New Japan 7/29/2026 Results

New Japan continued the G1 CLIMAC 36 today with Block A.

Today’s event was held at Yamato Arena in Osaka and can be watched on demand on New Japan World. You can also watch the first 2 matches FOR FREE on YouTube.

The announced paid attendance was 2025. One away!

Match 1: Jacob Austin Young & HENARE beat Taisei Nakahara & Toru Yano. Young pinned Nakahara after a spiral brainbuster.

Match 2: Tatsuya Matsunoto & Aaron Wolf beat Masatora Yasuda & Yuya Uemura. Wolf pinned Yasuda.

Match 3: Gedo & OSKAR (The Grouch) beat Daiki Nagai & Drilla Moloney. OSKAR beat Nagai with a nightmare hold.

Match 4: Hartley Jackson & Zack Sabre Jr. beat Dick Togo & Ren Narita. Jackson pinned Togo after Death Valley Bomb.

G1 CLIMAX Block A:
Match 5: Boltin Oleg beat Jake Lee.
Match 6: Ryohei Oiwa beat SANADA.
Match 7: Konosuke Takeshita beat Great-O-Khan.
Match 8: Shingo Takagi beat Hirooki Goto.
Main Event: Yota Tsuji beat Yuto Ice (Ice Baby) by KO.

Standings (Block A):
1-Takeshita, 4-1, 8 pts
2-Oleg, 3-2, 6 pts
3-Tsuji, 3-2, 6 pts
4-Oiwa, 3-2, 6 pts
5-Takagi, 2-3, 4 pts
6-Lee, 2-3, 4 pts
7-SANADA, 2-3, 4 pts
8-Goto, 2-3, 4 pts
9-Khan, 2-3, 4 pts
10-Ice, 2-3, 4 pts
The top 2 advance to the Semifinals.

The next event is Friday at Takamatsu City General Gym in Kagawa with Block B. Live streaming on New Japan World will begin at 2:30 AM PT/5:30 AM ET.

Pro Wrestling NOAH 7/29/2026 Results

Pro Wrestling NOAH ran a house show today in Kanagawa as the minds & hearts of many were with Kumamoto Prefecture after a major earthquake struck the region yesterday. 13 have been confirmed dead from damage including the collapse of a shopping mall that just reopened after repair work following the massive quake from a decade ago. My heart goes out to those lost and suffering. (While I did not visit Kumamoto on my first trip to Japan last year I was in nearby Nagasaki Prefecture for a day, which was also affected)

Today’s event was held at Hodogaya Public Hall in Kanagawa. There is/was no live or on demand broadcast.

The announced paid attendance was 387.

Match 1: Kaito Kiyomiya beat Yuto Koyanagi by submission.

Match 2: OZAWA, Masa Kitamiya, Takashi Sugiura & Jun Masaoka beat Kid Lykos 1 & 2, Katsuni Inahata & Hiroto Tsuruya. Masaoka pinned Tstruya after Ambitions.

Match 3: Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI beat Shuji Kondo & Super Crazy. Naito beat Crazy with a Corriendo neck hold.

Match 4: Midori Takahashi beat RYUSEI.

Match 5: Yoshiki Inamura, Atsushi Kotoge, Mohammed Yone & Hi69 beat Manabu Soya, Yuki Iino (DDT), Dragon Bane & Alejandro. Inamura pinned Iino after DIS CHARGE.

Match 6: Alpha Wolf, Kai Fujimura & Tadasuke beat Kenoh, Eita & Daiki Odashima. Tadasuke pinned Odashima after Cat King.

Main Event: KENTA, HAYATA & Tetsuya Endo beat Naomichi Marufuji, AMAKUSA & Black Menso-re. KENTA beat Menso-re with Relic Lock. Post-match comments included AMAKUSA sending prayers & well-wishes to his native Kumamoto.

The next event is Saturday at Green Dome Marbashi Sub Arena in Gunma. There will be no live broadcast. On demand Monday.

