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- Tails Azimuth
ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE
NJPW Returns to Osaka with Thrilling Card
The EDION Arena Osaka played host to a star-studded New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) card on August 6th, featuring a mix of high-flying action and intense brawls. The packed crowd of 3370 fans were treated to a night of unforgettable matches, as the likes of Bullet Club, United Empire, Los Ingobernables de Japon, and more took to the ring.
Tag Team Tussles and Six-Man Mayhem
The night kicked off with a thrilling eight-man tag team match featuring the Bullet Club (Chase Owens, EVIL, SHO, and Yujiro Takahashi) against David Finlay, Ryohei Oiwa, Tama Tonga, and Tomohiro Ishii. In a display of teamwork and athleticism, the Bullet Club emerged victorious in 8:47.
The United Empire (Aaron Henare and Jeff Cobb) then took on Team Filthy (Royce Isaacs and Tom Lawlor) in a hard-hitting tag team match. Despite their best efforts, Team Filthy couldn't overcome the might of the United Empire, who secured the win in 9:33.
Next up was a six-man tag team match pitting Bullet Club (Bad Luck Fale, Juice Robinson, and KENTA) against Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, SANADA, and Tetsuya Naito). In an intense contest that saw all eight men give it their all, the Bullet Club ultimately came out on top in 7:16.
G1 Climax Action
The main event of the evening was a quartet of G1 Climax matches, featuring some of NJPW's top talent. In Block D, YOSHI-HASHI bested El Phantasmo in a closely contested match that went the distance at 15:47.
Lance Archer then took on Toru Yano in Block A, with the former emerging victorious in 9:14. Next up was Zack Sabre Jr., who edged out Hirooki Goto in Block C at 17:31.
Finally, Jay White and Great-OKhan clashed in Block B, with the former securing the win in a thrilling match that lasted 18:14.
Block D Showstopper
The evening's final match saw Shingo Takagi face off against Will Ospreay in Block D. In an absolute barnburner, Takagi ultimately outlasted Ospreay to secure the win at 21:55. The crowd was left on their feet as the two combatants left everything they had in the ring.
Closing Thoughts
NJPW's latest outing was a resounding success, with each match featuring its own unique blend of excitement and drama. With the G1 Climax reaching its penultimate stages, fans are now eagerly anticipating the final matches and crowning of the tournament's winner. Until next time, from ZOHASH.COM, it's been a wild ride!
Card Details
- Date: 06 Aug 2022
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: EDION Arena Osaka
- Attendance: 3370
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 06 Aug 2022
Matches
BULLET CLUB (Chase Owens, EVIL, SHO and Yujiro Takahashi) defeat David Finlay, Ryohei Oiwa, Tama Tonga and Tomohiro Ishii in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 08:47United Empire (Aaron Henare and Jeff Cobb) defeat Team Filthy (Royce Isaacs and Tom Lawlor) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:33BULLET CLUB (Bad Luck Fale, Juice Robinson and KENTA) defeat Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, SANADA and Tetsuya Naito) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:16Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kazuchika Okada defeat TMDK (Bad Dude Tito and JONAH) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 08:40YOSHI-HASHI defeat El Phantasmo in a G1 Climax 2022 Block D Match
Match Time: 15:47Lance Archer defeat Toru Yano in a G1 Climax 2022 Block A Match
Match Time: 09:14Zack Sabre Jr. defeat Hirooki Goto in a G1 Climax 2022 Block C Match
Match Time: 17:31Jay White defeat Great-O-Khan in a G1 Climax 2022 Block B Match
Match Time: 18:14Shingo Takagi defeat Will Ospreay in a G1 Climax 2022 Block D Match
Match Time: 21:55