Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall is an upcoming professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). The event is scheduled to take place on June 11, 2017, in Osaka, Osaka, at the Osaka-jō Hall and will be the ninth event under the Dominion name and third in a row to take place at the Osaka-jō Hall. The event will be headlined by Kazuchika Okada defending the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Kenny Omega in a rematch from the main event of Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome.
Production
Background
Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall was officially announced on January 4, 2017, during Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome.[1][2] The event is NJPW's biggest between Wrestle Kingdom 11 and July–August's G1 Climax.[3] The event will air through NJPW's internet streaming site, New Japan Pro Wrestling World, and will feature English commentary.[3]
Storylines
Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall will feature professional wrestling matches that involve different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and storylines. Wrestlers portray villains, heroes, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches.[4]
After defeating Bad Luck Fale to make his fouth title defense, Kazuchika Okada (left) nomiated Kenny Omega (right) his challenger for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at the Dominion 6.11
Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall will be main evented by Kazuchika Okada making his sixth defense of the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Kenny Omega.[5][6] This will be a rematch from Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome, where Okada successfully defended the title against Omega in a match that earned critical acclaim, including a six-star rating (on a scale of zero to five) from Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.[7][8][9] Following Wrestle Kingdom 11, Omega took a hiatus from NJPW to "reassess [his] future", stating he was "weighing all options".[10] Despite interest from WWE, Omega eventually decided to remain with NJPW and returned to the promotion in late February.[11] Upon his return, Omega set himself a deadline to claim the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, planning to be the champion when NJPW presents shows in Long Beach, California on July 1 and 2, 2017. His quickest way to another title shot was through the 2017 New Japan Cup, but his plan was derailed by Tomohiro Ishii, who eliminated him from the tournament in the first round.[12] Meanwhile, Okada continued defending the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, defeating Minoru Suzuki and New Japan Cup winner Katsuyori Shibata.[13][14] On May 3 at Wrestling Dontaku 2017, Omega avenged his loss from the New Japan Cup by defeating Tomohiro Ishii and following the main event of the show, where Okada successfully defended the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Omega's Bullet Club stablemate Bad Luck Fale, he was nominated by the champion as his next challenger at Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall.[15][16] The match was officially announced two days later.[5]
Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall will also feature another rematch from Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome, where Tetsuya Naito will defend the IWGP Intercontinental Championship against Hiroshi Tanahashi.[6] After successfully defending the title against Juice Robinson on April 29, Naito was challenged by Tanahashi, who had defeated his Los Ingobernables de Japon stablemate Evil earlier that same day. Naito, however, tried to turn down Tanahashi's challenge, noting that he and Evil were only tied 1–1 in their series against each other.[5] Tanahashi had lost to Naito at Wrestle Kingdom 11, but was compelled to challenge him to a rematch due to disliking how Naito was treating the championship belt, throwing and kicking it around. Others like Jushin Thunder Liger had also voiced their displeasure over Naito's actions.[5] The match was officially announced on May 5.[5]
Matches
| # | Matches | Stipulations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Kenny Omega | Singles match for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship | |
| 2 | Tetsuya Naito (c) vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi | Singles match for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship | |
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References
- ↑ NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11 live results: Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega . Wrestling Observer Newsletter (2017-01-04). Retrieved on 2017-05-03.
- ↑ Namako, Jason 2017-01-04. NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11 Results – 1/4/17 (Live from the Tokyo Dome, Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega) . Wrestleview. Retrieved on 2017-05-03.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Meltzer, Dave 2017-01-13. NJPW announces English commentary broadcast schedule . Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved on 2017-05-03.
- ↑ Grabianowski, Ed. How Pro Wrestling Works . HowStuffWorks, Inc.. Discovery Communications. Archived from the original on 2013-11-18. Retrieved on 2017-05-03.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 ja:【6月11日（日）大阪城ホールの2大カードが正式決定！】“IWGPヘビー級選手権”オカダvsケニー！“インターコンチネンタル選手権”内藤vs棚橋！ (in Japanese). New Japan Pro Wrestling (2017-05-05). Archived from the original on 2017-05-05. Retrieved on 2017-05-05.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Currier, Joseph 2017-05-04. Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega rematch set for NJPW Dominion . Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved on 2017-05-05.
- ↑ Fiorvanti, Tim 2017-01-05. Okada-Omega classic highlights Wrestle Kingdom 11 card for NJPW . ESPN. Retrieved on 2017-05-03.
- ↑ Schwartz, Nick 2017-01-08. John Cena trolls wrestling fans worldwide on his Instagram . Fox Sports. Retrieved on 2017-05-03.
- ↑ Allen, Taylor 2017-01-23. Winnipeg wrestler Kenny Omega wins 'greatest match in pro wrestling history' . Metro Winnipeg. Retrieved on 2017-05-03.
- ↑ Omega teases exiting New Japan, Fantasticamania lineups released . Pro Wrestling Insider (2017-01-06). Retrieved on 2017-05-03.
- ↑ ja:【新日】２６、２７日後楽園大会にケニー参戦 (in Japanese). Tokyo Sports (2017-02-04). Retrieved on 2017-05-03.
- ↑ ja:【新日ＮＪＣ】優勝候補筆頭ケニーまさかの初戦敗退 (in Japanese). Tokyo Sports (2017-03-13). Retrieved on 2017-05-03.
- ↑ NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo live results: Okada vs. Suzuki . Wrestling Observer Newsletter (2017-02-04). Retrieved on 2017-05-03.
- ↑ Rose, Bryan 2017-04-08. NJPW Sakura Genesis live results: Okada vs. Shibata . Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved on 2017-05-03.
- ↑ Rose, Bryan 2017-05-02. NJPW Wrestling Dontaku live results: Okada faces Bad Luck Fale . Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved on 2017-05-03.
- ↑ ja:ＩＷＧＰ王座Ｖ５のオカダ ケガ人続きの新日に緊急提言 (in Japanese). Tokyo Sports (2017-05-04). Retrieved on 2017-05-03.