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Sumo-November 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 5 Results (11/13/25) (Top 2 Tiers)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 5 of the November 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo

Makuuchi (top tier):
Asakoryu (M17) beat Sadanoumi (M16)
Daiseizan (J3) beat Shonannoumi (M16)
Ryuden (M14) beat Chiyoshoma (M17)
Mitakeumi (M13) beat Oshoumi (M16)
Nishikifuji (M15) beat Gonoyama (M13)
Tokihayate (M14) beat Tomokaze (M12)
Roga (M11) beat Shishi (M11)
Fujinokawa (M12) beat Kotoshoho (M10)
Daieisho (M10) beat Kinbozan (M8)
Ichiyamamoto (M8) beat Tobizaru (M9)
Midorifuji (M9) beat Churanoumi (M7)
Onokatsu (M6) beat Abi (M7)
Yoshinofuji (M5) beat Shodai (M5)
Atamifuji (M6) beat Oshoma (M4)
Kirishima (M2) beat Tamawashi (M4)
Hakuoho (M1) beat Takanosho (K)
Takayasu (K) beat Oho (S)
Wakatakakge (M1) beat Aonishiki (S)
Ura (M3) beat Kotozakura (O)
Hoshoryu (Y) beat Hiradoumi (M3)
Onosato (Y) beat Wakamotoharu (M2)
Leader: Onosato, Fujinokawa (5-0)

Juryo:
Wakanosho (J14) beat Shiden (J14)
Fujiryoga (J13( beat Kitanowaka (J12)
Tsurugisho (J11) beat Himukamaru (J13)
Asasuiryu (J12) beat Hakuyozan (J10)
Tamashoho (J11) beat Nishinoryu (J9)
Hidenoumi (J9) beat Tohakuryu (J10)
Kazekeno (J8) beat Shirokuma (J7)
Kotokuzan (J6) beat Kayo (J8)
Takerufuji (J7) beat Tochitaikai (J5)
Asanoyama (J4) beat Nishikigi (J6)
Hatsuyama (J5) beat Kotoeiho (J2)
Fujiseiun (J1) beat Kagayaki (J4)
Asahakuryu (J2) beat Hitoshi (J1)
Leader: Fujiryoga (5-0)

Lower tier noted: Enho took his first loss today against Kazuma, the September Sandanme Champion who made a massive leap up to Ms15 and now has won 10 straight matches overall. Amazingly, he has only 2 career losses so far but also has more absent days than wins (30 absent, 27 wins) so far due to missing 4 tournaments because of an injury in his debut tournament (after he clinched promotion). Enho will try to bounce back on Day 7 or 8.

Stardom 11/13/25 Results

Stardom continued the Goddesses Of Stardom Tag League Tournament today in Aomori.

Today’s event was held at Aomori Utori 1st Floor Multipurpose Large Hall in Aomori 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 420.

There were last-minute changes to the card due to Suzu Suzuki and Ema Maishima being pulled off the event. Suzuki-the always vague poor health. Maishima-undisclosed injury.

Match 1: Goddess Of Stardom Tournament Red Block: Sareee & Mika Kanae beat Bozilla & Akira Kurogame. Kanae pinned Kurogame.

Match 2: Saya Kamitani, Natsuko Tora & Ruaka beat Saya Iida, Momo Kohgo & Bea Priestley. Kamitani pinned Kohgo after Star Crusher.

Match 3: Ami Sohrei & Lady C beat Ranna Yagami & Kikyo Futusawa. C pinned Furusawa after a big boot.

Match 4: Rina Yamashita & HANAKO beat Aya Sakura & Sayaka Kurara. HANAKO pinned Sakura after JP Coaster.

Match 5: Goddess Of Stardom Tournament Blue Block: Konami & Rina beat AZM & Miyu Amasaki. Konami beat AZM.

Main Event: Goddess Of Stardom Tournament Red Block: Yuna Mizumori & Mei Seira beat Waka Tsukiyama & Rian. Seira pinned Rian.

Goddess Of Stardom Tournament Blue Block: Aya Sakura & Sayaka Kurara beat Suzu Suzuki & Rina Yamashita by forfeit. Because Suzuki is also off the next 2 events, that means Suuzki/Yamashita are now eliminated from contention as they will forfeit their 11/15 match to Iida/Priestley plus their 11/16 match to Sohrei/C and will have just 2 matches left with no points and 3rd place currently has 4 points and tiebreakers.

