Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling “SUMMER SUN PRINCESS ‘26” LIVE Results (7/18/2026)

SUMMER SUN PRINCESS ‘26, Tokyo Joshi Pro’s annual July blowout event, finally happens today. The hype is over and it’s time for Princess Of Princess Champion Yuki Arai to make her toughest title defense yet against the Final Boss of TJPW-Miyu Yamashita, who hasn’t held the title on over 2 years and looks to become the first 5-time champion. Arai has beaten Yamashita by submission before in a tag match so there is hope, but part of me fears her first title reign ends today…elsewhere there of course are 2 other title matches. International Princess Champion Suzume defends against Wakana Uehara, with the Super Big Eater looking to turn all those YouTube calorie hunts into her first singles championship. And the Princess Tag Team Championship is on the line as Miu Watanabe & Rika Tatsumi defend against Shoko Nakajima & Hyper Misao in a match that promises a lot of hijinks. Elsewhere, the Yuki Kamifuku retirement road kicks off as The Casual Beauty has a really fun match, and quite the appropriate partner in the TJPW debut of O-MENZ Kumadori, who joins Kamifuku & Sakura Hattori to face Sanshiro Takagi, Yumehito Imanari & Mahiro Kiryu. The opening match will see the debut of Momo Sato, as the idol-turned-wrestler follows her big brother, DDT’s Daichi Sato, into the ring.

There has been a last-minute change to the card due to Willow Nightingale (All Elite Wrestling) being pulled off the event. Travel issues-her flight to Japan was cancelled and while alternate arrangements have been made it sounds like she won’t make it in time. She was to have faced Mizuki. Chris Brookes (DDT) is the replacement.

Today’s event will be held at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo and can be watched LIVE on WRESTLE UNIVERSE in Japanese & English. Rio Omori of idol group Ma’Scar’Piece will be the guest on Japanese commentary. It was previously announced that the event’s expected running time will be 3 hours so no speculation needed.

Today’s lineup:
Momo Sato Debut Match: Momo Sato & Shion Kanzaki vs. Uta Takami & Ren Konatsu
Sakura Hirota, HIMAWARI & Mifu Ashida vs. Raku, Pom Harajuku & Chika Nanase
Yuki Aino & Haru Kazashiro vs. MIRAI & Toga
Aja Kong vs. Arisu Endo
Yuki Kamifuku, O-MENZ Kumadori & Sakura Hattori vs. Sanshiro Takagi, Yumehito Imanari & Mahiro Kiryu
Mizuki vs. Chris Brookes
International Princess Champion Suzume vs. Wakana Uehara for the title
Princess Tag Team Champions Miu Watanabe & Rika Tatsumi vs. Shoko Nakajima & Hyper Misao for the titles
Princess Of Princess Champion Yuki Arai vs. Miyu Yamashita for the title

Refresh this page occasionally for the latest results.

Updates below will begin at 7 PM PT/10 PM ET. The live stream is scheduled to begin 20 minutes before the event.

6:40 PM PT UPDATE: The live stream has begun. It now says hwen the stream will start instead of the matches, so if accurate we will be going to the venue in 10 minutes.

6:48 PM PT UPDATE: Live updates begin now.

We are LIVE from Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Your hosts are Haruo Murata, Kagehiro Osano, Sayoko Mita & guest Rio Omori. WRESTLE UNIVERSE page also lists Marika Tani as a host, maybe later but not now. Your English host is Mr. Haku.

The paid attendance will be announced after the event. Advance sales were much stronger than usual for Korakuen but it’s till the reduced capacity setup which means probably 1100-1150 tops. Based on sales so far I’m thinking they’ll get to at least 1000. (UPDATE: The announced paid attendance was 1204, a full house/near sellout)

The opening announcements begin almost right away. The matches should begin in about 15 minutes. During announcements the promotion’s final Shinjuku Face event is announced for 9/27.

The matches begin at 7:05 PM PT/10:05 PM ET. And today we ahve STREAMERS!!!

