New Japan Pro Wrestling held night three of the 2024 New Japan Cup earlier today, with more first-round matches taking place in Yamanashi, Japan.
You can check out the complete results from the show below:
* Ryusuke Taguchi, YOSHI-HASHI, Tomohiro Ishii & Hirooki Goto def. Gedo, Chase Owens, KENTA & David Finlay
* Mikey Nicholls & Zack Sabre Jr. def. Tomoaki Honma & El Phantasmo
* YOH, El Desperado, & Shota Umino def. Dick Togo, Jack Perry, & EVIL
* DOUKI, Taichi & SANADA def. Ren Narita, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Yujiro Takahashi
* Jeff Cobb, Great-O-Khan, TJP & Francesco Akira def. BUSHI, Hiromu Takahashi, Yota Tsuji & Tetsuya Naito
* New Japan Cup First Round Match: Hikuleo def. Boltin Oleg
* New Japan Cup First Round Match: Gabe Kidd def. Callum Newman
* New Japan Cup First Round Match: Shingo Takagi def. Yuya Uemura
New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) continues to captivate fans with its thrilling matches and intense competition. On the third night of the 2024 New Japan Cup, held in Yamanashi, Japan, more first-round matches took place, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
The event kicked off with a tag team match featuring Ryusuke Taguchi, YOSHI-HASHI, Tomohiro Ishii, and Hirooki Goto against Gedo, Chase Owens, KENTA, and David Finlay. The quartet of Taguchi, YOSHI-HASHI, Ishii, and Goto emerged victorious, showcasing their teamwork and skill.
In another tag team match, Mikey Nicholls and Zack Sabre Jr. faced off against Tomoaki Honma and El Phantasmo. Nicholls and Sabre Jr. displayed their prowess in the ring, securing a win over their opponents.
The third match of the night saw YOH, El Desperado, and Shota Umino take on Dick Togo, Jack Perry, and EVIL. YOH, El Desperado, and Umino proved to be a formidable trio as they triumphed over their adversaries.
DOUKI, Taichi, and SANADA formed a team to battle against Ren Narita, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, and Yujiro Takahashi. DOUKI, Taichi, and SANADA showcased their chemistry and skill, securing a victory in an exhilarating match.
The next match featured Jeff Cobb, Great-O-Khan, TJP, and Francesco Akira against BUSHI, Hiromu Takahashi, Yota Tsuji, and Tetsuya Naito. The quartet of Cobb, Great-O-Khan, TJP, and Akira emerged triumphant after an intense battle.
The highlight of the night was the New Japan Cup first-round matches. Hikuleo faced off against Boltin Oleg, with Hikuleo emerging victorious. The match showcased Hikuleo’s strength and determination.
In another first-round match, Gabe Kidd squared off against Callum Newman. Kidd displayed his skills and emerged as the winner, advancing to the next round of the tournament.
The final first-round match of the night featured Shingo Takagi against Yuya Uemura. Takagi’s experience and technique proved to be too much for Uemura, as Takagi secured a win and moved forward in the New Japan Cup.
The third night of the 2024 New Japan Cup was filled with excitement, showcasing the incredible talent and athleticism of NJPW’s roster. Fans were treated to a night of thrilling matches and surprising victories, setting the stage for future matchups in the tournament.
As the New Japan Cup continues, fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming matches and the eventual crowning of the tournament winner. With each match bringing new surprises and intense action, NJPW continues to solidify its reputation as one of the premier professional wrestling promotions in the world.