Top 25 for 5/18/26

Darby Allin 2-0 AEW World Champion
United Empire (Francesco Akira, Great-O-Khan, HENARE (2/3 of the NEVER Openweight Trios Champions), Jakob Austin Young & Zane Jay) 1-0 NJPW
Esfinge (Mexican National Light Heavyweight Champion) & Flip Gordon (World Historic Middleweight Champion) 1-0 CMLL
Flip Gordon (World Historic Middleweight Champion) 1-0 CMLL
Atlantis Jr. & Neon (1/3 CMLL World Trios Champions) 1-0 CMLL
Mistico (CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion)(1/3 CMLL World Trios Champions) & Ultimo Guerrero Jr. 1-0 CMLL
Atlantis Jr. & El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada (World Historic Welterweight Champion) & Mistico (CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion) (2/3 CMLL World Trios Champions)) 1-0 CMLL
Templario MLW World Middleweight Champion 1-0 CMLL
Esfinge (Mexican National Light Heavyweight Champion), Mistico (1/3 CMLL World Trios Champions & CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion) &Templario (MLW World Middleweight Champion) 1-0 CMLL
Esfinge (Mexican National Light Heavyweight Champion), Neon (1/3 CMLL World Trios Champions) & Titan 1-0 CMLL
Mistico (CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion & 1/3 CMLL World Trios Champions) & Titan 1-0 CMLL
The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) 2-0 NWA, WSW Tag Team Champions
A. R. Fox 2-0 ROH TV Champion
Deonna Purrazzo 2-0 ROH Women’s Pure Champion
Dalton Castle & The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) 2-0 ROH World Six Man Tag Team Champions
Hideki Suzuki 2-0 AJPW
RUSH 2-0 ROH
Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI & Tetsuya Naito) 2-0 NOAH
Eita 2-0 NOAH
RYUSEI 2-0 NOAH
Mike Bailey 1-0 AEW
Will Ospreay 1-0 1/3 NEVER Openweight Trios Champions, AEW
Bandido 1-0 ROH World Champion
Donovan Dijak 1-0 WSW Australian Champion, 1/2 MLW World Tag Team Champions
Neon 1-0 1/3 CMLL Trios Champions

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/11/26: ROH, Stardom, wXw, NOAH and AJPW.

Desk intro

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

Credit: cagematch.net

(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

Credit: cagematch.net

(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)

Credit: cagematch.net

(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

Credit: cagematch.net

(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.”

All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW)

Results

Credit: cagematch.net

(05.05.2026) AJPW Champion Carnival 2026 – Tag 9 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Champion Carnival 2026 Block A: Rei Saito [8] defeats Yuma Anzai [5] by forfeit
Champion Carnival 2026 Block B: Hideki Suzuki [9] defeats Jun Saito [0] by forfeit
Pre-Show Tag Team: Saito Brothers (Rei Saito & Senor Saito) defeat Hideki Suzuki & Shota Kofuji (8:10)
Champion Carnival 2026 Block A: Talos [8] defeats Kuma Arashi 6
Champion Carnival 2026 Block A: Go Shiozaki [8] defeats Oddyssey 6
Champion Carnival 2026 Block A: Kengo Mashimo [8] defeats Kento Miyahara 7
Hyo Ogawa, MUSASHI, Seigo Tachibana, Seiki Yoshioka & Yuya Aoki defeat Atsuki Aoyagi, Dan Tamura, Hokuto Omori, Ryo Inoue & Shotaro Ashino (9:32)
Champion Carnival 2026 Block B: Xyon [6] defeats Yuma Aoyagi 7
Champion Carnival 2026 Block B: Ryuki Honda [8] defeats Daisuke Sekimoto 8
Champion Carnival 2026 Block B: Madoka Kikuta [8] defeats Ren Ayabe 8
Champion Carnival 2026 Block A 2nd Place Decision: Rei Saito defeats Kengo Mashimo (4:50)
Champion Carnival 2026 Block A 1st Place Decision: Go Shiozaki defeats Talos (8:20)

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.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling

🏆 THIS WEEK IN ROH, NJPW, OVW, NWA & CMLL

🎙️ DESK INTRO — Presented in the Style of Ed & Gordon

Ed: “Fans, what a week it’s been across the wrestling world! From the independents to the international stage, the action has been hotter than a depot stove. Championships were defended, tempers flared, and more than a few careers took unexpected turns!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful slate of broadcasts, with every major promotion contributing its share of intrigue. Rivalries intensified, new contenders emerged, and several organizations delivered performances that will echo in the weeks ahead.”

