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NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING LIVE FROM FUKUOKA DOME: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

Fukuoka, Japan - The Fukuoka Dome played host to a thrilling evening of professional wrestling as New Japan Pro Wrestling presented an action-packed card that left fans on the edge of their seats. In front of an electric crowd of 8,162, the best of NJPW put it all on the line in a series of high-stakes matches.

SIX-MAN TAG TEAM ACTION OPENS THE CARD

The night kicked off with a chaotic six-man tag team match featuring Suzuki-gun (Taichi, TAKA Michinoku, and Zack Sabre Jr.) taking on Los Ingobernables de Japon, Shiro Koshinaka, and his mystery partner. The action was fast-paced and frenetic, with all eight competitors getting their share of the spotlight. In the end, Suzuki-gun emerged victorious, with Taichi securing the pinfall victory.

HOMU TAKAHASHI AND YOH IN A SINGLES MATCH

The next match saw Hiromu Takahashi face off against his former Chaos stablemate YOH in a singles contest. The two competitors engaged in a thrilling back-and-forth affair, with both men trading near-falls and showing off their technical prowess. In the end, it was Takahashi who came out on top, securing the win with a beautiful High-Flight Splash.

TANGA LOA LOOKS STRONG IN VICTORY OVER YUJIRO TAKAHASHI

Next up was Tanga Loa, who took on Yujiro Takahashi in another singles match. The two competitors put on a show, with Loa's power and aggression pitted against Takahashi's cunning and technical skill. In the end, Loa emerged victorious, using his Samoan Drop to secure the pinfall win.

SIX OR NINE AND SUZUKI-GUN CLASH IN JUNIOR TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

The IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles were on the line in a thrilling match between Six Or Nine (Master Wato and Ryusuke Taguchi) and Suzuki-gun (DOUKI and Yoshinobu Kanemaru). The action was fast-paced and hard-hitting, with both teams showing off their technical skills. In the end, it was Six Or Nine who emerged victorious, retaining their titles with a well-executed tag team move.

BULLET CLUB AND UNITED EMPIRE BATTLE FOR TAG TEAM GOLD

The main event of the first half of the card saw the IWGP Tag Team Titles on the line in a thrilling three-way match featuring Bullet Club (Bad Luck Fale and Chase Owens), United Empire (Great-O-Khan and Jeff Cobb), and Bishamon. The action was non-stop, with all six competitors getting their share of the spotlight. In the end, it was Bullet Club who emerged victorious, retaining their titles.

TAMA TONGA REGAINS NEVER OPENWEIGHT TITLE

The second half of the card kicked off with a thrilling match for the NEVER Openweight Title between champion EVIL and challenger Tama Tonga. The action was intense and physical, with both men showing off their technical skills. In the end, it was Tonga who emerged victorious, regaining the title he lost to EVIL several months prior.

ISHIMORI AND EL DESPERADO IN A THRILLING JUNIOR HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Next up was a thrilling match for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title between champion El Desperado and challenger Taiji Ishimori. The action was fast-paced and hard-hitting, with both men showing off their technical skills. In the end, it was Ishimori who emerged victorious, capturing the title from Desperado.

HONMA VS. IISHII IN A HIGH-STAKES US TITLE MATCH

The main event of the card saw Hiroshi Tanahashi put his IWGP United States Heavyweight Title on the line against Tomohiro Ishii. The action was intense and physical, with both men showing off their technical skills. In the end, it was Tanahashi who emerged victorious, retaining his title.

OKADA AND NAITO COLLIDE IN MAIN EVENT

The night's main event saw Kazuchika Okada put his IWGP World Heavyweight Title on the line against Tetsuya Naito in a thrilling match that went back and forth. The action was intense and physical, with both men showing off their technical skills. In the end, it was Okada who emerged victorious, retaining his title.

FINAL THOUGHTS

New Japan Pro Wrestling presented an action-packed card at the Fukuoka Dome, with a series of thrilling matches that left fans on the edge of their seats. The night's main event saw Kazuchika Okada retain his IWGP World Heavyweight Title against Tetsuya Naito, capping off a memorable evening of professional wrestling.

MATCH TIMES

  1. Suzuki-gun vs. Los Ingobernables de Japon and Shiro Koshinaka - 10:15
  2. Hiromu Takahashi vs. YOH - 9:59
  3. Tanga Loa vs. Yujiro Takahashi - 11:33
  4. Six Or Nine vs. Suzuki-gun (IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles) - 9:10
  5. Bullet Club vs. United Empire and Bishamon (IWGP Tag Team Titles) - 12:45
  6. Tama Tonga vs. EVIL (NEVER Openweight Title) - 15:42
  7. Taiji Ishimori vs. El Desperado (IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title) - 10:50
  8. Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Tomohiro Ishii (IWGP United States Heavyweight Title) - 14:45
  9. Kazuchika Okada vs. Tetsuya Naito (IWGP World Heavyweight Title) - 34:12

FINAL SCORE

New Japan Pro Wrestling presents an action-packed card at the Fukuoka Dome, with a series of thrilling matches that left fans on the edge of their seats. The night's main event saw Kazuchika Okada retain his IWGP World Heavyweight Title against Tetsuya Naito, capping off a memorable evening of professional wrestling.

RATING

9.5/10

RECOMMENDATION

This card is a must-watch for any fan of New Japan Pro Wrestling. The night's main event saw Kazuchika Okada retain his IWGP World Heavyweight Title against Tetsuya Naito, capping off a memorable evening of professional wrestling.

NEXT SCHEDULED EVENT

New Japan Pro Wrestling returns to the Fukuoka Dome on [Date] with a stacked card featuring some of the best competitors in the world. Don't miss it!

Card Details

  • Date: 01 May 2022
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Fukuoka Dome
  • Attendance: 8162
  • Type: TV-Show
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 01 May 2022

Matches

  1. Suzuki-gun (Taichi, TAKA Michinoku and Zack Sabre Jr.) defeat Los Ingobernables de Japon and Shiro Koshinaka in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:15

  2. Hiromu Takahashi defeat YOH in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 09:59

  3. Tanga Loa defeat Yujiro Takahashi in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 11:33

  4. Six Or Nine (Master Wato and Ryusuke Taguchi)(C) defeat Suzuki-gun (DOUKI and Yoshinobu Kanemaru) in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match
    Match Time: 09:10

  5. BULLET CLUB (Bad Luck Fale and Chase Owens)(C) defeat United Empire (Great-O-Khan and Jeff Cobb) and Bishamon in a IWGP Tag Team Title Three Way Match

  6. Tama Tonga(C) defeat EVIL in a NEVER Openweight Title Match

  7. Taiji Ishimori(C) defeat El Desperado in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match

  8. Hiroshi Tanahashi(C) defeat Tomohiro Ishii in a IWGP United States Heavyweight Title Match

  9. Kazuchika Okada(C) defeat Tetsuya Naito in a IWGP World Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 34:12

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