Ed: “Let’s open with the stories that have people talking before we even ring the bell.”
Millvale Police statement on Andy Williams The Millvale Police Department released an official statement confirming the death of former AEW star Andy Williams and outlining the circumstances as part of an ongoing investigation. The tone was formal and factual, but the impact has been deeply felt across wrestling—especially among those who knew him as The Butcher.
Frankie Kazarian & Avery Styles — reality meets storyline Kazarian has talked about the TNA angle with Avery Styles as something rooted in real emotion—mentorship, protection, and the fear of seeing a young talent pushed too fast. He’s framed it as a story about pacing a career, not just playing a character, which gives every segment with Avery an extra layer of weight.
Swerve Strickland on modern psychology Swerve has broken down how match psychology has shifted, explaining that today’s wrestlers have to balance big spots with emotional beats that keep fans invested. He’s emphasized pacing, body language, and the idea that every move should say something about the story, not just fill time.
Gordon: “Those three headlines tell you a lot about where wrestling is right now—real life, long‑term storytelling, and evolving craft all colliding.”
New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW)
Ed: “Now, to the sports desk rundown. We’ll start in Japan with New Japan Pro Wrestling, where the calendar is always full and the stakes are rarely small.”
Results
Credit: Cagematch.
(06.09.2026) NJPW Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XIX- Online Stream @ Togane Arena in Togane, Chiba, Japan Tatsuya Matsumoto defeats Taisei Nakahara (8:53) House Of Torture (Dick Togo, DOUKI & SHO) defeat El Desperado, Masatora Yasuda & Ryusuke Taguchi (7:33) United Empire (Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Jakob Austin Young) defeat Jado, Oleg Boltin, Satoshi Kojima & Shota Umino (12:35) Jeff Cobb defeats Zane Jay (7:41) Aaron Wolf, Taichi & Yuya Uemura defeat TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita & Ryohei Oiwa) (7:57) Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, YOH & YOSHI-HASHI) & Master Wato defeat Unbound Co. (Gedo, Robbie X, Taiji Ishimori & Yota Tsuji) (9:05) Most Violent Players (Togi Makabe & Toru Yano) & Yuji Nagata defeat Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) (15:24)
(05.09.2026) NJPW Road To Destruction 2026 – Tag 1 – Online Stream @ Light Cube Utsunomiya in Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan Masatora Yasuda defeats Taisei Nakahara (7:08) House Of Torture (Dick Togo, DOUKI & SHO) defeat El Desperado, Jado & Ryusuke Taguchi (8:50) Goto Revolutionary Army (Tatsuya Matsumoto & YOSHI-HASHI) & Shota Umino defeat United Empire (Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Jakob Austin Young) (10:49) Unbound Co. (Jeff Cobb & Shingo Takagi) defeat United Empire (Callum Newman & Zane Jay) (8:11) Most Violent Players (Togi Makabe & Toru Yano) & Satoshi Kojima defeat Unbound Co. (Gedo, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) (10:16) Aaron Wolf, Taichi & Yuya Uemura defeat TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita & Ryohei Oiwa) (9:47) Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto & YOH), Master Wato & Oleg Boltin defeat Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Robbie X, Taiji Ishimori & Yota Tsuji) (11:30)
Gordon: “NJPW’s week is less about one single show and more about the accumulation of matches—every tour stop nudges the hierarchy and keeps the belts feeling earned.”
Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW)
Ed: “From Japan to Louisville—OVW keeps grinding out weekly TV and live events, still functioning as both a standalone promotion and a proving ground.”
RESULTS
(03.09.2026) OVW TV #1412 – TV-Show @ Davis Arena in Louisville, Kentucky, USA Lovely Miss Larkan (w/Tommy Boy) defeats Karter Cauffman (4:03) The Damn OGs (Adam Revolver & Tony Gunn) defeat The Troublemakers (Canaan Kristopher & Glenn Spectre) (7:05) OVW Rush Title: Brendan Balling defeats Icon Lee (c) (12:29) – TITLE CHANGE !!! Triple Grind Gauntlet: Jay Three defeats Chris Cutler and Drew Hernandez and Meto and Stephen Steel and Tyler Jordan (8:57) Dustin Jackson vs. Super Z (w/Percival Goodington XIII) – No Contest Colby Carter defeats Kal Herro (15:15) OVW Women’s Title: Shalonce Royal defeats J-Rod (c) (5:55) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
(01.09.2026) OVW Overdrive #202 – Online Stream @ Davis Arena in Louisville, Kentucky, USA Jay Three defeats Jake Painter (w/Jake Lawless) Showtime Shanklin defeats Nick Hamrick The Only Bros (Boy Toy Troy & Star Player Prime) defeat Dr. Zo & Draco Bennett II Lovely Miss Larkan (w/Tommy Boy) defeats Noelle Stephen Steel defeats Kirko Ky
Gordon: “OVW’s week is about repetition and refinement—titles defended, prospects tested, and storylines slowly tightened over multiple episodes.”
Sports desk notes — news & rumors
Ed: “Beyond the bell‑to‑bell, both NJPW and OVW have had their share of chatter.”
NJPW
International expansion & partnerships:
Ongoing talk about how NJPW balances its Japanese tours with NJPW Strong‑style shows abroad.
Faction dynamics:
Speculation about potential shifts in units—who might jump, who might be elevated, and which younger wrestlers are being groomed for leadership roles.
OVW
Development pipeline:
Continued discussion about which OVW talents might be next to move up to national TV promotions.
Production & streaming:
Fans debating the look and feel of OVW’s TV product as it tries to stay modern while keeping its old‑school identity.
Gordon: “Both companies are dealing with the same big question: how do you grow without losing what made you distinct in the first place?”
Maika — sports desk spotlight
Ed: “To close, let’s shine the light on someone whose name keeps coming up —Maika.”
Who Maika is
Japanese wrestler, born March 24, 1998, from Fukuoka.
Trained by Taka Michinoku, debuted in 2019.
Signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she’s already built a serious resume.
Career highlights
Stardom accomplishments:
Former World of Stardom Champion (red belt).
Former Goddesses of Stardom Champion (tag).
Multiple‑time Artist of Stardom Champion (trios).
Former Future of Stardom Champion.
Winner of the 2023 Goddesses of Stardom Tag League (with Megan Bayne).
Winner of the 2024 5★Star Grand Prix, going undefeated in the tournament.
Multiple year‑end awards, including MVP and unit honors.
Unit history:
Founding member of Donna Del Mondo (2020–2024).
Co‑leader of Empress Nexus Venus, alongside Mina Shirakawa, with Xena, Hanako, and Waka Tsukiyama in the group.
NJPW crossover:
Worked exhibition matches for New Japan Pro Wrestling, including multi‑woman tags at Wrestle Kingdom 15 and Wrestle Grand Slam in MetLife Dome, helping showcase Stardom talent on NJPW’s biggest stages.
Why she matters right now
Gordon: “Maika sits at the intersection of everything we’ve talked about tonight—Stardom’s rise, NJPW’s willingness to feature women’s matches, and the idea of a wrestler who can lead a unit, carry a main‑event belt, and still feel like she’s got room to grow.”
Ed: “So from police statements and psychology breakdowns, to NJPW tours, OVW TV, and Maika’s climb through Stardom, tonight has been about layers—stories in the ring, stories outside it, and careers that are still being written. That’s your snapshot from the sports desk.”
Ed: “Before we get into the week for ROH, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, and All Japan, let’s start with the stories that shook people emotionally.”
Indies promoter on the death of Andy WilliamsEd: “Across the independent scene, promoters have been putting into words what a lot of people feel about Andy Williams—calling him a pro’s pro, a guy who showed up early, stayed late, and made every locker room better just by being in it. The tone has been equal parts grief and gratitude: they’re mourning a friend, but they’re also making sure people understand how much he meant to the scene.”
