New Japan Pro Wrestling held its 52nd-anniversary event earlier today at the Ota Ward General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.
The show featured Jack Perry winning his New Japan Cup match with Shota Umino, with help from House of Torture’s Ren Narita, EVIL, Yujiro Takahashi, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, & Dick Togo. The AEW wrestler then joined the faction.
You can check out the complete results from the show below:
* United Empire (Great-O-Khan & Jeff Cobb) def. Tomoaki Honma & Tanga Loa
* TMDK (Mikey Nicholls & Zack Sabre Jr.) def. Guerrillas of Destiny (Hikuleo & El Phantasmo)
* El Desperado, Tomohiuro Ishii, Hirooki Goto & Boltin Oleg def. Los Ingobernables De Japon (BUSHI, Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji & Hiromu Takahashi)
* United Empire (Callum Newman, Francesco Akira & TJP) def. War Dogs (Gedo, David Finlay & Gabe Kidd)
* Just Five Guys (SANADA, Taichi, Yuya Uemura & DOUKI) def. HOUSE OF TORTURE (EVIL, Ren Narita, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Dick Togo)
* New Japan Cup First Round: Toru Yano def. Yujiro Takahashi
* New Japan Cup First Round: YOSHI-HASHI def. KENTA
* New Japan Cup First Round: Jack Perry def. Shota Umino
* Tetsuya Naito def. SHO
New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) recently celebrated its 52nd-anniversary event at the Ota Ward General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. The show was filled with exciting matches and surprising developments, including the addition of AEW wrestler Jack Perry to the House of Torture faction.
One of the highlights of the event was Jack Perry’s New Japan Cup match against Shota Umino. Perry emerged victorious with the help of House of Torture members Ren Narita, EVIL, Yujiro Takahashi, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, and Dick Togo. This unexpected turn of events saw Perry joining the notorious faction.
The event kicked off with a match between United Empire’s Great-O-Khan and Jeff Cobb against Tomoaki Honma and Tanga Loa. United Empire emerged victorious in an intense battle. Following this, TMDK (Mikey Nicholls and Zack Sabre Jr.) defeated Guerrillas of Destiny (Hikuleo and El Phantasmo) in an action-packed encounter.
Another thrilling match featured El Desperado, Tomohiuro Ishii, Hirooki Goto, and Boltin Oleg taking on Los Ingobernables De Japon’s BUSHI, Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji, and Hiromu Takahashi. The former team emerged victorious after a grueling contest.
In a clash between United Empire’s Callum Newman, Francesco Akira, and TJP against War Dogs’ Gedo, David Finlay, and Gabe Kidd, United Empire secured the win. Just Five Guys (SANADA, Taichi, Yuya Uemura, and DOUKI) also tasted victory against HOUSE OF TORTURE (EVIL, Ren Narita, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, and Dick Togo).
The New Japan Cup matches added an extra layer of excitement to the event. Toru Yano defeated Yujiro Takahashi in the first round, showcasing his skills and strategy. YOSHI-HASHI emerged victorious against KENTA in another thrilling encounter. However, the standout match of the New Japan Cup First Round was Jack Perry’s victory over Shota Umino, which solidified his place in the tournament.
The event concluded with a match between Tetsuya Naito and SHO, with Naito emerging as the winner. This intense battle captivated the audience and left them eagerly anticipating future events.
Overall, New Japan Pro Wrestling’s 52nd-anniversary event was a resounding success. It showcased the talent and athleticism of the wrestlers involved while introducing surprising twists and turns. Jack Perry’s addition to the House of Torture faction adds an intriguing dynamic to future storylines and matches. Fans of NJPW can look forward to more thrilling events and memorable moments in the coming months.