December 25th, 2022

~ Results for AJPW [50th Anniversary Final], DRAGON GATE [Dream Gate: Yoshioka vs Ben-K], FREEDOMS [KFC: Parker vs Kasai], 2AW [Mashimo vs Yoshida], HEAT-UP [Kanehira vs Kaoru], Osaka, Tochigi, JTO, Yanagase, PURE-J, Diana & Ice Ribbon

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AJPW MANIAx, 12/25/2022 [Sun] 11:30 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo
1,269 Spectators

(1) CarBell Cup Scramble Special Single Match: Rising HAYATO vs. Kaz Hayashi [GLEAT]
 ◆Winner: Hayashi (7:01) following a Final Cut.
(2) Special 8-Man Tag Match: Jun Saito, Rei Saito, TARU [Free] & Toshizo [Free] vs. Ryuki Honda, Yusuke Kodaka, O Hanabatake-masa [Free] & Minoru Tanaka [GLEAT]
  ◆Winner: Jun (8:32) following a Chokeslam on Hanabatake.
(3) Special Single Match: Yoshitatsu vs. Naoya Nomura [Capture]
 ◆Winner: Naoya (1:44) following a Spear to pin.
(4) Special 6-Man Tag Match: TAJIRI [Free], Black Mensore & Toru Yano [NJPW] vs. Yuji Nagata [NJPW], Tomoaki Honma [NJPW] & Dan Tamura
 ◆Winner: Yano (7:54) with a School Boy on Dan.

~ Minoru Suzuki's mystery partner will be Naruki Doi on 1/2 and 1/3 shows and will take on Dan Tamura on the 1/15 show.

(5) Special 6-Man Tag Match: Hokuro Omori, Ryo Inoue & Yuma Anzani vs. Yuto Nakashima, Ryohei Oiwa & Kosei Fujita [all NJPW]
 ◆Winner: Kosei (10:11) with a Boston Crab on Ryo.
(6) Special Single Match: Takao Omori vs. X = Manabu Soya [Free]
 ◆Winner: Soya (8:49) following the Ballistic.
(7) Special Mixed Tag Match: Suwama, Mayumi Ozaki & Maya Yukihi vs. Shuji Ishikawa, Chihiro Hashimoto & Yuu
 ◆Winner: Suwama (18:04) following a Backdrop on Ishikawa.
(8) All Japan 50th Anniversary Final Special 8-Man Tag Match: Kento Miyahara, Atsuki Aoyagi, Taichi [NJPW] & Yoshinobu Kanemaru [Free] vs. Jake Lee, Yuma Aoyagi, SANADA [NJPW] & BUSHI [NJPW]
 ◆Winner: DRAW (30:00) Time Limit Expired.

AJPW Event Cards 2023
https://projectpuroresuspirit.blogspot.com/p/ajpw-event-cards-2023.html

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DRAGON GATE "THE FINAL GATE 2022", 12/25/2022 [Sun] 17:00 @ Fukuoka Kokusai Center
2,589 Spectators

(1) Kzy, Strong Machine J, Jason Lee & JACKY “FUNKY” KAMEI vs. Masaaki Mochizukii, Susumu Mochizuki, Yasushi Kanda & Junior Mochizuki
 ◆Winner: J (11:06) with the Mashinfushagatame on Junior.
(2) Kaito Nagano & Yoshiki Kato vs. Takashi Yoshida & Mondairyu
 ◆Winner: Kato (2:46) with an Argentine Backbreaker on Mondai.

(3)  Open The Brave Gate Championship Match: [45th Champion] HYO vs. [Challenger] Minourita
 ◆Winner: Minourita (8:44) with the Minourita style Sunset Flip.
~ Champion falls on his 5th title defense. Minourita becomes the 46th champion.

(4) Ultimo Dragon, Dragon Kid, Dragon Dia & Bokutimo Dragon vs. Don Fujii, Genki Horiguchi, Eita & Hoho Lun
 ◆Winner: Ultimo (8:41) with a La Magistral on Genki.
(5) Kota Minoura vs. Diamante
 ◆Winner: Diamante (12:07) following the Verta Finale.

(6) Open the Triangle Gate Championship Match: [83rd Champions] Shun Skywalker, KAI & ISHIN vs. [Challengers] Naruki Doi, Shuji Kondo & Toru Owashi
 ◆Winner: KAI (10:35) with a Gannosuke Clutch on Kondo.
~ 2nd successful title defense.

