1/4 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 8 Results: Tokyo, Japan. Wrestle Kingdom 8 in Tokyo Dome will be the twenty-third January 4 Dome Show held by New Japan Pro Wrestling. NJPW “WRESTLE KINGDOM 8 IN TOKYO DOME”, 1/4/14 (WPW/PPV/iPPV) Tokyo Dome. Social Welfare Charity • Twitter. Destruction 2014 - Day 5 • World Tag League - Day 7 • Chairman Sugabayashi’s statement ‘We had planned to announce … Japan Cup 2014 - Day 3 • 1. Climax 24 - Day 7 • World Tag League - Day 5 • So you might think Naito is out to kill him, in Osaka of all places. The event also featured appearances by Harley Race, Marty Friedman and Stan Hansen. The Forever Hooligans vs. TAKA Michinoku & Taichi): ***1/4 The Young Bucks (members of Bullet Club) come into this match as the champions. Japan Cup 2014 - Day 1 • The biggest pro-wrestling event from the East takes place this Saturday and Sunday in the form of Wrestle Kingdom 14. Three matches have been set for the January 4 and January 5 Wrestle Kingdom 15 cards. Type: Pay Per View. Wrestle Kingdom is traditionally NJPW's biggest event of the year and has been described as their equivalent to WWE's WrestleMania. The New Beginning In Osaka • Besides WWE's “WrestleMania”, this is possibly the most anticipated show of the entire year by international wrestling fans. [ 10.0] "Wrestle Kingdom 8 was Awesome! Wrestle Kingdom 8 in Tokyo Dome was announced on January 23, 2013, as taking place on January 4, 2014, at the Tokyo Dome. Puroresu System Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Power Struggle - Day 1 • The post-Power Struggle press conference on November 8 quickly changes what the outcome of this match means and I’ll talk about that later in this article, but first I want to look at what Jay’s win meant for the Wrestle Kingdom picture before then. It also featured Kazuchika Okada vs. Tetsuya Naito and more. [9] Despite being a clean cut babyface, Naito was thoroughly disliked by NJPW fans, which led to NJPW changing their course of action, announcing a fan vote to decide whether the match between him and Okada or an IWGP Intercontinental Championship match between Shinsuke Nakamura and Hiroshi Tanahashi would main event Wrestle Kingdom 8. Numbers in parentheses indicate the length of the match. [11], Wrestle Kingdom 8 was headlined by a "double main event", featuring Kazuchika Okada defending the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Tetsuya Naito and Shinsuke Nakamura defending the IWGP Intercontinental Championship against Hiroshi Tanahashi. Related Article Candice LeRae Confirmed To Have Broken Arm. It has been confirmed that Kota Ibushi will face Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP Heavyweight title and the IWGP Intercontinental title on the first night of Wrestle Kingdom. Google+. Wrestle Kingdom 8 in Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January 4, 2014. Kizuna Road 2014 - Day 5 • Dai Pro-Wrestling Festival The event took place on January 4, 2014. The match will take place on January 5, which is night two of the event. It was the 23rd January 4 Tokyo Dome Show and the eighth held under the "Wrestle Kingdom" name. Super Junior - Day 1 • 小島がNWA挑戦! 3. But the fan reaction wasn’t great so NJPW held a fan vote that year asking what … Shinsuke Nakamura was born on February 24, 1980 in Mineyama, Kyoto, Japan. Attendance: ca. 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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 8 In Tokyo Dome Fantastica Mania 2014 - Day 1 • King of Pro-Wrestling • The superstars of New Japan Pro Wrestling fight each other in the Tokyo Dome to show who is the best Home › Pro Wrestling › NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 8 Review. 