Brandi Rhodes injured her collarbone wrestling in Japan.
Brandi tweeted:
According to Cody he injury, which is a broken clavicle, will require surgery to fix two separate fractures.
Cody tweeted:
Category: New Japan Pro Wrestling
Rey Mysterio NJPW Return Confirmed For Dominion
NJPW has announced Rey Mysterio will be making up for his missed match this year at Strong Style Evolved by wrestling at their upcoming Dominion event.
As you may recall, Mysterio was sidelined back in march due to a bicep injury and was forced to miss his scheduled match against Jushin “Thunder” Liger. He did, however, set up possible matches with Liger, Will Ospreay, and Marty Scurll during a post-match altercation.
No official word yet on who Rey’s opponent will be.
Also confirmed for Dominion:
- Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega in a 2-out-of-3 falls, no time-limit match
- Tetsuya Naito vs. Chris Jericho for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship
- The Young Bucks vs. EVIL and SANADA for the IWGP Tag Team Championship
- Hirooki Goto vs. Michael Elgin vs. Taichi for the NEVER Openweight Championship
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2018 (Night 2) Results: Chris Jericho Attacks Naito
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku (Night 2) took place earlier today with IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada defeating Hiroshi Tanahashi in the main event. In his most current title run, Okada now has a record 12 title defenses to his name. Chris Jericho also made a return to NJPW by initially posing as a fan and then attacking Tetsuya Naito, Jericho would use a ring bell to bust open Naito, which you can see in the video below.
It was also teased Bullet Club member, Bone Soldier, would be returning to NJPW, typically wearing a mask, he would take it off and reveal himself as Taiji Ishimori. In the U.S., Ishimori has spent much of his time in Impact Wrestling. Bone Soldier was previously played by Captain New Japan / Hideo Saito.
Bellow are the full results:
* Jushin Thunder Liger, Tiger Mask, and Ryusuke Taguchi defeated Ren Narita, Shota Umino, and Yuya Uemura
* Yujiro Takahashi and Chase Owens defeated Yuji Nagata and Tomoyuki Oka
* Roppongi 3K defeated Taichi, Taka Michinoku and Takashi Iizuka
* Tomohiro Ishii and Toru Yano defeated Togi Makabe and Henare
* Hirooki Goto, Jay White, and YOSHI-HASHI defeated Juice Robinson, David Finlay, and Michael Elgin
* Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, SANADA, Hiromu Takahashi, and BUSHI defeated Minoru Suzuki, Lance Archer, Davey Boy Smith Jr., Yoshinobu Kanemaru, and Desperado
* Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Bad Luck Fale, and Guerrillas of Destiny defeated Cody, The Young Bucks, Hangman Page, and Marty Scurll
* Will Ospreay (c) defeated KUSHIDA (IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship)
* Kazuchika Okada (c) defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi (IWGP Heavyweight Championship)
Source: WrestlingINC
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2018 (Night 1) Results
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku (Night 1) took place with Kenny Omega defeating Adam Page in the main event. Also featured, Cody beat Kota Ibushi in a rematch from when they met at Wrestle Kingdom 12. In tag team action, The Young Bucks / Marty Scurll won the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Titles away from Tanga Loa, Tama Tanga, and Bad Luck Fale.
Below are the full results:
* Chase Owens and Yujiro Takahashi defeated Yota Tsuji and Shota Umino
* Ryusuke Taguchi, Jushin Liger, and Tiger Mask defeated Ren Narita, Tomoyuki Oka, and Yuji Nagata
* Sho, Yoh, and Rocky Romero defeated Iizuka, Lance Archer, and Davey Boy Smith Jr.
