New Japan Cup 2025: Night 1 Recap – Shocking Upsets & Bullet Club War Brewing?

Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast! I am your host Marie Shadows!

Episode Title: New Japan Cup 2025 – Night 1 Recap - Shocking Upsets & Bullet Club Civil War?

Key Topics:

• Event Delays & Backstage Issues

  • The March 7th postponement due to a broken ring post at Korakuen Hall
  • The Great O-Khan’s role in breaking the news
  • NJPW’s professionalism in handling refunds and a free show

• Match Breakdowns & Analysis

  • Yuya Uemura vs. SANADA – Technical excellence, Uemura’s shocking win
  • EVIL vs. Yota Tsuji – House of Torture’s tactics
  • Ryohei Oiwa vs. Chase Owens – The rise of Oiwa in TMDK
  • Gabe Kidd vs. Ren Narita – Brutal fight, House of Torture interference, Kidd’s victory

• Bullet Club’s Internal Conflict

  • War Dogs vs. House of Torture – Are we heading toward another Bullet Club Civil War?
  • How this affects NJPW’s faction landscape

• Looking Ahead to Night 2

  • Preview of upcoming matches
  • Who has momentum going forward?

Discussion: What do you think about Bullet Club’s internal war?

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