NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 23 Results

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Day 1: http://puroresuspirit.net/2016/05/njpw- ... y-21-2016/

New Japan Pro Wrestling “BEST OF THE SUPER Jr. XXIII”, 5/21/2016 [Sat] 18:30 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo
1,736 Spectators

(1) Satoshi Kojima, Volador Jr. & Bobby Fish vs. Tomohiro Ishii, Barreta & Will Ospreay
◆Winner: Volador (9:56) following an Avalanche style Frankensteiner on Barreta.

(2) Yuji Nagata, Jushin Thunder Liger & Tiger Mask IV vs. Katsuyoshi Shibata, Juice Robinson & Jay White
◆Winner: Nagata (9:10) with a Backdrop Hold on White.

(3) Hiroshi Tanahashi, Yoshitatsu, Captain New Japan & Ricochet vs. Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale, Yujiro Takahashi & Chase Owens
◆Winner: Fale (9:29) following the Grenade on Captain.
~ Omega took out Tanahashi with a chair after the match, Tana had to be carried out on a stretcher.

(4) Kazuchika Okada, Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI vs. Tetsuya Naito, SANADA & EVIL
◆Winner: Sanada (11:39) with the Skull End on HASHI.

(5) BOSJ A BLOCK: Rocky Romero vs. David Finlay
◆Winner: Romero (11:00) following a Running Knee.
~ Romero [1 win = 2 points]
~ Finlay [1 loss = 0 points]

(6) BOSJ A BLOCK: Gedo vs. BUSHI
◆Winner: Gedo (11:34) with the Gedo Clutch.
~ Gedo [1 win = 2 points]
~ BUSHI[1 loss = 0 points]
~ BUSHI did not take the loss as he misted the winner following the flash pin.

(7) BOSJ A BLOCK: Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Matt Sydal
◆Winner: Taguchi (10:20) following a Dodon.
~ Taguchi [1 win = 2 points]
~ Sydal [1 loss = 0 points]

(8) BOSJ A BLOCK: KUSHIDA vs. Kyle O’Reilly
◆Winner: O’Reilly (20:06) with a Cross Armbar.
~ O’Reilly [1 win = 2 points]
~ KUSHIDA [1 loss = 0 points]
~ O’Reilly reclaims the loss that suffered at last years final. He declared that he will win the BOSJ after the match as he celebrated with the fans in attendance to close out the show.

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Day 2: http://puroresuspirit.net/2016/05/njpw- ... y-22-2016/

New Japan Pro Wrestling “BEST OF THE SUPER Jr. XXIII”, 5/22/2016 [Sun] 15:00 @ Kira-Messe Numazu in Shizuoka
1,200 Spectators
—

~ Following the attack from Kenny Omega at yesterday’s show, Tanahashi has been pulled from the rest of the BOSJ tour due to a left shoulder injury. Tanahashi though aims to be able to recuperate and make his return at DOMINION 6.19.

—

(1) Jay White & David Finlay vs. YOSHI-HASHI & Rocky Romero
◆Winner: HASHI (8:32) with a Butterfly Lock on White.

(2) Yuji Nagata, Satoshi Kojima, Kyle O’Reilly & Matt Sydal vs. Katsuyori Shibata, KUSHIDA, Ryusuke Taguchi & Juice Robinson
◆Winner: Shibata (8:15) following a P.K. on Nakanishi.

(3) BOSJ B BLOCK: Tiger Mask IV vs. Ricochet
◆Winner: Ricochet (9:53) with a Modified Ground Manjigatame.
~ [1 win = 2 points]
~ [1 loss = 0 points]

(4) BOSJ B BLOCK: Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Bobby Fish
◆Winner: Liger (11:30) via pin-fall.
~ Liger [1 win = 2 points]
~ Fish [1 loss = 0 points]

(5) BOSJ B BLOCK: Volador Jr. vs. Barreta
◆Winner: Barreta (12:04) with the Dude Buster.
~ Barreta [1 win = 2 points]
~ Volador [1 loss = 0 points]

(6) BOSJ B BLOCK: Will Ospreay vs. Chase Owens
◆Winner: Owens (9:58) following a Package Driver.
~ [1 win = 2 points]
~ [1 loss = 0 points]

(7) Satoshi Kojima, Yoshitatsu & Captain New Japan vs. Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale & Yujiro Takahashi
◆Winner: Fale (10:00) following a Grenade on Captain.
~ As noted above, Tanahashi was pulled from the tour after Omega’s assault yesterday, Kojima came in as the replacement.

