Kazuchika okada vs hiroshi tanahashi g1 climax 26 video. Njpw manabu nakanishi retirement event feb 22nd 2020. Jan 05, 2016 this entry was posted in new japan pro wrestling and tagged hiroshi tanahashi, kazuchika okada on january 5, 2016 by tj hawke. Wrestle kingdom 9s other main event was determined at the november 8, 2014, njpw power struggle show. Like most classic matches, it was easy to look forward to this match before the bell rang. After the ace dragged them out of the muck, the rainmaker came along to challenge for his crown. Result between hiroshi tanahashi and kazuchika okada from kobe. In the first match of their legendary rivalry to take place on american soil, iwgp heavyweight champion kazuchika okada defeated his greatest rival, hiroshi tanahashi in a tremendous match. Okada and tanasashi heated conflict has been a refreshing feud in wrestlings confines. Five of those were for the iwgp heavyweight title the main title in new japan pro wrestling with the. Kazuchika okada wasnt the rainmaker anymore, but he wasnt alone. The intensity between the two is definitely not gone, and still. The new beginning is an annual professional wrestling event promoted by new japan prowrestling njpw.
There are some matches that need no introduction and, in the context of. Kazuchika okada and hiroshi tanahashi to team up for the. Styles would eventually drop the belt to hiroshi tanahashi when tanahashi decided to get back in the title picture. Since then theyve gone back and forth, battling for top spot as the company grew around them. Retrospective look at the greatest feud in modern day japanese wrestling. Le 16 aout, hiroshi tanahashi remporte le tournoi g1 climax en battant en finale. Kazuchika okada vs hiroshi tanahashi njpw king of pro. August 6, 2017 act city hamamatsu in hamamatsu, japan njpw g1 climax day 15 with two big time new japan stars like this, you knew to expect a main event, heavyweight style big match. Hiroshi tanahashi on wikipedia v d e six lunatics hiroshi tanahashi hiroyoshi tenzan kazuchika okada satoshi kojima tetsuya naito toru yano. Nakamura shinsukeokada kazuchika works archive of our own. The wrestle kingdom 9 main event was the seventh match between okada and tanahashi since february 2012 and their second january 4 tokyo dome show main event after wrestle kingdom 7 on january 4, 20. Kazuchika okada vs hiroshi tanahashi njpw wrestle kingdom 7 4.
Hiroshi tanahashi on october 14 best wrestling maneuver 201220 rainmaker. He shares the record for most reigns as iwgp heavyweight champion with tatsumi fujinami and also holds the record for most successful defenses with eleven during his fifth. Kazuchika okada simple english wikipedia, the free. Hiroshi tanahashi vs kazuchika okada wrestle kingdom 10. There were a lot of buffeirng issues throghout this match so it was hard to get a full grip of it but it felt like a match of the year going way over 30 minutes. Hiroshi tanahashi and kazuchika okada wrestling jat wiki. The g1 climax 28 winner, hiroshi tanahashi, has stated he will defend the briefcase against kazuchika okada and jay white. Hiroshi tanahashi and kazuchika okadas rivalry dates way back to 2012 when okada initially had made his return to new japan pro wrestling following his excursion in the united states of america.
Hiroshi tanahashi vs kazuchika okada dependably construct something reminiscent, whatever the case may be. Kazuchika okada, hiroshi tanahashi, more announced for. The rainmaker kazuchika okada vs the ace hiroshi tanahashi g1 climax 23. If you buy stuff from amazon using this link, we receive a minor promotional bonus from amazon, not from you. Kazuchika okada simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Kazuchika okada vs hiroshi tanahashi wrestle kingdom 9 video. Yoshitatsu and hiroshi tanahashi vs daisuke sekimoto and kento miyahara. Jun 29, 2017 kazuchika okada and hiroshi tanahashi clashes in the g1 climax, on august 11th, 2016. Kazuchika okada defeats hiroshi tanahashi in their first.