Cody Rhodes’ comments on Andy WilliamsGordon: “Cody has spoken about Andy as someone who bridged worlds—music, mainstream culture, and wrestling—and did it without ever losing his love for the business. His remarks have focused on respect and legacy: that Andy didn’t just appear in wrestling, he contributed to it, and that his loss is felt well beyond one company or one fanbase.”
Kofi on New Level’s AEW debut with Austin CreedEd: “Kofi’s talked about that AEW debut like something that was always meant to happen—saying it was never going to be a solo move, that if he and Creed were going to step into that environment, it had to be together. The message has been clear: New Level isn’t just a new act, it’s the next chapter of a partnership that’s been built over years.”
Ring Of Honor — week at a glance
Gordon: “Now, to the sports desk rundown. Let’s start with ROH, where the HonorClub era continues to define the promotion’s rhythm.”
ROH TV & HonorClub
Credit: Fightful
ROH TV Results (9/3)
Athena gives Billie Starkz a pep talk.
ROH World Tag Team Championships: El Sky Team (Mistico & Mascara Dorada) def. RPG Vice (Rocky Romero & Trent Beretta)
Adam Priest def. Alan Angels
Preston Vance def. Daron Richardson
Dark Order (Evil Uno, John Silver, & Alex Reynolds) def. Landon Hale, Kid Kaos, & Papa Juice
Billie Starkz def. Janai Kai
Mina Shirakawa interrupts Isla Dawn
Scorpio Sky chops it up with Caprice Coleman. He says SkyFlight needs to stay hungry and professional.
Mark Davis def. Soleil
ROH World Championship: Bandido (c) def. The Beast Mortos
Ed: “You can feel ROH’s identity: long matches, layered divisions, and a steady pipeline of talent moving between ROH and AEW.”
Stardom — week at a glance
Credit: Cagematch
World Wonder Ring Stardom (06.09.2026) Stardom – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan HATE (Rina & Ruaka) defeat Cosmic Angels (Anne Kanaya & Natsupoi) (9:17) Kikyo Furusawa, Maki Ito & Rian defeat STARS (Matoi Hamabe & Saya Iida) & Utami Hayashishita (14:43) Three Way: Aya Sakura defeats Fukigen Death and Hina (6:14) Mi Vida Loca (Itsuki Aoki & Rina Yamashita) defeat God’s Eye (Kiyoka Kotatsu & Syuri) (10:17) Fuwa-chan, Hazuki & Saori Anou defeat HANAKO, Lady C & Waka Tsukiyama (9:29) Hanan & Ranna Yagami defeat Akira Kurogane & Ami Sourei (11:38) High Speed Title: Yuna Mizumori (c) vs. Koguma – Time Limit Draw (15:00) Miyu Amasaki, Starlight Kid & Suzu Suzuki defeat HATE (Azusa Inaba, Natsuko Tora & Saya Kamitani) (11:30)
Gordon: “Stardom’s calendar is always busy, and this week has been about setting up the next wave of big shows.”
Ed: “Stardom’s week is less about one show and more about the accumulation of matches—every tour stop nudges the hierarchy a little bit.”
wXw — week at a glance
Gordon: “Over in Germany, wXw continues to build toward its next big tentpole events.”
wXw cards & news
World Tag Team Tournament build:
News items have highlighted Greedy Souls as defending champions, set to face teams like Quick & Dirty in the upcoming tournament.
The tag division is being framed as a centerpiece, with multiple teams jockeying for position.
Femmes Fatales announcements:
Matches like Killer Kelly vs. Jane Nero and Kay Lee Ray vs. Stephanie Maze have been promoted for the women’s showcase event.
These announcements underline wXw’s commitment to a serious women’s division with international and local talent.
Ed: “wXw’s week is about building anticipation—tag tournaments, women’s showcases, and the sense that every show is a step toward something bigger.”
Pro Wrestling NOAH — week at a glance
Gordon: “NOAH’s focus right now is crystal clear: the N‑1 VICTORY 2026 tournament.”
N‑1 VICTORY build
Interviews and features:
Pieces with Tetsuya Endo, Yuki Iino, and others have framed the N‑1 as the road to the GHC Heavyweight Title.
Endo has talked about wanting to win the GHC belt before Iino, tying personal rivalry to tournament stakes.
Other interviews have criticized booking decisions and field selections, adding drama before the first bell even rings.
Tournament structure:
Blocks of wrestlers competing in round‑robin matches, with winners advancing to semifinals and finals.
The champion’s future challenger is effectively being decided through this series.
Regular shows:
Cards leading into the N‑1 feature:
Tag matches mixing block participants.
Singles matches used as previews or tune‑ups.
Ongoing storylines around faction tensions and transfers (like Iino’s move to NOAH).
Ed: “NOAH’s week is all about positioning—who looks strong going into the N‑1, who’s talking the loudest, and who might actually deliver when the tournament starts.”
All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) — week at a glance
Gordon: “All Japan’s rhythm is defined by tours and tournaments, and this week is no different.”
AJPW shows & news
Royal Road / Ōdō Tournament build (King’s Road Tournament):
Press conferences and news posts have highlighted the 13th Ōdō Tournament, with brackets and first‑round matches being laid out.
The tournament traditionally shapes the main event scene around the Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship.
Talent activities:
Items featuring wrestlers like Anzai Yuma and Miyahara Kento doing media appearances, community events, or special training sessions.
These pieces reinforce their status as central figures in the promotion.
Ed: “All Japan’s week feels like classic touring wrestling—steady cards, big tournament looming, and a few key names always hovering near the top.”
Power rankings — sports desk top 25
Gordon: “Let’s close with a snapshot—who feels like they’ve got the most momentum across these promotions right now?”
Ema Maishima, Maika & Mei Seira 4-0 CMLL
Hechicero (CMLL World Heavyweight Champion) & Soberano Jr. 2-0 CMLL
Don Callis Family (Kevin Knight & Kyle Fletcher) 1-0 AEW
Athena (ROH Women’s World Champion) 1-0 AEW
Andrade El Idolo (AEW National Champion) 1-0 AEW
The United Empire (Will Ospreay (AEW World Champion, NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Champion), Callum Newman, HENARE (NJPW World Tag Team Champion, NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Champion), Francesco Akira) & Andrade El Idolo (AEW National Champion) 1-0 AEW
Jon Moxley (AEW Continental Champion) 1-0 AEW
Dulce Gardenia & Xelhua 1-0 CMLL
Dulce Gardenia & Los Magnificos (Adrenalina & Fantastico) 1-0 CMLL
El Sky Team (Mistico, Mascarada Dorada & Neon) (CMLL World Trios Champions) 1-0 CMLL
Bandido (ROH World Champion) 1-0 ROH
Killer Kross (MLW World Heavyweight Champion) 1-0 MLW
El Sky Team (Mistico & Mascara Dorada) (ROH WORLD Tag Team Champions, CMLL World Trios Champions) 1-0 ROH
Swerve Strickland & The New Level (Kofi & Austin Creed) (AEW World Trios Champions) 1-0 AEW
Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) 1-0 AEW
Persephone (CMLL Women’s World Champion & TBS Champion) 1-0 AEW
Nick Wayne 1-0 AEW
Adam Page & Brodido (Bandido (ROH World Champion) & Brody King) 1-0 AEW
Megan Bayne 1-0 AEW
Darby Allin (TNT Champion) 1-0 AEW
Big Damo 1-0 MLW
Lady Frost 1-0 MLW
Billie Starks 1-0 ROH
Ed: “So from emotional tributes to Andy Williams, to Kofi talking about New Level’s future, to the grind of tournaments and tours in Japan and Europe, this week has been about one thing: momentum. Who has it, who’s chasing it, and who’s trying not to lose it. That’s your snapshot from the sports desk.”