(8) Kazuchika Okada, Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii & Gedo vs. Tetsuya Naito, SANADA, EVIL & BUSHI
◆Winner: SANADA (15:54) with the Skull End on Gedo.
~ Naito declared that BUSHI shall win the BOSJ come 6/7 in Sendai.

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Day 3: http://puroresuspirit.net/2016/05/njpw- ... y-23-2016/

New Japan Pro Wrestling “BEST OF THE SUPER Jr. XXIII”, 5/23/2016 [Mon] 18:30 @ Niigata Tsubame Citizen Gymnasium

(1) Satoshi Kojima, Jay White & Ricochet vs. Tomohiro Ishii, YOSHI-HASHI & Will Ospreay
◆Winner: HASHI (8:03) with a Butterfly Lock on White.

(2) Yuji Nagata, Jushin Thunder Liger & Tiger Mask IV vs. Katsuyori Shibata, Juice Robinson & Volador Jr.
◆Winner: Nagata (7:47) with a Backdrop Hold on Robinson.

(3) BOSJ A BLOCK: Matt Sydal vs. BUSHI
◆Winner: Sydal (9:20) with the Air Sydal.
~ Sydal [1 win, 1 loss = 2 points]
~ BUSHI [2 losses = 0 points]

(4) BOSJ A BLOCK: Kyle O’Reilly vs. Gedo
◆Winner: O’Reilly (11:24) with the Armageddon.
~ O’Reilly [2 wins = 4 points]
~ Gedo [1 win, 1 loss = 2 points]

(5) BOSJ A BLOCK: Ryusuke Taguchi vs. David Finlay
◆Winner: Taguchi (9:18) with the Oh My & Garankle.
~ Taguchi [2 wins = 4 points]
~ Finlay [2 losses = 0 points]

(6) BOSJ A BLOCK: KUSHIDA vs. Rocky Romero
◆Winner: Romero (15:03) following a Jumping Knee Attack.
~ Romero [2 wins = 4 ponts]
~ KUSHIDA [2 losses = 0 points]
~ The IWGP Jr. Champion is now down 2 losses with the start of the league. Romero made it known that he wants another match but with the belt on the line.

(7) Satoshi Kojima, Yoshitatsu, Captain New Japan & Bobby Fish vs. Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale, Yujiro Takahashi & Chase Owens
◆Winner: Fale (11:04) following a Grenade on Captain.

(8) Kazuchika Okada, Hirooki Goto & Barreta vs. Tetsuya Naito, SANADA & EVIL
◆Winner: SANADA (15:50) with the Skull End on Barreta.

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source: http://puroresuspirit.net/2016/05/njpw- ... y-24-2016/

New Japan Pro Wrestling “BEST OF THE SUPER Jr. XXIII”, 5/24/2016 [Tue] 18:30 @ Yonezawa Municipal Gymnasium in Yamagata
815 Spectators

(1) Ryusuke Taguchi & David Finlay vs. YOSHI-HASHI & Gedo
◆Winner: HASHI (7:28) with a Butterfly Lock on Finlay.

(2) Yuji Nagata, Satoshi Kojima, Kyle O’Reilly & Matt Sydal vs. Katsuyori Shibata, KUSHIDA, Juice Robinson & Jay White
◆Winner: Nagata (9:04) with a Backdrop Hold on Robinson.

(3) BOSJ B BLOCK: Tiger Mask IV vs. Volador Jr.
◆Winner: Volador (9:47) following the Depredador Estrada.
~ Volador [1 win, 1 loss = 2 points]
~ Tiger [2 losses = 0 points]

(4) BOSJ B BLOCK: Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Chase Owens
◆Winner: Liger (7:12) with a Crucifix Hold.
~ Liger [2 wins = 4 points]
~ Owens [1 win, 1 loss = 2 points]

(5) BOSJ B BLOCK: Bobby Fish vs. Ricochet
◆Winner: Ricochet (12:30) following the Benadryller 2-Point.
~ Ricochet [2 wins = 4 points]
~ Fish [2 losses = 0 points]

