Category: Dragon Gate

Dragon Gate Open the New Year Gate (January 16) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Jan 18, 2019

Two things mattered on this show: the Rookie Ranking tournament finals and the 20th-anniversary commemoration match.

Dragon Gate Final Gate (December 23) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Dec 27, 2018

A disappointing main event should not stop anyone from watching the rest of Final Gate.

Dragon Gate Fantastic Gate (December 18) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Dec 19, 2018

Dragon Gate Fantastic Gate had one great match and a lot of very good matches and had the feel of an authentic Dragon Gate Korakuen.

Dragon Gate Fantastic Gate (December 4) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Dec 5, 2018

Jump back onto Dragon Gate’s ship before it sails away again. Dragon Gate is back, folks. Fantastic Gate is the show. Watch this show.

Dragon Gate Gate of Evolution (November 6) Review

by Case Lowe | Nov 9, 2018

Gate of Evolution is what a Dragon Gate Korakuen Hall show should be: fun opener, interesting angles and a main event that makes you pay attention.

Dragon Gate Gate of Destiny (November 4) Review

by Case Lowe | Nov 5, 2018

Three matches at four stars or better makes Dragon Gate’s Gate of Destiny 2018 an immediate thumbs up.

Dragon Gate Gate of Victory (October 2) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Oct 4, 2018

Gate of Victory was a victory for Dragon Gate. A fresh beginning could be on the horizon.

Dragon Gate Dangerous Gate 2018 (September 24) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Sep 26, 2018

Dangerous Gate was ultimately a win for Dragon Gate as the company struggles to keep its head above water.

Dragon Gate Gate of Origin (September 9) Review

by Case Lowe | Sep 10, 2018

There was a lot to like on Dragon Gate Gate of Origin, but unfortunately there was a lot to dislike as well.

Dragon Gate Crown Gate (September 6) Results& Review

by Case Lowe | Sep 7, 2018

After a rocky start, the second half of Dragon Gate’s Crown Gate ended up coming through in a very interesting way.

Dragon Gate Gate of Adventure (August 7) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Aug 8, 2018

Dragon Gate’s Gate of Adventure put me in a good mood. This is what I want from a Dragon Gate Korakuen.

Dragon Gate Kobe World Pro Wrestling Festival (July 22) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Jul 24, 2018

Dragon Gate Kobe World Pro Wrestling Festival 2018 exceeded expectations from an in-ring standpoint. The second half of this card rocked.

Dragon Gate Rainbow Gate (July 5) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Jul 6, 2018

Over Generation is dead, but the string of disappointing Dragon Gate Korakuens, like Rainbow Gate, live on.

Dragon Gate King of Gate (June 10) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Jun 12, 2018

King of Gate ended with a whimper. After delivering such a magnificent KOG Finals, the Dream Gate match on this night failed to deliver expectations and felt like a very uncharacteristic performance from both men.

Dragon Gate King of Gate 2018 (June 1) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Jun 4, 2018

This show had two great matches on it. Any show with two great matches is in some form or fashion a good show. Thumbs up for the Dragon Gate’s King of Gate semi-finals.

Dragon Gate King of Gate Night One 2018 (May 8) Review

by Case Lowe | May 12, 2018

All of the King of Gate matchess on Night 1 (with the lone exception of Yoshida vs. Shimizu) are well worth your time

Dragon Gate Dead or Alive 2018 (May 6) Review

by Case Lowe | May 7, 2018

Dead or Alive was a blast. The last three matches are essential viewing for people that like the DG style, and I would toss the opener into that pile as well. All in all, thumbs up for Dragon Gate’s Dead or Alive 2018.

Dragon Gate Kotoka Road to Final: The Ending (March 6) Review

by Case Lowe | Mar 23, 2018

You’d be a fool not to watch Kotoka’s retirement match and the ensuing ceremony even if the remainder of the card is very uneven.

Dragon Gate Kotoka: Road to Final (February 7) Results and Review

by Michael Spears | Feb 12, 2018

Masaaki Mochizuki defending the Open the Dream Gate Championship against Kzy highlights a strong February Korakuen from Dragon Gate—Road to Final—as they are on the road to Champion Gate and Kotoka’s retirement.

