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Sukeban Announces NYC World Championship Fight With Nike


Sukeban, the Japanese female pro-wrestling league, is bringing its World Championship Fight to New York City this spring in partnership with Nike.

The event takes place at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at nyc.sukeban.com.

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Ichigo Sayaka Defends Title Against Queen of Hearts

Reigning World Champion Ichigo Sayaka (c) will put the title on the line against longtime rival Queen of Hearts in the main event. Sayaka captured the championship at Art Basel Miami Beach in December 2025.

The five-match card features 22 wrestlers from Sukeban's Tokyo roster across five competing stables: the Harajuku Stars, Dangerous Liaisons, Vandals, Cherry Bomb Girls, and Tokyo Toys.

Nike Collaboration, Cameos, and Visuals

As part of the Nike partnership, the Cherry Bomb Girls will debut new costumes co-created by Nike and Sukeban. The evening will also feature surprise cameos, live music performances, and visuals from Tokyo creative unit Margt.

Full Fight Card

Sukeban World Championship Match: Ichigo Sayaka (c) vs. Queen of Hearts

Gang Warfare: Stray Cat vs. Crush Yuu vs. Atomic Banshee vs. Babyface

Dangerous Liaisons vs. Harajuku Stars: Lady Antoinette, Countess Rea Seto vs. Saki Bimi, Yukina Uehara

Tag Team Gang Warfare: Commander Nakajima, Victoria Yuzuki vs. Rina Yamashita, Supersonic vs. BINGO, Midnight Player vs. Delirious Dolly, Seri Yamaoka

All-Star Tag Team Match: Mayu Iwatani, Nagisa Tachibana vs. Smack in the Box Misa Matsui, Kouki Amarei

Tickets are available now at nyc.sukeban.com.