(6) BOSJ B BLOCK: Barreta vs. Will Ospreay
◆Winner: Barreta (11:55) with the Dude Buster.
~ Barreta [2 wins = 4 points]
~ Ospreay [2 losses = 0 points]

(7) Satoshi Kojima, Yoshitatsu & Captain New Japan vs. Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale & Yujiro Takahashi
◆Winner: Omega (10:35) following a Running Knee Attack on Captain.
(8) Kazuchika Okada, Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii & Rocky Romero vs. Tetsuya Naito, SANADA, EVIL & BUSHI
◆Winner: SANADA (16:23) with the Skull End on Romero.

[cero2k]

interesting that both KUSHIDA and Ospreay are 0-2

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Day 5: http://puroresuspirit.net/2016/05/njpw- ... y-25-2016/

“BEST OF THE SUPER Jr. XXIII”, 5/25/2016 [Wed] 18:30 @ Ichinoseki City General Gymnasium, U-Dome in Iwate
803 Spectators
(1) Jushin Thunder Liger, Jay White & Volador Jr. vs. Tomohiro Ishii, YOSHI-HASHI & Will Ospreay
◆Winner: HASHI (7:51) with a Butterfly Lock.

(2) Yuji Nagata, Manabu Nakanishi & Tiger Mask IV vs. Katsuyori Shibata, Juice Robinson & Bobby Fish
◆Winner: Shibata (7:55) following a P.K. on Nakanishi.

(3) BOSJ A BLOCK: Matt Sydal vs. Gedo
◆Winner: Sydal (6:21) with the Air Sydal.
~ Sydal [2 wins, 1 loss = 4 points]
~ Gedo [1 win, 2 losses = 2 points]

(4) BOSJ A BLOCK: Kyle O’Reilly vs. BUSHI
◆Winner: O’Reilly (10:58) with a Modified Cross Armbar.
~ O’Reilly [3 wins = 6 points]
~ BUSHI [3 losses = 0 points]

(5) BOSJ A BLOCK: KUSHIDA vs. David Finlay
◆Winner: KUSHIDA (11:31) with a Hoverboard Lock.
~ KUSHIDA [1 win, 2 losses = 2 points]
~ Finlay [3 losses = 0 points]

(6) BOSJ A BLOCK: Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Rocky Romero
◆Winner: Taguchi (12:02) with the Oh My & GarAnkle.
~ Taguchi [3 wins = 6 points]
~ Romero [2 wins, 1 loss = 4 ponts]

(7) Satoshi Kojima, Yoshitatsu, Captain New Japan & Ricochet vs. Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale, Yujiro Takahashi & Chase Ownes
◆Winner: Fale (9:50) following the Grenade on Captain.

(8) Kazuchika Okada, Hirooki Goto & Barreta vs. Tetusya Naito, SANADA & EVIL
◆Winner: SANADA (14:08) with the Skull End on Barreta.

[Big Red Machine]

I have Ospreay vs. Ricochet at 8.25/10 and Kyle vs. KUSHIDA at 8.5/10. Awesome matches and well worth watching, but not the MOTYCs some people have been claiming.

More interesting to me than KUSHIDA's series of losses to start off is the fact that the main event of most of these shows has been non-tournament CHAOS vs. Ingobernables tag matches with Sanada picking up pretty much all of the wins. I'm pretty sure he's junior heavyweight-sized, so the fact that he is doing this (in the main event no less) than being in the tournament indicates that they have big plans for him.

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Day 6: http://puroresuspirit.net/2016/05/njpw- ... y-27-2016/

New Japan Pro Wrestling “BEST OF THE SUPER Jr. XXIII”, 5/27/2016 [Fri] 18:30 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo
1,505 Spectators
(1) Michael Elgin & Matt Sydal vs. YOSHI-HASHI & Rocky Romero
◆Winner: Romero (8:25) via pin-fall on Sydal.

(2) Yuji Nagata, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Manabu Nakanishi, David Finlay & Kyle O’Reilly vs. Katsuyori Shibata, KUSHIDA, Ryusuke Taguchi, Juice Robinson & Jay White
◆Winner: Nagata (9:16) with a Backdrop Hold on White.

