Thread 18744516

Sep/Oct Live Streaming (JST)

>AJPW
9/14 King's Road Tournament Final @ Korakuen (11:30am)
>NOAH
9/8 N-1 Victory 2025 Opening Night @ Korakuen (6:30pm)
9/11 Okayama Convention Center (6:30pm)
9/13 Hiroshima Industrial Hall (5:00pm)
9/14 ACROS Fukuoka (5:00pm)
9/15 Kumamoto Castle Hall (5:00pm)
9/17 Osaka EDION Arena 2nd Stadium (6:30pm)
9/20 Act City Hamamatsu (6:00pm)
9/21 Tochigi Light Cube Utsunomiya (5:00pm)
9/23 N-1 Victory 2025 Final @ Korakuen (11:30am)
>DDT
9/6 Yokohama Radiant Hall (5:30pm)
9/12 Shinjuku FACE (7:00pm)
9/28 Korakuen (11:00am)
>DragonGate
9/14 Sendai Sun Festa (4:00pm)
10/8 Korakuen Hall (6:30pm)
>BJW
9/14 Korakuen (6:30pm)
>Evolution
9/9 Evolution #38

>Calendars:
https://en.puwota.com/
https://x.com/puwota (every day at 8am JST)
ShuPro by Date: https://wp.bbm-mobile.com/sp2/Guide/Calender/DateTop.asp
ShuPro by Promotion: https://wp.bbm-mobile.com/sp2/Party/Partylist.asp

>Where to watch:
AJPW: https://www.ajpw.tv/
NOAH/DDT/MichiPro/GanPro: https://www.wrestle-universe.com/en
DragonGate: https://dragongate.live/
GLEAT: https://www.youtube.com/@LIDET_ENT
ZERO1: https://www.pwzero1.com/topics/detail_2017.html
BJW: https://bjwcore.com/
FREEDOMS: https://www.youtube.com/@freedoms6464
Evolution: https://evolutionofficialfc.com/
OsakaPro: https://www.youtube.com/@大阪プロレス公式
KyushuPro: https://www.youtube.com/@九州プロレス公式チャンネル
Ryuku Dragon: https://www.youtube.com/@ryukyudragon-pw

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>>18744516 (OP)
Updated calendar for September:

>AJPW
9/14 King's Road Tournament Final @ Korakuen (11:30am)
9/23 Arena Tachikawa Tachihi (2:00pm)
>NOAH
9/8 N-1 Victory 2025 Opening Night @ Korakuen (6:30pm)
9/11 Okayama Convention Center (6:30pm)
9/13 Hiroshima Industrial Hall (5:00pm)
9/14 ACROS Fukuoka (5:00pm)
9/15 Kumamoto Castle Hall (5:00pm)
9/17 Osaka EDION Arena 2nd Stadium (6:30pm)
9/20 Act City Hamamatsu (6:00pm)
9/21 Tochigi Light Cube Utsunomiya (5:00pm)
9/23 N-1 Victory 2025 Final @ Korakuen (11:30am)
>DDT
9/6 Yokohama Radiant Hall (5:30pm)
9/12 Shinjuku FACE (7:00pm)
9/28 Korakuen (11:00am)
>DragonGate
9/14 THE GATE OF ORIGIN 2025 @ Sendai Sunfesta (4:00pm)
9/21 Osaka EDION Arena 2nd Stadium (6:00pm)
9/24 THE GATE OF MIYANE 2025 @ Korakuen (6:30pm)
9/28 Kobe Sanbo Hall (5:00pm)
>BJW
9/14 Korakuen (6:30pm)
>Evolution
9/9 Evolution #38 @ Shinkiba 1st Ring (7:00pm)

>>18744612
missed few dates for DDT
9/14 - 9/15 Hokkaido, Sapporo Radiant Hall
>https://x.com/ddtpro/status/1963544488346869856
>https://x.com/ddtpro/status/1963544951590961559
this is less relevant BUT it's a Anywhere Fall
9/17 - BBQ Street Wrestling - Tokyo
>https://x.com/ddtpro/status/1961019344210837867

>＼˚ Opening from 9.8 Korakuen! [N-1 VICTORY 2025 Championship Prediction Campaign] ˚/

>“N-1 poster with autographs from all 13 participating wrestlers” will be given away by lottery to lucky winners!

><How to Enter>
> Follow @noah_ghc
> Repost this post
> Post your predicted winner with the hashtag #n12025
>Deadline: 9/8 (Mon) 18:30

>#noah_ghc

https://x.com/noah_ghc/status/1963920057479930051

>https://x.com/k_shunma_ddt/status/1963915242968346704
Katsumata Shunma is finally getting a knee surgery.

Also Yuki Iino will be holding an emergency press conference at tomorrow’s DDT show in Yokohama.
>https://x.com/ddtpro/status/1963893631154331728

>>18745307
Grim.

>>18744325
WWE to make a Scottish Bloodline with Drew

>>18745307
What is his master plan here?

Wish you could teleport 2003 Jack Evans into now. He and OZAWA would be a hoot.

NOAH needs to hurry up and announce The New Year's date already

>>18745307
WORLD FAMOUS

Am I just missing it or do some shows only have English commentary on WU? I prefer Japanese commentary.

>>18747323
Once in a while ABEMA will make a show free on ABEMAtv in Japan and (from what Japs in WU chat say during the show when that happens) the Japanese feed will be only on Abema and only the English on WU. I think that's the only time you see just English.

>>18744516 (OP)
How the fuck does Suzuki look better than Sakuraba? Saku looks like he should be in a wheelchair next to Takayama.

>>18747502
Sakuraba stuck around MMA too long. He tried to block some heavy shots with his face a few too many times. Suzuki was in mostly worked shoots, but for the sake of argument, we'll pretend Pancrase was legit... even then he bowed out while he was still in fairly decent shape. Suzuki is going to be like Fujiwara... just sticking around the wrestling biz decades past most other guys.

>>18744516 (OP)
>DDT
9/6 Yokohama Radiant Hall (5:30pm)

>>18747502
saku smoked and drank his ass off for a decade+

Bumpola

>>18744872
Iino announcement:
>https://www.ddtpro.jp/news/68bbd7b78717de0002a1e7fc
>Yuki Iino Player to Belong to Both DDT Pro Wrestling & American Football Team "Nojima Sagamihara Rise"
>Player Iino will henceforth belong to both DDT and Nojima Sagamihara Rise, and will continue his activities as a dual-wielding athlete serving as both a professional wrestler and an American football player.

>>18754200
cool

>>18754200
the Bo Jackson of puro

>>18747407
Ah that makes sense. Thanks.

>>18754200
to add more context to this, now that the show is done (was pretty nice, hirata is dodging everyone who are trying to challenge him kek) seems like before joining DDT Iino rejected a offer to join a team to pursue wrestling so I'm glad that he managed to do this right now.
During the short Q&A they also said DDT welcomed this opportunity also thinking in the possibility to scout players.

>>18755018
Disheveled Kobashi was so cool

New Japan won't let Shibata wrestle, but I am wondering if that was the beginning of Takeover coming back

>>18744632
Since you mentioned the BBQ street wrestling
>https://x.com/ddtpro/status/1964292018621775991
because of Yuu appeal to participate to a DDT street wrestling before retiring they added her and Chihiro Hashimoto to the card
>https://x.com/yuu_tjp/status/1963924826097377440

>>18755289
Can't believe Sekimoto is wrestling so fast after that paralysis scare. Hopefully he's alright. He's not what he used to be, but I'm looking forward to that match.

>>18745307
>Former NJPW stars Tetsuya Naito (43) and BUSHI (42) have been announced to appear for Germany’s wXw on September 27 (Japan time 28).

