New Japan 5/27/2026 Results

Amidst breaking news of ownership changing hands, New Japan continued the Best Of The Super Junior Tournament today in Shizuoka with Block B and one Block A match.

Today’s event was held at Kira Messe Numazu in Shizuoka and can be watched on demand on New Japan World.

The announced paid attendance was 777. JACKPOT! Go play the lottery today!

Match 1: Tatsuya Matsumoto beat Taisei Nakahara by submission.

Match 2: Hartley Jackson, Ryohei Oiwa & Kosei Fujita beat Masatora Yasuda, Toru Yano & Valiente Jr. Jackson pinned Yasuda after a senton.

Match 3: Tiger Mask, Ryusuke Taguchi, Master Wato & Nick Wayne beat Gedo, Daiki Nagai, Robbie X & Titan. Wayne pinned Gedo after Waynes World. Afterwards, TM 4 did his Shizuoka farewell.

Best Of The Super Junior Block B:
Match 4: Yoshinobu Kanemaru beat Daisuke Sasaki by submission.
Match 5: Sho beat Hyo by submission.
Match 6: El desperado beat Jacob Austin Young.
Match 7: KUSHIDA beat Yoh.
Match 8: Robbie Eagles beat Taiji Ishimori by submission.
Main Event: Block A: Francesco Akira beat Jun Kasai.

Standings:
Block A:
1-Titan, 5-1, 10 pts
2-Wato, 4-2, 8 pts
3-Akira, 4-3, 8 pts
4-Kasai, 4-3, 8 pts
5-X, 3-3, 6 pts
6-Fujita, 3-3, 6 pts
7-Wayne, 3-3, 6 pts
8-Taguchi, 3-3, 6 pts
9-Valiente, 2-4, 4 pts
10-Nagai, 0-6, 0 pts (OUT)

Block B:
1-Desperado, 4-2, 8 pts
2-Sho, 4-2, 8 pts
3-Kanemaru, 3-3, 6 pts
4-Eagles, 3-3, 6 pts
5-Yoh, 3-3, 6 pts
6-Ishimori, 3-3, 6 pts
7-Sasaki, 3-3, 6 pts
8-KUSHIDA, 2-4, 4 pts
9-Young, 2-4, 4 pts
10-Hyo, 2-4, 4 pts
The top 2 in each block advance to the Semifinals. Only Nagai is out of contention.

The next event is Friday at Tsubame Civic Gym in Niigata with 4 Block A matches and 1 Block B match. Live streaming on New Japan World will begin at 2:30 AM PT/5:30 AM ET.

BREAKING: New Japan Ownership Changing

Major announcement from New Japan today-it appears ownership of the promotion is changing again. According to the announcement, Bushiroad Corporation is transferring all of its ownership stake in the promotion to TV Asahi, which was already the largest shareholder of the promotion, with CyberAgent Inc. remaining a minority owner. In a statement linked to by the promotion, Bushiroad President/CEO Takaaki Kitani said-and this is loosely website translated-“

Thanks to these efforts, the Tokyo Dome event on January 4 this year recorded an attendance of 46,913, achieving a sold-out event for the first time in 28 years. Overcoming the challenges of generational change, young stars in their 20s and 30s are rising one after another, shining brilliantly in the ring. As Bushiroad, witnessing New Japan Pro-Wrestling grow so strongly and passing the baton to the next generation is a great pride in my life.

However, for New Japan Pro-Wrestling to make further global strides and continue its golden era, it is essential to maximize the use of its accumulated video assets and evolve into a diversified monetization business centered on a powerful distribution platform.

Above all, I am convinced that entrusting the future to the best owner—who has been our longtime partner and has supported New Japan Pro-Wrestling on terrestrial broadcasts—by returning Imperial Rule to TV Asahi, and by welcoming CyberAgent, who brings a fresh breeze through cutting-edge digital media, as our partner—is the best way to entrust the future.

To all the fans, and to the players and staff who have supported New Japan with their passionate battles, thank you so much for walking alongside Bushiroad until now. Your passion and cheers have been our greatest driving force.

