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NJPW's Fukuoka Extravaganza: A Night of Thrills and Upsets!

On May 2nd, New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) brought the action to Fukuoka, Japan, as the Fukuoka International Center played host to a packed house of 4,489 enthusiastic fans. The stacked card, featuring nine matches, left no one in attendance disappointed. Here's our take on the night that was!

Match #1: CHAOS (Hirooki Goto, Toru Yano, YOH, and YOSHI-HASHI) vs. House Of Torture (Dick Togo, EVIL, SHO, and Yujiro Takahashi)

The opening bout saw CHAOS take on House Of Torture in an eight-man tag team match. The high-flying antics of YOH and the submission mastery of Hirooki Goto proved too much for their opponents. A well-executed "Shining Wizard" from YOSHI-HASHI sealed the deal, securing a 3:37 victory for CHAOS.

Match #2: United Empire (Great-O-Khan, Kyle Fletcher, and Mark Davis) vs. TMDK (Kosei Fujita, Mikey Nicholls, and Shane Haste)

In this six-man tag team match, the United Empire's sheer size and strength proved too much for TMDK. Great-O-Khan delivered a thunderous "Great-O-Slam" to secure the win for his team in 5:28.

Match #3: Intergalactic Jet Setters and Shota Umino vs. United Empire (Aaron Henare, Francesco Akira, and TJP)

The Intergalactic Jet Setters, comprised of Aaron Henare, Francesco Akira, and TJP, faced off against the United Empire in another six-man tag team match. In a thrilling contest, the Jet Setters emerged victorious, with Shota Umino's "Rising Sun" finisher securing the win in 6:28.

Match #4: Just 5 Guys (DOUKI, Taichi, and Yoshinobu Kanemaru) vs. Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Shingo Takagi, and Tetsuya Naito)

Just 5 Guys clashed with Los Ingobernables de Japon in a highly competitive six-man tag team match. DOUKI's impressive aerial attacks and Yoshinobu Kanemaru's quickness ultimately led to the victory for Just 5 Guys, as they took down their opponents in 7:17.

Match #5: Hikuleo vs. KENTA - NJPW STRONG Openweight Title Match

The main event of the evening saw Hikuleo challenge KENTA for the NJPW STRONG Openweight Championship. In a hard-hitting contest, Hikuleo emerged victorious, capturing the title via pinfall in an impressive 13:43.

Match #6: Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Jeff Cobb - NJPW World Television Title Match

Zack Sabre Jr. and Jeff Cobb clashed for the NJPW World Television Championship. Despite a valiant effort from both competitors, the match ultimately ended in a time-limit draw at 15:00.

Match #7: CHAOS (Hiroshi Tanahashi) and Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Strong Style

In a thrilling NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Title match, CHAOS (Hiroshi Tanahashi) and Hiroshi Tanahashi took on Strong Style, with the latter emerging victorious in an intense 13:45.

Match #8: David Finlay vs. Tama Tonga - NJPW NEVER Openweight Title Match

David Finlay challenged Tama Tonga for the NJPW NEVER Openweight Championship. In a closely contested match, Finlay emerged victorious, capturing the title via pinfall in an impressive 11:30.

Main Event: SANADA vs. Hiromu Takahashi - IWGP World Heavyweight Title Match

The evening's main event saw SANADA face off against Hiromu Takahashi for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. In a grueling contest, SANADA emerged victorious, capturing the title via pinfall in an impressive 27:30.

Closing Thoughts

NJPW's Fukuoka extravaganza proved to be an unforgettable night of wrestling action. With multiple title changes and thrilling matches throughout the card, there was something for everyone. We'll have more on this event as it becomes available. For now, it's clear that the world of professional wrestling is in good hands with NJPW at the helm.

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Card Details

  • Date: 02 May 2023
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Fukuoka International Center
  • Attendance: 4489
  • Type: TV-Show
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 03 May 2023

Matches

  1. CHAOS (Hirooki Goto, Toru Yano, YOH and YOSHI-HASHI) defeat House Of Torture (Dick Togo, EVIL, SHO and Yujiro Takahashi) in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 03:37

  2. United Empire (Great-O-Khan, Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis) defeat TMDK (Kosei Fujita, Mikey Nicholls and Shane Haste) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 05:28

  3. Intergalactic Jet Setters and Shota Umino defeat United Empire (Aaron Henare, Francesco Akira and TJP) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 06:28

  4. Just 5 Guys (DOUKI, Taichi and Yoshinobu Kanemaru) defeat Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Shingo Takagi and Tetsuya Naito) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 07:17

  5. Hikuleo(C) defeat KENTA in a NJPW STRONG Openweight Title Match

  6. Zack Sabre Jr.(C) Time Limit Draw Jeff Cobb in a NJPW World Television Title Match
    Match Time: 15:00

  7. CHAOS and Hiroshi Tanahashi(C) defeat Strong Style in a NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Title Match

  8. David Finlay(C) defeat Tama Tonga in a NEVER Openweight Title Match

  9. SANADA(C) defeat Hiromu Takahashi in a IWGP World Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 27:30

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