Sumo-January 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 7 Results (1/17/2026) (Top 2 Tiers)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 7 of the January 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo

Makuuchi (top tier):
Ryuden (M15) beat Hatsuyama (M17)
Oshoumi (M16) beat Tomokaze (M13)
Asakoryu (M15) beat Tobizaru (M13)
Asanoyama (M16) beat Abi (M12)
Asahakuryu (M17) beat Midorifuji (M12)
Shishi (M14) beat Chiyoshoma (M11)
Tokihayate (M10) beat Mitakeumi (M14)
Nishikifuji (M11) beat Roga (M9)
Kotoshoho (M10) beat Kinbozan (M8)
Gonoyama (M9) beat Oshoma (M7)
Hiradoumi (M6) beat Shodai (M8)
Churanoumi (M5) beat Fujinokawa (M7)
Atamifuji (M4) beat Onokatsu (M6)
Takanosho (M3) beat Tamawashi (M5)
Ura (M2) beat Ichiyamamoto (M1)
Takayasu (S) beat Oho (K)
Kirishima (S) beat Yoshinofuji (M1)
Aonishiki (O) beat Wakamotoharu (K)
Kotozakura (O) beat Wakatakakage (M2)
Onosato (Y) beat Daieisho (M4)
Hoshoryu (Y) beat Hakunofuji (M3)
Leader: 6 at 6-1
Of note: No zensho yusho hopes anymore, and Abi’s first loss opened the floodgates again from one leader to 6 co-leaders including both Yokozuna and Aonishiki. Kirishima is also in that group while Oshoumi is an unlikely co-leader there too. We may see our first demotion tomorrow as Hatsuyama’s top tier debut could be one-and-done as he is the only 0-7 after Ura finally got his first win today against also-now-1-6 Ichiyamamoto. Sanyaku swept again today except for Wakamotoharu & Oho who both lose (Wakamotoharu is now also 1-6). There have been injury concerns about both Onosato (left shoulder) and Hoshoryu (knee) but both are holding up well so far. When the Emperor and Empress attend tomorrow the featured match looks to be Kirishima vs. Aonishiki. Daieisho & Hakunofuji get their second Yokozuna matches tomorrow.
Despite another loss Chiyoshoma was moving a little better today, especially afterwards, so hopefully any injury concerns are very minor.

Juryo:
Tsurugisho (J11) beat Dewanoryu (J13)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Nishikigi (J11)
Kazuma (J14) beat Kazekeno (J10)
Kayo (J9) beat Hakuyozan (J14)
Hitoshi (J9) beat Hidenoumi (J13)
Kyokukaiyu (J12) beat Kitanowaka (J8)
Wakanosho (J11) beat Meisei (J8)
Nishinoryu (J6) beat Tochitaikai (J7)
Asasuiryu (J7) beat Kotokuzan (J6)
Fujiryoga (J3) beat Takerufuji (J5)
Shirokuma (J3) beat Kagayaki (J2)
Sadanoumi (J4) beat Daiseizan (J2)
Fujiseun (J1) beat Tamashoho (J5)
Kotoeiho (J1) beat Shonannoumi (J4)
Leader: Fujiseiun, Kayo (6-1)
Of note: Fujiseiun seems well on his way to hopefully earning top tier promotion next time after just missing out this tournament despite a winning record, while Kayo is an unlikely co-leader. The new Juryo wrestlers got a lot of TV attention & interviews this week and they’re now heading in opposite drections-Dewanoryu is struggling after a strong start and fell to 4-3 today with 3 straight losses, while after exceeding his career loss total in the first few days Kazuma has hopefully found his comfort zone, having bounced back to 3-4 after an 0-3 start and has a winning streak in Juryo for the first time.

