What gives a better performance, and what gives better image quality?
If the game is running native 1080p, or if it ran at a higher resolution 4k and down scaling( with or without super sampling) to be at equal rendering resolution to 1080p.
The monitor max resolution is 4k

I know these few days toxic fandoms come to this community and want to scale Dante to their own fav characters, for real, I don't see DMC community this healthy and peaceful, and if one, only one thing that can ruined this peaceful community is obviously powerscalers, which technically not only want to fans hate each other with such of worthless argues but hates the whole game, I respectfully want from admits that do not allow any powerscaling post because it always end in a worthless fight, please if you want our community become healthy don't support powerscalers anywhere from this channel, these rules below should be considered powerscaling and should be stop
any DMC characters vs any NON-DMC characters
Any specific information about powerscaling such as universal-multiversal-MFTL, immeasurable speed and campre it to other NON-DMC characters
Any polls about which characters are strongefaster
These rules below shouldn't be considered powerscaling
Measuring characters speed (because of DMC characters not comparing to others, such as speed of fury which is very high)
Comparing different characters in other perspectives such as pauplabetter (looking)/ design
Comparing gameplay mechanics with other video games
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Anyways enough waffle - let’s get into this week’s shenanigans. This is a surprisingly fun fight night card, I love these events that are lower on name value but just full of decent talent and exciting matchups. This is definitely one of them and generally when you have slightly lesser talent stacked fight nights, you have a night full of violence and finishes - let’s see if that continues in this one. Onto the breakdowns!
Maxim Grishin (32-9-2) vs. Philipe Lins (16-5):
Grishin is a tall, orthodox fighter who is just a real good mixed martial artist. He is a big frame for the LHW division, is strong and still has fairly slow, plodding style of movement and footwork. Is good in the clinch, very good at holding position by winning underhooks and using his big head to frame against the neck of his opponent and keep them in position for taxing knees to the body and just wearing on them with his big frame. I like his ability to keep the fight in his range, using slight forward pressure and a decent feint game to his advantage. Can be a little heavy set on the lead leg so should look out for the speedy outside leg kick of Lins in this one - Grishin is also pretty handy at catching the body kick and punishing. Personally, never been massively high on Lins in his career, admittedly he has looked better since dropping to his proper weight class post juice cycle but it is against weak competition. He is OK everywhere but not great anywhere, I do like his hand-speed with his boxing combos especially when pressuring forward. I think he mixes in takedowns well in his game at times but he can also be held against the cage. I probably slightly edge Lins in terms of cardio but I also do think this is a massive watch the scales fight due to Grishin’s size and propensity for bad weight cuts. This is a tough fight to call given both guys are fairly unimpressive. I favour the speed of Lins with the hand-speed and kicks definitely but he doesn’t set them up intelligently. I think Grishin can hold Lins against the cage, wear on him with his size and win minutes. I capped this fight 50/50 and I think we see a close fight, will take Maxim Grishin by UD but with very low confidence.
BET: No bet.
Luan Lacerda (12-2) vs. Da'Mon Blackshear (12-5-1):
I like what I saw on debut from Lacerda - he has a very Muay Thai style of fighting, very flat-footed with a high guard, move forward pressuring with the lead leg ready to pop up and check kicks quickly. He has sharp, fast hands and particularly his hooks to the body are very technically sound. Against Stamann he was able to mix some grappling in when it suited but it is clear he is more of an Aldo style fighter that prefers to stuff takedowns and keep it on the feet. Coming up against Blackshear here who I have been very impressed with even though he is off 2 losses. Da’mon is a super well rounded guy, I like his creative offence on the feet and I also like his offensive grappling ability on the ground too. Defensively, he leave a little more to be desired and can be a little comfortable with fighting off his back which I don’t particularly like. We haven’t seen too much grappling from Lacerda so will be interested to see how he fares in this one but I think the technicality of Lacerda on the feet, the ability to mix his targets to the head, body and legs and just land the more damaging strikes will edge him this one. Taking Luan Lacerda by UD.
BET: No bet.
Jinh Yu Frey (11-8) vs. Elise Reed (6-3):
I would be doing a disservice to everyone who reads this if I honestly told you with any level of confidence that you should put your hard earned money anywhere near this fight. Don’t, simple as that.
Daniel Santos (10-2) vs. Johnny Munoz Jr. (12-2):
This is a super fun matchup between two very efficient grapplers which should make for a exciting scrap here. Let’s start with Daniel Santos, if you knew nothing of this guy and watched him fight and had half a clue on MMA, you would know immediately that he is a Chute Boxe fighter. He has relentless forward pressure, irresponsible boxing defence and is a very kill or be killed style fighter. I like his stalking style, but he has little head movement besides the pull counter really, likes to pressure you until that back foot is up against the cage and then explode in with spinning attacks or elbows from weird angles. He keeps his hands high but then head on centre line and thus far has shown some crazy durability but this can only get you so far. Looks to have solid grappling, not accepting bottom position and constantly looking to invert and throw up submissions. Against Arce he looked good however Arce was able to be elusive with his footwork, stick and move and use angles well to counter in and out of range. I think against anyone who can effectively stay on the outside and use smart, straight shots effectively, he will struggle. I just don’t think that guy is Munoz JR on the feet - he is clunky, doesn’t throw in combinations and looks to parry alot of shots defensively which I really don’t like against a guy who throws wild, unorthodox strikes in Santos. He is a solid wrestler with some good offensive TD numbers but he has to be careful not to shoot unintelligently and throw himself into a submission which will make him hesitant and have to strike. I think Munoz’s wins have been against low level guys who aren’t in the promotion anymore and I think this is a bad stylistic fight for him. I think Santos will land the more damaging shots and I fancy he gets him out of here in under 2 rounds. Taking Daniel Santos via TKO RD 1.
BET: Like the look of the Santos moneyline, fancy Santos Inside the Distance too but will wait to see what price this opens at. If we get anything in the realm of +125 to -120, I would look at a 1.5 unit play. Under 2.5 rounds is an option also depending on price, I think it will probably be around the -200 to -250 play so anything south of that will be a play too.
Andrei Arlovski (34-21) vs. Don'Tale Mayes (9-5):
Huge experience edge to the old-dawg here in Arlovski. Mayes has been everything but impressive thus far in his UFC career and I don’t know how you could be intrigued to play either side in this one. Mayes can hit hard and is reasonably athletic for the HW division but skill for skill outside the boxing, he doesn’t offer a lot. I couldn’t be confident on ever betting him to be quite honest. You know what you’re going to get with Arlovski and that is volume, if his chin can handle what is coming back at him. He is a special for split decisions so if you’re a degen and want action, look to that but for me, no interest here. Will take the side of Andrei Arlovksi via UD using his volume and experience but you couldn’t be more lower confidence.
John Castañeda (19-6) vs. Muin Gafurov (18-4) :
Gafurov taking this on short-notice with Castaneda set to take on Mendonca before that was cancelled and replaced with possibly the furthest opposite style of fighter. The Gafurov gameplan is simple, contest on the feet, use blitz attacks such as looping overhands when moving forward followed by a double leg against the cage and rely on his Sambo capabilities to hold top position and out-work his opponent. Castañeda is a guy that doesnt get a huge amount of spotlight but I like his game alot. He has nice footwork, good striking out of southpaw and orthodox, has good wrestling entries and is able to grapple competitively, just a solid all around mixed martial artist. In this one, I really favour the movement and footwork of Castañeda and I think the speed is going to give Gafurov issues. Castañeda is sitting at a 60% TD Defence rate which is concerning against a guy who will consistently shoot like Gafurov, but I think Castañeda will be hard to find, using the angles in and out of the pocket and throwing quick shots up the middle to dissuade and make Gafurov think. I like John Sexi Mexi Castañeda to win this one by UD.
BET: No lines opened yet but have capped Castañeda as a 60% winning chance.
Elizeu Zaleski (23-7) vs. Abubakar Nurmagomedov (17-3-1):
Zaleski is an interesting fighter to me. Good sprawl, solid TD Def against the cage, good balance and strength to win underhooks. Quite a flat-footed striker, not a massive amount of footwork but I like his rear leg power kick, he hits the body well and switches levels nicely. Relatively low volume and works single shots mainly without a massive amount of feinting. The frequency that he fights worries me but it has been the story of his career. Abubakr is the typical Dagestani fighter, limited stand up basically a quick overhand right and other single shots, tied in with a grinding, gruelling wrestling pace. He seems on the lower end of the Nurmagomedov scale in terms of skill, often leaving himself open to submission when in top control whether it’s knee-bars or even the common triangle. He is able to hold a good pace over 15 mins which is good given how top heavy and smothering he can be at times. He fights out of both stances, looks more comfortable out of OD but if he fights SP, I think he will lose this fight. Zaleski is too sharp on the feet especially with the body kicks and straight shots which will only be accentuated in the opposite stances. I also think the knees for Zaleski are going to be huge here, he throws them with bad intentions in the centre and against the cage which tied in with his teeps and front kicks are a dangerous sight for Abubakr. Abubakr is a good chance at smothering the fire power of Zaleski and just wearing on him but I think he is dangerous enough off his back to survive and challenge at times and I expect the damage will start to add up on the Zaleski side and I think we see a finish. Taking Elizeu Zaleski via TKO RD 2.
BET: Zaleksi ITD will be a play if over +200. Moneyline odds are probably bang on.
Guram Kutateladze (12-3) vs. Jamie Mullarkey (16-5):
Guram has a K1 kickboxing background and it shows, very high level on the feet with good head movement and sharp, unpredictable strikes set up with a smart feint game. He has really good distance management, uses great fundamentals and is super quick with his hand-speed and he finishes combos with kicks which I love, its that kickboxing mentality. He fights out of All Stars which shows in his TD Defence especially against the fence, he is clearly strong but has very good wrestling and counter wrestling technique. He has had a super high level of competition and performed very well in wins and losses, we just don’t see him active enough due to injuries and bad luck. Mullarkey is an absolute junkyard dog, pushing the pace and moving forward with intense pressure making you fight every second of that 15 minutes. He like to engage in the pocket, for better or worse, and in recent times we have seen his wrestling really shine through some of these tough scraps. He has a nice jab which I expect to be pumping prior to every combo and entry for Mullarkey. I just think at this point in his career this is quite a tough fight for Mullarkey. Guram is a super high-level striker with a good base for stuffing takedowns and keeping the fight in kickboxing range. I expect Mullarkey to want to close distance and engage, I just don’t think defensively he is strong enough to absorb and adapt to the speed and combinations of Guram and I think we see that chin tested for Mullarkey. I think this is a bit of a step down in competition for Guram although if Mullarkey can get some early takedowns it will be interesting to see the gastank of Guram tested. The activity is always a question mark but at this point I think Guram should win this handily, will be taking Guram Kutateladze via TKO RD 2.
BET: Wouldn’t touch Guram at -350 but he should win.
Karine Silva (15-4) vs. Ketlen Souza (13-3):
Silva should win here but at that price, even blind Freddie could see that this is a pass on the moneylines. Silva actually has a high finishing ability in terms of WMMA, so if we can get a good price on a fight doesnt go the distance line, that could be an option here.
BET: Wait for round lines to drop.
Tim Elliott (18-12-1) vs. Victor Altamirano (12-2):
Altamirano is a SP fighter, fairly unusual style of striking with sort of a Tony Ferguson style mixed in with some well timed takedown attempts. He has very little power in his strikes but OK volume. Defensively, he leaves a lot to be desired with a modified sort of philly shell style where his lead hand is low and near the hip, he does get hit and often but he has shown very good durability. His takedowns worry me at times because he is very content to dip his head to an advancing opponent and run a double or single leg, he is very open to knees and front kicks up the middle. Tim Elliott lives up to his nickname of “Awkward” extremely well. He has bizarre head movement, footwork and feints that all tie in to his sort of herky jerky style of fighting. He is able to tie his wrestling game in very well, I’d say technically he is far more technically sound than Victor. He does put himself into submission opportunities with some of his entries but im not too worried about that in this fight. This has the potential to be one of the worst fights we have seen TBH and only because of how weird and unorthodox these guys are, the awkwardness really has the potential to make this fight a strange one. I am pretty confident that Tim has the grappling/wrestling edge and also the more diverse and comfortable striker, the recent occurrence with Tim and Gina Mazany in the media does give me pause that he might be coming into this too emotional but I think it may fire him up to really perform. I think Tim is under his value here and can win in a multitude of ways, going to take Tim Elliott via UD.
BET: Tim Elliott Moneyline -175 (2 Units to win 1.14 Units)
Jim Miller (35-17) vs. Jared Gordon (19-6):
I will keep this one short and simple, Gordon is a really bad stylistic matchup for Miller and would win probably 7/10 times currently BUT he is returning way too soon after getting KO’d by that headbutt from Bobby Green. Gordon has good wrestling and generally good durability with a knack for pushing these grinding paces and outworking and outlasting his opponent. Pair that up with good submission defence and thats a horror fight for A10 Miller. But you can never count Jim out, he hits hard for a vet, he is unorthodox and he has the potential to catch you. For me, Gordon should roll here but I love to play Jim Miller round one given that is his money round - have cashed plenty on this through his career! Short breakdown and not a thorough one, I think Jared Gordon should win this fight but I think it is too soon. I will take Jared Gordon via UD**,** but take it with a pinch of salt.
BET: Jim Miller wins round 1 (price not available yet, .75 units)
Alex Caceres (20-13) vs. Daniel Pineda (28-14):
Haven’t had time to break this one down yet but will update if any bets come off it!
Kai Kara-France (24-10) vs. Amir Albazi (16-1):
KKF is a kickboxing fighter who we have seen develop nicely through his career in the UFC. He has worked tirelessly on his takedown defence and it shows in his huge improvement in ability to not only stuff shots but his ability to use the cage and his excellent balance to keep his feet underneath him. I think KKF’s hands are still fairly rudimentary and not necessarily in a bad way, he uses the jab decently well and relies on the 1,2 sometimes too much. For his weight, he has good power and one area I really like are his leg kicks, he has solid rear leg power kicks that he lands very efficiently off the back of his straight shots. Albazi is more of a grappler in nature with a majority of his victories by submission but I have liked what I have seen from him on the feet also. He has a sharp, snappy jab which he works off the back of and allows to dictate the fight. He has a pretty limited kicking game and in terms of kick defence, I expect KKF to really try and exploit the lack of checking and the heavy set stature of Albazi. In the grappling realm, I don’t think it’s close. Albazi has some elite scrambles on the mat and if you’re content to sit in his guard, he has some really damaging ground and pound in which he will equally target your head and body and punish you and wear on you. Albazi is far superior in terms of grappling but the question is will he be able to get it down to the mat? I think his timing going under the big right hand will be an option and I think he will be able to use his strength advantage when in close to muscle certain movements. This is a big step up in competition and his first venture into main event rounds which is a worry. This is going to be a fun fight and I am really looking forward to it but I think as long as everything looks good after weigh-ins, I will be on the Albazi side. He is improving with every fight and I think we see him get this fight to the ground and wear on KKF, eventually finding a submission, probably a RNC. Taking Amir Albazi via SUB RD 3.
BET: Will wait to see what round lines are set at. Will be looking at the Albazi Inside the Distance line also.
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And that wraps up the breakdowns for this week! We send our followers the full betting cards on Saturday morning here in Australia, post weigh-ins. Nothing worse than betting on a fighter pre weigh-in, just to see him look like complete shit on the scales. We will post some of our betting card here incase anyone is interested!
Good luck, always gamble responsibly and remember to hang around long-term because there will be ups and downs but trust the process and we will build some bankroll. Would love to know if you agree or disagree anywhere and let us know who you are riding with below. Enjoy the fights! - Dylan.

Hey SaaS community! 👋 I wanted share an article I wrote about the ongoing debate between AI chatbots and human support agents when it comes to providing exceptional customer support today.
AI chatbots have gained significant traction in recent years due to their ability to handle repetitive and routine customer queries efficiently.
They are available 24/7, respond instantly, and can handle a high volume of inquiries simultaneously. Their machine learning capabilities enable them to learn from interactions and improve over time, making them increasingly accurate and helpful.
On the other hand, human support agents bring a unique set of skills to the table. They possess empathy, critical thinking, and the ability to understand complex customer issues.
They can adapt to various scenarios, provide personalized assistance, and engage in meaningful conversations. Customers often appreciate the human touch and the feeling of being understood.
So, which approach is better? The answer lies in striking the right balance between AI chatbots and human agents. Here are a few points to consider:
1️⃣ Efficiency: AI chatbots excel at handling repetitive and simple queries, freeing up human agents to focus on more complex issues. This enables faster response times and reduces customer wait times.
2️⃣ Personalization: Support agents are invaluable when it comes to providing a personalized touch. They can understand nuanced customer needs, offer tailored solutions, and provide a higher level of customer satisfaction.
3️⃣ Scalability: As businesses grow, so does the volume of customer inquiries. AI chatbots can handle a significant portion of these inquiries efficiently, allowing companies to scale their support operations without compromising quality.
AI chatbots can handle routine tasks and provide quick responses, while human agents bring empathy and personalized assistance to complex issues. By leveraging the strengths of both, businesses can deliver exceptional customer experiences, improve efficiency, and scale their support operations effectively.
I'm curious to hear your thoughts! Have you found a balance that works well for your SaaS company?
How do you leverage AI and support agents in your customer support strategy? Let's discuss in the comments below! 💬🤝
Originally posted here - https://www.simpu.co/post/ai-chatbots-vs-support-agents-finding-the-perfect-balance-for-optimal-customer-support

Here is my first proper assessment of an event. What tweaks would you want?
Let's start with the Evil assessment:

1. Magnitude of harm based on action (0-10 points): Hitler's actions resulted in the death of 6 million Jews during the Holocaust, in addition to causing World War II, which resulted in the deaths of an estimated 70-85 million people (approximately 3-4% of the world's population at the time). Thus, the magnitude of harm is clearly at a maximum of -10 points.
2. Multiplier for the number of individuals affected (1-10): Given the vast number of people affected both directly (through war and genocide) and indirectly (through the widespread devastation of communities and nations), this would also be a maximum of -10.
3. Duration (0-10 points): Hitler's reign lasted for 12 years (1933-1945), during which his harmful actions were continual. Therefore, this earns -10 points.
4. Intentionality (0-10 points): Hitler was fully aware and intentional in his harmful actions, thus scoring another -10 points.
5. Degree of self-interest (0-10 points): Hitler's actions were driven by a warped sense of nationalistic pride and a desire for personal power and dominance, indicating a high degree of self-interest. This results in another -10 points.
6. Impact on vulnerable populations (0-10 points): His actions targeted multiple vulnerable groups, including Jews, the disabled, and political dissidents, among others. This would result in a maximum score of -10 points.

Weighted harm score = Magnitude of harm (-10) x Multiplier for individuals affected (10) = -100 points Total Evil score = Weighted harm score (-100) + Duration (-10) + Intentionality (-10) + Degree of self-interest (-10) + Impact on vulnerable populations (-10) = -140 points
Now, for the Good assessment from Hitler's perspective:

1. Magnitude of self-sacrifice (0-10 points): Hitler may have seen himself as making personal sacrifices for what he saw as the "greater good" of his vision for Germany. However, this was deeply intertwined with his desire for personal power. Therefore, he might be given 2 points.
2. Magnitude of reducing suffering/increasing pleasure (0-10 points): Hitler did initiate policies that led to economic recovery and reduced unemployment in Germany, which in his view could be seen as reducing suffering/increasing pleasure for some. However, these actions were significantly outweighed by the immense suffering he caused. Therefore, he might be given 1 point.
3. Multiplier for the number of individuals benefiting (0-10 points): The number of individuals that benefited from Hitler's actions would be small compared to those harmed. However, in his mind, he may have seen the German people as beneficiaries. Therefore, he might be given 1 point.
4. Magnitude of selfless motivation (0-10 points): Hitler’s motivations were primarily based on a destructive ideology, personal power, and dominance rather than selflessness. Therefore, he gets 0 points.
5. Duration of the behavior (0-10 points): Hitler held power for 12 years. However, considering the detrimental impact of his actions, duration doesn't translate into positive points here. Therefore, he gets 0 points.
6. Intentionality (0-10 points): Hitler was highly intentional in his actions, but considering his intentions were mostly harmful, he doesn't gain positive points for intentionality. Therefore, he gets 0 points.

Weighted benefit score = 2 (Self-sacrifice) + 1 (Reducing suffering) x 1 (Multiplier) + 0 (Selfless motivation) + 0 (Duration) + 0 (Intentionality) = +3 points
Therefore, Hitler's combined score, based on your suggested calculation method, would be -140 (Evil) + 4 (Good) = -137 points.
Please note that this assessment is based on the scales and values you provided and is intended for illustrative purposes. It does not take into account all the complexities and nuances of historical events or human behavior, nor does it aim to diminish the horrific atrocities committed during Hitler's regime.
Everything that we do to hurt one another comes from a perceived animalistic concept of 'Us' vs 'Them'. It is a curse that begets humanity, just as it does the animal kingdom. We want to feel like we belong, we are born alone, we are self aware, so we group. But groupings creates a sense of 'Us', and to protect 'Us', we can justify doing EVIL things to 'them'. War is just politically sanctioned 'Murder', and 'self defence' which turns into offense, continues the cycle of 'Murder' through revenge.
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Positive Wills Hitler's perspective	Negative Wills:
Will to Power (Nietzsche): Hitler sought power over Germany and subsequently Europe. He desired domination and control, an extreme and perverted interpretation of Nietzsche's concept of the Will to Power.	Will to Dominate: Hitler wanted to impose his will on others, not for their benefit, but to exert control and power.
Will to Lead: Hitler certainly had a strong will to lead and command, which he demonstrated as the Führer of Nazi Germany.	Will to Deceive: Hitler used propaganda to manipulate public opinion and deceive not only his own people but also the international community.
Will to Innovate: Hitler pushed for technological and infrastructural advancements, such as the development of the Autobahn, V2 rockets, and jet aircraft.	Will to Destroy: Hitler sought to destroy entire races and cultures in his pursuit of the so-called Aryan supremacy.
Will to Achieve: Hitler had a strong will to achieve his goals, however warped and destructive those goals were.	Will to Intimidate: Hitler used fear and intimidation as tools to silence opposition and maintain control.
Will to Assertiveness: Hitler was certainly assertive, often aggressively so, in pushing his policies and ideology.	Will to Hate: Hitler harbored and incited extreme hatred towards Jews, Slavs, Romani people, disabled individuals, and other groups.
Will to Order: Hitler had a vision for an orderly society, structured according to his racist and xenophobic ideologies. This pursuit of order, however, was achieved through violent and oppressive means.	Will to Exploit: Hitler exploited not only the people he persecuted but also the German people and their nationalistic sentiments.
Will to Loyalty: He exhibited a perverse form of loyalty towards his vision of the German people and the Aryan race. This sense of loyalty was skewed towards those who adhered to his ideologies and were of perceived racial purity.	Will to Kill: This is the most grave and severe will, which led to the genocide of six million Jews during the Holocaust, along with countless others who perished during World War II.
Will to Protect: Hitler often justified his actions as necessary to protect the Aryan race and German society from what he perceived as external threats (other races, cultures, political ideologies, etc.), even though this "protection" resulted in unimaginable harm and destruction.	Will to Reject: Hitler rejected the notion of equality among races and cultures, leading to his pursuit of an Aryan "master race."
Will to Unity: Hitler aimed to unite the German people under a single ideology, a warped form of nationalism. Unfortunately, this unity was achieved through manipulation, propaganda, and force.	Will to Isolate: Hitler implemented policies that isolated targeted groups, particularly Jews, from the rest of society, as seen in the establishment of ghettos and concentration camps.
Will to Prosperity: Hitler sought economic prosperity for Germany, which was still recovering from the Treaty of Versailles. However, this prosperity was pursued at the expense of marginalized and oppressed groups.	Will to Subjugate: Hitler aimed to subjugate other nations under German rule, reflecting his ambition for imperial conquest.
Will to Tradition: Hitler emphasized the importance of tradition and heritage, but he did so in a way that selectively glorified certain aspects of German history while demonizing others based on his prejudices.	Will to Defile: Hitler not only physically defiled groups he saw as inferior, but also morally and spiritually defiled them in his speeches and propaganda.
	Will to Neglect: Hitler showed an extreme lack of compassion or empathy towards the people he harmed, reflecting a severe form of neglect.
	Will to Disregard: Hitler disregarded the rights, dignity, and value of the lives of those he deemed inferior or undeserving.
	Will to Oppress: Hitler exerted control through oppressive measures, denying basic human rights and freedoms to those under his rule.
	Will to Conformity: Hitler forced his ideologies onto the German people, expecting conformity and submission to his vision for the nation and the Aryan race.
	Will to Envy: Hitler's policies and actions might reflect an underlying envy towards the groups he targeted, perhaps seeing their cultural, intellectual, or economic successes as threats to his vision of German superiority.
	Will to Arrogance: Hitler's actions and speeches often conveyed an inflated sense of self-importance and an unwarranted feeling of superiority over others, hallmarks of arrogance.
	Will to Ignorance: Hitler embraced and propagated ignorance, denying factual information that contradicted his ideologies, as seen in the distortion of scientific, historical, and cultural facts in Nazi propaganda.

SW: 233
CW: 222.3
So I've been on Saxenda since September of 2022. I'm afraid the appetite control wasn't really that effective, though it did help immensely with my labs, mood, and mental health due to hormone balancing. I ended up gaining 3lbs on Saxenda, but having great blood work.
I started WW as a requirement from insurance to cover Wegovy (have to be on it for 3 months). And in the first week I lost about 6.4 lbs. It was hard in the appetite department, but still much easier than the last time I tried WW. I was finishing the last of my Saxenda and waiting on Wegovy.
The last half of the second week was with Wegovy. AND HOLY APPETITE SUPRESSION, BATMAN. Wegovy works so much better with my body chemistry. But that makes sense to me seeing as most of my medication is extended vs instant release (extended release adderall, IUD specifically). I tend to do better with a low constant supply vs one I continually need to top off.
So yeah. With a little more structure, and switching to Wegovy, I'm starting to really move on the scale! Definitely doing better than when I tried this without Wegovy a year ago.
Hooray for -10.7 pounds!!

Period: 29.90 days

	Submissions	Comments
Total	1000	45524
Rate (per day)	33.44	1508.60
Unique Redditors	734	7788
Combined Score	252294	328027

Top Submitters' Top Submissions

1. 3461 points, 12 submissions: Berdinderindas
   
   1. When you want Google something about GD but forget to add "GD" to it - what are the weirdest results you've gotten from doing this? (938 points, 255 comments)
   2. Fun fact: This is what happens if you clear all of your quests (611 points, 32 comments)
   3. And those random 2x scaled monsters that appear out of nowhere (602 points, 23 comments)
   4. If someone said racist things throughout an entire raw footage, would Pointercrate still accept it? Purely hypothetical, just a random thought from my head (409 points, 71 comments)
   5. Hi I'm Aeon and this is a video. (394 points, 9 comments)
   6. insert buzz lightyear clones meme (119 points, 1 comment)
   7. Minor hand pains after playing Geometry Dash? (97 points, 20 comments)
   8. Learn about Reddit addiction with Elmo (96 points, 3 comments)
   9. I always listened to my saved custom songs during road trips (71 points, 16 comments)
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Xena of Amphipolis, the Warrior Princess, Destroyer of Nations, Slayer of Gods

"It's not easy proving you're a different person"

Opening
Bio: Xena was a simple farm girl living in the town of Amphipolis when the warlord Cortese invaded. Rallying the townsfolk, Xena led her people to victory against the warlord, at the cost of her brother's life. With her heart hardened by her loss, Xena began to conquer neighboring towns to serve as buffers around Amphipolis for the next warlord. Soon, her desire to protect her town twisted into an endless hunger to conquer, leading her to become a worshiper of Ares & a brutal, ruthless warlord. She continued on this path, making many friends & enemies, until she met her defeat at the hands of Hercules, who taught her that even she can atone for her sins by going out into the world & doing good. Now on the road to redemption, Xena travels the world with her friend & lover Gabrielle, righting the wrongs committed by her & others.
Fighting Style: When she was a warlord, Xena would go for the kill straight away by any means necessary, typically via a chakram throw or pressure points. Post-Reformation, Xena will generally open with a chakram throw to disarm a foe or hit their projectile out of the air, & from there will go for non-lethal options like close-range disarming, pressure points, or a simple punch to the face. However, Xena will not hesitate to kill an opponent if they refuse to accept defeat or if they pose a threat to her or those she cares about. When the Olympians threatened her daughter, she embarked on a quest to slaughter them all, which she succeeded in doing.
Feats are tagged with the source. Some albums will not have tags, because the scans within occur from different sources & will have the source in the album itself.

Physicals

Strength

"You're Xena. Unstoppable. Unbeatable."

