# Japanese professional wrestling summer events

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-professional-wrestling-summer-events
> Updated: 2026-08-04T16:20:24.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

In mid‑July 2026 Japan’s major wrestling promotions continued a packed summer schedule at Tokyo venues. At All Japan Pro Wrestling’s Summer Action Series on 19 July, the World Tag Team Champions Saito Jun and Saito Rei defended the titles against Makoto and Daiki Sekikimoto, securing their first defense with a Yagiyama Cyclone finish and celebrating with ice cream in the ring. They announced that Zaion and Odyssey will challenge them for a second‑defense match on 29 August at the Ota‑ku General Gymnasium.

The following week DDT Pro‑Wrestling’s ROCK IN RING 2026 event at Korakuen Hall saw KO‑D Openweight Champion Yuki Ueno defeat MAO in a pre‑show bout, describing it as the most intense of his career and setting up his next defense. Tag‑team champions Harashima and Chris Brooks retained their belts against Shodai Masashi and Takasu Yusuke, then accepted a challenge from Shinya Aoki and Junta Miyawaki for a fourth‑title defense on 11 August.

On 5 August DDT’s Summer Vacation Memories show in Shinjuku featured Aoki and Miyawaki defeating the reigning KO‑D Tag champions in a pre‑match, declaring their intent to win the titles. The duo continued joint training and confirmed a challenge for the KO‑D Tag Team Championship at Ryogoku Kokugikan on 11 August, aiming to celebrate the victory on the RIZIN stage. Together, these events illustrate a dynamic summer campaign of title defenses and upcoming championship contests across Japan’s leading wrestling organisations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-04: DDT Pro Wrestling Duo Aoki and Miyawaki Aim for KO‑D Tag Title

DDT wrestlers Shinya Aoki and Junta Miyawaki, after a pre‑match win, are set to challenge for the KO‑D Tag Team Championship at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Aug 11.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ddt-pro-wrestling-duo-aoki-and-miyawaki-aim-for-kod-tag-title

### 2026-07-26: DDT Pro-Wrestling: Yuki Ueno Beats MAO and Harashima Captures Tag Titles in Tokyo

Yuki Ueno beat MAO in a pre‑show at DDT’s 26 July Tokyo event, while Harashima and Chris Brooks defended the KO‑D Tag titles and will face Aoki and Miyawaki on 11 August.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ddt-pro-wrestling-yuki-ueno-beats-mao-and-harashima-captures-tag-titles-in-tokyo

### 2026-07-18: All Japan Pro Wrestling: Saito Brothers retain World Tag Titles in Korakuen Hall show

The Saito Brothers defended All Japan Pro Wrestling's World Tag titles on July 19 in Tokyo, beating Makoto and Daiki Sekikimoto, sharing ice cream afterward and naming Zaion & Odyssey as next challengers for an

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/all-japan-pro-wrestling-saito-brothers-retain-world-tag-titles-in-korakuen-hall-show

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