Although it is no longer in Bushiroad’s hands, I can confidently say that the future of New Japan Pro-Wrestling is brighter than ever. As a passionate pro wrestling fan, I will continue to support the golden era you create.

Thank you so much for 14 years. Please look forward to the future of New Japan Pro-Wrestling.”

Here is a link to the full Bushiroad statement:
https://bushiroad.co.jp/news/information/300

Meanwhile, here are translated comments from New Japan President/CEO Hiroshi Tanahashi:

“To all fans of New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and to everyone who has cooperated and supported us,

We have decided that Bushiroad Corporation will transfer our shares to TV Asahi Corporation and CyberAgent Corporation. 
Bushiroad became the parent company in 2012, and through large-scale advertising campaigns and various forms of support, we have greatly developed New Japan Pro-Wrestling. I am filled with gratitude. 
To repay this kindness, we will continue to work as a consolidated subsidiary of TV Asahi, with the support of CyberAgent, and together with the company-wide goal of significant growth for New Japan Pro-Wrestling. 
Our mission remains unchanged to create the best rings and let everyone enjoy them. We sincerely appreciate your continued support and support.

May 27, 2026

Shin Nihon Pro-Wrestling Co., Ltd. President and CEO Hiroshi Tanahashi”

The promotion expects no changes to scheduled events or plans going forward. That should also mean no changes to the New Japan World streaming service. Also no mention of how/if this will affect Stardom.

More as it becomes available.

Injury Report: Being Hardcore Really Is Painful

Hikaru Sato may still be hardcore, indicated by his winning the GHC Hardcore Championship in Pro Wrestling NOAH Monday, but that doesn’t mean the former MMA fighter is immune to pain and it’s caused All-Japan some issues as they announced Sato is out of action. Unspecified injury. Out at least 2 weeks and the entire Super Power Series 2026 Tour. Card changes have been announced. It’s not yet known if this will affect the 6/15 NOAH event where Sato is to defend the title in a 3-way.

More as it becomes available.

Pro Wrestling NOAH 5/26/2026 Results

Pro Wrestling NOAH continued the NEO Global Tag League today in Tochigi.

Today’s event was held at Light Cube Utsunomiya in Tochigi and can be watched on demand on WRESTLE UNIVERSE.

The announced paid attendance was 427.

Match 1: Hajime Ohara beat Hiroto Tsuruya.

Match 2: KENTA & Katsumi Inahata beat Atsushi KOtoge & Super Crazy. KENTA beat Crazy with GAME OVER.

Match 3: Naomichi Marufuji, Kenoh & AMAKUSA beat Manabu Soya, Yuki Iino (DDT) & Black Menso-re. Marufuji beat Menso-re.

Match 4: OZAWA, Tadasuke & Kai Fujimura beat Yoshiki Inamura, Stallion Rogers & Midori Takahashi. Tadasuke pinned Rogers.

Match 5: Akira Kitamura, Satsuko Nagao & Takumi Baba (Tochigi Pro Wrestling) beat Kaito Kiyomiya, Daiki Odashima & Yuto Koyanagi. Kitamura pinned Koyanagi after Shindo Knee Pad.

Match 6: Alejandro beat Ryo Hoshino (Tochigi Pro Wrestling).

NEO Global Tag League Block A:
Match 7: Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI beat Kid Lykos 1 & 2. BUSHI pinned 2 after Fable.
Main Event: Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows beat Tetsuya Endo & HAYATA. Anderson pinned HAYATA after Magic Killer.

The next event is Saturday at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. Live streaming on WRESTLE UNIVERSE will begin at 2:30 AM PT/5:30 AM ET.

DDT News: Overseas Update, Injury Update, 5/26/2026 Results

Some DDT news from the last few days:

Last weekend, there was participation in a joint independent event held in France featuring Kazuma Sumi, MAO & Yoshihiko. It was a mixed bag as first MAO & Yoshihiko lost the BZW Tag Team Championship they held for over a year to MBM & Altima Sombier. Later on, Sumi defended the DDT Universal Championship in a 3-way against Gringo Loco & Leedz Lewis and pinned Lewis to retain the title. V2 for Sumi.

