NJPW New Japan Soul 2025 Day 2 19th June 2025
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Event Details:
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Doors Open: 18:00 JST
Bell Time: 19:00 JST
Venue: Hachinohe East Municipal Stadium (Gymnasium), Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Match Card (Night 2 Highlights):
- Six-Man Tag: El Phantasmo, Shota Umino & Hirooki Goto vs. TMDK (Zack Sabre Jr., Hartley Jackson & Ryohei Oiwa)
- Trios Match: Tiger Mask, Tomohiro Ishii & Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. War Dogs (Gedo, Drilla Moloney & Gabe Kidd)
- Ten-Man Action: House of Torture vs. five local faces
- Young Lions Showcase: Emerging rookies on display
(Note: This lineup continues themes from Night 1 into clean, fast-paced team bouts.)
Match Reviews & Highlights:
El Phantasmo, Umino & Goto vs. TMDK
The trio of ELP, Shota Umino, and Goto overcame the technical and brawling trio of TMDK in a hard-hitting, well-coordinated effort. ELP’s flashy offense and Umino’s youthful energy complemented Goto’s veteran ring control, leading to a clean victory.
Tiger Mask, Ishii & Tanahashi vs. War Dogs
A true slugfest. Tanahashi brought his trademark resilience, Ishii provided bone-crunching chops, and Tiger Mask added aerial flair. The War Dogs fought valiantly, but the NJPW legends pulled off the win with a blend of experience, storytelling, and crowd-firing sequences.
House of Torture vs. Local Heroes
A brutal and chaotic contest that saw the heel faction doubling down on underhanded tactics. Faces showed strong resistance, but House of Torture’s calculated aggression ultimately prevailed—reinforcing their dominance in this feud.
Young Lions Showcase
Two new prospects made their in-ring debut, showing promise despite some nerves. Both mixed textbook fundamentals with flashes of personality—an encouraging sign for NJPW’s future stars.
Venue & Atmosphere:
The Hachinohe East Municipal Stadium offered an electric, intimate atmosphere. The crowd—passionate and vocal—elevated key moments, especially every time Tanahashi took center stage. The weather was cool, favoring physical matches, and the setup emphasized fan accessibility and local vibes.
Conclusion:
Night 2 of New Japan Soul continued to deliver: tight multi-man matches, veteran stars firing on all cylinders, and a reliable injection of youth. With strong performances by ELP, Umino, Goto, Ishii, Tanahashi, and Tiger Mask, NJPW reinforced its dual focus on legacy and future. For fans, this was a seamless blend of spectacle, athleticism, and ongoing story arcs heading into the final nights of the tour.