Ed: “So settle in, fans — we’ve got results, highlights, shocks, and stories from every corner of the wrestling landscape. Let’s get to it!”

🔴 RING OF HONOR (ROH)

ROH x MLP Global Wars — March 27, 2026

Ed: “Fans, ROH crossed the border into Windsor and delivered a card hotter than a depot stove!”

Full Results:

Maya World def. Billie Starkz
Eddie Kingston & Ortiz def. Adam Priest & Tommy Billington
ROH Women’s TV Title: Red Velvet (c) def. Alice Crowley
Lethal Twist def. Evil Uno, Bhupinder Gujjar & Psycho Mike
ROH Women’s Pure Title: Deonna Purrazzo (c) def. Gisele Shaw
PWA Champion’s Grail: Rohan Raja (c) def. Stu Grayson
Six‑Pack Scramble: Michael Oku def. Brent Banks, Jake Crist, Daisuke Sasaki, Michael Allen Richard Clark & Ace Austin
ROH Women’s World Title: Athena (c) def. Taylor Rising
Ricochet def. Rich Swann
MLP Canadian Tag Titles: The Good Brothers win the inaugural belts in a 4-way against Gates of Agony, Bishop Dyer & Kaito Kiyomiya and Sheldon Jean & Bryce Hansen

Gordon: “Indeed. A most competitive international showcase.”

🔵 NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING — ROAD TO SAKURA GENESIS

March 28, 29 & 30, 2026 — Full Results

🎙️ DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, New Japan Pro Wrestling hit the road this week with three straight nights of action leading into Sakura Genesis — and each stop was hotter than a depot stove!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most competitive series of events, with championships defended and several key rivalries escalating.”

📅 MARCH 28, 2026 — LILLY ARENA MITO (IBARAKI)

Results from PWMania.com.

Masatora Yasuda defeated Tatsuya Matsumoto via Boston Crab (7:44)

Kushida defeated Taisei Nakahara via Cross Armbar (7:31)

6 Man Tag Team Match
El Desperado, Yuya Uemura & Taichi defeated Great Bash Heel (Tomoaki Honma & Togi Makabe) & Tiger Mask IV via Lion’s Shiner on Honma (10:48)

8 Man Tag Team Match
Chaos (Toru Yano & Yoh), Master Wato & Aaron Wolf defeated House Of Torture (Junior Heavyweight Champion Douki, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, Don Fale & Sho) via School Boy on Kanemaru (8:54)

8 Man Tag Team Match
NEVER Openweight 6 Man Tag Team Champions Strong Openweight Champion Boltin Oleg & Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & Yoshi Hashi) & Shota Umino defeated House Of Torture (NEVER Openweight Champion Ren Narita, Yujiro Takahashi, Chase Owens & Dick Togo) via STF on Dick Togo (9:54)

6 Man Tag Team Match
TMDK (Zack Sabre Jr, Hartley Jackson & Ryohei Oiwa) defeated Unbound Company (IWGP Tag Team Champions Yuto Ice & Oskar & Gedo) via TM Clutch on Gedo (8:57)

10 Man Tag Team Match
Unbound Company (Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions Taiji Ishimori & Robbie X, IWGP Heavyweight Champion & Global Champion Yota Tsuji, Shingo Takagi & Daiki Nagai) defeated United Empire (2026 New Japan Cup Winner Callum Newman, Jakob Austin Young, Francesco Akira, Jake Lee & Zane Jay) via Gene Blaster on Zane Jay (13:58)

Ed: “Fans, the tour kicked off in Mito with a lively crowd and a card that set the tone for the weekend.”

Gordon: “Quite so. While the full match order was not included in the public listing, the event served as a foundational step toward Sakura Genesis.”

📅 MARCH 29, 2026 — ACT CITY HAMAMATSU

Tatsuya Matsumoto defeated Taisei Nakahara via Boston Crab (10:23)

Ryusuke Taguchi defeated Masatora Yasuda via Oh My & Garankle (7:03)

6 Man Tag Team Match
El Desperado, Yuya Uemura & Taichi defeated Great Bash Heel (Tomoaki Honma & Togi Makabe) & Kushida via Tensho Jujiro on Honma (12:02)

8 Man Tag Team Match
Chaos (Toru Yano & Yoh), Shota Umino & Aaron Wolf defeated House Of Torture (Junior Heavyweight Champion Douki, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, Don Fale & Sho) via STF on Kanemaru (8:16)

8 Man Tag Team Match
NEVER Openweight 6 Man Tag Team Champions Strong Openweight Champion Boltin Oleg & Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & Yoshi Hashi) & Master Wato defeated House Of Torture (NEVER Openweight Champion Ren Narita, Yujiro Takahashi, Chase Owens & Dick Togo) via The Vendaval on Dick Togo (11:02)

