Tag: NJPW World

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/27/26: Breaking NJPW News, NWA & CMLL

đŸŽ™ïž Rundown — NWA & CMLL, Breaking NJPW News

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟩 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, the action from Atlanta to Arena MĂ©xico 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.”

đŸ”„đŸ”„đŸ”„Breaking NJPW NewsđŸ”„đŸ”„đŸ”„

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!”

đŸŸ„ 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.”“


đŸŸȘ 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.

đŸŸ© 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.”

đŸŽ™ïž 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.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling (5/12/26): NJPW and OVW

đŸŽ™ïž Rundown — NJPW & OVW

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟩 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, the action from Japan to Louisville has been hotter than a depot stove this past week! New Japan rolled through Wrestling Dontaku and into the Road to Dominion, while OVW kept the Davis Arena rocking with Rise and Overdrive!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful week — championships defended, young talent showcased, and rivalries escalating across both promotions.”

đŸŸ„ NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING (NJPW)

Ignition to Dominion (May 5)

Credit: cagematch.net

Ed: “Fans, Ignition To Dominion delivered a full slate of action — and a main event that had the whole building buzzing!”

FULL MATCH RESULTS — MAY 5

(06.05.2026) NJPW New Japan Road In Karatsu 2026 ~ Ignition To Dominion – Online Stream @ Karatsu City Cultural Gymnasium in Karatsu, Saga, Japan
House Of Torture (SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) defeat Ryusuke Taguchi & Taisei Nakahara (8:47)
Master Wato, Toru Yano & YOH defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, Tatsuya Matsumoto & YOSHI-HASHI) (7:15)
El Desperado & Taichi defeat Shota Umino & Tomoaki Honma (11:26)
TMDK (Kosei Fujita & Ryohei Oiwa) defeat Masatora Yasuda & Yuya Uemura (10:34)
Aaron Wolf, Oleg Boltin & Tiger Mask defeat House Of Torture (Dick Togo, Ren Narita & Yujiro Takahashi) (8:40)
United Empire (Francesco Akira, Great-O-Khan, HENARE, Jakob Austin Young & Zane Jay) defeat Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Gedo, OSKAR, Taiji Ishimori & Yuto-Ice) (13:56)
Unbound Co. (Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji) defeat United Empire (Callum Newman & Jake Lee) (18:56)

🟧 NJPW NEWS & NOTES (May 6–12)

All items sourced from NJPW’s official news feed.