Match 1: Momo Sato Debut Match: Momo Sato & Shion Kanzaki vs. Uta Takami & Ren Konatsu. 20 minute time limit
Result: Uta Takami & Ren Konatsu beat Momo Sato & SHion Kanzaki. Takami beat Sato with Koala Clutch.

Match 2: Sakura Hirota, HIMAWARI & Mifu Ashida vs. Raku, Pom Harajuku & Chika Nanase. 20 minute time limit
Result: Sakura Hirota, HIMAWARI & Mifu Ashida beat Raku, Pom Harajuku & Chika Nanase. Hirota pinned Harajuku. Comedy match of course.

Your new host (for now) is Marika Tani.

Match 3: Yuki Aino & Haru Kazashiro vs. MIRAI (Michinoku Pro) & Toga. 20 minute time limit
Result: Yuki AIno & Haru Kazashiro beat MIRAI & Toga. Kazashiro pinned Toga. (Something has me thinking Aino & Kazashiro will be making a Princess Tag Team Championship challenge after today’s match…)

Hiroyo Matsumoto participation is announced for the next Korakuen event on 8/23.

Haruo Murata returns as host now.

Match 4: Aja Kong (OZ Academy) vs. Arisu Endo. 15 minute time limit
Result: Aja Kong beat Arisu Endo

Match 5: Yuki Kamifuku, O-MENZ Kumadori (SST) & Sakura Hattori vs. Sanshiro Takagi (DDT), Yumehito Imanari (Ganbare Pro) & Mahiro Kiryu. 20 minute time limit
Result: Yuki Kamifuku, O-MENZ Kumadori & Sakura Hattori beat Sanshiro Takagi, Yumehito Imanari & Mahiro Kiryu. Kamifuku pinned Kiryu after a diving Fameasser.

Another 8/23 special participant announced: Sumire Natsu.

Match 6: Mizuki vs. Chris Brookes (DDT). 15 minute time limit
Result: Chris Brookes beat Mizuki

Match 7: International Princess Champion Suzume vs. Wakana Uehara for the title. 30 minute time limit
Result: International Princess Champion Suzume beat Wakana Uehara to retain the title. V4 for Suzume. No post-match promo.

Match 8: Princess Tag Team Champions Miu Watanabe & Rika Tatsumi vs. Shoko Nakajima & Hyper Misao for the titles. 30 minute time limit
Result: Princess Tag Team Champions Miu Watanabe & Rika Tatsumi beat Shoko Nakajima & Hyper Misao to retain the titles.Tatsumi pinned Misao. V2 for the champs.

Main Event: Princess Of Princess Champion Yuki Arai vs. Miyu Yamashita for the title. 30 minute time limit
Result: Princess Of Princess Champion Yuki Arai beat Miyu Yamashita to retain the title. V4 for Arai. Final Boss Vanquished! It was a hoss fight but somehow Arai prevailed and the reign continues and I go home happy for a little longer. Next up: Likely the Tokyo Princess Cup winner unless, best-case scenario, Arai wins it. But that could very well mean a rematch if Yamashita wins. That match will probably happen at WRESTLE PRINCESS 7 but we’ll find out as it gets closer.

The next event is the Tokyo Princess Cup starting Monday at Act City Hamamatsu in Shizuoka. Live streaming on WRESTLE UNIVERSE will begin Sunday at 10 PM PT/1 AM ET. All tournament events will air live and be available on demand immediately afterwards.

Sumo-July 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 6 Results (7/17/2026) (Top 2 Tiers) (Updated z2)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 6 of the July 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita

