Community hub
0 subscribers7 pages, 0 posts
Recent from talks
All channels
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Contribute something
Welcome to the community hub built to collect knowledge and have discussions related to Multiverse United.
Nothing was collected or created yet.
Multiverse United
View on Wikipediafrom Wikipedia
| Multiverse United | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |||
| Promotion(s) | Impact Wrestling New Japan Pro-Wrestling NJPW Strong | ||
| Date | March 30, 2023 | ||
| City | Los Angeles, California | ||
| Venue | Globe Theater | ||
| Tagline | Only the Strong Survive | ||
| Pay-per-view chronology | |||
| |||
| Multiverse chronology | |||
| |||
Multiverse United (marketed as Multiverse United: Only the Strong Survive) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event co-produced by Impact Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) as a part of WrestleCon. It took place on March 30, 2023, at the Globe Theater in Los Angeles, California. The event was the second Multiverse event promoted by Impact during WrestleMania Weekend as part of WrestleCon, following Multiverse of Matches in 2022, thus establishing the Multiverse event as an annual tradition.
Nine matches were contested at the event. In the main event, Hiroshi Tanahashi defeated Mike Bailey. In other prominent matches, Kenta defeated Minoru Suzuki to retain the Strong Openweight Championship, Trey Miguel retained the Impact X Division Championship in a Six-way Scramble, and Bullet Club (Ace Austin and Chris Bey) retained the Impact World Tag Team Championship in a four-way tag team match.
Production
[edit]Background
[edit]In October 2019, NJPW announced their expansion into the United States with their new American division, New Japan Pro-Wrestling of America.[1] On July 31, 2020, NJPW announced a new weekly series titled NJPW Strong. As part of NJPW's expansion into the United States, the series would be produced by NJoA.[2] On January 30, 2023, NJPW announced that all of the promotion's future American events would be branded under the "Strong" name. Multiverse United would later air as part of the NJPW Strong on Demand series.[3]
On February 9, 2023, Impact Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) announced they were co-producing an event as part of that year's WrestleCon called Multiverse United: Only the Strong Survive, taking place at the Globe Theater on Thursday, March 30, 2023, airing live on FITE.[4][5][6][7]
Storylines
[edit]The event featured several professional wrestling matches, which involve different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds, plots, and storylines. Wrestlers portrayed heroes, villains, or less distinguishable characters in scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches. Storylines were produced on Impact's weekly television program.[8]
Event
[edit]Pre-show
[edit]There was only one match on the pre-show, with Yuya Uemura facing Gabriel Kidd. Uemura won after an overhead suplex and a diving crossbody.[9]
Preliminary matches
[edit]In the opener, Trey Miguel defended the Impact X Division Championship against Clark Connors, Frankie Kazarian, Kevin Knight, Rich Swann, and Rocky Romero in a Six-way Scramble. In the end, as Knight jumped from the top rope, Connors countered with a spear in mid-air. Miguel then tossed Connors and pinned Knight to retain his title.[9]
Next, Eddie Edwards, Joe Hendry, and Team Filthy (Tom Lawlor and J. R. Kratos) faced Alex Coughlin, Callihan, Fred Rosser, and PCO. The latter won after Callihan delivered a low blow and a Spike Piledriver to Hendry, and PCO performed the PCO-Sault on Kratos to win the match.[9]
In the next bout, Jeff Cobb took on Moose. In the end, Cobb countered a move into the Tour of the Islands for the win.[9]
Next, Deonna Purrazzo, Gisele Shaw, Masha Slamovich, and Miyu Yamashita squared off to determine who will head to Rebellion to challenge for the Impact Knockouts World Championship. In the end, Slamovich delivered an Air Raid Crash to Purrazzo. Yamashita then hit a Roundhouse Kick. Purrazzo then delivered a powerbomb and the Queen's Gambit on Shaw for the win.[9]
In the next match, Bullet Club (Ace Austin and Chris Bey) defended the Impact World Tag Team Championship against Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis), The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin, and TMDK (Bad Dude Tito and Shane Haste). In the closing stages, Aussie Open delivered the Pendulum Powerbomb to Bey for a near fall. Bullet Club delivered Roundhouse Kicks to Tito, and then delivered the Art of Finesse/The Fold combination to retain the titles.[9]
Next, Kushida faced Lio Rush. In the closing stages, Rush hit a suicide dive to Kushida on the outside. Kushida then locked in the Hoverboard Lock, but Rush escaped. Rush delivered the Come Up, but Kushida reached the bottom ropes. As Rush leaped into the air, Kushida countered it into the Hoverboard Lock for a tapout. After the match, both men embraced each other.[9]