Sumo-July 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament Final Standings & Post-Event News

Now that it’s been a couple days since the tournament ended and post-ranking meetings were held and news is starting to come out, here is the initial wrap-up of the July 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament:

First, here is the final Hoshitori (Tournament Records) based on the Banzuke for the top 2 tiers (records are in win-loss-absent format, for rankings purposes absent is treated like a loss):
Makuuchi (top tier):
Yokozuna-Hoshoryu (7-7-1), Onosato (9-6)
Ozeki-Kirishima (12-3), Kotozakura (8-7)
Sekiwake-Atamifuji (12-3), Aonishiki (12-3, Tournament Champion), Kotoshoho (6-9), Wakatakakage (Absent)
Komusubi-Yoshinofuji (6-9), Oho (2-13)
Maegashira 1-Fujinokawa (8-7), Takanosbo (6-9)
Maegashira 2-Gonoyama (7-8), Churanoumi (7-8)
Maegashira 3-Hiradoumi (4-11), Hakunofuji (9-6)
Maegashira 4-Daieisho (10-5), Ichiyamamoto (6-9)
Maegashira 5-Ura (5-10), Oshoma (6-9)
Maegashira 6-Shodai (5-10), Fujiseiun (7-8)
Maegashira 7-Kotoeiho (11-4), Takayasu (11-4)
Maegashira 8-Wakanotoharu (6-9), Roga (9-6)
Maegashira 9-Fujiryoga (10-5), Tobizaru (5-10)
Maegashira 10-Asanoyama (9-6), Chiyoshoma (5-10)
Maegashira 11-Wakanosho (5-2-8), Mitakeumi (2-13)
Maegashira 12-Asahakuryu (7-8), Abi (7-8)
Maegashira 13-Nishikifuji (10-5), Takerufuji (10-5)
Maegashira 14-Kinbozan (9-6), Shishi (10-5)
Maegashira 15-Onokatsu (4-11), Kazuma (5-10)
Maegashira 16-Daiseizan (6-9), Asakoryu (9-6)

Notes: Because he won 10 matches in his first event after demotion to Sekiwake, Aonishiki will be re-promoted to Ozeki. And he did so injured (toe again) but indicated he will participate in the summer tour in August and be a full go for September. No Yokozuna consideration for Kirishima but he is still on Yokozuna Watch-the chief judge Asakayama wants another championship from Kirishima before he gets promoted while the Yokozuna Deliberation Council is giving encouragement to Hoshoryu & Onosato, which can be the beginning of the end. It’s a 3-step process, encouragement like this comes first when more stern warnings/demands followed by being forced to retire. Onosato did manage a winning record but leas than 10 wins is considered a failure and Hoshoryu withdrew on Day 14 to finish equal to 7-8. Hoshoryu is reportedly off the August tour but Onosato is in. There will be 3 Ozeki again as Kotozakura got out of kadoban status for now with 8 wins. Atamifuji is now on Ozeki Watch as a championship or at least 12 wins in September could see him promoted. Aside from him a major Sanyaku shakeup is coming as everyone else at Komusubi or Sekiwake will be demoted, with Fujinokawa likely making his Komusibi debut in September despite only 8-7 at M1, to probably be joined by Hakunofuji for the first time and possibly the biggest movers up-Kotoeiho (who was in title contention after 9 straight wins following a Day 1 loss before 3 straight losses took him down too far) & Takayasu who both went 11-4 at M7 (we know how they love Takayasu so yeah, he’ll be Sanyaku again) along with Daieisho who WILL NOT be M4 for a 5th straight tournament. 10-5 means he’s moving up. Wakatakakage is out for September due to serious injury but thankfully was released from the hospital over the past weekend and according to his stablemaster Arashio he is expected to make a full recovery and continue to compete, but not until at least November or January. For September he’ll stay in the top tier then be demoted to Juryo in November. Churanoumi almost salvaged promotion after a 2-6 start in getting to 7-8, but that Day 14 loss clinched demotion and keeps M2 his ceiling. Hiradoumi’s disastrous 4-11 effort was salvaged late by a 3-1 finish which will soften his demotion blow. It looks like there will be 3 demotions to Juryo for sure-Daiseizan, Kazuma & Onokatsu and one huge toss-up in Mitakeumi, who was 2-13 at M11. Wakanosho is also a toss-up after a 5-0 start ended unfortunately with injury and withdrawal but I think he’ll stay up. He’s a status uncertain for November though.

