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ZOHASH REPORT

DOMINANT OKADA CLAIMS G1 CLIMAX TITLE AS NJPW'S 'KINGDOM' THRILLS TOKOROZAWA CROWD

Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan - August 10, 2014: In a star-studded event that will be remembered for years to come, Kazuchika Okada proved why he's the best in the business by claiming the G1 Climax 2014 title with a hard-fought victory over Shinsuke Nakamura. The sold-out crowd at Seibu Dome was treated to a night of thrilling action, as NJPW presented its latest Pay-Per-View extravaganza.

Early Match Dominance

The evening began with an explosive Eight-Man Tag Team match featuring TenKoji, Ryusuke Taguchi, and Tiger Mask taking on Suzuki-gun. The veteran trio of Davey Boy Smith Jr., El Desperado, Lance Archer, and TAKA Michinoku put up a valiant effort, but ultimately fell short as the good guys combined their strength to secure the win in just 6:15.

Six-Man Mayhem

Next up was a thrilling Six-Man Tag Team showdown pitting BULLET CLUB against BUSHI, Manabu Nakanishi, and Yuji Nagata. The high-flying action saw Doc Gallows and Bad Luck Fale lead their team to victory in an impressive 8:23.

CHAOS Reigns Supreme

In a surprise turn of events, CHAOS, led by Kazushi Sakuraba, teamed up with the enigmatic Chaos member to take down Suzuki-gun once again. This time, it was a hard-hitting six-man tag team match that saw the dark horse duo emerge victorious in 9:42.

The Kingdom Unites

Adam Cole and Michael Bennett, collectively known as The Kingdom, put their skills on full display by defeating Captain New Japan and Jushin Thunder Liger in a spirited Tag Team Match. Their technical prowess was evident throughout the contest, which lasted a respectable 10:56.

Junior Heavyweight Action

The IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles were on the line as Time Splitters (Alex Shelley and KUSHIDA) faced off against reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly). In an instant classic, the challengers emerged victorious in a thrilling 14:21 match that will be remembered for years to come.

Singles Showdowns

The night's singles matches saw Tetsuya Naito best Tomoaki Honma with ease, Karl Anderson outmaneuver Tomohiro Ishii, and Katsuyori Shibata claim victory over Hirooki Goto. These contests showcased the individual skills of each competitor, setting the stage for what would be a memorable main event.

Hiroshi Tanahashi vs AJ Styles: A Clash of Titans

The anticipation was palpable as two of NJPW's greatest sons - Hiroshi Tanahashi and AJ Styles - clashed in an unforgettable singles match. The action was fast-paced and intense, with both men giving it their all. In the end, Tanahashi emerged victorious after a grueling 16:24 contest.

G1 Climax Final: Okada vs Nakamura

The night's main event saw Kazuchika Okada face off against Shinsuke Nakamura in an epic G1 Climax 2014 Final Match. The two competitors left everything on the mat, with Okada ultimately emerging victorious after a thrilling 23:18 contest.

Conclusion

In conclusion, NJPW presented an unforgettable Pay-Per-View event that will be remembered for years to come. Kazuchika Okada's dominant performance capped off a night of electrifying action, showcasing the best of what professional wrestling has to offer. Zohash.com proudly presents this report, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for these incredible athletes.

Scorecard:

  • Match 1: TenKoji, Ryusuke Taguchi, and Tiger Mask defeat Suzuki-gun in an Eight-Man Tag Team Match (6:15)
  • Match 2: BULLET CLUB defeats BUSHI, Manabu Nakanishi, and Yuji Nagata in a Six-Man Tag Team Match (8:23)
  • Match 3: CHAOS and Kazushi Sakuraba defeat Suzuki-gun in a Six-Man Tag Team Match (9:42)
  • Match 4: The Kingdom defeats Captain New Japan and Jushin Thunder Liger in a Tag Team Match (10:56)
  • Match 5: Time Splitters defeat reDRagon in an IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match (14:21)
  • Match 6: Tetsuya Naito defeats Tomoaki Honma in a Singles Match (8:56)
  • Match 7: Karl Anderson defeats Tomohiro Ishii in a Singles Match (9:39)
  • Match 8: Katsuyori Shibata defeats Hirooki Goto in a Singles Match (11:16)
  • Main Event: Hiroshi Tanahashi defeats AJ Styles in a Singles Match (16:24)
  • G1 Climax Final: Kazuchika Okada defeats Shinsuke Nakamura in a G1 Climax 2014 Final Match (23:18)

Attendance: 18,000

Date: August 10, 2014

Location: Seibu Dome, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan

Card Details

  • Date: 10 Aug 2014
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Seibu Dome
  • Attendance: 18000
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 10 Aug 2014

Matches

  1. TenKoji, Ryusuke Taguchi and Tiger Mask defeat Suzuki-gun (Davey Boy Smith Jr., El Desperado, Lance Archer and TAKA Michinoku) in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 06:15

  2. BULLET CLUB (Bad Luck Fale, Doc Gallows and Yujiro Takahashi) defeat BUSHI, Manabu Nakanishi and Yuji Nagata in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:23

  3. CHAOS and Kazushi Sakuraba defeat Suzuki-gun in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:42

  4. The Kingdom (Adam Cole and Michael Bennett) defeat Captain New Japan and Jushin Thunder Liger in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:56

  5. Time Splitters (Alex Shelley and KUSHIDA)(C) defeat reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match
    Match Time: 14:21

  6. Tetsuya Naito defeat Tomoaki Honma in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 08:56

  7. Karl Anderson defeat Tomohiro Ishii in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 09:39

  8. Katsuyori Shibata defeat Hirooki Goto in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 11:16

  9. Hiroshi Tanahashi defeat AJ Styles in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 16:24

  10. Kazuchika Okada defeat Shinsuke Nakamura in a G1 Climax 2014 Final Match
    Match Time: 23:18

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