THE WES NEWSROOM
Every story, every city, every chapter of World Elite Sumo’s rise.
Sumo Wrestling Is Coming to Santa Cruz With World Elite Sumo
Latest video coverage of World Elite Sumo’s arrival in Santa Cruz, ahead of the September 26 one-night open-weight tournament at Kaiser Permanente Arena.
Pro Wrestling Star Juicy Finau Set to Make Professional Sumo Debut Sept. 26
Juicy Finau is stepping out of the squared circle and onto the dohyō for his professional sumo debut at Kaiser Permanente Arena.
World Elite Sumo Bringing 12-Man Tournament to Caribe Royale on Nov. 21
World Elite Sumo is bringing a one-night, 12-man open-weight tournament to Caribe Royale Orlando on November 21, with Hidenoumi Takuya, Makini “Big Mak” Manu and hometown MMA fighter Brennen Moorefield among the first announced competitors.
Professional Sumo Tournament Comes to Orlando Featuring Local MMA Fighter
WFTV reports that World Elite Sumo’s Pro Era V event will bring 12 competitors to Caribe Royale Orlando on November 21, with local MMA fighter Brennen Moorefield among the first athletes announced.
Power Slap Star Makini Manu Joins World Elite Sumo’s 12-Man Orlando Tournament
FightBook MMA previews the November 21 Pro Era V tournament and highlights Makini “Big Mak” Manu, defending tournament champion Hidenoumi Takuya and Orlando MMA fighter Brennen Moorefield.
World Elite Sumo Hits Orlando With One-Night, 12-Man, Open Weight Tournament
FightNews covers WES’s November 21 event at Caribe Royale Orlando, including the first three announced competitors and the best-of-three-round format.
World Elite Sumo Completes 12-Man Tournament Field With Juicy Finau
The complete 12-man open-weight field is now set for the September 26 Santa Cruz tournament at Kaiser Permanente Arena.
‘Mak’ Attack! 400-Pound Power Slap Titan Enters World Elite Sumo Tourney
Makini “Big Mak” Manu is set for his professional sumo debut in Santa Cruz, adding major crossover combat-sports power to the field.
World Elite Sumo Bringing Sumo Wrestling to California on Sept. 26
WES announced a one-night, 12-man open-weight tournament at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz.
World Elite Sumo Brings a New Era of Sumo Wrestling to Newark
Coverage from Newark highlights WES’s modern presentation, international field and one-night tournament format.
All Violence, No Butt Cheeks: Wrestler Sandstorm Sells Us on World Elite Sumo
Sandstorm previews the Newark event and explains how traditional sumo is being presented with modern fight-night energy.
“Sandstorm” Shalan on World Elite Sumo’s Newark Debut, WWE & More
A feature interview covering Sandstorm, the Newark debut and WES’s broader combat-sports direction.
Prudential Center Showcases Historic Run of Combat Sports Events in Newark
The venue positioned WES within a major spring combat-sports schedule in Newark.
World Elite Sumo Announces New Date and Complete Lineup
WES announced the May 16 date and the complete 12-man tournament lineup for Prudential Center.
World Elite Sumo Announces First 9 Competitors for Newark
The first nine competitors were announced for the planned 12-man tournament in Newark.
First Professional Sumo League Outside Japan to Debut at Prudential Center
News 12 covered the planned 12-man event and the league’s modern fight-night presentation.
World Elite Sumo Announces First Nine Competitors
The official venue release announced the opening nine competitors and the tournament format.
World Elite Sumo Announces First Nine Competitors for Newark
PWInsiderXTRA reported the initial field, tournament structure and Newark event details.
World Elite Sumo Growing the Ancient Sport in Orlando
Spectrum News followed the WES athletes training around Orlando ahead of Sumo Fight Club 2.
World Elite Sumo Rumbles into Orlando With Its UCF Debut
Gotta Go Orlando previewed Sumo Fight Club II and WES’s Central Florida debut.
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