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- Tails Azimuth
NJPW Korakuen Hall Report: Thrilling TV-Show Event
Tokyo, Japan - In front of a lively crowd of 1133 at Korakuen Hall, New Japan Pro Wrestling presented a star-studded TV-show event that featured eight matches, including three World Tag League 2023 Block A encounters. The evening was filled with exciting action, surprising upsets, and a few memorable moments.
The pre-show opener saw Oskar Leube earn a hard-fought victory over Shoma Kato in just under five minutes. This young German wrestler showcased his technical prowess, employing a combination of armdrags and submission attempts to secure the win.
In the first televised match, Atlantis Jr. and Soberano Jr. teamed up to take down Just 5 Guys (DOUKI and TAKA Michinoku) in a competitive tag team contest. The Lucha-style tandem's high-flying offense and quick transitions ultimately proved too much for their opponents, as they earned the win in seven minutes and seven seconds.
The eight-man tag team match between Monstersauce, Minoru Suzuki, Yuji Nagata, and BULLET CLUB (Bad Luck Fale, Gedo, Jack Bonza, and Taiji Ishimori) was a chaotic affair. The babyface trio's sheer power and experience allowed them to overcome the heel alliance, with Nagata delivering a thunderous lariat to secure the victory in seven minutes and eight seconds.
The main event quarterfinal saw Just 5 Guys (SANADA, Taichi, and Yuya Uemura) edge out Los Ingobernables de Japon and Zandokan Jr. in an intense six-man tag team match. SANADA's exceptional aerial maneuvers and Taichi's cunning technical work proved decisive as they claimed the win in nine minutes and 57 seconds.
In another six-man tag team contest, Guerrillas Of Destiny (El Phantasmo, Hikuleo, and Jado) outlasted CHAOS (Hirooki Goto, YOH, and YOSHI-HASHI), with El Phantasmo delivering a vicious top-rope splash to seal the deal in ten minutes and two seconds.
The night's first World Tag League 2023 Block A match saw TMDK defeat Gates Of Agony, as KUSHIDA and Alex Shelley's cohesion and quick tag exchanges allowed them to overcome their opponents. This encounter lasted a respectable ten minutes and 52 seconds.
Next up was the CHAOS team of Hirooki Goto, YOH, and YOSHI-HASHI, who fell short against House Of Torture in another World Tag League Block A match. The latter's sheer power and experience ultimately told as they claimed the victory in nine minutes and 16 seconds.
The penultimate bout featured Kaito Kiyomiya and Ryohei Oiwa, who successfully navigated their World Tag League 2023 Block A encounter against BULLET CLUB War Dogs. The babyface duo's teamwork and adaptability allowed them to overcome the heels, with Kiyomiya securing the win in twelve minutes and three seconds.
Finally, Ren Narita and Shota Umino put on a show as they defeated United Empire in an action-packed World Tag League 2023 Block A match. This contest lasted a whopping twenty-four minutes and forty seconds, featuring numerous near-falls and dramatic twists.
Overall, this Korakuen Hall event showcased NJPW's trademark blend of athleticism, storytelling, and entertainment value. With several key matches in the World Tag League 2023 Block A now under their belts, fans are eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this exciting tournament.
Card Details
- Date: 19 Nov 2023
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Korakuen Hall
- Attendance: 1133
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 19 Nov 2023
Matches
Oskar Leube defeat Shoma Kato in a Pre-Show Match
Match Time: 04:37Atlantis Jr. and Soberano Jr. defeat Just 5 Guys (DOUKI and TAKA Michinoku) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:07Monstersauce, Minoru Suzuki and Yuji Nagata defeat BULLET CLUB (Bad Luck Fale, Gedo, Jack Bonza and Taiji Ishimori) in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:08Just 5 Guys (SANADA, Taichi and Yuya Uemura) defeat Los Ingobernables de Japon and Zandokan Jr. in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:57Guerrillas Of Destiny (El Phantasmo, Hikuleo and Jado) defeat CHAOS (Hirooki Goto, YOH and YOSHI-HASHI) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 10:02TMDK defeat Gates Of Agony in a World Tag League 2023 Block A Match
Match Time: 10:52House Of Torture defeat CHAOS in a World Tag League 2023 Block A Match
Match Time: 09:16Kaito Kiyomiya and Ryohei Oiwa defeat BULLET CLUB War Dogs in a World Tag League 2023 Block A Match
Match Time: 12:03Ren Narita and Shota Umino defeat United Empire in a World Tag League 2023 Block A Match
Match Time: 24:40