New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) is set to deliver an action-packed experience with two consecutive shows at Korakuen Hall this week. The events, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, will feature high-stakes matches that promise to captivate wrestling fans.
The highlight of Monday’s card will be a number one contenders match for the IWGP World Tag Team titles, currently held by the team of Yuto-Ice and OSKAR, known as the Knockouts Brothers. In this pivotal match, Tomohiro Ishii and Taichi will face off against Shota Umino and Yuya Uemura. The victorious team will secure a title shot at The New Beginning event in Osaka on February 11.
In addition to the main event, the NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team titles will also be contested on Monday. The team of Boltin Oleg, Hirooki Goto, and YOSHI-HASHI will challenge the formidable trio of TMDK, which includes Hartley Jackson, Ryohei Oiwa, and Zack Sabre Jr..
The lineup for Monday also includes intriguing matches featuring Robbie Eagles against Yoshinobu Kanemaru, and Kosei Fujita squaring off against SHO. Additionally, there will be two first-round matches in the Young Lions Cup, showcasing rising stars in NJPW.
In multi-person tag team action, fans can expect to see Aaron Wolf, El Desperado, Toru Yano, and YOH teaming up to take on the House of Torture. Meanwhile, the new faction Unbound Co. will face off against The United Empire.
Live coverage of these highly anticipated matches will begin at 4:30 a.m. Eastern Time, offering fans a chance to witness the excitement as it unfolds in real-time. With the stakes high and the talent on display, NJPW’s doubleheader at Korakuen Hall is poised to deliver unforgettable moments for wrestling enthusiasts.