>Naito and BUSHI, who left NJPW this past May, have restarted as “Los Tranquilos de Japon.” They made their return in July, wrestling twice for Revolution Pro Wrestling in the UK.

>However, since then their activities have been hampered, such as scheduled US matches being canceled due to visa issues. In an interview on August 30, Naito revealed, “Due to various circumstances, it’s recently become clear that obtaining a US visa within this year will be difficult. Until now I’d been considering things in conjunction with my US plans, but for the rest of this year I expect to prioritize offers from Europe.”

>And now, wXw officially announced on its X account that the two would appear at its September 27 Oberhausen event. “Naito is one of the most influential wrestlers of the modern era. At his side is his longtime tag partner, BUSHI,” the promotion introduced.

>In response, Naito also posted on X: “September 27, Germany. And more will be added.” He hinted that more appearances are on the way.

https://x.com/tospo_battle/status/1963990836104081531

>>18745307
naito definitely contender for KWAB of the year, the downfall has been rough

>>18755289
>Odyssey was amazing.

>He was scary during the match, but once it ended, he was kind—Sekimoto, I was struck by the gap.

>And then, Miyahara.
>When was the last time in singles?
>Starting today, I’ll begin my Kento Miyahara research.

https://x.com/sekimotodaisuke/status/1964355933947252740

>>18755221
probably a 1 time thing

https://www.all-japan.co.jp/news/news/8194/
>[Obituary] Announcement Regarding the Passing of Taishin Nagao
>Our contracted athlete, Taishin Nagao, was involved in an accident on May 31 when he came into contact with a touring bus. He suffered traumatic shock due to abdominal compression and had been receiving treatment in the intensive care unit. However, he passed away today, September 7, at the hospital where he had been admitted. He was 21 years old.
>Regarding the cause of death, the body has been entrusted to the police for further investigation, and we will report as soon as details are confirmed.
>We sincerely apologize for the suddenness of this news and the concern and inconvenience it may cause to all those involved.
>At the same time, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the support and encouragement given to Taishin Nagao up to this point, and respectfully make this announcement.
>We deeply pray for the repose of Taishin Nagao’s soul.
>Further details will be announced after consultation with his parents.

>>18763110
damn, gone way too soon
F

>>18763110
Very tragic. Feel sorry for the family and fans.
But when read they mentioned police and touring bus I thought the accident happened during working hours. AFAIK before today it was only said that it was a bus, not a touring bus.
So I went to check on 5ch and they are saying the same thing, even pointing out that the first announcement was him being absent for an "injury"
>https://www.all-japan.co.jp/news/news/6888/

>>18763210
It must've been their own tour bus. Not to be too schizo but I wonder if Anzai's mysterious absence was related to it in some way

>>18763227
I didn't think about that because Anzai could had been MIA for different reasons, but a bunch of anons in the ズンドコプロレス thread said the same
But if was their own bus it would be pretty bad, if happened here things would get really really bad for the company but Japan is weird when it's about this kind of things

>>18763258
A lot of people in comments on the articles being written about this are calling out AJPW for not being honest and hiding details. I don't think they're just gonna be able to move on from this without issue

>>18763290
I mean, this is not about being a schizo.
But the guy was a rookie, no? (don't follow AJPW sorry) so he probably got injured while unloading the touring bus or else, they called it "injury" saying he would be absent but things were way worse than they imaged and rushed him to the hospital.
The fact the police got involved for "further investigation" it means it wasn't just an accident.
And assuming Nago wasn't alone before the accident they might have witnesses.

>another death from AJPW
feels like the past few years any deaths in puro only came from AJPW. At this point their track record of keeping things from the public should be called out. EVIL FUCKIG COMPANY

>>18763414
Who else died? Because this one seems a bit sus in the way it unfolded.

>>18763435
>Atushi Aoki died in a accident (not really AJPW fault it was a freak accident)
>Yutaka Yoshi died backstage after a match
>Now this CAW rookie
>Anzai mysteriously missing for months now

There could be more but I might have forgotten

>>18763847
I see.

Anyway, if anyone wanted to check up themselves here the AJPW thread
>https://itest.5ch.net/medaka/test/read.cgi/wres/1756054716

>>18763110
Weird

>>18764107
Weird weird

>On the 7th, AJPW announced the passing of wrestler Nagao Taishin. He was 21 years old.

>Nagao was rushed to a hospital in Kanagawa Prefecture on May 31 after suffering traumatic shock from abdominal compression in an accident involving a touring bus. Despite receiving intensive care, he passed away on this day. Funeral and memorial service arrangements have not yet been decided.

>On May 31, AJPW announced Nagao would miss the 6/1 Sendai show due to “injury.”

>Later, on 6/7, the promotion revealed that “on May 31 he was involved in contact with a bus, was immediately transported to the hospital, and is currently receiving treatment.”

>On the 21st, they clarified that the bus was in fact a “touring bus,” and stated, “Due to traumatic shock from abdominal compression caused by the accident, he is currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit under critical circumstances.”

>Today, AJPW stated regarding the cause of death: “We have entrusted the body to the police for investigation, and we will report once details are known.” They continued, “This sudden incident has caused great concern and inconvenience to everyone involved, and we deeply apologize. At the same time, we express our gratitude for all the support and encouragement Nagao Taishin has received, and humbly notify you of his passing. We deeply pray for the repose of Nagao Taishin’s soul. Future matters will be announced in consultation with his parents.”

>Nagao was born September 13, 2003, in Kushiro City, Hokkaido. He played ice hockey in elementary and junior high school, and judo in high school. In December 2023, he passed an open tryout at Shinkiba 1st RING. He officially joined on April 1, 2024, and debuted against Inoue Ryo at Korakuen Hall on October 22 of the same year. Though small at 164 cm and 75 kg, he used his dropkick as a weapon and displayed a spirited fight style, with high hopes for his future.

https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/24af95d4fd2ad50fa20ad7e46355bf62295ee63f

>>18764835
Really sad and horrific. I feel so bad for him and his family. R.I.P.

How's the most recent WWE 2K if I don't give a fuck about the WWE and just want to use the puro and joshi CAWs? I briefly played a 2K game nearly a decade ago so I don't know the state of the gameplay.

>>18763110
I'm seeing speculation from English speaking fans that Anzai may have had something to do with this. What are the Japanese fans saying?

>>18765834
>>18763258
>>18763943
But I think japanese fans, more the one who are not AJPW fans, want to know what really happened because the situation seems quite suspicious.
>>18764835
Yahoo news even pointed out how at first the incident was announced as just injury and the bus now that the kid died became a tour bus.

>>18763258
Japan loves covering up crimes. Hell we know that just from all the dojo deaths over the years. Awful to speculate such things, but AJPW is doing themselves no favors by being so vague.

What are some essential Fujiwara matches?

>>18766969
vs. Super Tiger (12/5/84)
vs. Kazuo Yamazaki (7/24/89)

>>18766969
>>18767170
Vs. Genichiro Tenryu (WAR: 11/24/1997)
Vs. Riki Choshu (NJPW: 6/9/1987)
Vs. Antonio Inoki (NJPW: 3/19/1995)

$80 please

I would give Kenoh $80 just because I think he deserves it.

>>18765496
2k25 is ass (got it for free lmao) play 19 on pc w/ mods

So between the G1, N1, and Champion Carnival which will be the best one this year?

>>18768216
G1 was a mess this year, lots of potential but most of it wasted. Had a few excellent matches but it was dead days before the finale. Poor choice for winner.

Champions Carnival was less volatile than the G1, no matches better than a B+ but no abysmal failures like G1. Poor choice for winner.

