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| − | Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall (2019) will be main evented by [[Kazuchika Okada]] making his second defense of the [[IWGP Heavyweight Championship]] against [[Chris Jericho]]. On May 4, 2019 at [[Wrestling Dontaku 2019|Wrestling Dontaku]], [[Kazuchika Okada]] successfully defended the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against [[SANADA]], Jericho made a surprise return to NJPW, appearing in a video, where he challenged Okada to a match for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall. Jericho would joke with Okada's nickname that Rainmaker, dubbing himself as the Painmaker. Jericho had announced his intentions of challenging for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship on January 4 at [[Wrestle Kingdom 13]], after losing the [[IWGP Intercontinental Championship]]. The title match was announced on May 7. On June 5, in another pre-taped vignette, Jericho would provoke Okada, while Okada asked what the Painmaker was, saying that the title is not a toy and that all NJPW needs is a Rainmaker. |
+ | Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall (2019) will be main evented by [[Kazuchika Okada]] making his second defense of the [[IWGP Heavyweight Championship]] against [[Chris Jericho]]. On May 4, 2019 at [[Wrestling Dontaku 2019|Wrestling Dontaku]], [[Kazuchika Okada]] successfully defended the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against [[SANADA]], Jericho made a surprise return to NJPW, appearing in a video, where he challenged Okada to a match for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall. Jericho would joke with Okada's nickname that Rainmaker, dubbing himself as the "Painmaker". Jericho had announced his intentions of challenging for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship on January 4 at [[Wrestle Kingdom 13]], after losing the [[IWGP Intercontinental Championship]]. The title match was announced on May 7. On June 5, in another pre-taped vignette, Jericho would provoke Okada, while Okada asked what the Painmaker was, saying that the title is not a toy and that all NJPW needs is a Rainmaker. |
[[File:IbushiIC.jpg|thumb|right|[[Kota Ibushi]], who will defend the [[IWGP Intercontinental Championship]] at the event|252x252px]] |
[[File:IbushiIC.jpg|thumb|right|[[Kota Ibushi]], who will defend the [[IWGP Intercontinental Championship]] at the event|252x252px]] |
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| − | In the [[IWGP Intercontinental Championship]] match, [[Kota Ibushi]] will make his second title defense against [[Tetsuya Naito]]. On March 10, 2019, Ibushi and Naito faced each other in a non-title match at the first round of the [[New Japan Cup#2019|2019 New Japan Cup]], which was won by Ibushi. After Ibushi was eliminated of the tournament by [[Zack Sabre Jr.]], he would set his sights on the [[IWGP Intercontinental Championship]], which later Naito taunted Ibushi during the other nights of the New Japan Cup. Ibushi also expressed his disapproval on the conditions Naito treated the IWGP Intercontinental Championship belt and asked for a title match. On April 6 at [[G1 Supercard]], Ibushi defeated Naito to win the IWGP Intercontinental Championship. After the event, Ibushi made his first title defense against Zack Sabre Jr., on April 20 at [[Sengoku Lord in Nagoya]]. Afterwards, Naito made his intentions of challenging for the [[IWGP Intercontinental Championship]]. During the following weeks, Naito teased Ibushi to when he was challenging him, with Ibushi asking Naito to decide when he was challenging him. On May 4 at [[Wrestling Dontaku 2019|Wrestling Dontaku]], Naito officially challenged Ibushi for the title at Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall, which Ibushi accepted. The title match was announced on May 7. |
+ | In the [[IWGP Intercontinental Championship]] match, [[Kota Ibushi]] will make his second title defense against [[Tetsuya Naito]]. On March 10, 2019, Ibushi and Naito faced each other in a non-title match at the first round of the [[New Japan Cup#2019|2019 New Japan Cup]], which was won by Ibushi. After Ibushi was eliminated of the tournament by [[Zack Sabre Jr.]], he would set his sights on the [[IWGP Intercontinental Championship]], which later Naito taunted Ibushi during the other nights of the New Japan Cup. Ibushi also expressed his disapproval on the conditions Naito treated the IWGP Intercontinental Championship belt and asked for a title match. On April 6 at [[G1 Supercard]], Ibushi defeated Naito to win the IWGP Intercontinental Championship. After the event, Ibushi made his first title defense against Zack Sabre Jr., on April 20 at [[Sengoku Lord in Nagoya]]. Afterwards, Naito made his intentions of challenging for the [[IWGP Intercontinental Championship]]. During the following weeks, Naito teased Ibushi to when he was challenging him, with Ibushi asking Naito to decide when he was challenging him. On May 4 at [[Wrestling Dontaku 2019|Wrestling Dontaku]], Naito officially challenged Ibushi for the title at Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall, which Ibushi accepted. The title match was announced on May 7. It was also noted that Naito has previously lost his matches in the three last [[NJPW Dominion|Dominion]] show for the IWGP [[IWGP Heavyweight Championship|Heavyweight]] and Intercontinental Championships, with Naito having the goal to hold both belts at the same time. |
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[[File:Taichi.jpg|thumb|left|[[Taichi]], who will defend the [[NEVER Openweight Championship]] at the event|209x209px]] |
