February 29th, 2024

~ Results for Toru Owashi Produce
~ News and updates for NJPW [Tanahashi injured], DDT [Yusuke Okada revealed cancer treatment], AJPW [3/9], FREEDOMS [Title matches 3/22], STARDOM [STRONG Women's 3/10]

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Toru Owashi Independent Produce "Owashi Debut 20.21.22.23 Anniversary Show ~ Luchanko Special", 2/29/2024 [Thu] @ Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo

(1) Opening Luchanko Special ~ Yamaiki no Kizuna: Shunma Katsumata & Yuna Manase vs. Choun Shiryu & Cherry
 ◆Winner: Katsumata (8:20) with the Totonoe Splash on Shiryu.
(2) Best Body Japan Offer Match: Tetsuya Endo & Nabeyakan vs. Abdullah Kobayashi & Gota Ihashi
 ◆Winner: Endo (7:28) with a Burning Star Press on Ihashi.
(3) Oka Festival 2024 Begins!: Mascara Guerrera Jr, Okamasamune, Gary Urano, Okammoth Sasaki & Okamakoto vs. Tsutomu Oosugi, Banana Senga, Antonio Honda, Kazuki Hirata & Jun Saito
 ◆Winner: Jun (7:03) following a Double Chokelsam on Okamasamune & Okamakoto.
(4) Special 3WAY Match ~ Ishiki Akukan vs. Toryumon 2nd Generation vs. CDK: Takuya Sugawara & Shogo Jet Takagi vs. Genki Horiguchi & Kenichiro Arai vs. Chris Brookes & Masahiro Takanashi
 ◆Winner: Brookes (10:21) over Jet.
(5) Special Tag Match: Brahman Shu & Brahman Kei vs. Yuma Aoyagi & X = Aja Kong
 ◆Winner: Draw (-) Double Ring Out
~ Rematch
 ◆Winner: Aja (7:42) following an Uraken (Backfist) on Kei.
~ The Saito Brothers and Brahman Brothers had a confrontation after the match.

(6) Toru Owashi Debut 20.21.22.23 Anniversary Match ~ Toryumon 7th Generation vs. Toryumon Legend Army Special 8-Man Tag Match: Dragon Kid, Susumu Mochizuki, Yasushi Kanda & Naruki Doi vs. Toru Owashi, 'brother' YASSHI, Shachihoko Machine 2 & Pescatore Yagi
 ◆Winner: Susumu (16:07) following the Jumbo no Kachi! on Owashi.

~ Owashi announced that he will be active in pro-wrestling for one more year. That he also wished to compete in DRAGON GATE exclusively as well. DRAGON GATE's GM Ryo Saito was present and accepted his offer.

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NJPW NEWS

~ Hiroshi Tanahashi was announced to be out of action for the time being due to a sprained right ankle. This will effect him competing on the anniversary show on March 6th as well as the IWGP GLOBAL challenge against Nic Nemeth on April 6th as well. Which that match has been postponed at this time.

NJPW Event Cards 2024
https://projectpuroresuspirit.blogspot.com/p/njpw-event-cards-2024.html

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DDT NEWS

~ Yusuke Okada announced that he underwent surgery to remove a tumor in his lower abdomen in January. Initial tests did not show that there were other growths but the tumor was malignant. Yusuke stated that he only planned on being out of the ring for a short period of time but with the mass being cancerous that he will be undergoing further treatment to keep from it recurring again. Yusuke stated that he will return to the ring soon.

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AJPW NEWS

~ The full event card was announced for the March 9th through the 20th. Among the additions is MUSASHI, who is now freelance from Michinoku Pro, will be competing on the whole tour. He previously stated that he seeks to challenge for the World Junior belt.

