TJPW News: Tokyo Princess Cup Entrants Announced

Ahead of this year’s Tokyo Princess Cup Tournament, Tokyo Joshi Pro just announced the entrants for this year’s event. With 24 participants that usually encompasses the entire roster it’s easier to list who IS NOT in: Kira Summer (will be back home in Australia for several events) and, notably, Yuki Kamifuku, who just announced her retirement today (will retire at the end of the year). It was her decision to not participate. Also out because they are long-term inactive are Shino Suzuki & Runa Okubo. Notably IN is Momo Sato, who will debut next month right before the tournament.

Actual matchups are TBA. Those will be determined by random drawing.

UPCOMING LIVE VIDEO: GLEAT 5th Anniversary Event (7/1/2026)

There really should have been no debate about this but GLEAT played it up in recent days…at least Representative Director Hiroyuki Suzuki did. But it’s settled-tomorrow’s GLEAT 5th Anniversary event will stream LIVE FOR FREE on YouTube. Save the video below and come back tomorrow at 2 AM PT/5 AM ET for the live broadcast:

It should be available on demand a few minutes after the event ends.

Results will be posted when they become available.

Stardom 6/30/2026 Results

Stardom finished up their June schedule today with a weeknight Tokyo event.

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 3 matches FOR FREE on YouTube.

The paid attendance has not yet been announced. (UPDATE: The announced paid attendance was 1487, a full house/near sellout)

There was a last-minute change to the card due to Bea Priestley being pulled off the event. Unspecified injury. Natsuko Tora was in 2 matches as a result due to being the replacement.

Match 1: Syuri, Ami Sohrei, Lady C, Hina & Kiyoka Kokatsu beat Natduko Tora, Momo Watanabe, Ruaka, Azusa Inaba & Fukigen. C pinned Fukigen.

Match 2: Rina Yamashita, Itsuki Aoki & Alira Kurogame beat Maki Itoh, Kikyo Furusawa & Rian. Aoki pinned Furusawa after Rasa Scissors.

Match 3: Hanan, Saya Iida, Xena & HANAKO beat AZM, Miyu Amasaki, Mei Seira & Ema Maishima. Xena pinned Maishima with a German suplex hold.

Match 4: Hazuki, Koguma & Fuwa-chan beat Saya Kamitani, Ruaka & Natsuko Tora. Hazuki pinned Ruaka. Tora replaced Priestley here.

Match 5: Future Of Stardom Champion Ranna Yagami beat Matoi Hamabe to retain the title. V6 for Yagami. Next up: US excursion next month, which explains why I didn’t see her included in the 5 STAR GP.

Match 6: Natsupoi, Saori Anou & Yuna Mizumori beat Aya Sakura, Sayaka Kurara & Anne Kanaya. Natsupoi pinned Kanaya. This match was supposed to determine if Kanaya gets to join Cosmic Angels.

Main Event: World Of Stardom Champion Suzu Suzuki beat Utami Hayashishita to retain the title. V1 for Suzuki. Next up: Unless plans change, the 5 STAR GP winner.

The next event is Saturday at Tex Port Imabari in Ehime. There will be no live broadcast.

After the event, a title match was announced for 7/8, which will be Goddesses Of Stardom Champions AZM & Miyu Amasaki vs. Maika & HANAKO for the titles.

Also a note on the 5 STAR GP broadcast schedule for July-the first event on 7/18 will be next month’s PPV, most of the rest of the events will be live on Stardom World but 7/25 & 7/26 plans are TBA. Non-tournament events on 7/5 & 7/8 will also be live.

Injury Report: Bea Stung

Another week, another Stardom injury as they seem to keep happening, this time to Bea Priestley recently. Unspecified. Out tomorrow. Status uncertain beyond that. She was to have teamed with Saya Kamitani & Konami to face Hazuki, Koguma & Fuwa-chan. Natsuko Tora is the replacement-that means she will be in 2 matches. It’s not yet known how long Priestley may be out.

More as it becomes available.

