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NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka 2020
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- Tails Azimuth
ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE
New Japan Pro Wrestling's latest offering, "OSAKA-JO HALL SHOWDOWN", lived up to its name as the packed Osaka-jo Hall witnessed an evening of unforgettable action and drama. The sold-out crowd of 11,411 fans was treated to a stacked card that featured some of the best talent in the world.
Tag Team Tussle Kicks Things Off
The first match saw TenKoji, Manabu Nakanishi, and Yuji Nagata take on Great Bash Heel, Ryusuke Taguchi, and Toa Henare in an eight-man tag team bout. The veterans of NJPW showed no signs of slowing down as they dominated their opponents en route to a decisive victory (07:09).
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title on the Line
Next up, Roppongi 3K's SHO and YOH faced Suzuki-gun's El Desperado and Yoshinobu Kanemaru in a thrilling IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title match. The champions successfully defended their titles, outlasting their challengers with a series of high-flying moves (16:22).
BULLET CLUB Takes on FinJuice and More
The main event of the first half saw BULLET CLUB's Chase Owens, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa, and Yujiro Takahashi face off against FinJuice, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Kota Ibushi in an eight-man tag team match. The faces emerged victorious after a chaotic sequence of moves (10:50).
CHAOS and Suzuki-gun Clash
Kazuchika Okada and Will Ospreay of CHAOS took on Taichi and Zack Sabre Jr. of Suzuki-gun in a hard-hitting tag team match. The crowd was treated to a thrilling display of technical grappling and power moves as the teams battled it out (11:50).
Singles Action
The first half concluded with Jay White taking on SANADA in a highly anticipated singles match. The winner of the match, Jay White, showcased his impressive array of moves, ultimately securing the victory (21:52).
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship on the Line
Hiromu Takahashi put his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title on the line against Ryu Lee. The champion successfully defended his title, outlasting his challenger with a series of high-flying moves and submissions (23:54).
IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship and More
Jon Moxley faced Minoru Suzuki in a highly competitive match for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Title. The champion emerged victorious after a grueling battle that left both men battered and bruised (17:16).
Main Event: IWGP Heavyweight Championship
The evening's main event saw KENTA challenge Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP Heavyweight Title. In a match that lived up to its hype, the champion successfully defended his title with a thrilling sequence of moves that left the crowd on their feet (35:50).
Overall Thoughts
New Japan Pro Wrestling's "OSAKA-JO HALL SHOWDOWN" was an unforgettable night of professional wrestling that showcased some of the best talent in the world. With a stacked card and numerous title matches, fans were treated to an evening of non-stop action and drama.
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Card Details
- Date: 09 Feb 2020
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Osaka-Jo Hall
- Attendance: 11411
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 09 Feb 2020
Matches
TenKoji, Manabu Nakanishi and Yuji Nagata defeat Great Bash Heel, Ryusuke Taguchi and Toa Henare in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:09Roppongi 3K (SHO and YOH)
(C)
defeat Suzuki-gun (El Desperado and Yoshinobu Kanemaru) in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 16:22FinJuice, Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kota Ibushi defeat BULLET CLUB (Chase Owens, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa and Yujiro Takahashi) in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 10:50CHAOS (Kazuchika Okada and Will Ospreay) defeat Suzuki-gun (Taichi and Zack Sabre Jr.) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 11:50Jay White defeat SANADA in a Singles Match
Match Time: 21:52Hiromu Takahashi
(C)
defeat Ryu Lee in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 23:54Jon Moxley
(C)
defeat Minoru Suzuki in a IWGP United States Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 17:16Tetsuya Naito
(C)
defeat KENTA in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 35:50