>>19783100
suwama back in ajpw? guess the issue with fukuda is fixed?

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arriving to the new thread

>>19783112
Suwama left AJPW? That's news to me

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Is he ever going back to DDT?

>>19783166
Until he gets a belt, I guess? But as long as he's fine in NOAH don't think his fans will complain especially after DDT got Junta.

>>19783036
The only DG x DDT match i want to see is still Shun vs Ueno but I have no hope
But I imagine the tag from DDT will be Iino&Naya or MAO with another guy.

>>19783160
He was mainly working on that Evolution Indie he made. That's how we got Chi Chi and ZONES.

want to watch a match lads?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdSLcT2PL2E

>>19783112
Suwama technically never left. He just backed off to focus on his indie. He's being more active now at least to work towards that Go Shiozaki feud that was teased earlier in the year but hard to say if Suwama stays active after that.

>[NOAH] Aiki Inamura licks his chops for a defense against “Godfather” Takashi Sugiura: “I’ll make it my experience”

>NOAH’s GHC Heavyweight Champion Yoshiki Inamura (Aiki Inamura, 33) spoke candidly about his fourth title defense against Takashi Sugiura (55) on February 11 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. Inamura still holds deep respect for Sugiura, having received countless pieces of advice from him as a young trainee—but how does he plan to confront a challenger who, as the “Godfather” of the black unit TEAM 2000 X (T2KX), has embraced villainy without restraint?

>With the Sugiura match looming, Inamura didn’t hide his conflicted feelings. His first words were a sigh-laced murmur: “I don’t think a clean fight is going to be easy.”

>In previous defenses against OZAWA and Masa Kitamiya—both fellow members of T2KX—Inamura had called for them to “repent.” This time, though, his expression hardened: “Mr. Sugiura is a wrestler with chivalry and strong convictions. You can’t just casually tell a man who knows both the sour and the sweet—who’s gained an outrageous amount of experience—‘wake up.’” He then stated flatly: “It’s very sad, but I’m resolved to fight ‘Mr. Sugiura of T2KX.’”

>Inamura also confessed that he had admired Sugiura since he was a boy. “Back then I was in junior high school, and I thought, ‘Is there really a man this cool?’” After joining NOAH and debuting, Sugiura began inviting him out to meals. “I started pro wrestling late by industry standards—I was 25. But Mr. Sugiura started at 30, so he told me, ‘Compared to me, you’re still young…’ He’s my mentor. In every respect he influenced me and had an impact on me.” That’s why, he recalled, he couldn’t hide his shock when he heard in the U.S. that Sugiura had joined T2KX.

>>19784463
>At the same time, Inamura’s eyes sharpened. “But honestly, there’s also something rare about being able to fight the black Mr. Sugiura at this moment.” Sugiura has repeatedly walked the dark path before, including his sudden 2015 entry into Suzuki-gun, who were then running roughshod over NOAH.

>As for this “black Sugiura,” Inamura said, “In times like that, Mr. Sugiura’s scary side—his harshness—stands out even more. He really is the Godfather.” And then, licking his chops, he added: “I’m going to make this fight with the rare, black Mr. Sugiura my experience.”

>Regarding Kenoh—whom he continues to name as the next challenger, only for T2KX’s interference to keep the match from happening—Inamura gave a wry smile: “Honestly, I do want to fight Mr. Kenoh.” Even so, he continued: “But after I defend this time, I won’t be surprised no matter who interferes. If I didn’t think that way, my heart couldn’t take it. If I win this one, next I’ll fight the opponent who’s right in front of me. I’m saying that now.” Not only the outcome of this defense, but what comes after it, will be closely watched.

https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/375253

>>19783100
Based

>>19783596
cant believe it ended like that
he got his ass kicked the whole match

>[AJPW] Jun Saito aims for the full revival of the “Saito Brothers” — condemns Triple Crown champion Kento Miyahara’s reluctance as “simply uncool”

>Jun Saito (39) of All Japan Pro Wrestling wants to defeat the “challenge-refusing” Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, Kento Miyahara, and fully revive the “Saito Brothers” tag team with his younger brother Rei Saito, who is set to return.

