Multiple matches have been announced for the UJPW Inauguration event.
The United Japan Pro-Wrestling has announced that their inaugural show will be titled All Together: United Japan Pro-Wrestling Inauguration & Noto Earthquake Benefit Event, and it will be held on May 6. A portion of the proceeds will benefit those still recovering from the earthquake that hit the Noto peninsula on January 1.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Pro-Wrestling NOAH, DDT Pro-Wrestling, DRAGON GATE, Big Japan Pro-Wrestling, and STARDOM will participate in the event. A second show has been announced for June 15.
From NJPW:
After the announcement in 2023 of the United Japan Pro-Wrestling industry group, March 26 saw the announcement of a special UJPW Inauguration event.
Using the All Together name that has previously seen wrestling organizations come under one roof, the event will be titled ALL TOGETHER: United Japan Pro-Wrestling Inauguration & Noto Earthquake Benefit Event. January 1 this year saw a devastating earthquake hit the Noto peninsula on the north coast of Japan. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit those still recovering in the region.
The event will take place on May 6, with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Pro-Wrestling NOAH, DDT Pro-Wrestling, DRAGON GATE, Big Japan Pro-Wrestling and STARDOM participating. For those unable to attend in the Nippon Budokan, will be available to watch on ABEMA Pay Per View in English and Japanese. More information on international PPV purchases will follow.
Additionally, the second UJPW event has also been made official! On June 15, Hokkai Kita-Yell in Sapporo will see the next UJPW card, with a focus on member promotions unable to participate May 6. Stay tuned for more information!
Several matches have been announced for the inaugural event. Hiroshi Tanahashi will team up with Naomichi Marufuji and Sanshiro Takagi to face House of Torture.
Plus, Shota Umino, Kaito Kiyomiya, and Yuki Ueno will face Yuya Uemura Konosuke Takeshita, and Shun Skywalker.
Additionally, Daisuke Sekimoto and Tomohiro Ishii will face Jeff Cobb and Masa Kiyamiya.
The announced card is as follows.
All Together: United Japan Pro-Wrestling Inauguration & Noto Earthquake Benefit Event (5/6)
- Hiroshi Tanahashi, Naomichi Marufuji & Sanshiro Takagi vs. HOUSE OF TORTURE (EVIL, Yujiro Takahashi & Ren Narita)
- Shota Umino, Kaito Kiyomiya & Yuki Ueno vs. Yuya Uemura Konosuke Takeshita & Shun Skywalker
- Daisuke Sekimoto & Tomohiro Ishii vs. Jeff Cobb & Masa Kiyamiya
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