AWG - ACTwrestling In Korakuen Hall (10/15/2023) AWG Championship: Miku Aono (c) vs. Asahi Early headlocks, running neckbreaker, stretch plum, 619, backdrop, lariat; this match had everything you'd expect from a classic pro-wrestling match…

Tam Nakano & Natsupoi vs. Aja Kong & Kaoru Ito This transcended imagination. I had no idea Aja Kong still had this gear in her, but then again, she's rarely come across an emotionally complex force like Tam Nakano. Kaoru Ito might have bee…

Tam Nakano, Natsupoi & Saori Anou vs. Yuna Mizumori, Aya Sakura & Sayaka Kurara The "Tropical Audition"-gumi have clearly benefited from training together. Their coordination was excellent. Even more impressively, they expressed their stru…

Gatoh - Move Road To Korakuen - Challengers (4/13/2024) Mei Suruga vs. SAKI Not the most compelling main event on paper, but this delivered in the ring. SAKI, with her powerful trunk, was the perfect base for Mei Suruga's creative aerial o…

Cinderella Tournament 2024 - 2nd Round: MIRAI vs. Hanan Hanan is getting closer to her ideal as a wrestler with simple yet effective techniques who values each one of them. The tension after those near-falls shows how dedicated she is to m…

Prestige - Roseland 8: The 7 Year Anniversary Show (4/14/2024) Kylie Rae vs. Miyu Yamashita Kylie Rae has been spotty in terms of competition for a variety of reasons, but she still looks in good shape. Miyu Yamashita is again refreshingly…

AEW - Collision (4/13/2024) Toni Storm vs. AZM AZM of the world! I was shocked at how enthusiastic the crowd was for AZM-paisen in her AEW debut. Toni Storm's new character has revitalized her career, but like the Great Muta, it can oversh…

Chihiro Hashimoto & Yuu vs. Kuroshio TOKYO Japan & Seigo Tachibana This match was solid and even entertaining. However, I was baffled that a team of former W-1 guys was the best they could assemble to face the imposing Team 200kg. The male…

NJPW - Windy City Riot 2024 (4/12/2024) NJPW STRONG Women's Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. AZM AZM of the world! AZM-paisen, with her high-flying and complicated joint locks, is a true luchadora at heart even without ever stepping …

Sendai Girls (1/7/2024) Chihiro Hashimoto & Mika Iwata vs. Sareee & Mio Momono This match was a prelude to Chihiro Hashimoto vs. Sareee on 1.16, with "antagonism" toward Hashimoto driving the action. Rivals Sareee and Mio were both eager t…

Stardom - American Dream 2024 in the Keystone State World of Stardom Championship: Maika (c) vs. Megan Bayne Stardom's first US event in 5 years! As expected, Maika and Megan unleashed a heavyweight bomb-throwing battle with the power that…

AWG - ACTwrestling Step37 (3/29/2024) Mari vs. Kouki vs. Natsuki This started as a lighthearted, comical 3-way where Mari was playfully ganged up on by Natsuki and Kouki. Things gradually grew intense, with extended 1v1 segments that almos…

DDT - April Fool 2024 (4/7/2024) Chihiro Hashimoto vs. Shinya Aoki This might lack the novelty of their first encounter, but it was stronger - deeper and filled with dramatic elements wrestling fans will appreciate. While there were no spe…

ROH - Supercard Of Honor 2024 (4/5/2024) Mina Shirakawa, Maika & Mei Seira vs. Saya Kamitani, Tam Nakano & AZM Amazing match! Started with high-speed action, everyone getting their chance to shine in front of a new crowd, kind of like that…

ROH - Supercard Of Honor 2024 - Zero Hour (4/5/2024) Mariah May vs. Momo Kohgo Mariah May is a natural-born talent. She has the potential to be the ace of AEW's women's division. Her movements in the ring are incredibly stable and precise,…

GCW - GCW/JCW Vs. The World 2024 (4/4/2024) JCW Championship: Masha Slamovich (c) vs. Syuri Really enjoyed this match. I love these marathon time-limit draws - they put a wrestler's stamina and overall skillset to the test. I've mostly see…

Tam Nakano vs. Mai Sakurai A moving farewell match for Maipan! Returning to her debut costume against her former leader Tam Nakano was incredibly symbolic. Each move carried emotion, building amazing tension in such a short time. It had th…

Sayaka Kurara vs. Aya Sakura Who would've thought - a match between two rookie idol wrestlers starting with a full-on grappling session! No traditional pro-wrestling holds, it was pure kosen judo - scrambles, guard passes, a triangle choke…

AWG - ACTwrestling (3/24/2024) AWG Championship: Mari (c) vs. Natsumi Sumiwaka Natsumi Sumiwaka (formerly Natsumi Showzuki of Stardom) has grown up from a youthful idol wrestler into a seasoned mature woman! Her focus on kicks, knees, and …

Rika Tatsumi vs. Masha Slamovich This was just as strong as the singles matches higher up the card despite its placement deep on the undercard. Rika Tatsumi's match-building skill was on display, while Masha Slamovich built pressure from u…