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Injury Report: Pain Before Dishonor

AEW/Ring Of Honor owner Tony Khan took to Twitter a short time ago to announce a major change to ROH’s Death Before Dishonor PPV next Friday-Mark Briscoe, who was to have faced Claudio Castagnoli for the ROH World Championship, is now off. Not medically cleared due to injury-knee according to non-AEW/ROH sources, who also say it will likely require surgery. Out indefinitely but surgery means months if that happens. No potential replacement named yet but changes will be announced after next week’s AEW Dynamite, likely meaning at the next TV tapings which now seem to be before & after Collision on Saturdays.

More as it becomes available.

Sumo-July 2023 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 4 Results (7/12/23) (Top 2 Tiers) (Updated)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 4 of the July 2023 Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita

Makuuchi (Top Tier):
Aoiyama (M17) beat Endo (M16)
Hakuoho (M17) beat Bushozan (M16)
Takarafuji (M15) beat Daishoho (M14)
Gonoyama (M13) beat Ryuden (M15)
Shonannoumi (M14) beat Kotoshoho (M13)
Kotoeko (M11) beat Chiyoshoma (M12)
Tsurugisho (M11) beat Kinbozan (M10)
Hokutofuji (M9) beat Myogiryu (M10)
Takaysu (M7) beat Takanosho (M9)
Tamawashi (M7) beat Nishikifuji (M8)
Oho (M6) beat Sadanoumi (M8)
Hokuseiho (M6) beat Hiradoumi (M5)
Asanoyama (M4) beat Onosho (M5)
Ura (M4) beat Meisei (M3)
Abi (K) beat Tobizaru (M1)
Wakamotoharu (S) beat Midorifuji (M3)
Nishikigi (M1) beat Daieisho (S)
Hoshoryu (S) beat Mitakeumi (M2)
Kirishima (O) beat Kotonowaka (K)
Shodai (M2) beat Terunofuji (Y) by default/withdrawal
Leader: Gonoyama, Takayasu, Nishikigi (4-0)
WITHDRAWAL: Terunofuji (Y). Lower back (hernia/lumbar disc). Out 4 weeks. Done for the tournament. Because the win today was by withdrawal and thus thr match didn’t actually happen, no Kinboshi for Shodai.

Of note: No apparent injury issues for Kirishima in his Ozeki debut today in a fairly quick win against Kotoshoho. He still has plenty of time to get to 8 wins to avoid kadoban status in September and can still manage 12 if he wins out. He’s now the highest-ranked wrestler left after Terunofuji pulled out, he is expected to miss a month but should be on the August tour circuit and back for September in Tokyo.
Ozeki Watch: 2 out of 3 Sekiwake won today but Daieisho lost so all are at 3-1. Daieisho’s magic number for potential promotion remains 8 while Hoshoryu & Wakamotoharu drop their numbers down to 9. It gets tougher tomorrow-Hoshoryu has Abi, Wakamotoharu draws Nishikigi (who now has won 13 straight matches) and Daieisho draws Meisei. Kirishima goes for win #2 against Tobizaru.
Roga, the rikishi from Russia, will make his top tier debut tomorrow as the Juryo man of the day and faces Bushozan. Roga is currently 1-3 at J2.
On a fun historical side note, Nikkan Sports reports Tamawashi competed in his 886th straight match today without being absent due to injury or suspension (he only missed a couple days last year due to coronavirus protocols and apparently those don’t count), now ranking him 9th all time. The all-time record is 1231, meaning Tamawashi would have to compete every day for 6 more years to get there. The current active Iron Man leader is Takarafuji, whose streak is now at 934, meaning he could get the mark in November 2026 if he keeps going.