(3) BOSJ B BLOCK: Tiger Mask IV vs. Chase Owens
◆Winner: Tiger (6:46) via pin-fall.
~ Tiger [1 win, 2 losses = 2 points]
~ Owens [1 win, 2 loss = 2 points]

(4) BOSJ B BLOCK: Bobby Fish vs. Barreta
◆Winner: Fish (11:01) with a Heel Hold.
~ Fish [1 win, 2 losses = 2 points]
~ Barreta [2 wins, 1 loss = 4 points]

(5) Satoshi Kojima, Yoshitatsu & Captain New Japan vs. Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale & Yujiro Takahashi
◆Winner: Omega (9:31) with a High Fly Flow on Captain.
~ Omega with yet another direct shot at Tanahashi by using his upcoming opponents finisher to secure the win.

(6) Kazuchika Okada, Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii & Gedo vs. Tetsuya Naito, SANADA, EVIL & BUSHI
◆Winner: SANADA (13:37) with the Skull End on Gedo.
~ YOSHI-HASHI rushed in and attacked SANADA following the match.

(7) BOSJ B BLOCK: Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Volador Jr.
◆Winner: Volador (9:02) following an Avalanche style Spanish Fly.
~ Respect was shown between the two following the match.
~ Volador [2 wins, 1 loss = 4 points]
~ Liger [2 wins, 1 loss = 4 points]

(8) BOSJ B BLOCK: Ricochet vs. Will Ospreay
◆Winner: Ospreay (16:47) following a Front Flip Cutter.
~ The two agreed to a rematch in the future.
~ Ospreay [1 win, 2 losses = 2 points]
~ Ricochet [2 wins, 1 loss = 4 points]

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Day 7: http://puroresuspirit.net/2016/05/njpw- ... y-29-2016/

New Japan Pro Wrestling “BEST OF THE SUPER Jr. XXIII”, 5/29/2016 [Sun] 16:00 @ Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium, Sub-Arena
1,340 Spectators

(1) Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Michael Elgin & Volador Jr. vs. Tomohiro Ishii, Barreta & Will Ospreay
◆Winner: Elgin (8:40) with the Elgin Bomb on Barreta.

(2) Yuji Nagata, Manabu Nakanishi, Jushin Thunder Liger & Tiger Mask IV vs. Katsuyori Shibata, Juice Robinson, Jay White & Bobby Fish
◆Winner: Nagata (8:05) with a Backdrop Hold on White.

(3) BOSJ A BLOCK: Gedo vs. David Finlay
◆Winner: Finlay (10:40) with a Granby Roll.
~ Finlay [1 win, 3 losses = 2 points]
~ Gedo [1 win, 3 losses = 2 points]

(4) BOSJ A BLOCK: Rocky Romero vs. BUSHI
◆Winner: BUSHI (11:08) following the MX.
~ BUSHI [1 win, 3 losses = 2 points]
~ Romero [2 wins, 2 losses = 4 ponts]

(5) Satoshi Kojima, Yoshitatsu, Captain New Japan & Ricochet vs. Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale, Yujiro Takahashi & Chase Owens
◆Winner: Omega (11:23) with a High Fly Flow on Captain.

(6) Kazuchika Okada, Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI vs. Tetusya Naito, SANADA & EVIL
◆Winner: Goto (12:02) following the GTR on EVIL.
~ Goto demanded for a singles rematch against EVIL.

(7) BOSJ A BLOCK: Kyle O’Reilly vs. Matt Sydal
◆Winner: Sydal (14:11) with the Air Sydal.
~ Sydal [3 wins, 1 loss = 6 points]
~ O’Reilly [3 wins, 1 loss = 6 points]

(8) BOSJ A BLOCK: KUSHIDA vs. Ryusuke Taguchi
◆Winner: KUSHIDA (16:09) with a Cross Armbar.
~ KUSHIDA [2 wins, 2 losses = 4 points]
~ Taguchi [3 wins, 1 loss = 6 points]
~ New Japan noted that this was KUSHIDA’s first singles win over Taguchi.

