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Dragon Gate USA: Open the Ultimate Gate
Dark Eight Way Fray Match Brad Allen vs. Brandon Cutler vs. Chimaera vs. Dave Crist vs. Dustin Cutler vs. Jake Crist vs. Malachi Jackson vs. The Prophet Singles Match Luke Hawx vs. YAMATO Tag Team Match CHIKARA Sekigun (Jigsaw & Mike Quackenbush) vs. Genki Horiguchi & Susumu Yokosuka Singles Match TJP vs. YAMATO Tag Team Match Brian Kendrick & Jon Moxley vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Paul London Singles Match Masato Yoshino vs. SHINGO Tag Team Match Derrick Neikirk & GQ Gallo vs. El Hijo de Rey Misterio & LA Park Open The Freedom Gate Title Match BxB Hulk (c) vs. Naruki Doi Six Man Tag Team Match Jack Evans & The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) vs. WARRIORS (CIMA, Dragon Kid & Gamma)
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Plot Summary
Dragon Gate USA's inaugural event, 'Open the Ultimate Gate,' showcased the promotion's initial roster of talent, featuring a blend of American and Japanese professional wrestlers. The event was centered around establishing the promotion's identity and highlighting its distinct style of athletic, fast-paced wrestling. Key matches included singles contests and tag team bouts that set the stage for future storylines and championship pursuits within the new promotion.
Critical Reception
As an independent professional wrestling event, formal critical reception akin to mainstream films is limited. However, among wrestling enthusiasts, the event was generally well-regarded for its high-quality in-ring action and the debut of Dragon Gate USA as a significant new player in the independent wrestling scene. It was seen as a strong start that delivered on the promise of exciting, athletic performances.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its athletic and fast-paced in-ring performances.
Seen as a strong debut for a new, promising professional wrestling promotion.
Appreciated for featuring a mix of established and up-and-coming talent.
Google audience: Information not available for this independent wrestling event.
Fun Fact
This event marked the debut of Bryan Danielson (later known as Daniel Bryan in WWE) in Dragon Gate USA, and his performance was highly praised, contributing to his growing reputation as one of the best wrestlers in the world at the time.
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