Ed: “Fans, this week felt like a world tour—Ring of Honor, Japan’s finest, Germany’s best, all firing on every cylinder and reminding us that pro wrestling is truly global.”
Gordon: “A most expansive interval—multiple promotions presenting notable contests, title defenses, and evolving competitive structures.”
Ring of Honor (ROH) ROH Beantown Beatdown
Credit: Wrestlvoice.com, The People’s Wrestling Website, Wrestlerant.
July 21, 2026 Results Ring of Honor’s special Beantown Beatdown aired on July 21, 2026, taped at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, featuring a mix of tag team action, singles matches, and the AEW National Championship.
Match Results:
Six-Man Tag Team Match – The Opps (Anthony Bowens, Katsuyori Shibata, & HOOK) defeated LSG, Max St. Giovanni, & GKM via Seated Kimura Lock (submission)
Tag Team Match – Death Riders (Daniel Garcia & Wheeler Yuta) defeated The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds & Evil Uno) via Busaiku Knee + STO combo (pinfall)
Singles Match – Komander defeated Alan Angels via Cielito Lindo (pinfall)
Singles Match – Zachary Wentz defeated Nick Comoroto (w/ Aaron Solo) via Top Rope 360 Cutter (pinfall)
Singles Match – Maya World defeated Tiara James via Around the World (pinfall)
Eight-Man Tag Team Match – The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) & Bustah & The Brain (Alec Price & Jordan Oliver) defeated Premier Athletes (Ariya Daivari & Tony Nese) & The Swirl (Blake Christian & Lee Johnson) via Modified Double Styles Clash (pinfall). Aftermath: The Swirl and Jey Lethal attacked the winning team before Dalton Castle made the save
AEW National Championship Match – Mark Davis (c) defeated Dezmond Xavier via Gutwrench Piledriver (pinfall)
Notable Storylines & Moments:
Shane Taylor Promotions interrupted SkyFlight backstage, offering Top Flight a spot, but they rejected the offer
The Kingdom (Mike Bennett & Matt Taven) were seen discussing their return to ROH and exploring AI to improve their tag team game
The event featured a strong Boston crowd atmosphere, with local favorites like Bustah & The Brain getting hometown support
ROH TV — July 23, 2026 (HonorClub)
Venue: WJCT Studios, Jacksonville, FL
Full match results
Lio Rush (c) def. Oro — ROH World Television Championship
Bryan Keith def. Alan Angels
Billie Starkz def. B3CCA
Premier Athletes (Tony Nese & Ariya Daivari) def. The Dark Order (Evil Uno & Alex Reynolds)
Don Callis Family (Trent Beretta & Rocky Romero) def. Mance Warner & Alex Zayne
Satnam Singh def. Jacked Jameson
Hyan def. Lacey Lane
Adam Brooks def. Nathan Cruz
Komander def. Tommy Billington
SkyFlight (Scorpio Sky, Matt Sydal, Darius & Dante Martin) def. Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, Shawn Dean, Anthony Ogogo & Carlie Bravo) — eight‑man tag
ROH week‑to‑week notes
Lio Rush’s TV title run continues to anchor the show, with his defenses positioned as main‑event centerpieces.
SkyFlight vs Shane Taylor Promotions keeps the multi‑man tag scene lively, hinting at future trios or faction warfare.
ROH’s taping model at WJCT Studios gives the product a steady rhythm—HonorClub episodes feel like serialized chapters rather than one‑off specials.
Ed: “ROH this week felt like a showcase of specialists—Lio Rush, Komander, SkyFlight, each carving out their lane and daring anyone to merge into it.”
Gordon: “A most structured presentation—divisions clearly delineated, yet interconnected through ongoing rivalries.”
Stardom
5STAR Grand Prix
(26.07.2026) Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 – Tag 5 – Online Stream @ Duo CEREZO in Joetsu, Niigata, Japan 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Maika [6] defeats Tomoka Inaba [4] (8:03) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Konami [4] defeats Lady C [0] (8:29) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Natsuko Tora [2] defeats Rina [2] (10:54) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: AZM [4] defeats Sayaka Kurara [4] (3:02) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Azusa Inaba [3] vs. Mei Seira [3] – Time Limit Draw (15:00) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Itsuki Aoki [6] defeats Akira Kurogane [0] (11:02) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Maki Ito [3] vs. Rina Yamashita [6] – Double Count Out (12:44) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Utami Hayashishita [3] defeats Saya Iida [6] (13:45)
(25.07.2026) Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 – Tag 4 – Online Stream @ Ishikawa Industrial Exhibition Hall #2 in Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Japan 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Rina [2] defeats Akira Kurogane [0] (9:21) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Rina Yamashita [5] defeats Lady C [0] (7:03) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Itsuki Aoki [4] defeats Natsuko Tora [0] (6:42) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Maika [4] defeats Sayaka Kurara [4] (6:01) STARS (Hanan & Matoi Hamabe) defeat Anne Kanaya & Ema Maishima (8:38) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Azusa Inaba [2] defeats Utami Hayashishita [1] (9:13) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: AZM [2] defeats Tomoka Inaba [4] (9:05) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Konami [2] defeats Mei Seira [2] (11:22) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Saya Iida [6] defeats Maki Ito [2] (12:57)
(20.07.2026) Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 – Tag 3 – Online Stream @ Herbis Hall in Osaka, Japan Four Way: Saori Anou defeats Ema Maishima and Matoi Hamabe and Natsupoi (5:20) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Momo Watanabe [4] defeats Kikyo Furusawa [0] (7:44) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Rina Yamashita [3] defeats Azusa Inaba [0] (8:56) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Hina [2] defeats Aya Sakura [2] (11:27) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Saya Iida [4] defeats Lady C [0] (11:30) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Hanan [4] defeats Koguma [4] (8:34) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Tomoka Inaba [4] defeats Sayaka Kurara [4] (4:49) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: HANAKO [2] defeats Miyu Amasaki [0] (14:22) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Maika [2] defeats AZM [0] (13:03)
Ed: “Stardom’s week felt like a chessboard in motion—every tag, every fall, another piece sliding into place for the next big event.”
Gordon: “A most tactical approach—competitive outcomes serving broader factional narratives.”