Blades

Metal

• Cuts through armor
• Cuts shackles
• Cuts chain
• Cuts into a pipe^S6E21
• Cuts through swords

Wood

• Cuts down a tunnel support^S5E14
• Cuts through three spears^S4E16
• Cuts through tree branches
• Cuts through wood bars
• Cuts through a wood cage^TJ3

Flesh

• Decapitates a massive bone dragon^DT2
• Decapitates a giant worm^HP1999
• Decapitates hydras
• Stabs through a hydra's head from the inside^X1
• Bisects Anubis^X4
• Cuts apart zombies^TX0

Misc

• Hits a woman's sword so hard that it cuts off a statue's head^S5E3
• Cuts through the top of a tunnel with an axe^S4E11

Striking

Launching Foes/Objects

• Sends a satyr flying into a thick wooden beam hard enough to break it^MO
• Kicks a large chunk of stone pillar away^OO3
• Tackles an alien into the ground hard enough to crack it^XAnnual
• Dropkicks a woman through a door & the railing of a balcony^S4E7
• Smacks Gabrielle into a stone wall hard enough to chip it^DX1
• Launches men into shelves, breaking them
• Kicks a man onto a table hard enough to break it^S1E4
• Kicks a man into a door hard enough to knock it out of its frame^S1E2
• Launches people, impaling them on objects
• Knocks a man through a wood wall by slashing him^S4E8
• Kicks a lizard man into a giant egg hard enough to break it^S1E8
• Sends soldiers sliding on the ground & through wood^S1E11
• Kicks a rock into the air^S1E11
• Kicks her chakram hard enough to embed it in stone^S5E21
• Kicks a sword into a soldier hard enough to knock him out^S1E1
• Kicks men into stacks of barrels & sacks^S1E8
• Generally able to launch people through the air with her strikes

Other

• Knocks over Hyperion with a swing kick^S1E7
• Knocks over Porphyrion with a flying kick^MO
• Kicks over trees^S6E6
• Matches a kick from Goliath, who broke a stone pillar^S2E3
• Knocks out a man clad in the Armor of Hephaestus^S3E3
  • Armor of Hephaestus scaling
• Shatters large wood doors with a kick^X2
• Breaks a reinforced steel padlock with a kick^S3E20
• Breaks a stone tōrō with a kick^S6E21
• Breaks open locked doors
• Kicks out two support beams^S2E9
• Kicks through shutters then breaks a chair^S4E7
• Breaks open a wooden cage^S5E3
• Breaks out of an ice coffin after waking up from a 25-year coma^S5E20
• Breaks a stone block with a hammer^S6E7
• Breaks a ladder by stomping on it^S1E22
• Dives through a wooden wall^S2E7
• Generally capable of knocking people out with single blows
  • A man is fine after being kicked into a stone statue hard enough to break it^S2E16

Throwing

Chakram

• Knocks back Crius^MO
• Destroys a boomerang made of the Metal of Hephaestus in a clash when it could cut through Metal of Hephaestus shields^S3E3
• Kills a man wearing the Armor of Hephaestus^S3E3
• Destroys Hades' Helm of Invisibility^S5E19
• Cuts apart an animate statue^OT3
• Shatters part of a golem's head^TX2
• Cuts through a stone wall after being deflected^S3E4
• Cuts through trees^S6E6
• Breaks a tree in half^X2
• Puts holes in stone pillars^S5E3
• Shatters chunks of stone^DT1
• Cuts through an axe, then several chains, before embedding in stone^S1E11
• Cuts chain
• Cuts through swords
• Cuts down a tree branch^S4E20
• Cuts through a line of spears^S4E5
• Embeds into a stone wall^S1E5
• Causes a tunnel to cave in^S4E11
• Stabs into armor

People

• Throws an Amazon into a stone pillar hard enough to break it^S6E11
• Throws a man into a stone pot hard enough to break it^S4E13
• Flips a large man onto a staff hard enough to impale him^X1
• Throws a soldier into a table, breaking it^S1E11
• Throws a man through wood planks^S6E17
• Throws a woman through the air with one arm^S3E22
• Throws a man into more men
• Swings & throws a bacchae^S2E4

Other

• Throws a hammer hard enough to stop a charging Minotaur that broke stone^OO3
• Throws two swords hard enough to embed in stone^S1E23
• Throws a spear hard enough to embed in stone^S3E16
• Embeds a staff in the stone ceiling^TJ3
• Throws spears through armored men
• Throws a bucket at a soldier, knocking him back into a stall^S2E22
• Throws a swordfish hard enough to stick a helmet to a tree^S3E10
• Knocks out a man by throwing a sandbag with her legs^S4E17
• Xena possesses Autolycus, making him strong enough to break a statue in half by throwing a grappling hook at it^S2E13

Lifting

• Lifts Crius' foot to throw him off-balance^MO
• Supports part of a tower made of logs^S6E11
• Uses a large rock as a ram^VC3
• Flips a chariot^HX7
• Grabs a charging lion & throws it down^HX4
• Carries a stag on her back^S4E1
• Catches women as they fall
• Lifts a boy in a cage using her whip^S2E1
• Lifts an Amazon into a tree^S1E10
• Climbs a cliff face with Gabrielle on her back^S6E6

Pushing/Pulling

• Pulls back a coffin with Gabrielle in it against the mechanism moving it forward^S2E18
• Knocks over a horse by pulling down its rider^S3E16
• Stops a piece of a bridge from falling away^S4E3
• Overpowers several men^S6E17
• Pulls open a bear trap^S5E4
• Pulls down a tree^TX1
• With two other men, pushes aside a large rock^S1E14

Other

• Stops a giant rolling boulder by stepping on it^MO
• Flexes out of a thick metal tendril wrapped around her
• Rams a large rock into a stone platform, breaking it^VC3
• Flings Gabrielle possessed by a demon off of her back^S4E14
• Breaks the chains restraining her^S1E6
• Breaks out of a cask she was hiding in^S2E2
• Dives through some wooden bars^S1E2
• Snaps a man's neck^S4E5
• Pushes boulders down a hill with a lever^S6E6
• Kills rats by biting then throwing them with her mouth^S4E7
• Spits a diaper pin hard enough to kill a man^S5E13
• Somehow sent a man through a door hard enough to shatter it^TX0
• Said to have the strength of ten men^S1E19

Durability

"You have amazing recuperative powers"

Blunt

Scaling

• Takes a hit from Porphyrion, who made a large crater in a cliff^MO
• Takes multiple hits from Ares, who matched a blow from Porphyrion
• Takes a hit from a sphinx that charges through a house & a large stone wall^DT3
• Takes hits from various gods
• Takes blows from Hercules while fighting him^H12
  • Hercules strength scaling
• Hit by a hydra's tail that smashes stone^VC2
• Takes his from Grendel & Grinhilda, who are strong enough to punch over a tree & swat Xena through several trees
• Takes hits from the Destroyer, which can throw a large stone wheel through the air^S4E3
• Hit by a mummy that breaks a statue by throwing it
• Takes telekinetic hits from Hope, whose TK broke stone^S3E22
• Takes hits from Bellerophon, the demigod son of Artemis that KO'd Varia
• Tanks a punch from Meleager, who can throw spears through three men & hard enough to break a wood pillar
• Takes a kick from a Roman soldier that broke a stone bench by slamming a woman on it^S5E21
• Takes hits from Atyminius, who cratered stone^S1E6
• Takes hits from Mortal Callisto, who kicked a ladder in half^S1E22
• Takes hits from banshees, who broke open a barred door^S3E5
• Gabrielle hurts her hand punching Xena^S1E6

Objective

• Hit by Hyperion kicking through a stone wall^S1E7
• Hit by Hephaestus into a stone pillar hard enough to break it^S5E19
• Slammed about with TK, breaking stone pots^S4E13
• Slammed by a giant worm hard enough to break a stalagtite^HP1999
• Slammed through a table by Eve^S5E21
• Slammed against a cliff wall while being carried by a large flying beast^S1E8
• Sent flying through a stall by Gabrielle possessed by a demon^S4E14
• Kicked into a cart hard enough to break it^S5E14
• Hit by Gabrielle with a wood pole hard enough to break it^S1E20
• Jousts with Callisto hard enough to break the poles they used^S1E22
• Hit with a chair hard enough to break it^S4E7
• Ok after getting caught in a rockslide^H13
• Sent flying by the impact of a catapult^S4E9

Piercing

• Uncut when Demon Callisto throws her chakram at her hard enough to snap it in half & break her spine^S4E21
• Blocks chakram throws from copies of herself with her bracers^OT1
• Not deeply pierced by an arrow from Artemis when Olympian bows can drive arrows through several steel shields^S5E22
• Uncut when Hope throws her chakram at her with TK^S3E22
• Takes a sword swing from a man Ares says broke a castle door with a kick^X1
• Uncut by Joxer hitting her in the head with a sword
• Gets bit on the neck by a bacchae but the fangs don't break her skin^S2E4
• Grabs a sword by the blade & pulls it from a man's hand^S1E11

Heat/Energy

• Gets hit by a combined blast from Hades, Athena, & Hephaestus, when a blast from Hades evaporated Posiedon's giant water body
• Takes blasts from Velasca, who destroyed stone structures & blasted Callisto hard enough to break a boulder^S2E14
• Gets hit with a fireball by Goddess Callisto, who destroys a barn & a statue's head
• Takes blasts from Goddess Callisto, who broke a hole in a stone wall & incinerated a buzzard
• Gets blasted by Athena, who broke marble pillars^S5E22
• A clone seemingly takes a large explosion unharmed^S6E16
• Ok after being hit by an alien grenade that smashes stone^XAnnual

Endurance

• Defeats the Berserker, a warrior enchanted by Alti, after being magically forced to relive some of her worst injuries, including broken legs^S4E1
  • Fights Alti even after being magically inflicted with the worst injuries she has had & will have in the future^S4E15
    • Alti killed men by doing the same to them^S6E18
• Kills many samurai after being riddled with arrows before being ultimately killed (however, she wanted to die so she could go to the spirit realm & kill an evil spirit, which may have affected how hard she was trying to stay alive)^S6E22
• Continues to fight after being shot with an arrow by Artemis^S5E22
• Gets up after being beaten by her former soldiers as part of "The Gauntlet"^H12

Mental/Spiritual

• Powers through a telepathic assault^S4E13
• Resists hypnosis^S4E14
• Stops a dragon god from stealing her soul^TX0
• Resists the aroma of the lotus^OT1

Other

• Heals from broken legs enough to fight on them in a matter of hours^S2E12
• Ok after the temple she's in collapses^S3E4
• Ok after falling from above the clouds^S6E7

Speed/Agility

"I've seen speeding arrows come right at you and you just catch them before they hit you. Nobody can do that"

Reaction/Dodging

Projectiles

• Catches two crossbow bolts in her hands & one in her teeth^S2E17
• Catches & deflects several arrows from a rain of them in thick smoke, though she eventually is hit^S6E22
• Catches/dodges crossbow bolts
• Catches/dodges arrows
• Deflects arrows
• Catches a rocket^S5E6
• Deflects & dodges blasts from Athena, Hades, & Deimos
• Dodges blasts from Goddess Callisto
• Dodges a blast from Callisto in the body of a hydra^VC1
• Dodges blasts from Lucifer^S6E3
• Dodges blasts from Velasca^S2E14
• Dodges & deflects weapons thrown by Hope^S3E22
• Catches/dodges blowdarts
• Catches/dodges thrown knives
• Catches/dodges spears
• Catches axes/mace
• Catches a firebomb thrown through her window^S1E15

Melee

• Dodges & matches strikes with Draco, who can catch three arrows at once^S1E1
• Dodges strikes from Eve, who caught the chakram^S5E21
• Dodges sword swings from Najara, who caught a crossbow bolt^S4E8
• Catches surprise strikes from Gabrielle
• Dodges a strike from a Dragon Tooth warrior's lash, which was able to swat a barrage of arrows out of the air^DT1
• Dodges attacks from Titans^MO
• Dodges whip strikes^EX6
• Catches sword swings

Movement/Attacking

Combat

• Outspeeds Hercules, who caught an arrow from behind, in close combat
• Leaps forward to swat an arrow out of the air^S4E6
• Whips an arrow out of the air^S4E20
• Cuts crossbow bolts/arrows out of the air with her chakram
• Throws her chakrams to cut two rockets out of the air^S5E6
• Juggles Najara into the air with her knees while climbing a vine^S4E18

Other

• Moves from behind Amarice to in front of her while she turns her head^S5E2
• Outruns exploding Greek Fire^S5E14
• Outruns a centurion^EX5
• Catches up to a boat with a head startHX5

Agility

Combat

• Fights a group of Amazon elite in the treetops^S4E2
• Fights Najara while swinging on vines^S4E18
• Fights a skilled hunter while climbing a tower made of logs^S6E11
• Fights Eve while swinging on banners^S5E21
• Takes down foes while running on a wall then bicycle kicks a soldier^S1E5
• Bicycle kicks Ares^S3E1
• Runs on the chests of bandits in a circle several times^S1E7
  • Again while holding onto a hanging whip^S4E18
• Runs on the heads of goons to take them out^S4E10
• Defeats a group of soldiers while spinning between two poles^S2E2
  • Again on one pole^HX6
• Flips around on soldiers, defeating their comrades^S1E22
• Flips onto a horse while being dragged behind then flips off with the rider^S5E20
• Defeats men while flipping on a staff^S4E21
• Recovers after being flipped by Hercules^H12
• Flips to avoid a kick & springs off her hands to deliver one^S4E7
• Jumps such that she has time to kick several assassins in the face^S1E15
• Swings from a flagpole to take down some soldiers^S1E4
• Takes down several assassins while swinging from a rope^S1E15
• Weaves around some golems with rope, causing them to trip^TX2
• Flips from a prone position, knocking away swords pointed at her^S4E4
• Does psycho crushers
• Swings from a vine off her horse to defeat pursuers, then swings back on the horse^S6E17
• Builds up momentum to enhance the power of her strike^TJ1

Leaping

• Flips off of a tree to a ship off the shore^S2E21
  • Jumps to another boat from the dock^S3E19
  • Leaps from a boat to the shore^HX6
• Leaps from the water in a moat to the top of a palace wall^S3E6
• Shatters Samson's record of a 75 ft long jump^OO2
• Leaps across a gorge^S1E14
• Leaps out of a tank of water^S1E11
• Flips on top of a large wall^S5E20
• Kicks off of a guard to jump onto a platform^S4E7
• Jumps onto a building^S4E14
• Leaps through the air after jumping off of a soldier^S1E1
• Flips over a crowd^S3E2
• Leaps off her horse onto a table, launching a man who then lands back onto the table, which launches her so that she flips off of the table back on to her horse^S1E2
• Flips into the air from a prone position^S1E23
• Flips off of horseback then springs off of a tree^S3E1

Traversing

• Jumps up falling rocks^TJ3
• Beats Gabrielle in a race, despite her head start^S3E1
• Flips up a tree
• Runs up the wall of a prison cell, bursting through the roof^S1E22
• Kicks off a rock while being carried by a flying beast to flip onto the creature's back^S1E8
• Flips across a sea of people^S5E10
• Jumps off of enemies' spears^S6E17
• Quickly scales a cave wall^S2E4
• Jumps to avoid a spike trap, then flips herself forward while holding herself up on the wall^S1E8
• Leaps onto a pole sticking out of a wall, then over the wall^S1E9
• Jumps from a tree onto a passing chariot^S1E2
• A clone leaps from car to car on the road^S6E16
• Runs through a marketplace while navigating obstacles^S1E4
• Traverses a burning town by swinging on poles & ladders^S6E21
• Runs across a marketplace on a clothesline^S1E17
• Crosses a broken bridge by walking on the ropes^S1E19
• Swings on a rope then bounces off of an awning^S6E21
• Swings on a vine^MO
• Climbs a cliff face with Gabrielle on her back while it's raining^S6E6
• Climbs up a cliff wall with a child on her back^S4E12

Misc

• Runs on a rolling boulder, steering it around to take out goons^MO

Combat Skill

"When she puts her mind to killing someone, they generally get killed"

General

• Her skills are so ingrained in her that she acts reflexively even after losing her memory^S6E9
• Maintains her skill while possessing Autolycus, using his body to fight off several Amazons^S2E13
• Gabrielle says she is skilled with every weapon & deadly in all forms of combat^X1

Accuracy

Chakram Throws

• Ricochets her chakram across a city, saving a man from being run over & breaking the vial a woman was holding^S3E2
• Throws it from out of sight, cutting through a line of arrows then ricocheting to cut through a line of swords before returning to her^S1E22
• Throws it such that it bounces around while she fights Ares then returns to kill the Furies^S6E1
• Deflects Discord's arrow such that it ricochets to cut down a lantern, then ricochets off the wall to knock the lantern away^S4E19
• Breaks several falling chunks of stone^DT1
• Bounces her chakram off of several objects then catches it to prove her identity^S2E6
• Ricochets to continuously attack foes who dodged the initial throw
• Ricochets her chakram off of some rocks to try & hit Hercules^H12
• Ricochets to come back around & attack an enemy that deflected it^HX9
• Takes down groups with one throw
• Ricochets off of a pillar to kill a soldier^S1E4
• Disarms a man, then ricochets to cut through two shackles^S1E9
  • Disarms a man again^S3E9
• Throws it such that it cuts a hole in a boat, then turns around in midair to return to her^S2E20
• Cuts through an axe, then ricochets to cut through several chains^S1E11
• Ricochets to cut through a line of spears^S4E5
• Appears to throw it at a mystic artifact, but actually makes it so that it ricochets, cutting the bonds of Ares' hostages^S2E10
• Ricochets to drop a chandelier on a group of satyrs^MO
• Breaks a catapult shot before it can be fired^S6E15
• Ricochets to throw a lever^S3E20
• Splits an arrow such that the two halves kill enemy soldiers^S5E13
• Cuts a spear that Caesar threw down the middle in mid-air^S3E4
• Splits to knock two spears out of the air^S5E22
• Diverts a thrown axe^S4E11
• Hits a sphinx's eye^DT3
• Cuts off Gabrielle's boot^S3E13
• Cuts a man's tendon^HX6
• Causes rockslides
• Cuts down a large shield to block thrown weapons^S3E22
• Ricochets to cut down Gabrielle's noose & damage an execution platform^S4E7
• Ricochets to cut down the hose of a water tower & spray approaching soldiers^S1E22
• Ricochets to cut down Joxer
• Disarms a man such that his axe falls to cut Gabrielle's bonds^S2E3
• Sets off a wagon of explosives^S6E22
• Ricochets to knock the jewelry out of men's hands^S5E8
• Kills animals by bouncing the chakram off of a turtle^S4E13
• Ricochets with a ribbon attached to tie up soldiers^S2E9
• Ricochets to hit a gorgon while looking in a mirror^TX1
• Slits men's throats
• Splits & sets off a row of landmines before reuniting^S5E7
• Cuts off a cyclops' belt^S1E1
• Throws through a forest to hit a man riding a horse^S1E24
• Throws it to kill an enemy Gabrielle is fighting while she is fighting a centaur^S2E1
• Skims it off of the water to cut down the sail of a ship^S2E21
• Throws it such that it spins in place to saw through a tree branch^S1E9
• Throws it such that it blocks a sword swing & turns around in midair to return to her^S1E2
• Throws it such that it turns around in mid air & returns to clip to her side^S1E20
• Xena possesses Autolycus, throwing the chakram to cut the strings of Amazon bows^S2E13
• Throws her chakram to create a diversion & catches it while she's blind^S2E18

Whip

• Snags a thrown axe out of the air then throws it back^S2E20
• Grabs a man around the neck then hoists him up on a tree branch^S1E4
• Stops a man from attacking Gabrielle then pulls him to her^S1E12
• Grabs an executioner's axe out of his hands^S3E3
• Wraps up people's feet
• Grabs onto her chakram to pull herself out of quicksand^S2E5
• Spins a log around^S5E17

Knives

• Deflects a thrown chakram back at her^S1E22
• Cuts down a sail^S2E12
• Throws two at once to cut Gabrielle down from a crucifix^S3E4
• Cuts the rope a man was using to choke Gabrielle^S3E19
• Hits a man's heart^H13

Archery

• Shoots down several samurai in quick succession, even nocking & landing several arrows at once^S6E22
• Pins a man to the wall by firing several arrows using a harp^S1E15
• Shoots a stag in the heart^S4E1

Rope

• Lassos a stalagtite^S1E7
• Lassos a boy while standing on the ledge above him^S1E19
• Uses a cord from her disguise to grab a guard while in a prison cell^S3E9

Other

• Throws a rat using her mouth, knocking her chakram down a grate such that it lands on her chains, cutting them^S4E7
• Splits a spear using her sword such that the two halves kill enemies next to her^S2E1
• Grabs Athena's sword using a chain & throws it^S5E19
• Throws a collar onto an Amazon^S6E11
• Throws a frying pan to KO bandits by ricocheting off of them^S2E15
• Throws an eel, ricocheting it off of a tree back into her hand^S3E10
• Ricochets a prop chakram off of several machines^S6E16
• Hooks a Minotaur's horn with a hammer^OO3
• Throws her sword to cut the firing rope of a ballista^S2E1
• Throws three swords into a Roman's chest^S4E20
• Kicks a hay cart into position to stop the fall of a flung man^MO

Unarmed Combat

Pressure Points

• Typically used to cut off the flow of blood to the brain as an interrogation tactic
• Kills with pressure points
• Stops Joxer's heart then revives him^S5E17
• Knocks out men
• Makes body parts numb
• Makes a man kick his comrade^S1E22
• Makes a girl unable to talk^S4E11
• Fixes Gabrielle after she has a pressure point used on her^S1E17
• Stops a wound from bleeding^S4E15
• Cures Gabrielle's seasickness^S2E21
• Triggers a pressure point with a kick to the throat^S3E4
• Uses one on Talos, who's made of magic bronze^TX2

Vs Single Foes

• Defeats the Archangel Michael^S6E12
• Defeats Callisto, a warrior who spent her life training to kill Xena^S1E22
  • Defeats Callisto again after the two swapped bodies^S2E7
• Holds a solid advantage against Hercules^H12
• Defeats Jett, the King of Assassins^S3E8
• Defeats/disarms armed men
• Flips over a man, using that momentum to flip him^S1E11

vs Groups

• Fends off a horde of bacchae (vampire-like creatures) then bests Bacchus in a quick fight^S2E4
  • Bacchae are strong enough to fling men through the air^S2E4
• Defeats several soldiers while holding a baby^S1E4
• While trapped in the body of a child, defeats a group of soldiers^S5E8
• Defeats a group of bounty hunters while afflicted with madness by the Furies^S3E1
• Fights off several Chin assassins^S3E6
• Defeats several samurai^S6E21
• Defeats a group of Amazons possessed by evil spirits^S4E2
• Punks some Amazons^TJ1
• Defeats a group of soldiers with Gabrielle & Autolycus^S3E20
• Generally able to defeat groups of generic foes
• Defeats three men while swimming^HX5
• Takes down two soldiers at once with a double kick^S1E4
• Disarms several spearmen at once^S6E17

Swordsmanship

• Fights off 3 evil versions of herself with the same strength & skill as her^OT1
• Defeats Ares, God of War, while afflicted with madness by the Furies^S3E1
  • Beats Ares in a quick skirmish^DX2
• Defeats Athena, Goddess of Wisdom & War^S5E22
• Defeats Mephistopheles, the King of Hell^S6E2
• Defeats Varia, the greatest Amazon warrior^S6E14
• The archangel Michael says that Xena might've been a challenge for him even before she became an archangel^S5E1
• Fights off a group of soldiers while blind^S2E18
• Defeats several Chin soldiers while pregnant^S5E6
• While trapped in the body of a child, defeats a warlord^S5E8
• With Gabrielle, fends off the combined armies of the Temples of Apollo, Athena, & Poseidon^S5E13
• Defeats The Deliverer, a warrior empowered by Dahak, the One God of Evil^S3E4
• Gets the better of Caesar & Pompey in a three-way fight^S4E5
• Defeats Marc Antony^S5E18
• Defeats Deiphobus^S1E12
• Defeats a warlord on horseback^S4E4
• Kills an assassin^S1E14
• Defeats the leader of a warrior tribe^S2E20
• Defeats a scalphunter^S4E11
• Defeats several of Indrajit's demons^S4E16
• Generally able to defeat groups of generic foes
• Diverts a soldier attacking her such that he will impale his comrade^S1E4
• Disarms soldiers

Misc Weapons

• Fights off a contingent of 300-400 elite Persian soldiers in a booby-trapped house^S3E1
• Battles Draco with staves while balancing on scaffolding & walking on people's heads^S1E1
  • Fights Draco again under similar circumstances while pregnant^S5E10
• Defeats the Amazon Queen in a duel with kali sticks^S1E10
  • Amazons are trained to fight since birth^S1E10
• Beats up Najara with stilts^S4E8
• Beats a group of prison guards with a noose & then a man^S4E7
• Defeats an armed captain with a candelabra^S1E4
• Defeats some men with a fish on a string^S1E19
• Defeats men with wet rags
• Fends off bandits with a pot & pan^S2E15
• Defeats several warriors with a bow^S2E20
• Disarms several soldiers with a wagon wheel^S2E3
• Beats up three men with a bench^S1E12
• Defeats two soldiers with socks full of marbles^S2E9
• Kills a harpy with fire-breathing^S1E16

"Ayiyiyiyiyiyi!"

Gabrielle, the Battling Bard of Potidaea

"I'm not really good at anything except… talking"

Bio: A farm girl with dreams of becoming a bard, Gabrielle's life was irrevocably changed when she was kidnapped by slavers and saved by Xena the Warrior Princess, a notorious warlord infamous for her brutality and ruthlessness. Xena, having just committed herself to fighting for the greater good, took Gabrielle, who longed for adventure outside of her sleepy town, with her on her travels. The pair formed a close romantic bond, pushing each other to grow as they traveled the land righting wrongs.
Fighting Style: Earlier in her travels with Xena, Gabrielle usually attempts to use her wits and charm to avoid fighting or make her foes fight each other. If that fails, she uses her battle staff to defend herself. After training with Xena and the Amazons, Gabrielle isn't hesitant to use her staff straight away, though she refuses to kill. Following her crucifixion, she takes up sai and is willing to kill foes if they pose a threat.
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Physicals

Strength

Staff

• Knocks out Dark Xena^DX2
• Takes out men clad in the Armor of Hephaestus^S3E3
  • Armor of Hephaestus scaling
• Hits Xena's chakram through the arm of an alien^XAnnual
• Beats up a satyr^MO
• Hits Xena with a wood pole hard enough to break it^S1E20
• Swings through a spear shaft^WH2
• Breaks a crossbow^S1E22
• Knocks out two soldiers^S1E11
  • Again^S1E12
  • Once more^VC2
• Matches blows with a man who knocks out Joxer in one hit^S3E2
• Breaks the end off of a spear^S1E3

Striking

• Diverts strikes from Ares^S5E9
  • Ares was capable of matching a blow from Porphyrion, who made a large crater in stone^MO
• Cuts into stone with a sword^X4
• Breaks a padlock^S5E10
• Kicks a man onto a table hard enough to break it^S6E10
• Breaks a wooden pole^S5E20
• Kicks open a dungeon door^S6E6
• Breaks wooden planks^S2E16
• Breaks a staff over her knee^S6E14
• Kills a cannibal then cuts a rope with her sai^S6E6
• While possessed by a demon, kicks Xena a fair distance through a stall^S4E14

Lifting/Throwing

• Throws a stone bust hard enough to break it^S6E10
• Throws a sword through a soldier's armored chest^S5E2
• Kills two archers by throwing her sai^S5E19
• Embeds her sai in a tree^S5E9
• Throws her staff hard enough to knock out a man^HP2000
• Throws a rock hard enough to knock out a man^S1E18

Other

• Moves rocks from a cave-in^S6E8

Durability

Blunt

• Takes a punch from Ares^S5E9
• Gets hit by the Titan Hyperion kicking through a stone wall^S1E7
• Takes hits from Hades^S5E19
• Gets thrown by Goddess Callisto^S3E22
• Gets kicked by Velasca, an Amazon-turned-goddess^S2E19
  • Velasca is stronger than Xena^S2E19
• Gets telekinetically hit by Hope^S3E22
  • Hope's TK broke stone^S3E22
• Takes a hit from berserk Xena^S1E6
  • While possessed by a demon, takes a kick from Xena^S4E14
  • Gets hit into a stone wall hard enough to chip it by Dark Xena^DX1
• Takes hits from Grendel^S6E8
  • Grendel's mother, who is empowered by the same magic as he is, punched over a tree and swatted Xena through several trees^S6E7
• Takes a hit from a Proxidicae, one of Zeus' elite guard^S5E12
• Gets slammed onto a stone bench hard enough to shatter it^S5E21
• Gets hit by a hydra's tail, which smashes stone^VC2
• Gets pushed into a stone wall by a skeleton dragon hard enough to crack it^DT2
• Gets thrown by Eve^S6E3
• Gets kicked by Mavican^S5E3
• Takes a blow from Kal's, a God of War, enhanced warrior that sends her sliding back^S5E2
• Has a chair broken on her then takes multiple hits from Tara^S3E14
• Ok after being thrown from a chariot crash^S1E2
• Ok after falling out of a tree^S4E12

Piercing

• Gets hit by a Dragon Tooth soldier throwing thorns that tear through stone^DT1
• Gets attacked by a monstrous rabbit^S4E4

Heat/Energy

• Gets hit by a combined blast from Hades, Athena, and Hephaestus (she appears dead because she drank the Tears of Death, which put her into a magically induced death-like sleep)^S5E19
  • A blast from Hades evaporated Posiedon's giant water body^S5E22
• A clone seemingly survives a large explosion without a scratch^S6E16

Endurance

• Fights Alti even after being magically inflicted with the worst injuries she has had and will have in the future^S4E15
  • Alti killed men by doing the same to them^S6E18
• Continues to fight after being stabbed by a cannibal^S6E6
• Dances and howls at the moon all night^S5E17

Other

• Ok after the temple she's in collapses^S3E4
• Gets dragged behind Xena on her horse, getting pulled a great distance through a stall, a firepit, and even shattering a stone on her head^S3E12

Speed/Agility

Reaction/Dodging

• While possessed by a demon, dodges Xena's chakram^S4E15
  • Catches Dark Xena's chakram^DX3
• Blocks an arrow fired from behind^S1E23
• Dodges a blast from Valesca^S2E19
• Smacks a thrown javelin out of the air^S4E7
• Dodges several sword slashes^S3E14
• Dodges a cultist's sword swing and a thrown spear^S1E3
• Intercepts a thrown knife with a thrown sai^S5E3

Movement

• Beats down several barbarians before a thrown sack can fall^S3E18
• Runs away from several catapults firing at her^S6E15

Agility

• Swings on a rope then bounces off of an awning^S6E21
• Traverses a burning town by swinging on poles and ladders^S6E21
• Flips over a guard while grappling with him over her staff^S3E9
• Swings on a tree branch to kick a man in the head^TH4
• While possessed by a demon, recovers after getting flung by Xena^S4E14
• Carthwels to knock back some soldiers^S5E10
• Does a flip off of her staff^S3E13
• Pole vaults through a barred window out of a burning tavern^S3E5
• Pole vaults over a rolling cart^S1E18
• Pole vaults across a temple to reach Hope before Xena can stab her^S3E22
• Pole vaults over a pit of fire^S1E3

Intelligence/Bard Skill

Quick Thinking

• Tricks some pursuing cultists into killing each other^S1E3
• Sets up Augustus Caesar so that he has to let Xena and her friends go free or else look bad in front of his people^EX6
• Tricks some guards so that she can escape^S1E18
• Tricks a portly man into flinging a barrel of water that she could not^S3E9

Silver Tongue

• Talks some cultists into killing each other^S1E3
• Talks a cyclops out of eating her^S1E1
• Talks an angry mob out of killing Xena^S1E1
• Talked her parents into buying her a pony when she was five^S1E14

