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ZOHASH REPORT

New Japan Pro Wrestling Presents "The Road to Yokohama" - A Pay Per View Extravaganza

Yokohama Arena, Kanagawa, Japan - January 21st, 2023

Attendance: 5533

A sold-out crowd gathered at the Yokohama Arena as New Japan Pro Wrestling presented a stacked pay-per-view card, "The Road to Yokohama". The event featured a mix of high-stakes matches and intense rivalries, showcasing the best of what NJPW has to offer.

Pre-Show Action

The evening kicked off with two pre-show tag team matches. In the opener, Kosei Fujita and Ryohei Oiwa teamed up to take down Taishi Ozawa and Yasutaka Yano in a 12:12 bout that saw both teams trading holds and near-falls. The second pre-show match saw Daiki Inaba and Masa Kitamiya emerge victorious against Oskar Leube and Tomohiro Ishii, with the winners securing a hard-fought victory in 10:28.

Eight-Man Tag Team Mayhem

The main card got underway with an eight-man tag team match featuring a star-studded lineup. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Satoshi Kojima, Takashi Sugiura, and Toru Yano teamed up to take on BULLET CLUB (Jay White, Evil, Sho, and Yujiro Takahashi) and Naomichi Marufuji. The action was fast-paced and chaotic, with all eight competitors involved in a wild scramble. In the end, Tanahashi's team emerged victorious in 12:20.

Singles Action

El Desperado looked to continue his winning streak as he faced off against YO-HEY. The high-flying YO-HEY put up a valiant effort, but ultimately fell short as El Desperado secured the win in 10:57.

Six-Man Tag Team Chaos

Alejandro, AMAKUSA, and Junta Miyawaki combined forces to take on Six Or Nine (Ryusuke Taguchi, Yota Tsuji, and Shoichi Funaki) and Tiger Mask. This match was a wild ride from start to finish, with all six competitors involved in a frenetic pace. In the end, Alejandro's team emerged victorious in 9:37.

Tag Team Tussle Turns No Contest

Kaito Kiyomiya and Yoshiki Inamura faced off against Kazuchika Okada and Togi Makabe in a highly anticipated tag team match. Unfortunately, the bout was cut short due to an injury sustained by Kiyomiya, resulting in a no contest after just 6:35.

Best of Five Series Matches

The evening's main event saw the Best of Five Series matches between LIJ and Kongo take center stage. In Match #1, Tadasuke emerged victorious against BUSHI in an intense 11:09 bout. Match #2 saw Hiromu Takahashi best Hajime Ohara in a hard-fought 13:05 match.

Match #3 featured Manabu Soya defeating SANADA in a closely contested 13:57 bout, while Match #4 saw Shingo Takagi secure a dominant win over Katsuhiko Nakajima in an impressive 18:28 effort.

The evening's final match saw Tetsuya Naito claim victory against Kenoh in the decisive Match #5 of the Best of Five Series. Naito's win came after a grueling 26:57 bout that showcased his incredible endurance and technical prowess.

Final Thoughts

"The Road to Yokohama" was an outstanding event that featured a mix of exciting matches and intense rivalries. The LIJ vs. Kongo Best of Five Series was the main attraction, with some incredible performances on display. With so many top-notch competitors involved, it's clear that NJPW is in for a thrilling 2023.

ZOHASH SCORECARD

  • Match of the Night: Tetsuya Naito vs. Kenoh (Match #5)
  • Surprise Performance: Shingo Takagi (Match #4)
  • Best Technical Bout: El Desperado vs. YO-HEY (Singles Match)

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Card Details

  • Date: 21 Jan 2023
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Yokohama Arena
  • Attendance: 5533
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 21 Jan 2023

Matches

  1. Kosei Fujita and Ryohei Oiwa defeat Taishi Ozawa and Yasutaka Yano in a Pre-Show Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 12:12

  2. Daiki Inaba and Masa Kitamiya defeat Oskar Leube and Tomohiro Ishii in a Pre-Show Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:28

  3. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Satoshi Kojima, Takashi Sugiura and Toru Yano defeat BULLET CLUB and Naomichi Marufuji in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 12:20

  4. El Desperado defeat YO-HEY in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 10:57

  5. Alejandro, AMAKUSA and Junta Miyawaki defeat Six Or Nine and Tiger Mask in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:37

  6. Kaito Kiyomiya and Yoshiki Inamura vs. Kazuchika Okada and Togi Makabe in a Tag Team Match - No Contest
    Match Time: 06:35

  7. Tadasuke defeat BUSHI in a Kongo vs. LIJ Best Of Five Series Match #1
    Match Time: 11:09

  8. Hiromu Takahashi defeat Hajime Ohara in a Kongo vs. LIJ Best Of Five Series Match #2
    Match Time: 13:05

  9. Manabu Soya defeat SANADA in a Kongo vs. LIJ Best Of Five Series Match #3
    Match Time: 13:57

  10. Shingo Takagi defeat Katsuhiko Nakajima in a Kongo vs. LIJ Best Of Five Series Match #4
    Match Time: 18:28

  11. Tetsuya Naito defeat Kenoh in a Kongo vs. LIJ Best Of Five Series Match #5
    Match Time: 26:57

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