The next event is Saturday at Chateraise Gateau Kingdom Sapporo in Hokkaido. There will be no live broadcast.

Injury Report: A Pair of Dimmed Stars (Updated)

Stardom announced there were a pair of injury absences from today’s events as both Suzu Suzuki & Ema Maishima were/are out. Suzuki-the always vague poor health. Maishima-undisclosed injury. Besides card changes that meant it affected the Goddess Of Stardom Tag League as Suzuki & Rina Yamashita had to take a forfeit loss to Aya Sakura & Sayaka Kurara. It’s not yet known if either will miss additional time.

UPDATE: Both are now off the next 2 events on 11/15 & 11:16 in Hokkaido.

Injury Report: Even The Brave Need Breaks

Dragon Gate has just announced an injury change to upcoming events, somewhat significant because Open The Brave Gate Champion Ryoya Tanaka is headed to the disabled list. Shoulder. Out indefinitely but will be at least a couple weeks because he is now off 11/22, meaning he is out of KING OF GATE and YAMATO will get a forfeit win and advance to the Quarterfinals as a result.

More as it becomes available.

Stardom 11/12/25 Results

Stardom continued the Goddess Of Stardom Tag League Tournament today in Sendai.

Today’s event was held at Sendai Pit in Sendai 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 been announced

Match 1: Goddess Of Stardom Tournament Red Block: Natsupoi & Saori Anou beat Yuna Mizumori & Mei Seira. Natsupoi pinned Mizumori.

Match 2: Momo Kohgo & Ranna Yagami beat HANAKO & Rian. Yagami pinned Rian after Beat Master.

Match 3: Miyu Amasaki beat Waka Tsukiyama & Saya Kamitani in a 3-way by pinning Tsukiyama.

Match 4: Suzu Suzuki, Rina Yamashita, Bozilla & Akira Kurogame beat AZM, Aya Sakura, Sayaka Kurara & Kikyo Furusawa. Kurogame beat Furusawa with a crossface.

Goddesses Of Stardom Tournament:
Match 5: Red Block: Natsuko Yora & Ruaka beat Sareee & Miku Kanae. Ruaka pinned Kanae with a Dharma German suplex hold.
Match 6: Blue Block: Syuri & Saki Kashima beat Konami & Rina. Syuri pinned Rina after White Toiger.
Main Event: Ami Sohrei & Lady C beat Saya Iida & Bea Priestley. Sohrei pinned Iida.

Standings:
Red Block:
1-Natsupoi/Anou, 3-0, 6 pts
2-Tora/Ruaka, 2-0, 4 pts
3-Teotleco/Osita, 2-1, 4 pts
4-Bozilla/Kurogame, 1-1, 2 pts
5-Hina/Yagami, 1-2, 2 pts
6-Mizumori/Seira, 1-2, 2 pts
7-Sareee/Kanae, 1-3, 2 pts
8-Tsukiyama/Rian, 0-2, 0 pts

Blue Block:
1-Syuri/Kashima, 3-1, 6 pts
2-HANAKO/Megan Bayne, 2-0, 4 pts
3-Iida/Priestley, 2-1, 4 pts
4-Sohrei/C, 1-1, 2 pts
5-Konami/Rina, 1-1, 2 pts
6-AZM/Amasaki, 1-2, 2 pts
7-Suzuki/Yamashita, 0-2, 0 pts
8-Sakura/Kurara, 0-2, 0 pts

The top 3 in each block will advance with the winners going to the Semifinals.

The next event is tomorrow at Aomori Utori 1st Floor Multipurpose Large Hall in Aomori. Live streaming on Stardom World will begin at 2 AM PT/5 AM ET.

