH championship prominent on the European stage.
  • Shortcut to the Top Rumble: Kanji outlasted a massive field—defeats 1 Called Manders and Aaron Insane and Aeron and Alex Duke and Amedeo and Axel Tischer and Brendan White and Conn Kelly and Danny Jones and Dennis Dullnig and Dieter Schwartz and Hugo Brand and Jacob Crane and Jane Nero and Kade Brasher and Katsuya Murashima and Kuro and M4 and Matt Gatlin and Melanie Gray and Michael Oku and Niklas Bock and Pascal Spalter and Peter Tihanyi and Rotten Moodo and Stephanie Maze and Thomas Shire and Tim Koslowski and Zoltan (54:12)—to win the Shortcut and line up a future shot at the top.

Gordon: “When one show flips three wXw titles and features the ROH belt, you know the promotion is positioning itself as a crossroads for international champions.”

Pro Wrestling NOAH

Gordon: “Back to Korakuen Hall, but this time under the green banner—NOAH’s Legacy Rise 2026 on August 10 was a junior‑heavyweight‑centric card with tournament implications and multiple title changes.”

  • Daiki Odashima vs. Hiroya Namiki: Odashima spoiled Namiki’s debut, winning in just under eight minutes and giving the newcomer a harsh introduction to NOAH.
  • Kenoh & Naomichi Marufuji vs. AMAKUSA & Black Menso‑re: The veteran pairing closed quickly, with Marufuji knocking Menso‑re out of contention via a decisive strike.
  • Inamura/Fujita/Katsumi Inahata/Hiroto Tsuruya vs. Passionate RATEL’S & Super Crazy/Yuto Koyanagi: Inamura pinned Koyanagi after Musou, underscoring the power side of NOAH’s roster.
  • Team 2000X vs. White Raven Squad & Midori Takahashi: Alpha Wolf, Jun Masaoka & OZAWA beat KENTA, Shane Haste & Takahashi, with OZAWA hitting a moonsault to finish.
  • Los Tranquilos de Japon vs. Kiyomiya & Lykos Gym: Naito, BUSHI & RYUSEI overcame Kaito Kiyomiya and the Lykos duo, with Naito pinning Kid Lykos II.
  • Tadasuke vs. YO‑HEY: A disqualification after referee assault gave Tadasuke the win and set the stage for YO‑HEY’s post‑match turn, attacking Passionate RATEL’S and aligning with Team 2000X.
  • GHC200 Championship Final – HAYATA vs. Tetsuya Endo: In a short but intense bout, HAYATA captured the inaugural GHC200 title after the other semifinal collapsed under tournament rules, making this the de facto final.
  • GHC Junior Tag – Dragon Bane & Alejandro vs. Atsushi Kotoge & Hi69: The champions retained in a 20‑plus‑minute match, Alejandro pinning Hi69 to log their fifth defense.
  • GHC Junior Heavyweight – Eita vs. Kai Fujimura: Fujimura shocked Eita, winning the junior title with heavy help from Team 2000X and becoming the 63rd champion.

Ed: “And the big news item—NOAH announced the full field for this year’s N‑1 Victory: eight‑man blocks featuring names like Kaito Kiyomiya, Kenoh, KENTA, Kazuyuki Fujita, Takashi Sugiura, Alpha Wolf, Titus Alexander and more. That’s a heavyweight gauntlet waiting to happen.”

All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW)

Ed: “Staying in Japan but shifting to the red‑white‑blue ring, All Japan spent the week deep in the Zennichi Jr. Festival and Summer Action Wars—with one junior standing out above the rest.”