Juryo:
Tochimusashi (Ms2) beat Yuma (J14)
Kiho (J13) beat Chiyonoumi (J14)
Shishi (J13) beat Shiden (J13)
Hidenoumi (J12) beat Tsushimanada (J11)
Daiamami (J9) beat Chiyomaru (J11)
Tomokaze (J9) beat Shimanoumi (J10)
Akua (J8) beat Chiyosakae (J10)
Hakuyozan (J7) beat Takakento (J8)
Tamashoho (J5) beat Azumaryu (J6)
Kitanowaka (J6) beat Churanoumi (J7)
Oshoma (J4) beat Tohakuryu (J4)
Roga (J2) beat Shimazuumi (J3)
Kagayaki (J1) beat Ichiyamamoto (J3)
Mitoryu (J2) beat Atamifuji (J1)
Leader: Tomokaze (4-0)

UPDATE: Ichiyamamoto has WITHDRAWN from Juryo ahead of Day 5. Left knee issue per Nikkan Sports. Out about 2 weeks so he is probably done for the tournament with the equivalent of 0-15. He was at Juryo 3, based on what happened to Enho that might see him get demoted to Makushita, best case may be Juryo 14 in September (the bottom). Potential freebie for Atamifuji.

AEW Dynamite 7/12/23 Results

Here are the quick results from tonight’s AEW Dynamite in Saskatoon, Canada:

Match 1: Chris Jericho vs. Komander
Result: Chris Jericho beat Komander by submission

MJF-Adam Cole bonding activities outside the ring again, including playing the new Fight Forever video game.

Match 2: Blind Eliminator Tag Team Tournament Semifinals: Orange Cassidy & Darby Allin vs. Daniel Garcia & Sammy Guevara
Result: Daniel Garcia & Sammy Guevara beat Darby Allin & Orange Cassidy. Guevara pinned Allin after GTH. Prince Nana & Swerve Strickland interference helped. As a result, Garcia & Guevara advance to the Finals, which will be on the 7/29 Collision.

Nick Wayne promo.

Match 3: Blind Eliminator Tag Team Tournament Semifinals: Brian Cage & Big Bill vs. Adam Cole & MJF
Result: Adam Cole & MJF beat Brian Cage & Big Bill. Cole pinned Cage after BOOM. As a result, Cole & MJF advance to the Finals to face Garcia & Guevara.

Jake Hager talks to Chris Jericho about Callis. He seemingly gives up his purple hat, handing it to Jericho and leaving the locker room.

Match 4: Owen Hart Cup Women’s Semifinals: Ruby Soho vs. Skye Blue
Result: Ruby Soho beat Skye Blue. As a result, Soho advances to the Finals on Saturday. Toni Storm & Saraya were ejected early for interference so it was a clean win.

QTV segment.

Match 5: Swerve Strickland vs. Nick Wayne (Debut)
Result: Swerve Strickland beat Nick Wayne. Wayne may have injured his shoulder right before the end.

Don Callis comes out for the main event segment to reveal the final 2 Blood & Guts participants. About 7 minutes left when this begins. Kenny Omega comes out and it quickly turns into a BCC-Elite brawl then Pac returns from out of nowhere and laid out Omega with a chair. The Elite then reveals their 5th team member is Kota Ibushi.

End Show.

Friday on Rampage: Athena vs. Willow Nightingale in the Owen Hart Cup Women’s Semifinals, Keith Lee & Dustin Rhodes vs. Angelo Parker & Matt Menard, Trent Beretta vs. Lance Archer, Konosuke Takeshita vs. TBA, Dark Order & Toni Storm promos.

Stardom 7/12/23 Results

Stardom headed to northern Japan today as part of the Stardom North Tour 2023.

Today’s event was held at Asahikawa Local Industry Promotion Center in Hokkaido and will be available on demand on Stardom World at a later date.

The announced paid attendance was 305.

Match 1: Momo Kohgo beat Miyu Amasaki. This was originally supposed to have been a 3-way but Aya Sakura was removed from the event due to injury.

Match 2: Momo Watanabe & Natusko Toura beat HANAKO & Koguma. Toura pinned HANAKO after a diving body press.

Match 3: Mei Hoshirai & Suzu Suzuki beat Starlight Kid & Ruaka. Suzuki pinned Ruaka.

Match 4: Saki Kashima, Ami Sohrei & MIRAI beat Lady C, Saya Kamitani & AZM. MIRAI pinned Lady C after a jumping lariat.

