NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 In Tokyo Dome

KING OF PRO-WRESTLING TITLE 2024: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER AT THE TOKYO DOME

The Tokyo Dome played host to the most anticipated event of the year, as New Japan Pro Wrestling presented their flagship pay-per-view extravaganza, King of Pro-Wrestling Title 2024. The sold-out crowd of 27,422 fans witnessed a night filled with thrilling matches, shocking upsets, and historic title changes.

The pre-show opener set the tone for an action-packed evening, as Great-O-Khan, Taiji Ishimori, Toru Yano, and YOH took on a star-studded ensemble in the NJPW King Of Pro-Wrestling Title 2024 Right To Challenge/New Japan Rambo Match. In a chaotic free-for-all, the four competitors emerged victorious, earning themselves a shot at the coveted title.

The first main event saw Francesco Akira and TJP of Catch 22 successfully defend their IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles against BULLET CLUB War Dogs in a high-flying encounter that left fans on the edge of their seats. The victory marked Akira's first successful tag team defense as champion.

In the first singles match, Yuya Uemura proved himself to be a force to be reckoned with by defeating Yota Tsuji in just 10:57 minutes. This young upstart looks like he has a bright future ahead of him in NJPW.

The House Of Torture duo of EVIL and Ren Narita continued their winning ways, taking down Kaito Kiyomiya and Shota Umino in a dominating performance that showcased their tag team prowess. The quick match time was a testament to the efficiency and ruthlessness of these two competitors.

Next up, Tama Tonga successfully defended his NEVER Openweight Title against the formidable Shingo Takagi in a hard-hitting contest that had both men giving it their all. In the end, Tonga's power proved too much for Takagi, as he retained his title.

The IWGP Tag Team Titles were on the line next, as Guerrillas Of Destiny battled Bishamon. The champions emerged victorious once again, further solidifying their dominance in the tag team division.

In a battle of junior heavyweight wrestling titans, El Desperado outmaneuvered Hiromu Takahashi to claim the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title. This marked a shocking upset for fans who had expected a more competitive match between these two elite competitors.

The final match before the main event saw David Finlay pull off an incredible feat by defeating Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay in a thrilling three-way match for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title. Finlay's victory marked his first title win in NJPW, as he celebrated with his trademark raised arms.

The evening's final act saw Kazuchika Okada take on Bryan Danielson in a highly anticipated singles matchup. In a match that showcased the technical prowess of both competitors, Okada emerged victorious after 23:24 minutes to solidify his position at the top of the NJPW hierarchy.

Finally, it was Tetsuya Naito's turn to shine as he faced SANADA for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title. Naito proved why he is one of the best in the business by overcoming SANADA's valiant effort and retaining his title in a closely contested match.

As the curtains closed on King of Pro-Wrestling Title 2024, fans left the Tokyo Dome buzzing with excitement, knowing they had just witnessed an unforgettable night of professional wrestling. For full results and analysis from this monumental event, stay tuned to zohash.com for more updates from the world of NJPW.

Card Details

Date: 01 Apr 2024
Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
Arena: Tokyo Dome
Attendance: 27422
Type: Pay Per View
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 03 Jan 2024

Matches

Great-O-Khan, Taiji Ishimori, Toru Yano and YOH defeat Alex Coughlin, Chase Owens, DOUKI, Fujita Hayato, Gabe Kidd, HENARE, Jeff Cobb, Master Wato, Mikey Nicholls, Shane Haste, SHO, Taichi, Takashi Iizuka, Tomohiro Ishii, Yoshinobu Kanemaru and Yujiro Takahashi in a Pre-Show NJPW King Of Pro-Wrestling Title 2024 Right To Challenge / New Japan Rambo Match
Match Time: 32:40
Catch 22 (Francesco Akira and TJP)(C) defeat BULLET CLUB War Dogs in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match
Hiroshi Tanahashi(C) defeat Zack Sabre Jr. in a NJPW World Television Title Match
Yuya Uemura defeat Yota Tsuji in a Singles Match
Match Time: 10:57
House Of Torture (EVIL and Ren Narita) defeat Kaito Kiyomiya and Shota Umino in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:06
Tama Tonga(C) defeat Shingo Takagi in a NEVER Openweight Title Match
Guerrillas Of Destiny(C) defeat Bishamon in a IWGP Tag Team Title Match
El Desperado(C) defeat Hiromu Takahashi in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match
David Finlay(C) defeat Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay in a IWGP Global Heavyweight Title Three Way Match
Kazuchika Okada defeat Bryan Danielson in a Singles Match
Match Time: 23:24
Tetsuya Naito(C) defeat SANADA in a IWGP World Heavyweight Title Match