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WWE flew over to the Land of the Rising Sun for two packed live events along with some of the biggest names of the roster.
The company successfully completed the first night's proceedings with a highly-entertaining show that included a host of big matches.
Triple H joined The Club (AJ Styles, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) for one night only to take on the heel team of Baron Corbin, Drew McIntyre, Bobby Lashley and Samoa Joe.
The main event saw Shinsuke Nakamura and Seth Rollins tear the house down in a breathtaking bout. All the titles from Raw barring the Women's Tag Team championship were defended as part of the show.
The fans swarmed the Sumo Hall in Tokyo to witness their favourite WWE Superstars in action and they certainly weren't left disappointed. Let's not waste any more time and get right to the results and highlights of the show:
#1. Richochet (C) vs. Cesaro (WWE United States Championship)
Now that's how you kick off a show! Get two of your best in-ring talents and just let them do their thing. Ricochet and Cesaro did exactly that and put on a great opener.
The Japenese wrestling fans are quite familiar with Ricochet, who wrestled for New Japan Pro Wrestling earlier on his career. As mentioned before, this match set the tone for the night and its finish saw the champion retain his title courtesy of a flying headscissors-pinfall combo.
Result: Ricochet def. Cesaro to retain the title
#2. Robert Roode vs. Braun Strowman
It's a shame that former TNA and NXT Champion Robert Roode has been transformed into a glorified jobber at this point.
The second match of the night was a mere filler, booked with the intent to put Strowman over. The Monster Among Men Powerslammed Roode for the win. However, Roode's troubles didn't end there as he was put through a table after the match.
Result: Braun Strowman def. Robert Roode
#3. The IIconics (Peyton Royce & Billie Kay) (C) vs. The Kabuki Warriors (Kairi Sane & Asuka) (Non-title match, Kabuki Warriors get a future title shot if the win)
As expected, Japenese fan-favourites Kairi Sane and Asuka got a tremendous reception from the fans in attendance. The dynamics were perfect here as the annoying duo of Royce and Kay drew solid heat to complement the popularity of the babyfaces.
The finish saw Asuka send Billie Kay out of the ring with a hip attack. Kairi Sane then delivered the InSane Elbow on Royce who was laid out in the ring for the three-count.
The Kabuki Warriors now have a title shot on their hands, which will most likely take place at the upcoming Extreme Rules PPV.
Result: The Kabuki Warriors def. The IIconics
#4. Bobby Lashley, Baron Corbin, Drew McIntyre & Samoa Joe vs. Triple H, AJ Styles, Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows (8-man Tag Team Match)
This was the match that the fans were eagerly waiting for and it predictably had some highlight reel moments.
The Cerebral Assassin got the win with a Pedigree over Corbin in a typical 8-man tag team contest. And of course, Triple H and The Club shared a moment that was just too sweet after the match!
Result: Triple H & The Club def. Bobby Lashley, Baron Corbin, Samoa Joe & Drew McIntyre
#5. The Revival (C) vs. Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins (Raw Tag Team Championship)
The tag team titles were on the line up next as The Top Guys defended their straps against the men they won it from, Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins.
This was another run-of-the-mill match in which the heel champions successfully managed to defeat the babyfaces.
Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson came out after the match and confronted the Revival. This segment was done to hype up a match between the teams which is scheduled to take place tomorrow.
Result: Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder def. Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins to retain the Raw Tag Team titles
#6. Becky Lynch (C) vs. Alexa Bliss (Raw Women's Championship)
The Stomping Grounds rematch was up next as The Man took on The Goddess in an engaging bout. At the end of the decent match, Lynch retained the title by forcing Bliss to tap out using the Dis-Arm-Her.
Result: Becky Lynch def. Alexa Bliss to retain the Raw Women's title
#7. Seth Rollins (C) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (Universal Championship Match)
You can go wrong when you have Shinsuke Nakamura and Seth Rollins in the main event of a Japenese show. You just can't!
The Beast Slayer and The King of Strong Style put on an instant classic. Nakamura's countrymen cheered him on as he matched Rollins move-for-move.
It was Rollins who had the last laugh as he took Nakamura out with two superkicks followed by the Curb Stomp. There was some show of respect after the match as Nakamura shook and lifted Rollins' hands to rousing applause.
Result: Seth Rollins def. Shinsuke Nakamura to retain the Universal Championship
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