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NJPW Wrestling Hizen no Kuni 2025 Live Online Results: A Night of Unforgettable Action
April 29, 2025 – The historic Hizen no Kuni event delivered yet another unforgettable night of hard-hitting, high-flying, and emotionally charged professional wrestling. New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) brought its signature intensity to the Saga Prefecture, treating fans worldwide to a stacked card featuring championship clashes, bitter rivalries, and shocking twists.
For those who missed the live broadcast or want to relive the highlights, we’ve got you covered with a full breakdown of all the matches, key moments, and what’s next for NJPW’s biggest stars.
Pre-Show: Young Lion Showcase
Before the main card kicked off, the future of NJPW took center stage as the Young Lions battled in a spirited tag team match.
Match 0: Young Lions Tag Team Match
Fujita & Oda def. Uemura & Narita (10:32)
- A fast-paced opener that highlighted the technical prowess of all four competitors.
- Fujita secured the win with a devastating bridging German suplex on Narita.
- Post-match, Narita and Uemura showed respect but tension is clearly building—could a singles rivalry be next?
Main Card Begins: Chaos, Betrayal, and High-Stakes Action
Match 1: Six-Man Tag Team Mayhem
Bullet Club (KENTA, Chase Owens & Gedo) def. CHAOS (YOSHI-HASHI, Tomohiro Ishii & Hirooki Goto) (12:45)
- A wild brawl from the opening bell, with KENTA and Ishii trading stiff strikes.
- Gedo played the sneaky veteran, using underhanded tactics to distract the ref while Owens nailed Goto with a package piledriver for the win.
- Post-match, Bullet Club stood tall, signaling their dominance ahead of upcoming faction warfare.
Match 2: Special Singles Attraction
Shota Umino def. Taichi (15:18)
- A battle of contrasting styles—Umino’s fiery resilience vs. Taichi’s brutal strikes and mind games.
- Near falls had the crowd on their feet, especially after Taichi’s Black Mephisto.
- Umino countered with a Death Rider out of nowhere for the victory, proving he’s ready for a major push.
Match 3: NEVER Openweight Championship #1 Contender’s Match
Great-O-Khan def. El Phantasmo (18:03)
- A hard-hitting, cerebral battle between two of NJPW’s most unique competitors.
- ELP’s high-flying offense clashed with O-Khan’s suffocating grappling.
- The finish came when O-Khan trapped ELP in the Eliminator (modified stretch muffler), forcing a submission.
- With this win, O-Khan earns a shot at the NEVER Openweight Championship—will he dethrone Tama Tonga next?
Match 4: IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship
Catch 2/2 (Francesco Akira & TJP) (c) def. Intergalactic Jet Setters (Kevin Knight & KUSHIDA) (20:11)
- An absolute masterclass in junior heavyweight tag team wrestling.
- Knight’s explosive athleticism and KUSHIDA’s technical wizardry nearly stole the titles multiple times.
- The champions retained after a devastating Dragon Bomb/Meteora combo on Knight.
- Post-match, Akira called out Desperado & Kanemaru, setting up a potential title defense at Dontaku.
Match 5: Grudge Match – Loser Leaves NJPW
SANADA def. Taiji Ishimori (22:36)
- The most emotionally charged match of the night.
- Ishimori fought like a man possessed, knowing his NJPW career was on the line.
- SANADA weathered the storm and countered the Bone Lock into a Skull End, forcing Ishimori to pass out.
- After the match, Ishimori was given a standing ovation—his future remains uncertain, but his legacy in NJPW is secure.
Match 6: IWGP Tag Team Championship
Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI) (c) def. TMDK (Mikey Nicholls & Shane Haste) (25:49)
- A brutal, physical war between two of NJPW’s toughest teams.
- TMDK came close multiple times, but Bishamon’s chemistry proved too much.
- The finish saw Goto hit the GTR on Nicholls, followed by YOSHI-HASHI’s Karma for the pin.
- Post-match, Guerillas of Destiny appeared on the screen, issuing a challenge—will we see a rematch of last year’s classic?
Main Event: IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
Tetsuya Naito (c) def. Zack Sabre Jr. (34:17)
- A technical masterpiece mixed with Naito’s trademark tranquilo mind games.
- Sabre Jr. targeted Naito’s knees, nearly locking in the Orienteering with Napalm Death multiple times.
- Naito fought through the pain, countering with Destino—but Sabre kicked out at 2.9!
- The final sequence saw Naito hit a second Destino, then transition into Stardust Press for the win.
- After the match, Shingo Takagi stormed the ring, staring down Naito—setting up a colossal title match at Wrestling Dontaku!
Final Thoughts & What’s Next
NJPW’s Hizen no Kuni 2025 was an absolute triumph, blending hard-hitting action, emotional storytelling, and major implications for the future. Key takeaways:
- Tetsuya Naito vs. Shingo Takagi is official for Dontaku—will the Dragon finally reclaim the throne?
- Great-O-Khan is now the #1 contender for the NEVER Openweight Championship.
- Taiji Ishimori’s NJPW career is over—where does he go from here?
- Bullet Club’s dominance continues—will they target more gold soon?
Stay tuned for more updates as NJPW gears up for Wrestling Dontaku 2025—the road to Dominion is heating up!
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