DDT The Fighting Beer Garden 2025 in Shinjuku [DAY2] 7/16/25
DDT The Fighting Beer Garden 2025 in Shinjuku [DAY2] 7/16/25
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Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Start Time: Doors open at 18:00 / Show starts at 19:00 (JST)
Location: Shinjuku FACE, Tokyo, Japan
Streaming: Available via Wrestle Universe (Live from 18:30 JST)
Event Preview
DDT Pro Wrestling’s annual summer tradition continues with Day 2 of The Fighting Beer Garden 2025. Held at the intimate and iconic Shinjuku FACE venue, the event blends unpredictable wrestling action with a unique festival-like atmosphere. This year’s second night is stacked with chaotic brawls, spooky stipulations, and comedic spectacle—all building toward a must-see 22-man Battle Royal where the winner earns a coveted KO-D Openweight Championship match at Wrestle Peter Pan 2025.
With surprise match changes, returning veterans, and wild stipulations, Day 2 promises unpredictability and drama—a perfect showcase of DDT’s signature mix of athleticism, absurdity, and emotional storytelling.
Full Match Card
1. Tag Match
Jun Akiyama & Tomomitsu Matsunaga vs. Hideki Okatani & MJ Paul
Veteran Jun Akiyama teams with the resilient Matsunaga to take on the brutal power combo of Okatani and Paul. Expect heavy strikes and psychological warfare.
2. Special Singles Match
Ilusion vs. Yuni
Originally scheduled to face Kumadori (who withdrew due to injury), Ilusion now faces the energetic and unorthodox Yuni in a match that could redefine momentum for both young stars.
3. Six-Man Tag Team Match
Kazusada Higuchi, Yuki Iino & Yukio Naya vs. Shinya Aoki, Daichi Sato & Kazuma Sumi
Hard-hitting action meets MMA-influenced grappling in this heavyweight clash. Former KO-D Champion Shinya Aoki leads an unorthodox trio against the monstrous Higuchi and his explosive teammates.
4. Ghost Story Shin-Numabukuro Death Match
Danshoku Dieno vs. Akito vs. KANON vs. Soma Takao
This horror-themed deathmatch is inspired by Japanese folklore, guided by folklorist Hisaya Imabayashi. Expect theatrics, darkness, and eerie storytelling—DDT style.
5. “King of Drunk” Triple Threat Match
HARASHIMA vs. Daisuke Sasaki vs. Chris Brookes
These three will battle under comedic, alcohol-fueled stipulations to determine the “King of Drunk.” It’s chaos, charisma, and possibly karaoke, all in one unpredictable showdown.
6. Beer Garden Lottery 8-Man Tag Match
To-y, Yuki Ueno, MAO, Kazuki Hirata, Antonio Honda, Takeshi Masada, Yuya Koroku & Yuki Ishida
All participants were randomly assigned into teams for this fan-favorite match. It’s fast, wild, and driven by crowd energy. Expect lighthearted fun mixed with serious wrestling talent.
7. KO-D Openweight Title #1 Contender Battle Royal
22-Man Battle Royal featuring:
To-y, Yuki Ueno, Shinya Aoki, HARASHIMA, Chris Brookes, KANON, Akito, Tomomitsu Matsunaga, Soma Takao, Antonio Honda, Takeshi Masada, Yuki Ishida, Yuki Iino, Yukio Naya, Hideki Okatani, MJ Paul, Ilusion, Daisuke Sasaki, Kazuki Hirata, Yuya Koroku, Daichi Sato, and Kazuma Sumi.
The main event will determine who challenges for the KO-D Openweight Championship at DDT’s biggest event of the year, Wrestle Peter Pan. With so many top contenders, this match could change the company’s landscape heading into the fall season.
Event Conclusion (What to Expect)
This show blends everything that makes DDT unique: serious title implications, haunting deathmatches, offbeat comedy, and grassroots fan interaction. The Ghost Story Death Match promises horror-themed chaos, while the “King of Drunk” match leans fully into DDT’s comedic genius. The night ends with high stakes, as the 22-man Battle Royal determines the future of DDT’s main event scene. Will a top star like HARASHIMA or Ueno claim the prize, or will an underdog rise in the summer heat?
