Power Struggle was an

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event promoted by

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(NJPW). It took place on November 7, 2020, in

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, at the

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. It was the tenth event under the

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name.

Storylines

Power Struggle features six

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that involve wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and storylines. Wrestlers portray

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, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that build tension and culminate in matches.

Results

References

External links

The official New Japan Pro-Wrestling website
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