Resurgence (2023)
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Promotion New Japan Pro-Wrestling | | ||
| Brand(s) | NJPW Strong | ||
| Date | May 21, 2023 | ||
| City | Long Beach, California | ||
| Venue | Walter Pyramid | ||
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The 2023 Resurgence was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). It took place on May 21, 2023, at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California. It is the second Resurgence event.[1]
Ten matches were contested at the event, including two on the pre-show. In the main event,
six-man tag team match, and Will Ospreay defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi. The event also saw appearances from Toni Storm, Eddie Kingston (via a video package) and Kyle Fletcher, who announced the vacation of both the IWGP Tag Team Championships and Strong Openweight Tag Team Championships on behalf of Aussie Open, due to Mark Davis's
injury.
Production
Background
On March 9, 2023, NJPW announced that Resurgence will take place on May 22, 2023, at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California. This was the second Resurgence event, with the first being in August 2021.[1]
Storylines
The event featured several
less distinguishable characters in scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches. Storylines are produced on NJPW's events.[2]
On April 10, NJPW announced a four-man
IWGP United States Championship. At Resurgence, Hiroshi Tanahashi faced Will Ospreay in the semi-finals.[3]
On April 15, at Capital Collision,
Street fight.[6]
On April 27, NJPW announced the creation of the
IWGP Women's Champion Mercedes Moné (NJPW), Momo Kohgo (Stardom), Stephanie Vaquer (CMLL), and Willow Nightingale (AEW).[7]
On May 1, NJPW announced that the former United States Champion
six-man tag team match.[6]
Results
| No. | Results | Stipulations | Times Six-man tag team match[6] 19:37 | | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Will Ospreay defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi by pinfall | Tournament semifinals match to determine the #1 contender for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship Winner will face Lance Archer in the finals at Dominion.[3][6] | 16:44 | ||||
| 10 | Willow Nightingale defeated Mercedes Moné by pinfall | Tournament final match for the inaugural Strong Women's Championship[7] | 9:34 | ||||
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Inaugural Strong Women's Championship tournament
| Semifinals | Final | ||||||||
| Mercedes Moné | Pin
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| Stephanie Vaquer | 11:55 | ||||||||
| Mercedes Moné | 9:34 | ||||||||
| Willow Nightingale | Pin
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| Momo Kohgo | 9:37 | ||||||||
| Willow Nightingale | Pin
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References
- ^ a b Renner, Ethan (March 9, 2023). "NJPW Resurgence announced for Long Beach, California". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Archived from the original on May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- Discovery Communications. Archivedfrom the original on November 29, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
- ^ a b Fritts, Chick (April 16, 2023). "NJPW Collision in Philadelphia live results: Aussie Open vs. Ishii & Lio Rush". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Archived from the original on April 20, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ Fritts, Chick (April 15, 2023). "NJPW Capital Collision live results: Strong Tag Team title match". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Archived from the original on April 20, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ Jay, Ella (April 16, 2023). "Juice Robinson Suspended From NJPW, Fred Rosser Replaces Him In US Title Tournament". Wrestling Inc. Archived from the original on April 23, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Resurgence (May 21) Full card, preview 【NJoA】". May 5, 2023. Archived from the original on May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ New Japan Pro Wrestling. April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- New Japan Pro Wrestling. May 1, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ "RESURGENCE | May 21, 2023". New Japan Pro-Wrestling. May 21, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online. Retrieved May 22, 2023.