TJPW News: Magical Girl Homecoming in 2026 (Updated x2)

Tokyo Joshi Pro announced some exciting news for 2026-original roster member Yuka Sakazaki, who left a couple years ago for All Elite Wrestling and other opportunities. is coming back home in early 2026 for two appearances. First she will compete at “Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling ’26”, the annual year-opener on 1/4 just before Tokyo Dome, and also she will be part of GRAND PRINCESS ’26 on 3/29 when the event returns to Ryogoku Kokugikan. Further details TBA. This will be Sakazaki’s first TJPW appearance since this year’s 1/4 event.

UPDATE: BREAKING DEVELOPMENT FROM EARLIER TONIGHT!

In a Mahjong Match, Masahito Torikashi beat DDT Iron Man Heavymetalweight Champion Mahiro Kiryu, Danshoku Dieno & Ken Ohka by having the top score to win the title. Torikashi becomes the 1783rd Champion.

Later on…

Ken Ohka’s White Tank Top beat DDT Iron Man Heavymetalweight Champion Masahito Torikashi to win the title. Top becomes the 1784th Champion.

And finally…

Mahiro Kiryu beat DDT Iron Man Heavymetalweight Champion Ken Ohka’s White Tank Top to win the title. Kiryu becomes the 1785th Champion.

Pro Wrestling Everybody!

UPDATE 2: Following a challenge issued by Matcha to Miu Watanabe for the Princess Of Princess Championship recently, TJPW just announced the match is official. That match will happen on 12/13 in Bangkok, Thailand. If Matcha wins the title, the Watanabe-Suzume match on 1/4 for the title will then be a NON-TITLE match.

News: Latest Masa Takanashi Update

DDT has posted the latest update in Masa Takanashi, hospitalized since suffering a major neck injury earlier this year. This update is a best-case one…Takanashi has been discharged and will continue rehab from home. DDT’s online store selling Takanashi goods to raise funds for his recovery will close in December at his request. In a brief statement, Takanashi thanked fans for their continued support and also expressed gratitude to hospital staff.

Pro Wrestling NOAH 11/16/25 Results (Updated 11/18/25)

Pro Wrestling NOAH continued the NOAH Jr. Grand Prix today with a second Osaka event.

Today’s event was held at Umeda Stellar Hall Sky Hall in Osaka and will be available on demand on WRESTLE UNIVERSE Thursday. There was no live broadcast.

The announced paid attendance was 422.

Match 1: Jack Morris, Daiki Odashima, Daga & Eita beat KENTA, Ulka Sasaki, Tetsuya Endo & Hajime Ohara. Morris pinned Ohara after a tiger driver.

Match 2: Takashi Sugiura & Masa Kitamiya beat Jun Masaoka (Independent/Freelancer) & Black Menso-re. Sugiura pinned Menso-re after Olympic Yosen Slam.

Match 3: Manabu Soya, Saxon Huxley, Nonja Mack (Independent/Freelancer) & Junta Miyawaki beat Naomichi Marufuji, Kenoh, HAYATA & Yuto Kikuchi. Mack pinned Kikuchi after a phoenix splash.

NOAH Jr. Grand Prix Round 2:
Match 4: Kai Fujimura beat Shuji Kondo.
Match 5: Tadasuke beat AMAKUSA. During this match, Masaoka joined Team 2000X by turning on AMAKUSA.
As a result, Fujimura & Tadasuke afvance to the Semifinals. Fujimura will face HAYATA and Tadasuke will face Hiromu Takahashi.

Main Event: Yoshiki Inamura, Hank Walker & Tank Ledger (WWE) beat Kaito Kiyomoya, Harutoki & Alrjandro. Inamura pinned Alejandro after DIS CHARGE.

The next event is CROSS OVER 2025 Friday at Sendai Sun Plaza in Sendai. Live streaming on WRESTLE UNIVERSE in English only will begin at 12:30 AM PT/3:30 AM ET. This will be a live & exclusive ABEMA broadcast in Japan.