3. Destruction 2014 - Day 4 • Destruction 2014 - Day 11 • Alive 2014 - Night 2 • Destruction 2014 - Day 10 • Super Junior - Day 6 • njpw.co.jp. Facebook. Wrestle Kingdom 8 In Tokyo Dome • Destruction In Kobe • Tokyo Dome (c) refers to the champion(s) heading into the match. [1], Wrestle Kingdom 8 featured eleven professional wrestling matches that involved different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and storylines. The first Wrestle Kingdom 15 press conference on November 8 saw an added twist as reigning Double IWGP Champion Tetsuya Naito issued a challenge of his own to Kota Ibushi, promising to wrestle both main events inside the Tokyo Dome on January 4 & 5 2021. N Turn and face the strange. This … It was the 23rd January 4 Tokyo Dome Show and the eighth held under the \"Wrestle Kingdom\" name. 4. At the post-Power Struggle press conference, Jay White repeated his intentions to take Wrestle Kingdom day 1 off, then challenge Tetsuya Naito for the double championships on day 2. Wrestle Kingdom 8 took place on January 4th, 2014. A fan vote decided the order in which the two matches took place during the event; the Heavyweight Championship match went first and the Intercontinental Championship match was the final match of the event. Naito challenges Ibushi for first night of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15 By Bryan Rose | @br26 | Nov 8, 2020 3:38 am. However, he will also wrestle an opponent of his choosing on 1/4, Ibushi. Climax 24 - Day 6 • IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles - Fatal Four-Way - The Young Bucks vs. December 7, 2020 Monday Night RAW results, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship, https://prowrestling.fandom.com/wiki/NJPW_Wrestle_Kingdom_8_In_Tokyo_Dome?oldid=1481006. Dontaku - Day 1 • Tweet. 真壁vsファレ! If true, that is an enormous success. Global Wars • Japan Cup 2014 - Day 5 • Wrestle Kingdom 15 will kick off NJPW’s 2021, taking place as a two-day event on Monday, January 4th, and Tuesday, January 5th. NWA World Champion Rob Conway to win the title. Tokyo, Japan Super Junior - Day 8 • 2. 35:42. – New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced that there will be a Wrestle Kingdom 15 press conference that will begin later tonight (Nov. 8 in Japan). For a list of matches announced for the show, taking place on January 4 and 5, 2021, check out Fightful’s events section. But by 2014, this was a dream match that could main event anywhere in the world. Last Event Kizuna Road 2014 - Day 4 • NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 8 In Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event promoted by New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) that took place in Tokyo, Japan. (1999), WWE Tribute to the Troops (2003) and TNA Xplosion (2002). World Tag League - Day 9 • [6], The event featured ten matches, six of which were contested for championships. Jay White, who won the Wrestle Kingdom 15 contract briefcase from Kota Ibushi at Power Struggle, will face either Tetsuya Naito or Kota Ibushi on January 5. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. 8 NJPW Titles That Changed Hands At Wrestle Kingdom 13. Here are the match ratings for the show according to Dave Meltzer. NJPW has announced that Wrestle Kingdom 15 will take place on Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 8 In Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event promoted by New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) that took place in Tokyo, Japan. Date 35.000. January 4, 2014 Tokyo, Japan. メインは中邑vs棚橋に決定!! More of the latest Wrestling news Three Matches Added To IMPACT Final Resolution This Saturday – Updated Card. It looks like we don't have any Company Credits for this title yet. 4. In a press conference one day after the Power Struggle show, NJPW confirmed that the main event of Wrestle Kingdom 15 will be Tetsuya Naito defending his IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental titles against Jay White. The first Wrestle Kingdom 15 press conference on November 8 saw an added twist as reigning Double IWGP Champion Tetsuya Naito issued a challenge of his own to Kota Ibushi, promising to wrestle both main events inside the Tokyo Dome on January 4 & 5 2021. Power Struggle - Day 5 • Climax 24 - Day 2 • Prince Devitt vs. Kota Ibushi - NJPW Wrestle Kingdom V [04.01.2011] - Erwin Styles sur Dailymotion [10] Nakamura and Tanahashi won the vote with Naito and Okada being demoted to the semi-main event. Strong Style 42nd Anniversary Show • We will update on twitter as we learn more. [1], Tetsuya Naito used the snub he suffered at Wrestle Kingdom 8 to turn heel and form the Los Ingobernables de Japon stable. After the events of both Power Struggle on November 7 and the first Wrestle Kingdom press conference on November 8, three matches have now been made official for Wrestle Kingdom on January 4 & 5 2021. Wrestle Kingdom 8 in Tokyo Dome was announced on January 23, 2013, as taking place on January 4, 2014, at the Tokyo Dome. With Kenny Omega, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Chris Jericho, Tetsuya Naito. 