Ep 31. Dominion 2018 Part 3
- July 6, 2018
In the world of professional wrestling, few organizations are held in as high regard as New Japan Pro Wrestling. The Japanese promotion is known for its hard-hitting matches and talented roster of wrestlers, who bring an unmatched level of skill and athleticism to the squared circle. In season 4 of New Japan Pro Wrestling, viewers were treated to some of the best matches in the promotion's history, and the action only continued to ramp up in episode 31, Dominion 2018 Part 3.
As the final part in a trilogy of events known as Dominion, this episode promised to be one of the most exciting yet. Dominion is one of the biggest events on the New Japan Pro Wrestling calendar, and this year's lineup was no exception. Fans eagerly awaited the main event of the evening, where Kenny Omega would defend his IWGP Heavyweight Championship against the iconic Kazuchika Okada – a rematch of their stunning encounter from the year before.
But before the main event, there were plenty of other matches to get excited about. The episode opened with a tag team match featuring four of the promotion's most promising stars. Sho and Yoh of Roppongi 3K took on the team of El Desperado and Yoshinobu Kanemaru, with both teams looking to make a statement in the tag team division. The match was fast-paced and action-packed, with each wrestler showing off their unique skills and abilities. In the end, Roppongi 3K emerged victorious, but the match was a thrilling exhibition of what the tag team division has to offer.
Next up was a match for the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship, pitting champion Will Ospreay against the flamboyant and unpredictable Hiromu Takahashi. Ospreay had been on a tear as of late, and many fans expected him to retain his title. But Takahashi was a fan favorite for a reason – his high-flying, high-risk style of wrestling was always a sight to behold, and he pushed Ospreay to his limits in a back-and-forth battle. In the end, it was Ospreay who emerged victorious, but Takahashi's performance was nothing short of awe-inspiring.
The third match of the evening was a six-man tag team match, with members of the Bullet Club taking on a team of wrestlers from Chaos. The Bullet Club had been a force to be reckoned with in New Japan Pro Wrestling for years, but they faced a tough challenge in Chaos. The match was chaotic (no pun intended), with all six wrestlers going all-out to secure the victory for their team. In the end, it was the Bullet Club who emerged victorious, but only after a hard-fought battle.
The fourth match of the evening pitted two of the promotion's biggest stars against each other. Tetsuya Naito, leader of the faction Los Ingobernables de Japon, went toe-to-toe with the veteran Chris Jericho in a no disqualification match. Jericho had made a surprise appearance in New Japan Pro Wrestling earlier in the year, and he was hell-bent on making a statement against Naito. The match was brutal and unforgiving, with both wrestlers taking some serious punishment. In the end, it was Jericho who emerged victorious after unleashing a vicious series of attacks on Naito.
Finally, it was time for the main event of the evening. Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada was a match years in the making, with both wrestlers considered the best in the world at what they do. The two had faced off twice before, with Okada reigning victorious on both occasions. Omega was determined to finally topple his nemesis and prove himself as the top wrestler in the promotion. The match was a classic, with both wrestlers putting on a masterclass in storytelling and athleticism. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as the two traded blows, neither able to gain a significant advantage. In the end, it was an unforgettable encounter that will go down in New Japan Pro Wrestling history.
In conclusion, New Japan Pro Wrestling season 4 episode 31 was an amazing showcase of what the promotion has to offer. From tag team matches to championship bouts, every match was packed with excitement and drama. The main event between Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada was a true masterpiece, and it's sure to go down as one of the best matches in professional wrestling history. Fans of New Japan Pro Wrestling will not want to miss this epic episode of Dominion 2018 Part 3.