News: UJPW Gets GLEAT

Perfect bad pun…at a presser earlier today, United Japan Pro Wrestling aka the Japan Pro Wrestling Federation announced that GLEAT has been accepted to the group. The link about this seems to break when I try to translate it but GLEAT is listed as a supporting member, one of 3 among the 16 member promotions that include all major promotions except All-Japan Pro Wrestling and several independents. The other supporting members are Dradition & WAVE. This should open the door for more GLEAT participation in other promotions and vice versa.

DEVELOPING: Kamiyu Coming Through…For The Final Time (Updated)

Surprise TJPW news today, we’re soon going to be without The Casual Beauty gracing us. At a presser today, Yuki Kamifuku announced she is retiring at the end of the year. Kamifuku stated it was solely her decision and she thought “maybe she was the coolest one”, and thus decided it was time. But she is leaving on good terms and TJPW is giving it the usual “graduation” treatment. TJPW President Tetsuya Koda and TJPW owner/CyberFight executive Sanshiro Takagi were also in attendance. Her final event will be on 12/26 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo but she will produce her own event before that on 11/27 at Korakuen followed by one final hometown event on 12/10 at Shonandai Cumtural Center in Fujisawa City in Kanagawa.

Kamifuku, who at 5’8” is the tallest wrestler in TJPW and also is/was a model (hence her “The Casual Beauty” moniker), debuted in 2017 and is a former Princess Tag Team Champion, most recently earlier this year with Wakana Uehara as the popular Ober Eats duo. Earlier this month she challenged for the Princess Of Princess Championship for the first time, losing to Yuki Arai. She stated there probably will be no more title matches before she retires as she wants to focus on having fun matches. No thoughts about post-retirement yet beyond perhaps focusing more on family and her dog (she also has been doing YouTube more lately).

UPDATE: TJPW has announced her first “retirement road” match, and it’s a doozy off a fun one: Kamifuku, Sakura Hattori & O-MENZ Kumadori vs. Mahiro Kiryu, Sanshiro Takagi & Yumehito Imanari. That match will happen at SUMMER SUN PRINCESS ‘26 on 7/18.

DDT News: Money In The Bank Returns

For the last couple years DDT has been doing a variant of the WWE “Money In The Bank” gimmick that gives the holder a title shot anytime, anywhere they want. It’s back for this year but with some changes from last year’s memorable series, which culminated in Kazuki Hirata becoming KO-D Openweight Champion (and making one successful defense). Here’s the plan for this year:
Last year there were 3 such title shot rights awarded. This year there will be just 2.
This year they can be cashed in only for a KO-D Openweight Championship match. Last year it was for any DDT title.
They will again be defended and lost like last year, meaning if a rights holder is beaten in a single match, or is pinned/submitted/DQ’d/etc in a tag match, whoever beat them gets the rights.
They will be awarded on 7/15 and 7/16. On 7/15 there will be a 5-way for the first one involving Daisuke Sasaki, Chris Brookes, Kazuma Sumi, MAO & Shunma Katsumata. On 7/16 there will be a 4-way Blondfolded Breast-Hide Deathmatch for the second one involving Yuki Ueno, Kazuki Hirata, Junta Miyawaki & Masami Inahata.

Keep in mind that Ueno is already scheduled to defend the title against MAO on 8/11 so, especially with both in matches for the rights, card subject to change.

Sumo-July 2026 Banzuke Announced

With France done and an even month about over, it’s that time again-the Japan Sumo Association has announced the updated Banzuke (rankings) for the July 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament. Here are the full rankings for the top 2 tiers and other notes:

