Superstar Of The Week

Stardom wrapped up its month-long 5STAR Grand Prix tournament on 23.08.026, at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan, with 19-year-old prodigy Rina emerging victorious over 31 other participants. In the tournament final, Rina defeated Starlight Kid using her signature Pink Devil maneuver in just under 30 minutes. Having started training at just 10 years of age, Rina has now won Stardom's biggest tournament of the year in what is undoubtedly her biggest career accomplishment to date. Congrats, Rina, on winning the 2026 5STAR Grand Prix and for being voted our Superstar Of The Week!

In the G1 Climax 2026 Final on 16.08.2026 in Tokyo, Ryohei Oiwa defeated Yuya Uemura to win Japan's most prestigious wrestling tournament. Although both Oiwa and Uemura finished second in their respective blocks, Uemura advanced to the finals by overcoming reigning IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji, while Oiwa defeated former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Callum Newman in the semi finals. After the match, Oiwa delivered a promo declaring that -- much like his TMDK mentor, Zack Sabre Jr. -- rather than waiting to challenge for the world title at Wrestle Kingdom, he will cash in his championship opportunity early at Ryogoku Kokugikan in October.

Hechicero led Team Mexico to victory as the sole survivor of the Grand Prix Internacional 2026 Torneo Cibernetico match on 07.08.2026 at Arena Mexico in Mexico City. The CMLL World Heavyweight Champion overcame Team International's Claudio Castagnoli and PAC after the latter held a two-on-one advantage in the closing stages of the match. Congratulations to Hechicero on his first-ever International Grand Prix win and for being voted CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week!

After 13 years with WWE, Chad Gable has finally captured his first singles championship in the company. Following his unmasking as The Original El Grande Americano and a memorable performance in a Mask Vs. Mask match at AAA in Mexico back in May, Gable emerged as a fan favorite. On 02.082026, at the SummerSlam Sunday PLE, Gable challenged Penta for the Intercontinental Championship in front of his hometown crowd in Minneapolis. In one of the standout matches of the entire SummerSlam weekend, Gable emerged victorious, winning the Intercontinental Championship with his entire family at ringside. Congratulations to Chad Gable on his Intercontinental Championship victory, as well as on being unanimously voted CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week!

After relinquishing the AEW TBS Championship in May due to a shoulder injury, Willow Nightingale made her in-ring return in the Casino Gauntlet match at AEW Dynamite #353: Beach Break 2026 on 08.07.2026. Her victory secured her status as the number one contender for Thekla's AEW Women's World Championship. At the AEW Redemption PPV on 26.07.2026 in Montreal, Willow defeated Thekla to capture the title, becoming the first AEW Women's Triple Crown Champion in history. Congratulations to Willow on this historic achievement and on being voted our Superstar Of The Week!

After holding the CZW World Heavyweight Championship for a record-breaking 783 days, Eran Ashe lost the title to AKIRA at Tangled Web on 27.06.2026. Granted a rematch at Blacklight #6 on 18.07.2026, Ashe successfully reclaimed the championship. In terms of combined reigns, Ashe ranks third on the all-time list of CZW World Heavyweight Champions, behind only Justice Pain and Joe Gacy.

In order to earn an AEW World Championship opportunity on the 07.08.2026 edition of Dynamite, MJF forced Kenny Omega to put his future title aspirations on the line, stipulating that if Omega failed to defeat him, he would never again receive a shot at the AEW World Championship. Omega accepted the challenge. In what is being hailed as a MOTYC, Omega defeated MJF to capture the AEW World Championship on the Beach Break edition of Dynamite, becoming a two-time world champion. Believe it or not, this marks Omega's first Superstar Of The Week honor in more than six years. Congratulations to Kenny on becoming the new AEW World Champion and on being unanimously voted CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week!

Connor Mills became the new face of Banger Zone Wrestling at the BZW Jackpot event on 04.07.2026, in Lille, France. Trent Seven had held the BZW Championship for over 110 days, but it was "True Grit" Connor Mills who walked out of Casino Barriere with his hand raised after defeating both Seven and Jacob Vadocq in a three-way match. Congratulations to Connor Mills on becoming the new BZW Champion and being named the CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week!

At WWE Night Of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 27.06.026, Sami Zayn did the unthinkable. In what many are already calling a MOTYC, Zayn pinned Cody Rhodes in a Triple Threat Match that also featured Gunther to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion. This marks Zayn's first world championship victory and is undoubtedly the biggest win of his career. After 13 years in WWE and challenging for a world title on nine separate occasions, it was his tenth opportunity where he finally struck gold. Congratulations to Sami Zayn on becoming the new Undisputed WWE Champion and for being unanimously voted by the CAGEMATCH Team as our Superstar Of The Week!

Suzu Suzuki is the new World of Stardom Champion! At Stardom The Conversion on 20.06.2026, Sayaka Kurara defended her title against the 23-year-old Suzuki. In what was considered a bit of an upset, Suzuki secured the victory by pinning Kurara following a series of bridging German suplexes, dethroning her as champion. This win marks Suzuki's first singles championship in Stardom. Congratulations to Suzu Suzuki on being voted CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week and on becoming the new World Of Stardom Champion!

From serving as Jon Moxley's protege to capturing his first-ever professional wrestling championship, Shota Umino's nine-year career has been filled with ups and downs. However, on 14.06.2026, at NJPW Dominion In Osaka-Jo Hall, Umino defied the odds. He defeated both champion Andrade El Idolo and Drilla Moloney to become the new IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion. To say Shota has worked hard to reach this accomplishment would be an understatement. We here at CAGEMATCH are proud to unanimously vote Shota Umino our Superstar Of The Week!

The story surrounding YOH entering this year's Best Of The Super Juniorstournament was one of redemption. After falling to Kosei Fujita in last year's finals, the only acceptable outcome for YOH this time around was winning it all. After topping the B Block with 12 points, YOH defeated Master Wato in the semi finals. On the other side of the bracket, Kosei Fujita defeated Robbie Eagles to secure his own spot in the finals. In a thrilling rematch of last year's final, YOH defeated Fujita to become the Best Of The Super Junior 33 Champion!

The rise of El Grande Americano is a story that will be told for years to come. After the original character (played by Chad Gable) was sidelined by an injury in the summer of 2025, he was replaced by a more colorful and eccentric version portrayed by Ludwig Kaiser. Kaiser's iteration quickly became a massive fan favorite in AAA. Once Gable returned from injury, a Mask Vs. Mask match between the two versions of the character became inevitable. Real-life complications threatened to prevent the match from happening, but this also resulted in the crowd rallying even more heavily behind Kaiser heading into Noche de Los Grandes on 30.05.2026. On that night, Kaiser's El Grande Americano defeated his predecessor to claim his mask in a true MOTYC. Following the match, The Original El Grande Americano unmasked to reveal himself as Chad Gable. Congratulations to the now-only El Grande Americano for being voted CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week after what has been an incredible, transcendent run!