Makuuchi (top tier):
Onokatsu (M15) beat Kazuma (M15)
Kinbozan (M14) beat Dewanoryu (J3)
Shishi (M14) beat Asakoryu (M16)
Nishikifuji (M13) beat Daiseizan (M15)
Takerufuji (M13) beat Asahakuryu (J12)
Asanoyama (M10) beat Abi (M12)
Fujiryoga (M9) beat Wakanosho (M11)
Tobizaru (M9) beat Mitakeumi (M11)
Chiyoshoma (M10) beat Roga (M8)
Shodai (M6) beat Wakamotoharu (M8)
Kotoeiho (M7) beat Ura (M5)
Takayasu (M7) beat Oshoma (M5)
Fujiseiun (M6) beat Ichiyamamoto (M4)
Daieisho (M4) beat Churanoumi (M2)
Takanosho (M1) beat Kotoshoho (S)
Atamifuji (S) beat Fujinokawa (M1)
Aonishiki (S) beat Oho (K)
Kirishima (O) beat Yoshinofuji (K)
Gonoyama (M2) beat Kotozakura (O)
Hakunofuji (M3) beat Hosboryu (Y). KINBOSHI!!! The 5th career Gold Star Victory for Hakunofuji!
Onosato (Y) beat Hiradoumi (M3)
Leader: Shishi (6-0)
Of note: Hakkaku wellness check time. What is that now, 5 Kinboshi just this tournament? They’re not out of it with Hoshoryu now 4-2 and Onosato 3-3, but still…and now it’s just Shishi in the lead. He’s been here before but wasn’t able to hold on in the second half and has only faced lower-rank wrestlers so far. Wakanosho took his first loss today and is in a massive group of 5-1 wrestlers which include Kirishima & Aonishiki. Kirishima’s Yokozuna bid is still alive and Aonishiki is now halfway to Ozeki re-promotion and so far it’s looking really good for his chances.

Juryo:
Tanji (Ms1) beat Nishikigi (J14)
kagayaki (J11) beat Enho (J11)
Tohakuryu (J12) beat Hitoshi (J10)
Tochitaikai (J14) beat Tamashoho (J10)
Nishinoryu (J9) beat Kayo (J12)
Arashifuji (J13) beat Hatsuyama (J8)
Shirokuma (J9) beat Meisei (J7)
Shonannoumi (J6) beat Midorifuji (J8)
Kitanowaka (J5) beat Tamawashi (J7)
Toshinofuji (J4) beat Kazekeno (J6)
Tokihayate (J2) beat Sadanoumi (J2)
Asasuiryu (J1) beat Ryuden (J3)
Kyokukaiyu (J1) beat Tomokaze (J4)
Leader: Arashifuji, Shirokuma (6-0)
Of note: No changes atop the leaderboard, but at the top of the rankings Asasuiryu is closing in on a top tier promotion at 5-1. He is hoping to join his real-life brother Asakoryu in the top tier. At the bottom, Tanji was the first Makushita man to come up for the day and his win puts him one away from promotion at 3-1.

Lower tier notes: 24-0 for Asahifuji as he goes to 3-0 in Makushita, as does Mita. But Kiryuko has WITHDRAWN so he is now likely to be demoted unless he can return by Day 9. And barring a miracle the losing streak will reach 41 for Moriurara in Jonokuchi as he fell to 0-3 today. He could clinch demotion on Day 8.

Note: Tomorrow’s Day 7 results will be posted late in the day (if at all) due to prior commitments

UPDATE: Hochi Sports reports Wakanosho suffered a right knee injury in his match today and was hospitalized immediately afterwards. No further information yet per stablemaster Minatogawa (Takakeisho) but he says “we’ll make the best choice”. Horrible timing given Wakanosho is still 5-1 after today’s loss.

UPDATE 2: Walanosho has WITHDRAWN. Status uncertain. Kinbozan will get the fusen tomorrow as a result.

DDT 7/16/2026 Results

DDT ran the second half of their Beer Garden Pro Wrestling doubleheader today in Tokyo.

Today’s event was held at Shinjuku Face in Tokyo and can be watched on demand on WRESTLE UNIVERSE.

The paid attendance was not announced but it was a legit advance sellout.

There was a last-second change made to the main event as the match began-it was changed to a Falls Count Anywhere match.

Match 1: Takao Soma & Yuki Ishida beat Kazuma Sunni & Yuni. Ishida pinned Yuni after Flame Palm.

Match 2: Shunma Katsumata & To-y beat Daisuke Sasaki & Mikiya Sasaki. To-y pinned Mikiya Sasaki.

Match 3: Yuki Iino, Yukio Naya & Viento Levante beat Hideki Okatani, Illusion & MJ Paul by ref stoppage (TKO). Levante beat Paul with a body sleeper.

