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All Japan Pro Wrestling Presents "Champion Carnival 2004" - A Thrilling Night of Action at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium #2!
Tokyo, Japan - The sun may have set on Tokyo, but the action was just heating up at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium #2 as All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) presented "Champion Carnival 2004" in front of a lively crowd of 5,800 fans. This pay-per-view event did not disappoint, featuring six matches that showcased some of the best wrestling talent from around the world.
Opening Match: Gran Hamada, Nobutaka Araya, and Taichi Ishikari vs. Hideki Hosaka, Mitsu Hirai Jr., and Ryuji Hijikata - Six-Man Tag Team Match
The night began with a high-energy six-man tag team match that saw the experienced trio of Gran Hamada, Nobutaka Araya, and Taichi Ishikari take on the up-and-coming Hideki Hosaka, Mitsu Hirai Jr., and Ryuji Hijikata. Despite being the underdogs, the young trio showed flashes of brilliance before ultimately falling to the more seasoned opponents in 13:28.
Champion Carnival 2004 Semi-Finals
The next two matches featured the semi-finals of the Champion Carnival 2004 tournament, with Keiji Muto facing off against Takao Omori and Kensuke Sasaki taking on Satoshi Kojima. In the first match, Muto utilized his trademark speed and agility to outmaneuver Omori, securing a victory in 11:09.
In the second semi-final, Sasaki used his impressive power to overcome Kojima's technical grappling skills, emerging victorious after 16:51 of action.
Akira Hokuto vs. Kendo Kashin - Singles Match
The night took a dramatic turn with the appearance of wrestling legend Akira Hokuto, who faced off against the formidable Kendo Kashin in a singles match. Despite Kashin's best efforts to overpower him, Hokuto used his cunning and experience to secure a quick victory in just 3:34.
Genichiro Tenryu and Koichiro Kimura vs. Turmeric Storm (Kazushi Miyamoto and Tomoaki Honma) - Honma & Miyamoto Six Match Trial Series
The next match featured Genichiro Tenryu and Koichiro Kimura taking on the Turmeric Storm duo of Kazushi Miyamoto and Tomoaki Honma in a thrilling match that showcased some of the best technical grappling in the world. In the end, Tenryu and Kimura emerged victorious after 12:03 of action.
RO&D (Jamal, Taiyo Kea, and TAKA Michinoku) vs. Arashi, Kaz Hayashi, and Masanobu Fuchi - Six-Man Tag Team Match
The penultimate match saw the RO&D trio of Jamal, Taiyo Kea, and TAKA Michinoku take on the formidable Arashi, Kaz Hayashi, and Masanobu Fuchi in a six-man tag team match. Despite being the underdogs, RO&D used their quickness and teamwork to outmaneuver their opponents, securing a victory in 14:11.
Champion Carnival 2004 Final Match: Keiji Muto vs. Kensuke Sasaki
The main event of the evening saw Keiji Muto face off against Kensuke Sasaki in the final match of the Champion Carnival 2004 tournament. In a thrilling contest that featured both men showcasing their best moves, Muto ultimately emerged victorious after 15:33 of action.
In Conclusion...
All Japan Pro Wrestling's "Champion Carnival 2004" was a resounding success, featuring six matches that showcased some of the best wrestling talent in the world. With a sold-out crowd of 5,800 fans packing the Yoyogi National Gymnasium #2, this event will be remembered for years to come as one of the greatest pay-per-view events in AJPW history.
Final Thoughts...
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Card Details
- Date: 20 Apr 2004
- Promotion: All Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Yoyogi National Gymnasium #2
- Attendance: 5800
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 20 Apr 2004
Matches
Gran Hamada, Nobutaka Araya and Taichi Ishikari defeat Hideki Hosaka, Mitsu Hirai Jr. and Ryuji Hijikata in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 13:28Keiji Muto defeat Takao Omori in a Champion Carnival 2004 Semi Final Match
Match Time: 11:09Kensuke Sasaki defeat Satoshi Kojima in a Champion Carnival 2004 Semi Final Match
Match Time: 16:51Akira Hokuto defeat Kendo Kashin in a Singles Match
Match Time: 03:34Genichiro Tenryu and Koichiro Kimura defeat Turmeric Storm (Kazushi Miyamoto and Tomoaki Honma) in a Honma & Miyamoto Six Match Trial Series Sixth Match
Match Time: 12:03RO&D (Jamal, Taiyo Kea and TAKA Michinoku) defeat Arashi, Kaz Hayashi and Masanobu Fuchi in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 14:11Keiji Muto defeat Kensuke Sasaki in a Champion Carnival 2004 Final Match
Match Time: 15:33