Bard Skill

• The Xena Scrolls, Gabrielle's written accounts of the adventures she and Xena share, are wildly popular in their time^S3E10 and were the basis for a tv show in the modern day^S2E10
• Captivates a crowd of bards with her story^S1E13
• Correctly reads an incantation to free some Titans after another woman failed^S1E7
• Plays the pan flute^S1E18

Intelligence

• Comes up with a plan to save a farm town from an invading warlord, directing the town to set up a bunch of traps^S1E18
• With Xena, tricks Death into appearing before her so she can trap her^S5E19
• Implied to have come up with atomic theory^S3E4
• Invents charades^S3E14

Combat Skill

General

• Trained in staff fighting with Amazons^S1E10
• Recounts a fight by looking at the tracks left on the ground^S1E18
• In the series finale, finally reached the level of skill necessary to catch Xena's chakram^S6E22

Pressure Points

• After Xena uses a pressure point to cure her seasickness,^S2E21 she uses it to help another man^S3E4
• Resuscitates Xena with a pressure point after she temporarily killed herself with a pressure point^S6E2
• Learns how to do Xena's pressure point pinch^S6E21

vs Groups

• Defeats a horde of a warlord's soldiers^S1E21
• Defeats several of Indrajit's demons^S4E16
• With Xena, fends off the combined armies of the Temples of Apollo, Athena, and Poseidon^S5E13
• Beats up a group of soldiers with Xena and Autolycus^S3E20
• Defeats a group of soldiers with a rope^S5E8
• Fends off a group of satyrs^WH1
• Defeats several Roman soldiers^S4E7
  • Again^S4E21
  • Once more^S5E21
• Beats up some of Kal's soldiers^S5E2
• Defeats Chin soldiers^S5E6
• Takes down some Greek soldiers^S1E12
• Defeats several mercenaries^S1E10
• Defeats some Philistine soldiers^S2E3
• Defeats some of Callisto's soldiers^S2E5
• Fends off some bandits^S2E18
• Beats some temple guards^S3E9
• Defeats some pirates with a mop^S2E19
• Defeats two of Cleopatra's guards^S3E8
• Defeats two bounty hunters^S3E1
• Takes down two bandits^S1E18
• Easily takes down two guards at once^HP2000

vs Single Foes

• Defeats the samurai lord Morimoto in a single stroke^S6E22
• Fights the valkyrie Brunhilda, making her cut herself with her own sword^S6E7
• Beats a valkyrie^S6E8
• Beats a pirate with a chair^S2E19
• Demolishes Tara in a fight^S3E14
• Disarms a soldier^S1E17
• Escapes the hold of a woman holding a knife to her throat^HX13
• Disarms Meg with a kick^S2E6

Accuracy

• Grabs bolas out of the air with her sai and throws them back^EX2
• Kills a Roman soldier with a spear^S4E21
• Throws her staff to disarm a warlord^S1E21
• Pins Lachrymose's sleeves to a tree with thrown sai^S5E11
• Kills two archers by throwing her sai^S5E19
  • Again with one^HX6
• Throws her staff to take down Crassus^S3E16
• Wraps up a man's feet with thrown rope^S4E21
• Ricochets a stone off of various objects to ring a bell^S2E16
• Kills a stag with a bow and arrow^S5E5
• Wraps a samurai's neck with a whip and pulls him towards her^S6E22
• Throws a rope onto a stone spire on a wall^S5E2

Misc Skill

• Learned to read trails from Xena^S3E10
• Tracks the group that took Xena^S5E2
• Senses that Hope, her evil daughter, is hiding behind a stack of crates^S3E11
• Hears an army approaching^S6E21
• Steals the ring off of Autolycus', the King of Thieves, finger^S1E17
• Sneaks into Khan's camp undetected^S5E7
• Picks a lock^S1E20
• Creates a salve to ease the pain of a woman's amputated arm^S4E7
• Stitches a wound^S1E24
• Grabs a pouch of black powder out of Joxer's pants with her feet while in stocks then grabs a rock as well^S5E6
• Kicks a falling urn into her hands^S6E22

GeaPowers

Standard Gear

• From seasons 1-4, she normally used an Amazonian fighting staff^S1E10
• After converting to pacifism in late season 4, she created a device from which she could blow a blinding powder^S4E18
• From season 5 onward, Gabrielle used a pair of sai^S5E2

Magic

Mehndi

While in India, Gabrielle how to apply the sacred skin paint Mehndi that imbued her and Xena with magic powers

• Applies Mehndi to her and Xena in the future, then they send Alti backwards in time to the present^S4E15
• Restrains Alti with bands of lightning^S4E15

Misc

• Learns the ritual to enter the Spirit World from Xena^S5E5
• Passes the test to become an archangel after she dies^S5E1

Period: 29.79 days

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   3. Aki is a cutie (283 points, 15 comments)
   4. Kessoku Band members described in one word (271 points, 28 comments)
   5. Shoutout to the one person who is just like Kita frfr (259 points, 16 comments)
   6. Bocchi the Rock final episode leaked (250 points, 17 comments)
   7. Both are valid reasons for liking Nijika (249 points, 22 comments)
   8. Bocchi's 3 forms (233 points, 9 comments)
   9. Nijika is real and lives inside you (208 points, 15 comments)
   10. Bocchi the Rock spinoff ideas (192 points, 33 comments)
6. 3187 points, 22 submissions: YUZUtry
   
   1. The concentration of Nijika on this sub Today (351 points, 29 comments)
   2. Nijika 「saw」 her fans (278 points, 42 comments)
   3. Bocchi otter found her new nest！ (233 points, 16 comments)
   4. Is this just a coincidence ? (191 points, 34 comments)
   5. guys...Pluto is actually Bocchi！ (187 points, 30 comments)
   6. Bocchi under friendly fire (179 points, 24 comments)
   7. You guys scared my friend IRL... (177 points, 33 comments)
   8. Nijika the ninja—Ninjika ! (167 points, 36 comments)
   9. I trust our sub to see through this... right? (163 points, 28 comments)
   10. Ni...Nijika... (148 points, 21 comments)
7. 1932 points, 12 submissions: whatdoilemonade
   
   1. Seika's Wacky Shenanigans [pixiv@豚猫ブスタ] (302 points, 24 comments)
   2. POV: Nijika greets you at home [pixiv@球体X] (232 points, 19 comments)
   3. Morning in the Ijichi household [pixiv@なまず] (231 points, 20 comments)
   4. Just a dream [pixiv@さくらてるる] (230 points, 26 comments)
   5. Runaway Guitar [pixiv@ぎんぎつね+] (196 points, 19 comments)
   6. The sister's present [pixiv@じんやま] (155 points, 19 comments)
   7. Kessoku ASMR [pixiv@豚猫ブスタ] (113 points, 19 comments)
   8. Bocchi The Smell [pixiv@広肉ル] (112 points, 13 comments)
   9. ShibaYami back hug [pixiv@ホシナ] (104 points, 38 comments)
   10. Bocchi's school uniform [pixiv@豚猫ブスタ] (101 points, 5 comments)
8. 1529 points, 13 submissions: ThugBaby05GT
   
   1. She always there in the right time (261 points, 14 comments)
   2. But I see her... (197 points, 18 comments)
   3. Word can not describe how Happy I am with Nijika (166 points, 9 comments)
   4. Their lies won't stop me (135 points, 11 comments)
   5. She my Queen (115 points, 11 comments)
   6. Nijika will Save her (109 points, 5 comments)
   7. I'm glad she here with me (107 points, 6 comments)
   8. I feel happy going outside with Nijika (93 points, 6 comments)
   9. Life is pain without her (81 points, 15 comments)
   10. Why does Nijika disappear... (80 points, 13 comments)
9. 1322 points, 18 submissions: Solar1011
   
   1. Placeholder. (221 points, 17 comments)
   2. Ryo has no reason to be looking at Nijika like that. (@ree_kkr) (168 points, 12 comments)
   3. Just the two of us. (121 points, 11 comments)
   4. What’s in the box? (105 points, 12 comments)
   5. Nijika Ijichi (@log_008) (99 points, 6 comments)
   6. Nervous Bocchi (@oekakiism) (83 points, 5 comments)
   7. Ryo’s way of making money. (@Meyshi29) (77 points, 8 comments)
   8. Pouty Nijika (@kkggbpn4g27) (62 points, 6 comments)
   9. Even More Maid Bocchi (@PepUnti) (60 points, 5 comments)
   10. Nijika Ijichi (@bo_illustration) (56 points, 5 comments)
10. 1237 points, 14 submissions: Mukaido
    
    1. JLT4n's completed animation. (178 points, 8 comments)
    2. Nijika interacts with her fans. (169 points, 24 comments)
    3. Hi! Welcome to Jollibee! Kita kita c: (154 points, 21 comments)
    4. Kessoku Band at Zepp Haneda Tokyo (146 points, 8 comments)
    5. Kessoku Band (144 points, 9 comments)
    6. Leaked STARRY HR document. (89 points, 11 comments)
    7. Five more minutes Mom. (69 points, 14 comments)
    8. "Yuzu, I trust you." (68 points, 6 comments)
    9. The Angel of Shimokitazawa Spoils Me Rotten (56 points, 17 comments)
    10. New Nijika Blush dropped (38 points, 3 comments)
11. 1174 points, 13 submissions: Gotoh_Naoki
    
    1. I hate myself for this (168 points, 17 comments)
    2. "Look, a cute cat!" (159 points, 7 comments)
    3. Rural Style Bocchi (141 points, 8 comments)
    4. Kessoku Band in different poses (125 points, 3 comments)
    5. This is why I have eyes. (104 points, 22 comments)
    6. Seika doesn't like selfies, or does she? (78 points, 8 comments)
    7. Futari the Rock! (71 points, 11 comments)
    8. [OC] Never Forget (Italian Cover) (71 points, 37 comments)
    9. kessokuband concert photos i stole from the official twitter (61 points, 2 comments)
    10. Seika but I'm unoriginal with titles (54 points, 3 comments)
12. 1155 points, 22 submissions: MrBig6lesw0rth
    
    1. Too cute, might melt a few hearts... (109 points, 6 comments)
    2. Sometimes you help yourself by helping others (96 points, 3 comments)
    3. Ryo but cute (83 points, 10 comments)
    4. A little bit of BoKita never hurt anyone (68 points, 2 comments)
    5. Kita-chan can be quite Radiant (64 points, 15 comments)
    6. "I know you can do it, Kita-san!" (62 points, 10 comments)
    7. That smile melts my heart (62 points, 5 comments)
    8. Eating the Boccher?! Is that even legal? (61 points, 7 comments)
    9. Kita Kita (55 points, 4 comments)
    10. The paragon of virtue and her hero (50 points, 4 comments)
13. 1149 points, 12 submissions: crazycorgiperson
    
    1. How to protect your Bocchi (171 points, 32 comments)
    2. The Kessokucord Experience: Opening #starry (164 points, 20 comments)
    3. KessokuBand has reached 2,000 members! (134 points, 31 comments)
    4. Different Hairstyles of Bocchi (123 points, 32 comments)
    5. Preserving History: The Bad Ending (106 points, 30 comments)
    6. Rainbocchix Siege (106 points, 10 comments)
    7. Fiction has to be original and creative, reality does not (94 points, 11 comments)
    8. kita spin (90 points, 14 comments)
    9. Top commenters of the main sub, March vs. April (51 points, 59 comments)
    10. Happy Nijika (45 points, 5 comments)
14. 974 points, 20 submissions: caloyagin
    
    1. my beloved (117 points, 12 comments)
    2. really cool (108 points, 17 comments)
    3. GOTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (90 points, 8 comments)
    4. Recreating the Nijika ribbons (80 points, 14 comments)
    5. The full members have been posted before, but not the individuals of sideros (I think yoyo was posted) (59 points, 3 comments)
    6. DRUMS (53 points, 4 comments)
    7. SHIBA (51 points, 7 comments)
    8. Recreating The Nijika Ribbons Pangalawa (45 points, 26 comments)
    9. the dead iceberg (think of the explanations yourself) (44 points, 46 comments)
    10. Recreating The Nijika Ribbons four (42 points, 21 comments)
15. 907 points, 10 submissions: Oteycri000
    
    1. It's 1984 again (224 points, 38 comments)
    2. Caged Bochher (132 points, 19 comments)
    3. Yandere PA -San (114 points, 23 comments)
    4. I'm watching you (108 points, 4 comments)
    5. You're just like me fr. (95 points, 23 comments)
    6. G-E-X (72 points, 13 comments)
    7. Thanks to someone I'll mention in comments I made 4 memes they gifted me templates (48 points, 12 comments)
    8. Too much Nichija (41 points, 3 comments)
    9. This is the finale season post I'll see make. (38 points, 3 comments)
    10. Jealous Yan Kita (35 points, 6 comments)
16. 906 points, 21 submissions: unremarkable_123
    
    1. Pills are a goverment ploy to get you to pay taxes (106 points, 14 comments)
    2. The REAL kita flag (86 points, 18 comments)
    3. The List (75 points, 75 comments)
    4. is it edible? (71 points, 16 comments)
    5. Kessokucord tierlist (66 points, 54 comments)
    6. BUT HEY ITS JUST A THEORY A BOCCHI THE ROCK THEORY (49 points, 12 comments)
    7. Boccher Unification of Middle East (44 points, 12 comments)
    8. more BTR characters as nations (43 points, 14 comments)
    9. Dorito. (37 points, 11 comments)
    10. Shiba themed milk (37 points, 13 comments)
17. 875 points, 11 submissions: Tezlaivj
    
    1. Bocchi & Nijika by asado0000 (155 points, 12 comments)
    2. BoNiji Sleepover by aayh (113 points, 10 comments)
    3. Professor Gotou's research result by maki_photograph (108 points, 10 comments)
    4. Bocchi's first time by satsuki_meito (75 points, 7 comments)
    5. Cinema by rafkan_tail (75 points, 7 comments)
    6. Unexpected counterattack by meendaco (67 points, 8 comments)
    7. Dear my hero by orbea_aqua_2012 (66 points, 5 comments)
    8. Asking for a date by Sondeneva (58 points, 14 comments)
    9. Neko Jealousy by maki_photograph (57 points, 7 comments)
    10. Some doses of BoNiji by hngkdaisy (56 points, 3 comments)
18. 840 points, 6 submissions: RecommendationFancy5
    
    1. Ryo got hungry (341 points, 18 comments)
    2. Bocchi Digivolution Line (If Bocchi was a Digimon) (176 points, 5 comments)
    3. I will not take my pills! THEY'RE REAL! NIJIKA REAL! (114 points, 11 comments)
    4. Schrödinger's Kita (97 points, 8 comments)
    5. Learning Relationships with KessokuBand! (77 points, 41 comments)
    6. I made some stupid Bocchi Youtube thumbnails (35 points, 11 comments)
19. 758 points, 7 submissions: Radiant-Lotus
    
    1. How’re ya feeling peeps? (320 points, 59 comments)
    2. :NijikaGlare: (95 points, 8 comments)
    3. Her gentle smile ❤ (93 points, 12 comments)
    4. CONSTELLATION COME BACK PLEASEEEEE 😭 (78 points, 33 comments)
    5. Everyday is a fever dream (°ー°〃) (70 points, 18 comments)
    6. Someone asked, so I delivered (cheers, Yami fans 🥂) (52 points, 15 comments)
    7. Slandering KessokuBand Mods (50 points, 41 comments)
20. 749 points, 15 submissions: Ale_med_al
    
    1. Bocchi and you might not be so different, Chavito (114 points, 11 comments)
    2. The what subreddit? (85 points, 25 comments)
    3. What would a sovereign Kessoku Band nation be like? (Meta) (68 points, 22 comments)
    4. You expected... (65 points, 13 comments)
    5. Bunnijika and Botter (by @SGYmyhumo; TL by @Slowrider88) (59 points, 6 comments)
    6. Sick Ryou (art by @yubune42do) (51 points, 6 comments)
    7. 絵が無いと言ったけどうおおとなったので描いた (@Kerorira1) (51 points, 2 comments)
    8. Niji-physics (45 points, 7 comments)
    9. Kita, Ikuyo! (41 points, 1 comment)
    10. One of the Bocchi references from Daidus’ latest video (37 points, 2 comments)
21. 638 points, 8 submissions: mendezmen
    
    1. The Ijichi Sisters Switch Bodies! (by Kumichou) [Part 2 of 2] (193 points, 15 comments)
    2. The Ijichi Sisters Switch Bodies! (by Kumichou) [Part 1 of 2] (104 points, 4 comments)
    3. Love ・ Ho ・ Tel! (by @lanlanlap) (84 points, 9 comments)
    4. Yoyoko Ohtsuki Can't Smile (by @rebanirax01) (73 points, 5 comments)
    5. Bocchi the Rock: Love is War (62 points, 7 comments)
    6. There must be a melody only you can sing (by: @mmiyakoo) [Part 2 of 2] (51 points, 5 comments)
    7. There must be a melody only you can sing (by: @mmiyakoo) [Part 1 of 2] (36 points, 1 comment)
    8. Bocchi's Ideal Girl (35 points, 11 comments)
22. 623 points, 15 submissions: MementoMori228
    
    1. Daily Yoyoposting till I keel over (Day 15) (77 points, 7 comments)
    2. Daily Yoyoposting till I keel over (Day 16) (58 points, 9 comments)
    3. Daily Yoyoposting till I keel over (Day 20) (53 points, 4 comments)
    4. Daily Yoyoposting till I keel over (Day 19) (48 points, 8 comments)
    5. Daily Yoyoposting till I keel over (Day 23) (48 points, 2 comments)
    6. Daily Yoyoposting till I keel over (Day 14) (47 points, 4 comments)
    7. Daily Yoyoposting till I keel over (Day 21) (40 points, 7 comments)
    8. Daily Yoyoposting till I keel over (Day 22) (39 points, 2 comments)
    9. Daily Yoyoposting till I keel over (Day 12) (35 points, 4 comments)
    10. Daily Yoyoposting till I keel over (Day 11) (34 points, 2 comments)
23. 604 points, 4 submissions: DestructionCatalyst
    
    1. Really like them fr (216 points, 14 comments)
    2. Typical Boyoko interaction (182 points, 6 comments)
    3. In episode 11 there are blue and yellow decorations on the wall. This is a reference to the anime "Bocchi the Rock!", where the protagonist, Hitori "Bocchi" Gotou wears a hair accessory of the same colors (180 points, 9 comments)
    4. Patchi the rock ! [Touhou Project] (26 points, 2 comments)
24. 604 points, 3 submissions: zebrano08
    
    1. POV: You are Bocchi fr fr updated (252 points, 13 comments)
    2. Reminder to do it for her, no matter what (247 points, 20 comments)
    3. Kessokucord lore in my head (I don’t use discord) (105 points, 22 comments)
25. 600 points, 20 submissions: boche_123
    
    1. Cube. (57 points, 11 comments)
    2. SIDEROS (colored by me) (55 points, 6 comments)
    3. Yoyo standing up (37 points, 7 comments)
    4. KITAURA-爆破 (36 points, 1 comment)
    5. Kemonoria Tea Band. Article written by PoisonYami (CSM redraw) (34 points, 6 comments)
    6. Yo (32 points, 5 comments)
    7. MEN KISSING!!!!!! :KitaLetsGoooo: (31 points, 5 comments)
    8. That one definetly not Yoyo girl (29 points, 2 comments)
    9. That one definetly not important in the future girl from the opening and ep10 sitting with stone statues (29 points, 4 comments)
    10. Yoyoko👍 (27 points, 6 comments)
26. 579 points, 12 submissions: BenjaXotz
    
    1. How could I forget about this hood classic (NO VHS EFFECT YOOO) (106 points, 14 comments)
    2. hood classic (80 points, 9 comments)
    3. The end (69 points, 23 comments)
    4. I think I have a problem guys (53 points, 9 comments)
    5. hi (45 points, 1 comment)
    6. I'LL START POSTING MH SCHIZO STUFF HERE CUZ I CAN'T IN ANY OTHER PLACE (44 points, 11 comments)
    7. fuck (not canon) (39 points, 4 comments)
    8. This one is not canon is just me being delusional (35 points, 5 comments)
    9. I posted the wrong one and now I'm completely ashamed (31 points, 11 comments)
    10. To the dude trying to find the lore: I'll be not posting this in order, so try hard llolololoolol (29 points, 5 comments)
27. 559 points, 8 submissions: XxMinecraftBoss69xX
    
    1. kita is in my room this is so cool (123 points, 10 comments)
    2. BOCCHI BLAST me (79 points, 19 comments)
    3. bow cheese????? (75 points, 7 comments)
    4. Fumocchi by me (72 points, 7 comments)
    5. “noooo kita leave some for the rest of us” by me (62 points, 0 comments)
    6. NIJIKA NUKE me (56 points, 9 comments)
    7. 🍌Banana Nijika 🍌 (53 points, 10 comments)
    8. Go Into the Light me (39 points, 4 comments)
28. 557 points, 7 submissions: Artster900
    
    1. my messy brainrot [oc] (125 points, 7 comments)
    2. I don't even know why. (124 points, 18 comments)
    3. Ryo but Saku [oc] (111 points, 21 comments)
    4. kita kita but hasegawa ikumi [oc] (57 points, 8 comments)
    5. kita has a gun [oc] (49 points, 6 comments)
    6. bokita brainrot, i need help [oc] (48 points, 8 comments)
    7. dorito [oc] (43 points, 2 comments)
29. 536 points, 7 submissions: Hamazi__
    
    1. Society (100 points, 4 comments)
    2. Bocchi The driver (97 points, 8 comments)
    3. Nijika tube (81 points, 8 comments)
    4. Another day in kessokucord (70 points, 11 comments)
    5. Happy out of touch Thursday!! (66 points, 2 comments)
    6. Wrong bocchi (63 points, 1 comment)
    7. End of watch (59 points, 7 comments)
30. 512 points, 5 submissions: Chilio95
    
    1. It's Week 6 of Out of Touch Thursday! (270 points, 10 comments)
    2. POV: You came in last in sales the previous quarter and now upper management wants to chat with you real quick. (84 points, 28 comments)
    3. Otter Bocchi spending quality time with her little otter sister! (66 points, 9 comments)
    4. BTR Keyboard and desk mat from Kapco (58 points, 10 comments)
    5. My Bocchi The Rock! Onkyo wireless earphones finally arrived today!! (34 points, 53 comments)

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5. Mukaido (2438 points, 340 comments)
6. Pete-zaTime (2010 points, 267 comments)
7. mysteryface1723 (1696 points, 141 comments)
8. lostWayZERO (1376 points, 176 comments)
9. crazycorgiperson (1214 points, 137 comments)
10. boche_123 (1106 points, 182 comments)
11. Stand-on-Toilet (1091 points, 304 comments)
12. Ikuyo_Kita (940 points, 76 comments)
13. Chilio95 (849 points, 187 comments)
14. Ale_med_al (671 points, 175 comments)
15. whatdoilemonade (641 points, 84 comments)
16. Distinct-Ad3397 (634 points, 76 comments)
17. DomoandFinch (576 points, 86 comments)
18. SezyFazes (550 points, 98 comments)
19. ThomYorkeOfficiaI (522 points, 94 comments)
20. unremarkable_123 (485 points, 129 comments)
21. MrBig6lesw0rth (438 points, 106 comments)
22. zebrano08 (431 points, 38 comments)
23. Ijichi_Seika (428 points, 65 comments)
24. Kana-Arima (403 points, 51 comments)
25. ztarfroot (401 points, 120 comments)
26. Radiant-Lotus (386 points, 78 comments)
27. F_Foundation (380 points, 85 comments)
28. Gotoh-Michiyo (356 points, 102 comments)
29. Gotoh_Naoki (342 points, 97 comments)
30. Herrscher_of_Yatta (328 points, 57 comments)
31. kirkisgrizz (313 points, 83 comments)
32. matto334 (313 points, 51 comments)
33. NeighborhoodToad (304 points, 48 comments)
34. Oteycri000 (283 points, 75 comments)
35. Akane_Kurokawa (280 points, 30 comments)
36. RecommendationFancy5 (268 points, 54 comments)
37. LoveMoon-II (244 points, 55 comments)
38. A_Weakling (238 points, 24 comments)
39. Amazin_Acc (236 points, 50 comments)
40. 1ts_ya_boii (229 points, 25 comments)
41. Eliza_Shimizu (227 points, 47 comments)
42. Solar1011 (210 points, 49 comments)
43. Hamazi__ (203 points, 36 comments)
44. DestructionCatalyst (195 points, 37 comments)
45. ssj_sjnk (194 points, 38 comments)
46. ScummyBocchi (194 points, 23 comments)
47. DestinyDrop (179 points, 34 comments)
48. ScummyBandman_Bocchi (170 points, 44 comments)
49. Fandomer_ (170 points, 31 comments)
50. Arlend44 (164 points, 37 comments)

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1. She's just like me by yetanother234 (394 points, 31 comments)
2. Have you found your Nijika? by mysteryface1723 (377 points, 27 comments)
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7. Kessoku Band members meet their followers by mysteryface1723 (340 points, 25 comments)
8. WARNING: Do not take Nijika's dorito by mysteryface1723 (338 points, 33 comments)
9. How to meet your Nijika (Yamada Method) by mysteryface1723 (330 points, 31 comments)
10. Drummers Appreciation Post by mysteryface1723 (324 points, 22 comments)

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4. 72 points: Mukaido's comment in Slandering the Four Churches of Kessoku Band
5. 69 points: mysteryface1723's comment in She's just like me
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I've given instructions to ChatGPT to assess all the Positive and Negative wills that can derive 'Good' and 'Evil' actions. As well as given a point system in which it can assess Good and Evil.
Here is my first proper assessment of an event. What tweaks would you want?
Let's start with the Evil assessment:

1. Magnitude of harm based on action (0-10 points): Hitler's actions resulted in the death of 6 million Jews during the Holocaust, in addition to causing World War II, which resulted in the deaths of an estimated 70-85 million people (approximately 3-4% of the world's population at the time). Thus, the magnitude of harm is clearly at a maximum of -10 points.
2. Multiplier for the number of individuals affected (1-10): Given the vast number of people affected both directly (through war and genocide) and indirectly (through the widespread devastation of communities and nations), this would also be a maximum of -10.
3. Duration (0-10 points): Hitler's reign lasted for 12 years (1933-1945), during which his harmful actions were continual. Therefore, this earns -10 points.
4. Intentionality (0-10 points): Hitler was fully aware and intentional in his harmful actions, thus scoring another -10 points.
5. Degree of self-interest (0-10 points): Hitler's actions were driven by a warped sense of nationalistic pride and a desire for personal power and dominance, indicating a high degree of self-interest. This results in another -10 points.
6. Impact on vulnerable populations (0-10 points): His actions targeted multiple vulnerable groups, including Jews, the disabled, and political dissidents, among others. This would result in a maximum score of -10 points.

Weighted harm score = Magnitude of harm (-10) x Multiplier for individuals affected (10) = -100 points Total Evil score = Weighted harm score (-100) + Duration (-10) + Intentionality (-10) + Degree of self-interest (-10) + Impact on vulnerable populations (-10) = -140 points
Now, for the Good assessment from Hitler's perspective:

1. Magnitude of self-sacrifice (0-10 points): Hitler may have seen himself as making personal sacrifices for what he saw as the "greater good" of his vision for Germany. However, this was deeply intertwined with his desire for personal power. Therefore, he might be given 2 points.
2. Magnitude of reducing suffering/increasing pleasure (0-10 points): Hitler did initiate policies that led to economic recovery and reduced unemployment in Germany, which in his view could be seen as reducing suffering/increasing pleasure for some. However, these actions were significantly outweighed by the immense suffering he caused. Therefore, he might be given 1 point.
3. Multiplier for the number of individuals benefiting (0-10 points): The number of individuals that benefited from Hitler's actions would be small compared to those harmed. However, in his mind, he may have seen the German people as beneficiaries. Therefore, he might be given 1 point.
4. Magnitude of selfless motivation (0-10 points): Hitler’s motivations were primarily based on a destructive ideology, personal power, and dominance rather than selflessness. Therefore, he gets 0 points.
5. Duration of the behavior (0-10 points): Hitler held power for 12 years. However, considering the detrimental impact of his actions, duration doesn't translate into positive points here. Therefore, he gets 0 points.
6. Intentionality (0-10 points): Hitler was highly intentional in his actions, but considering his intentions were mostly harmful, he doesn't gain positive points for intentionality. Therefore, he gets 0 points.

Weighted benefit score = 2 (Self-sacrifice) + (1 (Reducing suffering) * 1 (Multiplier)) + 0 (Selfless motivation) + 0 (Duration) + 0 (Intentionality) = +3 points
Therefore, Hitler's combined score, based on your suggested calculation method, would be -140 (Evil) + 3 (Good) = -137 points.
Please note that this assessment is based on the scales and values you provided and is intended for illustrative purposes. It does not take into account all the complexities and nuances of historical events or human behavior, nor does it aim to diminish the horrific atrocities committed during Hitler's regime.
Everything that we do to hurt one another comes from a perceived animalistic concept of 'Us' vs 'Them'. It is a curse that begets humanity, just as it does the animal kingdom. We want to feel like we belong, we are born alone, we are self aware, so we group. But groupings creates a sense of 'Us', and to protect 'Us', we can justify doing EVIL things to 'them'. War is just politically sanctioned 'Murder', and 'self defence' which turns into offense, continues the cycle of 'Murder' through revenge.

