26: NJPW, OVW & Alisha Edwards

🎙️ ESPN‑desk intro

Ed: “Fans, if you love your wrestling with a global flavor and a little Louisville grit, this past week has felt like a rocket launch—New Japan gearing up for the G1, and OVW grinding away with that old‑school TV feel.”

Gordon: “A most intriguing interval—tournaments looming, legends honored, and regional television continuing to cultivate emerging talent.”

🟦 New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW)

Road to G1 Climax 36

Since late June, NJPW has been locked into Road to G1 Climax 36, a touring series building toward the summer’s flagship tournament.

Key events in this window:

July 2 – Tokorozawa City Gymnasium (Saitama)
July 4 – Yamagata Big Wing (Yamagata)
July 6 – Korakuen Hall (Tokyo)

These shows have focused on:

Multi‑man tags featuring top heavyweights and juniors
Preview bouts pitting future G1 block opponents against each other
Continued fallout from DOMINION 6.14 in Osaka‑jo Hall, where multiple titles changed hands and set the tone for the summer.

(07.07.2026) NJPW Tiger Mask’s Retirement Match – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Satoshi Kojima, Shota Umino & Yuji Nagata defeat Taisei Nakahara, Togi Makabe & Toru Yano (4:45)
United Empire (Francesco Akira, Great-O-Khan, Jake Lee, Jakob Austin Young & Zane Jay) defeat Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, Tatsuya Matsumoto, YOH & YOSHI-HASHI) & Ryusuke Taguchi (9:28)
Aaron Wolf, Jado & Oleg Boltin defeat Unbound Co. (Gedo, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) (9:55)
House Of Torture (DOUKI, Ren Narita, SANADA, SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) (w/Dick Togo) defeat El Desperado, Masatora Yasuda, Master Wato, Taichi & Yuya Uemura (9:20)
TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita, Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr.) defeat Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Shingo Takagi, Taiji Ishimori & Yota Tsuji) (10:09)
Exhibition: Dynamite Kid vs. Tiger Mask – Time Limit Draw (5:00)
Exhibition: Black Tiger vs. Tiger Mask – Time Limit Draw (5:00)
Tiger Mask defeats Black Tiger (0:18)

(06.07.2026) NJPW Road To G1 Climax 36 – Tag 6 – Online Stream @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
El Desperado, Masatora Yasuda, Taichi & Yuya Uemura defeat House Of Torture (DOUKI, Ren Narita, SANADA & SHO) (8:03)
Aaron Wolf, Hirooki Goto, Oleg Boltin & Tatsuya Matsumoto defeat Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji & Yuto-Ice) (8:33)
Three Way Tag Team: House Of Torture (Dick Togo & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) defeat Jado & Tiger Mask and Unbound Co. (Gedo & Taiji Ishimori) (6:26)
G1 Climax 36 Block B Play-In: OSKAR defeats Yujiro Takahashi (w/DOUKI, SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) (9:54)
G1 Climax 36 Block A Play-In: Ryohei Oiwa defeats El Phantasmo (w/Jado) (9:36)
IWGP Global Heavyweight Title: Gabe Kidd defeats Shota Umino (c) (8:48) – TITLE CHANGE !!!
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title: YOH (c) defeats Francesco Akira (w/Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan, Jake Lee, Jakob Austin Young & Zane Jay) (26:38)

(04.07.2026) NJPW Road To G1 Climax 36 – Tag 5 – Event @ Yamagata Big Wing in Yamagata, Japan
House Of Torture (Dick Togo & Dick Togo II) defeat Taisei Nakahara & Tiger Mask (6:40)
Togi Makabe & Toru Yano defeat Masatora Yasuda & Ryusuke Taguchi (6:25)
Master Wato & Shota Umino defeat Aaron Wolf & Tatsuya Matsumoto (9:49)
El Desperado & Yuya Uemura defeat United Empire (Great-O-Khan & Zane Jay) (11:29)
TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita, Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr.) defeat Team 100 (Satoshi Kojima & Taichi), El Phantasmo & Jado (11:52)
Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, YOH & YOSHI-HASHI) defeat United Empire (Francesco Akira, Jake Lee & Jakob Austin Young) (11:44)
Unbound Co. (Daiki Nagai, OSKAR, Taiji Ishimori, Yota Tsuji & Yuto-Ice) defeat House Of Torture (Dick Togo, DOUKI, Ren Narita, SANADA & Yujiro Takahashi) (15:02)

