Sumo-March 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 12 Results (3/19/2026) (Top 2 Tiers)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 12 of the March 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita

Makuuchi (top tier):
Takerufuji (J4) beat Tobizaru (M13)
Asanoyama (M12) beat Kotoeiho (M17)
Oshoumi (M11) beat Fujiryoga (M17)
Chiyoshoma (M14) beat Roga (M10)
Mitakeumi (M15) beat Tokihayate (M9)
Nishikifuji (M14) beat Tamawashi (M9)
Asakoryu (M12) beat Ura (M8)
Asahakuryu (M16) beat Shodai (M8)
Shishi (M11) beat Oshoma (M7)
Kinbozan (M16) beat Hakunofuji (M7)
Takanosho (M4) beat Fujiseiun (M13)
Fujinokawa (M2) beat Churanoumi (M2)
Wakatakakage (M1) beat Ichiyamamoto (M6)
Kotoshoho (M5) beat Yoshinofuji (M1)
Abi (M5) beat Wakamotoharu (K)
Oho (M3) beat Atamifuji (K)
Hiradoumi (M3) beat Takayasu (S)
Daieisho (M4) beat Aonishiki (O)
Kotozakura (O) beat Gonoyama (M10)
Kirishima (S) beat Hoshoryu (Y)
Leader: Kirishima (11-1)
Of note: It’s almost Kirishima’s to lose but now he needs Hoshoryu to beat Kotoshoho tomorrow. They have met once this past year (September) and Hoshoryu won. Kirishima has Oho tomorrow, Oho beat Kirishima in January to stop a 3-match winning streak by Kirishima, so they are at 3-2 Kirishima this last year. Also tomorrow is the Ozeki Showdown-Kotozakura has once again protected his rank, now Aonishiki must win out just to protect his but he has won 4 straight against Kotozakura. A loss by Kirishima could also put Gonoyama back in contention. Also, another Takayasu epic collapse continues-that’s 5 straight losses after a 6-1 first week.
At the bottom, Ashakuryu has become the first to clinch promotion and protect his top tier spot at 8-4 at M16, most of the rest are taking it down to the wire.

Juryo:
Dewanoryu (J10) beat Kazuma (J11)
Tamashoho (J9) beat Fujitensei (J13)
Hatsuyama (J9) beat Kazekeno (J14)
Toshinofuji (J11) beat Kitanowaka (J8)
Kotokuzan (J14) beat Kyokukaiyu (J7)
Nishikigi (J12) beat Hitoshi (J6)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Nishinoryu (J4)
Kagayaki (J5) beat Daiseizan (J3)
Wakanosho (J3) beat Shirokuma (J5)
Shonannoumi (J8) beat Asasuiryu (J2)
Tomokaze (J2) beat Tsurugisho (J12)
Ryuden (J1) beat Meisei (J7)
Kayo (J6) beat Sadanoumi (J1)
Leader: Dewanoryu (10-2)
Of note: Dewanoryu took control of the championship race today but it’s far from over. If Dewanoryu can win out and be champion at 13-2 he would have a slight chance at the top tier. Wakanosho probably needs one more win to get to the top tier in May. At the bottom, Fujitensei is now at risk of demotion to Makushita and needs to win out to have any chance at staying in Juryo. That means 4 probably or definitely demoted (Tsurugisho, Fujitensei, Shimazuumi, Kotokuzan) while Nishikigi is trying to hang on at 5-7. Kazekeno is safe at J14 as he has clinched promotion.

Lower tier notes: Tomorrow is Championship Day in the lower tiers and it’s going to be a lot of fun because we are virtually guaranteed a Final fay full of playoffs. First, the Makushita-if Wakanofuji beats Arashifuji, Wakanofuji is the champion. But if Wakanofuji loses, there will be AT LEAST a 6-way playoff because that means a 6-1 champion and at least 6 will have that record. But it could be 7 depending on Enho’s final match…which will not be tomorrow so he’ll have to wait a day or two. The Sandanme may be decided tomorrow with 3 left-first up, if Hogasho beats Gyotoku, there will be a playoff between Hogasho and the Tatsubayama-Nabatame winner. And if it’s Hogasho-Tatsubayama, that’s a playoff between Tokitsukaze stablemates. If Hogasho loses, Tatsubayama-Nabatame is for the championship. The Jonidan will have a playoff because there are 4 left at 6-0 and those will be narrowed down to 2 tomorrow. The Jonokichi is unsettled with 4 at 5-1, the last match involving them could be the championship match but if one of both of the other co-leaders win before that, there will be a playoff and it could be a 3-way or 4-way.