6 Man Tag Team Match
TMDK (Zack Sabre Jr, Hartley Jackson & Ryohei Oiwa) defeated Unbound Company (IWGP Tag Team Champions Yuto Ice & Oskar & Daiki Nagai) via Death Valley Bomb on Nagai (10:01)

10 Man Tag Team Match
Unbound Company (Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions Taiji Ishimori & Robbie X, IWGP Heavyweight Champion & Global Champion Yota Tsuji, Shingo Takagi & Gedo) defeated United Empire (2026 New Japan Cup Winner Callum Newman, Jakob Austin Young, Francesco Akira, Jake Lee & Zane Jay) via Burning Dragon on Zane Jay (15:37)

Ed: “Night two brought the action to Hamamatsu, a city that’s seen its share of New Japan classics.”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most spirited evening, continuing the momentum of the tour.”

📅 MARCH 30, 2026 — TWIN MESSE SHIZUOKA (NORTH BUILDING)

Results from turnbuckletimes.com

Masatora Yasuda defeated Taisei Nakahara via Boston Crab (6:54)

Kushida defeated Tatsuya Matsumoto via Headlock (8:39)

6 Man Tag Team Match
El Desperado, Yuya Uemura & Taichi defeated Great Bash Heel (Tomoaki Honma & Togi Makabe) & Ryusuke Taguchi via Lion’s Shiner on Honma (11:32)

6 Man Tag Team Match
TMDK (Zack Sabre Jr, Hartley Jackson & Ryohei Oiwa) defeated Unbound Company (IWGP Tag Team Champions Yuto Ice & Oskar & Gedo) via Death Valley Driver on Gedo (9:15)

Ed: “And fans, the final stop in Shizuoka wrapped the tour with energy to spare!”

Gordon: “Quite so. The stage is now fully set for Sakura Genesis.”

Ed: “Fans, New Japan’s been firing on all cylinders — and Sakura Genesis is shaping up to be a blockbuster!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week across the cerulean blue ring.”

🟠 OHIO VALLEY WRESTLING (OVW)

OVW TV #1388 — March 19, 2026

Ed: “Louisville was rocking this week, fans!”

Full Results:

The OVW Rise #1389 TV results from March 26, 2026, include:
Main Event: Donovan Cecil vs. Jack Vaughn. Loser Leaves OVW Match – Louisville Street Fight (Special Referee: Mick Foley)
Donovan Cecil defeated Jack Vaughn (10:28 minutes) by pinfall with a Crucifix Bomb onto some chairs
Icon Lee defeated Super Z (6:23 minutes) by pinfall with a Snapmare Driver
Brandon Davis defeated Maximo Suave by disqualification (1:30 minutes) by interference of Jota Peso
Shalonce Royal defeated Rae Larson (2 minutes) by submission with a Dragon Sleeper
Ashton Adonis defeated Erik Surge (5:55 minutes) by pinfall with the End All, Knee All
Jake Painter defeated Kal Herro (14:35 minutes) by pinfall with a Canadian Backbreaker

Gordon: “OVW continues to showcase a most spirited roster.”

🟤 NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE (NWA)

NWA Powerrr — March 31, 2026

Ed: “Fans, Crockett Cup season is heating up!”

Key Results:

Crockett Cup Opening Round: The Wrestling Machines def. Hayden Backlund & Pretty Boy Smooth
Natalia Markova vs. Herra — competitive non‑title bout (Markova stands tall)
Additional storyline progression involving The Slimeballz and Aron Stevens

Gordon: “Indeed. Tag team competition is reaching a fever pitch.”

🟢 CMLL — SUPER VIERNES

March 27, 2026 — Arena México

Ed: “Fans, Arena México was electric — lucha libre at its finest!”

Full Results:

Blue Shark & El Vigia def. Robin & Sangre Imperial
Magia Blanca, Rey Pegasus & Tornado def. Crixus, Estudiante Jr. & Infarto (2–1)
Pólvora, El Coyote & El Cobarde def. Futuro, Max Star & Valiente Jr. (2–1)
India Sioux, Olympia & Princesa Sugehit def. Marcela, Skadi & Zeuxis (2–1)
Averno & Black Tiger def. Flip Gordon & Templario (2–1)
Atlantis Jr., Esfinge & Neon def. Soberano Jr., Ángel de Oro & Niebla Roja (2–1)

Gordon: “Quite so. A most impressive night of trios excellence.”

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, that’s the real action from around the wrestling world — no fiction, no filler!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful week across every major promotion. And with that… so long from the world of professional wrestling.”