Current Standings

A BLOCK

~ Sydal [3 wins, 1 loss = 6 points]
~ O’Reilly [3 wins, 1 loss = 6 points]
~ Taguchi [3 wins, 1 loss = 6 points]
~ Romero [2 wins, 2 losses = 4 ponts]
~ KUSHIDA [2 wins, 2 losses = 4 points]
~ BUSHI [1 win, 3 losses = 2 points]
~ Finlay [1 win, 3 losses = 2 points]
~ Gedo [1 win, 3 losses = 2 points]

B BLOCK

~ Volador [2 wins, 1 loss = 4 points]
~ Liger [2 wins, 1 loss = 4 points]
~ Ricochet [2 wins, 1 loss = 4 points]
~ Barreta [2 wins, 1 loss = 4 points]
~ Tiger [1 win, 2 losses = 2 points]
~ Owens [1 win, 2 loss = 2 points]
~ Ospreay [1 win, 2 losses = 2 points]
~ Fish [1 win, 2 losses = 2 points]

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Day 8: http://puroresuspirit.net/2016/05/njpw- ... y-30-2016/

New Japan Pro Wrestling “BEST OF THE SUPER Jr. XXIII”, 5/30/2016 [Mon] 18:30 @ Yonago Convention Center BiG SHiP in Tottori
1,407 Spectators

(1) Matt Sydal & Jay White vs. YOSHI-HASHI & Rocky Romero
◆Winner: HASHI (9:00) with a Butterfly Lock on White.

(2) Yuji Nagata, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Manabu Nakanishi, David Finlay & Kyle O’Reilly vs. Katsuyori Shibata, KUSHIDA, Ryusuke Taguchi, Juice Robinson & Captain New Japan
◆Winner: Tenzan (8:34) with a Moonsault Press on Captain.

(3) BOSJ B BLOCK: Barreta vs. Chase Owens
◆Winner: Owens (9:53) following the Package Driver.
~ Owens [2 wins, 2 loss = 4 points]
~ Barreta [2 wins, 2 losses = 4 points]

(4) BOSJ B BLOCK: Tiger Mask IV vs. Will Ospreay
◆Winner: Tiger (7:41) with a Reverse Double Armbar.
~ Tiger [2 wins, 2 losses = 4 points]
~ Ospreay [1 win, 3 losses = 2 points]

(5) BOSJ B BLOCK: Bobby Fish vs. Volador Jr.
◆Winner: Fish (8:48) with a Heel Hold.
~ Fish [2 wins, 2 losses = 4 points]
~ Volador [2 wins, 2 losses = 4 points]

(6) BOSJ B BLOCK: Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Ricochet
◆Winner: Ricochet (11:30) with a Modified Ground Cobra Twist.
~ Ricochet [3 wins, 1 loss = 6 points]
~ Liger [2 wins, 2 losses = 4 points]
~ With the win, Ricochet becomes the current sole leader of the B BLOCK.

(7) Satoshi Kojima, Michael Elgin & Yoshitatsu vs. Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale & Yujiro Takahashi
◆Winner: Elgin (10:00) with the Elgin Bomb on Yujiro.

(8) Kazuchika Okada, Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii & Gedo vs. Tetsuya Naito, SANADA, EVIL & BUSHI
◆Winner: SANADA (15:29) with the Skull End on Gedo.
~ Goto and EVIL, then also YOSHI-HASHI and SANADA continued to fight after the main event. Naito with the “Tranquilo (calm down)” as he watched the L.I.J. vs CHAOS war ensue.

[cero2k]

I have Ospreay vs. Ricochet at 8.25/10 and Kyle vs. KUSHIDA at 8.5/10. Awesome matches and well worth watching, but not the MOTYCs some people have been claiming.

More interesting to me than KUSHIDA's series of losses to start off is the fact that the main event of most of these shows has been non-tournament CHAOS vs. Ingobernables tag matches with Sanada picking up pretty much all of the wins. I'm pretty sure he's junior heavyweight-sized, so the fact that he is doing this (in the main event no less) than being in the tournament indicates that they have big plans for him.

I originally had Ospreay vs Ricochet at 9. I just rewatched it with the idea that these two are the top high flyers in the business and they're fighting for bragging rights along with the W. I wanna give it a 10, but i'm missing something I can't put my finger on. 9/9.5 so far. Consider i didn't watch the WM weekend one

Kushida vs Kyle I saw, but I was groggy, I feel last year's was much better, I'll rewatch this year's again

Have you watched Kyle vs Sydal and Kushida vs Taguchi?