It's really N-1's year to win if they're just decent, and promote a fresh champ. If they can't do better than New Japan and All Japan despite the abundance of talent it'll really be a classic "snatch defeat from the jaws of victory" booking that NOAH excels in.

why is the first night of the Nigger-1 on a monday

>>18744516 (OP)
>NOAH
9/8 N-1 Victory 2025 Opening Night @ Korakuen (6:30pm)
>A Block: KENTA vs Kaito Kiyomiya (ALL REBELLION)
>GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship: YO-HEY (c) (Passion RATEL’S) vs Hiromu Takahashi (New Japan Pro-Wrestling/Independent) [58th champion, 5th defense]
>B Block: Naomichi Marufuji vs OZAWA (TEAM 2000X)
>A Block: Ulka Sasaki vs Kazuyuki Fujita
>B Block: Kenoh vs Ricky Knight Jr.
>A Block: Manabu Soya (Passion RATEL’S) vs Masa Kitamiya (TEAM 2000X)
>B Block: Galeno (ALL REBELLION) vs Harutoki (ALL REBELLION)
>B Block: Daiki Inaba (Passion RATEL’S) vs Jack Morris
>A Block: Tetsuya Endo vs Daga (TEAM 2000X)

N1 predictions

Likely winners in order: Kitamiya, OZAWA, KENTA, Endo, Kaito, Galeno

And Hiromu is definitely winning the Jr. Heavyweight title unfortunately.

If Kitamiya wins I think it begins the eventual OZAWA face turn and split

>>18764835
You were my perfect friend, right there until the end, I'm forever missing you until we meet again.

What
https://x.com/Twilight_Taiyo/status/1628733254143467528

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_gHvYMO6PQ
my nigga got moves

>>18770679
got moobs also

>>18768886
1 and a half hour

>>18768886
live
https://www.wrestle-universe.com/en/lives/prZpvnBnMmoR7U8sNZD7qB

>no yoshitatsu interference
that's it, Nosawa has officially surpassed Gedo

Good turnout

is that nigga Masa Uchida??

what a fucking moonsault

seeing these two meaty men banging each other HARD makes me mad that Yoshiki is still in NXT being held as ransom for some fucking reason and is never coming back to bang his meat with them

Blonde Soya is yenless

>>18771552
he should've been the one to turn instead of Kitamiya

Kenoh is for the childrens

MOSH PIT! MOSH PIT!

Cameraman btfo’d kek

BOOOOO

RKJ’s chops are weak af he should stop doing them

Still green

squashed lmao

>>18768123
everytime i see kenoh i immediately think of this

That’s gotta hurt

NOAH is cursed

Welp boom period over

seems fine In the replay. He was also able to stand for a bit

Ozawa being stretchered out
https://x.com/metal0515/status/1965011599846261082

>>18771703
Gotta be the ankle

NOAH's english announcers are fucking awful.

>>18771766
anything from Hiromu's shoulders is Time Bomb 2 lol

>>18771703
https://x.com/ULTIMATEROYALE/status/1965010643741982776

did not watch because im busy, but
>Marufuji is terrible, he moved forward after OZAWA checked the location, just like when Ibushi's ankle was bent
Is true or Nips are shizoposting??

kek, NOAH gets on their knees again. I don't think any other puro promotion has given their belts to NJPW wrestlers as much as NOAH have

>>18771868
here's the spot

from WU
https://x.com/q3jQd9xK0aZSvEL/status/1965014536274288983

from the crowd
https://x.com/ULTIMATEROYALE/status/1965009922913128563

>>18771875
This is actually someone of value to New Japan being given one of NOAH's belts which is about 20x better than the usual of giving it to shitters they don't care about like 2016 Taichi or old men like Kojima and Nagata who can't buy a win in New Japan's openers to save their lives.

I want to watch WU on my TV but the sun glare is too bright

what does this mean for Naito and Bushi?

Meh show. Great main event.
I doubt the Nigga-1 will be better than the Grim-1 this year.

>>18771880
from the crowd you can see that marufuji moved forward, he should had been few feet back... and maybe with more people than just him and mensore.

I like Marufuji but he’s washed

>>18771952
I was worried for him when I saw the match he had with KENTA. He's not at the same level of Tanahashi, but still

wtf is this build

>>18772009
top heavy

>>18772009
he build like a kewpie doll

>>18771942
addendum: i also think that he didn't rotate enough to land on his feet (or at least try to with a help of a second)

>>18772009
too much fried chicken

>>18771703
Giant Baba cursed NOAH from beyond the grave

>>18772009
At least Hiromu isn't 60 and actually wins matches. Not as insulting as Kojima beating Go I guess.

>No matter who the opponent is or what gets said, getting injured is never something that feels good.

>I was reminded once again that you’re someone I can truly “converse” with through pro wrestling. I hope you recover fully, because I’m looking forward to the day we can continue.

>Sorry, but I’m switching my focus and heading into the N-1.

>#noah_ghc #n12025

>https://x.com/noah_marufuji_/status/1965034415777882260

>>18772310
He really needs to just stick to dad tags at this point. Or completely change his in ring style.

bro wtf marufuji was completely at fault for that spot he was channeling his inner Miz just standing there

>Thank you for the huge cheers!

>It’s okay! The result isn’t as bad as NOAH fans might think. Believe it or not, I’m the most level-headed man in pro wrestling.

>I’ll take responsibility and make NOAH Juniors exciting.

>#noah_ghc

https://x.com/TIMEBOMB1105/status/1965069893205987791

>>18773022
*shows up once a month to defend the title for 3 months before vacating in your path*

>>18773022
NOAH being my company no matter what is like being in an abusive relationship.

>>18771952
I suspect Marufuji is going to have to accept retirement and just working behind the scenes soon. Maybe Marufuji and Tanahashi should just retire each other and call it a day.

standings after Night 1

crazy how giga dimes Scott Norton comes off in New Japan

>Ibushi match
>botched the Kenta match
>OZAWA injured
time to call it a day

>Chono gets tagged in and walks around the ring
>giga pop and "CHO-NOH" chants
holy based

>A shocking start. NOAH’s “N-1 VICTORY” opened at Korakuen Hall, where in a B Block official match, OZAWA (28) faced Naomichi Marufuji (45) and suffered an unsatisfying loss due to an accident and injury. With suspicion of a fractured left ankle, the worst-case scenario could see him sidelined. What will become of OZAWA, who has been a key pillar supporting the promotion’s surge forward?

>In his first singles bout with Marufuji, OZAWA immediately rolled outside at the bell to toy with the veteran. When Marufuji followed him down, OZAWA slipped back inside, mocking and provoking him further. He even tried to pull off the forbidden Shiranui.

>Angered by these usual antics, Marufuji unleashed a furious assault at ringside, hurling OZAWA into the guardrail and chopping him down. Still, back in the ring, OZAWA countered with a moonsault attack over the guardrail, using the top rope for momentum against Marufuji on the floor—seemingly turning the tide.

>But on landing, he appeared to injure himself, clutching his left leg in agony and unable to stand. The ringside count continued, and OZAWA was declared the loser by ring-out. The anticlimactic result left the venue buzzing. Still holding his leg, OZAWA was stretchered out without comment. Marufuji, unsettled, could only remark, “Nothing… nothing. Go gain some experience.”

>>18776074
>Afterward, trainer Kento Nagahama indicated a possible fracture of the left ankle, and OZAWA was scheduled for a hospital exam on the 9th. NOAH overseer and CyberFight director Takeda Arihiro lamented, “This is an emergency…” If the man who sparked the “OZAWA Shock” with his spectacular debut in January and has supported the promotion’s strong run is seriously hurt, “Damage to the company? It’s huge,” he admitted.

