New Japan Pro Wrestling 2009 and Beyond: The Path of Light!

Rhyme1234 · June 21, 2018

New Japan Pro Wrestling.

New Japan Pro Wrestling has seen both the path of light and the path of darkness. 1972 was the birth date for New Japan Pro Wrestling, Inoki still had his mind clear at that time...until he became crazy with his MMA vs. Wrestlers "Worked Shoot Fight" obsession at the late 90s and leading up the the 21st century. This change didn't help New Japan at all.

Pro Wrestling NOAH, AJPW, other Japanese wrestling promotions saw lights due to the change in NJPW's product. This made NJPW lose balance in financial ways, made the IWGP heavyweight title lose it's credibility. The most important thing that happened was New Japan Pro Wrestling almost dying. Inoki sold it to Yuke's. Yuke's sold it to Bushiroad. This was the moment from Inoki being kicked out of the promotion, needed a new booker to show the promotion it's path to light again. Tiger Hattori with the help of other, made Gedo & Jado the bookers of New Japan Pro Wrestling.

Thus the journey from the dark path comes to an end, while the journey to the path of light continues. Will Gedo & Jado be able to work in order for New Japan Pro Wrestling to reach the top of the world?

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Rhyme1234 · June 21, 2018

Roster~

AKIRA
Alex Shelley
Averno
Black Tiger Mask IV
Brother Devon
Brother Ray
Brutus Magnus
Chris Sabin
Doug Williams
Gedo
Giant Bernerd
Hironori Umino
Hirooki Goto
Hiroshi Tanahashi
Hiroyoshi Tenzan
Jado
Jushin Thunder Liger
Karl Anderson
Kazuchika Okada
Koji Kanemoto
Kota Ibushi
Kuniaki Kobayashi
Manabu Nakanishi
Marty Asami
Masahiro Chono
Masato Tanaka
Mistico
Nobuo Yoshihashi
Prince Devitt
Riki Choshu
Ryusuke Taguchi
Shinsuke Nakamura
Super Strong Machine
Taichi
Takashi Iizuka
Tama Tonga
Tetsuya Naito
Tiger Hattori
Tiger Mask IV
Togi Makabe
Tomoaki Honma
Tomohiro Ishii
Toru Yano
Wataru Inoue
Yoshihiro Taijiri
Yuji Nagata
Yujiro Kushida
Yujiro Takahashi
Yukinori Taniguchi

Rhyme1234 · June 21, 2018

Hall of Championships & Tournaments~

Titles~

IWGP Heavyweight~ Hiroshi Tanahashi
IWGP Jr. Heavyweight~ Misitco
IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team~ Prince Devitt & Ryusuke Taguchi
IWGP Tag Team~ Brother Ray & Brother Devon

Tournaments~

G-1 Climax: Togi Makabe
G-1 Tag League:
New Japan Cup: Hirooki Goto
Best of the Super Juniors: Koji Kanemoto

Rhyme1234 · June 21, 2018

It was officially announced this evening that the G-1 Tag League Tournament is on it's way. The G-1 Tag League will start it's way from tomorrow evening. The Tournament Blocks announced are as following:

~Block A:

~Manabu Nakanishi & Takao Omori (A)
~Masato Tanaka & Tomohiro Ishii (A)
~Yuji Nagata & Wataru Inoue (A)
~Shinsuke Nakamura & Toru Yano (A)
~Hirooki Goto & Kazuchika Okada (A)

~Block B:

~Prince Devitt & Ryusuke Taguchi (B)
~Jado & Gedo (B)
~Masahiro Chono & AKIRA (B)
~Giant Bernard & Karl Anderson (B)
~Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma (B)

The First show for the G-1 Tag League tournament will be held tomorrow. Tickets are available at www.njpw.co.jp

The full card for the first event is as follows:

~Jushin Liger & Tiger Mask IV vs. No Limit (Tetsuya Naito & Yujiro Takahashi)
~Kazuchika Okada & Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Tomohiro Ishii & Masato Tanaka (Block A)
~Great Bash Heel (Togi Makabe & Tomoyaki Honma) vs. Gedo & Jado (Block B)
~Toru Yano & Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Wataru Inoue & Yuji Nagata (Block A)
~Bad Intentions (Karl Anderson & Giant Bernerd) vs. AKIRA & Masahiro Chono (Block B)
~Team 3D (Brother Ray & Brother Devon) & Yoshihiro Taijiri vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi & Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Koji Kanemoto.