After losing the AEW World Championship to Darby Allin in just over two minutes on the 15.04.2026 episode of Dynamite, MJF put his hair on the line to earn a rematch at the Double Or Nothing 2026 PPV in New York City. Leading up to the event, Darby continuously defended his title against all comers on both Dynamite and Collision. By the time Double Or Nothing arrived, the champion's body was visibly exhausted and nearly broken. In a classic main event, MJF managed to defeat Darby Allin in his home state to become a three-time AEW World Champion.

On the 14.05.2026 edition of TNA Thursday Night iMPACT, Leon Slater defended the X-Division Championship against former WWE RAW Tag Team Champion and WWE Cruiserweight Champion Cedric Alexander in a Best Two Out Of Three Falls Match. A victory for Slater would make him the longest-reigning X-Division Champion in history. For Alexander, a win would mark his first championship reign in nearly five years. Ultimately, it was Alexander who walked away with the gold in the evening's main event, securing the X-Division Championship after hitting Slater with two consecutive Lumbar Checks. Congratulations to Cedric Alexander on winning the prestigious X-Division Title and being voted Superstar Of The Week!

AEW Collision #143 - Fairway To Hell generated significant buzz across the IWC, not just for its unconventional venue, but for a big shift in the AEW title picture. The biggest headline from the 09.05.2026 event at the SoFi Center was Mark Davis of the Don Callis Family capturing gold. With a timely assist from Ricochet, Davis pinned "Jungle" Jack Perry to become the new AEW National Champion. While Davis has long been defined by his tag team success in Aussie Open alongside Kyle Fletcher, this victory marks a definitive turning point in Mark Davis' career as a singles competitor.

For years, Shane Haste's full potential in the wrestling industry remained largely untapped. During his WWE tenure, he was relegated to the role of Slapjack as part of the RETRIBUTION stable. However, following his release in late 2021, Haste returned to Japan, where he first built his reputation, and began a steady ascent through the ranks with TMDK. On 02.05.2026, at NOAH Spring Mayhem Ryogoku, Haste pinned Yoshiki Inamura after delivering his signature Bomb Valley Death maneuver to capture the GHC Heavyweight Championship. His first defense is a self-described "dream match," as he is set to face the legendary KENTA on 13.05.2026.

At just 25-years old and only two years into her professional wrestling career, Sayaka Kurara of Stardom's Cosmic Angels achieved greatness on 26.04.2026, at the All-Star Grand Queendom PPV in Kanagawa. Kurara defeated Saya Kamitani -- who had held the World Of Stardom Championship for nearly 500 days -- to become the new champion. Congratulations to Kurara on her historic win and for being unanimously voted Superstar Of The Week by the CAGEMATCH Team!

Darby Allin successfully defended his number one contendership for the AEW World Championship at the AEW Dynasty PPV on 12.04.2026, in a grueling match against Andrade El Idolo. This victory set the stage for a massive title bout at AEW Dynamite: Spring BreakThru on 15.04.2026: MJF defending the AEW World Championship against fellow "Pillar" and perennial underdog, Darby Allin. The match reached a frantic conclusion in a matter of minutes. Following a retaliatory low blow, a series of four Coffin Drops, and a headlock takeover, Darby Allin managed to pin MJF to become the new AEW World Champion in his home state of Washington. Allin's victory stands as a landmark moment in AEW history and marks the absolute pinnacle of his career.

After Kyle Fletcher was forced to relinquish the AEW TNT Championship due to injury, a Casino Gauntlet match was announced for the AEW Dynasty PPV on 12.04.2026, to crown a new champion. In a bit of an upset, Kevin Knight -- perhaps best known to the AEW audience as one-half of the JetSpeed tag team alongside Mike Bailey -- defeated nine high-profile competitors to win the match and capture the TNT Championship. The CAGEMATCH Team congratulates Kevin Knight on his historic victory and on being voted our own Superstar Of The Week for the first time!

Just two weeks after being voted Superstar Of The Week by the CAGEMATCH Team for winning this year's New Japan Cup, Callum Newman has done it again. In a shocking turn of events (and despite some outside interference), Newman managed to defeat Yota Tsuji to capture the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at Sakura Genesis PPV on 04.04.2026, in Tokyo. With this victory, the 23-year old Newman becomes the youngest IWGP Heavyweight Champion in New Japan history, surpassing the records held by both his mentor, Will Ospreay, and Kazuchika Okada at the time of their first reigns. Congratulations to Newman on becoming the new champion and for earning Superstar Of The Week honors once more!

For the first time in her career, Yuki Arai stands at the pinnacle of Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling. Arai captured the Princess Of Princess Championship on 29.03.2026, defeating Miu Watanabe in a grueling 21-minute bout. The title change headlined TJPW's Grand Princess '26 at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, which drew a crowd of over 3,000 fans. A former J-pop idol, Arai debuted with TJPW in 2021 and has since steadily climbed the ranks. Congratulations to Yuki Arai on her historic victory and for being voted the CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week!

On 21.03.2026, Callum Newman became the youngest winner in history of the New Japan Cup after defeating Yuya Uemura in the tournament final. Newman is now set to challenge Yota Tsuji for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at Sakura Genesis on 04.04.2026. While accepting the trophy from NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi, Newman asserted his dominance, declaring that both New Japan and Will Ospreay's former faction, United Empire, now belong to him. Congratulations to Callum Newman on his historic victory and for being named CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week!

All Elite Wrestling's newest signing and Wrestling Observer Newsletter's 2025 Wrestler Of The Year, Mistico, made quite a splash this past week. His impressive run began on 14.03.2026, in San Jose, where he defeated Misterioso Jr. to capture the PWR Heavyweight Championship. He followed that victory the very next evening at AEW Revolution, teaming with Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight to dethrone The Don Callis Family for the AEW World Trios Championships. In recognition of these achievements, the CAGEMATCH.net Team is proud to name Mistico our Superstar Of The Week!

This past weekend, Ahura emerged victorious in the 16 Carat Gold, wXw's premier annual tournament, marking a career-defining performance. His path to glory began on 06.03.2026, where he defeated Dennis Dullnig in the opening round. He followed that momentum on 07.03.2026, securing a massive quarter final win over Japanese legend Tetsuya Naito. Finally, on 07.03.2026, Ahura eliminated Thomas Shire in the semi finals before clinching the tournament trophy with a decisive victory over former wXw Unified World Wrestling Champion Peter Tihanyi in the finals. Not only did that win save Ahura's career, but also earned him his new nickname "Gold King" as well as being named CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week!