  • Robbie X interviewed ahead of BOSJ33 (May 12). “Robbie X on What a Tournament Win Would Mean for Him and a Title Shot Against DOUKI”
  • “Well, like I said, you’re never just facing DOUKI right now, it’s always the HOUSE OF TORTURE. The plan was to beat him in the group stages, but now he’s sneaked out of that. He always has a plan and a way to avoid losing that championship, but I have Unbound Co. as well, and it’s not just me that wants to see an end to HOUSE OF TORTURE in control of that title.”
  • “Best of the Super Juniors 33 Night 1 kicks off on Thursday, May 14. The event will be held at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. It will stream live on NJPW World.” Credit: 411mania
  • Hiroyoshi Tenzan announces retirement (May 11). “Hiroyoshi Tenzan, a legendary figure in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), announced his retirement from professional wrestling on August 15, 2026. His last match will take place at Ryogoku Sumo Hall during the G1 Climax 36 semifinals. Tenzan, a four-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion and 12-time IWGP Tag Team Champion, expressed his gratitude for the support he received throughout his 35-year career. Despite his retirement, Tenzan will continue to be active with NJPW behind the scenes.”
  • BOSJ33 officially underway with previews and roster confirmations. “The 2026 NJPW Best of the Super Juniors tournament runs from May 14 to June 7, featuring 20 top junior heavyweights in a two-block round-robin format, with the winner earning a shot at the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship.
  • Tournament Overview
  • The 33rd annual Best of the Super Juniors (BOSJ) begins on May 14 at Korakuen Hall and concludes on June 7 in Ota. The tournament is split into two blocks of 10 wrestlers each, with competitors facing every opponent in their block. The wrestler with the most points in each block advances to the final, where the winner typically earns a shot at the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship at Dominion wrestlingmoments.com.
  • Notable Participants and Storylines
  • Kosei Fujita: Last year’s winner and the youngest ever BOSJ champion, aiming to go back-to-back and capture the IWGP Junior Heavyweight title njpw1972.com.
  • Master Wato: 2023 winner returning after missing last year due to injury, seeking his second BOSJ trophy and a title opportunity against DOUKI njpw1972.com.
  • DOUKI: Current IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion, self-proclaimed “junior god,” who has declared a boycott of the tournament, adding tension to the competition njpw1972.com.
  • Ryusuke Taguchi: 2012 BOSJ winner, returning for his second consecutive tournament njpw1972.com.
  • Daiki Nagai: Making his debut entry, challenging the status quo and promising to deliver exciting matches for the fans njpw1972.com.
    The tournament also features cross-promotional guests alongside regular NJPW talent, ensuring a diverse and competitive field eWrestlingNews.com.
  • Format and Significance
  • BOSJ is renowned for its round-robin format, which rewards consistency and technical skill over a single lucky victory. Matches are spread across NJPW’s May tour schedule, running concurrently with heavyweight events. The tournament is considered the defining accolade in the junior heavyweight division, second only to holding the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship itself wrestlingmoments.com. Past winners like Will Ospreay, Hiromu Takahashi, KUSHIDA, and El Desperado have used BOSJ victories to cement their status as top junior heavyweights wrestlingmoments.com.
  • Viewing Information
  • Fans can watch the tournament live in English on NJPW World, with tickets available worldwide. The event promises weeks of dramatic standings races, high-flying action, and technical showcases that highlight the best junior heavyweights in the world njpw1972.com+1.
  • The 2026 BOSJ is shaping up to be a high-stakes, action-packed tournament, with returning champions, rising stars, and intense rivalries making it one of the most anticipated events of the NJPW calendar.”
  • Newman & Ren Narita deliver violent statements ahead of Dominion (May 9). “Tsuji would respond that he would never take pictures with the belt until he made it his own. The challenger acknowledged Newman’s status as the world’s number one pro-wrestler, but said that he would be the one to carry NJPW, and fulfil a responsibility to ‘deliver energy, hopes and dreams’. Newman would muse that Tsuji’s dream was that ‘you want to be famous, you want to be on TV,’ jibing that ‘I’ll make you famous, but we might be thrown off TV afterward because I’m going to batter you.’ Delivering a brutal low blow to end the press conference, he left behind a wounded and angered Tsuji five weeks ahead of their title fight.”
  • Big matches announced for Dominion (May 9). “The IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship will also be at stake in Osaka when Andrade El Idolo defends his freshly won title against both Drilla Moloney and Shota Umino in a three way match. A hugely dramatic title bout in the main event of night one at Dontaku saw the ‘Real Latino Man’ capture the Global gold, his first NJPW championship in 12 years after a shocking DDT saw Tsuji’s skull meet the ringpost, and the DM was sent. 
  • Andrade was quick to state that although he represented AEW, his title holder status meant that he was going to be a fighting champion in NJPW. After asking who wanted to be his first challenger, he was initially answered by Tsuji’s Unbound Co. teammate in Drilla Moloney, but Shota Umino would follow. Andrade suggested a three way and now that match is official. While Moloney and Umino share a mutual respect they more pertinently share a desire to bring the Global title back to NJPW, and to hold the first singles gold of their NJPW careers.”
  • Boltin Oleg injured and pulled from upcoming cards (May 7). “On May 6 in Karatsu, Boltin Oleg sustained an injury to his left elbow. Boltin will be out of action as a result with a return date still to be determined. 
  • NJPW joins fans in wishing Boltin a speedy, full recovery.”
  • Yota Tsuji earns a title shot after a major win in Karatsu (May 6). “The match reset with Tsuji and Newman legal, and trading elbows and then knees. Tsuji was a step ahead as the Prince charged into the corner and landed a massive top rope Frankensteiner for two. Ripping a page from Newman’s book, Takagi came in to land a low blow on the champion and combined with Tsuji on a Pumping Blaster for a near two broken up by Lee; as the match broke down, Tsuji charged and landed the Gene Blaster on Newman to score three and claim a chance to regain the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.”

Gordon: “A most turbulent week — injuries, retirements, and major announcements shaping the road to Dominion.”

đŸŸȘ OHIO VALLEY WRESTLING (OVW)

Latest Verified Shows: Rise & Overdrive (Past Week)

Results sourced from OVW’s official YouTube listings and Cagematch database.

Ed: “Fans, the Davis Arena was rocking all week long — Rise brought the fallout from Double Crossed, and Overdrive kept the engines running hot!”

đŸŸ© OVW RISE — MOST RECENT EPISODE

FULL MATCH RESULTS

  • Kal Herro def. Drew Hernandez
  • Jota Peso & Brendan Balling def. Maximo Suave & Brandon Davis
  • Karter Cauffman def. ShaloncĂ© Royal (w/ PJ Jones)
  • Mario Padua def. Erik Surge
  • Stephen Steel def. Tommy Boy (w/ Lovely Miss Larkan)
  • LVL3 def. Z‑Force
  • TW3 def. Torchy’s Tacos
  • The Trifecta def. Colby Carter, Donovan Cecil & Tony Gunn
  • Tony Evans addresses the Davis Arena in a heated closing segment.

Gordon: “A most complete episode — tag teams, singles action, and a fiery promo to close the night.”

đŸŸ« OVW OVERDRIVE — MOST RECENT EPISODE (Streamed 2 Days Ago)

FULL MATCH RESULTS

  • Rae Larson def. Killah Kai
  • Maximo Suave def. Brian Hitt
  • J‑Rod def. Leela Hall
  • Tony Gunn def. Brandon Davis
  • Jota Peso def. Brendan Balling by DQ

Ed: “Fans, Overdrive continues to be the proving ground for the next wave of OVW stars!”

