Wrestle Kingdom V in Tokyo Dome(レッスルキングダムV ｉｎ Đông Kinh ドーム,Ressuru Kingudamu V in Tōkyō Dōmu)was aprofessional wrestlingpay-per-view(PPV) event produced by theNew Japan Pro-Wrestling(NJPW)promotion,which took place at theTokyo DomeinTokyo,Japan on January 4, 2011.[1][4]It was the 20thJanuary 4 Tokyo Dome Showand the fifth held under the "Wrestle Kingdom"name.[2][3]The event featured thirteen matches (including twodark matches), four of which were contested forchampionships.
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| Promotion | New Japan Pro-Wrestling | ||
| Date | January 4, 2011[1] | ||
| City | Tokyo, Japan[1] | ||
| Venue | Tokyo Dome[1] | ||
| Attendance | 42,000[2](official) 18,000[3](claimed) | ||
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The show included wrestlers from the AmericanTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling(TNA) and MexicanConsejo Mundial de Lucha Libre(CMLL) promotions for the fourth and third year in a row, respectively. During the show, theTNA World Heavyweight Championshipwas defended for the first time in Japan. The three matches involving TNA wrestlers were aired by the American company as part ofGlobal Impact 3.[5]Wrestlers fromDDT Pro-Wrestling,Pro Wrestling NoahandPro Wrestling Zero1also took part in the show.
While NJPW announced an attendance number of 42,000, which would have been the largest audience at a January 4 Tokyo Dome Show in six years,[6]Dave Meltzerclaimed that the actual attendance number was 18,000, tied with the2007 Tokyo Dome showfor the smallest audience in the event's history.[3]
Storylines
editWrestle Kingdom V featured thirteenprofessional wrestling matchesthat involved different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds andstorylines.Wrestlers portrayedvillains,heroes,orless distinguishable charactersin the scripted events that built tension and culminated in a wrestling match or series of matches.[7]
Wrestle Kingdom V was headlined bySatoshi Kojimadefending theIWGP Heavyweight ChampionshipagainstHiroshi Tanahashiin what was described as a "typical" NJPW storyline, where the company had put their top title on an outsider, leading to their biggest star getting it back at the Tokyo Dome. Kojima had started his career in NJPW, but jumped toAll Japan Pro Wrestling(AJPW) in 2002 and was now working as afreelancer.[3]
Event
edit| Role: | Name: |
|---|---|
| Commentators | Shinji Yoshino |
| Shinpei Nogami | |
| Ring announcers | Kimihiko Ozaki |
| Referees | Kenta Sato |
| Marty Asami | |
| Red Shoes Unno | |
| Tiger Hattori |
In the main event of the show, Hiroshi Tanahashi defeated Satoshi Kojima to win the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, bringing the title back to NJPW.[2]The semi-main event was a grudge match, whereTogi MakabedefeatedMasato Tanaka.[2]
The event featured several wrestlers from the AmericanTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling(TNA) promotion as part of a relationship between NJPW and TNA. In the highest-profile of the matches involving TNA,Jeff Hardysuccessfully defended theTNA World Heavyweight Championshipagainst NJPW'sTetsuya Naito,who had previously worked for TNA as part of theNo Limittag team.[1]In another interpromotional match, TNA'sRob Van Damdefeated NJPW'sToru Yanoin ahardcore match.[1]In the first match involving TNA wrestlers,Beer Money, Inc.(James StormandRobert Roode) unsuccessfully challengedBad Intentions(Giant BernardandKarl Anderson) for theIWGP Tag Team Championshipin a three-way match, also involving Muscle Orchestra (Manabu NakanishiandStrong Man).[1]
In addition, the event included two interpromotional matches between NJPW andPro Wrestling Noah.In the first, Noah'sTakashi SugiuraandYoshihiro TakayamadefeatedHirooki GotoandKazuchika Okada.[1]This match was a one night NJPW return for Okada, who afterwards returned to TNA to continue his overseas learning excursion.[8]In the second match, NJPW'sShinsuke Nakamuradefeated Noah'sGo Shiozaki.[2]
TheIWGP Junior Heavyweight Championshipwas also defended during the event withPrince DevittdefeatingKota Ibushifor his fourth successful defense.[2]
Results
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References
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- ^abcdefgレッスルキングダムV ｉｎ Đông Kinh ドーム.New Japan Pro-Wrestling(in Japanese).RetrievedAugust 25,2017.
- ^abcdMeltzer, Dave(January 10, 2011). "Jan 10 Observer Newsletter: Sonnen legal issues, UFC booking, Dynamite!!, Tough Enough, Tokyo Dome".Wrestling Observer Newsletter.Campbell, California.pp. 19–20.ISSN1083-9593.
- ^abNemer, Paul (January 4, 2011)."1/4 TNA and NJPW Results: Tokyo, Japan".Wrestleview.RetrievedAugust 25,2017.
- ^Martin, Adam (February 22, 2011)."TNA Global Impact 3 to be on demand this week".Wrestleview.RetrievedAugust 26,2017.
- ^Boutwell, Josh (January 7, 2011)."Viva La Raza! Lucha Weekly".Wrestleview.Archived fromthe originalon May 11, 2012.RetrievedAugust 25,2017.
- ^Grabianowski, Ed."How Pro Wrestling Works".HowStuffWorks, Inc.Discovery Communications.Archivedfrom the original on November 29, 2013.RetrievedAugust 25,2017.
- ^“Tiên đài で tuyển thủ 権ができる hỉ びを cảm じてる” 2・20 lều kiều の sơ phòng vệ chiến は thật vách tường vs tiểu đảo の người thắng!!.New Japan Pro-Wrestling(in Japanese). January 5, 2011.RetrievedAugust 25,2017.
- ^Hoops, Brian (January 4, 2017)."Daily Pro Wrestling History (01/04): NJPW Tokyo Dome cards".Wrestling Observer Newsletter.RetrievedAugust 25,2017.
External links
edit- NJPW.co.jp(in Japanese)