>Jun is scheduled to challenge Miyahara at the Ota City event on February 23. On the same day, Rei—who has been out with a right-shoulder injury—is also slated to have his return match. Jun revealed that his feelings for his brother are the driving force behind the challenge: “As Rei’s big brother, I want to be standing next to him holding the Triple Crown belt.”

>After winning the Triple Crown, Jun also hinted at challenging for the World Tag Team Titles with Rei (the current champions are Ren Ayabe & Talos), raising his voice: “Lately we’ve inevitably faded into the background, but I want to say it loud and clear: ‘When you talk tag teams, you talk the Saito Brothers.’” He added, “Even as we move forward as a tag team, I’m going to firmly take the Triple Crown belt for myself,” vowing that this challenge will be the springboard for the complete revival of the “strongest twins.”

>>19785668
>On the other hand, Jun had plenty to say about his opponent Miyahara. While the title match was formally announced on the 26th, when Jun declared his intention to challenge at the Chiba–Makuhari event on the 25th—taking into account Rei’s return match as well—Miyahara refused, saying, “I won’t do it in enemy territory.” He also insisted to reporters, “A champion has the right to choose the situation.”

>Jun condemned the hesitant champion as “simply uncool.” “You shouldn’t say that out loud. If I were the champion, it’d be ‘whoever comes, I won’t refuse.’ No matter how big the opponent is, or how unfavorable the situation is for me, I wouldn’t turn it down. What do you think the fans and the other wrestlers feel when they hear that?” he said, calling it out.

>As a post-title roadmap, Jun is eager to hold a Triple Crown title match against Rei at the postponed Kakuda City, Miyagi event. The brothers had a title match at last June’s Sendai event, but Jun insisted, “It wasn’t satisfying at all. That was never the best match between me and Rei. We can have a far, far greater match.” Can February 23 become “Saito Brothers Day”?

https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/375266

What are some of your favorite puro events? For example, NOAH's Destiny 2005?

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>>19786398
Kensuke Office Take The Dream Vol. 7 (11.02.2009)
Fu-Ten BATI-BATI 43 (30.01.2011)
NJPW G1 Climax 23 - Night 4 (04.08.2013)
Fortune Dream 3 (14.06.2016)
NOAH N-1 Victory 2021 - Night 6 (03.10.2021)
NOAH Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling Last Love Hold Out (21.02.2023)
Sareee-ISM Chapter VI (23.01.2025)

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This is the match

>>19785668
The Saitos have grown on me since I've been watching AJPW but I really don't want another Jun Saito Triple Crown run right now. Building the Saitos towards challenging Titans of Calamity I can accept though.

>/
>The 1st UNIVERSE CUP is officially confirmed!
>A tournament featuring representatives from each wrestling group and promotion streamed on WRESTLE UNIVERSE! Kicks off on March 9th!!
>＼
>Representatives from NOAH, DDT, Michinoku Pro Wrestling, ZERO1, BASARA, GAMBADO*Pro-Wrestling, Uptown, and MONDAY MAGIC will compete!!
>The finals are on April 6th!

>Purchase event tickets
>noah.co.jp/schedule/780/

>#wrestleUNIVERSE

https://x.com/W_UNIVERSE2020/status/2017140097569972728

>I've been living in Osaka for 14 years! It's my favorite city! I like it more than New York (lol). But in Japan, most pro wrestling organizations are based in Tokyo. Everyone often tells me, "You should move to Tokyo," but I haven't left Osaka. Right now, it's becoming a difficult situation to stay in Osaka. I love Osaka, but I love pro wrestling even more.

https://x.com/qstormprowres/status/2017152962662191377

>>19788168
giwtwm

Updated list of United Japan Pro Wrestling federation since Sendai Girl joined them
>Regular Members: New Japan, All Japan, Big Japan, NOAH, DDT, Dragongate, Kyushu Pro, Stardom, Tokyo Joshi Pro, GanbarePro, FREEDOMS, Sendai Girls
>Supporting Members: Dradition, Diana, WAVE
https://x.com/DramaticDDT/status/2017159001377476980

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>>19783100
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgRsAIe2M0g

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how can bitch no-spaghetti tag teams even compete

>>19788051
pretty cool! looking forward to see who's in it

>>19783100
BUMPOLA

>>19793240
predator into nationalist pipeline has reached the east

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>When you exhale smoke, it kind of feels like the bad stuff gets pushed out with it…

>That reminded me—and the cigars I started smoking have already been with me for 16 years now.