Eleven years after her last singles match in a WWE ring, AJ Lee faced Becky Lynch for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship on 28.02.2026 at the Elimination Chamber PLE in Chicago, Illinois. With the support of her hometown crowd, AJ defeated Lynch to capture the title. This historic victory marked Lee's first championship win in nearly twelve years. The CAGEMATCH Team applauds AJ Lee for capturing the Intercontinental Championship and securing a unanimous vote as our Superstar Of The Week!

Judas Icarus is perhaps best known as one-half of the Sinner And Saint tag team alongside Travis Williams. However, at Prestige Roseland XIII: The End, the promotion's final event, on 20.02.2026, Icarus faced Kevin Blackwood for the Prestige Championship. In a 30-minute classic, Icarus defeated Blackwood to become the new and final champion in the Portland, Oregon-based company's history. Congrats to Judas Icarus on becoming the last-ever Prestige Champion, as well as for being voted CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week!

Thekla made her All Elite Wrestling debut in May 2025, quickly aligning herself with Julia Hart and Skye Blue to form the Triangle of Madness. After a failed bid for the AEW World Women's Championship against Kris Statlander on the 28.01.2026, edition of Dynamite, Thekla earned a rematch. On 11.02.2026, the two met again in a grueling Strap Match. With an assist from her stablemates, Thekla finally overcame Statlander to walk away as the new AEW World Women's Champion. This victory marks the first world title of Thekla's career, as well as her first CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week honors. Congratulations, Thekla!

"The Root Of All Evil" Charles Mason outlasted 19 competitors to win the GCW/JCW 2026 Jersey J-Cup. Mason's tournament run began with a victory over Erick Stevens before he secured a second-round bye following a time-limit draw between Alec Price and Jordan Oliver. He then advanced to the finals by scoring a major pinfall over former ROH World Champion Jonathan Gresham. On the other side of the bracket, Billie Starkz reached the tournament final after successfully defending her JCW World Championship in three separate matches. Ultimately, Mason defeated Starkz in the final round to secure the trophy and crown himself the new JCW World Champion.

After a shoulder injury sidelined her for five months, Liv Morgan returned to WWE at Survivor Series: WarGames on 29.11.2025, immediately realigning herself with Dominik Mysterio and The Judgment Day. Entering the Royal Rumble on 31.01.2026, in Riyadh at #14, Morgan outlasted 29 other competitors to secure a title match at WrestleMania 42. With her ticket to WrestleMania punched, she has also earned her first-ever CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week honors!

At wXw Back To The Roots on 24.01.2026, in Oberhausen, Elijah Blum reached the mountain top by capturing the promotion's premier title. After a year-long pursuit, Blum defeated Peter Tihanyi in a Pure Rules Match to become the new wXw Unified World Wrestling Champion, ending Tihanyi's reign at 119 days. In recognition of his achievement, the CAGEMATCH Team has unanimously voted Elijah Blum as our Superstar Of The Week!

The villainous stable VNDL48, comprising of the Cogar Brothers and Christian Napier, has left a trail of destruction since debuting in Game Changer Wrestling last year. After falling short against Matt Tremont in the Tournament Of Survival X finals last June, Otis Cogar worked his way back up the ranks to a rematch at GCW Code Of The Streets on 17.01.2026. In Dallas, Cogar finally defeated Tremont, ending "The Bulldozer's" 363-day reign to become the new GCW Ultraviolent Champion. Congrats to Otis Cogar on his title victory and for being named CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week for the first time!

On the first episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown in 2026, Drew McIntyre challenged Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship in a Three Stages Of Hell Match in Berlin. McIntyre claimed the first fall after pinning Rhodes following a Claymore. During the second stage, a Falls Count Anywhere match, Cody evened the score by driving McIntyre through the announce table with a Cross Rhodes. In the final stage, a Steel Cage Match, McIntyre escaped after Jacob Fatu attacked Rhodes. Congratulations to "The Scottish Warrior" on his fourth reign as world champion and for being voted CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week!

The career of Hiroshi Tanahashi, the "Ace" of New Japan Pro Wrestling, concluded on 04.01.2026, at Wrestle Kingdom 20. In a fitting finale, Tanahashi faced his long-time rival, Kazuchika Okada, in one last phenomenal match. Throughout his storied career, Tanahashi captured a record-setting eight IWGP Heavyweight Championships and secured 26 total titles within the promotion. His accolades include multiple G1 Climax victories (2007, 2015, and 2018), two New Japan Cups, and the prestigious distinction of being both a Triple Crown and Grand Slam champion. Congratulations to Hiroshi Tanahashi on an incredible career and for being unanimously voted CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week!

After a string of tough PPV losses to the likes of Darby Allin and Kyle O'Reilly, Jon Moxley appeared to be in a bit of a rut. However, he proved he is still a force to be reckoned with at AEW Worlds End 2025 on 27.12.2025. In a show-stealing performance, Moxley first defeated Kyle Fletcher in the Continental Classic Semi Final. Later that night, he pinned Kazuchika Okada in the tournament final and became the new AEW Continental Champion. While MJF's AEW World Championship victory in the main event was a massive achievement, the CAGEMATCH Team has voted Mox Superstar Of The Week in recognition of his incredible two-match performance.

On 17.12.2025, Alex Windsor secured arguably the biggest win of her career to date at AEW Collision #124: Holiday Bash in front of a crowd of over 10,000. Competing in her home country of England, she defeated "Ultimo Mone" Mercedes Mone in Manchester to capture the RevPro Undisputed British Women's Championship. With this victory, Windsor becomes a two-time RevPro Undisputed British Women's Championship and has been named the CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week for the first time in her 16-year career.

John Cena wrestled his final match on the 13.12.2025 edition of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. Despite losing to Gunther in his retirement bout, Cena's influence on an entire generation of fans and wrestlers alike is undeniable. From 2001 to 2025, he dominated the squared circle, and he concludes his career as a record 17-time world champion. The CAGEMATCH Team would like to congratulate John Cena on an illustrious career, as well as for being named Superstar Of The Week one last time. Thank you, Cena!

After dropping the ROH Women's World Television Championship to the dominant Mercedes Mone back in November, Red Velvet earned herself a rematch at ROH Final Battle 2025 on 05.12.2025. This time, Velvet was able to defeat "Ultimo Mone" to become the Women's World Television Champion once again. The win is significant for Red Velvet, as Mercedes Mone has seldom lost a match in 2025, let alone a championship. Congratulations, Red Velvet!