Makuuchi (top tier):
Yokozuna-Hoshoryu, Onosato
Ozeki-Kirishima, Kotozakura
Sekiwake-Atamifuji, Kotoshoho, Wakatakakage (May Tournament Champion), Aonishiki
Komusubi-Yoshinofuji, Oho
Maegashira 1-Fujinokawa, Takanosho
Maegashira 2-Gonoyama, Churanoumi
Maegashira 3-Hiradoumi, Hakunofuji
Maegashira 4-Daieisho, Ichiyamamoto
Maegashira 5-Ura, Oshoma
Maegashira 6-Shodai, Fujiseiun
Maegashira 7-Kotoeiho, Takayasu
Maegashira 8-Wakamotoharu, Roga
Maegashira 9-Fujiryoga, Tobizaru
Maegashira 10-Asanoyama, Chiyoshoma
Maegashira 11-Wakanosho, Mitakeumi
Maegashira 12-Asahakuryu, Abi
Maegashira 13-Nishikifuji, Takerufuji
Maegashira 14-Kinbozan, Shishi
Maegashira 15-Onokatsu, Kazuma (May Juryo Champion)
Maegashira 16-Daiseizan, Asakoryu
Notes: Both Yokozuna will hopefully be at full strength after being active in Paris and Onosato said he is “Definitely In” for July after sitting out May due to a shoulder injury. At Ozeki, Kirishima is on Yokozuna Watch meaning a championship or another playoff appearance, ideally with at least 12 wins, would give him a chance at promotion while Kotozakura is on kadoban status and must win at least 8 matches to avoid demotion. 4 Sekiwake results from Aonishiki being demoted from Ozeki due to missing May, with a chance at quick re-promotion if he wins at least 10 matches, and Wakatakakage moving up from Komusubi after his second Emperor’s Cup in May. That allows Yoshinofuji to make his Sanyaku debut at Komusubi alongside the returning Oho. 2 debuts highlight the bottom as Kazuma is promoted up for the first time after winning the Juryo championship, making 4 Kise men in the top tier, and Daiseizan finally gets up to the top tier as well. Takerufuji also returns to the top tier after a while down due to injury, slotting alongside stablemate Nishikifuji at M13 to keep Aomori’s Iron Man streak going. But what’s missing takes us to…

Juryo:
Juryo 1-Asasuiryu, Kyokukaiyu
Juryo 2-Tokihayate, Sadanoumi
Juryo 3-Ryuden, Dewanoryu
Juryo 4-Tomokaze, Toshinofuji
Juryo 5-Kitanowaka, Oshoumi
Juryo 6-Shonannoumi, Kazekeno
Juryo 7-Tamawashi, Meisei
Juryo 8-Midorifuji, Hatsuyama
Juryo 9-Shirokuma, Nishinoryu
Juryo 10-Hitoshi, Tamashoho
Juryo 11-Kagayaki, Enho
Juryo 12-Tohakuryu, Kayo
Juryo 13-Arashifuji, Hakuyozan
Juryo 14-Toachitaikai, Nishikigi
Notes: …J7?!? I figured Tamawashi would be demoted after a 2-13 May, but all the way down to J7? Much bigger drop than I expected. But The Iron Man has no intent of retiring so his streak will keep going even though his top tier one ended. Asasuiryu slots in at J1 after possibly missing the top tier by a win alongside Kyokukaiyu, looking to be the first Oshima man to get back to the top in some time. Despite only finishing 8-7 after a 7-1 start Enho moved up a little more than expected to J11 while the only Shin-Juryo this time, Arashifuji, slots in at J13. No Sai-Juryo which allowed Nishikigi to hang on to Juryo and salary one more time.

Lower tier notes: May Makushita Champion Ikarigata didn’t make as big a move up as usual for a champion, in part due to a 6-1 championship, only going from Ms20 to Ms7. The big story of course is unbeaten Arashifuji, who after 3 championships in 3 career tournaments zooms up to Ms11. That gives him a chance at Juryo in September if he wins the championship. Last time’s Juryo debutant Okaryu took a hard fall after a 3-12 debut, falling to Ms8. The man who Asahifuji beat the last 2 tournaments in championship playoffs, Kiryuko, continues his rapid climb back up to Juryo as he moves way up to Ms53. The Sandanme is at the now-usual 80 ranks with 160 wrestlers. The Jonidan has shrunk down to 99 ranks and 198 wrestlers, while the Jonokuchi has 20 ranks with 40 wrestlers.

The July Tournament is July 12-26 at IG Arena in Nagoya, the second year it is being held at the new venue that replaced Aichi Prefectural Gym. All tickets are sold out for all days.

Forbidden Door 2026 NEAR LIVE Results (Updated)

New Japan & Stardom are in the US for this year’s AEW Forbidden Door event, also featuring CMLL. Results will be posted below as they become available.