Injury Update: With Masami Inahata expected back by now but not, a further update was provided on his condition. Lumbar vertebrae sprain. Now out at least another 2-3 weeks. Estimated return is around mid-June but subject to change.

Finally, today’s event results which was a Beer Garden Pro Wrestling event in Tokyo.

Today’s event was held at Ueno Park Outdoor Stage in Tokyo and will be available on demand on WRESTLE UNIVERSE Friday. There was no live broadcast.

The paid attendance was not announced.

Match 1: Hideki Okatani & Illusion ebat Yuya Koroku & Hinata Kasai. Illusion pinned Kasai after a swanton bomb.

Match 2: In a 5000 Yen Bringing Weapons Deathmatch, Kazuma Sumi & Yuk iIshida beat MAO & Kazuki Hirata. Sumi pinned Hirata.

Match 3: Takeshi Masada & Daichi Sato beat Antonio Honda & Junta Miyawaki. Masada pinned Honda with a deformed Osui suplex hold.

Match 4: HARASHIMA beat Rukiya. Afterwards, HARASHIMA announced the recent birth of his second child (posted prior on social media) and said, as always, he was training.

Match 5: Shunma Katsumata, To-y & Akito beat KANON, Yukio Naya & Viente Maligno. To-y pinned Maligno after Running T-O-Y.

Main Event: In an Anomalous Drunk Match, where after a 2 count pinfall, rope escape running the ropes or a specific song played a specific beverage had to be drunk depending on the team and it could affect the outcome, Danshoku Dieno & Yoshihiko beat Chris Brookes & Yuki Ueno. Dieno pinned Brookes with a combined Gay Road Clutch. Brookes & Ueno had to drink tequila or beer, Dieno had to drink cola. They somehow managed to keep this up for over 34 minutes.

The next event is a Super Japan Pro Wrestling (Sanshiro Takagi Produced) event tomorrow. There will be no live broadcast. On demand Saturday.

Stardom 5/26/2026 Results

Stardom ran their latest midweek Tokyo event today.

Today’s event was held at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo and can be watched on demand on Stardom World. You can also watch THE FULL EVENT FOR FREE on YouTube.

The announced paid attendance was 1083.

Match 1: Suzu Suzuki & Akira Kurogame beat Sayaka Kurara & Natsupoi. Suzuki pinned Kurara with a German suplex hold.

Match 2: Waka Tsukiyama & Rian beat Maki Itoh & Kikyo Furusawa. Tsukiyama pinned Itoh after Osui Suplex.

Match 2: Yuna Mizumori & Aya Sakura beat Syuri & Kiyoka Kokatsu, Rina Yamashita & Itsuki Aoki and AZM & Koguma in a 4-way when Sakura pinned Kokatsu.

Match 3: Saya Iida & Xena beat Hanan & Matoi Hamabe. Xena pinned Hamabe with a German suplex hold.

Match 4: Ranna Yagami & Tomoka Inaba beat Starlight Kid & EmA Mishima. Inaba pinned Maishima.

Match 5: Natsuko Tora, Saya Kamitani, Ruaka, Azusa Inaba & Bea Priestley beat Saori Anou, Hazuki, Fuwa-chan, Maika & HANAKO. Kamitani pinned Fuwa-chan after Star Crusher.

Main Event: Ami Sohrei, Hina & Lady C beat Artist Of Stardom Champions Konami, Rina & Fukigen to win the titles. Sohrei, Hina & C become the 36th Artist Of Stardom Champions. C pinned Rina.

After the 5th match, a shocking moment occurred…Utami Hayashishita made a surprise return to the promotion 2 years after defecting to the then-new Marigold promotion. Hayashishita just left Marigold. While she seems destined to cross paths with Kamitani again in some form, first up in her return will be Akira Kurogame. That match will happen Saturday.

The next event is Saturday at Kobe Sambo Hall in Kobe. Live streaming on Stardom World will begin Friday at 9 PM PT/midnight ET.

Pro Wrestling NOAH 5/25/2026 Results

Pro Wrestling NOAH ran episode 2 of MONDAY MAGIC Inside Out Season today.

