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NJPW King Of Pro-Wrestling 2014

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The Emperor's Day: A Report from NJPW's King of Pro-Wrestling

Tokyo, Japan - The Ryogoku Kokugikan was abuzz with anticipation as the cream of New Japan Pro Wrestling's crop gathered to do battle in front of a packed house of 9,100. The King of Pro-Wrestling, one of the promotion's most prestigious events, did not disappoint.

Opening salvos

The evening kicked off with an eight-man tag team affair featuring Great Bash Heel (Kota Ibushi and Yuji Nagata) taking on BULLET CLUB (Bad Luck Fale, Doc Gallows, Karl Anderson, and Tama Tonga). The match was a whirlwind of high-flying action, as Ibushi and Nagata used their aerial arsenal to keep the BULLET CLUB at bay. In the end, Great Bash Heel emerged victorious, with Ibushi delivering a thunderous top-rope frog splash to seal the deal.

NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title

Chase Owens successfully defended his NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship against Bushi in a solid 07:02 match. The challenger's offense was met with stiff resistance from the champion, who used his experience and technical prowess to outmaneuver Bushi at every turn.

NWA World Tag Team Titles

Killer Elite Squad (Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Lance Archer) successfully defended their NWA World Tag Team Championships against TenKoji in a hard-hitting affair. The challengers showed flashes of brilliance, but the Killer Elite's sheer power and experience ultimately proved too much.

Suzuki-gun in action

Kazushi Sakuraba and Toru Yano defeated Suzuki-gun (Minoru Suzuki and Takashi Iizuka) in a tag team match that saw both teams trade holds and submissions. In the end, it was Sakuraba's armbar that secured the victory for himself and his partner.

IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles

The main event of the undercard saw Time Splitters (Alex Shelley and KUSHIDA) successfully defend their IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships against Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) and Forever Hooligans (Alex Koslov and Rocky Romero). The match was a thrilling three-way affair, with all six competitors giving it their all. In the end, it was Time Splitters' experience and teamwork that allowed them to emerge victorious.

Main event madness

The evening's main event saw Hiroshi Tanahashi face off against AJ Styles for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. This was a match for the ages, with both competitors pushing each other to new heights. In the end, it was Tanahashi who emerged victorious, retaining his title in an electrifying 19:17 contest.

#1 Contendership

Before the main event, Kazuchika Okada and Tetsuya Naito clashed in a thrilling #1 contendership match for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. The action was non-stop, with both competitors trading near-falls and submissions. In the end, it was Okada who emerged victorious, setting himself up as the top challenger to Tanahashi's title.

In conclusion, the King of Pro-Wrestling was an unforgettable event that showcased the very best of New Japan Pro Wrestling. With a stacked card featuring some of the promotion's top talent, it's no wonder the crowd was left breathless and begging for more. For Zohash.com, I'm [Your Name].

Card Details

  • Date: 13 Oct 2014
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
  • Attendance: 9100
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 13 Oct 2014

Matches

  1. Great Bash Heel, Kota Ibushi and Yuji Nagata defeat BULLET CLUB (Bad Luck Fale, Doc Gallows, Karl Anderson and Tama Tonga) in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 07:48

  2. Chase Owens(C) defeat BUSHI in a NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 07:02

  3. Killer Elite Squad (Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Lance Archer)(C) defeat TenKoji in a NWA World Tag Team Title Match

  4. Kazushi Sakuraba and Toru Yano defeat Suzuki-gun (Minoru Suzuki and Takashi Iizuka) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 05:30

  5. Time Splitters (Alex Shelley and KUSHIDA)(C) defeat Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) and Forever Hooligans (Alex Koslov and Rocky Romero) in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Three Way Match
    Match Time: 18:56

  6. Ryusuke Taguchi(C) defeat El Desperado in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 12:12

  7. Tomohiro Ishii(C) defeat Yujiro Takahashi in a NEVER Openweight Title Match

  8. Hirooki Goto and Katsuyori Shibata defeat CHAOS (Shinsuke Nakamura and YOSHI-HASHI) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 13:49

  9. Kazuchika Okada defeat Tetsuya Naito in a IWGP Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Match
    Match Time: 19:17

  10. Hiroshi Tanahashi(C) defeat AJ Styles in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match

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