Wrestling promotion Sukeban, known for its focus on bringing together the joshi style of in-ring action and a keen sense of fashion, has announced it is partnering with Nike for an upcoming event in New York City featuring a World Championship bout inside the renowned Hammerstein Ballroom.
From a press statement released by the promotion:
Sukeban, the Japanese female pro-wrestling league, today announced it will hold its upcoming World Championship Fight in New York in partnership with Nike. The fight will take place at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:30pm ET, with doors opening at 6:30pm ET. Tickets are available now at nyc.sukeban.com.
New York’s title bout will see reigning World Champion Ichigo Sayaka defend her title against longtime rival, Queen of Hearts.
The evening’s five fight card will feature 22 wrestlers from Sukeban’s Tokyo roster, representing five competing stables: the Harajuku Stars, Dangerous Liaisons, Vandals, Cherry Bomb Girls, and Tokyo Toys.
As part of the Nike partnership, the Cherry Bomb Girls will unveil new costumes co-created by Nike and Sukeban.
The event will also feature surprise cameos, performances, and visuals conceptualized by Tokyo creative unit, Margt.
The full fight card includes:
Sukeban World Championship Match
Ichigo Sayaka 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 on sale now at nyc.sukeban.com. For more information, visit sukeban.com and follow Sukeban on Instagram, TikTok, and X at @sukeban_world.