MIAMI — Sukeban, the touring Japanese women’s pro wrestling league, is in town at the Miami Beach Bandshell on Wednesday, December 3 during Art Basel Week.
It’s a triumphant return from its Miami debut in 2023. TOP VIDEOS
Featuring the best fighters straight from the streets of Tokyo, Sukeban blends pro wrestling with fashion, art, music, and anime to create a one-of-a-kind experience, fitting for events like Art Basel.
The five fight card on Miami Beach at 8 p.m. EST is highlighted by Sukeban World Champion Atomic Banshee of The Vandals defending her belt against Ichigo Sayaka of Harajuku Stars in the main event.
That matchup brings two of the league’s most popular performers face-to-face, and two of its biggest factions into direct opposition.
My video interview (via translator Shogo) with Sukeban Champ Atomic Banshee.
She and Sayaka competed in separate matches on the Miami show in 2023.
My video interview (via translator Shogo) with Sukeban talent Ichigo Sayaka..
Sukeban’s approach to the sport frames pro wrestling as a narrative-driven universe built around character identity, rivalry and style.
Food & beverage are available for purchase at the event. The Bandshell is an open-air covered venue, all programs are rain or shine. Your ticket, once purchased, is non-refundable .
Events at Miami Beach Bandshell may contain flashing lights and strobe effects which can affect photosensitive individuals .
Any questions? info@miamibeachbandshell.com
You can find more information on Sukeban’s website as standing room only tickets are available.
Tickets: https://www.eventim.us/event/sukeban/669912
By JIM VARSALLONE/Miami Herald
Jim Varsallone writes a high school sports column twice a week, featuring top performers in all varsity sports (boys and girls) in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. He also covers pro wrestling, something he’s done since his college days in the late 1980s. Now in his fifth decade of coverage, he currently follows WWE (Raw, SmackDown and NXT), AEW, Ring of Honor, TNA Impact Wrestling, MLW, WOW, NWA, and the South Florida indies, mainly CCW. He writes MMA, too — mostly profile stories and video interviews with American Top Team and Sanford MMA fighters in South Florida. As for pro wrestling, he writes feature stories and profile pieces, updates upcoming show schedules in South Florida, photographs the action and interviews talent (audio and video).