wXw (Westside Xtreme Wrestling)
NEWS
CREDIT: wxw-wrestling.com
How does the wXw Pro-Wrestling Grand Prix work? “Tickets You can get individual tickets for each event. We also offer two packages: Festival Passes include all events from Friday to Sunday. Evening Passes are for the three events in the evening. King of the Catchers 8 wrestlers meet in two groups in a round robin tournament. In each group, it’s everyone against everyone. Fight day 1 is at day 1. Fight day 2 is split between both events on Saturday. Fight Day 3 is at Day 3. There are 2 points per win, 1 point per draw. Time limit 20 minutes. In the event of a tie on points, the direct comparison decides, followed by the draw. The two group winners will play the final against each other on Day 3. Femmes Fatales & World Tag Team Tournament 8 female wrestlers or tag teams in the Single Elimination Tournament. Quarterfinals on day 1 or at the matinee event. Semi-finals on Day 2. Final on Day 3. Inner Circle, Extreme Wrestling Party and We Love Wrestling do not include matches from the tournaments. Guests All wrestlers who are not regularly active at wXw and who participate in tournaments are booked with us at least from Friday to Sunday. As long as no injuries happen, you don’t have to worry about buying a ticket for one of these wrestlers and then not being seen again after the elimination on one day. To avoid spoilers, however, there are no guarantees outside of the announced matches as to which of the two events of the day will feature which wrestlers will be seen. For the Extreme Wrestling Party, we have booked additional guests who will only be seen at this event. 👉 Get your tickets now and be there live! wXw Pro-Wrestling Grand Prix 2026 presented from www.wrestling-infos.de 📅 September 📍 25–27 Turbinenhalle Oberhausen 🎟️ Tickets & Info: events.wXw-Wrestling.com”
Ahura vs. Blum – wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship – Shortcut to the Top 2026 “Two men. One title. One question. Who is the best? Ahead of their clash at wXw Shortcut to the Top, Gold King Ahura and Elijah Blum talk about their drive, their journey to the top, and what really makes a champion. Is the wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship really the biggest prize? Rows 1–3 and all standing places are already sold out. Only 5 VIP tickets are still available, as well as seats in rows 4 and 5. Get your tickets now! wXw Shortcut to the Top 2026 📅 Saturday, August 📍 15 Turbinenhalle Oberhausen 🎟️ Tickets & Infos: events.wXw-Wrestling.com”
Two top technicians will meet for the Shotgun Championship at wXw Shortcut to the Top “At wXw Shortcut to the Top, Axel Tischer puts the wXw Shotgun Championship on the line against AEW star Daniel Garcia. wXw Shotgun Championship Axel Tischer vs. Daniel Garcia Two wrestlers known for their technical class, ring intelligence, and uncompromising style. Can Axel Tischer continue his title reign or will Daniel Garcia secure the Shotgun Championship? 🎟️ Over 80% of all available tickets are already sold out. Only seats from row 4 onwards are available. Get your tickets now! wXw Shortcut to the Top 2026 📅 Saturday, August 📍 15 Turbinenhalle Oberhausen 🎟️ Tickets & Infos: events.wXw-Wrestling.com”
Ed: “wXw this week felt like a workshop and a showcase rolled into one—young prospects learning on the fly while veterans sharpen their edges.”
Gordon: “A most developmental yet competitive environment—emerging talent tested against seasoned opposition.”
Pro Wrestling NOAH
Credit: wp.bbm-mobile.com
LETHAL ODYSSEY TOUR 2026 — Noto Peninsula Earthquake Recovery Charity Event Results
Date: July 26, 2026 Venue: Ishikawa Prefectural Industrial Exhibition Hall No. 3, Ishikawa, Japan Attendance: 1,331 (full house)
20‑minute singles match ○ Hajime Ota def. Black Menso‑re — 6:13, Muibien
20‑minute tag match ○ Masa Kitamiya, Sugiura, and Yoshiki Inamura def. Inamura, Kid Lykos 1, Kid Lykos 2 — 11:42, Body Slam
20‑minute tag match ○ Dragon Bane, Alejandro, and Tatsuya Hasegawa def. Tetsuya Naito, HAYATA, and Masaru Kato — 8:17, One‑Armed Body Slam
30‑minute singles match ○ KENTA def. Osamu Oda — 12:10, Modified Game Over
30‑minute tag match ○ OZAWA, Tadasuke, Kai Fujimura, Alpha Wolf def. Shinji Shoji, Hayanori Hayashi, Eita, Kaito Kiyomiya — 12:11, Death Drop → Body Slam
60‑minute tag match ○ Maruto, Kengo, AMAKUSA def. Naito, Bushi, Ryusei — 13:54, Body Slam
Event Notes
The event concluded with a donation presentation attended by Chihaya and Kiyoshi.
The event was a charity tournament supporting recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
The main event featured Maruto, Kengo, and AMAKUSA defeating Naito, Bushi, and Ryusei in a 60‑minute tag match.
The GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship qualifying match saw Kai Fujimura win his first match of the tournament.
Ed: “NOAH’s week felt like a storm front—heavy hits, heavy stakes, and the sense that every main event leaves a mark that lingers.”
Gordon: “A most impactful series—physicality prioritized without sacrificing narrative coherence.”
All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW)
Recent activity
(26.07.2026) AJPW Summer Action Series 2026 – Tag 4 – Online Stream @ Juroku Plaza in Gifu, Japan Yuma Anzai defeats Shota Kofuji (8:09) Dan Tamura & Hideki Suzuki defeat Hiroki Murase & Jack Kennedy (9:06) MUSASHI, Ren Ayabe & Rising HAYATO defeat Hokuto Omori, Jun Saito & Leon de Oro (12:49) Saito Brothers (Naruki Doi & Rei Saito) defeat Kento Miyahara & Seiki Yoshioka (15:23) Go Shiozaki defeats Shotaro Ashino (13:42) AJPW TV Six Man Tag Team Title: Kuma Arashi, Ryuki Honda & Seigo Tachibana (c) defeat Atsuki Aoyagi, Yasutaka Yano & Yuma Aoyagi (24:38)
(25.07.2026) AJPW Summer Action Series 2026 – Tag 3 – Online Stream @ Kobe Sambo Hall in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan Jun Saito defeats Shota Kofuji (7:11) Kuma Arashi & Shotaro Ashino defeat MUSASHI & Seiki Yoshioka (9:27) Hokuto Omori, Leon de Oro & Seigo Tachibana defeat Atsuki Aoyagi, Rising HAYATO & Yasutaka Yano (12:59) Go Shiozaki, Ryuki Honda & Yuma Anzai defeat Hideki Suzuki, Rei Saito & Yuma Aoyagi (14:29) AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title: Dan Tamura (c) defeats Naruki Doi (17:25) Triple Crown Title: Kento Miyahara (c) defeats Ren Ayabe (22:59)
Ed: “AJPW this week felt like a living archive—history in motion, with every forearm and backdrop tying the present to the past.”
Gordon: “A most heritage‑driven presentation—contemporary competition framed within established stylistic parameters.”
Top 25 Power Rankings
Maika 3-0 Stardom
El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada (CMLL World Trios Champion, World Historic Welterweight Champion, ROH World Tag Team Champion) & Neon (CMLL World Trios Champion) 2-0 CMLL
Templario (CMLL World Middleweight Champion) 2-0 CMLL
Konosuke Takeshita (NJPW World Television Champion) 2-0 NJPW
TMDK (Zack Sabre Jr. & Hartley Jackson) 2-0 NJPW
The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly) (AEW World Trios Champions) 2-0 AEW
La Maquina de La Destruccion (El Elemental, El Terrible & Explosivo) 2- 0 CMLL
Titan (CMLL World Welterweight Champion) 1-0 CMLL
Soberano Jr. (Copa 73 Anniversario) & Yutani 1-0 CMLL
Soberano Jr. (Copa 73 Anniversario) 1-0 CMLL
Mascara Dorada (CMLL World Trios Champion, World Historic Welterweight Champion, ROH World Tag Team Champion) & Templario (CMLL & MLW World Middleweight Champion) 1-0 CMLL
Neon (CMLL World Trios Champion) & Capitan Suicida (Mexican National Welterweight Champion) 1-0 CMLL
El Sky Team (Mistico (CMLL World Junior Heavyweight Champion, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion, ROH World Tag Team Champion, CMLL World Trios Champion), Mascara Dorada (CMLL World Trios Champion, World Historic Welterweight Champion, ROH World Tag Team Champion) & Neon (CMLL World Trios Champion) 1-0 CMLL
STARS (Hanan & Hamabe) 1-0 Stardom
Azusa Inaba 2-1 Stardom
AZM 2-1 Stardom
HANAKO 1-0 Stardom
Hanan 1-0 Stardom
Saya Iida 2-1 Stardom
Momo Watanabe 1-0 Stardom
Willow Nightengale (AEW Women’s World Champion) 1-0 AEW
Sports‑desk outro
Ed: “Fans, from ROH’s studio battles to Stardom’s faction wars, wXw’s proving grounds, NOAH’s stormy main events, and AJPW’s living legacy, this week showed just how many flavors pro wrestling can serve at once.”