>While smoking a cigar, I’ve been looking at the SNS, etc., of people who post about Baba-san.

>Ah, right now I’m smoking with no bad things or anything.

#ジャイアント馬場 #ddtpro #秋山準

https://x.com/jun0917start/status/2017610929421332800

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>>19797372
puff puff pass dat shit

>>19783100
>DragonGate
2/1 Memorial Gate 2026 @ Wakayama Prefectural Gymnasium (3:00pm)
>Open the Triangle Gate Championship: HYO, Ben-K, & Mochizuki Junior (c) vs KAI, ISHIN, & Kato Yoshiki
>Yoshioka Yuki, Dragon Dia, Tanaka Ryo, & Marcus Mathers vs YAMATO, Dragon Kid, B×B Hulk, & Doi Naruki
>Strong Machine J, Kzy, & U-T vs Kikuta Madoka, BIGBOSS Shimizu, & Minoura Kota
>Ultimo Dragon & Ho Ho Lun vs Yokosuka Susumu & Kagetora
>Shinbashi Jiro vs Horiguchi Genki
>JACKY KAMEI & Riiita vs Homare & El Cielo

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>#DRAGONGATE USA presents #TheGateOfSinCity Talent Announcement

>April 15th
>Horseshoe Las Vegas
>8PM
>DGLV2026.EVENTBRITE.COM

>Scheduled to Appear
>#GAJADOKURO
>Madoka Kikuta (1st USA Appearance)
>Yoshiki Kato (1st USA Appearance)
>ISHIN
>KAI

>#LoveAndPeace
>Hyo
>Ben-K

https://x.com/DragonGateEN/status/2014174743792882050

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https://x.com/uno_hana333/status/2017594544112673166

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>The only time I was able to be around Giant Baba-san was for about half a year, when I was 18–19 and had just entered this business.
>There was no way I’d be taking photos with him in private.
>So a few years later, I was able to take one like this.
>I post it every year, and I still have the ring shoes Baba-san bought for me even now.

#ジャイアント馬場 さん
#ご命日

https://x.com/noah_marufuji_/status/2017443912546456013

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>I tried making a hand-written towel with a drawing of “El-kun,” whom Sekimoto adores
>but… I was told “El is gross,” so they only let me order seven

https://x.com/sekimotodaisuke/status/2017898814078910500

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spaghettibros we did it
https://x.com/alljapan_pw/status/2017864198022414400

>>19812691
whats rocky doing in the puro zone

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fuck rocky

>>19815646
dimes

Just finished the 2/1 AJPW show. It was fine but nothing too noteworthy. The main event was serviceable but I've seen better out of Titans of Calamity and Hokuto-gun. I am a little curious about Hideki Suzuki challenging for the tag belts with a mystery partner though. The obvious answer would probably be his stablemates in Evolution but which one is hard to say. What did surprise me though is AJPW had a pretty decent sized crowd for this show. They seem to do really good in Okinawa every time they go over there.

I forgot to add in my last post that Kuma is out of Hokuto-gun. Not sure if that's a sign Hokuto-gun is on the verge of disbanding. That only really leaves Omori and Cyrus as the only members of the faction who appear pretty often to shows and aren't complete comedy jobbers.

January attendance numbers (top 20 promotions which reported attendance for at least 1 show):

