New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) is set to host two consecutive shows at Korakuen Hall this week, featuring high-stakes matches that will determine contenders for championship titles. The first show, taking place on Monday, will be highlighted by a number one contenders match for the IWGP World Tag Team titles, currently held by the duo of Yuto-Ice and OSKAR, collectively known as the Knockouts Brothers.
In this pivotal match, Tomohiro Ishii and Taichi will take on Shota Umino and Yuya Uemura. The winning team will earn a title shot at the IWGP World Tag Team titles during the upcoming event, The New Beginning in Osaka, scheduled for February 11, 2024. The outcome of this match could significantly impact the future of NJPW’s tag team division.
In addition to the main event, the NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team titles will also be contested on Monday. The challengers, consisting of Bolton Oleg, Hirooki Goto, and YOSHI-HASHI, will face the formidable team of TMDK, which includes Hartley Jackson, Ryohei Oiwa, and Zack Sabre Jr. This matchup promises to deliver an exhilarating display of skill and strategy, as both teams vie for championship glory.
The card for Monday’s event also features several exciting bouts, including a singles match between Robbie Eagles and Yoshinobu Kanemaru, as well as a clash between Kosei Fujita and SHO. Furthermore, two first-round matches in the Young Lions Cup will take place, showcasing the rising talent in NJPW.
The evening will also include multi-person tag matches, with Aaron Wolf, El Desperado, Toru Yano, and YOH teaming up to face the House of Torture. Meanwhile, the new faction Unbound Co. will go head-to-head against The United Empire, promising a night filled with intense action and rivalries.
NJPW’s live coverage is set to begin at 4:30 a.m. Eastern Time, ensuring that fans worldwide can tune in to witness the thrilling events at Korakuen Hall. As anticipation builds for these matches, the stakes could not be higher for the competitors involved.