Dragon Gate Open the New Year Gate (January 16) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Jan 25, 2018

Thumbs in the middle for Dragon Gate’s Open the New Year Gate.

Dragon Gate Final Gate 2017 (December 23) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Dec 29, 2017

Dragon Gate ends their year with a bang as Final Gate 2017 was one of their best shows of the year.

Dragon Gate Fantastic Gate (December 5) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Dec 10, 2017

Another Dragon Gate Korakuen that was not the greatest, but perfectly fine. Doi Darts remains amazing.

Dragon Gate Memorial Gate in Sendai (November 26) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Dec 1, 2017

The last half of Dragon Gate Memorial Gate in Sendai was so strong that I feel a thumbs up is necessary. Skip the openers & dive right into the good stuff.

Dragon Gate Gate of Evolution (November 8) Results & Review: Farewell Ricochet

by Case Lowe | Nov 15, 2017

Watch the Ricochet graduation ceremony, and if you have the time, the MaxiMuM six-man and the main event.

Dragon Gate Gate of Destiny 2017 (November 3) Review

by Case Lowe | Nov 6, 2017

Other than the Triangle Gate match, Gate of Destiny 2017 ruled. Eita vs. Ricochet, the Twin Gate match and the main event match are essential viewing.

The Last Train Stop: Farewell to the Jimmyz

by Michael Spears | Oct 5, 2017

After nearly six years, the Jimmyz Era of Dragon Gate has come to a close. So why was this unit so successful and where do the former Jimmyz go from here?

Dragon Gate Dangerous Gate 2017 (September 18) Review

by Case Lowe | Sep 20, 2017

Dragon Gate’s Dangerous Gate 2017 is essential viewing for any wrestling fan in 2017. Everything on this show served a purpose.

Dragon Gate 5 Unit Survival Race Night 19 (September 5) Review

by Case Lowe | Sep 14, 2017

Night 19 of Dragon Gate’s 5 Unit Survival Race is the best Dragon Gate show of the year with two legit Match of the Year contenders. Dragon Gate is back.

Dragon Gate Scandal Gate (August 8) Review

by Case Lowe | Aug 17, 2017

Lots of good stuff on this show. Overall, a thumbs up for Scandal Gate 2017.

Dragon Gate Kobe World Pro Wrestling Festival 2017 Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Jul 25, 2017

If the main event delivered, Dragon Gate Kobe World Pro Wrestling Festival 2017 would’ve been a show of the year candidate.

Dragon Gate Rainbow Gate (July 6) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Jul 20, 2017

Dragon Gate’s Rainbow Gate wasn’t a great show but it did feature a great main event.

Dragon Gate King of Gate (June 1) Review

by Case Lowe | Jun 9, 2017

Dragon Gate still feels like it’s missing something, but the June 1 King of Gate show was another positive step in the right direction.

Dragon Gate King of Gate (May 9) Review

by Case Lowe | May 9, 2017

The opening night of Dragon Gate’s King of Gate didn’t live up to the massive expectations but this was still a very strong outing for Dragon Gate

Dragon Gate Dead or Alive (May 5) Review

by Case Lowe | May 8, 2017

Dragon Gate hit a homerun with Dead or Alive.

Dragon Gate “Gate of Passion” (April 7) Review

by Case Lowe | Apr 18, 2017

This show was fine, but one of the weaker Dragon Gate Korakuen shows that they’ve had to offer in recent memory, and that’s with two great matches as I noted earlier. Watch the opener and the four star matches, skip the rest. Thumbs in the middle, leaning up, for Gate of Passion.

Dragon Gate Champion Gate in Osaka (March 4-5) Review

by Case Lowe | Mar 24, 2017

These two nights of Champion Gate gave us a perfect example of Dragon Gate’s current strengths and weaknesses.

Dragon Gate Glorious Gate (March 8) Review

by Case Lowe | Mar 16, 2017

Dragon Gate’s Glorious Gate is an extremely enjoyable outing from Korakuen Hall.

