November 21st, 2022

~ Results for NJPW [Jr TAG LEAGUE] & DRAGON GATE
~ News and updates for Ricky Fuji, Tiger Mask Strong Style [12/8], Michinoku [12/15 at Korakuen], Stardom [11/26 & 12/29 at Ryogoku] & Sendai Girls [12/5]

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NJPW "WORLD TAG LEAGUE & SUPER Jr. TAG LEAGUE 2022", 11/21/2022 [Mon] 18:30 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo
700 Spectators

(1) Yuto Nakashima vs. Kosei Fujita
 ◆Winner: Kosei (8:01) with a Boston Crab.
(2) Togi Makabe, Tomoaki Honma, Ryosei Oiwa & Oskar Leube vs. Mark Davis, Kyle Fletcher, Great-O-Khan & Aaron Henare
 ◆Winner: Fletcher (9:27) following the Coriolis on Leube.
(3) Tetsuya Naito, Shingo Takagi & Tetsuya Naito vs. Minoru Suzuki, Taichi & El Desperado
 ◆Winner: Draw (6:58) double ring out.

(4) SUPER Jr. TAG League: KUSHIDA & Kevin Knight vs. Alex Zayne & El Lindaman
 ◆Winner: Zayne (9:53) with the Cinnamon Twist on Knight.
~ Zayne/Lindaman [1 win = 2 points]
~ KUSHIDA/Knight [1 loss = 0 points]
(5) SUPER Jr. TAG League: Ryusuke Taguchi & Clark Connors vs. Yoshinobu Kanemaru & DOUKI
 ◆Winner: Connors (8:21) with the Trophy Kill on DOUKI.
~ Taguchi/Connors [1 win = 2 points]
~ Kanemaru/DOUKI [1 loss = 0 points]
(6) SUPER Jr. TAG League: Tiger Mask IV & Robbie Eagles vs. SHO & Dick Togo
 ◆Winner: Eagles (9:58) with the Ron Miller Special on Togo.
~ Tiger/Eagles [1 win = 2 points]
~ SHO/Togo [1 loss = 0 points]
(7) SUPER Jr. TAG League: BUSHI & Titan vs. Ace Austin & Chris Bey
 ◆Winner: Bey (13:27) with the 1.2.Sweet on BUSHI.
~ Ace/Bey [1 win = 2 points]
~ BUSHI/Titan [1 loss = 0 points]
(8) SUPER Jr. TAG League: YOH & Lio Rush vs. TJP & Francesco Akira
 ◆Winner: TJP (19:06) with a Jacknife Hold on YOH.
~ TJP/Akira [1 win = 2 points]
~ YOH/Rush  [1 loss = 0 points]

~ Three more title matches were announced as official for "WRESTLE KINGDOM 17" at the Tokyo Dome.

NJPW "WRESTLE KINGDOM 17 in Tokyo Dome", 1/4/2023 [Sat] 17:00 @ Tokyo Dome

~ Newly announced...

(-) IWGP Joshi Championship Match: [1st Champion] KAIRI vs. [Challenger] Tam Nakano
~ 1st title defense.

(-) NJPW WORLD Certified TV Championship Decision Match: Ren Narita vs. Zack Sabre Jr.

(-) IWGP US Heavyweight Championship Match: [16th Champion] Will Ospreay vs. [Challenger] Kenny Omega
~ 5th title defense.

~ Previously announced...

(-) IWGP Junior Heavyweight 4WAY Match: [92nd Champion] Taiji Ishimori vs. [Challenger] Masato Wato vs. [Challenger] Hiromu Takahashi vs. [Challenger] El Desperado
~ 2nd title defense.

(-) IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Match: [5th Champion] Jay White vs. [Challenger / G1 CLIMAX 32 Winner] Kazuchika Okada
~ 3rd title defense.

NJPW Event Cards 2022
https://projectpuroresuspirit.blogspot.com/p/njpw-event-cards-2022.html

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DRAGON GATE "THE GATE OF EVOLUTION 2022", 11/21/2022 [Mon] 18:30 @  Kumamoto-Jo Hall
405 Spectators

(1) Yuki Yoshioka, Madoka Kikuta & Punch Tominaga vs. KAI, BxB Hulk & ISHIN
 ◆Winner: ISHIN (12:32) following the Komata style Chokeslam on Tominaga.
(2) Don Fujii vs. Konomama Ichikawa
 ◆Winner: Fuji (:21) following an Elbow Drop.
~ Rematch
 ◆Winner: Fujii (3:38) with a Counter German attempt.
(3) BIGBOSS Shimizu & Tearan Seaser vs. Eita & Kaito Nagano
 ◆Winner: Shimizu (9:27) with the BIGBOSS Press on Nagano.
(4) Kota Minoura & Ben-K w/ Minourita vs. U-T & Jason Lee
 ◆Winner: Ben-K (8:54) following a Spear on Lee.
(5) Genki Horiguchi, YAMATO & Dragon Kid vs. Susumu Mochizuki, Yasushi Kanda & Ryo Saito
 ◆Winner: Genki (17:18) with the Backslide from Heaven on Kanda.
(6) Kzy, JACKY "FUNKY" KAMEI & Strong Machine J vs. Shun Skywalker, HYO & Diamante
 ◆Winner: Kzy (13:12) following a Running Elbow Smash on HYO.

