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 Title Match
In an unforgettable main event, NJPW legend Hiroshi Tanahashi battled his way to victory over Gabe Kidd to capture the IWGP Global Championship. Tanahashi’s performance was filled with emotion and grit, marking a key moment on his “Final Road” farewell tour.
NEVER 6-Man Championship
A wild, fast-paced bout saw the team of Wato, Yano & YOH defeat the reigning champs to claim the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Titles. Their teamwork and clever tactics proved too much for the House of Torture trio.
G1 Climax Entry Matches
Ryohei Oiwa earned his place in the A Block with a hard-fought victory over veteran Satoshi Kojima, while Chase Owens outlasted YOSHI-HASHI to secure his position in B Block—setting the stage for G1 Climax 35.
Undercard Highlights:
- Shingo Takagi’s team delivered a powerful performance in six-man action, gaining momentum ahead of the G1.
- Tatsuya Matsumoto scored a narrow win in a competitive singles match against Zane Jay.
- Nagai & Murashima showed impressive chemistry in their tag victory.
- The night ended with a heated ten-man tag, where NJPW’s veterans outlasted House of Torture in a hard-hitting showdown.
Final Thoughts:
NJPW New Japan Soul Day 8 delivered an unforgettable night with major title shifts, G1 Climax drama, and emotional moments. With Tanahashi’s monumental win and the G1 Climax looming, New Japan Pro-Wrestling continues to raise the bar for summer action in 2025.