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NJPW KING OF PRO-WRESTLING 2014: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER IN OSAKA

The Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka, Japan played host to an electrifying night of professional wrestling as New Japan Pro Wrestling presented the King of Pro-Wrestling 2014 pay-per-view event. In front of a packed crowd of 7,500 fans, the best of NJPW took center stage, delivering an action-packed card that will be remembered for years to come.

Tag Team Mayhem

The night began with a thrilling Three Way Tag Team Match featuring Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson), Forever Hooligans (Alex Koslov and Rocky Romero), and Suzuki-gun (El Desperado and TAKA Michinoku). The high-flying trio of Matt, Nick, and Rocky traded moves in a wild opening sequence before settling into a series of near falls. In the end, it was the Young Bucks who emerged victorious, pinning the Forever Hooligans to secure the win (07:33).

Sakuraba and Yano Show the Way

Next up were Kazushi Sakuraba and Toru Yano, who teamed up to take on Suzuki-gun's Minoru Suzuki and Takashi Iizuka. The veteran duo of Sakuraba and Yano proved they still had it, dominating their opponents en route to a quick victory (04:25).

Liger Soars to Junior Title Victory

The NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship was on the line in a highly anticipated match between Jushin Thunder Liger and Chase Owens. Liger's aerial assault proved too much for the challenger, as he secured the win with his signature Frog Splash (09:47).

Bullet Club Unleashes Chaos

In a chaotic Eight Man Tag Team Match, Bullet Club (Bad Luck Fale, Doc Gallows, Karl Anderson, and Yujiro Takahashi) clashed with Great Bash Heel, Captain New Japan, and Tetsuya Naito. The anarchy was palpable as all eight competitors brawled in the ring, but in the end, it was Bullet Club who came out on top (09:47).

reDRagon Retains Junior Titles

Time Splitters challenged reDRagon for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships, but the reigning champions were able to retain their titles thanks to a well-executed combo move (07:53).

Ryusuke Taguchi's Moment of Glory

In a match that saw both competitors give it their all, Ryusuke Taguchi defeated Taichi to claim the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship. The victory marked a major milestone in Taguchi's career, as he finally captured the title he had been chasing for so long (15:18).

AJ Styles Shines

The Phenomenal One, AJ Styles, made his NJPW debut against Yoshitatsu in a highly anticipated singles match. Styles' blend of athleticism and technical grappling proved too much for his opponent, as he secured the win with a Picture Perfect Plex (12:58).

Tomohiro Ishii's Never-Ending Quest

The NEVER Openweight Championship was on the line in a thrilling match between Tomohiro Ishii and Hirooki Goto. The challenger came close to pulling off an upset, but ultimately fell short as Ishii retained his title with a relentless assault (17:15).

Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kota Ibushi Unite

In a tag team match featuring two of NJPW's top stars, Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kota Ibushi teamed up to take on CHAOS's Kazuchika Okada and YOSHI-HASHI. The two teams put on an incredible display, with the winners emerging victorious after a series of near falls (15:56).

Shinsuke Nakamura Proves His Worth

The main event saw Shinsuke Nakamura defend his IWGP Intercontinental Championship against Katsuyori Shibata in a closely contested match. Nakamura's technical grappling and Shibata's brute strength made for an engaging contest, with the champion ultimately emerging victorious after a series of near falls (17:05).

Closing Thoughts

The King of Pro-Wrestling 2014 was an unforgettable night of professional wrestling that will be remembered for years to come. With so many outstanding matches on the card, it's hard to pick just one highlight. Suffice it to say that NJPW continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in professional wrestling, and fans are the better for it.

ZOHASH.COM RATING: 9.5/10

Recommendation: If you're a fan of professional wrestling or just looking for an exciting night of sports entertainment, do yourself a favor and track down this event. You won't be disappointed!

Card Details

  • Date: 08 Nov 2014
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Bodymaker Colosseum
  • Attendance: 7500
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 08 Nov 2014

Matches

  1. Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) defeat Forever Hooligans (Alex Koslov and Rocky Romero) and Suzuki-gun (El Desperado and TAKA Michinoku) in a Three Way Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 07:33

  2. Kazushi Sakuraba and Toru Yano defeat Suzuki-gun (Minoru Suzuki and Takashi Iizuka) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 04:25

  3. Jushin Thunder Liger(C) defeat Chase Owens in a NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title Match

  4. BULLET CLUB (Bad Luck Fale, Doc Gallows, Karl Anderson and Yujiro Takahashi) defeat Great Bash Heel, Captain New Japan and Tetsuya Naito in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:47

  5. reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly)(C) defeat Time Splitters in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match

  6. Ryusuke Taguchi(C) defeat Taichi in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 15:18

  7. AJ Styles defeat Yoshitatsu in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 12:58

  8. Tomohiro Ishii(C) defeat Hirooki Goto in a NEVER Openweight Title Match
    Match Time: 17:15

  9. Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kota Ibushi defeat CHAOS (Kazuchika Okada and YOSHI-HASHI) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 15:56

  10. Shinsuke Nakamura(C) defeat Katsuyori Shibata in a IWGP Intercontinental Title Match
    Match Time: 17:05

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