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- Tails Azimuth
ZOHASH.com Exclusive Report
"Rainy Night in Sapporo: A Thrilling NJPW PPV"
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan - The Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena played host to a packed crowd of 5,800 fans on this drizzly evening, as New Japan Pro Wrestling presented its latest Pay Per View extravaganza. With a star-studded lineup featuring some of the promotion's most electrifying talents, it was clear from the opening bell that tonight would be a night to remember.
Opening Salvo: CHAOS vs. Killer Rabbit
The action kicked off in high gear with a chaotic eight-man tag team match pitting CHAOS (Gedo, Jado, Masato Tanaka, and Yujiro Takahashi) against Killer Rabbit 1, Killer Rabbit 2, Strong Man, and Tomoaki Honma. In a thrilling display of teamwork and individual skill, CHAOS emerged victorious in a time-honored tradition of mayhem.
Liger Soars: Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Hector Garza
Next up, the "Ace" himself, Jushin Thunder Liger, took on Hector Garza in a spirited singles match. With his trademark speed and agility, Liger proved too much for Garza to handle, securing the win in just 7:55 minutes.
CHAOS Strikes Again: Six-Man Tag
In another bout of high-flying action, CHAOS (Shinsuke Nakamura, Takashi Iizuka, and Tomohiro Ishii) took on Seigigun and Hiroyoshi Tenzan. The CHAOS trio's synergy and technical prowess ultimately led to their victory in 10:28 minutes.
Nagata Steals the Show: Yuji Nagata vs. Hideo Saito
In a battle of old-school grappling, Yuji Nagata faced off against Hideo Saito. With his impressive power and submission skills on full display, Nagata dominated Saito to earn the win in 9:56 minutes.
Tiger Mask/Togi Makabe vs. Suzuki-gun
The evening's tag team contest saw Tiger Mask and Togi Makabe taking on Suzuki-gun (Taichi and TAKA Michinoku). In a clash of styles, the veteran duo of Tiger Mask and Makabe bested their opponents in 7:18 minutes.
Apollo 55/KUSHIDA vs. Golden Lovers/Daisuke Sasaki
The six-man tag team match that followed pitted Apollo 55 (KUSHIDA) and Togi Makabe against Golden Lovers (Tomoaki Honma and Ryusuke Taguchi) and Daisuke Sasaki. This thrilling bout showcased the high-flying antics of KUSHIDA, ultimately resulting in a win for Apollo 55 in an impressive 15:29 minutes.
Goto vs. Karl Anderson
In a battle of strength and endurance, Hirooki Goto faced off against Karl Anderson. The two heavy-hitters traded blows and submissions before Goto emerged victorious in 10:20 minutes.
MVP vs. Toru Yano (IWGP Intercontinental Title)
The main event's opening salvo saw MVP challenge Toru Yano for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship. In a hard-hitting contest, MVP successfully defended his title against Yano, retaining the gold in 12:03 minutes.
Suzuki vs. Kojima
Next up, Minoru Suzuki and Satoshi Kojima clashed in a battle of submission specialists. The cunning Suzuki ultimately outmaneuvered Kojima to earn the win in an impressive 13:39 minutes.
Tanahashi vs. Giant Bernard (IWGP Heavyweight Title)
The evening's main event saw Hiroshi Tanahashi put his IWGP Heavyweight Championship on the line against Giant Bernard. In a war of attrition that tested both competitors' limits, Tanahashi emerged victorious in an epic 27:54 minutes.
Final Thoughts
As the curtain closed on this thrilling night of professional wrestling, it was clear that NJPW's latest Pay Per View offering had delivered on its promise of high-octane action and drama. With a diverse range of matches showcasing the best of both worlds - from the technical wizardry of Yuji Nagata to the powerhouse performances of Hirooki Goto and Hiroshi Tanahashi - this event will undoubtedly be remembered as one for the ages.
Rating: 4.5/5
Recommendation: Don't miss this electrifying Pay Per View, packed with some of NJPW's finest talents putting it all on the line. A must-watch for fans of professional wrestling at its highest level!
Card Details
- Date: 18 Jul 2011
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena
- Attendance: 5800
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 18 Jul 2011
Matches
CHAOS (Gedo, Jado, Masato Tanaka and Yujiro Takahashi) defeat Killer Rabbit 1, Killer Rabbit 2, Strong Man and Tomoaki Honma in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:38Jushin Thunder Liger defeat Hector Garza in a Singles Match
Match Time: 07:55CHAOS (Shinsuke Nakamura, Takashi Iizuka and Tomohiro Ishii) defeat Seigigun and Hiroyoshi Tenzan in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 10:28Yuji Nagata defeat Hideo Saito in a Singles Match
Match Time: 09:56Tiger Mask and Togi Makabe defeat Suzuki-gun (Taichi and TAKA Michinoku) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:18Apollo 55 and KUSHIDA defeat Golden Lovers and Daisuke Sasaki in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 15:29Hirooki Goto defeat Karl Anderson in a Singles Match
Match Time: 10:20MVP
(C)defeat Toru Yano in a IWGP Intercontinental Title Match
Match Time: 12:03Minoru Suzuki defeat Satoshi Kojima in a Singles Match
Match Time: 13:39Hiroshi Tanahashi
(C)defeat Giant Bernard in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 27:54