And here’s what to know about Enho’s promotion chances right now at 5-1: Of the 6 Makushita men above him (Enho is at Ms4), Okadyu is 5-1 at Ms2 and almost certainly will be promoted to Juryo. Hakuyozan is 4-2 at Ms2 and probably gets to Juryo with a win in his final match. If he loses, it’s a toss-up. At Ms1, Himukamatu & Tochitaikai are 3-3. Himukamaru will be in Juryo tomorrow to face Nishikigi. Tochitaikai also is in Juryo to face Fujitensei. Takakento is also promoted at Ms3 (4-3) while Hidenoumi is 3-3. So Enho really needs that last win to finish 6-1 then may need some help, but if one or both Ms1s lose too, Juryo chances go way up even though it means potentially fewer demotions. Worst case now will be Ms1 in May. For now it looks like Juryo demotions will open up 3-4 spots. Best-case is Nishikigi loses out and gets demoted to make 4 but that means Himukamaru likely takes a spot away. I only see 3 if Fujitensei gets to 7-8.

Tokyo Joshi Pro 3/18/2026 Results (Updated)

Tokyo Joshi Pro ran their second US event of the week today in Austin, TX to finish up a doubleheader.

Today’s event was held at Austin-Palmer Event Center Exhibition Hall in Austin, TX and can be watched on demand on WRESTLE UNIVERSE in English. I was unable to watch live or do live results due to work conflicts.

The paid attendance has not yet been announced. (UPDATE: The announced paid attendance was 1561)

Match 1: Yuki Arai & Mifu Ashida beat Arisu Endo & Shino Suzuki. Arai pinned Suzuki after a deformed brainbuster.

Match 2: Sakura Hattori beat Hyper Misao.

Match 3: Yuki Kamifuku & Wakana Uehara beat Raku & Pom Harajuku. Kamifuku pinned Harajuku after Fameasser.

Match 4: Rika Tatsumi beat Yuki Aino by submission.

Match 5: Miyu Yamashita beat Shoko Nakajima.

Main Event: Miu Watanabe & Suzume beat Mizuki & Uta Takami. Watanabe pinned Takami after Teardrop.

The next event is Saturday at the University of Texas in Arlington, TX. Live streaming on WRESTLE UNIVERSE in English will begin at 1 PM PT/4 PM ET.

UPDATE: After the event, Jessie McKay & Cassie Lee were added to 4/16 in Las Vegas, NV. If they win the Princess Tag Team Championship on 3/29, a title defense is planned for 4/16.

Dragon Gate News: The Gate Opened Too Far?

This is something I’ve noticed blowing up on the Japanese social media scene over the last day, an interesting announcement from Dragon Gate. Below is a loose English translation:

“Dear Relatives and Fans

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support of DRAGONGATE’s activities.

Now, we have learned that a former player of DRAGONGATE has sent out information containing a lot of untrue content, as if he had been involved in serious illegal acts in the past. Naturally, there is no fact that our company or its related parties were involved in such serious illegal acts, and we believe that such unfounded information was unilaterally carried out and is considered to be an unacceptable act.

We have already delegated the handling of this case to a lawyer, and we intend to consider strict measures for defamation and discredit acts such as this case, with a view to legal action. In addition, we will continue to position compliance as the most important item and will work on the development of DRAGONGATE. I sincerely ask that you do not easily trust or spread false information.

We sincerely apologize for causing you concern. We look forward to your continued support for DRAGONGATE’s activities.

