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NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2015

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New Japan Pro Wrestling's May 3rd Pay Per View extravaganza, dubbed "Invasion Attack", lived up to its lofty billing as a thrilling card filled with high-stakes matches and unforgettable moments. The Fukuoka Convention Center played host to a sold-out crowd of 5,180 fans, who were treated to an evening of exceptional wrestling that will be remembered for months to come.

Eight-Man Tag Team Mayhem The night kicked off with a frenetic Eight-Man Tag Team Match featuring Jushin Thunder Liger, Mascara Dorada, Tiger Mask, and Yuji Nagata taking on Captain New Japan, KUSHIDA, Manabu Nakanishi, and Ryusuke Taguchi. The action was fast-paced and chaotic, with all eight competitors getting their fair share of the spotlight. In the end, it was Liger's team that emerged victorious in a thrilling 8:29 match.

Tag Team Tussle Kota Ibushi and Yohei Komatsu teamed up to take on Sho Tanaka and Tetsuya Naito in a high-flying Tag Team Match. The crowd was treated to a series of breathtaking aerial assaults, with Ibushi's innovative offense ultimately proving too much for his opponents. This 11:55 encounter was an early contender for match of the night.

Bullet Club Chaos TenKoji and Tomoaki Honma joined forces to battle Cody Hall and BULLET CLUB in a Six-Man Tag Team Match that was marked by its sheer intensity. The action spilled outside the ring, with multiple participants getting involved in the fray. In the end, it was TenKoji's team that emerged victorious in an 8:57 thriller.

IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Thrill The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) put their IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles on the line against Roppongi Vice (Beretta and Rocky Romero) and reDRagon. This Three-Way Match was a masterclass in tag team wrestling, with each trio showcasing its unique strengths. In the end, it was The Young Bucks who retained their titles in an electrifying 15:23 encounter.

Omega's Opus Kenny Omega faced off against Alex Shelley in a bid to retain his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title. This match was a technical masterclass, with both competitors pushing each other to new heights. In the end, it was Omega who emerged victorious in an impressive 16:07 effort.

Kingdom Chaos The Kingdom (Maria Kanellis, Matt Taven, and Michael Bennett) took on BULLET CLUB and Amber Gallows in a Six-Man Tag Team Match that was marked by its unpredictability. The action spilled outside the ring, with multiple participants getting involved in the fray. In the end, it was The Kingdom who emerged victorious in an 8:09 thriller.

Tanahashi's Triumphant Return Hiroshi Tanahashi, Katsuyori Shibata, and Togi Makabe teamed up to take on CHAOS and Kazushi Sakuraba in a Six-Man Tag Team Match that was marked by its sheer power. The action was fast-paced and intense, with all six competitors giving it their all. In the end, it was Tanahashi's team that emerged victorious in an impressive 15:52 effort.

Okada-YOSHI-HASHI Showdown BULLET CLUB (AJ Styles and Yujiro Takahashi) faced off against CHAOS (Kazuchika Okada and YOSHI-HASHI) in a Tag Team Match that was marked by its high-stakes intensity. The action was fast-paced and intense, with both teams giving it their all. In the end, it was BULLET CLUB who emerged victorious in a thrilling 13:20 match.

Goto's Championship Triumph The main event saw Hirooki Goto face off against Shinsuke Nakamura for the IWGP Intercontinental Title. This match was a technical masterclass, with both competitors pushing each other to new heights. In the end, it was Goto who emerged victorious in an impressive 15:20 effort, retaining his title in the process.

All in all, "Invasion Attack" was a thrilling card that will be remembered for months to come. With its mix of high-stakes matches and unforgettable moments, this event had something for everyone. ZOHASH.COM is proud to have been your guide through it all. Until next time, stay tuned!

Card Details

  • Date: 03 May 2015
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Fukuoka Convention Center
  • Attendance: 5180
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 03 May 2015

Matches

  1. Jushin Thunder Liger, Mascara Dorada, Tiger Mask and Yuji Nagata defeat Captain New Japan, KUSHIDA, Manabu Nakanishi and Ryusuke Taguchi in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:29

  2. Kota Ibushi and Yohei Komatsu defeat Sho Tanaka and Tetsuya Naito in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 11:55

  3. TenKoji and Tomoaki Honma defeat BULLET CLUB and Cody Hall in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:57

  4. The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson)(C) defeat Roppongi Vice (Beretta and Rocky Romero) and reDRagon in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Three Way Match

  5. Kenny Omega(C) defeat Alex Shelley in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 16:07

  6. The Kingdom (Maria Kanellis, Matt Taven and Michael Bennett) defeat BULLET CLUB and Amber Gallows in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:09

  7. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Katsuyori Shibata and Togi Makabe defeat CHAOS and Kazushi Sakuraba in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 15:52

  8. BULLET CLUB (AJ Styles and Yujiro Takahashi) defeat CHAOS (Kazuchika Okada and YOSHI-HASHI) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 13:20

  9. Hirooki Goto(C) defeat Shinsuke Nakamura in a IWGP Intercontinental Title Match

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