Andrade El Idolo defeated Yota Tsuji to capture the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship at NJPW Wrestling Dontaku night one in Fukuoka, scoring the pin after hitting two DDTs — one into the ring post and a second onto the mat. The loss marks Tsuji’s second title defeat in under a month, following his IWGP World Heavyweight title loss to Callum Newman at Sakura Genesis on April 4.

After the match Andrade called for challengers and was answered by Shota Umino and Drilla Moloney; Andrade immediately proposed defending the belt in a three-way match, with a date to be announced. The title change is the latest in the Global belt’s short history since its introduction at Wrestle Kingdom 18 in 2024.

Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/new-champion-crowned-at-njpw-wrestling-dontaku-night-one/.

During a recent BBM Sports interview, Dream Star Fighting Marigold founder Rossy Ogawa discussed Kouki Amarei at length, praising the first-ever GHC Women’s Champion and outlining his high expectations for her future. Ogawa acknowledged Amarei’s recurring injury problems have been a major obstacle to her momentum in the ring.

Ogawa went further to suggest that Amarei’s stalled ascent may also reflect shortcomings within Marigold’s own approach to building her as a star, and said the promotion is taking steps to address those issues to better support her development. He emphasized his continued faith in Amarei’s talent and potential to reach a higher level once circumstances improve.

Originally reported by Fightful: https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/rossy-ogawa-the-fact-that-kouki-amarei-hasnt-become-a-superstar-might-also-be-due-to-marigolds-own-shortcomings.