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NJPW 40th Anniversary Tour ~ G1 Climax 22 ~ The One & Only - Tag 9

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Ryogoku Rumble: Okada Emerges as Top Dog at NJPW's G1 Climax

Tokyo, Japan - In a thrilling Pay Per View event, New Japan Pro Wrestling's G1 Climax came to a close tonight at the historic Ryogoku Kokugikan, with Kazuchika Okada emerging victorious in the tournament finals. The 11,500-strong crowd was treated to an evening of high-flying action and hard-hitting grappling, as the best of NJPW put it all on the line.

In Block B, MVP kicked things off by outlasting Lance Archer in a grueling 14:50 affair. The veteran grappler's experience proved decisive, as he managed to fend off Archer's furious offense and secure the win. Hiroyoshi Tenzan was next up, besting Shinsuke Nakamura in an intense 12:48 contest that saw both men give it their all. Tenzan's submission expertise ultimately told, however, as he forced "The King of Strong Style" to tap out.

Hirooki Goto and Tetsuya Naito engaged in a thrilling match next, with the former emerging victorious at 11:05. The usually dominant "Time Bomb" was unable to find an opening against Goto's relentless attacks, ultimately falling prey to the veteran's technical prowess.

Kazuchika Okada continued his winning ways by downing Togi Makabe in just 9:33, showcasing his impressive athleticism and ring generalship in the process. The crowd was electric as Okada made his way back out for the evening's main event - a rematch with Karl Anderson, who had upset Hiroshi Tanahashi earlier in the night.

In an absolute barnburner of a match, Okada and Anderson traded moves and near-falls for 23:19 before the "Rainmaker" finally emerged victorious. The result cemented Okada's position as the top dog in NJPW, setting him up for a potential title shot down the line.

It was an unforgettable night at the Ryogoku Kokugikan, with every match featuring its share of thrilling moments and unexpected twists. With the G1 Climax now behind us, all eyes turn to the coming weeks, as we await the fallout from this action-packed event. For Zohash.com, I'm your correspondent Sid Lowe - until next time!

Card Details

  • Date: 12 Aug 2012
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
  • Attendance: 11500
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 12 Aug 2012

Matches

  1. MVP defeat Lance Archer in a G1 Climax 2012 Block B Match
    Match Time: 14:50

  2. Hiroyoshi Tenzan defeat Shinsuke Nakamura in a G1 Climax 2012 Block B Match
    Match Time: 12:48

  3. Hirooki Goto defeat Tetsuya Naito in a G1 Climax 2012 Block B Match
    Match Time: 11:05

  4. Kazuchika Okada defeat Togi Makabe in a G1 Climax 2012 Block B Match
    Match Time: 09:33

  5. Shelton Benjamin defeat Satoshi Kojima in a G1 Climax 2012 Block A Match
    Match Time: 09:04

  6. Toru Yano defeat Naomichi Marufuji in a G1 Climax 2012 Block A Match
    Match Time: 09:55

  7. Yuji Nagata defeat Minoru Suzuki in a G1 Climax 2012 Block A Match
    Match Time: 09:03

  8. Karl Anderson defeat Hiroshi Tanahashi in a G1 Climax 2012 Block A Match
    Match Time: 11:15

  9. Kazuchika Okada defeat Karl Anderson in a G1 Climax 2012 Final Match
    Match Time: 23:19

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