Prediction contest: The one who can get most of them correct will get a PM from me to decide the prize. I know it's just another NJPW diary, but at least I can present it in a different time. So yeah this diary is from the 2009 era. Well negative and positive feed-backs are always accepted by me. The show will be posted tomorrow. Stay tuned! and Thank you!

Rhyme1234 · June 22, 2018

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="HQlrRi4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HQlrRi4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="text-align:center;">New Japan Pro Wrestling Presents… G-1 Tag League. Day ~ 1</div> </div> <div style="text-align:left;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45543" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>  ~Tonight we have the matches from the G-1 Tag league tournament taking place. The winner of this tournament will receive $1000000, with a trophy and oppurtunity to challenge for the IWGP Tag Team Championship. The Tournament will take place in a round robin style. There are many future stars, Major stars, young lions in this tournament. This tournament should be good. ~The IWGP Junior heavyweight champion Mistico defeated Ryusuke Taguchi to retain the championship. After the match we see Prince Devitt step in to challenge Mistico for the IWGP Junior heavyweight championship. Prince Devitt one half of the "Apollo 55" with Ryusuke Taguchi claims that he will take vengeance for his parter and take the championship too. Prince Devitt is also in the Tag League tournament, so we will match this match after the tournament has ended. ~Tonight we also have the IWGP heavyweight champion Hiroshi Tanahashi teaming up with Koji Kanemoto and Hiroyashi Tenzan to face the IWGP Tag Team champions Brother Ray & Brother Devon teaming up with Yoshihiro Taijiri. ~We get higlights from the IWGP Heavyweight match that took place last week where Hiroshi Tanahashi became the new IWGP Heavyweight champion by defeating Shinsuke Nakamura. Shinsuke Nakamura promised that when the time is right he will strike again. Shinsuke Nakamura is also in the G-1 Tag League tournament, so everyone has a high expectation from him. Hiroshi Tanahashi’s challenger is still unknown at this point, but a challenger might soon rise. ~Togi Makabe who is this year's G-1 Climax winner is also in the G-1 Tag League tournament. We won't be seeing Tanahashi vs. Makabe anytime soon other than at the Tokyo Dome where the annual "Wrestle Kingdom" will take place. Rating: 81 </div></blockquote></div> <img alt="iFlozDH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iFlozDH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <div style="text-align:left;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45543" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> ~No Limit (Tetsuya Naito & Yujiro Takahashi) defeated Jushin Thunder Liger and Tiger Mask IV. This match was a solid match, with Takahashi trying to berate Liger and Tetsuya running in on Tiger Mask. Tetsuya and Yujiro are still Junior heavyweights. Tetsuya gets some high offense, then tags in Yujiro to end Liger with “Limitless Dream”.  Winner: No Limit (Tetsuya Naito & Yujiro Takahashi) Match Rating: 77 </div></blockquote></div> <img alt="iFlozDH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iFlozDH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <div style="text-align:left;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45543" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> ~A G-1 Tag League Video Promo airs showing the other matches that will take place tomorrow night at the “New Japan Pro Wrestling G-1 Tag League. Day ~ 2”. The matches announced are as follows: ~Togi Makabe & Tomoyaki Honma vs. Masahiro Chono & AKIRA (Block B) ~Hirooki Goto & Kazuchika Okada vs. Yuji Nagata & Wataru Inoue (Block A) ~Prince Devitt & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Jado & Gedo (Block B) ~Shinsuke Nakamura & Toru Yano vs. Hirooki Goto & Kazuchika Okada (Block A) Tickets for the next show, “New Japan Pro Wrestling G-1 Tag League. Day ~ 2”, are avaible at <a href="http://www.njpw.co.jp" rel="external nofollow">www.njpw.co.jp</a>  Rating: 77 </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45543" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> ~Kazuchika Okada & Hirooki Goto vs. Tomohiro Ishii & Masato Tanaka (Block A) Kazuchika Okada is a young lion here and is trying to prove himself among the others. Ishii and Goto starts with a chop battle, which Ishii counters into a Irish whip followed by a shoulder block. Okada and Tanaka had good ups here. Masato chopped