NJPW and Pro Wrestling NOAH hold major tournament events in Japan

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) has commenced its 2026 Super Junior Tag League. Following an opening night in Saitama where Master Wato and KUUKAI won the main event, the tournament moved to Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. Nick Wayne and KUSHIDA secured their first victory by defeating Místico and Masatora Yasuda, who entered the tournament as a replacement for the injured El Desperado. Other notable results include wins for Taiji Ishimori and Robbie X in A Block, and Robbie Eagles and Kosei Fujita in B Block.

In a separate event, Pro Wrestling NOAH held Wrestle Odyssey II at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. The show featured several title changes, including Luis Mante winning the GHC National Championship from Naomichi Marufuji and Shuji Kondo capturing the GHC200 Championship from HAYATA. Tetsuya Naito successfully defended the GHC Heavyweight Championship against OZAWA.

Additionally, All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) announced the participants for the 2026 Real World Tag League. The tournament is scheduled to run from November 15 to December 6, starting and ending at the Tokyo Korakuen Hall, with the winners earning a shot at the AJPW World Tag Team Championship.