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.

At the start of the event, it was announced that the match to determine a new GHC Women’s Champion on 6/15 will be MIRAI. vs. Great Sakuya.

Match 1: Rich Port Ayala beat Iker Navarro.

Match 2: Seirei Yamaoka beat Mio Momomo & Momola Hanazono in a 3-way by pinning Hanazono.

Match 3: Kenoh & AMAKUSA beat Brahmans Shu & Kei in 15 seconds by DQ. Which led to…
Match 3 (again): Kenoh & AMAKUSA beat Brahmans Shu & Kei. Possible double pinfall.

Match 4: Kaito Kiyomiya beat Alan Angels

Match 5: Titus Alexander & HAYATA beat Thys Alexios & Archie Cole. Alexander pinned Alexios after Big Ugly.

Main Event: Hikaru Sato beat GHC Hardcore Champion Masato Tanaka by submission to win the title. Sato becomes the 16th GHC Hardcore Champion. 7th by the promotion as they do not recognize reigns before the title’s latest revival. Next up: Daisuke Sekimoto & Shuji Ishikawa in a 3-way. That match will happen on 6/15.

Episode 3, the last of this season, is 6/8.

The next event is tomorrow at Light Cube Utaunomiya in Tochigi to continue the NEO Global Tag League. Live streaming on WRESTLE UNIVERSE will begin at 2:30 AM PT/5:30 AM ET.

Pro Wrestling NOAH 5/24/2026 LIVE Results

Pro Wrestling NOAH runs Day 2 of the NEO Global Tag League today in Osaka. Today features the start of Block B with 3 matches featuring the 6 participating teams in the block. The likely main event will be Naomichi Marufuji & Kenoh vs. OZAWA & Tadasuke.

Today’s event will be held at Umeda Sky Building Stellar Hall in Osaka and can be watched LIVE on WRESTLE UNIVERSE. There will likely be no commentary. There are 8 matches planned so the running time may depend in part on if there’s an intermission, but I’m thinking it’ll be around 2 1/2 hours.

Today’s lineup:
Eita vs. Midori Takahashi
Kaito Kiyomiya, Harutoki, Alejanfro & Black Menso-re vs. Masa Kitamiya, Takashi Sugiura, Kai Fujimura & Jon Masaoka
AMAKUSA & Daiki Odashima vs. Atsushi Kotoge & Hi69
Tetsuya Endo, HAYATA & Yuto Koyanagi vs. Karl Anderson, Doc Gallows & Quiet Storm
Tetsuya Naito, BUSHI & RYUSEI vs. Kid Lykos 1 & 2 & Hiroto Tsuruya
NEO Global Tag League Block B:
Yoshiki Inamura & Stallion Rogers vs. KENTA & Katsumi Inahata
Kazuyuki Fujita & Mohammed Yone vs. Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino
Naomichi Marufuji & Kenoh vs. OZAWA & Tadasuke

Refresh this page occasionally for the latest results.

Updates below will begin at 11 PM PT/2 AM ET. The live stream is scheduled to begin 10 minutes before the event.

10:50 PM PT UPDATE: The live stream has begun. We should be going to the venue in 10 minutes.

10:55 PM PT UPDATE: Live update begin now.

We are LIVE from Umeda Sky Building Stellar Hall in Osaka, Japan. There is no commentary.

The paid attendance will be announced after the event. This is a small venue with a full capacity of maybe 400. What I could see already looked full but not a sellout, so my initial prediction will be 300. (UPDATE: The announced paid attendance was 472)

The matches should begin in about 5 minutes.

The matches begin right on time.

Match 1: Eita vs. Midori Takahashi. 15 minute time limit
Result: Eita beat Midori Takahashi

Match 2: Kaito Kiyomiya, Harutoki, Alejanfro & Black Menso-re vs. Masa Kitamiya, Takashi Sugiura, Kai Fujimura & Jon Masaoka. 20 minute time limit
Result: Masa Kitamiya, Takashi Sugiura, Kai Fujimura & Jun Masaoka beat Kaito Kiyomiya, Harutoki, Alejandro & Black Menso-re. Sugiura beat Menso-re with a reverse figure 4.

