🎙️ Rundown — NWA & CMLL, Breaking NJPW News

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟦 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, the action from Atlanta to Arena México has been hotter than a blowtorch! The NWA is tightening the screws heading into summer, and CMLL just delivered another Friday night spectacular that rattled the rafters!”

Gordon: “Quite right. Both promotions showcased compelling developments — champions under pressure, contenders rising, and several intriguing shifts in momentum.”

🔥🔥🔥Breaking NJPW News🔥🔥🔥

Credit: The Flagship Wrestling Podcast

“NJPW Sold to TV Asahi and CyberAgent; Bushiroad Retains STARDOM

May 27, 2026

The most intriguing element of this transaction is the inclusion of CyberAgent and its implications for the Japanese wrestling landscape.
CyberAgent is a massive Japanese entertainment and tech conglomerate that entered the wrestling space in September 2017 by purchasing DDT Pro-Wrestling.
In January 2020, CyberAgent acquired a struggling Pro Wrestling NOAH, subsequently merging NOAH, DDT, and Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (TJPW) under a single subsidiary called CyberFight.
CyberFight operates the Wrestle Universe streaming service, which hosts its core brands alongside partner promotions like Marigold, Marvelous, Sendai Girls, Michinoku Pro, and others.
CyberAgent’s 46% acquisition immediately raises questions regarding the future of NJPW World. While it might seem logical to migrate NJPW’s live events and tape library to Wrestle Universe, TV Asahi operates NJPW World and owns the other 46% of the company.
How these two media giants navigate distribution, and how closely NJPW will collaborate with the CyberFight umbrella promotions like NOAH and DDT, remain major question marks.
Notably, Bushiroad is keeping the booming Joshi promotion, STARDOM, which was completely excluded from the transaction.
Bushiroad purchased STARDOM in 2019 and initially placed it under the NJPW corporate umbrella.
In hindsight, a sign of today’s corporate restructuring came in April, when STARDOM was returned to being a wholly owned subsidiary of Bushiroad.
We will have much more analysis on this breaking story as the lead topic on this Thursday’s episode of The Flagship—streaming live Thursday night for our $10 tier subscribers!”

🟥 NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE (NWA)

⭐ Current Direction

The COMET era of Powerrr continues to settle into a gritty, studio‑wrestling rhythm. This week’s episode delivered a clean mix of title implications, character movement, and a heavyweight main event with real stakes.

🟧 NWA POWERRR

May 23, 2026 Results

Credit: prowrestling.fandom.com, Slam Wrestling, MOONSAULT.de,

The May 23, 2026 NWA Powerrr took place at The OC Theatre in Forney, Texas, featuring a double main event for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship and the Crockett Cup finals.

Commentary & On-Screen Talent

• Commentators: Joe Galli, Tim Storm, and The Pope
• Interviewer: Kyle Davis
• Ring Announcer: Kyle Davis 

Match Results

1. Kiss My Boots Match – Eric Smalls defeated Daisy Kill
Kill started strong with a boot and mounted offense, but Smalls countered with an electric chair slam, inchworm, and bulldog to win. Per the stipulation, Kill kissed Smalls’ boots, then Smalls retaliated with a shot to Kill’s crotch. Gordon: “A most resourceful victory — he capitalized on a single opening.”

2. NWA World Heavyweight Championship – No Limits, Falls Count Anywhere Match – Silas Mason (c) defeated Bryan Idol
A chaotic, high-impact match saw both men exchanging chair shots, table impacts, and near falls. Idol nearly won with a double underhook suplex, but Mason countered and hit the Thrillride. The match ended with Mason retaining his title. Ed: “Mason is holding that championship like it’s the deed to his house!”

3. Crockett Cup 2026 Final Match – The Titans of Calamity (Ren Ayabe & Talos) defeated The Country Gentlemen (AJ Cazana & KC Cazana) (w/ Joe Cazana)
The Gentlemen initially dominated, but the Titans countered with a series of strikes and interference from Joe Cazana. The finish came after a brawl outside the ring, with Ayabe hitting the decisive blow. Ed: “That’s what you call blue‑collar wrestling — no frills, just fists!”

Notable Moments

• The Crockett Cup finals saw The Titans of Calamity claim the Cup, with AJ Cazana promising a Disneyland trip afterward.
• Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson commented on their loss, with The Slimeballz offering unsolicited advice.
• The World Title match was praised for its high drama and near falls, with some calling it one of the year’s top matches.

This episode closed the 2026 Crockett Cup and set up future storylines, including Mason’s potential feud with Carson Drake.

📰 NWA NEWS & RUMORS

Credit: ringsidenews.com

NWA Apologizes After Tag Team Champion Odinson’s Social Media Comments Draw Backlash

“The NWA has issued a public apology after Odinson, one-half of the promotion’s Tag Team Champions, posted a social media video containing comments that were described as homophobic.”