Lower tier notes: Promotion Day began in the lower tiers today. In the Makushita, 4 have clinched their promotions so far at 4-0 with Toshinofuji-the firmer Seihakuho and one of the last prized Hakuho prospects before the Isegahame purge-poised to reach Juryo in March from Ms2 if he can get one more win. No match for Enho today, he goes for 4-0 and promotion tomorrow. In the Sandanme, 6 are already at 4-0 including former Juryo man Nabatame as he tries to come back from injuries which caused him to miss the last 3 tournaments-perhaps he’ll be able to inspire injured stablemate Mita, who now looks to be out until probably July which would mean he would return at either Sandanme or Jonidan (he is at Ms1 this time). In the Jonidan, 6 are at 4-0 with promotions so far while the Jonokuchi has 5 at 3-0 with one at 2-0 and his third match tomorrow.
And finally…perhaps sumo’s most lovable loser, Moriurara (a longtime Jonokuchi wrestler at Otake Beya who now is getting new fame thanks to the stable’s new YouTube channel), has clinched his 38th straight demotion/losing record. That’s over 6 years since his last promotion. His last winning record was in July 2019 and he hasn’t been promoted to Jonidan since May 2024 (sometimes a Jonokuchi wrestler can get promoted to Jonidan with a losing record). And for those wondering, no he would not be the oldest active rikishi if there was no Tamawashi. He is about 35 days younger than Sadanoumi, also 38.

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. I will try to do live results tonight alongside planned live results from another event. The NHK World Premium start time is subject to change due to live sports coverage (another of several year-opening running races that is basically a relay-race version of the marathon) which is scheduled to wrap up just after 10 PM PT/1 AM ET but that could change unexpectedly.

Sumo-January 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 6 Results (1/16/2026) (Top 2 Tiers) (Updated)

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

Makuuchi (top tier):
Shishi (M16) beat Hatsuyama (M17)
Oshoumi (M16) beat Mitakeumi (M14)
Asahakuryu (M17) beat Tobizaru (M13)
Tomokaze (M13) beat Asanoyama (M16)
Abi (M12) beat Asanoyama (M15)
Ryuden (M15) beat Nishikifuji (M11)
Kotoshoho (M12) beat Midorifuji (M12)
Roga (M9) beat Chiyoshoma (M11)
Kinbozan (M8) beat Tokihayate (M10)
Fujinokawa (M7) beat Gonoyama (M9)
Onokatsu (M6) beat Shodai (M8)
Churanouni (M5) beat Oshoma (M7)
Atamifuji (M4) beat Hiradoumi (M6)
Hakunofuji (M3) beat Tamawashi (M5!
Yoshinofuji (M1) beat Ura (M2)
Wakamotoharu (K) beat Obo (K)
Kirishima (S) beat Ichiyamamoto (M1)
Kotozakura (O) beat Daieisho (M4)
Aonishiki (O) beat Takayasu (S)
Hoshoryu (Y) beat Takanosho (M3)
Onosato (Y) beat Wakatakakage (M2)
Leader: Abi (6-0)
Of note: There was some concern about if Chiyoshoma would be able to compete today as he was moving very slowly after his loss yesterday, a possible foot or hip injury being suggested by NHK English commentary. But he cane back at least for today. Otherwise mostly as expected today, all of Sanyaku won except Takayasu (facing Aonishiki) and Oho (facing Wakamotoharu) while Oshoma took his first loss leaving Abi as the last unbeaten left.

Juryo:
Nishikigi (J12) beat Hidenoumi (J13)
Kazuma (J14) beat Wakanosho (J11)
Kazekeno (J10) beat Tsurugisho (J11)
Hakuyozan (J14) beat Tohakuryu (J10)
Hitoshi (J9) beat Kyokukaiyu (J12)
Kayo (J9) beat Dewanoryu (J10)
Meisei (J8) beat Kotokuzan (J6)
Kitanowaka (J8) beat Nishinoryu (J6)
Tamashoho (J5) beat Tochitaikai (J7)
Asasuiryu (J7) beat Takerufuji (J5)
Daiseizan (J2) beat Shirokuma (J3)
Fujiryoga (J3) beat Kagayaki (J2)
Kotoeiho (J1) beat Sadanoumi (J4)
Shonannoumi (J4) beat Fujiseiun (J1)
Leader: Fujiseiun, Kayo (5-1)

