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00:00Oh
00:30Oh, yeah!
00:32Oh, yeah!
00:34Oh, yeah!
00:38It's what I'm gonna do, it's all.
00:40Hey!
00:42Hey!
00:44Hey!
00:52Hey!
00:54Hey!
00:56Hey!
00:58Hey!
01:00Hey!
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01:04Hey!
01:36Words cannot do justice for what Tetsuya Naito has done for New Japan Pro Wrestling.
01:50But a cold reminder coming just ahead of the road to wrestling Dantaki.
01:55Just ahead of wrestling Red Zone in Hiroshima.
01:58That those who give it may also take it away.
02:06Tetsuya Naito and Bushi announcing separately that they will no longer be
02:09renewing their contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling.
02:13That if they ever compete in professional wrestling again,
02:15it will be as a freelancer tonight.
02:17Tetsuya Naito competes in his final match here in Hiroshima as a member of
02:23the New Japan Pro Wrestling roster.
02:25Time bomb, Sakashi Hirome!
02:30Tetsuya Naito!
02:44Naito Petsuya!
03:14Naito Petsuya!
03:44Naito Petsuya!
04:15For the first time tonight, we will see something that many of us long-time followers of New Japan Pro Wrestling
04:21never could have predicted before.
04:23Tomohiro Ishii, the team for the first time alongside Taichi.
04:30One of the Black Saints, or rather two of which, of New Japan Pro Wrestling
04:35coming in from the outside to wrestle here even when business was not exactly at its peak
04:41determined to build New Japan Pro Wrestling brick by brick.
04:45Taichi felt that he was owed respect for that.
04:48Well, Tomohiro Ishii going a very different direction with this group.
04:59And the wars we have seen out of Taichi and Tomohiro Ishii have been iconic.
05:05Muzabetsu-kyu champion, 170cm, 100kg, Ishii Tomohiro!
05:19Definitely Mati Asami.
05:22Fans, when we saw that iconic 2019 New Japan Cup matchup between Taichi and Tomohiro Ishii,
05:27there was this thought that crossed through everyone's mind, there is no way these two could ever find common ground,
05:32could ever find even footing, but they compete tonight for the first time in tag-team competition
05:38alongside one another.
05:45But of course, this historic in many ways semi-main event tag-team matchup
05:51must be underlined by Tatianaito's impending exit.
05:55Exit.
06:06Tomohiro Ishii had a wonderful outing in Las Vegas weekend.
06:12Wonderful outing in Chicago, Illinois becoming the new NJPW Strong Openweight Champion
06:16dethroning Gabe Kidd in a wonderful 30-minute Ironman matchup.
06:24But as much as Ishii would love for the focus to be on him tonight,
06:28Taichi would love for the focus to be on himself especially,
06:31they know they are going to be donning the black hats in Tetsuya Naito's adopted hometown of Hiroshima, Japan.
06:37layers,
06:59Taichi of Japan, Taichi of Japan.
07:04»»
07:06For the final time under New Japan Pro Wrestling's banner.
07:36As a senior tier may well in the eye of Tetsuya Naito here tonight.
07:59His adopted hometown of Hiroshima, Japan.
08:02He is competing in front of for the final time under the NJPW banner.
08:06At least for the foreseeable future.
08:08That is not something that we could say about Tetsuya Naito for many, many, many a year.
08:13One that many throughout the pro wrestling landscape believed would be a quote, lifer with NJPW.
08:22Many would argue upon Bushi's inclusion in NJPW.
08:26And NJPW joining Los Ngobernables de Hapona alongside Tetsuya Naito that Bushi would be among that lifer contingent as well.
08:34And well, Naito and Bushi reminding us there are no true absolutes in professional wrestling.
08:42Yeah, there is one thing that will always stay consistent.
08:45But whether it's Tetsuya Naito is on his way up, in, or out, it is always tranquilo.
08:52And well, this tranquilo nature of Tetsuya Naito tonight may be a thorn in the side for Taichi and Tomohiro Ishii.
09:07It's the tag made here.
09:09And it is going to be Ishii, who is your legal man.
09:11There are so many differences between Ishii and Taichi.
09:14And yet within their wrestling style, oh, by God, you're going to see the similarities in Spade.
09:21As Tendidero wiped out Taichi tonight.
09:25And Naito with the Hurekarata whips Ishii down as well.
09:30Tendidero effective in the end.
09:32Hiromu Takahashi has spoken briefly on the exit of Tetsuya Naito from Japan Pro Wrestling.
09:47Expresses a very deep feeling of sorrow.
09:52A gratitude to Tetsuya Naito, knowing that Naito may very well be the reason that Hiromu avoided being fired from this organization.
10:00Naito has told the story many times.
10:02We revisited it back at Wrestle Kingdom 19 that Hiromu needed someone to believe in him.