1. The following day, Naito was given a contract granting him a shot at the IWGP Heavyweight Championship in the main event of Wrestle Kingdom 8. Climax 24 - Day 4 • Climax 24 - Day 11 • New Beginning 2014 - Day 1 • ハーリー・レイス氏も登場!! IWGP Tag Team Champions Killer Elite Squad to win the titles. Dontaku - Day 3 • With Kazuchika Okada, Kota Ibushi, Jay White, Tetsuya Naito. New Beginning 2014 - Day 2 • Climax 24 - Day 3 • One of the biggest NJPW shows of all time , With over 25,000 fans in attendance at the world famous Tokyo Dome, New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom 11 featured some of the greatest matches in it's storied history. Fantastica Mania 2014 - Day 2 • 42nd Anniversary Tour - Day 4 • World Tag League - Day 4 • Japan Cup 2014 - Day 2 • Japan Cup 2014 - Day 4 • IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental ‘Double Champion’ Challenger Jay White During The First Wrestle Kingdom 15 Press Conference On November 8, 2020 via New Japan World. Wrestle Kingdom 8 in Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January 4, 2014. For the first time in twenty years, the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) World Heavyweight Championship was defended during the event with NWA representative Rob Conway defending against Satoshi Kojima. Back To Yokohama Arena • Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows def. Wrestle Kingdom 8 in Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January 4, 2014. Power Struggle - Day 10 • Climax 24 - Day 5 • Like the previous year, the event aired worldwide on internet pay-per-view (iPPV). Daniel & Rolles … The event took place on January 4, 2014. Kizuna Road 2014 - Day 2 • Related Articles. Road To Tokyo Dome Night 4 • N But surprisingly, the match starts of with Naito giving Okada a handshake, and they wrestle one of the cleanest matches ever seen. Shinsuke Nakamura, Actor: WWF SmackDown!. Destruction 2014 - Day 7 • Here's your fight-size update for the morning of November 7, 2020: - NJPW will host a press conference concerning Wrestle Kingdom 15 on November 8 at 1 … Be the first to contribute! 42nd Anniversary Tour - Day 1 • NWA World Champion Rob Conway to win the title. It was the 22nd January 4 Tokyo Dome Show and the seventh held under the "Wrestle Kingdom" name. The show was headlined by Shinsuke Nakamura vs Hiroshi Tanahashi. Wrestle Kingdom 8 in Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January 4, 2014. "Wrestle Kingdom 8 in Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January 4, 2014. Broadcast type: Live. 411’s NJPW Wrestle Kingdom VIII Review 1.06.14. Ratings are from his Wrestling Observer Newsletter (subscribe here). Power Struggle - Day 3 • Super Junior - Day 4 • City Dontaku - Day 6 • NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 8. [1][12] Another match featured Hirooki Goto's return after suffering a broken jaw during the 2013 G1 Climax. [1] Devitt, wrestled the match covered in face and bodypaint, which would become his signature big match look. Satoshi Kojima def. Alive 2014 - Night 1 • Wrestle Kingdom is traditionally NJPW's biggest event of the year and has been described as their equivalent to WWE's WrestleMania. Wrestle Kingdom 8 in Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January 4, 2014. NJPW's “Wrestle Kingdom 8” on Jan. 4th “Wrestle Kingdom”, the biggest pro wrestling show of the year in Japan will take place this Saturday at the Tokyo Dome. Invasion Attack • Invasion Attack - Day 1 • Singles Match The … Manabu Nakanishi, Masahiro Chono, Riki Choshu & Terry Funk defeat Abdullah The Butcher & CHAOS (Takashi Iizuka, Tomohiro Ishii & Toru Yano) (8:52) :::: Not recommended yet. Next Event Dominion 6.21 • Wrestle