NJPW 40th Anniversary Tour ~ World Tag League 2012 - Tag 9

ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE

"Wrestle Kingdom's Young Blood Shines at NJPW's 'Power Struggle'"

Nagoya, Japan - December 2, 2012 - In a night filled with thrilling matches and electrifying performances, New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) brought the heat to the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium for their "Power Struggle" pay-per-view event. With a packed house of 8,500 enthusiastic fans, the promotion's young blood stole the show in what was an unforgettable evening.

The evening kicked off with Suzuki-gun taking on a formidable eight-man tag team consisting of BUSHI, Masaaki Mochizuki, Ryusuke Taguchi, and Yuji Nagata. The veteran stable proved their worth, dominating the match to secure the win (11:41). A promising start to the night.

CHAOS duo Jado and YOSHI-HASHI showcased their technical prowess in a tag team bout against Diamante Azul and Rush. Despite being the underdogs, the Japanese tandem demonstrated why they're considered one of the best teams in the world, ultimately emerging victorious (8:21).

The main event's semi-final matches saw Killer Elite Squad (Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Lance Archer) and Hirooki Goto and Karl Anderson face off in a World Tag League 2012 showdown. Both teams showcased their power and technical skill, but it was Goto and Anderson who edged out the win with a thrilling 14:41 performance.

Muscle Orchestra's Manabu Nakanishi and Strong Man made quick work of CHAOS in a tag team match (3:50), setting the stage for an exciting night ahead. The eight-man tag team chaos that ensued, featuring Muscle Orchestra, MVP, Shelton Benjamin, CHAOS, and Complete Players, was nothing short of spectacular, with Muscle Orchestra emerging victorious after 7:53.

The night's most anticipated bout saw Laughter7 (Katsuyori Shibata and Kazushi Sakuraba) clash with CHAOS (Shinsuke Nakamura and Tomohiro Ishii). The highly-anticipated match lived up to the hype, with Shibata and Sakuraba securing the win in a thrilling 9:20.

In a battle of veteran tag teams, Gedo and Kazuchika Okada (CHAOS) faced off against Hiroshi Tanahashi and KUSHIDA. This grueling encounter saw CHAOS emerge victorious after 15:22, showcasing their strength and resilience.

Finally, the night's main event pitted Goto and Anderson against Killer Elite Squad in a thrilling World Tag League 2012 Final Match. In what was an incredibly even contest, Goto and Anderson edged out the win with a stunning 15:36 performance, solidifying their position as top contenders for the tag team titles.

FINAL THOUGHTS

As NJPW's "Power Struggle" comes to a close, it's clear that the promotion's young blood is here to stay. Shibata and Sakuraba's impressive victory, along with Goto and Anderson's dominating performance, have set the stage for an exciting 2013.

RATING: 8.5/10

MATCH OF THE NIGHT: Laughter7 (Katsuyori Shibata and Kazushi Sakuraba) vs. CHAOS (Shinsuke Nakamura and Tomohiro Ishii)

PLAYER OF THE NIGHT: Katsuyori Shibata

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Card Details

• Date: 02 Dec 2012
• Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
• Arena: Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium
• Attendance: 8500
• Type: Pay Per View
• Broadcast Type: Live
• Broadcast Date: 02 Dec 2012

Matches

1. Suzuki-gun (Kengo Mashimo, Minoru Suzuki, Taichi and TAKA Michinoku) defeat BUSHI, Masaaki Mochizuki, Ryusuke Taguchi and Yuji Nagata in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
   Match Time: 11:41

2. CHAOS (Jado and YOSHI-HASHI) defeat Diamante Azul and Rush in a Tag Team Match
   Match Time: 08:21

3. Killer Elite Squad (Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Lance Archer) defeat Togi Makabe and Wataru Inoue in a World Tag League 2012 Semi Final Match
   Match Time: 12:10

4. Hirooki Goto and Karl Anderson defeat TenKoji (Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima) in a World Tag League 2012 Semi Final Match
   Match Time: 14:41

5. Muscle Orchestra (Manabu Nakanishi and Strong Man) defeat CHAOS in a Tag Team Match
   Match Time: 03:50

6. Muscle Orchestra, MVP and Shelton Benjamin defeat CHAOS and Complete Players in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
   Match Time: 07:53

7. Laughter7 (Katsuyori Shibata and Kazushi Sakuraba) defeat CHAOS (Shinsuke Nakamura and Tomohiro Ishii) in a Tag Team Match
   Match Time: 09:20

8. CHAOS (Gedo and Kazuchika Okada) defeat Hiroshi Tanahashi and KUSHIDA in a Tag Team Match
   Match Time: 15:22

9. Hirooki Goto and Karl Anderson defeat Killer Elite Squad (Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Lance Archer) in a World Tag League 2012 Final Match
   Match Time: 15:36