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NJPW Music City Mayhem
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- Tails Azimuth
NJPW STRONG: A Night to Remember in Music City
Date: July 30, 2022 Location: Nashville Fairgrounds, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
The city of music got a healthy dose of wrestling excitement as New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) brought their NJPW STRONG series to the Nashville Fairgrounds. The stacked card featured some of the best talent in the industry, and we're here to break down all the action.
Six-Man Tag Team Mayhem Fred Yehi, Shota Umino, and Yuya Uemura (The Underdogs) vs. Kevin Knight, Ren Narita, and The DKC
This opening match set the tone for a wild night of wrestling as the six competitors clashed in a thrilling tag team bout. The Underdogs came out on top, with Fred Yehi delivering a picture-perfect shooting star press to secure the victory (13:12).
Title Tilts MLW National Openweight Title Match Davey Richards vs. Rocky Romero
The high-stakes title match saw Davey Richards successfully defend his MLW National Openweight Championship against Rocky Romero. The bout was an intense, back-and-forth affair that ended with a swift submission victory for Richards (11:29).
NJPW STRONG Openweight Title Match Fred Rosser vs. Big Damo
In another title tilt, Fred Rosser retained the NJPW STRONG Openweight Championship against Big Damo in a hard-hitting contest. The match featured several near-falls and a dramatic finish that saw Rosser emerge victorious (13:01).
Singles Showdowns Hiromu Takahashi vs. Blake Christian
The always-electric Hiromu Takahashi continued his winning ways with a convincing victory over Blake Christian. The match was marked by Takahashi's aerial assault, culminating in a devastating top-rope frankensteiner (13:59).
Six-Man Tag Team Chaos United Empire (Kyle Fletcher, Mark Davis, and TJP) vs. FTR (Cash Wheeler, Dax Harwood) and Alex Zayne
The United Empire squad of Kyle Fletcher, Mark Davis, and TJP proved too much for FTR and Alex Zayne in this chaotic six-man tag team match. The bout featured a plethora of high-flying moves, culminating in a thrilling finish that saw the United Empire emerge victorious (14:30).
Time Limit Draw Alex Shelley vs. KUSHIDA
The highly anticipated matchup between Alex Shelley and KUSHIDA ended in a time limit draw, with both competitors unable to secure a victory despite their best efforts. The match was an excellent display of technical grappling and striking (20:00).
No Disqualification Mayhem Jon Moxley vs. El Desperado
The main event saw Jon Moxley put his no-holds-barred skills on full display as he defeated El Desperado in a hard-hitting, no disqualification match. The bout featured multiple chair shots, a table smash, and a devastating Paradigm Shift that sealed the win for Moxley (17:20).
In conclusion, NJPW STRONG's outing in Nashville was an absolute thrill ride from start to finish. With so many great matches and moments, this event will be remembered as one of the best on the year.
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Card Details
- Date: 30 Jul 2022
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Nashville Fairgrounds
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 30 Jul 2022
Matches
Fred Yehi, Shota Umino and Yuya Uemura defeat Kevin Knight, Ren Narita and The DKC in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 13:12Davey Richards
(C)defeat Rocky Romero in a MLW National Openweight Title Match
Match Time: 11:29Fred Rosser
(C)defeat Big Damo in a NJPW STRONG Openweight Title Match
Match Time: 13:01Hiromu Takahashi defeat Blake Christian in a Singles Match
Match Time: 13:59United Empire (Kyle Fletcher, Mark Davis and TJP) defeat FTR and Alex Zayne in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 14:30Alex Shelley Time Limit Draw KUSHIDA in a Singles Match
Match Time: 20:00Jon Moxley defeat El Desperado in a No Disqualification Match
Match Time: 17:20