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NJPW's "Road to Power Struggle" PPV: A Thrilling Affair

Tokyo, Japan - The Ryogoku Kokugikan played host to New Japan Pro Wrestling's latest Pay Per View extravaganza, "Road to Power Struggle", and yours truly was in attendance to witness the action unfold. With a packed house of 11,000 fans eagerly anticipating the main event, it was a night that will be remembered for some time.

Battle Royal Kicks Things Off

The evening began with a 13-man battle royal, featuring an eclectic mix of NJPW's rising stars and veterans. Kazuchika Okada emerged victorious, outlasting the likes of Don Arakawa, Gran Hamada, and others to claim the spoils. The 19:58 time frame was a testament to the frenetic pace and chaos that ensued, making for an entertaining opening match.

Omori Overcomes Anderson

Takao Omori faced Karl Anderson in a singles bout, looking to prove his worth against one of the promotion's top talents. In a surprising turn of events, Omori managed to outmaneuver Anderson, securing a victory via 6:31-minute submission. This upset could signal a turning point for the Japanese wrestler.

Apollo 55 Soars

In an eight-man tag team affair, Apollo 55 (Hirooki Goto and Wataru Inoue) teamed up with Takao Omori to take on Complete Players and Tomohiro Ishii. The trio of Apollo members proved too strong, combining for a hard-fought win in 13:35 minutes.

Akebono Bodyslam Bonanza

The Three Way Bodyslam Match saw Akebono face off against Giant Bernard and Yutaka Yoshie. In a thrilling display of strength, Akebono managed to bodyslam both opponents simultaneously, securing the win in just 6:00 minutes.

Masked Mayhem Ensues

The first Tiger Mask, along with Kota Ibushi and Tiger Mask, took on Legend (AKIRA, Jushin Thunder Liger, and Riki Choshu) in a six-man tag team match. In an action-packed encounter, the trio of masks proved too much for their opponents, claiming victory in 8:52 minutes.

Nagata and Sato Take Down CHAOS

In a highly competitive tag team bout, Kohei Sato and Yuji Nagata collaborated to take down CHAOS (Takashi Iizuka and Toru Yano). The winning duo's 14:46-minute effort was rewarded with a well-deserved victory.

Nakamura Regains Heavyweight Title

The main event saw Shinsuke Nakamura challenge Shinjiro Otani for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. In an intense, hard-hitting encounter, Nakamura emerged victorious, reclaiming the title in 19:19 minutes.

Muto, Kobashi, and Chono Conquer Jun Akiyama's Crew

The evening concluded with a six-man tag team match featuring Keiji Muto, Kenta Kobashi, and Masahiro Chono taking on Jun Akiyama, Manabu Nakanishi, and Satoshi Kojima. The trio of legends proved too strong for their opponents, securing the win in 23:59 minutes.

Final Thoughts

Overall, "Road to Power Struggle" was an action-packed affair that showcased NJPW's diverse talent pool. With a mix of thrilling matches and memorable moments, this event will be remembered as a highlight of the promotion's year. For more on this and other NJPW news, be sure to check back with us at zohash.com.

Rating: 4.5/5

Recommendation: If you're a fan of professional wrestling, "Road to Power Struggle" is an absolute must-see. Even casual viewers will appreciate the athleticism and storytelling on display.

Card Details

  • Date: 12 Oct 2009
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
  • Attendance: 11000
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 12 Oct 2009

Matches

  1. Kazuchika Okada defeat Don Arakawa, Gran Hamada, Great Kojika, Koji Kanemoto, Kuniaki Kobayashi, Mitsuhide Hirasawa, Nobuo Yoshihashi, Super Strong Machine, Taichi, Tiger Toguchi, Tomoaki Honma and Yoshiaki Fujiwara in a 13 Man Battle Royal
    Match Time: 19:58

  2. Takao Omori defeat Karl Anderson in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 06:31

  3. Apollo 55, Hirooki Goto and Wataru Inoue defeat Complete Players and Tomohiro Ishii in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 13:35

  4. Akebono defeat Giant Bernard and Yutaka Yoshie in a Three Way Bodyslam Match
    Match Time: 06:00

  5. First Tiger Mask, Kota Ibushi and Tiger Mask defeat Legend (AKIRA, Jushin Thunder Liger and Riki Choshu) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:52

  6. Kohei Sato and Yuji Nagata defeat CHAOS (Takashi Iizuka and Toru Yano) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 14:46

  7. Shinsuke Nakamura(C) defeat Shinjiro Otani in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 19:19

  8. Keiji Muto, Kenta Kobashi and Masahiro Chono defeat Jun Akiyama, Manabu Nakanishi and Satoshi Kojima in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 23:59

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