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DDT 5/13/23 Results

DDT held a special event today outside the JR Takashimaya train station in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo, the first time a wrestling event was held there. The event also featured a press conference and a talk show event with Sanshiro Takagi & Saki Akai.

Today’s event was held at JR Takashimaya 1st Floor JR Exit Special Venue in Tokyo and may be available on demand on WRESTLE UNIVERSE at a later date. There was no live broadcast.

The attendance was not announced because this was a free event.

Match 1: Kazusada Higuchi, Saki Akai & Yuki Ishida beat Sanshiro Takagi, Yuya Koroku & Kazuma Sumi. Higuchi beat Sumi with a torture rack Canadian backbreaker.

The public press conference held after the first match featured the KING OF DDT Semifinalists (Higuchi, Yuki Ueno, Chris Brookes, Jun Akiyama).

Sanshiro Takagi & Saki Akai held a talk show event and talked glowingly about the Takashimaya venue and area.

Match 2: Chiitan* & Akito beat Pocotan & Kazuki Hirata. Chiitan* pinned Hirata after Chii*Poco Trigger. Afterwards, actions by Hirata led Akito to make Chiitan* & Pocotan a team and they will be in a tag match at WRESTLE PETER PAN 2023 on 7/23 at Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Match 3: Tetsuya Endo, Chris Brookes & Takeshi Masada beat MAO, Yuki Ueno & Toui Kojima. Brookes pinned Kojima after Praying Mantis Bomb.

The next event is tomorrow at TKP Garden City Chiba in Chiba for an ONLY WE/Yuji Hino 20th Anniversary event. There will be no live broadcast.

All-Japan 5/13/23 Results

All-Japan kicked off the Super Power Series 2023 tour, a short tour that will take them to the next scheduled Triple Crown match and All Together Again in June.

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

The announced paid attendance was 439.

Match 1: Hikaru Sato & Dan Tamura beat Black Menso-re & Rising Hayato. Tamura beat Menso-re with Danlock.

Match 2: Jun Saito beat Ryo Inoue.

Match 3: Naruki Doi & Hokuto Omori vs. Yuma & Atsuki Aoyagi went to a 15 minute time limit draw.

Match 4: Ryuki Honda & Masao Hanabata beat Yoshitatsu & Yuma Anzai. Honda pinned Anzai after Final Vent.

Match 5: Manabu Soya (Pro Wrestling NOAH) beat Rei Saito.

Main Event: Jumbo Tsuruta Memorial Triple Crown Premium Match (all participants are current or former Triple Crown Champions): Yuji Nagata (New Japan), Kento Miyahara & Shuji Ishikawa beat Suwama, Takao Omori & Satoshi Kojima. Nagata pinned Omori with a backdrop hold.

The next event is tomorrow at Kissei Culture Hall Naka Hall in Nagano. There will be no live broadcast. However, it will be available on demand on AJPW.TV by midday US time.

New Japan 5/13/23 Results

New Japan ran Day 2 of Best Of The Super Junior 30 today as the action headed north to Nagano.

Today’s event was held at Nagano Prefectural Budokan in Nagano and can be watched on demand on New Japan World in Japanese and English.

The announced paid attendance was 702.

All matches were Best Of The Super Junior Matches, 30 minute time limit.
Match 1: Block A: TJP beat KUSHIDA.
Match 2: Block B: Yoshinobu Kanemaru beat Dan Moloney.
Match 3: Block A: Lio Rush beat Ryusuke Taguchi.
Match 4: Block B: Robbie Eagles beat Clark Connors.
Match 5: Block A: Mike Bailey beat Sho.
Match 6: Block B: Francesco Akira beat Kevin Knight.
Match 7: Block A: Taiji Ishimori beat Titan by submission.
Match 8: Block B: El Desperado beat BUSHI.
Match 9: Block A: Hiromu Takahashi beat DOUKI.
Main Event: Block B: Yoh beat Master Wato.

Standings:
Block A:
1-Bailey, 2-0, 4 pts
2-Ishimori, 2-0, 4 pts
3-Rush, 2-0, 4 pts
4-Takahashi, 1-1, 2 pts
5-TJP, 1-1, 2 pts
6-Titan, 1-1, 2 pts
7-DOUKI, 1-1, 2 pts
8-Sho, 0-2, 0 pts
9-KUSHIDA, 0-2, 0 pts
10-Taguchi, 0-2, 0 pts

Block B:
1-Eagles, 2-0, 4 pts
2-Kanemaru, 2-0, 4 pts
3-Desperado, 1-1, 2 pts
4-Yoh, 1-1, 2 pts
5-Wato, 1-1, 2 pts
6-Akira, 1-1, 2 pts
7-Moloney, 1-1, 2 pts
8-Connors, 1-1, 2 pts
9-BUSHI, 0-2, 2 pts
10-Knight, 0-2, 2 pts
The top 2 in each block will advance to the Semifinals.

