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NJPW New Japan Alive 2011 - Tag 10

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ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE PRO WRESTLING REPORT

December 4th, 2011 - Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Nagoya, Japan

In a thrilling pay-per-view event, New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) brought the heat to the packed Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, Japan. The sold-out crowd of 8,000 fans witnessed an evening filled with high-flying action, brutal beatdowns, and championship gold on the line.

Tag Team Tussles

The night kicked off with two tag team matches, showcasing the strength and agility of NJPW's top duos. Karl Anderson and Killer Rabbit proved their dominance in the opening contest, defeating CHAOS members Gedo and Jado in just 4 minutes and 47 seconds. Later on, CHAOS teamed up with Rocky Romero to take down King Fale, Ryusuke Taguchi, Tama Tonga, and Tiger Mask in a chaotic eight-man tag team match.

Title Tilts

The main event was set in motion when Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima defeated CHAOS members Hideo Saito and Takashi Iizuka to advance to the next stage. In the first championship bout, Prince Devitt successfully defended his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title against Davey Richards, submitting him at 12 minutes and 16 seconds.

Later in the evening, Masato Tanaka challenged MVP for the IWGP Intercontinental Title, only to come out on top via pinfall in a hard-hitting match clocking in at 10 minutes and 9 seconds. This victory marked another significant milestone for Tanaka's career.

Singles Showdowns

The undercard featured three singles matches that stole the show. Minoru Suzuki looked unstoppable as he took down Giant Bernard with his signature armbar submission, finishing the contest at 11 minutes and 53 seconds. In a thrilling encounter, Shinsuke Nakamura edged out Tetsuya Naito in a match filled with near-falls and dramatic reversals.

The night's penultimate bout saw Hiroshi Tanahashi face off against Yuji Nagata for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. The two legends put on a show, trading moves and near-falls before Tanahashi emerged victorious at 30 minutes and 16 seconds.

The Main Event

In what can only be described as an instant classic, Hiroshi Tanahashi successfully defended his IWGP Heavyweight Title against Yuji Nagata in an epic battle. The two grappling masters left it all in the ring, with Tanahashi ultimately securing the win after a series of near-falls and a final top-rope flying headbutt.

The event concluded with a sense of satisfaction among the crowd, knowing they had just witnessed some of the best professional wrestling on offer today.

Final Thoughts

ZOHASH.COM's expert analysis suggests that NJPW has once again proven itself as a premier destination for pro wrestling fans. With an impressive card featuring both established stars and rising talent, it's no wonder this event drew such a massive crowd. If you missed the action-packed pay-per-view event, be sure to catch the highlights on replay – you won't want to miss these incredible matches!

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Card Details

  • Date: 04 Dec 2011
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium
  • Attendance: 8000
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 04 Dec 2011

Matches

  1. Karl Anderson and Killer Rabbit defeat CHAOS (Gedo and Jado) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 04:47

  2. CHAOS and Rocky Romero defeat King Fale, Ryusuke Taguchi, Tama Tonga and Tiger Mask in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:23

  3. Atsushi Aoki and Takashi Sugiura defeat Hirooki Goto and KUSHIDA in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 11:13

  4. Lance Archer and Yoshihiro Takayama defeat Togi Makabe and Wataru Inoue in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:28

  5. Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima defeat CHAOS (Hideo Saito and Takashi Iizuka) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:25

  6. Prince Devitt(C) defeat Davey Richards in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 12:16

  7. Masato Tanaka(C) defeat MVP in a IWGP Intercontinental Title Match
    Match Time: 10:09

  8. Minoru Suzuki defeat Giant Bernard in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 11:53

  9. Shinsuke Nakamura defeat Tetsuya Naito in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 13:15

  10. Hiroshi Tanahashi(C) defeat Yuji Nagata in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 30:16