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The event will also feature another title match for the [[NEVER Openweight Championship]], with [[Taichi]] making his first title defense against [[Tomohiro Ishii]]. On May 4, 2019, in the first night of [[Wrestling Dontaku 2019|Wrestling Dontaku]], Taichi defeated [[Jeff Cobb]] to win the [[NEVER Openweight Championship]]. After the match, in a post-match interview, Taichi announced he would choose his first challenger of the title. The following day, in the second night of Wrestling Dontaku, Taichi interrupted Ishii's post-match interview, challenging to a match for his title, due to losing to him in the second of the [[New Japan Cup#2019|2019 New Japan Cup]]. The title match was announced on May 7. |
The event will also feature another title match for the [[NEVER Openweight Championship]], with [[Taichi]] making his first title defense against [[Tomohiro Ishii]]. On May 4, 2019, in the first night of [[Wrestling Dontaku 2019|Wrestling Dontaku]], Taichi defeated [[Jeff Cobb]] to win the [[NEVER Openweight Championship]]. After the match, in a post-match interview, Taichi announced he would choose his first challenger of the title. The following day, in the second night of Wrestling Dontaku, Taichi interrupted Ishii's post-match interview, challenging to a match for his title, due to losing to him in the second of the [[New Japan Cup#2019|2019 New Japan Cup]]. The title match was announced on May 7. |
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| + | In the [[IWGP Tag Team Championship]], [[Guerrillas of Destiny]] ([[Tama Tonga]] and [[Tanga Loa]]) will make their third title defense against ''[[Los Ingobernables de Japon]]'' ([[EVIL]] and [[SANADA]]). On February 23, 2019, at [[Honor Rising: Japan 2019|Honor Rising: Japan]], the Guerrillas of Destiny defeated EVIL and SANADA to win the IWGP Tag Team Championship for the fifth time. On April 6 at [[G1 Supercard]], the Guerrillas of Destiny won the ROH World Tag Team Championship, after defeating Villain Enterprises (Brody King and PCO) in a "Winner Takes All" fou-way tag team match, also involving [[The Briscoe Brothers]] (Mark Briscoe and Jay Briscoe) and EVIL and SANADA to also retain the IWGP Tag Team Championship. On May 12 at the ''Ring of Honor Wrestling'', after the Guerrillas of Destiny retained the ROH World Tag Team Championship against The Briscoe Brothers, EVIL and SANADA challenged the Guerrillas of Destiny to a rematch for the IWGP Tag Team Championships. The title match was announced on June 6. |
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| + | In the [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship]] match, [[Dragon Lee]] will make his second title defense against [[Will Ospreay]]. On June 5, Ospreay defeated [[Shingo Takagi]] in the finals to win the [[Best of the Super Juniors#2019|2019 Best of the Super Juniors]]. After the match, in a post-match interview, Ospreay challenged Lee to match for his title. The title match was announced on June 6. Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall (2019) will also feature a singles match between [[Satoshi Kojima]] and [[Shingo Takagi]], after Takagi asked NJPW to give him match with a Heavyweight wrestler, after losing to [[Will Ospreay]] in the finals of the [[Best of the Super Juniors#2019|2019 Best of the Super Juniors]]. |
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Revision as of 23:52, 8 June 2019
Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall (2019) is an upcoming professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). The event will take place on June 9, 2018, in Osaka, Osaka, at the Osaka-jō Hall and is the eleventh event under the Dominion name and fifth in a row to take place at the Osaka-jō Hall. The event will headlined by Kazuchika Okada defending the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Chris Jericho.
The event will also feature other two championship matches, with Kota Ibushi defending the IWGP Intercontinental Championship against Tetsuya Naito and Taichi defending the NEVER Openweight Championship against Tomohiro Ishii.
Production
Background
Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall (2019) was officially announced on January 4, 2018, during Wrestle Kingdom 13 in Tokyo Dome. The event is NJPW's biggest between Wrestle Kingdom 12 and July–August's G1 Climax. The event will air through NJPW's internet streaming site, New Japan Pro Wrestling World, and will feature English commentary.
Storylines
Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall (2019) featured professional wrestling matches that involve different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and storylines. Wrestlers portray villains, heroes, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches.
Chris Jericho who will face Kazuchika Okada for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship at the main event
Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall (2019) will be main evented by Kazuchika Okada making his second defense of the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Chris Jericho. On May 4, 2019 at Wrestling Dontaku, Kazuchika Okada successfully defended the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against SANADA, Jericho made a surprise return to NJPW, appearing in a video, where he challenged Okada to a match for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall. Jericho would joke with Okada's nickname that Rainmaker, dubbing himself as the "Painmaker". Jericho had announced his intentions of challenging for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship on January 4 at Wrestle Kingdom 13, after losing the IWGP Intercontinental Championship. The title match was announced on May 7. On June 5, in another pre-taped vignette, Jericho would provoke Okada, while Okada asked what the Painmaker was, saying that the title is not a toy and that all NJPW needs is a Rainmaker.