AJPW "Dream Power Series 2024", 3/9/2024 [Sat] 11:30 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo

() Naruki Doi, Ryo Inoue & Hikaru Sato vs. Fuminori Abe, MUSASHI & Seiki Yoshioka
() Yuma Aoyagi & Seigo Tachibana vs. Takao Omori & Osamu Nishimura
() Kento Miyahara & Ren Ayabe vs. Jun Saito & KONO
() Triple Crown Prelude Tag Match: Katsuhiko Nakajima & Hokuto Omori vs. Ryuki Honda & Yuma Anzai

() World Junior Heavyweight Championship Match: [67th Champion] Dan Tamura vs. [Challenger] Rising HAYATO
~ 4th title defense.

() World Tag Championship Decision Match: [98th Champions] Suwama & Hideki Suzuki vs. [Challengers] Shotaro Ashino & Kuroshio TOKYO Japan
~ 1st title defense.

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

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FREEDOMS NEWS

~ Two title matches were officially announced to be held on the March 22nd show at the Korakuen Hall. As Masashi Takeda will defend the WORLD belt against Violento Jack and Jun Masaoka is set to defend the JUNIOR belt against Takahiro Katori.

FREEDOMS "THE GEKUJO 2024", 3/22/2024 [Fri] 18:45 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo

() KING OF FREEDOM WORLD JUNIOR HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Match: [2nd Champion] Jun Masaoka vs. [Challenger] Takahiro Katori
~ 4th title defense.

() KING OF FREEDOM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Match: [20th Champion] Masashi Takeda vs. [Challenger] Violento Jack
~ 2nd title defense.

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STARDOM NEWS

~ It was announced that Stephanie Vaquer will challenge Giulia for the NJPW STRONG Women's Championship on March 10th at the Korakuen Hall.

~ Also Natsupoi will be returning to competition on the Match 9th show. The event cards for the Match 9th and 10th shows are currently as follows...

STARDOM "CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2024 ~ Opening Show", 3/9/2024 [Sat] 17:00 @ Yokohama Budokan in Kanagawa

(0) 8WAY Match: AZM vs. Hazuki vs. Mei Seira vs. Suzu Suzuki vs. Waka Tsukiyama vs. Ami Sourei vs. Mai Sakurai vs. MIRAI

() Cinderella Tournament 1st Round Match: Hanan vs. HANAKO
() Cinderella Tournament 1st Round Match: Yuzuki vs. Starlight Kid
() Cinderella Tournament 1st Round Match: Momo Kogo vs. Gina
() Cinderella Tournament 1st Round Match: Koguma vs. Ruaka
() Cinderella Tournament 1st Round Match: Saya Iida vs. Saki Kashima
() Cinderella Tournament 1st Round Match: Yuna Mizumori vs. Lady C
() Cinderella Tournament 1st Round Match: Sayaka Kurara vs. Natsuko Tora
() Cinderella Tournament 1st Round Match: Miyu Amasaki vs. Rana Yagami

() Special 3WAY Tag Match: Mayu Iwatani & Tam Nakano vs. Utami Hayashishita & Saya Kamitani vs. Maika & Mina Shirakawa

() Future of Stardom Championship Match: [Champion] Rina vs. [Challenger] Miran

() Natsupoi's Return Special Tag Match: Natsupoi & Saori Anou vs. Sareee & Chihiro Hashimoto

() STRONG Women's Prelude Match: Giulia, Konami & Syuri vs. Stephanie Vaquer, Momo Watanabe & Fukigendesu

STARDOM "CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2024", 3/10/2024 [Sun] 11:30 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo

() Aya Sakura's Return Match: (to be announced)

() Cinderella Tournament 2024 2nd Round Match: MIRAI vs. (Hanan/HANAKO)
() Cinderella Tournament 2024 2nd Round Match: Suzu Suzuki vs. (Hazuki/Starlight)
() Cinderella Tournament 2024 2nd Round Match: Mei Seira vs. (Iida/Kashima)
() Cinderella Tournament 2024 2nd Round Match: Ami Sourei vs. (Mizumori/Lady C)

() NJPW STRONG Women's Championship Match: [Champion] Giulia vs. [Challenger] Stephanie Vaquer

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