>1. NJPW: 59,346 (10 shows, 5,934 avg)
>2. NOAH: 9,911 (9 shows, 2 w/o reported attendance, 1,415 avg)
>3. Stardom: 9,035 (11 shows, 821 avg)
>4. Marigold: 5,030 (7 shows, 718 avg)
>5. Dragongate: 5,005 (11 shows, 1 w/o reported attendance, 500 avg)
>6. AJPW: 4,369 (5 shows, 873 avg)
>7. TJPW: 2,827 (5 shows, 565 avg)
>8. BJW: 1,755 (8 shows, 1 w/o reported attendance, 250 avg)
>9. Kyushu Pro: 1,730 (2 shows, 865 avg)
>10. OZ Academy: 1,498 (2 shows, 749 avg)
>11. WAVE: 1,371 (6 shows, 228 avg)
>12. GLEAT: 1,090 (3 shows, 363 avg)
>13. Michinoku Pro: 900 (6 shows, 4 w/o reported attendance, 450 avg)
>14. Osaka Pro: 680 (9 shows, 7 w/o reported attendance, 340 avg)
>15. Ice Ribbon: 663 (9 shows including 1 joint show with AWG, 1 w/o reported attendance, 82 avg)
>16. Diana: 632 (4 shows, 3 w/o reported attendance)
>17. FREEDOMS: 577 (3 shows, 192 avg)
>18: ZERO1: 471 (3 shows, 1 w/o reported attendance, 235 avg)
>19. 2AW: 424 (7 shows, 2 w/o reported attendance, 84 avg)
>20. AWG: 244 (3 shows including 1 joint show with Ice Ribbon, 1 w/o reported attendance, 122 avg)

>>19818461
January 2025 numbers:

>1. NJPW: 51,445 (11 shows, 4,676 avg) Domestic attendance: 49,631 (includes 16,300 from one joint show with CMLL/AEW). Overseas attendance: 1,814 from 1 U.S. show
>2. NOAH: 9,509 (8 shows, 1,188 avg
>3. Dragongate: 8,045 (11 shows, 731 avg)
>4. STARDOM: 6,853 (10 shows, 685 avg)
>5. AJPW: 4,096 (4 shows, 1,024 avg)
>6. Marigold: 4,002 (7 shows, 571 avg)
>7. TJPW: 2,828 (6 shows, 471 avg)
>8. BJW: 2,085 (6 shows, 347 avg)
>9. OZ Academy: 1,486 (2 shows, 743 avg)
>10. GLEAT: 1,118 (4 shows, 279 avg)
>11. Osaka Pro: 954 (3 shows, 318 avg)
>12. Kyushu Pro: 740 (1 show)
>13. WAVE: 557 (3 shows, 185 avg)
>14. Michinoku Pro: 512 (6 shows, 4 w/o reported attendance, 256 avg)
>15. Ice Ribbon: 498 (6 shows, 83 avg)
>16. Evolution: 494 (1 show)
>16. 2AW: 489 (5 shows, 97 avg)
>17. FREEDOMS: 345 (2 shows, 172 avg)
>18. JTO: 304 (3 shows, 101 avg)
>19. SEAdLINNNG: 270 (1 show)
>20. AWG: 237 (3 shows, 1 w/o reported attendance, 118 avg)

>>19818461
>NJPW: 59,346
It's wild how dominant they are despite almost nobody being happy with the product right now. The obvious comparison is with WWE in the US but I don't think New Japan has the same cultural saturation. They're certainly not synonymous with wrestling in Japan, the way an Ameican casual or non-fan will call all wrestling "WWE" regardless of what company it is. I wish at least one of other feds would look at that number and see it as market share that's potentially there for the taking instead of all the gay kumbaya shit like All Together and UJPW. AJPW is on the outs with the others now, maybe they'll give it a shot.

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>I just turned 50.

>All those things people say—like “once you’re past 40 you can’t move anymore” or “after 45 everything starts hurting”—looking back, they were all just superstitions.

>There’s no way something I can do today will suddenly become impossible tomorrow.
>If I keep being mindful and stacking up the days, I’m sure five years from now things will still be the same.

>#2月2日 #ドラゴンキッド #1世紀の半分 #DRAGONGATE

https://x.com/Dragon_Kid_0202/status/2017988381180100772

>>19818747
AJPW doesn't have the big money NJPW and NOAH has. They've seen a little growth this year so far but AJPW is going to be pretty capped in many regards. For example NJPW and NOAH are starting to turn out a pretty decent number of guys from their dojos while the AJPW dojo is still struggling to produce much talent. It isn't an immediate issue for AJPW since so many guys on their roster are young and have much they can still do but they need to figure something out sooner rather than later in that regard. On the other hand though AJPW has been taking a Japan-centric focus over the global growth NJPW and NOAH are chasing and they've been getting along with Big Japan and Dragon Gate so they have some extra hands for their cards which seems to be working well.

