Another packed week for TJPW and plenty to break down. This episode, Andy reviews Uta Takami’s homecoming show and the unique first part of the TJPW Organizing Festival before looking ahead to what’s coming next with a full preview of Step Forward ’25. We’ll also check in on TJPW’s growing global footprint as Yuka Sakazaki and Maki Itoh make waves in the U.S., Miyu Yamashita heads to Europe, Yuki Kamifuku turns up in OZ Academy, and Arisu Endo steps into DDT. Plus: upcoming match announcements for OchaPro, the Bangkok show, and early buzz surrounding TJPW ’26.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(01:15) Intro

(05:18) Match Announcements for OchaPro, Bangkok and TJPW ‘26

(21:25) Uta Takami’s Homecoming Show

(40:23) TJPW Organizing Festival Review

(55:55) Step Forward ‘25 Preview

(58:09) Yuka Sakazaki’s and Maki Itoh’s Latest America Matches

(1:03:47) Yamashita in Europe, Kamiyu in OZ Academy, Arisu in DDT

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