  • Summer Action Wars – Aug 15 Shin‑Kiba (Day show):
    • Dan Tamura vs. Masaaki Mochizuki went to a 30‑minute draw in Block B.
    • Aoki defeated Naruki Doi with his Kesagiri Chop, moving to 4 points.
    • Hokuto Omori tapped out Shota Kofuji with a cross armbreaker.
    • Rising HAYATO beat Seiki Yoshioka in Block A.
  • Summer Action Wars – Aug 15 Shin‑Kiba (Night show):
    • Aoki again used the Kesagiri Chop, this time against Kofuji, to reach 6 points and stay undefeated at 3‑0 atop Block B.
    • Hokuto Omori added another win over Doi, climbing to 4 points.
    • Yasutaka Yano scored over Leon de Oro in Block A, while multi‑man “Triple Crown skirmish” tags kept Miyahara, Shiozaki, Anzai and the Saito brothers circling the main‑event scene.

Gordon: “The official site backed that up with sold‑out notices for both Shin‑Kiba cards and updated point tables—Aoki sitting alone on top of Block B, Omori chasing, and Block A tightening around Rising HAYATO and Seiki Yoshioka.”

News and rumor snapshot (company & talent)

Ed: “So, what’s the chatter around the sports desk this week?”

  • ROH: Focus is squarely on Death Before Dishonor—Bandido’s schedule as traveling champion, Lio Rush’s new submission and persona, and speculation about Nigel McGuinness stepping back into Pure rules on a big stage.
  • Stardom: Talk centers on Suzuki’s dominant block run, Konami’s resurgence, and the free YouTube broadcast as a test balloon for more global streaming with English commentary.
  • wXw: Fans are buzzing about Kanji’s Shortcut win and the cluster of title changes, plus the ongoing partnership that lets ROH’s world champion headline European cards.
  • NOAH: The N‑1 Victory lineup has people fantasy‑booking Fujita vs. Inamura and Kenoh vs. KENTA, while HAYATA’s new GHC200 belt and Fujimura’s upset over Eita reshape the junior landscape.
  • AJPW: Conversation revolves around whether Aoki’s undefeated junior run is a prelude to a title shot at Dan Tamura, and how the upcoming “Ōdō Tournament” field will intersect with the current Summer Action Wars storylines.

Gordon: “In short, every one of these promotions is using August as a launchpad—tournaments, title defenses, and cross‑promotional showcases all converging as we head toward late‑summer climax events.”

Top 25 Power Rankings

  1. Ami Sourei 3-0 Stardom
  2. Bandido (ROH World Champion, AEW World Trios Champions) 2-0 wXw, RevPro
  3. Kevin Knight (TNT Champion) 2-0 AEW, ROH
  4. Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto & Tatsuya Matsumoto) 2-0 NJPW
  5. United Empire (Callum Newman & Zane Jay) 2-0 NJPW
  6. Zack Sabre Jr. 2-0 NJPW
  7. TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Zack Sabre Jr.) 2-0 NJPW
  8. Unbound Co. (Shingo Takagi & Taiji Ishimori) 2-0 NJPW 
  9. Yuya Uemura 2-0 NJPW
  10. United Empire (Great-O-Khan (IWGP Tag Team Champion, NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Champion) & Jakob Austin Young) 2-0 NJPW
  11. House Of Torture (Dick Togo & Ren Narita) 2-0 NJPW
  12. Ryohei Oiwa 2-0 NJPW
  13. Aoki 2-0 AJPW
  14. Ricky Sosa 2-0 TNA, wXw
  15. Suzu Suzuki (World of Stardom Champion) 2-0-1 Stardom
  16. HANAKO 2-0-1 Stardom
  17. Black Tiger & Black Tiger IV 3-1 CMLL
  18. Jon Moxley (AEW Continental Champion) 1-0 AEW
  19. Kanji 1-0 wXw
  20. Adam Page & Brodido (Bandido (ROH World Champion) & Brody King) (AEW World Trios Champions) 1-0 AEW
  21. Bandido (ROH World Champion, AEW World Trios Champion) & Mistico (CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion, CMLL World Trios Champion, ROH World Tag Team Champion, IWGP World Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion) 1-0 CMLL
  22. Lio Rush (ROH TV Champion) 1-0 ROH
  23. Rafaga Jr. (Occidente Tag Team Champion), Titan (CMLL World Welterweight Champion) & Zandokan Jr. 1-0 CMLL
  24. Esfinge (Mexican National Light Heavyweight Champion) & Xelhua 1-0 CMLL
  25. Bandido (ROH World Champion, AEW World Trios Champion) & Titan (CMLL World Welterweight Champion) 1-0 CMLL

Sports Desk Outro

Ed: “That wraps up our weekly tour across the wrestling world—five promotions, countless battles, and momentum shifting by the minute.”

