Dump Matsumoto Biopic Series Delayed After Lead Actress Injury By: J. Curbelo In June of this year it was announced that a Dump Matsumoto biographical TV series would be produced by screenwriter Osamu Suzuki and directed by Kazuya Shiraishi for Netflix. Japanese actress and comedian Yuriyan Retriever was selected for the role of All Japan Women's feared top heel of the 1980s. https://twitter.com/eiga_natalie/status/1542251596805214208 To prepare for the show, Yuriyan -real name Yuri Yoshida- was set to train with Matsumoto's legendary arch-nemesis, Chigusa Nagayo. Yuriyan expressed excitement about preparing for the role and series production. Unfortunately, towards the end of October it was announced that the actress suffered an injury to the head and back after several retakes of a scene involving bumps. Doctors examined Yoshida, and ordered her to rest for at least two weeks. However, it was recommended that she shouldn't go back to filming until she's fully recovered…

The original "Tiger Mask" Satoru Sayama was at a press conference today, and showed signs of poor health condition. By: R. Faliani The professional wrestling organization managed by Sayama announced their upcoming shows on a press conference today. During the press conference, Sayama left early, saying he wasn't feeling well. People are speculating Sayama is dealing with Parkinson's. https://twitter.com/masa_funaki/status/1592492789035855875?s=20&t=4OIaAiL6wNT1BXHQQv0rnw   Sayama's promotion will host shows in Tokyo and Osaka very soon to honor Antonio Inoki's legacy. These shows will include great talents, and the spirit of Inokism.  

Fans from around the world can purchase tickets for NOAH’s Yokohama Arena event featuring The Great Muta & AEW’s Sting! By: J. Curbelo Tickets are NOW available for The Great Muta's farewell and Sting's Pro Wrestling NOAH debut in Yokohama. Please visit the links for early ticket sales! via Ticket Pia: https://w.pia.jp/a/greatmuta22eng/ via e-plus: https://ib.eplus.jp/muta/

Miyu Yamashita and Millie McKenzie to Complete Trilogy at TJPW By: J. Curbelo Two of the most proficient international standouts in women's wrestling today, Millie McKenzie and Miyu Yamashita, are set to fight for the Pro Wrestling EVE Championship on November 27th at Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling's Korakuen Hall show. This will be the third encounter between them this year. The first time the two rivals squared off took place last October in Barcelona, Spain, as the main event of Revolution Championship Wrestling's World Cup 3 show in a non-tournament singles match. McKenzie took the win in an upset that made the crowd roar with excitement. TJPW's Pink Striker got her win back during night one of EVE's Wrestle Queendom V show last Sunday, which granted her an opportunity to take the British promotion's top prize by ending Alex Windor's hours long reign later that night. https://twitter.com/miyu_tjp/status/1591928623585701888 Almost immediately after…

By: Sonal Lad Along with New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Super Jr Tag League, ten of the top heavyweight tag teams will be taking part in World Tag League. The teams will all be battling for a chance to challenge for the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Championships at Wrestle Kingdom. With tag team champions FTR not participating, winning the tournament is even more important to get a shot at the titles and a match at Wrestle Kingdom. Here is a look at the teams participating in World Tag League 2022. 1. Hirooki Goto & YOSHI HASHI (CHAOS) Hirooki Goto and YOSHI HASHI were once at the top of the tag division, dominating the title picture alongside the NEVER division. After losing the titles, they were overshadowed by other wrestlers, even with their excellent in-ring chemistry. Goto and YOSHI HASHI have been together for years, and their styles complement each other perfectly. World…

By: Sonal Lad On the Road to Wrestle Kingdom, Super Jr. Tag League is back with ten junior heavyweight tag teams wrestling in a single block tournament for a shot at the Jr tag titles. With wrestlers from different countries, promotions, and factions, it’s one of the most diverse line-ups in a long time. Here is a look at all the teams participating in New Japan’s Super Jr Tag League 2022.        1. Francesco Akira & TJP (The Empire) IWGP Jr Tag Champions Francesco Akira and TJP are going into the tournament with momentum after two successful defenses. Despite their inexperience as a team, they’ve constantly impressed fans with their offense. By having veteran TJP teaming with a young Akira, the duo has influenced each other’s styles. With TJP’s more mat-based style and Akira’s more unpredictable Jr offense, they are a force to be reckoned with. Yet, by holding…

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.

Tam Nakano and Natsupoi Perform at Belluna Dome, But Not in a Ring By: J. Curbelo Bushiroad, home to New Japan Pro Wrestling and World Wonder Ring STARDOM, celebrated 15 years in activity this year. Takaaki Kidani's beast of an entertainment corporation has launched and worked with some of the most popular franchises in mobile and trading card gaming as well as anime and, of course, professional wrestling in the last decade and a half. As part of the celebrations, an all star live show was announced in June including performers from said franchises such as BanG Dream!, Revue Starlight, Assault Lily, D4DJ and LoveLive! Some of these brands have already collaborated with STARDOM in their mobile games and, in the case of Assault Lily, had Cosmic Angels member Natsupoi as an actress for a theatrical adaptation. https://twitter.com/wwr_stardom/status/1448227924016988163 STARDOM's idol driven aesthetics meant that it was only a matter of…

Tension Boils Between Narita and Sabre Jr. Ahead of Wrestle Kingdom By: J. Curbelo New Japan Pro Wrestling returned to Anjo City in Aichi Prefecture today with an exciting card including NJPW World TV Championship Tournament finalists Ren Narita and Zack Sabre Jr. teaming up with their respective allies in a six-man tag team match that saw Narita getting the win over DOUKI with ZSJ's own Cobra Twist. The contenders and their mind games on each other were certainly the protagonist of this match. Suzuki-gun's master technician praised Narita's LA Dojo formation, but claimed that it couldn't match to his background in the United Kingdom and Japan. Sabre Jr. stated that he is the true heir to Strong Style wrestling since its roots are set in the Billy Riley Gym in England, as covered by Monthly Puroresu on Issue #10, available now. https://twitter.com/njpwglobal/status/1591483461537341440 To add insult to injury, Zack downplayed…

By: Syn Fritz The Ark has rolled back into Tokyo's Korakuen Hall for the 2nd day of Global2days for Global Dream. This time though, they're not alone. Dragon Gate (founded on July 5th, 2004 by Takashi Okumura) has teamed up with NOAH for this joint show. Let's see how the show went down. Madoka Kikuta & Ryu Fuda & Mochizuki Junior vs Yoshiki Inamura & Yasutaka Yano & Kai Fujimura This six man tag kicked off the show today with standing out the most as he was the biggest of the competitors in this match. The only person who seemed to at least try to meet him in power was Dragon Gate's own Madoka Kikuta who is one half of the Open The Twin Gate Champions (with Dragon Dia). The match itself wasn't very long, and once you are hit by Inamura's Oklahoma Slam, that is pretty much it for…