11/18/25 UPDATE: The on demand broadcast of this event is now available on WRESTLE UNIVERSE (a couple days ahead of schedule).

Sumo-November 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 8 Results (11/16/25) (Top 2 Tiers) (Updated)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 8-the Halfway Point-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):
Chiyoshoma (M17) beat Oshoumi (M16)
Nishikifuji (M15) beat Sadanoumi (M16)
Hatsuyama (J5) beat Ryuden (M14)
Tokihayate (M14) beat Asakoryu (M17)
Mitakeumi (M13) beat Shonannoumi (M15)
Tomokaze (M12) beat Fujinokawa (M12)
Gonoyama (M13) beat Roga (M11)
Midorifuji (M9) beat Shishi (M11)
Kotoshoho (M10) beat Churanoumi (M7)
Abi (M7) beat Daieisho (M10)
Tobizaru (M9) beat Atamifuji (M6)
Ichiyamamoto (M8) beat Onokatsu (M6)
Kinbozan (M8) beat Shodai (M5)
Wakamotoharu (M2) beat Yoshinofuji (M5)
Wakatakakage (M1) beat Oshoma (M4)
Takanosho (K) beat Kirishima (M2)
Takayasu (K) beat Hakuoho (M1)
Aonishiki (S) beat Oho (S)
Kotozakura (O) beat Hiradoumi (M3)
Onosato (Y) beat Tamawashi (M4)
Hoshoryu (Y) beat Ura (M2)
Leader: Onosato (8-0)
Of note: Almost a 9th Kinboshi for Tamawashi but Onosato stayed in the ring on the edge long enough for the Iron Man to go down first and keep the Yokozuna unbeaten. Tamawashi is now #2 all-time in top tier appearances with 25 to go to the record. Aonishiki is the only wrestler one back at 7-1 with Hoshoryu in a group at 6-2. Outside of the absent Meisei still no demotions yet but that could change tomorrow. Tomorrow may be the last of the Kinboshi chances for this tournament as both Yokozuna have yet to start the Sanyaku slate and they’ll face each other on the final day.
Ozeki Watch (unofficial): If Aonishiki can get 4 more wins that will continue rumblings that he could be considered for promotion in only his second Sanyaku appearance as it would be 3 straight 11-win efforts. He has a good chance to protect his rank tomorrow as he gets 2-6 Hiradoumi.

Juryo:
Asasuiryu (J12) beat Tsurugisho (J11)
Wakanosho (J14) beat Hakuyozan (J10)
Fujiryoga (J13) beat Tohakuryu (J10)
Nishinoryu (J9) beat Himukamaru (J13)
Kitanowaka (J12) beat Kayo (J8)
Tamashoho (J11) beat Kazekeno (J8)
Takerufuji (J7) beat Hidenoumi (J9)
Shiden (J14) beat Shirokuma (J7)
Kagayaki (J4) beat Nishikigi (J6)
Daiseizan (J3) beat Kotoeiho (J2)
Asahakuryu (J4) beat Kotokuzan (J6)
Tochitaikai (J5) beat Hitoshi (J1)
Asanoyama (J2) beat Fujiseiun (J1)
Leader: Fujiryoga (8-0)
Of note: The Juryo rookie becomes the first wrestler to clinch promotion in the top 2 tiers (Onosato clinched a winning record and Yokozuna can’t be demoted) and now has just Daiseizan one behind at 7-1. 4 are at 6-2 including Asanoyama, who is getting closer to a potential top tier return for the first time in over 500 days when/if it happens. What may help him is that Hitoshi won’t be going back up unless he wins out as he is now 1-7 and on the verge of demotion.

Lower tier notes: With Promotion Day now completed the Makushita leaderboard is down to 7 remaining at 4-0, with 2 of them-Tochimusashi & Kazuma-having a chance at Juryo promotion if they finish 7-0. If Tochimusashi gets promoted he would be back in Juryo for the first time in 2 years, ironically his only winning record in the second tier resulted in his first Juryo Championship, every other time (4 so far) resulted in demotion. Enho won his match today and is now at 3-1, needing one more win for promotion. The Sandanme has 9 at 4-0 with promotions clinched. The Jonidan has 12 at 4-0 while the Jonokuchi has 4 at 4-0.