Gordon: “Stay tuned, stay sharp, and keep your eyes on the canvas. The next bell is already ringing.”

Ed: “From all of us here at the sports desk—good night, good grappling, and we’ll see you tomorrow.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 8/10/26: ROH, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, AJPW & Top 25 Rankings.

🎙️ Sports Desk Intro

Ed: “Well fans, we’ve got a global slate tonight — five promotions, five very different flavors of professional wrestling, and one wild week. From Ring of Honor’s title chases to Stardom’s faction warfare, wXw’s European strong‑style, NOAH’s heavyweight collisions, and All Japan’s classic puroresu pacing, the rings have been busy.”

Gordon: “And when you examine the evidence, you see momentum shifts everywhere. Champions defending, challengers rising, factions fracturing, and tournaments tightening. Let’s take a tour around the world.”

🇺🇸 Ring of Honor (ROH)

🥊 ROH TV

ROH on HonorClub – Episode Report (August 6, 2026)

Ring of Honor’s HonorClub broadcast on August 6 delivered a ten‑match lineup that blended title defenses, faction developments, and several storyline pivots. The episode, taped at WJCT Studios in Jacksonville, continued ROH’s current trend of emphasizing its women’s division while also advancing mid‑card rivalries and tag team narratives.

🏆 Women’s Division Highlights

Athena vs. Janai Kai – Proving Ground Match

Athena, the long‑reigning ROH Women’s World Champion, faced Janai Kai in a Proving Ground bout. Kai’s striking ability briefly put her in control, but interference from Billie Starkz shifted the momentum. Athena capitalized and secured the win with her O‑Face finisher. Kai later expressed frustration backstage, blaming Starkz and issuing a challenge for a future showdown.

Red Velvet vs. Isla Dawn – Women’s TV Title Match

Red Velvet defended the ROH Women’s Television Championship against Isla Dawn. The match was competitive, but Velvet ultimately retained her title, continuing her momentum as one of ROH’s featured champions.

Queen Aminata vs. Rachel Ley

Queen Aminata earned a decisive victory over Rachel Ley, reinforcing her growing presence in the division.

💥 Men’s Singles

BEEF vs. Matt Menard

BEEF defeated Matt Menard, but the aftermath overshadowed the match. The Premier Athletes attacked Menard, and Ariya Daivari pressured BEEF into joining the assault—something he appeared conflicted about afterward.

Tehuti Miles vs. Dante Casanova

Miles picked up a singles win and officially aligned himself with Shane Taylor Promotions, marking a notable faction shift.

Action Andretti vs. LJ Cleary

Andretti secured a submission victory. A later backstage segment hinted at future conflict when the lights flickered and Lio Rush’s laughter echoed, sending Andretti fleeing.

🤝 Tag Team & Multi‑Man Matches

Eddie Kingston & Ortiz vs. RPG Vice

Kingston and Ortiz earned a win over Rocky Romero and Trent Beretta, but RPG Vice retaliated immediately afterward with a brutal post‑match attack. The feud escalated further when Mance Warner joined Kingston and Ortiz in vowing violent payback.

Serpentico & The Colons vs. Cutler, Yaki & Lucas

The trio of Serpentico and the Colons picked up a six‑man tag victory.

MxM Collection vs. Solo & Comoroto

Mansoor and Mason Madden continued their rise with another tag team win.

Eight‑Man Tag – Castle, Priest & The Outrunners vs. The Lethal Twist

Dalton Castle, Adam Priest, and The Outrunners closed the show with a win in the main event, defeating a team featuring Jay Lethal, Blake Christian, Lee Johnson, and Griff Garrison.

