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NJPW STRONG Takes Washington D.C. by Storm
The Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington D.C. played host to one of the most electrifying pay-per-view events in recent New Japan Pro Wrestling history. NJPW STRONG delivered a thrilling card that had the packed crowd on their feet from start to finish.
Opening Act: A Thrilling Three-Way Tag Team Match
The night kicked off with a highly competitive three-way tag team title number one contendership match featuring Hiroshi Tanahashi and Tomohiro Ishii, TMDK (Bad Dude Tito and Robbie Eagles), and Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake and Zack Gibson). In the end, it was the veteran duo of Tanahashi and Ishii who emerged victorious, setting themselves up for a potential title shot in the near future. The 10:59 match time belied its action-packed nature, with all four teams giving it their all.
CHAOS Reigns Supreme
Next up, BULLET CLUB War Dogs (Clark Connors, David Finlay, and Drilla Moloney) found themselves on the wrong end of a six-man tag team beating courtesy of CHAOS and Kevin Knight. The 11:52 match was a high-flying, hard-hitting affair that showcased the skills of all eight competitors.
Dirty Work Gets Down and Dirty
In a no disqualification tag team match that lived up to its billing, Fred Rosser and Tom Lawlor, aka Dirty Work, took on Jorel Nelson and Royce Isaacs from The West Coast Wrecking Crew. The result was a wild and woolly affair that saw all four men giving it their all. In the end, Dirty Work emerged victorious, their 12:05 match time a testament to their ability to thrive in chaotic environments.
Zack Sabre Jr. Proves His Prowess
Next up, Zack Sabre Jr. put his skills on display against Titan in a singles match that was as much about technical grappling as it was about sheer aggression. The 14:53 match time belied its intensity, with both men leaving everything they had in the ring.
Tetsuya Naito's Non-Title Match Dominance
In a non-title match that saw him take on TJP, Tetsuya Naito once again proved why he is one of the best in the world. The 14:54 match time was misleading, as both men were evenly matched for much of the contest before Naito's technical superiority shone through.
TMDK Takes Down Hechicero and Virus
In a highly competitive tag team title match, TMDK (Mikey Nicholls and Shane Haste) emerged victorious against Hechicero and Virus. The 13:34 match time was a testament to the skills of all four competitors, who gave it their all in a thrilling contest.
Hiromu Takahashi's High-Flying Heroics
In a singles match that saw him take on Mustafa Ali, Hiromu Takahashi proved why he is one of the most exciting wrestlers in the world. The 17:20 match time belied its action-packed nature, with both men trading near-falls and high-impact moves throughout.
Gabe Kidd Claims NJPW STRONG Openweight Title
In the main event of the evening, Gabe Kidd claimed the NJPW STRONG openweight title by defeating Lio Rush in a thrilling contest. The 17:57 match time was a testament to the skills of both men, who gave it their all in a battle for the ages.
Mercedes Mone's Dominant Performance
In the final match of the evening, Mercedes Mone proved why she is one of the best women's wrestlers in the world. Her dominant performance against Momo Watanabe saw her claim the NJPW STRONG women's title, capping off a thrilling night of action.
Overall, NJPW STRONG delivered a pay-per-view event that will be remembered for some time to come. With its mix of high-flying action, technical grappling, and hard-hitting brawls, this was an evening that had something for everyone. 5/5 stars
Card Details
- Date: 29 Aug 2024
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Entertainment & Sports Arena
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 29 Aug 2024
Matches
Hiroshi Tanahashi and Tomohiro Ishii defeat TMDK (Bad Dude Tito and Robbie Eagles) and Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake and Zack Gibson) in a NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Title Three Way #1 Contendership Match
Match Time: 10:59CHAOS and Kevin Knight defeat BULLET CLUB War Dogs (Clark Connors, David Finlay and Drilla Moloney) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 11:52Dirty Work (Fred Rosser and Tom Lawlor) defeat The West Coast Wrecking Crew (Jorel Nelson and Royce Isaacs) in a No Disqualification Tag Team Match
Match Time: 12:05Zack Sabre Jr. defeat Titan in a Singles Match
Match Time: 14:53Tetsuya Naito defeat TJP in a Non Title Match
Match Time: 14:54TMDK (Mikey Nicholls and Shane Haste)
(C)defeat Hechicero and Virus in a NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 13:34Hiromu Takahashi defeat Mustafa Ali in a Singles Match
Match Time: 17:20Gabe Kidd
(C)defeat Lio Rush in a NJPW STRONG Openweight Title Match
Match Time: 17:57Mercedes Mone
(C)defeat Momo Watanabe in a NJPW STRONG Women's Title Match
Match Time: 19:56