Ukrainian refugee who fled war wins top sumo wrestling competition in Japan

A 21-year-old Ukrainian sumo wrestler who fled the Russian invasion has won an elite-level sumo competition in Japan, where ...

Japan’s sacred sumo ring is off-limits to women, even its new prime minister

Women aren’t permitted to enter the sumo ring. Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female leader, did not present the Prime ...
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Major wrestling promotion is reportedly turning its back on US wrestlers

The US is a dominant player in the pro wrestling industry. Several American wrestlers have graced the rings of different ...

Japan’s new PM Takaichi confronts ancient sumo taboo that bars women from the ring

Sumo's origins are linked to rituals for Japan's indigenous religion of Shinto, which is largely rooted in animism and the ...
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Nic Nemeth Says He’s Going To Be Wrestling Until He’s 75

Nic Nemeth doesn't see an end in sight for his pro wrestling career, noting that he will likely be wrestling until he's 75.

Japan's first female leader wrestles with sumo's ban on women

The country’s top leaders often present trophies to champions of the national sport. But like other women, Prime Minister ...

A woman leads Japan, yet she’s still forbidden from entering sumo’s sacred ring

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, faces the enduring ban on women entering the sacred sumo ring, ...

Body Slams, Curated: Pro Wrestling Enters Its Museum Era

The over-the-top spectacle has been slicing into the art world, with gallery shows, performances and a forthcoming major ...
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Yoshiki Inamura vs. OZAWA For GHC Heavyweight Title, Hiromu Takahashi Defending GHC Jr. Title Added To NOAH The New Year 2026

Two championship matches have been added to NOAH The New Year 2026. GHC Heavyweight and Junior Heavyweight Title matches are ...

Brody King, the behemoth behind AEW's ultimate odd couple, is wrestling like there’s no tomorrow

Brodido — the championship tag-team of Brody King and Bandido — has become one of AEW's most surprising success stories of ...

Doc Gallows: There’s Nothing Mundane About Pro Wrestling, It’s The Wild West Again

Doc Gallows is ready to saddle up with MLW. Gallows spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard ahead of the MLW x Don Gato live special on November 20. Gallows and Karl Anderson, the Good ...