March 16, 2026 DRGONGATE Co., Ltd”

The socials are speculating on two names in particular here-CIMA and Tokyo Magnum, both formerly of Dragon Gate. Translation of various social media reports (which are unofficial and not affiliated with the promotion suggest DG is considering legal action but this does not affect or involve anyone on the current roster. Anyway, pass the salt and let’s see what happens.

More as it becomes available. A link to the original announcement is below:

https://blog.spora.jp/dragongate/archives/30477

All-Japan News: Tag Champs US-Bound

All-Japan announced today that current All-Japan World Tag Team Champions Ren Ayabe & Talos are US-bound for NWA (National Wrestling Alliance, the Billy Corgan-owned one) participation in April. Ayabe & Talos will be part of the 40th Crockett Cup on 4/4 in Formey, TX. They probably will be announced by NWA later on. The NWA website indicates this will be a NWA POWERRR TV taping so the event, and Ayabe/Talos matches, should be available on demand FOR FREE on The Roku Channel in the US at a later date (a Roku device or TV IS NOT REQUIRED to watch The Rolu Channel, which is free with ads).

As a result of this, Ayabe & Talos are off the 4/3 event at Shin-Kiba 1st Ring in Tokyo but should be back in time for the Champions Carnival which starts on 4/12.

Sumo-March 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 11 Results (3/18/2026) (Top 2 Tiers)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 11 of the March 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita

Makuuchi (top tier):
Kinbozan (M16) beat Nishikifuji (M14)
Chiyoshoma (M15) beat Nishinoryu (J4)
Tobizaru (M13) beat Kotoeiho (M17)
Asanoyama (M12) beat Mitakeumi (M15)
Fujiseiun (M13) beat Oshoumi (M11)
Asakoryu (M12) beat Shodai (M8)
Ura (M8) beat Asahakuryu (M16)
Tokihayate (M9) beat Hakunofuji (M7)
Roga (M10) beat Oshoma (M7)
Ichiyamamoto (M6) beat Tamawashi (M9)
Fujinokawa (M2) beat Abi (M5)
Yoshinofuji (M1) beat Churanoumi (M2)
Wakatakakage (M1) beat Hiradoumi (M3)
Atmofuji (K) beat Daieisho (M4)
Oho (M3) beat Wakamotoharu (K)
Kirishima (S) beat Gonoyama (M10)
Kotozakura (O) beat Takanosho (M4)
Kotoshoho (M5) beat Aonishiki (O)
Hoshoryu (Y) beat Takayasu (S)
Leader: Kirishima (10-1)
Of note: Ozeki Watch may suddenly be on again because if Kirishima wins the championship there is a chance of re-promotion. He can’t get there without it because of currently only 2 straight Sanyaku tournaments (he was M2 3 tournaments ago). But he has to win the big one tomorrow-Hoshoryu. Over the last year it’s 2-2 but Kirishima won in January and historically he has a solid edge over Hoshoryu, I believe it’s 14-8 according to NHK during the end of yesterday’s broadcast. Regardless, Kirishima will be on Ozeki Watch in May. A loss would also potentially keep Gonoyama & Kotoshoho in the title race. At the bottom, Fujiseiun clinched promotion in his top tier debut and will stick around in May. Both Hakunofuji & Yoshinofuji competrd despite injury scares-Hakuoho was wincing and clearly in pain after yesterday but came back today, while Yoshinofuji was limping a little in his loss yesterday when his foot turned awkwardly while sliding before going down. And now it’s worry time about Aonishiki, who is at 5-6.