Sumo-November 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 4 Results (11/12/25) (Top 2 Tiers)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 4 of the November 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo

Makuuchi (top tier):
Asahakuryu (J2) beat Oshoumi (M16)
Nishikifuji (M15) beat Chiyoshoma (M17)
Shonannoumi (M15) beat Asakoryu (M17)
Tokihayate (M14) beat Sadanoumi (M16)
Gonoyama (M13) beat Mitakeumi (M13)
Ryuden (M14) beat Tomokaze (M12)
Fujinokawa (M12) beat Shishi (M11)
Kotoshoho (M10) beat Roga (M11)
Daieisho (M10) beat Midorifuji (M9)
Tobizaru (M9) beat Kinbozan (M8)
Churanoumi (M7) beat Ichiyamamoto (M8)
Atamifuji (M6) beat Abi (M7)
Yoshinofuji (M5) beat Onokatsu (M6)
Oshoma (M4) beat Shodai (M5)
Tamawashi (M4) beat Hiradoumi (M3)
Takayasu (K) beat Wakamotoharu (M2)
Aonishiki (S) beat Takanosho (K)
Ura (M3) beat Oho (S)
Kotozakura (O) beat Hakuoho (M1)
Onosato (Y) beat Kirishima (M2)
Hoshoryu (Y) beat Wakatakakage (M1)
Leader: Onosato, Aonishiki, Fujinokawa (4-0)

Juryo:
Fujiryoga (J13) beat Himukamaru (J13)
Shiden (J14) beat Kitanowaka (J12)
Wakanosho (J14) beat Asasuiryu (J12)
Tsurugisho (J11) beat Hakuyozan (J10)
Tamashoho (J11) beat Hidenoumi (J9)
Nishinoryu (J9) beat Tohakuryu (J10)
Kazekeno (J8) beat Kayo (J8)
Shirokuma (J7) beat Kotokuzan (J6)
Takerufuji (J7) beat Hatsuyama (J5)
Tochitaikai (J5) beat Nishikigi (J6)
Asanoyama (J4) beat Kotoeiho (J2)
Kagayaki (J4) beat Hitoshi (J1)
Fujiseiun (J1) beat Daiseizan (J3)
Leader: Shirokuma, Fujiryoga (4-0)
Of note: Fun fact for those superstitious ones today-all the Juryo wrestlers on the West side except for one won. The only East side winner? Wakanosho.

Lower tier notes: Enho won today to start Makushita 2-0 for the fourth time in his last 5 tournaments. 3 of those 4 starts resulted in promotion, one ended with a demotion. His 3rd match will be tomorrow instead of Day 6.

New Japan 11/12/25 Results

Once again New Japan was convinced to let Taiji Ishimori pretend to be a reckless superhuman today and put on his own event so we got “Superhuman Taiji Ishimori Is Reckless Once Again”.

Today’s event was held at Shinjuku Face in Tokyo and can be watched on demand as a PPV on New Japan World for about 3000 Japanese yen in Japan or $21.99 in the US. You can also watch the pre-show FOR FREE on YouTube.

The announced paid attendance was 465, a legit advance sellout. That’s 93% max capacity for the venue (500 for wrestling).

Pre-show match: Taiji Ishimori beat Daiki Nagai by submission.

Match 1: Taiji Ishimori beat Brahman Shu in 7 seconds by DQ. Which led to…
Match 1 (again): Taiji Ishimori & KAGETORA beat Brahmans Shu & Kei in 11 seconds by DQ. Shu DQ’d. Which led to…
Match 1 (yet again): Taro Nohashi, KAGETORA & Taiji Ishimori beat Brahmans Shu, Kei & Ryusuke (Ryusuke Taguchi) in 25 seconds hy DQ. Shu DQ’d. Which led to…
Match 1 (Take 4): In a Tornado match, Brahmans Yuji (Yuji Nagata), Ryusuke, Shu & Kei beat Yuko Miyamoto, Taro Nohashi, KAGETORA & Taiji Ishimori. Yuji beat Nohashi with a white eyed armbar (presumably Nagata Lock 2).

Match 2: Hiroshi Tanahashi beat Taiji Ishimori by submission.

Match 3: In a handicap match, Shuji Ishikawa beat Black Menso-re & Taiji Ishimori by pinning Menso-re.

Match 4: Masato Tanaka won a 10 man battle royal, last eliminating Mammoth Sasaki.

Main Event: Taiji Ishimori beat Dragon Kid (Dragon Gate).

The next event is SHIMONOSEKI IMPACT Sunday at J:COM Arena Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi. And surprisingly, despite promises New Japan seemingly made on social media for all events through Tokyo Dome, apparently there will be no live or on demand broadcast. They made it sound like every event until and including Tokyo Dome will be live & on demand, along with another PPV next week.

