Shinsuke nakamura and hiroshi tanahashi meet up in. Nakamura focused on the ribs of tanahashi with a series of knee strikes to the gut while tanahashi worked over the leg of nakamuara, presumably reducing the effect of the boma ye finishing move. Nakamura 2014 posted by rich kraetsch dec 9, 2019 vow flagship patreon one of the more important moments in njpw history as g1 climax winner tetsuya naito and iwgp heavyweight champion kazuchika okada are voted out of the main event in favor of hiroshi tanahashi vs. Mar 23, 2018 hiroshi tanahashi vs shinsuke nakamura g1 climax final amazing suscribe. Before i watch the nominated 2009 tanahashi vs nakamura, i thought i would watch the two tanahashi nakamura matches from 2008. Tanahashi focused his attack on the legs of nakamura, hoping to remove his ability to deliver that vicious boma ye strike, where as shinsuke attacked hiroshis arm in the hope of setting up his. Fluff both literal and figurative a visit from the kamisama of gains. Prior to his main roster debut, nakamura competed in wwes nxt brand, where he is one of only two wrestlers along with samoa joe to have held the nxt. Hiroshi tanahashi and shinsuke nakamura hiroshi tanahashi and shinsuke nakamura went on excursion to cmll together in 2005 while they were iwgp tag team champions, during one of the brief periods. He currently works for world wrestling entertainment wwe on the smackdown brand. Radicans njpw big match spotlight 320 2018 njpw cup. Jan 28, 2017 hiroshi tanahashi vs shinsuke nakamura new english commentary, g1 climax 25 finals 2015. Summary there i was, finishing up with the morning class, right.
On january 4, 2014, tanahashi was able to defeat shinsuke nakamura in the main event of wrestle kingdom 8 in tokyo dome to win the iwgp intercontinental championship. Please note that ratings are given to the overall match. Wwe wants to replace john cena with japans shinsuke. Minoru suzuki in a fire pro wrestling returns bloodbath. Some great nearfalls, ibushi stealing shinsukes signature taunts and finish and plenty of jawdropping spots provided one of the greatest matches of the century so far. Hiroshi tanahashi vs kenny omega 2142016 the armpit. At wrestle kingdom 2, angle retained the illegitimate iwgp title in the semimain event against yuji nagata, and shinsuke nakamura would wrestle hiroshi tanahashi for the new iwgp title in the main event. His title vs shinsuke nakamura on the next njpw on axs tv. Shinsuke nakamura met up with hiroshi tanahashi while wwe was touring japan.
It is rather interesting that njpw decided to make this match more about tanahashi than white. Hiroshi tanahashi defeated jay white to retain the iwgp intercontinental championship grade. He had a rematch against nakamura at the new beginning in hiroshima on february 9 where he was successful in defending his championship. Shinsuke nakamura vs hiroshi tanahashi g1 climax day 19, august 16th 2015. Iwgp heavyweight champion hiroshi tanahashi vs shinsuke nakamura tokyo dome 010408 after new japans resurgence in 2007, i was surprised by the lack of representation for new japan in 2008. Wwe wants to replace john cena with japans shinsuke nakamura. Tanahashi focused his attack on the legs of nakamura, hoping to remove his ability to deliver that vicious boma ye strike, where as shinsuke attacked hiroshi s arm in the hope of setting up his. Hiroshi tanahashi page 3 the microscope pro wrestling only. His accolades in njpw include being a record setting eighttime iwgp heavyweight champion, a twotime iwgp. Hiroshi tanahashi vs shinsuke nakamura g1 climax final amazing suscribe.
From november 23 to december 7, nakamura and ishii took part in the 20 world tag league, where they finished with a record of three wins and three losses, with a loss against togi makabe. The finish was tanahashi hit a high fly flow to nakamura who was sitting up. The fans took to okada well enough, but still preferred nakamura and hiroshi tanahashi to okadaor at least to him and tetsuya naito, since they voted nakamura vs. Nakamura retained the title after a falcon arrow off the top rope, the bom a ye to the back of the head and then a regular bom a ye for the pin.