Competing Wills

Positive Wills (from Hitler's perspective):	Negative Wills:
Will to Power (Nietzsche): Hitler sought power over Germany and subsequently Europe. He desired domination and control, an extreme and perverted interpretation of Nietzsche's concept of the Will to Power.	Will to Dominate: Hitler wanted to impose his will on others, not for their benefit, but to exert control and power.
Will to Lead: Hitler certainly had a strong will to lead and command, which he demonstrated as the Führer of Nazi Germany.	Will to Deceive: Hitler used propaganda to manipulate public opinion and deceive not only his own people but also the international community.
Will to Innovate: Hitler pushed for technological and infrastructural advancements, such as the development of the Autobahn, V2 rockets, and jet aircraft.	Will to Destroy: Hitler sought to destroy entire races and cultures in his pursuit of the so-called Aryan supremacy.
Will to Achieve: Hitler had a strong will to achieve his goals, however warped and destructive those goals were.	Will to Intimidate: Hitler used fear and intimidation as tools to silence opposition and maintain control.
Will to Assertiveness: Hitler was certainly assertive, often aggressively so, in pushing his policies and ideology.	Will to Hate: Hitler harbored and incited extreme hatred towards Jews, Slavs, Romani people, disabled individuals, and other groups.
Will to Order: Hitler had a vision for an orderly society, structured according to his racist and xenophobic ideologies. This pursuit of order, however, was achieved through violent and oppressive means.	Will to Exploit: Hitler exploited not only the people he persecuted but also the German people and their nationalistic sentiments.
Will to Protect: Hitler often justified his actions as necessary to protect the Aryan race and German society from what he perceived as external threats (other races, cultures, political ideologies, etc.), even though this "protection" resulted in unimaginable harm and destruction.	Will to Kill: This is the most grave and severe will, which led to the genocide of six million Jews during the Holocaust, along with countless others who perished during World War II.
Will to Loyalty: He exhibited a perverse form of loyalty towards his vision of the German people and the Aryan race. This sense of loyalty was skewed towards those who adhered to his ideologies and were of perceived racial purity.	Will to Reject: Hitler rejected the notion of equality among races and cultures, leading to his pursuit of an Aryan "master race."
Will to Unity: Hitler aimed to unite the German people under a single ideology, a warped form of nationalism. Unfortunately, this unity was achieved through manipulation, propaganda, and force.	Will to Isolate: Hitler implemented policies that isolated targeted groups, particularly Jews, from the rest of society, as seen in the establishment of ghettos and concentration camps.
Will to Prosperity: Hitler sought economic prosperity for Germany, which was still recovering from the Treaty of Versailles. However, this prosperity was pursued at the expense of marginalized and oppressed groups.	Will to Subjugate: Hitler aimed to subjugate other nations under German rule, reflecting his ambition for imperial conquest.
Will to Tradition: Hitler emphasized the importance of tradition and heritage, but he did so in a way that selectively glorified certain aspects of German history while demonizing others based on his prejudices.	Will to Defile: Hitler not only physically defiled groups he saw as inferior, but also morally and spiritually defiled them in his speeches and propaganda.
	Will to Neglect: Hitler showed an extreme lack of compassion or empathy towards the people he harmed, reflecting a severe form of neglect.
	Will to Disregard: Hitler disregarded the rights, dignity, and value of the lives of those he deemed inferior or undeserving.
	Will to Oppress: Hitler exerted control through oppressive measures, denying basic human rights and freedoms to those under his rule.
	Will to Conformity: Hitler forced his ideologies onto the German people, expecting conformity and submission to his vision for the nation and the Aryan race.
	Will to Envy: Hitler's policies and actions might reflect an underlying envy towards the groups he targeted, perhaps seeing their cultural, intellectual, or economic successes as threats to his vision of German superiority.
	Will to Arrogance: Hitler's actions and speeches often conveyed an inflated sense of self-importance and an unwarranted feeling of superiority over others, hallmarks of arrogance.
	Will to Ignorance: Hitler embraced and propagated ignorance, denying factual information that contradicted his ideologies, as seen in the distortion of scientific, historical, and cultural facts in Nazi propaganda.

What subjects and courses within the typical BSME curriculum are important for someone interested in designing and manufacturing firearms?

• Note both theoretical and practical.
• Note which are relevant for manually operated (e.g. bolt-action, lever-action, revolvers) vs self-loading (e.g. simple blowback, short recoil locking, etc).
• Re: manufacturing, note which are more relevant for mass production vs small scale manufacture.

I have an older server case with some older sata drives in them, nothing special, < 3TB to be exact. I'd like to build a new TrueNas box with a new mobo/cpu/ram plus as many sata ports as I can find I suppose and shove these in for now for general use/plex/docker. Synology are starting to piss me off with their compatibility lists and locking the bigger units down to their drives only so here I am :)
Do older smaller Sata drives pose a problem? I'm guessing not but will any intel motherboard do for Truenas scale? Can you mix and match drive sizes in the same pool/volume and slowly upgrade the disks down the track then extend like SHR on Synology? have not had much to do with zfs so before I go nuts on this I thought I'd get some thoughts. I would buy the pre-made systems but they are super exe to buy and ship across the world unfortunately.

So I encountered this weird issue. I bought an RTX 3060 12GB for the VRAM to passthrough to a Ubuntu VM to run random AI stuff on it.
At first I have an RTX 2060 Super in the machine and passed through to the VM, then when I swapped the RTX 3060 into the machine and passed to the VM it works fine. But then I restarted the machine and now the RTX 3060 does not work in the VM anymore. BUT if I swap to the RTX 2060 and boot the VM then shut down and swap the RTX 3060 back in it would work again.
What gives? Is this the Nvidia driver essentially blocking the RTX 3060 from running if its in a VM? That can somehow be bypassed by using an RTX 2060 first then rebooting with the RTX 3060? The RTX 2060 never had any issues with running in a VM but I would really like to run the RTX 3060 instead.
Anyone has any insight on this or gotten an RTX 3060 working in a VM in Truenas Scale?

In Part Four, the comeback tour of rockstar Hiroshi Tanahashi was cut brutally short at the hands of the Leader of the New School, Zack Sabre Jr., who embarked on a quest to prove himself New Japan's most valuable gaijin. After beating back Will Ospreay for Royal Quest, he ran into another familiar face in Minoru Suzuki, almost clobbering him into retirement until Naomichi Marufuji made the save. Ending his saga with Just6Guys with a win over Maru, he placed a bow on the long-standing Blackpool Combat Club rivalry by besting Jon Moxley, cementing Sabre-Gun as New Japan's undisputed leaders... That is, without taking Los Ingobernables de Japon into account.
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Since becoming one again, LIJ’s been on a tear through NJPW’s ranks this year in spite of Shingo Takagi dropping the belt and PAC losing the New Japan Cup Finals to the current World Champion. IWGP United States, IWGP Tag Team (Death Triangle have become LIJ affiliates through PAC), and NJPW World Television Championships in their grasps, they seek to round out the group by all holding titles simultaneously. But that begs the question – who’ll be going after the World Title? Though Shingo’s battle ready, he insists Tetsuya Naito take it this time, the Stardust Genius having worked his back off to rebound from Wrestle Kingdom. Failing every attempt in the past 3 years though, the question remains whether he can truly pull it off this time, or if it’s just not meant to be.
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Kizuna Road - Night Four (July 1, 2024)
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Sabre-Gun (Zack Sabre Jr. & El Phantasmo) vs Los Ingobernables de Japon (Tetsuya Naito & PAC)
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With Naito confirmed as Sabre’s #1 Contender for Wrestle Dynasty, SG and LIJ have themselves a scaled-down rematch from New Year’s Dash, Zack picking his trusty right-hand man ELP, and Tetsuya bringing the US Champion, knowing PAC has unresolved issues with ZSJ from the NJC. Though it drives the Bastard to work doubly-hard, especially considering how it’ll look if he pins the World Champion, it also makes their teamwork suffer, PAC becoming self-absorbed in getting the pin. Backfiring, a Sudden Death from Phantasmo knocks his lights out, SG getting their win back from NYD and putting the challenger on the backfoot heading into Madison Square Garden!
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Sabre-Gun def. Los Ingobernables de Japon (16:12)
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PAC appears distraught after the match, but Naito simply tells him ‘tranquilo’, not taking it personally. Though he’d hoped to use this match to get into ZSJ’s head, it appears he’ll just have to do that himself, like he’s always done.
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Wrestle Dynasty (July 14, 2024)
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Also on the show:
Shota Umino (c) vs El Desperado - NEVER Openweight Championship
Just6Guys (SANADA, Taichi, Ryohei Oiwa) (c) vs Los Ingobernables de Japon (Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji, Titan) - NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship
Hiromu Takahashi (c) vs Kyle Fletcher - NJPW World Television Championship
PAC (c) vs El Phantasmo - IWGP United States Championship
The Lucha Brothers (c) vs Meiyu Tag - IWGP Tag Team Championship
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Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs Tetsuya Naito XI - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
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In what’s been a very successful night for LIJ thus far, clean-sweeping their way through the competition, it all rests on Naito’s shoulders now to bring it home. Perhaps the most unreliable man to slot in this spot, and yet, the most beloved, MSG fully invested in Tetsuya’s chase, either the grandest of celebrations or coldest of heartbreaks will end the night! Naito keeps his cool, emanating his usual larger-than-life aura as he walks out in a pristine crimson suit, paying homage to Shingo, whilst Sabre’s cockier than ever with his recent streak of huge wins, knowing he has Tetsuya doubting himself after their tag. As he hands his title over, the two come face-to-face, SABRE SPITTING GUM INTO NAITO’S FACE, but Tetsuya doesn’t let ZSJ’s tactics faze him, having come too far for too long to let mind games be his downfall.
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Circling each other, Zack lunges for a lock-up but Naito walks past, smirking and stretching in the opposite corner. Sabre rolls his eyes as Tetsuya turns around and tells him ‘tranquilo’, before going for it again… Zack snatching the headlock this time as Naito tries to repeat, but Tetsuya instantly whips him to the corner, teasing the COMBINACION CABRON as ZSJ braces himself… Naito stops in front of him and does the ‘Abre los Ojos’ taunt!
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Furious, Sabre piefaces him, NAITO RETURNING A FOREARM, AND WE’RE OFF! Trading strikes, Zack rocks Tetsuya with European Uppercuts, Naito returning forearms, before a Japanese Arm Drag stops Zack in his tracks! Naito goes for another, but Zack hooks onto Tetsuya’s legs, tripping him up and contorting the foot! Tetsuya boots him off with the other, a Neckbreaker and a Somersault Senton connecting, though Sabre absorbs the latter, trapping Naito’s arm onto the mat to STOMP THE HAND!
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Picking him back up, he cracks Naito with chops, before whipping him at the ropes, Naito hitting off them one after the other to build momentum, teasing the Flying Forearm Zack’s expecting… only to roll into the Tranquilo pose! ZACK MEETS HIM WITH A NECK TWIST!!! Tetsuya scrambling to the corner, Sabre steps on his throat against the ropes, BEFORE SLAPPING HIM! NAITO SPITS IN ZACK’S FACE!!! A harsh uppercut knocks Tetsuya back, a Running European following and a PENALTY KICK! Naito dodges and nails the FLYING FOREARM SMASH!
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Teasing the Tornado DDT, it’s cancelled by an Enzuigiri, Zack leaping for the KIMURA- NAITO COUNTERS INTO VALENTIA!!! ONE! TWO! THR-KICK OUT!!! Sending Sabre into the corner, the COMBINACION CABRON CONNECTS! AND A MISSILE DROPKICK! Naito teases the DRAGON SUPLEX, but Sabre flips through and STOMPS HIS ELBOW! SNAP GERMAN ON THE NECK FROM SABRE!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NO DICE! Naito woozy, his head’s only further knocked around by a ROLLING ELBOW! A CORNER HIGH KNEE connects, before a Hammerlock Suplex floats into a TESCO MEAL DEAL!!!
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Naito’s hand flails about the mat as Sabre keeps him grounded, no Valentia escape this time, forcing Tetsuya to work the old-fashioned way to the ropes! MSG backing the Stardust Genius, after much deliberation he gets a foot on the ropes! But Zack’s right back on him, going for a NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX- NAITO STANDS HIM UP WITH A SNAP DDT! An EVOLUCION’S shut down though, Sabre hitting the brakes to nail the ARM PELE! Fishing the arm, Zack tries to float into a FLYING ARTICLE 50- NAITO STUFFS HIM WITH A GLORIA!!! ONE! TWO! THR-SABRE SURVIVES!!!
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Rallying momentum, Tetsuya nails the TORNADO DDT! Sabre nursing the head, a DRAGON SUPLEX FOLLOWS!!! In the drop zone, Naito tests the waters for a RUNNING DESTINO- SABRE SHUTS IT DOWN WITH A EUROPEAN CLUTCH!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NAITO’S DREAMS STAY ALIVE!!! Getting dangerously close with the flash pin, Tetsuya throws defiant forearms, Zack catching and contorting one, but a ROLLING WHEEL KICK knocks him off! ESPERANZA!!! ONE! TWO! THR-SABRE KICKS OUT!!!
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Hooking the head, Naito hoists Sabre up… ZACK WITH A GUILLOTINE CHOKE MID-AIR!!! Tetsuya’s eyes bulge out his skull, looking for the nearest turnbuckle to ram Sabre into it, but ZSJ’s quicker, yanking him to the mat and transitioning into a JIM BREAKS ARMBAR!!! Brutally bending the arm at an awkward angle, there’s a manic look in Zack’s eyes as NYC desperately cheers on Naito, who does his best to hang on! Sabre keeps tugging further and further, eager to ruin Tetsuya, but it backfires, helping him stretch his leg to the ropes!
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The crowd erupts as the referee forces Sabre off, though Naito’s clearly hurting all the same, a European helping no less! Zack rallies with further Uppercuts, one knocking Tetsuya down, before firing a PENALTY KICK!!! NAITO ABSORBS IT AND ROLLS THROUGH, SABRE GOING FOR SECONDS BUT HE EATS A RUNNING DESTINOOOOOOOOO!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOOO!!! Shaking himself off, Naito attempts another, though Sabre stops it with elbows, before hopping into a REAR NAKED CHOKE!
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Tetsuya tries to run forwards to free himself, though ZSJ swivels on his back into a GEDO CLUTCH!!! ANOTHER FLASH PIN! BUT NAITO ROLLS THROUGH THIS TIME INTO HIS OWN – POLVO DE ESTRELLA!!! ONE! TWO! THR-SABRE STAYS IN!!! AND AN EVOLUCION!!! ONE! TWO! THR-ANOTHER KICK OUT!!! NAITO’S GOING FOR THE SWING DESTINO!!! BUT A ZACK DRIVER COUNTERS!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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Slapping up Naito’s neck, Sabre dumps him on it with a TIGER SUPLEX!!! Naito woozy, Zack nails the PENALTY KICK!!! NAITO’S REFUSING TO STAY DOWN! Hearing MSG’s cries, he wills himself back up as Sabre watches in fascination… ONLY FOR ANOTHER PK TO CUT HIM OFF!!! And just like the 2022 NJC Finals, he’s going to end it here with a SECOND ZACK DRIVER- NAITO NAILS A DESTINO MID-AIR!!! HE’S STILL MOVING SOMEHOW!!! Stumbling to his feet, Tetsuya measures his man… DESTINOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! ONE! TWO! THR-SABRE’S FOOT’S ON THE ROPE!!!
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Saving Naito more than once, it’s come to Zack’s aid now too! Hammering Sabre with forearms, Naito tees up another DESTINO- PELE KICK!!! Tetsuya falls forward, Zack catching him in a STRETCH MUFFLER!!! IF HE CAN JUST GRAB THE OTHER LEG, IT’S ALL OVER, COMPLETING THE ORIENTEERING WITH NAPALM DEATH!!! Zack bends Naito further and further as he tries to grab hold… TETSUYA SWINGS BACK! AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN! SABRE LETS GO!!! AND A ZACK DRIVER FROM NAITO!!!
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Sabre on his back, Naito thinks about waiting for the Destino… but then he sees the top rope. The crowd cry at him not to, screwing him over time and time again, but Tetsuya can’t help it! Heading up top, the world holds their breath, NAITO SOARING THROUGH THE AIR… STARDUST PRESS CONNECTS!!! ONE! TWO! THREE!!! IT’S A MIRACLE IN MADISON SQUARE GARDEN!!! NAITO’S WORLD CHAMPION AGAIN!!!
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Tetsuya Naito def. Zack Sabre Jr. (c) to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (31:18)
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New York LOSES their minds as Naito’s handed the title, Tetsuya himself struggling to process what just happened! But then LIJ rush out – PAC with the US Title, Hiromu with the TV Title, Shingo, Yota, and Titan with the NEVER 6-Man Titles, and even the Lucha Brothers with the Tag Titles! THEY’RE DRAPED IN GOLD, BABY! Sharing embraces all around as a dismal Sabre trudges to the back, there’s not a single dry eye in the arena as the outcasts raise their fists to the sky with one hand and their titles with the other, golden tickertape hailing down! Naito’s on top of the world after 3 long years, and it feels damn good! Doing the customary championship edition roll-call, the show fades on LIJ holding all their gold… and PAC looking over at Naito’s.
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G1 Climax 34
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Entering his second of fifteen G1s as the reigning champion, Naito heads B Block opposite stiff competition. Though dispatching of Hiromu in friendly competition on Night One, the two are subsequently assaulted by KONGOH post-match, allowing NOAH’s KENOH to upset him the following night! Behind the 8-ball already, Tetsuya’s motivated to make a comeback, mowing through Narita, Tanahashi, Yota, Sabre, and KENTA to take back the lead! Suffering another surprise defeat at Jeff Cobb’s hands after multiple failed attempts from the Hawaiian Hulk to best him, it opens the door for a returning JAY WHITE to spoil his final night, wrecking Naito’s legs with a ladder, allowing Zack to advance on 14 points! As for B Block, a draw between Will Ospreay and Kazuchika Okada on the final night puts the Commonwealth Kingpin through, the rivals meeting one more time! Other key underlying stories see Shibata finally beating Okada, Ospreay avenging his Takagi loss, PAC beating his fellow LIJ members but losing to SANADA, and KONGOH causing ruckus throughout the competition.
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G1 Climax 34 Finals (August 19, 2024)
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Also on the show:
Jay White vs BUSHI
Will Ospreay vs Zack Sabre Jr. - G1 Climax Briefcase
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Los Ingobernables de Japon (Tetsuya Naito, Shingo Takagi, PAC, Hiromu Takahashi, Titan) vs KONGOH (KENOH, Manabu Soya, Masakatsu Funaki, Hi69, Shuji Kondo)
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Perhaps the focal reason for Naito not making the Finals, KONGOH’s tournament chicanery, as led by KENOH, was a masterfully crafted plan. After losing to Tetsuya in last year’s LIJ vs KONGOH series at Wrestle Kingdom 17, the thought of ruining the Stardust Genius for vengeance never left the Rogue Fist’s mind, and with his win over Tetsuya in the G1, their score is now 1-1. Reigniting the intense rivalry between the two stables, they have an upgraded rematch to their Wrestle Kingdom 16 5-on-5, both sides having greatly changed since then.
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Once again, PAC’s especially adamant to claim the spotlight, the loss to SANADA making him temperamental despite having the 2nd best LIJ record in this year’s tournament. An argument breaking out between PAC and Shingo as to who should get the pin is put on ice by Naito, though it doesn’t keep Titan from eating a nasty PFS from KENOH, handing the invaders the win!
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KONGOH def. Los Ingobernables de Japon (19:57)
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Redeeming WK16, KENOH offers the angriest of satisfied smiles, the group cackling as they gesture belts around their waists, warning that their business isn’t yet over. LIJ left behind, there’s a sour mood in the air from the loss, though when Shingo offers a fist in apology, PAC, taking a look at a nodding Naito, ultimately returns one, showing that despite popular belief, LIJ’s still fine.
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Splitting off for Shingo and co. to gear up for KONGOH’s second wave whilst Naito and PAC are scheduled for AEW’s ALL IN supershow, this time taking place in Tetsuya’s home of the Tokyo Dome, both men are set for defences on the show. In PAC’s case, it’s a rematch against J6G’s SANADA, the Bastard adamant to gain Naito’s favour by beating the traitor. As for Naito, he has Jay on his tail!
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Until the recent G1, White refused to show his face on any sort of NJPW programming (including Forbidden Door) since being embarrassed at Okada’s hands and having his faction torn to shreds. Leaving Japan to join AEW, no longer having connections to hide behind nor help him, he was forced to be the lone wolf for once, becoming even more merciless, knowing he’s all he has. After spreading chaos abroad, most recently coming up short in the AEW World Championship picture, trauma from his Okada loss clinging onto him anytime the stakes are raised too high again, he decided it was time to return to his roots to clear his head and eliminate any shred of weakness left in his body so that he can claim the top prize again, and there’s no better place to do so than the building his title was taken from him – the Tokyo Dome.
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The last time he faced Naito in the Tokyo Dome, he had Gedo by his side, yet still lost. Now though, he declares if he’s to have this match, he wants a compensatory factor. A means of looking out for himself, like Naito has LIJ. He’s already beaten Tetsuya thrice in singles competition, knowing he’s the better wrestler, so this time… HE WANTS A LADDER MATCH!!! Japan’s become more and more geared to the Western market, the culture shifting from traditions, so unless he’s a snob like Okada, he'll embrace the new vision and accept the challenge. Jay using the perfect words to get under Tetsuya’s skin, he accepts, looking to tear down the foundations of the Rainmaker’s regime with his reign, starting with this!
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RevProxNJPW 12th Anniversary Show (August 24, 2024)
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Los Ingobernables de Japon (Tetsuya Naito & PAC) vs The Knight Dynasty (Ricky Knight Jr. & Zak Knight)
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The night before ALL IN features a special RevPro crossover event with their partners, NJPW, the 12th Anniversary being celebrated in Japan. Naturally, Naito tags with the most RevPro familiar member of LIJ, PAC, the two champions battling the celebrated Knight Dynasty, who are considered the present and future of the promotion! What begins as a fun exhibition sees more of the differences between PAC and Naito come to light, the hot-headedness of the Bastard and the collectedness of El Ingobernable wanting different things out of the match, yet still managing to remain reasonably on the same page. A close call on a 619 from Ricky sees Naito shove PAC out the way in the nick of time, absorbing the blow himself, though without acknowledging it, PAC springs to action, a Black Arrow on Zak scoring the victory!
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Los Ingobernables de Japon def. The Knight Dynasty (13:10)
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As the referee approaches LIJ with their titles, PAC’s quick to receive both, Naito only recovering just in time to find the Bastard lingering for a moment as he looks between the pieces of gold, before finally handing Tetsuya’s over him and walking off, leaving the leader confused yet unconcerned.
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ALL IN Tokyo (August 25, 2024)
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Also on the show:
PAC (c) vs SANADA - IWGP United States Championship
The Lucha Brothers (c) vs Golden Lovers - IWGP Tag Team Championship
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Tetsuya Naito (c) vs Jay White V - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship - Ladder
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Stepping into the mastermind of the Switchblade, White baits Naito to play his game, the long-time rivals settling their score over a belt they both have history with. With no Gedo around, Jay’s focus is to demolish Naito’s already tattered knees with the ladder like he did to cost Tetsuya the G1, slowing down each climbing attempt bit by bit. Given the two’s creativity, it’s a sick warfare of increasingly dangerous spots, Naito taking Jay with him to neck bump city, White cruelly massacring Tetsuya’s body with reckless abandon.
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White’s notably more in his element here, letting the Tokyo Dome atmosphere heal him whilst hurting Naito. A HANGING BLADE RUNNER cuts a Stardust Press attempt short, the magic only lasting once, but a ladder bridge CANADIAN DESTROYER buys Naito some momentum back! Ultimately, a war atop the ladder sees Naito boot Jay off, allowing him to unhook the gold to retain!
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Tetsuya Naito (c) def. Jay White V to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (25:30)
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Though Naito walks out with his belt, PAC doesn’t, making the Bastard’s issues all the more prominent, taking more frequent looks over at Tetsuya’s gold, which begs the question – was there more to PAC joining LIJ than originally thought? Still, he wishes Naito good luck for Wrestle Grand Slam, telling him he wants to see the belt on him when they go England. But for now, the end of his trilogy against KENOH awaits!
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Wrestle Grand Slam (September 8, 2024)
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Also on the show:
Hiromu Takahashi (c) vs KUSHIDA - NJPW World Television Championship
El Desperado (c) vs Katsuyori Shibata - NEVER Openweight Championship
Los Ingobernables de Japon (Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji, Titan) (c) vs KONGOH (Manabu Soya, Masakatsu Funaki, Shuji Kondo) - NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship
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Tetsuya Naito (c) vs KENOH III - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
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For over two years, the rivalry between LIJ and KONGOH has slowly simmered to this boiling point, coming down to the leaders now to settle their 1-1 score over NJPW’s top title! With the 6-Man Titles changing hands earlier in the night, Naito must put his 200% into assuring the same doesn’t occur here, or it’ll be disaster on New Japan’s waterfront.
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As two men that could not be more opposite collide, it’s an intense war over the company’s possession, everyone from fans to wrestlers on the edge of their seats as the last of the NOAH invaders try to leave their mark. KENOH shows nothing but hatred towards Naito for ruining his past chances, whilst Tetsuya savours his every moment in the Sun, having slaved away to hold this belt. A PFS almost does Naito in, whilst the DESTINO does the same for KENOH! Ragdolling the older star with Dragon Suplexes, KENOH sets up for the ENRIN… BUT IN HIS STARDUST PRESS MOMENT, HE MISSES!!! DESTINOOOOOOOOOO!!! ONE! TWO! THREE!!! New Japan remains safe in the hands of Naito!
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Tetsuya Naito (c) def. KENOH to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (28:33)
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Offering a handshake to KENOH out of respect for their series… the Rogue Fist declines it, though from the look in his fiery eyes, an inkling of acknowledgement is there for Tetsuya. Telling Naito to keep the belt warm for him, he declares he’ll be back sometime again, and when that happens, he’s going to usurp Naito once and for all!
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And as they leave with their 50/50 successes, it’s back to LIJ to end the show on their usual note… except, PAC interrupts the tradition. He’s confused, no, he’s incredulous. What are they celebrating here? Failure? Or are they calling it ‘survival’? Is no one going to point out the elephant in the room? Just two months ago they were on top of the world, all draped in gold, but now they’re left with just Naito and the Lucha Bros’s gold. And yet, they’re celebrating? He’s been out here losing sleep over his missing US Title!
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If they wish to continue to be taken seriously, they need to act the part. Luckily… he has a solution. They say iron sharpens iron, so rather than fighting these large-scale wars outside their stable… why not have a ‘friendly’ within? Naito has the title and an incredible row of suitors before him, so he should pick one to defend against! Tetsuya seems perturbed by the idea knowing what almost happened the last time LIJ fought within, but as PAC insists, even pointing out how he’s the only one with a clean record over Naito… Tetsuya turns to him and raises the title! If such claims are going to be made, they need to be backed up too! Challenging PAC with his title on the line, a grinning Bastard accepts, bumping his fist!
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Burning Spirit - Night Seven (September 25, 2024)
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Los Ingobernables de Japon (Tetsuya Naito, Shingo Takagi, Hiromu Takahashi) vs Death Triangle (PAC & The Lucha Brothers)
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Slyly manoeuvring his way into the title rematch he’s desired ever since getting a taste of the gold against Shingo last year, this is more so PAC’s chance to prove himself over the statement he’s seeming to be making. Nonetheless, with various combinations of LIJ facing Death Triangle over the Burning Spirit tour, they supposedly rely on each other to improve their own skill, these 6 especially drawing the very best out of each other. Working more seamlessly with DT than he had LIJ as of late, the freakish chemistry between the AEW lads has a Fear FactoDouble Stomp/Black Arrow combo end Hiromu, PAC grinning as he stares down Naito, the challenge growing closer by day…
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Death Triangle def. Los Ingobernables de Japon (18:24)
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Giving a brief interview heading into the match at Royal Quest, Naito states that he can’t be certain on what PAC’s intentions are, but all he knows is that no matter what, LIJ sticks together. If this match is what PAC needs for his peace of mind, then it’s all his. All he can hope is the Bastard has the same idea of family in mind.
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Royal Quest IV - Night Two (October 6, 2024)
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Also on the show:
The Lucha Brothers (c) vs United Empire (Jeff Cobb & Great-O-Khan) - IWGP Tag Team Championship
Will Ospreay (c) vs Kazuchika Okada - G1 Climax Briefcase
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Tetsuya Naito (c) vs PAC II - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
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The relationship between LIJ and PAC has developed into one of the more intriguing dynamics this year, raising a multitude of questions, but now, the true light of it all will be revealed. Whether it’s friendly fire or another coup, Naito’s ready for whatever PAC may happen to have up his sleeve, whilst the Bastard lets his actions do the talking. For once, it’s an utterly no-nonsense showdown between Los members, Tetsuya taking the threat of PAC very seriously, the Jordie clearly driven to make the grand prize his. And as the match rolls on, Naito starts to see parts of himself in PAC with each cheer or cry from his home crowd.
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Just like Naito, he’s the incredibly-talented misfit who was overlooked, but unlike a young Naito, PAC doesn’t realise he has the world on his side already despite his quirks. Whilst Naito had to suffer through his changes, PAC’s a made man, and with each near-fall, the crowd see it too, becoming more and more invested in him! On the cusp of his crowning moment, PAC shows no hesitation unlike the Stardust Press, NAILING THE BLACK ARROW!!! ONE! TWO! THR-BUT NAITO KICKS OUT!!! PAC may have ‘it’, but Naito’s operating on an entirely different level as World Champion, and no matter what PAC may have thrown at him, it’s not his moment just yet. DESTINOOOOOOOO!!! ONE! TWO! THREE!!!
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Tetsuya Naito (c) def. PAC to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (30:11)
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Maybe a different day. Both men propped in opposite corners of the ring, they suck deep for breaths, PAC only taking his eyes off Naito when he spots the title bring brought over to him. That should’ve been his. He should’ve been champion right now, but… he starts tuning in the crowd again. A standing ovation for the hometown boy. Though he may not hold the title right now, he’s still a champion in their eyes… Solace. Always overlooked, all he needed was approval. And now more than ever, he feels he has it. Noticing PAC’s realisation, Naito grins and nods to him, the two bumping fists together, no sour ending on this one.
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At least, not between LIJ… OKADA’S HERE!!! After shockingly beating Ospreay for his G1 briefcase earlier in the night, the Rainmaker has his sights on the Tokyo Dome main event, and if things are to be believed, it may be Naito defending against Kazuchika on the grand stage! The long-time WK rivals locking eyes, there’s a different atmosphere between the Ace and the Dark Ace now. No longer does Okada look upon Naito condescendingly, but with disgust. Though he failed to beat Shingo earlier in the night, Kazuchika’s been vocal all year about the damage he feels LIJ have caused the company.
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Where he did everything to purify the promotion with his reign, beating away outsiders, Naito did the exact opposite, bringing them further into their ranks and breaking tradition with a ladder match. With this briefcase in his hand though, he has the power to change that… but so does he. OSPREAY JOINS IN!!! The man who lost his case earlier in front of his own family, he can’t even look the smug Okada in the eyes. Rather, turning to Naito, he declares his desire to return to WK’s main event to not be over just yet! Against better judgement, he gave Shingo a shot at this title last year and it cost him everything. All he asks is Naito returns the favour! Smirking, Tetsuya tells him ‘earn it’, WK’s main event scene growing all the more interesting!
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Battle Autumn - Night Five (October 15, 2024)
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Elimination: Los Ingobernables de Japon (Tetsuya Naito, Shingo Takagi, Death Triangle) vs United Empire (Will Ospreay, Jeff Cobb, Great-O-Khan, Aussie Open)
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Desperation drives a man to his darkest pits, and Ospreay is very much there. Banding his troops together one year on since the last LIJ/UE tag of this magnitude, the ante’s upped even higher now, needing to survive an elimination match to receive the match of his desires. Both stables going to war here, all their integrated rivalries of the past years come to a head, the one between Ospreay and Naito lying at the centre of it all. UE get a tough break to start with when Great-O-Khan hits the deck early, Mark Davis following, though a comeback removes the Lucha Bros from the equation!
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Cobb goes next, before Ospreay takes out PAC, a double countout subsequently removing the leaders from the equation! Boiling down to Shingo and Kyle, the Aussie Arrow pulls out the underdog performance of his life, channelling all of Ospreay’s moves before a GRIMSTONE ELIMINATES SHINGO! OSPREAY’S HEADED TO KOPW!!! Raising Fletcher onto their shoulders, it’s a grand celebration from UE, Will receiving one last lease on life! As for Naito, he can only stand and wait, a final challenge paved in his path to the Dome.
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United Empire def. Los Ingobernables de Japon (25:33)
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King of Pro-Wrestling (October 27, 2024)
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Also on the show:
KUSHIDA (c) vs Taiji Ishimori - NJPW World Television Championship
Sabre-Gun (Blake Christian & Clark Connors) (c) vs Catch 22 - IWGP Junior Tag Team Championship
Kazuchika Okada (c) vs Katsuyori Shibata - G1 Climax Briefcase
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Tetsuya Naito (c) vs Will Ospreay IV - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
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One year ago, Ospreay’s overzealousness cost him the chance to main event Wrestle Kingdom with the World Title, but now, as it all comes full circle, it’s official, the winner of this match defending against Okada! With that in mind, both men are equally ravenous to make the grand opportunity theirs! Their fourth match together, it’s rife with callbacks, Naito especially making sure to remind Will of the way he beat him in last year’s A Block Finals to get in his head.
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To Tetsuya’s surprise though, this matured Ospreay is impervious to his strategies! No matter what the champion throws, the challenger always has an answer, their see-saw saga featuring plenty of nail-biting near-falls that could send either man through, but it’s a TRIAD OF HIDDEN BLADES that ultimately calls it, Ospreay finally reclaiming his throne, a date with destiny set in stone!
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Will Ospreay def. Tetsuya Naito (c) to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (35:38)
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Before WK though, Power Struggle is on the calendar! Featuring the likes of Death Triangle dethroning KONGOH for the NEVER belts for PAC to fully find his place in LIJ, Ren Narita dethroning Katsuyori Shibata for the NEVER Openweight Title, and Shingo Takagi taking the US Title from SANADA, it also sees Ospreay team with Catch 22 against Okada and the two men who ended Francesco Akira and TJP’s legendary reign, SHO & Taiji Ishimori, with UE scoring the vengeful win! And on the final Road To Tokyo Dome special, Ospreay finds a surprising ally in Shibata against Okada and Tanahashi in a HUGE blockbuster tag, CHAOS getting their win back here as Shibata keeps chasing down a rematch with Tana!
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Wrestle Kingdom 19 (January 4, 2025)
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Also on the show:
Sabre-Gun (Blake Christian & Clark Connors) (c) vs Li-YOH - IWGP Junior Tag Team Championship
United Empire (Jeff Cobb & Great-O-Khan) (c) vs CHAOS (Shota Umino & Yuya Uemura) - IWGP Tag Team Championship
SHO (c) vs Francesco Akira - IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship
Ren Narita (c) vs Tomohiro Ishii - NEVER Openweight Championship
Shingo Takagi (c) vs Katsuhiko Nakajima - IWGP United States Championship
Minoru Suzuki vs Taichi - Retirement
Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Katsuyori Shibata
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Will Ospreay (c) vs Kazuchika Okada XII - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
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Finally, this is what it’s all led to. A story set in motion from the very first moment Ospreay set foot in NJPW under Okada’s guidance in CHAOS 9 years ago. Fighting through loss after loss after loss, he finally achieved his clean win over Okada last year to reclaim his World Championship, but now, he must accomplish an even greater task – beat the Final Boss in the Tokyo Dome itself! Failing on both occasions against Okada on NJPW’s biggest stage akin to Okada’s own chase of Tanahashi, it’s his Wrestle Kingdom 10 moment now as he walks into the Dome as the reigning champion, with the Ace as the challenger! Win and he’s immortalised in history. Lose and Okada resets the company’s entire trajectory. High stakes weighing on Will’s shoulders, it’s time to elevate under pressure!
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Entering with WK level entrances to boot, Okada dripping sheer gold, and Ospreay with an entire kingdom of suited individuals accompanying him, they get underway as the bell sounds! And for the first time, it’s Ospreay controlling the opening sequence with the Tanahashi-style headlock! Big brothering Okada, he doesn’t let the Rainmaker out the gates in his own ballpark for a few minutes straight… BEFORE WILL EXPLODES FOR A HANDSPRING ENZUIGIRI!
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Okada dodges, going for a GERMAN, but Will flips through, nailing the HOOK KICK, an OSCUTTER coming up empty, Kazu swinging for a ducked RAINMAKER, and it’s a stalemate! Trading forearms, a Lariat dumps Okada out, Ospreay running Kazu’s routine of the guardrail whip and Big Boot, a RUNNING CROSSBODY EATING A DROPKICK! Nailing a TOMBSTONE on the floor, Okada sets up a table at ringside before rolling Ospreay in, the MISSILE DROPKICK and AIR-RAID CRASH NECKBREAKER harping on the neck! ONE! TWO! THR-KICK OUT!
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Wrenching the MONEY CLIP, it doesn’t get him far, a BRAINBUSTER catching Okada by surprise! SHOOTING STAR PRESS! ONE! TWO! THR-NO DICE! A PIP PIP CHEERIO eats a BEAUTIFUL DROPKICK, before Okada whips Ospreay at the corner, only for Will to pop him up onto the turnbuckles, slamming Kawada Kicks into his face! CHEEKY NANDOS! Ospreay tries for a LIGER BOMB through the outside table, but Okada drops to the apron! Will charges for a Yakuza Kick, but a LANDSLIDE BLOCKS!!! ONE! TWO! THR-OSPREAY STAYS IN!!!
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Hammering the neck, Okada lunges for a RAINMAKER, though a SNAP CUTTER blocks! ROBINSON SPECIAL! Will winds up the CHELSEA GRIN, but it receives a slap and a JOHN WOO DROPKICK! A pair of Short-Arm Rainmakers ricochet off Ospreay, but a Rainmaker is feigned for a DDT! DIVING ELBOW DROP!!! ONE! TWO! THR-WILL KICKS OUT AGAIN!!! A TOMBSTONE is countered by knees, Ospreay whipping Okada at the ropes, Kazu countering a BACK BODY DROP OVER THE ROPES!!!
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Will narrowly missing the table, Okada follows with a TOPE CON HILO… BUT OSPREAY MOVES OUT THE WAY, THE RAINMAKER EXPLODING THROUGH THE WOOD!!! Shoving Okada’s lifeless body inside, Ospreay sets up a HIDDEN BLADE!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOO!!! A STORM BREAKER is blocked, Okada nailing a sick CORNER GERMAN! Dropkick rocks Will, before the TOMBSTONE connects! RAINMAKER’s dodged, Ospreay rebounding into an OSCUTTER- DROPKICK!!! AND A RAINMAKERRRRRRRRRRRRR!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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Okada keeps the wrist, going for seconds… OSPREAY NAILS A RAINMAKER OF HIS OWN!!! Wrist still held, Will nails close-range elbows to the neck, before winding up another HIDDEN BLADE- HEAVY RAIN!!! OKADA NAILS HIS OWN HIDDEN BLADE!!! Teasing the STORM BREAKER, Ospreay spins out, dumping Kazu with a LANDSLIDE!!! AND A HIDDEN BLADE… Okada collapses! As Will tries picking him up, a DROPKICK awaits! ANOTHER DROPKICK! AZTEC SUPLEX – A LA ULTIMO DRAGON!!! ONE! TWO! THR-KICK OUT!!!
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Okada decks Ospreay with a RAINMAKER, but Will doesn’t go down fully, Kazu nailing a SECOND! Going for the Ripcord this time… RAINHAM MAKER!!! ONE! TWO! THR-OKADA KICKS OUT!!! ESSEX DESTROYER!!! ONE! TWO! THR-ANOTHER KICK OUT!!! Cracking a HIDDEN BLADE off Okada’s nose, an OSCUTTER follows, before he floats into a STORM BREAKER- FALLING RAINMAKERRRRRRR!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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Okada smelling blood, he tries for another, AND A HIDDEN BLADE CONNECTS AT THE SAME TIME!!! Keeping hold, the two knock each other loopy with one free arm… OSCUTTER’S CAUGHT WITH A TOMBSTONE!!! Okada picks him back up, going for a SPINNING TOMBSTONE- OSPREAY REVERSES INTO A SPIKE PILEDRIVER!!! Ripcord… HIDDEN BLADE!!! AND A STORM BREAKER!!! Hoisting him up for one more… A SECOND STORM BREAKERRRRRRRRRRR!!! ONE! TWO! THREE!!!
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Will Ospreay (c) def. Kazuchika Okada to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (40:51)
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HE’S DONE IT! OSPREAY’S FINALLY SURPASSED THE ACE ON HIS OWN STAGE! No longer is Okada himself anymore, but rather the Tanahashi to Ospreay’s Okada, the cycle continuing. And like his counterpart 9 years ago, Kazu leaves as empty-handed as he walked in for the first time in a decade, the times officially changing! And as sunlight washes over the Land of the Rising Sun, a new dawn is revealed. The dawn of the Ospreay Era.
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Epilogue
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Heading into 2025, NJPW is rife with changes, seeing more of the once Young Lion names step up as the likes of Tanahashi and Naito begin to slow down. CHAOS features a massive shakeup the following night as Shinsuke Nakamura returns, kickstarting his road to retirement, having been vocal in his interest of facing Tanahashi, proceeding to feud with Okada over his failures. As for Ospreay, his reign runs until Sakura Genesis, where one NJC Winner Katsuyori Shibata finally dethrones him 8 years on from his loss to Okada, though Will’s time with the title is far from over yet, remaining an integral part of the picture alongside ZSJ, Shingo, and more.

