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By: Lewis Carlan
So Daimonji is a nine year veteran of professional wrestling who can be seen competing for Big Japan Pro-Wrestling as well as GLEAT, Pro Wrestling Land’s End and numerous other promotions.
On Oct 13th, Daimonji has the opportunity to win the biggest title of his career as he will challenge the current BJW World Strong Heavyweight Champion Daichi Hashimoto in Sapporo.
Daimonji was nominated by Hashimoto on Sept. 14th as his next challenger and he has been training hard in hopes of becoming the BJW World Strong Heavyweight Champion for the first time in his career.
So Daimonji took time out his schedule and granted an exclusive interview to Monthly Puroresu as he discussed his BJW World Strong Heavyweight Title opportunity as well as numerous other topics.
Here is the exclusive Monthly Puroresu interview with BJW & GLEAT star So Daimonji:
Monthly Puroresu:
What was going through your mind when Dachi Hashimoto-san nominated you as his next challenger for the BJW World Strong Heavyweight Title and did it take you by surprise being nominated?
So Daimonji:
That day, Daichi-san had an intense battle with Ishikawa-san. When I was called out afterward, I was really excited. Being called by microphone and named as the next challenger was a surprise, but ever since I first competed in BJW four years ago, I’d been aiming for the Strong Heavyweight belt — so I was ready.
Monthly Puroresu:
The BJW World Strong Heavyweight Title match with Hashimoto-san is less than a month away on Oct 13th. What do you to train for such a big match to make sure you are fully prepared for the challenge?
So Daimonji:
Actually, I had already started dieting before this title match was decided. Up until around June, I had been bulking up and weighed 115 kg. I had power, but my stamina, speed, and in-ring feel weren’t great. So, I started dieting in August. I’m currently 107 kg and plan to go into the title match at 105 kg. At my current weight, my body feels great in matches, so I think I’ll be in my best condition for the title bout.
Image Credit: BJW
Monthly Puroresu:
How would describe Hashimoto-san as a champion and what is your game plan going into this World Title match?
So Daimonji:
He’s a strong champion, and he’s always taking on new challenges. He’s defended the title three times — all against wrestlers from outside BJW. This fourth defense is against me. If he loses, there’s a risk the belt will leave BJW, but he’s challenging without fear. I watched his last defense match against Shuji Ishikawa from the audience, and I thought it was the best bout BJW has had in recent years. So I do feel pressure challenging such a strong champion. I have techniques Daichi hasn’t seen yet — and several ideas and strategies for how to connect them to my finisher, the Black Rain.
Monthly Puroresu:
You never held the BJW World Strong Heavyweight Title, how important is it for you win that title and what kind of champion do you hope to be should you defeat Hashimoto?
So Daimonji:
Challenging Yuji Okabayashi in both 2022 and 2023 was a huge milestone in my career — a step up. But I’m not satisfied with just that. As a heavyweight wrestler who steps into the BJW ring, becoming champion is a goal I absolutely must achieve — one of the biggest in my career. I don’t like talking about “what ifs” before a title match, since that usually leads to bad results (lol). The Strong Heavyweight Title is a belt fought over and elevated by great heavyweight wrestlers — one of the most prestigious in all of pro wrestling. If I can win it, it’ll be the best moment of my nine-year career. And it’ll make me feel an even stronger responsibility to help BJW grow. But whether I win the belt or not, I want this title match to be one that makes BJW even more exciting.
Photo Credit: BJW
Monthly Puroresu:
Back in June you lost the Ikkitousen Strong Climb 2025 Final to Leyton Buzzard who earned a shot at Daichi Hashimoto-san and the BJW World Strong Heavyweight Title. How disappointed were you to lose to Buzzard and would you say that this title opportunity on Oct. 13th is your chance to redeem yourself?
So Daimonji:
That match made me realize my own weaknesses. It was frustrating, but it also became a chance to change myself. One reason I started dieting was that I felt weaknesses in my body’s responsiveness and stamina during that match. You get more chances to grow from losses than from wins — especially big losses. After losing to Leighton, I realized I couldn’t stay the same. I’ll show you how I’ve changed on October 13th.
