April 29th, 2024

~ Results for NJPW [IWGP Jr/Jr Tag], AJPW [Champion Carnival], BJW [Ito 25th Ann.], FREEDOMS [WORLD TAG], DRAGON GATE, DDT, Tochigi Pro, Michinoku, Diana [WWWD Singles/Tag/Elizabeth/Crystal], STARDOM & Marvleous

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NJPW "Wrestling Satsuma no Kuni", 4/29/2024 [Mon] 17:00 @ Nishihara Shokai Arena in Kagoshima
1,780 Spectators

~ SANADA is out of action due to poor health, the event card was changed to reflect upon his absence.

(1) Boltin Oleg vs. Katsuya Murashima
 ◆Winner: Oleg (5:57) following a Kamikaze.
(2) Hiroshi Tanahashi, Togi Makabe & Tiger Mask IV vs. Taichi, Yuya Uemura & TAKA Michinoku
 ◆Winner: Uemura (8:17) with a Diving Cross Body Attack on Tiger.
(3) Zack Sabre Jr., Mikey Nicholls, Shane Haste & Kosei Fujita vs. Jeff Cobb, Great-O-Khan, Francesco Akira & Callum Newman
 ◆Winner: Sabre (8:43) with a Cross Armbar on Newman.
(4) Hikuleo, El Phantasmo, Shota Umino, El Desperado & Jado vs. EVIL, Ren Narita, Yujiro Takahashi, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Dick Togo
 ◆Winner: Narita (11:04) over Jado, following a strike with a push-up bar.

~ Dragon Dia (DRAGON GATE) was announced to take Ryusuke Taguchi's place in the BOSJ.
~ The split blocks were also announced for the BOSJ 31.
~ A BLOCK : El Desperado, Kevin Knight, BUSHI, Titan, TJP, Kosei Fujita, Blake Christian, Clark Connors, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & HAYATA
~ B BLOCK : KUSHIDA, Hiromu Takahashi, DOUKI, Francesco Akira, Robbie Eagles, Taiji Ishimori, Drilla Moloney, SHO, Dragon Dia & Ninja Mack

(5) Hirooki Goto, YOSHI-HASHI & Tomoaki Honma vs. KENTA, Chase Owens & Taiji Ishimori
 ◆Winner: KENTA (9:50) following a Busaiku Knee on Honma.
(6) Tetsuya Naito, Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji vs. David Finlay, Gabe Kidd & Gedo
 ◆Winner: Tsuji (12:41) following a Curb Stomp on Gedo.

(7) IWGP Junior Tag Championship Match: [75th Champions] Clark Connors & Drilla Moloney vs. [Challengers] Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI
 ◆Winner: Connors (19:04) following the Full Clip on BUSHI.
~ 2nd successful title defense.

(8) IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship Match: [95th Champion] SHO vs. [Challenger] DOUKI
 ◆Winner: SHO (23:48) via pin-fall.
~ Yoshinobu Kanemaru and Ren Narita intervened, with Narita hitting DOUKI with the Double Cross and laying SHO on top of the challenger.
~ 2nd successful title defense.

~ SHO declared that he is too strong while being met with boos from the crowd.

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

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AJPW "CHAMPION CARNIVAL 2024", 4/29/2024 [Mon] 16:00 @ Kurobi City General Sports Center, Main Arena in Toyama
852 Spectators

(1) Yuma Anzai, Rising HAYATO & Ryo Inoue vs. Jun Saito, Hikaru Sato & MUSASHI
 ◆Winner: Jun (11:24) following the Psycho Break on Inoue.

