Tag: Seiki Yoshioka

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

🎙️ Sports Desk Intro

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

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

🇺🇸 Ring of Honor (ROH)

🥊 ROH TV

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

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

🏆 Women’s Division Highlights

Athena vs. Janai Kai – Proving Ground Match

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

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

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

Queen Aminata vs. Rachel Ley

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

💥 Men’s Singles

BEEF vs. Matt Menard

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

Tehuti Miles vs. Dante Casanova

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

Action Andretti vs. LJ Cleary

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

🤝 Tag Team & Multi‑Man Matches

Eddie Kingston & Ortiz vs. RPG Vice

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

Serpentico & The Colons vs. Cutler, Yaki & Lucas

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

MxM Collection vs. Solo & Comoroto

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

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

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

🎤 Backstage & Promo Developments

The Kingdom’s AI Obsession

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

Trios Champions Speak

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

Overall Impression

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

News & Rumors

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

Credit: wrestlingheadlines.com

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

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

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

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

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

🇯🇵 Stardom

🌟 Stardom Rundown

Credit: cagematch.net

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

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

🇩🇪 wXw (Westside Xtreme Wrestling)

🇩🇪 wXw NEWS

Credit: wxw-wrestleing.com

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

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

🇯🇵 Pro Wrestling NOAH

RESULTS

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

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

🇯🇵 All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW)

🔵 AJPW Rundown

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

🏆 Top 25 Power Rankings

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

🎙️ Sports Desk Closing

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

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

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 8/3/26: ROH, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, AJPW & Top 25 Rankings.

Sports desk intro

Ed: “Tonight we’re taking the long view—tracking how Ring of Honor, Stardom, wXw, NOAH, and All Japan have been moving the chess pieces this past week. Five promotions, five different philosophies, all chasing the same thing: matches that matter.”

Gordon: “And when you line them up side by side, you see a full spectrum—from pure wrestling and tournament grids to faction warfare and heavyweight epics. A most revealing week across the global scene.”

Ring of Honor (ROH)

Big picture

Ed: “ROH has spent this stretch tightening its identity as AEW’s pure‑wrestling brand—leaning on title defenses, technical showcases, and long‑form rivalries built around respect and grudges rather than spectacle alone.”

Gordon: “World, TV, Pure, and Tag divisions all remain active, with champions working double duty on streaming shows and live events to keep the belts feeling like living, breathing centerpieces.”

ROH TV July 28, 2026 Special Tuesday Episode

Maya World def. Janai Kai.
Nick Wayne def. Alan Angels.
Action Andretti, Anthony Bowens & HOOK def. Landon Hale, Robert Allen, & Steve Allen.
Isla Dawn def. Erica Leigh.
Adam Priest def. Kiran Grey.
Griff Garrison def. Aaron Solo.
Shane Taylor & Lee Moriarty def. Spanish Announce Project.
The Outrunners, Dalton Castle, & Orange Cassidy def. The Swirl & Premier Athletes

Isla Dawn challenged Red Velvet who accepted.

ROH on HonorClub – July 31, 2026 Results

Credit: Prowrestling.net, WON/F4W.

Lee Moriarty retained the ROH Pure Championship in a technical, grappling-heavy match against Angelico.

Main Event

  • Lee Moriarty def. Angelico – Pure Rules match. The bout featured no punches, chops, or kicks, relying entirely on top wrestling. Moriarty and Angelico exchanged counters, submissions, and leg locks, with both using rope breaks to escape. Moriarty countered a leg submission into a wrist lock, and Angelico briefly got a spladle into an ankle lock before Moriarty reversed into a standing stack submission.

Other Results

  1. Emi Sakura def. Viva Van – Straight-up singles match.
  2. Diamante def. Allie Katch – Singles match.
  3. AR Fox def. Soleil – Singles match.
  4. Rachael Ellering def. Steph De Lander – Pure Rules match.
  5. Trish Adora def. Angelica Risk – Singles match.
  6. Julissa Mexa def. Vert Vixen – Singles match.
  7. Zack Gibson, James Drake, Matt Taven & Mike Bennett def. Ross Von Erich, Marshall Von Erich, Alec Price & Jordan Oliver – Four-on-four tag match.
  8. Zayda Steel def. Sara Leon – Singles match.
  9. Juice Robinson def. Anthony Henry – Singles match.