Lower tier notes: 5 matches involving 3 wrestlers from Nishonoseki Beya and 2 from Shikihide Beya, all apparently in the lower tiers, were delayed because of a major power outage that affected train service throughout Tokyo and surrounding areas. Those matches were held when they arrived as the Japan Sumo Association was aware of the disruptions so the matches were delayed and not fusen for the involved wrestlers. (It should be noted Nishonoseki is one of a small handful of stables not located within Ryogoku or other parts of Tokyo, Onosato & his stablemates are based in Ibaraki Prefecture, as is Shikihide. Sadogatake is another long-distance one, I believe they are based in Chiba Prefecture) Elsewhere, tomorrow is the first half of Promotion Day, where the leaders will reach 4-0 and clinch promotions for the next tournament. Enho is among 15, and one of 3 Isrgahama men, in that group at 3-0 in Makushita-he will go for his promotion Sunday with no scheduled match tomorrow. The Sandanme has 19 at 3-0. The Jonidan has 23 at 3-0 while the Jonokuvhi has 5 at 3-0 but also one at 2-0 who oddly has had only 2 matches so far.

RETIREMENT: Daiamami (Ms17). The Japan Sumo Association announced his retirement today. He did not compete this tournament in Makushita (pre-tournament withdrawal). Daiamami, real name Genki Sakamoto, from Oitekaze Beya, finishes his career exactly 10 years after it began with a record of 392-418-8 (win-loss-absent), 73-103-4 in the top tier and one Juryo Championship with a career high rank of M11. He qualifies for elder stock but it’s not yet known if any is available.

Also of note: The current Emperor is expected to be in attendance Sunday for Day 8 and enhanced security measures, namely baggage inspections for attending fans, have been announced. (Emperor is mainly a ceremonial position in Japan with little to no actual power/authority. The Prime Minister is basically the President/lead ruler. Many think the current PM, Sanae Takaichi, won’t be in the Kokugikan at all including the Final Day for award presentations just because she is a woman. Traditionally women are forbidden from stepping foot on the dohyo and sumo seems reluctant to change despite a growing number of women participating-or wanting to-in the sport)

UPDATE: According to reliable English language YouTube news source Chris Sumo, no elder stock for Daiamami and he will leave the Sumo Association.

Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling 1/17/2026 LIVE Results

Tokyo Joshi Pro really gets their 2026 going today with the kickoff of the 6th Max Heart Tournament. The promotion’s now-annual tag team tournament usually held early in the year, it’s a bracket-style single-elimination tournament featuring almost the entire roster, with this year’s event featuring 12 teams. 4 teams get a free pass through the first round and all Round 1 matches will be held today with the winners advancing to the Quarterfinals. Both teams I want to make the Finals-Yuki Arai & Mifu Ashida and Max The Impaler & Pom Harajuku-are in action today. Wasteland Pom Party lost in the Finals last year so hopefully it’s one better this year.

Today’s event will be held at Yokohama Radiant Hall in Yokohama and can be watched LIVE on WRESTLE UNIVERSE and ABEMA (the new WRESTLE UNIVERSE live subscription package is required for the latter, the ABEMA add-on will not have on demand replays-that is only on standalone UNIVERSE). There will be no commentary. The event is a legit advance sellout. There are 6 matches planned total and the tournament matches have no time limit so this may be a longer house show event than normal, closer to 2 1/2 hours.

Today’s lineup (match order TBA):
Miu Watanabe, Rika Tatsumi & Sarah Phoenix vs. Yuki Kamifuku, Wakana Uehara & Toga
Yuki Aino, Haru Kazaahiro & Mahiro Kiryu vs. Suzume, Arisu Rndo & Shion Kanzaki
Max Heart Tournament Round 1:
HIMAWARI & Shino Suzuki vs. Yuki Arai & Mifu Ashida
Raku & Ren Konatsu vs. Max The Impaler & Pom Harajuku
Kira Summer & Chika Nanase vs. Mizuki & Uta Takami
Shoko Nakajima & Hyper Misao vs. Miyu Yamashita & Kaya Toribami

Refresh this page occasionally for the latest results.

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

6:40 PM PT UPDATE: The live stream has begun. We should be going to the venue in 15-20 minutes although the UNIVERSE pre-start screen is showing a start time moved up 10 minutes. There is a DDT event at the venue after this today so they may need to finish up earlier than planned. (It didn’t start said 10 minutes early so that’s an error on the stream)

7 PM PT UPDATE: Live updates begin now.

We are LIVE from Yokohama Radiant Hall in Yokohama, Japan. There is no commentary.

