February 4th, 2024

~ Results for NJPW [IWGP Jr Tag], NOAH [GHC Heavy/Tag/Jr Single], DRAGON GATE [Triangle/Brave], DDT, Aka no Tamashii, 2AW, Michinoku, JUST TAP OUT, LAND'S END, WAVE [Single/Tag], STARDOM [World/Wonder/High Speed/Future] & PURE-J

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NJPW "Road to THE NEW BEGINNING", 2/4/2024 [Sun] 18:30 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo
1,433 Spectators

~ A video played of WAR DOGS attacking Jeff Cobb who will be unable to compete today due to a injury sustained to his thigh, O-Khan will take his place in the singles match.

(1) Shota Umino, El Desperado, Togi Makabe, Master Wato & Boltin Oleg vs. EVIL, SHO, Ren Narita, Yujiro Takahashi & Yoshinobu Kanemaru
 ◆Winner: EVIL (9:40) following the EVIL on Makabe.
(2) Hikuleo, El Phantasmo & Tomoaki Honma vs. KENTA, Chase Owens & Taiji Ishimori
 ◆Winner: Owens (11:30) following a Package Piledriver on Honma.
~ KENTA and Owens stole the IWGP Tag belts from Hikuleo and ELP.
(3) Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tomohiro Ishii & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Mikey Nicholls, Shane Haste & Kosei Fujita
 ◆Winner: Sabre (12:48) with a Modified Sleeper Hold on Taguchi.
(4) Tetsuya Naito, Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji, Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI vs. SANADA, Taichi, Yuya Uemura, DOUKI & TAKA Michinoku
 ◆Winner: Uemura (7:16) with a Cross Armbar on BUSHI.
(5) Great-O-Khan vs. Alex Coughlin
 ◆Winner: O-Khan (12:05) following the Eliminator.
(6) HENARE vs. Gabe Kidd
 ◆Winner: Draw (20:27) via double KO.
(7) Callum Newman vs. David Finlay
 ◆Winner: Finlay (10:27) following the Overkill.

(8) IWGP Junior Tag Championship Match: [74th Champions] TJP & Francesco Akira vs. [Challengers] Clark Connors & Drilla Moloney
 ◆Winner: Connors (18:33) following the Full Clip.
~ Champions fall on their 1st title defense. Connors & Moloney become the 75th champions.

~ WAR DOGS continued their assault after the match. O-Khan and Cobb came out to make the save but Finlay and Gedo intervened to keep the control in favor of the WAR DOGS. WAR DOGS shows that they have thew advantage heading into the cage match between the two groups on February 11th in Osaka.

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

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NOAH "CROSS OVER in SENDAI", 2/4/2024 [Sun] 15:00 @ Sendai Sun Plaza Hall
1,104 Spectators

(1) Jack Morris vs. Alejandro vs. LJ Cleary
 ◆Winner: Cleary (9:34) with an Ushikoroshi on Alejandro.
(2) Manabu Soya, Masa Kitamiya, Daiki Inaba, HAYATA & Eita [Free] vs. Go Shiozaki, Muhammad Yone, Akitoshi Saito, Atsushi Kotoge & Hi69
 ◆Winner: Kitamiya (15:08) with the Kangokugatame on Hi69.
(3) Naomichi Marufuji, Takashi Sugiura & Ulka Sasaki vs. Saxon Huxley, Timothy Thatcher & Shuhei Taniguchi
 ◆Winner: Ulka (12:43) with a Triangle Choke on Shuhei.
(4) Kaito Kiyomiya & Ryohei Oiwa [NJPW] vs. Yoshinari Ogawa & Yu Owada
 ◆Winner: Kiyomiya (13:31) following a Modified Tiger Driver on Owada.
(5) Jake Lee, YO-HEY & Tadasuke vs. Kazuyuki Fujita, Shuji Kondo [Free] & Junta Miyawaki
 ◆Winner: Lee (15:42) following a Backdrop on Miyawaki.

(6) GHC Jr. Championship Match: [54th Champion] Daga vs. [Challenger] Hajime Ohara
 ◆Winner: Daga (15:40) following the Diablo Wings.
~ 3rd successful title defense.

(7) GHC Tag Championship Match: [66th Champions] Jack Morris & Anthony Greene vs. [Challengers] Dragon Bane & Alpha Wolf
 ◆Winner: Morris (21:46) with a Tiger Driver on Bane.
~ 3rd successful title defense.

~ Greene called out Morris for a shot at the National belt. The match will take place on February 23rd at Korakuen.

(8) GHC Heavyweight Championship Match: [43rd Champion] Kenoh vs. [Challenger] El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr.
 ◆Winner: Wagner (29:37) with a Moonsault Press.
~ Champion falls on his 3rd title defense. Wagner becomes the 44th champion.

