| Sakura Genesis | |||
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 Promotional poster of the event | |||
| Promotion | New Japan Pro-Wrestling | ||
| Date | April 8, 2023 | ||
| City | Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Venue | Ryōgoku Kokugikan | ||
| Attendance | 6,510 [1] | ||
| Event chronology | |||
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| Sakura Genesis chronology | |||
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Sakura Genesis was a professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The event took on April 8, 2023, in Tokyo at Ryōgoku Kokugikan. [2] [3] Previously held under the Invasion Attack name, this was the fourth event to be held under the Sakura Genesis name.
The main event saw the 2023 New Japan Cup winner Sanada defeat Kazuchika Okada to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.
Production
Storylines
Sakura Genesis featured professional wrestling matches that involve different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and storylines. Wrestlers portray villains, heroes, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches. [4]
On January 8, 2023, NJPW announced the New Japan Cup dates with the participants being announced on February 13. [5] [6] Sanada won the tournament by defeating David Finlay in the finals, receiving an IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match at Sakura Genesis. [7]
At the New Japan Cup finals, Hiromu Takahashi successfully defended the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Lio Rush. [8] After the match, Zack Sabre Jr. came out to ringside and introduced the newest member of TMDK who was revealed to be Robbie Eagles, Eagles issued a title challenge for Sakura Genesis which Takahashi accepted. [9]
Results
See also
References
- ^ a b Kreikenbohm, Philip (April 8, 2023). "NJPW Sakura Genesis 2023". cagematch.net. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ Lambert, Jeremy (January 19, 2023). "NJPW Announces Sakura Genesis 2023, Fans Will Be Allowed To Cheer". Fightful. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ "2023.04.08 SAKURA GENESIS 2023". NJPW. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ Grabianowski, Ed (13 January 2006). "How Pro Wrestling Works". HowStuffWorks, Inc. Discovery Communications. Retrieved September 13, 2014.
- ^ Currey, Ian (January 8, 2023). "NJPW reveals 51st Anniversary show, New Japan Cup dates". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ Renner, Ethan (February 13, 2023). "NJPW reveals New Japan Cup 2023 bracket". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ Bryan, Rose (March 21, 2023). "NJPW crowns 2023 New Japan Cup winner". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ Lambert, Jeremy (March 21, 2023). "Robbie Eagles Joins TMDK, Challenges Hiromu Takahashi For IWGP Junior Title". Fightful. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ "Hiromu to face Eagles as TMDK gains sniper". NJPW. March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ "2023.04.08 SAKURA GENESIS 2023". NJPW. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
External links
| Sakura Genesis | |||
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Promotional poster of the event | |||
| Promotion | New Japan Pro-Wrestling | ||
| Date | April 8, 2023 | ||
| City | Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Venue | Ryōgoku Kokugikan | ||
| Attendance | 6,510 [1] | ||
| Event chronology | |||
| |||
| Sakura Genesis chronology | |||
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Sakura Genesis was a professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The event took on April 8, 2023, in Tokyo at Ryōgoku Kokugikan. [2] [3] Previously held under the Invasion Attack name, this was the fourth event to be held under the Sakura Genesis name.
The main event saw the 2023 New Japan Cup winner Sanada defeat Kazuchika Okada to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.
Production
Storylines
Sakura Genesis featured professional wrestling matches that involve different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and storylines. Wrestlers portray villains, heroes, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches. [4]
On January 8, 2023, NJPW announced the New Japan Cup dates with the participants being announced on February 13. [5] [6] Sanada won the tournament by defeating David Finlay in the finals, receiving an IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match at Sakura Genesis. [7]
At the New Japan Cup finals, Hiromu Takahashi successfully defended the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Lio Rush. [8] After the match, Zack Sabre Jr. came out to ringside and introduced the newest member of TMDK who was revealed to be Robbie Eagles, Eagles issued a title challenge for Sakura Genesis which Takahashi accepted. [9]
Results
| No. | Results [10] | Stipulations | Times [1] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minoru Suzuki, Toru Yano and Great-O-Khan defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi, El Desperado and Yoh by pinfall | Six-man tag team match | 13:10 | ||
| 2 | United Empire ( Jeff Cobb, Aaron Henare and Francesco Akira) defeated House of Torture ( Evil, Yujiro Takahashi and Sho) by pinfall | Six-man tag team match | 8:01 | ||
| 3 | Just 5 Guys ( Taichi, Yoshinobu Kanemaru and Douki) (with Taka Michinoku) defeated Los Ingobernables de Japon ( Tetsuya Naito, Shingo Takagi and Bushi) by submission | Six-man tag team match | 9:20 | ||
| 4 | Bullet Club ( David Finlay, El Phantasmo and Kenta) (with Gedo) defeated Guerrillas of Destiny ( Tama Tonga and Hikuleo) and Master Wato by pinfall | Six-man tag team match | 8:46 | ||
| 5 | Mercedes Moné (c) defeated AZM and Hazuki by pinfall | Three-way match for the IWGP Women's Championship | 13:53 | ||
| 6 | Zack Sabre Jr. (c) (with Kosei Fujita) defeated Shota Umino by pinfall | Singles match for the NJPW World Television Championship | 13:35 | ||
| 7 | Aussie Open ( Mark Davis and Kyle Fletcher) defeated Bishamon ( Hirooki Goto and Yoshi-Hashi) (c) by pinfall | Tag team match for the IWGP Tag Team Championship | 15:30 | ||
| 8 | Hiromu Takahashi (c) defeated Robbie Eagles (with Kosei Fujita) by pinfall | Singles match for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship | 21:12 | ||
| 9 | Sanada (with Just 5 Guys ( Taichi, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, Taka Michinoku and Douki)) defeated Kazuchika Okada (c) by pinfall | Singles match for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship | 26:58 | ||
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See also
References
- ^ a b Kreikenbohm, Philip (April 8, 2023). "NJPW Sakura Genesis 2023". cagematch.net. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ Lambert, Jeremy (January 19, 2023). "NJPW Announces Sakura Genesis 2023, Fans Will Be Allowed To Cheer". Fightful. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ "2023.04.08 SAKURA GENESIS 2023". NJPW. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ Grabianowski, Ed (13 January 2006). "How Pro Wrestling Works". HowStuffWorks, Inc. Discovery Communications. Retrieved September 13, 2014.
- ^ Currey, Ian (January 8, 2023). "NJPW reveals 51st Anniversary show, New Japan Cup dates". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ Renner, Ethan (February 13, 2023). "NJPW reveals New Japan Cup 2023 bracket". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ Bryan, Rose (March 21, 2023). "NJPW crowns 2023 New Japan Cup winner". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ Lambert, Jeremy (March 21, 2023). "Robbie Eagles Joins TMDK, Challenges Hiromu Takahashi For IWGP Junior Title". Fightful. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ "Hiromu to face Eagles as TMDK gains sniper". NJPW. March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ "2023.04.08 SAKURA GENESIS 2023". NJPW. Retrieved April 8, 2023.