(2) B Block Match: Hideki Suzuki vs. Lord Crewe 
 ◆Winner: Crewe (5:55) following a Tornado Kick.
~ Crewe [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
~ Hideki [3 wins, 3 losses = 6 points]
(3) B Block Match: Rei Saito vs. Hartley Jackson
 ◆Winner: Rei (9:41) with the Eisbein.
~ Rei [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
~ Hartley [5 losses = 0 points]
(4) A Block Match: Hokuto Omori vs. Cyrus
 ◆Winner: Cyrus (6:46) with a Reverse Splash.
~ Cyrus [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]
~ Hokuto [1 win, 5 losses = 2 points]

(5) Shotaro Ashino & Dan Tamura vs. Shin Toyama Black & Seigo Tachibana
 ◆Winner: Dan (12:24) following a Powerbomb on Tachibana.

(6) A Block Match: Ren Ayabe vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr.
 ◆Winner: Smith (11:29) following a Diving Headbutt.
~ Smith [4 wins, 1 loss = 8 points]
~ Ayabe [1 win, 4 losses = 2 points]
(7) B Block Match: Suwama vs. Ryuki Honda
 ◆Winner: Suwama (11:42) with a Manrikigatame.
~ Suwama [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
~ Ryuki [1 win, 4 losses = 2 points]
(8) A Block Match: Kento Miyahara vs. Kuroshio TOKYO Japan
 ◆Winner: Miyahara (16:22) with the Shutdown Suplex Hold.
~ Miyahara [5 wins, 1 loss = 10 points]
~ Kuroshio [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]

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

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BJW, 4/29/2024 [Mon] @ Twin Messe Shizuoka
251 Spectators

(1) Yuko Miyamoto [666] & Kazumi Kikuta vs. Yasufumi Nakanoue & Kankuro Hoshino
 ◆Winner: Miyamoto (6:05) with a Moonsault Press on Hoshino.
(2) Kazuki Hashimoto vs. Andy Wu [Free]
 ◆Winner: Wu (7:42) with a Toke Esparda.
(3) Daisuke Sekimoto & Kazumasa Yoshida vs. Daichi Hashimoto & Jacob Crane
 ◆Winner: Sekimoto (8:46) with a Modified Argentina Backbreaker on Crane.
(4) Ender Kara, So Daimonji, Tempesta & Tyson Maddux vs. Yuya Aoki, Kota Sekifuda, Takuya Nomura & Fuminori Abe
 ◆Winner: Yuya (11:31) following a Kesagiri Chop on Maddux.
(5) Street Fight Tag DeathMatch: Hideyoshi Kamitani & Abdullah Kobayashi vs. Madman Pondo & Dale Patricks
 ◆Winner: Kamitani (10:08) following a Brainbuster on Patricks.

(6) Ryuji Ito's 25th Anniversary ~ Fluorescent Light-tubes & Glass Board DeathMatch: Ryuji Ito vs. Yuki Ishikawa
 ◆Winner: Ito (15:00) with the Dragon Splash.

~ Ito celebrates the win for his 25th anniversary as he moves on to the title challenge on May 4th.

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

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FREEDOMS "Golden Week no Shuyaku no Oreda!! 2024", 4/29/2024 [Mon] 15:00 @ 2AW Square in Chiba
87 Spectators

(1) GENTARO vs. Hiromu Nakamura
 ◆Winner: GENTARO (9:25) with a Small Package Hold.
(2) Takayuki Ueki, Dobunezumi Fukki & Anarko Montana vs. Rekka, HAKKA & Choi Dueuk
 ◆Winner: Ueki (10:43) following a Diving Headbutt on Dueuk.
(3) Takahiro Katori & Minoru Fujita vs. Gaia Hox & Yuya Susumu
 ◆Winner: Hox (8:26) following the Luna Cult on Katori.
~ During the backstage interview, Katori once more said that he was humiliated to suffer defeat at the hands of his own move, while Fujita told the champion that he needs to focus and concentrate on the upcoming defense.
(4) Toru Sugiura & Dragon Libre vs. Violento Jack & Jun Masaoka
 ◆Winner: Jack (13:51) with the Amaturan on Libre.
(5) Scramble Bunkhouse 6-Person Tag DeathMatch: Masashi Takeda, Daisuke Masaoka & Rina Yamashita vs. Jun Kasai, Takashi Sasaki & Mammoth Sasaki
 ◆Winner: Daisuke (15:23) with a Tornado Clutch on Takashi.