Credit: ringsidenews.com

NWA Worlds Champion Silas Mason Names Mick Foley and Kurt Angle as Career-Changing Influences

“Mason was asked about his early inspirations and who influenced him when he was younger. That’s when he pointed directly to Mick Foley as one of the first wrestlers who made a lasting impression on him. Mason explained that Foley stood out to him because he didn’t look like a traditional superstar, yet still found a way to connect with fans in a powerful way.

“It was Mick Foley when I was a kid. Fat guy, sweat pants, made everybody laugh, that whole thing. The Rock, Mick Foley, that whole era, but Mick Foley was one of those guys. It was never so much the hardcore stuff. It was the sympathy and could make you laugh and make you care about him. He could go from making you laugh to making you think it was that serious, like a heart attack.”

Mason didn’t stop there when discussing the people who shaped his path. He also credited Kurt Angle with pushing him to take wrestling seriously at a competitive level, something that directly impacted his life outside the ring. While reflecting on that decision, Mason explained how Angle’s success motivated him to join amateur wrestling — a move that paid off in a major way. “I joined the wrestling team because of Kurt Angle. I have two state wrestling championships because of that guy. So it would be Mick Foley and Kurt Angle.”“

🟪 CONSEJO MUNDIAL DE LUCHA LIBRE (CMLL)

⭐ Current Direction

CMLL continues its spring surge with packed houses, faction warfare, and a Super Viernes that delivered speed, spectacle, and classic lucha chaos.

🟩 CMLL RESULTS

Credit: cagematch.net

(26.05.2026) CMLL Martes De Glamour – Online Stream @ Arena Coliseo Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexiko
Los Elegidos (Amon-Ra, Continental & Kaiju) defeat Cowboy, Exterminador & Malefico
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Draego & Los Dinos Hermanos (King Rex & Prometeo) defeat Alexius, Carnifice & Troglodita by DQ [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Atomo & KeMalito defeat Chamuel & Tengu [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Garra Negra, Kira & Tessa Blanchard defeat Dark Silueta, Keyra & Sanely [2:1]
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Optimus, Star Black & Trono defeat Los Herederos (El Cobarde, Felino Jr. & Hijo de Stuka Jr.) [2:1]
Thunder Rosa defeats Zeuxis
Relevos Increibles Best Two Out Of Three Falls Eight Man Tag Team: Gallo Jr., Rafaga Jr., Soberano Jr. & Villano III Jr. defeat Fantastico & Galeon Fantasma (Difunto, Furia Roja & Zandokan Jr.) [2:1]

Gordon: “A most spirited contest — the pace never relented.”

(26.05.2026) CMLL Martes Populares – Online Stream @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Kamelot & Troyano defeat Camaleon Jr. & Diamante Escarlata (9:22)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Okumura & Shoma Kato defeat Atrapasuenos (Espiritu Negro & Rey Cometa) 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Brillante Jr., Diamond & Oro Jr. defeat Kimba, Tenochca & Vegas Depredador 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Los Dragones (Dragon de Fuego, Dragon Legendario & Dragon Rojo Jr.) defeat Los Bestia Del Diablo (Akuma, Gemelo Diablo I & Gemelo Diablo II) 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Black Tiger & Valiente defeat Flip Gordon & Star Jr. 2:0
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Esfinge, Neon & Templario defeat Los Guerreros Laguneros (Gran Guerrero, Stuka Jr. & Ultimo Guerrero) 2:1

(25.05.2026) CMLL Lunes Clasico – Online Stream @ Arena Puebla in Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Puebla, Mexiko
Lightning: Astro defeats Asturiano (9:48)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Rey Espartano & Tiger Boy defeat Los Dinos Hermanos (King Rex & Prometeo) 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Brillante Jr., Diamond & Dulce Gardenia defeat Los Forajidos (El Coyote, Polvora & Vaquero Jr.) 2:1
Keyra defeats Garra Negra (11:22)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Los Infernales (Averno & Euforia) defeat Esfinge & Stigma 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Atlantis & El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada & Neon) defeat Los Guerreros Laguneros (Gran Guerrero, Stuka Jr. & Ultimo Guerrero) 2:1

(24.05.2026) CMLL Domingo Familiar – Online Stream @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Blue Shark & Vigia defeat Kamelot & Robin (10:22)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: King Rex & Prometeo defeat El Hijo del Pantera & Pantera Jr. 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: La Fuerza Poblana (Arkalis, Rayo Metalico & Stigma) defeat Crixus, Infarto & Troyano 2:1
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Lluvia, Marcela & Tessa Blanchard defeat Dark Silueta, Princesa Sugehit & Valkiria 2:0
El Clon defeats Mascara Dorada (16:25)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Los Guerreros Laguneros (Gran Guerrero, Stuka Jr. & Ultimo Guerrero) defeat Atlantis Jr., Blue Panther & Neon 2:1

