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ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE REPORT:

ALL JAPAN PRO WRESTLING'S "NIPPON BUDOKAN FURY" PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT REVIEW

Tokyo, Japan - The Nippon Budokan was electric last night as All Japan Pro Wrestling presented their highly anticipated pay-per-view event, "Nippon Budokan Fury". A sold-out crowd of 16,300 enthusiastic fans bore witness to a star-studded card that featured some of the best in the business. Yours truly, Vic Marks, was on hand to capture all the action and excitement.

Match #1: Nobukazu Hirai vs. Ryuji Hijikata (Singles Match)

Hirai started strong, but Hijikata's determination kept him in the match. In the end, Hirai's superior grappling skills proved too much for Hijikata, securing a convincing victory in 9 minutes and 32 seconds.

Match #2: Hi69 vs. Gran Naniwa & Yasu Urano (Triple Threat Match)

This chaotic contest saw Hi69 outlast both opponents to emerge victorious. The quick-fisted grappler's agility allowed him to evade Naniwa and Urano's attacks, setting up a decisive pin in just 6 minutes and 56 seconds.

Match #3: Hideki Hosaka & Masato Tanaka vs. The Double Iron Sheiks (Tag Team Match)

Tanaka's power and Hosaka's cunning proved an unbeatable combination against the Double Iron Sheiks. The duo secured a hard-fought win in 10 minutes and 33 seconds, showcasing their impressive teamwork.

Match #4: Varsity Club (Mike Rotundo & Steve Williams) vs. Shigeo Okumura & Tomoaki Honma (Tag Team Match)

Veterans Rotundo and Williams proved too much for the younger duo of Okumura and Honma. The Varsity Club's experience and strength allowed them to dominate, claiming victory in 10 minutes and 5 seconds.

Match #5: Kendo Kashin vs. Kazushi Miyamoto (Singles Match)

Kashin's technical prowess was on full display as he quickly dispatched Miyamoto with a vicious submission hold. The match lasted an astonishing mere 2 minutes and 47 seconds, showcasing Kashin's ruthless efficiency.

Match #6: George Hines, Jim Steele & Mike Barton vs. Arashi, Nobutaka Araya & Yoji Anjo (Six-Man Tag Team Match)

This chaotic contest saw Hines, Steele, and Barton outlast their opponents in a thrilling match that showcased each team's unique strengths. The victors emerged after 17 minutes and 22 seconds of intense action.

Match #7: Taiyo Kea vs. Mitsuya Nagai (Singles Match)

Kea's impressive athleticism allowed him to overcome Nagai's tenacity, securing victory in an evenly matched contest that lasted 17 minutes and 23 seconds.

Match #8: Genichiro Tenryu vs. Satoshi Kojima (Singles Match)

Tenryu's experience and cunning proved too much for the up-and-coming Kojima. The legendary wrestler secured a hard-fought win in an intense match that lasted 17 minutes and 51 seconds.

Main Event: Toshiaki Kawada vs. Keiji Mutoh (Triple Crown Title Match)

In the main event, reigning Triple Crown Champion Toshiaki Kawada put his title on the line against challenger Keiji Mutoh. The two competitors engaged in an epic battle that saw Kawada's technical prowess pitted against Mutoh's unyielding aggression. In the end, Kawada emerged victorious, retaining his title and proving once again why he is considered one of the best in the world.

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Card Details

  • Date: 24 Feb 2002
  • Promotion: All Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Nippon Budokan
  • Attendance: 16300
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 24 Feb 2002

Matches

  1. Nobukazu Hirai defeat Ryuji Hijikata in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 09:32

  2. Hi69 defeat Gran Naniwa and Yasu Urano in a Triple Threat Match
    Match Time: 06:56

  3. Hideki Hosaka and Masato Tanaka defeat The Double Iron Sheiks (Double Iron Sheik #1 and Double Iron Sheik #2) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:33

  4. Varsity Club (Mike Rotundo and Steve Williams) defeat Shigeo Okumura and Tomoaki Honma in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:05

  5. Kendo Kashin defeat Kazushi Miyamoto in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 02:47

  6. George Hines, Jim Steele and Mike Barton defeat Arashi, Nobutaka Araya and Yoji Anjo in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 17:22

  7. Taiyo Kea defeat Mitsuya Nagai in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 17:23

  8. Genichiro Tenryu defeat Satoshi Kojima in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 17:51

  9. Toshiaki Kawada(C) defeat Keiji Muto in a Triple Crown Title Match

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