>With the league spanning not only Tokyo but also regional cities, Takeda added gravely, “The local fans want to see OZAWA too…” Future participation will depend on the hospital results, and for now, “All we can do is pray it’s not a serious injury.”

>A shocking accident befalls the tournament’s top favorite right at the opening match. If OZAWA must withdraw, chaos is inevitable—but how will it all play out?

https://x.com/tospo_battle/status/1965182010487701701

>In the A Block official match of NOAH’s singles league “N-1 VICTORY” opening round (8th, Korakuen Hall), “The Beast” Kazuyuki Fujita (54) defeated Sasaki Ulka (35), starting off with a victory.

>In a pre-match interview, Fujita had expressed caution about Sasaki, noting “he’s fast.” The battle between two fighters with MMA backgrounds saw fierce grappling exchanges from the outset. When Ulka attempted a triangle choke from the bottom, Fujita lifted him high and slammed him down, then lifted him again to unleash a Beast Bomb, scoring the three count.

>Backstage, Fujita offered only enigmatic words: “There is only one thought. Rather than pursue questions, pursue answers. That’s all.”

https://x.com/tospo_battle/status/1965181746359763063

>>18776039
Chono, Norton and Michael Wallstreet vs Hashimoto, Kojima and Nakanishi. Match is about 8 minutes with a red hot crowd, and red hot post match brawl. Everyone is intense and deadly serious, and lays their shit in. I don't know why wrestling can't just be this all the time. So much charisma in the ring too, except for wallstreet.

>>18776074
I would be sweating too. If OZAWA is out, the tournament is not going to draw as well. Look at how they've done for Day 1.

2019 - 619
2020 - .....
2021 - 701
2022 - 940
2023 - 804
2024 - 949
2025 - 1,548

It's clear why this day 1 drew a massive gate compared to every other N-1.

>>18778498
It's NOAHVER

>>18778498
Omos is still available for booking

>>18779541
looool

>>18778498
Not want to be mean to Noahfags, they don't deserve it, it's the company's fault. But when your only draw for a tournament it's just (mostly) ONE guy, that's retarded and shouldn't happen.

Anzai's return match moved up from the 23rd to the 15th
https://x.com/alljapan_pw/status/1965343110197903766

Ozawa is confirmed out. Grimmest of grims

>[Notice of Absence]

>Due to the injury OZAWA suffered at the 9.8 Korakuen event, he has been diagnosed with a Lisfranc ligament injury and will be out of action for the time being.

>As a result, all of his remaining “N-1 VICTORY 2025” official matches will be forfeited.

>We kindly ask for the understanding of all fans and everyone concerned.

>#noah_ghc

>https://x.com/noah_ghc/status/1965355949629342013

[Petition for Marufuji-senshu to resign]

Please state your names below. Once we get 100 petitions it's over for him.

Since Ozawa was almost certainly going to win, what do they do now?

>>18780276
Kaito? Ulka?

Noah will never learn for their mistakes uh

>>18780276
Jack Morris? Would be dumb since he looks like the one who will leave soon.

Maybe kaito or ulka as the other anon has said

>>18780276
Kitamiya

>>18780210
Is an injury that often happen to gymnastics and figure skaters, and if not healed properly (surgery or not) can become chronic, so you won't be able to land on your feet for any jump.
I'm curious to see if they gonna push him to have a quick rehabilitation or not

>>18780276
I was thinking Kiyomiya vs. OZAWA round 3, where Kiyomiya finally gets the win. Now I think they will pick Jack Morris to be a replacement. If he is leaving, him putting over Kiyomiya would be his farewell.

>>18780210
Marufuji, retire

>>18780276
Kitamiya is the obvious choice.

He recently made his heel turn and is the chairman of their big heel stable. With OZAWA out it's obvious you would want to swap heels for Kitamiya. It might even be better than OZAWA winning because it elevates the stable and creates more heel options for future booking.

Can we have wagner back just for this tournament? I miss that modern day GOAT like you wouldn't believe it

>>18780643
'fraid he's just going to rot in AAA now.

>>18780134
Trying to get as many matches as possible before going to jail

Instead of forfeiting the whole tournament: void the Ozawa/Marufuji match, send Owadasan back from Britain, have him take Ozawa's place, including a new match with Marufuji.

Even better, do it with Inamura if you can pry him away from NXT.

Apparently NOAH's director said something to the effect OZAWA was keeping the lights on at one point. Marufuji really should face some sort of punishment.

>7 shows since titles were vacated
will they ever crown new champs?

>>18781178
QRD?

>>18781586
Japanese are speculating that he's involved in the incident since he went on hiatus for some time, not sure it's around the same time the ajpw kid got crushed by that bus, and also because the bus wasn't just a bus a touring bus, likely ajpw's bus.

>>18781586
Anzai turned pajeet truck driver on his kohai

Marufuji
>If something irregular happens, then I’ll make something even more irregular happen.
>I’ll win the N-1, and then win the title match that follows.
>If at that time Hiromu Takahashi is holding the belt, I’ll come after that too.
>If you think you can stop me, then bring it on. Say it to me.
>I’m done with staying quiet.

Yoshitatsu
>I get why you’re panicking over OZAWA’s absence—you’re the Vice President and you know the economic impact of the “OZAWA Shock.”
>But don’t go reckless!
>Read over the post you made again!
>Not a single thing in there looks like it’s going to happen!
>You’re the current symbol of NOAH, so even if you lose every match from here, just focus on finishing the N-1 without injury.
>That’s what’s best for NOAH.

https://x.com/YoshiTatsuIsm/status/1965432777949806707

>>18781814
>Yoshitatsu the shitter btfoing Maru
Damn

>>18780276
Dare to be bold

>>18781967
*ratings plummet in your path*

>>18781814
This is the only time Yoshitatsu has ever been over with me

>>18781662
>June 18th he announces he'll be absent for an undisclosed reason
>June 21st AJPW reveal that the bus Nagao was hit by was in fact a tour bus
does seem more than a little suspicious

>>18781662
It's very suspicious. Mostly because AJPW is doing the typical Japanese thing of being extremely cagey over it. The story kept changing too.

>>18782357
5/30 or 5/31 Nagao injury
6/1 Anzai in action at Sendai Sunplaza
6/14 Anzai in action in Gifu
6/15 Anzai & Hayato drop All Asia tag belts to Aoyagis in Kyoto
6/18 ELPIDA dissolved, Anzai announces absence

The kid fought like a warrior too. Months in the hospital in critical condition. I feel so bad for him and his family. Hopefully he's at peace at least.

>>18782389
Well first of all if a bus ran over him the damage reported after he got hospitalized would be different, not an abdominal compression. and if it was an accident the police wouldn't take the body to further investigate.
but even if ajpw wasn't at fault, like you said, the way japanese handle this kind of things make it look suspicious

>>18782709
One theory among Japanese fans is that he was given the job of guiding the bus to park and it somehow backed up into him. A crushed abdomen is consistent with that theory, especially if he was pinned against something. As for Anzai's potential involvement, he could've been fucking around and distracting the driver or Nagao

>>18782709
>Well first of all if a bus ran over him the damage reported after he got hospitalized would be different, not an abdominal compression.
What do you mean?

>>18782769
NTA you would expect different kind of injuries from a person who got struck by a bus than crush by a bus

>>18783090
They were very vague on the details. At first the word they used was "接触", literally "contact" which doesn't provide any details. Then later they just said that it was an "accident" with a tour bus

https://x.com/mrnobuyuki/status/1965264394163736812?t=5CC-po9lLEpwaFMONZr1eg&s=19
When did the Miz teach Marufuji how to catch?

