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- Tails Azimuth
Ryogoku Kokugikan Hosts Thrilling House Show as WWE Delivers on Promise
Tokyo, Japan - The iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan played host to a night of high-flying action and championship showdowns as World Wrestling Entertainment brought the heat to the Japanese capital. A packed house witnessed nine matches that left fans cheering, jeering, and on their feet throughout the evening.
The show opened with a thrilling tag team encounter as The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) successfully defended their WWE RAW Tag Team Titles against The Judgment Day in a hard-hitting contest. Kofi's explosive offense and Woods' cunning technical skills proved too much for the opposition, securing a well-deserved victory.
The first half of the card was capped off with an electrifying six-man tag team match, pitting Rey Mysterio, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods), against The Judgment Day (Dominik Mysterio, Finn Balor, and JD McDonagh). In a wild and unpredictable affair, the heroes emerged triumphant, showcasing their teamwork and individual prowess.
The women's division took center stage next, with Liv Morgan successfully defending her WWE SmackDown Women's Title against Kairi Sane. The match was an absolute barnburner, with both competitors giving it their all in a 12-minute plus contest that left the crowd on the edge of their seats. In the end, Morgan's cunning and athleticism proved too much for Sane.
The action continued as Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai and IYO SKY) took down Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill in a tag team match. The former WWE Women's Tag Team Champions used their collective strength and agility to outmaneuver the opposition, earning a hard-fought victory.
Championship gold was on the line once more as Damian Priest defended his WWE World Heavyweight Title against Jey Uso. The bout was a war of attrition, with both men giving it their all in a grueling contest that pushed them both to the limit. In the end, Priest's sheer power and determination proved too much for Uso.
Gunther continued his winning ways, besting LA Knight in a singles match filled with physicality and intensity. The Austrian bruiser used his size and strength advantage to overpower Knight, adding another notch to his win column.
The night's main event was a thrilling WWE Title Triple Threat Match between Cody Rhodes, AJ Styles, and Shinsuke Nakamura. In an instant classic, the three competitors gave it their all in a match that featured incredible aerial action, technical grappling, and pure athleticism. In the end, Rhodes emerged victorious, securing his first WWE Championship reign.
The evening concluded with Bayley successfully defending her WWE RAW Women's Title against Meiko Satomura in a hard-hitting contest. The bout was a masterclass in submission wrestling, with both women using their collective strength to test each other's limits. In the end, Bayley's cunning and experience proved too much for Satomura.
As the curtain closed on another electrifying night of professional wrestling, the packed Ryogoku Kokugikan crowd departed with memories that will linger long after the dust settles. WWE once again delivered a show for the ages, and fans from around the world were left begging for more.
Card Details
- Date: 26 Jul 2024
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
- Type: House Show
- Broadcast Type: None
Matches
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods)
(C)
defeat The Judgment Day in a WWE RAW Tag Team Title MatchRey Mysterio and The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) defeat The Judgment Day (Dominik Mysterio, Finn Balor and JD McDonagh) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Liv Morgan
(C)
defeat Kairi Sane in a WWE SmackDown Women's Title Match
Match Time: 12:04Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai and IYO SKY) defeat Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill in a Tag Team Match
Damian Priest
(C)
defeat Jey Uso in a WWE World Heavyweight Title MatchKevin Owens and Sami Zayn defeat The Bloodline (Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Bayley
(C)
defeat Meiko Satomura in a WWE RAW Women's Title Match
Match Time: 12:28Cody Rhodes
(C)
defeat AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura in a WWE Title Triple Threat Match