(02.07.2026) NJPW Road To G1 Climax 36 – Tag 4 – Event @ Tokorozawa Municipal Gymnasium in Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
Daiki Nagai defeats Taisei Nakahara (6:51)
House Of Torture (SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) defeat Masatora Yasuda & Ryusuke Taguchi (7:50)
Tiger Mask, Togi Makabe & Toru Yano defeat El Desperado, Satoshi Kojima & Tatsuya Matsumoto (7:34)
Taichi & Yuya Uemura defeat United Empire (Great-O-Khan & Jakob Austin Young) (11:45)
Aaron Wolf, Jado, Master Wato & Shota Umino defeat TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita, Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr.) (9:24)
Goto Revolutionary Army (Hirooki Goto, YOH & YOSHI-HASHI) defeat United Empire (Francesco Akira, Jake Lee & Zane Jay) (12:11)
Unbound Co. (Gedo, OSKAR, Taiji Ishimori, Yota Tsuji & Yuto-Ice) defeat House Of Torture (Dick Togo, DOUKI, Ren Narita, SANADA & Yujiro Takahashi) (13:23)

Ed: “These Road to G1 cards feel like chess games played at sprint speed—every tag match is a sneak preview of the war to come!”

Gordon: “A most strategic progression—competitors testing combinations, refining tactics, and gauging one another ahead of the tournament.”

Tiger Mask retirement match – July 7, 2026 (Korakuen Hall)

On July 7, NJPW presents Tiger Mask’s retirement match at Korakuen Hall, closing the book on one of the most enduring junior heavyweight careers in company history.

Ed: “That farewell is more than a match—it’s a curtain call for decades of high‑flying courage!”

Gordon: “A most poignant occasion—legacy acknowledged, contributions indelibly inscribed in the annals of the promotion.”

News & rumors (NJPW)

G1 Climax 36 field continues to be revealed, with recent announcements confirming new entrants and returning veterans.
Ongoing Best of the Super Jr. 33 fallout still shapes junior heavyweight positioning heading into the autumn.
Dominion’s title changes remain the backbone of current storylines, with champions defending their spots on Road to G1 cards.

Ed: “New Japan’s calendar right now is like a pressure cooker—every show turns the dial a little higher.”

Gordon: “A most deliberate build—narratives converging upon the G1 as the central crucible.”

🟥 Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW)

OVW continues its role as a weekly TV territory, producing episodes that air via streaming and regional television.

Weekly TV format

One‑hour episodes built around:
- Ongoing title feuds (Heavyweight, TV, Tag, Women’s)
- Character‑driven promos and backstage segments
- Showcase matches for rising prospects and veterans returning to refine their craft

Ed: “OVW’s TV feels like a throwback in the best way—simple, direct, and all about getting talent ready for the next level.”

Gordon: “A most developmental environment—skills honed, personas tested, and audience engagement cultivated.”

RESULTS

(30.06.2026) OVW Overdrive #193 – Online Stream @ Davis Arena in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Z Force (Kid Colossus & Super Z) (w/Percival Goodington XIII) defeat Justice Davis & Showtime Shanklin
Brendan Balling defeats Donovan Marcelous
Noelle defeats Janie Hartman
Colby Carter defeats Adam Revolver
Dustin Jackson defeats Tony Gunn

Ed: “Every episode, you can see who’s trying to grab that spotlight—OVW is a proving ground, plain and simple.”

Gordon: “A most essential platform—aspirants striving to transition from regional recognition to broader prominence.”

🟪 Spotlight section: Alisha Edwards

Ed: “Fans, if we’re talking about grinders and survivors in modern wrestling, Alisha Edwards absolutely belongs in that conversation.”

Gordon: “A most resilient competitor—perseverance and adaptability defining her trajectory.”

