December 26th & 27th, 2022

~ Results for Ganbare [Spirit: Hartley vs Watase], DRAGON GATE, Capture International & COLOR'S
~ News and updates for NJPW FREEDOMS, 2AW, HEAT-UP, PURE-J & TJPW

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Ganbare☆Pro-Wrestling "GIRI GIRI CHOP! 2022", 12/27/2022 [Tue] 18:30 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo
422 Spectators

~ Michiyoshi Mishima will be a special advisor for Ganbare in 2023. He is a former member of the Nippon Broadcasting System as well as a former staff member of Ice Ribbon.

~ Ganbare☆Joshi Pro-Wrestling will be fully focused on hosting shows outside of the standard mixed events of Ganbare☆Pro. No date was announced for their first show but it is expected to come in 2023.

~ A "Young Ganbare Cup" was announced to start in the new year and will focus on up and coming wrestlers that have yet to make a mark in the ring. More will be announced soon.

~ "WRESTLE SEKIGAHARA 2" was announced to take place on July 9th at the Ota Ward General Gymnasium.

(1) Munetatsu Nakamura Debut Match: Shinichiro Tominaga vs. Munetatsu Nakamura
 ◆Winner: Tominaga (8:33) with a Boston Crab.
(2) GanJo x TJPW Special Tag Match: Suzume & Yoshiko Hasegawa vs. Yuki Kamifuku & YuuRI
 ◆Winner: Kamifuku (11:15) following a Fameasser on Hasegawa.
(3) GunPro vs Pheromones: Ken Ohka & Yumehito Imanari vs. Danshoku "Dandy" Dieno & Yuki "Sexy" Iino
 ◆Winner: No Contest (12:14) referee was assaulted and lost control of the match.
(4) GanJo vs Ice Ribbon: Yuna Manase, Moeka Haruka & HARUKAZE vs. Nao Ishikawa, Yuki Mashiro & Kaho Matsushita
 ◆Winner: Manase (11:35) following a Shortrange Lariat on Ishikawa.

(5) Shota Return Match: Shota & Shuichiro Katsumura vs. Soma Takao & Shigehiro Irie [Free]
 ◆Winner: Shota (11:12) with a Frog Splash on Takao.
(6) Kouki Iwasaki Ganbare Last Match: Keisuke Ishii vs. Kouki Iwasaki
 ◆Winner: Keisuke (11:12) following a Kneel Kick.
~ Iwasaki was thanful for his time in GanPro, but will start a new chapter of his career in 2023.
~ Keisuke stated that he is ready is give more of himself in the new year.

(7) Spirit of Ganbare World Openweight Championship Match: [3rd Champion] Hartley Jackson vs. [Challenger] Mizuki Watase
 ◆Winner: Watase (17:20) following an Elbow Bat.
~ Champion falls on his 3rd title defense. Watase becomes the 4th champion.

~ Watase: "I believe this belt is the answer to what I have been waiting for."

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DRAGON GATE 2022 Final Event, 12/27/2022 [Tue] 18:30 @ Kobe Sambo Hall in Hyogo
585 Spectators

(1) Kzy, BIGBOSS Shimizu & Strong Machine J vs. JACKY "FUNKY" KAMEI, Jason Lee & Hoho Lun
 ◆Winner: KAMEI (10:21) with the "JACKY"Knife on J.
(2) Ultimo Dragon vs. Konomama Ichikawa
 ◆Winner: Ultimo (7:00) with a La Magistral.
(3) YAMATO, Dragon Kid, Takashi Yoshida & Mondairyu vs. Ryu Fuda, Mochizuki Jr., Kaito Nagano & Yoshiteru Kato
 ◆Winner: Nagano (10:27) over Mondai.
(4) Masaaki Mochizuki, Susumu Mochizuki & Yasushi Kanda vs. Genki Horiguchi, Shachihoko BOY & Punch Tominaga
 ◆Winner: Kanda (8:51) with a Diving Elbow Drop on Tominaga.
(5) Naruki Doi & Eita vs. Don Fujii & Shuji Kondo
 ◆Winner: Doi (7:51) with the V9 Clutch on Fujii.
(6) Kota Minoura, Ben-K & Minourita vs. KAI, BxB Hulk & H・Y・O
 ◆Winner: Ben-K (6:45) following the Ono on HYO.
(7) Yuki Yoshioka, Dragon Dia & Madoka Kikuta vs. Shun Skywalker, Diamante & ISHIN
 ◆Winner: Yoshioka (10:37) with a Frog Splash on ISHIN.