Juryo:
Enho (Ms4) beat Kotokuzam (14)
Toshinofuji (J11) beat Kazuma (J11)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Shimazuumi (J13) by default/withdrawal
Nishikigi (J13) beat Hatsuyama (J9)
Kitanowaka (J8) beat Kazekeno (J14)
Shonannoumi (J8) beat Fujitensei (J13)
Kagayaki (J5) beat Tsurugisho (J12)
Takerufuji (J4) beat Tamashoho (J9)
Dewanoryu (J10) beat Wakanosho (J3)
Daiseizan (J3) beat Kyokukaiyu (J7)
Tomokaze (J2) beat Hitoshi (J6)
Asasuiryu (J2) beat Shirokuma (J5)
Meisei (J7) beat Sadanoumi (J1)
Ryuden (J1) beat Kayo (J6)
Leader: Kazuma, Dewanoryu (9-2)
WITHDRAWAL: Shimazuumi (J13). Right knee (medial meniscus). Injured on Day 3 but tried to push through it. Tournament over. Out about 3 weeks. Will be demoted back to Makushita. Tohakuryu got the fusen as a result.
Of note: This win greatly increases the chances Enho will be promoted back to Juryo in May but right now it’s a numbers game. The problem is all of the top 3 Makushita ranks above are 3-3 or 4-2, meaning a chance of promotion or promoted and Okaryu (Ms2) is 5-1 and almost certainly going up. Both Ms1 or Ms2 wrestlers have a chance, At Ms3 Takakento is 4-2 and a maybe, Hidenoumi is 3-3 and won’t go up even with a win. Enho’s win does mean 3 from Juryo are going down for sure with a chance of maybe 2 more unless they win out (Nishikigi & Fujitensei, Nishikigi is J12 so 6-9 may spare him from demotion). So right now it wiuld depend on Himukamaru & Tochitaikai at Ms1, both are 3-3. So Enho fans meed them to both lose their last matches. But if Enho wins his last match, there is almost no way he doesn’t go up at 6-1. Oh, and the way the championship picture down there is now? A playoff is still possible. Regardless, none compete tomorrow so we’ll have to wait for the Day 13 schedule to speculate further.
And Wakanosho may be seeing a second straight championship and the top tier slipping away. A second straight loss, today to Dewanoryu, drops the former leader to 8-3 and leaves Dewanoryu & Kazuma tied at 9-2 with Kazuma losing today. Takerufuji will be the Juryo Man in the top tier tomorrow. No Makushita Man up again until the Final Day unless there’s another withdrawal or re-entry in the top 2 tiers.

Lower tier notes: The Makushita championship is not yet settled because while Wakanofuji beat Okaryu to advance to what usually is the championship match, the other unbeaten left-Oshoryu-lost. So that means if Wakanofuji wins his last match, he is the champion. If not, there is a good chance of a playoff. The Sandanme has 3 left at 6-0 and 2 are Tokitsukaze men so there could be an all-stablemates playoff. The Jonidan has 4 left at 6-0 meaning a high likelihood of a playoff. The Jonokichi has 2 at 5-1 so it will be the rare case of a lower tiers champion not finishing 7-0. It happens, especially in Jonokichi, but it not a regular thing.

Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling “TJPW TEXAS STAMPEDE” LIVE Results (3/17/2026)

For their first visit to the US this year, Tokyo Joshi Pro is headed to Texas for the first time for a series called “TJPW TEXAS STAMPEDE”. It starts today with the first half of a doubleheader in Austin in the area where SXSW is held. On paper it’s mainly a house show lineup but will continue the build to 2 of the 3 GRAND PRINCESS ’26 title matches and, even better, our beloved former ring announcer Sayuri Namba will be at all the events as, between these and the Las Vegas event plus their Canada debut later this year, we’re going to see a lot more of her and we’re all very happy about that.

Today’s event will be held at Austin-Palmer Events Exhibit Center in Austin, TX and can be watched LIVE on WRESTLE UNIVERSE in English. However, they are warning of possible issues or even cancellation of streaming because of the stream originating from servers in Japan. There are 6 matches planned and if they stick to the usual time limits, that will probably keep the running time to “standard” house show length of about 2 hours.

Today’s lineup (match order TBA):
Suzume vs. Uta Takami
Sakura Hattori (fka Kaya Toribami) vs. Shino Suzuki
Hyper Misao & Mifu Ashida vs. Raku & Pom Harajuku
Miyu Yamashita & Arisu Endo vs. Mizuki & Yuki Aino
Shoko Nakajima & Wakana Uehara vs. Jessie McKay & Cassie Lee
Miu Watanabe & Rika Tatsumi vs. Yuki Arai & Yuki Kamifuku

Refresh this page occasionally for the latest results.

Updates below will begin shortly.

5:02 PM PT UPDATE: Live updates begin now.

