NJPW TAMASHII VIII

NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING HITS SYDNEY STRONG

The Crowbar Sydney played host to an electrifying evening of professional wrestling as New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) brought its unique brand of excitement to the Australian city. The packed arena witnessed a thrilling card, featuring eight matches that left fans on the edge of their seats.

Early Matchups Set the Tone

Johnny Gardner kicked things off with a convincing victory over Vincent Di Maria in a Singles Match. The young upstart showcased his impressive technical grappling skills, securing the win in just 5 minutes and 12 seconds. This was followed by a Tag Team Match between Cherry Stephens and Frankie B, who teamed up to defeat Charli Evans and Kyla Knight. The bout saw some spirited action, with Frankie B delivering a decisive pinfall victory at 7 minutes and 24 seconds.

Tag Team Action Abounds

The VeloCities (Jude London and Paris De Silva) flexed their muscles in the following match, besting Trent Hooper and Tyler Illes in a Tag Team Match. The duo's high-flying moves and precise teamwork earned them the win at 9 minutes and 15 seconds. Jordan Allan-Wright and The Tuckman then joined forces to take down Andrew Villalobos and Shep Alexander, adding another victory to their tally.

Caveman Ugg Leads the Charge

The imposing Caveman Ugg made a statement in his Singles Match against Malcolm Phlex. The larger-than-life competitor dominated the bout, eventually securing the win at 10 minutes and 31 seconds. This marked a significant moment for Ugg, who proved he's a force to be reckoned with in NJPW.

Rogue Army and Joker And The Thief Engage

The tag team division saw Rogue Army (Bad Luck Fale and Jack Bonza) take on Joker And The Thief (Jimmy Townsend and Mick Moretti). This hard-hitting encounter featured plenty of aerial attacks, as the two teams traded blows. In the end, Rogue Army emerged victorious at 11 minutes and 7 seconds.

Six-Man Mayhem Ensues

Jake Taylor, Mark Tui, and Richard Mulu teamed up to take on Aaron Jake, Backman, and Michael Spencer in a thrilling Six-Man Tag Team Match. This chaotic contest saw all six competitors giving it their all, with the winning team emerging at 10 minutes and 7 seconds.

Main Event Shines

The evening's main event pitted TMDK (Kosei Fujita and Robbie Eagles) against The Natural Classics (Stevie Filip and Tome Filip). This high-stakes Tag Team Match saw both teams give it their all, with the crowd on the edge of their seats. In a thrilling finish, TMDK managed to secure the win at 17 minutes and 36 seconds.

Overall, this NJPW event in Sydney was an unforgettable experience for fans in attendance. With a mix of technical grappling, high-flying action, and intense brawling, there was something for everyone. As the dust settles, one thing is clear: New Japan Pro Wrestling has left its mark on Australia once again.

Card Details

Date: 14 Sep 2023
Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
Arena: Crowbar Sydney
Type: Event
Broadcast Type: None

Matches

Johnny Gardner defeat Vincent Di Maria in a Singles Match
Match Time: 05:12
Cherry Stephens and Frankie B defeat Charli Evans and Kyla Knight in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:24
The VeloCities (Jude London and Paris De Silva) defeat Trent Hooper and Tyler Illes in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:15
Jordan Allan-Wright and The Tuckman defeat Andrew Villalobos and Shep Alexander in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:12
Caveman Ugg defeat Malcolm Phlex in a Singles Match
Match Time: 10:31
Rogue Army (Bad Luck Fale and Jack Bonza) defeat Joker And The Thief (Jimmy Townsend and Mick Moretti) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 11:07
Jake Taylor, Mark Tui and Richard Mulu defeat Aaron Jake, Backman and Michael Spencer in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 10:07
TMDK (Kosei Fujita and Robbie Eagles) defeat The Natural Classics (Stevie Filip and Tome Filip) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 17:36