Juryo:
Juryo 1-Asasuiryu (11-4), Kyokukaiyu (7-8)
Juryo 2-Tokihayate (10-5), Sadanoumi (5-10)
Juryo 3-Ryuden (4-11), Dewanoryu (9-6)
Juryo 4-Tomokaze (5-10), Toshinofuji (11-4)
Juryo 5-Kitnaowaka (7-8), Oshoumi (0-5-10)
Juryo 6-Shonannoumi (11-4, Tournament Champion), Kazekeno (8-7)
Juryo 7-Tamawashi (9-6), Meisei (4-11)
Juryo 8-Midorifuji (8-7), Hatsuyama (7-9)
Juryo 9-Shirokuma (9-6), Nishinoryu (4-11)
Juryo 10-Hitoshi (6-9), Tamashobo (6-9)
Juryo 11-Kagayaki (7-8), Enho (8–7)
Juryo 12-Tohakuryu (8-7), Kayo (7-8)
Juryo 13-Arashifuji (11-4), Hakuyozan (Absent)
Juryo 14-Tochitaikai (7-8), Nishikigi (7-8)

Notes: There are big questions on both ends about promotion & demotion. What we know is Asasuiryu will join his real-life brother Asakoryu in the top tier for the first time, Tokihayate is headed back to the top tier and I think Dewanoryu will also go up for the first time. Shonannoumi is a toss-up to return after 11-4 and winning the championship in a playoff. Toshinofuji, the last of Hakuho’s top prospects left, is also a toss-up for promotion but may depend on numbers (I think the edge goes to Shonannoumi due to the championship). At the bottom, Hakuyozan will be demoted after bis expected injury absence and both J14s must hope their reputation spares them again as Tochitaikai & Nishikigi both went 7-8 but based on below I think their luck and time, particularly for Nishikigi, have run out. Enho clinched promotion on the last day so despite a struggle to get to 8-7 he’ll move up another spot or two. The other big demotion toss-up is Oshoumi, who between losses and injury withdrawal essentially went 0-15 at J5. Tamawashi’s Iron Man streak will continue in Juryo in September if it does, but after a slow start a 4-1 finish means he’ll move closer to a top tier return after going 9-6.

The Shin-Juryo and Sai-Juryo rikishi have been announced, and first the answer to the million-dollar question…no. Asahifuji WILL NOT be promoted to Juryo despite a 4th straight championship at Ms11 and 27-1 career. It sounds like it’s because he didn’t go 7-0. Being promoted up for the first time are Tanji, who went 4-3 at Ms1, and Tokifudo, a slight surprise because he went 4-3 at Ms2. Returning post-demotion is Nabatame, as expected after going 6-1 at Ms3 and handing Asahifuji his first career loss, despite losing a playoff rematch.

There were 5 official retirements announced led by Daishomaru, who called it a career after going 3-4 at Ms57. While he does qualify for elder stock (he made 19 appearances in the top tier and has more than enough in Juryo to get well over the required 30) it sounds like he’s leaving sumo as there’s been no indication of anything being available. Being from Oitekaze Beya it sounds like all the stock there is held by Daieisho. I was bummed to see Tatsuosho, a Tatsunami man, retiring but that may be due to injury as he was absent. Also retiring was one Jonidan wrestler-Asashorei, who went 2-5 and leaves after just over 6 years in Jonidan & Jonokuchi-and 2 unranked wrestlers, Asahirai & Nishikio. Both had not competed this year.

The September Banzuke will be announced on 8/31 Japan time so unless there’s any major news that’s when the next big news will come out. The September Tournament is 9/13-9/27 at Ryogoku Kokukigan in Tokyo. Advance tickets, if not all gobbled up by pre-sales and fan/supporter clubs, will go on sale 8/8.

Stardom 7/28/2026 Results

Stardom continued the 5STAR GO today with action in all blocks.

Today’s event was held at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo and can be watched on demand on Stardom World. You can also watch the first 2 matches FOR FREE on YouTube.

The announced paid attendance was 1344.

Match 1: Natsupoi, Saori Anou & Anne Kanaya beat Kiyoka Kokatsu, Matoi Hamabe & Ema Maishima. Anou pinned Kokatsu.

5STAR GP:
Match 2: Blue A: Julia Hart beat Rian.
Match 3: Red A: Itsuki Aoki beat Sayaka Kurara.
Match 4: Blue B: Ami Sohrei beat Yuna Mizumori.
Match 5: Red B: Maki Itoh beat Lady C by submission.
Match 6: Red A: Natusko Tora beat Maika.
Match 7: Blue A: Suzu Suzuki beat Miyu Amasaki.
Match 8: Red B: Konami beat Utami Hayashishita by ref stoppage (technical submission).
Main Event: Blue B: Starlight Kid vs. Saya Kamitani went to a 15 minute time limit draw.