-- Upcoming --

DRAGON GATE, 12/2/2022 [Fri] @ Sapporo ii-one Stadium in Osaka

() Open The Twin Gate Championship Match: [Champions] Dragon Dia & Madoka Kikuta vs. [Challengers] BxB Hulk & KAI

DRAGON GATE, 12/3/2022 [Sat] @ Sapporo ii-one Stadium in Osaka

() Open the Triangle Gate Championship Match: [Champions] Shun Skywalker, KAI & ISHIN vs. [Challengers] Kzy, BIGBOSS Shimizu & JACKY "FUNKY" KAMEI

DRAGON GATE, 12/6/2022 [Tue] 18:30 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo

(-) Open the Dream Gate Championship Match: [36th Champion] Yuki Yoshika vs. [Challenger] Masaaki Mochizuki
~ 4th title defense. 

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2AW/ Ricky Fuji UPDATE

~ It was announced that Ricky Fuji is scheduled to be discharged from the rehabilitation hospital at the end of the month. No exact details were announced in regard to his condition, but they stated that he is doing well. Though there is a still a ways for him to go before major information is released in relation to his return to the ring or to his weight training gym in Chiba. 

https://twitter.com/2awoffice/status/1594540180916310016

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STRONG STYLE NEWS

~ The full event card was announced for the Strong Style show on December 8th at the Korakuen Hall.

First Tiger Mask Strong Style Pro-Wrestling Vol. 20, 12/8/2022 [Thu] 18:30 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo

(1) Ayako Sato vs. Dark Tiger
(2) Hayato Mashita & Shingo vs. Black Tiger & Fuminori Abe
(3) Jaguar Yokota vs. Miyuki Takase vs. Dark Panther
(4) Yoshiaki Fujiwara 50th Anniversary & Yuki Ishikawa 30th Anniversary 6 Man Tag Match: Yoshiaki Fujiwara, Daisuke Sekimoto & Ikuto Hidaka vs. Super Tiger, Masakatsu Funaki & Yuki Ishikawa
(5) Tiger Queen & Haruka Umesaki vs. Megumi Yabushita & Madeline
(6) Legend Championship Match: [Champion] Kengo Mashimo vs. [Challenger] Hideki "Shrek" Sekine

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MICHIPRO NEWS

~ The full event card was announced for the Korakuen Hall show on December 15th.

Michinoku Pro-Wrestling, 12/15/2022 [Thu] 18:30 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo

(1) Ayumu Gunji vs. Yamaya Ringo
(2) Chie Koishikawa & Sayaka vs. Mei Suruga & Kaori Yoneyama
(3) Rasse vs. OSO11
(4) Jinsei Shinzaki & Dick Togo vs. Rui Hyugaji & Rekka
(5) Hayato "Jr" Fujita, Manjimaru & Ken45 vs. MUSASHI, Kazuki Hashimoto & Yasutaka Oosera
(6) Great Space War 17, All My Fault: The Great Sasuke, Chris Dragon, Mr. Miyagi No. 1, Daniel LaRusso #2 & Miame wa BLACK Nakami wa BLUE Nohashi Hikaritaro w/ Serena Kagura vs. Brahman Shu, Brahman Kei, Brahman Ota, Ultraman Robin & Brother Moon w/ Nazo no Nazonazo Kaijin Monoshiri Gunjira

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STARDOM NEWS

~ A haircut match was added to the November 16th show in Kawasaki City and then a couple matches were announced as official for the year end Ryogoku show on December 29th.

STARDOM in SHOWCASE vol. 3, 11/26/2022 [Sat] 16:00 @ Kawasaki City Todokori Arena in Kanagawa

() Tag League Blue Goddess Match: Saya Iida & Hanan vs. Nanae Takahashi & Yuu
() Beauty Salon ZEST Collabortation Haircut Rule 4WAY Match: Himeka vs. Saya Kamitani vs. Lady C vs. Momo Kogo
() No Holds Barred: Hazuki & Sumire Natsu vs. Natsuko Tora & Saki Kashima
() Hardcore Rules: Risa Sera, Suzu Suzuki & Kurumi Hiiragi vs. Tam Nakano, Natsupoi & Sayaka Unagi
() Anywhere Fall Rules 4WAY Match: AZM vs. Koguma vs. Starlight Kid vs. Ram Kaicho
() Judo Jacket Match: Utami Hayashishita, Hina & MIRAI vs. Maika, Mayu Iwatani & Hanan
() NEO STARDOM ARMY vs. Donna del Mondo Coffin Explosion Match: Nanae Takahashi, Yuu & Shinigami Mask vs. Giulia, Mai Sakurai & Thekla

STARDOM DREAM QUEENDOM 2022, 12/29/2022 [Thu] 17:00 @ Ryyogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo

() Special Singles Match: KAIRI vs. Utami Hayashishita

() World of Stardom Championship Match: [14th Champion] Syuri vs. [Challenger] Giulia
~ 11th title defense.

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SENDAI GIRLS NEWS

~ The full card was announced for the Shinkiba 1stRING show in December 5th.

Sendai Girls, 12/5/2022 [Mon] 19:00 @ Shinkiba 1stRING in Tokyo

(1) Manami vs. Nina Samuels
(2) Rena Cross vs. Momo Tani
(3) DASH Chisako, Hiroyo Matsumoto & Ryo Mizunami vs. Mika Iwata, Miyuki Takase & Yuu
(4) Millie McKenzie vs. Asuka
(5) 1 vs 2 Handicap Match: Chihiro Hashimoto vs. Sayaka Unagi & Yurika Oka

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