Browsing: Master Wato

Despite being the massive underdog, and not expected to win a match throughout his BOSJ 27 campaign, Uemura came out with fire. He gave the veteran some issues early on during the match but didn’t have the experience to string together his offense.

The second series match of the event saw “Way to the Grand Master” Master Wato take on Suzuki-Gun member Douki. On July 11th at the New Japan Cup 2020 Finals, Wato defeated Douki in his return match from an excursion in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL).

The marquee series match of the event saw Suzuki-Gun member El Desperado take on “Way of the Grand Master” Master Wato, who was accompanied by his mentor former four-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion Hiroyoshi Tenzan. Desperado came into the match after defeating NJPW Noge Dojo Young Lion Yuya Uemura on November 20th, while Wato dropped the fall to “Funky Weapon” Ryusuke Taguchi on the same night.

The third series match of the event saw former two-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion and BOSJ 19 winner “Funky Weapon” Ryusuke Taguchi (1-1) [2 points] take on “Way to the Grand Master” Master Wato (2-0) [4 points]. Taguchi was coming off a November 18th loss to reigning IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion and Bullet Club member “Bone Soldier” Taiji Ishimori, while Wato defeated CHAOS member “Sniper of the Skies” Robbie Eagles on the same night.