~ Wagner becomes the first Mexico born Heavyweight Champion between the major title promotions in Japan (NJPW, AJPW, NOAH).
~ Jake Lee came forth to challenge the new champion. Jake claimed that Wagner cannot carry that belt without beating him first.
~ Wagner declared that he will not only represent NOAH in Japan but all around the world.
~ Wagner vs. Lee will take place on March 31st at the Korakuen Hall.

~ NOAH announced a new tag league will be held called "Victory Challenge Tag League". The winners will earn the right to challenge Morris and Greene for the GHC Tag belts on March 17th at the Yokohama Budokan. Matches will begin on February 24th in Yokohama with the final decision match to be held on Match 10th in Kumamoto. Seven teams were announced to compete as follows...

Masa Kitamiya & Daiki Inaba
Kaito Kiyomiya & Ryohei Oiwa
Go Shiozaki & Atsushi Kotoge
Takashi Sugiura & Ulka Sasaki
Manabu Soya & Shuji Kondo
Saxon Huxley & Timothy Thatcher
Dragon Bane & Alpha Wolf

NOAH Event Cards 2024
https://projectpuroresuspirit.blogspot.com/p/noah-event-cards-2024.html

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DRAGON GATE "MEMORIAL GATE 2024 in Wakayama", 2/4/2024 [Sun] 15:00 @ Wakayama Prefectural Gymnasium
462 Spectators

(1) Madoka Kikuta & Dragon Dia vs. Genki Horiguchi & Kagetora
 ◆Winner: Dia (8:09) following the DDDDT on Genki.
(2) Ryoya Tanaka vs. Strong Machine J
 ◆Winner: Strong J (10:20) with the Gold Ship.
(3) Kota Minoura, Ben-K & BxB Hulk vs. Don Fujii, Takashi Yoshida & Hoho Lun
 ◆Winner: Ben-K (7:47) following a Spear on Yoshida.
(4) Jason Lee & U-T vs. Shun Skywalker & Gianni Valletta
 ◆Winner: Valletta (4:07) following a King Kong Knee Drop on U-T.
(5) M3K Final Road in Wakayama: Masaaki Mochizuki, Susumu Mochizuki, Yasushi Kanda & Mochizuki Junior vs. Ultimo Dragon, Luis Mante, YAMATO & Dragon Kid
 ◆Winner: Draw (14:10) via double ring out.
~ Dragon Kid asked YAMATO to be his partner in the upcoming "Rey de Parejas" tag league.

(6) Open The Brave Gate Championship Match: [51st Champion] Hyo vs. [Challenger] Punch Tominaga
 ◆Winner: Hyo (10:52) with the Samson Driver.
~ 4th successful title defense.

(7) Open The Triangle Gate Championship Match: [88th Champions] KAI, ISHIN & Yoshiki Kato vs. [Challengers] Kzy, BIG BOSS Shimizu & JACKY "FUNKY" KAMEI
 ◆Winner: KAI (14:39) with the Meteor Impact on Kzy.
~ 3rd successful title defense.

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DDT "Into The Fight 2024 TOUR in NAGANO", 2/4/2024 [Sun] 13:00 @ Nagano Arcs Hall
220 Spectators

(1) Hideki Okatani vs. Rukiya
 ◆Winner: Okatani (10:00) with a Modified Neck Lock.
(2) Sanshiro Takagi, Yoshitatsu & Yukio Naya vs. Chris Brookes, Masashi Takeda & Kazuma Sumi
 ◆Winner: Tatsu (10:10) with the This is my WWE on Sumi.
(3) Daisuke Sasaki & KANON vs. Yuki Iino & Akito
 ◆Winner: Daisuke (11:21) with a Cross Face Lock on Akito.
(4) Yukio Sakaguchi & Antonio Honda vs. Kazuki Hirata & Kazusada Higuchi
 ◆Winner: Sakaguchi (17:22) following the Kami no Migihiza on Hirata.
(5) Jun Akiyama, Toru Owashi & Akito vs. Danshoku Dieno, Makoto Oishi & Tetsuya Endo
 ◆Winner: Akito (15:29) witht he Rin'netensho on Oishi.
(6) Yuki Ueno & Shumna Katsumata vs. HARASHIMA & Soma Takao
 ◆Winner: Ueno (17:51) with the BME on Takao.

