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NJPW Best of the Super Jr. 32 (2025) – Live Premier Season 6 Episode 8 (5/13/25) Preview: The Road to Glory Heats Up!
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🔥 The Junior Heavyweight Division’s Ultimate Test Continues!
The NJPW Best of the Super Jr. 32 (2025) tournament has been an absolute whirlwind of high-flying action, shocking upsets, and career-defining performances. And now, as we approach Season 6, Episode 8 (May 13, 2025), the stakes have never been higher!
With the tournament’s block standings tightening, every single match could be the difference between advancing to the semifinals or going home empty-handed. The 13th of May will deliver another explosive night of junior heavyweight warfare, featuring some of the most dynamic athletes in professional wrestling today.
In this exclusive preview, we’ll break down every matchup, analyze the current standings, and predict who will take a crucial step closer to BOSJ glory!
📊 Current Block Standings: Who’s Leading the Charge?
Before diving into the matchups, let’s take a quick look at where things stand in both blocks:
A Block Standings (As of Episode 7)
- El Desperado – 10 Points (5-1)
- SHO – 8 Points (4-2)
- TJP – 8 Points (4-2)
- YOH – 6 Points (3-3)
- Francesco Akira – 6 Points (3-3)
- Blake Christian – 4 Points (2-4)
- Kosei Fujita – 2 Points (1-5)
B Block Standings (As of Episode 7)
- Hiromu Takahashi – 10 Points (5-1)
- Robbie Eagles – 8 Points (4-2)
- Master Wato – 8 Points (4-2)
- Kevin Knight – 6 Points (3-3)
- Titan – 6 Points (3-3)
- BUSHI – 4 Points (2-4)
- DOUKI – 2 Points (1-5)
With only a few matches left in the round-robin stage, every win is critical. Episode 8 could be the turning point for several competitors!
🔥 Match-by-Match Preview: May 13, 2025
1. A Block: El Desperado vs. SHO – The Battle of Chaos & Control
El Desperado has been on an absolute tear, sitting comfortably at the top of the A Block. His mix of brutal strikes, technical mastery, and psychological warfare has made him nearly unstoppable. However, SHO—now fully entrenched in the House of Torture—has been one of the most unpredictable forces in the tournament.
- Key Storyline: Desperado has been vocal about his disdain for SHO’s underhanded tactics. Will SHO resort to cheating to secure a win, or will Desperado outsmart him once again?
- Prediction: Desperado’s experience and resilience will likely overcome SHO’s dirty tricks, but expect major interference from EVIL or Yoshinobu Kanemaru.
2. B Block: Hiromu Takahashi vs. Robbie Eagles – A Clash of Speed & Precision
Hiromu Takahashi, the reigning IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion, is looking unstoppable. But Robbie Eagles, the “Sniper of the Skies,” is one of the few men who can match Hiromu’s intensity. Their past encounters have been instant classics, and this one should be no different.
- Key Storyline: Eagles has vowed to dethrone Hiromu, both in the tournament and for the title. A win here would put him in prime position to challenge for the belt.
- Prediction: This could go either way, but Hiromu’s Time Bomb finisher might be the difference-maker. However, don’t count out Eagles stealing it with a Ron Miller Special submission.
3. A Block: TJP vs. YOH – The Battle of Technical Wizards
Two of the smoothest technicians in the division collide as TJP takes on YOH. Both men are still very much in the running for a semifinal spot, making this a must-win for either competitor.
- Key Storyline: TJP’s veteran savvy vs. YOH’s explosive athleticism. Who can outmaneuver the other?
- Prediction: TJP’s submission game could neutralize YOH’s speed, leading to a hard-fought victory for the Fil-Am Flash.
4. B Block: Master Wato vs. Kevin Knight – The Future vs. The Jet
Master Wato has been one of the breakout stars of the tournament, showing a newfound aggression. Meanwhile, Kevin Knight has been turning heads with his incredible leaping ability and raw potential.
- Key Storyline: Can Wato continue his momentum, or will Knight’s high-flying offense secure an upset?
- Prediction: Wato’s Recientemente finisher could seal the deal, but Knight’s Diving Crossbody might steal the show.