Gordon: “A most comprehensive chronicle—global promotions collectively illustrating the sport’s depth, diversity, and enduring appeal.”
Ed: “Fans, the global scene hit overdrive this week — from HonorClub to Tokyo, Essen, and beyond, every ring felt like a pressure cooker ready to blow!”
Gordon: “A most expansive interval — championships defended, tournaments advanced, and international rivalries refined with notable intensity.”
🔵 Ring of Honor (ROH)
ROH TV (streamed July 16, 2026)
Full match results
Six-Man Tag Title: Dalton Castle & The Outrunners (c) def. Premier Athletes & BEEF
Angelico def. Tim Bosby
Main Man Oro def. Mark Davidson
The Kingdom def. The WorkHorsemen
AR Fox def. Alan Angels
ROH World Tag Title: El Sky Team (Místico & Máscara Dorada) (c) def. Los Hermanos Chavez
Bustah & The Brain def. MxM Collection
Dezmond Xavier def. Brandon Cutler
Eddie Kingston, Ortiz, Adam Priest & Tommy Billington def. Shane Taylor Promotions
Athena & Billie Starkz def. Viva Van & Lacey Lane
ROH World TV Title: Lio Rush (c) def. Lee Johnson
Highlights
Lio Rush unveils a new blackened TV Title belt in a surreal vignette, signaling a darker persona.
Sky Team continue their cross‑promotional dominance, defending ROH gold in Arena México.
Ed: “Lio Rush wrestled like a man haunted by his own championship — eerie, explosive, and absolutely uncompromising!”
Gordon: “A most unsettling yet effective defense — psychological edge paired with technical precision.”
🌸 Stardom
5★STAR Grand Prix week
RESULTS
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(20.07.2026) Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 – Tag 3 – Online Stream @ Herbis Hall in Osaka, Japan Four Way: Saori Anou defeats Ema Maishima and Matoi Hamabe and Natsupoi (5:20) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Momo Watanabe [4] defeats Kikyo Furusawa [0] (7:44) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Rina Yamashita [3] defeats Azusa Inaba [0] (8:56) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Hina [2] defeats Aya Sakura [2] (11:27) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Saya Iida [4] defeats Lady C [0] (11:30) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Hanan [4] defeats Koguma [4] (8:34) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Tomoka Inaba [4] defeats Sayaka Kurara [4] (4:49) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: HANAKO [2] defeats Miyu Amasaki [0] (14:22) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Maika [2] defeats AZM [0] (13:03)
(19.07.2026) Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 – Tag 2 – Online Stream @ Loisir Hotel Toyohashi Holiday Hall in Tokyo, Japan Cosmic Angels (Natsupoi & Saori Anou) defeat Ema Maishima & Matoi Hamabe (8:32) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Hanan [2] defeats Kikyo Furusawa [0] (7:34) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Koguma [4] defeats Ami Sourei [0] (7:08) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Ruaka [4] defeats Rian [0] (5:34) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Maki Ito [2] defeats Mei Seira [2] (10:23) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Tomoka Inaba [2] defeats Natsuko Tora [0] by DQ (8:48) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Suzu Suzuki [2] defeats Hina [0] (10:35) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Rina Yamashita [1] vs. Utami Hayashishita [1] – Time Limit Draw (15:00) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Sayaka Kurara [4] defeats Rina [0] (13:54)
(18.07.2026) Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 – Tag 1 – Online Stream @ Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan Pre-Show: AZM defeats Fuwa-chan (6:11) Pre-Show Eight Man Tag Team: Kiyoka Kotatsu, Maki Itoh, Starlight Kid & Utami Hayashishita defeat Ema Maishima, Matoi Hamabe, Rian & Waka Tsukiyama (7:28) HATE (Konami, Natsuko Tora, Rina & Saya Kamitani) defeat Hanan, Maika, Saori Anou & Suzu Suzuki (7:28) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Sayaka Kurara [2] defeats Akira Kurogane [0] (6:00) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Momo Watanabe [2] defeats Yuna Mizumori [0] (9:41) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Koguma [2] defeats Kikyo Furusawa [0] (7:34) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Ruaka [2] defeats Miyu Amasaki [0] (4:06) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Saya Iida [2] defeats Azusa Inaba [0] (7:56) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Mei Seira [2] defeats Rina Yamashita [0] (8:41) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Itsuki Aoki [2] defeats Tomoka Inaba [0] (9:52) 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Aya Sakura [2] defeats HANAKO [0] (13:36) Artist Of Stardom Title: Triangle Of Madness (Julia Hart, Skye Blue & Thekla) defeat God’s Eye (Ami Sourei, Hina & Lady C) (c) (13:55) – TITLE CHANGE !!! IWGP Women’s Title: Syuri (c) defeats Natsupoi (20:52)
Highlights
Ed: “Stardom’s Grand Prix feels like a pressure chamber — every match a test, every night a step closer to immortality!”
Gordon: “A most rigorous tournament structure — endurance and adaptability paramount.”
🇩🇪 wXw (Westside Xtreme Wrestling)
NEWS
Credit: wxw-wrestling.com
Daniel Garcia confirmed for wXw Shortcut to the Top
“AEW star Daniel Garcia is coming to wXw Shortcut to the Top in Oberhausen on August 15. With his uncompromising style and outstanding technical skills, Garcia has established himself as one of the most exciting wrestlers of his generation. Now he is stepping into the ring for wXw at the hottest event of the summer. Get your tickets now and see Daniel Garcia live at wXw Shortcut to the Top. wXw Shortcut to the Top 2026📅 Saturday, August📍 15 Turbinenhalle Oberhausen”
Become a wXw Fanatic – wXw Fanatics is the program for the most loyal wXw fans
“As a wXw Fanatic, you will have the exclusive chance to secure two tickets for each event before the official start of pre-sales of our events. This way you can also get the particularly sought-after tickets, which sell out quickly. You can secure seat reservations for this and also save the advance booking fees. Also included are 20% discount on the wXw assortment at SL-Wrestling and at the fan merchandise stand. You can find out how to sign up for the wXw Fanatics program HERE” https://www.wxw-wrestling.com/pages/merch/fanatics.php
Sinner & Saint confirmed for Extreme Wrestling Party
“Travis Williams was already part of the wXw 16 Carat Gold Weekend 2024, and now he is returning – and bringing with him his long-time tag team partner Judas Icarus. For the first time, Sinner & Saint are in the ring together at wXw. The Canadian tag team recently attracted attention at TNA Wrestling and will be part of the Extreme Wrestling Party at the wXw Pro-Wrestling Grand Prix in September.”
Ed: “wXw keeps its engine humming — tight cards, hungry talent, and a crowd that treats every near fall like a siren!”
Gordon: “A most consistent presentation — technical emphasis and narrative continuity.”
