Sakura Genesis (2024) Explained

Sakura Genesis was professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The event took place on April 6, 2024, in Tokyo at Ryōgoku Kokugikan.^{[2] [3]} Previously held under the Invasion Attack name, this was the fifth event to be held under the Sakura Genesis name.

Production

Storylines

Sakura Genesis will feature 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.^[4]

On March 20, 2024, Yota Tsuji would win the New Japan Cup by defeating three-time winner Hirooki Goto in the finals, allowing Tsuji to challenge Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at Sakura Genesis.^{[5] [6]}

See also

• 2024 in professional wrestling
• List of major NJPW events

External links

• Official New Japan Pro-Wrestling's website

Notes and References

1. Web site: NJPW Sakura Genesis 2024. cagematch.net. Philip. Kreikenbohm. April 6, 2024. April 6, 2024.
2. Web site: NJPW announces upcoming big event schedule. Currier . Joseph . January 6, 2024. March 22, 2024 . Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
3. Web site: 2024.04.06 SAKURA GENESIS 2024. NJPW. March 22, 2023.
4. Web site: Grabianowski. Ed. How Pro Wrestling Works. September 13, 2014. HowStuffWorks, Inc.. 13 January 2006. Discovery Communications.
5. Web site: NJPW "New Japan Cup 2024" results (3/20): Vetter's review of Yota Tsuji vs. Hirooki Goto in the New Japan Cup tournament final. Vetter . Chris . March 20, 2024 . March 21, 2024 . Pro Wrestling Dot Net.
6. Web site: Yota Tsuji Wins New Japan Cup. Lambert . Jeremy . March 20, 2024. March 22, 2024 . Fightful.