DDT CHARISMANIA Ⅱ 18th June 2025
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Date: June 18, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM JST
Venue: Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
DDT Pro-Wrestling brought the charisma and chaos back to Tokyo with the second installment of CHARISMANIA, a wild mid-year spectacle filled with eccentric gimmicks, sharp storytelling, and high-caliber in-ring action. Hosted at the iconic Korakuen Hall, the event delivered crowd-pleasing entertainment that only DDT can provide.
Match Card & Results:
- Opening Match – Tag Team Contest
Ilusion & Kazuki Hirata def. Yuki Ishida & Masahiro Takanashi
A fun, fast-paced opener with comedy spots and smooth tag transitions. - Singles Match
Yusuke Okada def. Takeshi Masada
Hard-hitting technical bout with both men showcasing solid grappling ability. - KO-D 6-Man Tag Team Championship
Shinya Aoki, Yukio Naya & Super Sasadango Machine (c) def. Toi Kojima, Antonio Honda & Toru Owashi
Comedic timing mixed with intense moments. Champions retained in hilarious fashion. - Hardcore Match
Chris Brookes def. Akito
Tables, ladders, and chaos. Brookes thrives in these settings, controlling the pace throughout. - Tag Match – Golden☆Stars Reunion
Kota Ibushi & Konosuke Takeshita def. MAO & Shunma Katsumata
Electric atmosphere! A dream reunion match that delivered on all fronts with big moves and respectful storytelling. Main Event – KO-D Openweight Title Match
Yuki Sakaguchi (c) def. HARASHIMA
Rematch from Echigo Power Slam. Emotional and intense, Sakaguchi retained after a brutal battle.
Match Review Highlights
- The Golden☆Stars reunion was the show-stealer — Takeshita and Ibushi’s chemistry was still intact, and MAO/Shunma made them earn the win.
- Brookes vs. Akito was an innovative hardcore showcase, continuing their heated rivalry from previous shows.
- The main event between Sakaguchi and HARASHIMA built on their last clash, featuring even stiffer strikes and dramatic near-falls.
Location: Korakuen Hall, Tokyo:
A legendary venue in Japanese wrestling history, Korakuen Hall once again proved why it’s a fan favorite. Intimate, loud, and emotionally charged — it amplified every punch, every laugh, and every championship moment of CHARISMANIA II.
Conclusion:
DDT CHARISMANIA II proved to be more than just a gimmick show — it was a dynamic blend of nostalgia, storytelling, and top-tier wrestling. From Ibushi’s return to Sakaguchi’s emotional defense, the night had something for every fan. DDT continues to innovate, entertain, and build stars in its own brilliantly bizarre way.