NJPW New Japan Soul 2025 Day 1 6/18/25 – 18th June 2025 Full Show
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Event Summary
- Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
- Location: Aomori Prefectural Budokan, Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
Featured Matches
Young Lions in Action
- Tatsuya Matsumoto vs. Zane Jay ended in a 10-minute time-limit draw, continuing the tradition of showcasing hungry new talent.
- Daiki Nagai earned a strong victory over Masatora Yasuda, asserting his dominance early in the tour.
House of Torture Dominates
- DOUKI, SHO, Yujiro Takahashi & Ren Narita defeated Shoma Kato, Master Wato, YOH & Toru Yano in a chaotic bout.
- The larger squad of Kanemaru, SANADA, Don Fale, Chase Owens & EVIL also picked up a win against Murashima, Honma, Makabe, YOSHI-HASHI & Oleg Boltin, asserting the unit’s presence.
Inter-Faction Clashes
- Ryusuke Taguchi, Yuya Uemura & Taichi overcame the United Empire trio of Jakob Austin Young, Great-O-Khan & Callum Newman.
- Tiger Mask, Tomohiro Ishii & Hiroshi Tanahashi earned a hard-fought win over the War Dogs (Gedo, Drilla Moloney & Gabe Kidd), using experience and teamwork to their advantage.
Main Event Showdown
In the night’s headline match, El Phantasmo, Shota Umino & Hirooki Goto took on TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr.). The action was fast-paced and intense, with Phantasmo scoring the pin after a spectacular Thunderkiss ’86 frog splash on Hartley Jackson.
Final Thoughts
NJPW kicked off its Soul tour in dominant fashion. From Young Lion grit to faction warfare and a show-stealing main event, the Aomori crowd was treated to a blend of fresh talent and veteran excellence. As the tour continues, alliances will tighten, rivalries will grow, and stakes will rise heading toward the summer’s major events.