Author: Walter Yeates
Walter Yeates
Walter Yeates is an actor, journalist, novelist, and lifelong wrestling fan. He is the co-host of the Kayfabe Brothers' Podcast, and brings his journalism experience to wrestling. He specializes in Lucha Libre and Puroresu.
The second series match of the event saw former IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Champions FinJuice (David Finlay/Juice Robinson) [1-1] take on HenarAce (Hiroshi Tanahashi/Toa Henare) [0-2]. FinJuice was coming off a win against the Bullet Club tandem of Evil/Yujiro on November 16th, while HenarAce was coming off a defeat on the same night at the hands of reigning IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Champions the Suzuki-Gun team of Dangerous Tekkers (Zack Sabre Jr/Taichi).
The opening series match of the event saw Jeff Cobb and Great-O-Khan (1-1) of the Empire take on Bad Luck Fale and “Crown Jewel” Chase Owens (0-2) of the Bullet Club. Both teams were coming off a loss during their previous tournament match. Due to their slow start, Fale/Owens needed a victory to keep a realistic chance of qualifying for the WTL 2020 Finals alive, while Cobb/O-Khan could set themselves up near the top of the table with a win.
The marquee series match of the night saw former three-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion, BOSJ 25 winner, and Los Ingobernables de Japon (LIJ) member “Time Bomb” Hiromu Takahashi take on Suzuki-Gun member El Desperado.
The fourth series match of the night saw reigning IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion and Bullet Club member “Bone Soldier” Taiji Ishimori face former two-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion and BOSJ 19 winner “Funky Weapon” Ryusuke Taguchi. Taguchi was coming off a win to begin his BOSJ 27 campaign, while Ishimori was coming off a defeat.
The third series match of the night saw CHAOS member Sho battle Suzuki-Gun member Douki. Sho was coming off a win to begin his BOSJ 27 campaign, while Douki was coming off a competitive loss.
The second series match of the night saw “Way to the Grand Master” Master Wato face CHAOS member “Sniper of the Skies” Robbie Eagles. Both Wato and Eagles were coming off victories during their opening match of the campaign.
The first series match of the night saw New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) Noge Dojo Young Lion Yuya Uemura face former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion and Los Ingobernables de Japon (LIJ) member Bushi. Both Uemura and Bushi were unable to win their opening matches of the tournament.
The tour finale of New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) Showdown took place on Friday during New Japan Strong. The marquee match saw former NEVER Openweight Champion, New Japan Cup 2020 winner, and Bullet Club member Kenta defend the right to make the V3 challenge of IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion Jon Moxley’s second reign with the title against David Finlay.
The marquee event of the New Japan Showdown 2020 Night 2 event and the tour finale sees former NEVER Openweight Champion, New Japan Cup USA 2020, and Bullet Club member Kenta defend his right to make the V3 challenge of Jon Moxley’s second reign with the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship against David Finlay.
The marquee tournament match of the event saw reigning IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Champions and Suzuki-Gun members Dangerous Tekkers (Zack Sabre Jr/Taichi) take on HenarACE (Hiroshi Tanahashi/Toa Henare). HenarACE was coming off being blitzed by the Empire team of Jeff Cobb/Great-O-Kharn on the opening day of the tournament, thrown off by Cobb being O-Kharn’s mystery partner.