After losing the WWE Intercontinental Championship to John Cena on the 10.11.2025 edition of Raw, Dominik Mysterio challenged Cena to a rematch at Survivor Series: WarGames on 29.11.2025 in his hometown of San Diego, California. With some help from a returning Liv Morgan, "Dirty Dom" pinned Cena during Cena's retirement tour to reclaim the IC Title and become champion for the second time in his career. The CAGEMATCH Team congratulates Dominik for defeating John Cena during his final run as an in-ring competitor, for regaining the Intercontinental Championship, and for being voted as our Superstar Of The Week for the first time!

After falling short against Kyle Fletcher at WrestleDream 2025, Mark Briscoe secured a rematch for the AEW TNT Championship in a No Disqualification Match at Full Gear on 22.11.2025. In a bloody bout, Briscoe emerged victorious, ending the night with his hand raised and the coveted TNT Title in his grasp. Congratulations to Mark Briscoe on becoming the new AEW TNT Champion and being named CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week for the first time!

For the past month and a half, Kyle O'Reilly has found himself in the crosshairs of Jon Moxley and the Death Riders. Following a DQ victory over Moxley on the 22.10.2025 edition of AEW Dynamite and a Double Count-Out draw against him on 29.10.2025, O'Reilly was eventually able to secure a definitive triumph. On 12.11.2025, O'Reilly forced Moxley to tap out in this year's Blood And Guts match to seal the win for his team. Congratulations to KOR on his massive victory and for being named CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week for the first time since 2016!

Yoshiki Inamura's WWE excursion ended on the 19.08.2025, edition of NXT, in which he was defeated by Josh Briggs in a Philadelphia Street Fight. Following that date, Inamura returned to Japan and his home promotion, Pro Wrestling NOAH. After a four-match win streak in NOAH, Inamura challenged KENTA for the GHC Heavyweight Championship on 08.11.2025, at Star Navigation 2025 in Tokyo. It was Inamura who walked away from the encounter victorious, becoming the new GHC Heavyweight Champion for the first time. Congratulations to Yoshiki Inamura on his first GHC Heavyweight Championship win, a successful WWE excursion, and for being unanimously voted as CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week!

20 years ago a young man from the Dominican Republic started his wrestling journey with the German Wrestling Federation. In the following years, he became a mainstay of the company, formed one of Germany's most notorious Tag Teams with Crazy Sexy Mike in the Decent Society, but was never able to reach the top of the promotion. That changed in 2024: After his breakout match against RevPro Champion Luke Jacobs it became very clear that Rambo wanted more. He won the Berlin Title twice in short succession and gathered more and more support from his fans in Germany. Finally, this past sunday at GWF Legacy, he was able to fullfill his dream to become World Champion. From Salsakid to Carribean Killer and El Commandante, Rambo is now at the top of the German wrestling world and our Superstar of the Week!

Tatum Paxley's professional wrestling career began when she signed with the company in 2022 after being scouted for her background as a prolific cheerleader and powerlifter. From that point on, she became a fan favorite in the NXT women's division. On the 07.10.2025 edition of NXT, Paxley won a battle royal to become the new number one contender for the WWE NXT Women's Championship. Then, at WWE NXT Halloween Havoc 2025 on 25.10.2025, Paxley pinned Jacy Jayne to capture the WWE NXT Women's Championship, the first title win of her career. Congratulations to Paxley on becoming the new NXT Women's Champion! Your hard work has paid off!

Konosuke Takeshita earned himself an IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match after winning the G1 Climax 2025 tournament. Takeshita challenged champion Zack Sabre Jr. on 13.10.2025, at NJPW King Of Pro-Wrestling 2025 in Tokyo. After 31 minutes of action, Takeshita defeated ZSJ to become IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, the top prize in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, for the first time. Congratulations to "The Alpha" for winning the IWGP World Heavyweight Title, as well as for being named CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week for the second time in just a handful of months!

For the majority of his nearly 20-year career, Mike Santana was known as a tag team specialist as part of EYFBO, LAX, and Proud-N-Powerful. For the past two years, he has been on a journey to reestablish himself as a singles competitor. On 12.10.2025, at TNA Bound For Glory 2025, Santana cemented his status as one of the top singles stars in the world when he defeated WWE NXT's Trick Williams to become the new TNA World Champion.

Andrade's shocking return to AEW and subsequent alignment with the Don Callis Family, following his seemingly abrupt WWE exit, instantly got the wrestling world talking. But that's not all: on 03.10.2025, in Tijuana, he defeated DMT Azul to capture The Crash Heavyweight Championship, bringing Azul's historic 882-day reign to a close. The CAGEMATCH Team congratulates Andrade for becoming the new Crash Heavyweight Champion and for being voted as our Superstar Of The Week!

Saya Kamitani successfully defended her World Of Stardom Championship, a title she's held since December, against AZM in a winner-take-all match for both her title and AZM's NJPW STRONG Women's Championship at the Stardom event in Tokyo on 27.09.2025. Kamitani managed to defeat AZM in a match lasting over 20 minutes, retaining her World Of Stardom Championship and becoming the sixth NJPW STRONG Women's Champion. Over the past few years, Kamitani has developed into one of the best women's wrestlers in the world. We congratulate her on becoming the new NJPW STRONG Women's Champion and for being voted CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week for the first time!

Before signing with WWE, Mistico was widely regarded as one of the very best wrestlers in the world. However, his run in WWE as Sin Cara left much to be desired. The past few years have been a work in progress for Mistico, as he has worked to once again establish himself as a premier wrestling talent. 2025, in particular, has been a historic year for the masked luchador, who has already put on several Match Of The Year contenders. On 19.09.2025, at CMLL 92. Aniversario in a CMLL World Light Heavyweight Title Vs. Mask match against MJF, Mistico delivered one of the greatest performances of his career at the age of 42. He defeated MJF and became the CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion for the first time. The CAGEMATCH Team congratulates Mistico on his championship victory, his remarkable 2025, and for being named our Superstar Of The Week!

Mads Krule Krügger returned to Major League Wrestling after a four-month absence and immediately established himself as the company's top singles star. The masked seven-footer defeated Matt Riddle and Donovan Dijak in a three way match to become the new MLW World Heavyweight Champion at Fightland 2025 on 13.09.2025, in North Richland Hills, Texas. This achievement not only marks Krügger's first reign as MLW World Heavyweight Champion, but it also earns him the title of CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week for the first time, as well!

In the main event of ChocoPro #472 on 05.09.2025, in Tokyo, Rina Yamashita pinned Mei Suruga, ending her 370-day reign as Super Asia Champion. This victory marks Yamashita's first time holding the Super Asia Championship, and she now joins an elite list of champions including Emi Sakura, Minoru Fujita, Hagane Shinnou, and Baliyan Akki, all of whom have held Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling's top prize.