DDT Event Cards 2024
https://projectpuroresuspirit.blogspot.com/p/ddt-event-cards-2024.html

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Aka no Tamashii 12th Anniversary Show ~ MAINSTREET, 2/4/2024 [Sun] 12:30 @ Nishitetsu Hall in Fukuoka
326 Spectators

(1) LEONA [DRADITION] vs. Koji Shinizumi [Kageki]
 ◆Winner: LEONA (7:18) with a Backslide.
(2) Naruki Doi & Diablo vs. Trueno Guerrero [Gamushara] & El Brave
 ◆Winner: Doi (11:31) following the Bakatare Sliding Kick on Brave.
(3) Kuishinbo Kamen vs. Kikutaro vs. Masashi Takeda vs. Yuu
 ◆Winner: Yuu (14:55) with the BareBears on Kuishinbo.
(4) Daisuke Sekimoto [BJW] & Kuroshio TOKYO Japan [Free] vs. Magnitude Kishiwada [Free] & Seigo Tachibana [Free]
 ◆Winner: Kuroshio (17:25) with the Hakata Special on Tachibana.
(5) Tatsumi Fujinami [DRADITION] & Yuki Ishikawa [BJW] vs. Fuminori Abe [Free] & Towa Iwasaki [BURST]
 ◆Winner: Fujinami (11:12) with a Dragon Sleeper on Abe.

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2AW "Famil San'inki Kimitsu 10th Anniversary Festival", 2/4/2024 [Sun] @ Famil San'inki Kimitsu in Chiba

(1) Ayato Yoshida & Kyu Mogami vs. Daiju Wakamatsu & Latrell Upton
 ◆Winner: Yoshida (15:16) following the AERIALT on Upton.
(2) Ayame Sasamura vs. Chibayan
 ◆Winner: Sasamura (11:48) following a Diving Foot Stomp.
(3) Hiroshi Yamato [Free] & Taishi Takizawa vs. Kengo Mashimo & Ayumu Honda
 ◆Winner: Yamato (20:02) following a Northern Light Bomb on Honda.

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Michinoku Pro-Wrestling, 2/4/2024 [Sun] 13:00 @ Takizawa City Michinoku Pro Dojo in Iwate

(1) Ayumu Gunji vs. OSO11
 ◆Winner: Gunji (13:46) via foul.
(2) MUSASHI & Rui Hyugaji vs. Rasse & Ringo Yamaya
 ◆Winner: Hyugaji (14:00) with a Boston Crab on Yamaya.

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JUST TAP OUT, 2/4/2024 [Sun] 12:00 & 15:00 @ Oji BASEMENT MONSTAR in Tokyo

(1) TAKA Michinoku & Bomber Tatsuya vs. Mr. Mask & Kensuke
 ◆Winner: Tatsuya (8:23) following the Bomber Bomb on Kensuke.

(2) JTO Tournament Semi-final Match: Ibuki vs. Fire Katsumi
 ◆Winner: Katsumi (11:54) with the Red Sigma.
(3) JTO Tournament Semi-final Match: Akira Jumonji vs. Genta Yubari
 ◆Winner: Yubari (10:50) with the GNT Special.

(4) Ryuya Takekura & KEITA vs. Masayoshi Miyairi & X = Sigma
 ◆Winner: Miyairi (9:31) with a German Suplex Hold on KEITA.
(5) Ren Ayabe vs. Gladio
 ◆Winner: Draw (8:25) via double ring out.

(6) JTO Tournament 2024 Final Match: Fire Katsumi vs. Genta Yubari
 ◆Winner: Katsumi (16:41) with the Fire Lock.
~ Fire Katsumi wins the JTO Tournament 2024.

(1) Misa Kagura vs. Mizuna
 ◆Winner: Kagura (10:13) with Misaton Club.
(2) rhythm vs. Kasumi Mimura
 ◆Winner: rhythm (9:03) with the rhythm cross.
(3) Sumika Yanagawa vs. Amisa Midorino
 ◆Winner: Yanagawa (7:29) with the 0101.

(4) JTO Girls Tournament Semi-final Match: Tomoka Inaba vs. Yuu Yamagata
 ◆Winner: Tomoka (15:22) with the Kuibya Tomoka-kiwame.
(5) JTO Girls Tournament Semi-final Match: Aoi vs. Azusa Inaba
 ◆Winner: Azusa (14:49) with the Azusa Inaba's Ashishibo.

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LAND'S END, 2/4/2024 [Sun] 14:00 @ Akokaisei Harmony Hall in Hyogo

(1) Andy Wu vs. ARASHI
 ◆Winner: Wu (10:11) following a Buzzsaw Kick.
(2) Momoka Hanazono vs. HASEGAWA vs. Shiori Asahi
 ◆Winner: Hanazono (10:50) via double pin-fall.
(3) RYO vs. Naoshi Sano
 ◆Winner: TYO (7:33) with a Choke Sleeper.
(4) Minoru Fujita & Revlon vs. Azul Dragon & Hora-chan
 ◆Winner: Fujita (11:24) following a DDT on Azul.
(5) Tomohiko Hashimoto [A-TEAM] & So Daimonji vs. TORU [Osaka Pro] & John Hamin
 ◆Winner: Daimonji (14:36) following the Black Rain on Hamin.
(6) Ryoji Sai, Koji Doi [Free] & Kohei Kinoshita [DOVE] vs. Dylan James, The Bodyguard [Free] & Ishikiri
 ◆Winner: Doi (22:41) following the Hitogoroshi Lariat on Ishikiri.