The paid attendance will be announced after the event. It’s a legit advance sellout which, depending on the setup, should mean a minimum of 350. The venue’s full capacity for wrestling is just under 400. (UPDATE: The announced paid attendance-a legit advance sellout-was 273. Much lower than I anticipated)

The matches should begin in 10-15 minutes.

The matches begin at 7:15 PM PT/10:15 PM ET.

Match 1: Yuki Aino, Haru Kazaahiro & Mahiro Kiryu vs. Suzume, Arisu Rndo & Shion Kanzaki. 20 minute time limit. Oh, and Kiryu is still DDT Iron Man Heavymetalweight Champion so you know what that means…
Result: Yuki AIno, Haru Kazashiro & Mahiro Kiryu beat Suzume, Arisu Endo & Shion Kanzaki. Aino pinned Kanzaki after Venus DDT. Nobody tried immediately post-match to win the title from Kiryu…

Match 2: Miu Watanabe, Rika Tatsumi & Sarah Phoenix vs. Yuki Kamifuku, Wakana Uehara & Toga. 20 minute time limit
Result: Yuki Kamifuku, Wakana Uehara & Toga beat Mio Watanabe, Rika Tatsumi & Sarah Phoenix. Kamifuku pinned Phoenix after Fameasser.

Max Heart Tournament Round 1:
Match 3: Kira Summer & Chika Nanase vs. Mizuki & Uta Takami. No time limit
Result: Mizuki & Uta Takami beat Kira Summer & Chika Nanase. Takami beat Nanase with Koala Clutch. As a result, Mizuki & Takami advance to the Quarterfinals and will face Yuki Aino & Haru Kazashiro.

Match 4: Raku & Ren Konatsu vs. Max The Impaler & Pom Harajuku. No time limit
Result: Max The Impaler & Pom Harajuku beat Raku & Ren Konatsu. Max pinned Konatsu. As a result, Wasteland Pom Party advance to the Quarterfinals and will face Miu Watanabe & Rika Tatsumi. Whoever wins that one could very well win the tournament.

Match 5: HIMAWARI & Shino Suzuki vs. Yuki Arai & Mifu Ashida. No time limit
Result: Yuki Arai & Mifu Ashida beat HIMAWARI & Shino Suzuki. Ashida pinned Suzuki with a German suplex hold. As a result, Arai & Ashida advance to the Quarterfinals and will face Yuki Kamifuku & Wakana Uehara.

Main Event: Shoko Nakajima & Hyper Misao vs. Miyu Yamashita & Kaya Toribami. No time limit
Result: Miyu Yamashita & Kaya Toribami beat Shoko Nakajima & Hyper Misao. Toribami pinned Misao. As a result, Yamashita & Toribami advance to the Quarterfinals and will face Suzume & Arisu Endo. I figured if there was going to be an upset today, it would be here and that’s what happened. One of the usual big favorites is out. This could be the start-or continuation from the last couple months-of the impending big breakout year for Toribami.

Today’s event went much shorter than I expected, checking in at only 110 minutes.

The Quarterfinals are 1/25 at Ryogoku KFC Hall in Tokyo. Live streaming on WRESTLE UNIVERSE will begin on 1/24 at 11 PM PT/2 AM ET.

In other news, it was announced that “YES! Wonderland”, the annual Golden Week blowout event traditionally held on 5/4 at Korakuen Hall, will return after a hiatus last year in favor of an Osaka event.




