Forty-four professional sumo athletes representing nine countries comprise SCL’s inaugural roster. The roster includes world champions, national champions, continental medalists, coaches and pioneers who have helped grow sumo around the world.

The league will hold its first-ever event in the Austin, TX area on October 10, followed by Chicago, IL on November 7, before rolling into Ontario, California on December 19.

John Poz’s TMPT welcomes into the show for the feature episode, Former WWF President and COO Stu Snyder

A former Turner Entertainment executive has announced a new professional sumo wrestling league based out of Atlanta. He believes the Japanese sport could take off in North America.

A new professional sumo league plans to launch in the United States this fall, aiming to bring the centuries-old sport to a broader audience through touring arena events, season-long competition and a championship format.

Sumo Championship League (SCL) launches later this year. The new promotion promises to bring professional sumo to American audiences with a mandate to combine authenticity, action and a family friendly viewing experience.

Stuart Snyder wants to bring athletes from various backgrounds into the Sumo Championship League.

Sumo Championship League CEO Stuart Snyder visits with Bloody Elbow, a news website that covers the sports of mixed martial arts (MMA), boxing, kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, and other traditional martial arts

Two media executives with long careers in sports entertainment and live events say sumo wrestling is ready to become an American arena sport.

Stuart Snyder, chief executive officer of the Sumo Championship League (SCL), announces ambitious plans to bring professional sumo wrestling to U.S. arenas starting this fall.