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NJPW G1 Tag League 2001 - Tag 15

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ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING REPORT

New Japan Pro Wrestling's latest pay-per-view extravaganza, held at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka, Japan, left fans on the edge of their seats with an action-packed card that showcased the best of NJPW talent.

Tag Team Chaos to Start the Night

The opening match featured a thrilling encounter between TEAM2000 (Giant Singh and Hiro Saito) and El Samurai and Rob Rage. The duo from TEAM2000 proved too strong, securing a quick victory in just 4 minutes and 3 seconds.

Six-Man Mayhem Ensues

Next up was a six-man tag team match featuring Gran Naniwa, Masahito Kakihara, and Masayuki Naruse taking on Katsushi Takemura, Katsuyori Shibata, and Wataru Inoue. The match saw some great teamwork from all parties involved, with the winners emerging victorious in 11 minutes and 46 seconds.

More Six-Man Mayhem

In another six-man tag team match, TEAM2000 (Giant Silva, Scott Norton, and Super J) defeated Dolgorsuren Serjbudee, Osamu Nishimura, and Yutaka Yoshie. This match was just as entertaining as the previous one, with a slightly shorter duration of 9 minutes and 23 seconds.

G1 Tag League 2001 Action

The G1 Tag League 2001 kicked off in earnest with Manabu Nakanishi and Yuji Nagata defeating Dan Devine and Kensuke Sasaki. The match was a hard-hitting, technical affair that saw the winners emerge victorious in 14 minutes and 40 seconds.

BATT Takes Down KOTH

In an exciting tag team match, BATT (Hiroshi Hase and Taiyo Kea) defeated King Of The Hills (Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kenzo Suzuki). This one was a real barnburner, with the winners securing victory in 16 minutes and 44 seconds.

TenKoji Dominates

In the first G1 Tag League 2001 semi-final match, TenKoji (Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima) defeated Manabu Nakanishi and Yuji Nagata. This one was a real nail-biter, with TenKoji emerging victorious in 17 minutes and 25 seconds.

Eight-Man Mayhem

The night's final match before the main event saw Black Tiger, Jushin Thunder Liger, Kendo Kashin, and Minoru Tanaka take on TEAM2000 (Gedo, GOKU-DO, Jado, and Koji Kanemoto). This eight-man tag team match was a wild ride from start to finish, with the winners emerging victorious in 17 minutes and 22 seconds.

Keiji Muto Retains Triple Crown Title

The main event saw Keiji Muto defending his Triple Crown title against Tatsumi Fujinami. The match was an intense, back-and-forth affair that saw both men give it their all. In the end, Muto emerged victorious in 15 minutes and 32 seconds.

TenKoji Wins G1 Tag League 2001

In the night's final match, TenKoji (Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima) defeated Jim Steele and Mike Barton to win the G1 Tag League 2001. This one was a real showstopper, with the winners securing victory in an impressive 24 minutes and 2 seconds.

A Night to Remember

Overall, this NJPW pay-per-view event was an absolute thrill ride from start to finish. With so many great matches and talented wrestlers on display, it's no wonder that fans left the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium buzzing with excitement. ZOHASH.COM gives this event a solid 4 out of 5 stars.

Card Details

  • Date: 11 Dec 2001
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium
  • Attendance: 6500
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 11 Dec 2001

Matches

  1. TEAM2000 (Giant Singh and Hiro Saito) defeat El Samurai and Rob Rage in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 04:03

  2. Gran Naniwa, Masahito Kakihara and Masayuki Naruse defeat Katsushi Takemura, Katsuyori Shibata and Wataru Inoue in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 11:46

  3. TEAM2000 (Giant Silva, Scott Norton and Super J) defeat Dolgorsuren Serjbudee, Osamu Nishimura and Yutaka Yoshie in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:23

  4. Manabu Nakanishi and Yuji Nagata defeat Dan Devine and Kensuke Sasaki in a G1 Tag League 2001 Decision Match
    Match Time: 14:40

  5. BATT (Hiroshi Hase and Taiyo Kea) defeat King Of The Hills (Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kenzo Suzuki) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 16:44

  6. TenKoji (Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima) defeat Manabu Nakanishi and Yuji Nagata in a G1 Tag League 2001 Semi Final Match
    Match Time: 17:25

  7. Black Tiger, Jushin Thunder Liger, Kendo Kashin and Minoru Tanaka defeat TEAM2000 (Gedo, GOKU-DO, Jado and Koji Kanemoto) in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 17:22

  8. Keiji Muto(C) defeat Tatsumi Fujinami in a Triple Crown Title Match
    Match Time: 15:32

  9. TenKoji (Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima) defeat Jim Steele and Mike Barton in a G1 Tag League 2001 Final Match
    Match Time: 24:02

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