Pro Wrestling NOAH’s N-1 Victory tournament continued on September 23, 2026, from Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, with a night that mixed pivotal B Block matches, a GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship defense and an unexpected appearance involving BUSHI.

The biggest unanswered question coming out of the show was the arrival of a masked wrestler who came to BUSHI’s aid during Los Tranquilos de Japon’s six-man tag team match. The bout, which also featured Tetsuya Naito and RYUSEI for the LIJ side, was declared a no contest after 6:56. Their opponents were Naomichi Marufuji, Shane Haste and HAYATA.

With the masked wrestler’s identity not revealed, the appearance gives NOAH and Los Tranquilos de Japon another developing situation to watch. BUSHI has long been a recognizable presence in masked wrestling, but the intervention added a new layer to the group’s business at Korakuen Hall and left the immediate implications unresolved.

Beyond that disruption, the show delivered a full slate of tournament contests in the N-1 Victory B Block. Kenoh defeated OZAWA in the featured block match, while KENTA, Titus Alexander and Kouga also earned wins. Kai Fujimura, meanwhile, retained the GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship against Alejandro.

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Masked arrival changes the tone of LIJ six-man match

Los Tranquilos de Japon entered the event with Naito, BUSHI and RYUSEI taking on a remarkably experienced and varied opposing trio in Marufuji, Haste and HAYATA. The match did not reach a conventional finish, ending instead in a no contest at the 6:56 mark.

The central talking point was the masked wrestler’s arrival to assist BUSHI. No name was provided for the individual, and the circumstances leave open questions about whether this was a one-night intervention or the beginning of a more lasting association. What is clear is that BUSHI was not left to handle the situation alone.

That scene stood apart from the tournament-focused portions of the card. The N-1 Victory is designed to reward consistency over a series of demanding bouts, yet NOAH’s Korakuen Hall event also made room for a storyline development that could shape the direction of the LIJ contingent moving forward.

Naito’s participation also kept one of the most prominent names on the card in the middle of the night’s uncertainty. Although he was not involved in an N-1 tournament match on this show, the no contest ensured that the Los Tranquilos de Japon match would be remembered for its aftermath rather than a decisive in-ring result.

Kenoh hands OZAWA a key B Block loss

In N-1 Victory B Block action, Kenoh defeated OZAWA. The result listed Kenoh at 3-2, while OZAWA moved to 3-1. It was a meaningful outcome for both competitors, particularly given that OZAWA had entered the match with only one loss recorded.

Kenoh’s victory brought him level in the loss column with several wrestlers on the B Block side of the tournament. A 3-2 mark illustrates how tightly packed the field remained after the Korakuen Hall card. Every win is valuable at this stage, and taking down an opponent who had been 3-1 gives Kenoh a timely boost.

For OZAWA, the defeat did not erase the work already done in the tournament. However, it did add pressure to the remaining schedule. In a round-robin environment, a competitor cannot rely on earlier momentum alone; the final standings are shaped by every match, and a narrow edge can vanish quickly when the block is this competitive.

The match also represented a signature result for Kenoh on a night where multiple B Block wrestlers found themselves at 3-2. He remains directly involved in the battle to position himself for the tournament’s next phase, while OZAWA must respond after suffering a setback against one of NOAH’s most intense competitors.

KENTA, Alexander and Kouga add to crowded tournament picture

KENTA defeated Masa Kitamiya in another B Block contest. Following the result, KENTA stood at 1-4, while Kitamiya was listed at 3-2. The win gave KENTA an important positive result in the tournament, even as Kitamiya remained among the group sitting on three wins and two losses.

Kitamiya’s record demonstrates the unforgiving nature of the field. At 3-2, he remains in the conversation with several other wrestlers, but the loss means there is little room for complacency. The margin separating a strong position from an uncertain one is often a single result in a tournament setting.

Titus Alexander also beat Tetsuya Endo, with both wrestlers listed at 3-2 after the match. Alexander’s win ensured that he remained part of the cluster of competitors with three victories. Endo, similarly, was left with a 3-2 record, creating another case where the remaining matches become crucial for sorting the block.

