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NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING DELIVERS THRILLING TV-SHOW IN LONG BEACH

The Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California played host to another unforgettable evening of professional wrestling as New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) presented its latest TV-show on March 25th. A packed crowd of 4,372 enthusiasts witnessed a stacked card featuring some of the best talent from around the world.

MATCH OF THE NIGHT: GOLDEN LOVERS VS. YOUNG BUCKS

The main event saw Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi, collectively known as the Golden Lovers, take on Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson, the Young Bucks. This highly anticipated tag team match did not disappoint, with both teams delivering a flurry of high-flying moves and technical grappling. In the end, it was Omega's innovative moveset that proved to be the deciding factor, allowing him and Ibushi to secure the win in an incredible 39:21 contest.

TITLE CHAOS

The IWGP United States Heavyweight Title match between Jay White and Hangman Page was another highlight of the evening. White successfully defended his title against Page, utilizing a series of vicious strikes and submission holds to earn the victory in a hard-hitting 25-minute affair.

BULLET CLUB AND KILLER ELITE SQUAD STAND OUT

Cody and Marty Scurll's tag team effort against Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa was a highlight, with the BULLET CLUB duo showcasing their impressive chemistry and teamwork. Meanwhile, Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Lance Archer's Killer Elite Squad proved to be a force to be reckoned with as they took down Chuckie T and Toru Yano in another strong tag team match.

SUZUKI-GUN AND CHAOS SHARE THE SPOTLIGHT

The evening also saw Suzuki-gun, comprised of Minoru Suzuki and Zack Sabre Jr., overcome Kazuchika Okada and Tomohiro Ishii in a competitive tag team contest. This marked the second time that Suzuki-gun has defeated CHAOS this year, further solidifying their position as one of NJPW's top factions.

WILL OSPREAY AND JUSHIN THUNDER LIGER PUT ON A SHOW

The undercard featured several exciting matches, including Will Ospreay's singles victory over Jushin Thunder Liger. This high-flying contest saw both men push each other to new heights, with Ospreay ultimately emerging victorious in 10:35.

LOS INGOBERNABLES DE JAPON PROVE THEIR DOMINANCE

The evening began with a thrilling eight-man tag team match featuring Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Hiromu Takahashi, SANADA, and Tetsuya Naito) taking on Dragon Lee, Hiroshi Tanahashi, KUSHIDA, and Ryusuke Taguchi. The LIDJ faction's impressive teamwork and individual skills allowed them to secure the win in a 12:13 contest.

CHAO'S SOARS IN THE OPENING MATCH

The night kicked off with CHAOS (Rocky Romero, SHO, and YOH) defeating SoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, and Scorpio Sky) in a fast-paced six-man tag team match. This initial contest showcased the high level of energy and athleticism that would be a hallmark throughout the evening.

FINAL THOUGHTS

NJPW's latest TV-show was an absolute thrill ride from start to finish. With a stacked card featuring some of the world's top professional wrestlers, it's no surprise that this event received such a positive response from the packed crowd in Long Beach. As always, we here at zohash.com look forward to seeing what the future holds for these talented competitors.

MATCH TIMES:

  1. CHAOS (Rocky Romero, SHO, and YOH) vs. SoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, and Scorpio Sky) - 11:02
  2. David Finlay and Juice Robinson vs. CHAOS (Gedo and Hirooki Goto) - 7:24
  3. Killer Elite Squad (Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Lance Archer) vs. CHAOS (Chuckie T and Toru Yano) - 10:48
  4. BULLET CLUB (Cody and Marty Scurll) vs. Guerrillas Of Destiny (Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa) - 10:45
  5. Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Hiromu Takahashi, SANADA, and Tetsuya Naito) vs. Dragon Lee, Hiroshi Tanahashi, KUSHIDA, and Ryusuke Taguchi - 12:13
  6. Will Ospreay vs. Jushin Thunder Liger - 10:35
  7. Suzuki-gun (Minoru Suzuki and Zack Sabre Jr.) vs. CHAOS (Kazuchika Okada and Tomohiro Ishii) - 18:50
  8. Jay White vs. Hangman Page - 25:00
  9. Golden Lovers (Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi) vs. Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) - 39:21

FINAL SCORE: NJPW 2018-03-25 - Long Beach, CA. ** Attendance:** 4,372. Match Times: Varying.

Card Details

  • Date: 25 Mar 2018
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Walter Pyramid
  • Attendance: 4372
  • Type: TV-Show
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 25 Mar 2018

Matches

  1. CHAOS (Rocky Romero, SHO and YOH) defeat SoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 11:02

  2. David Finlay and Juice Robinson defeat CHAOS (Gedo and Hirooki Goto) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 07:24

  3. Killer Elite Squad (Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Lance Archer) defeat CHAOS (Chuckie T and Toru Yano) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:48

  4. BULLET CLUB (Cody and Marty Scurll) defeat Guerrillas Of Destiny (Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:45

  5. Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Hiromu Takahashi, SANADA and Tetsuya Naito) defeat Dragon Lee, Hiroshi Tanahashi, KUSHIDA and Ryusuke Taguchi in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 12:13

  6. Will Ospreay defeat Jushin Thunder Liger in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 10:35

  7. Suzuki-gun (Minoru Suzuki and Zack Sabre Jr.) defeat CHAOS (Kazuchika Okada and Tomohiro Ishii) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 18:50

  8. Jay White(C) defeat Hangman Page in a IWGP United States Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 25:00

  9. Golden Lovers (Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi) defeat Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 39:21

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