NJPW STRONG Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2023

Las Vegas, Nevada - Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall played host to an electrifying night of professional wrestling as New Japan Pro Wrestling presented its latest Pay Per View extravaganza. The sold-out crowd of 801 was treated to a thrilling eight-match card that showcased the best of NJPW's talent pool.

The evening kicked off with a barnburner of a Four-Way Match for the #1 Contendership to the NJPW STRONG Openweight Title. Satoshi Kojima emerged victorious, defeating Alex Coughlin, Fred Rosser, and Jeff Cobb in a high-flying, hard-hitting contest that left fans on the edge of their seats.

The women's division was well-represented on the card, with Giulia putting her NJPW STRONG Women's Title on the line against Hyan. The champion proved to be too much for her challenger, securing a hard-fought victory in 12:03 minutes of action-packed wrestling.

Guerrillas Of Destiny (El Phantasmo and Hikuleo) made a successful defense of their NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Titles against Monstersauce (Alex Zayne and Lance Archer). The reigning champs used their cunning and brawn to outmaneuver their opponents, securing the win in 9:25 minutes.

The main event saw Eddie Kingston put his title on the line against HENARE for the NJPW STRONG Openweight Title. In a hard-hitting contest that showcased both men's technical prowess, Kingston emerged victorious, retaining his title in 12:42 minutes of back-and-forth action.

In other matches, Gabe Kidd got the better of Tom Lawlor in a singles bout, while Stephanie Vaquer and Zeuxis took down Johnnie Robbie and Lluvia in a tag team match. The Eight-Man Tag Team Match featuring Atlantis, Atlantis Jr., Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Mistico against Adrian Quest, Rocky Romero, Soberano Jr., and Tiger Mask was a highlight-reel affair that showcased the teams' aerial antics.

However, it was Just 5 Guys (SANADA and Yuya Uemura) who stole the show with their thrilling Time Limit Draw against Los Ingobernables de Japon (Hiromu Takahashi and Tetsuya Naito). The two teams went toe-to-toe for 20 minutes, with neither able to gain a decisive advantage.

Finally, Shingo Takagi successfully defended his NEVER Openweight Title against Tama Tonga in a hard-hitting contest that showcased both men's power and technical skill.

All in all, it was an unforgettable night of professional wrestling in Las Vegas. NJPW has once again proven itself to be one of the premier promotions in the world, with its talented roster of wrestlers capable of delivering high-quality matches every time they step into the ring.

Card Details

Date: 27 Oct 2023
Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
Arena: Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall
Attendance: 801
Type: Pay Per View
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 27 Oct 2023

Matches

Satoshi Kojima defeat Alex Coughlin, Fred Rosser and Jeff Cobb in a NJPW STRONG Openweight Title #1 Contendership Four Way Match
Match Time: 09:51
Stephanie Vaquer and Zeuxis defeat Johnnie Robbie and Lluvia in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:40
Gabe Kidd defeat Tom Lawlor in a Singles Match
Match Time: 12:30
Atlantis, Atlantis Jr., Hiroshi Tanahashi and Mistico defeat Adrian Quest, Rocky Romero, Soberano Jr. and Tiger Mask in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 10:20
Giulia(C) defeat Hyan in a NJPW STRONG Women's Title Match
Match Time: 12:03
Guerrillas Of Destiny (El Phantasmo and Hikuleo)(C) defeat Monstersauce (Alex Zayne and Lance Archer) in a NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 09:25
Eddie Kingston(C) defeat HENARE in a NJPW STRONG Openweight Title Match
Match Time: 12:42
Just 5 Guys (SANADA and Yuya Uemura) Time Limit Draw Los Ingobernables de Japon (Hiromu Takahashi and Tetsuya Naito) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 20:00
Shingo Takagi(C) defeat Tama Tonga in a NEVER Openweight Title Match