NJPW Hosts High-Stakes Matches at Korakuen Hall This Week

New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) is set to showcase thrilling action with two back-to-back events at Korakuen Hall on February 6 and 7, 2024. The spotlight will shine on a number one contenders match for the IWGP World Tag Team titles during the first night, where the reigning champions, Yuto-Ice and OSKAR—collectively known as the Knockouts Brothers—will face off against Tomohiro Ishii and Taichi in a highly anticipated showdown.

The winning team will earn an opportunity to challenge for the tag team titles at The New Beginning event, scheduled for February 11 in Osaka. This match is already generating significant buzz among fans, as both teams are known for their high-caliber performances.

In addition to the main event, Monday’s card will feature the NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team titles on the line. The team of Bolton Oleg, Hirooki Goto, and YOSHI-HASHI will challenge TMDK, comprised of Hartley Jackson, Ryohei Oiwa, and Zack Sabre Jr.. This contest promises to deliver intense action, as both factions look to secure championship glory.

The lineup for the evening also includes individual matches, such as Robbie Eagles taking on Yoshinobu Kanemaru and Kosei Fujita facing SHO. Moreover, fans can look forward to two first-round matches in the Young Lions Cup, a platform showcasing emerging talent in NJPW.

Multi-person tag matches will further enhance the excitement. Notably, the combination of Aaron Wolf, El Desperado, Toru Yano, and YOH will battle against the House of Torture. Meanwhile, the newly formed Unbound Co. faction will take on The United Empire in another thrilling encounter.

As the events unfold, live coverage will commence at 4:30 a.m. Eastern Time on both days, allowing fans worldwide to engage with the action as it happens. With stakes this high, the atmosphere at Korakuen Hall is expected to be electric, setting the stage for an unforgettable series of matches.