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WAVE, 2/4/2024 [Thu] 11:30 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo
432 Spectators

(1) Generation wave ~ 2017 vs 2023 class generation struggle: Itsuki Aoki, Kakeru Sekiguchi & Miyuki Takase vs. ZONES, Chi Chi & Riara
 ◆Winner: Itsuki (11:59) with a Diving Body Press on Chi Chi.
(2) Gokigen scramble wave: Yumi Ohka & Yuko Sakurai vs. Kaori Yoneyama & Cherry
 ◆Winner: Sakurai (11:59) with a Brainbuster Hold on Yoneyama.
(3) Secret wave: Cohaku vs. X = DASH Chisako
 ◆Winner: Chisako (8:30) with the Hormone Splash.
(4) Elizabeth triangle wave: Sakura Hirota vs. Kaoru Ito vs. Tomoka Watanabe
 ◆Winner: Watanabe (12:54) following the Diving Foot Stomp on Hirota.

(5) DUALSHOCK WAVE ~ WAVE Tag Championship Match: [33rd Champions] Kizuna Tanaka & Honoka vs. [Challengers] SAKI & Risa Sera
 ◆Winner: Sera (5:49) with the Rasha-Basami on Kizuna.
~ Champions fall on their 1st title defense. Sera & SAKI become the 34th champions.

(6) Regina di WAVE Singles Championship Match: [21st Champion] Yuki Miyazaki vs. [Challenger] Haruka Umesaki
 ◆Winner: Draw (30:00) Time Limit Expired.
~ Champion retains with a draw, 1st successful title defense.

~ Yuko Sakurai came forward to make the challenge for the March 17th show in Osaka.

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STARDOM Supreme Fight 2024, 2/4/2024 [Sun] 16:30 @ EDION Arena Osaka, 1st Stadium
1,377 Spectators

(0-1) Mai Sakurai vs. HANAKO vs. Rana Yagami
 ◆Winner: Sakurai (5:09) with the Escargot on Yagami.
(0-2) Ami Sourei & Saki Kashima vs. Hanan & Saya Iida
 ◆Winner: Hanan (5:53) with the Seventeen on Kashima.

(1) Future of Stardom Championship Match: [10th Champion] Rina vs. [Challenger] Yuzuki
 ◆Winner: Rina (9:08) with the Pink Devil.
~ 5th successful title defense.

(2) Lady C & Miyu Amasaki vs. Natsuko Tora & Momo Watanabe
 ◆Winner: Watanabe (6:07) with the B Driver on C.
(3) Tam Nakano's Return Match: Tam Nakano & Yuna Mizumori vs. Mina Shirakawa & Waka Tsukiyama
 ◆Winner: Nakano (12:43) with a Tiger Suplex Hold on Tsukiyama.
~ Nakano declared that she seeks to reclaim the belt that she never lost.

(4) High Speed Championship Match: [Champion] Mei Seira vs. [Challenger] Hazuki
 ◆Winner: Draw (15:00) Time Limit Expired.
~ Champion retains with a draw, 4th successful title defense.

(5) STARDOM's 13th Anniversary Special Match: Mayu Iwatani, Nanae Takahashi, AZM & Utami Hayashishita vs. Syuri, Giulia, MIRAI & Suzu Suzuki
 ◆Winner: Iwatani (20:51) with a Moonsault Press on Suzu.

~ Nanae made the challenge against Giulia for the STRONG belt.

(6) Wonder of Stardom Championship Match: [20th Champion] Saori Anou vs. [Challenger] Starlight Kid
 ◆Winner: Anou (17:42) with a Japanese Ocean Suplex Hold.
~ 1st successful title defense.

(7) World of Stardom Championship Match: [17th Champion] Maika vs. [Challenger] Saya Kamitani
 ◆Winner: Maika (21:36) with a Modified Michinoku Driver II.
~ 1st successful title defense.

~ Maika called out Nakano that she will accept the challenge from the former champion. Nakano replied that she will make the challenger sooner than Maika thinks.
~ EXV also made the challenge for the Artist belts.

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PURE-J, 2/4/2024 [Sun] 16:00 @ Kame Arena in Tokyo 

(1) AKARI vs. Chesca
 ◆Winner: AKARI (6:10) with a Muy Bien.
(2) Momo Tani vs. Crea
 ◆Winner: Tani (11:51) with a Hurricanrana.
(3) 100th Anniversary Special 6-Man Tag Match: Hanako Nakamori, Rydeen Hagane & Chie Ozora vs. KAZUKI, Leon & Jaguar Yokota
 ◆Winner: KAZUKI (14:23) with the Sensei-Kotame II on Hagane.

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