In the penultimate match, Kenta defended the Strong Openweight Championship against Minoru Suzuki. In the end, Kenta delivered a diving double-foot stomp for a two-count. As Kenta was looking for the GTH, Suzuki escaped into a sleeper, but Kenta escaped. Then, unbeknownst to the referee, Kenta delivered a low blow and rolled up Suzuki, with his feet on the ropes, for the win.[9]
Main event
[edit]In the main event, Hiroshi Tanahashi faced Mike Bailey. On the outside, Bailey delivered a Springboard moonsault to Tanahashi. As Bailey was entering the ring, Tanahashi delivered a dragon screw on the ropes. As Bailey was looking for a tornado kick, Tanahashi countered into a Sling Blade. Bailey then delivered a top-rope hurricanrana and hit the tornado kick, but Tanahashi escaped the Ultima Weapon. Tanahashi then hit the High Fly Flow to pickup the victory. After the match, Tanahashi helped Bailey to his feet.[9]
Results
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "NJPW ANNOUNCES NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING OF AMERICA SUBSIDIARY". f4wonline. October 21, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
- ^ "New Japan Cup USA announced for NJPW STRONG debut 【NJoA】". New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Bushiroad. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- ^ "NJPW of America, STRONG transform in 2023 【NJoA】". New Japan Pro-Wrestling. January 30, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (February 8, 2023). "IMPACT Wrestling & New Japan Pro-Wrestling Announce Major Co-Produced Live Show, Set For Thursday, March 30th in Los Angeles". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c "NJPW and IMPACT Join Forces for Multiverse United". New Japan Pro-Wrestling. February 8, 2023. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ Carey, Ian (February 8, 2023). "Impact & NJPW announce Multiverse United event, three matches set". Figure Four Online. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ Lambert, Jeremy (February 8, 2023). "NJPW And IMPACT Announce Joint Event On March 30, Matches Include Mike Bailey vs. Will Ospreay". Fightful Wrestling. Archived from the original on February 20, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ Grabianowski, Ed (13 January 2006). "How Pro Wrestling Works". HowStuffWorks, Inc. Discovery Communications. Archived from the original on November 29, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Powell, Jason (March 30, 2023). "Impact Wrestling and NJPW Multiverse United results: Powell's live review of Kenta vs. Minoru Suzuki for the NJPW Strong Openweight Title, Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Mike Bailey, Moose vs. Jeff Cobb, Kushida vs. Lio Rush, Ace Austin and Chris Bey vs. Aussie Open vs. TDMK vs. Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin for the Impact Tag Titles". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ a b c IMPACT Wrestling Staff (March 21, 2023). "Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Mike Bailey, KENTA vs Minoru Suzuki, Yuya Uemura vs Gabriel Kidd Charged & Ready for Multiverse United". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (March 9, 2023). "IMPACT & NJPW Stars Vie for X-Division Title in High-Stakes Scramble Match at Multiverse United: Only the STRONG Survive". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (March 10, 2023). "Star-Studded 8-Man Tag Team Bout Just Announced for Multiverse United: Only the STRONG Survive". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (March 25, 2023). "Purrazzo, Shaw, Yamashita & Slamovich Clash at Multiverse United for Knockouts World Title Opportunity". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (March 10, 2023). "4-Way IMPACT World Tag Team Title Match Added to Stacked Card for Multiverse United: Only the STRONG Survive". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (March 28, 2023). "Lio Rush Steps Up to KUSHIDA This Thursday at Multiverse United: Only the STRONG Survive". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ Defelice, Robert (March 9, 2023). "Minoru Suzuki vs. KENTA, IMPACT X-Division Scramble Set For Multiverse United: Only The STRONG Survive". Fightful Wrestling. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (March 30, 2023). "Multiverse United: Only the STRONG Survive 2023 Full Results". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ "Impact Wrestling/NJPW Countdown To Multiverse United: Only The STRONG Survive". Cagematch. March 30, 2023. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ "Impact Wrestling/NJPW Multiverse United: Only The STRONG Survive". Cagematch. March 30, 2023. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
External links
[edit]Multiverse United
View on Grokipediafrom Grokipedia
Production
Background
