NJPW Invasion Attack 2013
NJPW Invasion Attack 2013

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NJPW Invasion Attack 2013

2013
Movie
180 min
English

Invasion Attack was a professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). The event aired domestically as a regular pay-per-view (PPV) and internationally as an internet pay-per-view (iPPV). The event was headlined by Hiroshi Tanahashi defending his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against rival Kazuchika Okada.

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Director: N/A (Professional Wrestling Event)Genres: Sports, Wrestling

Plot Summary

NJPW Invasion Attack 2013 was a major professional wrestling event organized by New Japan Pro-Wrestling. The show featured a series of high-stakes matches, including championship bouts and grudge matches. A significant highlight was the IWGP Heavyweight Championship match between Kazuchika Okada and Tetsuya Naito, which also saw a major post-match angle that set up future rivalries. Other top stars like Shinsuke Nakamura and Minoru Suzuki were also in action.

Critical Reception

As a professional wrestling event, critical reception focuses on the match quality, storytelling, and overall excitement generated. Invasion Attack 2013 was generally well-received by wrestling fans and critics for its strong in-ring performances, particularly the main event, and the impactful angle that followed. It is considered a significant event in the timeline of New Japan Pro-Wrestling's resurgence.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exceptional main event match quality.

  • Noted for its significant and impactful post-match storyline developments.

  • Considered a strong showing for New Japan Pro-Wrestling's top talent.

Google audience: Audience reception for wrestling events is typically found on wrestling-specific forums and review sites rather than general platforms like Google Reviews. Fan discussions often highlight the quality of the wrestling matches and the emotional investment in the ongoing storylines.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (Professional wrestling event)

Fun Fact

The post-match events of the IWGP Heavyweight Championship match between Kazuchika Okada and Tetsuya Naito, which saw the surprise appearance of Takaaki Watanabe (now known as EVIL) and interference from Yujiro Takahashi, laid the groundwork for the formation of the Suzuki-gun stable's dominance and further escalated the feud between Okada and Nakamura.

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