Sumo-November 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 3 Results (11/11/25) (Top 2 Tiers)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 3 of the November Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita

Makuuchi (top tier):
Asakoryu (M17) beat Chiyoshoma (M17)
Kotoeiho (J2) beat Sadanoumi (M16)
Nishikifuji (M15) beat Oshoumi (M16)
Shonannoumi (M15) beat Tokihayate (M14)
Ryuden (M14) beat Gonoyama (M13)
Mitakeumi (M13) beat Tomokaze (M12)
Kotoshoho (M10) beat Shishi (M11)
Fujinokawa (M12) beat Daieisho (M10)
Roga (M11) beat Tobizaru (M9)
Ichiyamamoto (M8) beat Kinbozan (M8)
Midorifuji (M9) beat Abi (M7)
Atamifuji (M6) beat Onokatsu (M6)
Shodai (M5) beat Churanoumi (M7)
Tamawashi (M4) beat Oshoma (M4)
Yoshinofuji (M5) beat Ura (M3)
Wakamotoharu (M2) beat Takanosho (K)
Hiradoumi (M3) beat Oho (S)
Aonishiki (S) beat Hakuoho (M1)
Takayasu (K) beat Kotozakura (O)
Hoshoryu (Y) beat Kirishima (Y)
Onosato (Y) beat Wakataakage (Y)

Juryo:
Fujiryoga (J13) beat Otsuji (Ms2)
Asasuiryu (J12) beat Shiden (J14)
Tsurugisho (J11) beat Wakanosho (J14)
Himukamaru (J13) beat Tamashoho (J11)
Kitanowaka (J12) beat Tohakuryu (J10)
Nishinoryu (J9) beat Hidenoumi (J9)
Hakuyozan (J10) beat Kazekeno (J8)
Shirokuma (J7) beat Takerufuji (J7)
Nishikigi (J6) beat Kayo (J8)
Hatsuyama (J5) beat Tochitaikai (J5)
Asanoyama (J4) beat Kotokuzan (J6)
Daisizen (J3) beat Mita (J3) by default/withdrawal
Kagayaki (J4) beat Asahakuryu (J2)
Fujiseiun (J1) beat HItoshi (J1)
WITHDRAWAL: Mita (J3). Right knee (ACL). Tournament over. Out about 3 months but may depend on if surgery is needed. Will be demoted to Makushita either after this tournament or after January. Injury happened in loss to Kagayaki yesterday. Daiseizen got the fusen as a result.
Of note: On a side note to Mita, the injury led his stablemaster Futagoyama to have his head shaved for the first time in 30 years in a show of support for his prized fast-rising wrestler, the second-highest ranked in the stable behind Roga. Mita was fast-tracked on debut (Makushita debut) and despite late struggles in recent tournaments was on pace to reach the top tier anytime now. If he can return in March which seems best-case, he should still be in Makushita.

Lower tier notes: No match for Enho today as expected given he’s on the even-day schedule for now. His second match will be tomorrow.

News: PWI Women’s 250 Announced

As a longtime fan and reader of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine, I was excited to get my digital new issue today because it features the second list of their ranking season, the PWI Women’s 250. Whereas the prior PWI 500 features all wrestlers but focuses on men (women are ranked though), this one is just for the ladies. As with the 500, this post focuses on spotlighting where women from and who compete mainly in Japan are ranked, plus the overall top 10.

Because the print edition does not come out for another 3 weeks, be advised that if you are waiting for that version and if you want to avoid SPOILERS until then DO NOT click below! (Be careful browsing online and on Zinio as the cover gives away the top 2)

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Obituary-Former Japanese Pro Wrestling TV Announcer Dies

According to widely reported news in the Japanese media today, Nippon Television Network (NTV) announcer Daisuke Sugaya, whose career included announcing pro wrestling, died today due to potential complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 53. He was hospitalized on 11/7 after work due to not feeling well because of digestive issues.
Sugaya’s work with NTV included being a TV announcer for Pro Wrestling NOAH when the promotion had a partnership with NTV, with some events airing on NTV’s G+ network for the first decade-plus. Several NOAH wrestlers who were in the promotion at that time, including KENTA, have posted memories and messages of condolences on social media. Sugaya also did a wide variety of other programming work including news, sports, management and more.