Match 4: Kaisei Takechi vs. GM Imabayashi went to a draw. Some weird comedy match.

Match 5: In a Blondfolded Breast Hiding Match, where all wrestlers were blindfolded and the first to strip another of their bra wins, Masami Inahata beat Kazuki Hirata, Yuki Ueno & Junta Miyawaki in a 4-way by stripping Ueno. As a result, Inahata earns the second “Money In The Back” title shot right. Afterwards, Illusion appeared and teased using his right to challenge for said title shot rights, but didn’t.

Main Event: In a Falls Count Anywhere Match, KO-D 6-Man Tag Tram Champions Takeshi Masada, Yuya Koroku & Daichi Sato beat Chris Brookes, HARASHIMA & Anyonio Honda to retain the titles. Sato pinned Honda after a diving body press onto a table. V6 for the champs. That ties the record for most title defenses in a reign. Next up: Levante, Naya & KANON. That match will happen on 8/11 at Ryogoku Kokugikan. Also added to 8/11 is Daisuke Sasaki & DOUKI (New Japan) vs. Antonio Honda & Tetsuya Endo.

The next event is Sunday at Imaike Gas Hall in Navoya. There will be no live broadcast. On demand Wednesday.

GLEAT 7/16/2026 Results

GLEAT began/resumed it’s single name lineage for all events today with GLEAT Ver. 26, even though matches will still be billed as G PROWRESTLING or Lidet UWF.

Today’s event was held at City Hall & Gallery Gotanda in Tokyo and should be available on demand on YouTube at a later date. There was no live broadcast.

The announced paid attendance was 192.

Match 1: Shigehiro Irie & Quiet Storm beat T-Hawk & Jo Yamamoto. Storm pinned Yamamoto after 53cm Arm Lariat.

Match 2: MICHIKO & Chanyota beat Azusa Inaba & Mizuha. MICHIKO pinned Mizuha.

Match 3: Takanori Ito & Kotaro Suzuki beat Minoru Tanaka & Katsuhijo Nakajima. Ito pinned Tanaka with a German suplex hold.

Match 4: Soma Watanabe, So Daimonji, ARASHI & JD Lee beat Keiichi Sato, Kohei Kinoshita, Rock Iwasaki & Ryo Aitaka. Watanabe pinned Sato.

Match 5: El Lindaman, Junjie & Yuya Aoki beat SBK, Nobu San (Check Shimatani) & TAKUMA. Lindaman pinned SBK with a German suplex hold.

Match 6: Atsushi Kotoge, Mohammed Yone, Hi69 & Hajime Ohara (Pro Wrestling NOAH) beat Hayato Tamura, Takehiro Yamamura, Tetsuya Izuchi & Ryuichi Kawakami. Kotoge pinned Yamamura after Kill Switch.

Main Event: G INFINITY Champions Kaito Ishida & KAZMA SAKAMOTO beat Vent Very Jack & Kapy to retain the titles. Ishida pinned Jack after Rebellion. V5 for the champs. Next up: Kawakami & Storm. That match will happen on 8/3 at Shinjuku Face.

The next event is Sunday at Imaike Gas Hall in Nagoya. Broadcast plans TBA.

Sumo-July 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 5 Results (7/16/2026) (Top 2 Tiers)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 5 of the July 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo

Makuuchi (top tier):
Daiseizan (M16) beat Onokatsu (M15)
Shishi (M14) beat Ryuden (J3)
Kinbozan (M14) beat Asakoryu (M16)
Takerufuji (M13) beat Kazuma (M15)
Abi (M12) beat Asahakuryu (M12)
Nishikifuji (M13) beat Mitakeumi (M15)
Asanoyama (M10) beat Chiyoshoma (M10)
Wakanosho (M11) beat Tobizaru (M9)
Roga (M8) beat Wakamotoharu (M8)
Takayasu (M7) beat Fujiryoga (M9)
Shodai (M6) beat Fujiseiun (M6)
Kotoeiho (M7) beat Oshoma (M5)
Daieisho (M4) beat Ichiyamamoto (M4)
Hakunofuji (M3) beat Ura (M5)
Yoshinofuji (K) beat Oho (K)
Takanosho (M1) beat Atamifuji (S)
Fujinokawa (M1) beat Kotoshoho (S)
Aonishiki (S) beat Kotozakura (O)
Hiradoumi (M3) beat Kirishima (O)
Onosato (Y) beat Churanoumi (M2)
Hoshoryu (Y) beat Gonoyama (M2)
Leader: Shishi, Wakanosho (5-0)
Of note: No kinboshi handed out today for the first time this tournament as both Yokozuna won, Onosato getting to 2-3 and Hoshoryu one off the lead at 4-1. Kirishima took a tough first loss to winless Hiradoumi, which doesn’t end his Yokozuna hopes but every loss hurts. He can only afford one more loss, maybe two (worst-case 3 but 11-4 must include the championship for any chance). Aonishiki bounced back from his first loss with another win, so he now needs 6 more for Ozeki re-promotion. But it’s a pair of Maegashira in the lead-Shishi tends to do well when at lower ranks but when he gets higher up he struggles, while Wakanosho is a fast-rising star as the former Takakeisho’s (now Minatogawa) first true star trainee since taking over the former Tokiwayama Beya.
More kinboshi up for grabs tomorrow as Hoshoryu faces Hakunofuji who is also 4-1 and has 4 Gold Star Victories already including one from Hosboryu, and Onosato has Hiradoumi.

Juryo:
Tohakuryu (J12) beat Tochitaikai (J13)
Nishikigi (J14) beat Enho (J11)
Arashifuji (J13) beat Kagayaki (J11)
Kayo (J12) beat Tamashoho (J10)
Shirokuma (J9) beat Nishinoryu (J9)
Hatsuyama (J8) beat Hitoshi (J10)
Tamawashi (J7) beat Meisei (J7)
Midorifuji (J8) beat Kazekeno (J6)
Kitanowaka (J5) beat Oshoumi (J5)
Shonannoumi (J6) beat Toshinofuji (J4)
Tokihayate (J2) beat Tomokaze (J4)
Sadanoumi (J2) beat Kyokukaiyu (J1)
Asasuiryu (J1) beat Dewanoryu (J3)
Leader: Arashifuji, Shirokuma (5-0)
WITHDRAWAL: Oshoumi (M5). Right foot. Tournament over. Out indefinitely but needs surgery for a broken or fractured bone. Will finish the equivalent of 0-15 and may be demoted to Makushita in September. Kitanowaka got the fusen as a result.
Of note: That’s the 900th career win for Tamawashi, moving the Iron Man into 9th place all-time. Unfortunately for Enho fans Nishikigi showed up today and the loss drops Enho to 2-3. And that hoped-for Kagayaki match? Tomorrow. Newcomer Arashifuji shares the lead with Onosato stablemate Shirokuma, who has been very inconsistent since reaching Juryo and changing his name from Takahashi. But he has a favorable match for 6-0 tomorrow against 0-5 Meisei. Arashifuji faces Hatsuyama.

Lower tier notes: Kiryuko’s rapid climb back to Juryo has possibly come to a halt-no word on why and he’s not listed as a withdrawal but he missed today’s Makushita match and gave up a fusen as a result to fall to 1-2. No Asahifuji or Mita matches today. They both will be in action tomorrow.

Stardom News: New Title Match Added To Saturday’s PPV

With just over 36 hours to go until the 5STAR GP kicks off Saturday with a PPV, Stardom has just added another title match to the card-in confirming All Elite Wrestling’s Julia Hart as an injury replacement for Bea Priestley, they also announced, surely to President Taro Okada’s dismay, the return of his favorite heel ever-Thekla. That’s because Hart, Thekla & Skye Blue sill face Artist Of Stardom Champions Ami Sohrei, Hina & Lady C for the titles on Saturday. So much for Thekla being done with Stardom forever…Pro Wrestling, Everybody!

The match will be on the PPV portion of the event after 2 pre-show matches. Depending on broadcast plans, there is a chance this title match will be part of a free YouTube broadcast but we won’t know until a few hours before the event.