Match 5: Yuna Mizumori (Chocolate Pro Wrestling), Natsupoi & Tam Nakano beat Mariah May, Waka Tsukiyama & Mina Shirakawa. Natsupoi pinned Tsukiyma after Fair Real Gift.

Main Event: Mai Sakurai, Thekla, Maika & Giulia beat Hazuki, Hanan, Saya Iida & Mayu Iwatani. Maika pinned Iida after Flames Fall.

The next event is tomorrow at Tomakomai City General Gym in Hokkaido. It will be available on demand on Stardom World at a later date.

Sumo-July 2023 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 3 Results (7/11/23) (Top 2 Tiers) (Updated)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 3 of the July 2023 Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo

Makuuchi (Top Tier):
Atamifuji (J1) beat Aoiyama (M17)
Takarafuji (M15) beat Hakuoho (M17)
Bushozan (M16) beat Ryuden (M15)
Endo (M16) beat Shonannoumi (M14)
Gonoyama (M13) beat Daishoho (M14)
Choyoshoma (M12) beat Kotoshoho (M13)
Myogiryu (M10) beat Taurugisho (M11)
Kinbozan (M10) beat Kotoeko (M11)
Nishikifuji (M8) beat Hokutofuji (M9)
Sadanoumi (M8) beat Takanosho (M9)
Tamawashi (M7) beat Oho (M6)
Takayasu (M7) beat Hokuseiho (M6)
Ura (M4) beat Onosho (M5)
Asanoyama (M4) beat Hiradoumi (M5)
Abi (K) beat Meisei (M3)
Kotonowaka (K) beat Mitakeumi (M2)
Daieisho (S) beat Midorifuji (M3)
Nishikigi (M1) beat Hoshoryu (S)
Shodai (M2) beat Wakamotoharu (S)
Tobizaru (M1) beat Terunofuji (Y). KINBOSHI!!! The second career Gold Star Victory for Tobizaru!
Leader: 6 at 3-0
RE-ENTRY: Kirishima (O). Will return tomorrow after withdrawing last-minute on Day 1 (back/rib injury). Was expected to be out 3 weeks but will give it a go. If he competes every day from here on, he will need to go 8-4 to avoid kadoban status in September. He will have an 0-1-2 record and will face Kotonowaka tomorrow.
Of note: Somehow the final match was mot briefly stopped as Terunofuji all but pulled off Tobizaru’s mawashi during the match, but The Flying Monkey did this think and avoided the yokozuna’s signature double armbar grip and wore Terunofuji down enough to force him out. That’s 2 straight losses for Terunofuji, who will try to right the ship-and avoid handing out a 3rd straight Kinboshi and send seat cushions flying in the crowd (they really went all out today after being subdued yesterday)-tomorrow against Shodai (who has 1 career Kinboshi). Elsewhere it was growing pains day for the rookies as 2 of the 3 newcomers took their first loss-only Gonoyama won.
Ozeki Watch-2 of the 3 Sekiwake also took their first loss but Daieisho went to 3-0 so his magic number is now 8. Hoshoryu & Wakamotoharu remain at 10. Daieisho is also among 6 who are tied for the lead at 3-0. But Daieisho gets the tough draw tomorrow in Nishikigi, who has won 12 straight since starting May 0-6. Wakamotoharu gets Midorifuji, who is always tricky despite being 0-3, while Hoshoryu gets Mitakeumi who is also 0-3.

Juryo:
Shiden (J13) beat Chiyonoumi (J14)
Kiho (J13) beat Yuma (J14)
Chiyomaru (J11) beat Hidenoumi (J12)
Shishi (J12) beat Shimanoumi (J10)
Chiyosakae (J10) beat Tsushimanada (J11)
Tomokaze (J9) beat Akua (J8)
Daiamami (J9) beat Takakento (J8)
Churanoumi (J7) beat Azumaryu (J6)
Kitanowaka (J6) beat Hakuyozan (J7)
Oshoma (J4) beat Tamashoho (J5)
Tohakuryu (J4) beat Ichiyamamoto (J3)
Shimazuumi (J3) beat Mitoryu (J2)
Kagayaki (J1) beat Roga (J2)
Leader: 4 at 3-0

UPDATE: Terunofuji has WITHDRAWN from Day 4. Hernia (lumbar disc). Out 1 month. So done for July but should be back in September.

