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New Japan Need To Watch (12/9) World Tag League Finals *No Spoilers*

New Japan Need To Watch (12/9) World Tag League Finals *No Spoilers*

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FIRST MATCH: Togi Makabe, Toa Henare, Ayato Yoshida & Shota Umino vs. Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Satoshi Kojima, Manabu Nakanishi & Yuji Nagata.

Fun opening match. Team New Japan Dads are in their usual asskicking shape. Young Lions are hungry and full or fire.

Need To Watch Rating: (5.0)

SECOND MATCH: Michael Elgin, Jeff Cobb, Beretta & Chuckie T vs. Suzuki-gun (Davey Boy Smith Jr., Lance Archer, Takashi Iizuka & Minoru Suzuki)

The saga of Chuckie T’s mental breakdown continues. Definitely worth the watch.

Need To Watch Rating: (6.0)

THIRD MATCH: CHAOS (Tomohiro Ishii, SHO & YOH) vs. Suzuki-gun (Zack Sabre Jr., Yoshinobu Kanemaru & El Desperado)

Sabre vs. Ishii is never bad. Roppongi 3K vs. Kanemaru/Desperado is never bad. There is no part of this match that is bad. These are all facts.

Need To Watch Rating: (7.0)

FOURTH MATCH: The Elite (Chase Owens, Yujiro Takahashi & Hangman Page) vs. Los Ingobernables de Japon (Tetsuya Naito, BUSHI & Shingo Takagi)

A good welcome back for Naito. Nothing to really write home about. Page and Takagi have some fun exchanges. More Page vs. Takagi, please.

Need To Watch Rating: (5.1)

FIFTH MATCH: Kazuchika Okada, Toru Yano & KUSHIDA vs. Bullet Club (Jay White, Bad Luck Fale & Taiji Ishimori)

Spectacular match, built around The Dream Team’s quest to overcome Bullet Club, after losing all tour.

Need To Watch Rating: (6.5)

SIXTH MATCH: Taguchi Japan (Hiroshi Tanahashi, David Finlay, Juice Robinson & Ryusuke Taguchi) vs. The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson & Marty Scurll)

Thrilling spotfest that made good use of every participant. Honestly could main event any small NJPW show, and hopefully main events a Road To Tokyo Dome show or two.

Need To Watch Rating: (8.0)

SEVENTH MATCH: NEVER Openweight Championship Number One Contender’s Match: Will Ospreay vs. Taichi

An absolute barnburner. Both men come prepared to kill. Nothing is left out. Seek out this match.

Need To Watch Rating: (10.0)

SEVENTH MATCH: NEVER Openweight Championship Match: Hirooki Goto (c) vs. Kota Ibushi

Probably one of the best matches of the year. Goto and Ibushi have amazing chemistry and create a masterpiece together. Many year end lists are already done but do not sleep on this match.

Need To Watch Rating: (11.0)

MAIN EVENT: World Tag League Final Match: Guerrillas Of Destiny (Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) vs. Los Ingobernables de Japon (EVIL & SANADA)

Best match of Tag League but not the best of the night. A great match, ruined by a cheap post-match angle.

Need To Watch Rating: (9.5)

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