UPDATE: Meisei will return/enter on Day 10. Any wins he can get should guarantee he will not be demoted to Makushita in January. His only hope to stay in the top tier, and it’s incredibly slim, is to win all 6 of his matches.

All-Japan 11/16/25 Results

All-Japan wrapped up the Dynamite Series 2025 Tour today in Gunma.

Today’s event was held at G Messe Gunma in Gunma and can be watched on demand on AJPW.TV.

The announced paid attendance was 932.

Match 1: Jun Saito & Senor Saito beat Kuroshio TOKYO Japan & Seigo Tachibana. Jun Saito pinned Tachibana after a chokeslam.

Match 2: Atsuki Aoyagi, Rising Hayato & Dan Tamura beat Seiki Yoshioka, Yuya Susumu (Independent/Freelancer) & Ryuji Hijikata. Aoyagi pinned Hijikata after a firebird splash.

Match 3: All-Japan AJPW.TV 6-Man Tag Team Champions Hokuto Omori, Kumaarashi & Takashi beat Yuma Aoyagi, Fuma & Kikutaro to retain the titles. Omori pinned Kikutaro. V5 for the champs.

Match 4: GAORA TV Champion Shotaro Ashino beat Ryo Inoue by submission to retain the title. V1 for Ashino.

Match 5: Xyon, Odyssey & Go Shiozaki beat Hideki Suzuki, Ryuki Honda & Hikaru Sato. Xyon pinned Sato after a diving headbutt.

Main Event: Kento Miyahara, Yuma Anzai & Shota Kofuji beat Ren Ayabe, Talos & MUSASHI. Anzai pinned MUSASHI after Gimlet.

The next event is the World’s Strongest Tag League aka Real World Tag League, the annual Heavyweight tag team tournament, starting Saturday at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. Live streaming on AJPW.TV will begin Friday at 6:30 PM PT/9:30 PM ET. This will be a taped GAORA SPORTS broadcast in Japan on 11/30.

New Japan 11/16/25 Results

New Japan ran another standalone event, SHIMONOSEKI IMPACT, today which was possibly in collaboration with boat race events in the area.

Today’s event was held at J:COM Arena Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi. Despite what New Japan said on social media about all remaining events being streamable/watchable before Hiroshi Tanahashi retires, there is/was no live or on demand broadcast.

The announced paid attendance was 2057.

There was a last-minute change to the main event due to El Desperado being removed from the card. Lower back injury.

Match 1: Tatsuya Matsumoto vs. Zane Jay went to a 10 minute time limit draw.

Match 2: Tiger Mask beat Masatora Yasuda.

Match 3: Toru Yano & Togi Makabe beat Katsuya Murashima & Shoma Kato. Yano pinned Kato.

Match 4: Master Wato & Yoh beat Daiki Nagai & Gedo. Yoh pined Nagai after a falcon blow.

Match 5: Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji beat Tomoaki Honma & Boltin Oleg. Takagi pinned Honma after Burning Dragon.

Match 6: Hiromu Takahashi, OSKAR (The Grouch) & Yuto Ice (Ice Baby) beat Ryusuke Taguchi, YOSHI-HASHI & Hirooki Goto. Ice pinned Taguchi after K.O.B.

Main Event: Go Takemura (Independent/Freelancer), Yuya Uemura, Shota Umino & Hiroshi Tanahashi beat Kosei Fujita, Hartley Jackson, Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr. Tanahashi pinned Jackson after High Fly Flow.

The next event is PURGE NIGHT OF TORTURE, a House Of Torture Produced event, Wednesday at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. Live streaming as a PPV on New Japan World will begin at 1 AM PT/4 AM ET. The PPV is available for pre-order for 3500 yen in Japan and $22.99 in the US.