>>18783343
Honestly think Marufuji missed him on purpose. Not necessarily to hurt him, but because he planned on sleepwalking through this tournament. He seemed genuinely upset over the reaction to his match with KENTA.

with OZAWA out, everyone needs to put aside their differences and bring Finnerman back.

Something I thought about. Kawada and Taue both run their own shops. But what does Kobashi do? Did he make enough money to live comfortably and retire outright? You never hear anything about him like that. Even the higher on the card Japanese wrestlers seem to continue working after wrestling.

>>18783665
he runs a gym and presumably makes decent money from doing commentary at various promotions and talk shows on the side. he also runs fortune dream shows at korakuen once per year

>>18783882
Kobashi running a gym after wrestling is very based, thanks for the info.

>>18783906
it has a big-ass painting at the entrance so everyone knows exactly who the boss of this gym is

>I debated whether to write this.
>Hey, OZAWA, you called my note a side hustle, didn’t you?
>If this article actually becomes that “side hustle,” I’ll give you a little money for slot machine funds.
>Just a little though (stingy, huh).
>#noah_ghc #n12025 #OZAWA #スロット
>vs OZAWA|Naomichi Marufuji

>https://x.com/noah_marufuji_/status/1965545708456739024

>I debated whether to write this, but I decided I want to.
>The photo is from when I went to the UK last year.
>As I’ve said before, I’d like my note to be read by “those who are interested.”
>As for him, I have many thoughts, so I’ll be making the paid section appear earlier than usual.

The rest is behind a paywall.

>>18784201
What's with the Japanese paywalling their tweets?

>>18784243
just checked our nip brothers to see if somebody posted the full thing and they said the same thing

>>18784269
Unless I'm being worked, he seems genuinely pissed off about everything the past few months.

>>18783465
On my hands and knees praying to every Buddhist and Shinto deity that this happens.

>>18783465
this is shit said by niggas who haven't seen nakajima do anything but twitter bits in the last 2 years

>>18784612
*with the requirement he drops the wannabe UWF bullshit and reverts to his previous persona
Happy?

>>18784612
I'm literally and unironically subscribed to GLEAT.

>>18784337
wouldn't be surprising. his body is breaking down rapidly and fans aren't willing to excuse his shit performances because he isn't on his retirement road. no one asked him to be in the n1 but he put himself in anyway and on the very first day managed to injure their top draw

>>18781462
>OZAWA is injured and out for a while. That is a lie, you bastards!
>He's in pain, you know. But the guy is a genuine liar, I bet he'll attack us again from behind!

So apparently Meltzer reported what happened. Sounds single sourced. Highly irresponsible but that's par the course with him

>He was one of the young boys, 21 years old, training and everything like that. They were about to take the tour bus to go to Sendai from Tokyo and he had to bring some stuff behind [the bus] and the driver didn’t know it, backed out of the driveway and ran him over.

>The people who were there, there were a couple of people there, Dave Boy Smith Jr., Xyon Quinn was there, some of the other wrestlers, they thought there was no way he could survive. He had been a coma ever since and finally, this weeked they pulled the life support and he did pass away.

>>18786224
>One of the young boys
>and something like that

Damn the kid couldn't even die with dignity with this Jew's reporting

Just goes to show how much puro has fallen out of the eyes of the general public. If this accident were to happen in the 80s and 90s it would be news headlines and you might see Inoki or Baba having to kneel on live TV. But since AJPW in 2025 is nothing more than just another indie with a historic name it's nothing, nobody cares and everyone just moves on.

>>18786224
yeah i believe this. foreigners highly likely leaked

>>18784776
Now you sound like schizo. I get everyone is pissed at Marufuji because Ozawa got injured and all, but it's not just Marufuji who is at fault with that.
Aside Ozawa that did not rotate enough to land correctly on his feet, why there were only two people to catch Ozawa? Why only Marufuji and Mensore? Why Noah doesn't have more than one trainee as second?? Also I'll die on this hill but if that fence wasn't there he could at least landed less far from the ring and not on the concrete floor.

>>18786224
Well, the first part is probably what happened, but naming people in a case of death where the police is investigating it's not a good, even if he got the info straight from the source.
>>18786348
You think Inoki or Baba would do that shit for a trainee?? You sound a bit deluded.
Also I think even wrestlers want to talk about this the least possible, always bringing up this kind of news related to wrestlings only leave a bad impression to the general public.

>>18786348
2 traineee literally did die in New Japan (and 1 in ARSION) hands and nothing happened, retard

>>18786728
NTA but did it? I remember when Brother YASSHI insulted a former PM it was a national scandal for weeks.

Also the Dragon Gate monkey scandal. Didn't CIMA and others kneel in public over it? Some even shaved their heads in shame. Just crazy to think young boys dying under them wouldn't cause an uproar. Cause Sasaki straight up accidentally roid rage killed someone.

>>18786837
your answer to that is in the "Brother YASSHI insulted a former PM" it's more likely that things like that become a scandal because involve outsiders.
But for now, since AJPW was vague on how the incident happened and the trainee died, no one can't really point fingers are AJPW.
I'm 100% sure that this incident involved other wrestlers, bullying and other things you'd hear everyone talk about it.

KENOH jobbed to some bong shitter so he deserves it for KO'ing OZAWA

>>18784243
it's not tweets but blog posts. The first examples that came to mind are Dieno, Shinya Aoki, Yuki Ueno etc they use it as personal blog/update, it cost nothing if you are interested to read what they say but seems unfair that Marufuji kept something like that under paywall instead of making it public

Anyway, on 5ch someone posted this so IDK
>丸藤のnote読んでみたけど、OZAWAは他団体の練習生を辞めさせられたって書いてあった。
>有料noteにするんだから、治療費にあててやれよ。

>I read Marufuji's note, and it said OZAWA got kicked out of another group's trainee program.
>Since you're charging for this note, you should use the money for medical bills.

Raja Jackson needs to go to AJPW and beat the shit out of everyone responsible for causing his death due to negligence and also trying to cover it up

>On the 10th, All Japan Pro Wrestling announced that it will hold a press conference on the 12th in Tokyo regarding the accident involving Taishin Nagao and the touring bus.

>Nagao passed away on the 7th at the hospital where he had been receiving treatment. He was 21 years old. Up to now, AJPW has only explained that “on May 31 he was involved in contact with a touring bus, and due to traumatic shock from abdominal compression he continued receiving treatment in the ICU. The cause of death is under investigation, with the body entrusted to the police, and will be reported later.” At the press conference, more detailed information about the day’s events is expected to be given by President Takenori Fukuda and others.

>Nagao, a native of Kushiro City, Hokkaido, played ice hockey through junior high school. To pursue a career in pro wrestling, he practiced judo in high school. In December 2023, he passed the AJPW open tryout held at Shinkiba 1st RING. On October 22, 2024, at Korakuen Hall—the promotion’s anniversary show—he debuted against Ryo Inoue.

https://x.com/q3jQd9xK0aZSvEL/status/1965743912175513795

Kenoh says: watch New Japan Pro-Wrestling
https://x.com/shinnichichan5/status/1965759635350323318

>"THE RAMPAGE" Kaisei Takechi gets his first title shot!
>Due to Sasaki's relinquishment, the vacant KO-D 6-Man Tag Team Championship is on the line as DAMNATION T.A clashes with Ueno & To-y & Takechi

Will be interesting to see Kaisei first try to get a belt, DDT announced several dates where he'll appear before the end of the year, aside his participation in Ultimate Party with Takeshita.

>>18787940
I don't want to be mean to our New Japan friends, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to pass on that one.