Match 3: AMAKUSA & Daiki Odashima vs. Atsushi Kotoge & Hi69. 20 minute time limit
Result: Atsushi Kotoge & Hi69 beat AMAKUSA & Daiki Odashima. Hi69 pinned Odashima.

Match 4: Tetsuya Endo, HAYATA & Yuto Koyanagi vs. Karl Anderson, Doc Gallows & Quiet Storm (Independent/Freelancer). 20 minute time limit
Result: Karl Anderson, Doc Gallows & Quier Storm beat Tetsuya Endo, HAYATA & Yuto Koyanagi. Gallows pinned Koyanagi after Magic Killer.

Match 5: Tetsuya Naito, BUSHI & RYUSEI vs. Kid Lykos 1 & 2 & Hiroto Tsuruya. 20 minute time limit
Result: Kid Kykos 1 & 2 & Hiroto Tsuruya beat Tetsuya Naito, BUSHI & RYUSEI. 1 pinned RYUSEI after a swan dive swanton.

Intermission.

The matches resume at 12:05 AM PT/3:05 AM ET (about a 10 minute break).

NEO Global Tag League Block B:
Match 6: Yoshiki Inamura & Stallion Rogers vs. KENTA & Katsumi Inahata. 30 minute time limit
Result: Yoshiki Inamura & Stallion Rogers beat KENTA & Katsumi Inahatra. Inamura pinned Inahata after a chokeslam.

Match 7: Kazuyuki Fujita & Mohammed Yone vs. Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino. 30 minute time limit
Result: Manabu Soya & Yuki Iino beat Kazuyuki Fujita & Mohammed Yone. Soya pinned Yone after Passion IS.

Main Event: Naomichi Marufuji & Kenoh vs. OZAWA & Tadasuke. 30 minute time limit
Result: Naomichi Marufuji & Kenoh beat OZAWA & Tadasuke. Kenoh pinned Tadasuke after PFS.

The next event is MONDAY MAGIC Inside Out Season Episode 2 tomorrow at Shinjuku Face in Tokyo. Live streaming on WRESTLE UNIVERSE will begin at 3 AM PT/6 AM ET.


New Japan Pro Wrestling 5/24/2026 LIVE Results

New Japan continues the Best Of The Super Junior today with Block A. At the halfway point it’s mostly been about who may be joining Titan in the top 2 as the only unbeaten left is 4 points clear of the pack. The main event will be a Block A match between Jun Kasai & Nick Wayne. (I wasn’t planning to watch live but since I plan to watch the last day of sumo for this tournament I will try and watch as it’s on at the same time)

Today’s event will be held at Kyoto KBS Hall in Kyoto and can be watched LIVE on New Japan World in Japanese & English. There are 9 matches planned and, while based on time limits the longest the event can go is about 4 hours I anticipate the running time will be closer to 2 1/2 hours.

Today’s lineup:
Tatsuya Matsumoto & Toru Yano vs. Masatora Yasuda & Daisuke Sasaki
Tiger Mask & El Desperado vs. Zane Jay & Jacob Austin Young
Gedo & Taiji Ishimori vs. Ryohei Oiwa & Robbie Eagles
Hyo, Yoh & KUSHIDA vs. Dick Togo, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Sho
Best Of The Super Junior Block A:
Daiki Nagai vs. Francesco Akira
Master Wato vs. Valiente Jr.
Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Kosei Fujita
Titan vs. Robbie X
Jun Kasai vs. Nick Wayne

Refresh this page occasionally for the latest results.

Updates below will begin at 11 PM PT/2 AM ET.

10:55 PM PT UPDATE: Live updates begin now.

Unexpected early start as Hiroyoshi Tenzan comes out before the event is to begin. With microphone to greet the fans before sitting at ringside, meaning he will be today’s guest on commentary before the feed cuts away.

The live stream will resume shortly.

11:05 PM PT UPDATE: Live updates begin now.

We are LIVE from Kyoto KBS Hall in Kyoto, Japan. Your hosts are (I can’t catch his name) , Milano Collection A.T. and guest Hiroyoshi Tenzan.