and elbowed Okada in the corner before hitting the Big boot on his face. Masato clears the house down, dropping Hirooki off the apron and cutting off Okada with a “German Suplex”. ~Masato Takana & Tomohiro ishii gains 2 points here in Block A  Winner: ~Masato Tanaka & Tomohiro Ishii Match Rating: 72 </div></blockquote></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="iFlozDH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iFlozDH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div><div style="text-align:left;"></div> <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="iFlozDH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iFlozDH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <div style="text-align:left;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45543" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> ~Great Bash Heel (Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma) vs. Gedo & Jado (Block B) This match had a good solid showing. Gedo and Jado showed their complete chemistry here tonight, near falls after near falls. Togi Makabe and Jado got into a strike contest, which eventually turned into a chops, and finally into elbows. Gedo takes Honma ringside and whips him off the guard railing, as Jado on the other hand brawls with Makabe. Initially Jado was out powered here because Jado and Gedo are Junior heavyweights and Togi Makabe and Tomoaki Honma are heavyweights here. Gedo & Jado proved they can handle heavyweights, but that doesn’t mean they can defeat them. Gedo signaled for the Gedo clutch only for Makabe to cut him off the “Lariat”. ~Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma gains 2 points in Block B. Winner: ~Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma Match Rating: 76  </div></blockquote></div> <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="iFlozDH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iFlozDH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <div style="text-align:left;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45543" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> ~Toru Yano & Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Wataru Inoue & Yuji Nagata (Block A) Toru Yano is a dangerous wrestler here, with his heelish persona and winning in any means necessary. Shinsuke losing the IWGP heavyweight title to Hiroshi Tanahashi caused him his momentum. Shinsuke looks to gain it back through winning the tournament, will he be successful? This was a solid match. Shinsuke knows Yuji very well and vice versa, which usually was a advantage to both of them. The chops connected and the sequences to false finishes continued, until... Yano gets tagged in, while Nagata tags in Wataru. Yano does his usual trying to hold and take Inoue to the corner. Spears connected in the corner well before Yano Irish whips Inoue and spears him right in two. Shinsuke comes right in and clears the house down, dropping Nagata off the apron. Shinsuke tries to hit a knee drop but nobody's home. Inoue hits some combination on Nakamura, but Nakamura cuts him off with a German. Nakamura gained quite of his momentum back ending Inoue with the “Bomaye” for a clean finish. ~Shinsuke Nakamura & Toru Yano gains 2 points in Block A.  Winner: ~Shinsuke Nakamura & Toru Yano Match Rating: 86 </div></blockquote></div> <img alt="iFlozDH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iFlozDH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><div style="text-align:center;"></div> <div style="text-align:left;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45543" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> ~Bad Intentions (Karl Anderson & Giant Bernerd) vs. AKIRA & Masahiro Chono (Block B) Karl and Bernerd jump onto their opponents before the match started and brawled outside. Bernerd hits a devastating powerbomb on the floor with AKIRA holding his back in tremendous pain. Bernerd returns to the ring where, Anderson is taking care of Chono. Chono hits some good looking moves before Tagging in AKIRA. AKIRA gets some of the offence on Anderson. Anderson makes a hot tag to Giant Bernerd who clears the house down. Giant slams AKIRA on and on again before signaling Anderson to finish it off quickly for the “Giant gun Stun”. AKIRA slips off and hits a Enzuigiri on both of them. AKIRA finally makes a hot tag for Chono. Chono tries to take Bernerd down, but was not successful. Bernerd then slams Chono before making a quick tag to Anderson. Anderson stomps Chono, before lifting him up for the “Gun Stun” but Chono counters and hits snap suplex in return. Chono knocks off Bernerd off the apron, only