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NJPW's Star-Studded Card Delivers Thrills and Spills at the Tokyo Dome
January 5th, 2020 - Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
The Tokyo Dome was electric tonight as New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) presented a stacked card that left fans on the edge of their seats. With an attendance of 30,063, this event was one for the ages.
Tag Team Mayhem In the opening bout, Hiromu Takahashi and Ryu Lee teamed up to take down Jushin Thunder Liger and Naoki Sano in a thrilling tag team match. The young duo's chemistry was on full display as they worked seamlessly together, ultimately securing the win in 12:16.
Junior Heavyweight Championship Action Roppongi 3K (SHO and YOH) put their IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles on the line against BULLET CLUB, but it was no contest. The reigning champions dominated from start to finish, securing a convincing victory in an impressive display of tag team wrestling.
RevPro Undisputed British Heavyweight Title Change Zack Sabre Jr. made his presence felt as he successfully defended the RevPro Undisputed British Heavyweight Title against SANADA. Despite SANADA's best efforts, Sabre Jr.'s technical prowess proved too much to handle, with the win coming in 12:32.
United States Heavyweight Championship on the Line Jon Moxley put his IWGP United States Heavyweight Title on the line against Juice Robinson. The challenger gave it his all, but Moxley's power and experience ultimately led to a well-deserved victory in 12:48.
NEVER Openweight Title Action Hirooki Goto looked to continue his reign as NEVER Openweight Champion against KENTA. In a hard-hitting contest, Goto managed to outlast the challenger, securing another successful defense.
Singles Showdowns Jay White and Kota Ibushi engaged in an intense singles match that saw both competitors give it their all. In the end, White's cunning and experience allowed him to eke out a narrow victory in 24:58.
Chris Jericho and Hiroshi Tanahashi faced off in another thrilling single match. The action-packed contest saw both men trading blows, with Jericho ultimately emerging victorious in 22:24.
Main Event Mayhem The night's main event featured Kazuchika Okada challenging Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP Heavyweight Title. In a back-and-forth battle that had the crowd on their feet, Naito managed to outmaneuver and defeat his long-time rival, retaining the title in a thrilling 29:45 contest.
In conclusion, NJPW's star-studded card delivered non-stop action from start to finish, with each match telling its own unique story. If you're a fan of professional wrestling, this event is an absolute must-see.
Final Thoughts As we look back on tonight's incredible card, one thing is clear: New Japan Pro Wrestling has once again set the bar incredibly high. The future looks bright for these talented wrestlers and their passionate fans. Until next time...
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Card Details
- Date: 05 Jan 2020
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Tokyo Dome
- Attendance: 30063
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 05 Jan 2020
Matches
Hiromu Takahashi and Ryu Lee defeat Jushin Thunder Liger and Naoki Sano in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 12:16Roppongi 3K (SHO and YOH)
(C)
defeat BULLET CLUB in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title MatchZack Sabre Jr.
(C)
defeat SANADA in a RevPro Undisputed British Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 12:32Jon Moxley
(C)
defeat Juice Robinson in a IWGP United States Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 12:48Hirooki Goto
(C)
defeat KENTA in a NEVER Openweight Title MatchJay White defeat Kota Ibushi in a Singles Match
Match Time: 24:58Chris Jericho defeat Hiroshi Tanahashi in a Singles Match
Match Time: 22:24Tetsuya Naito
(C)
defeat Kazuchika Okada in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match