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- Tails Azimuth
G1 Climax 2013: A Thrilling Conclusion
Tokyo, Japan - The Ryogoku Kokugikan played host to the culmination of the G1 Climax 2013 tournament on August 11th, and what a night it was! The sold-out crowd of 11,500 enthusiastic fans bore witness to some of the most thrilling matches in recent New Japan Pro Wrestling history. Yours truly had the pleasure of calling the action for Zohash.com, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on all the excitement that unfolded.
Block A Matches
Tomohiro Ishii got things started with a hard-fought victory over Hirooki Goto, setting the tone for what was to come. Prince Devitt followed suit, defeating Togi Makabe in an engaging 8:43 bout. Satoshi Kojima then bested Kazuchika Okada in a match that saw both men give it their all, but ultimately fell short of the top spot. Finally, Hiroshi Tanahashi secured a narrow win over Katsuyori Shibata, showcasing his incredible endurance and technical prowess.
Block B Matches
Kota Ibushi kicked off the Block B action with a dominant display against Hiroyoshi Tenzan. Yuji Nagata then outlasted Yujiro Takahashi in a 9:06 contest that featured plenty of drama. Toru Yano pulled off an upset win over Minoru Suzuki, while Shelton Benjamin edged Shinsuke Nakamura in a grueling 10:34 match. Tetsuya Naito wrapped up the Block B matches with a decisive victory over Karl Anderson, showcasing his impressive aerial attacks.
Six-Man Tag Team Match
The evening's penultimate match featured an intriguing six-man tag team affair pitting Akebono, Kazushi Sakuraba, and Kota Ibushi against CHAOS (Takashi Iizuka, Tomohiro Ishii, and YOSHI-HASHI). The action was fast-paced and unpredictable, with all eight competitors giving it their all. In the end, the trio of Akebono, Sakuraba, and Ibushi emerged victorious in 13:25.
G1 Climax 2013 Final Match
And then, there was the main event. Tetsuya Naito, winner of Block B, faced off against Hiroshi Tanahashi, victor of Block A. The crowd was electric as these two stars clashed in a 26:44 marathon that featured an incredible array of moves and counters. In the end, it was Naito who emerged triumphant, securing his first G1 Climax title.
In conclusion, this year's G1 Climax was a true masterpiece of professional wrestling. With so many outstanding matches and performances, it's no wonder that fans will be talking about this event for months to come. As your correspondent for Zohash.com, I'm honored to have been a part of the action. Until next time, stay tuned!
Card Details
- Date: 11 Aug 2013
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
- Attendance: 11500
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 11 Aug 2013
Matches
Tomohiro Ishii defeat Hirooki Goto in a G1 Climax 2013 Block A Match
Kota Ibushi defeat Hiroyoshi Tenzan in a G1 Climax 2013 Block B Match
Yuji Nagata defeat Yujiro Takahashi in a G1 Climax 2013 Block B Match
Match Time: 09:06Toru Yano defeat Minoru Suzuki in a G1 Climax 2013 Block B Match
Match Time: 09:23Shelton Benjamin defeat Shinsuke Nakamura in a G1 Climax 2013 Block B Match
Match Time: 10:34Tetsuya Naito defeat Karl Anderson in a G1 Climax 2013 Block B Match
Match Time: 13:11Lance Archer defeat Davey Boy Smith Jr. in a G1 Climax 2013 Block A Match
Match Time: 14:37Prince Devitt defeat Togi Makabe in a G1 Climax 2013 Block A Match
Match Time: 08:43Satoshi Kojima defeat Kazuchika Okada in a G1 Climax 2013 Block A Match
Match Time: 11:56Hiroshi Tanahashi defeat Katsuyori Shibata in a G1 Climax 2013 Block A Match
Match Time: 10:56Akebono, Kazushi Sakuraba and Kota Ibushi defeat CHAOS (Takashi Iizuka, Tomohiro Ishii and YOSHI-HASHI) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 13:25Tetsuya Naito defeat Hiroshi Tanahashi in a G1 Climax 2013 Final Match
Match Time: 26:44