10:08And it was Naito that saw promise in a young Hiromu Takahashi and has borne what we have seen here today.
10:15The greatest junior heavyweight wrestler at NJPW.
10:18And of course, being what it may, the world must put on notice this fact as well.
10:35Tetsuya Naito was on the downswing in the back half of 2024.
10:39We thought a career resurgence could be on the come up as tag team champion alongside Hiromu Takahashi.
10:46But a one and done considered for Naito following the loss to Cobb and Newman back at Ryo Goku Sumo Hall.
10:56While Hiromu Takahashi might have had intentions of becoming tag team champion with Tetsuya Naito one more time,
11:01Naito has decided to call it a day.
11:04And folks, you gotta admit this, Tetsuya Naito not at his physical prime.
11:09He'll be the first one to admit that, whether he wants to or not,
11:12it's going to show inside the squared circle.
11:15But there is something deeply respectable and admirable about Tetsuya Naito being willing to go out on his own terms.
11:22Here in Hiroshima tonight and at Wrestling Dantaku 2025 the same.
11:27Well, Tetsuya Naito does not plan to go out on a loss.
11:42And Taichi looking to follow up the same.
11:45Here's the cover for Taichi, only two on Tetsuya Naito.
11:48The tag made your NJPW strong openweight champion, Toto Hiroishi.
12:04Yeah, well, Ishii trying to go, put Omo into the ring.
12:07Meanwhile, great weight distribution here from the larger athlete in Tetsuya Naito.
12:11Going to do everything in his power to avoid being lifted up by the stone pitbull.
12:15And, well, very narrowly.
12:22And Ishii cut down to size.
12:25The target of that knee from Tetsuya Naito.
12:29There are few that know better just how much a damaged knee can throw off your in-ring game.
12:34And Naito targeting that knee of Ishii, coming to that blue corner for the tag to Hiromu.
12:38That's a game plan.
12:40And it's being pulled out in spades here.
12:42Oh, and Taichi and Ishii nearly meeting in the middle and are going to be forced to in this corner here.
13:00But Omo has not exactly made a transition from junior heavyweight to heavyweight.
13:10But Hiromu's competition as an openweight wrestler has opened new doors all throughout NJPW.
13:19And if Tetsuya Naito is to take his leave and say goodbye to Hiroshima, Hiromu Takahashi will be here to stay.
13:26Come on, come on!
13:49Come on, come on.
13:59Go shot!
14:19It is the test of wills between Ishii and Hiromu.
14:33Tensia Naitomei be gone, but Hiromu Takahashi will be left standing.
14:39And even if by the skin of his teeth, Hiromu Takahashi will lead in Los Ingos.
14:46And
14:52as Hiromu will be reminded of tonight,
14:58all men must fade eventually.
15:05And
15:09as Hiromu will be reminded of tonight, all men must fade eventually.
15:15And Ishii not set to fade, not by a long shot, dangerous.
15:29No, Hiromu, huge fire back to the feet.
15:33And driving Ishii into the canvas.
15:39And Ishii not to stay down, not for long, not for any.
15:42Lariat lays down Hiromu Takahashi.
15:50The emotion is riding high.
16:06Everyone cannot afford this loss, and Taichi is going to be the one to ensure its victory.
16:12On Hiromu Takahashi is limp, limp inside that ring, but strong in the heart.
16:27Now, Hiromu Takahashi is in the heart.
16:33Here.
16:34Now, Hiromu Takahashi is in the heart.
16:39One.
16:40One.
16:41Yeah.
16:42Yeah.
16:43Yeah.
16:46Oh!
16:48One.
16:51One.
17:05Hiromu Takahashi knows that he has something to fight for.
17:25It's everything that Tatsuya Naito has built in LIJ.
17:29It is everything Naito leaves behind, Hiromu included.
17:33And Hiromu has not fainted in the fight, not yet, not ever.
17:39And now,
17:45Taiti has Hiromu in the line of fire.
17:50And Hiromu, bummer in the corner, watch out for it.
17:56Hiromu planks out Taiti in the end.
18:03And Hiromu, bummer in the corner, watch out for it.
18:07Hiromu planks out Taiti in the end.
18:14Hiromu planks out Taiti in the end.
18:17.
18:31Hiromu Takahashi has survived for this long.
18:34And it's on El Ingobernable himself to put it to the close.
18:39Naito, cover on Taichi.
18:54.
19:05Naito, cover on Taichi.
19:07And simply, not enough.
19:10.
19:15.
19:18For all that Tatsuya Naito has built,
19:21he has built Los Ingobernables de Hippon.
19:24He has put New Japan Pro Wrestling on his back.
19:27.
19:28And he has built the city of Hiroshima, brick by brick,
19:32kilometer by kilometer.
19:36.
19:41But it's all about standing tall in the end.