Kota Ibushi, who will defend the IWGP Intercontinental Championship at the event
In the IWGP Intercontinental Championship match, Kota Ibushi will make his second title defense against Tetsuya Naito. On March 10, 2019, Ibushi and Naito faced each other in a non-title match at the first round of the 2019 New Japan Cup, which was won by Ibushi. After Ibushi was eliminated of the tournament by Zack Sabre Jr., he would set his sights on the IWGP Intercontinental Championship, which later Naito taunted Ibushi during the other nights of the New Japan Cup. Ibushi also expressed his disapproval on the conditions Naito treated the IWGP Intercontinental Championship belt and asked for a title match. On April 6 at G1 Supercard, Ibushi defeated Naito to win the IWGP Intercontinental Championship. After the event, Ibushi made his first title defense against Zack Sabre Jr., on April 20 at Sengoku Lord in Nagoya. Afterwards, Naito made his intentions of challenging for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship. During the following weeks, Naito teased Ibushi to when he was challenging him, with Ibushi asking Naito to decide when he was challenging him. On May 4 at Wrestling Dontaku, Naito officially challenged Ibushi for the title at Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall, which Ibushi accepted. The title match was announced on May 7. It was also noted that Naito has previously lost his matches in the three last Dominion show for the IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championships, with Naito having the goal to hold both belts at the same time.
Taichi, who will defend the NEVER Openweight Championship at the event
The event will also feature another title match for the NEVER Openweight Championship, with Taichi making his first title defense against Tomohiro Ishii. On May 4, 2019, in the first night of Wrestling Dontaku, Taichi defeated Jeff Cobb to win the NEVER Openweight Championship. After the match, in a post-match interview, Taichi announced he would choose his first challenger of the title. The following day, in the second night of Wrestling Dontaku, Taichi interrupted Ishii's post-match interview, challenging to a match for his title, due to losing to him in the second of the 2019 New Japan Cup. The title match was announced on May 7.
Guerrillas of Destiny (Tanga Loa and Tama Tonga), who will defend the IWGP Tag Team Championships at the event
In the IWGP Tag Team Championship, Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa) will make their third title defense against Los Ingobernables de Japon (EVIL and SANADA). On February 23, 2019, at Honor Rising: Japan, the Guerrillas of Destiny defeated EVIL and SANADA to win the IWGP Tag Team Championship for the fifth time. On April 6 at G1 Supercard, the Guerrillas of Destiny won the ROH World Tag Team Championship, after defeating Villain Enterprises (Brody King and PCO) in a "Winner Takes All" fou-way tag team match, also involving The Briscoe Brothers (Mark Briscoe and Jay Briscoe) and EVIL and SANADA to also retain the IWGP Tag Team Championship. On May 12 at the Ring of Honor Wrestling, after the Guerrillas of Destiny retained the ROH World Tag Team Championship against The Briscoe Brothers, EVIL and SANADA challenged the Guerrillas of Destiny to a rematch for the IWGP Tag Team Championships. The title match was announced on June 6.
In the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship match, Dragon Lee will make his second title defense against Will Ospreay. On June 5, Ospreay defeated Shingo Takagi in the finals to win the 2019 Best of the Super Juniors. After the match, in a post-match interview, Ospreay challenged Lee to match for his title. The title match was announced on June 6. Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall (2019) will also feature a singles match between Satoshi Kojima and Shingo Takagi, after Takagi asked NJPW to give him match with a Heavyweight wrestler, after losing to Will Ospreay in the finals of the 2019 Best of the Super Juniors.
Matches
| # | Results | Stipulations | |
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| 1 | Jon Moxley vs. Shota Umino | Singles match | |
| 2 | Satoshi Kojima vs. Shingo Takagi | Singles match | |
| 3 | Jushin Thunder Liger and Yoshi-Hashi vs. Suzuki-gun (Minoru Suzuki and Zack Sabre Jr.) | Tag team match | |
| 4 | Taguchi Japan (Hiroshi Tanahashi, Juice Robinson and Ryusuke Taguchi) vs. Bullet Club (Jay White, Chase Owens and Taiji Ishimori) | Six-man tag team match | |
| 5 | Taichi (c) vs. Tomohiro Ishii | Singles match for the NEVER Openweight Championship | |
| 6 | Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa) (c) vs. Los Ingobernables de Japon (EVIL and SANADA) | Tag team match for the IWGP Tag Team Championship | |
| 7 | Dragon Lee (c) vs. Will Ospreay | Singles match for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship | |
| 8 | Kota Ibushi (c) vs. Tetsuya Naito | Singles match for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship | |
| 9 | Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Chris Jericho | Singles match for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship | |
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