Stardom 7/9/23 Results

Stardom returned to Tokyo yesterday for their monthly Korakuen Hall event.

Yesterday’s event was held at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo and will be available on demand on Stardom World at a later date.

The announced paid attendance was 1411, a full house/near sellout.

Match 1: Fukigen beat Hina & Ram Kaichow (666) in a 3-way by pinning Hina. This was to have been a tag team match but changed after Aya Sakura was pulled due to injury.

Match 2: Mei Hoshirai beat Momo Kohgo.

Match 3: Momo Watanabe, Ruaka & Natsuko Toura beat Miyu Amasaki, Lady C & AZM. Ruaka pinned Amasaki after Freezer Bomb.

Match 4: Hazuki & Koguma beat Hanan & Saya Iida. Koguma pinned Iida after a flying body press.

Match 5: Mai Sakurai & Thekla beat HANAKO & Nanae Takahashi. Sakurai pinned HANAKO after a diving elbow drop.

Match 6: Saki Kashima & Ami Sorei beat Starlght Kid & Hina. Kashima pinned Hina after My Emblem.

Match 7: Saori Anou (Independent/Freelancer), Yuna Mizumori (Chocolate Pro Wrestling) & Natsupoi beat Mariah May, Mina Shirakawa & Waka Tsukiyama. Natsupoi pinned Tsukiyama after Fair Real Gift.

Main Event: In a Generation Struggle Elimination Match with over the top rule elimination rules, Giulia, Syuri, Tam Nakano & Mayu Iwatani beat Suzu Suzuki, MIRAI, Maika & Saya Kamitani. Order of elimination: Nakano & Kamitani together (over the top rope), Iwatani & MIRAI together (over the top rope), Syuri & Suzuki together (over the top rope), Maika by Giulia (pinfall). Guilia is the only winner.

The next event is Wednesday at Asahikawa Local Industry Promotion Center (Roadside Station Asahikawa) Large Exhibition Hall in Hokkaido. It will be available on demand on Stardom World at a later date.

All-Japan News: Absent Wrestlers, Website Update

All-Japan posted an update on Twitter linking to an English language Facebook post regarding the recent site issues: The site underwent unscheduled maintenance for various issues, namely the event schedule page not working, and an unspecified issue came up during maintenance. The site has been restored and is accessible again but is currently outdated with no new updates since 6/30. Their other social media accounts and AJPW.TV are not affected. They apologize for the inconvenience and there is no ETA for restoration.

Also announced was that Jun & Rei Saito are off the remaining July events. Family issues. This means they will be out a minimum of 2-3 weeks. No word on if this may affect potential GLEAT participation as they are the current G-INFINITY Champions.

More as it becomes available.

Sumo-July 2023 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 2 Results (710/23) (Top 2 Tiers) (Updated x2)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 2 of the July 2023 Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo

Makuuchi (Top Tier):
Hakuoho (M17) beat Kagayaki (J1)
Aoiyama (M17) beat Bushozan (M16)
Endo (M16) beat Ryuden (M15)
Shonannoumi (M14) beat Takarafuji (M15)
Kotoshoho (M13) beat Daishoho (M14)
Gonoyama (M13) beat Chiyoshoma (M12)
Kotoeko (M11) beat Tsurugisho (M11)
Kinbozan (M10) beat Myogiryu (M10)
Hokutofuji (M9) beat Takanosho (M9)
Nishikifuji (M8) beat Sadanoumi (M8)
Takayasu (M7) beat Tanawashi (M7)
Oho (M6) beat Hokuseiho (M6)
Onosho (M5) beat Hiradoumi (M5)
Asanoyama (M4) beat Ura (M4)
Meisei (M3) beat Kotonowaka (K)
Abi (K) beat Midorifuji (M3)
Hoshoryu (S) beat Shodai (M2)
Wakamotoharu (S) beat Tobizaru (M1)
Daieisho (S) beat Mitakeumi (M2)
Nishikigi (M1) beat Terunofuji (Y). KINBOSHI!!! The second career Gold Star Victory for Nishikigi!