We are LIVE from Austin-Palmer Events Exhibit Center in Austin, TX. No commentary yet.

The paid attendance will be announced after the event. The setup is for about 1500 and an event-related website claims it’s a sellout but the crowd is still filing in and the bleachers we see are far from full, but other seating is. I’ll guess a little low and say around 1000. (UPDATE: The announced paid attendance was 1951. This may include some standing room seating that was not for sale but was shown as perhaps being for SXSW attendees)

We come in during Sayuri Namba’s introduction in English then right to Up Up Girls so the matches should begin in 5-10 minutes.

Technical issues begin as Up up Girls finishes. It looks like they were perhaps joined by Fumirin today (the promotion’s bilingual referee). (Fixed aft\er a refresh)

The matches begin at 5:10 PM PT/8:10 PM ET. Your hosts are Rich Bocchini & Veda Scott. Sounds like maybe no time limits today. All intros/announcements are in English.

Match 1: Suzume vs. Uta Takami
Result: Suzume beat Uta Takami

Match 2: Sakura Hattori (fka Kaya Toribami) vs. Shino Suzuki. Hattori is still masked but now has more of a kunoichi (female ninja) appearance and mask.
Result: Sakura Hattori beat Shino Suzuki

Match 3: Hyper Misao & Mifu Ashida vs. Raku & Pom Harajuku
Result: Raku & Pom Harajuku beat Hyper Misao & Mifu Ashida. Raku pinned Ashida after Doctor Yellow.

Match 4: Miyu Yamashita & Arisu Endo vs. Mizuki & Yuki Aino
Result: Miyu Yamashita & Arisu Endo beat Mizuki & Yuki Aino. Yamashita pinned Aino after Skull Kick.

Match 5: Shoko Nakajima & Wakana Uehara vs. Jessie McKay & Cassie Lee
Result: Jessie McKay & Cassie Lee beat Shoko Nakajima & Wakana Uehara. Both pinned Uehara.

Main Event: Miu Watanabe & Rika Tatsumi vs. Yuki Arai & Yuki Kamifuku
Result: Miu Watanabe & Rika Tatsumi beat Yuki Arai & Yuki Kamifuku. Watanabe pinned Arai after Teardrop.

After those initial issues at the beginning, the stream was smooth and stable the rest of the way. Hopefully that will be the case the rest of the week.

The second half of this doubleheader is tomorrow. Live streaming on WRESTLE UNIVERSE in English will begin at 4 PM PT/7 PM ET. Due to work schedule conflicts with the earlier start time I will not be able to do live results.

New Japan 3/17/2026 Results

New Japan continued the New Japan Cup today with the last of the Quarterfinals.

Today’s event was held at Big Palette Fukushima in Fukushima and can be watched on demand on New Japan World.

The announced paid attendance was 707.

Match 1: Yoshinobu Kanemaru, Chase Owens & Yujiro Takahashi beat Masatora Yasuda, Satoshi Kojima & Taichi. Takahashi pinned Yasuda after Pimp Juice.

Match 2: Dick Togo, Don Fale & Ren Narita beat Tatsuya Matsumoto, Toru Yano & Aaron Wolf. Narita beat Matsumoto with a kneebar.

Match 3: OSKAR (The Grouch) & Yuto Ice (Ice Baby) beat Hartley Jackson & Ryohei Oiwa. OSKAR pinned Jackson with a nightmare hold.

Match 4: Jacob Austin Young, Francesco Akira, Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Jake Lee beat Gedo, Taiji Ishimori, Drilla Moloney, Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji. Young pinned Gedo after Bite The Dust.

Match 5: YOSHI-HASHI & Boltin Oleg beat Tomoaki Honma & Yuya Uemura. YOSHI-HASHI beat Honma with Butterfly Lock.

New Japan Cup Quarterfinals:
Match 6: Callum Newman beat Hirooki Goto.
Main Event: Shota Umino beat Zack Sabre Jr.
As a result, the second of the Semifinals is Newman vs. Umino.

The Semifinals are Friday at Aore Nagaoka in Niigata. Live streaming on New Japan World will begin at 1 AM PT/4 AM ET.

