The Wrestler

Former sumo sekiwake Toyonoshima has spoken publicly about how injuries devastated his finances, saying his annual income fell from around 100 million yen to about 1 million yen once he could no longer compete. His account of money lost while trying to stay on the sumo ring, or dohyo, is drawing wide attention in Japan, with many reacting to how little financial protection wrestlers have when careers end abruptly.

Russian wrestler Abdulrashid Sadulaev failed to reach the semifinals at the World Freestyle Wrestling Championships in Astana, ending his bid for another world title. The defeat is notable given Sadulaev's status as one of Russia's most decorated wrestlers, a multiple world and Olympic champion, and fans are discussing the upset and what it means for his career.

Saori Yoshida, Japan's legendary Olympic champion wrestler, is drawing attention online in Japan. Searches and chatter around her name have spiked, putting her at the top of trending topics in the country. No specific new development about the three-time Olympic gold medallist has been confirmed, but her name is currently among the most searched terms in Japan.

Russian wrestler Artur Sargsian defeated Iran's Mohammadhadi Saravi, the Olympic champion, in the 97kg category to reach the world championship finals. The upset removes a leading gold-medal favourite and puts the Russian in contention for a world title. Wrestling fans are reacting to the result, with Saravi's defeat a major story of the tournament.

Russian wrestlers are in the spotlight at the world wrestling championships, with Gadzhiev fighting for a bronze medal in Astana and nine Dagestani athletes representing Russia at the event. Fans unfurled a Russian flag in Kazakhstan, while elsewhere Bagayev took world silver in the US and Ekaterina Koshkina won gold at the junior world championships. Kazakh wrestlers also reached two U23 finals.

Jack Perry shared an on-screen hug with Taz during AEW Dynamite, a notable moment given the two have been on opposite sides of a storyline. Wrestling fans are reacting to the apparent truce or character shift, with many speculating about where the angles for both men go next heading into upcoming AEW programming.

Japanese wrestler Nagamoto scored a shock upset over Helen Maroulis, the American Olympic gold medalist and defending world champion, in an international wrestling match. Footage released by United World Wrestling shows Nagamoto defeating the heavily favoured Maroulis, sending shockwaves through the sport and prompting debate about a changing of the guard in the women's weight class.

Russian wrestlers are in action at the world freestyle wrestling championship in Astana. Gadzhiev will contest a bronze medal, while Artur Sargsyan and Mingiyan Goraev have advanced to the semifinals. Nine athletes from Dagestan are representing Russia at the event, and wrestler Abdusalam Gadzhiev's comments on motivation have drawn attention alongside the results.

More than a year after the death of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, his Florida mansion has been sold for $6 million, according to the Orlando Weekly. German-language sports coverage is also revisiting the legacy of the star, recalling the tragedy of a famous rival of Hogan and the Undertaker. The sale and renewed reminiscences of Hogan's era have put the late wrestler back in headlines.

Drew McIntyre is trending as the WWE star recounts a story from early in his career involving his conversation with fellow wrestler PAC. The anecdote, picked up by wrestling news outlets including F4W/Wrestling Observer, is drawing attention from fans amid ongoing WWE coverage that also includes discussion of Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia and roster speculation.

Tetsuya Naito, the Japanese professional wrestler and longtime New Japan Pro-Wrestling star, is drawing attention online in Japan. The LIJ leader and two-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion remains one of the country's most popular wrestling figures, though no specific new event or announcement is given.

Interest in the phrase 'Olympic champion' is being driven by a cluster of sports stories. In France, Siao Him Fa won an ISU Grand Prix event in Angers, while Natalia Terentyeva and other Russian athletes received neutral status from FIS, allowing potential Olympic qualification. Meanwhile, ahead of the 2026 World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakh wrestler Aitmukhan is being compared to Olympic champions, adding to speculation about medal contenders.

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has given a wide-ranging interview touching on wrestler Hulk Hogan, England pace great Jimmy Anderson, Wimbledon and his ambitions in Test cricket. The piece offers a rare personal look at the young cricketer, who is established as one of Australia's most promising all-format players and continues to push for a settled Test role.

Sekiwake Aoiyama (An Aoikaze? rendered 安青錦) has been cleared to resume training with other stables for the first time in six months, saying he is ready as he targets back-to-back titles at the upcoming Kyushu tournament. Separately, Nakamura stable, camped in Tosu, Saga Prefecture, was cheered on by local residents ahead of the November meet.

Asashoryu (Dolgorsuren Dagvadorj), the former yokozuna grand champion, has said he intends to visit the Prime Minister's Office of Japan in the near future. The retired sumo wrestler, who now lives in Mongolia, made the remark in comments reported by Japanese media, drawing attention from sumo fans and news readers in Japan.

Daniel Garcia featured on AEW Dynamite, and the wrestler is a talking point among fans of All Elite Wrestling. Details of what happened on the show are not yet clear, but discussion centres on his role and performance during the episode.

Toni Storm, the New Zealand-born professional wrestler and former AEW Women's World Champion, is the subject of a fresh report about her return to All Elite Wrestling. Sports Illustrated published an update on her status, and wrestling fans are following the news closely for details on when she might appear again on AEW programming.

Chiyonoyama Masanobu, sumo's 41st Yokozuna, died on this day in 1977. The Hokkaido-born wrestler reached sumo's highest rank in 1951 and helped popularize the sport in postwar Japan. Anniversary posts marking his death are prompting remembrances of his career and his place among the sport's top champions.

Independent wrestler Amber Nova was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and refusing to submit to DUI testing, and has since posted bail. Fans and wrestling outlets are sharing news of the arrest as details about the incident remain limited.

Ukrainian wrestler Manola Skobelska fell one step short of the podium at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships, which are under way in Astana, Kazakhstan. The tournament features freestyle, women's and Greco-Roman wrestling. Ukrainian sports fans are reacting to her near-medal finish as the competition continues in the Kazakh capital.