Multiverse United: Only the STRONG Survive was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event co-produced by Impact Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), held on March 30, 2023, at the Globe Theatre in Los Angeles, California, as part of WrestleCon during WWE's WrestleMania weekend.[6] The event was announced on February 8, 2023, highlighting an expansion of the ongoing partnership between the two promotions, which had begun sharing television exposure on AXS TV in early 2022.[6] Initial match announcements included high-profile inter-promotional bouts such as Will Ospreay versus "Speedball" Mike Bailey, Josh Alexander versus KUSHIDA, and Moose versus Jeff Cobb.[6] Scott D'Amore, President of Impact Wrestling, described the collaboration as a natural progression, stating, "Since NJPW returned to AXS TV just over a year ago, we have been looking at ways to expand our working relationship between the two brands. Multiverse United on March 30th at the Globe Theatre in Los Angeles is the first of many exciting collaborations between IMPACT and NJPW."[6] NJPW executive Takami Ohbari echoed this sentiment, noting, "New Japan Pro-Wrestling and IMPACT have been a winning combination on AXS TV, and now fans get to see these two companies share the same ring in person. I personally cannot wait to see what arises from this special card."[6] The production emphasized a blend of both companies' talents to deliver dream matches, streamed live on FITE TV.[7] This event represented the second installment in Impact Wrestling's Multiverse series, which debuted in 2022 with Multiverse of Matches on April 1 at the Fairmont Dallas in Texas, also during WrestleCon and featuring competitors from multiple promotions including NJPW, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, and Ring of Honor.[8] The series' name reflects Impact's strategy of assembling a "multiverse" of international wrestlers for special showcases, fostering cross-promotional opportunities and appealing to global audiences.[9] By partnering exclusively with NJPW for Multiverse United, Impact aimed to deepen ties with the Japanese promotion while maintaining the event's tradition of high-stakes, multi-promotion action.[10]Storylines
The storylines leading into Multiverse United were developed across Impact Wrestling's flagship program Impact! and NJPW's NJPW Strong, blending ongoing faction conflicts, title pursuits, and opportunistic cross-promotional challenges to highlight the collaborative spirit of the event. As a WrestleCon special, many bouts emphasized dream matchups and historical rivalries over extended narratives, with announcements and confrontations occurring in the weeks prior to March 30, 2023. Key angles focused on championship defenses and inter-promotional clashes, drawing talent from both companies alongside select guests from other promotions. A prominent storyline centered on the NJPW Strong Openweight Championship, where defending champion KENTA—fresh off winning the title from Fred Rosser at NJPW's Battle in the Valley on February 18, 2023—faced a direct challenge from veteran grappler Minoru Suzuki. The feud was announced on the March 9 episode of Impact!, reigniting their decades-long rivalry. The two had first clashed in 2005 at Pro Wrestling Noah's Navigate, with Suzuki securing victory via submission; KENTA avenged the loss in their 2021 New Japan Cup encounter, pinning Suzuki after a GTS. Positioned as a brutal test of striking and submission expertise, the match underscored Suzuki's quest for redemption and his history of impactful appearances in Impact dating back to October 2021. The main event evolved from an anticipated dream matchup into another high-profile clash due to unforeseen circumstances. "Speedball" Mike Bailey, a rising star in Impact known for his aerial acrobatics and striking, was initially set to face NJPW's Will Ospreay, billed as a generational showdown between two of wrestling's most dynamic performers. However, Ospreay sustained a right shoulder injury during his second-round match in the 2023 New Japan Cup on March 13, ruling him out of the event. NJPW ace Hiroshi Tanahashi volunteered as the replacement, creating a fresh marquee bout with no prior singles history between the competitors. The angle, announced on March 21 via NJPW's official channels, framed the contest as a stylistic contrast—Tanahashi's legendary technical mastery and high-impact strikes against Bailey's speed and resilience—while Tanahashi aimed to solidify his legacy in the U.S. market. Bailey, who had been showcasing his versatility on Impact! against top heels, entered as the underdog seeking a signature win.[11] The Impact World Tag Team Championship fatal four-way carried forward from ongoing team divisions on Impact!, with champions Ace Austin and Chris Bey of the Bullet Club faction defending against a field of elite duos. Austin and Bey, who captured the titles in January 2023 at Hard to Kill, had been embroiled in defenses against Impact's homegrown talent while aligning with NJPW's Bullet Club branch. The challengers included the Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin), Impact veterans pursuing a record-extending reign; Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis), the reigning NJPW Strong Openweight Tag Team Champions looking to conquer another promotion; and TMDK (Shane Haste and Bad Dude Tito), a hard-hitting unit invoking their Australian roots for a multi-title opportunity. The buildup featured