5. A Block: Francesco Akira vs. Kosei Fujita – Young Lions Collide
Francesco Akira has been impressive, but Kosei Fujita has struggled to find his footing. This could be Fujita’s last chance to make an impact.
- Prediction: Akira’s experience gives him the edge, but Fujita will fight tooth and nail to avoid elimination.
6. B Block: Titan vs. BUSHI – Lucha Libre Showdown
Two masked warriors clash as CMLL’s Titan takes on BUSHI. Both men are fighting to stay alive in the tournament.
- Prediction: Titan’s agility and lucha flair might be too much for BUSHI, but never count out the poison mist!
💥 Final Thoughts: Who Survives? Who Thrives?
With the semifinals looming, Episode 8 could make or break several competitors. El Desperado and Hiromu Takahashi are the favorites, but SHO, Robbie Eagles, and Master Wato are hot on their heels.
Will we see any shocking upsets? Will outside interference play a major role? And who will take one step closer to BOSJ immortality?
Tune in LIVE on May 13, 2025, to witness the chaos unfold!
🎟️ How to Watch NJPW Best of the Super Jr. 32 (2025) – Episode 8
- Date: May 13, 2025
- Time: [Insert Broadcast Time]
- Streaming: NJPW World, FITE TV, PPV
Don’t miss a second of the action—this could be the most pivotal night of the tournament yet!
What are your predictions for Episode 8? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned for our full recap after the event!
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Very good show
I think his Ic run being so long hurt him as a credible world champion. It’s like he fought all the same guys and crushed them for a mid card belt now we are supposed to believe they are an actual challenge to him as a world champion? Lol when they took the intercontinental title off of him they should have moved him to SmackDown and put a new list of challengers in front of him. And moved Cody and the WWE championship to raw
Very good episode,
imagine being deluded enough to think a multi billion dollar company with guys who literally have wrestling in their blood hot shoted a heel turn storyline because they booked themselves into a corner. are you serious dude? that is the most ridiculous thing i have read in a minute lol. good luck bro.
Great episode.
Punk/Cody was there for the taking and Cena could’ve gone up against Gunther.
They knee jerked a heel turn because they booked themselves into a nepotism corner
Very good show
honestly don’t get the hate. like sure, there’s no major story here YET. But Punk/Rollins/Reigns has a lot of potential to be a high quality match. I’m legit looking forward to it and love that these three have wound up in a match together.
Great episode.
The triple threat match between them at Wrestlemania is gonna be awesome. Super stoked for this match
Great show
Let’s mention the women’s match in every live/hate challenge. Easiest task for this group of “journalists” ever. Each one of these love/hates are more embarrassing than the last. We get it, women’s wrestling is amazing and should main event every show and if a women’s match is bad it’s because where it is on the card or the booking it’s never the talent, all the women are top tier wrestlers.
Very good show
You wanna find out who the real simps and shills are? Mark down anybody who defends that main event match! Even the diehard AEW fans are crapping on that main event. It was terrible.
This Moxley stuff is stinking out the entire show and the dude seems to think he is Brock Lesnar.
The sad part is that this wasn’t a terrible show overall and with all things taken into an account. But at the end of the day, a bad ending can ruin a whole show for a lot of people. “Game of Thrones season 8” style.
Great show
So the crux of it all is that the PLE started strong…then ended with a sour belch.
The fans most remember how you left them and the fans are going to remember this show with a resounding “bleh”!
And any casual fan who watched with their buddies who are more diehard fans, may have left the viewing saying aloud, “That guy was pretty good. He should go to WWE”.
Great show.
I’ve said before but I think one of the issues here is that Tony is a massive fan of NJPW and often looks to emulate their PPV card structure. NJPW cards typically build to a climax with the big matches back to back and tend not to feature cool down matches or spots. Problem is western audiences haven’t been conditioned for that over the last 40 years, so often results in burnout. Personally I would have laid out the card like below giving breathing spaces, opening with the Steel Cage match and building to the Hollywood Ending as the main event.
Storm vs. May
Mox vs. Cope
Hangman vs. MJF
Hurt Syndicate vs. Outrunners
Takeshita vs. Omega
Swerve vs. Ricochet
Okada vs. King
Mone vs. Watanabe
Ospreay vs. Fletcher
Great episode.