🇯🇵 Pro Wrestling NOAH
Star Navigation / summer tour (mid‑July 2026
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(18.07.2026) NOAH Summer Epic 2026 – Online Stream @ INTEX Osaka Hall 5 in Osaka, Japan Pre-ShowEight Man Tag Team: Atsushi Kotoge, Hajime Ohara, Hi69 & Mohammed Yone defeat Hiroto Tsuruya, Katsumi Inahata, Midori Takahashi & Yuto Koyanagi (4:26) Pre-Show Tag Team: White Raven Squad (HAYATA & Tetsuya Endo) defeat Black Menso-re & RYUSEI (5:55) GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title: Alejandro & Dragon Bane (c) defeat Love And Peace (JACKY KAMEI & Riiita) (11:03) Yoshiki Inamura defeats Kazuyuki Fujita (4:37) N-1 Victory 2026 Entry Seven Way Ladder: Alpha Wolf defeats AMAKUSA and Daiki Odashima and Jun Masaoka and Kid Lykos and Kid Lykos II and Tadasuke (10:38) Tetsuya Naito defeats Kaito Kiyomiya (15:05) GHC Junior Heavyweight Title: Eita (c) defeats BUSHI (12:50) GHC Tag Team Title: Passionate RATEL’S (Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino) (c) defeat Team 2000X (Masa Kitamiya & Takashi Sugiura) (10:25) GHC National Title: Naomichi Marufuji (c) defeats Kenoh (12:39) GHC Heavyweight Title: Shane Haste (c) defeats OZAWA (17:52)
Ed: “NOAH’s rings feel like battlegrounds — stiff strikes, deep grudges, and a pace that never really lets you breathe!”
Gordon: “A most physical environment — attrition as much a factor as strategy.”
🇯🇵 All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW)
Summer Action Series (mid‑July 2026)
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(19.07.2026) AJPW Summer Action Series 2026 – Tag 2 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan Shotaro Ashino defeats Yasutaka Yano (5:55) Dan Tamura, Hokuto Omori, Leon De Oro & Seigo Tachibana defeat MUSASHI, Naruki Doi, Seiki Yoshioka & Yuya Aoki (9:10) Hideki Suzuki & Suwama defeat Go Shiozaki & Yuma Aoyagi (15:53) Ren Ayabe & Ryuki Honda defeat Kento Miyahara & Kuma Arashi (12:13) All Asia Tag Team Title: Atsuki Aoyagi & Rising HAYATO (c) defeat Shota Kofuji & Yuma Anzai (24:20) AJPW World Tag Team Title: Saito Brothers (Jun Saito & Rei Saito) (c) defeat Daisuke Sekimoto & Kengo Mashimo (19:00)
Ed: “AJPW continues to be a masterclass in escalation — start with a simmer, end with an eruption!”
Gordon: “A most deliberate pacing philosophy — crescendo crafted with care.”
📰 Global news & rumors (past week)
Cross‑promotion synergy: ROH’s Sky Team defending in CMLL while still central to HonorClub TV.
Tournament season: Stardom’s 5★STAR Grand Prix and various Japanese summer tours create a dense schedule of high‑stakes matches.
European pipeline: wXw continues to serve as a key gateway for talent heading to US and Japanese promotions.
Ed: “From Jacksonville to Tokyo to Essen, the connective tissue of wrestling is tighter than ever — one big ecosystem, countless stories!”
Gordon: “A most interconnected landscape — opportunities and narratives crossing borders with increasing frequency.”
📊 This week’s Top 25
Top 25 — (July 13–19, 2026)
El Sky Team (Mistico (IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion, ROH World Tag Team Champion, CMLL World Trios Champion), Mascara Dorada (CMLL World Trios Champion, World Historic Welterweight Champion, ROH World Tag Team Champion) 2-0 ROH, CMLL
Hanan 2-0 Stardom
Saya Iida 2-0 Stardom
Momo Watanabe 2-0 Stardom
Ruaka 2-0 Stardom
Mercedes Mone & Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne & Lena Kross) (AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions) 1-0 AEW
Darby Allin 1-0 AEW
Hikaru Shida (TBS Champion) 1-0 AEW
Jack Perry 1-0 AEW
Bandido (ROH World Champion) 1-0 AEW
Tommaso Ciampa 1-0 AEW
The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter & Alex Windsor (NJPW STRONG Women’s Champion)) 1-0 AEW
Athena (ROH Women’s World Champion) 1-0 AEW
Will Ospreay (NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Champion) 1-0 AEW
Don Callis Family (Hechicero (CMLL World Heavyweight Champion), Brian Cage & Jake Doyle) 1-0 AEW
Neon (CMLL World Trios Champion) 1-0 CMLL
Mascara Dorada (CMLL World Trios Champion, World Historic Welterweight Champion, ROH World Tag Team Champion) & Soberano Jr. 1-0 CMLL
Lio Rush (ROH World TV Champion) 1-0 ROH
Athena (ROH Women’s World Champion) & Billie Starkz 1-0 ROH
Eddie Kingston, Ortiz & Adam Priest 1-0 ROH
Dezmond Xavier 1-0 ROH
Bustah & The Brain 1-0 ROH
El Sky Team (Mistico (IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion, ROH World Tag Team Champion, CMLL World Trios Champion), Mascara Dorada (CMLL World Trios Champion, World Historic Welterweight Champion, ROH World Tag Team Champion) & Neon (CMLL World Trios Champion) 1-0 CMLL
The Skyscrapers (Donovan Dijak, Josh Bishop & Bishop Dyer) MLW World Tag Team Champions) 1-0 MLW
Koguma 2-1 Stardom
🎙️ Desk outro
Ed: “Fans, from HonorClub’s chaos to Japan’s summer tours and Europe’s steady grind, this week proved the global scene is running at full throttle!”
Gordon: “A most comprehensive chronicle — champions tested, contenders emerging, and ample material for a very competitive Top 25.”
Ed: “Fans, from HonorClub to Tokyo, Oberhausen, and beyond, the wrestling world has been hotter than a depot stove this past week! Ring of Honor, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, and All Japan are all pushing hard into the middle of 2026—titles on the line, factions clashing, and careers being made!”
Gordon: “Indeed. A most international field—each promotion advancing its narratives in distinct yet equally compelling fashion.”
Ring of Honor (ROH)
RESULTS
(16.05.2026) ROH on HonorClub Taping – Event @ Wicomico Youth And Civic Center in Salisbury, Maryland, USA Action Andretti defeats QT Marshall Rush defeats Ryan O’Neill Lio Rush defeats Aaron Solo ROH World Six Man Tag Team Title Proving Ground: Dalton Castle & The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) [c] defeat 4Play (Chulo Montana, Danny Grandview & Ykies) Deonna Purrazzo defeats Janai Kai Alec Price & Jordan Oliver defeat The Premier Athletes (Ariya Daivari & Tony Nese) (w/Mark Sterling & Stori Denali) Hyan & Maya World defeat Allie Katch & Kaia McKenna Mina Shirakawa & Queen Aminata defeat MIT (Billie Starkz & Diamante) by DQ ROH World Television Title: AR Fox (c) defeats Shane Taylor
(15.05.2026) ROH Supercard Of Honor 2026 – Zero Hour – Online Stream @ Wicomico Youth And Civic Center in Salisbury, Maryland, USA Sammy Guevara defeats Action Andretti (11:29) Rush defeats LSG (0:42) Mina Shirakawa & Queen Aminata defeat Janai Kai & Lacey Lane (7:41) The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier & Myron Reed) (w/Zachary Wentz) defeat The Premier Athletes (Ariya Daivari & Tony Nese) (w/Mark Sterling & Stori Denali) (11:23)
(15.05.2026) ROH Supercard Of Honor 2026 – Online Stream @ Wicomico Youth And Civic Center in Salisbury, Maryland, USA Pure Rules: Nigel McGuinness defeats Josh Woods (14:53) ROH Women’s World Television Title: Red Velvet (c) defeats Viva Van (11:19) ROH World Television Title: AR Fox (c) defeats Lio Rush (15:41) ROH Women’s Pure Title: Deonna Purrazzo (c) defeats Diamante (13:01) ROH Pure Title: Lee Moriarty (c) defeats Ace Austin (16:06) ROH World Six Man Tag Team Title: Dalton Castle & The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) defeat Shane Taylor Promotions (Carlie Bravo, Shane Taylor & Shawn Dean) (w/Anthony Ogogo & Christyan XO) (17:46) – TITLE CHANGE !!! AEW National Title: Mark Davis (c) defeats Xelhua (14:14) ROH World Title: Bandido (c) defeats Blake Christian (w/Jay Lethal & Lee Johnson) (26:06) ROH Women’s World Title Survival Of The Fittest 2026 Final Six Way Elimination: Athena (c) defeats Billie Starkz and Maya World and Trish Adora and Yuka Sakazaki and Zayda Steel (w/Christopher Daniels) (26:12)
Ed: “Fans, ROH is still that work‑rate engine—Pure rules, trios chaos, and champions being tested every week on HonorClub!”
