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Ryogoku Ruckus: New Japan Pro Wrestling Delivers Thrilling TV Show

The Ryogoku Kokugikan played host to an electrifying night of professional wrestling as New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) presented its latest television special, live on April 7th. The sold-out crowd of 6,510 fans was treated to a stacked card featuring some of the best talent in the world.

Shinnichi Champion Grand Prix Celebration Six Man Tag Match

The evening kicked off with a high-energy match featuring Great-O-Khan, Minoru Suzuki, and Toru Yano taking on El Desperado, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and YOH. The six-man tag team affair saw plenty of action as all six competitors gave it their all. In the end, the trio of Great-O-Khan, Suzuki, and Yano emerged victorious in a 13:10 thrill ride.

United Empire and House Of Torture Clash

The first half of the show was rounded out by a intense six-man tag team match between United Empire (Aaron Henare, Francesco Akira, and Jeff Cobb) and House Of Torture (EVIL, SHO, and Yujiro Takahashi). The United Empire's cohesion proved to be too much for their opponents as they secured an 8:01 victory.

Just 5 Guys and Los Ingobernables de Japon Collide

The third match of the night saw Just 5 Guys (DOUKI, Taichi, and Yoshinobu Kanemaru) face off against Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Shingo Takagi, and Tetsuya Naito). This six-man tag team bout was marked by explosive action from all eight competitors. In the end, Just 5 Guys emerged victorious in a hard-fought 9:20 contest.

More Action as BULLET CLUB and Guerrillas of Destiny Collide

The penultimate match featured BULLET CLUB (David Finlay, El Phantasmo, and KENTA) taking on Guerrillas Of Destiny and Master Wato. This six-man tag team affair was characterized by wild brawling and high-flying action. BULLET CLUB's chemistry ultimately proved to be too much for their opponents as they claimed an 8:46 win.

IWGP Women's Title Three Way Match

Mercedes Mone put her IWGP Women's Championship on the line against AZM and Hazuki in a thrilling three-way match. This contest was marked by quick reversals, near falls, and intense grappling exchanges. In the end, Mercedes Mone emerged victorious, retaining her title in a 13:53 thriller.

NJPW World Television Title Match

The main event of the evening saw Zack Sabre Jr. challenge Shota Umino for the NJPW World Television Championship. This highly technical match was marked by submissions and near falls galore. In the end, Zack Sabre Jr. emerged victorious, successfully defending his title in a 13:35 contest.

Aussie Open and Bishamon Face Off

The penultimate bout saw Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis) challenge Bishamon for the IWGP Tag Team Titles. This match was marked by intense tag team action as both teams gave it their all. In the end, Aussie Open emerged victorious, claiming the titles in a thrilling encounter.

IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match

The evening's second main event saw Hiromu Takahashi defend his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Robbie Eagles. This contest was marked by high-flying action and intense grappling exchanges. In the end, Hiromu Takahashi emerged victorious, successfully defending his title in a 21:12 thriller.

IWGP World Heavyweight Title Match

The evening's main event saw SANADA challenge Kazuchika Okada for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. This highly anticipated match was marked by intense action and near falls galore. In the end, SANADA emerged victorious, claiming the title in a 17:45 thrill ride.

Closing Thoughts

New Japan Pro Wrestling delivered an unforgettable television special, featuring some of the best wrestling talent on the planet. With a stacked card that included multiple championship matches and thrilling tag team affairs, there was something for everyone at this Ryogoku Ruckus. The sold-out crowd of 6,510 fans was treated to a night they will never forget, and we can't wait to see what's in store for the future.

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Card Details

  • Date: 07 Apr 2023
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
  • Attendance: 6510
  • Type: TV-Show
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 08 Apr 2023

Matches

  1. Great-O-Khan, Minoru Suzuki and Toru Yano defeat El Desperado, Hiroshi Tanahashi and YOH in a Shinnichi Champion Grand Prix Celebration Six Man Tag Match
    Match Time: 13:10

  2. United Empire (Aaron Henare, Francesco Akira and Jeff Cobb) defeat House Of Torture (EVIL, SHO and Yujiro Takahashi) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:01

  3. Just 5 Guys (DOUKI, Taichi and Yoshinobu Kanemaru) defeat Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Shingo Takagi and Tetsuya Naito) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:20

  4. BULLET CLUB (David Finlay, El Phantasmo and KENTA) defeat Guerrillas Of Destiny and Master Wato in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:46

  5. Mercedes Mone(C) defeat AZM and Hazuki in a IWGP Women's Title Three Way Match
    Match Time: 13:53

  6. Zack Sabre Jr.(C) defeat Shota Umino in a NJPW World Television Title Match
    Match Time: 13:35

  7. Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis)(C) defeat Bishamon in a IWGP Tag Team Title Match

  8. Hiromu Takahashi(C) defeat Robbie Eagles in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 21:12

  9. SANADA(C) defeat Kazuchika Okada in a IWGP World Heavyweight Title Match

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