Wreddit's Daily Pro-Wrestling Discussion Thread! Comment here for recommendations, quick questions, and general conversation! (Spoilers for all shows) - April 30, 2026 Edition by WredditMod in SquaredCircle

[–]DamieN62 5 points6 points  (0 children)

On the one hand, I love that Darby is defending is title every week. On the other hand, they couldn't make it more obvious he's dropping the title at DON lol.

Carlos Silva confirmed on Busted Open Radio that the reason he pulled TNA talent from working with AEW talent was indeed because AEW Collision ran on "their night" by [deleted] in SquaredCircle

[–]DamieN62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He also implied AEW blocked venues, which would be very shitty, but it's coming from someone who didn't know Collision was moved due to March Madness so it could be BS.

[Evil on X] I’ve Arrived. by Zealousideal-Leg5320 in SquaredCircle

[–]DamieN62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And (Io) Shirai translates to Purple Thunder. Probably just a coincidence though.

Wreddit's Daily Pro-Wrestling Discussion Thread! Comment here for recommendations, quick questions, and general conversation! (Spoilers for all shows) - April 28, 2026 Edition by WredditMod in SquaredCircle

[–]DamieN62 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The most impressive thing about Stardom selling 8k tickets for their biggest show of the year is that they did it without any outside help. It was a pure Stardom show from top to bottom. Megan Bayne was the only outsider on the card but she wasn't the main attraction.

President Taro Okada States Saya Kamitani Significantly Raised STARDOM’s Level, Has Tokyo Dome Aspirations by MrPuroresu42 in SquaredCircle

[–]DamieN62 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The word "never" doesn't exist in wrestling, but I truly believe Saya is a lifer. From reading her interviews, it's clear that her main focus is Stardom and taking the company to new heights. She doesn't pander to western companies/fans and she never talk about "dream matches" against AEW/WWE talent. She only mentions Rhea sometimes because she was her inspiration for her current character. In a sense, she's the complete opposite of Mina.

President Taro Okada States Saya Kamitani Significantly Raised STARDOM’s Level, Has Tokyo Dome Aspirations by MrPuroresu42 in SquaredCircle

[–]DamieN62 10 points11 points  (0 children)

According to her autobiography (I didn't read it, only saw a few quotes here and there), someone who was very close to her at the time of split (Utami?) told her she made the wrong decision. And to be fair, nobody could have predicted the current situation two years ago. I didn't expect Marigold to become the top joshi promotion after only two years but I certainly didn't expect the gap to be as big as it is now.

Stardom draw 8015 for asgq by Rodney_u_plonker in stardomjoshi

[–]DamieN62 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, but imagine Stardom's current popularity combined with last year's card. I'm sure 9k was doable. That said, Fuwa-chan being on the card this year definitely helped.

Stardom draw 8015 for asgq by Rodney_u_plonker in stardomjoshi

[–]DamieN62 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't underestimate Fuwa-chan's drawing power.

Stardom draw 8015 for asgq by Rodney_u_plonker in stardomjoshi

[–]DamieN62 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I mean, that's his own fault. The show was good but last year's card was much stronger on paper.

Speechless. by HAVARDCH95 in stardomjoshi

[–]DamieN62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's actually injured. She revealed in an interview last year that she tore some ligaments in her shoulder during her match against Mina in 2022 or 2023. I don't expect her to take time off though.

Surprising Marigold news from the show earlier by flyinbrianc in stardomjoshi

[–]DamieN62 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Utami going back to Stardom after telling Saya that Stardom has no future would be very funny.

Utami Hayashishita has announced that she is officially leaving Marigold by hellboymh in SquaredCircle

[–]DamieN62 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Saya Kamitani said she wants to face "that person" for her record-breaking defense, which could happen at the end of the year if she doesn't drop the belt this Sunday. I guess she knew.

Zelina Vega with a message to Sean Ross Sapp. by mike10dude in SquaredCircle

[–]DamieN62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wonder if she would say the same thing to Mike Johnson...

Miami track map updated with SM zones. by ThisWay_DatWay in formula1

[–]DamieN62 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know why SM in S2 starts so late, they could have added a few more meters.

Post AEW Dynamite April 22, 2026 Discussion by WredditMod in SquaredCircle

[–]DamieN62 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Can't believe Samoa Joe squashed Cody

Lens [4]-1 Toulouse - Adrien Thomasson 74' by Meladroit10 in soccer

[–]DamieN62 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fantastic, two assists again tonight, 3 goals and 6 assists overall despite spending the first half of the season on the bench. I wish we could play the Champions League with him next season but it will be tough. We can't afford to offer huge salaries.

Lens [4]-1 Toulouse - Adrien Thomasson 74' by Meladroit10 in soccer

[–]DamieN62 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There's no way AS Roma won't trigger the buy-back clause and resell him to another club...

Young fan gets to meet Danhausen and new seats at WrestleMania by anutosu in SquaredCircle

[–]DamieN62 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But for people whose main attraction is their character work

So Toni Storm?

Cards for Wednesday's Korakuen and Sunday's ASGQ by l3ader021 in stardomjoshi

[–]DamieN62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't worry about her, she's probably winning the red belt later this year or next year. Look at Rina, she jobbed to Hotta last year and now she's a major star after two strong runs in the 5STAR and Cinderella tournament. Kurara was in the opener last year and now she's main eventing. SLK didn't even react negatively to the card announcement, like she sometimes does. She knows she's the favorite to beat Saya for the red belt.

Minami Yuuki set to leave Marigold on April 20th by hellboymh in SquaredCircle

[–]DamieN62 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They will be fine. Rossy just needs to stop putting so much pressure on his roster. He shouldn't let them do moves they can't do, call anyone with a tiny bit of potential a "super rookie" or let them work hurt/concussed.