New Japan Pro Wrestling held the finals of the 2024 New Japan Cup tour earlier today at Aole Nagaoka in Niigata, Japan.
Yota Tsuji was crowned the winner of this year’s tournament.
You can check out the complete results from the show below:
* Los Ingobernables De Japon (BUSHI & Hiromu Takahashi) def. Katsuya Murashima & Shoma Kato
* United Empire (Francesco Akira, TJP & Great-O-Khan) def. Ryusuke Taguchi, Tanga Loa & Tomohiro Ishii
* Jet Setters (KUSHIDA & Kevin Knight) declare they will challenge for IWGP Junior Tag Team Titles.
* TMDK (Mikey Nicholls & Zack Saber Jr.) def. United Empire (Callum Newman & Jeff Cobb)
* BULLET CLUB (Gabe Kidd, Chase Owens & KENTA) def. Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Togi Makabe & YOSHI-HASHI
* HOUSE OF TORTURE (Yujiro Takahashi, Jack Perry & Ren Narita) def. El Desperado, Yuji Nagata & Shota Umino
* YOH def. Yoshinobu Kanemaru. SHO then challenged YOH for the IWGP Junior Championship.
* Boltin Oleg, Jado, Toru Yano, El Phantasmo & Hikuleo def. Just Five Guys (TAKA Michinoku, DOUKI, Yuya Uemura, Taichi & SANADA)
* Los Ingobernables De Japon (Shingo Takagi & Tetsuya Naito) def. HOUSE OF TORTURE (Dick Togo & EVIL)
* New Japan Cup Final: Yota Tsuji def. Hirouki Goto
New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) recently concluded its highly anticipated New Japan Cup tour with an electrifying finale held at Aole Nagaoka in Niigata, Japan. The event showcased some of the best talents in the wrestling industry, culminating in the crowning of this year’s tournament winner, Yota Tsuji.
The New Japan Cup is an annual tournament organized by NJPW, featuring a single-elimination format where wrestlers compete against each other to determine the ultimate victor. The tournament is renowned for its intense matches and unpredictable outcomes, making it a fan-favorite event.
The finals of the 2024 New Japan Cup tour did not disappoint, as fans were treated to a spectacular display of athleticism, skill, and drama. Yota Tsuji emerged victorious, solidifying his place as one of the rising stars in NJPW. Tsuji’s triumph is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and talent, and it marks a significant milestone in his wrestling career.
Throughout the event, fans were treated to a series of thrilling matches featuring some of the most prominent names in NJPW. Los Ingobernables De Japon, represented by BUSHI and Hiromu Takahashi, showcased their prowess by defeating Katsuya Murashima and Shoma Kato. The United Empire, consisting of Francesco Akira, TJP, and Great-O-Khan, also tasted victory by overcoming Ryusuke Taguchi, Tanga Loa, and Tomohiro Ishii.
Another noteworthy moment came when the Jet Setters, KUSHIDA and Kevin Knight, declared their intention to challenge for the IWGP Junior Tag Team Titles. This bold statement sets the stage for an exciting future showdown in the tag team division.
The tournament also featured international clashes, with TMDK (Mikey Nicholls and Zack Saber Jr.) prevailing over United Empire’s Callum Newman and Jeff Cobb. BULLET CLUB, represented by Gabe Kidd, Chase Owens, and KENTA, emerged victorious against Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Togi Makabe, and YOSHI-HASHI.
The House of Torture, led by Yujiro Takahashi, Jack Perry, and Ren Narita, secured a win against El Desperado, Yuji Nagata, and Shota Umino. This victory further solidifies the House of Torture’s dominance within NJPW.
In a highly anticipated match, YOH defeated Yoshinobu Kanemaru, leading to a challenge from SHO for the IWGP Junior Championship. This sets the stage for an intense rivalry between the two talented wrestlers.
The event also featured a chaotic ten-man tag team match, with Boltin Oleg, Jado, Toru Yano, El Phantasmo, and Hikuleo emerging victorious against Just Five Guys (TAKA Michinoku, DOUKI, Yuya Uemura, Taichi, and SANADA).
The night concluded with a thrilling tag team match between Los Ingobernables De Japon’s Shingo Takagi and Tetsuya Naito against the House of Torture’s Dick Togo and EVIL. The former emerged triumphant, further solidifying their status as one of the most dominant teams in NJPW.
Finally, the highlight of the evening was the New Japan Cup Final between Yota Tsuji and Hirouki Goto. Tsuji’s determination and skill were on full display as he emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle. This win not only establishes Tsuji as a force to be reckoned with but also opens up new opportunities for him within NJPW.
The 2024 New Japan Cup tour was a resounding success, captivating fans with its thrilling matches and surprising outcomes. Yota Tsuji’s victory in the final cements his place among NJPW’s top talents, and fans eagerly anticipate his future endeavors within the promotion. As NJPW continues to push the boundaries of professional wrestling, events like the New Japan Cup serve as a testament to the promotion’s commitment to delivering top-notch entertainment to its dedicated fanbase.