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NJPW's Dominion Showdown Report

[June 21st, 2014 - Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan]

In what was an electric night of professional wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling's (NJPW) Dominion Showdown PPV event delivered on its promise of thrilling matches and memorable moments. With a packed house of 7,300 fans at the Bodymaker Colosseum, NJPW put on a show that will be remembered for some time.

Match One: IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match - Time Splitters (Alex Shelley & KUSHIDA) vs The Young Bucks

The evening kicked off with the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title match. Time Splitters, comprising Alex Shelley and KUSHIDA, successfully defended their titles against The Young Bucks in a high-flying encounter that saw both teams trading near falls. In the end, it was Shelley who secured the win for his team, pinning Matt Jackson after a devastating combination of moves.

Match Two: Tetsuya Naito vs Tama Tonga

The first singles match of the evening pitted Tetsuya Naito against Tama Tonga. Naito, looking to rebound from recent losses, dominated much of the match with his signature grappling style. However, Tonga's sheer power eventually gave him a foothold, and he came close to pulling off an upset. In the end, it was Naito who emerged victorious, submitting Tonga with the inverted armbar in 8:13.

Match Three: Hirooki Goto & Katsuyori Shibata vs Tomoaki Honma & Yuji Nagata

The third match featured a tag team contest between two of NJPW's most respected teams. Hirooki Goto and Katsuyori Shibata, looking to prove their worth as a unit, took on the veteran duo of Tomoaki Honma and Yuji Nagata. The match was marked by a series of near falls and intense exchanges, with neither team able to gain a clear advantage. In the end, it was Goto who scored the decisive pinfall, securing the win for his team in 11:20.

Match Four: NWA World Tag Team Title Match - TenKoji (Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima) vs Killer Elite Squad (Davey Boy Smith Jr. & Lance Archer)

In a highly anticipated tag team match, TenKoji put their NWA World Tag Team titles on the line against Killer Elite Squad. The match was an intense and physical affair, with both teams trading blows and near falls. In the end, it was Hiroyoshi Tenzan who secured the win for his team, pinning Davey Boy Smith Jr. after a series of high-impact moves in 15:26.

Match Five: IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match - Kota Ibushi vs Ricochet

The penultimate match saw Kota Ibushi put his IWGP Junior Heavyweight title on the line against the challenger, Ricochet. This was an absolute clinic of junior heavyweight wrestling, with both men showcasing their incredible aerial abilities and technical grappling skills. In the end, it was Ibushi who emerged victorious, submitting Ricochet with the Kamaitachi Clutch in 13:37.

Match Six: Suzuki-gun (Minoru Suzuki & Takashi Iizuka) vs Kazushi Sakuraba & Toru Yano

The sixth match featured a tag team contest between two of NJPW's most feared units. Suzuki-gun, comprising Minoru Suzuki and Takashi Iizuka, took on the duo of Kazushi Sakuraba and Toru Yano. The match was marked by intense brawling and technical grappling exchanges, with neither team able to gain a clear advantage. In the end, it was Suzuki who scored the decisive pinfall, securing the win for his team in 15:13.

Main Event: IWGP Tag Team Title Match - BULLET CLUB (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson) vs Hiroshi Tanahashi & Togi Makabe

The main event saw BULLET CLUB put their IWGP Tag Team titles on the line against the challengers, Hiroshi Tanahashi and Togi Makabe. The match was an intense and physical affair, with both teams trading blows and near falls. In the end, it was Doc Gallows who secured the win for his team, pinning Tanahashi after a series of high-impact moves in 14:41.

Main Event: IWGP Intercontinental Title Match - Bad Luck Fale vs Shinsuke Nakamura

The final match of the evening saw Bad Luck Fale put his IWGP Intercontinental title on the line against the challenger, Shinsuke Nakamura. This was an absolute war of a match, with both men trading heavy shots and near falls. In the end, it was Fale who emerged victorious, pinning Nakamura after a devastating spear in 15:53.

In conclusion, NJPW's Dominion Showdown event delivered on its promise of exciting matches and memorable moments. With several title changes and standout performances from some of NJPW's top talent, this event will be remembered for some time. For more news and updates from the world of professional wrestling, keep it locked to zohash.com!

Card Details

  • Date: 21 Jun 2014
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Bodymaker Colosseum
  • Attendance: 7300
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 21 Jun 2014

Matches

  1. Time Splitters (Alex Shelley and KUSHIDA)(C) defeat The Young Bucks in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match

  2. Tetsuya Naito defeat Tama Tonga in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 08:13

  3. Hirooki Goto and Katsuyori Shibata defeat Tomoaki Honma and Yuji Nagata in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 11:20

  4. TenKoji (Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima)(C) defeat Killer Elite Squad (Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Lance Archer) in a NWA World Tag Team Title Match
    Match Time: 15:26

  5. Kota Ibushi(C) defeat Ricochet in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 13:37

  6. Suzuki-gun (Minoru Suzuki and Takashi Iizuka) defeat Kazushi Sakuraba and Toru Yano in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 15:13

  7. BULLET CLUB (AJ Styles and Yujiro Takahashi) defeat CHAOS (Kazuchika Okada and Tomohiro Ishii) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 15:53

  8. BULLET CLUB (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson)(C) defeat Hiroshi Tanahashi and Togi Makabe in a IWGP Tag Team Title Match
    Match Time: 14:41

  9. Bad Luck Fale(C) defeat Shinsuke Nakamura in a IWGP Intercontinental Title Match

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