In Part Three, Shingo Takagi confronted both his duties as World Heavyweight Champion and member of Los Ingobernables de Japon, proceeding to right the wrongs of his first reign by winning the January 4 main event against Tetsuya Naito to squash their beef and become co-leaders. With PAC shockingly joining the group after having gone on a crusade against them, they seemed stronger than ever, all except for Shingo's neck. Feeling the weight of CHAOS crushing it, it took both Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi to bring him to his knees, the Ace of the Universe back to his rightful spot after 5 years, restoring CHAOS’s purist regime. Ending off on keeping the riches from blood rival Katsuyori Shibata yet again, he now awaits the arrival of the 2024 New Japan Cup Winner...
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New Japan Cup Finals (March 28, 2024)
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“ZACK SABRE JR. HAS PAC IN HYPERNORMALISATION! PAC SUBMITS! LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, FOR THE THIRD TIME IN HISTORY OUR NEW JAPAN CUP WINNER IS ZSJ!” After two failed attempts to translate his cup success into gold, the Bone Master has another chance to fulfil his career’s greatest goal. And out walks the man he beat in the 2018 Finals for his first win, the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, Hiroshi Tanahashi! One of Zack’s biggest rivals since coming to Japan, and one that’s had his number more time than he’s had theirs, he must beat the godly Ace of the Universe if he wishes to claim his first piece of IWGP-commissioned singles gold!
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The stage set for Sakura Genesis, Sabre makes sure to rub in everyone’s faces the premonition he laid down at New Year’s Dash. He said to LIJ he’d be back for the title, and after beating one of their men, he’s made good on his claims. And now, he’s going to make ‘God’ bow to him, whether he wants to or not. When asked for his opinion on the challenger, Tanahashi says he’s amused by how earnestly the Windy Man’s tried to become a New Japan guy, moving his entire life to Japan in pursuit of the top prize. Whilst that dedication may be admirable, it’ll be for nought, Zack just another visitor to his grand kingdom, CHAOS remaining Sabre’s white whale at the end of every NJC journey.
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Sakura Genesis (April 7, 2024)
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Also on the show:
United Empire (Will Ospreay, Great-O-Khan, Aaron Henare) (c) vs Just6Guys (SANADA, Taichi, Ryohei Oiwa) - NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship
YOH (c) vs El Desperado - IWGP Junior Tag Team Championship
TMDK (c) vs Bishamon - IWGP Tag Team Championship
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Hiroshi Tanahashi (c) vs Zack Sabre Jr. XI - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
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They say third time’s the charm, but that remains to be seen in Sabre’s case. Sabre-Gun with mixed successes throughout the night, El Desperado coming up short whilst TMDK kept their gold, it’s up to their leader to set an example for his group. Popping his collar, he steels his gaze on the championship as Tanahashi makes his entrance, Zack blocking out the surrounding world. Despite channelling the controversial words of the polarising Okada for the past year, Hiroshi still has Ryogoku in the palm of his hands, remaining the people’s favourite no matter the shade of grey he envelops himself in. Back to his pomp and circumstance, he gives ZSJ the full show of what a true star looks like, ready to bring Sabre back down to reality.
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It's a methodical opening from the two talented grapplers, Tanahashi standing toe-to-toe with the best technical wrestler in the world with merely his sheer aura. Sabre shoots for an early Article 50, but Tana sidesteps him into the ropes, before condescendingly patting him on the cheek! Zack retaliates with a forearm, knocking Tana to the mat, a deluge of stomps raining down on his face as the Hiroshi tries to cover up!
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Escaping to the ropes, Sabre charges at him with a EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Tana evades, connecting a DRAGON-STYLE HARITE, slapping respect into the challenger! Incensed, Sabre leaves a mark with a stinging slap of his own, before nailing a chain of Uppercuts! Tana fights back for a TWIST AND SHOUT, though Sabre counters with a FLATLINER! A High-Angle German is stuffed, Zack decked with an ALL OUT and a MIDDLE-ROPE SENTON BOMB! ONE! TWO! THR-KICK OUT!
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Tana guns for the leg like he did Shibata, but a Feint Roundhouse into a Legsweep from ZSJ floors him! AND A NECK TWIST!!! With Hiroshi distracted by his neck, Sabre immediately switches for the legs, applying SUNDAY RAIL ENGINEERING WORKS REPLACEMENT BUS SERVICE!!! Tana’s quick to make the ropes, though has to physically pull himself to the apron when Sabre doesn’t release! No breather for him, Zack hooks his leg in the ropes and connects a DRAGON SCREW!
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Tana receiving a taste of his own medicine, Sabre slides out and scores one directly on the apron, bashing Hiroshi’s leg into the hardest part of the ring! He attempts to Irish Whip Tanahashi into the ring post, but the Once in a Century Talent nails a SLING BLADE ON THE APRON! DRAGON SUPLEX TO THE FLOOR!!! Playing the starpower card, Tana poses with a grin as the cameras catch a shot of Sabre beneath him. He doesn’t notice Zack’s little twitches though, committing to a HIGH FLY FLOW TO THE OUTSIDE!!! A POSSUM SABRE PUSHES HIM MID-AIR ONTO THE BARRICADE!!!
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As Tokyo gasps, it’s academic from Sabre as he threads Tana’s leg through a steel chair, PILMANISING IT!!! Evidence long discarded by the time the referee walks over, he wraps Hiroshi’s leg around the steel post, using it to apply a SASORI-GATAME!!! Tana lets out shouts of agony, Zack milking the suffering as Hiroshi begs the referee to get the challenger to stop. Eventually letting go, he forces Tanahashi to walk himself back into the spider’s web, a SPRINGBOARD ENZUIGIRI awaiting! BRIDGING NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX! ONE! TWO! THR-KICK OUT!
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Swivelling into a KNEEBAR now, he rolls around with Tana’s leg in his grasp, countering Hiroshi’s each attempts at escape, before going for the SELECTED TECHNICAL WORKS VOL. 2 combination, but Tana stacks his shoulders up! ONE! TWO! THR-NO LUCK! Forced to release to kick out, he scrambles to his feet to batter Hiroshi with a elbows, a DISCUS ELBOW SMASH staggering him, but a Pele Kick is caught, Tana nailing his own DRAGON SCREW!!!
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A TWIST AND SHOUT follows, before Tana wraps on the DRAGON SWING! Wrenching on the neck, he makes a good few rotations before suddenly dropping to a knee, his leg unable to hold up for too long. Going for a DRAGON SUPLEX, it’s blocked by a barrage of back elbows, though Hiroshi nails the DARUMA-SHIKI GERMAN INSTEAD!!! ONE! TWO! THR-SABRE KICKS OUT! Nursing his neck, Sabre gets no reprieve as a HASE URANAGE spikes him, and a HIGH FLY ATTACK… IS CAUGHT IN AN ANKLE LOCK!!!
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Tana rolls through but Sabre rolls with him, though he can’t get the grapevine, Tana booting him off with the other leg! TWIST AND SHOUT! Sabre subdued, a SLING BLADE takes him down, a HIGH FLY FLOW FOLLOWING SUIT!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Tana rushes for a TEXAS CLOVERLEAF, putting the hurt on Zack’s legs now! The Submission Master searches for escapes yet Hiroshi commits his everything to this move, not letting him free for the life of him! That is, until his own leg gives way! Grounded, he can’t stop a PENALTY KICK!!! AND A ZACK DRIVER!!! ONE! TWO! THR-TANA STAYS ALIVE!!!
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Ragdolling Hiroshi with a pair of Double Underhook Suplexes, Zack puts Tana in a prone position to stomp the insides of the knees, before applying a CALF SLICER!!! Yet again, the Ace of the Universe is in trouble, his condition deteriorating with each submission. Knowing he needs to change that and fast… HE GRABS ZACK’S SKULL AND RAMS IT INTO THE MAT REPEATEDLY TO BREAK!!! Gears turning in his mind from Sabre’s tribute, HE GETS HIM UP FOR A STYLES CLASH!!! ONE! TWO! THR-SABRE SURVIVES!!!
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Connecting a SLING BLADE, he dumps Zack with a DRAGON SUPLEX! ZACK RESPONDS WITH ONE OF HIS OWN! Open palm strikes from Tana light up Zack, only for him to wring out the arm for a PELE KICK!!! Sabre teases a Legsweep, but Hiroshi hops over this time and nails a GROUNDED HIGH FLY FLOW!!! Air driven out of ZSJ’s lungs, Tana hoists him up… AND NAILS A TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER!!! SHADES OF OKADA!!! The CHAOS Leader beating him like this both past Sakura Geneses, it’s going to happen again!
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Scaling the ropes, Tana crashes down with a HIGH FLY FLOWWWWWWWWWW!!! But he’s not done! Wanting to make an example out of Sabre, he takes his time posing atop the world like the star he is… BUT IT ALLOWS ZACK TO RECOVER, GRABBING HIS LEG!!! Hammering the knee before Tana has a chance to respond, he yanks him off… RUNNING LIGER BOMB!!! ONE! TWO! THR-KICK OUT!!! STRAIGHT INTO CLARKY CAT BAD BALLOON REMIX!!! Folding Tana’s leg over his shoulder, he utterly destroys the geriatric knees over the champion, who wails in agony, doing anything he can to break free… BUT HE’S TOO FAR FROM THE ROPES!!! TANAHASHI TAPS OUT!!! THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM – ZSJ’S THE NEW KING OF NEW JAPAN!!!
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Zack Sabre Jr. def. Hiroshi Tanahashi (c) to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (30:23)
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Cutting Tanahashi’s reign brutally short, Sabre-Gun has claimed its spot on the throne! Raising up both his trophy and championship, he’s lifted onto TMDK’s shoulders, the three men flaunting their gold to the world as the remainder of the stable joins them! Tana shell-shocked, he hangs his head in shame and despair as he limps off, Ryogoku the first of many dark days for NJPW…
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As the new monarch, Sabre’s first order of business is simple – kill off his counterpart. And by that he means the man who successfully defended the title against him last year, Will Ospreay. Though he may hold the title, jealousy courses through ZSJ’s veins knowing the Commonwealth Kingpin’s considered the company’s top gaijin despite Zack’s superior record over him. Wanting to change that, he calls out Ospreay, who’s fresh off dropping the NEVER 6-Man Titles to Just6Guys, having had quite the identity crisis since having the WK main event taken from him. Eager at the chance at a do-over, he accepts without hesitation.
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Wrestling Hinokuni (April 27, 2024)
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Sabre-Gun (Zack Sabre Jr. & TMDK) vs United Empire (Will Ospreay & Aussie Open)
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Whilst Sabre and Ospreay have kept their distance since their Royal Quest match, the same can’t be said about the greater stables. World Tag League Winners TMDK taking Aussie Open’s IWGP Tag Team Championship at Wrestle Kingdom and United Empire successfully defending the NEVER Titles against Sabre-Gun at the Anniversary Show, this conclusion was only inevitable. Aussie Open also wanting a chance to get their titles back, they team with Ospreay here against the champion unit, the Commonwealth Nations going to war for supremacy.
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Unlike Royal Quest, Sabre’s notably a lot surer of himself against Will here, no longer compensating by matching his striking game, rather trying to make Ospreay play his game instead. However, even with Zack being in his best possible form, SG falters against UE once more, the Coriolis to Mikey Nicholls setting the stage for Wrestling Dontaku! Zack grits his teeth as much like Tanahashi, Ospreay looks down on him.
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United Empire def. Sabre-Gun (17:34)
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Wrestling Dontaku (May 4, 2024)
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Also on the show:
Ren Narita (c) vs Shota Umino - NEVER Openweight Championship
Taichi (c) vs Hiromu Takahashi - NJPW World Television Championship
YOH (c) vs Robbie Eagles - IWGP Junior Tag Team Championship
KENTA (c) vs PAC - IWGP United States Championship
TMDK (c) vs Aussie Open - IWGP Tag Team Championship
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Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs Will Ospreay XVII - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
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A rivalry extending back an entire decade to the UK Indies, the spot for best British wrestler in the world has long been contested between these two. Back at it again, it’s time they settle the score once more. Ospreay strides out comfortably, having been in this position plenty of times by now as a potentially soon-to-be 3x World Champion, this his domain. As for Sabre, it’s his first time defending a title of this magnitude, pressure clearly weighing on his shoulders, but taking a deep breath, he prepares himself for victory just like TMDK earlier in the night.
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As the bell rings… Ospreay explodes for a DROPKICK right away – shades of NJC 2021! Zack fishes the leg out the air and applies an ANKLE LOCK, LOOKING TO TAP HIM OUT WITHIN THE FIRST FEW SECONDS OF THE MATCH! Alarmed, Ospreay thrashes with kicks from his free leg to force Sabre off, rolling to the outside to recollect himself! Sabre doesn’t let him though, nailing a Baseball Slide Dropkick, before tossing him back in and wrangling the leg again!
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A roll shakes him off, a HOOK KICK following, AND AN OSCUTTER! Sabre stops it though, countering with a SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! Will rotates through to his feet and soars for a STANDING SHOOTING STAR PRESS, but again Zack dodges! BOW & ARROW ATTEMPT! Will flips into a cover, Zack kicking out instantly! Ospreay handsprings off the ropes, teasing his signature Enzuigiri, Sabre grasping the leg mid-air, but another follows, wrapping around his neck to twist through into a CROSS ARMBREAKER FROM WILL!
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Sabre gets the monkey grip, preventing full extension, BUT WILL BITES THE FINGERS TO FORCE HIM OFF, now getting the full stretch, yelling at the referee to ask Zack if he submits! Sabre refuses however, rolling onto his stomach to turn the hold over and stand up, getting his legs around Will’s neck to score a NECK TWIST, getting him to release!
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Zack knowing it to be a sore spot, he gets rallying with European Uppercuts to rock it like a bobblehead, before leaping into a GUILLOTINE CHOKE! Zack tightens his grip around Will’s neck, but a BUCKLE EXPLODER SUPLEX loosens it again as Sabre’s left dangling in a Tree of Woe! Ospreay sits cross-legged in front of him and SMASHES HIS NOSE WITH FOREARMS, busting a defenceless Zack open! Fish-hooking the nose, Will shakes his head about and lets crimson droplets paint the surroundings like a psychopathic Bob Ross, before letting go, cackling.
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He heads to the top rope, but Zack meets him there, pulling himself up using his core strength and crotching Will on the neighbouring rope! The two face-to-face again, Zack sitting on the turnbuckle and Will on the rope, they trade forearms, blood continuing to leak down Sabre’s face, but he doesn’t care, INSTEAD GRABBING WILL’S LEG TO SUSPEND HIM UPSIDE-DOWN WITH A HANGING SUNDAY RAIL ENGINEERING WORKS REPLACEMENT BUS SERVICE!!!
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Will’s in sheer agony as Sabre contorts his limb, but he’s saved by the referee’s count, Sabre forced to let go, Ospreay slumping to the apron. Zack turns to face the apron as he collects his wits and catches his breath, whilst Will nurses his leg, being checked on by the referee to make sure he’s good to continue, hopping to his base. Sabre settles down on the apron behind Will, grabbing him from behind, TESTING AN APRON TIGER SUPLEX!
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Ospreay smashes the nose with a rear headbutt to ward him off! AND HE SPRINGS OFF ONE LEG TO DROP SABRE WITH AN APRON OSCUTTER, BOTH MEN SPILLING TO THE FLOOR!!! The referee starts their count as both lay still, no sign of movement as the 10 count nears. Reaching 12 now, they finally begin to stir, getting on all fours… 13… 14… 15… OSPREAY’S LEG GIVES OUT! 16… 17… 18… BOTH MEN MAKE ONE LAST PUSH, SABRE SHOVING HIMSELF INSIDE THE RING BY 19, WHILST OSPREAY PULLS HIMSELF UP ONTO THE APRON AND SPRINGS OFF ONE LEG ON THE ROPES FOR A PIP PIP CHEERIO!!! ONE! TWO! THR-KICK OUT!!!
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Coming down hard on the leg though, Ospreay writhes in pain, but with Zack down, he pulls himself up with every last bit of energy he has up for STORM BREAKER… ZACK WITH AN OCTOPUS HOLD!!! Will immediately rams him into the turnbuckle until he lets up, Sabre instead sliding down his back like a bird hitting a window, OSPREAY COLLECTING HIM TO NAIL A HITODENASHI DRIVER!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOO!!!
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Will shouts in frustration, having jammed the leg on the landing. Feeling victory nigh though, he preps the HIDDEN BLADE!!! SABRE SPINS AROUND AND COUNTERS WITH A ZACK DRIVER!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NO DICE!!! PENTALTY KICK! ANOTHER COVER!!! ONE! TWO! THR-STILL NO LUCK!!! NOW A NUMERO DOS A LA DESPERADO!!! Ospreay screams as Sabre tears the leg in half, Will dancing around in search of reprieve, until a FRANKENSTEINER stands ZSJ on his dome! BRAINBUSTER FOLLOWS!
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Sabre rocked, Ospreay cracks the CHELSEA GRIN against his neck, before connecting the HIDDEN BLADE!!! ONE! TWO! THR-ZACK’S STILL IN IT!!! Will’s leg is falling apart as he stumbles back into the corner to try for seconds, losing balance and collapsing before he can reach his target! EUROPEAN CLUTCH FROM ZACK!!! ONE! TWO! THR-OSPREAY SURVIVES!!! BUT A PENALTY KICK TO THE SKULL! AND STRAIGHT INTO ORIENTEERING WITH NAPALM DEATH!!! OSPREAY THRASHES LIKE A MADMAN, FEELING HIS LIGAMENTS ON THE VERGE OF TEARING… AND HE TAPS!!!
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Zack Sabre Jr. (c) def. Will Ospreay to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (34:18)
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One more for the bad guys. Commonwealth Kingpin at his mercy, Ospreay a mess as he scrambles off, Zack’s the new Top Gaijin in town. Raising his title high from the turnbuckles, he juices every last drop out his victory, this moment perfect to him… or not. OH MY GOD IT’S MINORU SUZUKI!!! Any bit of colour that remains on ZSJ’s pale face drains off as the King’s music rings through Fukuoka, but there’s no sign of the man- WAIT, SABRE’S SPUN AROUND! KICK TO THE GUT – GOTCH-STYLE PILEDRIVER!!! HE’S HERE!!! Placing a boot on Zack’s chest, Suzuki holds the World Title high over his former stablemate’s body!
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The ending of Dontaku has Japan buzzing as they question the true motive of Suzuki’s attack, and after an extended silence, the King sets the record straight. 1 ½ years ago, Suzuki-Gun was dissolved, and ever since, Sabre’s been writing checks with his mouth that he can’t cash. He walks around with the World Title like he’s the reason he even received recognition in NJPW in the first place. Suzuki gave him a home beside him, and as rapidly as he elevated Sabre, he can take it all away from him just as fast. He’s getting old and is still missing the final piece to the Japanese Triple Crown, so he plans to take that from Zack.
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Sabre doesn’t take too kindly to these words, letting his actions speak for himself as he ASSAULTS SUZUKI on a Road To Dontaku show! Bringing Sabre-Gun with him, they brutalise the legend, before Zack plants his group’s flag on Suzuki’s chest! Mocking him for having no allies the next night, declaring Suzuki’s era of relevance to be long gone… this plays. SUZUKI’S HERE, AND HE’S NOT ALONE! IT’S JUST6GUYS!!! Racing to the ring, the two factions erupt in a massive brawl, bodies flying left and right! Sabre tries for a quick getaway but he’s stopped by Minoru, who gives him a devilish snarl before clobbering him with forearms until Sabre-Gun’s sent packing through the crowd, Zack yelling expletives at Suzuki as he retreats!
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Back to Yokohama Arena (May 16, 2024)
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Sabre-Gun (Zack Sabre Jr., El Desperado & TMDK) vs Minoru Suzuki & Just3Guys (Taichi, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, DOUKI)
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With Sabre-Gun and Just6Guys feuding ever since their respective formations, switching between silent competitive warfare of racking up belts to fighting each other, notably the Sabre/Taichi saga, it all fully comes to a head in Suzuki’s home of Yokohama! With full freedom to destroy each other however they please, the two factions don’t hold back one bit, with Suzuki especially targeting ZSJ. He’s unable to give him grief the way he wishes to though, Zack tactfully hiding behind his partners until he can blindside Minoru, before scramming again. Ultimately, it’s Minoru putting Desperado away with the GOTCH PILEDRIVER, before signalling to Sabre that time’s running out for him, Suzuki to get his hands on him too soon enough!
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Minoru Suzuki & J6G def. Sabre-Gun (15:03)
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As much as Sabre tries to deny it, that day only speeds closer with each accusation of cowardice against the prideful champion’s name, the world questioning whether he’s afraid of Suzuki. Adamant to silence his doubters, he finally accepts Suzuki’s title challenge, setting the stage for Dominion, though promising he won’t have a career to go back to when Sabre’s done with him!
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Dominion 6.2 (June 2, 2024)
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Also on the show:
YOH (c) vs SHO - IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship
Just2Guys (c) vs Sabre-Gun (Blake Christian & Clark Connors) - IWGP Junior Tag Team Championship
TMDK (c) vs The Lucha Brothers - IWGP Tag Team Championship
PAC (c) vs Katsuyori Shibata - IWGP United States Championship
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Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs Minoru Suzuki - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
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With Sabre-Gun beating Just6Guys earlier in the night, this war’s already at its boiling point by the time the main event arrives, Suzuki opting to enter second as Zack steps out- CRACK! STEEL CHAIR TO SABRE’S SPINE!!! Suzuki isn’t wasting even a second here, tearing the jacket off Sabre’s back before bending the steel over his spine! The Windy Man desperately tries to crawl away to the ring, but Suzuki steps on his ankle to stop him! Turning him around to meet his maker, MINORU GOES FOR A GOTCH PILEDRIVER ON THE CHAIR!!! LOW BLOW FROM SABRE TO COUNTER!!!
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Suzuki drops to his knees as Osaka boos the smarmy champion, ZSJ now battering the King’s back, before finally sliding him in to get the match started! PENALTY KICK RIGHT AWAY!!! ONE! TWO! THR-KICK OUT!!! Sabre wrenches in a CLARKY CAT, working the arm as Suzuki writhes under him, but it’s not long before Minoru stands up out of it, hurling ZSJ to the mat! Booting him in the jaw, Suzuki backs him into the corner and tears into him with open palm strikes! He winds up a CORNER DROPKICK, but Sabre evades, blasting him with a rapid barrage of European Uppercuts against the turnbuckle!
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Zack taking the run-up now, Suzuki bucks him over the ropes to the apron, SABRE BLASTING A THUMB IN HIS EYE! Minoru blinded, Zack leaps up for a SPRINGBOARD ENZUIGIRI- SUZUKI BLOCKS WITH A WILD SLAP TO THE CHEEK!!! Sabre stiffed, Suzuki applies a HANGING JUJI-GATAME FROM THE ROPES!!! Zack screams in agony as Minoru damn near rips his arm out the socket, the referee’s count the only thing keeping him from going!
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Releasing, Sabre crumples to the floor, getting as far as he possibly can from Suzuki, though he’s not fast enough, Suzuki nailing a GOAL KICK to his skull from the apron! Grabbing Sabre, he HURLS him into the guardrail with it shoulder-first, the velocity sending Zack through! As he goes to collect his prey though, SABRE TOSSES A CHAIR AT HIS SKULL!!! Threading Suzuki’s arm through it, SABRE STOMPS THE ELBOW!!! AND AN ARTICLE 50!!!
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Sabre abuses the legend, but he forgets about the other arm, Suzuki slapping his head in with it until Zack releases! Shaking off the arm, a BACK BODY DROP sends Sabre crashing back to ringside, Minoru following after him as ZSJ slinks inside the ring. Zack beats him to his feet though, stomping a hole through the mat with Suzuki’s skull, dribbling it! He cracks a ROLLING ELBOW off the skull, but Minoru walks through it, glaring at Sabre! Throwing an elbow of his own, it gets caught, Zack scoring the PELE KICK to the arm!
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AND A KIMURA LOCK!!! Sabre brutally rips at the arm, bringing Suzuki to his knees from the pain even, but Minoru pins his shoulders to the mat! ONE! TWO! THR-SABRE RELEASES TO KICK OUT! As Zack rolls to his feet, a SHOTGUN DROPKICK awaits him! Suzuki clobbers him with slaps to the face, Sabre seeing stars as one knocks him clean off his feet! Turning to the turnbuckle… SUZUKI RIPS IT OFF!!! Steel exposed, he teases a SNAP SUPLEX INTO THE CORNER!!! SABRE COUNTERS WITH A BRAINBUSTER ON THE MAT!!! GUILLOTINE CHOKE!!!
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Draining the life out of Suzuki, Sabre presses on the carotid artery, Minoru is deep trouble! BUT NOW THE KING BITES ON ZSJ’S FINGERS!!! Zack yelps and releases, allowing Suzuki to secure his wrists and STOMP HIS HEAD IN!!! Sabre catches a boot and applies SUNDAY RAIL ENGINEERING WORKS REPLACEMENT BUS SERVICE!!! ZSJ tortures Suzuki’s leg, though in doing so leaves his arm exposed, Minoru yanking off his grip and countering into HIS OWN HEEL HOOK!!!
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Sabre desperately tries the same counter, but Suzuki’s grip is too tight to break, forcing Zack to roll to the ropes! SUZUKI ISN’T LETTING GO! Crawling on his hands, Sabre pulls himself to the floor and WHIPLASHES MINORU’S NECK OFF THE BOTTOM ROPE!!! Staggering about ringside on one foot, he grabs his title and rolls back in! Suzuki struggling up, Sabre tries to deck him with the belt… but the referee grabs it from behind! A tug-of-war ends in SUZUKI KNOCKING THE BELT INTO THE REF WITH AN ENZUIGIRI!
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Both men hitting the deck, Minoru rocks ZSJ with a Dropkick! GOTCH PILEDRIVER ONTO THE TITLE!!! But there’s no one to count! Pissed, Suzuki limps out and abuses a couple young lions, before picking one out the crowd to toss in the ring, ripping the referee’s shirt off and telling the lion to put it on! SUZUKI COVERS! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Even more livid, HE DECKS THIS LION TOO! Turning back to Zack, he notices the champion feebly reaching for the belt! Kicking it out the ring, Suzuki goes for another GOTCH PILEDRIVER!!! BACK BODY DROP COUNTER!!!
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Still hurting, Sabre struggles to get a rally of strikes going, Suzuki meeting him blow for blow! BUT SABRE WHIPS THE SHOULDER INTO THE MAT! Minoru stunned, sadistic thoughts run through Sabre’s mind… TIGER SUPLEX INTO THE EXPOSED STEEL!!! AND A RUNNING LIGER BOMB – ONE OF SUZUKI’S RIVALS MOVES!!! THE REFEREE’S BACK TO CONSCIOUSNESS! NOT LIKE THIS! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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Sabre’s exasperated, thinking he had it! Running out of options, he teases a ZACK DRIVER, but Suzuki slips behind and applies the SLEEPER HOLD!!! Sabre’s quickly fading, frantically trying to tear the bad arm off, but Minoru doesn’t budge, shoving ZSJ to the mat for the PENALTY KICK!!! ONE! TWO! THR-ZACK KICKS OUT!!! Suzuki grabs Sabre by the chin, demanding him to strike Minoru if he thinks he’s so tough, ZSJ doing his best, but Suzuki eats it and returns a HARD SLAP! SLEEPER SUPLEX!!!
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Tossing Sabre to the apron, Minoru steps onto the middle rope and cinches in an ELEVATED SLEEPER!!! Zack dangles in the air, unable to find his footing to escape, Suzuki lifting him higher and higher! Blood rushing to his legs, he needs to act fast, attacking the elbow again until the hold is finally slightly loosened! Leaning forwards, he pulls Suzuki his direction, allowing him to lower his feet onto the apron… YANKING SUZUKI INTO AN APRON ZACK DRIVER!!!
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Sabre coughs up a lung as he kicks Minoru’s corpse back in, before lining up a PENALTY KICK!!! ONE! TWO! THR-SUZUKI’S ALIVE!!! Zack’s stunned as he comes face-to-face with Suzuki’s sneer, Minoru still having enough in him to throw slaps! Sabre returning Uppercuts, they go blow-for-blow until Zack collapses first, though he’s playing possum, HEADBUTTING THE SHOULDER as the King tries to grab him! He goes for YOU CAN’T PLAY CONKERS IN ENGLAND, though he’s immediately tossed down, SUZUKI NAILING A PENALTY KICK!!!
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Winding up, Minoru goes for one more… ZACK SLAPS HIS HEAD OFF HIS SHOULDERS!!! Putting the head between his legs, HE NAILS A GOTCH PILEDRIVER!!! Suzuki collapses in position for a PENALTY KICK!!! AND NOW SABRE CINCHES IT IN – HURRAH! ANOTHER YEAR, SURELY THIS ONE WILL BE BETTER THAN THE LAST; THE INEXORABLE MARCH OF PROGRESS WILL LEAD US ALL TO HAPPINESS!!! Suzuki grits his teeth, trying to fight through it, Sabre keeping his eyes on his hands to see the tap… NOWHERE TO GO, MINORU FLIPS HIM OFF WITH BOTH HANDS AND VERBALLY SUBMITS!!!
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Zack Sabre Jr. (c) def. Minoru Suzuki to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (32:50)
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Surviving one of the toughest matches of his career, Zack’s kingdom still lives, though barely. As he’s handed his title though, he chucks it aside, this about far more than the gold to him! SABRE STOMPS OUT SUZUKI!!! Signalling to the back, out rush Sabre-Gun, coming to Sabre’s aid to conduct a mugging on the legend! SUDDEN DEATH FROM ELP! PINCHE LOCO FROM DESPERADO! THUNDER VALLEY FROM TMDK! TANDEM JEEP FLIP/DROPKICK FROM BLAKE, CONNORS AND FUJITA! And now, it's Zack’s turn. Dragging him to the concrete… HE’S GOING FOR THE GOTCH PILEDRIVER!!! HE WANTS TO RETIRE SUZUKI FOR GOOD!!!
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BUT HERE COMES J6G!!! AND LANCE ARCHER TOO!!! Sabre tosses Suzuki aside to deal with the oncoming traffic, Taichi and co. putting up an honourable fight, but they’re still down a man, Sabre-Gun managing to retain their upper-hand, until… OH MY GOD, IT’S SUZUKI’S OLD TAG PARTNER NAOMICHI MARUFUJI!!! Sabre can’t even get a curse out before a KO-OH SMACKS HIM IN THE FACE!!! Marufuji beats on Zack to turn the tide, going for the POLE SHIFT, but Sabre manages to escape in the nick of time, Sabre-Gun once again sent on the retreat, the show closing on Marufuji helping Suzuki up!
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NJPW/AJPW/NOAH All Together Again (June 7, 2024)
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Zack Sabre Jr. vs Naomichi Marufuji
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After the events of Dominion, it’s only natural these two fight, long, long overdue a one-on-one since their NOAH days together! Fighting in Suzuki’s honour, Marufuji steps to the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion and it’s like 2016 all over again the way he utterly humbles Sabre to start like he’s facing Okada! A match of two halves, it goes from Naomichi giving ZSJ the biggest whooping of his life to Sabre brutally breaking down the legend, reminding him he’s 8 years too old to still be winning these sorts of matches. Though Maru gives Zack grief one more than one occasion, he meets his demise at the hands of a CREMATION LILY, Sabre spitting on Naomichi as he leaves, declaring himself untouchable!
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Zack Sabre Jr. def. Naomichi Marufuji (25:37)
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With his war on J6G and friends officially behind him, Sabre sets his sights on a show he has quite some history with. Losing to Claudio Castagnoli at the first Forbidden Door, before beating Katsuyori Shibata at the second to take both the NJPW TV and ROH Pure Titles to ALL IN to submit Danielson, there’s naturally only one direction for him to head…
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Dynamite (June 12, 2024)
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Racking another AEW International Championship defence under his belt, Wheeler YUTA is on top of the world, and as he’s approached by Tony Schiavone for a post-match comment… WHACK! IWGP WORLD TITLE TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!!! SABRE-GUN’S HERE!!! Mugging Blackpool Combat Club’s young gun like they did Suzuki, a SABRE DRIVER leaves him broken on the mat as Zack yells down the camera that he wants Moxley’s head at Forbidden Door, scurrying away before BCC can make the save!
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Collision (June 15, 2024)
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Zack Sabre Jr. vs Wheeler YUTA
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Off the back of Sabre’s assault on YUTA, a match is made between the two technically-gifted champions in a massive Collision main event! Though ZSJ’s far out his paygrade, an arrogant Wheeler does his best to knock off the Technical Wizard, impressing with a display of submissions he’s picked up from Danielson, before employing some of Claudio’s marquee athleticism and Mox’s grittiness. Never a fair match to begin with though, a TESCO MEAL DEAL cruelly silences YUTA!
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Zack Sabre Jr. def. Wheeler YUTA (10:12)
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Grabbing a mic, Zack runs down Moxley, reminding him how they were supposed to fight 4 years ago until the pandemic ruined that, Jon ducking him ever since. Now though, he’s the last member of BCC he needs to get through before he can shut up those babies too, so all he needs to know is if Jon is still afraid of him or not. And as Sabre awaits his response… HE RECEIVES IT IN THE FORM OF A PARADIGM SHIFT!!! Mox holds Zack’s title over his body, gaining some retribution for YUTA!
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AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door (June 23, 2024)
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Also on the show:
The Lucha Brothers (c) vs La Faccion Ingobernable (RUSH & Dralistico) - IWGP Tag Team Championship
PAC (c) vs Swerve Strickland - IWGP United States Championship
Tetsuya Naito vs Andrade El Idolo
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Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs Jon Moxley - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
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The final showdown of a lengthy saga, Sabre makes his third defence against New Japan’s Ace, and it’s quite literally a bloody clinic, Mox showing zero fear in the face of the Top Gaijin, who looks to plant his flag over another territory. From a Paradigm Shift to the floor to a Zack Driver through a table, both men are busted open by the surroundings, the blood loss only helping Sabre’s case when he locks in the HYPERNORMALISATION, causing Mox to pass out! Alas, ZSJ stands atop BCC, but perhaps a more personal challenge yet awaits him…
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Zack Sabre Jr. (c) def. Jon Moxley to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (23:20)

