Fix – NOAH LINEYahoo presents Pro Wrestling NOAH 25th Anniversary Event NEW DEPARTURE Day2
Fix – NOAH LINEYahoo presents Pro Wrestling NOAH 25th Anniversary Event NEW DEPARTURE Day2
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Event Details
Event Title: Pro Wrestling NOAH 25th Anniversary – NEW DEPARTURE Day 2
Date: July 20, 2025
Start Time: 5:00 PM JST
Venue: Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
Broadcast: Wrestle Universe (Global), AbemaTV (Japan)
Event Overview
Pro Wrestling NOAH returned to the legendary Nippon Budokan on July 20, 2025, for NEW DEPARTURE Day 2, celebrating the promotion’s 25th anniversary. The event featured top-tier matches with NOAH’s biggest stars, emotional tributes, and high-stakes championship bouts that showcased the past, present, and future of the company.
This milestone event blended action, history, and legacy — delivering an unforgettable night for fans in Japan and worldwide.
Full Match Card
Main Event
Kaito Kiyomiya vs. Katsuhiko Nakajima
A dramatic singles clash between former partners and bitter rivals.
Co-Main Event
Go Shiozaki & Naomichi Marufuji vs. Jake Lee & Jack Morris
Classic NOAH vs. GLG showdown in a star-studded tag team match.
GHC National Championship Match
El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. (c) vs. Ninja Mack
An international dream match with lucha style and aerial action.
Grudge Match
Kenoh vs. Manabu Soya
Personal and intense, as two former Kongo members face off.
Strong Style Tag Team Match
Takashi Sugiura & Masato Tanaka vs. Timothy Thatcher & Hideki Suzuki
Undercard Matches
YO-HEY, Atsushi Kotoge & Seiki Yoshioka vs. Tadasuke, Hajime Ohara & Hi69
Daisuke Harada Retirement Ceremony
Young Lion Match: Taishi Ozawa vs. Junta Miyawaki
Results & Highlights
Kaito Kiyomiya defeated Katsuhiko Nakajima in an epic main event, affirming his position as NOAH’s future ace.
Go Shiozaki and Marufuji outclassed GLG’s Jake Lee and Jack Morris in a crowd-pleasing co-main.
El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. retained the GHC National Title against Ninja Mack in a show-stealing bout.
A heartfelt tribute to Daisuke Harada moved the audience, marking the end of a beloved career.
The event closed with a celebration of NOAH’s 25-year legacy and a look forward to a bright future.