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NJPW G1 Climax 2011 ~ The Invincible Fighter ~ - Tag 10

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G1 Climax 2011: Nakamura Seals the Deal in Thrilling Finale

August 14th, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan - The G1 Climax 2011 came to a close tonight at the iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan, with Shinsuke Nakamura emerging victorious in the tournament's final match. In a stunning upset, the former IWGP Intercontinental Champion defeated Tetsuya Naito, securing the top spot in the standings and cementing his status as one of New Japan Pro Wrestling's top stars.

The road to the title was not an easy one for Nakamura, however. He navigated the treacherous Block B with aplomb, defeating the likes of Satoshi Kojima and Minoru Suzuki en route to the final match. Naito, meanwhile, had his share of ups and downs in Block A, but ultimately proved himself a formidable opponent.

The match itself was a back-and-forth affair, with both competitors trading near-falls and displaying impressive technical skill. Nakamura's signature knees to the face proved particularly effective, as he used them to great effect to counter Naito's attempts at a comeback. In the end, it was Nakamura who emerged victorious, securing the pin after a devastating knee lift.

This marks Nakamura's second G1 Climax title, following his win in 2009. The victory will undoubtedly propel him back into the hunt for New Japan Pro Wrestling's top titles, and solidify his position as one of the company's most consistent performers.

In other action on tonight's card, Apollo 55 (Prince Devitt and Ryusuke Taguchi) successfully defended their IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles against Golden Lovers (Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi). The bout was a high-flying, hard-hitting affair that saw both teams trading near-falls and showcasing their impressive aerial skills. In the end, Apollo 55 emerged victorious, retaining their titles in a thrilling match.

The evening also featured several notable victories, including Hideo Saito's upset win over Yuji Nagata in Block A, as well as Strong Man's dominant performance against Hirooki Goto in Block B.

Full results from tonight's card:

  1. Hideo Saito def. Yuji Nagata (Block A match) - 4:29
  2. Giant Bernard def. Toru Yano (Block A match) - 7:29
  3. Lance Archer def. Yoshihiro Takayama (Block A match) - 7:19
  4. Yujiro Takahashi def. Togi Makabe (Block A match) - 8:37
  5. Tetsuya Naito def. Hiroshi Tanahashi (Block A match) - 5:11
  6. Strong Man def. Hirooki Goto (Block B match) - 7:27
  7. Karl Anderson def. MVP (Block B match) - 8:30
  8. Hiroyoshi Tenzan def. Satoshi Kojima (Block B match) - 14:10
  9. Shinsuke Nakamura def. Minoru Suzuki (Block B match) - 12:13
  10. Apollo 55 (Prince Devitt and Ryusuke Taguchi) def. Golden Lovers (Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi) (IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title match) - 15:01
  11. Shinsuke Nakamura def. Tetsuya Naito (G1 Climax Final match) - 20:19

ZOHASH.com Rating: 8.5/10

Stay tuned for further updates from the world of New Japan Pro Wrestling, and don't forget to check out our exclusive interview with Shinsuke Nakamura in tomorrow's edition!

Card Details

  • Date: 14 Aug 2011
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
  • Attendance: 11500
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 14 Aug 2011

Matches

  1. Hideo Saito defeat Yuji Nagata in a G1 Climax 2011 Block A Match
    Match Time: 04:29

  2. Giant Bernard defeat Toru Yano in a G1 Climax 2011 Block A Match
    Match Time: 07:29

  3. Lance Archer defeat Yoshihiro Takayama in a G1 Climax 2011 Block A Match
    Match Time: 07:19

  4. Yujiro Takahashi defeat Togi Makabe in a G1 Climax 2011 Block A Match
    Match Time: 08:37

  5. Tetsuya Naito defeat Hiroshi Tanahashi in a G1 Climax 2011 Block A Match
    Match Time: 05:11

  6. Strong Man defeat Hirooki Goto in a G1 Climax 2011 Block B Match
    Match Time: 07:27

  7. Karl Anderson defeat MVP in a G1 Climax 2011 Block B Match
    Match Time: 08:30

  8. Hiroyoshi Tenzan defeat Satoshi Kojima in a G1 Climax 2011 Block B Match
    Match Time: 14:10

  9. Shinsuke Nakamura defeat Minoru Suzuki in a G1 Climax 2011 Block B Match
    Match Time: 12:13

  10. Apollo 55 (Prince Devitt and Ryusuke Taguchi)(C) defeat Golden Lovers (Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi) in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match
    Match Time: 15:01

  11. Shinsuke Nakamura defeat Tetsuya Naito in a G1 Climax 2011 Final Match
    Match Time: 20:19

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