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NJPW Kofu Showdown: United Empire Reigns Supreme
Kofu, Japan - The Aimesse Yamanashi played host to an electrifying night of professional wrestling as New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) brought their brand of excellence to the passionate Japanese crowd. With a sold-out attendance of 1,678 and a live broadcast on television, the energy was palpable from start to finish.
Tag Team Terror
The opening contest saw Daiki Nagai take on Masatora Yasuda in a Time Limit Draw match that lasted an even 10:00 minutes. While neither man could secure a decisive victory, it set the tone for the night's action-packed card.
United Empire, comprised of Callum Newman and Francesco Akira, kicked off their dominant performance by defeating Riiita and Shoma Kato in a spirited tag team match (8:43). This was followed by HENARE and Jeff Cobb joining forces to take down Katsuya Murashima and Ryusuke Taguchi (9:01).
House of Torture Takes Center Stage
The House Of Torture duo, Ren Narita and SHO, proved their mettle by besting Jado and Shota Umino in a hard-hitting tag team contest (8:58). Meanwhile, Mad Bastards Gabe Kidd and Jake Lee outlasted Tomoaki Honma and Tomohiro Ishii to notch a victory of their own (8:21).
Just 5 Guys Steal the Show
In a thrilling upset, Just 5 Guys DOUKI and TAKA Michinoku defeated BULLET CLUB Gedo and Taiji Ishimori in a tag team match that showcased exceptional technical grappling (7:51). This unexpected turn of events sent shockwaves through the locker room.
House Of Torture's Eight-Man Mayhem
The main event saw House Of Torture Dick Togo, EVIL, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, and Yujiro Takahashi collide with Be-Boptag Team, Oleg Boltin, and Tiger Mask in an eight-man tag team spectacular (9:43). As chaos reigned supreme, United Empire's Great-O-Khan and Jakob Austin Young attempted to make their mark, but TMDK's Kosei Fujita and Zack Sabre Jr. emerged victorious in the night's penultimate match (11:36).
Six-Man Showdown Ends in a Draw
The evening concluded with Los Ingobernables de Japon - comprised of Hiromu Takahashi, Tetsuya Naito, and Yota Tsuji - facing their own namesake trio in a thrilling six-man tag team contest. After 30:00 minutes of back-and-forth action, the bout ended in a time limit draw.
In a night marked by incredible tag team matches and surprise victories, United Empire emerged as the dominant force. As NJPW continues to push the boundaries of professional wrestling, fans worldwide are left eagerly anticipating what's next for this talented roster.
Card Details
- Date: 06 Sep 2024
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Aimesse Yamanashi
- Attendance: 1678
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 06 Sep 2024
Matches
Daiki Nagai Time Limit Draw Masatora Yasuda in a Singles Match
Match Time: 10:00United Empire (Callum Newman and Francesco Akira) defeat Riiita and Shoma Kato in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 08:43United Empire (HENARE and Jeff Cobb) defeat Katsuya Murashima and Ryusuke Taguchi in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:01House Of Torture (Ren Narita and SHO) defeat Jado and Shota Umino in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 08:58Mad Bastards (Gabe Kidd and Jake Lee) defeat Tomoaki Honma and Tomohiro Ishii in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 08:21Just 5 Guys (DOUKI and TAKA Michinoku) defeat BULLET CLUB (Gedo and Taiji Ishimori) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:51House Of Torture (Dick Togo, EVIL, Yoshinobu Kanemaru and Yujiro Takahashi) defeat Be-Bop Tag Team, Oleg Boltin and Tiger Mask in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:43TMDK (Kosei Fujita and Zack Sabre Jr.) defeat United Empire (Great-O-Khan and Jakob Austin Young) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 11:36Los Ingobernables de Japon and YAMATO Time Limit Draw Los Ingobernables de Japon (Hiromu Takahashi, Tetsuya Naito and Yota Tsuji) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 30:00