Monthly Puroresu:
Back on May 5th, you lifted super heavyweight Ryota Hama-san off the top turnbuckle, put him on shoulders and carried him to the middle of the ring. What did it feel like with Hama-san on your shoulders and were you worried about getting injured? Would you ever try that again?
So Daimonji:
Throwing and lifting Hama-san is every heavyweight wrestler’s dream, it’s the essence of pro wrestling’s romance. In that moment, I forgot the risk of injury, fueled by adrenaline and the desire to achieve one of my dreams: lifting Hama-san. Next time, I’d like to try it at an even harder level, lifting him without him standing on the ropes.
Monthly Puroresu:
Do you enjoy being a freelancer or are you hoping to settle down and sign a contract with a promotion such as BJW? Would there be any interest on your part in signing an exclusive contract to represent BJW?
So Daimonji:
People often get it wrong, but I belong to a promotion called Lands End Pro Wrestling. I wrestle for many different promotions throughout the year, since Lands End runs about ten shows annually, so people often mistake me for a freelancer.
Monthly Puroresu:
When you are not competing, what are some of things you like to do on your off days?
So Daimonji:
On days without matches, I go to either the gym or the dojo. But generally, I like staying at home — watching movies, listening to music, playing games, and sleeping. About 80–90% of the times I go out, it’s for pro wrestling. By the way, my favorite movie is Inception, my favorite music artist is Eminem, and my favorite game is Undertale. Winning a ticket to the Undertale 10th Anniversary Orchestra Concert and being able to see it live was the happiest moment of 2025 so far.
Photo Credit: BJW
Monthly Puroresu:
You held the BJW Tag Team Titles with Daisuke Sekimoto-san for 17 days. While you are concentrating on your world title match, have you considered pursuing the tag team titles again in the future and would Sekimoto-san be your ideal partner or is their someone else you’d like to team with?
So Daimonji:
Sekimoto-san is a very special wrestler to me. The reason I started wrestling in BJW was because I had a singles match with him at a show in 2021. That led me, while living in Osaka at the time, to start appearing in BJW’s Osaka events. Now I’ve moved to Tokyo and regularly appear in various BJW shows. Teaming with Sekimoto-san is the most fun tag team I’ve ever been part of in my career. We respect each other, constantly share new ideas, and, above all, enjoy pro wrestling to the fullest — he’s the best partner I could ask for. Even though our championship reign was short, I think our team has huge potential. My goal is to make us a tag team that competes not only in BJW but across all promotions.
Monthly Puroresu:
As you also compete for GLEAT, should you win the BJW World Strong Heavyweight Title, would you be willing to defend it inside a GLEAT ring representing BJW?
So Daimonji:
Of course, there’s also Kawakami, a former BJW wrestler, and I’d be willing to wrestle anywhere, not just in GLEAT. But if I become champion and have to defend the title, I definitely want to do it at a BJW event. A champion has the duty to help BJW thrive. If the venue is packed, I’m ready to face anyone.
Monthly Puroresu:
Do you feel a joint BJW/GLEAT event would generate a lot of fan interest? Would this be something you’d like to see in the future?
So Daimonji:
That’s interesting. I regularly appear for both teams, so I’m curious which side I’ll be on.
Monthly Puroresu:
What advice would you give newcomers that hope to become pro wrestlers?
So Daimonji:
You can improve your technique and stamina through lots of training, but I think imagination is what’s really important. I want you to watch a lot of pro wrestling, not just highlight clips or moves on YouTube. Watch from start to finish. Study the wrestlers’ footwork, facial expressions, what they do between moves, how each technique works, and how they take bumps. Pro wrestling is a physical sport, but knowledge is just as essential.
Image Credit BJW
Monthly Puroresu:
What can we expect from you in the future?
So Daimonji:
My biggest goal right now is to beat Daichi Hashimoto on October 13th and become the Strong Heavyweight Champion. But beyond that, I want to pack the seats, every event I appear in, I want it to be sold out. There’s nothing more enjoyable than performing in front of a full, electric crowd. I want to become a wrestler who makes people excited to come see live shows. I want more people to know about pro wrestling — in Japan it’s still treated as a subculture, and I want to help make it a more popular sport. When I was 17 and didn’t know anything about pro wrestling, a friend showed me a WWE DVD, and it changed my life. Now, I want to change someone else’s life through my pro wrestling.
Date:
October 8, 2025
