NJPW Destruction In Kobe 2024

Vic Marks' New Japan Pro Wrestling Report

Kobe, Hyogo, Japan - Kobe World Hall, September 28th, 2024

A packed Kobe World Hall witnessed an action-packed night of professional wrestling as New Japan Pro Wrestling presented a thrilling card that had something for everyone. From the opening bell to the final curtain call, the crowd was treated to a series of intense matches that showcased the best of the best from around the world.

Six-Man Tag Team Mayhem

The evening kicked off with a six-man tag team match featuring Dragon Dia, Ryusuke Taguchi, and Shota Umino taking on Tiger Mask, Tomoaki Honma, and Yuji Nagata. The bout was a frenetic paced affair, with all six competitors giving it their all. In the end, it was the trio of Dia, Taguchi, and Umino that emerged victorious, but not before Nagata had delivered some impressive near-falls.

United Empire vs. Los Ingobernables de Japon

The next match saw United Empire (Callum Newman, Francesco Akira, and Jeff Cobb) facing off against Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Hiromu Takahashi, and Yota Tsuji). This one was a real barnburner, with both teams trading moves and near-falls. The bout ultimately ended in favor of the LIDJ trio, but not before Cobb had put on a show-stopping display.

Gabe Kidd vs. Hirooki Goto

The first of two non-title matches saw Gabe Kidd taking on Hirooki Goto. This one was a real grudge match, with both men determined to get the better of each other. In the end, it was Kidd who emerged victorious after a thrilling double count-out.

Goto vs. Kidd (No DQ)

The rematch took place later in the evening, this time under no disqualification rules. Goto came into the match looking for revenge, but Kidd had other plans. The bout turned into a wild brawl, with both men using every trick in the book to gain the upper hand. In the end, it was Goto who managed to catch Kidd off guard and secure the win.

TMDK vs. Just 5 Guys

The first of two six-man tag team matches saw TMDK (Kosei Fujita, Ryohei Oiwa, and Zack Sabre Jr.) facing off against Just 5 Guys (SANADA, Taichi, and TAKA Michinoku). This one was a real clash of styles, with the technical prowess of TMDK going up against the high-flying antics of J5G. In the end, it was TMDK who emerged victorious.

House Of Torture vs. HanaGuri

The main event of the evening saw House Of Torture (EVIL, SHO, and Yujiro Takahashi) taking on Hiroshi Tanahashi, Oleg Boltin, and Toru Yano in a never openweight six-man tag team title match. This one was a real spectacle, with all six competitors putting it all on the line. In the end, it was HanaGuri who emerged victorious, retaining their titles.

DOUKI vs. Yoshinobu Kanemaru

The penultimate match of the evening saw DOUKI taking on Yoshinobu Kanemaru for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight title. This one was a real technical masterclass, with both men showcasing their skills. In the end, it was DOUKI who emerged victorious, retaining his title.

Shingo Takagi vs. HENARE

The final match of the evening saw Shingo Takagi taking on HENARE for the NEVER openweight title. This one was a real hard-hitting affair, with both men determined to get the better of each other. In the end, it was Takagi who emerged victorious, retaining his title.

David Finlay vs. YOSHI-HASHI

The second-to-last match of the evening saw David Finlay taking on YOSHI-HASHI for the IWGP Global Heavyweight title. This one was a real clash of styles, with Finlay's technical prowess going up against Hashi's power. In the end, it was Finlay who emerged victorious, retaining his title.

Tetsuya Naito vs. Great-O-Khan

The main event of the evening saw Tetsuya Naito taking on Great-O-Khan for the IWGP World Heavyweight title. This one was a real epic encounter, with both men giving it their all. In the end, it was Naito who emerged victorious, retaining his title.

That's all for this report from Kobe. A fantastic night of professional wrestling that had something for everyone. Until next time, stay tuned!

Card Details

• Date: 28 Sep 2024
• Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
• Arena: Kobe World Hall
• Attendance: 4528
• Type: TV-Show
• Broadcast Type: Live
• Broadcast Date: 28 Sep 2024

Matches

1. Dragon Dia, Ryusuke Taguchi and Shota Umino defeat Tiger Mask, Tomoaki Honma and Yuji Nagata in a Six Man Tag Team Match
   Match Time: 07:30

2. Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Hiromu Takahashi and Yota Tsuji) defeat United Empire (Callum Newman, Francesco Akira and Jeff Cobb) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
   Match Time: 07:25

3. Gabe Kidd Double Count Out Hirooki Goto in a Non Title Match
   Match Time: 01:44

4. Hirooki Goto defeat Gabe Kidd in a Non Title No Disqualification Match
   Match Time: 08:24

5. TMDK (Kosei Fujita, Ryohei Oiwa and Zack Sabre Jr.) defeat Just 5 Guys (SANADA, Taichi and TAKA Michinoku) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
   Match Time: 06:30

6. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Oleg Boltin and Toru Yano(C) defeat House Of Torture (EVIL, SHO and Yujiro Takahashi) in a NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Title Match
   Match Time: 11:10

7. DOUKI(C) defeat Yoshinobu Kanemaru in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match
   Match Time: 20:08

8. Shingo Takagi(C) defeat HENARE in a NEVER Openweight Title Match

9. David Finlay(C) defeat YOSHI-HASHI in a IWGP Global Heavyweight Title Match
   Match Time: 21:38

10. Tetsuya Naito(C) defeat Great-O-Khan in a IWGP World Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 30:54