With a massive AEW All In in the rearview mirror, today’s bonus episode takes a look back at TJPW’s relationship with AEW. From the early appearances of Yuka Sakazaki and Shoko Nakajima, through the COVID-era Women’s World Championship Eliminator Tournament and the arrival of Maki Itoh and Mizuki, to the acquisition of Ring of Honor and more recent appearances from Miyu Yamashita and full-time AEW signee Yuka Sakazaki, there’s plenty of history to revisit. Join Andy for a nostalgic trip down memory lane as we rewind through AEW’s history and revisit some of the most memorable appearances from TJPW talent along the way.

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(00:21) Intro

(04:20) The Early Days

(18:23) The COVID Era & The Women’s Eliminator Tournament

(30:49) The Post-COVID Rise of AEW & Ring of Honor

(49:51) Present Day Appearances

(54:01) Wrap Up & Overall Records

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The Tokyo Princess Cup has officially crowned its 2026 winner! Andy reviews the tournament final and everything that came with it before welcoming Justin Stein to the show to talk about Resura’s 2026 Joshi Top 100, including how the list came together and this year’s TJPW representation. We’ll also catch up on the latest news surrounding Wrestle Princess 7 and Texas Stampede 2, two newly announced shows in Inspiration and Rooftop Garden Pro Wrestling, Miu Watanabe’s upcoming Fortune Dream appearance, and preview BECOMING before checking in on the latest TJPW excursions.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(01:15) Intro

(04:32) Updates on Wrestle Princess 7 & Texas Stampede 2

(08:10) Inspiration & Rooftop Garden Pro Wrestling Announced

(12:59) Miu Watanabe Appearing on Fortune Dream

(14:53) Tokyo Princess Cup Finals Review

(44:45) Justin Stein Joins to Talk Resura's Top 100 Joshi

(1:31:14) BECOMING Preview

(1:34:52) Upcoming Excursions

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The Tokyo Princess Cup has reached its final match! Andy reviews the semifinal show and looks ahead to the tournament finals as two competitors prepare to battle for their first-ever Cup victory. Elsewhere in TJPW, Tojojo has officially arrived, the participants for HYPE! 4 have been revealed, and Chika Nanase is heading home for an upcoming show. We’ll also catch up on the latest happenings with TJPW graduates and excursions before closing with the latest chapter in Tetsuya Koda’s unlikely wrestling career: his retirement match.

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(00:00) Start

(01:16) Intro

(04:50) Tojojo Arrives, HYPE! 4 Participants, & Chika’s Homecoming

(11:51) Tokyo Princess Cup Semifinals Review

(29:24) Tokyo Princess Cup Finals Preview

(43:23) Graduates, Excursions, & Tetsuya Koda’s Retirement Match

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The Tokyo Princess Cup is down to its final four! Andy reviews all four quarterfinal matches, including a pair of major upsets, before looking ahead to the semifinals and a guaranteed first-time Cup winner. We’ll also catch up on the latest TJPW show announcements and, somehow, Tetsuya Koda is the Ironman Heavymetalweight Champion. We check in on the TJPW General Manager’s title reign and his first attempt to defend the belt inside the ring.

TIMESTAMPS:

(01:15) Intro

(03:41) Upcoming Show Announcements

(08:59) Tokyo Princess Cup Quarterfinals Review

(39:07) Tokyo Princess Cup Semifinals Preview

(48:46) Tetsuya Koda Defends His Ironman Title

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The Beginner’s Guide to TJPW returns with a complete look at one of the promotion’s biggest annual traditions: the Tokyo Princess Cup. We break down how the single-elimination tournament works, trace its history back to 2014, run through every former winner, and answer some of the biggest questions surrounding the Cup. What does the winner get? Has a reigning Princess of Princess Champion ever won? Does the entire roster participate? And how common is it for outsiders or international wrestlers to enter? Plus, we look at TJPW’s other tournaments, some of the strangest stats and trivia from Princess Cup history, why a deep tournament run can matter even without winning, and where things stand in the 2026 Cup.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:21) Intro

(02:50) What is the Tokyo Princess Cup?

(07:59) The History of the Cup

(13:52) Cup Winners

(18:03) Has a Champion Ever Won?

(19:46) Do All TJPW Wrestlers Participate?

(23:27) Do Outsiders Participate?

(27:40) Are There Other TJPW Tournaments?

(29:44) The Importance of the Tokyo Princess Cup

(36:16) Princess Cup Trivia

(38:32) A Word on the 2026 Cup

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The Tokyo Princess Cup field is down to eight and things are only getting tougher from here. Andy reviews the second half of Round 2 before looking ahead to all four quarterfinal matchups, along with the latest updates on the tournament finals, All Rise ’26, and LOVE&PEACE. We also attempt to make sense of the Ironman Heavymetalweight Title changing hands 30 times at the Tokyo Idol Festival and close with a check-in on TJPW talent making their way around the world, with excursions taking place across Australia, the UK, the US, Thailand, and Singapore.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(01:15) Intro

(05:15) Updates on Tokyo Princess Cup Finals, All Rise ’26, LOVE&PEACE

(11:34) Tokyo Princess Cup Round 2, Part 2 Review

(40:35) Ironman Title Chaos at the Idol Festival

(1:02:31) Tokyo Princess Cup Quarterfinals Preview

(1:08:50) Excursions in Australia, UK, US, Thailand & Singapore

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The Tokyo Princess Cup rolls on as Andy reviews the opening half of Round 2 and looks ahead to the remaining second round matches. We also catch up on a busy week around TJPW, including a new Ironman Heavymetalweight Champion, Shion Kanzaki’s homecoming show announcement, and Mifu Ashida’s birthday. Plus, we preview LOVE&PEACE at Tokyo Idol Festival, check in on Kira Summer’s excursion in Australia, revisit the Kitsune Stay With Me experience, and take a look at what could be next as more TJPW talent prepare for excursions abroad.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(01:15) Intro

(04:55) New Ironman Champion, Shion Kanzaki Homecoming & Mifu Ashida’s Birthday

(09:16) Tokyo Princess Cup Round 2, Part 1 Review

(31:18) Tokyo Princess Cup Round 2, Part 2 Preview

(36:15) LOVE&PEACE Tokyo Idol Festival Preview

(45:12) Kira Summer in Adelaide Championship Wrestling

(48:33) Kitsune Stay With Me Experience

(55:59) Upcoming Excursions

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Summer Sun Princess is in the books, the Tokyo Princess Cup is underway, and there’s plenty to discuss. Andy reviews TJPW’s biggest show of the Summer before breaking down all of the first-round Tokyo Princess Cup tournament action and looking ahead to the opening half of round two. We also welcome back Shino Suzuki, discuss Hiroyo Matsumoto and Natsu Sumire appearing in TJPW, and close with a few updates from broader TJPW world, including Kitsune’s upcoming show, Natsupoi’s retirement announcement, and Kira Summer’s excursion to Australia.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(01:15) Intro

(04:53) Shino Returns!

(06:28) Hiroyo Matsumoto & Natsu Sumire in TJPW

(09:34) Summer Sun Princess Review

(54:56) Tokyo Princess Cup Round 1 Review

(1:12:03) Tokyo Princess Cup Round 2 - Part 1 Preview

(1:15:29) Graduates & Excursions

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