NJPW World Pro-Wrestling 72

took place in Tokyo at the Ryogoku Kokugikan. The event took place on August 5, 2016.
==Results==
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*Kazuchika Okada (c) (w/ Gedo) defeats AJ Styles (30:15) to retain the IWGP Heavyweight Championship
==Commentary==
*Josh Barnett
*Jim Ross
==External links==
* Results
Category:2016 events