Very good show, but the ending is what people remember. WWE ended Elimination Chamber with a huge heel turn. AEW ended Revolution with that abominable ending.
it doesn’t totally undo a great show, but it might have done more harm than good.
Very good show
I can already see Trips the mark statues, Trips the mark with a 20 minutes speech, the camera focusing onTrips the mark every 30 seconds when he is on the crowd.
Great show.
I’m glad they are bringing it back to a nice venue. The idea of hosting it immediately after Smackdown is insane. Why not put a highlight show or broadcast the Hall of Fame instead of airing Smackdown that week.
best of the best
Very good show tonight
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clickbait
It’s good
Yes
Loving it
Fantastic Article
Raw vs SD
The only switches from Raw vs SD were Breakker, and Jax?
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw.
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw. She’s been great on NXT so hopefully they don’t ruin her momentum.
I dunno what the Final
I dunno what the Final Testament want, but at this point I am afraid to ask.
Save yourself time and money a
Save yourself time and money and just say everyone on smackdown will stay on smackdown, everyone on raw will stay on raw. What clown wrote this episode?!
Willow should NOT lose
Willow should NOT lose to Moñe at Double or Nothing.
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni,
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni, but Ngl I would also love her just gal-palling around with Mina for a spell
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW.
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW. I’m kinda down for joshi invasion of all promotions honestly
Danielson is also a 21st century
That line makes me laugh like Danielson is also a 21st century wrestler
I’ve never heard of.
Uhg, some other random wrestler from a promotion I’ve never heard of.
This is going to be a squash match right?
Wait, Anna Jay isn’t in Dark Order?
not even the security guard
not even the security guard with the hogan beard is dragging me out of daily’s rn
Kurt V Bret V Perfect
Three other Ospreay dream matches
V Kurt V Bret V Perfect
I have never seen mina before.
I have never seen mina before…. But from the entrance alone i am a fan
I’ve ever seen. Good lord
Anna Jay one of the finest women I’ve ever seen. Good lord
May gets all the ladies.
May gets all the ladies.
Daily’s Place just feels right
Anna Jay match in Daily’s Place just feels right
Is Mina’s theme
Is Mina’s theme a rip of Danza Kaduro? 🕺🏻
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring,
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring, and her character work. I just wish she didn’t scream so much- every single move.
Was late tuning in tonight,
Was late tuning in tonight, went and watched the women’s title match, Tatum showed up and showed tf out. Sad she didn’t win but the sky’s the limit
Jensen getting back together
first step to Briggs and Jensen getting back together
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up,
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up, she’s not really in any important angles in NXT.
John Cena style
Jasmyn has that chiseled chin. John Cena style
“Thank you, Trish Jacey”
Jacey Jayne wants Thea to say “Thank you, Trish Jacey”
What a woman
Her weave fallen off and her not skipping a beat. What a woman. I’m all in on jaida parker
Jaida to get her feet
This OTM side quest was good for Jaida to get her feet wet but her ceiling is sooo much higher than Lucien, Bronco & SCRYPTS
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship.
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship. Besides being an awkward mouthful, it’s too derivative of Men’s midcard title.
Gratitude is not an option
“Gratitude is not an option but a debt that you will repay to me” lmao damn Jacy sounds so badass and ominous 😭
She’s got a really bright future.
Jaida’s only been doing this for a year and a half. She’s got a really bright future.
I love the implied narrative that
I love the implied narrative that it’s Nattie who is singlehandedly selling out a WWE tour of Europe
All these talks about call-ups,
All these talks about call-ups, I feel Jacy Jayne is more overdue than most. One of the best character workers around.
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week for a while now but it hasn’t really gotten her anywhere lol
Booker’s about to faint during
Booker’s about to faint during the sexiest contract signing of all time.
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING PART IN THE NXT SHOP COMMERCIAL AND MAKE IT A MEME
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done on her face right? She had some weird angles to it when the camera followed her walking
Any recognise the photographer
Any recognise the photographer in the Baron/Lexis segment?