Sumo-March 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 10 Results (3/17/2026) (Top 2 Tiers) (Updated)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 10 of the March 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita

Makuuchi (top tier):
Kotoeiho (M17) beat Chiyoshoma (M14)
Nishikifuji (M14) beat Wakanosho (J3)
Mitakeumi (M15) beat Tobizaru (M13)
Asanoyama (M12) beat Fujiryoga (M17)
Kinbozan (M16) beat Shishi (M11)
Asahakuryu (M16) beat Oshoumi (M11)
Gonoyama (M10) beat Asakoryu (M12)
Fujiseiun (M13) beat Roga (M10)
Tamawashi (M9) beat Oshoma (M7)
Hakunofuji (M7) beat Ura (M8)
Ichiyamamoto (M6) beat Tokihayate (M9)
Shodai (M8) beat Kotoshoho (M5)
Wakatakakage (M1) beat Fujinokawa (M2)
Abi (M5) beat Yoshinofuji (M1)
Atamifuji (K) beat Churanoumi (M2)
Kirishima (S) beat Takanosho (M4)
Oho (M3) beat Takayasu (S)
Aonishiki (O) beat Hiradoumi (M3)
Kotozakura (O) beat Daieisho (M4)
Hoshoryu (Y) beat Wakamotoharu (K)
Leader: Kirishima, Gonoyama (9-1)
Of note: But two leaders will be just one soon because tomorrow is Kirishima-Gonoyama. Over the last year the series is 2-1 Kirishima and he has won the last 2. Kotoshoho is still in it at 8-2 despite the loss while Hoshoryu also stays one back at 8-2. The Yokozuna has the fast-fading Takayasu tomorrow who unfortunately is going through one of his sometimes post-strong-start slumps, now on a 1-4 skid with 3 straight losses after a 5-0 start. And he has lost 4 straight to Hoshoryu. Elsewhere Oshoumi is the first non-injury demotion as he fell to 2-8, while Abi has now done enough to protect his top tier spot with 2 wins despite demotion due to absences. Hakunofuji still has a chance to salvage promotion if he wins out. And Wakamotoharu will not perform another miracle to save his Sanyaku rank, today’s loss means (or should mean) demotion.

Juryo:
Hidenoumi (Ms3) beat Nishikigi (J12)
Toshinofuji (J11) beat Tsurugisho (J10)
Kazekeno (J14) beat Tohakuryu (J10)
Tamashoho (J9) beat Shimazuumi (J13)
Hatsuyama (J9) beat Fujitensei (J13)
Kotokuzan (J14) beat Shonannoumi (J8)
Kazuma (J11) beat Kitanowaka (J8)
Dewanoryu (J10) beat Meisei (J7)
Kyokukaiyu (J7) beat Nishinoryu (J4)
Kayo (J3) beat Daiseizan (J6!
Takerufuji (J4) beat Asasuiryu (J2)
Kagayaki (J5) beat Tomokaze (J2)
Ryuden (J1) beat Hitoshi (J6)
Sadanoumi (J1) beat Shirokuma (J5)
Leader: Kazuma (9-1)
Of note: Wakanosho was in the top tier today and lost, meaning Kazuma is now the sole leader. If he can win out and finish 14-1 there is a slight chance of promotion to the top tier but it deprnds on other factors. We also are now seeing promotions & demotions-in addition to the likely retiring Tsurugisho it looks like Shimazuumi is being demoted back down again unless he wins out, while Kotokuzan still must win out to avoid demotion. Kazekeno has saved his spot by clinching promotion today. Any further demotions to Makushita help Enho’s chances of promotion but it depends on other factors too.

Lower tier notes: As expected, no Enho match today. He’ll be the Makushita man in Juryo tomorrow facing Kotokuzan-a win likely will mean Juryo promotion in May. But even with a loss Enho still has a chance if he can finish 5-2. Wakanofuji-Okaryu will determine half of the potential Makushita Championship while the other unbeaten left, Oshoryu, has Nabatame who is a Sandanme man this time but also 5-0. If Oshoryu loses the Wakanofuji-Okaryu winner can be the champion if they win their final match, but it also opens the door to a playoff and unusual 6-1 champion…and if Enho wins in Juryo, he’s got a chance at such a playoff.