Gleat vs Evolution on 9/18
https://x.com/GLEAT0701/status/1965618365416046823

OK I only watch new Japan so I have no clue what goes on in NOAH other than there's a disco dad who is based.
Is OZAWA the top guy and that's why I've seen doom posting over what happened?
I thought okada's bitch was the ace of Noah? What happened to him?

>GLEAT
more like GRIM

>>18788562
OZAWA inexplicably became NOAH's top draw kind of by happenstance.

NOAH's Ace situation is weird. They've blown through so many Ace's that nobody can ever agree on the real one. There's not really like this Tanahashi or Okada figure that you can point to as the guy definitively.

OZAWA is the top heel, but he's also their top draw. At least in Korakuen Hall. See >>18778498

Kaito's still there, but he's had so much bad booking over the years that he's pretty much done. Being cucked by Okada and Mutoh. Reverting to a young boy at one point as the fucking Ace. He's only 29 and he already feels capped at a certain level. I've also seen some Japanese fans say he's bad on the mic, but I can't really confirm that. He sounds fine to me, but maybe it's different if you actually speak the language. He's the GHC Champion and he's acting like some sort of starstruck kid around Mutoh, and constantly gets his ass beat by him too in matches.

Shiozaki, Sugiura, KENTA, Marufuji, Morishima and so many others. There hasn't been a genuine longstanding Ace figure since like Kobashi. Not even like All Japan where you can easily point to Suwama and Kento. I guess Sugiura is probably the closest one.

>>18788609
Did getting his shit rocked in by Okada and his pretty meh G1 showing tank Kaito when he got back to Noah? I know nothing about the guy and I still was shocked they'd let that happen to him. Marufuji got to beat Okada and challenge for the IWGP at least

>>18788646
Kaito was getting bad booking before, and got bad booking after. Maybe they assumed that his youth would make everything after not matter as much, as he would have plenty of time. I do think that was Kazu's real feelings though considering he had the same attitude in New Japan about younger guys.

NOAH has been barely clinging to life since 2017 or so. I think they simply recognize their position in the hierarchy. They're fine with being the dog to get kicked around so long as they may get crumbs from whatever arrangement there is. It's not like this isn't evne the first time it happened with New Japan.

https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2016/08/05/maybe-time-suzuki-gun-call-quits/

I know
>VOW

but it's a decent article to learn a bit more about NOAH if you're interested.

>>18788553
>Nakajima and Suwama not in the same match
bruh

>>18788929
there was some banter between them last month, gives the impression Suwama vs Nakajima is where this is all leading:

>“The Rampaging President” Suwama (48), leader of Pro-Wrestling Evolution, made his first appearance in GLEAT and caused a stir.

>On August 21st, Suwama stormed into GLEAT’s Gotanda show alongside his ally Shuji Ishikawa (49). Sharing his impression of the promotion, he said, “It’s the group my teacher Hayashi (Kaz Hayashi) is running, right? My image of it? It gives off a refined impression.” But when asked about Katsuhiko Nakajima (37), who holds both the G-REX and LIDET UWF World titles, Suwama gave a cold response to his old verbal sparring rival: “Nakajima…? Who’s that? I don’t know him. Anyway, I’m off to look for the mastermind now, so can we end this interview?”

>In the match, he and Ishikawa faced T-Hawk & Ryo Aitaka. From the start Suwama went into rampage mode, running wild all over the compact venue. In the end, he crushed Aitaka with a devastating Rock Drop and scored the three-count, then grabbed the mic in true domineering style: “Hey! Isn’t there anyone more interesting around here?”

>Afterward, at T-Hawk’s request, a showdown was set for GLEAT’s September 18 show at Tokyo City Hall & Gallery Gotanda. Suwama barked, “I haven’t rampaged enough yet! Doesn’t GLEAT have anything more exciting?” He went further, declaring, “I’ll take all of GLEAT’s fans over to Evolution!” Ishikawa hyped him up with, “That’s our president!” leaving Suwama pleased.

>What kind of chemical reaction will GLEAT undergo with the rampaging man now in the mix…?

Suwama:
>Nakajima-kun?
>Who?

https://x.com/suwama_H2/status/1958803881804136699

>>18788609
>Kaito's still there, but he's had so much bad booking over the years
Bad booking like?

>>18788609
I hate to say it but Kaito might be better off leaving NOAH for a bit and working NJPW or AJPW to try to get the stink of bad booking off of him.

>>18789039
>NJPW
has its own fair share of problems and they don't know who is the "ace" as long as Tanahashi is still there. Kaito would make things complicated
>AJPW
Is less complicated than NJPW, there are a bunch of strong characters that would help him to grow a spine but sounds easier to say than do

Alright, I paid Marufji his shekels to see what his blog actually says. Wasn't really worth it but whatever:
>The first time I met him was at Korakuen Hall. He was introduced as a young man who said he wanted to join NOAH. I heard he had once joined another promotion (I’ll refrain from naming it) as a trainee but was let go. Still, because he wanted to become a pro wrestler, he wanted to join NOAH. When I saw him, his eyes were the real deal, and his physique (height and build) was also good. And he was young.
>To be honest, he was exactly the kind of talent NOAH “wanted,” so I thought “definitely,” while also telling him—though I’m not sure if he remembers—“Do this with the determination to prove wrong the promotion that cut you loose.” And then he moved into the dorms. First of all, he was very athletic. NOAH’s training was probably different from that of the promotion he left, so there must have been many things that didn’t go as smoothly as he hoped. At that time, the way dojo training worked was that it was passed down from one senior to another, so unlike now, I hardly ever showed my face there. When he talks about the “dark side of the dojo,” is he referring to that period?
>There’s also the issue of how, after his debut, he wasn’t given many matches. I don’t really want to talk too much about backstage matters, but the matchmaker who booked matches back then was different from the one now. In any case, the “world” that the matchmaker at that time was trying to create probably didn’t align with his own vision or wishes. Regarding this, it’s not something I intend to write more about on Note, so I’m sorry, but I won’t go into further detail.
>Also, some people might wonder, “Even though you were the vice president, why didn’t you step in?” But that was that person’s role and responsibility. I did give my opinions to some extent, but the final decision-making power wasn’t mine.

>>18789331
>I’m sure he must have been frustrated that, even though he wanted to wrestle, he wasn’t being booked for matches. This turns into a story about myself, but when I debuted, it wasn’t as if I had matches every day either. The much bigger Morishima-san was booked almost constantly, while it felt like either Hashi-san or I would be added to the card. Since I was still young, there was a time when I wondered, “Are smaller wrestlers just not expected to amount to much?”
>Now then—before the match, he also made one of his trademark sharp-tongued remarks toward me. He’s 28 years old, three years into his career. Despite a few minor injuries, his condition is good, and he’s at a stage where he’s highly motivated. And here I am, turning 46 this year, entering my 28th year in wrestling—getting called “Grandpa” by him… I’m honestly not a grandpa yet, but at the same time, I have to admit those words lit a fire under me. His style, and his attitude of wanting to surpass his seniors, reminded me a bit of my younger self.
>So, what kind of match should I give him? Since he said he’d “finish it quickly,” maybe I should go for a lightning-fast win instead. Or should I take my time and draw things out? Should I test him with straight wrestling? Should I suddenly burst into action? Make it a fun match? …No, maybe I should give him a taste of fear… Just thinking about things like this is what makes pro wrestling so enjoyable. And the number of opponents who can make you feel that way is limited. That’s also what I meant in the post I made on X when I said, “You can have a conversation through pro wrestling.”
>At Korakuen Hall, with the N-1 matches being the main focus of the card, the opening bout had already been filled with intense action and back-and-forth exchanges. So I decided I would start the match by syncing with his rhythm, taking it in and savoring it as we went along. Yes—psychological warfare outside of just moves and techniques.