đŸŸ« OVW NEWS (May 4–12)

  • OVW announces historic 1400th episode celebration. “Join us for our 1,400th episode special on Thursday June 11, 2026, live from the Hotpoint Davis Arena in Louisville, Kentucky.”
  • Continued promotion of weekly live events every Thursday.
  • Heavy emphasis on Rise as the flagship developmental showcase.

đŸŽ™ïž DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, from Fukuoka to Louisville, the action this week has been hotter than ever! New Japan marches toward Dominion with major announcements, while OVW keeps churning out hungry young talent!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week across both promotions. And with that
 so long from the wrestling world.”

TOP 25

May 11, 2026

  1. Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) 5-0 NJPW
  2. Austin Aries, Ikuro Kwon & Trevor Lee 1-0 CMLL
  3. Austin Aries & Trevor Lee 1-0 CMLL 
  4. Capitan Suicida, Fugaz & Star Jr. 1-0 CMLL
  5. Titan 1-0 CMLL
  6. KUSHIDA & Yutani 1-0 CMLL
  7. Diego Hill & The Skyscrapers (Bishop Dyer & Donovan Dijak) 1-0 CMLL
  8. Akuma, Averno, Black Tiger, Flip Gordon, Mascara Dorada, Neon & Templario 1-0 CMLL
  9. Neon 1-0 CMLL MLW
  10. Barbaro Cavernario, Difunto, Esfinge & Titan 1-0 CMLL
  11. Blue Panther 1-0 CMLL
  12. Barbaro Cavernario, Hechicero & The Beast Mortos 1-0 CMLL
  13. Bandido 1-0 ROH World Champion 
  14. Bandido & Komander 1-0 CMLL
  15. Hechicero & Soberano Jr. 1-0 CMLL
  16. Darby Allin 2-0 AEW World Champion 
  17. Mike Bailey 2-0 AEW
  18. Go Shiozaki 2-0 AJPW
  19. Rei Saito 2-0 AJPW
  20. United Empire (Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Will Ospreay) 2-0 NJPW NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Champions
  21. United Empire (Francesco Akira, Great-O-Khan & HENARE) 2-0 NJPW
  22. Callum Newman 1-0 NJPW IWGP Heavyweight Champion 
  23. Kazuchika Okada 1-0 AEW International Champion 
  24. Jon Moxley 1-0 AEW Continental Champion 
  25. Konosuke Takeshita 1-0 NJPW TV Champion 

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/5/26

🟩 TOP 25 WEEKLY RANKINGS — DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, before we dive into the global action, let me tell you — the race for this week’s Top 25 has never been tighter! Champions are surging, contenders are clawing, and a few dark horses are making noise from places you might not expect!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most competitive field — and with New Japan and OVW delivering pivotal developments this week, several athletes have positioned themselves for major upward movement in the rankings.”

  • 1. Neon 1-0 CMLL/MLW CMLL World Trios Champion
  • 2. Jack Perry 1-0 AEW National Champion
  • 3. Atlantis Jr., Mascara Dorada & Titan 1-0 CMLL & Historic World Welterweight Champions
  • 4. Fuego, Futuro & Neon 1-0 CMLL 1/3 CMLL World Trios Champions
  • 5. El Sky Team (Mascara Dorado & Neon) 1-0 CMLL World Trios Champions
  • 6. El Sky Team (Mascara Dorado, Mistico & Neon) 1-0 CMLL World Trios Champions
  • 7. Angel de Oro & Soberano Jr. 1-0 MLW, 1/2 CMLL World Tag Team Champions
  • 8. Soberano Jr. & Voladar Jr. 1-0 CMLL
  • 9. Mascara Dorada, Nieves Rona & Soberano Jr. Historic World Welterweight Champion
  • 10. Kento Miyahara, Rei Saito, Rising HAYATO &Ryo Inoue 1-0 AJPW Triple Crown Champion
  • 11. Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) 3-0 NJPW, IWGP Tag Team Champions
  • 12. Shotzi Blackheart 3-0 CMLL, MLW World Women’s Featherweight Champion
  • 13. Ren Ayabe 2-0 1/2 AJPW World Tag Team Champions
  • 14. Titans of Calamity (Jack Talos & Ren Ayabe) 3-0 NWA, AJPW World Tag Team Champions
  • 15. Hideki Suzuki, MUSASHI, Seigo Tachibana 1-0 1/3 AJPW TV 6 Man Tag Team Champions, AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 16. Daisuke Sekimoto, Nobuhiko Kimura & Seigo Tachibana 1-0 AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 17. Templario 1-0 CMLL World Middleweight Champion & MLW World Middleweight Champion
  • 18. Barbaro Cavernario, Esfinge, Soberano Jr. & Templario 1-0 CMLL Mexican National Light Heavyweight Champion, CMLL World Middleweight Champion, MLW World Middleweight Champion
  • 19. Don Callis Family (Mark Davis, Rocky Romero & Trent Beretta) 1-0 ROH
  • 20. KUSHIDA & Yutani 2-0 CMLL
  • 21. The Skyscrapers (Bishop Dyer & Donovan Dijak) 1-0 CMLL, MLW World Tag Team Champions
  • 22. Don Callis Family (Hechicero & Mark Davis) 1-0 CMLL World Heavyweight Champion
  • 23. Atlantis Jr. & Esfinge 1-0 CMLL Mexican National Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 24. Atlantis Jr., Gallo Jr. & Rafaga Jr. 1-0 CMLL Occidente Tag Team Champions
  • 25. Angel de Oro 1-0 1/2 CMLL World Tag Team Champions

