NJPW New Japan Soul 2025 Day 8 7/4/25 – July 4 2025
NJPW New Japan Soul 2025 Day July 4 2025
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Date & Time:
July 4, 2025 · 9:30 PM JST
Venue: Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Match Card Overview
- IWGP Global Championship:
Gabe Kidd (c) vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi - NEVER 6-Man Tag Team Titles:
Ren Narita, SHO & Yujiro Takahashi (c) vs. Master Wato, Toru Yano & YOH - G1 Climax 35 Qualifiers:
Block A: Satoshi Kojima vs. Ryohei Oiwa
Block B: Chase Owens vs. YOSHI-HASHI - Six-Man Tag Match:
El Desperado, Oleg Boltin & Yuya Uemura vs. Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita & Zack Sabre Jr. - Six-Man Tag Match:
Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan & Jakob Austin Young vs. Shingo Takagi, Hiromu Takahashi & Yota Tsuji - Singles Match:
Zane Jay vs. Tatsuya Matsumoto - Tag Team Match:
Daiki Nagai & Katsuya Murashima vs. Masatora Yasuda & Shoma Kato - 10-Man Tag:
Shota Umino, Tiger Mask, Yuji Nagata, Tomohiro Ishii & Taichi vs. House of Torture (EVIL, SANADA, DOUKI, Dick Togo & Yoshinobu Kanemaru)
Event Review
Main Event: IWGP Global Championship
In a thrilling contest, Hiroshi Tanahashi triumphed over Gabe Kidd to secure the IWGP Global Championship. This victory was emotional for Tanahashi, who continued his “Final Road” farewell tour with a hard-fought win, adding another significant chapter to his legendary career.
NEVER 6-Man Championship
The high-energy NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship match saw Master Wato, Toru Yano, and YOH dethrone the reigning champions, Ren Narita, SHO, & Yujiro Takahashi. Their innovative teamwork and sharp tactics overwhelmed the champions, marking a memorable title change.
G1 Climax Entry Matches
Ryohei Oiwa earned his place in Block A of the G1 Climax 35 after a tenacious win over veteran Satoshi Kojima.
Chase Owens clinched his spot in Block B by outlasting YOSHI-HASHI in a competitive encounter, adding to the drama surrounding the upcoming G1 Climax tournament.
Undercard Highlights
Shingo Takagi’s team shined in their six-man tag, showing off incredible teamwork and setting the stage for further G1 build-up.
Tatsuya Matsumoto secured a close victory against Zane Jay in a gripping singles contest.
The tag team battle between Nagai & Murashima vs. Yasuda & Kato saw some great chemistry, with the former claiming the win.
The night concluded with a 10-man tag, where Shota Umino, Tiger Mask, Yuji Nagata, Tomohiro Ishii & Taichi fought off House of Torture, delivering a hard-hitting, high-impact end to the evening.
Final Thoughts
NJPW New Japan Soul Day 8 was an action-packed show full of surprises, title changes, and exciting G1 Climax drama. Tanahashi’s historic win and the progression of the G1 qualifiers ensured the excitement was high. New Japan continues to elevate the summer wrestling experience with each passing year, setting the stage for more thrilling developments in 2025.