Match Notes

  • The episode was taped in Jacksonville, Florida, at WJCT Studios and aired July 31, 2026.
  • The show opened with a video package on Moriarty’s two-year Pure Championship reign.
  • The main event was praised for its technical flow and lack of outside interference, highlighting both competitors’ grappling skills.

This episode continued ROH’s tradition of showcasing high-level technical wrestling, with Moriarty’s defense underscoring his status as a top-tier singles competitor.

Ed: “This week’s ROH broadcast followed a familiar rhythm—open with a high‑energy women’s match, settle into a technical mid‑card, and close with a title match.”

Gordon: “Nothing feels random—every match either protects a champion, elevates a contender, or nudges a rivalry toward a decisive showdown.”

ROH news & rumors

  • Title scene: Ed: “Talk centers on who’s next in line for the World and TV Titles, with speculation about AEW crossovers and surprise challengers.”
  • Pure division focus: Gordon: “There’s buzz about expanding Pure Rules matches, possibly into mini‑tournaments to spotlight emerging technicians.”
  • Tag depth: Ed: “ROH’s tag ranks remain crowded, with fans debating which teams deserve the next big push.”

Stardom

Big picture

Ed: “Stardom continues to run on tournament engines and faction dynamics—H.A.T.E., Triangle of Madness, STARS, and others all jockeying for position as summer blocks and title defenses stack up.”

Gordon: “Singles belts, tag straps, trios titles, and special tournament trophies all intersect, creating a landscape where nearly every match has implications beyond the final bell.”

RESULTS

(03.08.2026) Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 – Tag 9 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Natsupoi defeats Anne Kanaya (10:53)
Matoi Hamabe & Saori Anou defeat Ema Maishima & Waka Tsukiyama (6:46)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Hina [4] defeats Rian [0] (9:49)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Lady C [2] defeats Azusa Inaba [3] (8:38)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Akira Kurogane [1] vs. Natsuko Tora [5] – Double Count Out (8:41)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Julia Hart [6] defeats Aya Sakura [4] (8:02)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Starlight Kid [5] defeats Yuna Mizumori [4] (10:55)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: AZM [6] defeats Itsuki Aoki [8] (13:38)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Saya Iida [8] defeats Konami [6] (13:03)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Momo Watanabe [7] vs. Saya Kamitani [6] – Time Limit Draw (15:00)

(02.08.2026) Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 – Tag 8 – Online Stream @ Light Cube Utsunomiya in Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Saya Kamitani [5] defeats Kikyo Furusawa [0] (7:15)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Suzu Suzuki [8] defeats Rian [0] (4:21)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Miyu Amasaki [4] defeats Aya Sakura [4] (8:58)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Ruaka [6] defeats Julia Hart [4] (7:35)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Yuna Mizumori [4] defeats Koguma [4] (7:50)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Starlight Kid [3] defeats Momo Watanabe [6] (10:11)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Ami Sourei [4] defeats Hanan [6] (11:16)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: HANAKO [4] defeats Hina [2] (14:08)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Rina [4] defeats Itsuki Aoki [8] (14:36)

(01.08.2026) Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 – Tag 7 – Online Stream @ Sendai PIT in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Yuna Mizumori [2] defeats Kikyo Furusawa [0] (7:59)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Miyu Amasaki [2] defeats Rian [0] (8:21)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Julia Hart [4] defeats Hina [2] (8:04)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Saya Kamitani [3] defeats Koguma [4] (7:24)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Aya Sakura [4] defeats Ruaka [4] (9:59)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Suzu Suzuki [6] defeats HANAKO [2] (11:06)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Momo Watanabe [6] defeats Ami Sourei [2] (13:34)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Hanan [6] defeats Starlight Kid [1] (11:28)

(28.07.2026) Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2026 – Tag 6 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Cosmic Angels (Anne Kanaya, Natsupoi & Saori Anou) defeat Ema Maishima, Kiyoka Kotatsu & Matoi Hamabe (7:40)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Julia Hart [2] defeats Rian [0] (5:31)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Itsuki Aoki [8] defeats Sayaka Kurara [4] (10:04)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Ami Sourei [2] defeats Yuna Mizumori [0] (7:29)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Maki Ito [5] defeats Lady C [0] (8:03)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block A: Natsuko Tora [4] defeats Maika [6] (11:18)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block A: Suzu Suzuki [4] defeats Miyu Amasaki [0] (7:05)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Red Stars Block B: Konami [6] defeats Utami Hayashishita [3] by referee’s decision (12:41)
5STAR Grand Prix 2026 Blue Stars Block B: Saya Kamitani [1] vs. Starlight Kid [1] – Time Limit Draw (15:00)