In Part Two, Will Ospreay received his crowning moment at a broken Kazuchika Okada's expense, relieving him of his duties as IWGP World Heavyweight Champion and opening his doors to further bloodshed between CHAOS and Takeover. Proceeding to run through New Japan's elite, he took down Kenny Omega, Katsuyori Shibata, and Zack Sabre Jr. in one fell swoop, only for his dream of main eventing Wrestle Kingdom as champion to be crushed by one Shingo Takagi. Now, though the Dragon may be the titleholder, all is far from well in his den. Between Los Ingobernables de Japon in-fighting with G1 Climax 33 Winner Tetsuya Naito and PAC stealing his belt, he has much to address moving forwards.
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Dynamite (November 1, 2023)
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After shockingly robbing Shingo Takagi of his title, PAC interrupts mid-show, belt slung over his shoulder, scowl on his face. He rants about how ever since joining AEW, he’s been disrespected and overlooked, not even being booked for half a year after losing the AEW World Trios Championship, instead having to source work in NJPW with the G1 to finally pop back on the radar. Well now, he’s no longer sitting around in wait for others to give him opportunities. He’s taking them by force. Seeing as he beat Tetsuya Naito in the G1 yet Tetsuya’s been confirmed for WK’s main event without even defending his case against him, he’s decided he’s going to enter the match through his own means. He wants Shingo for the title! For his title. And until he gets his match, he’s not returning the strap.
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Collision (November 4, 2023)
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PAC vs CIMA
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With PAC and Shingo’s obvious connection to Dragongate, The Bastard wrestles an exhibition match against one of the standout names who made his name there, CIMA! Tied to the early days of AEW’s legacy, the veteran reminds the world of his immense talent here, wrestling a very DG-style high-speed match, PAC matching him every step of the way. Though he gives him a solid fight, a Brutaliser cuts things mercifully short, PAC keeping it in until after the bell!
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PAC def. CIMA (10:05)
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PAC briefly pausing to snatch up the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship and raise it over his head, before going back to stomping out CIMA… HE’S INTERRUPTED BY SHINGO’S MUSIC!!! Takagi bolting out, the Black Arrow cuts his losses and flees, leaving the belt behind as Shingo checks on CIMA, hissing with anger. Reclaiming his belt, he tells PAC he’s on!
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Full Gear (November 12, 2023)
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Shingo Takagi (c) vs PAC - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
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PAC’s first match outside WWE pitting him against Shingo in tag team action in Takagi’s final matches with Dragongate before signing with NJPW, they finally cross paths again in singles action for the first time since 2011, the Dragon having won all 3 past encounters. Two of the most intense wrestlers around, there’s no shortage of aggression between the two, Takagi raring for revenge on PAC for stealing his moment, and PAC simply wanting to ruin everyone’s lives for the betterment of his own.
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Tearing into each other for the better part of half an hour, PAC is absolutely feral here, not letting this rare opportunity go to waste one bit, giving the champion all sorts of hell. Shingo, seeing some Ospreay in the Bastard, gives him the same respect he does his toughest rival, though the comparison only sets PAC off further, teasing introducing the title belt itself into the match, only to spike Shingo with a Tornado DDT off the distraction! Nailing the BLACK ARROW on the Dragon, he hooks the leg! ONE! TWO! THREE!!!
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Or is it? PAC thinks he’s won the title, elated, only to turn around to the referee pointing on Shingo’s leg on the ropes! It’s Neville/Rollins all over again! If PAC was thought to have lost it so far, the depths he reaches at this point are undefinable, nailing every last trick in the book he knows before wrenching in THE BRUTALISER! Wanting to submit Shingo like he did CIMA, he puts him on the brink of passing out, but unlike the Flower of Evil, Takagi’s simply too strong for PAC, managing to shake him off, before eventually nailing the LAST OF THE DRAGON!!! ONE! TWO! THREE!!!
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Shingo Takagi (c) def. PAC to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (25:13)
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Though PAC lost at Full Gear, by the manner which he eyes Shingo and his title when leaving the ring, it’s clear matters are not yet over between them. However, for now, Takagi has the remaining month until January 4 to focus on. With Naito winning at Power Struggle in a tag match pitting him and Hiromu against Ospreay and Akira, El Ingobernable has all the momentum he needs behind him, though what lies between now and Tokyo Dome surprises him.
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With Dragongate’s 20th Year Anniversary celebrations coming up, one of the most heated rivalries in the company’s history is revisited when Shingo’s called out by BxB Hulk! Their last interaction seeing them team up in the penultimate match of DG’s final big show of 2022 to great success in a surprise return by Takagi, Hulk now wants a shot at beating Shingo exactly one year later, seeing the title on his shoulder as a means of proving himself better than Takagi’s best version ever.
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Naturally accepting an opportunity to knock Hulk’s head off once more, the blockbuster main event is set for The Final Gate, but before then, Hulk invites him and Naito to a preview tag match, knowing he can milk the uncomfortable setting and watch Shingo suffer by it. Though not pleased at the thought, Takagi does inform Tetsuya, who agrees to help him, better together than at each other’s throats.
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Dragongate The Gate of Origin (December 10, 2023)
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Los Ingobernables de Japon (Shingo Takagi & Tetsuya Naito) vs GOLD CLASS (BxB Hulk & Ben-K)
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Three of DG’s greats and one NJPW pillar all in the same ring, it’s as blockbuster a match as can be, the four megastars putting on a thrilling showcase of their talents, the beloved Shingo especially getting the spotlight to Naito’s subtle annoyance, no longer the most popular man in the building. Nonetheless, with a crucial match less than one month away, LIJ are at their best even with their issues, the Destino/Pumping Bomber combo to Ben-K getting the win, though Naito making a point to be the one making the cover as Shingo is left to lock eyes with Hulk.
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Los Ingobernables de Japon def. GOLD CLASS (21:35)
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Dragongate The Final Gate (December 17, 2023)
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Shingo Takagi vs BxB Hulk XIV
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A history built on friendship, betrayal, and subsequent hatred, the arrogant detestable Shingo and the adored underdog Hulk have long grown since their last match 5 years ago, Takagi currently his company’s frontman and BxB still hanging on in his 40’s for DG. With Shingo having never beaten Hulk with a World Title over his shoulder, BxB having done so twice to him, The Dragon channels every last fiery breath of his into silencing his career rival for good, knocking Hulk around the arena and into the ring post like the old days, even playing it heelish at points, ever the superstar Hulk always wished to be. And after a thoroughly personal trip down memory lane, 20 years of DG tip in favour of the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, who puts Hulk down for good! In a show of respect after the match, Takagi bows to Hulk, entrusting the people to him as he turns his attention back to his new home.
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Shingo Takagi def. BxB Hulk (26:11)
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Road To Tokyo Dome - Night Two (December 23, 2023)
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Also on the tour:
CHAOS (Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Tomohiro Ishii) (c) vs United Empire (Will Ospreay, Great-O-Khan, Aaron Henare) - NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship
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Los Ingobernables de Japon (Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji & Titan) vs Los Ingobernables de Japon (Tetsuya Naito, Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI)
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One final stop on the road to Wrestle Kingdom, and it’s arguably the most important one yet. With Shingo and Naito’s divide over leadership growing only stronger by the minute, what started as being mediated by LIJ has now turned into them being forced to pick sides against their wills. Takagi’s grown tired of existing in Naito’s shadow despite holding the title, believing he’s more cut out to lead them, receiving support from his fellow newer class of LIJ blood, Yota Tsuji, as well as another recent recruit in Titan. However, Naito’s still the familia’s franchise to the group’s OGs, Hiromu and BUSHI letting loyalty speak for itself by siding with their leader in his bid to end his 3-year chase for the title currently around Takagi’s waist. Battlelines drawn, the blockbuster showdown closes out the Road To Tokyo Dome tour!
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Brute force colliding with agility, the familial bond between LIJ only continues to be blurred as Shingo and Naito bark out orders to their respective teammates, directing traffic in this psychological warfare grown physical. It’s a slow build of the tempo until the crescendo of Shingo and Naito finally touching for the first time since the G1 Finals is reached, Tetsuya leaning heavily on his mind games whilst Takagi simply throws mean bombs, adamant to finally prove he’s better than his leader. Not overexposing their strategies too much, the match ultimately sees Naito nail Titan with the Destino to win, once more having the last laugh over Shingo!
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Los Ingobernables de Japon (Tetsuya Naito, Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI) def. Los Ingobernables de Japon (Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji & Titan) (17:20)
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In a final press conference heading into Wrestle Kingdom 18, Takagi and Naito share their thoughts on the upcoming match. Shingo declares that NJPW is no longer about Tetsuya, who squandered countless valuable opportunities between Takagi losing and regaining the title, those matches proving his days are over. He may not be the archetype Okada is, he may not be the fan favourite Naito is, he may not be the international star Ospreay is, but damn it, he doesn’t care for any of that. He's walking into New Japan’s biggest show of the year as champion, and he’s walking out of it as champion, simple as.
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As for Naito, he muses that this could very well be his last moment in the Sun, the result of the match dictating the direction his career goes. Either he wins and reclaims his spot atop NJPW, getting to have the run the pandemic robbed him of. Or he loses on the grandest stage and leaves with nothing… but that’s not happening. He’s beaten Shingo both times they’ve fought and he doesn’t plan on dropping the third. But that’s not just because the title’s on the line. It’s the topic Shingo’s smartly chosen to avoid speaking on. He’d be a fool to think his spot isn’t under threat. EVIL betrayed him. SANADA did too. There’s nothing stopping Shingo from doing it either… so it’s up to him to chop down the Hydra before the issue persists. He loves LIJ and he loves Shingo, but this moment is about him and everything he’s sacrificed, so he asks Takagi to not take it to heart when Naito takes what’s long overdue his.
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Wrestle Kingdom 18 (January 4, 2024)
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Also on the show:
NEVER Openweight Championship: Jeff Cobb (c) vs Ren Narita
NJPW World Television Championship: Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs Taichi
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship: KUSHIDA (c) vs Mike Bailey
PAC vs Hiromu Takahashi
IWGP Tag Team Championship: Aussie Open (c) vs TMDK
IWGP United States Championship: Katsuyori Shibata (c) vs Tomohiro Ishii
Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Will Ospreay
Kazuchika Okada vs Kaito Kiyomiya III
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Shingo Takagi (c) vs Tetsuya Naito III - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
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As blockbuster as it gets on the Tokyo Dome stage, two LIJ members close out the night for the very first time in Naito’s home city! Two men that go back to their days together in high school, none of that matters now, the title all they care about. Dressed to the nines, Naito emerges from a helicopter like a true Ingobernable, sporting a black suit to represent his Dark Ace persona, an entire army of LIJ supporters backing him from the stage.
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Before their first match, Naito declared he wanted to face a Shingo that could feasibly take LIJ from him and now more than ever he’s going to get it, but perhaps should be careful what he wishes for. Winning their past two matches, all he needs to do is replicate the feat one more time. Speak of the champ, Takagi emerges from the mouth of a Dragon’s lair, fireballs rising along the stage, Shingo in an all red regal fit, ready to spill blood. Losing to Okada two years ago when he was in this position, it’s about redemption for him and proving to his leader the future of LIJ is now, old man.
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Once Naito slowly strips down out of his suit and Shingo sheds his skin, handing over the strap, the January 4 main event gets underway! It’s typical Naito behaviour from the jump, stalling for the opening minute as both men absorb the feel of the cheering crowd, split down the middle between the ways LIJ could go. Shingo’s stoic whilst Tetsuya smirks, sending some words Takagi’s way, before raising the LIJ fist! But Shingo rocks him with a jab!
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A quick feeling out process sees Shingo gain the momentary upper hand off a rough Shoulder Tackle, only to turn into a Flying Forearm Smash from Naito! Tetsuya goes wild on Takagi with blows, the Dragon simply absorbing them, shaking them off and letting out a roar after another Shoulder Tackle! But Naito skids off the mat this time and recovers into his Tranquilo Pose instead, drawing the ire of Takagi!
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Shingo smacks him with a boot to the cheek, backing Naito into the corner where he goes ham with piston strikes to the body, a CORNER BOMBER whiplashing Naito’s head against the turnbuckle! Swiping out the legs, he mocks Naito’s “Abre Los Ojos” taunt, going for Tetsuya’s COMBINACION CABRON! Naito has it scouted however, stopping the closing Mule Kick by snapping Takagi against the top rope with a SWINGING NECKBREAKER! TORNADO DDT crunches him on his dome, Shingo kicking out at 2!
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Firing up, Takagi demands for more, Naito shrugging as he teases another Flying Forearm Smash, only to slip behind into the POLVO DE ESTRELLA COVER! ONE! TWO! THR-KICK OUT! Shingo doesn’t even have time to chew Naito out for doing the complete opposite as asked, instantly being rolled into a SICK DRAGON SUPLEX ON THE DRAGON! Takagi clutches his neck as Naito grins at him, now following up with a COMBINACION CABRON of his own, telling Shingo not to steal if he can’t take the fire himself!
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Takagi dazed, Naito scales up top for a MISSILE DROPKICK- TAKAGI TURNS HIM INSIDE-OUT MIDAIR WITH A PUMPING BOMBER!!! NOSHIGAMI! ONE! TWO! THR-KICK OUT! Battering him with a Pumping Combo, chops and punches blister and bruise Tetsuya’s body, before a HIGH-ANGLE GERMAN DROPS HIM ON HIS NECK!!! Shingo looks satisfied with himself as he sits in his cross-legged pose… BUT NAITO RISES UP BEHIND HIM!
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Rolling Wheel Kick to the back of the head snaps Takagi out of dream state as Tetsuya rallies with a series of forearms, before testing his luck with a PUMPING BOMBER OF HIS OWN! SHINGO SHRUGS IT OFF, PISSED! Realising he messed up, Naito tries to escape the Dragon’s wrath, but Shingo grabs him by the trunks to pull him back into a MADE IN JAPAN attempt! Tetsuya frantically fights free with back elbows to the neck, ONLY TO BE SPUN AROUND INTO A DRAGON SOUL LARIAT, NAITO ROCKED TO HIS CORE!
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Naito collapsing outside, a TOPE CON HILO wipes him out! Shingo ragdolls his stablemate about ringside, hurling him from post-to-pillar, though a GUARDRAIL POWERBOMB is countered into a NECKBREAKER ON THE STEEL! ESPERANZA ON THE FLOOR BY NAITO! Shingo nursing the neck, Naito tosses him in and recovers for a moment, before heading up top, CONNECTING THE MISSILE DROPKICK! AND A GLORIA!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOO!!!
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Shingo in the drop zone, Naito teases the RUNNING DESTINO, but Takagi catches him, TRYING FOR A FIRE THUNDER DRIVER!!! Tetsuya scrabbles like a cat falling out a tree, whacking Shingo in the nose with his boot to free himself! A stiff forearm connects with the damaged neck, but as Naito goes for a German, Takagi beats it and folds him with a SAITO SUPLEX! LEGEND FALCONRY CONNECTS!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NAITO SURVIVES!!!
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Tetsuya in a dream state, Shingo clubs him with clotheslines, a YUKON LARIAT cleaning him off his feet! Grabbing him by the scruff, Takagi pulls him up… HOOKING AN STO, WANTING EVERYTHING IS EVIL!!! His cheeky smirk is wiped off by an EYE RAKE though, Naito furiously exploding with punches and a mouthful of SPIT in Shingo’s face, showing what he thinks of LIJ’s first traitor!
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Knocking Shingo down with his own lariat, he sets up a SWING DESTINO, but Takagi grabs his leg! Naito tries to fight him off, though Shingo’s too powerful, yanking him into a draped position in the ropes! Heading to the adjacent corner, he climbs as Naito pulls himself up in hopes of freeing himself… COAST-TO-COAST BOMBER NAILS NAITO!!! MADE IN JAPAN!!! ONE! TWO! THR-ANOTHER CLOSE CALL!!!
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Shingo roars, setting up the LAST OF THE DRAGON- NAITO COUNTERS INTO A SURPRISE DESTINO!!! Takagi crashing on the bad neck, he’s jelly-legged as Tetsuya bumrushes him with forearms, though as he kneels to counter another DESTINO, Naito dumps him with a GERMAN INSTEAD! AND A RUNNING DESTINOOOOOOOOO!!! ONE! TWO! THR-SHINGO GETS THE SHOULDER UP!!! Naito cracks Takagi with headbutts, but it only angers the bull, who launches one back despite the neck!
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Tetsuya winces and smirks through the pain, knowing this hurts Shingo more than him, the Dragon remaining prideful with each counter headbutt, UNTIL A POISONED FRANKENSTEINER SPIKES HIM! SKULL END!!! Naito’s embracing the trauma! Keeping it in deep for a few moments as Takagi struggles, Tetsuya promptly lets go and looks at the turnbuckles… RAISING HIS FIST TO THE SKY, HE WANTS A STARDUST PRESS!!! Shades of his matches with Okada in the Dome, Naito goes for the Hail Mary… IT MISSES!!! TAKAGI GETS HIM UP FOR A LAST OF THE DRAGON!!! HE FINALLY HITS IT AFTER FAILING BOTH PAST MATCHES!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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Takagi’s taken aback, certain it was the piece of the equation he’d been missing. Angered, he knocks his own brutal forearms into Naito’s non-existent neck, an AXE BOMBER KNOCKING HIM DOWN! Naito gasping for air, a SICKENING DRAGON SOUL LARIAT follows! Now staggered himself, he throws wild, yet feeble shots, missing Shingo each time as he pops up his foe. Looking him dead in the eyes, Shingo hits off the ropes once, twice, thrice… PUMPING BOMBERRRRRRRRRRRRR!!! Scooping him up for another LAST OF THE DRAGON… NAITO COUNTERS WITH A VALENTIA!!!
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Both men down, Tokyo goes nuts as they slowly pull themselves up using each other, butting heads! Trading blows again, a Dragon Soul rocks Naito, BUT HE THROWS ONE BACK! AND A FOREARM! A HEADBUTT! Naito runs the ropes, but so does Shingo, once, twice, thrice, TORNADO DD- PUMPING BOMBER!!! Grabbing the wrist from behind, TAKAGI WANTS THE RIPCORD BOMBER!!! BUT NAITO WITH A DESTINOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOO!!!
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Now Naito’s in shock, mere inches from the win! Seeing his hometown on their feet for him, new life rushes through him, nodding to himself as he sets up again the DESTINO! Shingo throws his body weight forwards though, both men collapsing to the apron! Trading punches, it’s the HEADBUTT which subdues Takagi, his neck in sheer agony! AND NOW NAITO WANTS THE APRON DESTINO INSTEAD… SHINGO SHOVES HIM OFF! APRON CANADIAN DESTROYER!!! REVENGE FOR THE 2019 G1!!!
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Naito’s eyes are glazed over, all the years of abuse to his own neck catching up to him! Takagi hoists him up, seating him on the turnbuckle, before raising his own fist skywards! Meeting Tetsuya up there, who gives one last fight with forearms to the neck, a DRAGON SOUL silences him! Grabbing the wrist, Shingo picks him up on top of the world… STAY DREAM!!! ONE! TWO! THREE!!!
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Shingo Takagi (c) def. Tetsuya Naito to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (40:40)
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It’s over. Once more, Naito’s championship dreams have been shattered into stardust as Takagi finally scores the win that’s eluded him throughout his NJPW run! Tokyo’s a stunned silence as they watch Shingo be handed his title, holding his hand high as Tetsuya lays still on the mat. Is Naito truly finished? LIJ pour out, Hiromu and BUSHI rushing to check on the Stardust Genius, while Yota and Titan check on Takagi as he suddenly stumbles back into the corner, clutching his neck.
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As Naito’s helped to his feet, there’s a standstill between the two halves of LIJ as they stare each other down, intensity stemming from Shingo and Naito. Takagi pushes Yota and Titan aside, stepping forward whilst nursing his neck, Naito doing the same, butting heads with the Dragon again! …But then a smirk appears on Naito’s face, raising high the LIJ fist! And Shingo smirks back, raising his own to meet it! AND THEY EMBRACE!
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What was thought to be the war that could fracture LIJ in half forever has only brought its two strongest members closest together! Grabbing a mic, Naito congratulates Shingo for finally beating him. He knew this day would eventually come, and he couldn’t be prouder of his friend. Though this loss stings him, the journey is never over him, and rest assured, he’ll be coming back for the throne, rested and healthy again, Naito winking at Takagi as he says so, who reciprocates with an inviting grin.
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But right now is not about him. In fact, he may not even be long for the wrestling world with the condition his neck and knees are in. That’s why he’d like to make an announcement. From henceforth, he’s no longer the sole leader of LIJ. He wants Shingo to lead beside him! Takagi’s stunned by the offer, but Naito insists, explaining that though EVIL and SANADA were corrupted by greed for power, it was never about that to him. LIJ is his family, and he only wants what’s best for them. If that means Takagi calling the shots when he’s unable to, he’ll do that. Shingo gives him a bow of acceptance!
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LIJ all smiles, united stronger than ever, Naito beckons them all to the centre of the ring, before gesturing to Takagi to cement his leadership by doing the roll-call! Takagi nodding, he accepts the mic from him and raises his fist to the sky as everyone follows… but right as he’s about to speak, the crowd bursts into gasps which catches Shingo’s attention, as OUT WALKS PAC!!!
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Having hunted down and beaten LIJ members since his loss to Shingo, he snarls as he stalks his way to the ring, LIJ falling into defensive position! Stepping inside, he looks them left to right, scowling at their clenched fists, before raising his mic. He says that ever since he set foot in NJPW at the G1 Climax, he’s been a man possessed with his goal to take what he’s been deprived of. He stomped out Naito, he stole Shingo’s belt, he just beat Hiromu earlier in the night… yet none of that has left him satisfied the way he thought it would. It had him thinking the question – why?
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And then he realised. LIJ isn’t the enemy. They’re misfits, just like him. Oppressed, just like him. He banded together Death Triangle in the face of The Elite, but now, he seeks a far greater position. With contract negotiations having come up, his 5-year AEW deal finally expiring, he’s opted for one that’ll allow him to work both AEW and NJPW, covering his bases so he doesn’t go unbooked anymore. And with these recent matches causing him to gain respect for the Ingobernables and their unrestrained manner of operations, he knows from experience that if you wish to rise to the top in Japan… it’s good to have allies. Tossing his mic aside, PAC RAISES HIS FIST TO THE SKY!
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LIJ’s taken aback by the gesture from the Bastard that’s almost tried to tear them apart in the past months as much as they have themselves… BUT SHINGO RECIPROCATES TO HIS DRAGONGATE BROTHER! AND NOW HIROMU! YOTA! TITAN! BUSHI! AND NAITO!!! Raising his mic back up, Shingo declares “TITAN! BUSHI! TSUJI! HIROMU! NAITO! PAC! Y SHINGO! NOSOTROS… LOS INNNNGOBERRRNAAAABLESSSSSSS DE JA-PON!!!”. Tickertape explodes from the turnbuckles as Tokyo erupts into cheers, LIJ closing the show a united family again!
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New Year Dash!! (January 5, 2024)
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Los Ingobernables de Japon (Shingo Takagi, Tetsuya Naito, PAC, Yota Tsuji, Hiromu Takahashi, BUSHI) vs Sabre-Gun (Zack Sabre Jr., El Phantasmo, TMDK, El Desperado, Kosei Fujita)
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As usual, the night after Wrestle Kingdom is rife with excitement and new beginnings, and at the centre of it all lies the age-old rivalry between LIJ and Zack Sabre Jr.! Fresh off losing his Television Championship to Taichi after a year-long reign, he immediately sets his sights on the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, a victory here sure to propel him to the top. And with LIJ finally back to being a cohesive, functioning family again, their redefined chemistry is put up to the test here.
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Batting off the initial concerns of another blow-up, the rebels have never been more in sync than now under Naito and Shingo’s shared guidance, the added element of PAC only further helping than hindering. Still, Sabre-Gun is menacing, a driven Sabre sicking his troops on the opposition like the masterful general he is, yet to his annoyance, the crowd remain enamoured by the Bastard, who taps out Fujita to the Brutaliser as he stares down the Technical Wizard, sending a statement!
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Los Ingobernables de Japon def. Sabre-Gun (18:07)
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Whilst ZSJ throws a fit, promising LIJ they haven’t seen the last of him as he leaves with Sabre-Gun, LIJ raise their fists to the sky with Shingo returning the favour from last night by letting Naito do the roll-call this time, grins all around. That is… until the coin drops. HERE COMES OKADA! Turning to Naito, Shingo gives him the nod that he’s got this sorted, Tetsuya tipping his cap back and taking LIJ away with him to give the two space as the rivals lock eyes.
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Mic in hand, Okada runs down Shingo, calling his reign an insult to NJPW, despising the Dragon’s prideful embracement of his Dragongate past when he should be representing their company. With Okada’s trilogy against Kaito finished in his favour, playtime’s over and the Rainmaker’s come back knocking for his crown, having beaten Shingo in the G1. Shingo, remembering how his last reign ended… accepts! Butting heads with Okada, he warns him he’s even more dangerous now, so he shouldn’t expect to walk away with his gold this time.
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Wrestle Kingdom 18 in Yokohama Arena (January 21, 2024)
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Shingo Takagi (c) vs Kazuchika Okada VI - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
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In the past year, Okada’s descent into madness has seen embark on an emerald voyage to kill off any outsider or youngster eyeballing his spot, even brutally exiling members from CHAOS to reshape it into men who fit his regime. Seeing Takagi as low-life scum, he’s adamant to ‘fix’ NJPW again so that his efforts from last year don’t go to waste, knowing the continued deviance LIJ’s control will cause from his ‘purer’ path. Shingo, on the other hand, has been collecting milestones, from finally beating Ospreay for the title, to finally knocking off Naito to affirm his spot at LIJ’s top and win a January 4 main event to redeem his loss two years prior against the man who now stands in his way again, the only natural next bucket list item hence being beating Okada back on the WK stage.
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A gruelling war over New Japan’s vision spans over the next half hour (akin to the classic they’d actually have at New Beginning 2023), Okada mercilessly dumping Shingo over and over again on the neck Naito had loosened up, whilst Takagi holds his own more than he ever has in the past, blistering the Ace with lariats that leave welts all over! The first RAINMAKER hits like a gunshot though, damn near taking Shingo out, yet he keeps fighting through the damaged neck! MADE IN JAPAN has Okada rethinking his decisions to challenge, and a STAY DREAM tease almost gets him!
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A vicious TOMBSTONE drills him on the floor though, sending spasms down from his neck to his limbs, another RAINMAKER pushing him to his last legs! As Okada preps one final one… TAKAGI NAILS HIS OWN RIPCORD BOMBER!!! The FIRE THUNDER DRIVER now has Kazu reeling himself, and a LAST OF THE DRAGON scores a mighty near-fall! OKADA RESPONDS WITH ONE OF HIS OWN, GETTING SHINGO BACK FOR THE RIPCORD!!! Inching closer and closer to the vaunted third Rainmaker, Okada has Shingo’s neck in dire straits with the Money Clip, but as he finally swings… TAKAGI CATCHES IT! ANOTHER LAST OF THE DRAGON!!! ONE! TWO! THREE!!!
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Shingo Takagi (c) def. Kazuchika Okada to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (32:07)
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Despite the odds stacked against him, Shingo’s managed to tie his score against Okada, 3-3, avenging his WK heartbreak from 2022, whilst Kazu’s grip on New Japan continues to falter, the ungovernables wrecking his ideal world. Refusing to let them slip however, LIJ and CHAOS continue to feud into the New Beginning tour, where a massive tag is set up pitting Shingo & Naito against Okada & Tanahashi!
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The New Beginning in Sapporo - Night Two (January 28, 2024)
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Also on the tour:
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship: CHAOS (SHO & Taiji Ishimori) (c) vs Los Ingobernables de Japon (Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI)
Katsuyori Shibata (c) vs KENTA - IWGP United States Championship
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Los Ingobernables de Japon (Shingo Takagi & Tetsuya Naito) vs CHAOS (Hiroshi Tanahashi & Kazuchika Okada)
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With Hiromu & BUSHI dethroning SHO & Taiji last night, matters are even more tense now in the power struggle between the stables. Endless shared history between these four men, it clearly shows with the animosity they greet each other with, Takagi and Okada continuing their war from Yokohama as Naito continues to drift further every day from the man he used to resemble in Tanahashi.
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Tetsuya manages to get some well-earned revenge against the man who withheld the World Title from him throughout 2022, Okada, a Destino/Bomber showing Naito and Takagi to be fully in tune again, but when a Twist and Shout to Shingo’s neck takes him out, it’s down to Naito and Tanahashi again! Tetsuya trying to recover some momentum to speed up his rise back to challenging Shingo, he gives Hiroshi his all, though the Dragon Screws prove too much for his bad knees, a TEXAS CLOVERLEAF submitting him!
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CHAOS def. Los Ingobernables de Japon (21:15)
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With Tanahashi’s win over the LIJ leader duo, he calls out Shingo in a post-show interview, saying it’s been 3 years since he’s had a chance to challenge for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, his last match notably enough coming against Shingo himself. He’s not getting any younger as it seems and he wants nothing more than one last run at the top… so for the sake of sparing the company he broke his back for the past two decades from LIJ’s undesirable direction, he wishes to bring gold back to CHAOS! Record level 1-1 between the two, Takagi fearlessly accepts, setting up a blockbuster showdown for Osaka!
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The New Beginning in Osaka (February 10, 2024)
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Also on the show:
KUSHIDA (c) vs YOH - IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship
TMDK (c) vs Los Ingobernables de Japon (PAC & Yota Tsuji) - IWGP Tag Team Championship
Los Ingobernables de Japon (Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI) (c) vs CHAOS (SHO & Taiji Ishimori) vs SixorNine (Master Wato & Ryusuke Taguchi) - IWGP Junior Tag Team Championship
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Shingo Takagi (c) vs Hiroshi Tanahashi III - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
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3 years ago on the New Beginning tour, Shingo and Tanahashi met for the first time, the Ace of the Universe taking the NEVER Openweight Championship from him, before Takagi returned the favour 6 months later, keeping the World Title from Hiroshi. Now, in a war of ideologies, they settle the score! Even at 47, Tana’s flamboyant as ever in his entrance, turning back the clocks with a full rockstar entrance as women swoon over the Japanese God. Shingo’s comparatively humble in his entrance, glaring taped-up neck keeping his head bowed, yet nostrils flaring, ready for battle.
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It's a classic Tanahashi start, slapping on the headlock to grind down his foe, only now it means that much more with the condition of Shingo’s neck. As Hiroshi reaches for Takagi’s tape, Shingo butts into his chest with his shoulder to shove him off and fires up a Pumping Combo! Chop, punch, chop, punch, chop, punc- DRAGON-STYLE HARITE FROM TANA KNOCKS THE TASTE OUT OF SHINGO’S MOUTH! Takagi doubled over, Hiroshi hammers elbows into his exposed neck, a Low Dropkick cutting him down and a Neckbreaker flooring him for 2!
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Heading to the middle rope, a SOMERSAULT SENTON BOMB is evaded, Tana crashing on his back! Now Shingo blasts him with the ground and pound! A Knee Drop sits Hiroshi up, before a SLIDING D knocks him back down for 2! Whipping Tana into the corner, a CORNER BOMBER heads his way like a missile, but a Big Boot and a HIGH FLY ATTACK cuts him off, before Tana strums the air guitar!
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He grabs the waist, but a Snap DDT stops him, an ORIGINAL FALCONRY from Shingo slamming him down! Beating Tana’s chest like a drum, he guillotines him in the ropes with a PUMPING BREAKER! A Gallon Throw attempt follows, but Tana spins around into a FALL IN LOVE PIN! ONE! TWO! THR-KICK OUT! And before Shingo can do anything, Hiroshi nails the head with a Low Dropkick! HASE-STYLE URANAGE SPIKES HIM ON HIS NECK!!!
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Hurt, Takagi collapses to the outside, prompting Tana to spear the Dragon into the guardrail with a DRAGON ROCKET! Climbing the ropes, Hiroshi measures for a HIGH FLY FLOW- CAUGHT ON SHINGO’S SHOULDERS!!! DEATH VALLEY BOMB ON THE FLOOR!!! The back that once carried NJPW now sears in agony as Takagi rolls him in, a SOL DE JAPON CONNECTING! Smacking a Dragon Soul Lariat off him, a HIGH-ANGLE BELLY-TO-BACK SUPLEX DROPS TANA! ONE! TWO! THR-NO DICE!
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Loading the Ace of the Universe onto his shoulders, he nails a BUCKLE BOMB… BUT TANA EXPLODES BACK WITH A SLING BLADE!!! Both downed for a moment, Tana beats a Yukon Lariat with a SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! Shingo seeing stars, Tana grabs him for another, but Takagi desperately fights him off, ONLY FOR A DARUMA-SHIKI GERMAN SUPLEX TO FLOOR HIM!!! ONE! TWO! THR-SHINGO STAYS IN!
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Tana tries to get a hold of the neck, but Takagi turtles and kicks him away, prompting Tana to secure the leg instead, connecting a DRAGON SCREW! Shingo hobbling to his feet, a TWIST AND SHOUT awaits him! Hiroshi rolls through for seconds, but now Takagi grabs his leg and RETURNS A DRAGON SCREW!!! Tana’s famously bad knees give way, Shingo now with free reign to stomp the chest, before hoisting him into a MICHINOKU DRIVER II! Heading up, he winds up the DIVING BOMBER, but taking too long, Tana cuts him off!
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Beating on Shingo’s exposed neck, he drapes him from the top rope… AND SNAPS HIM INTO A VICIOUS DRAGON SCREW NECK WHIP!!! Takagi’s head damn near popping off, Tana quickly grabs a DRAGON SLEEPER and starts swinging him around Giant Swing style! Slamming him into the mat after 10 rotations, Tana glides up top… NAILING THE HIGH FLY FLOW!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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Securing the wrists, Tana goes for a RYUGOYE like last time… TAKAGI CATCHES IT! MADE IN JAPAN!!! Hiroshi smartly rolls away to the ropes before Takagi can cover though, leaving both men to nurse their wounds. Meeting in the middle, they bounce elbows off each other’s skulls, TANA CRACKING SHINGO WITH A HEADBUTT!!! TAKAGI RETURNS ONE, DROPPING HIROSHI!!! Battering the back, he tries for a LAST OF THE DRAGON- SLING BLADE FROM TANA!!!
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As the Pumping Hawk rises, Tana cracks a swift TWIST AND SHOUT, before nailing ANOTHER SLING BLADE!!! Back turned to Takagi, Tanahashi’s confident he’s got him… BUT HE TURNS INTO A PUMPING BOMBER!!! Hiroshi rocked, Shingo hits the ropes a few times, before firing off a PUMPING BOMBER THAT TURNS HIM INSIDE OUT!!! Now grabbing the wrist, he teases the Ripcord variant, but Tana counters with the SLING BLADE!!!
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Returning up top, Tana crashes into Shingo with a STANDING HIGH FLY FLOW!!! Going back up for seconds, he looks over his kingdom… but Takagi grabs his leg! Tana tries kicking him off, but Shingo pulls himself up, trading blows with Hiroshi! He eats a Headbutt to the neck but firms it, wrecking Tana’s back with punches… BEFORE NAILING AN AVALANCHE EXPLODER ’98!!! LAST OF THE DRAGON!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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Gritting his teeth, Shingo winds the arm, going for a PUMPING BOMBER, but Tana just collapses under! Takagi stomps over to him, only to fall into a SMALL PACKAGE! ONE! TWO! THR-TAKAGI KICKS OUT! SLING BLADE!!! Tana attempts a BRAINBUSTER, but the back gives out, letting Takagi fall into the ropes and rebound with a PUMPING BOMBER!!! Securing the Double Hammerlock, he nails a TAKAGI DRIVER ’98!!! ONE! TWO! THR-TANAHASHI WITH A FOOT ON THE ROPES!!!
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Shingo’s at a loss, but in this game of natural progression, he looks to replicate his WK success, smacking Dragon Souls off Tana, before another PUMPING BOMBER flooring him! Dragging him up the ropes with him, he wants the STAY DREAM… but it left his neck exposed, Tana raining down 12-6 elbows on it! Shingo forced to let go, he instead trades forearms with Hiroshi, but a HEADBUTT knocks him down this time into a prone position! Tana in perfect position, HE NAILS THE HIGH FLY FLOW TO THE BACK!!! Rolling Shingo over, Tana heads back up… HIGH FLY FLOW!!! ONE! TWO! THREE!!!
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Hiroshi Tanahashi def. Shingo Takagi (c) to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (35:36)
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For the 9th time in his career, Tanahashi’s the World Champion! Shingo’s neck finally crumbling at his hands, the CHAOS regime is back on top! A remarkable reign from the Dragon, but he’s forced back into his cave. As Tana celebrates though, he doesn’t have to wait at all for competition to line up, KATSUYORI SHIBATA’S THEME HITTING! The fellow Three Musketeer losing his US Title earlier on the tour, he’s had a bone to pick with CHAOS for the past year since their exile of the likes of Goto, who have since been in his corner as part of the Takeover faction. The two long-time rivals staring each down, Tana raises his title with a grin, as Shibata returns a murderous look!