đŸŽ™ïž Rundown — NJPW & OVW

Presented by Ed & Gordon

đŸŸ„ NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING (NJPW)

⭐ Results (credit: cagematch.net

(04.05.2026) NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 – Tag 2 – Online Stream @ Fukuoka Convention Center in Fukuoka, Japan
Kick Off: Masatora Yasuda defeats Taisei Nakahara (7:15)
NJPW World Television Title: Konosuke Takeshita (c) defeats Chase Owens (w/Yujiro Takahashi) (11:32)
Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai & Gedo) defeat Ryusuke Taguchi & Tatsuya Matsumoto (6:50)
Tag Team: Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) defeat Shota Umino & Tomoaki Honma (9:01)
Aaron Wolf, Master Wato, Tiger Mask, Toru Yano & YOH defeat House Of Torture (Don Fale, Ren Narita, SHO, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Yujiro Takahashi) (w/Dick Togo) (10:02)
Taichi & Yuya Uemura defeat TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Ryohei Oiwa) (13:49)
Unbound Co. (Drilla Moloney, Robbie X, Taiji Ishimori & Yota Tsuji) defeat United Empire (Francesco Akira, Jake Lee, Jakob Austin Young & Zane Jay) (8:25)
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title: El Desperado & Mistico defeat Ichiban Sweet Boys (Kosei Fujita & Robbie Eagles) (c) (20:07) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Title: United Empire (Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Will Ospreay) defeat Bishamontin (Hirooki Goto, Oleg Boltin & YOSHI-HASHI) (c) (24:06) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
IWGP Heavyweight Title: Callum Newman (c) defeats Shingo Takagi (35:20)

(03.05.2026) NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 – Tag 1 – Online Stream @ Fukuoka Convention Center in Fukuoka, Japan
Master Wato, Toru Yano & YOH defeat Ryusuke Taguchi, Taisei Nakahara & Tiger Mask (5:12)
Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) defeat Masatora Yasuda & Tomoaki Honma (3:13)
El Desperado, Mistico, Taichi & Yuya Uemura defeat TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita, Robbie Eagles & Ryohei Oiwa) (10:28)
United Empire (Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Will Ospreay) defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, Tatsuya Matsumoto & YOSHI-HASHI) (10:08)
Konosuke Takeshita & Shota Umino defeat House Of Torture (Chase Owens & Yujiro Takahashi) (11:43)
Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Drilla Moloney, Robbie X, Shingo Takagi & Taiji Ishimori) defeat United Empire (Callum Newman, Francesco Akira, Jake Lee, Jakob Austin Young & Zane Jay) (10:22)
Aaron Wolf defeats Don Fale (10:30)
NEVER Openweight Title: Ren Narita (w/Dick Togo) (c) defeats Oleg Boltin (15:20)
IWGP Global Heavyweight Title: Andrade El Idolo defeats Yota Tsuji (c) (32:57) – TITLE CHANGE !!!

(01.05.2026) NJPW Road To Wrestling Dontaku 2026 – Tag 8 – Event @ Aira City Sports Park Gymnasium in Aira, Kagoshima, Japan
Daiki Nagai defeats Taisei Nakahara (8:25)
Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) defeat Tomoaki Honma & Toru Yano by referee’s decision (8:03)
House Of Torture (Chase Owens, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Yujiro Takahashi) defeat Ryusuke Taguchi, Shota Umino & YOH (10:04)
United Empire (Francesco Akira, Great-O-Khan & HENARE) defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, Tatsuya Matsumoto & YOSHI-HASHI) (11:07)
TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita, Robbie Eagles & Ryohei Oiwa) defeat Masatora Yasuda, Master Wato, Taichi & Yuya Uemura (13:48)
Aaron Wolf, Mistico, Oleg Boltin & Tiger Mask defeat House Of Torture (Dick Togo, Don Fale, Ren Narita & SHO) (10:17)
Unbound Co. (Robbie X, Shingo Takagi, Taiji Ishimori & Yota Tsuji) defeat United Empire (Callum Newman, Jake Lee, Jakob Austin Young & Zane Jay) (14:32)

(30.04.2026) NJPW Road To Wrestling Dontaku 2026 – Tag 7 – Event @ Grand Messe Kumamoto in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan
Robbie X defeats Taisei Nakahara (4:45)
Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) defeat Ryusuke Taguchi & Toru Yano (5:04)
House Of Torture (Chase Owens, SHO & Yujiro Takahashi) defeat Shota Umino, Tomoaki Honma & YOH (10:06)
United Empire (Francesco Akira, Great-O-Khan & HENARE) defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, Tatsuya Matsumoto & YOSHI-HASHI) (10:07)
TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita, Robbie Eagles & Ryohei Oiwa) defeat Masatora Yasuda, Mistico, Taichi & Yuya Uemura (13:15)
Aaron Wolf, Master Wato, Oleg Boltin & Tiger Mask defeat House Of Torture (Don Fale, DOUKI, Ren Narita & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) (10:08)
Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Shingo Takagi, Taiji Ishimori & Yota Tsuji) defeat United Empire (Callum Newman, Jake Lee, Jakob Austin Young & Zane Jay) (15:30)

