TAKAYAMANIA EMPIRE IV 3rd August 2025 Full Show

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Date & Time: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Location: Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan

Match Card:

  1. Singles Match:

    • Daiki Nagai vs. Shota Kofuji

  2. Tag Team Match (Women’s Tag):

    • Chihiro Hashimoto & Yuu vs. Hiroyo Matsumoto & Yurika Oka

  3. Main Event (Tag Match – Pairings Decided On The Night):

    • KENTA (GHC Heavyweight Champion), Katsuyori Shibata (AEW World Trios Champion), Minoru Suzuki, and Naomichi Marufuji. Yoshihiro Takayama determined the pairings during the event.

Special Guests: Kazuo Yamazaki, Kenta Kobashi, Sanshiro Takagi, and Meiko Satomura.

Match Review

  • Main Event – Suzuki & Marufuji vs. KENTA & Shibata
    The main event was emotional and unpredictable. Takayama himself decided the pairings, resulting in Minoru Suzuki teaming with Naomichi Marufuji against KENTA and Katsuyori Shibata. This was especially intense because of the dramatic history between KENTA and Shibata.
  • After a 30-minute battle, the match ended in a time-limit draw. The reunion of KENTA and Shibata, who were once close allies turned bitter rivals, gave the match an extra layer of emotion. Shibata described the match as a clash of souls, while KENTA said it felt like “getting back together with an ex-girlfriend.”
  • Undercard Highlights:
    The singles bout between Daiki Nagai and Shota Kofuji gave a spotlight to new talent, while the women’s tag match featuring Chihiro Hashimoto & Yuu against Hiroyo Matsumoto & Yurika Oka brought strong energy and showcased the power of women’s wrestling.

Location:

The show took place at the historic Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, a venue known for its strong connection to Japanese pro wrestling. Its intimate setting and passionate crowd gave the event a special atmosphere.

Conclusion:

TAKAYAMANIA EMPIRE IV was a night filled with emotion, history, and respect. The event honored Yoshihiro Takayama’s legacy while delivering unforgettable matches. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the reunion of KENTA and Shibata, whose partnership and rivalry have defined much of modern puroresu storytelling. This event reminded fans why pro wrestling is as much about heart and emotion as it is about competition.