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Capture International / REAL BLOOD "THE MAXIMUM", 12/26/2022 [Mon] 19:00 @ Kawasaki City POST DI AMISTAD in Kanagawa

(1) Tomoki Hatano [HEAT-UP] vs. Keisuke Goto [Free]
 ◆Winner: Keisuke (8:40) following a Lariat.
(2) Ryo Kawamura [Pancrase ISM] vs. Raito Shimizu [Free]
 ◆Winner: Kawamura (3R1 :46) via referee stop.
(3) Hiroshi Yamato [Free] vs. Ryo Inoue [AJPW]
 ◆Winner: Yamato (11:21) with a Boston Crab.
(4) Daisuke Kanehira [HEAT-UP] vs. Shingo [Mil Gracias]
 ◆Winner: Kanehira (9:38) with a Ground Cobra Twist.
(5) Naoya Nomura & Yuma Aoyagi [AJPW] vs. Super Crafter U & Rikiya Fudo [Free]
 ◆Winner: Naoya (16:01) with the Katakitol on Crafter.

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SAKI Produce 10th ANNIVERSARY ~ KING OF THE KAWAILD, 12/26/2022 [Mon] 18:45 @ Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo

(1) Battle Royal: SAKI, Hirota Sakura, Hibiscus Mii, Tae Honma, Miyuki Takase, Kakeru Sekiguchi, Hikari Shimizu, Momo Tani, Yuko Sakurai & Riko Kawahata
 ◆Winner: Kawahata (19:19) with the Chororido on Hirota.
(2) TAMURA, Ayumu Honda & Momoka Hanazono vs. Masaya Takahashi & Nene ∞ D.a.i & Kaho Kobayashi
 ◆Winner: Kaho (15:05) with the Mexican Roll Clutch on Hanazono.
(3) Rydeen Hagane & Risa Sera vs. Yuna Mizumori & Rina Amikura
 ◆Winner: Sera (18:16) with the Risa Scissors on Amikura.
(4) 10th Anniversary Match: SAKI & Mizuki vs. Mizuki Endo & Emi Sakura
 ◆Winner: SAKI (22:58) following the KaWaild Knee Drop on Endo.

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NJPW NEWS

~ New Japan announced that the "New Japan Rumble", that is schedule to take place in the pre-show of WRESTLE KINGDOM 17, will be to decide the four wrestlers who will go on to challenge for the "KOPW 2023" at the Ota Ward show on January 5th. As in the final four left in the match will move on to compete in a 4WAY match the following night. No competitors were announced, as of this post, but as in years past there are many wrestlers from New Japan's past who will compete as well.

NJPW "WRESTLE KINGDOM 17 in Tokyo Dome", 1/4/2023 [Sat] 17:00 @ Tokyo Dome

(0-1) Exhibition Match: Ryohei Oiwa vs. Boltin Oleg
(0-2) KOPW 2023: to be announced

(1) Antonio Inoki Memorial 6-Man Tag Match: Togi Makabe, Satoshi Kojima & Yuji Nagata vs. Tatsumi Fujinami, Minoru Suzuki & Tiger Mask IV

(2) IWGP Joshi Championship Match: [1st Champion] KAIRI vs. [Challenger] Tam Nakano
~ 1st title defense.

(3) IWGP Tag Championship Match: [96th Champions] Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler vs. [Challengers] Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI
~ 3rd title defense.

(4) NJPW WORLD Certified TV Championship Decision Match: Ren Narita vs. Zack Sabre Jr.

(5) NEVER Openweight Championship Match: [37th Champion] Karl Anderson vs. [Challenger] Tama Tonga
~ 3rd title defense.

(6) Keiji Muto New Japan Last Match: Keiji Muto, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Shota Umino vs. Tetsuya Naito, SANADA & BUSHI

(7) IWGP Junior Heavyweight 4WAY Match: [92nd Champion] Taiji Ishimori vs. [Challenger] Masato Wato vs. [Challenger] Hiromu Takahashi vs. [Challenger] El Desperado
~ 2nd title defense.

(8) IWGP US Heavyweight Championship Match: [16th Champion] Will Ospreay vs. [Challenger] Kenny Omega
~ 5th title defense.

(9) IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Match: [5th Champion] Jay White vs. [Challenger / G1 CLIMAX 32 Winner] Kazuchika Okada
~ 3rd title defense.

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FREEDOMS NEWS

~ Matches were announced for the January 3rd show at 1stRING.

FREEDOMS "HAPPY NEW FREEDOM 2023", 1/3/2023 [Tue] 12:30 @ Shinkiba 1stRING in Tokyo

() Spirit of Death "Deadly Sprint Battle" Self-Board DeathMatch: Jun Kasai vs. Masashi Takeda

() KING of FREEDOM WORLD JUNIOR HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Match: [1st Champion] Kamui vs. [Challenger] Takahiro Katori
~ 1st title defense.

() KING of FREEDOM WORLD TAG CHAMPIONSHIP Match: [19th Champions] Toru Sugiura & Tomoya Hirata vs. [Challengers] Takashi Sasaki & Mammoth Sasaki
~ 10th title defense

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2AW NEWS

~ Ricky Fuji was announced to make his return to the ring on January 2nd. Fuji has been out of action since suffering a stroke in September but in his own words has made a full recovery, even returned to training as soon as he was released from the hospital at the end of November, and is ready to continue doing what he loves to do.

