Rumble on 44th Street was a

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event produced by

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(NJPW). It took place on October 28, 2022, in

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at the

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. The event was preceded by a Halloween inspired event named ''The Night Before Rumble on 44th Street'' on October 27.

Storylines

Rumble on 44th Street featured

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that involve different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and storylines. Wrestlers portrayed

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, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that built tension and culminated in a wrestling match or series of matches.

Event

A supplemental show, entitled ''The Night Before Rumble on 44th Street: A Halloween Special'', as the name implies, was held the night before the main show on October 27, 2022. No matches were deliberately announced in advance to keep the show a mystery for fans. The show featured many surprises, such as a reunion of the

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tag team as

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came out of retirement for one night only, Strong Openweight Champion

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facing off against former

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wrestler

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, and a 12-man elimination tag team match in the main event, featuring the likes of IWGP World Heavyweight Champion

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, and wrestlers from

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, such as

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and

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. The event hosted the presence of several

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wrestlers. The pre-show of the event saw

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unit members Mina Shirakawa and Waka Tsukiyama unsuccessfully challenging Kylie Rae and Tiara James.

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unit leader Mayu Iwatani successfully defended the

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against

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. In the second match, Yujiro Takahashi and Sho defeated Rocky Romero and Yoh. After the match,

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showed up to help the Chaos members. Alex Coughlin returned after the second match and announced his participation in the

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. Ken Shamrock escorted Clark Connors to the ring. A staredown ensued between the two

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legends following Suzuki's win. In the end, however, the two hugged.

Results

References

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