NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2019 Results: Kazuchika Okada retains, former WWE star wins IWGP US Title in absence of Jon Moxley

Okada vs Ibushi is set for the Tokyo Dome
Okada vs Ibushi is set for the Tokyo Dome

#3 Los Ingobernables de Japon (Shingo Takagi and Tetsuya Naito) vs Suzuki Gun (Taichi and Douki)

Douki and Tetsuya Naito started off the bout as the action quickly spilled outside to the floor with Douki using his stick to Suzuki Gun's advantage. Quick action between Douki and Takagi as the two men tag out and let Naito and Taichi get into it.

Taichi quickly connected with a spinning heel kick but failed to connect with the Tornado DDT. The Suzuki Gun brawler hit a couple of kicks and then finally connects with the Tornado DDT. Takagi tags in and connected with a big lariat as he hoped to end the match, however, Taichi hit with the mic as the ref called for the bell.

Result: Los Ingobernables def. Suzuki Gun via DQ


#4 Minoru Suzuki vs Jushin 'Thunder' Liger

The first singles match of the night featured Minoru Suzuki finally going one-on-one against Jushin 'Thunder' Liger. The match started off in a bit slow place as Suzuki tried to go for the Kimura but Liger managed to prevent it. The two men exchanged some offense with Liger trying to use a chair, only for the ref to prevent him from doing so.

The action was quickly taken to the outside as Liger was sent into the barricades as Suzuki brutalized his opponent with some heavy chair shots. Suzuki tried to tear Liger's mask and looked to submit him but the latter locks in a submission of his own, stretching both arms behind his back.

The two men start trading hard shots with as Liger crumpled to the mat with one stiff shot from Suzuki. Suzuki connected with a few more hard shots and hits the Gotchstyle Piledriver for the win. Following the match, the two men share a moment of respect with each other.

Result: Minoru Suzuki def. Jushin 'Thunder' Liger


#5 Will Ospreay vs El Phantasmo- IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship

As expected, this one was filled with wild, high-flying action and prior to the start of the match, both Robbie Eagles and Taiji Ishimori were sent to the backstage area by Ospreay and Phantasmo, respectively.

The match started off in quick fashion as the two men exchanged lots of quick reversals as Phantasmo looked to test the strength between the two junior heavyweights. The two men exchanged forearm shots and Ospreay claimed that he was caught in the arm. Phantasmo helped him up only to rake his eyes, bak, and put him down on the mat once again.

The action is taken to the outside as the commentary team spoke about Gino Gambino attacking Ospreay at a recent NJPW Australia show. The latter then launches Phantasmo into his fellow Bullet Club stablemate Gambino as a wild brawl to the outside got ignited. The two men end up on the balcony with Phantasmo launching himself from the top on Ospreay.

Back in the ring, the action resumed as Ospreay slowly gained the upper hand, the champion hits the Robinson Special followed by the OsCutter as he goes for the cover, only for Ishimori to pull the ref out of the ring. Ishimori attacks Ospreay and creates an opening for his fellow BC stablemate. However, Eagles also made his way out and took Ishimori out of the equation. Phantasmo took advantage of the situation and hits Ospreay with a low-blow, cracked him with the title and hit a crossbody only for a two-count.

A frustrated Phantasmo then went for the Cheeky Nandos and then followed it up with a flurry of moves as he hits the Styles Clash, followed by the V-Trigger, and the One-Winged Angel. Phantasmo tried to keep the momentum on his side but Ospreay eventually reverses a top rope hurricanrana into a powerbomb. Ospreay hits the hidden blade and connected with the Stormbreaker for the win.

Result: Will Ospreay def. El Phantasmo to retain the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship

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