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>https://www.wrestle-universe.com/ja/lives/qNd3eqKC9SKguWQTRHmLCg
full cards for Sauna Kamiina 5th produced show
>https://x.com/ddtpro/status/2018234704990961735
announced dates for King of DDT tournament
>https://x.com/ddtpro/status/2018263313273192512
DDT x MOP (Mitsui outlet park, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsui_Fudosan) 3 free-admission shows in 3 different venues: Tokyo, Kobe and Oyabe

>>19820540
Suwama is a bit more interesting than Dan I guess though I suspect the Titans will hold the titles until the Saito Brothers officially reunite.

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Was surprised to see Masakatsu Funaki yesterday in MM

>>19821886
I thought he had some significant injury recently.

>>19818461
Based Marigold already a top 5 fed. Tick tock Stardrones

I want New Japan, NOAH, All Japan, and DragonGate to hate each other like Bushiroad and Rossy hate each other. Then maybe we'll see a little fire.

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arkchads we got him

>>19822442
whats going on at NJPW

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>Announcement of Katsuhiko Nakajima’s first self-produced event

>This time, Katsuhiko Nakajima is entering his third year as a freelancer.
>Looking back, these two years have been filled with many different things, but as I begin my third year, I’ve made a fresh start and a decision.
>I will hold a self-produced event—something I’ve long set as a goal—for all the fans who have supported Katsuhiko Nakajima up to now.

>I want you to witness the knowledge and skills I’ve cultivated throughout my career.
>With that in mind, I will be running a self-produced event on Sunday, May 31 in Osaka.

>I’ll be honest.
>The match card hasn’t been decided yet.
>I’m thinking and moving every day, so I’d like to announce it as soon as it’s set.
>I’d be happy if you can enjoy the process as well.

>On the coming May 31,
>I want it to be a day where everyone in attendance can fully enjoy the full range of emotions in pro wrestling.

>Katsuhiko Nakajima—please look forward to this new challenge.

>Event Name
>[XXSTYLE~IT'S SHOW TIME~]
>2026.5.31 (Sun)
>Doors 17:30 / Start 18:00
>Osaka - Azalea Taisho Hall
>Access: 1-minute walk from Osaka City Bus “Kobayashi” stop

>■Ticket Information
>VIP Seat ¥11,000
>GOLD Seat ¥7,700
>SILVER Seat ¥6,600
>BRONZE Seat ¥5,500
>*¥1,000 more at the door
>*Preschool children free on a guardian’s lap

>*Advance sales at Katsuhiko Nakajima’s merchandise booth at the GLEAT Osaka event held at the same venue on 2/8 (Sun)!

>Ticket outlets…
>・Ticket Pia (P-code: 865-713)
>・Lawson Ticket (L-code: 56442)
>・R Planning (https://rplanning075.stores.jp)
>*The above play guides will go on sale sequentially from 10:00 on 2/9 (Mon)

>Contact
>Katsuhiko Nakajima Self-Produced Event Executive Committee (within R Planning) (090-3650-3489)
>rplanning075.stores.jp

#XXSTYLE #初自主興行

https://x.com/Katsuhiko_N311/status/2018520404361675051

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>>19824326
LET'S... FUCKING... GOOOOOOOOOOOO

>>19824326
Will Go be on the card?

/NOAH/ general and NJposting here soon

>>19822442
the rumor of hiromu leaving was right so i might guess that him going to WWE is more likely than NOAH

>>19826133
NOAH and WWE is like TNA and WWE, same pattern

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>https://x.com/shinnichichan5/status/2018616841158201848

>>19826243
yum
>>19827817
/puro/ bros, thoughts on this?

>>19828254
as always it's an amusing list but not worth taking seriously

>>19828367
Oh sure, it's a fanpoll so people have to put that in prospective. It's just to keep this thread alive.

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happy birthday, 5th most popular male wrestler in Japan according to ShuPro

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>mfw no V-Bucks for my birthday

WU-Bucks to buy Wrestle Universe PPVs

>>19831840
go ace!