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ZOHASH.com Exclusive Report
NJPW's "New Japan Cup 2013" PPV: Okada Reigns Supreme
Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan - March 23rd, 2013
The New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) delivered a thrilling Pay Per View event last night at Korakuen Hall in front of a sold-out crowd of 2,015. The "New Japan Cup 2013" PPV lived up to its hype, featuring an action-packed card with some incredible match-ups and a memorable finale.
Opening Act: Six-Man Tag Team Mayhem
The evening commenced with a frenetic six-man tag team match pitting Jushin Thunder Liger, Manabu Nakanishi, and Tiger Mask against Seigigun and BUSHI. The good guys prevailed, thanks to Liger's signature Frog Splash, in a lively contest that set the tone for the night (10:07).
CHAOS Reigns Supreme
In a thrilling encounter, TenKoji and Togi Makabe overcame CHAOS' Takashi Iizuka, YOSHI-HASHI, and Yujiro Takahashi. The victorious duo showcased their impressive teamwork, culminating in a pinfall victory (11:13).
New Japan Cup Semi-Finals
The main event's opening act saw Hirooki Goto face off against Davey Boy Smith Jr. in the first New Japan Cup 2013 semi-final match. In a battle of strength and agility, Goto emerged victorious, thanks to his signature GTS finisher (8:14).
Next up was Kazuchika Okada versus Toru Yano, with Okada claiming another notch on his belt by pinning Yano following the Rainmaker (10:42).
Six-Man Tag Team Chaos
A highly-anticipated six-man tag team match pitted CHAOS against Suzuki-Gun. Jado, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Tomohiro Ishii outmaneuvered Lance Archer, Minoru Suzuki, and TAKA Michinoku, securing the win after a series of high-flying moves (14:04).
Eight-Man Tag Team Mayhem
The penultimate match saw Apollo 55, Karl Anderson, and Tama Tonga collide with Time Splitters, Captain New Japan, and Hiroshi Tanahashi. The crowd was treated to an electrifying display of tag team wrestling, concluding with a pinfall victory for the former trio (13:22).
New Japan Cup Final: Okada's Moment
The main event featured Kazuchika Okada facing off against Hirooki Goto in the New Japan Cup 2013 final. In a hard-hitting, back-and-forth contest, Okada ultimately claimed victory with his Rainmaker finisher, securing the championship (23:52).
Post-Match Analysis
This year's "New Japan Cup" PPV was an unforgettable experience for fans and participants alike. Kazuchika Okada's dominant performance in the main event cements his position as a top contender in NJPW. As we look ahead to future events, questions remain regarding CHAOS' next move and Suzuki-Gun's response to their latest defeat.
In conclusion, last night's "New Japan Cup 2013" PPV showcased the best of New Japan Pro Wrestling, with memorable matches, thrilling moments, and a deserving champion in Kazuchika Okada. For more on this event and NJPW, stay tuned to ZOHASH.com for exclusive updates and analysis.
Grade: A- (8.5/10)
Card Details
- Date: 23 Mar 2013
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Korakuen Hall
- Attendance: 2015
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 23 Mar 2013
Matches
Jushin Thunder Liger, Manabu Nakanishi and Tiger Mask defeat Seigigun and BUSHI in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 10:07TenKoji and Togi Makabe defeat CHAOS (Takashi Iizuka, YOSHI-HASHI and Yujiro Takahashi) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 11:13Hirooki Goto defeat Davey Boy Smith Jr. in a New Japan Cup 2013 Semi Final Match
Match Time: 08:14Kazuchika Okada defeat Toru Yano in a New Japan Cup 2013 Semi Final Match
Match Time: 10:42CHAOS (Jado, Shinsuke Nakamura and Tomohiro Ishii) defeat Suzuki-gun (Lance Archer, Minoru Suzuki and TAKA Michinoku) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 14:04Apollo 55, Karl Anderson and Tama Tonga defeat Time Splitters, Captain New Japan and Hiroshi Tanahashi in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 13:22Kazuchika Okada defeat Hirooki Goto in a New Japan Cup 2013 Final Match
Match Time: 23:52