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 Promotional poster featuring various NJPW wrestlers | |||
| Promotion | New Japan Pro-Wrestling | ||
| Brand(s) | NJPW Strong | ||
| Date | December 15, 2024 | ||
| City | Long Beach, California, USA | ||
| Venue | Walter Pyramid | ||
| Attendance | 2,435 [1] | ||
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