Standings:
Red A:
1-Aoki, 4-0, 8 pts
2-Maika, 3-1, 6 pts
3-AZM, 2-1, 4 pts
4-Tora, 2-2, 4 pts
5-Tomoka Inaba, 2-3, 4 pts
6-Kurara, 2-4, 4 pts
7-Rina, 1-2, 2 pts
8-Akira Kurogame, 0-3, 0 pts

Red B:
1-Konami, 3-0, 6 pts
2-Saya Iida, 3-1, 6 pts
3-Rina Yamashita, 2-1-2, 6 pts
4-Itoh, 2-1-1, 5 pts
5-Hayashishita, 1-2-1, 3 pts
6-Mei Seira, 1-2-1, 3 pts
7-Azusa Inaba, 1-2-1, 3 pts
8-C, 0-4, 0 pts (OUT)

Blue A:
1-Suzuki, 2-0, 4 pts
2-Ruaka, 2-0, 4 pts
3-Hart, 1-0, 2 pts
4-Aya Sakura, 1-1, 2 pts
5-Hina, 1-1, 2 pts
6-HANAKO, 1-1, 2 pts
7-Rian, 0-2, 0 pts
8-Amasaki, 0-3, 0 pts

Blue B:
1-Hanan, 2-0, 4 pts
2-Momo Watanabe, 2-0, 4 pts
3-Koguma, 2-1, 4 pts
4-Sohrei, 1-1, 2 pts
5-Kamitani, 0-0-1, 1 pt
6-Kid, 0-0-1, 1 pt
7-Mizumori, 0-2, 0 pts
8-Kikyo Furusawa, 0-3, 0 pts

The too 3 in each block advance. Winners go to the Quarterfinals, others to Round 1.
In Red A, Kurara can’t win the block and is now on life support with only Tora left. Basically she must beat Tora and then needs everyone else to have a bunch of no contests. She currently loses all tiebreakers (she only beat Rina & Kurogame). If AZM, Maika or Inaba win again or one of Tora, Rina or Kurogame get to 7 points, Kurara is OUT.
In Red B, C is now OUT because she currently loses all tiebreakers. Technically she still has a chance. Realistically, no.
The Blue Blocks were held back the first week due to scheduling with international participation so they are still just getting started, but Amasaki & Furusawa already face elimination.
Tiebreaker is head-to-head result. In the event of head-to-head tiebreakers being draws, the next tiebreaker is wins. If both don’t settle it or if there are 3 or more tied, a tiebreaker match will be held. Keep that in mind for those with draws so far.

The next event is Saturday at Sendai Pit in Sendai with only the Blue blocks. Live streaming on Stardom World will begin Friday at 9 PM PT/midnight ET.

Pro Wrestling NOAH 7/26/2026 Results

Pro Wrestling NOAH ran their (at least) annual Noto Peninsula Earthquake Recovery charity event yesterday in Ishikawa.

Yesterday’s event was held at Ishikawa Industrial Exhibition Hall 3 in Ishikawa and will be available on demand on WRESTLE UNIVERSE tomorrow. There was no live broadcast.

The announced paid attendance was 1331, a full house/near sellout.

Match 1: Kaito Kiyomiya beat Midori Takahashi by submission.

Match 2: Hajime Ohara beat Black Menso-re.

Match 3: Masa Kitamiya, Takashi Sugiura & Jun Masaoka beat Yoshiki Inamura, Kid Kylos 1 & 2. Kitamiya pinned 2 after Saito Suplex.

Match 4: Dragon Bane, Alejandro & Hiroto Tsuruya beat Tetsuya Endo, HAYATA & Yuto Koyanagi. Bane pinned Koyanagi after Santa Maria.

Match 5: KENTA beat Daiki Odashima by submission.

Match 6: OZAWA, Tadasuke, Kai Fujimura & Alpha Wolf beat Manabu Soya, Yuki Iino (DDT), Eita & Katsumi Inahata. Fujimura pinned Inahata after Death Hanger.

