NJPW New Japan Soul 2025 Day 3 6/21/25

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Event Details

Event Name: NJPW New Japan Soul 2025 – Day 3
Date: June 21, 2025
Location: Yamagata Big Wing, Yamagata, Japan
Doors Open: 17:00 JST
Bell Time: 18:00 JST
Broadcast: Live on NJPWWorld.com

Match Card

Singles Match: Zane Jay vs. Tatsuya Matsumoto

8-Man Tag Team Match: Daiki Nagai, Master Wato, Toru Yano & YOH vs. House of Torture (DOUKI, Ren Narita, SHO & Yujiro Takahashi)

8-Man Tag Team Match: Jado, Katsuya Murashima, Shoma Kato & YOSHI-HASHI vs. House of Torture (Chase Owens, Bad Luck Fale, EVIL & SANADA) w/ Dick Togo

6-Man Tag Team Match: Tiger Mask, Togi Makabe & Tomohiro Ishii vs. BULLET CLUB War Dogs (Drilla Moloney, Gabe Kidd & Gedo)

6-Man Tag Team Match: Ryusuke Taguchi, Taichi & Yuya Uemura vs. United Empire (Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan & Jakob Austin Young)

Singles Match: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Tomoaki Honma

6-Man Tag Team Match: Hirooki Goto, Oleg Boltin & Shota Umino vs. TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr.)

Event Highlights

Main Event: Hiroshi Tanahashi faced Tomoaki Honma in a highly anticipated singles match. This bout marked their first one-on-one encounter in nearly eleven years, adding a layer of nostalgia and excitement for fans. The match was held in Honma’s home prefecture of Yamagata, adding a personal touch to the event.
Tag Team Action: The card featured several multi-man tag team matches, showcasing the depth of NJPW’s roster. Notably, House of Torture members EVIL, SANADA, and Yujiro Takahashi participated in multiple bouts, continuing their faction’s storyline.
Rising Stars: Young talents like Zane Jay and Tatsuya Matsumoto had the opportunity to showcase their skills, indicating NJPW’s focus on developing future stars.

Conclusion

NJPW New Japan Soul 2025 – Day 3 delivered a compelling mix of veteran clashes and rising talent showcases. The main event between Tanahashi and Honma was a highlight, offering a blend of storytelling and in-ring action. The event’s diverse match card provided fans with a well-rounded experience, maintaining the momentum of the New Japan Soul tour.