The legendary Korakuen Hall will host one of the most pivotal nights of the 2025 Dream Star GP tournament on August 30th, streaming live on Wrestle Universe with English commentary. As we reach the final stages of Marigold’s annual round-robin tournament, mathematical possibilities begin to narrow for some – and championship dreams crystallize for rising stars.
When Momo Watanabe won the STARDOM 5★STAR GP 2025 tournament, she stated that she was not in a hurray to decide which title she would like to challenge for.
Maki Itoh has announced via her X page that she is leaving TJPW. In her post, Itoh revealed that August 23rd was the last date in her contract.
After KONOSUKE TAKESHITA won the New Japan Pro-Wrestling G1 Climax 35 tournament, he stated he wanted to go into Wrestle Kingdom 20 as the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. Well, TAKESHITA will have his chance as he will get the IWGP World Heavyweight Title opportunity he earned by winning the G1 Climax 35.
All Japan Pro-Wrestling kicked off its 2025 Royal Road Tournament at the famed Korakuen Hall with nearly 1,000 fans in attendance for the event.
There were three tournament matches featured on the opening night of 12th annual AJPW Royal Road 2025
On Aug. 22nd, a crowd of 572 filled the Sunpearl Arakawa Arena to witness block matches for the Marigold DREAM★STAR GP 2025 tournament.
One of the bouts featured young star Victoria Yuzuki facing former GHC Women’s Champion Kouki Amarei in a Dream League Block showdown.
Sendai Girls held an event on Aug. 24th at the Xebio Arena Sendai which was aptly named “The Biggest”. The event proved to be successful as a crowd of 3920 were on hand witness a huge card of Sendai Girls action.
Since Nov. 2024, YUNA has been trying to fulfill her goal of becoming the Sendai Girls World Junior Champion. She has had 4 attempts since Nov. 2024 but has been unsuccessful each time.
Bea Priestley has signed with STARDOM and will become a member of the promotions full-time roster. The announcement was made today by STARDOM President Taro Okada during a 5★STAR GP 2025 post-night press conference.
Pro Wrestling NOAH star Ulka Sasaki will out of action for at least the next two dates due to the onset of shingles. Sasaki will miss the Aug. 24th event at Tama Mirai Messe in Tokyo and the Aug. 25th event at Korakuen Hall which is the 30th Anniversary of Mohamed Yone’s debut.
