January 27th, 2024

~ Results for AJPW [Triple Crown/World Tag/World Jr], DRAGON GATE [Dream/Triangle/Twin/Brave], BJW [Tag/Junior], Kyushu Pro, Michinoku Pro, Ice Ribbon [RIBBON-1], TJPW [Max Heart] & STARDOM

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AJPW "New Year Giant Series 2024", 1/27/2024 [Sat] 16:00 @ Esforta Arena Hachioji Main Arena in Tokyo
1,588 Spectators

(1) Shuji Ishikawa & Black Menso~re AJPW Last Match: Shuji Ishikawa & Black Menso~re vs. Ren Ayabe & Ryo Inoue
 ◆Winner: Draw (15:00) Time Limit Expired.

~ Both Ishikawa and Mensore said their final farewells to the All Japan ring and the audience who came out today.

(2) Suwama, Hideki Suzuki [Free] & Hikaru Sato [Pancrase MISSION] vs. Minoru Suzuki [Pancrase MISSION], Naruki Doi [Free] & Hokuto Omori
 ◆Winner: Hideki (12:27) following a Double Arm Suplex on Hokuto.
~ Hideki requested a singles match against Suwama. The match is scheduled to take place on 2/20 at Korakuen.
(3) Kento Miyahara & Rising HAYATO vs. Kuroshio TOKYO Japan & Seigo Tachibana [both Free]
 ◆Winner: Miyahara (11:01) with the Shutdown Suplex Hold on Tachibana.

(4) Electric Current Blast 6-Man Tag DeathMatch: Atsushi Onita, Great Kojika & Raijin Yaguchi vs. Mr. Pogo, Onryo & Takumi Sakurai
 ◆Winner: Onita (10:10) following a Blast Bat Strike on Onryo.

(5) AJPW vs DDT Special Tag Match: Yuma Aoyagi & Atsuki Aoyagi vs. KONOSUKE TAKESHITA & Hideki Okatani
 ◆Winner: Yuma (17:20) following THE FOOL on Okatani.

(6) World Junior Heavyweight Championship Match: [67th Champion] Dan Tamura vs. [Challenger] Koji Iwamoto (Free)
 ◆Winner: Dan (16:00) following a Powerbomb.
~ 2nd successful title defense.

~ Iwamoto put over Dan for becoming a strong champion.
~ Dan nominated his next defense to be against Fuminori Abe.

(7) World Tag Championship Match: [97th Champions] Jun Saito & Rei Saito vs. [Challengers] Ryuki Honda & Yuma Anzai
 ◆Winner: Rei () with the Eisbein on Ryuki.
~ 4th successful title defense.

~ Miyahara and Yuma made the challenge for the belts.

(8) Triple Crown Championship Match: [71st Champion] Katsuhiko Nakajima vs. [Challenger] Shotaro Ashino
 ◆Winner: Nakajima (19:40) with a Seated Armbar.
~ 3rd successful title defense.

~ Rei Saito stepped forward to make the challenge against Nakajima.
~ Nakajima hinted that he would take on both Saito Brothers if they so chose that route.
~ Ashino stated that he will seek to challenge for the Triple Crown again.
~ Rei Saito "I will crush Katsuhiko Nakajima with my own hands!, All Japan, DOOM!"

AJPW Event Cards 2024
https://projectpuroresuspirit.blogspot.com/p/ajpw-event-cards-2024.html

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DRAGON GATE "THE GATE OF BAYSIDE 2024", 1/27/2024 [Sat] 15:00 @ Yokohama Budokan in Kanagawa
2,086 Spectators

(1) Madoka Kikuta, Dragon Dia & Ryoya Tanaka vs. Don Fujii, Genki Horiguchi & Daiki Yanagiuchi
 ◆Winner: Kikuta (4:28) following a Hip Drop on Yanagiuchi.
(2) U-T vs. Gianni Valletta
 ◆Winner: Valletta (1:58) following a King Kong Knee Drop.
(3) Masaaki Mochizuki, Susumu Mochizuki, Yasushi Kanda & Mochizuki Junior vs. Dragon Kid, BxB Hulk, Takashi Yoshida & Punch Tominaga
 ◆Winner: Draw (8:55) via double ring out.
(4) Kota Minoura & Ben-K vs. YAMATO & Shuji Kondo 
 ◆Winner: YAMATO (8:26) with a Guillotine Sleeper Hold on Minoura.

(5) Open The Brave Gate Championship Match: [51st Champion] Hyo vs. [Challenger] Kagetora
 ◆Winner: Hyo (9:22) with the Hunting.
~ 2nd successful title defense.

(6) Open the Twin Gate Championship Match: [65th Champions] Kaito Kiyomiya & Alejandro vs. [Challengers] Jason Lee & JACKY "FUNKY" KAMEI
 ◆Winner: Kiyomiya (12:11) following a Modified Shining Wizard on KAMEI.
~ 1st successful title defense.

~ Kiyomiya declared that the Twin Gate belt is now a NOAH belt.

