NJPW 46th Anniversary Show

NJPW "New Japan Cup" Report

March 6th, 2018 - Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan

Attendance: 3,864

Broadcast Date: March 6th, 2018 (Live)

A packed house at the Ota City General Gymnasium witnessed an action-packed night of professional wrestling as New Japan Pro Wrestling presented its latest TV show. The event featured a mix of exciting matches and title implications, setting the stage for the upcoming "New Japan Cup" tournament.

Match 1: Ten Man Tag Team Match

Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Jushin Thunder Liger, KUSHIDA, Ryusuke Taguchi, and Tiger Mask took on Ren Narita, Shota Umino, Tetsuhiro Yagi, Tomoyuki Oka, and Yuji Nagata in a thrilling ten-man tag team match. The bout saw a series of quick tags and high-flying moves from the participants, with the veteran Hiroyoshi Tenzan ultimately securing the win for his team.

Match 2: Six Man Tag Team Match

CHAOS (Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii, and Toru Yano) battled David Finlay, Juice Robinson, and Toa Henare in a hard-hitting six-man tag team match. The bout saw both teams trade blows and near-falls, with CHAOS emerging victorious.

Match 3: IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Three Way Match

Suzuki-gun's El Desperado and Yoshinobu Kanemaru clashed with Roppongi 3K (SHO and YOH) and Los Ingobernables de Japon in a thrilling three-way match for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles. A series of near-falls and quick tags kept the crowd on their feet, ultimately resulting in Suzuki-gun claiming the win.

Match 4: Singles Match

SANADA faced off against YOSHI-HASHI in a singles match that saw both men give it their all. The bout featured a mix of grappling and high-impact moves, with SANADA securing the win in what was an intense contest.

Match 5: Singles Match

Tetsuya Naito went one-on-one with Taichi in a singles match that showcased the technical prowess of both competitors. Naito's smoothness and Taichi's aggression made for a compelling encounter, ultimately resulting in Naito emerging victorious.

Main Event: IWGP Intercontinental Title Match

Minoru Suzuki defended his IWGP Intercontinental Title against Togi Makabe in what was an intense and physical match. Both men traded blows and near-falls, with Suzuki ultimately retaining the title via submission.

Main Event: Singles Match

Kazuchika Okada faced off against Will Ospreay in a singles match that saw both men give it their all. The bout featured a mix of high-impact moves and grappling, with Okada emerging victorious after a thrilling encounter.

Overall, this event showcased the diverse range of talent within NJPW, from veteran competitors like Hiroyoshi Tenzan to rising stars like Will Ospreay. With title implications and intense matches galore, fans were treated to an unforgettable night of professional wrestling.

Rating: 4/5

Recommendation: Fans of NJPW will want to check out this event for its mix of exciting matches and title implications. Newcomers may also find something to appreciate in the array of talented competitors on display.

Card Details

Date: 06 Mar 2018
Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
Arena: Ota City General Gymnasium
Attendance: 3864
Type: TV-Show
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 06 Mar 2018

Matches

Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Jushin Thunder Liger, KUSHIDA, Ryusuke Taguchi and Tiger Mask defeat Ren Narita, Shota Umino, Tetsuhiro Yagi, Tomoyuki Oka and Yuji Nagata in a Ten Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:31
CHAOS (Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii and Toru Yano) defeat David Finlay, Juice Robinson and Toa Henare in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:41
Suzuki-gun (El Desperado and Yoshinobu Kanemaru)(C) defeat Roppongi 3K (SHO and YOH) and Los Ingobernables de Japon in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Three Way Match
SANADA defeat YOSHI-HASHI in a Singles Match
Match Time: 17:38
Tetsuya Naito defeat Taichi in a Singles Match
Match Time: 14:07
Minoru Suzuki(C) defeat Togi Makabe in a IWGP Intercontinental Title Match
Match Time: 19:04
Kazuchika Okada defeat Will Ospreay in a Singles Match
Match Time: 25:25