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NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling Report
Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan - July 25, 2021
The sun shone bright on the Tokyo Dome as New Japan Pro Wrestling presented their highly anticipated pay-per-view event, King of Pro-Wrestling. The electric atmosphere was palpable as 5,389 fans packed the arena, eager to witness an action-packed card featuring some of the best professional wrestlers in the world.
Match 1: NJPW King Of Pro-Wrestling Title 22-Man New Japan Ranbo With Handcuffs Match
The night kicked off with a chaotic and unpredictable 22-man ranbo match for the NJPW King Of Pro-Wrestling title. Chase Owens emerged victorious, overcoming the likes of BUSHI, Dick Togo, DOUKI, and many others in a thrilling contest that saw multiple participants taking part in the fray. The innovative handcuff stipulation added an extra layer of excitement to the match, as competitors struggled to break free from their shackles while trying to secure the title.
Match 2: IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match - BULLET CLUB (El Phantasmo and Taiji Ishimori) vs. Mega Coaches (Rocky Romero and Ryusuke Taguchi)
The first title match of the evening saw BULLET CLUB's El Phantasmo and Taiji Ishimori put their IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team titles on the line against the plucky Mega Coaches, Rocky Romero and Ryusuke Taguchi. In a well-executed contest, the reigning champions successfully defended their belts, claiming a hard-fought victory in 20:56 minutes.
Match 3: IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match - Robbie Eagles vs. El Desperado
Next up was the thrilling encounter between Robbie Eagles and El Desperado for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight title. In a match that showcased both men's technical prowess, Eagles ultimately emerged victorious, adding another chapter to his impressive resume.
Match 4: Singles Match - Kazuchika Okada vs. Jeff Cobb
The main event of the evening featured two of NJPW's top stars, Kazuchika Okada and Jeff Cobb, in a highly anticipated singles match. In an evenly contested bout, Okada proved too much for the American powerhouse, claiming a well-deserved victory in 19:23 minutes.
Match 5: IWGP Tag Team Title Match - Dangerous Tekkers (Taichi and Zack Sabre Jr.) vs. Los Ingobernables de Japon
The penultimate match saw the unorthodox tag team of Taichi and Zack Sabre Jr., known as Danger Tekkers, take on the formidable Los Ingobernables de Japon for the IWGP Tag Team titles. The challengers successfully dethroned the champions in a thrilling contest that left fans on the edge of their seats.
Main Event: IWGP World Heavyweight Title Match - Shingo Takagi vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi
The evening's grand finale saw Shingo Takagi face off against the legendary Hiroshi Tanahashi for the IWGP World Heavyweight title. In a hard-hitting and technical masterpiece, Takagi ultimately emerged victorious, claiming his second reign as champion in an epic 37:26 minute contest.
As the dust settled on another action-packed King of Pro-Wrestling event, fans departed the Tokyo Dome buzzing about the incredible matches they had just witnessed. With a talented roster and innovative match stipulations, NJPW continues to set the bar high for professional wrestling events around the world.
Final Score: 5/5
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Card Details
- Date: 25 Jul 2021
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Tokyo Dome
- Attendance: 5389
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 25 Jul 2021
Matches
Chase Owens
(C)
defeat BUSHI, Dick Togo, DOUKI, Great-O-Khan, Hirooki Goto, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, KENTA, Master Wato, Minoru Suzuki, Satoshi Kojima, SHO, Tiger Mask, Togi Makabe, Tomoaki Honma, Tomohiro Ishii, Toru Yano, YOH, YOSHI-HASHI, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, Yuji Nagata and Yujiro Takahashi in a NJPW King Of Pro-Wrestling Title 22 Man New Japan Ranbo With Handcuffs MatchBULLET CLUB (El Phantasmo and Taiji Ishimori)
(C)
defeat Mega Coaches (Rocky Romero and Ryusuke Taguchi) in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 20:56Robbie Eagles
(C)
defeat El Desperado in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title MatchKazuchika Okada defeat Jeff Cobb in a Singles Match
Match Time: 19:23Dangerous Tekkers (Taichi and Zack Sabre Jr.)
(C)
defeat Los Ingobernables de Japon in a IWGP Tag Team Title MatchShingo Takagi
(C)
defeat Hiroshi Tanahashi in a IWGP World Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 37:26