New Japan Pro Wrestling held night five of its “Road to Wrestling Dontaku” event earlier today at Hiroshima Sun Plaza Hall in Hiroshima, Japan.
You can check out the complete results from the show below:
* Frontier Zone: Toru Yano & Oleg Boltin def. HANZO & Rey Paloma.
* KENTA, Chase Owens & Taiji Ishimori def. Hirooki Goto, YOSHI-HASHI & Tiger Mask.
* Jeff Cobb & Francesco Akira defeated Zack Sabre Jr. & Kosei Fujita.
* Tomohiro Ishii, Shota Umino & El Desperado def. “King of Darkness” EVIL, Ren Narita & Yujiro Takahashi.
* Hiroshi Tanahashi & Katsuya Murashima def. Tomoaki Honma & Shoma Kato.
* SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru def. DOUKI & TAKA Michinoku.
* STRONG Openweight Tag Team Title: Mikey Nicholls & Shane Haste (c) def. Hikuleo & El Phantasmo.
* KOPW 2024, Rural Revitalization Match ~ Hiroshima Edition: Yuya Uemura def. Great-O-Khan (2-3).
* Elimination Match: Tetsuya Naito, Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji, Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI def. David Finlay, Jake Lee, Gabe Kidd, Clark Connors & Drilla Moloney.
New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) continued its “Road to Wrestling Dontaku” event with an action-packed night five at Hiroshima Sun Plaza Hall in Hiroshima, Japan. The event featured thrilling matches and surprising outcomes that left fans on the edge of their seats.
In the Frontier Zone, Toru Yano and Oleg Boltin emerged victorious against HANZO and Rey Paloma. The match showcased the skill and teamwork of Yano and Boltin, who managed to outwit their opponents and secure the win.
Another exciting match saw KENTA, Chase Owens, and Taiji Ishimori facing off against Hirooki Goto, YOSHI-HASHI, and Tiger Mask. The trio of KENTA, Owens, and Ishimori displayed their dominance in the ring, overpowering their opponents and claiming a well-deserved victory.
Jeff Cobb and Francesco Akira also had a standout performance as they defeated Zack Sabre Jr. and Kosei Fujita. Cobb and Akira showcased their strength and agility, leaving Sabre Jr. and Fujita struggling to keep up with their pace.
The match between Tomohiro Ishii, Shota Umino, and El Desperado against “King of Darkness” EVIL, Ren Narita, and Yujiro Takahashi was filled with intense moments. Ishii, Umino, and Desperado proved to be a formidable team as they outmaneuvered their opponents and emerged triumphant.
Hiroshi Tanahashi and Katsuya Murashima also had a successful outing as they defeated Tomoaki Honma and Shoma Kato. Tanahashi and Murashima’s experience and skill were evident as they showcased their technical prowess in the ring.
In another thrilling match, SHO and Yoshinobu Kanemaru faced off against DOUKI and TAKA Michinoku. SHO and Kanemaru’s chemistry and coordination proved to be the winning formula as they outperformed their opponents and secured the victory.
The STRONG Openweight Tag Team Title match was a highlight of the night, with Mikey Nicholls and Shane Haste successfully defending their titles against Hikuleo and El Phantasmo. Nicholls and Haste showcased their strength and resilience, fending off the relentless attacks from their opponents and emerging as the dominant team.
The KOPW 2024, Rural Revitalization Match ~ Hiroshima Edition, featured an intense battle between Yuya Uemura and Great-O-Khan. Uemura displayed his determination and skill, ultimately defeating Great-O-Khan in a hard-fought match.
The night concluded with an electrifying Elimination Match. Tetsuya Naito, Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji, Hiromu Takahashi, and BUSHI faced off against David Finlay, Jake Lee, Gabe Kidd, Clark Connors, and Drilla Moloney. The match was filled with high-flying maneuvers and intense exchanges, with Naito, Takagi, Tsuji, Takahashi, and BUSHI emerging as the victors after eliminating all their opponents.
Overall, night five of NJPW’s “Road to Wrestling Dontaku” event delivered an unforgettable night of wrestling action. The wrestlers showcased their skills, athleticism, and determination, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming matches in this exciting tournament.