Sumo-January 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 5 Results (1/15/2026) (Top 2 Tiers)

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

Makuuchi (top tier):
Asanoyama (M16) beat Ryuden (M15)
Mitakeumi (M14) beat Hatsuyama (M17)
Oshoumi (M16) beat Shishi (M14)
Tomokaze (M13) beat Asahakuryu (M17)
Midorifuji (M12) beat Asakoryu (M15)
Nishikifuji (M11) beat Tobizaru (M13)
Abi (M12) beat Chiyoshoma (M11)
Tokihayate (M10) beat Roga (M9)
Kotoshoho (M10) beat Gonoyama (M9)
Fujinokawa (M7) beat Shodai (M8)
Oshoma (M7) beat Kinbozan (M8)
Hiradoumi (M6) beat Churanouni (M5)
Onokatsu (M6) beat Tamawashi (M5)
Atamifuji (M4) beat Ura (M2)
Yoshinofuji (M1) beat Ichiyamamoto (M1)
Takayasu (S) beat Wakamotoharu (K)
Oho (K) beat Kirishima (S)
Aonishiki (O) beat Daieisho (M4)
Hakunofuji (M3) beat Kotozakura (O)
Onosato (Y) beat Takanosho (M3)
Hosboryu (Y) beat Wakatakakage (M2)
Leader: Abi, Oshoma (5-0)
Of note: Things settled down a little today as no Kinbochi conceded by the Yokozuna and Aoniahiki also bounced back with a win, but Kotozakura took a second straight loss and Kirishima fell from the unbeaten ranks, leaving two at 5-0. Both Oshoma & Abi are wildly inconsistent at times but Abi has won a championship before so he knows what it takes. A key early match tomorrow is Takayasu-Aonishiki with both at 4-1. Both Yokozuna are also in the 4-1 group

Juryo:
Kyokukaiyu (J12) beat Hidenoumi (J13)
Nishikigi (J12) beat Dewanoryu (J13)
Tsurugisho (J11) beat Hakuyozan (J14)
Tohakuryu ((J10) beat Kazuma (J14)
Wakanosho (J11) beat Kazekeno (J10)
Kayo (J9) beat Kitanowaka (J8)
Hitoshi (J9) beat Meisei (J8)
Asasuiryu (J7) beat Nishinoryu (J6)
Kotokuzan (J6) beat Tochitaikai (J7)
Takerufuji (J5) beat Shonannouni (J4)
Kagayaki (J2) beat Tamashoho (J5)
Fujiryoga (J3) beat Daiseizan (J2)
Fujiseiun (J1) beat Sadanoumi (J4)
Kotoeiho (J1) beat Shirokuma (J3)
Leader: Fujiseiun (5-0)

Lower tier notes: No match for Enho today after consecutive days of Makushita matches. He’ll go for 3-0 tomorrow.

DDT 1/15/2026 Results

DDT headed to the boat races today for a special event around racing day in Tokyo.

Today’s event was held at Boat Race Tama River in Tokyo and may be a ailable on demand on WRESTLE UNIVERSE at a later date. There was no live broadcast.

The paid attendance was not announced but this may have been a free event.

Match 1: Sanshiro Takagi & Junta Miyawaki beat Tomomitsu Matsunaga & Hinata Kasai. Miyawaki pinned Kasai.

Match 2: Danshoku Dieno, Akito & Pocotan beat Chris Brookes, HARASHIMA & Kazuki Horata. Pocotan pinned Hirata after a divong headbutt.

Match 3: Tokyo Joshi Pro Match: Aja Kong & Yuki Kamifuku beat Shoko Nakajima & Chika Nanase. Kamifuku pinned Nanase after Fameasser.

Match 4: MAO, KANON & Kazuma Sumi beat Naomi Yoshimura, Takeshi Masada & Yuki Ishida. MAO pinned Ishida.

Main Event: Jun Akiyama, To-y & Yuya Koroku beat Yuki Iino, Yukio Naya & Rukiya. To-y pinned Rukiya after Kojima Impact.

After the matches ended, there were several other events held with fans and MAO & KANON presenting congratulatory flowers to a race winner.

The next event is Saturday at Yokohama Radiant Hall in Yokohama. Live streaming on WRESTLE UNIVERSE will begin at 12:30 AM PT/3:30 AM ET.

Ganbare Pro 1/11/26 Results (Updated)

Ganbare Pro held an event Sunday with several matches spread out between boat races at a venue in Saitama.

Sunday’s event was held at Boat Race Toda 1st Floor Event Hall in Saitama and may be available on demand on WRESTLE UNIVERSE at a later date.

This was a free event outside of venue admission so there was no paid attendance announced.