Kazuchika okada on june 16 fighting spirit award 2003, 2006 mvp award 2009, 2011 performance award 2007 wrestling observer newsletter. Kazuchika okada defeats hiroshi tanahashi in the opening night of the g1 climax tournament in the latest chapter of their rivalry, current iwgp heavyweight champion kazuchika okada scored the big win over last years g1 climax champion, hiroshi tanahashi. Wrestling dontaku night 1 on thursday, may 3 rd at the fukuoka convention center at 4 am eastern. Hiroshi tanahashi for the iwgp heavyweight championship. Kazuchika okada vs hiroshi tanahashi njpw g1 climax 28 highlights. Originally the two had a heated rivalry in new japan prowrestling before tanahashi saved okada from an attack by gallows and anderson and they teamed up, before breaking up later that year. The winner of njpws annual g1 tournament receives a briefcase with a contract for the title shot at wrestlekingdom inside. Hiroshi tanahashi vs kazuchika okada njpw invasion attack. Kazuchika okada njpw g1 climax 29 dallas 2019 night 1 mughal july, 2019 no comments its been the rivalry thats defined new japan pro wrestling in this decade and played a major role in the promotions incredible worldwide growth following the dark ages that were the. Jan 06, 2016 hiroshi tanahashi vs kazuchika okada dependably construct something reminiscent, whatever the case may be.
Although okada has defeated his wily adversary on several occasions, he is yet to do it at wrestle kingdom. The two have fought for the iwgp heavyweight championship many times, main eventing multiple wrestle. Hiroshi tanahashi has done the unthinkable, cutting his iconic mane and changing the color. His new persona and attitude, the rainmaker, defeated hiroshi tanahashi. Every little thing hiroshi tanahashi and kazuchika okada do. The ace of new japan will step in the ring with kazuchika okada in an iwgp january 4th challenge rights match for the destruction in kobe show. This entry was posted in new japan pro wrestling and tagged hiroshi tanahashi, kazuchika okada on july 6, 2019 by tj hawke. Here is the first part of the history of hiroshi tanahashi, the ace of the universe. Hiroshi tanahashi and kazuchika okada talk upcoming bout. Since 2012, one of pro wrestlings premier feuds has been hiroshi tanahashi v. Discover book depositorys huge selection of kazuaki tanahashi books online. Kazuchika okada vs hiroshi tanahashi njpw king of pro wrestling 20 5 that was the culmination of a sensational series of matches that will go down in the history books yes they would compete against each other again. Kazuchika okada vs hiroshi tanahashi njpw dominion 6. This is 20210 njpw karl anderson vs hiroshi tanahashi by laparka on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
All information about cookies and data security can be found in our impressum german only. From 20 to 2014, the event also aired outside japan as an internet payperview ippv. Tanahashi to determine 2018 njpw cup winner with title shot on the line. Jeff hardy slomo dive from the top of the cage from final resolution 20. It did feel like a big fight feel, another match between the two was what the fans of njpw wanted. In the main event of sundays destruction in kobe card, hiroshi tanahashi defeated kazuchika okada to retain his title shot at wrestle kingdom in january. When posterity looks at hiroshi tanahashi vs kazuchika okada, it will surely be spoke of in the same breath. Hiroshi tanahashi will be putting his wrestle kingdom title match in jeopardy on sunday september 23rd. He shocked a lot of people in the wrestling world when he returned to new japan in 2012. Jan 04, 2016 full highlights and results from hiroshi tanahashi vs kazuchika okada for the iwgp heavyweight title at wrestle kingdom 10. His overnight transformation from a rookie to a champion made him the iwgp heavyweight champion.
The event has been held since 2011 as a payperview ppv. Njpw kazuchika okada vs hiroshi tanahashi video dailymotion. His accolades in njpw include being a record setting eighttime iwgp heavyweight champion, a twotime iwgp intercontinental champion, a threetime and. Kazuchika okada by shaun nichols between february 2012 and october 20, these two met in six major single matches. Kazuchika okada defeats hiroshi tanahashi in the opening.
