Alright, folks, strap in because the wrestling world’s equivalent of a superhero team-up is happening again. United Japan Pro Wrestling, basically the Avengers of the wrestling scene, is rolling out the red carpet for an epic shindig known as the All Together event. And guess what? It’s all going down on May 6 at Nippon Budokan, which is kind of a big deal if you’re into people wearing spandex and doing acrobatics for glory.
In a move that’s got more collaboration than a high school group project, NJPW, Pro Wrestling NOAH, DDT, Dragon Gate, Big Japan Pro Wrestling, and Stardom are joining forces to put on a show that promises to be more action-packed than a summer blockbuster. Think of it as the WrestleMania of Japan, but with more polite clapping.
And because wrestling fans worldwide have been clamoring for a way to throw their money at this spectacle, the powers that be announced it’ll be broadcast on Abema pay-per-view. For those outside the Land of the Rising Sun, stay tuned for how you can get in on this action without having to figure out the time zone conversion.
Now, let’s talk matchups because they’ve got a lineup that reads like a who’s who of wrestling royalty:
- Shota Umino (NJPW), Kaito Kiyomiya (NOAH), and Yuki Ueno (DDT) vs. Yuya Uemura (NJPW), Konosuke Takeshita (AEW/DDT), and Shun Skywalker (Dragon Gate)
- Tomohiro Ishii (NJPW) and Daisuke Sekimoto (BJPW) vs. Jeff Cobb (NJPW) and Masa Kitamiya (NOAH)
- Hiroshi Tanahashi (NJPW), Sanshiro Takagi (DDT), and Naomichi Marufuji (NOAH) vs. EVIL, Ren Narita, and Yujiro Takahashi (NJPW)
And because wrestling isn’t just about seeing who can hit the other guy harder, this whole extravaganza is doubling as a fundraiser. A slice of the pie from ticket sales is going to the Noto region, which got shaken up by an earthquake earlier this year. So, you can feel good about spending your hard-earned cash on watching grown men play-fight in a ring.
But wait, there’s more! If you can’t make it to the May event, or if you just can’t get enough of this wrestling buffet, mark your calendars for June 15. They’re throwing a second bash in Sapporo for all the promotions that couldn’t make the first round.
So, whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking for an excuse to watch muscular people perform gravity-defying stunts, United Japan Pro Wrestling’s All Together event is where it’s at. Get ready for a night of high-flying action, unexpected team-ups, and the warm fuzzies that come from knowing you’re helping out a good cause. Wrestling has never felt so wholesome.