There was a last-minute change to the event due to Takuya Wada being pulled off the card. Unspecified circumstances. Match 2 was changed as a result.

Match 1: Yoshihiro Toguchi & Gabai Ji-chan beat Chou-un Shiryu & Kokoro Suzuki. Gabai pinned Suzuki after a swanton bomb.

Match 2: Mizuki Watase, Gota Ihashi & Munetatsu Nakamura beat Keisuke Ishii, Yuki Kanzaki & Sentaro Motoshima. Nakamura pinned Motoshima after Michinoku Driver 2.

Match 3: Moeka Haruhi, Yuna Manase & YuuRI beat Maya Yukihi, Bunny Oikawa & Yuki Mashiro. YuuRI pinned Oikawa after a swanton bomb.

Match 4: Akira Koji & Tyson Maeguchi beat Ken Ohka & Shota Kawakami. Koji beat Kawakami with an armbar.

Main Event: Spirit Of Ganbare World Tag Team Champions Yumehito Imanati & Shinichiro Tomonaga beat Minoru Suzuki & Shuichiro Katsumura to retain the titles. Imanari pinned Katsumura after a lariat. V1 for the champs.

The next event is 1/31 at Takashimadaira Community Center in Tokyo. It will be available on demand on WRESTLE UNIVERSE on 2/5.

UPDATE: Injury Report-Munetatsu Nakamura may have been injured during this event. Neck. Out at least several weeks and will miss 1/31. Status for February and beyond TBD. This means a significant 1/31 change because Nakamura was supposed to face Spirit Of Ganbare World Openweight Champion Masaaki Mochizuki for the title. Shinichiro Tominaga is the replacement. The promotion is also offering refunds for purchased tickets as a result. On social media, Nakamura posted he should know more on his recovery after a doctor’s visit next week.

Sumo-January 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 4 Results (1/14/2026) (Top 2 Tiers)

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

Makuuchi (top tier):
Oshoumi (M16) beat Ryuden (M15)
Asakoryu (M15) beat Hatsuyama (M17)
Asanoyama (M16) beat Shishi (M14)
Mitakeumi (M14) beat Asahakuryu (M17)
Midorifuji (M12) beat Tobizaru (M13)
Abi (M12) beat Tomokaze (M13)
Tokihayate (M10) beat Chiyoshoma (M11)
Kotoshoho (M10) beat Nishikifuji (M11)
Shodai (M8) beat Gonoyama (M9)
Roga (M9) beat Kinbozan (M8)
Oshoma (M7) beat Hiradoumi (M6)
Fujinokawa (M7) beat Onokatsu (M6)
Tamawashi (M5) beat Daieisho (M4)
Atamifuji (M4) beat Churanouni (M5)
Wakatakakage (M2) beat Takanosho (M3)
Kirishima (S) beat Wakanotoharu (K)
Oho (K) beat Aonishiki (O)
Hosboryu (Y) beat Ura (M2)
Yoshinofuji (M1) beat Onosato (Y). KINBOSHI!!! The third career Gold Star Victory-and second straight-for Yoshinofuji!
Leader: Kirishina, Oshoma, Abi (4-0)
Of note: Stop the presses! What is going on today? Consecutive Kinboshi for Yoshinofuji?!? Most of Sanuaku lost today including 3 of the 4 Yokozuna and Ozeki! That includes Aonishiki taking his first loss. But Onosato losing today isn’t a big surprise now…in his first 5 tournaments since reaching Juryo he always won on this day although one was a fusen. Since then? 3-7. And since promotion to Ozeki? 2-6, including 3 straight Day 4 losses at one point. He may be getting 0-4 Takamosho at a good time tomorrow. Hoshoryu managed to keep Ura winless to stay in the group at 3-1 that now includes all Sanyaku except Kirishima (4-0) and Oho (1-3) plus Wakamotoharu (0-4).