Shinsuke didnt know what would wait for him, when he returned home for new years eve. Hiroshi tanahashi, is arguably one of the best professional wrestlers on the planet today, and hands down in my top five. Dec 22, 2015 the history of the kazuchika okada and hiroshi tanahashi is a storied one, filled with triumph, disappointment, tradition and a sense of being close yet not close enough for okada. Kazuchika okada vs hiroshi tanahashi the new beginning 2012. Hes been phenomenal within njpw, making multiple match of the year candidates, and still going strong. Tanahashi hiroshi 62 nakamura shinsuke 35 okada kazuchika 20 ibushi kota 10 kenny omega 9 yoshihashi professional wrestling 8 naito tetsuya 6 taguchi ryusuke 6 gedou professional wrestling 5 shibata katsuyori 5 include relationships nakamura shinsuke tanahashi hiroshi 30 okada kazuchika tanahashi hiroshi 8. The second night is headlined by kazuchika okada and hiroshi tanahashi for the iwgp title with okada going for the recordbreaking 12 th defense of the title and beating tanahashis record. Hiroshi tanahashi for iwgp title another incredible match. A history of kazuchika okada and hiroshi tanahashi. Its the feud on which modern day new japan was built. Okadas fourth reign with the championship is the longest in history, at 720 days. Enjoy kazuchika okada vs hiroshi tanahashi njpw dominion 6.
Subscribe to njpw on youtube and other social media account to stay up to date with the latest new japan news. Kazuchika okada vs hiroshi tanahashi invasion attack 20. Kazuchika okada vs hiroshi tanahashi invasion attack 20 highlights hd. Every little thing hiroshi tanahashi and kazuchika okada. For the th time in a major match, kazuchika okada and hiroshi tanahashi stood across the ring from each other.
Wrestle kingdom 10 1416 tokyo dome tokyo, japan iwgp heavyweight championship kazuchika okada c vs. This time the battleground was dallas texas, night 1 of the g1 climax. Aug 02, 2018 kazuchika okada vs hiroshi tanahashi invasion attack 20 highlights hd. Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf. In recent years, the g1 winner has had to defend the briefcase before advancing to the tokyo dome. It is their first singles match since the 2016 g1 climax. Sometimes you cant see who is with you and who is against you, sometimes it takes an old friend to help you out of your dark mind. Njpw revealed a whos who of wrestlers that will be appearing on the threecity tour including iwgp heavyweight champion kazuchika okada, hiroshi tanahashi, 2019 g1 climax winner kota ibushi, tetsuya naito, jay white and more. Young dragons cup 2005 wrestling observer newsletter.
Tanashahi spent most of the match on the comeback, as evil grabbed a young lion as his designated magic killer assistant. Hiroshi tanahashi and kazuchika okada are a professional wrestling tag team competing in the wwe on the smackdown brand and are the current world tag team champions in their first reign. Hiroshi tanahashi born november, 1976 is a japanese professional wrestler who is currently working for new japan pro wrestling during his time in njpw, he has become a sixtime iwgp heavyweight champion. Jul 05, 2015 this entry was posted in new japan pro wrestling and tagged hiroshi tanahashi, toru yano on july 5, 2015 by tj hawke.
The match went over 35 minutes and concluded with three variations of the high fly flow to pin okada with both selling their knees throughout the match. Hiroshi tanahashi and kazuchika okada will tag together. Hiroshi tanahashi vs kazuchika okada dominion 2012. This coming thursday and friday, njpw superstars kazuchika okada and hiroshi tanahashi, two men who have a legendary rivalry and headlined multiple wrestlekingdoms, will join forces for the first time ever to battle members of the bullet club at world tag league. Full highlights and results from hiroshi tanahashi vs kazuchika okada for the iwgp heavyweight title at wrestle kingdom 10. Hiroshi tanahashi simple english wikipedia, the free. East coast in the coming weeks, the company announced who will be appearing on those shows.
