Title match and elimination main event on Road to Destruction night two
Night two of the Road to Destruction in Korakuen Hall on September 9 sees United Empire and LIJ doing battle once more, as an elimination main event presides over a loaded card.
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The main event pits UE and LIJ in five on five elimination action. BUSHI, Hiromu Takahashi, Yota Tsuji, Shingo Takagi and Tetsuya Naito will face Will Ospreay,. Jeff Cobb, Great-O-Khan, HENARE and Callum Newman. Newman makes his debut the night before in Korakuen Hall, and is already in his first main event, but can the Prince of Pace be the difference maker, and can United Empire thrive over LIJ opposition ahead of key matches later on in the tour?
The NEVER Openweight 6 Man Tag Team Championships will be on the line in Korakuen when Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kazuchika Okada and Tomohiro Ishii grant a challenge to Tiger Mask, Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Togi Makabe. When Tenzan was a part of cards in the latter part of the G1 Climax tour, the roof just about came off buildings as Tenzan’s undying popularity was clearly evident. He, Makabe and Tiger Mask make a legendary trio, but do they still have enough to overthrow impressive NEVER 6 Man champs?
There’s plenty more to look forward on September 9, right from an opening contest that pits Oskar Leube against Satoshi Kojima one on one, all live in English on NJPW World!
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On September 9, Night two of the Road to Destruction will take place in Korakuen Hall, featuring an exciting card with a title match and an elimination main event.
The main event of the evening will be a five on five elimination match between United Empire and LIJ. BUSHI, Hiromu Takahashi, Yota Tsuji, Shingo Takagi, and Tetsuya Naito will represent LIJ, while Will Ospreay, Jeff Cobb, Great-O-Khan, HENARE, and Callum Newman will represent United Empire. This match will be a test for both teams, as they prepare for key matches later on in the tour. Can the Prince of Pace, Callum Newman, make a difference in his debut main event? Will United Empire be able to overcome the strong LIJ opposition?
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In addition to the main event, the NEVER Openweight 6 Man Tag Team Championships will be on the line. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kazuchika Okada, and Tomohiro Ishii will challenge Tiger Mask, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, and Togi Makabe for the titles. Tenzan’s popularity was evident during the G1 Climax tour, and he, Makabe, and Tiger Mask form a legendary trio. However, they will need to bring their A-game to overthrow the impressive NEVER 6 Man champions.
The Road to Destruction night two will also feature an opening contest between Oskar