Stardom news & rumors

  • Tournament progression: Ed: “Fans are tracking point totals and tie‑breakers, debating which wrestlers are being positioned for autumn title shots.”
  • Faction shifts: Gordon: “Subtle teases of betrayals and new alliances keep the backstage picture as compelling as the in‑ring action.”
  • International interest: Ed: “There’s ongoing chatter about more foreign talent entering upcoming tours, expanding Stardom’s global footprint.”

wXw (Westside Xtreme Wrestling)

Big picture

Ed: “wXw in Germany continues to lean on its hallmarks—tournaments like 16 Carat, strong‑style main events, and a blend of European veterans with international guests.”

Gordon: “Tag leagues, shot‑gun title defenses, and storylines built around respect and rivalry give the product a grounded, sports‑like feel.”

RESULTS

(31.07.2026) wXw We Love Wrestling – Live In Merzdorf – Event @ in Merzdorf, Brandenburg, Deutschland
Dennis Dullnig defeats Nick Schreier (9:47)
Roadkill (Aeron & Conn Kelly) defeat 10 10 Next Level (Aleksander Bellamy & Alex Duke) (9:07)
Katsuya Murashima defeats Breezy Bruiser (8:47)
Peter Tihanyi defeats Niklas Bock (9:15)
wXw World Tag Team Title: CSI (Luca de Leone & Nordino) defeat Planet Gojirah (Marc Empire & Robert Dreissker) (c) by DQ (6:15)
Tag Team Street Fight: CSI (Luca de Leone & Nordino) defeat Planet Gojirah (Marc Empire & Robert Dreissker) (8:32)
Jane Nero defeats Sultan Suzu (8:59)
wXw Shotgun Title: Axel Tischer (c) defeats Laurance Roman (10:24)
Elijah Blum & Zoltan defeat Ahura & Dieter Schwartz (18:16)

wXw news & rumors

  • Tournament planning: Ed: “Speculation surrounds upcoming tournament fields and which names might anchor the next big weekend.”
  • International bookings: Gordon: “Fans watch closely for announcements of visiting talent from Japan, the UK, and North America.”

Pro Wrestling NOAH

Big picture

Ed: “NOAH remains defined by its heavyweight epics and generational clashes—veteran pillars facing rising stars in matches that feel like tests of legacy.”

Gordon: “GHC Heavyweight, Junior, Tag, and National titles all play roles in a tapestry of stiff strikes, submissions, and long‑form storytelling.”

RESULTS

Pro Wrestling NOAH
(29.07.2026) NOAH Lethal Odyssey Tour 2026 – Event @ Hodogaya Public Hall in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Kaito Kiyomiya defeats Yuto Koyanagi (7:00)
Team 2000X (Jun Masaoka, Masa Kitamiya, OZAWA & Takashi Sugiura) defeat Hiroto Tsuruya, Katsumi Inahata & Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) (10:51)
Los Tranquilos de Japon (BUSHI & Tetsuya Naito) defeat Shuji Kondo & Super Crazy (6:12)
RYUSEI defeats Midori Takahashi (8:17)
Atsushi Kotoge, Hi69, Mohammed Yone & Yoshiki Inamura defeat Alejandro, Dragon Bane & Passionate RATEL’S (Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino) (10:28)
Team 2000X (Alpha Wolf, Kai Fujimura & Tadasuke) defeat Daiki Odashima, Eita & Kenoh (11:17)
White Raven Squad (HAYATA, KENTA & Tetsuya Endo) defeat AMAKUSA, Black Menso-re & Naomichi Marufuji (15:51)

NOAH news & rumors

  • Heavyweight hierarchy: Ed: “Debate continues over who should be next in line for the GHC Heavyweight Title, with fans split between veterans and new blood.”
  • Junior division focus: Gordon: “There’s talk of giving juniors more main‑event slots, reflecting their growing popularity.”

All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW)

Big picture

Ed: “All Japan continues to balance tradition with evolution—Triple Crown defenses, tag leagues, and a mix of classic King’s Road structure with modern pacing.”

