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New Japan Pro Wrestling Delivers Thrilling Show at Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

July 1st, 2017 - Los Angeles, California, USA

The lights went out and the energy was electric as New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) brought its unique brand of professional wrestling to the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. The sold-out crowd of 2,370 fans witnessed an unforgettable night of action-packed matches that showcased the best of the best from around the world.

Ten-Man Tag Team Mayhem

The evening kicked off with a thrilling Ten-Man Tag Team Match pitting CHAOS and the Briscoe Brothers (Beretta, Rocky Romero, and Will Ospreay) against BULLET CLUB (Bad Luck Fale, Marty Scurll, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, and Yujiro Takahashi). The high-flying action was non-stop, with Ospreay impressing once again. In the end, CHAOS and the Briscoe Brothers emerged victorious in a match that clocked in at 9:21.

Los Ingobernables de Japon Soar

Next up was an Eight-Man Tag Team Match featuring Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, EVIL, Hiromu Takahashi, and SANADA) taking on Dragon Lee, Jushin Thunder Liger, Titan, and Volador Jr. The luchadores showed off their impressive aerial attacks, but it was Los Ingobernables who ultimately came out on top in a match that lasted 6:44.

Tournament Action

The first round of the IWGP United States Heavyweight Title Tournament kicked into high gear with Jay Lethal defeating Hangman Page and Zack Sabre Jr. besting Juice Robinson. Lethal's technical grappling skills proved too much for Page, while Sabre Jr.'s slick submissions earned him the win over Robinson.

War Machine Wreaks Havoc

In a highly anticipated match, War Machine (Hanson and Raymond Rowe) collided with Guerrillas Of Destiny in a bid to capture the IWGP Tag Team Titles. The chaos was palpable as the two teams clashed, with War Machine ultimately emerging victorious in an intense match that showcased their rugged determination.

Tournament Semifinals

The night's main event featured a pair of tournament semifinal matches. Tomohiro Ishii and Tetsuya Naito went toe-to-toe in a hard-hitting contest that saw Ishii finally best the champion via submission after 15:51 of action. Meanwhile, Kenny Omega and Michael Elgin put on a show for the ages, with Omega ultimately securing the win in an exhausting match that clocked in at 22:31.

Okada's Reign Continues

Finally, Kazuchika Okada put his IWGP Heavyweight Title on the line against Cody. In a match that was equal parts technical grappling and high-flying action, Okada proved too much for the challenger, retaining his title after 27:12 of intense competition.

In conclusion, New Japan Pro Wrestling delivered a fantastic show at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. The packed crowd was treated to an incredible evening of wrestling that featured some of the best talent from around the world. With the tournament nearing its climax, fans are eagerly anticipating the next installment of NJPW action.

Match Times:

  1. CHAOS and Briscoe Brothers vs. BULLET CLUB - 9:21
  2. Los Ingobernables de Japon vs. Dragon Lee, Jushin Thunder Liger, Titan, and Volador Jr. - 6:44
  3. Jay Lethal vs. Hangman Page - 8:30
  4. Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Juice Robinson - 10:04
  5. David Finlay, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Jay White, and KUSHIDA vs. Tempura Boyz, Billy Gunn, and Yoshitatsu - 9:40
  6. War Machine vs. Guerrillas Of Destiny - N/A (IWGP Tag Team Title Match)
  7. Tomohiro Ishii vs. Tetsuya Naito - 15:51
  8. Kenny Omega vs. Michael Elgin - 22:31
  9. Kazuchika Okada vs. Cody - 27:12

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Card Details

  • Date: 01 Jul 2017
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
  • Attendance: 2370
  • Type: TV-Show
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 01 Jul 2017

Matches

  1. CHAOS and Briscoe Brothers (Beretta, Rocky Romero and Will Ospreay) defeat BULLET CLUB (Bad Luck Fale, Marty Scurll, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson and Yujiro Takahashi) in a Ten Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:21

  2. Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, EVIL, Hiromu Takahashi and SANADA) defeat Dragon Lee, Jushin Thunder Liger, Titan and Volador Jr. in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 06:44

  3. Jay Lethal(C) defeat Hangman Page in a IWGP United States Heavyweight Title Tournament First Round Match
    Match Time: 08:30

  4. Zack Sabre Jr.(C) defeat Juice Robinson in a IWGP United States Heavyweight Title Tournament First Round Match
    Match Time: 10:04

  5. David Finlay, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Jay White and KUSHIDA defeat Tempura Boyz, Billy Gunn and Yoshitatsu in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:40

  6. War Machine (Hanson and Raymond Rowe)(C) defeat Guerrillas Of Destiny in a IWGP Tag Team Title Match

  7. Tomohiro Ishii(C) defeat Tetsuya Naito in a IWGP United States Heavyweight Title Tournament First Round Match
    Match Time: 15:51

  8. Kenny Omega(C) defeat Michael Elgin in a IWGP United States Heavyweight Title Tournament First Round Match
    Match Time: 22:31

  9. Kazuchika Okada(C) defeat Cody in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 27:12

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