The paid attendance will be announced after the event. I believe the venue’s capacity is in the 650-700 range and it looks mostly full from what I can see so I’ll guess 650. (UPDATE: The announced paid attendance was 767)

Match 1: Tatsuya Matsumoto & Toru Yano vs. Masatora Yasuda & Daisuke Sasaki (DDT). 20 minute time limit
Result: Masatora Yasuda & Daisuke Sasaki beat Tatsuya Matsumoto & Toru Yano. Sasaki beat Matsumoto with a crossface.

Match 2: Tiger Mask & El Desperado vs. Zane Jay & Jacob Austin Young. 20 minute time limit
Result: Zane Jay & Jacob Austin Young beat Tiger Mask & El Desperado. Young beat TM 4. Afterwards, TM 4 with microphone for his Kyoto farewell.

Match 3: Gedo & Taiji Ishimori vs. Ryohei Oiwa & Robbie Eagles. 20 minute time limit
Result: Ryohei Oiwa & Robbie Eagles beat Gedo & Taij ishimori. Eagles beat Gedo with a front neck/head lock.

Match 4: Hyo (Dragon Gate), Yoh & KUSHIDA vs. Dick Togo, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Sho. 20 minute time limitResult: Hyo, Yoh & KUSHIDA beat Dick Togo, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Sho. Yoh pinned Togo.

Best Of The Super Junior Block A:
Match 5: Daiki Nagai vs. Francesco Akira. 30 minute time limit
Result: Francesco Akira beat Daiki Nagai
Akira is 3-3, 6 pts. Nagai is 0-6, 0 pts and is now OUT.

Match 6: Master Wato vs. Valiente Jr.. 30 minute time limit
Result: Master Wato beat Valiente Jr.
Wato is 4-2, 8 pts. Valiente is 2-4, 4 pts.

Match 7: Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Kosei Fujita. 30 minute time limit
Result: Kosei Fujita beat Ryusuke Taguvhi
Both are 3-3, 6 pts.

Match 8: Titan (CMLL) vs. Robbie X. 30 minute time limit
Result: Robbie X beat Titan
X is 3-2, 6 pts. Titan is 5-1, 10 pts.

Main Event: Jun Kasai (Freedoms) vs. Nick Wayne (AEW). 30 minute time limit
Result: Jun Kasai beat Nick Wayne
Kasai is 4-2, 8 pts. Wayne is 3-3, 6 pts.

Day 8 is Wednesday at Kira Messe Numazu in Shizuoka with Block B. Live streaming on New Japan World will begin at 2:30 AM PT/5:30 AM ET.

Sumo-May 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 15 LIVE Results (5/24/2026) (Top 2 Tiers) (Updated)

Here are the LIVE results from today’s Day 15-the Final Day-of the May 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushits, Sd-Sandanme, Jd-Jonidan, Jk-Jonokuchi

Juryo:
Arashifuji (Ms2) beat Okaryu (J13)
Kayo (J9) beat Tamashoho (J12)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Toshinofuji (J7)
Midorifuji (J10) beat Kagayaki (J7)
Kazuma (J6) beat Nishinoryu (J9). KAZUMA JURYO YUSHO!!! 4th career championship, 1st Juryo
Kitanowaka (J5) beat Tochitaikai (J14)
Tomokaze (J5) beat Shirokuma (J8)
Asasuiryu (J4) beat Hitoshi (J12)
Kyokukaiyu (J4) beat Enho (J14)
Hakuyozan (J13) beat Hatsuyama (J3)
Takerufuji (J2) beat Meisei (J7)
Sadanoumi (J2) beat Nishikigi (J11)
Daiseizan (J1) beat Kazekeno (J11)
Onokatsu (J1) beat Shonannoumi (J8)
CHAMPION: Kazuma (12-3)
Of note: Kazekeno completed another collapse by by losing his last 4 after starting 10-1. This follows Match when he won 7 straight after losing his opener to go to 7-1 but then slumped to 9-6. Thank goodness Enho got win 8 already because he struggled to 8-7 in the second week. Amidst rumblings that the Aomori streak of top tier representation was in jeopardy because of Nishikifuji being potentially demoted, it’s safe now because at 11-4 Takerufuji is going back up tot he top tier. Daiseizan should be going up to, and with the championship and 12-3 at J6 Kazuma will have a chance too. Onokatsu should be returning too after 9-6 at J1.