promos on Impact! emphasizing Bullet Club's dominance and the invaders' ambitions, positioning the match as a chaotic battle for supremacy across promotions. Other notable angles included the X-Division Championship scramble, where champion Trey Miguel fended off challengers from both rosters in a multi-man showcase of the division's high-flying tradition. Miguel, who won the title in a triple threat at No Surrender in February 2023, faced a mix of Impact mainstays like Frankie Kazarian and Rich Swann alongside NJPW's junior heavyweights Kevin Knight, Clark Connors, and Rocky Romero; the storyline highlighted ongoing threats to Miguel's reign, with Kazarian positioning himself as a veteran opportunist. Meanwhile, the singles bout between Lio Rush and Kushida stemmed from their evenly matched history on NJPW Strong, tied at 1-1, with Rush seeking to elevate his heel persona through technical mastery against Kushida's armbar-focused offense. The undercard four-on-four tag match pitted Honor No More (Eddie Edwards, Jake Something, Alisha Edwards, and Brian Myers) against a conglomerate team of Fred Rosser, Callihan, PCO, and NJPW's Alex Coughlin, extending Impact's faction warfare into cross-promotional territory as Honor No More aimed to assert dominance over invading forces. Finally, Moose versus Jeff Cobb was promoted as a hossfight rematch, referencing their prior encounters and contrasting Moose's NFL background with Cobb's Olympic wrestling pedigree, with minimal TV buildup beyond strength-based promos.Event
Venue and Broadcast
Multiverse United took place on March 30, 2023, at the Globe Theatre in Los Angeles, California, as part of WrestleMania Weekend festivities organized by WrestleCon.[6] The intimate venue, with a capacity suited for around 650 spectators, hosted a crowd that contributed to the event's energetic atmosphere during the co-promoted showcase between Impact Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling.[12] The event was broadcast live exclusively on FITE TV as a pay-per-view special, allowing global audiences to access the full card starting at 7:00 p.m. PT.[13] A pre-show titled Countdown to Multiverse United streamed for free on the same platform, featuring additional matches and buildup segments to hype the main event lineup.[14] This streaming format marked the second collaboration under the Multiverse banner, emphasizing digital accessibility for international fans of both promotions.Pre-show
The pre-show for Multiverse United, held on March 30, 2023, at the Globe Theatre in Los Angeles, California, consisted of a single match designated as the "Excursion Kick-Off" bout, streamed for free on FITE TV to build anticipation for the main event.[10][15] This opener pitted New Japan Pro-Wrestling's Yuya Uemura, a rising young lion known for his technical prowess and excursion storyline, against fellow NJPW talent Gabriel Kidd, a hard-hitting competitor from the Los Angeles Dojo.[10][16] The seven-minute encounter began with chain wrestling and wristlock exchanges, showcasing Uemura's agility as he executed arm drags and dropkicks to target Kidd's limbs. Kidd responded with stiff forearms and a vertical suplex, gaining momentum through aggressive strikes and a near-fall after a Boston crab submission attempt. Uemura rallied with a bridging German suplex, culminating in his signature Deadbolt overhead suplex followed by a diving crossbody for the pinfall victory at 7:52.[16][15]Main Card
The main card of Multiverse United featured eight matches, showcasing a mix of interpromotional rivalries, championship defenses, and multi-person bouts between talents from Impact Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW).[17] The event highlighted crossovers such as NJPW's Hiroshi Tanahashi facing Impact's Mike Bailey in the main event, emphasizing the "strong style" theme of the collaboration. Broadcast live on FITE TV, the card was designed to blend high-flying action, technical wrestling, and hardcore elements, drawing an attendance of 652 at the Globe Theatre.[18] The card opened with a scramble match for the Impact X Division Championship, pitting champion Trey Miguel against challengers Rich Swann, Frankie Kazarian, Rocky Romero, Clark Connors, and Kevin Knight. This fast-paced bout allowed for rapid eliminations and showcased the division's emphasis on athleticism and innovation.[17] Next was an eight-man tag team match featuring Eddie Edwards, Joe Hendry, JR Kratos, and Tom Lawlor against Sami Callihan, PCO, Fred Rosser, and Alex Coughlin. Representing factions like The Design and various Impact regulars, the encounter built on ongoing storylines of alliances and betrayals within the promotion.[17] A heavyweight singles clash followed between Moose and Jeff Cobb, pitting Impact's powerhouse against NJPW's United Empire representative in a test of strength and powerbomb variations.[17] The women's division was represented by a four-way match involving Masha Slamovich, Deonna Purrazzo, Gisele Shaw, and NJPW's Miyu Yamashita, with the winner earning a future opportunity at the Impact Knockouts World Championship. This bout highlighted technical prowess and international flair.