NJPW Sapporo Showdown ReportBy Zach Lowe for ZohaSh.comSapporo, Hokkaido, Japan - The Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center played host to a thrilling night of professional wrestling as New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) brought their latest TV show to the fans in attendance. A sold-out crowd of 2,891 witnessed nine matches unfold, featuring some of the best talent in the world.Early Bird SpecialTom Lawlor kicked off the evening with a tag team victory alongside his partner Kosei Fujita, defeating Ryohei Oiwa and Toru Yano in just 3:48. A solid opener that set the tone for what was to come.TMDK Takes It EasyNext up, TMDK (Bad Dude Tito and JONAH) teamed up to take down their opponents, Ryohei Oiwa and Toru Yano, in a much longer contest clocking in at 6:16. A good showing from the TMDK duo.House of TortureThe House Of Torture trio - EVIL, SHO, and Yujiro Takahashi - proved too strong for their six-man opponents, David Finlay, Jado, and Tama Tonga, securing a 6:02 win. The House Of Torture continues to be a force to be reckoned with.Bullet Club UnleashedIn a highly anticipated match, BULLET CLUB (Bad Luck Fale, Chase Owens, Juice Robinson, and KENTA) clashed with Suzuki-gun (Lance Archer, Taichi, TAKA Michinoku, and Zack Sabre Jr.) in an eight-man tag team affair. In the end, it was the BULLET CLUB that emerged victorious, their 5:55 win a testament to their cohesion.CHAOS Chaos EnsuesLos Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Shingo Takagi, and Tetsuya Naito) faced off against CHAOS (Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii, and YOSHI-HASHI) in a thrilling six-man tag team match. After 9:53 of action, the CHAOS trio emerged victorious, further solidifying their reputation as a formidable unit.G1 Climax ActionThe main event portion of the evening kicked off with Aaron Henare securing a hard-fought victory over Hiroshi Tanahashi in a G1 Climax 2022 Block C match. The win was well-deserved for Henare, who showed his mettle against one of NJPW's top competitors.Next up, Will Ospreay and El Phantasmo clashed in a G1 Climax 2022 Block D match that saw the high-flying Ospreay ultimately emerge victorious after 15:06 of action. A stunning display from both men, highlighting their exceptional skills.More G1 ActionJay White continued his strong G1 campaign with a convincing win over SANADA in a Block B matchup, clocking in at 18:07. Meanwhile, Kazuchika Okada secured a dominant victory over Jeff Cobb in a Block A match, the two competitors going the distance for 21:30 of action.The VerdictIn conclusion, this NJPW Sapporo show was an absolute thrill ride from start to finish. With nine matches featuring some of the best professional wrestlers in the world, it's little wonder that the fans left the Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center thoroughly entertained. For those who tuned in live or on replay, I hope you enjoyed the action as much as I did.Rating: 4/5Recommended Matches:1. Will Ospreay vs. El Phantasmo (G1 Climax 2022 Block D Match)2. Jay White vs. SANADA (G1 Climax 2022 Block B Match)3. Kazuchika Okada vs. Jeff Cobb (G1 Climax 2022 Block A Match)Stay tuned for more NJPW coverage on ZohaSh.com!
