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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 12h

Yota Tsuji, Shingo Takagi, Hiromu Takahashi & Titán vs War Dogs (Gabe Kidd, David Finlay, Taiji Ishimori & Gedo)

In the main event of the show, we see the Unaffiliated crew ride once more into battle to take on the War Dogs! Which side will gain momentum headed into KOPW?

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 12h

Shota Umino & Tomoaki Honma vs Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice)

We've seen Shota Umino & Yuya Uemura individually take on the tag team champions, but tonight, we see how Shota Umino, joined by Tomoaki Honma, fares against them in true, 2 on 2 tag team action! Who wins?

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 12h

Boltin Oleg, Toru Yano, El Desperado, KUUKAI & Tiger Mask vs HOUSE OF TORTURE (EVIL, Don Fale, DOUKI, SHO & Dick Togo)

So many previews of future matches in one big fight! Boltin Oleg clashes with EVIL, El Desperado & KUUKAI take on DOUKI & SHO, as Hontai fights the HOUSE!

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 12h

El Phantasmo & Jado vs Hiroshi Tanahashi & Masatora Yasuda

We march ever closer to what may be Hiroshi Tanahashi's final title challenge in his illustrious career. Tonight, however, he faces off against the man he'll challenge in tag action, once more. Will get the win?

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 12h

War Dogs (Drilla Moloney & Clark Connors) vs HOUSE OF TORTURE (SANADA & Yoshinobu Kanemaru)

Neither of the prior tag matches have ended traditionally, with the first going to a double count out and the second with the War Dogs winning via count out. How does it go tonight?

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 12h

Yuya Uemura vs Daiki Nagai

Daiki Nagai is rising up in the young lion program, and most would agree, he's getting closer and closer to graduation. Tonight, he takes on Yuya Uemura in another test of just how close he really is. Will we see a shock, or a hard lesson taught?

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 12h

Shoma Kato & Tatsuya Matsumoto vs Katsuya Murashima & Zane Jay

Once again kicking off the action with some Young Lion tag fighting! Shoma Kato & Tatsuya Matsumoto team up to take on the team of Katsuya Murashima & Zane Jay. Whose anger and determination will lead to a win?

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 3d

IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship
El Desperado vs DOUKI

A rivalry that has defined both men's runs in the Junior Heavyweight scene. El Desperado has dominated it, but their most recent encounter was marred by injury. Tonight, DOUKI, reborn in the HOUSE, aims to reclaim.

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 3d

Yuya Uemura vs Yuto-Ice

This match may be a preview of a major IWGP Tag Team Championship match, but for Yuto-Ice, it means even more. It was against Yuya Uemura that Yuto suffered a major elbow injury that put his young career in jeopardy. Will he exact revenge tonight?

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 3d

Shota Umino vs OSKAR

Our first of two singles previews of the upcoming IWGP Tag Team Championship match. Shota Umino aims to prove why he's a Tokyo Dome main eventer as he takes on OSKAR. Will experience lead to a win, or will the dangerous War Dog take the victory here?

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 3d

Yota Tsuji, Shingo Takagi, Hiromu Takahashi & Titan vs War Dogs (Gabe Kidd, David Finlay, Taiji Ishimori & Gedo)

Unaffiliated reunited with Titan on the first night of the King Of Pro Wrestling tour, and that reunion ended with a victory. Will the result change here?

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 3d

Boltin Oleg, Toru Yano, KUUKAI & Tiger Mask vs HOUSE OF TORTURE (EVIL, Don Fale, SHO & Dick Togo)

A preview of an upcoming NEVER Openweight Title match, an IWGP Junior Tag Team match and the chance to gain momentum for their side headed into tonight's main event. Who wins?

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 3d

War Dogs (Drilla Moloney & Clark Connors) vs HOUSE OF TORTURE (SANADA & Yoshinobu Kanemaru)

The return of Clark Connors to the War Dogs' roster has gone well, but the first tag match leading into SANADA vs Drilla still ended in a double count-out. Will that change tonight?

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 3d

El Phantasmo & Jado vs Hiroshi Tanahashi & Katsuya Murashima

We're getting closer to the NJPW World TV Championship clash between El Phantasmo and Hiroshi Tanahashi. Tonight, we'll see who will gain momentum headed into King Of Pro Wrestling. Who manages the victory?

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 3d

Shoma Kato & Tatsuya Matsumoto vs Masatora Yasuda & Zane Jay

More Young Lion action kicks off the show, as Shoma Kato & Tatsuya Matsumoto take on Masatora Yasuda & Zane Jay. Jay and Matsumoto have developed a strong and lasting rivalry, will that play a factor in the win?

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 5d

Yota Tsuji, Shingo Takagi, Hiromu Takahashi & Titan vs War Dogs (Gabe Kidd, David Finlay, Taiji Ishimori & Gedo)

As we are now on the Road To King Of Pro Wrestling, Titan has returned, and has been reunited with his now Unaffiliated brethren! They take on War Dogs tonight!

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 5d

Tomoaki Honma & Yuya Uemura vs Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice)

Knockout Brothers showed up and showed out! They've proven that they are the real deal, and are now the IWGP Tag Team Champions. At King Of Pro Wrestling, Uemura & Umino challenge them. Tonight, a preview!

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 5d

Boltin Oleg, Toru Yano, El Desperado, KUUKAI & Tiger Mask vs HOUSE OF TORTURE (EVIL, Don Fale, DOUKI, SHO & Dick Togo)

While some may be more focused on the clash incoming between El Desperado and DOUKI, keep your eyes on the debut of KUUKAI. Will he make his name known?

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 5d

El Phantasmo & Jado vs Hiroshi Tanahashi & Shoma Kato

At King Of Pro Wrestling, Hiroshi Tanahashi makes what could be his final challenge for a championship in his career. Tonight, he faces the man he will challenge, the NJPW World TV Champion El Phantasmo, in tag action!

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 5d

War Dogs (Clark Connors & Drilla Moloney) vs HOUSE OF TORTURE (SANADA & Yoshinobu Kanemaru)

The fight between War Dogs and HOUSE OF TORTURE is never ending, and now the War Dogs finally have reinforcements, in the form of the returning Clark Connors. Who takes the victory?

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 5d

Shota Umino vs Daiki Nagai

Shota Umino aims to prove himself, but he also wants to test the future of New Japan. Tonight, he faces Unaffiliated's Young Lion himself, Daiki Nagai. Will he manage to shock the world, or at least impress the former Tokyo Dome main eventer?

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 5d

Katsuya Murashima & Tatsuya Matsumoto vs Masatora Yasuda & Zane Jay

The Road To King Of Pro Wrestling kicks off tonight, and it opens with young lion action! Which of these two young lion tag teams will capture the win to kick off this major tour?

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 11d

IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
Zack Sabre Jr. vs Ren Narita

A battle of factions, of ideologies, of generations. Zack Sabre Jr aims to hold the belt for a long time, but, to do so, he must defeat the man who bested him in this year's G1. Who leaves as the champion?

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 11d

IWGP Global heavyweight Championship
Gabe Kidd vs Shingo Takagi

Anger, born out of loyalty. Shingo Takagi believes that Gabe Kidd's interests lie elsewhere, instead of supporting NJPW through the G1. Gabe Kidd looks to prove that he's more dedicated than ever. Who wins it?

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NJPW Unofficial @njpwunofficial.bsky.social · 11d

Yota Tsuji vs David Finlay

One of the more evenly fought rivalries in modern NJPW, Yota Tsuji and David Finlay meet once more at an intriguing time in their careers. No gold, no G1 victory, both men looking for momentum headed into January. Who gets a much needed win here?

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