(6) KING of FREEDOM WORLD TAG CHAMPIONSHIP Match: [22nd Champions] Toshiyuki Sakuda & Kyu Mogami vs. [Challenger] Kengo & Yusaku Ito
 ◆Winner: Mogami (17:00) with the EXplode on Ito.
~ 3rd successful title defense.

~ During the backstage interview, Mogami stated that he is going to take the belt from Takeda on May 2nd. Something he was unable to do last year.

-- Upcoming --

FREEDOMS "We love FREEDOMS! We are FREEDOMS! 2024", 5/2/2024 [Thu] 18:45 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo

() Minoru Fujita vs. Hiromu Nakamura
() Tatsuhito Takaiwa & Dragon Libre vs. Rekka & HAKKA
() Kengo, Yusaku Ito & Rina Yamashita vs. Jun Masaoka, Yuya Susumu & (to be announced)
() DeathMatch: Jun Kasai, Takashi Sasaki, Mammoth Sasaki & Daisuke Masaoka vs. Violento Jack, Dobunezumi Fukki, Takayuki Ueki & Toshiyuki Sakuda

() KING OF FREEDOM WORLD JUNIOR HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Match: [3rd Champion] Takahiro Katori vs. [Challenger] Gaia Hox
~ 1st title defense.

() GENTARO Pro-Wrestling Debut 30th Anniversary Single Match: GENTARO vs. Toru Sugiura 

() KING OF FREEDOM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DeathMatch: [20th Champion] Masashi Takeda vs. [Challenger] Kyu Mogami
~ 3rd title defense.

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DRAGON GATE "THE GATE  OF PASSION 2024", 4/29/2024 [Mon] 16:00 @Yokkaichi Kusunoki Green Gymnasium in Mie

(1) Luis Mante & Hyo vs. Masaaki Mochizuki & Genki Horiguchi
 ◆Winner: Hyo (7:58) following the Double Biceps Senton on Genki.
(2) Shachichoko BOY vs. Mondairyu
 ◆Winner: Shachihoko (4:09) via pin-fall.
(3) Ultimo Dragon, Kota Minoura & Ho Ho Lun vs. Dragon Kid, Susumu Yokosuka & Kagetora
 ◆Winner: Susumu (9:45) following a Yokosuka Cutter on Lun.
(4) Strong Machine J vs. Yasushi Kanda
 ◆Winner: Strong J (7:47) with a Majin Clutch.
(5) Madoka Kikuta & Dragon Dia vs. Don Fujii & Takashi Yoshida
 ◆Winner: Kikuta (14:21) following a Rolling Lariat on Yoshida.
(6) Kzy, BIGBOSS Shimizu, U-T & JACKY "FUNKY" KAMEI vs. Shun Skywalker, KAI, ISHIN & Gianni Valletta
 ◆Winner: KAMEI (16:50) with the JACKY Knife on ISHIN.  

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DRAGON GATE "DEAD or ALIVE 2024", 5/5/2024 [Sun] 16:00 @ Nagoya City Aichi Prefectual Gymnasium

(1) YAMATO, Susumu Yokosuka & Kagetora vs. Kota Minoura, Ben-K & BxB Hulk
(2) BIGBOSS Shimizu & Toru Owashi vs. KAI & ISHIN
(3) Ultimo Dragon, Madoka Kikuta, Dragon Dia & Ryoya Tanaka vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Yasushi Kanda & Mondairyu
(4) Special Singles Match: U-T vs. Strong Machine J

(5) Open the Twin Gate Championship Match: [65th Champions] Kaito Kiyomiya & Alejandro vs. [Challengers] Dragon Kid & Naruki Doi
~ 2nd title defense.