(7) Special Tag Match: Shingo Takagi & BxB Hulk vs. YAMATO & Madoka Kikuta 
 ◆Winner: Takagi (18:22) with the Last of the Dragon on Kikuta.
~ Takagi put over Kikuta for showing a lot of promise for him only being a couple years into his career.

(8) Open The Dream Gate Championship Match: [36th Champion] Yuki Yoshioka vs. [Challenger] Ben-K
 ◆Winner: Yoshioka (26:33) with a Frog Splash.
~ 5th successful title defense. 

~ After the match, Shun Skywalker came forward to challenge Yoshioka,
~ Yoshioka "In 2023, be sure to keep your eyes on me."

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Jun Kasai Produce Blood X'mas 2022, 12/25/2022 [Sun] 18:45 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo
1,236 Spectators

(1) Toshiyuki Sakuda, Dobunezumi Fukky & Kyu Mogami vs. Brahman Shu, Brahman Kei & X = Kikutaro
 ◆Winner: Sakuda (6:32) with a Tornado Clutch on Kei.
(2) Kamui, Tatsuhito Takaiwa, GENTARO & Dragon Libre vs. Jun Masaoka, Takahiro Katori, Rekka & Gaia Hox
 ◆Winner: Katori (7:11) with the KARMA on GENTARO.
(3) Scramble Bunkhouse DeathMatch: Minoru Fujita vs. Violento Jack
 ◆Winner: Jack (11:25) with a Mexican Stretch.
(4) Hardcore Tag Match: Takashi Sasaki & Mammoth Sasaki vs. Rina Yamashita & Alex Colon
 ◆Winner: Mammoth (11:59) following the 29 Sai on Ito.

(5) KING of FREEDOM WORLD TAG Championship Match: [19th Champions] Toru Sugiura & Tomoya Hirata vs. [Challengers] Rina Yamashita & Alex Colon
 ◆Winner: Hirata (13:27) with a Moonsault Press on Colon.
~ 9th successful title defense.

(6) KING of FREEDOM WORLD Championship Match: [16th Champion] Drew Parker vs. [Challenger] Jun Kasai
 ◆Winner: Parker (24:34) following a Swanton Bomb.
~ 3rd successful title defense.

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2AW, 12/25/2022 [Sun] 13:00 @ TKP Garden City Chiba
220 Spectators

(1) Kunio Toshima & Chojin Yusha G Valion [BRAVES] vs. Hiroshi Yamato [Free] & Rekka [Free]
 ◆Winner: Toshima (8:07) with an Ura STF on Rekka.
(2) Kotaro Yoshino, Kyu Mogami & Ayame Sasamura vs. CHANGO [Free], Ayumu Honda & Chicharito Shoki
 ◆Winner: Sasamura (9:57) via assisted pin-fall, with Mogami, on Honda.
(3) Kaji Tomato (Free) & Shiyu Asakawa vs. Taishi Takizawa & Taiki Wakamatsu
 ◆Winner: Tomato (9:54) with the Speed on Toshiba.
(4) Takuma Joshiba 2AW Final Affiliation Match: Takuma Joshiba vs Naka Shuma
 ◆Winner: Shuma (11:23) with the Nightfall.

(5) 2AW Tag Championship Match: [12th Champion] Tatsuya Hanami & Takuro Niki vs. [Challengers] PSYCHO & Shiori Asahi
 ◆Winner: Hanami (19:21) with the Suzaku on Asahi.
~ 2nd successful title defense.

~ Kyu Mogami and Ayame Sasamura came forward to challenge the champs, the match will take place on 2/19 at TKP Chiba.

(6) 2AW Openweight Championship Match: [6th Champion] Kengo Mashimo vs. [Challenger] Ayato Yoshida
 ◆Winner: Yoshida (28:52) following a Backdrop.
~ Champion falls on his 8th title defense. Yoshida becomes the 7th champion.

~ Yoshida declared that "THE RULE" will be disbanded with the start of the new year.

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HEAT-UP "2022 Event Match of the Year", 12/25/2022 [Sun] 13:00 @ Shinyuri 21 Hall in Tokyo
203 Spectators

(1) Shingo, Kotaro Nasu & Tomoki Hatano vs. Masahiro Takanashi, Sebastian Bouillet & Ender Kara
 ◆Winner: Takanashi (12:29) with an Arm Lock on Hatano.
(2) Nobutaka Moribe & Drunk Andy vs. Reimu Imai & Daichi Sato
 ◆Winner: Andy (12:04) with a School Boy on Daichi.
(3) Tatsuhito Takaiwa vs. Hiroki Sakai
 ◆Winner: Takaiwa (12:20) following a Death Valley Bomb.
(4) Special Match - Absolute Ace vs Dojo Strongest Winner: TAMURA vs. YUJI KITO
 ◆Winner: TAMURA (15:27) with the Andre.