UPDATE: Shimazuumi has WITHDRAWN from Juryo. Unknown why yet. That pretty much guarantees demotion back to Makushita as he will now be 2-9. Tohakuryu will get the fusen as a result.

Also from Jonokuchi, the run of perhaps sumo’s most lovable loser continues-with a loss today that makes 39 straight demotions/losing records for Moriurara, now 1-4 and likely to stay in Jonokuchi. He has 4 more chances this year to get his stated goal of one winning record.

Pro Wrestling NOAH 3/17/2026 Results

Pro Wrestling NOAH resumed the (probably going to be never-ending but at least year-long) LETHAL ODYSSEY 2026 Tour today in Kanagawa.

Today’s event was held at Hodogawa Public Hall in Kanagawa and will be available on demand on WRESTLE UNIVERSE Thursday. There was no live broadcast.

The announced paid attendance was 446.

Match 1: Mohammed Yone & Hi69 beat Daiki Odashima & Katsumi Inahata. Hi69 pinned Inahata after Michinoku Driver 2.

Match 2: Atsushi Kotoge beat Hajime OHARA & Yuto Koyanagi in a 3-way by pinning Koyanagi.

Match 3: Takashi Sugiura beat Black Menso-re by submission.

Match 4: KENTA, HAYATA & Tetsuya Endo beat Naomichi Marufuji, Kenoh & Midori Takahashi. HAYATA beat Takahashi with an Indian deathlock.

Match 5: Masa Kitamiya, Knull, Kai Fujimura & Jun Masaoka beat Kaito Kiyomiya, Harutoki, Alejandro & Shuhei Taniguchi. Kitamiya beat Harutoki with Stranglehold y.

Match 6: Manabu Soya, Shuji Kondo, AMAKUSA & Hiroto Tsuruya beat Tetsuya Naito, BUSHI, RYUSEI & Angel Reyes. Soya pinned RYUSEI after Passion DDT.

Main Event: Yoshiki Inamura, Dragon Bane & Daga beat OZAWA, Alpha Wolf & Tadasuke. Inamura pinned Tadasuke after Musou.

The next event is Friday at Kobe Sambo Hall in Kobe. Live streaming on WRESTLE UNIVERSE will begin at midnight PT/3 AM ET.

Sumo-March 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 9 Results (3/16/2026) (Top 2 Tiers) (Updated)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 8-the Halfway Point-of the March 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita

Makuuchi (top tier):
Asahakuryu (M16) beat Kinbozan (M16)
Fujiseiun (M13) beat Chiyoshoma (M14)
Asakoryu (M12) beat Fujiryoga (M17)
Mitakeumi (M15) beat Oshoumi (M11)
Shishi (M11) beat Nishikifuji (M14)
Tobizaru (M13) beat Roga (M16)
Gonoyama (M10) beat Kotoeiho (M17)
Asanoyama (M12) beat Tamawashi (M9)
Oshoma (M7) beat Tokihayate (M9)
Shodai (M8) beat Onokatsu (M6) by default/withdrawal
Haunofuji (M7) beat Ichiyamamoto (M6)
Kotoshoho (M5) beat Ura (M8)
Abi (M5) beat Churanoumi (M2)
Wakatakakage (M1) beat Yoshinofuji (M1)
Fujinokawa (M2) beat Atamifuji (K)
Wakamotoharu (K) beat Hiradoumi (M3)
Kirishima (S) beat Daieisho (M4)
Kotozakura (O) beat Oho (M3)
Aonishiki (O) beat Takayasu (S)
Hoshoryu (Y) beat Takanosho (M4)
Leader: Gonoyama, Kotoshoho, Kirishima (8-1)
WITHDRAWAL: Onokatsu (again). Unknown if same as before. Status uncertain but may be done. Will be demoted but his one win should be enough to keep him in the top tier. Shodai got the fusen as a result. (UPDATE: Same as before-sprained left ankle. The original report was he was expected to be out 2 weeks. Probably safe to say tournament over)
Of note: The first promotions were clinched today and Kirishima is now setting himself up for another chance at Ozeki re-promotion in May if he does not win the championship. Hoshoryu has done well in his career against Takanosho and that continued today to keep the Yokozuna at 7-2 and in contention along with Takanosho despite the loss. Takayasu may have fallen out of it with a loss to Aonishiki, who improved to 4-5 as he tries to salvage his worst top-tier effort yet. No 3-peat. Wakamotoharu is now 6 away from the miracle rank save at 2-7 after an 0-7 start but tomorrow he has Hoshoryu. While he has taken 2 Kinboshi from the Yokozuna since his promotion he has lost 4 other times including January.
Also tomorrow, Wakanosho will be the Juryo Man of the day in a potential May preview of his top tier debut as he has clinched promotion but probably needs 2 more wins to make it official. It’s hard to say for sure right now because the only guaranteed demotion to make a space available is Midorifuji. Most of the other lowest ranked wrestlers have winning records right now. Abi has saved his spot with a second win even if he loses out after missing 6 days due to injury.

