SNSS

SNSS stands for SatoNosuke Super Sumo — an advanced, theatrical form of sumo wrestling where fighters may use any technique to achieve victory.

Matches are held on a 1.5-meter-tall, round, black, shiny platform centered in a stadium. Events are generally held in the early evening. The look and feel is unlike anything else in combat sports.

This was the childhood dream of SatoNosuke — the league's owner. He grew up a fan of both pro wrestling and sumo, and wished to combine them. He even dreamed of competing as a fighter himself… until an unfortunate accident in the forest injured his knee. He now uses a golden trident as a walking cane.

In place of a title belt, SatoNosuke has created a replica golden trident as the official championship trophy — held by the reigning champion throughout their reign.

SatoNosuke may have lost part of his childhood dream. But the greater dream — to build a successful league with a revolutionary style of fighting — is very much alive. Enjoy the fruits of his genius childhood vision.

Victory: Force your opponent completely off the raised circular platform. There are no restrictions on how you fight.

Attire: Fighters must wear pre-approved attire. They begin on opposite sides of the platform.

Sideline Judge: A judge may intervene in special circumstances — declaring a winner, calling a tie, postponing or ending a match if a fighter is in a medical emergency or clearly unable to continue.

Coaches: A wrestler may have 1 coach. The coach must remain outside the platform at all times and may only touch their own fighter. Stepping onto the platform or touching the opposing fighter results in immediate disqualification. Incidental contact is at the judge's discretion.

Disqualification occurs for:

• Bringing or using a weapon during a match
• Receiving outside assistance not officially sanctioned
• Coach stepping onto the platform or touching the opponent

A judge may forfeit a match on behalf of a late wrestler and may postpone or call a match under their own discretion.

A full event is held every month. Every fighter on the roster must compete each month. Failure to attend results in an automatic loss. A scheduled opponent receives a default win.

Every 4th month is a Super Event — the only events where the Trident Championship is defended. Super Events are held over a 3-day period (final consecutive Friday–Saturday–Sunday of the month). The main event is always the men's title match. Super Events are held in April, August, and December.

Season structure example (Season 1):

• 1A: Jan–Apr → Events 1–4, Super Event 4 "Sakura Slam"
• 1B: May–Aug → Events 5–8, Super Event 8 "Heat Buster"
• 1C: Sep–Dec → Events 9–12, Super Event 12 "The Final Platform"
• Year-end: December BouNenKai ceremony (awards), followed by a yearly recap newsletter

In general, fighters choose their own opponents when both parties agree. However, fighters may be assigned opponents in tournaments, title situations, or by committee decision. SNSS aims to maintain an even number of active roster fighters at all times.

Note: Events 1–3 (Jan–Mar 2026) were un-televised tournament matches to establish the final 8 contenders. The first Super Event (April 2026) crowned the first-ever Trident champion.

Rankings: A 32-man tournament determined the first champion. After that, fighters are ranked by record. Best record = #1 contender for the next title match.

Rank Zone: Fighters are encouraged to fight opponents within 3 places of their ranking. Fighting far outside your rank zone has consequences: a higher-ranked fighter beating a much lower-ranked opponent earns only a bW (baby win) — useful only as a tiebreaker. The lower-ranked fighter who pulls the upset earns a full win. Losses outside rank zone for the lower-ranked fighter become bL (baby losses).

No rematches: A fighter may NOT face the same singles opponent twice within 3 matches.

Rookies need up to 10 qualifying matches before earning a true ranking spot and title eligibility. At least half their matches must be against upper-half ranked wrestlers.

Champions do not compete in regular events — only in Super Events. Between Super Events, champions have promotional duties.

Roster removal: 3 consecutive missed events = automatic removal. Removed or departed fighters must wait a minimum of 1 year before rejoining. Returning fighters do not carry their previous record into current rankings (though it remains in their lifetime stats).

Women's Division: Women follow the same rules as men. Cross-gender matches may occur under special circumstances — the male opponent must be handcuffed, or two women may face one uncuffed man. Results apply to each fighter's own division record.

Team Matches: Possible in the future (2-on-2 or more). Teams are not a separate division — results count as singles records. A team wins when all opponents have been thrown off the platform.

Stay updated! New match types and special rules are announced in the monthly newsletters. Read them!