In a landmark moment for Insane Championship Wrestling, the Scottish promotion's prestigious World Heavyweight Championship was won by a woman for the first time. Since being founded in 2006, the title has been held by many notable male wrestlers, including Drew Galloway (McIntyre), Big Damo, Trent Seven, Joe Coffey, and Grado. However, on 31.08.2025, Rhio made history by defeating Kenny Williams to end his 364-day reign and become the first female champion in the company's 19-year history. Congratulations to Rhio on this remarkable achievement and for also being named CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week!

In 2012, Sha Samuels became the inaugural RevPro British Heavyweight Champion. Since then, Revolution Pro Wrestling has established itself as one of the preeminent promotions in the entire world. On 23.08.2025, Samuels managed to recapture the Undisputed British Heavyweight Championship after 13 years at the promotion's 13 Year Anniversary Show when he defeated Ricky Knight Jr. in a classic Title Vs. Career Match.

"The Alpha" has won the G1 Climax 35! In the final match of the grueling 19-day tournament, on 17.08.2025, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Konosuke Takeshita defeated EVIL. This win grants Takeshita a future IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match at a date and location of his choosing. Takeshita's victory makes him the third wrestler to have begun his career in DDT Pro Wrestling and gone on to win the G1 Climax, joining Kenny Omega (2016) and Kota Ibushi (2019, 2020).

"Evil Gay" Aaron Rourke has spent several years climbing to the top of Limitless Wrestling. In 2023, he reached the semi finals of the Vacationland Cup. In 2024, he advanced to the finals. On 09.08.2025, at Vacationland Cup 2025 in Lewiston, Maine, in front of a crowd of over 1,700, Rourke triumphed over Aiden Aggro, Anthony Greene, and Gabby Forza to finally win the tournament. The WWE ID talent is now set to challenge Dezmond Cole for the prestigious Limitless World Championship at Limitless Wrestling's 10-year anniversary event in Westbrook, Maine on 20.09.2025.

John Cena's 17th WWE world championship reign (and likely the final world title run of his career) came to an end on 08.03.2025, at WWE SummerSlam 2025. In an incredible main event match, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes defeated Cena in a Street Fight to capture the Undisputed WWE Title for the second time. The CAGEMATCH Team congratulates Cody on his Undisputed WWE Championship win, as well as for being voted Superstar Of The Week for the fifth time!

Belgium's Mike D Vecchio has been wrestling since 2013, but he scored arguably the biggest win of his 10-plus-year career at PROGRESS Chapter 182: Stay Humble. Almost exactly one year earlier, at PROGRESS Chapter 169: The Devil On My Shoulder on 28.07.2024, Axel Tischer successfully defended his PROGRESS Atlas Championship against Vecchio. However, after a successful tour with All Japan Pro Wrestling, Mike D demanded another shot at Tischer and the Atlas Championship on 27.07.2025. This time, Vecchio defeated Axel Tischer in a Tables Match to capture the Atlas Championship for the first time, thereby ending Tischer's historic, record-breaking 426-day reign.

At the beginning of the year, KENTA left New Japan Pro Wrestling to return to Pro Wrestling NOAH, the promotion where his career began. On 20.07.2025, at NOAH 25th Anniversary ~ New Departure - Tag 2, KENTA earned a shot at the GHC Heavyweight Championship against Kenoh. KENTA defeated Kenoh in a MOTYC, becoming a two-time GHC Heavyweight Champion and holding the title for the first time since 2013. Congratulations to KENTA on this monumental achievement and for being named CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week for the first time!

What a journey it has been for "Hangman" Adam Page. After losing the AEW World Championship to CM Punk in the spring of 2022, both his professional and personal life seemed to spiral out of control. Fast forward to 2025, and Page managed to earn a shot at the title by winning the 2025 Owen Hart Foundation Men's Tournament. He agreed to face champion Jon Moxley in a Texas Death Match on 07.12.2025, at AEW All In Texas. In a brutal yet unforgettable battle, Page forced Moxley to quit, reclaiming the AEW World Championship for the second time. Fans have referred to Page as "the main character of AEW" since the company's early days -- but now, that moniker feels entirely earned. Congratulations, Hangman, on becoming the new AEW World Champion -- and for being unanimously voted our Superstar Of The Week!

Outside of her appearances for All Elite Wrestling, Kris Statlander has wrestled only a handful of matches on the independent circuit in recent years. That's why, when it was announced that she would be competing for Pro-Wrestling: EVE in London, fans took notice. In the main event of EVE 136: Mean Grrrls on 04.07.2025, Statlander defeated Anita Vaughan to capture the prestigious EVE International Title. Congrats to Kris Stat on her victory and for being voted CAGEMATCH's Superstar Of The Week!

In what could be considered an upset, on 28.06.2025, at WWE Night Of Champions in Saudi Arabia, Solo Sikoa defeated Jacob Fatu to become the new WWE United States Champion. The debuting Tala Tonga (formerly known as Hikuleo) helped secure the win for Solo. This victory marks Solo's first main roster WWE championship and positions him to be named CAGEMATCH's Superstar Of The Week for the first time. Congratulations, Solo!

At AEW Dynamite #298 - Grand Slam Mexico on 18.06.2025, Mercedes Mone made history by becoming the only woman to have competed at Arena Mexico in Mexico, Wembley Stadium in the United Kingdom, the Tokyo Dome in Japan, and Madison Square Garden in the United States. Mone also achieved another major milestone at Grand Slam Mexico by defeating Zeuxis to become the new CMLL World Women's Champion.

On 05.06.2025 at NJPW Dominion 6.15 In Osaka-Jo Hall, Oleg Botlin captured the first singles title of his career. He defeated Konosuke Takeshita to win the NEVER Openweight Championship, ending Takeshita's reign that began at Wrestle Kingdom 19 at the beginning of the year. The CAGEMATCH Team congratulates Botlin on this major achievement -- and for being named our Superstar Of The Week!

After her release from WWE and a year competing for TNA, Naomi made her return to the company in 2024. In the previous year's Money In The Bank Ladder Match, Tiffany Stratton secured the victory, overcoming Naomi and four other participants. Yet, the 2025 Money In The Bank Ladder Match proved to be Naomi's moment. "The Glow" bested five of the top women's wrestlers in the world -- Alexa Bliss, Giulia, Rhea Ripley, Roxanne Perez, and Stephanie Vaquer -- to claim the briefcase and be crowned the new Ms. Money In The Bank.