Main Event: Naomichi Marufuji, Kenoh & AMAKUSA beat Tetsuya Naito, BUSHI & RYUSEI. Matufuji pinned RYUSEI after a round fist.

The next event is Wednesday at Hodogaya Public Hall in Kanagawa. There will be no live or on demand broadcast.

GLEAT 7/26/2026 Results

GLEAT ran their latest house show yesterday in Nagoya, dubbed GLEAT Ver. 27 under their new naming system even though it technically was a G PROWRESTLING event.

Yesterday’s event was held at Imaike Gas Hall in Nagoya and will be available on demand on YouTube tomorrow at 4 AM PT/7 AM ET. There was no live broadcast.

The announced paid attendance was 273, a legit sellout.

Match 1: KAZMA SAKAMOTO, ARASHI & So Daimonji beat Keiichi Sato, Kohei Kinoshita & Rock Iwasaki. SAKAMOTO pinned Sato after Translave.

Match 2: Ryuichi Kawakami, Quiet Storm & Takanori Ito beat Kaito Ishida, Soma Watanabe & JD Lee. Kawakami pinned Lee after Strawberry Elephant.

Match 3: NOBU SAN (Check Shimatani) & TAKUMA beat Vent Very Jack & Kapy. TAKUMA pinned Kapy after a 630 splash.

Match 4: Atsushi Kotoge, Mohammed Yone & Hi69 (Pro Wrestling NOAH) beat Minoru Tanaka, Tetsuya Izuchi & Junjie. Hi69 pinned Junjie after Stuka Splash.

Match 5: SBK beat Kotaro Suzuki.

Main Event: El Lindaman, MICHIKO, Hayato Tamura & Takehiro Yamamura beat T-Hawk, Jo Yamamoto, Shigehiro Irie & Yuya Aoki. Lindaman pinned Yamamoto with a German suplex hold.

The next event is Sunday at Umeda Stellar Hall in Osaka. Broadcast plans TBA but there likely will be no live broadcast.

All-Japan 7/26/2026 Results

All-Japan wrapped up the Summer Action Series 2026 Tour today in Gifu.

Today’s event was held at Juroku Plaza in Gifu and can be watched on demand on AJPW.TV. There was no live broadcast.

The announced paid attendance was 568, a legit advance sellout.

Match 1: Yuma Anzai beat Shota Kofuji.

Match 2: Hideki Suzuki & Dan Tamura beat Hiroki Murase & Jack Kennnedy. Tamura pinned Kennedy after Death Valley Bomb.

Match 3: Ren Ayabe, Rising Hayato & MUSASHI beat Jun Saito, Hokuto Omori & Leon de Oro. MUSASHI pinned Oro.

Match 4: Rei Saito & Narukj Doi (Independent/Freelancer) beat Kento Miyahara & Seiki Yoshioka. Rei Saito pinned Yoshioka after a chokeslam.

Match 5: Go Shiozaki beat Shotaro Ashino.

Main Event: All-Japan AJPW.TV 6-Man Tag Team Champions Ryuki Honda, Kumaarashi & Seigo Tachibana beat Yuma & Atsuki Aoyagi & Yasutaku Yano to retain the titles. Honda pinned Yano after Final Vent. V1 for the champs.

The next event is 8/2 at Dome Techikawa Tachihi in Tokyo. There will be no live broadcast. On demand later that day or 8/3.

New Japan 7/26/2026 Results

New Japan continued the G1 CLIMAX 36 today in Tokyo with Block B.

Today’s event was held at Ebara Wave Arena Ota/Ota City General Gym in Tokyo and can be watched on demand on New Japan World. This was also a Samurai! TV broadcast in Japan. You can also watch the first 2 matches FOR FREE on YouTube.

The announced paid attendance was 1590. Down about 25% from yesterday.

Match 1: Zane Jay & Jake Lee beat Masatora Yasuda & Boltin Oleg. Lee beat Yasuda with a front neck lock.

Match 2: Hartley Jackson & Ryohei Owa beat Yoehinoby Kanemaru & SANADA. Jackson pinned Kanemaru after Death Valley Bomb.

Match 3: Toru Yano & Konosuke Takeshita beat Jacob Austin Young & Great-O-Khan. Takeshita pinned Young after Blue Thunder.

Match 4: Taiji Ishimori & Shingo Takagi beat Tatsuya Matsumoto & Hirooki Goto. Ishimori beat Matsumoto with Bone Lock.