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After a rocky start to the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship’s legacy, this past year gave it a much-needed push back into the limelight as one of the most sought-after belts in wrestling, but there’s still work to be done. Kazuchika Okada was about to do that until his fantastic run was cut horribly short by SANADA, but that’ll no longer be an issue as we take matters back to the aftermath of Wrestle Kingdom 17, to the start of the Rainmaker’s 2nd reign. This isn’t just about recapturing the glimmer of the V4 belt though. In each company, the World Championship acts as the centrepiece to its future, any changes affecting the greater surrounding stories as well. Thus, this booking aims to orient NJPW as a whole, smoothing over complaints like the redundancy of BULLET CLUB and the staleness of CHAOS whilst building a promising future for New Japan for when its current pillars ultimately need to hang up their boots.
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New Year Dash!! (January 5, 2023)
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Also on the show:
CHAOS (Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii, YOSHI-HASHI) vs Sabre-Gun (Zack Sabre Jr., Shane Haste, Mikey Nicholls)
BULLET CLUB (Jay White, KENTA, El Phantasmo, EVIL, Yujiro Takahashi) vs Guerrillas of Destiny, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Master Wato
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Kazuchika Okada & Kenny Omega vs United Empire (Aaron Henare & Jeff Cobb)
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As always, New Year Dash!! has been an explosive night thus far, seeing the debuts of Just4Guys and Sabre-Gun from the ashes of Suzuki-Gun, as well as House of Torture finally leaving BULLET CLUB after their loss earlier in the night, turning their backs on Jay White. But it’s the main event which shakes the company to the core, as legendary rivals IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada and IWGP United States Champion Kenny Omega shockingly team up to take on Will Ospreay’s United Empire henchmen, both having their issues with the Commonwealth Kingpin and his posse. A fun showcase sees the super-team nail their RainmakeV-Trigger combo on Aaron Henare to seal the deal, with Cobb eyeing Kenny menacingly post-match and Okada going right back to big-leaguing Omega, refusing to acknowledge him.
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Once the Cleaner departs, Kazuchika cuts a post-match promo claiming last night was merely the first of many nights of a company-wide purge. He’s tired of these outsiders trying to share his earned spotlight, so one by one, he’s going to send them back home. “Kaito Kiyomiya, young lion, I’ll see you in Yokohama.” Okada drops the mic and heads back, where IWGP Tag Team Champions Bishamon are wrapping up an interview. They’re disgruntled from their loss to Sabre-Gun earlier in the night, Goto seeming even more upset that Okada chose to team with Omega over anyone of them, questioning the use of CHAOS, but Kazuchika pays it no note, shooing him off so he can have his interview time.
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Kazuchika Okada & Kenny Omega def. United Empire (Aaron Henare & Jeff Cobb) (13:36)
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Heading into Yokohama, a 5-match series is announced between Los Ingobernables de Japon and KONGOH’s members! With Shingo Takagi staking his claims to Okada’s title the night prior, Katsuhiko Nakajima raises the question of how deserving the Dragon truly is considering he’s lost twice to the NOAH star. Taking the potshot as a challenge, Shingo agrees to put his shot on the line, the faction with the most wins facing the Rainmaker next!
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Wrestle Kingdom 17 in Yokohama Arena (January 21, 2023)
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Also on the show:
BUSHI vs Tadasuke
Hiromu Takahashi vs Hajime Ohara
SANADA vs Manabu Soya
Tetsuya Naito vs KENOH
Shingo Takagi vs Katsuhiko Nakajima
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CHAOS (Kazuchika Okada & Tomohiro Ishii) vs Team NOAH (Kaito Kiyomiya & Masa Kitamiya)
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Before the LIJ/KONGOH series can commence, Okada calls on his trusty right-hand man Tomohiro Ishii (not Goto) to assist him in driving home the GHC Heavyweight Champion Kaito and his main unit ally, Masa Kitamiya, promising to beat Kiyomiya like in last year’s tag. What starts as an average match rapidly devolves into a brawl when Kaito, sick of Kazuchika overlooking and disrespecting him, boots his face off with unbridled intensity, causing Okada to snap, beating the snot out of him! A German Suplex dumps Kazuchika on the floor as referees pull them apart, and as Okada seethes, it’s clear this is far from over.
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CHAOS and Team NOAH fought to a no contest (6:35)
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Though Kaito’s stunt gains the Rainmaker’s attention, it also garners his wrath, a livid Okada cursing up a storm in a post-match interview. When asked if a match will happen with Kiyomiya, Kazuchika outright refuses to work with the ‘snivelling, puny prick’, claiming he had his chance and ruined the honour of dancing with the Rainmaker. Goto tries to calm Okada down, reminding him that with Nakajima winning KONGOH the series 3-2, they have a preview match with KONGOH tomorrow. In the heat of rage, Okada tells him to ‘f*** off’, before naming Goto their team’s captain since he wants to play smart with him.
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The New Beginning in Nagoya (January 22, 2023)
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Captain’s Fall: CHAOS (Kazuchika Okada, Hirooki Goto [C], Tomohiro Ishii, YOSHI-HASHI) vs KONGOH (Katsuhiko Nakajima, KENOH [C], Manabu Soya, Tadasuke)
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After a turbulent recent weeks, Okada’s in dire need of something to calm him down, hoping a match in his home prefecture of Aichi will help. He’s all calm until he sees Goto’s dumb face though, becoming irrationally angry again, barking at the Aramusha to do his job. Okada sits out majority of the match until Nakajima mouths off with him on the apron, piefacing the Rainmaker when he refuses to get in! Furious, the Rainmaker shoves a concerned Goto aside and tags in, laying into Nakajima to the point of near-disqualification, before murdering Tadasuke to equalise the sides after KENOH eliminated YOSHI-HASHI! He gives Soya the same treatment, tearing KONGOH a new one until Nakajima almost slaps him unconscious, Okada staggering back into his corner, where Goto tags in! As Hirooki and Nakajima go at it, Okada regains his bearings right as Nakajima nails the Vertical Spike to pin CHAOS’s captain to automatically win the match!
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KONGOH def. CHAOS (17:11)
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As a smug Nakajima snatches Okada’s title away from the referee and holds it over his head, sneering and taunting at Kazuchika, the Rainmaker flips him off! Collecting his boys as Katsuhiko unceremoniously tosses Okada’s belt over to him, Okada returns to the back with gritted teeth, promising to ruin Nakajima, though not before chewing out Goto as the rest of CHAOS watch on uncomfortably.
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The New Beginning in Osaka (February 11, 2023)
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Also on the tour:
Jay White vs EVIL
Bishamon (c) vs TMDK (Mikey Nicholls & Shane Haste) - IWGP Tag Team Championship
Hiromu Takahashi (c) vs YOH - IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship
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Kazuchika Okada (c) vs Katsuhiko Nakajima - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
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It’s been a rough tour for CHAOS, from getting whooped by KONGOH to YOH failing to bring back gold, but through their failures, Bishamon is able to redeem itself by beating back Sabre-Gun’s TMDK. Nevertheless, it’s all taking quite the toll on Okada’s mental, who’s been devolving back to his cocky, snappy self. Finally though, he gets a chance at release when he faces arguably his spiritual counterpart from NOAH, the fellow 35-year-old meeting the Rainmaker in a first-time match that’s been a very long-time coming. Nakajima oozes confidence as he strides out to his grand piano theme, while Okada stomps out with a scowl as Katsuhiko crumples raining Okada Dollars in his hand.
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As the bell chimes, Okada offers a traditional lock-up but Nakajima stiffly kicks his thigh instead and smirks. Okada though glares a hole through Katsuhiko, launching at him like a mack truck with harsh elbows in response! Whipping him at the corner, Okada charges, but Nakajima slides out the way and rocks him with a Superkick, dusting off his hands and covering for two! He beats a Lariat attempt, nailing a Big Boot and a Leg Sweep, before crashing into the champion with a MISSILE DROPKICK!
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Dazed, Okada finds himself in the ropes, Nakajima continuing to rock him with stiff boots, one sending him to the apron! The Genius of the Kick follows, wanting a Roundhouse, but Okada kicks out his other leg and nails an APRON DDT! Back inside, a Senton Atomico and DIVING ELBOW DROP nabs 2! Okada builds momentum with a Neckbreaker, but Nakajima flips out a German and whacks a SOCCER KICK into his chest! He caves Okada’s sides in with more as the champion splutters until Okada flips him off again!
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Nakajima charges with a YAKUZA KICK but Okada pulls the ropes down! Nakajima caught, Okada nails a DROPKICK! Katsuhiko collapses out, Kazuchika chasing after, whipping him into the guardrail before cleaning his clock with a Big Boot of his own! FLYING CROSSBODY – SUPERKICK SNIPES OKADA! Nakajima kicks Okada’s arm into the guardrail, before a HESITATION DROPKICK whacks it off the steel post! Seating Okada on the canvas, Nakajima bullies the arm with disgusting shoulder kicks. A Penalty Kick misses, though as does Okada’s Short-Arm Rainmaker, NAKAJIMA WHIPPING THE SHOULDER INTO THE MAT!
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BOW-AND-ARROW ON THE ARM! Nakajima tries tearing it off the bone, but when that doesn’t work, he ties Okada in the ropes and goes to town! The referee intervenes to force the break, but as Katsuhiko turns around a DROPKICK awaits! BELLY-TO-BACK SUPLEX! Okada teases a Rainmaker, but Nakajima slaps him away and nails the shoulder – STRAIGHT-JACKET SUPLEX! ONE! TWO! THR-KICK OUT! Keeping wrist-control, Nakajima mockingly kicks the arm and shoves his face, BUT OKADA EXPLODES BACK WITH A LARIAT FROM THE OTHER ARM!
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Keeping hold himself, Okada knocks Nakajima down with another Lariat, before a BEAUTIFUL DROPKICK knocks him loopy! HEAVY RAIN! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOO! Okada sets up the TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER, but Nakajima thrashes free with head kicks, pulling him over for a VERTICAL SPIKE attempt! Okada slips free and nails an Enzuigiri! GERMAN SUPLEX! The arm keeps him from bridging, instead climbing the turnbuckles, teasing the Crossbody, only to eat a ROLLING FIFTEEN!
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Okada staggers, holding the ropes to keep upright, but Nakajima has other intentions, kicking the arm off, before nailing a RING-SHAKING SUPERPLEX! Rolling through, he pulls him into a TWISTER II!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NO DICE!!! Disappointed, he drops Okada into seated position with a BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE, before lining up a PK! OKADA COUNTERS INTO A SURPRISE EMERALD FLOWSION ON THE NOAH STAR! Regaining his bearings for a moment, Okada smells blood in the water, throws out the arms, wanting the RAINMAKER… NAKAJIMA SLAPS THE SOUL OUT OF HIM!!!
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Okada collapses deadweight to his knees as Nakajima grins sick thoughts to himself, before mocking the Rainmaker pose! Ripcording Okada around, he nails a JUMPING KICK, before going for the VERTICAL SPIKE… OKADA REVERSES INTO A SHORT-ARM RAINMAKER!!! Nakajima now stunned, Okada lifts him by the waist and nails the RAINMAKERRRRRRRRRR!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOO!!! But a ticked Okada doesn’t let him go, mauling him with haymakers and kicks like he did Kaito as even Nakajima’s forced to cover up!
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Frustrated, he slaps Nakajima in the face, but Katsuhiko with a SHOULDER KICK! DOUBLE UNDERHOOK SUPLEX! Okada rattled, he eats a Sliding Dropkick and an AIR RAID CRASH, before Nakajima nails the NORTHERN LIGHTS BOMB!!! ONE! TWO! THR-OKADA STAYS ALIVE!!! Nakajima back to the well with the VERTICAL SPIKE… DROPKICK FROM OKADA!!! ANOTHER DROPKICK!!! SHORT-ARM RAINMAKER!!! AND A TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER!!! Lifting him up with hatred, Okada ripcords him into the RAINMAKER!!! But he’s not done, going for another as NAKAJIMA FLIPS HIM OFF!!! RAINMAKERRRRRRRRRRRR!!! ONE! TWO! THREE!!!
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Kazuchika Okada (c) def. Katsuhiko Nakajima to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (27:18)
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Triumphing over the outsider, Okada steps over him like he’s dirt and collects his title… BUT HE’S SPUN INTO A BLADE RUNNER!!! Jay White stands over his rival’s fallen body, the respect shown at Wrestle Kingdom a mere ruse, the Switchblade wanting his title back!
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Done with White’s antics, Okada agrees to a rematch on one stipulation – if White loses, BULLET CLUB must disband. It’s coming up to 10 years of him dealing with their rubbish, and frankly, he’s hurt and old and tired of the rinse and repeat. It’s time he ends it for good.
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Battle in the Valley (February 18, 2023)
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Also on the show:
Kenny Omega (c) vs Jeff Cobb - IWGP United States Championship
Tama Tonga (c) vs Tomohiro Ishii - NEVER Openweight Championship
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Kazuchika Okada (c) vs Jay White VII - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (If White loses, BULLET CLUB must disband)
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With Okada dropping a massive bombshell, a deranged and desperate White can only accept, needing the title back, even if it means risking BC should he fail. Their 7th and potentially final match, Jay’s still 4-2, putting the Rainmaker at a disadvantage, but he couldn’t care less. White makes his entrance flanked by BC, who look downright scared for their future, but KENTA tells them to hold strong. As Jay approaches the ring though, he tells them to let him run this solo against the Black Sun’s advice, White believing this to be his fight despite everything on the line, going it with just Gedo. Okada’s by his lonesome as always, ready to bury the past forever.
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Unlike their WK match, this starts surprisingly in Okada’s favour even with the hell he went through just a week ago, the Rainmaker cutting off White’s condescending trash talk with a DROPKICK! Beating on his torso, Okada whips Jay at the ropes for another Dropkick, but Gedo pulls White out, giving him a pep talk to focus as Okada flashes him a ‘Too Sweet’! Not thinking, Jay slides back into a BIG BOOT, Okada continuing control with a Neckbreaker!
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Hammering on the neck, Okada cinches in an early RED INK, forcing White to fight as Gedo looks on worriedly. Hissing and spitting, Jay struggles to the ropes, but there’s no breaks for him, a FLAPJACK snapping his neck off the ropes and a Lariat stumbling him to the floor! Regrouping with Gedo again, his friend pleads with him to snap out of whatever this is, only to step back fearfully as a snarling Okada approaches.
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Understanding he’s in supreme control, Okada takes his sweet time tossing Jay back in, though his return’s slowed by Gedo, who begs for mercy for Jay as Kazu steps on the apron. Okada rolls his eyes, ONLY TO TURN INTO JAY RUNNING FULL SPEED AT HIM! SHOULDER TACKLE SENDS OKADA FLYING RIB-FIRST INTO THE GUARDRAIL!!! As Okada wails in agony, White cackles. Mission accomplished. Playing possum to lower Kazuchika’s guard, he’s in control now.
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Collecting Okada, he rams his spine from apron to post… BEFORE TACKLING HIM THROUGH THE GUARDRAIL ITSELF, BOTH EXPLODING THROUGH!!! As Okada nurses his ribs, Jay plops down on a vacant chair next to a fan and snatches their water, taking a swig and patting himself on the back, before ‘making it rain’ over Okada’s head. He sets up a table at ringside which remains untouched for now as his foe crawls back in, Jay instead nailing a sick DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Chopping and kicking the midsection, a SNAP SAITO gets 2!
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A Reverse STO attempt backfires though, Okada lifting Jay into a HANGMAN’S DDT! One Corner Elbow later, and a DROPKICK sends Jay crashing from the top turnbuckle to the ramp! Gedo orients the dazed Jay to a chair, White using it for support, only to yank him off as OKADA SOARS – TOPE CON HILO EATS THE OPENED CHAIR!!! Back in agony, a SLEEPER SUPLEX only doubles it! Sliding Kazu in, a Running Corner European follows into a Blade Buster tease… JAY HITS A BLOODY SUNDAY INSTEAD!!! ONE! TWO! THR-KICK OUT!!!
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Okada tries fighting back with a forearm, but a HURRICANE DRIVER FLOORS HIM!!! INTO A LIONTAMER!!! Jay tortures the back holding up the company as now Okada searches for the ropes, but the moment he finds them, another SLEEPER SUPLEX awaits! Okada rolls through though and nails a PERFECT DROPKICK! White rocked, he eats a TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER!!! Okada goes for a RAINMAKER, but sensing Jay trying to counter into the Blade Runner, he pushes off and nails another DROPKICK!
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Remembering the table, Okada nails a SPINNING RAINMAKER, before rolling White onto it! Heading up, Gedo begs him to spare Jay, but Kazu refuses… DIVING ELBOW DROP THROUGH THE TABLE, BUT IT TAKES OUT GEDO!!! JAY PULLED GEDO INTO HIS PLACE!!! Chucking evilly to himself, Jay rolls Okada in for a KIWI KRUSHER, but the Rainmaker writhes, readjusting into seated position on White’s shoulders! He hammers on White’s head, but Jay pulls his body down instead… STEPPING OVER THE ARMS, HE NAILS A STYLES CLASH!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOO!!!
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Quickly losing patience, he bashes Sharp Sensations against Okada’s chest, before holding the finger gun to his head… V-TRIGGER!!! IS HE GOING FOR IT?! Lifting Kazu onto his shoulders as the crowd gasps… JAY FEIGNS IT, DROPPING OKADA INTO BLADE RUNNER POSITION- OKADA REVERSES INTO A RAINMAKER!!! HE’S NOT FALLING FOR WHITE’S TRICKS ANYMORE!!! ONE! TWO! THR-JAY KICKS OUT!!! Dumping Jay with a German, he nails a couple Short-Arm Rainmakers, followed by a LANDSLIDE! Getting ready to nail another Rainmaker, he grabs the wrist…
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JAY NAILS A RAINMAKER OF HIS OWN!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOOO!!! White slams the mat, tears in his eyes, not knowing what to do, but right as he’s about to lose hope, he remembers KENTA. Charging up the Busaiku Knee Kick… HE RUNS INTO A DROPKICK!!! Slugging elbows as Jay returns chops, Okada suddenly scoops him up for a LANDSLIDE!!! And he’s back up in position for the RAIN-BLADE RUNNER!!! BUT JAY CAN’T CAPITALISE, TOO SPENT!!!
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Instead, White wills himself to go for another, securing wrist-control to nail a couple Short-Arms of his own, before doing the slit-throat taunt… BLADE RUNNER- OKADA DOESN’T BUDGE!!! Jay tugs, growing frantic as he locks eyes with Okada, who shakes his head! SPINNING TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER!!! INTO A RAINMAKER!!! Picking a limp Jay back up, Okada ‘Too Sweets’ him on the forehead, before waving goodbye, NAILING ONE MORE RAINMAKERRRRRRR!!! ONE! TWO! THREE!!! BULLET CLUB is dead. Long Live Okada.
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Kazuchika Okada (c) def. Jay White to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (38:48)
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A stunned silence fills San Jose at first, followed by a standing ovation for both warriors. 10 years of one of the greatest factions of all-time, now over. BC rush out to White’s side, some shocked, some furious, but overall emotional for their last night together. KENTA gives Okada a soulless look as the Rainmaker leaves the ring, Kazu nodding to Tanahashi on commentary, knowing what this moment means to him too. But alas, the night is over as Jay walks himself out of New Japan, no betrayals on their last night.
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Whilst Okada’s been through two tense defences in a short span, yet another challenge awaits him. Kaito consistently calling him out in the past weeks, using Okada’s moves on tours, Kazu finally caves, confirming he’ll be there at Keiji Muto’s retirement show, but he’ll be there for blood.
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NOAH Last Love (February 21, 2023)
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Also on the show:
AMAKUSA vs Hiromu Takahashi
Keiji Muto vs Tetsuya Naito
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IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada vs GHC Heavyweight Champion Kaito Kiyomiya
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The most invigorating Japanese rivalry in recent memory finally receives the pay-off everyone desires as NJPW’s Ace fights NOAH’s up-and-coming Ace. What ensues is awfully one-sided, Okada fully tapping into his role of Big Brother as he demolishes the man he deems lesser than him. Kaito does his best to hold out, getting in Kazu’s face a couple times, but he’s no match for the unbridled arrogance and fury of Okada, who wrecks him with an Antonio Inoki Enzuigiri, a Mitsuharu Misawa Emerald Flowsion, and a stiff-as-hell Rainmaker! 7 years ago, this was Naomichi Marufuji to Okada, but now Kazu is the Alpha Dog in town.
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Kazuchika Okada def. Kaito Kiyomiya (16:32)
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With Okada drifting into this unrecognisable version of himself, the rift between him and members of CHAOS continues to grow. Goto’s outspoken in his discontentment with CHAOS’s current position, HASHI standing with his partner, believing Kazuchika should be spending more time uniting the faction as their leader rather than running off to humiliate others and dapping up Tanahashi. Ishii and Yano, on the other hand, refuse a rebellion as CHAOS OGs and loyalists, Tom already eating well with his NEVER Openweight Championship. As such, a match between them is set for Anniversary!
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As for Okada, with LIJ not getting the chance to fight Okada due to their loss to KONGOH, Hiromu Takahashi challenges him to a Champion vs Champion fight as one of 2 LIJ members who did win against KONGOH.
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51st Anniversary Show (March 6, 2023)
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Also on the show:
Bishamon (c) vs CHAOS (Tomohiro Ishii & Toru Yano) - IWGP Tag Team Championship
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IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada vs IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi
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A long-awaited rematch from 2020’s New Japan Cup Semi Finals for Hiromu, much like Prince Devitt a decade ago he wants to prove he can hold both titles simultaneously. Though Devitt failed, Takahashi tries to avenge stablemates Tetsuya Naito and Shingo Takagi’s failures against the Ace as Tanahashi commentates again, having surprisingly voiced his support for Okada’s recent regime of culling the outsiders. An 18-minute sprint sees Hiromu rely on his explosiveness to leave Okada reeling, a Time Bomb II banging up the neck for a near-fall, but Takahashi still isn’t on Kazu’s level, a Rainmaker silencing him!
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Kazuchika Okada def. Hiromu Takahashi (18:03)
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Despite Bishamon’s defiant victory against CHAOS, Okada pays it no regard when choosing a partner for New Japan’s return to Aichi, remembering how Goto failed him last time. Called out by recent Young Lion graduates Ren Narita and Shota Umino, who have been making waves in the New Japan Cup, Narita determined to replicate mentor Katsuyori Shibata’s run to avenge him, whilst Shota wishes to impress idol Tanahashi, Kazu fittingly invites the Ace of the Universe to team with him!
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New Japan Cup - Night Five (March 11, 2023)
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The Dream Team (Kazuchika Okada & Hiroshi Tanahashi) vs Ren Narita & Shota Umino
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A true dream team, the company’s Aces battle its future in a thrilling exhibition bout, Shota borrowing from Tanahashi in his performance, whilst Narita remains very much determined to get in Okada’s face. Much like the rest who have tried as of late though, he’s well out his weight class, Okada paying him a mocking headbutt and a Rainmaker to humble the youngster! As Narita wallows in disappointment though, Okada offers a hand to Shota, helping him to his feet and claiming he sees a future in the Tanahashi-derivative star.
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The Dream Team def. Ren Narita & Shota Umino (13:32)
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As the New Japan Cup rolls on, it reaches a scintillating conclusion with Just5Guys’ Taichi besting Sabre Gun’s Zack Sabre Jr. in the Finals, Taichi having beaten Ospreay in the Semis and Zack triumphing over SANADA! As the group joins the Toshiaki Kawada student for the trophy presentation, complete with a recently-turning SANADA, who betrayed Naito in the Quarter Finals, they invite one last member to their family to Sabre-Gun’s Kosei Fujita’s umbrage – his former friend who he left, Ryohei Oiwa! Whilst J6G and Sabre-Gun’s rivalry bubbles in the background, the important matter at hand is Taichi’s upcoming shot!
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Road To Sakura Genesis - Night Three (April 3, 2023)
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The Dream Team (Kazuchika Okada & Hiroshi Tanahashi) vs Just6Guys (Taichi & SANADA)
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Once again calling on Tanahashi, the (Aether) Aces step to their mutual foes of Taichi & SANADA. Looking down on the pair as AJPW guys, Okada & Tanahashi are especially hostile in their treatment of J6G, but unlike Kaito who ate all of it, Taichi & SANADA are a lot more defiant, the Holy Emperor especially passionate in his reminders that no matter where he came from, he still worked his way through the Dojo like Okada and Tanahashi. Still, even with Taichi catching the champion by surprise with multiple near-falls, forcing him to become more serious, it’s not their night… yet, SANADA eating the fall off a High-Fly Flow!
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The Dream Team def. Just6Guys (15:27)
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Sakura Genesis (April 8, 2023)
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Also on the card:
Hiromu Takahashi (c) vs Lio Rush - IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship
Tomohiro Ishii (c) vs Great-O-Khan – NEVER Openweight Championship
Bishamon (c) vs Aussie Open - IWGP Tag Team Championship
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Kazuchika Okada (c) vs Taichi VI - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
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Though the tag match may not have gone in J6G’s favour, tonight’s a lot different. One year ago, Taichi watched as his partner ZSJ failed to dethrone Okada after winning the NJC, much like four years before that. But now, he’s earned the chance to be the one fighting Kazu and silence his critics, especially the Rainmaker, rather than spectating a third time. Conducting a full operatic entrance, the Holy Emperor is the fan-favourite in the very arena his mentor Kawada retired, looking to make him proud, and for once, even Okada’s grandeur pales in comparison to his foe, though he looks past it, prepared to stomp out another outsider.
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What ensues is a match centred around respect, Okada refusing to give it to Taichi, and Taichi doing everything he can for it! From homages to Kawada with the DANGEROUS BACKDROP and a GANSO BOMB tease from Taichi, to Kazu intentionally attempting NOAH-centric moves like the BURNING HAMMER and EMERALD FLOWSION, they trade bombs from start to finish, Taichi even connecting a RIPCORD AXE BOMBER for a near-fall! Yet despite putting on the best underdog performance of his career, the RAINMAKERS put a stop to it!
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Kazuchika Okada (c) def. Taichi to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (28:32)
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So close yet so far. As another one bites the dust, CHAOS comes out to join Okada for the show-closing promo – Ishii with his gold, but Bishamon now titleless, as well as Lio Rush failing to win gold too. The Rainmaker gloats, saying he’s never been better… though CHAOS could be a lot better. Admonishing their failures, he tells them he’s disappointed in them. Unlike other factions do, he refused to hold their hands every step of the way, putting his faith in them, yet they’ve thrown that in his face time and time again. Certain members are holding the group back, so he invites them to either leave while they can, or face the consequences.
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A few moments pass, but no one budges. Okada scoffs, about to speak until Goto gets in his face! Running down Okada, he says he’s done with the treatment he’s received from the Rainmaker lately, his spot in CHAOS always one of shame after all, constant losses to Okada forcing him to join his foe rather than fail further. But he’s no coward. He’s not going to tuck his tail between his legs and scram like Okada wants. He knows Kazu wants him gone, so if that’s the case… he challenges him to put the leadership of CHAOS on the line against him at his 20th Anniversary Show! If Okada wins, he’ll leave. If Goto wins, he takes over. Astonished by Goto’s defiance yet almost respecting it, Okada agrees to let him fight for his future!
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Capital Collision (April 15, 2023)
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Also on the show:
Kenny Omega (c) vs El Phantasmo - IWGP United States Championship
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The Dream Team (Kazuchika Okada & Hiroshi Tanahashi) vs Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) (c) vs Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher & Mark Davis) - NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Championship
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Before Goto’s final stand, Okada makes a trip down to America to challenge for the STRONG Tag Titles, wanting to show Hirooki how it’s done by not only beating the team which dethroned Bishamon, but also the legendary Motor City Machine Guns! Joined by Tanahashi as expected, the icons make up for their lack of tag team experience with sheer talent, giving both teams a tough draw. A Rainmaker to Fletcher sets up Tanahashi for a High-Fly Flow, but as Okada prepares to defend the pinfall, OUT COME BISHAMON! Drawing Okada’s attention, Goto brawls with the Rainmaker whilst HASHI distracts Tana, allowing Davis to take him out, before nailing the Coriolis on Shelley to win the titles!
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Aussie Open def. Motor City Machine Guns (c), The Dream Team (25:13)
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As Okada realises what’s just happened, Bishamon are long gone by then, Goto waving to a fuming Kazu from the entranceway!
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Hirooki Goto 20th Anniversary Event (April 22, 2023)
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Kazuchika Okada vs Hirooki Goto XVI
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High stakes for the main event, all of CHAOS and Tanahashi are in attendance to witness their stable’s future. Goto’s stoic, not letting the emotions of it all get to him, whilst Okada’s arrogant as ever, overconfident in his abilities despite their series being only 8-7 to him, Goto able to score the grandest of equalisers tonight should he win. What ensues is an all-out war for CHAOS, Goto doing everything to prove himself a worthy member, whilst Okada devotes himself to ruining the Aramusha. And at certain points, Goto has the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion on the ropes, humbling the Rainmaker off a nail-bitingly close near fall on the GTR! But Okada’s simply unstoppable, it taking three Rainmakers to seal the deal, Okada besting Goto!
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Kazuchika Okada def. Hirooki Goto (25:10)
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Ruining Goto’s big night, Okada’s smug with himself as HASHI, Lio, YOH, and even Yano tend to their fallen comrade, while Ishii watches with a hint of sorrow, though ultimately steering clear of treasonous actions. As per the stipulation, an emotional Goto’s forced to leave CHAOS, though he doesn’t walk the plank alone, YOSHI, Rush, and YOH, following suit! Okada seems taken aback at first, though ultimately nods, needing all traces of weakness gone from his stable. Just Ishii and Tanahashi left standing at ringside, Okada declares that the foundations of the group will be rebuilt, starting with… the three of them!
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Handing a CHAOS shirt to Tanahashi, he welcomes Hiroshi to the group, before handing over the mic! Tana explains that upon speaking with Okada, he realised this would be the right way for him to protect the future of the company he fought so long for. Just because he’s carrying a flag now though, doesn’t mean he’s any different from the man they all know and love. He’s doing this for the betterment of the place he loves. He’s doing this for a purer New Japan!
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As the three stand tall together… BUSAIKU KNEE KICK TO OKADA! Just as quickly as KENTA slipped into the ring, he slips back out, Taiji Ishimori & SHO by his side! Banding together as a group of misfits following BULLET CLUB’s death, SHO leaving House of Torture too, it’s clear KENTA has one thing on his mind… take from the man who took from him.
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Wrestling Satsuma no Kuni (April 29, 2023)
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CHAOS (Kazuchika Okada, Tomohiro Ishii & X) vs KENTA, Taiji Ishimori & SHO
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With KENTA and co. targeting Okada, a Six-Man Tag is set, though not with Tanahashi as CHAOS’s third man. Instead, he gives up his spot to their ‘new member’, who reveals himself to be Shota Umino! Okada impressed with his talents a couple months back, he shows off his chops here as a functioning member of the new CHAOS, the three gelling together perfectly. A rather shades of grey encounter between two sides with moral ambiguities, the crowd is evenly split, but alas, it’s KENTA’s crew scoring a bit of an upset after some shenanigans, the Busaiku Knee Kick taking down Ishii! After the match, KENTA gestures Okada’s belt around his waist.
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KENTA, Taiji Ishimori & SHO def. CHAOS (14:39)
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Wrestling Dontaku (May 3, 2023)
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Also on the card:
Tomohiro Ishii (c) vs YOSHI-HASHI - NEVER Openweight Championship
Kenny Omega (c) vs Shingo Takagi - IWGP United States Championship
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Kazuchika Okada (c) vs KENTA II - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
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Not having touched one-on-one since KENTA’s debut G1, there’s a big fight feel for the sacred rematch 4 years long overdue. The Black Sun carrying NOAH’s flag in Okada’s eyes, he’s determined to add KENTA to his list of casualties, whilst vengeance remains glued to the challenger’s mind. Returning to his Overture theme, KENTA’s just as arrogant as the champion, the two producing mirroring self-absorbed entrances, but as the bell rings, it remains to be seen whether their skill is also mirrored.
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Starting with a feeling out sequence, the two trade a variety of holds back-and-forth with increasing pace, before Okada teases a sudden RAINMAKER! KENTA has it scouted, catching the arm and immediately getting to work on it, remembering Nakajima’s strategy. Hammering it with elbows and kicks, a HIGH KNEE finds its mark on Okada’s shoulder! Whipping him to the mat, a PENALTY KICK follows to the joint! Okada shakes out his arm in agony as KENTA’s target becomes crystal clear, smartly looking to eliminate the Rainmaker from the equation as early as possible!
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KENTA races in for a Corner Big Boot, but Okada ducks out the way, dropping KENTA with a BACKDROP SUPLEX! He shakes out his arm as he drops into cover, shooting the half, only for KENTA to reverse the pinfall mid-count into a GAME OVER attempt! Alarm in his eyes, Okada frantically lunges at the ropes for reprieve, though KENTA holds on until 4 to exact as much damage as possible on the limb!
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Okada resting against the ropes as he tries to get some feeling back in his arm, KENTA sprints for a RUNNING YAKUZA KICK, but Okada pulls the ropes down, the Black Sun sent crashing to the outside! He whips KENTA into the guardrails for a Big Boot that sends him over, a JUMPING CROSSBODY following suit! Dragging KENTA out the rubble, he teases a HANGMAN’S DDT off the steel, only for KENTA to drop down and SNAP OKADA’S ARM OVER THE GUARDRAIL! Threading it through the gap, a HESITATION DROPKICK MANGLES HIS ARM IN THE STEEL!
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Okada lets out a cry of pain as the section crashes down on him, having no time to recover as he feebly frees himself from it, KENTA yanking him by the arm! He tries to send Okada’s arm into the steel post, but the Big Boot takes him down! Rolling KENTA inside, Okada hails down a MISSILE DROPKICK to send him sprawling across the ring, before a STRAIGHT-JACKET NECKBREAKER subdues him for the Rainmaker to lock in RED INK!
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Using the opportunity to rest his own arm, it backfires when KENTA contorts it over his shoulder to free himself, a CROSS ARMBREAKER turning the tables! Kazuchika gets a monkey grip to prevent full extension though, rolling KENTA over to his shoulders for 2, before hoisting him up into an AIR RAID CRASH NECKBREAKER! ONE! TWO! THR-KICK OUT! Okada tries to pick KENTA up with one arm for the TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER, but he fails miserably, KENTA turning the predicament around into an EMERALD FLOWSION!
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Scaling the ropes, KENTA teases a DIVING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP to the point of Okada’s elbow… MILLION DOLLAR DROPKICK INTERCEPTS! Okada stands KENTA up with a DDT, before dumping him with a GERMAN SUPLEX, though is unable to get the bridge. Wanting to wrap things up and fast, he uses the ropes to get KENTA in position for a TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER, before securing wrist-control! He looks for the RAINMAKER, only for KENTA to blast the arm with a YAKUZA KICK!
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Okada’s arm dropping by his side, KENTA teases going for a RAINMAKER OF HIS OWN, only for Kazuchika to bring him down with a FLAPJACK instead! A SHORT-ARM RAINMAKER shakes off KENTA’s advances on the arm, before a RAINMAKER FINDS ITS MARK!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOOO!!! Not enough strength behind it for Okada to put KENTA down for good, he tries for another… KENTA SLAPS THE TASTE OUT HIS MOUTH! KENTA RUSH FOLLOWS SUIT! AND A BUSAIKU KNEE KICK!!! ONE! TWO! THR-OKADA SURVIVES!!!
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Doing the Rainmaker pose, KENTA secures wrist-control himself and puts Okada on his shoulders, teasing a GO 2 SLEEP! OKADA NAILS HEAVY RAIN!!! A LANDSLIDE attempt is stuffed, KENTA again abusing the arm like it’s the Dragongate monkey, BEFORE NAILING A SHORT-ARM RAINMAKER OF HIS OWN!!! Okada forced to eat stiff shot after stiff shot like it’s Shibata all over again, he looks to be on dream street as KENTA fires up a second BUSAIKU KNEE- DROPKICK COUNTERS!!! Accounting for his deteriorating arm, Okada nails a pair of SHORT-ARM RAINMAKERS with his nondominant arm to ease into one more RAINMAKERRRRRRRRRRR!!! ONE! TWO! THREE!!!
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Kazuchika Okada (c) def. KENTA to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (26:35)
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It may be the accumulating fatigue talking, but KENTA may have given Okada his biggest scare yet, a lucky last gasp saving the Rainmaker’s reign. Not so bad for an outside, he thinks. As a shattered KENTA collects his bearing, SHO and Taiji by his side, Okada stops him from leaving just yet, instead calling to Tanahashi from commentary, who tosses him a shirt! Mic in his other hand, Okada declares that KENTA impressed him more than he would normally care to admit. It’s almost as though his talents were being wasted in BULLET CLUB… So, why not join CHAOS?
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The Black Sun’s understandably stunned, the man he hated just moments ago now offering a truce? But Okada tells him to sit on it, offering a couple more shirts to his pals, stating he could use their talents to fuel his new vision. SHO was always the better Roppongi 3K member after all. And Taiji’s an Ultimo Dragon trainee like him. Just think on it. As KENTA and co. leave to the back in deep thought, it appears big things lie ahead for CHAOS…