Day 3 is tomorrow at Nagoya Congress Center Event Hall in Aichi. Live streaming on New Japan World will begin at 1 PM PT/4 AM ET.

BREAKING: TJPW Last-Minute Change For Today

Tokyo Joshi Pro has just announced a last-minute change for today’s (Japan time) event: Rika Tatsumi is now off. The always-vague poor physical condition. She was to have faced Wakana Uehara. What was Arisu Endo vs. Hikari Noa & Kaya Toribami in a 3-way has now been changed to Noa & Uehara vs. Endo & Toribami as a result. No word on if Tatsumi may miss additional time although there is a week before the next event after today.

Sumo-May 2023 Opening Weekend Final Notes

With the May 2023 Tournament beginning late tomorrow, the first 2 days’ matches for the top tier have been announced, along with some final pre-tournament observations:

It’s official-Terunofuji is back. The Yokozuna returns after missing all or part of the last 4 tournaments due to injuries. His opening opponent is Shodai, who returns to Sanyaku at Komusubi for the first time since his demotion from Ozeki. Takakeisho, looking to avoid demotion from Ozeki after withdrawing during March because of injury, opens with Abi while March champion Kiribayama has Midorifuji. Asanoyama, returning to the top tier for the first time since 2021, opens with Chiyoshoma.
On Day 2 we’ll see our first Kinboshi (Gold Star Victory) chance in a while as Terunofuji faces Abi (Maegashira 1). A Kinboshi is whenever a Maegashira beats a Yokozuna in a tournament match (except when due to withdrawal). Other notable Day 2 matches are Takakeisho vs. Kotonowaka and Kiribayama vs. Endo. Asanoyama’s Day 2 for is Taurugisho, now (I believe) the biggest rikishi in the top tier without Ichinojo around.
So far the any only pre-tournament withdrawal at any level is Wakatakakage, which was expected as he is out anywhere from 6 months to 1 year due to injury. He was at Komusubi after withdrawing on Day 15 in March, demoting him from Sekiwake after over a year. Also Ichinojo retired, which is the only one so far.
Finally, the traditional pre-tournament ring purifying ceremony will be held later today. You can watch LIVE FOR FREE on the Nihon Sumo Kyokai Japanese YouTube channel beginning at 6 PM PT/9 PM ET below (the ceremony usually runs around 25 minutes, there is no commentary):

New Japan 5/12/23 Results

New Japan kicked off this year’s Best Of The Super Junior today, the 30th edition of the annual prestigious Jr. Heavyweight showcase (and my favorite tournament of the year). Both blocks made up today’s event.

Today’s event was held at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo and can be watched on demand on New Japan World FOR FREE! The event also streamed on ABEMA in Japan.

Click below to watch in Japanese:
https://njpwworld.com/p/s_00651_2_1

Click below to watch in English: https://njpwworld.com/p/s_00651_3_1

The announced paid attendance was 1401, a legit advance sellout. And a little more than recent Korakuen sellouts too (up about 100 from previous full capacity events).

All matches were Best Of The Super Junior matches, 30 minute time limit.
Match 1: Block B: Clark Connors beat Kevin Knight.
Match 2: Block A: Taiji Ishimori beat Ryusuke Taguchi by submission.
Match 3: Block B: Dan Moloney beat BUSHI.
Match 4: Block A: DOUKI beat KUSHIDA by submission.
Match 5: Block B: Master Wato beat Francesco Akira.
Match 6: Block A: Lio Rush beat Sho.
Match 7: Block B: Robbie Eagles beat Yoh.
Match 8: Block A: Titan beat TJP.
Match 9: Block B: Yoshinobu Kanemaru beat El Desperado by submission.
Main Event: Block A: Mike Bailey beat Hiromu Takahashi. SPEEDBALL V1!!! Perfect start for my pick to go all the way!

Day 2 is tomorrow at Nagano Prefectural Budokan in Nagano. Live streaming on New Japan World will begin at 1 AM PT/4 AM ET.

Dragon Gate 5/11/23 Results

Dragon Gate continued the Hopeful Gate 2023 Tour today with their monthly visit to Tokyo.

Today’s event was held at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo and can be watched on demand on DRAGONGATE NETWORK.

The announced paid attendance was 1101.

Match 1: Dragon Dia & La Estrella beat Kzy & Jason Lee. Estrella pinned Lee.

Match 2: BIGBOSS Shimizu, U-T & JACKY “FUNKY” KAMEI beat Minorita, Kaito Nagano & Daiki Yanagiuchi. Shimizu pinned Yanagiuchi after Liger Bomb.

Match 3: Takashi Yoshida & Punch Tominaga beat Shachihoko BOY & Problem Dragon. Yoshida pinned Dragon after Pineapple Bomber.

Match 4: KAI, Diamante, H-Y-O & ISHIN beat Ultimo Dragon, Dragon Kid, Kagetora & Eita. Diamante pinned Dragon during attempted mask ripping off.

