The New Japan Pro-Wrestling Best of Super Junior 32 tournament is rolling along as the promotion held its eighth night of action on May 22nd.
The main event of night eight saw the current IWGP Jr Heavyweight Champion El Desperado face YOH as Desperado attempted to reach 8 points.
On May 21st, STARDOM trainees Ema Maishima and Kikyou Furusawa made their in-ring debuts at STARDOM NIGHTER 2025 in KORAKUEN.
Their debuts caught the eye of Akira Kurogane who made her own debut back in Jan. 2025.
Kaito fought hard and perhaps even betrayed his own morals and values – his sense of “the NOAH way,” the very concept of kejime – to take back the GHC Heavyweight Championship from a man and a group who embrace darkness and chaos. It wasn’t enough, and the rest of NOAH must begin grappling with a new question
The Wonder of STARDOM Champion Starlight Kid successfully defended her title for the fourth time on May 21st at STARDOM NIGHTER 2025 in KORAKUEN May as she defeated HANAKO in a match that went nearly 22 minutes. HANAKO had a major edge as she stands 31 centimeters taller than the champion, but Kid was able to overcome her disadvantage and pulled out the victory.
The All Japan Pro-Wrestling Super Power Series 2025 kicks off on June 1st at the Sendai Sun Plaza Hall with a massive main event.
For the first time in AJPW history, two brothers will battle for the prestigious Triple Crown Title.
On May 24th, the world of professional wrestling will bid farewell to one of the greats ever to set foot into the ring. Nanae Takahashi is set to retire at Marigold’s SHINE FOREVER 2025 event in Yoyogi.
On April 27th at Stardom All-Star Grand Queendom 2025, Cosmic Angels leader Tam Nakano was forced to retire when she lost a career vs. career against Saya Kamitani. She wasn’t the only top star to leave STARDOM in recent months.
On May 21st at STARDOM NIGHTER 2025 in KORAKUEN May will feature the debut of two new trainees, Ema Maishima and Kikyou Furusawa. Both young competitors will have tough matches as they step into the ring for their first official bouts.
In less than a week on May 24th, Victoria Yuzuki will defend her Marigold Super flyweight Championship for the fourth time at SHINE FOREVER 2025. Her opponent will be her toughest challenger to date in the “Icon” Mayu Iwatani.
Back on March 28th, All Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that their very popular star Cyrus would be out of action indefinitely due to a health issue. Cyrus was forced to miss the Champion Carnival 2025 tournament which he was initially confirmed for by AJPW.