Today’s event will be held at SAP Center in San Jose, CA and can be watched LIVE as a PPV on New Japan World IN JAPAN ONLY and on participating cable/satellite providers and-for subscribers-on HBO Max in the US (additional purchase required). You can also watch the pre-show FOR FREE on YouTube.

Pre-show:
Match 1: Drilla Moloney beat Daniel Garcia.
Match 2: Maika beat Skye Blue. As a result, Maika will be in a match for the vacant AEW TBS Championship this Wednesday. She also will miss Tuesday’s Stardom event in Tokyo but she was not on the card and was previously announced as being absent.
Match 3: AEW Women’s Tag Team Champions Megan Bayne & Lena Kross beat Thunder Rosa & Olympia to retain the titles. Kross pinned Rosa.

PPV:
Match 1: Matt & Nick Jackson beat Mistico & Mascara Dorada and Shingo Takagi & Titan in a 3-way when the Jacksons pinned Titan.

Match 2: Kenny Omega beat Zack Sabre Jr.

Match 3: AEW Continental Champion Jon Moxley beat Bandido to retain the title.

Match 4: IWGP Global Champion Shota Umino beat Pac to retain the title. V1 for Umino.

Match 5: AEW Women’s Champion Thekla beat Starlight Kid to retain the title.

Match 6: AEW Tag Team Champions Adam Copeland & Christian Cage beat David Finlay & Clark Connors to retain the titles. Copeland pinned Finlay after a spear following Jay White interference.

Not counting Konosuke Takeshita participation, the New Japan & Stardom portion of the event is now complete. All AEW for the last 3 scheduled matches.

Match 7: Owen Hart Cup Women’s Finals: Mercedes Mone beat Maya World to win the tournament.

Match 8: In a steel cage match, Mark Briscoe, Darby Allin, Konosuke Takeshita, Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly beat MJF, Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher, Kazuchika Okada, Jake Doyle & Andrade El Idolo. Briscoe pinned Foyle after Jay Driller.

Main Event: Owen Hart Cup Men’s Finals: Will Ospreay beat Swerve Strickland to win the tournament.

End Show. After another 6 hour ultra-marathon.

For New Japan, the next event is Thursday at Tokorozawa Citizen Gym in Saitama. There will be no live or on demand broadcast. Also, it has been decided that the 7/11 G1 CLIMAX 36 opening event in Chicago WILL NOT be a PPV. It will be LIVE on New Japan World for all paying monthly subscribers.

UPDATE: Next up for Umino: Gabriel Kidd. That match will happen on 7/6 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. The injured Boltin Oleg will also return on 7/6.

Stardom 6/28/2026 NEAR LIVE Results

Stardom concludes this weekend’s house show slate today in Toyama. NEAR LIVE results will be posted below as they become available.

Today’s event will be held at Toyama Industrial Hall in Toyama and will be available on demand on Stardom World at a later date. There is no live broadcast.

Updates below should begin at or around 9:30 PM PT/12:30 AM ET. The event will begin at 9 PM PT/midnight ET.

9:20 PM PT UPDATE: NEAR LIVE results updates begin now.

The paid attendance may or may not be announced after the event.

Match 1: Bea Priestley beat Anne Kanaya.

Match 2: AZM, Mei Seira, Miyu Amasaki & Ema Maishima beat Natsupoi, Yuna Mizumori, Ami Sohrei & Hina. AZM pinned Mizumori after Azumi Sushi.

Match 3: Momo Watanabe & Konami beat Aya Sakura & Sayaka Kurara. Watanabe pinned Kurara after One Man Driver.

Match 4: Hanan, Saya Iida & Matoi Hamabe beat Syuri, Lady C & Ranna Yagami. Hamabe pinned Yagami.

Match 5: Hazuki, Koguma & Utami Hayashishita beat Suzu Suzuki, Akira Kurogame & HANAKO. Hayashishita pinned Kurogame with a German suplex hold.

Main Event: Natusko Tora, Saya Kamitani & Ruaka beat Maki Itoh, Kikyo Furusawa & Rian. Kamitani pinned Rian after Star Crusher.

The next event is Tuesday at Korakuen hall in Tokyo. Live streaming on Stardom World will begin at 2:30 AM PT/5:30 AM ET.