Match 5: Susumu Mochizuki & Yasushi Kanda beat Naruki Doi & Shuji Kondo. Mochizuki pinned Doi.

Match 6: Don Fujii 26th Anniversary Match: Masaaki Mochizuki & Don Fujii beat YAMATO & BxB Hulk. Fujii beat YAMATO with Gedo Clutch.

Main Event: Madoka Kikuta, Kota Minoura & Shun Skywalker beat Ben-K, Yuki Yoshioka & Strong Machine J. Kikuta pinned J after a rolling lariat.

The next event is Saturday at Kariya City Industrial Promotion Center Aioi Hall in Aichi. There will be no live broadcast.

Impact Wrestling 5/11/23 Results

Here are the quick results from tonight’s Impact Wrestling in Chicago, IL:

This episode was taped during the 4/28-4/29 TV tapings.

The YouTube pre-show match was Ace Austin vs. Zicky Dice.

Match 1: Masha Slamovich beat Killer Kelly.

Trinity interviewed backstage. She will make her Impact in-ring debut at Under Siege with an open challenge match. Jai Vidal interrupts for a selfie with her.

Kenny King joins commentary.

Match 2: Nick Aldis beat Sheldon Jean by submission.

Dirty Dango & Joe Hendry interrogate Johnny Swinger & Zicky Dice as part of the investigation into who attacked Santino Marella. Dango calls Santino and asks him to make Dango vs. Swinger for tonight.

Part 3 of the Frankie Kazarian sit-down interview.

Match 3: The Good Hands beat Decay. John Skyler pinned Black Taurus.

Heath beatdown backstage.

Match 4: Impact World Champion Steve Maclin beat Rhino to retain the title.

Joe Hendry promo. He introduces Dirty Dango for the next match.

Match 5: Dirty Dango beat JOhnny Swinger. Squash.

The Design promo. His “army” from last week starts fighting amongst themselves.

For those who missed it, Mike Bailey will be away from Impact for the next few weeks for the New Japan Pro Wrestling Best Of The Super Junior Tournament beginning tomorrow.

Main Event: Impact Knockouts Tag Team Champions KiLynn King & Taylor Wilde beat Jordynne Grace & Deonna Purrazzo to retain the titles. Wilde pinned Grace after a double-team King high kick. Afterwards, the champs beat down Grace until Trinity made the save. Grace & Trinity shook hands to end the show.

Next week: Trey Miguel vs. Laredo Kid and Moose/Eddie Edwards/Frankie Kazarian vs. Alex Shelley/Jonathan Gresham/Yuya Uemura.

AEW Rampage 5/13/23 Results (SPOILERS!)

Click below for the quick results for this Saturday’s AEW Rampage, airing at 10 PM ET/PT on TNT (SPOILERS!):

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AEW Dynamite 5/10/23 Results

Here are the quick results from tonight’s AEW Dynamite in Detroit, MI:

Claudio Castagnoli beat Rey Fenix in a Double Jeopardy Match. As a result, Castagnoli and a partner of his choice get a future match against Lucha Bros for the ROH Tag Team Titles. Had Fenix won, he would’ve gotten a rematch later for the ROH World Title.

AEW International Champion Orange Cassidy beat Daniel Garcia to retain the title.

MIRO IS HERE! And so is Thunder Rosa!

In a No Holds Barred Match, Julia Hart beat Anna Jay.A.S.

AEW Trios Champions House Of Black beat Best Friends & Bandido to retain the titles. Brody King pinned Chuck Taylor after Dante’s Inferno. The champs have what are called House Rules for title matches now-20 counts outside the ring are enforced, no rope breaks, DQs are enforced, and the challengers can choose one rule. They chose witches are banned from ringside, meaning no Julia Hart. After the match, Orange Cassidy was seen laid out backstage at the hands of Kyle Fletcher (New Japan), who seems to be the next International Championship challenger.

In a Steel Cage Match, Jon Moxley beat Kenny Omega. Don Callis turned on Omega at the end to set up the result.

A better show than in recent weeks but a little short of PPV quality. Nothing terrible though, main event is must-see and it sets up next week. But seeing Miro back had me very excited.

This week on Rampage airing Saturday at 10 PM ET/PT: The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn vs. The Butcher, The Blade & Kip Sabian, Toni Storm vs. Allysin Kay, Kyle Fletcher vs. Action Andretti and Swerve Strickland & Brian Cage vs. John Silver & Alex Reynolds.

Next week: Ricky Starks vs. Jay White, Toni Storm/Ruby Soho/Saraya vs. Britt Baker/Jamie Hayter/Hikaru Shida, Roderick Strong vs. Chris Jericho with Adam Cole & JAS banned from ringside and Tony Khan’s next major announcement. Given WBD Upfronts (media previews of the coming TV season) are that morning it’s all but guaranteed to relate to TV, possibly confirming the long-rumored new Saturday TV show called Collision.