🎤 Backstage & Promo Developments

The Kingdom’s AI Obsession

Matt Taven and Mike Bennett discussed their new strategy involving “Sparta AI,” claiming it enhances their decision‑making and ring intelligence. Their segment suggested a comedic yet ongoing storyline about their reliance on artificial intelligence.

Trios Champions Speak

Bandido, Adam Page, and Brodie King delivered comments following their AEW Trios Title win at Grand Slam Mexico, adding cross‑promotion flavor to the episode.

Overall Impression

This HonorClub episode leaned heavily on character progression and faction dynamics. The women’s division stood out with two major matches and storyline fallout, while the men’s mid‑card saw multiple alliances shift. The show balanced in‑ring action with narrative beats, setting up several future confrontations—particularly Athena vs. Janai Kai, Kingston’s crew vs. RPG Vice, and the evolving identity of The Kingdom.

News & Rumors

Potential Nigel McGuinness Retirement Match & Multiple Title Bouts Set For ROH Death Before Dishonor 2026

Credit: wrestlingheadlines.com

Ring of Honor is setting the stage for one of the most consequential matches in Nigel McGuinness’ storied career. The veteran competitor is scheduled to challenge Lee Moriarty for the ROH Pure Championship at Death Before Dishonor on August 21, and the stakes couldn’t be higher: a loss would force McGuinness to step away from ROH competition permanently.

McGuinness enters the bout at a disadvantage. Moriarty already holds two singles victories over him — one under standard Pure Rules and another in a grueling 30‑minute Iron Man contest — making the champion a clear favorite heading into their third encounter.

The pay-per-view will also feature several major title defenses across ROH’s divisions:

  • ROH Women’s World Championship: Athena will defend her long-running title reign against Hazuki. Athena captured the championship back in December 2022 and has amassed more than 1,300 days as champion, along with 37 successful defenses.
  • ROH World Championship: Bandido is slated to put the company’s top prize on the line against rising star Nick Wayne.
  • ROH Women’s Pure Championship: Deonna Purrazzo will meet Steph De Lander with the division’s Pure title at stake.

Death Before Dishonor 2026 will emanate from the historic 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 21.

🇯🇵 Stardom

🌟 Stardom Rundown

Credit: cagematch.net

(09.08.2026) Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 – Tag 11 – Online Stream @ Chateraise Gateaux Kingdom Sapporo in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Natsuko Tora [8] defeats Sayaka Kurara [4] (7:28)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: AZM [9] defeats Akira Kurogane [1] (7:39)
Cosmic Angels (Natsupoi & Saori Anou) defeat Lady C & Waka Tsukiyama (10:45)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Konami [8] defeats Azusa Inaba [4] (8:40)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Maika [9] defeats Itsuki Aoki [8] (11:40)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Rina Yamashita [9] vs. Saya Iida [9] – Time Limit Draw (15:00)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Rina [7] defeats Tomoka Inaba [6] (5:10)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Maki Ito [8] defeats Utami Hayashishita [5] (13:05)

(08.08.2026) Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 – Tag 10 – Online Stream @ Chateraise Gateaux Kingdom Sapporo in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Ema Maishima & Waka Tsukiyama defeat STARS (Matoi Hamabe & Saya Iida) (7:17)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Tomoka Inaba [6] defeats Akira Kurogane [1] (6:57)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: AZM [7] vs. Natsuko Tora [6] – Duble DQ (9:42)
Cosmic Angels (Natsupoi & Saori Anou) defeat Cosmic Angels (Anne Kanaya & Sayaka Kurara) (8:16)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Azusa Inaba [4] vs. Maki Ito [6] – Time Limit Draw (15:00)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Rina Yamashita [8] defeats Konami [6] (10:26)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Maika [7] vs. Rina [5] – Time Limit Draw (15:00)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Utami Hayashishita [5] defeats Lady C [2] (11:08)

🇩🇪 wXw (Westside Xtreme Wrestling)

🇩🇪 wXw NEWS

Credit: wxw-wrestleing.com

SAVE THE DATE: HEAT at the wXw Wrestling Academy goes into the next round
“In the second half of 2026, the HEAT event series will continue at the wXw Wrestling Academy in Gelsenkirchen.
You can find the new dates in the graphic. 👆
Look forward to exciting matches, up-and-coming talents, current wXw stars and always surprises. You never know who will come through the curtain.
🎟️ Admission is free. We would be very happy to receive a voluntary donation to support our non-profit association (recommendation: 10 €).
📍 wXw Wrestling Academy at Fight Club Gelsenkirchen
🕖 Start at 7:00 p.m.”

