New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) held the New Japan Soul 2025 event at Tokyo Budokan in Adachi on July 4, featuring multiple high-stakes matches including two championships and two final spots for the G1 Climax 35 tournament. The event was broadcast live in English on NJPW World. Key matches included the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship where Hontai's team of Wato, YOH, and Yano defeated the HOUSE OF TORTURE (H.O.T) faction to claim the titles. In the main event, Gabe Kidd successfully defended the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship against Hiroshi Tanahashi. Additionally, YOSHI-HASHI and Ryohei Oiwa secured their spots in the G1 Climax 35 after winning their respective play-in matches. The event featured several tag team and singles matches, including battles involving Young Lions and established NJPW talent. Following the event, NJPW announced upcoming shows including the NJPW Academy All-Star Showcase at the LA Dojo and the start of NJPW Dominion from Osaka Jo Hall.