(7) Open The Triangle Gate Championship Match: [88th Champions] KAI, ISHIN & Yoshiki Kato vs. [Challengers] Kzy, BIGBOSS Shimizu & Strong Machine J
 ◆Winner: KAI (13:50) with the Meteor Impact KAI on Strong J.
~ 2nd successful title defense.

~ Mask de Z appeared wearing KAMEI's costume as a new mysterious member of Z-Brats. The masked man assisted in Z-Brats securing the win against NATURAL VIBES. Kzy agreed to a 5vs5 battle between Z-Brats and NATURAL VIBES.

(8) Open the Dream Gate Championship Match: [38th Champion] Luis Mante vs. [Challenger] Shun Skywalker
 ◆Winner: Mante (21:15) following the Vuelta Finale.
~ 1st successful title defense.

~ Mante and Hyo agreed to compete as a team in the "Rey de Parejas" tag league which begins in March.

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BJW, 1/27/2024 [Sat] @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo
410 Spectators

(1) Abdullah Kobayashi & Yuichi Taniguchi vs. Kankuro Hoshino & Masaya Takahashi
 ◆Winner: Kobayashi (7:24) via pin-fall on Hoshino.
(2) Daisuke Sekimoto vs. Kaji Tomato
 ◆Winner: Sekimoto (3:04) with the Big Bang Catastrophe.
(3) Yasufumi Nakanoue & Ryota Hama vs. So Daimonji & Kazumasa Yoshida
 ◆Winner: Nakanoue (9:15) with a Diving Elbow Drop on Yoshida.
(4) Deadly Weapon Tag Death Match: Hideyoshi Kamitani & Isami Kodaka vs. Ryuji Ito & Yuko Miyamoto
 ◆Winner: Kodaka (12:19) with a Samson Clutch on Ito.
(5) Yuya Aoki, Takuya Nomura & Fuminori Abe vs. Daichi Hashimoto, Kazuki Hashimoto & Kazumi Kikuta
 ◆Winner: Kikuta (12:11) following a Diving Foot Stomp on Yuya.

~ Kikuta stated that his challenge for the World Strong belt is serious as he held up Yuya's head.

(6) BJW Junior Heavyweight Championship 3WAY Match: [9th Champion] Ender Kara vs. [Challenger] Kota Sekifuda vs. [Challenger] Zeke Andino
 ◆Winner: Kara (14:08) following a Bloody Sunday.
~ 1st successful title defense.

~ Kara will be heading back to Sweden as champion as he announced that he will return to Japan in March. He even made it known that he seeks to compete in New Japan's BOSJ as well.

(7) BJW Tag Championship Death Match: [59th Champions] Masashi Takeda & Takumi Tsukamoto vs. [Challenger] Yuki Ishikawa & Daiju Wakamatsu
 ◆Winner: Tsukamoto (18:58) following the Zudon on Ishikawa.
~ 1st successful title defense.

BJW Event Cards 2024
https://projectpuroresuspirit.blogspot.com/p/bjw-event-cards-2024.html

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NJPW "BOAT RACE Miyajima presents STRONG SPLASH", 1/27/2024 [Sat] 14:00 @ BOAT RACE Miyajima, East Building Event Hall in Hiroshima
850 Spectators

(1) Togi Makabe, YOH & Tiger Mask IV vs. TJP, Francesco Akira & Callum Newman
 ◆Winner: TJP (8:06) with a Modified Crucifix Hold on Tiger Mask.
(2) Shota Umino & Boltin Oleg vs. Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI
 ◆Winner: Naito (10:56) with a Single Leg Crab on Oleg.
(3) Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. EVIL, SHO & Dick Togo
 ◆Winner: Taguchi (10:02) with the Oh My & GarAnkle on Togo.

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Kyushu Pro-Wrestling, 1/27/2024 [Sat] 13:00 @ Buzen Shiritsu Tamakuteki Bunka Koryu Center in Fukuoka
534 Spectators

(1) Hitamaru Sasaki & Jet Wee
 ◆Winner: Hitamaru (10:57) with a Cross Armbar.
(2) Asosan & Naoki Sakurajima vs. TAJIRI & Cannonball Jason
 ◆Winner: Sakurajima (12:00) with a Ground Cobra Twister on Jason.
(3) Kodai Nozaki, Mentai Kid & Guido Buriani vs. Genkai, Red Scorpion & Scott Magnum
 ◆Winner: Buriani (15:08) following a Swanton Bomb on Magnum.

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Michinoku Pro Wrestling "Dojo Pro-Wrestling - MUSASHI Produce Show", 1/27/2024 [Sat] 16:00 @ Takziawa City MichiPro Dojo in Iwate 

(1) Daichi Sasaki Rumble: MUSASHI (Ringo Yamaya), Daichi Sasaki (Taro Nohashi), MUSASHI (Ayumu Gunji), 22 year old Daichi Sasaki (OSO11)
 ◆Winner: Yamaya (25:00) sent Nohashi over the top rope.

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Ice Ribbon ~ Winter Story 2024, 1/27/2024 [Sat] 11:30 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo
299 Spectators

(1) Sumika Yanagawa [JTO], Misa Kagura [JTO] & YuuRI [Ganbare] vs. Yu Hanaya, Nanae Furukawa & Yuuki Minami
 ◆Winner: YuuRI (10:15) with a Dragon Sleeper on Furukawa.