(29.04.2026) NJPW Road To Wrestling Dontaku 2026 – Tag 6 ~ Wrestling Hizen no Kuni – Online Stream @ Saga Arena in Saga, Japan
House Of Torture (Chase Owens, SHO, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Yujiro Takahashi) defeat Master Wato, Shota Umino, Taisei Nakahara & YOH (10:48)
Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) defeat Tomoaki Honma & Toru Yano (8:06)
TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita, Robbie Eagles & Ryohei Oiwa) defeat Masatora Yasuda, Ryusuke Taguchi, Taichi & Yuya Uemura (11:43)
United Empire (Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Jakob Austin Young) defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, Tatsuya Matsumoto & YOSHI-HASHI) (12:05)
Aaron Wolf, Mistico & Oleg Boltin defeat House Of Torture (Dick Togo, Don Fale & Ren Narita) (8:03)
United Empire (Callum Newman, Francesco Akira, Jake Lee & Zane Jay) defeat Unbound Co. (Robbie X, Shingo Takagi, Taiji Ishimori & Yota Tsuji) (16:01)
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Lumberjack: DOUKI (c) defeats Tiger Mask by referee’s decision (17:56)

đŸ”„ Main Event Scene — Uemura, Narita, and the Reiwa Musketeers

  • Yuya Uemura continues to gain momentum, positioned as a future challenger for the NEVER or US/Global titles.
  • Ren Narita remains entangled in factional tension, teasing a potential split or realignment.
  • Shota Umino is being framed as a major summer player, likely for Dominion or G1 positioning.

Ed: “Fans, these young men are fighting like they’re trying to carve their names into the Tokyo Dome itself!”

Gordon: “A most promising generation — each seeking to define his own legacy.”

đŸŸ© Junior Division — Speed, Chaos, and Contenders

  • Hiromu Takahashi continues to anchor the division.
  • El Desperado and Master Wato remain central figures in multi‑man tags and backstage confrontations.
  • A new junior challenger is expected to emerge from the next Korakuen cycle.

🟧 Tag & Faction Warfare

  • BULLET CLUB War Dogs continue to dominate the heavyweight tag scene.
  • Just 5 Guys and Los Ingobernables de JapĂłn remain locked in multi‑man battles.
  • United Empire is teasing internal tension.

📰 NJPW News & Rumors

  • Dominion announcements expected soon.
  • A major foreign star is rumored for the June/July tour.
  • NJPW continues strengthening ties with AEW, CMLL, and STARDOM ahead of Forbidden Door.

🟩 OHIO VALLEY WRESTLING (OVW)

⭐ Results (credit: cagematch.net)

(28.04.2026) OVW Overdrive #184 – Online Stream @ Davis Arena in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Adam Revolver defeats Juwan Thomas
Lovely Miss Larkan (w/Tommy Boy) defeats Killah Kai
Freya The Slaya defeats Rae Larson
Anthony Toatele defeats Dr. Zo

đŸ”„ OVW Rise — Current Direction

Rise continues to spotlight rising prospects and midcard feuds:

  • Women’s Division:
    • Shalonce Royal, Freya the Slaya, and Hollyhood Haley J remain central figures.
  • Men’s Midcard:
    • Tony Evans, Luke Kurtis, and Will Austin continue to jockey for position.

Ed: “Fans, Rise is where the future of OVW sharpens its teeth!”

Gordon: “A most developmental environment — yet fiercely competitive.”

📰 OVW News & Rumors

  • OVW is preparing a summer push with new talent cycles.
  • Several AEW Dark alumni are rumored for upcoming appearances.
  • The Netflix documentary bump continues to help OVW’s visibility.

🟩 DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, with New Japan’s young guns surging and OVW’s prospects making noise, the Top 25 board is about to look very different! Some names are climbing fast — others are hanging on by their fingernails!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most fluid situation. And as always, the rankings will reflect performance, momentum, and competitive significance across the wrestling world.”

Ed: “So stay tuned, fans — an updated Top 25 drops weekly. And with that
 so long from the wrestling world!”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 4/28/26

đŸŽ™ïž Rundown — NJPW & OVW (Since April 21, 2026)

🟩 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, New Japan Pro Wrestling and Ohio Valley Wrestling have been hotter than a depot stove since April 21! Title pictures shifting, prospects rising, and a weekend of action that shook both Japan and Louisville!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful period, with both promotions showcasing their unique identities — NJPW’s global strong style and OVW’s territory‑flavored grind.”