Gordon: “Heavyweight wars, junior showcases, and multi‑man tags all contribute to a sense that AJPW is carefully rebuilding its main‑event aura.”

RESULTS

(02.08.2026) AJPW All Japan Pro Wrestling Festival 2026 – Online Stream @ Dome Tachikawa Tachihi in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan
Shota Kofuji vs. Yasutaka Yano – Time Limit Draw (15:00)
Masayuki Kono & Yuma Aoyagi defeat Hideki Suzuki & Shotaro Ashino (8:56)
Go Shiozaki & Jun Saito defeat Daisuke Sekimoto & Rei Saito (15:07)
GAORA TV Title: Masaaki Mochizuki defeats Kuma Arashi (c) (14:02) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
Kento Miyahara & Ryuki Honda defeat Ren Ayabe & Yuma Anzai (13:35)
Royal Rumble: Seiki Yoshioka defeats Atsuki Aoyagi and Dan Tamura and Hokuto Omori and Leon de Oro and MUSASHI and Naruki Doi and Rising HAYATO and Seigo Tachibana and Shota Kofuji (23:41)

AJPW news & rumors

  • Triple Crown direction: Ed: “Fans speculate about whether the belt will stay with an established name or be used to elevate a newer face.”
  • Tag league chatter: Gordon: “Upcoming tag tournaments are a focal point, with pairings and surprise teams driving discussion.”

This week’s top 25

Ed: “Let’s close with a snapshot—a sports desk look at twenty‑five names who feel central to the stories being told across these five promotions right now. Here is an official ranking, a reflection of momentum.”

Gordon: “A most intriguing cross‑section—heavyweights, juniors, women’s stars, and tag specialists all in the mix.”

  1. Suzu Suzuki (World of Stardom Champion) 3-0 Stardom
  2. Konosuke Takeshita (NJPW World Television Champion) 3-0 NJPW
  3. Los Dinos Hermanos (King Rex & Prometeo) 3-0 CMLL
  4. The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona) (AEW World Trios Champions) 2-0 AEW
  5. Los Herederos (Felino Jr., Hijo de Stuka & El Cobarde) (Mexican National Trios Champions) 2-0 CMLL
  6. Gabe Kidd (IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion) 2-0 NJPW
  7. Drilla Moloney 2-0 NJPW
  8. HENARE (IWGP Tag Team Champion) 2-0 NJPW
  9. Unbound Co. (Shingo Takagi & Taiji Ishimori) 2-0 NJPW
  10. TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Ryohei Oiwa) 2-0 NJPW
  11. SANADA 2-0 NJPW
  12. House of Torture (Dick Togo & Ren Narita) 2-0 NJPW
  13. CSI (Luca de Leone & Nordino) 2-0 wXw
  14. Julia Hart (Artist of Stardom Champion) 3-1 Stardom
  15. Maya World (TBS Champion) 2-0 AEW, ROH
  16. Kid Colossus (OVW United States Champion) 2-0 OVW
  17. Dustin Jackson (OVW Heavyweight Champion) 2-0 OVW
  18. TW3 2-0 OVW
  19. Stephen Steel (OVW Media Champion) 2-0 OVW
  20. Saya Kamitani 2-0-2 Stardom
  21. Saya Iida 1-0 Stardom
  22. Hechicero (CMLL World Heavyweight Champion) & Los Hermanos Calavera (Calavera Jr. I (Mexican National Lightweight Champion) & Calavera Jr. II) (CMLL Arena Coliseo Tag Team Champions) 1-0 CMLL
  23. Mascara Dorada (CMLL World Trios Champion, World Historic Welterweight Champion, ROH World Tag Team Champion) & Templario (CMLL World Middleweight Champion) 1-0 CMLL
  24. Mascara Dorada (CMLL World Trios Champion, World Historic Welterweight Champion, ROH World Tag Team Champion) & Soberano Jr. 1-0 CMLL
  25. Mascara Dorada (CMLL World Trios Champion, World Historic Welterweight Champion, ROH World Tag Team Champion) 1-0 CMLL

Ed: “Five promotions, one through‑line: everyone’s chasing momentum, and every belt is a story engine.”

Gordon: “And that’s what keeps the sports desk busy—tracking how these moving parts line up week after week. A most satisfying puzzle.”