Kazuchika okada born july, 1933 is a japanese professional wrestler who is currently working for new japan pro wrestling. Since we are based in europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Hiroshi tanahashi on october 14 best wrestling maneuver 201220 rainmaker feud of the year 201220 vs. You can support the development of the website and database backend via patreon. Hiroshi tanahashi vs tomohiro ishii 862017 the armpit. Hiroshi tanahashi to defend g1 briefcase against kazuchika. Okada defeated tanahashi with the rainmaker and then cut a farewell promo to the crowd promising to return to dallas. Njpw invasion attack 20 kazuchika okada vs hiroshi. However, in japan, a certain rivalry has helped make new japan pro wrestling into the top company in the world, kazuchika okada vs. Hiroshi tanahashi on june 16 mvp award 201220 toryumon mexico. Kazuchika okada vs hiroshi tanahashi njpw g1 climax 23. The essential ace of the universe, hiroshi tanahashi.
Following a pair of great posts by usammygee32 i was inspired to do a similar type of post only for njpw and as far as rivalries go there is only one place to start. Ric flair vs dusty rhodes, the rock vs stone cold steve austin, hulk hogan vs andre the giant, tatsumi fujinama and van vader. I recognize that theres only so much they can do here with such an obvious thirty minute draw endpoint, but even with a foregone conclusion of. Hiroshi tanahashi tanahashi hiroshi, born november, 1976 is a japanese professional wrestler who works primarily for new japan pro wrestling njpw, where he is onehalf of the current iwgp tag team champions in his third reign, while also being a former eighttime iwgp heavyweight champion, a former twotime iwgp intercontinental champion, twotime iwgp tag team champion. Dec 29, 2016 the video below shows highlights from tanahashi and okadas match at wrestle kingdom 10. Kazuchika okada and hiroshi tanahashi clashes in the g1 climax, on august 11th, 2016. Hiroshi tanahashi vs kazuchika okada njpw invasion. Longtime rivals hiroshi tanahashi and kazuchika okada clash in the main event of wrestle kingdom 9, a match for the iwgp heavyweight. Hiroshi tanahashi tanahashi comes out first with the title shot in the briefcase he won from the g1 climax 25 tournament. Kazuchika okada vs hiroshi tanahashi highlights invasion attack. The story behind okada and tanahashis storied rivalry. The fans applauded and began to chant when the bell rang. The two had fought three times in the g1 before, and the 30 minute time limit was the deciding factor each time.
At under 30 years of age, kazuchika okada accomplished a lot of achievements. This is hiroshi tanahashi vs kazuchika okada njpw invasion attack 07. Hiroshi tanahashi changes theme song after 12 years. After winning only one match, kazuchika okada asks for a shot to hiroshi tanahashis iwgp heavyweight championship.
Thus, the previous years g1 climax winner kazuchika okada was destined to face his longtime rival hiroshi tanahashi once again for the iwgp heavyweight championship at. With another showdown looming between two of njpws greatest superstars of alltime, lets take a look back at the legendary rivalry between kazuchika okada and hiroshi tanahashi. Hiroshi tanahashi vs kazuchika okada wrestle kingdom 9. Axs tv announced njpw lineups through early july, okada vs. Nov 17, 2009 brush mind paperback november 17, 2009. Tanahashi has done this because he is filming a movie, starting tomorrow. And thats what you got, as they went over 20 minutes and did all the big moves and near falls at the end. If you buy stuff from amazon using this link, we receive a minor promotional bonus. Im not sure if this was necessarily meant to be their final meeting, what with tanahashi putting. When tanahashi stepped into the ring for a tuneup match against kazuchika okada on january 31, then 22yearold okada a bluechipper but a relative nobodyhardly resembled the eventual five.
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