New Japan Cup 2025 night two results, updated bracket

After a rocky start, the 2025 New Japan Cup is in full swing.

The first night of the tournament was postponed after a post broke while the ring was being set up. In its place, NJPW aired a two-hour talk show at Korakuen Hall on Friday. The tournament then officially began with four first-round matches on Saturday.

Last year’s winner, Yota Tsuji, has already been eliminated, losing to EVIL on Saturday after interference from Dick Togo. The tournament has continued the feud between House of Torture and War Dogs, with the two factions brawling to the back during Saturday’s main event, which saw Gabe Kidd defeat Ren Narita. That rivalry also continues in the second round, as EVIL’s victory sets up a match against David Finlay, who received a bye.

This year’s tournament features 24 wrestlers, with eight receiving byes to the second round.

Night one tournament results from Saturday, March 8 (First Round):

  • Yuya Uemura defeated SANADA
  • EVIL defeated Yota Tsuji
  • Ryohei Oiwa defeated Chase Owens
  • Gabe Kidd defeated Ren Narita

The tournament continued on Sunday in Amagasaki, with the final four matches in the first round.

Night two tournament results from Sunday, March 9 (First Round):

  • Oleg Boltin defeated Bad Luck Fale
  • Great-O-Khan defeated El Phantasmo
  • Drilla Maloney defeated Tomohiro Ishii
  • Tetsuya Naito defeated Callum Newman

The tournament continues with the field down to 16 on Tuesday.

Night three tournament schedule for Tuesday, March 11, (Second Round/Round of 16):

  • David Finlay vs. EVIL
  • YOSHI-HASHI vs. Yuya Uemura
  • Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Ryohei Oiwa

Night four tournament schedule for Wednesday, March 12, (Second Round/Round of 16):

  • Taichi vs. Gabe Kidd
  • Shota Umino vs. Great-O-Khan

Night five tournament schedule for Friday, March 14, (Second Round/Round of 16):

  • Jeff Cobb vs. Tetsuya Naito
  • TJP vs. Drilla Maloney
  • Shingo Takagi vs. Oleg Boltin

The tournament quarterfinals will begin on Saturday, March 15, in Aichi. IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Hirooki Goto is also scheduled to defend his title against Yuji Nagata on the show.