Career overview

Alisha Edwards (often seen in TNA/Impact Wrestling) has built her name as:

A Knockouts division mainstay, working both singles and tag matches
A character deeply tied to storyline drama with her husband Eddie Edwards
A presence who can swing between fiery babyface and scheming heel depending on the angle

She’s been involved in:

Multi‑woman Knockouts matches
Storylines around loyalty, betrayal, and faction warfare
Ringside roles that often escalate into full‑blown in‑ring conflict

In‑ring style & persona

Style:
- Scrappy striking
- Willingness to bump and sell big for larger opponents
- Opportunistic offense in multi‑person matches
Persona:
- Emotional, volatile, and heavily storyline‑driven
- Often positioned as a catalyst for drama around Eddie Edwards and whatever faction he’s aligned with at the time

Ed: “She wrestles like every match is personal—there’s always a little extra fire in the tank.”

Gordon: “A most impassioned performer—narrative intensity translating directly into her in‑ring approach.”

Why she matters in the current landscape

Even when she’s not holding a championship, Alisha Edwards:

Keeps Knockouts storylines moving
Adds emotional stakes to Eddie Edwards’ arcs
Represents the kind of long‑term character continuity that gives a promotion depth

Ed: “She’s one of those pieces you notice when she’s missing—her presence keeps the stories humming.”

Gordon: “A most integral component—supporting structure for broader narrative frameworks.”

🎙️ ESPN‑desk outro

Ed: “From New Japan’s march toward the G1 to OVW’s weekly grind and Alisha Edwards’ ever‑volatile journey, this week shows just how many different gears the wrestling world can run in at once.”

Gordon: “A most comprehensive snapshot—global spectacle, territorial tradition, and character‑driven drama coexisting across the sport.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 6/17/26: CMLL, NWA and a Poll

🎙️ DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, the wrestling world south of the border and deep in the studio lights of the NWA has been buzzing like a live wire this week! From Arena México’s roaring crowds to the intimate fire of Powerrr, the action has been nothing short of electric!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling stretch — championships defended, rivalries sharpened, and several competitors making decisive statements across both promotions.”

🇲🇽 CONSEJO MUNDIAL DE LUCHA LIBRE (CMLL)

Full coverage from June 10–16, 2026 Credit: cagematch.net

🟦 (10.06.2026) CMLL Miercoles Arena Mexico – Event @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko

Makara & Poseidon defeat Blue Shark & Pendulo
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Brillante Jr. & Diamond defeat Dark Magic & Robin
Lightning: India Sioux defeats Reyna Isis
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Los Hermanos Calavera (Calavera Jr. I & Calavera Jr. II) defeat Fugaz & Star Black
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Templario & Valiente Jr. defeat Angel de Oro & Vegas Depredador

Ed: “That main event moved so fast I thought my monitor was buffering — but no, that was just four of the best luchadores on the planet going full throttle!”

🟥 Espectacular Viernes — June 12, 2026

Vegas Depredador & Raider def. El Hijo del Pantera & Pantera Jr.
Los Viajeros del Espacio (Futuro, Max Star & Valiente Jr.) def. La Fuerza Poblana (Arkalis, Rayo Metalico & Stigma)
Persephone, Keyra & Olympia def. Thunder Rosa, La Jarochita & Lluvia
Lightning Match: Titán def. Yutani
ROH World Tag Team Championship: Beast Mortos & Sammy Guevara (c) def. Hijo del Villano III & Villano III Jr.
Main Event: Tiger Mask, Komander & Neon def. Black Tiger, Último Guerrero & Bárbaro Cavernario

Gordon: “A most intriguing blend — international stars, championship stakes, and trios action that showcased the depth of CMLL’s roster.”