Juryo:
Kyokukaiyu (J12) beat Hakiyozan (J14)
Kazuma (J14) beat Tsurugisho (J11)
Dewanoryu (J13) beat Kazekeno (J10)
Hidenouni (J13) beat Tohakuryu (J10)
Hitoshi (J9) beat Nishikigi (J13)
Kayo (J9) beat Wakanosho (J11)
Kitanowaka (J8) beat Kotokuzan (J6)
Nishinoryu (J6) beat Meisei (J8)
Tamashoho (J5) beat Asasuiryu (J7)
Tochitaikai (J7) beat Takerufuji (J5)
Daiseizan (J2) beat Shonannouni (J4)
Sadanoumi (J4) beat Kagayaki (J2)
Fujiryoga (J3) beat Kotoeiho (J1)
Fujiseiun (J1) beat Shirokuma (J3)
Leader: Dewanoryh, Sadanoumi, Fujiseiun (4-0)
Of note: Kazuma finally got his first win in Juryo today to stop a losing streak that saw him lose more matxhes this tournament so far-3-than in his entire career so far-2-excluding 4+ tournaments (30 days) missed due to injuries. The big story so far is Dewanoryu, who made it to Juryo this time after 6+ years of trying…and he’s made the most of it so far, off to a 4-0 start and being one of the co-leaders.

Lower tier notes: No match for Enho today after 2 straight days of Makushita matches. No match on the schedule tomorrow so it looks like he will next compete Friday on Day 6.

DDT News: Fans To Decide Takagi Spin-Off Future

An interesting announcement from DDT today-as part of the 3/24 event at Shinjuku Face in Tokyo there will be a survey among fans in attendance at the end of the event-Continue Super Japan Pro Wrestling or End It Immediately?

For background. Super Japan is the latest Sanshiro Takagi produced independent project separate from DDT, which he started a couple years ago after taking a step back from wrestling full-time and launching M&A Pro Wrestling, promoted by DDT but featuring no DDT wrestlers aside from Takagi on these events (essentially independent). After a few events Takagi ended the project and started Super Japan to replace it, following mostly the same premise. He usually does these events every 3-4 months or so.

The vote will be majority so we’ll see what happens after the 3/24 event. (That will be a Super Japan event)

For further background from DDT’s website (machine translated from Japanese): “On March 25, 1997, DDT held a pre-flag-raising match titled “Judgment” at Hibiya Radio City. At this box office, he declared that “if the support of the majority of the audience is not obtained, the flag raising will be canceled,” and after all the games, the spectators were asked whether or not to raise the flag. As a result, the majority of support was obtained, and DDT was officially launched.”

Sumo-January 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 3 Results (1/13/2026) (Top 2 Tiers)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 3 of the January 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo

Makiuchi (top tier):
Oshoumi (M16) beat Hatsuyama (M17)
Asahakuryu (M17) beat Ryuden (M15)
Asanoyama (M16) beat Mitakeumi (M14)
Asakoryu (M15) beat Tomokaze (M13)
Shishi (M14) beat Tobizaru (M13)
Abi (M12) beat Nishikifuji (M11)
Chiyoshoma (M11) beat Midorifuji (M12)
Kotoshoho (M10) beat Roga (M9)
Gonoyama (M9) beat Tokihayate (M10)
Fujinokawa (M7) beat Kinbozan (M8)
Oshoma (M7) beat Shodai (M8)
Onokatsu (M6) beat Churanoumi (M5)
Hiradoumi (M6) beat Tamawashi (M5)
Atamifuji (M4) beat Takanosho (M3)
Wakatakakage (M2) beat Oho (S)
Takayasu (S) beat Daieisho (M4)
Kirishima (S) beat Hakunofuji (M3)
Aonishiki (O) beat Ichiyamamoto (M1)
Kotozakura (O) beat Wakamotoharu (K)
Onosato (Y) beat Ura (M2)
Yoshinofuji (M1) beat Hosboryu (Y). KINBOSHI!!! The second career Gold Star Victory for Yoshinofuji!
Of note: Kinboshi have actually been a bit of a curse lately for Isegahama men as Yosjinofuji & Hakunofuji have both struggled in tournaments after getting them. Will that be the case again? Also, after reported judging issues today, one thing from yesterday to mention-I have to go back and rewatch everything to remember which match but on a Mono-ii yesterday they completely blew one call, upholding the referee’s decision when it should have been overturned (you can watch this match replay on demand on NHK World Japan or their YouTube channel for a limited time) On another side note, near the halfway point of today’s NHK World Premium broadcast they cut away several minutes for a Sanae Takaichi (Japanese Prime Minister) live speech with her South Korean counterpart so I’ll have to watch the highlights/digest programs to see what I missed.