Steph De Lander exclusively at the Extreme Wrestling Party at the wXw Pro-Wrestling Grand Prix
“Australian powerhouse Steph De Lander celebrates wXw premiere and competes exclusively at the Extreme Wrestling Party as part of the wXw Pro-Wrestling Grand Prix 2026.
After stints in TNA and WWE, Steph De Lander is now one of the permanent fixtures of the international independent wrestling scene. If you want to see them live, you have the only opportunity on this evening.
👉 Get your tickets now!
Extreme Wrestling Party
powered by Artilleriefeuer, presented by www.wrestling-infos.de
as part of the wXw Pro-Wrestling Grand Prix 2026
📅 Friday, September 25 – start 11 p.m.
📍 Turbinenhalle Oberhausen
🎟️ Tickets & Info: events.wXw-Wrestling.com”

🇯🇵 Pro Wrestling NOAH

RESULTS

(10.08.2026) NOAH Legacy Rise 2026 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Daiki Odashima defeats Hiroya Namiki (7:56)
Kenoh & Naomichi Marufuji defeat AMAKUSA & Black Menso-re (5:06)
Hiroto Tsuruya, Katsumi Inahata, Kazuyuki Fujita & Yoshiki Inamura defeat Passionate RATEL’S (Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino), Super Crazy & Yuto Koyanagi (6:51)
Team 2000X (Alpha Wolf, Jun Masaoka & OZAWA) defeat White Raven Squad (KENTA & Shane Haste) & Midori Takahashi (7:56)
Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI, RYUSEI & Tetsuya Naito) defeat Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) & Kaito Kiyomiya (7:11)
Tadasuke defeats YO-HEY by DQ (8:26)
GHC200 Title Tournament Final Match (vakant): HAYATA defeats Tetsuya Endo (2:27) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title: Alejandro & Dragon Bane (c) defeat Atsushi Kotoge & Hi69 (21:36)
GHC Junior Heavyweight Title: Kai Fujimura defeats Eita (c) (21:29) – TITLE CHANGE !!!

(09.08.2026) NOAH Legacy Rise 2026 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Atsushi Kotoge, Hajime Ohara, Hi69 & Mohammed Yone defeat Alejandro, Dragon Bane, Katsumi Inahata & Shuji Kondo (7:18)
Four Way Tag Team: Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II defeat BUSHI & RYUSEI and Black Menso-re & Super Crazy and Midori Takahashi & Yuto Koyanagi (6:01)
Daiki Odashima & Eita vs. Jun Masaoka & Kai Fujimura – Double Count Out (0:51)
Jun Masaoka & Kai Fujimura defeat Daiki Odashima & Eita by DQ (2:34)
First GHC200 Title Tournament First Round: HAYATA defeats Masa Kitamiya by Count Out (1:33)
First GHC200 Title Tournament First Round: Tetsuya Endo defeats AMAKUSA (1:55)
OZAWA, Tadasuke & Takashi Sugiura defeat Manabu Soya, YO-HEY & Yuki Iino (10:03)
First GHC200 Title Tournament First Round: Alpha Wolf vs. Kenoh – Time Limit Draw (3:20)
First GHC200 Title Tournament First Round: Kaito Kiyomiya vs. Yoshiki Inamura – Time Limit Draw (3:20)
GHC National Title: Naomichi Marufuji (c) defeats KENTA (20:45)
GHC Heavyweight Title: Tetsuya Naito defeats Shane Haste (c) (22:17) – TITLE CHANGE !!!