At this point in time, very few other women can claim to have accomplished as much as Jacy Jayne has in NXT. A former two-time, record-tying NXT Women's Tag Team Champion, Jayne skyrocketed to the top of the NXT women's division as a singles star on the 27.05.2025 episode of NXT, when she defeated NXT Women's Champion Stephanie Vaquer for the title. The CAGEMATCH Team would like to congratulate Jayne on becoming the new NXT Women's Champion and on being voted our Superstar Of The Week!

On 25.05.2025 at WWE Battleground 2025, NXT star Trick Williams pinned Joe Hendry to become the new TNA World Champion. This marks a historic moment in the emerging partnership between WWE and TNA, as a WWE-contracted wrestler claimed the top title in TNA during a WWE Premium Live Event. Additionally, Williams becomes the first WWE-contracted wrestler to hold a TNA championship. The CAGEMATCH Team would like to congratulate Trick Williams on his victory and for being voted our Superstar Of The Week!

All Japan Pro Wrestling's Champion Carnival 2025 tournament concluded on 18.05.2025. After knocking out Hideki Suzuki in under a minute during the semi-finals, Rei Saito advanced to the final round to face AJPW's ace, Kento Miyahara. In a hard-fought main event, Saito emerged victorious after nearly 25 minutes of intense action. With his Champion Carnival win, Rei Saito has earned the right to challenge his twin brother, Jun Saito, for the Triple Crown Championship at a future date. Congratulations to Rei on winning this year's Champion Carnival and for being voted CAGEMATCH's Superstar Of The Week!

It's difficult to put into words the impact Sabu had on modern professional wrestling. A true pioneer of hardcore wrestling, he made his ECW debut in 1993 and quickly became one of the company's most iconic figures. Sabu was a three-time world champion, holding the ECW World Heavyweight Championship twice and the NWA World Heavyweight Championship once. He also had notable runs in WWE, TNA, NJPW, FMW, and numerous other promotions around the world. Sabu passed away unexpectedly on 11.05.2025, just three weeks after wrestling his final match against Joey Janela at a GCW event during WrestleMania Week. Rest in peace to "The Homicidal, Suicidal, Genocidal, Death-Defying Maniac." You will never be forgotten.

After completing a successful tour of Japan with Marvelous That's Women Pro Wrestling, Nightshade returned to the UK in mid-February 2025 and began working her way toward a championship match against Nina Samuels for the EVE Title. Samuels had remained undefeated in Pro-Wrestling: EVE for over two years, holding the EVE Championship throughout that time. However, on May 2, 2025, in London, she seemingly met her match. At EVE 134: Punkin' Instigators - 15th Anniversary Spectacular, Nightshade pinned Nina Samuels to become the new EVE Champion. With that, the CAGEMATCH Team has unanimously voted Nightshade as our Superstar Of The Week. Congratulations!

For 735 days, Mayu Iwatani held the IWGP Women's Championship, establishing herself as not only one of the top Japanese women's wrestlers but also one of the best in the world. Meanwhile, over the past several years, Syuri has risen to global prominence in her own right. At Stardom All-Star Grand Queendom 2025 on 27.04.2025, it was Syuri who ended Iwatani's historic reign and captured the IWGP Women's Title for herself. The CAGEMATCH Team would like to congratulate Syuri on becoming the new IWGP Women's Champion and for being named our Superstar Of The Week!

Only one person in the world can now claim 17 world championship victories in WWE. On 20.04.2025 at WrestleMania 41, that individual became John Cena. With assistance from Grammy-nominated rapper Travis Scott, Cena pinned Cody Rhodes to win the Undisputed WWE Championship as part of his retirement tour. By WWE standards, he has officially surpassed Ric Flair's record of 16 world title reigns.

On 11.04.2025 at the Factory Theatre in New South Wales, Australia, CHEVS (formerly known as Charli Evans) defeated Jessica Troy in an intense match lasting over 40 minutes to become the new PWA Heavyweight Champion. Since Pro Wrestling Australia's inception in 2007, only two women have ever held the PWA Heavyweight Title -- CHEVS now joins that exclusive list. Congrats to CHEVS on becoming the new PWA Heavyweight Champion and for being voted CAGEMATCH's Superstar Of The Week!

The recent success of 1 Called Manders extended beyond his 16 Carat Gold Tournament 2025 victory. On 05.04.2025 at wXw's 16 Carat Gold Revenge in Frankfurt, Manders defeated Elijah Blum to become the new wXw Unified World Wrestling Champion -- arguably the top professional wrestling title in all of Germany. Manders then capped off his historic week by successfully defending the Unified World Wrestling Championship against Axel Tischer on 06.04.2025. The CAGEMATCH Team congratulates 1 Called Manders on an incredible two months and on being named Superstar Of The Week once again!

AKIRA debuted on the American independent circuit in 2018 and quickly made a name for himself before signing with MLW in 2023. Since then, he has become a top star for Major League Wrestling and has regularly performed for Big Japan Pro Wrestling. On 29.03.2025 at Korakuen Hall, AKIRA defeated Hideyoshi Kamitani to win the BJW Death Match Heavyweight Title, marking his first title victory in Japan. Congratulations to AKIRA for becoming the new Death Match Heavyweight Champion, as well as being voted our Superstar Of The Week!

In the final round of this year's New Japan Cup 2025, held on 20.03.2025, David Finlay defeated Shota Umino at Aore Nagaoka in Niigata to claim the tournament victory. "The Rebel" worked his way through EVIL, Yuya Uemura, and Zack Sabre Jr. to reach the finals. After the match, Finlay confronted IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Hirooki Goto, whom he will challenge for the title at Sakura Genesis on 05.04.2025. Congratulations to Finlay on winning the New Japan Cup and being named CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week for the first time!

Former CMLL World Women's Champion Stephanie Vaquer quickly ascended through the ranks of WWE NXT's women's division, capturing the North American Championship last month at the Vengeance Day PLE. However, Vaquer's rapid success in NXT didn't stop there. In the main event of the Roadblock TV special on 11.03.2025, Vaquer put her North American Championship on the line against Giulia's WWE NXT Women's Title. In a hard-fought contest, Vaquer defeated "The Beautiful Madness" to become a double champion. The road ahead for Stephanie Vaquer will certainly be challenging as she defends two NXT titles, but for now, the CAGEMATCH team congratulates her on her latest accomplishments and on being named our Superstar Of The Week!

This past weekend, the 2025 edition of wXw's 16 Carat Gold Tournament took place over three nights in Oberhausen. Featuring several memorable performances, 1 Called Manders defeated BJW's Daisuke Sekimoto in the first round, TNA's Leon Slater in the second round, TNA's Masha Slamovich in the semifinals, and Ahura in the finals to win the prestigious tournament. On behalf of everyone at CAGEMATCH, we would like to congratulate Manders on his historic victory and for being voted our Superstar Of The Week!

