Sakura Genesis (2023)

Sakura Genesis was a professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The event took on April 8, 2023, in Tokyo at Ryōgoku Kokugikan. Previously held under the Invasion Attack name, this was the fourth event to be held under the Sakura Genesis name.

The main event saw the New Japan Cup#2023, 2023 New Japan Cup winner Sanada (wrestler), Sanada defeat Kazuchika Okada to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.

Production

Storylines

Sakura Genesis featured Professional wrestling match types, professional wrestling matches that involve different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and Narrative thread, storylines. Wrestlers portray Heel (professional wrestling), villains, Face (professional wrestling), heroes, or Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Tweener, less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches.

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

At the New Japan Cup finals, Hiromu Takahashi successfully defended the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Lio Rush. After the match, Zack Sabre Jr. came out to ringside and introduced the newest member of The Mighty Don't Kneel, TMDK who was revealed to be Robbie Eagles, Eagles issued a title challenge for Sakura Genesis which Takahashi accepted.

Results

See also

* 2023 in professional wrestling
* List of major NJPW events

References

External links

Official New Japan Pro-Wrestling's website

{{New Japan Pro Wrestling events, Sakura Genesis

2023 in professional wrestling
2023 in Tokyo
Sakura Genesis, 2023
April 2023 sports events in Japan
Professional wrestling shows in Tokyo