This is Adult Sasuke vs Alive Itachi.
*Itachi isn’t Blind or Sick.
*Physical Stats are Equal (Ninjutsu/Doujutsu Scale Over)
Can Itachi overcome an older & more experienced Sasuke in these conditions?
Round 1: Sasuke has his Rinnegan.
Round 2: Current Sasuke.

Introduction

I finally got Plex Transcoding and full Intel iGPU support for 12th/13th gen Intel CPUs working on TrueNAS SCALE 22.12.2 and Linux Kernel 5.15.*. I'm making this post to hopefully assist any other poor souls who attempt to do the same. Forgive me if this guide misses some minor details as I didn't capture my exact command history through this process.

System Information

OS Version:TrueNAS-SCALE-22.12.2 Product:W680D4U-2L2T/G5 Model:13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900K Memory:125 GiB

Guide

Note: Here there be dragons, none of these steps are guaranteed to not break your TrueNAS install and you probably won't get much in the way of assistance if you do so be careful and don't attempt this if you're not comfortable with your linux-fu.

Re-enable APT and Install Git

chmod +x /usbin/apt* sudo apt update sudo apt install git

Clone Intel DKMS + Firmware Repo's

Intel provides i915 Driver DKMS back-ports for kernel 5.15, they're specifically targeting Ubuntu but turns out they compile pretty much fine for Debian with little to no modification needed. git clone https://github.com/intel-gpu/intel-gpu-cse-backports git clone https://github.com/intel-gpu/intel-gpu-pmt-backports/ git clone https://github.com/intel-gpu/intel-gpu-i915-backports git clone https://github.com/intel-gpu/intel-gpu-firmware

Build + Install DKMS modules

You should refer to the GitHub repo's README.md's here with the exception that you don't actually need to install any linux-headers as they're already provided by TrueNAS. If I remember correctly the same is true of most of the build-dependencies. For OS_TYPE assume ubuntu_20.04 as it builds against the same kernel as we do but RTFM applies here.

Install Intel Firmware

You'll need to follow the README.md in the intel-gpu-firmware to copy the new firmware onto your system. Initially I didn't do this and ended up with GuC and HuC firmware being missing.

Reboot

That should be it, assuming VTD etc are all enabled in your BIOS your GPU should be exposed to Kubernetes and you should be able to attach it to your containers and use QuickSync etc.

Notes

• I noticed that when I set PL1 and PL2 power limits for the 13900k in my BIOS I would get stuck at 100mhz on the GPU and QuickSync performance tanked just something to be aware of but shouldn't impact most people if it does just remove your power limits.