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NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka 2023

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ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE

New Japan Pro Wrestling's latest television spectacular, held at the EDION Arena Osaka in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 4055 fans on February 10th, left a lasting impression on all who witnessed it. This star-studded affair featured a mix of thrilling matches and high-stakes bouts that showcased the best of what NJPW has to offer.

The night began with United Empire's Aaron Henare and Great-O-Khan proving too strong for Oskar Leube and Toru Yano in their tag team encounter, securing the win in 6 minutes and 38 seconds. While this early match didn't quite set the tone for what was to come, it did allow the opening bout to ease fans into the evening's proceedings.

Next up were Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Hiromu Takahashi, SANADA, and Tetsuya Naito) who faced off against a formidable eight-man team comprising Ryusuke Taguchi, Shota Umino, Tiger Mask, and Tomoaki Honma. This high-energy affair saw LIJ emerge victorious in 8 minutes and 43 seconds, further cementing their reputation as one of NJPW's top factions.

The mid-card portion of the evening was marked by a pair of singles matches that highlighted the contrasting styles of Taiji Ishimori and Master Wato. In the end, Ishimori's aggression proved too much for Wato, securing the win in 11 minutes and 18 seconds. Meanwhile, Hiroshi Tanahashi continued his impressive form with a hard-fought victory over KENTA, requiring 13 minutes and 57 seconds to get the job done.

As the night wore on, the stakes grew higher with the NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Championship on the line in an encounter pitting El Desperado, Minoru Suzuki, and Ren Narita against House Of Torture. In a bout that was equal parts technical grappling and high-flying action, the trio emerged victorious, retaining their titles in a thrilling contest.

The main event of the evening saw Hikuleo put his Loser Leaves Japan status on the line against Jay White. This intense match featured both men giving it their all, but ultimately, it was Hikuleo who emerged victorious, forcing White to leave Japan as a result.

In what can only be described as a thrilling main event triple threat, Tama Tonga clashed with El Phantasmo and Kazuchika Okada for the NEVER Openweight Championship. In the end, Tonga's cunning and strength proved too much for his opponents, allowing him to retain his title in 27 minutes and 7 seconds.

The evening's climax was a true test of endurance as Shingo Takagi challenged Kazuchika Okada for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. This war of attrition saw both men push each other to the limit before Okada ultimately emerged victorious, successfully defending his title in an epic encounter that required 32 minutes and 7 seconds to conclude.

In conclusion, NJPW's latest television spectacular was a true testament to the promotion's ability to deliver high-quality matches and high-stakes bouts. With so many notable performances and memorable moments, this event will undoubtedly go down as one of the most enjoyable of the year. For those who missed it, we urge you to seek out the replay – you won't be disappointed.

ZOHASH.COM SCORECARD

  • Match of the Night: Shingo Takagi vs. Kazuchika Okada (IWGP World Heavyweight Championship)
  • Surprising Performance: Hikuleo
  • Moment of the Night: Tama Tonga's retention of the NEVER Openweight Championship

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Card Details

  • Date: 10 Feb 2023
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: EDION Arena Osaka
  • Attendance: 4055
  • Type: TV-Show
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 02 Nov 2023

Matches

  1. United Empire (Aaron Henare and Great-O-Khan) defeat Oskar Leube and Toru Yano in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 06:38

  2. Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Hiromu Takahashi, SANADA and Tetsuya Naito) defeat Ryusuke Taguchi, Shota Umino, Tiger Mask and Tomoaki Honma in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:43

  3. Taiji Ishimori defeat Master Wato in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 11:18

  4. Hiroshi Tanahashi defeat KENTA in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 13:57

  5. El Desperado, Minoru Suzuki and Ren Narita(C) defeat House Of Torture in a NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Title Match

  6. Hikuleo defeat Jay White in a Loser Leaves Japan Match
    Match Time: 25:08

  7. Tama Tonga(C) defeat El Phantasmo in a NEVER Openweight Title Match
    Match Time: 27:07

  8. Kazuchika Okada(C) defeat Shingo Takagi in a IWGP World Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 32:07

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