[17] For the Impact World Tag Team Championship, champions Ace Austin and Chris Bey defended against the Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin), Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis), and TMDK (Bad Dude Tito and Jonah) in a fatal four-way tag team match. The stipulation allowed for chaotic multi-team interactions and potential interference.[17] A singles match between Lio Rush and KUSHIDA brought together two agile technicians, focusing on submission holds and high-speed sequences that bridged Impact's cruiserweight style with NJPW's junior heavyweight tradition.[17] The NJPW STRONG Openweight Championship was on the line in a hard-hitting encounter between champion KENTA and challenger Minoru Suzuki, known for their brutal striking exchanges and veteran intensity.[17] Capping the evening was the non-title main event singles match between Mike Bailey and Hiroshi Tanahashi, a dream matchup blending Bailey's kicks and flips with Tanahashi's legendary high-flying and dramatic selling.[17]Results
Match Outcomes
The Multiverse United pay-per-view event, co-produced by Impact Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling on March 30, 2023, at the Globe Theatre in Los Angeles, California, showcased a card blending talent from both promotions. The main card consisted of nine matches, including title defenses and multi-person bouts, while a pre-show match opened the proceedings. Outcomes highlighted strong performances from NJPW representatives in several contests, contributing to the event's interpromotional theme.[19] In the pre-show singles match, Yuya Uemura defeated Gabriel Kidd via pinfall, setting an energetic tone despite limited stakes. The main card opened with a scramble match for the Impact X-Division Championship, where champion Trey Miguel retained his title by pinning Kevin Knight in a chaotic six-way involving Frankie Kazarian, Rich Swann, Rocky Romero, and Clark Connors; the bout emphasized high-flying action typical of the division.[19] An eight-man tag team match followed, pitting Fred Rosser, Alex Coughlin, PCO, and Callihan against "Filthy" Tom Lawlor, JR Kratos, Eddie Edwards, and Joe Hendry; the babyface team secured the victory when Callihan pinned Lawlor, showcasing a mix of power moves and faction rivalries. Jeff Cobb then overcame Moose in a heavyweight clash, winning by pinfall after a Tour of the Islands lariat, underscoring Cobb's dominance in the NJPW-Impact crossover.[19] The Knockouts division was represented by a four-way match to determine the number one contender for the Knockouts World Championship at Rebellion, with Deonna Purrazzo emerging victorious by pinning Gisele Shaw; this result positioned Purrazzo for a title opportunity on April 16. In the Impact World Tag Team Championship four-way, champions Ace Austin and Chris Bey retained against the Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin), Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis), and TMDK (Bad Dude Tito and Shane Haste), with Austin and Bey securing the pin on Bad Dude Tito via Art of Finesse and the Fold.[19] KUSHIDA defeated Lio Rush in a technical singles match, securing the win with a Hoverboard Lock submission, highlighting their shared history in cruiserweight styles. The NJPW Strong Openweight Championship defense saw KENTA retain against Minoru Suzuki via pinfall after a low blow and roll-up with feet on the ropes, in a hard-hitting encounter praised for its intensity between the veterans. The main event featured Hiroshi Tanahashi defeating Mike Bailey in a 20-minute athletic showcase, culminating in a High Fly Flow pinfall, where Tanahashi targeted Bailey's knee to overcome the speed advantage.[19]| Match | Stipulation | Winner | Loser(s)/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-show: Yuya Uemura vs. Gabriel Kidd | Singles | Yuya Uemura (pinfall) | Opener with basic strikes and submissions. |
| X-Division Championship Scramble | Six-way for Impact X-Division Title | Trey Miguel (c) (pinned Kevin Knight) | Retained; involved Kazarian, Swann, Romero, Connors. |
| Eight-Man Tag | Tag team | Rosser, Coughlin, PCO & Callihan (Callihan pinned Lawlor) | Vs. Lawlor, Kratos, Edwards & Hendry. |
| Jeff Cobb vs. Moose | Singles | Jeff Cobb (pinfall) | Power vs. power; Tour of the Islands finish. |
| #1 Contender for Knockouts Title | Four-way | Deonna Purrazzo (pinned Gisele Shaw) | Vs. Slamovich, Shaw, Yamashita; advances to Rebellion. |
| World Tag Team Championship | Four-way tag for Impact titles | Ace Austin & Chris Bey (c) (pinned Bad Dude Tito) | Retained; vs. MCMG, Aussie Open, TMDK; Art of Finesse and the Fold. |
| KUSHIDA vs. Lio Rush | Singles | KUSHIDA (submission) | Hoverboard Lock; technical focus. |
| NJPW Strong Openweight Championship | Singles for title | KENTA (c) (pinfall) | Retained; vs. Suzuki; low blow and roll-up with feet on ropes. |
| Main Event: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Mike Bailey | Singles | Hiroshi Tanahashi (pinfall) | Knee-targeted; High Fly Flow finish. |