(2) RIBBON-1 Tournament Match: Yappy vs. Tsukina Umino
 ◆Winner: Umino (3:02) via ring out.
(3) RIBBON-1 Tournament Match: Hamuko Hoshi vs. Arisa Shinose
 ◆Winner: Hamuko (3:39) with the Ham Roll.
(4) RIBBON-1 Tournament Match: Kyuuri vs. Kaho Matsushita
 ◆Winner: Draw (5:00) Time Limit Expired.
~ Matsushita advances due to having the shorter career.

(5) RIBBON-1 Tournament Match: Totoro Satsuki vs. Miho Ashida
 ◆Winner: Satsuki (-) via bye, Ashida could not compete today.
(6) RIBBON-1 Tournament Match: Saran vs. Asuka Fujitaki
 ◆Winner: Fujitaki (3:14) following an Double Arm Buster.
(7) RIBBON-1 Tournament Match: Hamuko Hoshi vs. Kaho Matsushita
 ◆Winner: Hoshi (3:23) with the On'na no Shunen.

(8) Ibuki Hoshi, Yoshiko Hasegawa [Ganbare] vs. Anncham [Shinshu Girls] & Mayuka Koike
 ◆Winner: Ibuki (14:52) with the Lightning Spiral on Koike.

(9) RIBBON-1 Tournament Semi-final Match: Totoro Satsuki vs. Asuka Fujitaki
 ◆Winner: Draw (10:00) Time Limit Expired.
~ Fujitaki advances due to having the shorter career.
(10) RIBBON-1 Tournament Semi-final Match: Hamuko Hoshi vs. Tsukina Umino
 ◆Winner: Hamuko (4:24) following the Hamdon.

(11) Yuki Mashiro's Return Match: Makoto vs. Yuki Mashiro 
 ◆Winner: Makoto (13:29) with the Moritsuya no Uneri.

(12) RIBBON-1 Tournament Final Match: Hamuko Hoshi vs. Asuka Fujitaki
 ◆Winner: Hamuko (8:52) with a Diving Body Press.

~ Hamuko challenged her daughter Ibuki for the Ice Infinity belt. Ibuki accepted the challenge and the match is poised to take place on the March 23rd show at the Korakuen Hall.

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TJPW "Max Heart Tournament 2024", 1/27/2024 [Sat] 12:30 @ Ryogoku KFC Hall in Tokyo
307 Spectators

(1) Mahiro Kiryu vs. Haru Kazashiro
 ◆Winner: Kiryu (6:42) with a Boston Crab.
(2) Shoko Nakajima & Kaya Toribami vs. Yuki Aino & Toga
 ◆Winner: Aino (11:03) following the Venus DDT on Toribami.
(3) Hyper Misao vs. Pom Harujuku
 ◆Winner: Misao (11:07) with the I am a hero.
(4) Miyu Yamashita, Yuki Kamifuku & HIMAWARI vs. Mizuki, Raku & Shino Suzuki
 ◆Winner: Yamashita (12:35) following an Attitude Adjustment on Shino.

(5) Tournament Semi-final Round: Suzume & Arisu Endo vs. Moka Miyamoto & Juria Nagano
 ◆Winner: Endo (15:43) with a Camel Clutch on Nagano.
(6) Tournament Semi-final Round: Yuki Arai & Wakana Uehara vs. Rika Tatsumi & Miu Watanabe
 ◆Winner: Watanabe (16:27) following the Teardrop on Uehara.

~ Rika Tatsumi & Miu Watanabe and Suzume & Arisu Endo will face each other on the final on February 10th.
~ Arai accepted Juria's challenge for the IP belt.

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STARDOM NEW YEAR STARS 2024 in SENDAI, 1/27/2024 [Sat] 13:00 @ Sendai PIT in Miyagi
331 Spectators

(1) Mei Seira vs. Miyu Amasaki
 ◆Winner: Seira (6:07) with the Nagareboshi.
(2) Mai Sakurai vs. Sayaka Unagi
 ◆Winner: Sakurai (5:30) with the Escargot.
(3) Saori Anou & Yuna Mizumori vs. Momo Watanabe & Starlight Kid
 ◆Winner: Starlight (10:27) with the Star Suplex Hold on Mizumori.
(4) Giulia & Suzu Suzuki vs. Natsuko Tora & Ruaka
 ◆Winner: Giulia (8:15) with the Bianca on Ruaka.
(5) Syuri, MIRAI, Ami Sourei, Saki Kashima & Rana Yagami vs. Mayu Iwatani, Hazuki, Hanan, Saya Iida & Yuzuki
 ◆Winner: Yuzuki (12:32) with the Rolling Arrow on Yagami.
(6) Utami Hayashishita, Saya Kamitani, AZM & Lady C vs. Maika, Mina Shirakawa, Waka Tsukiyama & HANAKO
 ◆Winner: Maika (14:54) with the Enka Otoshi on C.

~ Maika's new group was named "E neXus V (EXV)".
~ Shirakawa made the challenge for the IWGP Women's belt.

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