NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11

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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11

2017
Movie
350 min
Japanese

Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January 4, 2017, headlined by Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Kenny Omega for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.

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Director: Multiple (New Japan Pro-Wrestling)Genres: Sports Entertainment, Professional Wrestling

Plot Summary

Wrestle Kingdom 11 is the flagship annual professional wrestling event produced by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). This installment, held on January 4, 2017, at the Tokyo Dome, featured a stacked card of championship matches and high-profile contests. The main event saw Kazuchika Okada defend his IWGP Heavyweight Championship against the challenger Kenny Omega, in what is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestling matches of all time. Other key bouts included Tetsuya Naito defending the IWGP Intercontinental Championship against Hiroshi Tanahashi and the NEVER Openweight Championship match between Katsuyori Shibata and Hirooki Goto.

Critical Reception

Wrestle Kingdom 11 received universal acclaim from professional wrestling critics and fans alike, particularly for its main event match between Okada and Omega, which was lauded for its in-ring action, storytelling, and intensity. The entire show was praised for its consistent quality and the high level of competition displayed across the card.

What Reviewers Say

  • The main event between Kazuchika Okada and Kenny Omega is frequently cited as one of the best professional wrestling matches ever.

  • The overall card was exceptionally strong, delivering high-quality wrestling throughout the show.

  • Wrestle Kingdom 11 is considered a landmark event for New Japan Pro-Wrestling, showcasing the promotion's peak.

Google audience: Audience reception for Wrestle Kingdom 11 was overwhelmingly positive, with fans praising the exceptional quality of the matches, particularly the main event. The event is often highlighted as a career-defining performance for many of the wrestlers involved and a major draw for international wrestling fans.

Awards & Accolades

The main event match between Kazuchika Okada and Kenny Omega received numerous 'Match of the Year' awards from various wrestling publications and critics, and achieved a rare 6-star rating from Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Fun Fact

Kenny Omega's performance in the main event against Kazuchika Okada was so highly regarded that it received a 6-star rating from prominent wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer, a rating previously considered unprecedented.

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