Will Ospreay Accepts Miyu Yamashita Challenge for Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling Match

Will Ospreay accepts Miyu Yamashita’s challenge for a Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling dream match

Will Ospreay has responded to Miyu Yamashita’s public challenge for a match in Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW), with the AEW star saying he’s game for the bout.

On July 15, 2026, Yamashita told Nikkan Sports she’s discussed facing Ospreay with him directly. She revealed she’s pushed for the match to happen in TJPW, her home promotion, rather than elsewhere. **“He was the one who booked my very first tour in the U.K., so he’s a huge figure to me,”** she said. **“I’ve actually talked with Will Ospreay about how it would be great to face him someday.”**

Ospreay caught wind of Yamashita’s comments and fired back with a simple reply: **“I’m game…”** on X (formerly Twitter). The exchange has fans buzzing about a potential dream match between two of wrestling’s most dynamic performers.

What happened?

The exchange began when Yamashita, the International Champion in Pro-Wrestling: EVE, spoke to Nikkan Sports about Ospreay’s role in her career. Ospreay booked her first U.K. tour and now oversees creative for EVE. She made it clear she wants the match in TJPW’s ring, not just AEW or another major show.

**“If I were to do it, I’d personally like to do it in the Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling ring,”** Yamashita added. **“For example, if I were given the chance to do it in AEW, that would obviously be a big deal, but I think doing it in Tokyo Women’s would be the most exciting.”**

Ospreay, who often attends EVE shows, has teased Yamashita before about the possibility. **“I actually see him often at EVE shows, and he sometimes teases me like, ‘When are we going to fight?’”** she said. **“Ospreay is also very busy, so I’d like to do it when the timing is right.”**

Why it matters for Will Ospreay

For Ospreay, this isn’t just a random matchup. Yamashita is a top star in Japan’s women’s wrestling scene and a regular in EVE, where Ospreay holds creative control. A match between them would blend high-flying styles with a rare intergender dream match in a women’s promotion.

Ospreay’s booking role in EVE adds weight to Yamashita’s push. She’s not just asking for a random show: she’s framing it as a career highlight against someone who gave her her start. **“He’s now in charge of the creative side of EVE, and I’m very grateful for the opportunities he’s given me,”** she said.

The timing also matters. Ospreay has been vocal about his goals for EVE in early 2026, and this exchange suggests he’s open to big moves within the promotion. A match with Yamashita would align with his push to elevate EVE’s profile.

What comes next?

Nothing is locked in yet. Yamashita wants the match in TJPW, but Ospreay’s schedule is packed. Both stars will need to find a window that works.

**“I’d like to do it when the timing is right,”** Yamashita said. Ospreay’s **“I’m game…”** reply leaves the door wide open: but no dates or venues have been mentioned.

Fans are already speculating where this could land. TJPW’s next major event is a natural fit. AEW could also be in play, given Ospreay’s ties there, but Yamashita made her preference clear.

For now, it’s all talk: but the kind that gets wrestling fans talking back.