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ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE: ALL JAPAN PRO WRESTLING PAY-PER-VIEW REVIEW

Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan - January 19th, 2003

The Tokyo Dome was electric tonight as All Japan Pro Wrestling presented a stacked card for their pay-per-view event. A sellout crowd of 45,371 fans were treated to nine thrilling matches that showcased the best of AJPW's talented roster.

Match 1: Abdullah The Butcher vs. SATA...yarn

The show opened with a battle of attrition between two of AJPW's most seasoned competitors, Abdullah The Butcher and SATA...yarn. In a grueling singles match, The Butcher emerged victorious after an impressive display of power and technical wrestling. Time: 7:35.

Match 2: Royal Brothers and Taiji Ishimori vs. Italian Connection

The Royal Brothers (Takeshi Fujii, Koji Kitao, and Isamu Teranishi) teamed up with rising star Taiji Ishimori to take on the experienced trio of Italian Connection (Condotti Shuji, Milano Collection AT, and YOSSINO). In a fast-paced six-man tag team match, the Royal Brothers' teamwork and strength proved too much for their opponents. Time: 13:18.

Match 3: Kendo Kashin vs. Sabu

In a clash of styles, submission specialist Kendo Kashin faced off against high-flying ace Sabu. The two competitors engaged in a thrilling match that saw both men showcase their unique abilities. In the end, Kashin's technical prowess won out, as he forced Sabu to submit. Time: 12:28.

Match 4: Kaz Hayashi and Ultimo Dragon vs. GDI

AJPW's top tag team, Kaz Hayashi and Ultimo Dragon, took on the formidable GDI duo of Rey Bucanero and Ultimo Guerrero in a highly competitive match. The crowd was treated to a series of exciting sequences and near-falls before Hayashi and Dragon emerged victorious. Time: 17:40.

Match 5: Hiroshi Hase and Satoshi Kojima vs. Heath Herring and Terry Funk

In a battle of big men, heavyweight duo Hiroshi Hase and Satoshi Kojima faced off against the imposing combination of Heath Herring and Terry Funk. The match was marked by hard-hitting strikes and power moves, with Hase and Kojima ultimately prevailing. Time: 10:58.

Match 6: Kevin Randleman and Mark Coleman vs. Jan Nortje

The UFC's Kevin Randleman and Mark Coleman made their AJPW debut in a tag team match against the experienced Jan Nortje. The two MMA stars showed off their grappling skills, but ultimately fell short to the AJPW veterans. Time: 11:48.

Match 7: Shinya Hashimoto vs. Joe Son

In a clash of styles, AJPW's Shinya Hashimoto faced off against the unpredictable Joe Son. The match was marked by rapid-fire exchanges and near-falls before Hashimoto secured the win with a vicious submission hold. Time: 5:34.

Match 8: Bill Goldberg and Keiji Muto vs. KroniK

In the main event, AJPW's top stars Bill Goldberg and Keiji Muto took on the powerful duo of KroniK (Brian Adams and Bryan Clarke). The match was a thrilling back-and-forth affair that saw both teams trading blows and near-falls. In the end, the experience and cunning of Goldberg and Muto proved too much for their opponents, as they emerged victorious. Time: 17:56.

Match 9: Ernesto Hoost vs. Bob Sapp

The show closed with a battle between two of AJPW's most formidable big men, Ernesto Hoost and Bob Sapp. The match was marked by heavy strikes and power moves, but ultimately it was Hoost's technical grappling skills that secured the win. Time: 5:15.

Overall, tonight's card showcased the best of what AJPW has to offer - a mix of high-flying action, hard-hitting strikes, and technical grappling. With this event, All Japan Pro Wrestling has solidified its position as one of the premier professional wrestling promotions in the world.

Card Details

  • Date: 19 Jan 2003
  • Promotion: All Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Tokyo Dome
  • Attendance: 45371
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 19 Jan 2003

Matches

  1. Abdullah The Butcher defeat SATA...yarn in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 07:35

  2. Royal Brothers and Taiji Ishimori defeat Italian Connection (Condotti Shuji, Milano Collection AT and YOSSINO) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 13:18

  3. Kendo Kashin defeat Sabu in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 12:28

  4. Kaz Hayashi and Ultimo Dragon defeat GDI (Rey Bucanero and Ultimo Guerrero) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 17:40

  5. Hiroshi Hase and Satoshi Kojima defeat Heath Herring and Terry Funk in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:58

  6. Kevin Randleman and Mark Coleman defeat Jan Nortje in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 11:48

  7. Shinya Hashimoto defeat Joe Son in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 05:34

  8. Bill Goldberg and Keiji Muto defeat KroniK (Brian Adams and Bryan Clarke) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 17:56

  9. Ernesto Hoost defeat Bob Sapp in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 05:15

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