DDT Echigo Power Slam 6/15/2025 – June 15 2025
DDT Echigo Power Slam June 15 2025
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Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM JST
Location: Echigo City Cultural Gymnasium, Niigata, Japan
Overview:
DDT Pro-Wrestling brought its annual Echigo Power Slam event to Niigata, blending the unique mix of athleticism, storytelling, and humor the promotion is known for. The show featured six matches, including a hard-fought KO-D Openweight Championship main event and a wild hardcore battle. With a hot crowd and strong performances across the board, it was a memorable night for fans in Niigata.
Match Results & Summaries:
- Six-Man Tag Team Match
Winners: Kazuki Hirata, Antonio Honda & Toru Owashi
A crowd-pleasing opener filled with comedy and timing, especially from Honda, whose antics drew huge laughs. The chemistry between the veterans made for a fun kickoff to the show. - Singles Match
Winner: Yuki Ueno
A fast-paced, cleanly executed singles match. Ueno outclassed Toy Kojima in a technically sound bout that demonstrated Ueno’s continued rise in the DDT roster. - DDT Universal Championship
Winner: Naruki Doi (c)
This was a strong-style showdown filled with lariats, stiff shots, and near-falls. Kazusada Higuchi gave everything he had, but Doi retained his title after a grueling contest that earned mutual respect from the fans. - Special Hardcore Match
Winner: Chris Brookes
Tables, chairs, and unexpected props like a mop came into play as Brookes and Akito tore the house down in this creative and brutal hardcore clash. Brookes thrived in the chaos and claimed the win. - Tag Team Match
Winners: Shunma Katsumata & MAO
This tag match brought high energy and unpredictable offense. Shunma’s aerial maneuvers and MAO’s striking helped them overcome the unpredictable team of Sanshiro Takagi and Yukio Naya. - KO-D Openweight Championship – Main Event
Winner: Yuki Sakaguchi
Sakaguchi finally achieved his long-awaited goal by defeating HARASHIMA in an emotional and impactful main event. The match balanced technical skill and storytelling, with Sakaguchi closing a personal chapter and beginning a new one as champion.
Highlights:
- Ueno and Kojima’s smooth transitions and crisp pacing stood out early on the card.
- Naruki Doi vs. Higuchi brought heavy-hitting intensity that gave the title match serious weight.
- Chris Brookes showed adaptability, proving he can thrive in DDT’s hardcore environment.
- The main event told a satisfying story as Sakaguchi captured DDT’s top title after years of chasing it.
Venue Note:
Echigo City Cultural Gymnasium provided a fitting setting for DDT’s unique style—intimate, energetic, and full of loyal fans. The crowd responded well to both serious moments and comedy segments, reflecting the promotion’s dual appeal.
Conclusion:
Echigo Power Slam 2025 successfully captured the essence of DDT: athletic, entertaining, and always surprising. From title defenses to long-awaited victories, the show moved several storylines forward while delivering unforgettable moments. With Yuki Sakaguchi now standing tall as KO-D Openweight Champion, a new chapter begins for DDT as summer events approach.