Gordon: “A most competitive environment, with Supercard of Honor serving as the central milestone for this period.”
World Wonder Ring Stardom
RESULTS
(17.05.2026) Stardom – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan God’s Eye (Syuri & Tomoka Inaba) defeat Aya Sakura & Kiyoka Kotatsu (9:02) Three Way: Rian defeats Matoi Hamabe and Waka Tsukiyama (8:23) Ema Maishima & God’s Eye (Ami Sourei, Hina & Lady C) defeat High Hai Mate (HANAKO & Maika) & Mi Vida Loca (Akira Kurogane & Suzu Suzuki) (10:44) Cosmic ANgels (Natsupoi & Saori Anou), Fuwa-chan & Starlight Kid defeat HATE (Azusa Inaba, Natsuko Tora, Ruaka & Saya Kamitani) (10:57) High Speed Title: Yuna Mizumori (c) defeats Xena (13:04) Artist Of Stardom Title: HATE (Fukigen Death, Konami & Rina) (c) defeat STARS (Hanan, Momo Kohgo & Saya Iida) (20:09) Neo Genesis (AZM & Miyu Amasaki), Ranna Yagami & Sayaka Kurara defeat FWC (Hazuki & Koguma), Kikyo Furusawa & Maki Ito (12:58)
(16.05.2026) Stardom – Event @ G Messe Gunma in Takasaki, Gunma, Japan HATE (Konami, Rina & Saya Kamitani) defeat STARS (Hanan, Momo Kohgo & Saya Iida) (10:45) Three Way: Ami Sourei defeats Ema Maishima and Waka Tsukiyama (7:36) FWC (Hazuki & Koguma) & Xena defeat Neo Genesis (AZM & Miyu Amasaki) & Yuna Mizumori (6:42) God’s Eye (Hina, Kiyoka Kotatsu & Lady C) defeat Cosmic Angels (Aya Sakura & Natsupoi) & Matoi Hamabe (10:43) Four Way Tag Team: High Hai Mate (HANAKO & Maika) defeat HATE (Natsuko Tora & Ruaka) and Mi Vida Loca (Akira Kurogane & Suzu Suzuki) and Rian & Starlight Kid (10:05) Ranna Yagami & Sayaka Kurara defeat Kikyo Furusawa & Maki Ito (14:09)
Ed: “Fans, Stardom keeps rolling out high‑octane, high‑impact women’s wrestling—champions tested, factions clashing, and tournaments shaping the year!”
Gordon: “A most intricate tapestry of rivalries, with each unit vying for supremacy across multiple divisions.”
Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw)
RESULTS
(16.05.2026) wXw True Colors 2026 – Online Stream @ Markthalle in Hamburg, Deutschland Pre-Show: Jane Nero defeats Diana Strong Katsuya Murashima defeats Rambo (7:28) CSI (Luca de Leone & Nordino) defeat 10 10 Next Level (Aleksander Bellamy & Alex Duke) (7:59) wXw Shotgun Title: Axel Tischer (c) vs. Dennis Dullnig – Time Limit Draw (15:00) Ahura defeats Aytac Bahar (5:53) wXw World Tag Team Title: Planet Gojirah (Marc Empire & Robert Dreissker) (c) defeat Quick And Dirty (Hugo Brand & Niklas Bock) (13:54) Laurance Roman & Zoltan defeat Elijah Blum & Nick Schreier (20:05) Yota Tsuji defeats Peter Tihanyi (28:37)
Ed: “Fans, wXw is that European pressure cooker—tight buildings, loud crowds, and big stakes every time out!”
Gordon: “A most intimate yet intense environment, where each episode advances the broader narrative.”
Pro Wrestling NOAH
RESULTS
(18.05.2026) NOAH Monday Magic Inside Out Season #1 – Online Stream @ Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo, Japan The Great Sakuya defeats Miko Alana (7:37) Hikaru Sato & Manabu Soya vs. Ikuto Hidaka & Masato Tanaka – Double Count Out (10:40) Daiki Odashima defeats Jiro Shinbashi (6:35) Four Way: Eita defeats HAYATA and Kid Lykos II and Shuji Kondo (7:03) Senka Akatsuki & Takumi Iroha defeat Mai Sakurai & Yuuka Yamazaki (12:39) 8 Man Magic Rumble: Alejandro defeats Alan Angels and Archie Cole and Iker Navarro and Reece Alexios and Rich Port Ayala and Super Crazy (22:00) Kaito Kiyomiya vs. Titus Alexander – Time Limit Draw (20:00)
(17.05.2026) NOAH Lethal Odyssey Tour 2026 – Online Stream @ Lives NAGOYA in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan RYUSEI defeats Hiroto Tsuruya (5:46) Katsumi Inahata & White Raven Squad (HAYATA, KENTA & Tetsuya Endo) defeat Black Menso-re, Hi69 & Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) (7:34) Team 2000X (Kai Fujimura, OZAWA & Takashi Sugiura) defeat AMAKUSA, Midori Takahashi & Mohammed Yone (7:41) Atsushi Kotoge & Harutoki defeat Yuki Iino & Yuto Koyanagi (8:55) Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI & Tetsuya Naito) defeat Team 2000X (Jun Masaoka & Masa Kitamiya) (6:54) Eita defeats Alejandro (9:22) Kenoh, Manabu Soya & Shuji Kondo defeat Daiki Odashima, Kaito Kiyomiya & Yoshiki Inamura (12:20) GHC National Title: Naomichi Marufuji (c) defeats Tadasuke (16:02)
(16.05.2026) NOAH Lethal Odyssey Tour 2026 – Online Stream @ Yamanashi Kose Sports Park Gymnasium Sub Arena in Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan AMAKUSA defeats Midori Takahashi (8:12) Atsushi Kotoge defeats Black Menso-re (6:49) Team 2000X (Jun Masaoka, Kai Fujimura, Masa Kitamiya, OZAWA & Takashi Sugiura) defeat Daiki Odashima, Eita, Hi69 & White Raven Squad (HAYATA & Tetsuya Endo) (10:08) Tadasuke defeats Yuto Koyanagi (6:33) All Rebellion (Alejandro, Harutoki & Kaito Kiyomiya) defeat Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) & Kenoh (12:23) Hiroto Tsuruya, Katsumi Inahata & KENTA defeat Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI, RYUSEI & Tetsuya Naito) (10:00) Passionate RATEL’S (Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino) & Yoshiki Inamura defeat Mohammed Yone, Naomichi Marufuji & Tsugutaka Sato (16:17)
(13.05.2026) NOAH Legacy Rise 2026 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan RYUSEI defeats Hiroto Tsuruya (6:31) Passionate RATEL’S (Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino) defeat Eita & Shuji Kondo (4:07) Three Way Nine Man Tag Team: All Rebellion (Harutoki & Kaito Kiyomiya) & Yuto Koyanagi defeat Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) & Midori Takahashi and White Raven Squad (HAYATA & Tetsuya Endo) & Katsumi Inahata (7:38) Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI & Tetsuya Naito) defeat AMAKUSA & Black Menso-re (6:22) Team 2000X (Jun Masaoka, Kai Fujimura, Masa Kitamiya, Tadasuke & Takashi Sugiura) defeat Atsushi Kotoge, Daiki Odashima, Hi69, Kazuyuki Fujita & Mohammed Yone (6:24) Kenoh & Tiger Mask defeat Alejandro & Naomichi Marufuji (12:12) OZAWA defeats Yoshiki Inamura (13:31) GHC Heavyweight Title: Shane Haste (c) defeats KENTA (28:39)
Ed: “Fans, NOAH remains a hard‑hitting storm—those forearms and kicks echo all the way to the cheap seats!”