đŸŸ„ NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING (NJPW)

⭐ RESULTS

Credit: cagematch.net

(27.04.2026) NJPW Road To Wrestling Dontaku 2026 – Tag 5 – Event @ Yamaguchi Butterfly Arena in Yanai, Yamaguchi, Japan
Robbie X defeats Taisei Nakahara (5:36)
Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) defeat Great Bash Heel (Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma) (7:45)
House Of Torture (Chase Owens, SHO & Yujiro Takahashi) defeat Ryusuke Taguchi, Shota Umino & YOH (7:30)
United Empire (Francesco Akira, Great-O-Khan & HENARE) defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, Tatsuya Matsumoto & YOSHI-HASHI) (9:32)
TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita, Robbie Eagles & Ryohei Oiwa) defeat Masatora Yasuda, Master Wato, Taichi & Yuya Uemura (11:24)
Aaron Wolf, Oleg Boltin, Tiger Mask & Toru Yano vs. House Of Torture (Don Fale, DOUKI, Ren Narita & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) – No Contest (8:45)
Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Shingo Takagi, Taiji Ishimori & Yota Tsuji) defeat United Empire (Callum Newman, Jake Lee, Jakob Austin Young & Zane Jay) (13:52)

(26.04.2026) NJPW Road To Wrestling Dontaku 2026 – Tag 4 – Online Stream @ KDDI Ishin Hall in Yamaguchi, Japan
Daiki Nagai defeats Taisei Nakahara (6:54)
Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) defeat Togi Makabe & Toru Yano (6:34)
House Of Torture (Chase Owens, SHO & Yujiro Takahashi) defeat Shota Umino, Tomoaki Honma & YOH (9:20)
United Empire (Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Jakob Austin Young) defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, Tatsuya Matsumoto & YOSHI-HASHI) (12:38)
TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita, Robbie Eagles & Ryohei Oiwa) defeat Masatora Yasuda, Ryusuke Taguchi, Taichi & Yuya Uemura (14:47)
Aaron Wolf, Master Wato, Oleg Boltin & Tiger Mask vs. House Of Torture (Don Fale, DOUKI, Ren Narita & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) – No Contest (10:37)
Unbound Co. (Robbie X, Shingo Takagi, Taiji Ishimori & Yota Tsuji) defeat United Empire (Callum Newman, Francesco Akira, Jake Lee & Zane Jay) (16:12)

(25.04.2026) NJPW Wrestling Redzone In Hiroshima 2026 – Online Stream @ Hiroshima Sun Plaza in Hiroshima, Japan
Tatsuya Matsumoto defeats Taisei Nakahara (9:25)
Master Wato, Shota Umino, Toru Yano & YOH defeat House Of Torture (Chase Owens, SHO, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Yujiro Takahashi) (7:32)
United Empire (Francesco Akira, Great-O-Khan & HENARE) defeat Masatora Yasuda, Ryusuke Taguchi & Taichi (10:23)
Aaron Wolf, Oleg Boltin, Tiger Mask & Togi Makabe vs. House Of Torture (Dick Togo, Don Fale, DOUKI & Ren Narita) (w/Chase Owens, SHO, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Yujiro Takahashi) – No Contest (9:04)
TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Ryohei Oiwa) defeat Tomoaki Honma & Yuya Uemura (8:48)
United Empire (Callum Newman, Jake Lee, Jakob Austin Young & Zane Jay) defeat Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Gedo, Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji) (12:40)
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title: Ichiban Sweet Boys (Kosei Fujita & Robbie Eagles) defeat Unbound Co. (Robbie X & Taiji Ishimori) (c) (20:05) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
IWGP Tag Team Title: Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) (c) defeat Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI) (26:32)

(24.04.2026) NJPW Road To Wrestling Dontaku 2026 – Tag 3 – Online Stream @ Texport Imabari in Imabari, Ehime, Japan
Masatora Yasuda, Ryusuke Taguchi & Taichi defeat Great Bash Heel (Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma) & Taisei Nakahara (8:22)
United Empire (Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Jakob Austin Young) defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, Tatsuya Matsumoto & YOSHI-HASHI) (11:56)
House Of Torture (Chase Owens, Dick Togo, DOUKI, SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) vs. Master Wato, Shota Umino, Tiger Mask, Toru Yano & YOH – Double Count Out (9:48)
TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita, Robbie Eagles & Ryohei Oiwa) defeat Unbound Co. (Gedo, Robbie X, Taiji Ishimori & Yota Tsuji) (12:20)
Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, OSKAR, Shingo Takagi & Yuto-Ice) defeat United Empire (Callum Newman, Francesco Akira, Jake Lee & Zane Jay) (10:20)
Aaron Wolf, Oleg Boltin & Yuya Uemura defeat House Of Torture (Don Fale, Ren Narita & Yujiro Takahashi) (w/Dick Togo) (14:28)

Ed: “Fans, Matsumoto’s precision grappling was something to behold!”

Gordon: “A most decisive submission — textbook execution.”

đŸ”„ NJPW Direction, News & Rumors (Verified)

Road to Wrestling Dontaku Continues

NJPW ran Road to Dontaku events on April 24, 25, and 26, building toward the May 3–4 cards.

Junior Tag Division Shake‑Up

NJPW confirmed new Junior Tag Champions crowned at Redzone on April 25.