(5) HEAT-UP Universal Tag Championship Match: [7th Champions] Akira Joe & Yusaku Ito vs. [Challengers] Hitamaru Sasaki & White Moriyama
 ◆Winner: Ito (17:34) following the Kannuki style Headbutt on Moriyama.
~ 3rd title defense.

(6) HEAT-UP Universal Championship Match: [8th Champion] Daisuke Kanehira vs. [Challenger] Kaoru Ito
 ◆Winner: Kanehira (18:56) following a Lariat.
~ 5th successful title defense.

~ Akira Joe came forward to make the challenge, the match will take place on 1/31 at Korakuen.

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Osaka Pro-Wrestling Christmas Fan Appreciation Day, 12/25/2022 [Sun] 13:00 @ Azalea Taisho in Osaka
300 Spectators

(1) Tigers Mask vs. Soran Sano
 ◆Winner: Tigers (9:31) with a Key Lock.
(2) The Bodyguard & Osaka Banpaku Machine vs. Quiet Storm & Joe-ichi-ro Osaka
 ◆Winner: Bodyguard (11:57) with the Rising Dragon Joe-ichi-ro.
(3) Takoyakida vs. Yuto Kikuchi
 ◆Winner: Takoyakida (11:17) via pin-fall.
(4) Tsubasa & Ultimate Spider Jr. vs. Black Buffalo & Tatsuya Matsufusa
 ◆Winner: Tsubasa (14:52) with a Backslide on Buffalo.
(5) Zeus, Shigehiro Irie & Kuishinbo Kamen vs. Billyken Kid, Kazuaki Mihara & Ebessan
 ◆Winner: Irie (16:56) with the Flying Sausage on Ebessan.

~ Tigers Mask formally announced that he is joining Osaka Pro full-time, after announcing his leave from All Japan earlier this month.

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Tochigi Pro-Wrestling, 12/25/2022 [Sat] @ Moka City General Gymnasium in Tochigi

(1) Junya Matsunaga vs. Astroman
 ◆Winner: Matsunaga (20:00) Time Limit Draw.
(2) Takuya Sugawara vs. Yoshikazu Yokoyama
 ◆Winner: Sugawara (11:24) following a Lariat.
(3) Masato Tanaka & Ryo Hoshino vs. Chris Vice & Leatherface
 ◆Winner: Hoshino (12:00) with a Jackknife Backslide Hold on Leatherface.
(4) Shoki Kitamura, Takafumi & Takumi Baba vs. Aja Kong, Tsugataka Sato & Satsuki Nagao
 ◆Winner: Kitamura (25:10) following the Shindo on Nagao.

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JTO, 12/25/2022 [Sat] @ JTO Arena Main Store in Chiba

Part 1

(1) JTO Rumble:
~ TAKA (2:25) following the Super K on Kenichi.
~ TAKA (2:56) with a Crooked Headscissors on Masayoshi Miyairi.
~ TAKA (4:10) with the Heavy Killer #1 on Tomoka Inaba.
~ Akira Jumonji (:21) with the Hizamonji on TAKA.
~ Akira Jumonji (1:12) with the Hizamonji on Jatap-kun.
~ Ryuya Takekura (1:23) following the Kaminari ~ Ikadzuchi.
~ Ryuya Takekura (6:12) with an STF on Eagle Mask.
~ Ryuya Takekura (1:35) with the Shibaryu on MAXI.
~ Ren Ayabe (4:06) with the Ren Driver on Ryuya Takekura.
~ Ren Ayabe (2:54) with a Full Nelson on SEKIYA.
~ Ren Ayabe (4:03) with the Ren Driver on Genta Yubari
~ Fire Katsumi (1:29) via pin-fall on Ayabe.
~ Fire Katsumi (1:42) with the Red Sigma on Mr. Mask.
 ◆Winner: Fire Katsumi (3:26) with the Fire Lock on Ibuki.

Part 2

(1) Tomoka Inaba vs. HisokA
 ◆Winner: Inaba (6:03) following the Tomoka Kokoroken.
(2) rhythm vs. Misa Kagura
 ◆Winner: rhythm (10:26) with the rhythm f.
(3) Sumika Yanagawa vs. Aoi
 ◆Winner: DRAW (15:00) Time Limit Expired.
~ Overtime
 ◆Winner: Yanagawa (3:12) with the 1002.

