The NJPW World Tag League continued on November 26, 2025, in Miyagi, where Bishamon triumphed over Toru Yano and Boltin Oleg, marking a pivotal moment in the tournament. This fifth night of action saw four matches in A Block, with five teams currently tied at the top, each holding a record of 2-1 and accumulating four points.
The evening began with Gabe Kidd and Yota Tsuji improving their standing to 2-1 after defeating Yujiro Takahashi and Chase Owens, who remain winless at 0-3. The match concluded dramatically when Takahashi attempted to use his cane on Tsuji while Owens distracted the referee. Kidd intervened, seizing the cane, which allowed him and Tsuji to execute a series of double-team maneuvers on Takahashi, culminating in their decisive War Blaster spear/clothesline combo for the victory.
In another match, El Desperado and Shuji Ishikawa captured their second win by overcoming the team of Satoshi Kojima and Taichi. The match appeared to be in Kojima and Taichi’s favor until Desperado skillfully countered a lariat from Kojima into a pinning combination, securing a three-count. Despite the win, Desperado required assistance to leave the ring, showcasing the intense physicality of the bout. In a show of respect, Taichi and Kojima bowed to each other in the ring, reinforcing their commitment to perform their best in the tournament.
The semi-main event featured House of Torture’s EVIL and Don Fale, who also improved to 2-1 at the expense of the War Dragons team, composed of Shingo Takagi and Drilla Moloney. The match was marked by House of Torture’s notorious tactics; Fale distracted the referee, allowing Dick Togo to low-blow Moloney and subsequently throw powder in Takagi’s eyes. This chaotic sequence enabled EVIL to execute his finishing move for the pin.
The main event saw Toru Yano and Boltin Oleg, previously the only undefeated team in A Block, face Bishamon. The match ended with Goto kicking out of Yano’s low blow and subsequent cradle attempt, before Bishamon delivered Shoto to Yano for the three count. Following the match, YOSHI-HASHI brought out YOH, and the trio celebrated in the ring, marking a victorious close to the event.
### Updated Standings
As the tournament progresses, the standings in A Block are tightly contested. The top five teams, all with a record of 2-1, are:
– Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI: 4 points
– Toru Yano & Boltin Oleg: 4 points
– Yota Tsuji & Gabe Kidd: 4 points
– EVIL & Don Fale: 4 points
– El Desperado & Shuji Ishikawa: 4 points
In contrast, Shingo Takagi & Drilla Moloney sit at 1-2, while Taichi & Satoshi Kojima also hold a record of 1-2. Yujiro Takahashi & Chase Owens remain at the bottom with a 0-3 record.
The B Block matches are set to continue on November 28, 2025, in Aomori, featuring notable teams including Hiroshi Tanahashi and El Phantasmo, who are both seeking their first victories.
As the NJPW World Tag League unfolds, the competition remains fierce with high stakes for the teams vying for a place in the semifinals.