It is hard to recall a time when a professional wrestling storyline has captured mainstream attention as much as John Cena's heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber this past weekend. In the midst of his retirement tour, Cena defeated CM Punk, Damian Priest, Drew McIntyre, Logan Paul, and Seth Rollins to win his third-ever Elimination Chamber match, earning an Undisputed WWE Title shot against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. Not only did Cena win the Elimination Chamber match, but in a moment that will undoubtedly be remembered for years, he delivered a low blow to Rhodes and aligned himself with the villainous Rock.

TJ Charles was born in Ireland, where he began his wrestling career. In 2013, he decided to move to Spain, specifically to Barcelona. Since then, he has become a mainstay of the Iberian wrestling scene, first gaining recognition as part of the tag team Insurgent.es. Post-COVID, he solidified his position as a main eventer, notably winning the Resist Condal Championship in 2021 by defeating Guillermo. Since then, the two have continued to clash while setting their sights on the company's top title, the RIOT Absolute Championship. Guillermo was the first to capture it in 2023 in a 3-Way Match, which also included TJ Charles. The Irishman initially failed in 2024 to claim the title but finally succeeded last weekend in a Three Stages of Hell Match.

The story of Hirooki Goto is one defined by dedication and perseverance. Goto debuted as a junior heavyweight for NJPW after graduating from their dojo in 2003. By 2007, following an extended tour in Mexico, Goto transitioned to the heavyweight division. Since then, Goto has been a mainstay for the company, though he has unsuccessfully challenged for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship on numerous occasions. However, at NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka 2025 on 11.02.2025, Goto finally had his moment to shine. In the main event, Goto pinned champion Zack Sabre Jr. to capture the IWGP World Heavyweight Title for the very first time. The CAGEMATCH Team has unanimously voted Hirooki Goto as our Superstar Of The Week!

Just days before AEW officially announced his release from his contract, "Absolute" Ricky Starks made his return to DEFY Wrestling in Seattle, Washington for the first time since 2018. In the main event of DEFY Hundredth - 8 Year Anniversary on 07.02.2025, Starks defeated KENTA, ending his 615-day reign as DEFY World Champion, to claim the title for himself. The CAGEMATCH Team congratulates Starks on becoming the new DEFY World Champion and being named Superstar Of The Week!

YEET! At WWE Saturday Night's Main Event on 25.01.2025, Jey Uso unsuccessfully challenged Gunther for the WWE World Heavyweight Title, leading many to believe that his time to shine would be indefinitely delayed. However, on 01.02.2025, Jey outlasted 29 other competitors to win the Royal Rumble Match. He last eliminated John Cena, securing his spot in the main event of WrestleMania 41 in April. It remains to be seen which world championship Jey will challenge for -- whether it's Cody Rhodes and the Undisputed WWE Championship, or a potential rematch against Gunther for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

After nearly 15 years with his home promotion of Michinoku Pro Wrestling, MUSASHI departed in 2024 to join All Japan Pro Wrestling. He earned a shot at the prestigious AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title on 26.01.2025. After a hard-fought match against champion Naruki Doi, it was MUSASHI who had his arm raised in victory at the end of the contest. Congratulations to MUSASHI for becoming the new AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Champion and for being voted CAGEMATCH Superstar Of The Week!

Say his name, and he appears! Finally, Joe Hendry is the TNA World Champion! On 19.01.2025, in front of a crowd of several thousand in Garland, Texas, Hendry defeated Nic Nemeth in the main event of TNA Genesis to claim the title. It's been a long time coming for Hendry to get to this point, but it's undoubtedly well-deserved. The CAGEMATCH Team congratulates Joe on his historic victory and for being named our Superstar Of The Week!

Welcome to the Platinum Era of NXT! Oba Femi has been one of the standout successes of WWE's NIL program, having been scouted by the company after winning multiple shot put titles in college. At WWE Deadline on 12.12.2024, the 6'6", 300-pound Femi won the Iron Survivor Challenge Match, become the new number one contender for the WWE NXT Championship. Just a few weeks later, on the special New Year's Evil edition of NXT on 07.01.2025, Femi pinned champion Trick Williams in a Triple Threat Match to claim the NXT Title for the first time.

As one-half of the AJPW World Tag Team Champions alongside his brother, Jun Saito had an immensely successful 2024. However, no one could have imagined just how spectacularly his year would end. On 31.12.2024, at AJPW New Year's Eve 2024, Jun defeated Davey Boy Smith Jr. to win the Triple Crown Championship, marking the first major singles title of his career. On behalf of everyone at CAGEMATCH, we congratulate Jun Saito on this incredible achievement and his well-deserved recognition as Superstar Of The Week!

The de facto leader of Neo Genesis, Starlight Kid, won the coveted Wonder Of Stardom Title against Natsupoi on 29.12.2024 at Stardom Dream Queendom 2024 in Tokyo. Since her debut in 2015, Starlight Kid has been poised to become one of the breakout wrestlers of Stardom. Her victory at Stardom Dream Queendom 2024 puts her in an excellent position to finally accomplish this goal. The CAGEMATCH.net Team congratulates Starlight Kid on her Wonder Of Stardom Championship win and her very first Superstar Of The Week victory!

Since arriving in AEW and ROH, few wrestlers have managed to turn heads like Mexico's Komander. After an impressive showcase of matches this year, Komander replaced Juice Robinson in the 2024 edition of the Continental Classic after Robinson was withdrawn from the tournament due to injury. Match after match, Komander continued to impress both AEW and ROH management, as well as fans around the world. On 20.12.2024, at ROH Final Battle, Komander defeated champion Brian Cage, AR Fox, Blake Christian, Mark Davis, and Willie Mack in a Survival Of The Fittest Match to win the ROH World Television Title. Congratulations to Komander on his championship victory, an outstanding 2024, and for being named CAGEMATCH.net Superstar of the Week!

On the 11.08.2024 edition of WWE SmackDown, general manager Nick Aldis unveiled a new title: the WWE Women's United States Championship. To determine the first champion, a tournament was held. Chelsea Green, perceived by many fans as an underdog, defeated Bianca Belair and Blair Davenport in the first round, then overcame Bayley in the semi finals. In the finals of the tournament, which took place on a special edition of Saturday Night's Main Event on 14.12.2024, Green pinned Michin to become the inaugural WWE Women's United States Champion, marking her first singles title victory in WWE since joining the company in 2018.