Match 5: Daiki Nagai & Yota Tsuji beat Gedo & Yuto Ice (Ice Baby). Tsuji pinned Gedo.

G1 CLIMAX Block B:
Match 6: OSKAR (The Grouch) beat Aaron Wolf by ref stoppage (technical submission).
Match 7: HENARE beat Ren Narita.
Match 8: Drilla Moloney beat Callum Newman.
Main Event: Gabriel Kidd beat Zack Sabre Jr.

Standings-wise, there are 3 tied for the lead at 4-1, 8 pts, and it’s an unexpected trio-Kidd, HENARE, Moloney. Only one is in danger of elimination (not counting the already-out Shota Umino due to injury) and it’s a huge shocker-Sabre, who is only 1-3, 2 pts.

The next event is Wednesday at Yamato Arena in Osaka with Block A. Live streaming on New Japan World will begin at 2:30 AM PT/5:30 AM ET.

Ganbare Pro 7/25/2026 Results

Ganbare Pro ran their latest event today in Tokyo.

Today’s event was held at Shin-Kiba 1st Ring in Tokyo and will be available on demand on WRESTLE UNIVERSE Monday.

The paid attendance has not yet been announced.

Match 1: Ken Ohka, Shinichiro Tominaga, Akira Shoji & Leon (a long-time masked woman wrestler) beat Yumehito Imanari, Sentaro Motojima, Rydeen Sasaki & Moeka Haruhi. Ohka pinned Haruhi after Flame Spear.

Match 2: YuuRI beat Echika Miyabi by submission.

Match 3: Tyson Maeguchi beat Shuichiro Katsumura by ref stoppage.

Match 4: Takuya Wada beat Yuya Susumu by ref stoppage.

Main Event; Keisuke Ishii, Shigehiro Irie & Takao Soma beat Mizuki Watase, Shota Kawakami & SUSHI. Irie pinned Kawakami after Beast Buster.

The next event is 8/15 at Korakuen Hall. On demand TBA.

Sumo-July 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 15 LIVE Results (7/26/2026) (Top 2 Tiers)

Below are/will be the LIVE results from today’s Day 15-the Final Day-of the July 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita, Sd-Sandanme, Jd-Jonidan, Jk-Jonokuchi

Updates below will begin at 9 PM PT/midnight ET.

9:30 PM PT UPDATE: Special Prizes have been announced. See below.

10:05 PM PT UPDATE: Juryo matches and live updates should begin in 5-10 minutes. Makushita is finishing up.

10:10 PM PT UPDATE: Live updates below begin now. Refresh this page every 3-5 minutes for the latest results.

11:10 PM PT UPDATE: Live top tier updates begin now.

Makuuchi (top tier):
Kazuma (M15) beat Sadanoumi (J2)
Kinbozan (M14) beat Mitakeumi (M11)
Nishikifuji (M13) beat Chiyoshoma (M10)
Asakoryu (M16) beat Fujiryoga (M9)
Roga (M8) beat Shishi (M14)
12:30 AM PT UPDATE: The NHK World Japan live broadcast begins here.
Asahakuryu (M12) beat Wakamotoharu (M8)
Takayasu (M7) beat Asanoyama (M10)
Kotoeiho (M7) beat Takerufuji (M13)
Shodai (M6) beat Daiseizan (M16)
Oshoma (M5) beat Onokatsu (M15)
Abi (M12) beat Ura (M5)
Ichiyamamoto (M4) beat Tobizaru (M9)
Gonoyama (M2) beat Hiradoumi (M3)
Churanoumi (M2) beat Takanosho (M1)
Fujinokawa (M1) beat Fujiseiun (M6)
Hakunofuji (M3) beat Oho (K)
Daieisho (M4) beat Yoshinofuji (K)
Atamifuji (S) beat Aonishiki (S). PLAYOFF!!!
Kirishima (O) beat Kotozakura (O). 3-WAY PLAYOFF!!! It will be Atamifuji, Aonishiki & Kirishima for the championship. If Kirishima wins, it could mean Yokozuna promotion.
Onosato (Y) beat Kotoshoho (S)

