NJPW New Japan Soul 2025 Day 8 7/4/25 – July 4 2025
NJPW New Japan Soul 2025 Day July 4 2025
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Date & Time:
July 4, 2025 · 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM JST
Location: Tokyo Korakuen Hall (also listed as Tokyo Budokan, Tokyo, Japan)
Match Card:
- IWGP Global Championship: Gabe Kidd (c) vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi
- NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship: Ren Narita, SHO & Yujiro Takahashi (c) vs. Master Wato, Toru Yano & YOH
- G1 Climax 35 Play-In Block A: Satoshi Kojima vs. Ryohei Oiwa
- G1 Climax 35 Play-In Block B: Chase Owens vs. YOSHI-HASHI
- Six-Man Tag Team Match: El Desperado, Oleg Boltin & Yuya Uemura vs. Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita & Zack Sabre Jr.
- Six-Man Tag Team Match: Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan & Jakob Austin Young vs. Hiromu Takahashi, Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji
- Singles Match: Zane Jay vs. Tatsuya Matsumoto
- Tag Team Match: Daiki Nagai & Katsuya Murashima vs. Masatora Yasuda & Shoma Kato
- Ten-Man Tag: Shota Umino, Taichi, Tiger Mask, Tomohiro Ishii & Yuji Nagata vs. House of Torture (Dick Togo, DOUKI, EVIL, SANADA & Yoshinobu Kanemaru)
Match Reviews:
IWGP Global Championship:
In a match that stole the show, Gabe Kidd unleashed his raw power and aggression, but Hiroshi Tanahashi’s veteran resilience turned the tide. The emotional conclusion came when “The Ace” soared with his signature High Fly Flow to reclaim the title. This victory marked a career-defining moment for Tanahashi, wrapping up his Final Road tour in spectacular fashion.
NEVER 6-Man Tag Team Championship:
The defending champions showed impressive unity and cohesion, but Toru Yano’s antics and YOH’s experience helped swing the momentum. Master Wato, Yano & YOH captured the titles, ending the reign of Ren Narita, SHO & Yujiro Takahashi with strategic teamwork. The match was chaotic, fun, and filled with classic NJPW unpredictability.
G1 Climax Play-Ins:
- Satoshi Kojima put up a tough fight but ultimately fell to the fresher Ryohei Oiwa, who earned his spot in the A-Block of the G1 Climax 35.
- In the other play-in match, Chase Owens secured the final spot in the B-Block with a hard-fought win over YOSHI-HASHI, setting the stage for an unexpected run in the tournament.
Tag & Multi-Man Bouts:
- El Desperado, Oleg Boltin & Yuya Uemura displayed incredible teamwork, overcoming the technical mastery of Zack Sabre Jr. despite the loss.
- Shingo Takagi, Hiromu Takahashi & Yota Tsuji dominated their opponents, sending the United Empire reeling with explosive offense.
- In a gritty debut singles match, Zane Jay faced off with Tatsuya Matsumoto, and while Jay showed promise, Matsumoto narrowly prevailed, marking an impressive homecoming.
- Daiki Nagai & Katsuya Murashima showcased solid chemistry, claiming victory against Masatora Yasuda & Shoma Kato in a competitive mid-card tag.
- The Ten-Man Tag featured a thrilling clash between House of Torture and NJPW’s powerhouse faces. Despite stiff competition, the NJPW veterans came out on top in a morale-boosting hard-fought win.
Conclusion:
New Japan Soul Day 8 was a storm of emotion, surprises, and high-stakes action. The night belonged to Hiroshi Tanahashi, whose victory in the IWGP Global Championship sent his Final Road tour off with a thunderous ovation. With key title changes, fresh tournament seeds, and powerhouse victories, the stage is set for a thrilling G1 Climax 35. If this event is any indication, the road to Wrestle Kingdom is heating up in spectacular fashion.