🟦(13.06.2026) CMLL Sabados De Coliseo – Online Stream @ Arena Coliseo de Mexico City in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko

Astral, Conquistador & Electrico defeat Carnifice, Inquisidor & Sangre Imperial (12:30)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Los Forajidos (El Coyote, Polvora & Vaquero Jr.) defeat Atrapasuenos (Espiritu Negro & Rey Cometa) & Fuego 2:1
India Sioux, Skadi & Thunder Rosa defeat Las Infernales (Dark Silueta & Zeuxis) & Valkiria (16:26)
Zandokan Jr. (w/Periquito Sacaryas) defeats The Beast Mortos (11:27)
Komander defeats Angel de Oro (16:15)
Tiger Mask & Titan defeat Black Tiger & Hechicero 2:1

🟥(14.06.2026) CMLL Domingo Familiar – Online Stream @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko

Lightning: Thunder Rosa defeats Reyna Isis (8:51)
Copa Dinastias 2026 Categoria de Madres Semi Final: Lluvia & Tessa Blanchard defeat Hera and India Sioux and La Jarochita and Olympia (8:02)
Copa Dinastias Categoria de Padres 2026 Semi Final: Euforia & Valiente defeat Blue Panther and Felino and Pantera and Stuka Jr. (11:20)
Copa Dinastias 2026 Categoria de Hermanos Semi Final: Los Villanos (El Hijo del Villano III & Villano III Jr.), El Hijo del Pantera & Pantera Jr. defeat Los Hermanos Chavez (Angel de Oro & Niebla Roja) & Los Guerreros Laguneros (Gran Guerrero & Ultimo Guerrero) (19:08)
Copa Dinastias 2026 Categoria de Herederos Semi Final: Averno & Zandokan Jr. defeat El Cobarde and Mascara Dorada and Valiente Jr. and Volador Jr. (17:30)
Lightning: Komander defeats Capitan Suicida (9:34)
Templario & Tiger Mask defeat Black Tiger & The Beast Mortos (10:10)

🟩(15.06.2026) CMLL Lunes Clasico – Online Stream @ Arena Puebla in Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Puebla, Mexiko

Meyer & Tiger Boy defeat Cerebro Negro Jr. & Infarto (16:18)
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team: Fuego & Volcano defeat Los Depredadores (Crixus & Vegas Depredador) 2:1
Candela & Rina defeat Kira & Tabata (13:16)
Los Hermanos Chavez (Angel de Oro & Niebla Roja) defeat Explosivo & The Beast Mortos (16:38)
Lightning: Volador Jr. defeats Komander (9:16)
Mascara Dorada, Tiger Mask & Xelhua defeat Black Tiger, Soberano Jr. & Yutani (18:42)

🟩 June 16, 2026 CMLL Martes Populares – Online Stream @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko

Lightning Match: Kamelot def. Pendulo
Angelito, Los Pequenos Depredadores (Mercurio & Minos I & Minos II) def. Pequeno Sky Team (Kaligua & Pequeño Magia), Shockercito & Galaxy
La Jarocha, Garra Negra & La Magnifica def. Dark Silueta, Princesa Sugehit & Valkyria
Brillante Jr., Diamond & Oro Jr. def. Guerrero Maya Jr., El Cobarde & Raider
Los Dragones (Dragón Rojo Jr., Dragón de Fuego & Dragón Legendario) def. La Máquina de la Destrucción (El Elemental, El Terrible & Explosivo)
Main Event: Komander & Esfinge def. Volador Jr. & Beast Mortos

Ed: “That main event felt like a crossover comic — AEW flair, CMLL precision, and a crowd that never sat down!”

🟥(16.06.2026) CMLL Martes De Glamour – Online Stream @ Arena Coliseo de Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexiko

Los Back Three Boys (Black Boy, Thunder Boy & Yaky Boy) defeat Canalla, Demonio Maya & Hijo del Calavera
Eight Man Torneo Cibernetico: Hecate defeats Dominia and Dulce Kitty and Ivanna and Nautica and Princesa Aguila and Rina and Tabata
Super Libre: Draego defeats Persa by DQ
Primera Lucha de Legados: Bestia Negra & Furia Roja defeat El Hijo del Pantera & Pantera Jr. and Garabato & Halcon de Plata and Valiente & Valiente Jr.
Segunda Lucha de Legados: Los Hermanos Calavera (Calavera Jr. I & Calavera Jr. II) defeat Los Divinos Laguneros (Blue Panther Jr. & Dark Panther) and Los Gemelos Diablos (Gemelo Diablo I & Gemelo Diablo II) and Rafaga & Rafaga Jr.
Tercera Lucha de Legados: Barbaro Cavernario & Principe Daniel defeat Felino & Felino Jr. and Hijo de Stuka Jr. & Stuka Jr. and Los Villanos (El Hijo del Villano III & Villano III Jr.)
Lucha Semi Final de la Comarca Lagunera: Euforia & Soberano Jr. defeat Los Guerreros Laguneros (Gran Guerrero & Ultimo Guerrero) and Los Divinos Laguneros (Blue Panther & Hijo De Blue Panther) and Mascara Dorada & Panterita del Ring
Okumura & Tiger Mask defeat Averno & Black Tiger