(6) Open the Dream Gate Championship Match: [38th Champion] Luis Mante vs. [Challenger] Gianni Valletta
~ 3rd title defense.

(7) Mascara Contra Cabellera (Mask vs Hair) Steel Cage 5WAY Match: Kzy vs. JACKY "FUNKY" KAMEI vs. Hyo vs. Shun Skywalker vs. Jason Lee

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DDT "DRAMATIC DREAM TOUR 2024 in SAPPORO Day 2", 4/29/2024 [Mon] 12:00 @ Sapporo Sun Plaza in Hokkaido
341 Spectators

(1) Danshoku Dieno & Sanshiro Takagi vs. Kazuki Hirata & Akito
 ◆Winner: Dieno (:04) with the Gaydo Clutch on Hirata.
(2) Makoto Oishi & Yoshi Tatsu vs. Tomoya & To-y
 ◆Winner: To-y (10:02) following the Kojima Impact on Oishi.
(3) Daisuke Sasaki & KANON vs. Noriyuki Yoshida & Rukiya
 ◆Winner: KANON (8:47) with the Vietnam Driver II on Rukiya.
(4) Jun Akiyama & Tomomitsu Matsunaga vs. Chris Brookes & Kazuma Sumi
 ◆Winner: Matsunaga (9:40) with a Boston Crab on Sumi.
(5) Yuki Ueno & Keigo Nakamura
 ◆Winner: Ueno (13:46) following a Senkodokuga (HUB style Shining Wizard).
(6) Tetsuya Endo, Yuki Iino & Yuya Koroku vs. HARASHIMA, Kazumasa Yoshida & Yukio Naya
 ◆Winner: Higuchi (12:09) following a Brain Claw Slam on Koroku. 
(7) Shunma Katsumata Debut 10th Anniversary Match: Shunma Katsumata vs. MAO
 ◆Winner: MAO (19:44) following the Sauna Trance Splash from Gigarada.

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Tochigi Pro-Wrestling, 4/29/2024 [Mon] @ Tenpyono Oka Park Flower Plaza in Tochigi

(1) Leo Isaka vs. Takumi Saito
 ◆Winner: Isaka (11:19) following a Swanton Bomb.
(2) Rikiya Fudo vs. Leatherface
 ◆Winner: Fudo (12:02) with the Shin Chomolangma Driver.
(3) Tsugutaka Sato & Junya Matsunaga vs. Higashi no Asuka & Yuki Toki
 ◆Winner: Matsunaga (20:10) following the B Sting on Toki.

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Michinoku Pro-Wrestling, 4/29/2024 [Mon] @ Takizawa City Michinoku Pro Dojo in Iwate

(1) Rui Hyugaji, OSO11 & Ringo Yamaya vs. EC Brownie, Australian Wolf & Thunder Summers
 ◆Winner: EC (22:48) following a Spear on Yamaya.

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Diana, 4/29/2024 [Mon] @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo
781 Spectators

(1) W.W.W.D Crystal Championship Match: [1st Champion] Nanami vs. [Challenger] ZONES
 ◆Winner: Nanami (11:05) with a Northern Light Suplex Hold.
~ 1st successful title defense.

(2) Secret Captain Fall Match: Deborah K, Makoto Yuma, Makoto & AnnCham vs. Miyako Matsumoto, Tae Honma, Maika Ozaki & Kakeru Sekiguchi
 ◆Winner: Draw (8:30) No captain was among them.
(3) Jaguar Yokota & VENY vs. Miran & Risa Sera 
 ◆Winner: Jaguar (9:25) with a Jacknife counter on Miran.
(4) Ultra 10-Woman Tag Match: Kyoko Inoue, Aja Kong, Yuki Miyazaki, Kurumi Hiiragi & Rydeen Hagane vs. Mizuki Kato, Drake Morimatsu, Tsubasa Kuragaki, Chihiro Hashimoto & Yuu
 ◆Winner: Kyoko (15:40) following a Lariat on Kato.