Sumo-November 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 7 Results (11/15/25) (Top 2 Tiers)

Here are the quick results form today’s Day 7 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):
Nishikifuji (M15) beat Asakoryu (M17)
Asanoyama (J4) beat Tokihayate (M14)
Sadanoumi (M16) beat Ryuden (M14)
Chiyoshoma (M17) beat Mitakeumi (M13)
Roga (M11) beat Oshoumi (M16)
Shishi (M11) beat Shonannoumi (M15)
Gonoyama (M13) beat Kotoshoho (M10)
Daieisho (M10) beat Tomokaze (M12)
Fujinokawa (M12) beat Tobizaru (M9)
Churanoumi (M7) beat Abi (M7))
Onokatsu (M6) beat Midorifuji (M9)
Kinbozan (M8) beat Atamifuji (M6)
Shodai (M5) beat Ichiyamamoto (M8)
Yoshinofuji (M5) beat Hiradoumi (M3)
Hakuoho (M1) beat Oshoma (M4)
Wakatakakage (M1) beat Takanosho (K)
Kirishima (M2) beat Oho (S)
Aonishiki (S) beat Takayasu (K)
Wakamotoharu (M2) beat Kotozakura (O)
Hoshoryu (Y) beat Tamawashi (M4)
Onosato (Y) beat Ura (M3)
Leader: Onosato (7-0)
Of note: Nikkan Sports noted this was Asanoyama’s first top tier appearance in 486 days, his most recent demotion down to the lower tiers coming a couple years ago due to another serious knee injury. At 5-2 now he goes into the second week still with a chance at promotion back up in January depending on how he finishes…based on how others are doing I think 10 wins may be enough but ideally he’ll get 11 or 12. He started 0-2 but has now won 5 straight so hopefully he keeps it going. Right now at least 2 spots figure to be opening due to demotions (definitely one because Meisei won’t return tomorrow and that guarantees demotion) and at least one Juryo man above him is not getting promoted back up without a miracle. Elsewhere, still Onosato’s title to lose and time to start wondering if he can get the perfect championship, although 3 remain one back at 6-1 including Fujinokawa and Aonishiki, who is potentially halfway to Ozeki promotion consideration now. Hoshoryu remains 2 back at 5-2.
Finally, with today’s appearance Tamawashi’s latest Iron Man record was attained-he is now tied for 2nd place all-time in top tier appearances at 1444. He has 26 to go to tie the all-time record, meaning if he continues showing up every day he will set that record on March 2026 Day 4. The overall total match record? Still 10 tournaments away. It’s 1891 and he’s at 1740. So he’d have to make it through the July 2027 Tournament.

Juryo:
Fujiryoga (J13) beat Wakanosho (J14)
Tsurugisho (J11) beat Shiden (J14)
Asasuiryu (J12) beat Tamashoho (J11)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Himukamaru (J13)
Kitanowaka (J12) beat Hakuyozan (J10)
Kayo (J8) beat Hidenoumi (J9)
Shirokuma (J7) beat Nishinoryu (J9)
Takerufuji (J7) beat Kazekeno (J8)
Kagayaki (J4) beat Kotokuzan (J6)
Daiseizan (J3) beat Nishikigi (J6)
Kotoeiho (J2) beat Asahakuryu (J2)
Tochitaikai (J5) beat Fujiseiun (J1)
Hatsuyama (J5) beat Hitoshi (J1)
Leader: Fujiryoga (7-0)
Of note: Fujiryoga now is the only unbeaten wrestler left in the top 2 tiers as his impressive rookie debut effort continues, with a resurgent Shirokuma right behind at 6-1 along with Daiseizan. Fujiryoga goes for promotion tomorrow against Tohakuryu while Hatsuyama will be the Juryo man getting his turn in the top tier tomorrow. He is currently 5-2 with still a chance at promotion up if he can keep winning and get a little help.