(23.05.2026) CMLL Sabados De Coliseo – Online Stream @ Arena Coliseo de Mexico City in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Shockercito & Ultimo Dragoncito defeat Mercurio & Minos I (12:00)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Brillante Jr. & Diamond defeat Okumura & Shoma Kato 2:1
Kira & Thunder Rosa defeat Keyra & Zeuxis (13:32)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: El Terrible, Explosivo & Maquina Letal defeat Los Divinos Laguneros (Blue Panther, Blue Panther Jr. & Dark Panther) 2:1
Lightning: Flip Gordon defeats Dragon Rojo Jr. (8:42)
Don Callis Family (El Clon & Volador Jr.) & Zandokan Jr. defeat Star Jr., Templario & Xelhua (15:02)

(22.05.2026) CMLL Super Viernes – Online Stream @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Lightning: Estudiante Jr. defeats Tornado (8:36)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Garra Negra, India Sioux & Thunder Rosa defeat Dark Silueta, Olympia & Reyna Isis 2:1
Don Callis Family (El Clon, Hechicero & Rocky Romero) defeat Barbaro Cavernario & El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada & Neon) (16:27)
Copa Jr. VIP 2026 Semi Final Cibernetico: Atlantis Jr. & Villano III Jr. defeat Angel de Oro and Brillante Jr. and El Cobarde and Espanto Jr. and Hijo de Stuka Jr. and Soberano Jr. and Star Jr. and Zandokan Jr. (30:41)
ROH World Title: Bandido (c) defeats Volador Jr. (21:15)

Gordon: “A most decisive victory — Bandido’s momentum remains formidable.”

(21.05.2026) IWRG/CMLL The Next – Online Stream @ Arena Naucalpan in Naucalpan de Juarez, Estado de Mexico, Mexiko
Angel Kid, Kenji & Leon Rojo defeat Eligor, Shura King & Super Porro
Three Way Tag Team: Fly & Gasparin Jr. defeat Charro de Jalisco Jr. & Lobo Blanco Jr. and Demencia & Pablo Rivas
Aguila Oriental, Caballero de Plata & Falcon Fire defeat Ayumu Gunji & Team Chile (Jasper Faster & Shocko)
Aguila Roja, Fauno, Mascara De Hierro & Principe Centauro defeat Chicanito, Fandango, Sol & X-Devil
Three Way Tag Team: Los Strippers Big (Big Mike & Big Ovett Jr.) defeat Los Porros NG (Lunatik Extreme & Super Boy) and Dr. Karonte I & Dr. Karonte II
Tabata & Tessa Blanchard defeat Olympia & Sanely
Difunto & Soberano Jr. defeat El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada & Neon) (29:50)

Ed: “That’s the kind of rule‑breaking that would make a referee pull his hair out!”

📰 CMLL NEWS & RUMORS

Credit: thecubsfan.com

“Mascara Dorada and Xelhua appeared at the Los Angeles Dodgers Mexican Heritage Night. I can’t tell if the emojis there are referencing the earlier announcement or are meant to tease more news.

CMLL held a CMLL versus Press soccer game on Tuesday, to promote their summer of even more Arena Mexico shows marketed towards World Cup visitors. Team CMLL lost 3-1, with Raider scoring the only goal for the luchadors. This is the only victory the press has had in 2026. The press team notably included Paul Aguilar of Fox Sports. This is Aguilar’s retirement gig; the CMLL guys were facing someone who was on the 2010 and 2014 Mexican World Cup team. Aguilar had an assist and a goal. Team CMLL included Angel de Oro (goalie, as his father famously played), Niebla Roja, Audaz, Robin, Raider, Calavera Jr. I, Capitan Suicida, Neon, Vaquero Jr., Dragon de Fuego, as well as Alexis Salazar and Jorge Livan from the press department. La Tijera has about 12 minutes of footage if you want to dig it. As an American, I’m unqualified to conduct any in-depth analysis of soccer skills. Cuauhtemoc mayor Alessandra Rojo de la Vega was also on hand.

When he was working in Arena Naucalpan recently, Neon recalled that he had actually participated in a tryout for IWRG, did not pass, and was now returning as a star. Neon – then Prisamatic – wrestled Alom in the 2021 Tryout competition. He received eight of fifteen possible points from judges Eterno, Black Terry, and Heddi Karaoui (who is critical of him for wrestling too much like a Mistico clone.) Mas Lucha’s Vic Martz was in the chat when the show aired and wrote that they should’ve picked Prismatic (and also Alom), so point for him. The Tryout match aired in February 2021, and Neon debuted in July 2022, so he had to wait nearly 18 months more. He also would’ve had to wait much longer had he won the IWRG tryout and signed a contract with them.”

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, both the NWA and CMLL delivered a week packed with grit, speed, and high drama. From studio brawls to lucha fireworks, the action just keeps escalating!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling stretch for both promotions — and the weeks ahead promise even greater developments.”