NJPW Tanahashi Jam Itaru 6/29/2025 – June 29 2025
NJPW Tanahashi Jam Itaru 29th June 2025
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Promotion: New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW)
Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025
Location: Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Start Time: 6:00 PM JST | 2:00 PM PKT | 5:00 AM ET
Venue Capacity: Approx. 1,800 (Full House)
Official Match Results:
➤ Opening Singles Match
Katsuya Murashima def. Ryohei Oiwa
In a battle of the next generation, Murashima stood tall in a competitive opener. He capitalized on Oiwa’s ring rust with sharp mat work and confident pacing, securing the win with a pinpoint lariat.
Murashima continues to emerge as a key part of NJPW’s youth movement in 2025.
➤ Tag Team Match
SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru def. El Desperado & Master Wato
Underhanded tactics defined this bout as SHO and Kanemaru leaned into their heel roles. A well-timed ref bump and low blow led to SHO pinning Master Wato after a Shock Arrow.
Classic NJPW tag team storytelling with the heels outsmarting the crowd favorites.
➤ Eight-Man Tag – CHAOS vs. House of Torture
Winners: House of Torture
Pure chaos unfolded as expected when these two factions clashed. Despite bursts of energy from CHAOS (led by Ishii and YOH), the House of Torture capitalized on constant interference to secure yet another controversial win.
NJPW’s most reviled faction walks away with momentum—again.
➤ Singles Match
Taichi def. Shota Umino
Umino brought intensity and grit, refusing to back down from the veteran. But Taichi’s ring savvy, coupled with brutal kicks and a dangerous Last Ride, closed the door on the young star’s comeback attempt.
A big test for Umino, who continues to earn his stripes in high-pressure spots.
➤ Tag Team Showcase
Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI) def. TMDK (Shane Haste & Mikey Nicholls)
This was classic hard-hitting tag wrestling. Bishamon weathered TMDK’s aggressive offense and hit Shoto for the win. Post-match, both teams acknowledged each other in a rare show of mutual respect.
Bishamon reaffirm their standing as NJPW’s most consistent tag team duo.
➤ Co-Main Event: Junior Heavyweight Showcase
Hiromu Takahashi def. KUSHIDA
A show-stealing contest that had everything: chain wrestling, high-speed sequences, and emotional weight. After multiple near-falls and a wild apron exchange, Hiromu landed Time Bomb II for the win in what many called match of the night.
Two legends of the junior division proved once again why NJPW’s light heavyweight scene is elite.
➤ Main Event – Special Tribute Match
SANADA def. Hiroshi Tanahashi
The emotion was palpable as NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi stepped into the ring for a special occasion bout. SANADA, Tanahashi’s former rival and student in many ways, delivered a clean, respectful performance. After a fierce but respectful clash, SANADA hit Deadfall for the win and raised Tanahashi’s hand post-match.
An unforgettable moment that symbolized transition, honor, and the spirit of New Japan.
Venue Spotlight: Korakuen Hall – Tokyo, Japan
NJPW’s historic home, Korakuen Hall, was the perfect setting for this tribute event. Intimate, vocal, and emotionally invested, the crowd gave standing ovations throughout the night—especially for Tanahashi’s entrance and farewell speech.
Backstage Notes & Announcements:
Hiromu Takahashi stated he wants to “bring back the fire” to the Junior division and teased a future challenge for the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Title.
Shota Umino, despite the loss, was praised by veterans backstage for his growing maturity and ring presence.
SANADA emphasized his respect for Tanahashi and hinted that his “next mission begins now.”
Murashima was featured in a post-show digital exclusive where he declared, “It’s my time to lead the new generation.”
Event Verdict: A Tribute to the Ace, A Look Toward the Future
Tanahashi Jam Itaru 2025 was far more than a tribute—it was a narrative bridge between eras. While the night celebrated Hiroshi Tanahashi’s legacy, it also quietly positioned NJPW’s next leaders—from Umino to Murashima, SANADA to Hiromu.
With a card that combined emotion, elite athleticism, faction warfare, and tag excellence, the event succeeded in showing why NJPW remains a global leader in professional wrestling storytelling.
A love letter to Tanahashi and a bold step into NJPW’s future.