>>18789337
>For a wrestler with only about three years of experience to be able to pull that off—that’s already pretty amazing. (But since he’s a heel, I won’t go out of my way to praise him like this on social media or in public.) It takes both match experience and natural talent. You need quick thinking and sharp instincts. (Again, something I wouldn’t openly say.) That’s an area I consider one of my strengths as well, so I thought I’d enjoy leaning into it. And I figured many fans would also enjoy that kind of subtle battle. I imagine even TAJIRI-san, who’s a big fan of OZAWA, probably enjoys that part too (lol).
>Normally, I don’t think too much in advance about specific moves during a match, but there was one thing I definitely wanted to try. It was this: to take his high missile kick, counter it by sliding sideways, and turn it into something like a backdrop hold. You see lots of wrestlers counter a missile kick or dropkick by turning it into something like a powerbomb, but I’ve never seen anyone counter with a backdrop—and from there, maybe even bridge straight into a hold. I’d never actually practiced this before—not even once. As I was weaving things like that into the match, he suddenly launched his own surprise attack. I had predicted he might go for a Shiranui or even the Shiranui Kai. But what he pulled out instead was a La Quebrada over the guardrail.
>Some of you may know this, but back in the day, in my match against KENTA, when I used that move, I smashed my throat against the fence and was rushed to the hospital afterward. The diagnosis was something I had never heard before: “throat contusion.” The doctor told me, “If you had hit your Adam’s apple, it would’ve cracked, air would’ve leaked out, and you would’ve died.” That stuck with me. To be honest, it’s a trauma. It was even featured once on Nippon TV’s Shinsoi Hanashi (“Deep Stories”) program (though I don’t think the footage exists anymore. Someday, I’ll write about that too).

>>18789344
>And that’s exactly what he aimed for. It rattled me even more than if he had gone for a Shiranui.
>Opponent or not, I never want to injure someone. In that situation, I thought, “I have no choice but to take it,” but then something unexpected happened. His jump covered more distance than I imagined, drifting several dozen centimeters off to the side. Even though I instinctively reached out, I think he was headed straight for the floor with full force. And more than anything, it looked like he landed awkwardly—on his ankle? His foot? I used to do La Quebradas myself many times. Of course, distance matters, but my mindset was always to land it rather than to just attack with it. Looking back at the footage, this one wasn’t based on landing at all—the trajectory, the arc, looked like a full-on attack. The curve and force were almost like Mutoh-san’s moonsault. If I had managed to catch him cleanly, maybe it wouldn’t have ended this way. Thinking that way honestly weighs on me, even if he is a heel.
>As I’ve also written elsewhere, there’s nothing enjoyable about your opponent getting hurt. My expression after the match—that was my real, raw emotion. I wanted to fight more. I wanted to “talk” more through pro wrestling. But instead, it ended with a referee stoppage—a frustrating, bittersweet result. A storm of emotions ran through me, and anger at myself welled up too. When it comes to matches with him, I’m confident I can entertain the fans even more.
>He went to the UK because he wanted to change himself. That experience, his ambition, and even the jealousy he carried transformed his confidence by the time he returned. I’ll write more about that next time…
>Oh, right—there’s still one thing I can say for sure that I’ve beaten him at. And that’s this: while he’s never managed to break the “10,000 slot machine payout wall,” I’ve crossed it many times.

>>18789344
>The diagnosis was something I had never heard before: “throat contusion.” The doctor told me, “If you had hit your Adam’s apple, it would’ve cracked, air would’ve leaked out, and you would’ve died.”
isn’t this basically what happened to honma?

Mucho text

>>18789992
>Trent Seven
lol, lmao even

>>18789331
>I paid Marufji his shekels to see what his blog actually says
ty bro

Thanks for the Marufuji blog. It was an interesting read regardless.

>>18792521
Two insane assholes falling in love is kinda cute ngl

>>18789331
>>18787110
i wonder if the promotion he was kicked out of was NJPW

>>18793309
Feels like something he would've mentioned by now it was NJPW. Maybe it was Dragongate?

>>18793309
Japanese fans have been saying it was New Japan all year when talking about how/if New Japan missed the boat hard on him.

I hope someone caps this show

>https://strongstyle-live.zaiko.io/e/strongstyle36

>>18793318
>>18793325
Don't think they want to mention it (Marufuji didn't and was under paywall) because would put the promotion who kicked him out in a bad light but was specified elsewhere why he got kicked out?

N1 standings after night 2

Korakuen seems cured. Today Funaki got his shoulder dislocated in a match against Ikemen at today Strong-Style PW and the other day a CMLL girl dislocated her shoulder during Stardom show and before that Ozawa.

>>18793979
With OZAWA out the Chairman feels like a lock

>>18793979
Jobber KENTA

>>18793843
Based

kitamiya needs to adopt a gorilla gimmick
he would pull extra heat if he came in black face

>>18795823
Chibi Suzuki looks like a baby.

AJPW press conference about Nagao's death is today. I didn't see a time but these things are normally noon so half an hour or so maybe some new details on the accident.

>>18797979
One thing that's definitely going away is blade scarred foreheads. I don't need blading every night, but I do miss it in most puro.

>https://hochi.news/articles/20250912-OHT1T51091.html?page=1
>Nagao was rushed to a hospital in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, suffering from traumatic shock caused by compression of the abdomen in an accident with a tour bus on May 31. He was receiving intensive treatment in the intensive care unit, but passed away on the 7th.
>On the 7th, when All Japan announced the news of his death, they said of the cause of death, "We have handed the body over to the police and are currently investigating, so we will let you know as soon as we know." They also said, "This is sudden, and we deeply apologize for the concern and inconvenience caused to all those involved. We would also like to express our gratitude to everyone for the support and encouragement you have shown to Nagao Kazutashin up to now, and we respectfully inform you of this news. We offer our deepest condolences to Nagao Kazutashin. We will consult with his parents and make an announcement regarding future plans."

>>18798297
>President Takenori Fukuda and Director Toeda Toshiki attended the press conference. A progress report was distributed to the press ahead of the conference. According to the report, Nagao's condition suddenly worsened in the early hours of the 6th of this month, and he died of sepsis on the 7th. His body was cremated in Yokohama on the 10th. His funeral is scheduled to be held in his hometown of Kushiro, Hokkaido. The cause of the accident was "under investigation by the police," the company said.
>At the press conference, President Fukuda revealed that the accident occurred when "the wrestler was directing a tour bus on a street near the dojo and collided with another vehicle," and that the wrestler immediately called an ambulance and was rushed to a hospital in Yokohama. The wrestler's representative reportedly contacted Director Toeda about the accident. The wrestler, who was in the ambulance, contacted Nagao's family, who live in Kushiro, and his parents rushed to the hospital on May 31st. Toeda later revealed that "his liver and other organs were damaged, and he underwent open surgery."
>The driver who committed the crime had been in charge of driving for All Japan Pro Wrestling for the past two years. Regarding the driver's health management, Toeda said, "He had not reported feeling unwell, so we had judged that there were no health problems," and added that the police are currently "questioning him repeatedly."
>The organization has responded sincerely to Nagao's family since the accident and will continue to hold discussions with them. On the other hand, Toeda said, "I think there is a possibility that the parents will file a lawsuit over the accident."

