As DDT readies itself for the annual, star-studded D-Oh Grand Prix tournament, it stopped off at Korakuen Hall for a significant show. It was headlined by Kazusada Higuchi, fresh off victory over Konosuke Takeshita, defending his KO-D Openweight Championship against former stablemate Yukio Sakaguchi. 

One tournament began while another confirmed its final. It was a busy night for STARDOM and at the end of it, two of the company’s biggest ever names stood opposite one another, ready to make history.

STARDOM’s best might have just spent two months in the marathon that was the 5 Star Grand Prix, but now a new tournament awaits them. The Goddess of Stardom Tag League is the proving ground for tag teams, and the perfect chance to end the year on a high note.

Welcome to Puroresu Gate, a weekly feature where we review attendance figures of Puroresu and Joshi promotions in the most well-known venues in Japan.

This week, we are looking at the 600-seat Shinjuku FACE Hall in Tokyo Japan. Located on the seventh floor of the Humax Pavilion Shinjuku complex, this venue has served smaller Puroresu and Joshi promotions well for many years.

By: Sonal Lad When it comes to October in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), it usually starts the road to Wrestle Kingdom. This year's NJPW Declaration of Power show was that vital point that set a precedent ahead of the biggest show of the year. With title matches, special singles matches, and big surprises, it was truly the perfect way to get crowds ready for Wrestle Kingdom next year. https://twitter.com/njpwglobal/status/1578656445909925890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw (1) The show started with the usual multi-man tag matches NJPW is known for. The members of Suzuki Gun (El Desperado, DOUKI, and Yoshinobu Kanemaru) faced the members of CHAOS and Hontai. It was more significant as Robbie Eagles, and David Finlay teamed with Ren Narita, who made his comeback to New Japan after his excursion. From the high flying of DOUKI and Robbie Eagles, the strength of El Desperado, and the submission skills of Kanemaru and Narita. On balance,…

The third annual Wrestle Princess event this year held in front of a sold-out crowd of over 3,000 fans in Tokyo Dome City Hall will without question go down as the biggest event in the promotion’s history.

Welcome to Puroresu Gate, a weekly feature where we review attendance figures of Puroresu and Joshi promotions in the most well-known venues in Japan.

This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.

By: Abid Chowdhury Knights of Ribbon is one of Ice Ribbon's big PPV shows, taking place from the legendary Korakuen Hall. This is also the final Korakuen until Ribbon Mania which is Ice Ribbon's biggest show of the year. Every Ice Ribbon championship title was on the line. The Triangle Ribbon Championship which is defended in 3 way matches, International Ribbon Tag Team Championship, and the Ice x∞ (Cross Infinity) Championship.  https://twitter.com/ICERIBBON_jp/status/1573469549227540480 (1) Kicking off Korakuen Hall with a 6 women’s tag match. A mother to two kids, Kiku teamed with the tag team “Big Dekai” Totoro Satsuki and Yuna Manase from Ganbare Pro Wrestling. Against the team of 13 year old rookie Saran, Sumika Yanagawa from JTO, and YuuRI who is also from Ganbare Pro Wrestling. YuuRi made her Ice Ribbon Korakuen Hall debut. This was a fun quick match to open up Korakuen Hall. Totoro Satsuki wins via…

Welcome to Puroresu Gate, a weekly feature where we review attendance figures of Puroresu and Joshi promotions in the most well-known venues in Japan.

This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.

There was a moment in the aftermath of the 5 Star Grand Prix Final – a violent war between Giulia and Tam Nakano – where they shared a look through tired, half opened eyes. In that moment they both knew without question: there will be no end to their rivalry.