BREAKING: TJPW Returning To US In 2026

Just announced on social media-Tokyo Joshi Pro is returning to the US later this year They will again be visiting Texas with events in Houston & Dallas between December 4-6. 12/4 & 12/5 will be at Pasadena Roder Arena in Pasadena, 12/6 at The OC in Forney.

More as it becomes available.

DDT 7/15/2026 Results (Updated)

DDT kicked off a Beer Garden Pro Wrestling doubleheader in Tokyo today, perhaps their last one in Shinjuku.

Today’s event was held at Shinjuku Face in Tokyo and can be watched on demand on WRESTLE UNIVERSE.

The paid attendance was not announced but it was a legit advance sellout.

Before the event began during the NwA Jr live…
Shunna Katsumata beat DDT Iron Man Heavymetalweight Champion Kazuma Sumi to win the title. Katsumata becomes the 1841st Champion.

Match 1: Jun Akiyama & Takao Soma beat Naomi Yoshimura & Rukiya. Akiyama pinned Rukiya after a knee strike.

Match 2: Invisible Kazuki Hirata won a 8 man/invisible man battle royal, last eliminating Kazuki Hirata.

Match 3: Hidrki Okatani & Illusion beat Yuni & O-MENZ Kumadori. Okatani pinned Yuni.

Match 4: 2 Danshoku Dienos (one the real thing, one not) beat Junta Miyawaki (as Antonio Honda) & Antonio Honda. One of the Dienos pinned Honda.

Match 5: Yuki Ueno, Shinya Aoki, To-y & Kaisei Takechi beat KANON, Yuki Iino, Yukio Naya & Viento Levante. Takechi pinned Levante after Break It Down.

Match 6: Takeshi Masada, Yuya Koroku & Daichi Sato beat HARASHIMA, Yuki Ishida & Hinata Kasai. Sato pinned Kasai after Fire Thunder.

Main Event: In a King Of Drunk match, Shunma Katsumata beat Daisuke Sasaki, Kazuma Sumi, Chris Brookes & MAO in a 5-way by KO. As a result, Katsumata earns a “Money In The Bank” title shot right for the KO-D Openweight Championship over the next couple months. The post-match celebration was crashed by Illusion, who created his own version and got it approved by GM Imabayashi and can use it starting tomorrow.

The next event is tomorrow. It is also a legit advance sellout. Live streaming on WRESTLE UNIVERSE will begin at 3 AM PT/6 AM ET.

UPDATE: Clarification on Illusion-it appears he created a means to challenge anytime anywhere for the rights to challenge for the title shot anytime anywhere, as long as it’s within the current fiscal year, although the title challenges via the rights must happen by 9/27. (Confused?)

Sumo-July 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 4 Results (7/15/2026) (Top 2 Tiers) (Updated)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 4 of the July 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo

Makuuchi (top tier):
Sadanoumi (J2) beat Onokatsu (M15)
Shishi (M14) beat Kazuma (M15)
Nishikifuji (M13) beat Asakoryu (M16?
Takerufuji (M13) beat Daiseizan (M16)
Kinbozan (M14) beat Abi (M12)
Wakanosho (M11) beat Mitakeumi (M11)
Asahakuryu (M12) beat Chiyoshoma (M10)
Fujiryoga (M9) beat Tobizaru (M9)
Asanoyama (M10) beat Roga (M8)
Kotoeiho (M7) beat Takayasu (M7)
Wakamotoharu (M8) beat Fujiseiun (M6)
Ura (M5) beat Oshoma (M5)
Ichiyamamoto (M4) beat Shodai (M6)
Hakunofuji (M3) beat Hiradoumi (M3)
Yoshinofuji (K) beat Aonishiki (S)
Oho (K) beat Kotoshoho (S)
Daieisho (M4) beat Atamifuji (S)
Kirishima (O) beat Takanosho (M1)
Kotozakura (O) beat Fujinokawa (M1)
Hoshoryu (Y) beat Churanoumi (M2)
Gonoyama (M2) beat Onosato (Y). KINBOSHI!!! The first career Gold Star Victory for Gonoyama!
Leader: Shishi, Wakanosho, Kirishima (4-0)
Of note: It was a judgement call that went against Onosato and the referee’s call for the Yokozuna was overturned after a Mono-ii (judges conference). It was very close as Onosato was in the air but outside the ring as Gonoyama hit the dohyo. The Japanese sumo media online are suggesting the initial call was clearly wrong, I’d need to see different angles than what I can see in the video on the official Grand Sumo app to be sure. Still, we can’t overlook that Onosato is now 1-3. Doesn’t appear injury-related but bad luck and performances. Most of Sanyaku fell off the lead pace today as several took their first loss including Aonishiki, but it’s not a big blow to his re-promotion hopes as he still needs 7 wins and is 3-1. Kirishima is one of 3 at 4-0 and in the lead, remaining in early Yokozuna contention. Gonoyama gets his second Kinboshi chance tomorrow against Hoshoryu while Churanoumi also gets his second chance against Onosato. Aonishiki faces Kotozakura (both 3-1) while Kirishima has 0-4 Hiradoumi.