Sandanme:
Playoff: Asahifuji (Sd6) beat Kiryuko (Sd77). ASAHIFUJI SANDANME YUSHO!!! 3rd career championship, 1st Sandanme in just 3 tournaments. 21-0 not counting playoffs. Second straight playoff win over Kiryuko
CHAMPION: Asahifuji (7-0)

Makushita:
Playoff:
Ikarigata (Ms20) beat Omori (Ms60)
Mudoho (Ms15) beat Toshunryu (Ms44)
Akua (Ms22) beat Tanji (Ms6)
Ikarigata beat Mudoho
Tsushimanada drew the long straw.
Akua beat Tsushimanada (Ms34). Final is Ikarigata vs. Akua
Final: Ikarigata beat Akua. IKARIGATA MAKUSHITA YUSHO!!! 1st career championship. But the crowd hated it because of a HENKA!!!
CHAMPION: Ikarigata (6-1)

Lower tier awards ceremony then a break before top tier begins.

Top tier ring entering ceremonies.

Makuuchi (top tier):
Dewanoryu (J3) beat Oshoumi (M15)
Shishi (M12) beat Ryuden (M16)
Kinbozan (M11) beat Tobizaru (M16)
Nishikifuji (M9) beat Tokihayate (M12)
Wakanosho (M16) beat Asahakuryu (M8)
Hakunofuji (M10) beat Fujiseiun (M6)
Roga (M14) beat Gonoyama (M4)
Daieisho (M4) beat Mitakeumi (M14)
Oho (M3) beat Abi (M9)
Hiradoumi (M3) beat Tamawashi (M13)
Ichiyamamoto (M2) beat Shodai (M5)
Yoshinofuji (M2) beat Kotoeiho (M13)
Takanosho (M1) beat Chiyoshoma (M7)
Fujinokawa (M1) beat Wakamotoharu (M5)
Wakatakakage (K) beat Fujiryoga (M17)
Kotoshoho (S) beat Churanoumi (M6)
Atamifuji (S) beat Oshoma (M8)
Kirishima (O) beat Ura (M11). PLAYOFF!!! This means a Kirishima-Wakatakakage rematch for the championship.
Playoff: Wakatakakage beat Kirishima. WAKATAKAKAGE YUSHO!!! The second career Emperor’s Cup for Wakatakakage!
CHAMPION: Wakatakakage (12-3)

TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS:
Makuuchi: Wakatakakage (K) 2nd Emperor’s Cup, 6th career championship
Juryo: Kazuma (J6) 4th career, 1st Juryo
Makushita: Ikarigata (Ms20) 1st career
Sandanme: Asahifuji (Sd6) 3rd career, 1st Sandanme
Jonidan: Shosei (Jd37) 1st career
Jonokuchi: Hakugetsuro (Jk15) 1st career

SPECIAL PRIZES:
Outstanding Performance (winning record and most wins vs. Yokozuna & Ozeki): None
Fighting Spirit (most wins and best display of fighting spirit): Hakunofuji, Yoshinofuji (Kotoeiho, Ura & Fujiryoga would have gotten this if they won)
Technique (winning record best display of technique or most winning techniques): Wakatakakage (7th time)

The next tournament is July 12-26 in Nagoya. The Banzuke will be announced on June 29. Before that is a special tournament in June in Paris, France similar to the London, England event last year.

UPDATE: While it’s not official yet and won’t be for at least a couple days, Japan news website Daily Sports reports Tamawashi will be demoted to Juryo. His current top tier appearance streak will end at 1152 or 13 years. Their article includes comments from Tamawashi saying he’ll be demoted too. Bur what doesn’t seem to be ending is his career, translation of his comments also indicates he “doesn’t seem to have the will to retire”.