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NJPW's "Stronger Than Ever" PPV Delivers Thrills and Spills at the 2300 Arena

Zohaash.com Exclusive Report

Philadelphia, PA - The 2300 Arena played host to New Japan Pro Wrestling's (NJPW) latest pay-per-view extravaganza, "Stronger Than Ever", on April 15th. A sold-out crowd of 977 enthusiastic fans was treated to a stacked card featuring some of the best professional wrestlers from around the world.

Early Showers

The event kicked off with a bang as El Desperado and Volador Jr. took down Delirious and Kevin Knight in a high-flying tag team match. The opening bout showcased the quickness and agility of both teams, with Volador Jr. putting on a show-stopping display of aerial attacks. In the end, the winning tandem scored the pinfall victory at 10:17.

Next up was Alex Coughlin, who faced off against Tracy Williams in a Pure Rules match. The bout saw both competitors showcase their technical grappling skills, with Coughlin ultimately emerging victorious at 12:49.

Singles Spotlight

Clark Connors took on The DKC in a singles match that delivered on its promise of quick action and hard-hitting strikes. The younger competitor's aggression paid off, as he pinned his opponent in just 6:24 minutes.

Tag Team Frenzy

The six-man tag team match featuring Team Filthy (Jorel Nelson, Royce Isaacs, and Tom Lawlor) against TMDK (Bad Dude Tito, Shane Haste, and Zack Sabre Jr.) was a fan favorite. The bout saw each team trade near-falls and high-impact moves, with Team Filthy ultimately emerging victorious at 16:32.

Tag Team Chaos

Just 5 Guys (SANADA and Yoshinobu Kanemaru) clashed with Homicide and Rocky Romero in another thrilling tag team match. This contest featured a mix of technical grappling and hard-hitting strikes, with the winning duo pinning their opponents at 14:26.

Title Contendership Semis

In the first semi-final match of the IWGP United States Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Tournament, Lance Archer took on Fred Rosser. The bout saw both competitors put their strength and power to good use, with Archer emerging victorious at 14:22.

Main Event Mayhem

The main event featured a dream matchup between Los Ingobernables de Japon (Hiromu Takahashi and Tetsuya Naito) and BULLET CLUB (Chase Owens and KENTA). This high-stakes tag team match saw both teams trade near-falls and intense strikes, with the winning duo pinning their opponents at 12:31.

Title Match Thrills

Finally, the evening culminated in a thrilling NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Title match between Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis) and CHAOS (Lio Rush and Tomohiro Ishii). The bout saw both teams push each other to the limit, with Aussie Open ultimately emerging victorious at 20:58.

Closing Thoughts

NJPW's "Stronger Than Ever" pay-per-view event delivered on its promise of non-stop action and thrilling matches. With a strong card that showcased the best of professional wrestling, this event will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the highlights of the year. For those who tuned in, we at Zohaash.com hope you enjoyed the ride!

Card Details

  • Date: 15 Apr 2023
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: 2300 Arena
  • Attendance: 977
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 16 Apr 2023

Matches

  1. El Desperado and Volador Jr. defeat Delirious and Kevin Knight in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:17

  2. Alex Coughlin defeat Tracy Williams in a Pure Rules Match
    Match Time: 12:49

  3. Clark Connors defeat The DKC in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 06:24

  4. Team Filthy (Jorel Nelson, Royce Isaacs and Tom Lawlor) defeat TMDK (Bad Dude Tito, Shane Haste and Zack Sabre Jr.) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 16:32

  5. Just 5 Guys (SANADA and Yoshinobu Kanemaru) defeat Homicide and Rocky Romero in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 14:26

  6. Orange Cassidy(C) defeat Gabriel Kidd in a AEW All-Atlantic Title Match
    Match Time: 11:52

  7. Los Ingobernables de Japon (Hiromu Takahashi and Tetsuya Naito) defeat BULLET CLUB (Chase Owens and KENTA) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 12:31

  8. Lance Archer defeat Fred Rosser in a IWGP United States Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Tournament Semi Final Match
    Match Time: 14:22

  9. Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis)(C) defeat CHAOS (Lio Rush and Tomohiro Ishii) in a NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Title Match
    Match Time: 20:58

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