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ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE

NJPW's "New Year's Gold" PPV Event Delivers Thrills and Surprises at the Tokyo Dome!

January 4th, 2011 - Tokyo, Japan: The New Japan Pro Wrestling promotion brought in the new year with a bang, presenting an action-packed card at the iconic Tokyo Dome. With an attendance of 42,000 enthusiastic fans, the "New Year's Gold" PPV event did not disappoint.

Opening Match: A Chaotic Eight-Man Tag Team Affair The night kicked off with CHAOS (Gedo, Jado, Tomohiro Ishii, and Yujiro Takahashi) facing Tama Tonga, Tiger Mask, Tomoaki Honma, and Wataru Inoue in an eight-man tag team match. This high-energy contest saw both teams trading holds and moves, resulting in a thrilling 7:33-minute victory for the quartet of challengers.

Tag Team Action Abounds Koji Kanemoto and Ryusuke Taguchi teamed up to take on Kenny Omega and Taichi in a well-executed tag team match. The bout showcased impressive aerial attacks from both pairs, ultimately ending in favor of the experienced duo at 8:04 minutes. Later, Bad Intentions (Giant Bernard and Karl Anderson) secured their spot as top contenders for the IWGP Tag Team Titles by defeating Beer Money Inc. (James Storm and Robert Roode), Manabu Nakanishi, and Strong Man in a thrilling three-way match that lasted 8:36 minutes.

Singles Match Highlights Hiroyoshi Tenzan showcased his grappling prowess, submitting Takashi Iizuka after an impressive 11:13-minute performance. Rob Van Dam proved too much for Toru Yano, winning their no-disqualification match via count-out at 11:28 minutes. Yuji Nagata's technical skills allowed him to outmaneuver Minoru Suzuki in a hard-fought singles contest that lasted 16:15 minutes.

Title Matches Steal the Show Prince Devitt successfully defended his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title against Kota Ibushi, securing a 16:22-minute victory. In another title match, Jeff Hardy's quest for Impact World Championship gold ended with a win over Tetsuya Naito in an electrifying 11:04-minute contest.

Main Event Madness Hiroshi Tanahashi and Satoshi Kojima clashed in the main event, with the IWGP Heavyweight Title on the line. In a closely contested match that showcased both men's exceptional skills, Hiroshi Tanahashi emerged victorious after 15:00 minutes of action.

Closing Thoughts The "New Year's Gold" PPV event was an excellent showcase for NJPW's talented roster. With its diverse mix of matches and impressive performances from top to bottom, this card has set the bar high for future events. For fans of professional wrestling, this show is a must-see!

Ratings:

  • Match of the Night: Prince Devitt vs. Kota Ibushi (IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title)
  • Surprise of the Night: Bad Intentions' victory in the three-way tag team match
  • Best Technical Match: Hiroyoshi Tenzan vs. Takashi Iizuka

Final Score: 8.5/10

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Card Details

  • Date: 04 Jan 2011
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Tokyo Dome
  • Attendance: 42000
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 04 Jan 2011

Matches

  1. Tama Tonga, Tiger Mask, Tomoaki Honma and Wataru Inoue defeat CHAOS (Gedo, Jado, Tomohiro Ishii and Yujiro Takahashi) in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 07:33

  2. Koji Kanemoto and Ryusuke Taguchi defeat Kenny Omega and Taichi in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:04

  3. Bad Intentions (Giant Bernard and Karl Anderson)(C) defeat Beer Money Inc. (James Storm and Robert Roode) and Manabu Nakanishi and Strong Man in a IWGP Tag Team Title Three Way Match
    Match Time: 08:36

  4. La Sombra and Mascara Dorada defeat Hector Garza and Jushin Thunder Liger in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 07:42

  5. Hiroyoshi Tenzan defeat Takashi Iizuka in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 11:13

  6. Rob Van Dam defeat Toru Yano in a No Disqualification No Count Out Match
    Match Time: 11:28

  7. Yuji Nagata defeat Minoru Suzuki in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 16:15

  8. Prince Devitt(C) defeat Kota Ibushi in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 16:22

  9. Takashi Sugiura and Yoshihiro Takayama defeat Hirooki Goto and Kazuchika Okada in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 12:08

  10. Jeff Hardy(C) defeat Tetsuya Naito in a Impact World Title Match
    Match Time: 11:04

  11. Shinsuke Nakamura defeat Go Shiozaki in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 14:17

  12. Togi Makabe defeat Masato Tanaka in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 12:46

  13. Hiroshi Tanahashi(C) defeat Satoshi Kojima in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match

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