Dragon Gate Truth Gate (February 2) Review

by Case Lowe | Feb 6, 2017

Truth Gate was an outstanding outing from Dragon Gate. The company has been plagued by injuries and tough breaks, but Truth Gate made the future look great.

Dragon Gate The Final Gate (December 25) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Dec 26, 2016

Dragon Gate Final Gate is one of the only Dragon Gate shows that I’ve watched this year without at least one match cracking four stars.

Dragon Gate Fantastic Gate (December 20) Review

by Case Lowe | Dec 21, 2016

Not everything on Fantastic Gate was a homerun, but this was a painless and rather enjoyable way for Dragon Gate to say goodbye to Korakuen Hall in 2016.

Dragon Gate Fantastic Gate (December 1) Review

by Case Lowe | Dec 6, 2016

Dragon Gate Fantastic Gate is must-watch for the the 10-man tag alone. It is essential viewing for anyone with an interest in wrestling.

Dragon Gate Gate of Victory (October 12) Results & Review

by Milo Martinez | Oct 14, 2016

Dragon Gate brings the goods to Korakuen again with the Gate of Victory as Akira Tozawa wrestles his last match in puroresu’s infamous stomping grounds

Dragon Gate Dangerous Gate 2016 (September 22) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Sep 22, 2016

Dragon Gate bids farewell to Akira Tozawa in an emotional Dangerous Gate 2016 main event battle against Open the Dream Gate champion YAMATO.

Dragon Gate King of Gate Night 7 (May 22) Review

by Case Lowe | Jun 15, 2016

All four King of Gate matches, even the main event, are worth giving a look. In addition, check out Yoshino & T-Hawk vs. Kagetora & Saito. Thumbs up.

Dragon Gate King of Gate (June 2) Review

by Case Lowe | Jun 2, 2016

Dragon Gate continues to kill it in Korakuen Hall this year as King of Gate was yet another stellar show from the company.

Dragon Gate King of Gate (May 8) Review

by Case Lowe | May 20, 2016

Keeping in mind that this was a simple TV taping and not a big show, or even a Korakuen level show, May 8th’s King of Gate show was very fun.

Dragon Gate King of Gate (May 11) Review

by Case Lowe | May 17, 2016

If you skip the six-man borefest with BxB Hulk, Dragon Gate’s King of Gate (May 11) was an easy to watch, exciting show.

Dragon Gate Dead or Alive (May 5) Review

by Case Lowe | May 7, 2016

While Dragon Gate Dead or Alive was not a Show of the Year Contender, this was one of the most entertaining shows of the year.

Dragon Gate Gate of Passion (April 7) Review

by Case Lowe | Apr 25, 2016

Masaaki Mochizuki’s performance, the Lindamann vs. T-Hawk singles match, and the main event are all worth watching from Dragon Gate Gate of Passion

Dragon Gate – Glorious Gate (March 2) Review

by Case Lowe | Mar 5, 2016

Case Lowe runs down Dragon Gate’s Glorious Gate event from Korakuen Hall.

Dragon Gate Truth Gate (February 4) Review

by Case Lowe | Feb 5, 2016

Monster Express, Dia. Hearts and VerserK send the folks home with one hell of a match to cap off an exciting Truth Gate show.

Dragon Gate – Open the New Year Gate 2016 (January 17th) Review

by John Carroll | Feb 2, 2016

Absolutely nothing to complain about with Open the New Year Gate 2016: a fun show that built up February’s big matches well and delivered an awesome main event.

Dragon Gate “Open the New Year Gate” (January 13) Review

by Case Lowe | Jan 27, 2016

Dragon Gate is back at Korakuen Hall to kick off their 2016. It’s a new year, but that doesn’t mean much has changed since Final Gate, which closed out 2015. VerserK is still running wild with Shingo Takagi as Open the Dream Gate Champion, YAMATO and Naruki Doi as Open the Twin Gate Champions, and Kotoka as Open the Brave Gate Champion. Korakuen is in for a treat as Takagi is aligned with familiar foes. He is forced to team with CIMA, Gamma, Masaaki Mochizuki, and Jimmy Kanda as Miracle Doi Darts returns! Dragon Gate was my Promotion of the Year for 2015, and I expect even bigger and better things for them in the new year.