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- Tails Azimuth
New Japan Pro Wrestling's Korakuen Hall Show: A Thrilling Affair
Tokyo, Japan - On a sweltering summer evening, the iconic Korakuen Hall played host to New Japan Pro Wrestling's latest TV taping, and what an event it was. The packed crowd of 1741 enthusiasts bore witness to some truly unforgettable matches, capped off by a main event for the ages.
The evening began with Suzuki-Gun (El Desperado and Zack Sabre Jr.) taking on Hirai Kawato and Kota Ibushi in a tag team match. This bout showcased the technical prowess of both teams, with the high-flying Ibushi and the submission specialist Sabre Jr. trading holds and near-falls. In the end, Suzuki-Gun emerged victorious, their victory a testament to their cohesion and cunning.
The six-man tag team match that followed saw Tiger Mask, Togi Makabe, and Yuji Nagata team up against CHAOS (Gedo, Hirooki Goto, and Tomohiro Ishii). This contest was an absolute barnburner, with all six competitors giving it their all. In the end, the trio of veteran NJPW stalwarts prevailed, their victory a reflection of their years of experience and familiarity with one another.
The first two matches set the tone for the evening, which would be marked by high-flying action, technical grappling, and plenty of drama. BULLET CLUB's Bad Luck Fale and Chase Owens then took on David Finlay and Hiroshi Tanahashi in a tag team match that featured some exciting near-falls and hard-hitting exchanges. In the end, the BULLET CLUB duo emerged victorious, their victory a testament to their teamwork and cunning.
Next up was a thrilling tag team match featuring Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI and Tetsuya Naito) taking on CHAOS's Jado and YOSHI-HASHI. This contest showcased the chemistry and camaraderie of the L.I.J. duo, who worked seamlessly together to secure their victory.
The evening then turned its attention to the G1 Climax 2017 block B matches. Juice Robinson kicked things off by defeating Satoshi Kojima in a hard-hitting bout that featured some fantastic near-falls and grappling exchanges.
Tama Tonga then took on Michael Elgin, the two competitors engaging in a thrilling match that showcased their respective strengths. In the end, Tonga emerged victorious, his victory a testament to his power and resilience.
The main event of the evening saw SANADA take on EVIL in another excellent G1 Climax 2017 block B match. This contest featured some fantastic grappling exchanges and near-falls, with SANADA ultimately emerging victorious.
The night's final two matches were nothing short of incredible. Kazuchika Okada took on Toru Yano in a high-stakes bout that saw both competitors giving it their all. In the end, Okada emerged victorious, his victory a testament to his experience and cunning.
Finally, Kenny Omega faced off against Minoru Suzuki in an absolute masterclass of a match. This contest featured some fantastic grappling exchanges, near-falls, and hard-hitting strikes. In the end, Omega emerged victorious, his victory a testament to his incredible athleticism and ring intelligence.
And so another unforgettable evening of professional wrestling came to a close at Korakuen Hall. The packed crowd of 1741 fans left the venue with memories that will last a lifetime, and NJPW has once again proven itself to be the premier professional wrestling promotion in the world today.
Card Details
- Date: 20 Jul 2017
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Korakuen Hall
- Attendance: 1741
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 20 Jul 2017
Matches
Suzuki-gun (El Desperado and Zack Sabre Jr.) defeat Hirai Kawato and Kota Ibushi in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 10:20Tiger Mask, Togi Makabe and Yuji Nagata defeat CHAOS (Gedo, Hirooki Goto and Tomohiro Ishii) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 08:51BULLET CLUB (Bad Luck Fale and Chase Owens) defeat David Finlay and Hiroshi Tanahashi in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 08:29Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI and Tetsuya Naito) defeat CHAOS (Jado and YOSHI-HASHI) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 08:34Juice Robinson defeat Satoshi Kojima in a G1 Climax 2017 Block B Match
Match Time: 11:48Tama Tonga defeat Michael Elgin in a G1 Climax 2017 Block B Match
Match Time: 13:46SANADA defeat EVIL in a G1 Climax 2017 Block B Match
Match Time: 15:48Kazuchika Okada defeat Toru Yano in a G1 Climax 2017 Block B Match
Match Time: 10:31Kenny Omega defeat Minoru Suzuki in a G1 Climax 2017 Block B Match
Match Time: 21:24