for Bernerd to land on his head first knocking him out. Chono takes this chance to end Karl Anderson with the “Yakuza Kick”. ~Masahiro Chono & AKIRA gains 2 points in Block B. Winner: ~Masahiro Chono & AKIRA Match Rating: 78  </div></blockquote></div> <img alt="iFlozDH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iFlozDH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><div style="text-align:center;"></div> <div style="text-align:left;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45543" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> ~”IWGP Tag Team Champions” Brother Ray & Brother Devon and Yoshiro Taijiri vs. “IWGP Heavyweight Champion” Hiroshi Tanahashi & Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Koji Kanemoto. This was a very solid match. Tanahashi had all the potential to carry this match on his own. Tenzan and Kanemoto played big part here. Taijiri and Kanemoto had good showing with the stiff strike and kick exchanges. Tenzan and Ray gets into the strike contest, with Tenzan hitting a scoopslam followed by a running elbow drop before tagging in Tanahashi. This was where the action started, the tag champion showed why they the f’n champs in the first place. They kept short tag between them and Taijiri, a simple strategy but effective. Tanahashi knowing from the experiences in countless battle he had had, he showed why he was the f’n IWGP heavyweight champion of the world. He showed him that he can take any beating and still never give up. Tanahashi hits multiple dragon screws on all of his opponents and signals Tenzan and Koji to take care of the tag champs outside the ring, while Tanahashi will care of Taijiri himself. After hitting the slingblade on Taijiri he cuts him off with a “High Fly Flow”.  Winner: ~“IWGP Heavyweight Champion” Hiroshi Tanahashi & Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Koji Kanemoto. Match Rating: 80 </div></blockquote></div> <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="iFlozDH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iFlozDH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><div style="text-align:center;"></div> <div style="text-align:left;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45543" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> ~After the match ended, he addressed that he hasn’t been challenged for the IWGP heavyweight championship yet, he also asks if all the wrestlers here are afraid to step against him. He says that if anyone wants a shot against him, he came come now. Nobody shows up, Tanahashi says that he’ll wait for it. Tanahashi ends the show thanking the crowd and states that at Tokyo Dome he will retain. He also said that he will the "Ace" of New Japan forever. Rating: 78  Overall Show Rating: 80 </div></blockquote></div> <img alt="iFlozDH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iFlozDH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><div style="text-align:center;"></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45543" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:left;">Standings~</div> ~Block A: ~Manabu Nakanishi & Takao Omori (A): 0 ~Masato Tanaka & Tomohiro Ishii (A): 2 ~Yuji Nagata & Wataru Inoue (A): 0 ~Shinsuke Nakamura & Toru Yano (A): 2 ~Hirooki Goto & Kazuchika Okada (A): 0 ~Block B: ~Prince Devitt & Ryusuke Taguchi (B): 0 ~Jado & Gedo (B): 0 ~Masahiro Chono & AKIRA (B): 2 ~Giant Bernard & Karl Anderson (B): 0 ~Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma (B): 2 </div></blockquote><div style="text-align:left;"> Prediction Key for G-1 Tag League Day ~ 2: More Matches will be announced on the card, confirmed matches are as following: ~Togi Makabe & Tomoyaki Honma [2] vs. Masahiro Chono & AKIRA [2] (Block B) ~Hirooki Goto & Kazuchika Okada [0] vs. Yuji Nagata & Wataru Inoue [0] (Block A) ~Prince Devitt & Ryusuke Taguchi [0] vs. Jado & Gedo [0] (Block B) ~Manabu Nakanishi & Takao Omori [0] vs. Masato Tanaka & Tomohiro Ishii [2] (Block A) Tie Breaker: Who will be the challenger for Hiroshi Tanahashi's IWGP Heavyweight Championship? Who will win Block A? Who will win Block B? <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45543" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>OCC: I hope this was a decent show. I am really researching about the 2009 era, I need help from who are NJPW experts and know everything. I would be happy if anyone can help me, just state here, I will PM you for the troubles. Thank you! and Stay tuned!</div></blockquote> </div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45543" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"></blockquote> </div> </div></div>

