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ZOHASH REPORT
NJPW: "Torch at the Coliseum" PPV Review
Los Angeles, California - August 14, 2021 - The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum played host to NJPW's "Torch at the Coliseum" pay-per-view event, featuring a stacked card that delivered on its promise of action-packed matches. Our team was on hand to capture all the excitement and drama as the world's top wrestlers clashed in what was ultimately an unforgettable evening.
Pre-Show Six-Man Tag Team Match: Stray Dog Army vs. Jordan Clearwater, Kevin Knight, and The DKC
The night kicked off with a lively pre-show match that saw Stray Dog Army (Barrett Brown, Bateman, and Misterioso) take on the trio of Jordan Clearwater, Kevin Knight, and The DKC. In a thrilling opener, SDG emerged victorious after a well-executed sequence of moves culminated in a Bateman diving elbow drop. Time: 9:32.
Alex Coughlin Challenge Series Match: Karl Fredericks vs. Alex Coughlin
Next up was the much-hyped Alex Coughlin Challenge Series match between Karl Fredericks and Alex Coughlin. Fredericks looked to continue his winning streak against the challenger, ultimately prevailing in a competitive contest that saw both men give it their all. Time: 10:48.
Six-Man Tag Team Match: Clark Connors, Ren Narita, and TJP vs. Fred Rosser, Rocky Romero, and Wheeler Yuta
The action then shifted to a six-man tag team match featuring Clark Connors, Ren Narita, and TJP taking on Fred Rosser, Rocky Romero, and Wheeler Yuta. In a fast-paced encounter that kept the crowd engaged, the winners emerged victorious after a well-coordinated sequence of moves. Time: 11:19.
Ten-Man Tag Team Match: Adrian Quest, Chris Dickinson, Fred Yehi, Lio Rush, and Yuya Uemura vs. Team Filthy
The main event of the evening thus far was a star-studded ten-man tag team match pitting Adrian Quest, Chris Dickinson, Fred Yehi, Lio Rush, and Yuya Uemura against Team Filthy (Danny Limelight, Jorel Nelson, JR Kratos, Royce Isaacs, and Tom Lawlor). A thrilling contest that featured a mix of high-flying moves and brutal brawling, the winners' team ultimately emerged victorious after a dramatic finale. Time: 13:01.
Singles Matches
Next up were two singles matches that showcased the best of NJPW's talent pool. In the first, Juice Robinson faced off against Hikuleo in a hard-hitting contest that saw Robinson emerge victorious after a well-placed enzuigiri. Time: 9:00. The second singles match featured Tomohiro Ishii taking on Moose in an intense battle that saw both men give it their all. In the end, Ishii emerged triumphant after a dramatic sequence of moves. Time: 16:07.
Tag Team Match: The Good Brothers vs. Jon Moxley and Yuji Nagata
The penultimate match of the evening featured a highly anticipated tag team contest between The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) and Jon Moxley and Yuji Nagata. In a thrilling encounter that saw both teams give it their all, The Good Brothers ultimately emerged victorious after a well-executed sequence of moves. Time: 10:33.
NEVER Openweight Title Match: Jay White vs. David Finlay
The main event of the evening was a highly anticipated title match between Jay White and David Finlay for the NEVER Openweight Championship. A hard-hitting contest that saw both men give it their all, White ultimately emerged victorious after a dramatic sequence of moves to retain his title. Time: 22:59.
IWGP United States Heavyweight Title Match: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Lance Archer
Finally, the evening culminated in a highly anticipated title match between Hiroshi Tanahashi and Lance Archer for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship. In a thrilling contest that saw both men give it their all, Tanahashi ultimately emerged victorious after a dramatic sequence of moves to retain his title. Time: 22:59.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, "Torch at the Coliseum" was an unforgettable evening of professional wrestling that featured some truly outstanding matches. With a mix of high-flying action and brutal brawling, NJPW's top talent pool delivered on their promise of delivering an exciting night of entertainment. If you missed out on this one, make sure to catch it when it airs on pay-per-view.
Rating: 4.5/5
Recommendation: A must-watch for any professional wrestling fan looking for a taste of the best that NJPW has to offer.
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Card Details
- Date: 14 Aug 2021
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: The Torch At Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- Attendance: 2222
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 14 Aug 2021
Matches
Stray Dog Army (Barrett Brown, BATEMAN and Misterioso) defeat Jordan Clearwater, Kevin Knight and The DKC in a Pre-Show Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:32Karl Fredericks defeat Alex Coughlin in a Alex Coughlin Challenge Series Match
Match Time: 10:48Clark Connors, Ren Narita and TJP defeat Fred Rosser, Rocky Romero and Wheeler Yuta in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 11:19Adrian Quest, Chris Dickinson, Fred Yehi, Lio Rush and Yuya Uemura defeat Team Filthy (Danny Limelight, Jorel Nelson, JR Kratos, Royce Isaacs and Tom Lawlor) in a Ten Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 13:01Juice Robinson defeat Hikuleo in a Singles Match
Match Time: 09:00Tomohiro Ishii defeat Moose in a Singles Match
Match Time: 16:07The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) defeat Jon Moxley and Yuji Nagata in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 10:33Jay White
(C)
defeat David Finlay in a NEVER Openweight Title Match
Match Time: 22:59Hiroshi Tanahashi
(C)
defeat Lance Archer in a IWGP United States Heavyweight Title Match