Lower tier notes: Today is the first half of Promotion Day in the lower tiers, where the co-leaders will be 4-0 and thus secure promotions for the next tournament. Most of the Makushita 3-0 wrestlers will be going for promotion tomorrow as there is just one at 4-0 after today and nearly a dozen more up tomorrow, with most if not all facing off so the co-leader ranks will thin quickly. No match for Enho today as expected, he’ll be back in action tomorrow trying to go to 3-1. The Sandanme currently has 4 at 4-0 with another 10 at 3-0 competing tomorrow. The Jonidan has 6 currently at 4-0 with 14 more at 3-0 to compete tomorrow, while the Jonokuchi has 5 currently at 3-0.

Reminder; NHK World Japan will have 50 minutes of LIVE top tier coverage FOR FREE tomorrow beginning at 12:10 AM PT/3:10 AM ET.

New Japan News: Title Change In Mexico Yesterday

According to various US news sites, there was a New Japan title change in Mexico at a CMLL event last night-Angel De Oro & Niebla Roja beat STRONG Tag Team Champions Templario & TJP to win the titles and become the 13th Champions. This comes amidst some rumors on various US sites that TJP is headed to WWE, but not as a wrestler-he reportedly would be a coach for NXT at the WWE Performance Center, or specifically a guest coach.

While they did not say anything about the title change, New Japan has updated their Japanese website to reflect the new champs. TJP is also still listed as a roster member so, as they always say, make of this what you will.

(New Japan’s Japanese page also reveals that, in June, TJP & Templario actually beat de Oro & Roja to retain the titles, which was V1 for the then-champs. Gonna have to dig that up on YouTube in case it’s not paywalled on CMLL’s channel)

Injury Report: No Desperado At The Boat Races

New Japan has announced a late injury change to tomorrow’s (apparently non-televised) event at Shimonoseki Boat Races-El Desperado is now off. Lower back. Out indefinitely. He was to have been in the main event teaming with Yuya Uemura, Shota Umino & Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kosei Fujita, Hartley Jackson, Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr. Go Takemura (Independent/Freelancer) is the replacement. It’s not yet known how long Desperado will be out but with his being part of the World Tag League starting Thursday it could be an issue if he can’t compete.

More as it becomes available.

Pro Wrestling NOAH 11/15/25 Results

Pro Wrestling NOAH continued the NOAH Jr. Grand Prix today in Osaka with Quarterfinals matches.

Today’s event was held at Osaka Prefectural Gym 2 in Osaka and can be watched on demand on WRESTLE UNIVERSE.

The announced paid attendance was 659.

Match 1: Kai Fujimura & AMAKUSA beat Shuji Kondo & Tadasuke. Fujimura pinned Tadasuke after Hat Trick.

Match 2: KENTA, Ulka Sasaki, Tetsuya Endo & Junta Miyawaki beat Daga, Daiki Odashima, Hajime Ohara & Alejandro. Endo pinned Odashima after Burning Star Press.

Match 3: Hank Walker (WWE), Tank Ledger (WWE) & Yuto Kikuchi beat Manabu Soya, Saxon Huxley & Atsushi Kotoge. Walker pinned Kotoge after Collision Course.

Match 4: Yoshiki Inamura & Jack Morris beat Kaito Kiyomiya & Harutoki. Morris pinned Harutoki after a tiger driver.

Match 5: Masa Kitamiya & Takashi Sugiura beat Naomichi Marufuji & Kenoh. Sugiura pinned Kenoh after Olympic Yosen Slam. As a result, Kitamiya & Sugiura get the next GHC Heavyweight Tag Team Championship shot at new champions Hank Walker & Tank Ledger. Or in this case an immediate rematch.

NOAH Jr. Grand Prix:
Match 6: Hiromu Takahshi (New Japan) beat Ninja Mack.
Main Event: HAYATA beat Eita.
As a result, Takahashi & HAYATA advance to the Semifinals. Takahashi will face the Tadasuke-AMAKUSA winner while HAYATA will face the Kondo-Fujimura winner. Both matches are tomorrow.

The next event is tomorrow. There will be no live broadcast. On demand Thursday.