>>18798303
>As a measure to prevent a recurrence, the company announced that it would stop owning its own buses and outsourcing the two drivers it had outsourced each time, and would instead "outsource to an external bus service." President Fukuda said with a sad expression, "Nagao was loved by everyone," and added, "I would like to once again express my gratitude to all the fans" who supported Nagao during his lifetime.
>At the press conference that day, President Fukuda explained that despite being aware of the accident, the reason for his absence was announced on May 31st as "due to injury," and that "I didn't think it was serious because I didn't know how long his hospitalization would last." Regarding the press conference about the accident being held after his death, President Fukuda said, "I believed he would recover, so I didn't feel the need to hold regular press conferences."

>>18798303.
Google translate is really bad and managed to completely mistranslate this part:
>At the press conference, President Fukuda revealed that the accident occurred when "the wrestler was directing a tour bus on a street near the dojo and collided with another vehicle,"
This is a much more accurate translation:
>At the press conference, President Fukuda revealed that the accident involved "contact while guiding the tour bus on a road near the dojo."

>>18798344
Thanks anon, appreciated. Tt was too long to do a legit translation.

Anyway, tl;dr
>The investigation is still ongoing
>The cause of the accident is "under investigation by the police."
>The driver is currently being questioned by the police
>There is a possibility that the parents might filing a lawsuit over the accident

the main theory japanese fans had turned out to be almost exactly correct then

>>18798373
When they said "abdomen compression" and "tour bus" i think anyone with a braincell ended thinking the same, especially since it's known that trainees do odd jobs

So Meltzer reported complete bullshit then? What a fucking moron.
>>18786224

>>18798303
>>The driver who committed the crime had been in charge of driving for All Japan Pro Wrestling for the past two years.
Meltzer says he got paid by the yakuzas to take the fall for Anzai

NJPW going full fujobait while DDT is giving me Choshu Ueno, thank you very much
>https://x.com/ddtpro/status/1966457631180042284

>>18744516 (OP)
Yes sir

Fukuda honestly sounds like a fucking moron. He didn't think that someone who got crushed by a bus was seriously injured?

>>18799703
I'm not a native, but the way he worded some answers when he got asked about the situation, that he had no idea etc make him sound quite incompetent and some japanese think the same

She should be the next GHC women's champion

Taishin Nagao press conference full transcript
https://battle-news.com/?p=135970

>>18799703
English All Japan fans I know have hated him for years. Japanese fans don't like his answers here either.

Nothing too spectacular from the N1 so far.

With WWE making a Japan tour soon, I wonder if there'll be NOAH representation. I hate the partnership, but it feels inevitable that WWE buys one of the big 3 eventually. Even with Japanese xenophobia autism.

>Beniharuka seedlings were planted in June this year.
>The sweet potatoes are growing well.
Is the harvest at Kobashi Farm in October? November?

>>18799703
The only thing wrong ajpw said is that he is injured instead of saying he got in an accident.

It's an accident but it's tricky since it happened in the workplace

>>18803902
How? Not even the fujo PPV show could keep them alive... not that we are more alive than them tho

>>18803902
LMAO! Fuck Nu Jamal!

Do ya think they'll ever move away from Heavyweight and Jr. Heavyweight stuff? Or are all the fanbases too set in their ways? The Jr's seem to be more popular than the Heavy's in most of the promotions anyway. And some may be promoted as Heavy's but come on. They weren't sticking OZAWA in there with Stan Hansen or Terry Gordy. The Lucha guys used to always get slotted in the Jr. division but now someone like Galeno looks like a monster.

N1 standings after today's show

>>18808125
>Jack Morris

>>18744516 (OP) (OP)
updated livestreaming schedule

Sep/Oct Live Streaming (JST)

>AJPW
9/15 King's Road Tournament Final @ Korakuen (11:30am)
9/23 Arena Tachikawa Tachihi (2:00pm)
October TBA
>NOAH
9/14 ACROS Fukuoka (5:00pm)
9/15 Kumamoto Castle Hall (5:00pm)
9/17 Osaka EDION Arena 2nd Stadium (6:30pm)
9/20 Act City Hamamatsu (6:00pm)
9/21 Tochigi Light Cube Utsunomiya (5:00pm)
9/23 N-1 Victory 2025 Final @ Korakuen (11:30am)
10/4 Lives NAGOYA (4:00pm)
10/6 Monday Magic Xtreme Season ep1 @ Shinkiba 1st Ring (7:00pm)
10/11 Wrestle Odyssey @ Ryogoku Kokugikan (3:00pm)
10/20 Monday Magic Xtreme Season ep2 @ Shinkiba 1st Ring (7:00pm)
10/21 Hadogaya Public Hall (6:30pm)
10/25 Kasukabe Furai Cube (1:30pm)
10/27 Monday Magic Xtreme Season epFinal @ Shinkiba 1st Ring (7:00pm)
>DDT
9/28 Korakuen (11:00am)
10/2 Korakuen (6:30pm)
10/8 Shinjuku FACE (7:00pm)
10/14 Shinjuku FACE (7:00pm)
10/19 Korakuen (11:30am)
>DragonGate
9/14 THE GATE OF ORIGIN 2025 @ Sendai Sunfesta (4:00pm)
9/21 Osaka EDION Arena 2nd Stadium (6:00pm)
9/24 THE GATE OF MIYANE 2025 @ Korakuen (6:30pm)
9/28 Kobe Sanbo Hall (5:00pm)
October TBA
>BJW
9/14 Korakuen (6:30pm)
10/31 Korakuen (6:30pm)
>Evolution
10/7 Evolution #39 @ Shinkiba 1st Ring (7:00pm)

:(
https://x.com/whoisXYON/status/1966836607950209451

>>18807823
I don’t think it will ever change. The problem is that most promotion don’t have enough real heavyweights. People like Ulka and Kenoh would be juniors if the pool was deeper

Kenoh is a heavyweight in my heart.

>>18807823
I keep seeing this lukewarm take on here, and it's retarded every time. One of the bigger problems with Japanese wrestling in particular, but western wrestling as well, is that everybody has to get shoehorned onto every card, so you end up with piles of heatless multi-man matches... and your solution is to further smash the roster together into an even more worthless lump of gray?

The junior/heavyweight division is a far cry from what it once was but it gives the roster the opportunity to breath. A super popular wrestler can challenge for the top belt of his division while another top wrestler can challenge for the top title of THEIR division. Nobody is seen as settling for a midcard title like your various TV/IC/NEVER/National titles and the card can feature multiple feuds. It's a win/win.

The alternative is everybody either getting into a queue for the singular top title or settling for a midcard title. Great... and that's good... why?

I'd rather see guys like Kushida, Hiromu, Yo-Hey, etc. treated like stars of their division than being challenger #12 in the heavyweight scene.

>>18744516 (OP)
>NOAH
9/14 ACROS Fukuoka (5:00pm)

KENTA and Daga was horrible. So bad you have to see it to believe it.
>>18810220
You make good points. I was mostly just trying to get discussion going instead of just bumping for the sake of it.

>>18813011
kek

MOTY incoming

Bump

>>18813935
There are two days in Sapporo, is he gonna survive?
Anyway, don't expect much from this matchup because is something we already saw and last interesting Yoshihiko match was against Suzuki Minoru and I don't think Hirata can top that one.
No idea if on /puro/ anyone commented on this year WPP, I liked but like many other japanese I felt a bit uncomfortable at the way they decided to end, not because of Hirata got the belt (deserved imo after many years of doing what he does consistently etc etc) but constantly making Ueno suffer, still making him struggle after several years of being one of the top players, is starting to wary me down, don't hate it because I completely get why they doing it (and why he's letting that happen lol) but still
Right now I'm more curious to see how DDT is going to handle the others belts, the Universal and the 6 man tag team.

next >>18814609

>>18814503
Why I always post tl;dr at the end of a threads fml