🇯🇵 All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW)

🔵 AJPW Rundown

(09.08.2026) AJPW Nettou Summer Action Wars 2026 – Tag 1 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Zennichi Junior Festival 2026 Block B: Yuya Aoki [2] defeats Dan Tamura [0] (11:05)
Zennichi Junior Festival 2026 Block B: Naruki Doi [2] defeats Shota Kofuji [0] (3:49)
Hideki Suzuki, Ryuki Honda & Saito Brothers (Jun Saito & Rei Saito) defeat Kuma Arashi, Ren Ayabe, Shotaro Ashino & Yuma Aoyagi (7:55)
Zennichi Junior Festival 2026 Block A: Seigo Tachibana [2] defeats Yasutaka Yano [0] (10:14)
Zennichi Junior Festival 2026 Block B: Masaaki Mochizuki [2] defeats Hokuto Omori [0] (10:34)
Kento Miyahara & Suwama defeat Go Shiozaki & Yuma Anzai (14:00)
Zennichi Junior Festival 2026 Block A: Rising HAYATO [2] defeats Leon de Oro [0] (11:38)
Zennichi Junior Festival 2026 Block A: Seiki Yoshioka [2] defeats MUSASHI [0] (20:21)

🏆 Top 25 Power Rankings

  1. Hobo Hank 3-0 NWA New Mexico 
  2. Death Riders (Daniel Garcia, Jon Moxley (AEW Continental Champion), P AC & Wheeler Yuta) 2-0 AEW
  3. Persephone (CMLL World Women’s Champion) 2-0 CMLL, AEW
  4. Kyle Fletcher (AEW International Champion) 2-0 CMLL, AEW
  5. Konosuke Takeshita (NJPW World Television Champion) 2-0 NJPW
  6. Callum Newman 2-0 NJPW
  7. TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Zack Sabre Jr.) 2-0 NJPW
  8. House of Torture (SANADA & Yoshinobu Kanemura) 2-0 NJPW
  9. Ren Narita 2-0 NJPW
  10. Yota Tsuji (IWGP Heavyweight Champion) 2-0 NJPW
  11. TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Ryohei Oiwa) 2-0 NJPW
  12. Los Hermanos Chavez (Angel de Oro & Niebla Roja) (NJPW STRONG Tag Team Champions, CMLL World Tag Team Champions) 2-0 CMLL, AEW
  13. Austin Aries (MLW National Openweight Champion) 2-0 CMLL
  14. Cosmic Angels (Natsupoi & Saori Anou) 2-0 Stardom
  15. HAYATA (GHC200 Champion) 2-0 NOAH
  16. Shingo Takagi 2-0 NJPW
  17. Oleg Boltin (NJPW STRONG Champion) 2-0 NJPW
  18. Will Ospreay (NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Champion) 1-0 AEW
  19. Bandido (ROH World Champion) & Mistico (CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion, CMLL World Trios Champion, ROH World Tag Team Champion, IWGP World Junior Heavyweight Champion) 1-0 AEW, CMLL
  20. Bandido (ROH World Champion) & Titan (CMLL World Welterweight Champion) 1-0 AEW, CMLL
  21. Adam Page & Brodido (Bandido (ROH World Champion) & Brody King) 1-0 AEW
  22. Eddie Kingston 1-0 AEW
  23. Persephone (CMLL World Women’s Champion) & Hikaru Shida 1-0 AEW
  24. Corazon de Leon, Darby Allin & Mistico (CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion, CMLL World Trios Champion, ROH World Tag Team Champion, IWGP World Junior Heavyweight Champion) 1-0 AEW
  25. Konosuke Takeshita (NJPW World Television Champion), Oleg Boltin (NJPW STRONG Champion) & Toru Yano 1-0 NJPW

🎙️ Sports Desk Closing

Ed: “Well, that’s the global picture — five promotions, five different rhythms, and a whole lot of movement this week.”

Gordon: “And with fall tours approaching, every win matters. A most compelling week across the wrestling world.”