Juryo:
Nishikigi (J12) beat Shimazuumi (J13)
Kazuma (J11) beat Fujitensei (J13)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Kotokuzan (J14)
Toshinofuji (J11) beat Hatsuyama (J9)
Tamashoho (J9) beat Tsurugisho (J12)
Shonannoumi (J8) beat Kazekeno (J14)
Dewanoryu (J10) beat Kyokukaiyu (J7)
Meisei (J7) beat Kitanowaka (J8)
Nishinoryu (J4) beat Kayo (J6!
Wakanosho (J3) beat Kagayaki (J5)
Tomokaze (J2) beat Takerufuji (J4)
Daiseizan (J3) beat Asasuiryu (J2)
Hitoshi (J6) beat Sadanoumi (J1)
Shirokuma (J5) beat Ryuden (J1)
Leader: Wakanosho, Kazuma (8-1)
Of note: Last time out seems like an exception and not the rule for Kazuma. He struggled badly in his Juryo debut after bulldozing his way up the ranks post-injury but barely secured promotion at the end. Now he has promotion and is co-leaser, clearly comfortable in the second tier and back in form. Wakanosho now has a chance at top tier promotion and he’ll be up for the day tomorrow. Kazume faces Kitanowaka. For now it’s between them for the championship as only Dewanoryu is 7-2. And following up on yesterday, I think Tsurugisho retirement is now official as 0-9 at J12 means even 6-9 probably isn’t enough to save his spot in Juryo.

Lower tier notes: After losing to him in the last 2 tournaments, including the championship match in January, Enho finally beat Nobehara in Makushita today, and that means promotion with a 4-1 record so far. He still needs at least one more win for a real chance at a Juryo return, winning his last 2 should be enough. Also depends on above him as all the higher Makushita are 3-2 or 2-3 except Okaryu. No match tomorrow so next is Day 11 or 12 with a chance for a Juryo appearance or two. Elsewhere in Makushita it’s down to 3 at 5-0 with Okaryu, Walanofuji & Oshoryu the final 3. Okaryu has probably clinched promotion to Juryo which would make 3 Tatsunami men in the top 2 tiers, assuming Meisei does not get demoted. The Sandanme has 6 left at 5-0 with a chance of a stablemate playoff with 2 Tokitsukaze men in that group. The Jonidan has 6 at 5-0 including Isegahama super-prospect Asahifuji who is Sandanme bound and former Juryo man Kiryuko in his first full tournament back after a year out. In the Jonokichi, Shosei is the sole leader at 5-0 but still has to win out to clinch a championship. Elsewhere, there is now talk the injured Mita, demoted from Juryo due to injury and headed to the Sandanme as a result, could return in May based on how his recovery is going. Worst-case seems to be July.

UPDATE: Obituary-the sumo media has reported on the death of former Ozeki Wakashimazu, who also was a former Nishonoseki stablemaster before the current stablemaster (the former Yokozuna Kisenosato). He died yesterday in Chiba Prefecture at 69, the reported cause of death was pneumonia. He won 2 top tier championships in his career and among his notable trainees who is active today is Ichiyamamoto.