What's the story, evangelists of embellishing eradicating?!
I continue my journey in the rings of Japan this week with, what might possibly be, the strangest match I've ever reviewed on the Wrestling Vault. I say this, knowing full well I've reviewed a match on a Bullet Train as well as a handfull of CHIKARA matches in my day too.
Despite all that, I think this one has to take the cake.
Why is that, dear reader? Well, read on and find out!
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What's the story, watchers of whitewashing wrecking?!
I continue through the rings of Japan with another Stan Hansen encounter this week! What can I say, when I'm in a good grove, I like to stay there! This match blew every expectation I had away and thoroughly entertained me.
Let's read some more about it, shall we?
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| NJPW |
Welcome, one and all, to the August edition of the Match of the Year Tournament!
We've reached the end of the D Block this month, with a semifinalist being decided to start off the back half of 2026. It's kinda crazy to think that we may have our match of the year winner decided already, but should anyone be surprised, honestly?
And if you are, well then, keep reading to find out what I'm talking about!
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| The August Pre-Quarterfinalists |
What's new, junkies of jockular jousting?!
I continue this unintentional streak of covering Japanese wrestling by going back to Sendai Girls to cover one of my favourite wrestlers on the planet.
I think you guys can figure out who I am talking about.
Regardless, read on! It's a brilliant matchup.
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| Sendai Girls |
Welcome friends, to the August Matches of the Month!
2026 is more in the rear view than the road ahead of us, and this month proved to be a real treat for exceptional wrestling! Maybe I'm getting my mojo back, maybe the end of the summer is proving to be a better season for great wrestling than the start. Regardless, let's see what matches were the very best this month!
