Sakura Genesis 2023

Sakura Genesis is an upcoming professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The event will take place on April 8, 2023, in Tokyo at Ryōgoku Kokugikan.[1][2] Previously held under the Invasion Attack name, this will be the fourth event to be held under the Sakura Genesis name.

Sakura Genesis
PromotionNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
DateApril 8, 2023
CityTokyo, Japan
VenueRyōgoku Kokugikan
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The event will see Kazuchika Okada defending the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Sanada who won the 2023 New Japan Cup.

Production

Storylines

Sakura Genesis will feature professional wrestling matches that involve different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and storylines. Wrestlers portray villains, heroes, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches.[3]

On January 8, 2023, NJPW announced the New Japan Cup dates with the participants being announced on February 13.[4][5] Sanada won the tournament by defeating David Finlay in the finals, receiving an IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match at Sakura Genesis.[6]

At the New Japan Cup finals, Hiromu Takahashi successfully defended the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Lio Rush.[7] After the match, Zack Sabre Jr. came out to ringside and introduced the newest member of TMDK who was revealed to be Robbie Eagles, Eagles issued a title challenge for Sakura Genesis which Takahashi accepted.[8]

Matches
No. Matches*[9] Stipulations
1 TBA, TBA and TBA vs. TBA, TBA and TBA Six-man tag team match
2 United Empire (Jeff Cobb, Aaron Henare and Francesco Akira) vs. House of Torture (Evil, Yujiro Takahashi and Sho) Six-man tag team match
3 Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga and Hikuleo) and Master Wato vs. Bullet Club (David Finlay, El Phantasmo and Kenta) Six-man tag team match
4 Los Ingobernables de Japon (Tetsuya Naito, Shingo Takagi and Bushi) vs. Just 5 Guys (Taichi, Yoshinobu Kanemaru and Douki) Six-man tag team match
5 Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Hazuki vs. AZM Three-way match for the IWGP Women's Championship
6 Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs. Shota Umino Singles match for the NJPW World Television Championship
7 Bishamon (Hirooki Goto and Yoshi-Hashi) (c) vs. Aussie Open (Mark Davis and Kyle Fletcher) Tag team match for the IWGP Tag Team Championship
8 Hiromu Takahashi (c) vs. Robbie Eagles Singles match for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship
9 Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Sanada Singles match for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
  • (c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match
  • *Card subject to change

See also

References
  1. Lambert, Jeremy (January 19, 2023). "NJPW Announces Sakura Genesis 2023, Fans Will Be Allowed To Cheer". Fightful. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  2. "2023.04.08 SAKURA GENESIS 2023". NJPW. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  3. Grabianowski, Ed (13 January 2006). "How Pro Wrestling Works". HowStuffWorks, Inc. Discovery Communications. Retrieved September 13, 2014.
  4. Currey, Ian (January 8, 2023). "NJPW reveals 51st Anniversary show, New Japan Cup dates". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  5. Renner, Ethan (February 13, 2023). "NJPW reveals New Japan Cup 2023 bracket". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  6. Bryan, Rose (March 21, 2023). "NJPW crowns 2023 New Japan Cup winner". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  7. Lambert, Jeremy (March 21, 2023). "Robbie Eagles Joins TMDK, Challenges Hiromu Takahashi For IWGP Junior Title". Fightful. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  8. "Hiromu to face Eagles as TMDK gains sniper". NJPW. March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  9. "2023.04.08 SAKURA GENESIS 2023". NJPW. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
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