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NJPW The New Beginning 2013

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NJPW's "The New Beginning" Delivers Thrills and Spills

Hiroshima, Japan - In the midst of a cold winter, New Japan Pro Wrestling brought the heat to the Hiroshima Sun Plaza on February 10th with their pay-per-view extravaganza, "The New Beginning". A sold-out crowd of 4,780 was treated to a card filled with high-flying action, brutal brawls, and championship gold.

Ten-Man Tag Mayhem

The night began with a chaotic Ten-Man Tag Team Match, featuring the CHAOS faction taking on Jushin Thunder Liger, Manabu Nakanishi, Tama Tonga, Tiger Mask, and Yuji Nagata. The match was a wild ride from start to finish, with all ten competitors involved in a series of thrilling sequences. In the end, the non-CHAOS team emerged victorious, with Liger securing the pinfall at 8:20.

Time Splitters Reclaim Junior Tag Gold

Next up were the Time Splitters (Alex Shelley and KUSHIDA), who looked to regain their IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles from the Forever Hooligans. The match was a technical masterclass, with both teams showcasing their incredible athleticism. In the end, the Time Splitters emerged victorious, retaining their titles after 11:26 of action.

Prince Devitt's Junior Gold

In a battle for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship, Prince Devitt faced off against Ryusuke Taguchi. The match was an instant classic, with both competitors trading near-falls and showcasing their incredible aerial abilities. In the end, Devitt emerged victorious, retaining his title after 14:01 of action.

Killer Elite Squad Captures Tag Titles

The IWGP Tag Team Championship was on the line in a brutal encounter between the Killer Elite Squad (Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Lance Archer) and TenKoji (Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima). The match featured several intense sequences, including a thrilling tower of doom spot. In the end, the Killer Elite Squad emerged victorious, capturing the tag titles after 14:16.

Makabe and Takahashi Clash

Togi Makabe looked to bounce back from a recent losing streak against Yujiro Takahashi in a singles match. The bout was a hard-hitting affair, with both competitors trading blows and near-falls. In the end, Makabe emerged victorious after 8:00 of action.

Laughter7's Tag Team Thrills

Laughter7 (Katsuyori Shibata and Kazushi Sakuraba) took on Hirooki Goto and Wataru Inoue in a tag team match that featured several exciting sequences. The bout was filled with high-flying action, including a thrilling 450 splash from Shibata. Laughter7 emerged victorious after 11:07 of action.

Nakamura and Mashimo Face Off

In a singles match, Shinsuke Nakamura faced off against Kengo Mashimo. The bout was an intense affair, with both competitors trading near-falls and showcasing their incredible athleticism. In the end, Nakamura emerged victorious after 11:21 of action.

Minoru Suzuki's Dominance

Minoru Suzuki looked to assert his dominance in a singles match against Kazuchika Okada. The bout was a hard-hitting affair, with both competitors trading blows and near-falls. In the end, Suzuki emerged victorious after 15:59 of action.

Tanahashi Regains Heavyweight Gold

Finally, Hiroshi Tanahashi looked to regain his IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Karl Anderson. The match featured several intense sequences, including a thrilling buckle bomb from Tanahashi. In the end, Tanahashi emerged victorious, regaining his title after 25:10 of action.

Overall, "The New Beginning" was an incredible pay-per-view event that showcased NJPW's incredible roster of talent. With so many thrilling matches and championship gold on the line, it was a night to remember for all in attendance.

Card Details

  • Date: 10 Feb 2013
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Hiroshima Sun Plaza
  • Attendance: 4780
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 10 Feb 2013

Matches

  1. Jushin Thunder Liger, Manabu Nakanishi, Tama Tonga, Tiger Mask and Yuji Nagata defeat CHAOS (Jado, Takashi Iizuka, Tomohiro Ishii, Toru Yano and YOSHI-HASHI) in a Ten Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:20

  2. Time Splitters (Alex Shelley and KUSHIDA)(C) defeat Forever Hooligans (Alex Koslov and Rocky Romero) in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match
    Match Time: 11:26

  3. Prince Devitt(C) defeat Ryusuke Taguchi in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 14:01

  4. Killer Elite Squad (Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Lance Archer)(C) defeat TenKoji (Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima) in a IWGP Tag Team Title Match
    Match Time: 14:16

  5. Togi Makabe defeat Yujiro Takahashi in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 08:00

  6. Laughter7 (Katsuyori Shibata and Kazushi Sakuraba) defeat Hirooki Goto and Wataru Inoue in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 11:07

  7. Shinsuke Nakamura defeat Kengo Mashimo in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 11:21

  8. Minoru Suzuki defeat Kazuchika Okada in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 15:59

  9. Hiroshi Tanahashi(C) defeat Karl Anderson in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 25:10

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