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All Japan Pro Wrestling's "Ryogoku Dream" PPV Review

The Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan played host to All Japan Pro Wrestling's (AJPW) latest pay-per-view extravaganza, "Ryogoku Dream", on August 27th. The event featured a mix of experienced veterans and up-and-coming talent, with the AJPW World Junior Heavyweight and Triple Crown titles on the line. Let's dive into the matches and find out what went down.

Match 1: AHII vs. Voodoo Mask

The night began with a solid opener as AHII took on Voodoo Mask in a singles match. The quick-fisted AHII got the best of Voodoo Mask, pinning him after a high-flying hurricanrana to secure the win in just under four minutes.

Match 2: AKIRA, Masanobu Fuchi & Ryuji Hijikata vs. Kikutaro, Nobukazu Hirai & Nobutaka Araya

The first tag team match of the night saw a six-man affair featuring AKIRA, Masanobu Fuchi, and Ryuji Hijikata taking on Kikutaro, Nobukazu Hirai, and Nobutaka Araya. The babyfaces proved too strong for their opponents, with AKIRA securing the win after a top-rope diving headbutt.

Match 3: RO'Z vs. Akira Raijin

In a surprise appearance, RO'Z took on Akira Raijin in a singles match that lasted just over two minutes. RO'Z showed no mercy, finishing off his opponent with a vicious brainbuster to earn the win.

Match 4: RO&D (Buchanan, D-Lo Brown & TAKA Michinoku) vs. Minoru Suzuki & Tokyo Gurentai (MAZADA & NOSAWA Rongai)

The second tag team match of the night featured a six-man showdown between RO&D and the alliance of Minoru Suzuki and Tokyo Gurentai. The heels managed to get their hands on Buchanan, using underhanded tactics to gain an advantage. However, in the end, RO&D's power was too much for their opponents, with TAKA Michinoku securing the win after a top-rope superplex.

Match 5: Shuji Kondo vs. Kaz Hayashi (AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title Match)

The main event of the evening saw Shuji Kondo challenging Kaz Hayashi for the AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Championship. In a thrilling contest, both men traded near-falls and gave it their all. In the end, it was Kondo who emerged victorious, retaining his title after a brutal spear.

Match 6: Great Muta vs. TAJIRI

The penultimate match of the night saw two legends clash as Great Muta took on TAJIRI in a singles match that went over 18 minutes. The action was fast-paced and hard-hitting, with both men giving it their all. In the end, Great Muta's experience and power proved too much for TAJIRI, securing the win.

Match 7: Taiyo Kea vs. Toshiaki Kawada (Triple Crown Title Match)

The final match of the night was a Triple Crown title showdown between Taiyo Kea and Toshiaki Kawada. The action was intense and back-and-forth, with both men trading near-falls. In the end, it was Kea who emerged victorious, capturing the coveted Triple Crown title after a series of high-impact moves.

Match 8: Hiroshi Hase, Katsuhiko Nakajima & Satoshi Kojima vs. Voodoo Murders (Suwama, TARU & YASSHI)

The night concluded with a six-man tag team match featuring a mix of veteran and up-and-coming talent. The babyfaces proved too strong for their opponents, with Hiroshi Hase securing the win after a top-rope diving headbutt.

Overall Thoughts

All Japan Pro Wrestling's "Ryogoku Dream" PPV was an excellent event that showcased the best of AJPW's roster. With a mix of exciting matches and high-stakes title bouts, there was something for everyone to enjoy. The event was well-paced, with each match building upon the previous one to create a thrilling overall experience.

Grade: 8/10

Recommendation: Fans of professional wrestling will not want to miss this excellent PPV offering from All Japan Pro Wrestling. Even those unfamiliar with AJPW's product will find plenty to enjoy in this event, which features some of the best wrestlers in the world today.

That's it for now, folks! I'll be back soon with more thoughts and analysis on the world of professional wrestling. Until then, keep it locked to zohash.com for all your pro wrestling news and updates!

Card Details

  • Date: 27 Aug 2006
  • Promotion: All Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
  • Attendance: 12300
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 27 Aug 2006

Matches

  1. AHII defeat Voodoo Mask in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 03:53

  2. AKIRA, Masanobu Fuchi and Ryuji Hijikata defeat Kikutaro, Nobukazu Hirai and Nobutaka Araya in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:48

  3. RO'Z defeat Akira Raijin in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 02:36

  4. RO&D (Buchanan, D-Lo Brown and TAKA Michinoku) defeat Minoru Suzuki and Tokyo Gurentai (MAZADA and NOSAWA Rongai) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 11:02

  5. Shuji Kondo(C) defeat Kaz Hayashi in a AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 23:53

  6. Great Muta defeat TAJIRI in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 18:33

  7. Taiyo Kea(C) defeat Toshiaki Kawada in a Triple Crown Title Match
    Match Time: 24:51

  8. Hiroshi Hase, Katsuhiko Nakajima and Satoshi Kojima defeat Voodoo Murders (Suwama, TARU and YASSHI) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 29:36

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