Gordon: “A most physical style, with championships serving as both prize and proving ground.”
Ed: “Fans, All Japan keeps that classic King’s Road spirit alive—big strikes, big suplexes, and even bigger heart!”
Gordon: “A most tradition‑rich promotion, where every title match carries historical weight.”
Desk outro
Ed: “ROH just rolled through Supercard of Honor, Stardom’s factions are still at war, wXw’s European cauldron is boiling, NOAH’s strikes are landing heavy, and All Japan’s King’s Road is as unforgiving as ever!”
Gordon: “Indeed. A most global landscape. As more detailed results surface, the picture of this week’s action will sharpen—but the direction is already clear. And with that… so long from the wrestling world.”
Ed: “Fans, from the HonorClub studios to Tokyo, Oberhausen, and beyond, the wrestling world is buzzing! While the history books haven’t quite caught up to this week’s action, we do know where the major promotions were headed—and it’s one wild landscape!”
Gordon: “Indeed. A most international field—Ring of Honor, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, and All Japan all advancing their narratives in compelling fashion.”
Ring of Honor (ROH)
Results
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(09.05.2026) ROH on HonorClub Taping – Event @ SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA Two On One Handicap: Satnam Singh defeats CD Bennett & James Tapia Pure Rules: Josh Woods defeats Angelico (w/Serpentico) Blake Christian (w/Lee Johnson) defeats Evil Uno (w/Alex Reynolds) Deonna Purrazzo defeats Kaci Lennox Shane Taylor Promotions (Carlie Bravo, Shane Taylor & Shawn Dean) (w/Anthony Ogogo & Christyan XO) defeat Eddie Kingston, Mance Warner & Ortiz Dalton Castle & The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) defeat Baby Keef, Puma Johnson & Xander Maddox Bandido defeats Action Andretti Mixed Six Man Tag Team: The Premier Athletes (Ariya Daivari, Stori Denali & Tony Nese) (w/Mark Sterling) defeat Jacey Love, Maxx Stardom & Ricky Martinez Death Riders (Daniel Garcia & Wheeler Yuta) (w/Jon Moxley & PAC) defeat Adam Priest & Tommy Billington Marina Shafir & MIT (Athena & Billie Starkz) defeat Lacey Lane, Maya World & Yuka Sakazaki
(09.05.2026) ROH on HonorClub #166 – Supercard Showdown – Online Stream @ SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying: Zayda Steel (w/Christopher Daniels) defeats Hyan ROH World Television Title: AR Fox defeats Nick Wayne (w/Kip Sabian & Mother Wayne) (c) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
Ed: “Fans, ROH is still that work‑rate engine—Pure rules, trios chaos, and champions being tested every week!”
Gordon: “A most competitive environment, with HonorClub serving as the central showcase.”
World Wonder Ring Stardom
Results
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(06.05.2026) Stardom Golden Week Fight Tour 2026 In Fukuoka – Online Stream @ Acros Fukuoka in Fukuoka, Japan New Blood Tag Team Title: Cosmic Angels (Aya Sakura & Sayaka Kurara) (c) defeat Anne Kanaya & Matoi Hamabe (17:36) Xena defeats Ema Maishima (6:40) HATE (Azusa Inaba, Natsuko Tora & Ruaka) defeat Saori Anou, Suzu Suzuki & Waka Tsukiyama (6:51) Tomoka Inaba defeats Akira Kurogane (7:27) Syuri defeats Tabata (8:16) Neo Genesis (AZM, Miyu Amasaki & Starlight Kid) defeat Cosmic Angels (Natsupoi & Yuna Mizumori) & Rian (6:22) God’s Eye (Ami Sourei & Lady C) & STARS (Hanan, Momo Kohgo & Saya Iida) defeat HATE (Bea Priestley, Fukigen Death, Konami, Rina & Saya Kamitani) (11:01) FWC (Hazuki & Koguma), Maika & Maki Ito defeat Fuwa-chan, HANAKO, Kikyo Furusawa & Ranna Yagami (25:57)
Ed: “Fans, Stardom keeps rolling out high‑octane, high‑impact women’s wrestling—champions tested, factions clashing, and tournaments shaping the year!”
Gordon: “A most intricate tapestry of rivalries, with each unit vying for supremacy across multiple divisions.”
wXw (Westside Xtreme Wrestling)
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(09.05.2026) wXw We Love Wrestling – Live In Obertraubling – Event @ Eventhall Airport in Obertraubling, Bayern, Deutschland Roadkill (Aeron & Conn Kelly) defeat Quick And Dirty (Hugo Brand & Niklas Bock) (9:45) Katsuya Murashima defeats Aleksander Bellamy (8:23) Peter Tihanyi defeats Dennis Dullnig (11:46) wXw European Title: Zoltan (c) defeats Nick Schreier (14:15) Diana Strong defeats Kade Brasher (8:52) wXw World Tag Team Title: Planet Gojirah (Marc Empire & Robert Dreissker) (c) defeat CSI (Luca de Leone & Nordino) (11:18) wXw Unified World Wrestling Title: Elijah Blum (c) defeats Laurance Roman (27:09)
Ed: “Fans, wXw is still that European pressure cooker—small buildings, loud crowds, and big stakes!”
Gordon: “A most intimate yet intense environment, where each episode of We Love Wrestling advances the broader narrative.”
Pro Wrestling NOAH
Results
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(05.05.2026) NOAH Legacy Rise 2026 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan AMAKUSA & Kenoh defeat Black Menso-re & Eita (5:41) Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI, RYUSEI & Tetsuya Naito) defeat Hiroto Tsuruya, Midori Takahashi & Yuto Koyanagi (6:35) Passionate RATEL’S (Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino), Daiki Odashima & Super Crazy defeat Atsushi Kotoge, Hajime Ohara, Kazuyuki Fujita & Mohammed Yone (8:32) Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson), Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) & Yoshiki Inamura defeat Team 2000X (Jun Masaoka, Knull, OZAWA, Tadasuke & Takashi Sugiura (9:25) White Raven Squad (Shane Haste & Tetsuya Endo) defeat Katsumi Inahata & KENTA (10:51) Hair Vs. Unit: Kaito Kiyomiya [Unit] defeats Masa Kitamiya Hair GHC National Title: Naomichi Marufuji defeats Alpha Wolf (c) by referee’s decision (24:17) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
Ed: “Fans, NOAH remains a hard‑hitting storm—those forearms and kicks echo all the way to the cheap seats!”
Gordon: “A most physical style, with championships serving as both prize and proving ground.”
Ed: “Fans, All Japan keeps that classic King’s Road spirit alive—big strikes, big suplexes, and even bigger heart!”
Gordon: “A most tradition‑rich promotion, where every title match carries historical weight.”
Desk outro
Ed: “So while the official history books haven’t fully caught up, we do know this: ROH, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, and AJPW are all pushing hard into the middle of 2026—champions tested, contenders rising, and fans getting their money’s worth across the globe!”
Gordon: “Indeed. A most global landscape. And as the documented results continue to update, the picture of this week’s action will become even clearer. For now… so long from the wrestling world.”