19:43.
19:44.
19:45For the glory of everything you've worked so hard for,
19:47Naito cannot afford to lose here tonight.
19:50.
19:55.
19:59And Naito has something very clearly in mind here.
20:02.
20:04Up and out, Esperanza spikes Taichi in the center.
20:08.
20:29And now things are heating up.
20:30.
20:31Lants a super kick on Taichi.
20:33.
20:36And now, he landed it.
20:40Naito does it.
20:42Oh, no.
20:46Oh, Naito, Naito, Naito.
20:49Plants out Taichi.
20:51.
20:52Delivers to Ishii.
20:54Naito, Naito, Naito, Naito, Naito, Naito.
21:06And now delivered on the silver platter.
21:10It is Naito with the Tornado DDT.
21:13.
21:18Oh shit, ring it up one more.
21:19One.
21:20Down!
21:22No, no, no!
21:25And he landed it.
21:27Naito, the cover, and a kick out at two.
21:30I'm hearing The Fiend stop here tonight in Hiddleston.
21:37I'm feeling the rumble at my seat right now.
21:40These fans want to see Naito up one more time in the end.
21:44Tai Chi, dangerous, dangerous backdrop.
21:53But almost doing all in his power to muscle around the heavyweight in Tai Chi.
22:08Watch it, watch it, Ishii intercepted in the center here.
22:13And a German suplex, and Ishii will not go down easy.
22:20One more time, and Ishii knocked quietly into the night.
22:29And neither goes Huromu Takahashi.
22:37And a larry on Ishii.
22:39Ishii a larry to Huromu.
22:43Huromu on wobbly legs, watch it now.
22:46Driving, driving Ishii in.
22:51A last stitch of breath.
22:54Out of Los Ingobernables.
22:56They are born.
22:57Fifteen minutes fast.
22:59These men are giving it absolutely everything they have.
23:12For Ishii and Taichi to sense the hole in the card in the main event scene.
23:22To know that there is a gap to fill, and they may be the men to do it.
23:26For Huromu Takahashi to hold on to what's left of his past.
23:31Or for Naito to do the exact same thing.
23:38Watch it now, Naito.
23:43Oh, landed it.
23:50Naito dials in.
23:53No.
23:56My God.
24:00Flosian style, Taichi has planted down Naito.
24:03And she with the lariat.
24:12The roundhouse flattens.
24:15And Huromu breaks it up at two.
24:20Naito has given his body.
24:31Has given his blood.
24:32His soul.
24:33His sight.
24:34But there is no end here.
24:37No.
24:39If no one has ever believed in Tetsuya Naito,
24:51Hiroshima Japan has always believed in Tetsuya Naito.
24:56Taichi wants to put this one away.
25:13Make it official.
25:14Send the statement.
25:18Oromu coming in on defense any way he possibly can.
25:22Flattens down Taichi.
25:24Midomu-chan bomber.
25:27Watch it, watch it, Naito, Naito.
25:43No, no, no, wait a minute, Theron.
25:47Naito missed that middle rope, but it doesn't matter.
25:53Managed to get back on the roll.
25:55Taichi with the axe bomber.
25:57Super kick connects.
26:00One, two, one.
26:02One, two, one.
26:17Taichi blue and cover.
26:21And it's only two.
26:45Tai Chi to put this one away, to call it an end, Ishii the assist.
26:51Brain Buster.
27:02And now, Black Mavista.
27:06And it is all over for Tensio Naito in Hiroshima.
27:14It's 19.36.
27:17It's the勝利!
27:21It's a dream!
27:22If you're a dream, it's the dream!
27:23You're the dream!
27:24If you're a dream, you're the dream!
27:25And now, I'm going to die with a dream!
27:27The wind blows up
27:45The dark and bright light
27:48The wind blows up
27:51The wind blows up
27:55Is it a case of Tenshin Aito taking his foot off the gas a week and a half early or the
28:06case of Taichi and Ishii forcing theirs through the ground?
28:21A distraught Hiroshima Japan surrounding us here tonight, and even further so, Wanhiromu Takahashi.
28:30It's a case of Tenshin Aito taking his foot off the ground.
28:37It's a case of Tenshin Aito taking his foot off the ground.
28:42It's a case of Tenshin Aito taking his foot off the ground.
28:49It's a case of Tenshin Aito taking his foot off the ground.
28:56And the train will pass another shock upon he's standing in front of the ground.
29:05He's ready to move for this spot today.
29:09In other hand, they are moving.
29:13There is both a heartbreak
29:36in this loss here tonight
29:39for Tetsuya Naito
29:42and there is a peace knowing what New Japan Pro Wrestling is left with
29:49with men like Taichi and Tomohiro Ishii
30:12in the world
30:19in the world
33:27An incredible legacy.
33:30Feel that bye.