Meiko Satomura announced in November that she would be retiring from professional wrestling on 29.04.2025, 30 years after her debut match in GAEA. On 08.12.2024 at Sendai Girls Big Show In Sendai, Satomura defeated her protégé DASH Chisako to win the Sendai Girls World Title. Not only does this mark the second time the "Living Legend Of Joshi Puroresu" has won the Sendai Girls World Title, but it is her first reign since she became the inaugural Sendai Girls World Champion in 2015. Congratulations to Satomura on becoming the new Sendai Girls World Champion, as well as for being named our very own Superstar of The Week!

After being absent from WWE TV programming for a total of seven months, Shinsuke Nakamura returned to Friday Night SmackDown on 15.11.2024. Immediately upon his return, "The Artist" attacked LA Knight from behind and made it clear that he was pursuing the United States Championship. At Survivor Series 2024 on 30.11.2024, Nakamura defeated LA Knight to win the United States Title for the third time. Next up, Nakamura is set to compete for Pro Wrestling NOAH against Ulka Sasaki on 01.01.2025 at Budokan Hall.

For a period of time, wrestling fans wondered if Daniel Garcia would remain with AEW or sign a contract with WWE. On the 08.10.2024 edition of Dynamite, Garcia officially announced that he had signed a new deal with AEW and that he was setting his eyes on championship gold. From that point on, "Red Death" entered a program with TNT Champion "Scapegoat" Jack Perry. At AEW Full Gear 2024 on 23.11.2024, Garcia went on to defeat Perry for the AEW TNT Title. The CAGEMATCH.net Team congratulates Daniel Garcia on his first-ever championship victory in All Elite Wrestling and for being voted unanimously as our Superstar Of The Week!

In her final night as a professional wrestler, Sawyer Wreck went out with what was arguably the greatest night of her career. On 16.11.2024, at GCW Nick Gage Invitational 9, Wreck defeated NGI7 winner John Wayne Murdoch in the opening round. She then followed that up with a victory over international deathmatch star Drew Parker in the semi final round. The tournament finals then saw the "Matriach Of Mayhem" take on Brandon Kirk for his GCW Ultraviolent Title. Wreck pinned Kirk to win the NGI9 and became the new GCW Ultraviolent Champion in the process. She announced following the match that she would be vacating the Ultraviolent Championship and that a new champion would be crowned at GCW's upcoming Hammerstein Ballroom show on 19.01.2025. The CAGEMATCH.net Team congratulates Sawyer on a masterful five-year career! Enjoy your retirement!

Ever since he was a child, Davey Boy Smith Jr. dreamt of one day of hoisting the Triple Crown Championship above his head. On 04.11.2024 at AJPW Giant Series 2024 - Tag 8, Smith challenged champion Yuma Aoyagi for that very title. Late in the match, Aoyagi showed fighting spirit when he kicked out of a Saito suplex from Smith at the count of one. Finally, however, a powerbomb by "Bulldog" was able to put Aoyagi down at the 22:06 mark. Davey Smith Jr. is the new Triple Crown Champion of All Japan Pro Wrestling and our very own CAGEMATCH.net Superstar Of The Week! Congratulations, Davey Boy!

Winning the top championship of any wrestling promotion is an incredible achievement. Winning ANOTHER world title in the same country and holding both belts simultaneously is something that does very rarely happen, but that's just what 24-year-old Peter Tihanyi did this past weekend. Winning his right to challenge for the title by winning the Battlefield battle royale in September, he beat champion Toni Harting at GWF Legacy 29 and now not only holds the GWF World Title, but also the wXw Unified World Wrestling Title he won at wXw World Tag Festival in October.

Not even counting her appearance in a music video starring Will Ferrell on HBO's Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, Masha Slamovich had quite a week. At TNA Bound For Glory 2024 on 26.10.2024, Slamovich challenged and defeated Jordynne Grace for the TNA Knockouts World Championship. After five years of being with the company, Masha finally won the most coveted prize by women in TNA: the Knockouts World Title. The CAGEMATCH.net Team congratulates Masha on becoming the new Knockouts World Champion, as well as our Superstar Of The Week!

Hurrah! Another Year, Surely This One Will Be Better Than The Last! It took eight years for him to do so, but Zack Sabre Jr. won his first G1 Climax tournament on on 18.08.2024, defeating Yota Tsuji in the finals in Tokyo. Unlike past G1 winners, ZSJ chose not to challenge for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title at Wrestle Kingdom, but instead elected to challenge for the belt at King Of Pro-Wrestling on 14.10.2024. In the main event of King Of Pro-Wrestling, Sabre completed his journey by defeating Tetsuya Naito to become the new IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. The CAGEMATCH.net Team congratulates Zack on his IWGP World Heavyweight Title win, and for being voted as our very own Superstar Of The Week!

Since aligning himself with Don Callis, the rise of Konosuke Takeshita in All Elite Wrestling has been a sight to behold. After Takeshita interrupted a stellar AEW International Title match between Will Ospreay and Ricochet on the 02.10.2024 edition of Dynamite, a new match was scheduled for the WrestleDream 2024 PPV: Ospreay vs. Ricochet vs. Takeshita. In what was arguably the best match of the evening and a MOTYC, "The Alpha" defeated Ricochet and Will Ospreay to capture the AEW International Championship, his first singles title in All Elite Wrestling.

The Irish-born Anita Vaughan has been on a steady trajectory upward since she first made her debut for wXw earlier this year. On 06.10.2024, at the Femmes Fatales 2024 event, Vaughan defeated Rhio in the semi-finals of the Femme Fatales tournament, followed by a victory over Debbie Keitel in the finals. Later that evening, at World Tag Team Festival 2024 - Tag 3, "AV" pinned Levaniel to win the wXw Shotgun Title, and thus, she became the first female Shotgun Champion in the company's history. The CAGEMATCH.net Team congratulates Vaughan on her Femme Fatales tournament and wXw Shotgun Championship victories, as well as for being voted our Superstar Of The Week!

For nearly 15 years, Jey Uso wrestled alongside his brother as a tag team wrestler as one-half of The Usos. However, in 2023, The Usos dissolved after turmoil arose within The Bloodline. Subsequently, Jey's singles career in WWE began. On the 09.09.2024 edition of Monday Night RAW, Jey defeated Braun Strowman, Ilja Dragunov, and Pete Dunne in the finals of the Intercontinental Title #1 Contendership Tournament, earning himself a future title shot for the Intercontinental Title in the process. On the 23.09.2024 edition of Monday Night RAW, "Main Event" Jey Uso pinned Bron Breakker to become the new Intercontinental Champion. The CAGEMATCH.net Team would like to congratulate Jey on becoming the new IC Champion, for winning his first-ever singles title, and for being voted as our very own Superstar Of The Week!