(5) W.W.W.D Elizabeth Championship Match: [16th Champion] Shin Elizabeth Sakura Hirota vs. [Challenger] Himiko vs. [Challenger] Kaori Yoneyama
 ◆Winner: Hirota (11:08) with a Samson Clutch.
~ 2nd successful title defense.

(6) W.W.W.D World Tag Championship Match: [22nd Champions] Ayako Sato & Hanako Nakamori vs. [Challengers] Sayaka Unagi & Misa Kagura
 ◆Winner: Ayako (14:13) with a Dragon Suplex Hold.
~ 1st successful title defense.

(7) W.W.W.D World Singles Championship Match: [17th Champion] Haruka Umesaki vs. [Challenger] Mei Seira
 ◆Winner: Umesaki (15:29) with the Blast.
~ 4th successful title defense.

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STARDOM GoldenWeek Fight Tour 2024 in FUKUYAMA, 4/29/2024 [Mon] 12:00 @ Hiroshima Big Rose

(1) AZM vs. Rana Yagami
 ◆Winner: AZM (7:39) following a Diving Foot Stomp.
(2) Koguma vs. Rian
 ◆Winner: Koguma (6:36) with a 120% School Boy.
(3) Suzu Suzuki & Miyu Amasaki vs. Aya Sakura & Sayaka Kurara
 ◆Winner: Amasaki (9:41) with the Tensei on Kurara.
(4) Saya Kamitani & Lady C vs. Momo Watanabe & Thekla
 ◆Winner: Thekla (12:08) following the Dokugumo Death Drop on C.
(5) Mayu Iwatani, Hazuki, Hanan, Saya Iida & Momo Kogo vs. Maika, Mina Shirakawa, Gina, Waka Tsukiyama & HANAKO
 ◆Winner: Hanan (15:48) with the Seventeen on Shirakawa.
~ Iwatani, Hanan & Iida made the challenge for the Artist belts.
(6) Saori Anou, Natsupoi & Yuna Mizumori vs. Syuri, Ami Sourei & Konami
 ◆Winner: Konami (12:15) with a Triangle Lancer on Mizumori. 
(7) Tam Nakano & Starlight Kid vs. Natsuko Tora & Ruaka
 ◆Winner: Ruaka (16:00) over Starlight, following a Reitoko Bakudan from Ruaka and a Lariat from Tora. 
~ Nakano tried to make the save from a continued Oedo-tai assault, but was outnumbered. Mayu Iwatani then came out to make the save and fended them off.
~ Iwatani then offered Starlight the chance to return to STARS. A trio of Iwatani, Nakano, and Starlight was offered for the May 3rd show in Yamaguchi.
~ Starlight would not shake hands with Nakano to align herself with COSMIC ANGELS either.

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Marvelous, 4/29/2024 [Mon] 18:00 @ Shikiba 1stRING in Tokyo

(1) Chikayo Nakagashima vs. Maria vs. Brooke Havok
 ◆Winner: Maria (10:07) with the Excalibur.
(2) Tomoko Watanabe, Itsuki Aoki & Miyuki Takase vs. Sayaka Unagi, Chi Chi & ZONES
 ◆Winner: Itsuki (18:26) following a Lariat on Chi Chi.
(3) Leo Isaka vs. El Cucuy vs. Jaih Jewell
 ◆Winner: Isaka (8:39) with a Small Package Hold on Cucuy.
(4) Riko Kawahata vs. Ai Houzan
 ◆Winner: Kawahata (11:25) with a Reverse Headlock.
(5) Takumi Iroha & Mio Momono vs. Titus Alexander & Starboy Charlie
 ◆Winner: Alexander (17:11) with the Big Ugly on Iroha.

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