Juryo:
Nishikigi (J14) beat Tohakuryu (J12)
Arashifuji (J13) beat Kayo (J12)
Enho (J11) beat Toxhitaikai (J14)
Hitoshi (J10) beat Kagayaki (J11)
Nishinoryu (J9) beat Tamashoho (J10)
Shirokuma (J9) beat Midorifuji (J8)
Hatsuyama (J8) beat Meisei (J7)
Tamawashi (J7) beat Shonannoumi (J6)
Kazekeno (J6) beat Oshoumi (J5)
Kitanowaka (J5) beat Tomokaze (J4)
Dewanoryu (J3) beat Toshinofuji (J4)
Tokihayate (J2) beat Asasuiryu (J1)
Kyokukaiyu (J1) beat Ryuden (J3)
Leader: Shirokuma, Arashifuji (4-0)
Of note: Enho got back to 2-2 today with a winning streak following losing his first 2, and will go for 3 straight tomorrow against Nishikigi. A number of 3-0 co-leaders lost today leaving just 2 tied for the lead now, and Tamawashi also got back to 2-2 with a win. The Iron Man has another former top tier mainstay tomorrow in Meisei, who is struggling at 0-4 and reportedly was dealing with more injury/illness issues right before the tournament, reportedly dizziness.

Lower tier notes: There likely won’t be an Asahifuji-Kiryuko Playoff 3 in Makushita as Kiryuko took the first non-playoff loss of his post-injury comeback today, ending his winning streak at 15. No matches for Asahifuji & Mita tomorrow so it looks like they’ll be back Friday on Day 6. And while we’re down there…RARE KIMARITE ALERT!! Ryuho, who is at Ms17, beat Asonoyama at Ms15 with a new-to-me technique: sabaori, forward force down-to use both hands to wrap around the opponent’s hips and pull him forward, and lean over from above forcing the opponent to lower his stance and get down on his knees. (Description via the Grand Sumo app)

Here is a video example of the move from NHK World Japan (via YouTube):
https://youtu.be/yg03NP5Q7fI?is=pj8TfbR_V3s4CRxQ

UPDATE: Oshoumi has WITHDRAWN from Juryo after Day 4. Possibly right foot per Nikkan Sports. He was 0-4 to this point at J5 meaning if he can’t return there is a slight chance of demotion to Makushita. Kitanowaka will get the fusen tomorrow as a result. (UPDATE 2: Broken or fractured bone in the foot. Surgery scheduled for today. Tournament over)

Stardom News: Major 5STAR GP Changes

Stardom has announced a major change for the upcoming 5STAR GP Tournament: Bea Priestley, who was to have been in the Blue A Block, is now out. Unspecified injury. That was revealed at a presser with all participants over the weekend. Today it was announced that Julia Hart of All Elite Wrestling will be the replacement. While I no longer follow AEW Hart is someone I’ve always been a fan of so I’m excited for her to get this opportunity.

The tournament begins Saturday with this month’s PPV.