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- Tails Azimuth
NJPW Korakuen Hall Extravaganza Delivers Thrills and Spills
Tokyo, Japan - The storied Korakuen Hall played host to an electric night of professional wrestling action, as New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) brought the heat in a star-studded card that featured some of the best talent from around the world.
The evening's curtain-raiser saw Daiki Nagai and Masatora Yasuda engage in a thrilling Time Limit Draw Match. The spirited encounter lasted 10 minutes, with neither competitor able to gain the upper hand. A testament to the excellent grappling skills on display, this opening bout set the tone for the night ahead.
United Empire, comprising Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan, and Jakob Austin Young, proved too much for Katsuya Murashima, Shoma Kato, and Tiger Mask in a fast-paced Six-Man Tag Team Match. The formidable unit's power game and quick tag-team sequences left their opponents reeling, resulting in an 8:36 victory.
Next up, House Of Torture (Ren Narita and Yoshinobu Kanemaru) put on a technical clinic against Jado and Shota Umino. Despite the valiant efforts of the latter duo, the cunning House Of Torture members managed to outmaneuver them en route to a 9:12 win.
The Mad Bastards (Gabe Kidd and Jake Lee) duo kept their winning streak intact by downing Tomoaki Honma and Tomohiro Ishii in a Tag Team Match clocked at 6:58. These two teams have been on a roll lately, and it's no surprise they're causing chaos throughout the NJPW roster.
The first of two Eight-Man Tag Team Matches took center stage as House Of Torture (Dick Togo, EVIL, SHO, and Yujiro Takahashi) collided with Be-Beop Tag Team, Oleg Boltin, and Ryusuke Taguchi. This action-packed bout saw the House Of Torture crew emerge victorious in a thrilling 10:01 encounter.
In another exciting Tag Team Match, BULLET CLUB's Gedo and Taiji Ishimori defeated Just 5 Guys (DOUKI and TAKA Michinoku) in 9:15. These two teams have been known to clash on multiple occasions, and this latest outing only added to their storied rivalry.
The penultimate match saw TMDK (Kosei Fujita and Zack Sabre Jr.) take on Los Ingobernables de Japon's BUSHI and Tetsuya Naito. This high-stakes Tag Team Match produced a thrilling 9:53 victory for the TMDK duo, who continue to solidify their position as one of NJPW's top tag teams.
The night's main event featured two of the promotion's most electrifying acts in Los Ingobernables de Japon (Hiromu Takahashi and Shingo Takagi) facing off against United Empire's Francesco Akira and HENARE. This intense Tag Team Match went the distance, with Hiromu and Shingo combining their forces to claim a hard-fought 11:01 win.
In the evening's final match, Jeff Cobb faced Yota Tsuji in a battle for the NJPW World Television Title. Despite being a significant underdog, Tsuji pushed the champion to the limit before ultimately drawing with the titleholder after 15 minutes of high-octane action. This result may have disappointed some fans, but it's undeniable that both competitors left everything they had in the ring.
Overall, Korakuen Hall delivered an unforgettable night of professional wrestling excitement, showcasing the best of NJPW and its global talent pool. The matches were fast-paced, hard-hitting, and featured more than a few jaw-dropping moments. As the dust settles, one thing is clear: the future looks bright for this promotion and its passionate fan base.
Card Details
- Date: 07 Sep 2024
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Korakuen Hall
- Attendance: 1384
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 07 Sep 2024
Matches
Daiki Nagai Time Limit Draw Masatora Yasuda in a Singles Match
Match Time: 10:00United Empire (Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan and Jakob Austin Young) defeat Katsuya Murashima, Shoma Kato and Tiger Mask in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 08:36House Of Torture (Ren Narita and Yoshinobu Kanemaru) defeat Jado and Shota Umino in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:12Mad Bastards (Gabe Kidd and Jake Lee) defeat Tomoaki Honma and Tomohiro Ishii in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 06:58House Of Torture (Dick Togo, EVIL, SHO and Yujiro Takahashi) defeat Be-Bop Tag Team, Oleg Boltin and Ryusuke Taguchi in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 10:01BULLET CLUB (Gedo and Taiji Ishimori) defeat Just 5 Guys (DOUKI and TAKA Michinoku) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:15TMDK (Kosei Fujita and Zack Sabre Jr.) defeat Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI and Tetsuya Naito) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:53Los Ingobernables de Japon (Hiromu Takahashi and Shingo Takagi) defeat United Empire (Francesco Akira and HENARE) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 11:01Jeff Cobb
(C)Time Limit Draw Yota Tsuji in a NJPW World Television Title Match
Match Time: 15:00