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NJPW's "Spirits" PPV Event Recap

Tokyo, Japan - The Nippon Budokan played host to NJPW's highly anticipated "Spirits" pay-per-view event on August 27th, featuring an impressive card of eight matches that left fans on the edge of their seats. As a seasoned wrestling journalist, I was honored to be in attendance and provide a comprehensive recap for ZOHASH.com readers.

Match #1: Eight-Man Tag Team Match

The night kicked off with a thrilling eight-man tag team match pitting BUSHI, Hiroshi Yamato, Kota Ibushi, and Taiji Ishimori against Kaz Hayashi, Ricky Marvin, Shuji Kondo, and Tiger Mask. The action was fast-paced and chaotic from the opening bell, with each team trading near-falls and high-flying moves. In the end, it was BUSHI's innovative combination of a fireman's carry and a diving elbow that secured the victory for his team.

Match #2: Six-Man Tag Team Match

Seiya Sanada, Shuhei Taniguchi, and Tetsuya Naito teamed up to take on Manabu Soya, Mohammed Yone, and Yujiro Takahashi in a highly competitive six-man tag match. The bout featured a mix of technical grappling and high-impact aerial attacks, with the victors emerging triumphant after Sanada landed a picture-perfect DDT.

Match #3: Tag Team Match

Akitoshi Saito and Togi Makabe squared off against Hirooki Goto and Taiyo Kea in a closely contested tag team match. The action was marked by a series of near-falls, with both teams trading holds and strikes. In the end, it was Saito who secured the win for his team with a crushing lariat.

Match #4: Ten-Man Tag Team Match

Apollo 55 (KAI, Katsuhiko Nakajima, and Kotaro Suzuki) faced off against No Mercy (Koji Kanemoto and Minoru), joined by four additional competitors. The match was characterized by a series of wild brawls and high-flying moves, with Apollo 55 emerging victorious after a thrilling sequence of dives and pin attempts.

Match #5: Six-Man Tag Team Match

Jushin Thunder Liger, Masakatsu Funaki, and Takuma Sano teamed up to take on Suzuki-gun (Atsushi Aoki) and an additional partner. The bout featured a mix of technical grappling and high-impact aerial attacks, with the victors emerging triumphant after Liger landed a devastating top-rope double-stomp.

Match #6: Destroyer Cup Battle Royal

The main event saw Kentaro Shiga face off against 28 other competitors in a chaotic battle royal. The match was marked by a series of wild brawls and high-flying moves, with Shiga emerging victorious after eliminating several opponents in quick succession.

Main Event: Six-Man Tag Team Match

Go Shiozaki, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Suwama teamed up to take on KENSO (Shinsuke Nakamura), Takashi Sugiura, and an additional partner. The bout featured a mix of technical grappling and high-impact aerial attacks, with the victors emerging triumphant after Shiozaki landed a crushing lariat.

In conclusion, NJPW's "Spirits" event delivered on its promise of exciting action and memorable moments. From the opening bell to the final curtain call, each match showcased the best of New Japan Pro Wrestling, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next installment in this storied promotion. For ZOHASH.com readers, I highly recommend seeking out footage of this event, as it is sure to leave you on the edge of your seat.

Card Details

  • Date: 27 Aug 2011
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Nippon Budokan
  • Attendance: 17000
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 27 Aug 2011

Matches

  1. BUSHI, Hiroshi Yamato, Kota Ibushi and Taiji Ishimori defeat Kaz Hayashi, Ricky Marvin, Shuji Kondo and Tiger Mask in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:05

  2. Seiya Sanada, Shuhei Taniguchi and Tetsuya Naito defeat Manabu Soya, Mohammed Yone and Yujiro Takahashi in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 11:10

  3. Akitoshi Saito and Togi Makabe defeat Hirooki Goto and Taiyo Kea in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:55

  4. Apollo 55, KAI, Katsuhiko Nakajima and Kotaro Suzuki defeat No Mercy, Koji Kanemoto and Minoru in a Ten Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 15:07

  5. Jushin Thunder Liger, Masakatsu Funaki and Takuma Sano defeat Suzuki-gun and Atsushi Aoki in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 12:47

  6. Kentaro Shiga defeat Akira Taue, BLACK BUSHI, Gedo, Hideo Saito, Hiromu Takahashi, Joe Doering, Jun Nishikawa, Kento Miyahara, King Fale, KUSHIDA, Lee Che Gyong, Masanobu Fuchi, Masao Inoue, MAZADA, Rene Dupree, Satoshi Kajiwara, Soshun, Super Strong Machine, Takaaki Watanabe, Takumi Soya, Tomoaki Honma, Tomohiro Ishii, Yasufumi Nakanoue, Yoshinari Ogawa and Zack Sabre Jr. in a Destroyer Cup Battle Royal
    Match Time: 11:54

  7. SMOP, Takeshi Morishima and Yutaka Yoshie defeat Seigigun, Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Osamu Nishimura in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 11:20

  8. Jun Akiyama and Kensuke Sasaki defeat NO FEAR (Takao Omori and Yoshihiro Takayama) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 15:44

  9. Keiji Muto and Kenta Kobashi defeat CHAOS (Takashi Iizuka and Toru Yano) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 14:58

  10. Go Shiozaki, Hiroshi Tanahashi and Suwama defeat KENSO, Shinsuke Nakamura and Takashi Sugiura in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 22:50

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