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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 9 In Tokyo Dome

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ZOHASH REPORT

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 9 (Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan - January 4, 2015)

A sold-out crowd of 36,000 at the Tokyo Dome witnessed an unforgettable night of action-packed professional wrestling as New Japan Pro Wrestling presented its marquee event, Wrestle Kingdom 9. With a stacked card featuring some of the biggest names in the sport, NJPW did not disappoint.

Opening Match: IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Four-Way

The night kicked off with a thrilling four-way match for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles. reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) emerged victorious, besting Forever Hooligans (Alex Kozlov and Rocky Romero), Time Splitters (Alex Shelley and KUSHIDA), and Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson). The match was fast-paced and high-flying, with all teams showcasing their exceptional skills. reDRagon's victory sets the tone for a great night of wrestling.

Six-Man Tag Team Match

Next up was a six-man tag team match featuring TenKoji (Tetsuya Naito and Togi Makabe) and Tomoaki Honma against BULLET CLUB (AJ Styles, Doc Gallows, and Karl Anderson) with Jeff Jarrett as the special guest. The match was a wild ride, with all six competitors putting on a show. In the end, TenKoji and Honma emerged victorious, proving their teamwork and determination.

Eight-Man Tag Team Match

The third match of the night featured a star-studded eight-man tag team affair between TMDK (Tetsuya Naito, Tomoaki Honma, and Yuji Nagata), Naomichi Marufuji, and Toru Yano against Suzuki-gun (Davey Boy Smith Jr., Lance Archer, Shelton Benjamin, and Takashi Iizuka). This match was an absolute barnburner, with all eight competitors giving it their all. In the end, TMDK and friends came out on top.

UWFi Rules Match

Minoru Suzuki took on Kazushi Sakuraba in a brutal UWFi Rules match. Both men left everything they had in the ring, but in the end, Suzuki's experience and skill gave him the edge he needed to secure victory.

NEVER Openweight Title Match

The main event of the evening was Togi Makabe defending his NEVER Openweight Championship against Tomohiro Ishii. The two competitors put on a fantastic display, with both men trading near-falls and high-impact moves. In the end, Makabe retained his title, but Ishii earned a well-deserved standing ovation.

IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match

Kenny Omega successfully defended his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Ryusuke Taguchi in an excellent match. Both men showcased their technical skills and athleticism, with Omega ultimately retaining his title.

IWGP Tag Team Title Match

Hirooki Goto and Katsuyori Shibata defeated BULLET CLUB to capture the IWGP Tag Team Titles. This match was a thrilling display of tag team wrestling, with all four competitors working seamlessly together.

Singles Match

The penultimate match saw AJ Styles take on Tetsuya Naito in a fantastic singles bout. Both men put everything they had into the match, with Styles ultimately emerging victorious.

IWGP Intercontinental Title Match

Kota Ibushi challenged Shinsuke Nakamura for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship, and it was an instant classic. Both men showcased their incredible athleticism and technical skills, but in the end, Nakamura retained his title.

IWGP Heavyweight Title Match

The main event of the evening featured Kazuchika Okada challenging Hiroshi Tanahashi for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. The two competitors put on a showstopping display, with both men trading near-falls and high-impact moves. In the end, Tanahashi successfully retained his title in an incredible match that will be remembered for years to come.

Closing Thoughts

New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom 9 was an unforgettable night of professional wrestling, featuring some of the biggest names in the sport. With a stacked card and numerous thrilling matches, this event has set the bar high for the year ahead. ZOHASH.com proudly presents this report, showcasing the exceptional skill and athleticism on display at the Tokyo Dome.

Final Score: 9/10

I highly recommend checking out this event to anyone who loves professional wrestling. It's a truly unforgettable experience that will leave you eager for more.

Card Details

  • Date: 04 Jan 2015
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Tokyo Dome
  • Attendance: 36000
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 04 Jan 2015

Matches

  1. reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly)(C) defeat Forever Hooligans (Alex Koslov and Rocky Romero), Time Splitters (Alex Shelley and KUSHIDA) and Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Four Way Match
    Match Time: 13:01

  2. TenKoji and Tomoaki Honma defeat BULLET CLUB and Jeff Jarrett in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 05:35

  3. TMDK, Naomichi Marufuji and Toru Yano defeat Suzuki-gun (Davey Boy Smith Jr., Lance Archer, Shelton Benjamin and Takashi Iizuka) in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 05:05

  4. Minoru Suzuki defeat Kazushi Sakuraba in a UWFi Rules Match
    Match Time: 09:21

  5. Togi Makabe(C) defeat Tomohiro Ishii in a NEVER Openweight Title Match

  6. Kenny Omega(C) defeat Ryusuke Taguchi in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match

  7. Hirooki Goto and Katsuyori Shibata(C) defeat BULLET CLUB in a IWGP Tag Team Title Match

  8. AJ Styles defeat Tetsuya Naito in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 14:25

  9. Shinsuke Nakamura(C) defeat Kota Ibushi in a IWGP Intercontinental Title Match
    Match Time: 20:12

  10. Hiroshi Tanahashi(C) defeat Kazuchika Okada in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 30:57

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