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ZOHASH.com Exclusive Report: "King of Sports Entertainment" Card Review

October 8th, 2012 - Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan

The prestigious Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo played host to the latest offering from New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) as they presented their pay-per-view extravaganza, "King of Sports Entertainment". A packed crowd of 9,000 enthusiastic fans bore witness to a stacked card featuring some of the best talent the world has to offer. Your correspondent was in attendance to provide an expert analysis of the action that transpired.

Six-Man Tag Team Chaos The night began with a frenetic six-man tag team match pitting CHAOS (Takashi Iizuka, Tomohiro Ishii, and Toru Yano) against Manabu Nakanishi, Strong Man, and Yuji Nagata. The action was fast-paced and hard-hitting, with all eight competitors giving it their all. In the end, CHAOS emerged victorious, besting their opponents in a thrilling 11:29 match.

IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title

The next contest saw Forever Hooligans (Alex Koslov and Rocky Romero) face off against Time Splitters (Alex Shelley and KUSHIDA) for the coveted IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. A high-flying, technical masterpiece unfolded before our eyes as both teams showcased their impressive skills. In the end, it was Forever Hooligans who proved triumphant, claiming the titles in a thrilling 14:55 encounter.

IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title

The main event of the junior division saw Low Ki challenge Kota Ibushi for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship. A match for the ages unfolded as both men traded near-falls and showed an incredible amount of respect for one another. In the end, it was Low Ki who emerged victorious, retaining his title in a thrilling 10:45 contest.

Tag Team Action

Laughter7 (Katsuyori Shibata and Kazushi Sakuraba) took on Togi Makabe and Wataru Inoue in a tag team match that saw both teams trading holds and showing off their chemistry. The bout was a fun, fast-paced affair that left the crowd entertained.

Singles Action

Yujiro Takahashi and Tetsuya Naito clashed in a singles match that was marked by intense striking exchanges and high-flying sequences. In the end, it was Takahashi who emerged victorious, besting his opponent in just 5:41 of action.

IWGP Tag Team Title

The Killer Elite Squad (Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Lance Archer) faced off against TenKoji (Tetsuya Naito and Yujiro Takahashi) for the IWGP Tag Team Championship. A hard-hitting match ensued, with both teams giving it their all. In the end, it was the Killer Elite Squad who emerged victorious, retaining their titles in a thrilling 12:45 encounter.

IWGP Heavyweight #1 Contendership

Kazuchika Okada faced off against Karl Anderson in an IWGP Heavyweight #1 Contendership match that saw both men trade near-falls and show off their incredible strength. In the end, it was Okada who emerged victorious, earning himself a shot at Hiroshi Tanahashi's title.

IWGP Intercontinental Title

Shinsuke Nakamura challenged Hirooki Goto for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship in a match that saw both men trade near-falls and show off their technical prowess. In the end, it was Nakamura who emerged victorious, retaining his title in a thrilling 15:12 contest.

Main Event

The main event of the evening saw Hiroshi Tanahashi defend his IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Minoru Suzuki in a match that lived up to its billing. The two competitors traded near-falls and showed off their incredible strength and agility. In the end, it was Tanahashi who emerged victorious, retaining his title in a thrilling 29:22 contest.

In conclusion, "King of Sports Entertainment" was an outstanding pay-per-view event that showcased some of the best talent the world has to offer. With so many exciting matches and moments on display, this card is sure to be remembered for a long time to come. For those who missed it, we highly recommend seeking out a replay as soon as possible.

ZOHASH.com Rating: 8.5/10

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Card Details

  • Date: 08 Oct 2012
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
  • Attendance: 9000
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 08 Oct 2012

Matches

  1. CHAOS (Takashi Iizuka, Tomohiro Ishii and Toru Yano) defeat Manabu Nakanishi, Strong Man and Yuji Nagata in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 11:29

  2. Forever Hooligans (Alex Koslov and Rocky Romero)(C) defeat Time Splitters (Alex Shelley and KUSHIDA) in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match
    Match Time: 14:55

  3. Low Ki(C) defeat Kota Ibushi in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match

  4. Killer Elite Squad (Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Lance Archer)(C) defeat TenKoji in a IWGP Tag Team Title Match

  5. Yujiro Takahashi defeat Tetsuya Naito in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 05:41

  6. Laughter7 (Katsuyori Shibata and Kazushi Sakuraba) defeat Togi Makabe and Wataru Inoue in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 07:10

  7. Kazuchika Okada defeat Karl Anderson in a IWGP Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Match
    Match Time: 16:26

  8. Shinsuke Nakamura(C) defeat Hirooki Goto in a IWGP Intercontinental Title Match
    Match Time: 15:12

  9. Hiroshi Tanahashi(C) defeat Minoru Suzuki in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 29:22

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