Kingdom 8: Part 1 (I) (2015) Company Credits. Wrestle Kingdom 8 took place on January 4th, 2014. [2][3][4][5] It was the 23rd January 4 Tokyo Dome Show and the eighth held under the "Wrestle Kingdom" name. That will depend on who is champion following the January 4 main event. The always insightful Rev. Wrestle Kingdom 15 night 1: Kota Ibushi vs Tetsuya Naito! War In Thailand - Day 1 • Naoki Sugabayashi touts success of anti-COVID-19 precautions in advance of Wrestle Kingdom 15 . A Wrestle Kingdom rematch. Besides WWE's “WrestleMania”, this is possibly the most anticipated show of the entire year by international wrestling fans. Date: Sat, Jan 4th 2014: Pay Per View: yes: Venue: Tokyo Dome, … In addition, Tetsuya Naito stated that he still wanted to fight Kota Ibushi, especially since … IWGP Tag Team Title: Lance Archer & Davey Boy Smith Jr. (c) vs. Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows. He has been married to Harumi Maekawa since September 2007. World Tag League - Day 3 • Arena: Tokyo Dome. Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling. Destruction 2014 - Day 1 • When he finally won the IWGP Heavyweight Championship from Okada in April 2016, Naito had managed to turn his career around and was now fully embraced by the NJPW fans. Power Struggle - Day 9 • Wrestle Kingdom 7 in Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January 4, 2013. It was broadcast on TV Asahi. - NJPW will host a press conference concerning Wrestle Kingdom 15 on November 8 at 1 a.m. Send us a news tip: newstips@wrestlingobserver.com. Kizuna Road 2014 - Day 1 • It is the biggest day of the year for Japanese pro wrestling as New Japan Pro Wrestling puts on their annual Wrestle Kingdom event otherwise known as the Tokyo Dome show. Back in 2013, when Naito was a babyface, he won the G1 Climax and was set to challenge Okada for the Heavyweight title at Wrestle Kingdom 8, which ordinarily would’ve made him the main event. [10], Promotional poster for the event, featuring caricatures of various. The dust has settled on New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom … Dontaku - Day 2 • The Forever Hooligans, Time Splitters & Suzuki-Gun to retain the titles. New Year Dash Destruction 2014 - Day 3 • Japan Cup 2014 - Day 7 • IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Title – 4WAY Match: Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson (c) vs. KUSHIDA & Alex Shelley vs. TAKA Michinoku & Taichi vs. Rocky Romero & Alex Koslov. In the first of the main events, Okada made his seventh successful defense of the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Naito, while the second main event saw Tanahashi defeat Nakamura to become the new IWGP Intercontinental Champion. 42nd Anniversary Tour - Day 3 • Share. Destruction 2014 - Day 8 • & IWGP IC Champion Tetsuya Naito will defend both titles against Kota Ibushi on night 1 of Wrestle Kingdom on Jan. 4. Regardez 05. Wrestle Kingdom is traditionally NJPW's biggest event of the year and has been described as their equivalent to WWE's WrestleMania. nakamura wrestle kingdom 8 entrance. ET, which is 10 p.m. PT on November 7. … 1/4 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 8 Results: Tokyo, Japan. White winning the contract is a development that I would call subjectively “bad” and “disappointing,” and I don’t think that’s an … For the first time in twenty years, the NWA World Heavyweight … Naoki Sugabayashi touts success of anti-COVID-19 precautions in advance of Wrestle Kingdom 15. NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 8 Review By The Greene Screen on January 10, 2014 • ( 0) Any wrestling fan worth his salt knows what January 4 th represents. Claire was one of many scratching her head about New Japan’s decision to have G1 Climax winner Kota Ibushi lose his challenge briefcase to Jay White at Power Struggle on Saturday.. We have more insight into Gedo’s thinking after the Wrestle Kingdom 15 press conference yesterday (Nov. 8) laid out NJPW’s plans for the IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental … You and never miss a beat Posted by TJ Hawke the vote with Naito giving a. 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