[Big Red Machine]

I have Ospreay vs. Ricochet at 8.25/10 and Kyle vs. KUSHIDA at 8.5/10. Awesome matches and well worth watching, but not the MOTYCs some people have been claiming.

More interesting to me than KUSHIDA's series of losses to start off is the fact that the main event of most of these shows has been non-tournament CHAOS vs. Ingobernables tag matches with Sanada picking up pretty much all of the wins. I'm pretty sure he's junior heavyweight-sized, so the fact that he is doing this (in the main event no less) than being in the tournament indicates that they have big plans for him.

I originally had Ospreay vs Ricochet at 9. I just rewatched it with the idea that these two are the top high flyers in the business and they're fighting for bragging rights along with the W. I wanna give it a 10, but i'm missing something I can't put my finger on. 9/9.5 so far. Consider i didn't watch the WM weekend one

Kushida vs Kyle I saw, but I was groggy, I feel last year's was much better, I'll rewatch this year's again

Have you watched Kyle vs Sydal and Kushida vs Taguchi?

Last year's Kyle vs. KUSHIDA match was better. I haven't seen the other two yet, but will hopefully get to them at some point this week.

[Big Red Machine]

8.5/10 for Sydal vs. Kyle. Better than their ROH match (yet another WrestleMania weekend rematch).

[Big Red Machine]

8/10 for KUSHIDA vs. Taguchi. Would have been an 8.25 or maybe even an 8.5/10 if KUSHIDA had sold better.

[cero2k]

8/10 for KUSHIDA vs. Taguchi. Would have been an 8.25 or maybe even an 8.5/10 if KUSHIDA had sold better.

pretty much what I had, I found Taguchi/Kushida noteworthy because it's the best Taguchi match that I've seen like in 2-3 yrs

[Big Red Machine]

8/10 for KUSHIDA vs. Taguchi. Would have been an 8.25 or maybe even an 8.5/10 if KUSHIDA had sold better.

pretty much what I had, I found Taguchi/Kushida noteworthy because it's the best Taguchi match that I've seen like in 2-3 yrs

Yeah. He seems to be stepping it up here. I've heard good things about his match with Sydal as well.

[Big Red Machine]

Dave is now officially off his rocker. He said he thought that Ospreay vs. Ricochet had more of a "fight" feel than AJ vs. Roman did.

[cero2k]

Dave is now officially off his rocker. He said he thought that Ospreay vs. Ricochet had more of a "fight" feel than AJ vs. Roman did.

considering Ospreay and Ricochet kept the match inside the ring, I think i see what he's saying

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Day 9: http://puroresuspirit.net/2016/05/njpw- ... y-31-2016/

New Japan Pro Wrestling “BEST OF THE SUPER Jr. XXIII”, 5/31/2016 [Tue] 18:30 @ Hiroshima Green Arena Small Arena
1,472 Spectators

(1) Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Ricochet & Volador Jr. vs. Tomohiro Ishii, Barreta & Will Ospreay
◆Winner: Barreta (8:36) with a La Magistral on Ricochet.
~ Barreta with a direct win over Ricochet, but the two will meet in the BOSJ on the next show on 6/2.

(2) Yuji Nagata, Manabu Nakanishi, Jushin Thunder Liger & Tiger Mask IV vs. Katsuyori Shibata, Juice Robinson, Jay White & Bobby Fish
◆Winner: Nagata (8:03) with a Backdrop Hold on White.

(3) BOSJ A BLOCK: BUSHI vs. David Finlay
◆Winner: BUSHI (7:18) following the MX.
~ BUSHI [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]
~ Finlay [1 win, 4 losses = 2 points]

(4) BOSJ A BLOCK: Matt Sydal vs. Rocky Romero
◆Winner: Sydal (13:37) with the Air Sydal.
~ Sydal [4 wins, 1 loss = 8 points]
~ Romero [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 ponts]

(5) BOSJ A BLOCK: KUSHIDA vs. Gedo
◆Winner: KUSHIDA (13:34) with the Hoverboard Lock.
~ KUSHIDA [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
~ Gedo [1 win, 4 losses = 2 points]

(6) BOSJ A BLOCK: Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Kyle O’Reilly
◆Winner: Taguchi (11:46) with the Oh My & GarAnkle.
~ Taguchi [4 wins, 1 loss = 8 points]
~ O’Reilly [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
~With the win, Taguchi and Sydal now both sit at the top spots of the block, though Taguchi has a win over Sydal.