He is a former threetime iwgp heavyweight champion, threetime iwgp intercontinental champion, onetime iwgp tag team champion. The event has been held since 2011 as a payperview ppv. Brock lesnar, shinsuke nakamura and their reallife battle. The match was all about vicious offense from both men. Hes been phenomenal within njpw, making multiple match of the year candidates, and still going strong.
Kenny omega in a iwgp intercontinental title match. Hiroshi tanahashi vs shinsuke nakamura g1 climax final amazing duration. View the profiles of people named shinsuke nakamura. Ive been writing for inside pulse for 8 months and my passion for japanese wrestling should be obvious by now. Postmatch, nakamura nominated hiroshi tanahashi as his next challenger, setting up the first title match between the two longtime rivals in over two years. 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. Minoru suzuki join kevin kelly for english commentary on three greats from g1 climax 23 in the njpw world archives. Introduction below you can see all known star ratings for wrestling matches featuring in dave meltzers wrestling observer newsletter. Shinsuke nakamura simple english wikipedia, the free. Hiroshi tanahashi defeated shinsuke nakamura to win the iwgp intercontinental title. Styles for the iwgp ic champshionship january 4, 2016 categories misc live events must. 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. The essential ace of the universe, hiroshi tanahashi. They will be competing for an iwgp heavyweight championship opportunity at next years wrestle kingdom event.
Nakamura comes out to a seismic ovation from the crowd as okada and ishii hold the ropes for him to enter. Sep 24, 2017 hiroshi tanahashi vs shinsuke nakamura g1 climax final amazing duration. Hiroshi tanahashi, is arguably one of the best professional wrestlers on the planet today, and hands down in my top five. Wwe shinsuke nakamura wrestler wwe, wiki, bio, age. Shinsuke nakamura, nakamura shinsuke, born february 24, 1980 is an japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Shinsuke nakamura nakamura shinsuke, born february 24, 1980 is a japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist. Hiroshi tanahashi vs shinsuke nakamura new english commentary, g1 climax 25 finals 2015.
Hiroshi tanahashi vs shinsuke nakamura g1 climax final. Tanahashis intercontinental championship match ahead of okadas iwgp heavyweight title defense against naito as the main event of wrestle kingdom 8. After the match nakamura offered his fist and styles gave him a fist bump back. They will be competing for an iwgp heavyweight championship opportunity. Hiroshi tanahashi won block a and shinsuke nakamura won block b. In the western world, wrestlings greatest rivalrys over the last 15 years have. Nov 05, 20 iwgp heavyweight champion hiroshi tanahashi vs shinsuke nakamura tokyo dome 010408 after new japans resurgence in 2007, i was surprised by the lack of representation for new japan in 2008. In the same year, he emerged the winner at the new japan cup tournament and around that time, he retook the title again, making him three times champion.
Tanahashi, on the other hand, will look forward to winning the upcoming g1 climax 28 and become a threetime g1 climax winner and subsequently book his place in the main event of wrestle kingdom. More g1 climax action july 24th on axs tv with hiroshi tanahashi vs. Review of hiroshi tanahashi vs kenny omega 34 from 2142016 at the njpw new beginning show in niigata, japan. After nakamuras win, angle came out to challenge nakamura in a title unification match, with the winner of the match claiming both the belts.
Shinsuke nakamura biography facts, childhood, family. The njpw g1 climax final is set with, the king of strong style, shinsuke nakamura, vs. Nov 02, 2019 hiroshi tanahashi and shinsuke nakamura hiroshi tanahashi and shinsuke nakamura went on excursion to cmll together in 2005 while they were iwgp tag team champions, during one of the brief periods. From 20 to 2014, the event also aired outside japan as an internet payperview ippv. Before i watch the nominated 2009 tanahashi vs nakamura, i thought i would watch the two tanahashinakamura matches from 2008. Okada, tanahashi, goto, ishii, and holy s its shibata are already in the ring. The top two matches on the show saw nakamura defending against hiroshi tanahashi, njpws top star during the postinoki rebuilding period, and. Nakamuras iwgp intercontinental championship fights with kota ibushi, tetsuya naito and hiroshi tanahashi put him on the map, all of which taking place while other stars competed in the main. Join facebook to connect with shinsuke nakamura and others you may know. Hiroshi tanahashi simple english wikipedia, the free.
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