2AW New Year Battle Begin, 1/2/2023 [Mon] 16:00 @ 2AW Square in Chiba

() Kunio Toshima & Kaori Yoneyama (YMZ) vs. Kyu Mogami & Ayame Sasamura
() Tantanmenzo 2AW Debut Match: Chibayan vs. Tantanmenzo
() Takuro Niki vs. Taishi Takizawa vs. Chicharito Shoki
() CHANGO (free) & Ayumu Honda vs. Shu Asakawa & Daiju Wakamatsu
() Ricky Fuji's Return Match: Ricky Fuji, Ayato Yoshida, Naka Shima, & Noriyuki Yoshida (Free) vs. GENTARO (FREEDOMS), Tatsuya Hanami, Kengo Mashimo & Kotaro Yoshino
() New Year Battle Royal: 

2AW "GRAND SLAM in 2AW Square", 1/29/2023 [Sun] 14:00 @ 2AW Square in Chiba

() Ayame Sasamura vs. Kohaku [WAVE]

2AW "GRAND SLAM in TKP Garden City Chiba", 2/19/2023 [Sun] 13:00 @ TKP Garden City Chiba 4F Concerto, Chiba Port Square

() 2AW Tag Championship Match: [12th Champion] Tatsuya Hanami & Takuro Niki vs. [Challengers] Kyu Mogami & Ayame Sasamura
~ 3rd title defense.

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HEAT-UP NEWS

~ The full event card was announced for the 10th anniversary show on January 31st and the dojo show on January 8th.

HEAT-UP Dojo Match LEVEL UP, 1/8/2023 [Sun] 17:00 @ HEAT-UP Dojo in Kanagawa

(1) Reimu Imai vs. Daichi Sato
(2) Hora-chan & Yu Shimizu vs. Armani Hamaguchi & SHINGO
(3) YUJI KITO & Hiroki Sakai vs. The Orthodox #3 & The Orthodox #4

HEAT-UP Pro-Wrestling 10th Anniversary Show, 1/31/2023 [Tue] @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo

() Elimination Match: Billyken Kid, Kyu Mogami, The Intelligence Sensational Grand Passion Mask #4 & TAMURA's choice X vs. Hide Kubota, Yusaku Ito, Nobutaka Moribe & Drunk Andy
() Ken Ohka, Masahiro Takanashi & Choun Shiryu vs. Shingo, SHINGO & Hiroki Sakai
() Yoshitatsu, Reimu Imai & LEONA vs. Shota, Tatsuhiko Yoshino & Tomoki Hatano
() 10th Anniversary Match "Shonen yo, NEVER GIVE UP!" Tag Match: Tatsumi Fujinami & Daichi Sato vs. Masato Shibata & Masashi Takeda 

() TAMURA Debut 20th Anniversary Year Special Match ~ Repayment to Ax Bombers: TAMURA vs. Takao Omori  

() HEAT-UP Universal Championship Match: [8th Champion] Daisuke Kanehira vs. [Challenger] Akira Joe
~ 6th title defense.

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PURE-J NEWS

~ The full event card was announced for the January 9th show in Ota. The main event will see Nakamori defending the single belt against Rydeen Hagane.

PURE-J, 1/8/2023 [Sun] Ota Ward Industrial Plaza PiO

(1) Leon & Cherry vs. Crea & Madeline
(2) KAZUKI & Momo Tani vs. Kaori Yoneyama & Makoto
(3) AKARI vs. Eagle Mask

(4) POP Championship Match: [27th Champion] Rico Kaiju vs. [Challenger] Chie Ozora
~ 1st title defense.

(5) PURE-J Openweight Championship Match: [13th Champion] Hanako Nakamori vs. [Challenger] Rydeen Hagane
~ 1st title defense.

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TJPW NEWS

~ The teams and first and second round matches were announced for the "MAX HEAT TOURNAMENT" which begins on January 15th.

TJPW "3rd “Futari wa Princess” Max Heart Tournament", 1/15/2023 [Sun] 14:00 @ Otemachi Mitsui Hall in Tokyo

() Max Heart Tournament 1st Round Match: Saki Akai & Yuki Arai vs. Yuki Aino & Raku
() Max Heart Tournament 1st Round Match: Miyu Yamashita & Maki Ito vs. Hikari Noa & Nao Kakuta
() Max Heart Tournament 1st Round Match: Yuki Kamifuku & Maya Kiryu vs. Moka Miyamoto & Juria Nagano

TJPW "3rd “Futari wa Princess” Max Heart Tournament", 1/19/2023 [Thu] 19:00 @ Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo

() Max Heart Tournament 2nd Round Match: Shoko Nakajima & Hyper Misao vs. Neko Haruna & Kaya Toribami
() Max Heart Tournament 2nd Round Match: Rika Tatsumi & Miu Watanabe vs. (Winners of Akai/Arai vs Neko/Kaya)
() Max Heart Tournament 2nd Round Match: Suzume & Arisu Endo vs. (Winner of Kamifuku/Kiryu vs Moka/Juria)

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