It's an annual tradition here on Wrestling Omakase, and John isn't going to get the fact that they are very, very jet lagged put a stop to it! They're joined by an all star panel of frequent Omakase guests for our 2026 Mid-Year Awards, as all five choose the best & worst of the first half of a busy year in Japanese wrestling! See below for the full list of awards that were covered on the episode, in order.
Best Tag Team
Best Feud
Most Improved
Most Overrated/Overpushed
Most Underrated/Underpushed
Best Unit
Worst Unit
Best Major Show
Worst Major Show
Most Outstanding Wrestler (in ring only)
Best Promotion
Worst Promotion
Match of the (Half) Year
Worst Match of the (Half) Year
Flair/Thesz Award (in ring + drawing, basically MVP)
Apologies for Zencastr repeatedly fucking with us, as well as John falling asleep at the end. Jet lag is real!! It's a menace!!
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