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NJPW Best Of The Super Junior 31 - Tag 9
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- Tails Azimuth
NJPW's Super Showdown in Yoyogi National Gymnasium #2
May 25, 2024 - Tokyo, Japan (Live Broadcast)
The New Japan Pro Wrestling crew descended upon the Yoyogi National Gymnasium #2 for a thrilling evening of wrestling action. The sold-out crowd of 1520 was treated to a stacked card featuring some of the best junior heavyweight talent in the world.
In the opening bout, Ninja Mack kicked off his Best Of The Super Junior 31 campaign with a convincing win over KUSHIDA. The veteran grappler's experience and technical prowess proved too much for the young challenger, as he secured the victory via submission in 5 minutes and 58 seconds.
The Block A matches followed, with HAYATA getting the better of Kosei Fujita in a hard-hitting contest that lasted just under 9 minutes. The winner's combination of quickness and power ultimately proved decisive.
Blake Christian continued his impressive NJPW run by defeating BUSHI in their respective Block A match. The American prospect's high-flying antics and submission prowess were too much for the veteran BUSHI to handle, with Christian emerging victorious after 6 minutes and 16 seconds.
Yoshinobu Kanemaru made a successful return to competitive wrestling, besting Titan in a closely contested Block A match that went the distance at 8 minutes and 48 seconds. The win was a welcome boost for Kanemaru's title aspirations.
In another Block A bout, Kevin Knight outlasted Clark Connors to secure an impressive victory. The young American's determination and physicality ultimately paid off as he took home the win in 9 minutes and 42 seconds.
The main event saw Hiromu Takahashi clash with Robbie Eagles in a thrilling Best Of The Super Junior 31 Block B match. The two rivals engaged in a back-and-forth battle that had the crowd on the edge of their seats. In the end, it was Takahashi's sheer power and experience that earned him the win after an incredible 22 minutes and 26 seconds.
The evening's penultimate bout saw TJP defeat El Desperado in another Block A match. The winner's cunning and submission expertise ultimately allowed him to outmaneuver his opponent, securing the victory in a hard-fought contest lasting 21 minutes and 10 seconds.
In the final match of the night, SHO defeated Dragon Dia in a Best Of The Super Junior 31 Block B encounter that showcased both men's technical prowess. In the end, it was SHO's quickness and submission skills that proved decisive, with the winner taking home the win after 6 minutes and 44 seconds.
As the curtain closed on another electrifying night of NJPW action, fans in attendance and watching at home were left eager to see what the future holds for these talented junior heavyweight competitors. The road to the Best Of The Super Junior 31 trophy is well underway, and each match will only add to the intrigue and excitement surrounding this prestigious tournament.
Card Details
- Date: 25 May 2024
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Yoyogi National Gymnasium #2
- Attendance: 1520
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 25 May 2024
Matches
Ninja Mack defeat KUSHIDA in a Best Of The Super Junior 31 Block B Match
Match Time: 05:58HAYATA defeat Kosei Fujita in a Best Of The Super Junior 31 Block A Match
Match Time: 08:57SHO defeat Dragon Dia in a Best Of The Super Junior 31 Block B Match
Match Time: 06:44Blake Christian defeat BUSHI in a Best Of The Super Junior 31 Block A Match
Match Time: 06:16Taiji Ishimori defeat Drilla Moloney in a Best Of The Super Junior 31 Block B Match
Match Time: 06:16Yoshinobu Kanemaru defeat Titan in a Best Of The Super Junior 31 Block A Match
Match Time: 08:48Kevin Knight defeat Clark Connors in a Best Of The Super Junior 31 Block A Match
Match Time: 09:42Hiromu Takahashi defeat Robbie Eagles in a Best Of The Super Junior 31 Block B Match
Match Time: 22:26TJP defeat El Desperado in a Best Of The Super Junior 31 Block A Match
Match Time: 21:10