WRESTLE UNIVERSE’s ‘Universe Cup’ Results (3/9/26): First Round Tournament Action Begins

The beginning of the Universe Cup.

Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo, Japan, played host to the opening round of WRESTLE UNIVERSE’s ‘Universe Cup.’ Promotions under the WRESTLE UNIVERSE banner are represented in the tournament, including Pro Wrestling NOAH, DDT, and more.

Here are the results:

• Takeru Inoue & Sentaro Motoshima def. Nobuhiko Kimura & Toki Hiroki
• Universe Cup First Round Match: Sanshiro Takagi def. The Great Sakuya
• Universe Cup First Round Match: Naomichi Marufuji def. Kuroshio TOKYO Japan
• Mayu Iwatani, Mika Iwata & Mio Momono vs. Takumi Iroha, Miyuki Takase & Utami Hayashishita (20-minute limit draw)
• Universe Cup First Round Match: The Great Sasuke def. Isami Kodaka
• Universe Cup First Round Match: New Hayabusa def. Yumehito Imanari