Tardelli · June 22, 2018

Clean and easy to read so far. The NJPW hype lives at the moment.

Im certainly interested to see how the journey goes.

Hollywood · June 22, 2018

Good stuff so far. But man, that red color with those ratings really threw me off. Haha.

DREAM · June 22, 2018

Like it! Stick to the diary <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

~Togi Makabe & Tomoyaki Honma [2] vs. Masahiro Chono & AKIRA [2] (Block B)

~Hirooki Goto & Kazuchika Okada [0] vs. Yuji Nagata & Wataru Inoue [0] (Block A)

~Prince Devitt & Ryusuke Taguchi [0] vs. Jado & Gedo [0] (Block B)

~Manabu Nakanishi & Takao Omori [0] vs. Masato Tanaka & Tomohiro Ishii [2] (Block A)

Tie Breaker:

Who will be the challenger for Hiroshi Tanahashi's IWGP Heavyweight Championship? oh man.. 2009.. Brock Lesnar:D:D:D

Who will win Block A? Masato Tanaka & Tomohiro Ishii

Who will win Block B? Giant Bernard & Karl Anderson

Rhyme1234 · June 23, 2018

New Japan Pro Wrestling

Presents…

G-1 Tag League. Day ~ 2

~Today is second day of the G-1 Tag League, and every wrestler/team is determined to win the tournament. We have some interesting match-ups here tonight. Tonight we have, Shinsuke Nakamura facing Hiroshi Tanahashi in a six man tag team action, after a heavy loss at “NJPW Leonis” last week, where Hiroshi Tanahashi defeated Shinsuke Nakamura to become the New IWGP Heavyweight Champion. Shinsuke looks to take revenge, but he said he will strike when the time is right.

~The G-1 Tag League Tournament continues, with the following matches announced for tomorrow card at “New Japan Pro Wrestling G-1 Tag League. Day ~ 3”. Tickets are available at www.njpw.co.jp.

From ~Block A~

~Yuji Nagata & Wataru Inoue vs. Manabu Nakanishi & Takao Omori (A)
~Shinsuke Nakamura & Toru Yano vs. Hirooki Goto & Kazuchika Okada (A)

From ~Block B~

~Masahiro Chono & AKIRA vs. Prince Devitt & Ryusuke Taguchi (B)
~Giant Bernerd & Karl Anderson vs. Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma (B)

Rating: 75

~Nobuo Yoshihashi vs. Brutus Magnus

Yoshihashi also an young lion here tries to take on Brutus Magnus. This was good showcase match for the young lion Yoshihashi. Yoshihashi gets a good comeback but Magnus cuts him off with “Tormentum”.

Winner: ~Brutus Magnus
Rating: 50

~AKIRA & Masahiro Chono vs. Great Bash Heel (Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma) (Block B)

Masahiro Chono and Togi Makabe meet again after the G-1 Climax. Chono and Togi gets into a test of strength with Chono whipping Togi into the ropes. The shoulder block connects but Makabe does not fall. Chono tags in AKIRA, while Makabe tags in Honma, there is big difference between Honma and AKIRA in terms of their fighting styles.

 AKIRA hits a good measured Enguiri on Honma. A cover in but Makabe breaks the count. Chono and Makabe gets in a brawl while Makabe whips Chono on the guard rail. AKIRA hits a hurricane holding Honma for the pin, but he kicks out. The match continued to flow in a good way. It was solid, with different exchange of hits. Akira calls for the finish but Honma counters with the headbutt. Finally Honma cuts off AKIRA with “Diving headbutt”. ~Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma gains 2 points in Block B.

Winner: ~Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma.
Rating: 72

~Hirooki Goto & Kazuchika vs. Yuji Nagata & Wataru Inoue. (Block A)

Yuji Nagata showcased himself in this match, showing how good he can be sometimes. Yuji takes on Okada and snaps him on the ground. Yuji locking in the headlock tries to weaken Okada. Okada being a young lion here is learning to know his place in this match. Okada still has lot to improve here and continues to learn his way through the match.

Irish Whip to the corner as Hirooki Goto hits Wataru with a back elbows. The blows were tough as it seemed to take effect. Hirooki then gets in a tug of war with Yuji. Goto and Yuji also battled in the G-1 this year, although both of them exchanged holds, Nagata gained the upperhand being more experienced than Goto.

