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NJPW New Year’s Dash Results (1/5): Jericho Strikes, New Six Man Tag Champs Crowned, LIJ vs. CHAOS, Kenny Omega Seeks Unity & MORE

THIRD MATCH: Katsuya Kitamura vs. “Switchblade” Jay White.

The two circle each other to start, followed by swift chain wrestling that ends with Kitamure throwing White like a rag doll. White hits Kitamura with knees and elbows, grounding the 2017 Young Lion Cup winner. Irish Whip into a shoulder tackle sees both men stand tall. A second exchange leaves White nervous. A chop battle ensues, but White gets Kitamura with a leg grab. Switchblade dominates Kitamura and chops his chest in the corner. White hits a running European uppercut, followed by a Saito Suplex.

White throws Kitamura out of the ring and then taunts him. White gets out of the ring and chops Kitamura more. White whips Kitamura into the barricade and chops his chest more. White throws Kitamura into the crowd and then gets back in the ring, again attempting the countout. Kitamura limpss back in at 18.

Kitamura lands some strong punches on White, but White takes out Kitamura’s knee. Kitamura regains momentum and hits a running corner elbow on Switchblade. Kitamura hits a deadlift Gutwrench Suplex for a two count. Kitamura attempts a submission but White kicks out. Kitamura hits a Spear. Kitamura attempts a Jackhammer but White counters with a Crossface. White transitions into a crucifix and elbows Kitamura furiously and repeatedly. White hits Blade Runner for the pinfall.

WINNER: “Switchblade” Jay White.

FOURTH MATCH: Roppongi 3K & Cheeseburger vs. The Elite.

Kenny Omega and Matt Jackson are heavily bandaged after their Wrestle Kingdom matches.

Sho starts out against Nick Jackson. The two start out even, and showing their wear from last night’s battle. Nick tags in Matt but Sho escapes his clutches and Sho tags in Yoh.

Yoh and Matt lock up, but both have hurt backs. They lock up again, and their backs give out again. Matt gestures for a third lock up but kicks Yoh instead. Yoh attempts a Body Slam but his back gives out. Everyone is injured.

Cheeseburger and Omega tag in. The Cleaner dominates The Burger but a dropkick to Omega’s knee evens the odds. The Elite triple team Cheeseburger with Superkicks. Kenny tags Matt. Matt beats on Burger. Matt tags in Nick. Nick beats on Burger. Kenny attempts a splash with stereo kicks, but Cheeseburger dodges and Kenny gets stereo kicks to the head.

Cheeseburger tags in Sho, who fights off Omega and then invites Nick Jackson to a Roppongi Kick Party. Sho and Yoh hit a series of breathtaking tandem moves on Nick for a two count. Kenny and Matt hit a V-Trigger/Superkick combo on Sho & Yoh. The Elite hits a Vanilla Stomp into a backcracker on Sho. Yoh fights of Kenny, Matt & Nick and tags in Cheeseburger. After dodging clotheslines, Cheeseburger gives all of The Elite the Shotei Palm Strike. He attempts a flying crossbody but is caught. Bucks hit Indytaker for the pin.

WINNERS: The Elite

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