The Tokyo Dome gave us something Western TV wrestling rarely does anymore: matches that mean something when the bell rings. We showed up for Wrestle Kingdom 20 a little rusty on New Japan’s rhythm and got a masterclass in pacing, selling, and stakes—from the Young Lions’ Boston Crabs to a farewell that actually felt like goodbye.
We break down how New Japan’s touring model changes storytelling, why Stardom continues to set the standard for women’s wrestling, and how a simple finisher spam becomes art when the body remembers every hit. You’ll hear our take on Bullet Club War Dogs vs United Empire, Andrade finding his gear outside U.S. booking, and the junior heavyweight four-way as a gateway for new fans. Then we dive into two show-stealers: Evil vs Aaron Wolf, where an Olympian strips away the gimmick and chokes out chaos, and Konosuke Takeshita vs Yota Suji, a brutal “Alpha vs Gene Blast” sprint that turns a spear into a closing argument.
Finally, we sit with Okada retiring Tanahashi—not as a stunt, but as a story ending. The final High Fly Flow on knees, the last Rainmaker, and the quiet line that cut deepest: “You look tired.” The locker room tribute, Kabashi’s lock-up, and the weight of legacy brought real closure. If you’ve been missing consequence and continuity, this card might reset your bar.
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