Yuji hits a wheel kick on Okada, and following up with a big suplex. Goto broke the count from the referee, as Yuji and Goto starts brawling. Yuji sends Goto over the top rope. Okada tries to run in for a big boot, but Yuji counters with a "Exploder suplex". Finally Yuji cuts off Okada with the “Backdrop hold”. ~Yuji Nagata & Wataru Inoue gains 2 points in block A.


Winner: ~Yuji Nagata & Wataru Inoue.
Rating: 75

~Gedo & Jado vs. Apollo 55 (Prince Devitt & Ryusuke Taguchi) (Block B)

Gedo and Jado runs in on Devitt and Ryusuke before the match even started. Jado and Gedo double teams on each members, gaining advantages at early on. Back in the ring Jado whips Devitt into the corner and starts chopping him. Devitt eventually got a counter in and hits front dropkick before tagging in Taguchi. Taguchi clears the house down dropping Gedo off the apron.

Taguchi and Jado gets into an elbow striking contest. Taguchi gets a roll in, but Jado gets up at two. Taguchi lift up and slams Jado before hitting the elbow drop. Taguchi and Prince Devitt double teams on Jado for a bit before Gedo comes in for the save. Gedo hits a neckbreaker first on Ryusuke Taguchi, and another one to Devitt.

Gedo is now in control of his match, showing his abilities in controlling his opponents. Jado and Gedo double teams on Apollo 55 again, and this time hits the double backdrop combo on Taguchi. Jado knocks off Devitt onto the floor and gets in a brawl with him, with leads to the crowd. Taguchi went for a offense but Gedo cuts him off with the “Gedo Clutch”. ~Gedo & Jado gains 2 points in Block B

Winner: ~Gedo & Jado
Rating: 78

~After the match, Prince Devitt is clearly very upset with Taguchi costing the match. A huge loss and humiliation for the IWGP Jr. Tag Team champions. Devitt shoves Taguchi and Taguchi shoves him back. A tension arises between the two. Prince Devitt leaves the ring without any further incident, as Taguchi seems a little worried and angry. How long will the “Apollo 55” last?

Rating: 80

~Tomohiro Ishii & Masato Tanaka vs. Takao Omori & Manabu Nakanishi. (Block A)

Takao Omori is from “AJPW” first of all, before he also worked in “Pro Wrestling NOAH”, he is working as a freelancer so he is involved in the Tag league this year. This can be also said as “Legend” Yoshihiro Takayama also working in the G-1 Climax this year. So every promotion is involved in other promotion, because one will help the other in time’s need.

Manabu and Ishii gets it going with the usual combo exchanged, and Ishii being the monster brawler not going down that easily. Ishii gets some elbow combos with low kicks, mostly working on Manabu. Ishii gets countered as Manabu hits a lariat. Manabu goes for the cover but Tanaka breaks the count.

 Manabu sends in Wataru to face Tanaka. Omori paces towards Tanaka, but gets knocked down instead. Omori back up again, but this time he hits a “Superkick”, which seems to take effect. Masato takes Omori to the ground trying to lock in the crossface, but Omori somehow reaches the ropes.

 Running dropkick by Omori and he runs to hot tag Manabu, who clears the house down, knocking Tanaka off the apron, but Ishii gets right back at him with a “Release German”. Ishii works him more before cutting him off with “Ishii Driller”. ~Tomohiro Ishii & Masato Tanaka gains 2 points in Block A.

Winner: ~Tomohiro Ishii & Masato Tanaka.
Rating: 83

~Shinsuke Nakamura & Toru Yano and Black Tiger Mask IV vs. “IWGP Heavyweight Champion” Hiroshi Tanahashi & Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Koji Kanemoto.

This is Nakamura and Hiroshi’s first face off against each other after Shinsuke lost the IWGP heavyweight championship to Hiroshi Tanahashi. Shinsuke’s team jumped on Hiroshi Tanahashi, triple teaming on him. Hioroyoshi Tenzan and Koji Kanemoto runned in for the save, but Yano and Black Tiger Mask IV took care of them. Shinsuke whips Tanahashi into the ring.

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