NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 Night 2 Results: Title Defenses and Surprising Victories
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A complete look at the outcomes from NJPW’s Wrestling Dontaku 2025, Night 2, featuring intense championship clashes and tag team showdowns.
Championship Bouts headline Action-Packed Card
Night 2 of NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 delivered a series of compelling matches, highlighted by two notable title defenses. Hirooki Goto defended his IWGP Heavyweight Championship against a determined Callum Newman, while Yota Tsuji put his IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship on the line against Yuya Uemura. The event showcased the depth and talent within New Japan Pro-Wrestling, captivating fans worldwide.
Kickoff Match: Taguchi Secures Victory
The event began with a kickoff match where Katsuya Mrasuke and Ryusuke Taguchi faced Sasachi sasachi and Jet Wei. Taguchi secured the win for his team by submitting Jet Wei with a decisive ankle lock.
Main Card Results: Upsets and Dominant Performances
The main card featured a series of tag team matches and multi-man contests,showcasing the diverse styles and rivalries within NJPW. Here’s a breakdown of the key results:
Bullet Club War Dogs Triumph
Gedo and Taiji Ishimori of Bullet Club War Dogs emerged victorious against Batten Blabla and Mentai Kid. Ishimori secured the win by pinning Batten Blabla.
Master Wato and Yoshi-Hashi Secure a Win
Master Wato and Yoshi-Hashi teamed up to defeat United Empire’s Great-O-Khan and Jakob Austin Young. The winning pinfall came after a combination of a German suplex and a Wato-style bridge on Young.
STARS and Maika Outshine Their Opponents
The trio of STARS (Hazuki and Koguma) and Maika proved too strong for Azm, Starlight Kid, and Yuna Mizumori. Hazuki sealed the victory with a brainbuster on Mizumori.
El Phantasmo and Oaring boltin Claim Victory
El Phantasmo and Oaring Boltin defeated Konosuke Takeshita and Rocky Romero. Boltin’s Verdict
, a devastating Death Valley Roll, secured the pinfall on Romero.
Tanahashi Leads Team to Victory
Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano, Ryota Chikuzen, Tajiri, and Yoh joined forces to defeat TMDK (Hartley jackson, Kosei Fujita, Robbie Eagles, Ryohei Oiwa, and Zack Sabre Jr.). Tanahashi’s signature High Fly Flow secured the win over Jackson.
Los Ingobernables de Japon Dominate
Los Ingobernables de Japon (Bushi, Hiromu Takahashi, Shingo Takagi, and tetsuya Naito) triumphed over Shota umino, Taichi, Taka Michinoku, and Tomohiro Ishii. Takagi’s Burning Dragon
proved decisive, pinning Michinoku.
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025: title Defenses and Future challenges
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IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Goto Retains, Faces ZSJ and Takagi
Hiroki Goto successfully defended his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Callum Newman at Wrestling Dontaku 2025. Goto secured the victory with his signature GTR. However, the festivity was short-lived as Zack Sabre Jr.immediately emerged to challenge Goto for the title. The two men showed mutual respect with a handshake, but their potential match was further complicated by Shingo Takagi, who also declared his intention to vie for the championship. Takagi conceded that Sabre Jr. deserved the first shot, indicating his willingness to wait for the outcome of a future Goto versus Sabre Jr. match.
This is my moment!
Hiroki Goto
The current landscape of the IWGP World Heavyweight division is heating up, with Goto facing a gauntlet of formidable challengers. The coming months promise intense rivalries and high-stakes matches as thes three elite wrestlers vie for supremacy.
IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Tsuji Victorious, Kidd Steps Up
Yota Tsuji retained his IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship by defeating Yuya Uemura with his Gene Blaster. The victory was celebrated by los Ingobernables de Japon (LIJ), but a somber note followed as Tetsuya Naito and Bushi departed the ring separately from the rest of the group, signaling a potential end to the faction. Following the LIJ’s moment, Gabe Kidd confronted Tsuji, setting the stage for a future title showdown at NJPW Dominion 2025, scheduled for June 15 in Osaka.
The challenge from Gabe Kidd adds another layer of intrigue to Tsuji’s reign. Kidd, known for his aggressive style, presents a stark contrast to Tsuji’s more calculated approach. Dominion 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal event for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship.
The Future of LIJ: A Faction at a Crossroads?
The subtle yet significant departure of Tetsuya Naito and Bushi from the LIJ celebration has sparked speculation about the faction’s future. Los Ingobernables de Japon has been a dominant force in NJPW for years, known for their rebellious attitude and charismatic leaders. Though,recent events suggest internal tensions might potentially be brewing,perhaps leading to a split within the group. The implications of such a split could reshape the landscape of NJPW, creating new alliances and rivalries.