Nagoya Basho 2026 has already delivered one of the wildest opening weeks in recent sumo history. Aonishiki, fresh off losing his ozeki rank just months ago, is looking completely unstoppable, tying for the tournament lead alongside Ozeki Kirishima. Meanwhile, one of sumo's Yokozuna is struggling badly, raising serious questions about whether he's truly back to full strength after his injury layoff. In this video, we break down everything that happened through Day 7 of the Nagoya Basho 2026 — every major upset, every statement win, and every red flag for the sport's biggest stars. From Aonishiki's dominant comeback run to the Yokozuna drama nobody expected, we cover the storylines shaping the rest of this grand sumo tournament and who the real favorites are heading into week two. If you enjoyed this breakdown of the Nagoya Basho 2026, don't forget to like this video, drop a comment with your predictions for the rest of the tournament, and subscribe to SumoSpirit for more sumo wrestling news, recaps, and analysis all year long!