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NJPW G1 Climax 23 - Tag 4
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- Tails Azimuth
G1 Climax 2013: A Thrilling Night of Professional Wrestling at the Bodymaker Colosseum
Osaka, Japan - The sun had long since set on the bustling city of Osaka as the lights dimmed and the anticipation built inside the packed Bodymaker Colosseum. It was a night that would go down in the annals of New Japan Pro Wrestling history, as the best of the best clashed in the G1 Climax 2013 tournament. And what a show it was!
Block B Match 1: Toru Yano vs. Yujiro Takahashi
The evening kicked off with a bang, as Toru Yano and Yujiro Takahashi locked horns in Block B action. In a thrilling contest that saw both men give it their all, Yano emerged victorious after a series of rapid-fire moves culminated in a picture-perfect German suplex. Match time: 7:04.
Block B Match 2: Karl Anderson vs. Hiroyoshi Tenzan
Next up was the always-formidable Karl Anderson, who faced off against Hiroyoshi Tenzan in another Block B showdown. And what a match it was! Anderson's technical prowess and Tenzan's sheer strength made for a compelling contest that ended with Anderson securing the win via a crushing TKO. Match time: 9:55.
Block B Match 3: Shelton Benjamin vs. Yuji Nagata
In a battle of wits and brawn, Shelton Benjamin took on the veteran Yuji Nagata in Block B action. Benjamin's high-flying antics and Nagata's no-nonsense approach made for an unpredictable ride that saw Benjamin emerge victorious after a devastating diving elbow drop. Match time: 8:17.
Block A Matches
As the evening wore on, the intensity only heightened as the Block A matches got underway. In the first of these, Davey Boy Smith Jr. took down Satoshi Kojima in a hard-hitting contest that saw both men give it their all. The end came when Smith Jr. landed a devastating powerslam to secure the win. Match time: 11:43.
Next up was Tomohiro Ishii vs. Katsuyori Shibata, with the latter emerging victorious after a grueling battle that saw him outlast and outmaneuver his opponent. The final came when Shibata landed a picture-perfect German suplex to seal the deal. Match time: 12:17.
Finally, in what was arguably the match of the night so far, Hirooki Goto took on Lance Archer in a thrilling Block A showdown. And what a contest it was! Goto's technical prowess and Archer's raw power made for a wild ride that saw Goto emerge victorious after a series of rapid-fire moves culminated in a devastating kick to the head. Match time: 8:35.
Block B Matches
As the night wore on, the stakes only heightened as the Block B matches got underway. In what was undoubtedly one of the most anticipated matchups of the evening, Tetsuya Naito took on Minoru Suzuki in a battle for the ages. And what a match it was! Naito's flashy offense and Suzuki's ruthless tactics made for an unpredictable ride that saw Naito emerge victorious after a series of high-flying moves culminated in a picture-perfect dropkick. Match time: 16:19.
Next up was Prince Devitt vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, with the latter emerging victorious after a grueling battle that saw him outlast and outmaneuver his opponent. The final came when Tanahashi landed a devastating High Fly Flow to seal the deal. Match time: 11:07.
Finally, in what was arguably the match of the night so far, Togi Makabe took on Kazuchika Okada in another Block A showdown. And what a contest it was! Makabe's no-nonsense approach and Okada's technical prowess made for a thrilling ride that saw Makabe emerge victorious after a series of rapid-fire moves culminated in a devastating powerslam. Match time: 13:55.
Main Event: Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Kota Ibushi
And then, there was the main event. The one that everyone had been waiting for. Shinsuke Nakamura and Kota Ibushi clashed in what was undoubtedly the match of the evening - a thrilling Block B showdown that saw both men give it their all. In the end, it was Nakamura's technical prowess and Ibushi's high-flying antics that made for an unforgettable ride. The final came when Nakamura landed a devastating Kinshasa to seal the deal. Match time: 19:18.
As the evening drew to a close, one thing was clear: this had been a night to remember in the world of professional wrestling. And as the New Japan Pro Wrestling faithful filed out of the Bodymaker Colosseum, they knew that they had just witnessed something special - a true masterpiece of athletic competition.
Final Thoughts
All in all, it's hard to find fault with this card. From start to finish, the action was non-stop, and the talent on display was simply staggering. If you missed out on G1 Climax 2013, then you owe it to yourself to catch up - trust me, you won't regret it.
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Card Details
- Date: 04 Aug 2013
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Bodymaker Colosseum
- Attendance: 6700
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 04 Aug 2013
Matches
Toru Yano defeat Yujiro Takahashi in a G1 Climax 2013 Block B Match
Match Time: 07:04Karl Anderson defeat Hiroyoshi Tenzan in a G1 Climax 2013 Block B Match
Match Time: 09:55Shelton Benjamin defeat Yuji Nagata in a G1 Climax 2013 Block B Match
Match Time: 08:17Davey Boy Smith Jr. defeat Satoshi Kojima in a G1 Climax 2013 Block A Match
Match Time: 11:43Tomohiro Ishii defeat Katsuyori Shibata in a G1 Climax 2013 Block A Match
Match Time: 12:17Hirooki Goto defeat Lance Archer in a G1 Climax 2013 Block A Match
Match Time: 08:35Tetsuya Naito defeat Minoru Suzuki in a G1 Climax 2013 Block B Match
Match Time: 16:19Prince Devitt defeat Hiroshi Tanahashi in a G1 Climax 2013 Block A Match
Match Time: 11:07Togi Makabe defeat Kazuchika Okada in a G1 Climax 2013 Block A Match
Match Time: 13:55Shinsuke Nakamura defeat Kota Ibushi in a G1 Climax 2013 Block B Match
Match Time: 19:18