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FUKUOKA FRENZY: NJPW DELIVERS A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
Date: September 16th, 2023 Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) City: Fukuoka, Japan Arena: Fukuoka Island City Forum Attendance: 1256
I'm your correspondent Barney Ronay, and I'm thrilled to report on an absolute barnburner of a card from NJPW! The online stream was electric, with fans tuning in from around the world to witness some of the best professional wrestling on the planet.
Match #1: Hiromu Takahashi vs. Yuto Nakashima In the opener, fan favorite Hiromu Takahashi took down young gun Yuto Nakashima in a swift 9:04 contest. The "Kamikaze" Takahashi showcased his trademark speed and agility, leaving Nakashima reeling from the high-impact moves.
Match #2: Great Bash Heel (Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma) vs. Oleg Boltin & Oskar Leube The tag team action kicked off with a bang as Great Bash Heel dispatched their opponents in another 9:04 match. The veteran duo of Makabe and Honma used their experience to outmaneuver the Russian duo, securing the win.
Match #3: CHAOS (Hiroshi Tanahashi, Ryusuke Taguchi, Satoshi Kojima & Tiger Mask) vs. United Empire (Callum Newman, Great-OKhan, HENARE & Jeff Cobb) The six-man tag team match saw CHAOS and United Empire clash in a thrilling 9:02 bout. The "Ace" Tanahashi led his team to victory with a stunning Styles Clash on Great-OKhan.
Match #4: TMDK (Bad Dude Tito, Mikey Nicholls, Shane Haste & Zack Sabre Jr.) vs. CHAOS (Hirooki Goto, Kazuchika Okada, Tomohiro Ishii & YOSHI-HASHI) In a highly anticipated eight-man tag team match, TMDK bested CHAOS in a hard-hitting 9:38 affair. The "King of Strong Style" Okada put up a valiant effort but was ultimately unable to overcome the numbers game.
Match #5: Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Shingo Takagi, Tetsuya Naito & Yota Tsuji) vs. United Empire (Callum Newman, Great-OKhan, HENARE & Jeff Cobb) The main event saw Los Ingobernables de Japon and United Empire face off in an intense 13:51 match. The "Innovator of Moves" Naito led his team to victory with a picture-perfect Destino on Great-OKhan.
Match #6: Strong Style vs. Master Wato, Shota Umino & Yuji Nagata The final contest saw Strong Style take on their foes in a thrilling 12:37 Best of Seven Series match (2nd installment). The "King" Tanahashi secured the win for his team with a dramatic High Fly Flow.
Match #7: Just 5 Guys (DOUKI, SANADA, Taichi & TAKA Michinoku) vs. House Of Torture (Dick Togo, EVIL, SHO & Yujiro Takahashi) The evening concluded with an all-star eight-man tag team match between Just 5 Guys and House of Torture. The "Darkness" DOUKI led his team to victory in a 15:55 barnburner.
In conclusion, NJPW delivered a truly unforgettable night of professional wrestling. With a stacked card featuring some of the promotion's top talent, fans were treated to an evening of non-stop action and excitement. Until next time, when I'll be ringside once again, I'm Barney Ronay, signing off!
Card Details
- Date: 16 Sep 2023
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Fukuoka Island City Forum
- Attendance: 1256
- Type: Online Stream
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 16 Sep 2023
Matches
Hiromu Takahashi defeat Yuto Nakashima in a Singles Match
Match Time: 09:04Great Bash Heel (Togi Makabe and Tomoaki Honma) defeat Oleg Boltin and Oskar Leube in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:04CHAOS and Hiroshi Tanahashi defeat Ryusuke Taguchi, Satoshi Kojima and Tiger Mask in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:02TMDK (Bad Dude Tito, Mikey Nicholls, Shane Haste and Zack Sabre Jr.) defeat CHAOS (Hirooki Goto, Kazuchika Okada, Tomohiro Ishii and YOSHI-HASHI) in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:38Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Shingo Takagi, Tetsuya Naito and Yota Tsuji) defeat United Empire (Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan, HENARE and Jeff Cobb) in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 13:51Strong Style defeat Master Wato, Shota Umino and Yuji Nagata in a Six Man Tag Team Best Of Seven Series Match #2
Match Time: 12:37Just 5 Guys (DOUKI, SANADA, Taichi and TAKA Michinoku) defeat House Of Torture (Dick Togo, EVIL, SHO and Yujiro Takahashi) in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 15:55