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NJPW Dominion 6.15 in Osaka-Jo Hall Preview (6/15/25)

NJPW Dominion 6.15 Preview (6/15/25)

NJPW presents the 2025 edition of Dominion – Dominion 6.15. The event takes place at the Osaka-jō Hall in Osaka, Japan on Sunday, June 15. It will be available to watch on NJPW World.
The event is set to begin at 4 PM JST/3 AM ET. At the time of writing, ten matches have been confirmed for the NJPW Dominion 6.15 card, with five of them being title fights.

Full NJPW Dominion 6.15 Card

  • IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Match: Hirooki Goto (c) vs. Shingo Takagi
  • IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship Match: Yota Tsuji (c) vs. Gabe Kidd
  • Dog Collar Chain Deathmatch: David Finlay vs. EVIL
  • NEVER Openweight Championship Match: Konosuke Takeshita (c) vs. Boltin Oleg
  • IWGP Tag Team Championship Match: United Empire (Great-O-Khan & Callum Newman) (c) vs. Tomohiro Ishii & Taichi
  • IWGP Jr. Tag Team Championship Match: Master Wato & YOH (c) vs. Yoshinobu Kanemaru & SHO
  • Special Singles Match: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Yuya Uemura
  • Special Tag Team Match: El Phantasmo & Shota Umino vs. Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr.
  • Special Eight-Man Tag Team Match: Taiji Ishimori, Chase Owens, Clark Connors & Drilla Moloney vs. Yujiro Takahashi, Ren Narita, SANADA & TBC
  • Kickoff Tag Team Match: Katsuya Murashima & Shoma Kato vs. Daiki Nagai & Masatora Yasuda

Hirooki Goto and Shingo Takagi Battle for Supremacy

Hirooki Goto steps into Dominion with the weight of the IWGP World Heavyweight Title on his shoulders, knowing full well the kind of fight Shingo Takagi brings. These two are no strangers to heavy-hitting encounters, and Osaka-Jo Hall is the perfect stage for their latest clash.
Goto’s title reign has been built on resilience and veteran savvy, but Takagi’s relentless pace and explosive nature could overwhelm even the most seasoned champion. Goto will look to drag Takagi into his kind of grinding match, while Shingo will aim to dictate the tempo from the outset.

Gabe Kidd Looks to Smash Yota Tsuji’s Reign

Yota Tsuji defends the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship against Gabe Kidd in what promises to be a brutal, emotionally charged encounter. Tsuji’s combination of athleticism and power has made him a standout champion, but Kidd’s raw aggression and unpredictability make him a serious threat. Tsuji and Kidd thrive on intensity, and this matchup has the makings of a hard-hitting affair.

Kidd will undoubtedly look to turn this into a scrap, testing Tsuji’s composure under pressure. Tsuji, meanwhile, will aim to counter Kidd’s chaos with calculated precision. With championship gold on the line, expect a clash that blurs the line between a wrestling match and a fistfight.

David Finlay and EVIL’s Violent Reckoning

David Finlay and EVIL are set to settle their grudge in one of NJPW’s most unforgiving stipulations – the Dog Collar Chain Deathmatch. With both men literally chained together, there’s no room for escape and nowhere to run once the bell rings.

Riding a wave of violent momentum, Finlay will take the opportunity to dismantle EVIL with intense brutality. EVIL, notorious for his underhanded tactics and willingness to inflict pain, won’t hesitate to bend the stipulation to his advantage. Expect weapons, blood, and unrestrained malice as these two wage war at close quarters.

Konosuke Takeshita and Oleg Boltin’s Grudge Match

Konosuke Takeshita and Boltin Oleg meet for the third time, with the score tied at one win apiece. Oleg stunned the wrestling world by defeating Takeshita during the G1 Climax 2024, a result no one saw coming. Takeshita evened the rivalry at The New Beginning in Osaka earlier this year.

Now, with the NEVER Openweight Championship once again at stake, both men are out to settle unfinished business. Takeshita, currently the most successful champion in the title’s history, brings unmatched big-match energy and experience to Osaka-Jo Hall. Oleg, however, knows he can beat ‘The Alpha’ – and this time, the prize is even greater.

It’s a battle of powerhouses, and it is one that could define Oleg’s future or further solidify Takeshita’s growing legacy.

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About Chinyere Okafor

Chinyere is a combat sports writer since 2021, fueled by a lifelong love and interest for the industry. She became a member of the Last Word On Pro Wrestling editing team in 2024. With dreams of worldwide travel and adventure, I embrace combat sports and writing as my thrilling avenues of exploration for now.

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