* YOSHI-HASHI, Toru Yano, Tomohiro Ishii, Jay White, and Hirooki Goto defeated Toa Henare, Michael Elgin, Togi Makabe, David Finlay, and Juice Robinson
* Marty Scurll and the Young Bucks defeated Tanga Loa, Tama Tonga, and Bad Luck Fale (c) (NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Championship)
* Hiromu Takahashi, BUSHI, EVIL, SANADA, and Tetsuya Naito defeated Desperado, Kanemaru, Taichi, Zack Sabre Jr, and Minoru Suzuki
* Will Ospreay and Kazuchika Okada defeated KUSHIDA and Hiroshi Tanahashi
* Cody defeated Kota Ibushi
* Kenny Omega defeated Adam Page
NJPW next’s show is Wrestling Dontaku (Night 2), which takes place early tomorrow at 4am ET / 1am PT on NJPW World. Below is the full card:
* Jushin Liger, Ryusuke Taguchi, and Tiger Mask IV vs. Ren Narita, Shota Umino, and Tomoyuki Oka
* Bullet Club (Chase Owens and Yujiro Takahashi) vs. Tetsuhiro Yagi and Yuji Nagata
* Roppongi 3K (Rocky Romero, SHO, and YOH) vs. Suzuki-gun (Taichi, TAKA Michinoku, and Takashi Iizuka)
* Chaos (Tomohiro Ishii and Toru Yano) vs. Toa Henare and Togi Makabe
* Chaos (Hirooki Goto, “Switchblade” Jay White, and YOSHI-HASHI) vs. David Finlay, Juice Robinson, and Michael Elgin
* Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, EVIL, Hiromu Takahashi, SANADA, and Tetsuya Naito) vs. Suzuki-gun (Davey Boy Smith, Jr., El Desperado, Lance Archer, Minoru Suzuki, and Yoshinobu Kanemaru)
* Bullet Club (Bad Luck Fale, Tama Tonga, and Tanga Loa) and Golden Lovers (Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi) vs. Bullet Club (Cody Rhodes, Hangman Page, Marty Scurll, Matt Jackson, and Nick Jackson)
* Will Ospreay (c) vs. KUSHIDA (IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship)
* Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi (IWGP Heavyweight Championship)
Chris Jericho Scheduled To Make His Return To New Japan Pro Wrestling This Week
Chris Jericho, who just appeared for WWE at the Greatest Royal Rumble event last Friday in Saudi Arabia, is scheduled to make his return to New Japan Pro Wrestling this week at the company’s Wrestling Dontaku event in Fukuoka, Japan.
According to a report by Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com, Jericho’s appearance this week will setup a storyline for another appearance for New Japan at next month’s Dominion event in Osaka, likely with IWGP Intercontinental champion Tetsuya Naito.
Jericho became involved with New Japan earlier this year at Wrestle Kingdom 12 in a highly touted match against Kenny Omega. He then showed up at New Japan’s New Year’s Dash event attacking Naito. The angle never ended up leading to anything long-term. However, it would appear they will be picking back up where they left off this week.
Source: WrestleView
Jake Roberts Agrees To Drop Charges Against Davey Boy Smith Jr. After WrestleCon Altercation
Earlier this month, there was an incident between WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts and New Japan Pro Wrestling star Harry Smith (aka Davey Boy Smith Jr.) at WrestleCon in New Orleans. The two exchanged words and Smith threw a hot cup of coffee in Jake’s face. Security quickly cleared the area and police were called, but Smith left the building before police could speak with him.
According to F4WOnline, it now looks like Roberts will be dropping charges against Smith after the two spoke on the phone, which was set up by Bret Hart.
Smith wasn’t happy about things Roberts had said about his Father, Davey Boy Smith (aka The British Bulldog), during a podcast with Roddy Piper.
Both apologized privately, but Smith also apologized publicly earlier today.
https://twitter.com/DBSmithjr/status/990523284562292736
Source: WrestlingINC
NJPW G1 Special Tickets Going On Sale May 1
NJPW announced tickets for the G1 Special in Fan Francisco will be available beginning on May 1 at 1pm ET / 10am PT. The event will take place from the Cow Palace on July 7, which NJPW says will host 10,000 fans. Ticket prices range from $40-$300.
NJPW issued the following:
NJPW hits the Cow Palace! Tickets for G1 Special on sale May 1!
This summer, New Japan returns to America, bigger than ever. On July 7, “G1 SPECIAL IN SAN FRANCISCO” will see the stars of NJPW rock the legendary Cow Palace.
After wildly successful events in Los Angeles, NJPW management sought out a bigger building for our San Francisco debut. The Cow Palace will host 10,000 strong witnessing the very best pro-wrestling on the planet. With our biggest American crowd to date on hand, and the historic legacy of this famous building to live up to, you can be sure of a card for the ages.