📰 CMLL NEWS

AEW/ROH crossover remains strong, with Komander, Mortos, and Guevara appearing multiple times.
Lightning matches continue to be a proving ground for rising stars like Pendulo and Dorada.
Women’s division momentum grows with Thunder Rosa, Keyra, and La Jarochita all featured prominently.
Trios scene heating up, especially with Los Dragones scoring a major win over La Máquina de la Destrucción.

Gordon: “A most productive week — multiple divisions showcased, and the international partnerships appear particularly vibrant.”

🇺🇸 NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE (NWA)

Powerrr — June 13, 2026 (Comet TV)

A studio show packed with storyline fallout, rising contenders, and a major championship shake‑up.

🟦 FULL MATCH RESULTS & HIGHLIGHTS — POWERRR (6/13/26)

⭐ Carson Drake (w/ Aron Stevens) def. Tyler Franks (w/ Mike Knox & Trevor Murdoch)

A fast opener with Franks firing early, but Drake targeted the arm and finished it with The Market Crash.

Ed: “Drake wrestled like a man who circled the weak spot on the blueprint and went after it with a sledgehammer!”

⭐ Damian Fenrir def. Bonez (w/ Brandon McCord & Gilroy)

A short, decisive showcase for Fenrir, who overpowered Bonez and shut down the interference attempts.

Gordon: “A most forceful display — Fenrir imposed his will from the opening bell.”

⭐ Thom Latimer def. Cristiano Argento

Latimer dominated with veteran precision, cutting off Argento’s momentum and finishing him clean.

Ed: “Latimer moved with the confidence of a man who knew every counter before the other guy even threw the punch!”

⭐ NWA World Women’s Tag Team Championship — Three‑Way Match

Pretty Empowered (Kenzie Paige & Kylie Paige) def. The Hex (Allysin Kay & Marti Belle) (c) and Clara Carter & “Hollyhood” Haley J — NEW CHAMPIONS A chaotic, high‑energy three‑way where Pretty Empowered capitalized on late‑match confusion to steal the victory and reclaim the gold.

Gordon: “A most opportunistic triumph — the Paige sisters demonstrated impeccable timing in a volatile environment.”

⭐ Key Angles & Segments

Kerry Morton explains his betrayal of Silas Mason, claiming he acted for “the best interests of the NWA” and positioning himself as the future face of the company.
Daisy Kill teases a surprise for Eric Small, adding intrigue to an already simmering feud.
Silas Mason accepts El Dragón Nihan’s challenge, setting up a future clash.
The Slimeballz & Tiffany Nieves interrupt Carson Drake’s podcast, escalating tensions in the mid‑card scene.

Ed: “Between betrayals, challenges, and podcast invasions, this episode had more twists than a pretzel factory on overtime!”

📰 NWA NEWS & RUMORS

Pretty Empowered’s title win is expected to anchor the women’s tag division through the summer.
Kerry Morton’s heel turn is reportedly setting him up for a major singles push.
Latimer’s win positions him as a likely contender for upcoming title programs.
Studio tapings continue to draw strong crowds in Tampa, with more indie talent spotted backstage.
Silas Mason vs. El Dragón Nihan is rumored to headline an upcoming Powerrr episode.

Gordon: “A most transitional period — the kind where one strong performance can alter the entire competitive landscape.”

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, from the soaring dives of Arena México to the tight‑shot intensity of the NWA studio, this week delivered a buffet of action — and every plate was full!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most dynamic week across both promotions, and the developments ahead promise even greater intrigue.”