The Alexander-Endo result was notable because it was not a case of one wrestler escaping the bottom of the standings or another remaining untouched at the top. Instead, it directly affected two competitors who had already compiled substantial win totals. Alexander gained ground at Endo’s expense, and the B Block race became even more difficult to project from the available records.

Kouga defeated Manabu Soya, and both men were listed at 2-3 following the contest. For Kouga, the victory was a chance to build from a difficult tournament position. For Soya, it was a missed opportunity to separate himself from the lower portion of the records presented on the show.

Even results involving wrestlers at 2-3 matter in a tournament like N-1 Victory. A late surge can alter the complexion of a block, while a loss can force a competitor to depend on other outcomes. Kouga’s success against Soya therefore added another important piece to a B Block night defined by movement throughout the standings.

Kai Fujimura retains GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship

Outside the N-1 Victory matches, Kai Fujimura successfully defended the GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship against Alejandro. Fujimura entered as champion and left Korakuen Hall still holding the title.

The junior heavyweight championship has its own importance amid tournament season. While the N-1 competitors are chasing a tournament triumph, Fujimura had to protect a championship against a challenger capable of changing the direction of the division in one match. The champion accomplished that task and continued his reign.

A successful defense also maintains stability at the top of the junior heavyweight scene. Alejandro was unable to secure the title on this occasion, while Fujimura’s win keeps the focus on whoever may emerge as the next challenger. With the N-1 tournament commanding much of the attention, championship matches like this ensure that the rest of NOAH’s roster remains active and consequential.

Team 2000X and Inamura’s side score undercard wins

The event opened with Yoshiki Inamura, Yuki Iino, CHEN and Atsushi Kotoge defeating Kaito Kiyomiya, Kazuyuki Fujita, Hiroto Tsuruya and Hiroya Namiki. The eight-man tag brought together established figures and younger talent, with Inamura, Iino, CHEN and Kotoge emerging victorious.

Team 2000X also earned a six-man tag win. Tadasuke, YO-HEY and Jun Masaoka defeated Dragon Bane, Daiki Odashima and Koyanagi Hayato. The result gave Team 2000X a productive night before the card shifted toward its championship and N-1 Victory business.

Korakuen Hall cards often demand that a promotion balance several priorities at once: tournament matches that affect the larger schedule, title bouts that reinforce divisions, faction rivalries and opportunities for wrestlers across the roster to gain momentum. This event followed that formula, but the masked figure who appeared for BUSHI supplied the most unusual moment of the evening.

Full Pro Wrestling NOAH results for September 23

  • Yoshiki Inamura, Yuki Iino, CHEN and Atsushi Kotoge defeated Kaito Kiyomiya, Kazuyuki Fujita, Hiroto Tsuruya and Hiroya Namiki.
  • Team 2000X’s Tadasuke, YO-HEY and Jun Masaoka defeated Dragon Bane, Daiki Odashima and Koyanagi Hayato.
  • Los Tranquilos de Japon’s Tetsuya Naito, BUSHI and RYUSEI vs. Naomichi Marufuji, Shane Haste and HAYATA ended in a no contest at 6:56.
  • N-1 Victory B Block: Titus Alexander defeated Tetsuya Endo. Both were listed at 3-2 afterward.
  • N-1 Victory B Block: Kouga defeated Manabu Soya. Both were listed at 2-3 afterward.
  • N-1 Victory B Block: KENTA defeated Masa Kitamiya. KENTA was listed at 1-4 and Kitamiya at 3-2 afterward.
  • GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship: Kai Fujimura retained against Alejandro.
  • N-1 Victory B Block: Kenoh defeated OZAWA. Kenoh was listed at 3-2 and OZAWA at 3-1 afterward.

The September 23 card did not provide answers about the masked wrestler who aided BUSHI, but it ensured the question will follow Los Tranquilos de Japon after Korakuen Hall. At the same time, the B Block results kept the N-1 Victory tournament highly competitive, with Kenoh, Alexander, Endo and Kitamiya all connected to 3-2 records in the results from the event. As the tournament continues, the pressure to convert every remaining opportunity into a win will only increase.

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