Playoff (3-way, first to win 2):
Atamifuji beat Kirishima
Aonishiki beat Atamifuji
Aonishiki beat Kirishima. AONISHIKI YUSHO!!! The 3rd career Emperor’s Cup for Aonishiki!
CHAMPION: Aonishiki (12-3) (As far as post-tournament, Nikkan Sports reports that the thinking of chief judge Asakayama is Kirishima WILL NOT be considered for Yokozuna promotion this time. Thinking is he needs another championship. We’ll see. Aonishiki will now be re-promoted to Ozeki and Atamifuji is now on Ozeki Watch in September with a tentative magic number of 12)

Juryo:
Tohakuryu (J12) beat Tochikodai (Ms5)
Enho (J11) beat Mudoho (Ms4)
Gojinyu (Ms2) beat Tamashoho (J10)
Midorifuji (J8) beat NIshikigi (J14)
Kayo (J12) beat Meisei (J7)
Kazekeno (J6) beat Nishinoryu (J9)
Tochitaikai (J14) beat Kitanowaka (J5)
Toshinofuji (J4) beat Kagayaki (J11)
Hitoshi (J10) beat Tomokaze (J4)
Tamawashi (J7) beat Dewanoryu (J3)
Ryuden (J3) beat Shirokuma (J9)
Tokihayate (J2) beat Shonannoumi (J6). PLAYOFF!!! Now the question is how many? Shonannoumi and Toshinofuji are in for sure, but the next 2 matches will determine if anybody else that can make it will. Shonannoumi would’ve won the championship outright had he won
Arashifuji (J13) beat Kyokukaiyu (J1). Arashifuji is in the playoff
Asasuiryu (J1) beat Hatsuyama (J8). 4-way Playoff!!!

Playoff (4-way playoff):
Shonannoumi beat Asasuiryu
Toshinofuji beat Arashifuji (stablemates)
Shonnannoumi beat Toshinofuji. SHONANNOUMI JURYO YUSHO!!! 1st career championship, 1st Juryo
CHAMPION: Shonannnoumi (11-4)

Makushita:
Playoff (7-way playoff):
Fudoho (Ms30) beat Hananoumi (Ms56)
Asahifuji (Ms11) beat Nabatame (Ms3)
Ryuho (Ms17) beat Mita (Ms41)
Asahifuji beat Fudoho
Wakamiyabi (Ms36) beat Ryuho
Asahifuji beat Wakamiyabi. ASAHIFUJI MAKUSHITA YUSHO!!! 4th career championship in 4 tournaments, 1st Makushita
CHAMPION: Asahifuji (6-1)

Sandanme:
Playoff:
Tenshoyama (Sd3) beat Tochimusashi (Sd29). TENSHOYAMA SANDANME YUSHO!!! 1st career championship.
CHAMPION: Tenshoyama (7-0)

TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS:
Makuuchi-Aonishiki (S)
Juryo-Shonannoumi (J6)
Makushita-Asahifuji (Ms11)
Sandanme-Tensjoyama (Sd3)
Jonidan-Hakugetsuro (Jd6)
Jonokuchi-Kakizoe (Jk16)

SPECIAL PRIZES:
Outstanding Performance (winning record with most wins vs. Yokozuna & Ozeki): Fujinokawa
Fighting Spirit (best display of fighting spirit): Atamifuji, Kotoeiho, Takayasu. Shishi, Takerufuji & Fujiryoga would have gotten this if they won
Technique (best display of technique and/or most winning techniques used): Aonishiki (4th time. Aonishiki is eligible for Special Prizes this time because he is ranked at Sekiwake. He will be promoted back to Ozeki immediately after the tournament)

Ahead of today’s matches the first retirement of the tournament has been announced: Diashomaru, ranked at Ms57, has called it a career after his final match yesterday. He finished 3-4 and would have been demoted. Daishomaru, real name Shogo Kawabata from Oitekaze Beya, finishes with a career record of 405-440-1 (win-loss-absent), 127-158 in the top tier (19 tournaments), 1 Makushita Championship and a highest rank of M5. He was an Ms15 debutant and never fell below the Sandanme in his career-in fact, until this year he had never been demoted below Makushita (January-May, promoted back up this time). He qualifies for elder stock as he has more than enough Juryo tournaments to get him past the required 30 in the top 2 tiers (he was demoted from Juryo for the final time in July 2022) but no word yet on future plans.

The next tournament is 9/13-9/27 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. Ticketsgo on sale 8/8. The Banzuke will be announced on 8/31.