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ZOHASH.com Exclusive: AJPW's "Rise Up" Pay-Per-View Delivers Thrilling Action

Tokyo, Japan - The Ryogoku Kokugikan played host to All Japan Pro Wrestling's highly anticipated "Rise Up" pay-per-view event on August 26th, and this correspondent was privileged to be in attendance. A sold-out crowd of 8,200 enthusiastic fans witnessed a memorable evening of professional wrestling, featuring some of the promotion's top talent.

The show kicked off with a trio of up-and-comers vying for victory in a Three-Way Match. Masanobu Fuchi emerged victorious, besting Kikutaro and Nobutaka Araya in a thrilling contest that showcased each competitor's unique strengths (09:52).

Next, the Hawaiian Lion, Joe Doering, and Phil Atlas formed an unlikely alliance to take down Nobukazu Hirai, Ryuji Hijikata, and Yujiro Kushida in a high-flying Six-Man Tag Team Match. The crowd was treated to a series of daring aerial attacks as these young guns put on a show (07:50).

Voodoo Murders' Shuji Kondo and YASSHI proved their tag-team prowess by defeating Seiya Sanada and T28 in a quick, intense matchup (06:01). This set the tone for what would be a night of explosive action.

The "Losing Team Must Dismiss" stipulation added an extra layer of intrigue to the Mexico Amigos-Samurai Japan Six-Man Tag Team Match. In the end, it was El NOSAWA Mendoza, Miguel Hayashi Jr., and Pepe Michinoku who emerged victorious, forcing their opponents to disband (11:38).

Katsuhiko Nakajima's AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title defense against Chris Sabin was an absolute barnburner. The challenger pushed the champion to his limits before ultimately falling short in a thrilling 18:21 match.

The main event tag team match pitted Great Muta and TAJIRI against Scott Steiner and Suwama. These four heavy hitters delivered a showstopping contest, with the victors emerging victorious after 15:02 minutes of bone-crunching action.

In the evening's penultimate match, Satoshi Kojima and TARU successfully defended their AJPW World Tag Team Titles against Taiyo Kea and Toshiaki Kawada in a hard-hitting encounter that left both teams battered (no time limit).

Finally, Kensuke Sasaki claimed the Triple Crown Title from Minoru Suzuki in a closely contested match that saw both competitors give it their all. The champion's victory was met with widespread approval from the crowd.

Overall, "Rise Up" proved to be an unforgettable night of professional wrestling, featuring a mix of established stars and up-and-coming talent. AJPW fans are sure to be eagerly anticipating the next installment in this long-running promotion's storied history.

Final Rating: 4.5/5

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Card Details

Date: 26 Aug 2007
Promotion: All Japan Pro Wrestling
Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
Attendance: 8200
Type: Pay Per View
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 26 Aug 2007

Matches

Masanobu Fuchi defeat Kikutaro and Nobutaka Araya in a Three Way Match
Match Time: 09:52
Hawaiian Lion, Joe Doering and Phil Atlas defeat Nobukazu Hirai, Ryuji Hijikata and Yujiro Kushida in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:50
Voodoo Murders (Shuji Kondo and YASSHI) defeat Seiya Sanada and T28 in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 06:01
Mexico Amigos (El NOSAWA Mendoza, Miguel Hayashi Jr. and Pepe Michinoku) defeat Samurai Japan (MAZADA, TANAKA and YAMADA) in a Losing Team Must Dismiss Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 11:38
Katsuhiko Nakajima(C) defeat Chris Sabin in a AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 18:21
Great Muta and TAJIRI defeat Scott Steiner and Suwama in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 15:02
Voodoo Murders (Satoshi Kojima and TARU)(C) defeat Taiyo Kea and Toshiaki Kawada in a AJPW World Tag Team Title Match
Kensuke Sasaki(C) defeat Minoru Suzuki in a Triple Crown Title Match