G1 SPECIAL IN SAN FRANCISCO
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Doors 15:30 Show start 17:00
Venue: Cow Palace2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014
TICKETS ON SALE:
Tuesday May 01, 10AM (US Pacific time)Ticket prices:
●Arena
・Rows 1-2: $300
・Rows 3-5: $200
・Rows 6-22: $150●BLEACHER
・Rows 1-10: $120●BOX
・Rows 1-5: $100● DRESS CIRCLE
・Rows 1-9: $80
・ Rows 10-16: $50●CORNERS
・ Rows 1-16: $40*Ticket handling fee not included in price*
Tickets available from this link!
Davey Boy Smith Jr Wanted By Police For Battery Incident Involving Jake Roberts
TMZ.com is reporting that Davey Boy Smith Jr. (former WWE star DH Smith), the son of WWE legend the British Bulldog, is now wanted for battery by New Orleans police following an incident with WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts over WrestleMania 34 weekend.
According to the TMZ report, Smith reportedly threw coffee in the face of Roberts and the New Orleans Police Department is now investigating the allegations.
Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting that Smith is now “wanted for battery in connection with this incident”, an incident Smith reportedly admitted to openly.
A rep for the New Orleans Police Department told Pro Wrestling Sheet:
The NOPD is investigating a simple battery incident that occurred on April 7, 2018 in the 500 block of Canal Street. The victim told police that at about 11 a.m., he was signing autographs at the location when he was approached by a known subject, later identified as Harry Smith (DOB: 08-02-1985). The victim told police he attempted to shake hands with Smith, at which time a verbal argument ensued. Smith then allegedly threw a cup of coffee at the victim’s face and fled the scene. No major injuries were reported by the victim.
Roberts informed police Smith threw coffee at him, with Smith saying that Roberts refused to apologize for negative comments he had made about his father, the British Bulldog (who passed away in May of 2002) and refused to step outside to settle their differences in a fight. Smith says Jake told him to “f*ck off” at that point, so he threw coffee in his face.
The penalty for a simple battery in Louisiana can be up to 6 months in jail and/or a fine of up to $1000.
Sources: WrestleView and Pro Wrestling Sheet
NJPW Sakura Genesis Results 4/1/18
* The Young Bucks defeated Chase Owens and Yujiro Takahashi
* Toru Yano and Tomohiro Ishii defeated Taichi and Takashi Iizuka
* Tanga Loa, Tama Tonga, and Bad Luck Fale (c) defeated Ryusuke Taguchi, Michael Elgin, and Togi Makabe (NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Championship)
* David Finlay, Juice Robinson, and Hiroshi Tanahashi defeated YOSHI-HASHI, Jay White, and Hirooki Goto
* Davey Both Smith Jr., Lance Archer, Minoru Suzuki defeated SANADA, EVIL, Tetsuya Naito
* El Desperado and Yoshinobu Kanemaru (c) defeated Roppongi 3k and Hiromu Takahashi and BUSHI (IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship)
* Will Ospreay (c) defeated Marty Scurll (IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship)
* Hangman Page and Cody defeated Kota Ibushi and Kenny Omega
* Kazuchika Okada (c) defeated Zack Sabre Jr. (IWGP Heavyweight Championship)
NJPW Sakura Genesis 4/1/18
NJPW announced the full card for this year’s Sakura Genesis on April 1. The show will air live on NJPW World at 3am ET.
* Chase Owens & Yujiro Takahashi vs. The Young Bucks
* Toru Yano & Tomohiro Ishii vs. Taichi & Takashi Iizuka
* NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Championship: (C) Tanga Loa, Tama Tonga & Bad Luck Fale vs. Ryusuke Taguchi, Michael Elgin & Togi Makabe
* David Finlay, Juice Robinson & Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. YOSHI-HASHI, Jay White & Hirooki Goto
* SANADA, EVIL & Tetsuya Naito vs. Killer Elite Squad (Davey Both Smith Jr. & Lance Archer) & Minoru Suzuki
* IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship: (C) El Desperado & Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs. Roppongi 3k vs. Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI
* IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship: Will Ospreay (c) vs. Marty Scurll
* Golden Lovers (Kota Ibushi & Kenny Omega) vs. Hangman Page & Cody
* IWGP Heavyweight Championship: (C) Kazuchika Okada vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
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