Uemura Momentum

Yuya Uemura scored a major win over HOUSE members in Imabari on April 24.

Forbidden Door 2026 News

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2026 officially announced for June 28 in San Jose, featuring talent from NJPW, AEW, CMLL, and STARDOM.

Major Departure — EVIL Signs with WWE

Former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL has officially signed with WWE, confirmed April 24. This marks a significant roster shift for NJPW.

đŸŸ© OHIO VALLEY WRESTLING (OVW)

⭐ Most Recent Verified Show — OVW Overdrive #183 (April 21, 2026)

From Davis Arena, Louisville.

Leela Hall def. Janie Hartman

Tony Gunn def. Juwan Thomas

Freya The Slaya def. J‑Rod

Anthony Toatele def. Donovan Cecil

Ed: “Fans, the Davis Arena was rocking — a real throwback atmosphere!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most spirited showcase of OVW’s rising talent.”

đŸ”„ OVW Direction, News & Rumors (Verified)

Tag Division Turmoil

Z‑Force recently captured the OVW Tag Titles on April 16, creating a shake‑up in the division.

Heavyweight Title Stability

Dustin Jackson retained the OVW Heavyweight Championship on April 16.

Women’s Division Spotlight

Shalonce Royal continues her reign after defeating Leela Feist on April 16.

US Title Chaos

Tony Evans vs. Star Rider ended in a no‑contest on April 16, leaving the U.S. Title picture unresolved.

đŸŽ™ïž DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, from Hiroshima to Louisville, both promotions delivered action hotter than a depot stove!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week — and the road ahead promises even more fireworks. And with that
 so long from the wrestling world.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling

đŸŽ™ïž Desk intro

Ed: “Fans, from Tokyo to Louisville, the wrestling world has been hotter than a depot stove! New Japan Pro Wrestling has kept the strong‑style engine roaring on NJPW World, while Ohio Valley Wrestling has been grinding it out on Rise and Overdrive with hungry contenders and classic territory chaos.”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful period, with each promotion emphasizing its own distinct strengths—New Japan’s global, faction‑driven ecosystem and OVW’s developmental, character‑driven grind.”

🟩 New Japan Pro Wrestling

NJPW World TV

Ed: “Let’s take you to this week’s NJPW World broadcasts, fans—multi‑man tags, rising contenders, and main events with real implications up and down the card.”

Full match results from cagematch.net

(20.04.2026) NJPW Road To Wrestling Dontaku 2026 – Tag 2 – TV-Show @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Pre-Show Singles: Jakob Austin Young defeats Taisei Nakahara (5:50)
Masatora Yasuda, Taichi & Yuya Uemura defeat Six Or Nine (Master Wato & Ryusuke Taguchi) & Tatsuya Matsumoto (8:43)
House Of Torture (Chase Owens, SHO, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Yujiro Takahashi) defeat Great Bash Heel (Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma), Shota Umino & YOH (8:38)
United Empire (Francesco Akira & Jake Lee) defeat Unbound Co. (Gedo & Yota Tsuji) (8:07)
Aaron Wolf, Oleg Boltin & Toru Yano defeat House Of Torture (Dick Togo, Don Fale & Ren Narita) (7:09)
Shingo Takagi defeats Zane Jay (5:04)
Singles: Callum Newman defeats Daiki Nagai (5:43)
Unbound Co. (OSKAR, Robbie X, Taiji Ishimori & Yuto-Ice) defeat TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita, Robbie Eagles & Ryohei Oiwa) (9:24)
IWGP Tag Team Title #1 Contendership: Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI) defeat United Empire (Great-O-Khan & HENARE) (25:16)

(19.04.2026) NJPW Road To Wrestling Dontaku 2026 – Tag 1 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Masatora Yasuda, Taichi & Yuya Uemura defeat Ryusuke Taguchi, Taisei Nakahara & YOH (8:23)
House Of Torture (Chase Owens, SHO, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Yujiro Takahashi) defeat Great Bash Heel (Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma), Master Wato & Shota Umino (8:56)
United Empire (Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Jakob Austin Young) defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, Tatsuya Matsumoto & YOSHI-HASHI) (10:23)
Aaron Wolf, Oleg Boltin & Toru Yano defeat House Of Torture (Dick Togo, Don Fale & Ren Narita) (7:12)
Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Gedo, Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji) defeat United Empire (Callum Newman, Francesco Akira, Jake Lee & Zane Jay) (13:04)
Unbound Co. (OSKAR & Robbie X) defeat TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Kosei Fujita) (10:50)
TMDK (Robbie Eagles & Ryohei Oiwa) defeat Unbound Co. (Taiji Ishimori & Yuto-Ice) (13:26)

