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Zohash.com Exclusive Pro-Wrestling Report
New Japan Pro Wrestling's "Domination" PPV Review
By Zohash Staff Writer (Pseudonym: The Wrestling Whiz)
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan - July 19, 2010 - In a thrilling eight-match card, New Japan Pro Wrestling's "Domination" pay-per-view event left fans buzzing with excitement. With a packed house at the Tsukisamu Alpha Court Dome, featuring an attendance of 5,000, this show was one for the books.
Match #1: Taichi and Tama Tonga vs. AKIRA and Kyosuke Mikami
The evening kicked off with a solid tag team match between Taichi and Tama Tonga (the future IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions) taking down AKIRA and Kyosuke Mikami. The pace was fast, with both teams trading holds and high-flying moves. A well-executed combination led to the win for Taichi and Tama Tonga, clocking in at 7:29.
Match #2: KUSHIDA vs. Gedo
In a highly competitive singles match, KUSHIDA bested Gedo with a beautiful top-rope moonsault. The crowd was fully invested as these two technical wrestlers showcased their skills. A thrilling near-fall sequence led to KUSHIDA's victory at 8:41.
Match #3: Hirooki Goto, King Fale, and Manabu Nakanishi vs. Seigigun and Riki Choshu
The first six-man tag team match of the night saw a strong effort from the babyface trio (Goto, Fale, and Nakanishi) as they defeated Seigigun and Riki Choshu. The action was non-stop, with each participant getting their moment to shine. A decisive pinfall victory came at 9:20.
Match #4: Apollo 55 vs. El Samurai and Koji Kanemoto - IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match
In the main event of the junior division, Apollo 55 (Prince Devitt and Ryusuke Taguchi) successfully defended their titles against El Samurai and Koji Kanemoto. A thrilling back-and-forth match saw both teams trading holds and high-flying moves. A perfectly executed "French Press" by Prince Devitt sealed the deal for Apollo 55.
Match #5: Toru Yano vs. TAJIRI
Toru Yano, known for his explosive offense, took down TAJIRI in a quick-paced match. A well-executed "Sliding Kick" finished off TAJIRI at 5:56.
Match #6: Bad Intentions vs. Seigigun and NO LIMIT - IWGP Tag Team Title Three Way Dog Fight
In the evening's most anticipated match, Bad Intentions (Giant Bernard and Karl Anderson) emerged victorious in a chaotic three-way dog fight against Seigigun (Wataru Inoue and Yuji Nagata) and NO LIMIT (Tetsuya Naito and Yujiro Takahashi). A wild sequence of moves culminated in Giant Bernard securing the pin at 36:55.
Match #7: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Takashi Iizuka
The always-stellar Hiroshi Tanahashi delivered a performance for the ages, besting Takashi Iizuka in an intense singles match. A series of near-falls and dramatic moments led to a thrilling victory at 20:00.
Main Event: Togi Makabe vs. Shinsuke Nakamura - IWGP Heavyweight Title Match
In the evening's main event, Togi Makabe successfully defended his title against Shinsuke Nakamura in an epic clash. A series of near-falls and dramatic moments led to a thrilling victory at 18:15.
Closing Thoughts
"Domination" was an outstanding show from top to bottom. With only one subpar match (Taichi and Tama Tonga vs. AKIRA and Kyosuke Mikami), the rest of the card delivered on its promises. New Japan Pro Wrestling has truly solidified itself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of professional wrestling.
Grade: A-
Recommendation: If you missed this event, do yourself a favor and track it down. The matches are well-worth your time. For those who attended or watched live, relive the magic by rewatching the event. If you're new to NJPW, this show is an excellent starting point.
Final Verdict: "Domination" was a can't-miss night of professional wrestling. With its unique blend of styles and exciting matches, New Japan Pro Wrestling has proven once again why it's one of the premier promotions in the world.
This concludes our exclusive report from Zohash.com. Stay tuned for more expert analysis and reviews of the world of professional wrestling.
Card Details
- Date: 19 Jul 2010
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Tsukisamu Alpha Court Dome
- Attendance: 5000
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 19 Jul 2010
Matches
Taichi and Tama Tonga defeat AKIRA and Kyosuke Mikami in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:29Hirooki Goto, King Fale and Manabu Nakanishi defeat Seigigun and Riki Choshu in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:20Apollo 55 (Prince Devitt and Ryusuke Taguchi)
(C)defeat El Samurai and Koji Kanemoto in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title MatchToru Yano defeat TAJIRI in a Singles Match
Match Time: 05:56Bad Intentions (Giant Bernard and Karl Anderson)
(C)defeat Seigigun (Wataru Inoue and Yuji Nagata) and NO LIMIT (Tetsuya Naito and Yujiro Takahashi) in a IWGP Tag Team Title Three Way Dog Fight
Match Time: 36:55Hiroshi Tanahashi defeat Takashi Iizuka in a Singles Match
Match Time: 20:00Togi Makabe
(C)defeat Shinsuke Nakamura in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 18:15