NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV In Tokyo Dome

ZOHASH.com EXCLUSIVE PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING REPORT

NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING PRESENTS "Wrestle Kingdom IV" FROM THE TOKYO DOME

Tokyo, Japan - January 4th, 2010 - In a night filled with thrilling matches and memorable moments, New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) delivered its annual spectacle, "Wrestle Kingdom IV", to a sold-out crowd of 41,500 at the iconic Tokyo Dome.

MATCH OF THE NIGHT: Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Yoshihiro Takayama - IWGP Heavyweight Title Match

In a clash of titans, Shinsuke Nakamura successfully defended his IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Yoshihiro Takayama in a thrilling encounter that had the packed crowd on its feet for most of the 15:51 match duration. The champion's submission hold, the Boneyard, proved to be too much for Takayama, forcing him to tap out and retain his title.

OTHER NOTABLE MATCHES

Naomichi Marufuji vs. Tiger Mask - IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Marufuji successfully defended his title against the formidable Tiger Mask in a hard-hitting match that showcased both men's technical prowess.
Togi Makabe vs. Mohammed Yone - Singles Match: Makabe emerged victorious over Yone in a solid contest, displaying his impressive power and agility to secure the win.
Takashi Sugiura vs. Hirooki Goto - GHC Heavyweight Title Match: In a grueling match, Sugiura successfully defended his title against Goto, utilizing his cunning and experience to outmaneuver his opponent.

SIX MAN TAG TEAM MATCH OPENER

The evening began with Seigigun (Mitsuhide Hirasawa, Super Strong Machine, and Wataru Inoue) taking on Jushin Thunder Liger, Kazuchika Okada, and Koji Kanemoto in a high-energy Six Man Tag Team Match. The action was fast-paced from the start, with all six competitors giving it their all in a 4:59 match that set the tone for an unforgettable night.

IWGP JUNIOR HEAVYWEIGHT TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

Apollo 55 (Prince Devitt and Ryusuke Taguchi) successfully defended their IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles against Averno and Ultimo Guerrero in a thrilling encounter. The match was marked by innovative sequences and impressive aerial attacks, with Apollo 55 ultimately emerging victorious after a 9:07 contest.

IWGP TAG TEAM TITLE THREE-WAY HARDCORE MATCH

NO LIMIT (Tetsuya Naito and Yujiro) successfully defended their IWGP Tag Team Titles against Team 3D (Brother Devon and Brother Ray) and Bad Intentions in an action-packed Three Way Hardcore Match. The match was marked by chaos and destruction, with NO LIMIT ultimately retaining their titles after a hard-hitting contest that left all four competitors battered.

MAIN EVENT

The main event saw Hiroshi Tanahashi take on Go Shiozaki in a singles match that showcased the talents of both competitors. While Tanahashi emerged victorious after a 19:04 contest, it was Shiozaki's impressive showing that stole the show for many fans in attendance.

MANABU NAKANISHI AND FRIENDS DEMOLITION DERBY

In an exhibition match, Manabu Nakanishi, Masahiro Chono, Riki Choshu, and Terry Funk took on Abdullah The Butcher and CHAOS (Takashi Iizuka, Tomohiro Ishii, and Toru Yano) in a chaotic Eight Man Tag Team Match. While the result was not officially recorded, it was clear that all eight competitors left everything they had in the ring.

FINAL THOUGHTS

"Wrestle Kingdom IV" will be remembered as an exceptional night of professional wrestling, with each match offering something unique and exciting for fans in attendance. As we look ahead to future events, one thing is certain - NJPW has solidified its position as a premier professional wrestling promotion in the world.

ZOHASH.com RATING: 4.5/5

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Card Details

Date: 04 Jan 2010
Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
Arena: Tokyo Dome
Attendance: 41500
Type: Pay Per View
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 04 Jan 2010

Matches

Seigigun (Mitsuhide Hirasawa, Super Strong Machine and Wataru Inoue) defeat Jushin Thunder Liger, Kazuchika Okada and Koji Kanemoto in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 04:59
Apollo 55 (Prince Devitt and Ryusuke Taguchi)(C) defeat Averno and Ultimo Guerrero in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 09:07
NO LIMIT (Tetsuya Naito and Yujiro)(C) defeat Team 3D (Brother Devon and Brother Ray) and Bad Intentions in a IWGP Tag Team Title Three Way Hardcore Match
Masato Tanaka and TAJIRI defeat Akebono and Yuji Nagata in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:37
Manabu Nakanishi, Masahiro Chono, Riki Choshu and Terry Funk defeat Abdullah The Butcher and CHAOS (Takashi Iizuka, Tomohiro Ishii and Toru Yano) in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 08:52
Togi Makabe defeat Mohammed Yone in a Singles Match
Match Time: 05:39
Naomichi Marufuji(C) defeat Tiger Mask in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match
Hiroshi Tanahashi defeat Go Shiozaki in a Singles Match
Match Time: 19:04
Takashi Sugiura(C) defeat Hirooki Goto in a GHC Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 20:54
Shinsuke Nakamura(C) defeat Yoshihiro Takayama in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 15:51