(16.04.2026) NJPW Death Vegas Invitational – Pay Per View @ Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Zack Sabre Jr. defeats Fuminori Abe (16:48)
Cute Sexy Hardcore Three Way: ISHIN defeats Effy and Jimmy Lloyd (8:22)
Runway Rush And Crash A Drop Dead Gorgeous Three Way Tag Team: KUSHIDA & YAMATO defeat Bustah And The Brain (Alec Price & Jordan Oliver) and MxM (Mansoor & Mason Madden) (10:08)
High-Stakes Heartbreak Jackpot Tag Team: El Phantasmo & Maika defeat Dragon Kid & Starlight Kid (12:29)
House Rules Hardcore: Gringo Loco & Joey Janela defeat Daisuke Sasaki & Gedo (18:44)
Love & Pieces Three Way Death: The H8 Club (Matt Tremont & Nick Gage) defeat El Desperado & Jun Kasai and Masashi Takeda & Rina Yamashita (14:26)

NJPW Champions

IWGP Heavyweight Championship Callum Newman
IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship Yota Tsuji
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship Douki
NEVER Openweight Championship Ren Narita
Strong Openweight Championship Boltin Oleg
NJPW World Television Championship Konosuke Takeshita
IWGP Tag Team Championship Knock Out Brothers
(Oskar and Yuto-Ice)
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship
Unbound Co.
(Taiji Ishimori and Robbie X)
Strong Openweight Tag Team Championship
Los Hermanos ChĂĄvez
(Ángel de Oro and Niebla Roja)
NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag TBoltin Oleg and Bishamon
(Hirooki Goto and Yoshi-Hashi)
NJPW TAMASHII Tag Team Championship
The Pretty Boys
(Magic Mark and Pretty Richie)
IWGP Women’s Championship Syuri
Strong Women’s Championship Alex Windsor

NEWS

  • NJPW Wrestling Redzone will be held at the Hiroshima Sun Plaza Hall in Hiroshima, Japan airing on NJPW World this Saturday featuring:
  • IWGP Tag Team Championships Match: Knockout Bros. (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) (c) vs. Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI)
  • IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag team Championships Match: Unbound Co. (Robbie X & Taiji Ishimori) (c) vs. TMDK (Kosei Fujita & Robbie Eagles)
  • Unbound Co. (Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji, Gedo & Daiki Nagai) vs. The United Empire (Callum Newman, Jake Lee, Jakob Austin Young & Zane Jay)
  • Yuya Uemura & Tomoaki Honma vs. TMDK (Ryohei Oiwa & Hartley Jackson)
  • Boltin Oleg, Aaron Wolf, Tiger Mask & Togi Makabe vs. HOUSE OF TORTURE (Ren Narita, Don Fale, DOUKI & Dick Togo)
  • Taichi, Ryusuke Taguchi & Masatora Yasuda vs. The United Empire (HENARE, Great-O-Khan & Francesco Akira)
  • Shota Umino, Toru Yano, YOH & Master Wato vs. The HOUSE OF TORTURE (Chase Owens, Yujiro Takahashi, SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru)
  • Tatsuya Matsumoto vs Taisei Nakahara

NJPW vs. DDT card announced for June 8. The featured match is a 10 man tag elimination match with Team NJPW vs TEAM DDT. You can watch on Wrestle Universe or NJPW World via PPV.

Callum Newman signs long term deal. In an interview on NJPW’s website the current IWGP Heavyweight Champion stated he recently signed a long term deal with New Japan.

Ed: “Fans, every NJPW World show feels like a chapter—nothing is random, everything is pointing toward the next big tour stop or tournament.”

đŸŸ« Ohio Valley Wrestling

OVW Rise — weekly TV

Ed: “Now let’s head to Louisville, fans—Rise continues to be the proving ground where prospects, veterans, and champions all fight for their spot.”

Jay DeNiro defeated Jake Lawless to win the OVW Media Title.
The Troublemakers (Canaan Kristopher & Glenn Spectre) defeated Los Desafios (Jota Peso & Maximo Suave) to claim the OVW Tag Team Title.
Shalonce Royal won the OVW Women’s Title in a Fatal Four Way match.
Ashton Adonis defeated Jake Lawless in a Triple Threat match to win the OVW Media Title.
Tony Evans defeated Star Rider to claim the OVW United States Title.

    OVW Overdrive

    Ed: “Overdrive, fans, is where OVW keeps the engine humming between big Rise episodes—more reps, more characters, more chances to impress.”

    Gordon: “Indeed. A most practical platform—Overdrive allows OVW to season its talent and test new combinations.”

    NEWS

    OVW RISE is going LIVE and the stakes just hit another level đŸ”„

    Kal Herro vs Drew Hernandez headlines a stacked night you won’t forget.

    April 23rd

    Hotpoint Davis Arena

    7PM ET

    Streaming LIVE on YouTube and TrillerTV

    Get your tickets now at ovwrestling.com

    Ed: “Fans, Rise and Overdrive together make OVW feel like a full ecosystem—if you can get over here, you can get noticed anywhere.”

    đŸŽ™ïž Desk outro

    Gordon: “Indeed. Between New Japan’s global strong‑style machine on NJPW World and OVW’s territory‑flavored grind on Rise and Overdrive, this has been a most compelling stretch from Tokyo to Louisville. Champions standing tall, contenders emerging, and rivalries simmering nicely.”

    Ed: “And with that, fans
 so long from the wrestling world.”