Juryo:
Dewanoryu (J13) beat Hakuyozan (J14)
Kyokukaiyu (J12) beat Kazuma (J14)
Tsurugisho (J11) beat Hidenoumi (J13)
Wakanosho (J11) beat Nishikigi (J12)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Kayo (J9)
Kazekeno (J10) beat Hitoshi (J9)
Kitanowaka (J8) beat Asasuiryu (J7)
Meisei (J8) beat Tochitaikai (J7)
Takerufuji (J5) beat Nishinoryu (J6)
Kotokuzan (J6) beat Tamashoho (J5)
Shirokuma (J3) beat Shonannoumi (J4)
Sadanoumi (J4) beat Fujiryoga (J3)
Fujiseiun (J1) beat Kagayaki (J2)
Kotoeiho (J1) beat Daiseizan (J2)

Lower tier notes: Enho won his second match in 2 days to get off to another quick 2-0 start in Makushifa. At Ms11 he’d need to go 7-0 for any chance at Juryo promotion in March. No match tomorrow.

Pro Wrestling NOAH 1/12/2026 Results

Pro Wrestling NOAH continued the LEGACY RISE 2026 Tour yesterday in Gunma.

Yesterday’s event was held at Green Done Maebashi Sub Arena in Gunma and will be available on demand on WRESTLE UNIVERSE Thursday (and only on UNIVERSE, the paid ABEMA add-on does not include on demand replays, only live broadcasts). There was no live broadcast.

The announced paid attendance was 297.

Match 1: Eita & Harutoki beat Katsumi Inahata & Hiroto Tsuruya. Eita beat Inahata.

Match 2: AMAKUSA & Black Menso-re beat Yuto Koyanagi & Midori Takahashi. Menso-re pinned Koyanagi after Snake Boy.

Match 3: KENTA, HAYATA & Tetsuya Endo beat Manabu Soya, Mohammed Yone & Shuhei Taniguchi. HAYATA pinned Taniguchi after 403 Impact.

Match 4: In a 3-way to determine 2 participants in the upcoming NOAH Jr. Tag League, Atsushi Kotoge & Hi69 beat Hajime Obara. Kotoge won first by pinning Hi69 then Bi69 won second by pinning Ohara.

Match 5: Alejandro beat Kai Fujimura by DQ. During the match, Fujimura turned heel and became the latest to defect to Team 2000X.

Match 6: Kaito Kiyomiya, Galeno, Daga & Daiki Odashima beat Masa Kitamiya, Takashi Sugiura, Alpha Wolf & Tadasuke. Daga pinned Wolf. Afterwards, Daga issued a GHC National Championship challenge to Wolf.

Main Event: Yoshiki Inamura, Will Kroos, Jack Morris & Dragon Bane beat Naomichi Marifuji, Kenoh, Kazuyuki Fujita & Shuji Kondo. Kroos pinned Kondo after a diving body press. Based on post-match comments, Kroos finished up his current NOAH stint today and will be returning home to Europe. He promised to come back though. And Inamura continued to build towards a desired GHC Heavyweight Championship match with Kenoh, if he ever finishes with Team 2000X.

The next event is MONDAY MAGIC RISING SUN SEASON Episode 1 Monday at Shinjuku Face in Tokyo. Live streaming on WRESTLE UNIVERSE will begin at 2 AM PT/5 AM ET.

In other news coming out today, Daga-Wolf was quickly made official post-event. That match will happen on 1/25 at Osaka Prefectural Gym 2 in Osaka.

The (almost) full Jr. Tag League field was announced: Daga/Odashima, Bane/Alejandro, Kotoge/Hi69, AMAKUSA/Menso-re, Mark Trew/Kieron Lacey, Tadasuke/Jun Masaoka, Wolf/Fujimura, TBA (one team). It’s a round-robin format tournament starting on 2/6, the top 2 teams will meet in the Finals on 3/1.