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Newark, NJ – February 4, 2026 – World Elite Sumo (WES) rumbles into New Jersey’s with its Prudential Center debut on Saturday, April 18, launching a new era of elite combat sumo in Newark. Following the sold-out success of Sumo Fight Club at White Eagle Hall (Jersey City, NJ) , WES continues its national expansion with a high-energy, globally inspired event designed to thrill both longtime combat sports fans and first-time sumo audiences.
“Prudential Center is the perfect stage for what we’re building,” said Abdelrahman “Sandstorm” Shalan, founder of WES and world-renowned sumo champion. “We’re honoring the traditions of sumo while presenting it in a fast-paced, modern format that delivers explosive action every single match.”
World Elite Sumo brings together top-level athletes from around the world, featuring live taiko drumming, dramatic entrances, and an immersive fight-night production that blends athleticism, intensity, and spectacle. The innovative WES format emphasizes quick, decisive matches with one clear winner every time, creating nonstop edge-of-your-seat action for fans of all ages.
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