(7) Satoshi Kojima, Michael Elgin, Yoshitatsu & Captain New Japan vs. Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale, Yujiro Takahashi & Chase Owens
◆Winner: Elgin (10:27) with the Elgin Bomb on Owens.

(8) Kazuchika Okada, Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI vs. Tetsuya Naito, SANADA & EVIL
◆Winner: SANADA (14:57) with the Skull End on HASHI.

Current Standings

A BLOCK

~ Taguchi [4 wins, 1 loss = 8 points]
~ Sydal [4 wins, 1 loss = 8 points]
~ O’Reilly [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
~ KUSHIDA [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
~ Romero [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 ponts]
~ BUSHI [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]
~ Finlay [1 win, 4 losses = 2 points]
~ Gedo [1 win, 4 losses = 2 points]

B BLOCK

~ Ricochet [3 wins, 1 loss = 6 points]
~ Fish [2 wins, 2 losses = 4 points]
~ Volador [2 wins, 2 losses = 4 points]
~ Liger [2 wins, 2 losses = 4 points]
~ Owens [2 wins, 2 losses = 4 points]
~ Barreta [2 wins, 2 losses = 4 points]
~ Tiger [2 wins, 2 losses = 4 points]
~ Ospreay [1 win, 3 losses = 2 points]

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Day 10: http://puroresuspirit.net/2016/06/njpw- ... ne-2-2016/

New Japan Pro Wrestling “BEST OF THE SUPER Jr. XXIII”, 6/2/2016 [Thu] 18:00 @ Nagoya International Conference Hall Event Hall in Aichi
1,450 Spectators
(1) Ryusuke Taguchi & David Finlay vs. YOSHI-HASHI & Rocky Romero
◆Winner: HASHI (8:08) with a Butterfly Lock on Finlay.

(2) Yuji Nagata, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Manabu Nakanishi, David Finlay & Kyle O’Reilly vs. Katsuyori Shibata, KUSHIDA, Juice Robinson, Captain New Japan & Matt Sydal
◆Winner: Shibata (11:16) following a P.K. on White.

(3) BOSJ B BLOCK: Volador Jr. vs. Chase Owens
◆Winner: Volador (10:28) following an Avalanche style Frankensteiner.
~ Volador [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
~ Owens [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]

(4) BOSJ B BLOCK: Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Tiger Mask IV
◆Winner: Liger (1:11) with a Ground Cobra Twist.
~ Liger [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
~ Tiger [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]

(5) BOSJ B BLOCK: Bobby Fish vs. Will Ospreay
◆Winner: Ospreay (14:22) following the OsCutter.
~ Ospreay [2 win, 3 losses = 4 points]
~ Fish [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]

(6) BOSJ B BLOCK: Ricochet vs. Barreta
◆Winner: Ricochet (13:13) with a Crucifix Hold.
~ Ricochet [4 wins, 1 loss = 8 points]
~ Barreta [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]

(7) Satoshi Kojima, Michael Elgin & Yoshitatsu vs. Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale & Yujiro Takahashi
◆Winner: Elgin (11:12) with the Elgin Bomb on Yujiro.

(8) Kazuchika Okada, Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii & Gedo vs. Tetsuya Naito, SANADA, EVIL & BUSHI
◆Winner: SANADA (16:42) with the Skull End on Gedo.

Current Standings

A BLOCK

~ Taguchi [4 wins, 1 loss = 8 points]
~ Sydal [4 wins, 1 loss = 8 points]
~ O’Reilly [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
~ KUSHIDA [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
~ Romero [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 ponts]
~ BUSHI [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]
~ Finlay [1 win, 4 losses = 2 points]
~ Gedo [1 win, 4 losses = 2 points]

B BLOCK

~ Ricochet [4 wins, 1 loss = 8 points]
~ Volador [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
~ Liger [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
~ Ospreay [2 win, 3 losses = 4 points]
~ Fish [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]
~ Owens [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]
~ Barreta [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]
~ Tiger [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]