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05/10/2025

Young Ishii, a year and a half into his wrestling career is arrogant, brash and wearing flamboyant tights. Across from him is the Buffalo of Osaka Pro and someone with a hell of a grudge against Ishii - Keisuke Yamada.

Unfortunately this is a clipped match as the full one is supposed to go for 13 minutes and near impossible to find now; but what plays out in this one is a hell of a lot of violence. Some ridiculously stiff strikes, the rarity of Ishii being busted open from a heel kick and a sickening Tombstone on Yamada. It seems to me that judging by the level of violence: The Stone Pitbull has always been one of Tenryu’ boys.

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04/10/2025

Originally this match was supposed to be part of Marigolds Dream Star Grand Prix, but unfortunately Senka was withdrawn after falling ill. So when Marvelous announced their new Friday night show Gacha, Chigusa Nagayo jumped at the chance and literally went to Rossy Ogawa front door to ask for this match to be booked. Everyone knows who Mayu Iwatani is now: but simply put, she very well might be the greatest Joshi of all time. Certainly of the modern era, there’s no equal - she really is that good.

But my god, Senka Akatsuki is 100% the future star of Joshi if she continues her trajectory. She’s only been wrestling full time for a year, yet carries herself as an AJW coded star, rocking the 80s Crush Gal look. Makes sense, considering her teacher is none other than Nagayo herself. Mayu might be top of the mountain right now, but it’s very possible that one day Senka will knock her off it.

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Oh you want a belt collector? okay. Here’s a belt collector.Takumi Iroha is her.-
04/10/2025

Oh you want a belt collector? okay. Here’s a belt collector.

Takumi Iroha is her.

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03/10/2025

At the Second Navigation 2014, the invader from New Japan Yuji Nagata shocked the NOAH fanbase by beating Takeshi Morishima for the GHC title (leading to Morishima transitioning into tag wrestling for the last year of his career). For nearly 6 months after, Nagata would go through the defenders of Ark style; Taniguchi, Yone, Sugiura and even KENTA. Each one falling to Blue Justice. Realistically, only 1 person was left to challenge Nagata supremacy: The Genius of the Ark.

By the time of Great Voyage, Nagata was confident to the point of arrogance that Fuji would be his next win. But this kind of ego has been his downfall before back in New Japan - his arrogance had cost him against Tanahashi and now it was going to cost him again against the Genius.

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Having now watched ROH I only have one thing to say.Tony Khan, DO NOT F**K THIS UP. Sareee is more than a tag match on y...
03/10/2025

Having now watched ROH I only have one thing to say.

Tony Khan, DO NOT F**K THIS UP. Sareee is more than a tag match on your paywall promotion. She’s earned a lot more than a walk out with no entrance. She’s better than 99% of your women’s division and easily one of the top 3 women’s wrestler on the planet. More than that, SHE’S THE F**KING IWGP CHAMPION. Book her as such.

Respect Sareee. That’s all I ask for.

This rant was brought to you by one very disgruntled Sareee fan.

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02/10/2025

At just 23 years old, Tomoka Inaba has been on a steady climb in the Joshi world ever since her debut as one of TAKA Michinoku trainees in 2019, since then she has claimed titles in Sendai Girls, Pro Wrestling Wave and TAKA’s own promotion: Just Tap Out. Having made the move over to Stardom in 2022 and joining Gods Eye, her rise has continued after a great showing in the 2025 5star Grand Prix this year.

Azusa Inaba however is really having her breakout year. Again, another product of TAKA Just Tap Out system - at 17 years old she’s already in arguably the biggest heel faction in the world H.A.T.E alongside the likes of the prodigiously talented Rina (whom she tags with - being former winners of the New Blood tag titles in Stardom) and currently is the Double Champion of JTO in her first reign; both as Queen of JTO & JTO Girls title holder. She’s only been active for 2 years.

This match during the annual TAKATaichiMania event, showcased not only Azusa beating her older sister for the first time, but also began her reign as the Queen of JTO. I suspect if both sisters trajectories continue, one day we might witness a red belt title match between them in a Stardom main event.

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SUN. GOD. HOLY F**K.I WILL ACCEPT NO OTHER BOOKING THAN SAREEE DESTROYING THE AEW ROSTER AND BEATING MONE. ...
02/10/2025

SUN. GOD. HOLY F**K.

I WILL ACCEPT NO OTHER BOOKING THAN SAREEE DESTROYING THE AEW ROSTER AND BEATING MONE.

Sorry Sareee but I’ve seen enough.The women’s wrestler of the year has to be Saya Kamitani. I’ve been swaying for a mont...
26/09/2025

Sorry Sareee but I’ve seen enough.

The women’s wrestler of the year has to be Saya Kamitani. I’ve been swaying for a month now. In terms of appeal, match quality, visibility, character work and impact on the industry no one is touching her, not in Japan and certainly not in the States.

Tokyo Sports you cowards! Make her the MVP!

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Sunday October 26th 2025.Ryogoku Kokigukan.Marigold: GRAND DESTINY.Icon vs Genius. One last time.Who ya got? If like mys...
26/09/2025

Sunday October 26th 2025.

Ryogoku Kokigukan.

Marigold: GRAND DESTINY.

Icon vs Genius. One last time.

Who ya got? If like myself you know your Stardom History, it has to be Mayu. It doesn’t make logical booking sense for Iyo to win and it’s time Mayu finishes the rivalry for good. Mayu is the modern era GOAT of Joshi, it’s time to put a stamp on that.

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HOLY F**K! What a step up this is for the new Hayabusa. Say what you want about Kaito and character work, he’s still an ...
25/09/2025

HOLY F**K! What a step up this is for the new Hayabusa. Say what you want about Kaito and character work, he’s still an incredible worker in the ring. Can’t wait for this.

Hayabusa vs Kaito Kiyomiya. November 10th in Korakuen Hall.

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