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NJPW Road To Destruction 2023 - Tag 8

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NJPW's Nagasaki Night Delivers Thrills and Spills

The Dejima Messe Nagasaki played host to New Japan Pro Wrestling's latest event, featuring a stacked card that left the sold-out crowd of 1,380 on the edge of their seats. With no broadcast in sight, the intensity and drama were palpable, as some of the best wrestlers from around the world clashed in a series of barnburning matches.

The evening kicked off with Ryusuke Taguchi notching a quick victory over Yuto Nakashima in a Singles Match. The 7:41 runtime was a testament to both men's explosive styles, but ultimately, it was Taguchi's cunning that proved the difference-maker.

Satoshi Kojima and YOH teamed up to take down Oskar Leube and Togi Makabe in a Tag Team Match that showcased some of the finest technical grappling on display. The 8:22 duration belied the frenetic pace, as these four competitors left it all out there.

In the third bout, Master Wato, Shota Umino, and Yuji Nagata joined forces to overwhelm Strong Style and Tiger Mask in a Six Man Tag Team Match. This 9:53 affair was marked by its sheer chaos, with bodies flying every which way. When the dust settled, it was clear that the veteran trio had outmuscled their foes.

Be-Op Tag Team (Hiroshi Tanahashi and Toru Yano) flexed their muscles to best Oleg Boltin and Tomoaki Honma in another Tag Team Match, this one clocking in at 9:38. The result was never in doubt once the action got underway, as these four powerhouses went toe-to-toe.

The main event featured CHAOS (Hirooki Goto, Kazuchika Okada, Tomohiro Ishii, and YOSHI-HASHI) taking on TMDK (Bad Dude Tito, Mikey Nicholls, Shane Haste, and Zack Sabre Jr.) in an Eight Man Tag Team Match that would be remembered for a long time. This 11:14 marathon was marked by its intense exchanges and dramatic near-falls, with CHAOS emerging victorious.

The penultimate contest saw United Empire (Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan, HENARE, Jeff Cobb, and Will Ospreay) clash with Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Hiromu Takahashi, Shingo Takagi, Tetsuya Naito, and Yota Tsuji) in a Tag Team Match that will be talked about for weeks to come. The 14:22 runtime was merely a testament to the sheer energy on display as these ten titans battled it out.

In the evening's final act, House Of Torture (Dick Togo, EVIL, SHO, and Yujiro Takahashi) faced off against Just 5 Guys (DOUKI, SANADA, Taichi, and TAKA Michinoku) in an Eight Man Tag Team Match that lived up to its billing. This 14:08 thriller featured a dizzying array of moves and counters, ultimately culminating in House Of Torture's victory.

As the curtain fell on another unforgettable evening in Nagasaki, it was clear that NJPW had once again delivered a card for the ages. Fans fortunate enough to be in attendance will surely remember this night for years to come, while those who missed out can only hope for a replay down the line.

Card Details

  • Date: 17 Sep 2023
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Dejima Messe Nagasaki
  • Attendance: 1380
  • Type: Event
  • Broadcast Type: None

Matches

  1. Ryusuke Taguchi defeat Yuto Nakashima in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 07:41

  2. Satoshi Kojima and YOH defeat Oskar Leube and Togi Makabe in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:22

  3. Master Wato, Shota Umino and Yuji Nagata defeat Strong Style and Tiger Mask in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:53

  4. Be-Bop Tag Team (Hiroshi Tanahashi and Toru Yano) defeat Oleg Boltin and Tomoaki Honma in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:38

  5. CHAOS (Hirooki Goto, Kazuchika Okada, Tomohiro Ishii and YOSHI-HASHI) defeat TMDK (Bad Dude Tito, Mikey Nicholls, Shane Haste and Zack Sabre Jr.) in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 11:14

  6. United Empire (Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan, HENARE, Jeff Cobb and Will Ospreay) defeat Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Hiromu Takahashi, Shingo Takagi, Tetsuya Naito and Yota Tsuji) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 14:22

  7. House Of Torture (Dick Togo, EVIL, SHO and Yujiro Takahashi) defeat Just 5 Guys (DOUKI, SANADA, Taichi and TAKA Michinoku) in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 14:08

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