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Gifu Yanagase "Christmas Special", 12/25/2022 [Sun] @ SPORTS BAR M's Cafe in Gifu

(1) Shinya Ishida vs. Lowther
 ◆Winner: Ishida (14:06) with the Surf Rider Clutch.
(2) Akane Fujta vs. Sae
 ◆Winner: Akane (9:27)
(3) Jack Kennedy vs. Yanagase Kamen Fuerza
 ◆Winner: Kennedy (10:36) with a Camel Clutch.
(4) Weapon Lottery Match: Mari Manji vs. Michio Kageyama
 ◆Winner: Mari (14:25) with a Diving Body Press.
(5) Kenta Kosugi vs. Yuji Hino [Free]
 ◆Winner: Hino (9:57) following the Fucking BOMB.

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PURE-J, 12/25/2022 [Sun] 13:00 @ Kami Arena in Tokyo

(1) KAZUKI, Rydeen Hagane & Momo Tani vs. Leon, Crea & Chie Ozora
 ◆Winner: KAZUKI (14:33) with the Death by Roderick on Ozora.
(2) Christmas Tree in the Ring Match: Hanako Nakamori vs. AKARI
 ◆Winner: Nakamori (6:50) with the Tree Tento.
(3) Battle Royal:
 ◆Winner: AKARI (8:41) via pin-fall on KAZUKI and Ozora.
~ AKARI stated that her Christmas wish is for a match against Eagle Match on January 8th.

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Diana, 12/25/2022 [Sun] 13:00 @ POST DI AMISTAD in Kanagawa

(1) Rina Amikura vs. Deborah K
 ◆Winner: Amikura (7:39) with a Samson Clutch.
(2) Ayako Sato & Himeko vs. Madeline & Miran
 ◆Winner: Ayako (15:07) with a Modified Suplex Hold on Miran.
(3) Kyoko Inoue vs. Kakeru Sekiguchi
 ◆Winner: Kyoko (10:46) following a Powerbomb.
(4) Haruka Umesaki & Miyuki Takase vs. Jaguar Yokota & Nanami
 ◆Winner: Umesaki (14:59) with a German Suplex Hold on Nanami.

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Ice Ribbon, 12/25/2022 [Sun] 15:00 @ Ice Ribbon Dojo in Saitama

(1) Triangle Ribbon Championship Match: [44th Champion] Yuki Mashiro vs. [Challenger] Tae Honma vs. [Challenger] Matsuzawa-san
 ◆Winner: Mashiro (6:40) with a Neck Lock on Matsuzawa.
~ 6th successful title defense.

(2) Satsuki Totoro & Yuko Sakurai vs. Saran & Kaho Matsushita
 ◆Winner: Totoro (11:06) via pin-fall on Saran.
(3) Yumi & Asahi vs. Nao Ishikawa & Shizuku Uminotsuki
 ◆Winner: Asahi (14:12) over Uminostsuki.
(4) Yuki Mashiro Last Dojo Match: Yuki Mashiro & Rico Kaiju vs. Ibuki Hoshi & Hamuko Hoshi
 ◆Winner: Ibuki (11:06) with the Ham Roll on Mashiro.

~ Mashiro moves on to her final match against Suzu Suzuki on 12/31.

-- Upcoming --

Ice Ribbon "RIBBONMANIA 2022", 12/31/2022 [Sat] 11:30 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo

(1) Ram Kaicho, Rina Yamashita, Maya Yukihi, Saran & Kiku vs. Momo Tani, Yuko Sakurai, Sumika Yanagawa, Yura Suzuki & Shizuku Uminotsuki
(2) Makoto & Hamuko Hoshi vs. Hikari Shimizu & Kaho Matsushita
(3) Kyuri, Tae Honma & Maika Ozaki vs. Nao Ishikawa, Amin & Misa Kagura

(4) Yuki Mashiro Retirement Match: Yuki Mashiro vs. Suzu Suzuki

(5) International Ribbon Tag Championship Mach: [58th Champions] Hikaru Shida & Ibuki Hoshi vs. [Challengers] Totoro Satsuki & Yuna Manase
~ 1st title defense.

(6) ICE x Infinity Championship Match: [34th Champion] Saori Anou vs. [Challenger] Asahi
~ 5th title defense.

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