Of note: In May it was week 2 before Terunofuji took his first and ultimately only loss on the way to the championship. This time Day 2 saw his first loss as Nishikigi took him down with a beautiful sukuinage (beltless arm throw). Now we’ll see how he fares the rest of the way-after beating the yokozuna in May Meisei lost all his remaining matches. If Nishikigi does manage to finish with 8 wins this gives him a chance for the Outstanding Performance Prize of there is one (iffy just because there are no Ozeki now). All 3 newcomers won again to go to 2-0 as well. Atamifuji will be the Juryo man up tomorrow, at J1 he can return to the top tier if he finishes with a winning record.

Ozeki Watch: All 3 Sekiwake won again to go to 2-0 ao the magic numbers for promotion consideration are now 10 for Hoshoryu & Wakamotoharu and 9 for Daieisho. Tomorrow Daieisho is up first and faces Midorifuji, Hoshoryu gets Nishikigi and Wakamotoharu faces Shodai. Another potential kinboshi chance tomorrow as well as Terunofuji faces Tobizaru who is at M1.

Juryo:
Yuma (J14) beat Chiyonoumi (J14)
Kiho (J13) beat Shiden (J13)
Hidenoumi (J12) beat Shishi (J12)
Chiyomaru (J11) beat Tsushimanada (J11)
Chiyosakae (J10) beat Shimanoumi (J10)
Tomokaze (J9) beat Daiamami (J9)
Takakento (J8) beat Akua (J8)
Churanoumi (J7) beat Hakuyozan (J7)
Kitanowaka (J5) beat Azumaryu (J6)
Tanashoho (J5) beat Tohakuryu (M4)
Shimazuumi (J3) beat Oshoma (J4)
Mitoryu (J2) beat Ichiyamamoto (J3)
Atamifuji (J1) beat Roga (J2)

UPDATE: While not definitely happening, Nikkan Sports reports there is a chance Ozeki Kirishima could return on Day 4 or 5. At this point if he does enter the tournament the goal would simply be to avoid kadoban status, meaning at least 8 wins.

UPDATE 2: Kirishima will return on Day 4. Assuming he stays in the rest of the way, he’ll need to go 8-4 or better to avoid kadoban status as he will be the equivalent of 0-3.

Dragon Gate 7/9/23 Results

Dragon Gate continued the KING OF GATE Tournament today with more Round 1 matches, reaching the halfway point of the opening round.

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

The paid attendance has not yet been announced. (Update: The announced paid attendance was 711)

Match 1: Kzy, BIGBOSS Shimizu, Jason lee & JACKY “FUNKY” KAMEI beat Masaaki Mochizuki, Susumu Mochizuki, Mochizuki Jr. & Yasushi Kanda. KAMEI pinned Jr. after JACKY Knife.

Match 2: KING OF GATE Tournament Round 1: Takashi Yoshida beat Problem Dragon.

Match 3: Ultimo Dragon, Dragon Kid & Genki Horiguchi beat BxB Hulk, Minorita & Ryoya Tanaka. Kid pinned Tanaka after Golgotha.

Match 4: KING OF GATE Tournament Round 1: YAMATO vs. Don Fujii went to a 15 minute time limit draw. As a result, per the tournament rules, both are out and Dragon Dia gets a free pass into the Quarterfinals as he would’ve faced the winner.

Match 5: Shun Skywalker, H-Y-O & ISHIN beat Madoka Kikuta, Yuki Yoshioka & Dragon Dia. H-Y-O pinned Dia after Neko Tamashi.

Match 6: KING OF GATE Tournament: Ben-K beat KAI.

Main Event: KING OF GATE Tournament: Kota Minoura beat Naruki Doi.

The next event is Friday at Robashi Sports Center in Nagoya. There will be no live or on demand broadcast.