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AJPW Pro-Wrestling Love in Ryogoku Vol. 5

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ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE

Ryogoku Kokugikan Hosts Thrilling All Japan Pro Wrestling Pay Per View Event

Tokyo, Japan - On a crisp August evening, the revered Ryogoku Kokugikan played host to an electrifying All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) pay per view event. The sold-out crowd of 10,200 fans was treated to a night of non-stop action, with a stacked card that featured some of the best talent in the world.

Early Match Ups

The evening kicked off with a pair of singles matches. Masanobu Fuchi made quick work of Nobutaka Araya, defeating him in just 1 minute and 18 seconds. Next up, Hiroshi Yamato, Phil Atlas, and T28 teamed up to take down Antonio Thomas, El Samurai, and Kaz Hayashi in a hard-hitting six-man tag team match.

Main Event Madness

As the night wore on, the stakes were raised with a pair of high-stakes matches. Akira Raijin, Joe Doering, and Scott D'Amore put their skills to the test against Voodoo Murders (Shuji Kondo, YASSHI, and Zodiac) in a thrilling six-man tag team match. The GURENTAI quartet of MAZADA, Minoru Suzuki, NOSAWA Rongai, and TAKEMURA then took on Manabu Soya, Nobukazu Hirai, Osamu Nishimura, and Seiya Sanada in an explosive eight-man tag team match.

Title Tussles

The evening's second title match saw Ryuji Hijikata successfully defend his AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title against KAI. The action then shifted to the top of the card with TenKoji (Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima) taking down TARU and Togi Makabe in a competitive tag team match.

Main Event Mayhem

The main event saw Keiji Muto put his IWGP Heavyweight Title on the line against Hirooki Goto. In a thrilling contest that tested both men to their limits, Muto emerged victorious after 21 minutes and 13 seconds of intense action.

Triple Crown Showdown

Finally, Suwama faced off against Taiyo Kea in a battle for the AJPW Triple Crown Title. The two warriors went toe-to-toe in an epic encounter that saw neither man able to secure the victory within the time limit. As the bell rang, the match was declared a draw, leaving the title holders still standing.

Conclusion

All in all, this pay per view event was a true testament to the talent and dedication of the AJPW locker room. With a stacked card that featured something for everyone, fans were treated to an unforgettable night of professional wrestling action. Stay tuned to ZOHASH.COM for further updates on this event and all your favorite pro wrestlers.

MATCH RATING

  1. Nobutaka Araya vs. Masanobu Fuchi: 6/10
  2. Hiroshi Yamato, Phil Atlas, and T28 vs. Antonio Thomas, El Samurai, and Kaz Hayashi: 7/10
  3. Akira Raijin, Joe Doering, and Scott D'Amore vs. Voodoo Murders (Shuji Kondo, YASSHI, and Zodiac): 8/10
  4. GURENTAI (MAZADA, Minoru Suzuki, NOSAWA Rongai, and TAKEMURA) vs. Manabu Soya, Nobukazu Hirai, Osamu Nishimura, and Seiya Sanada: 9/10
  5. Ryuji Hijikata vs. KAI (AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title): 8.5/10
  6. TenKoji (Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima) vs. TARU and Togi Makabe: 7.5/10
  7. Keiji Muto vs. Hirooki Goto (IWGP Heavyweight Title): 9.5/10
  8. Suwama vs. Taiyo Kea (AJPW Triple Crown Title): 9/10

FINAL SCORECARD: 8.3/10

Card Details

  • Date: 31 Aug 2008
  • Promotion: All Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
  • Attendance: 10200
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 31 Aug 2008

Matches

  1. Masanobu Fuchi defeat Nobutaka Araya in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 01:18

  2. Hiroshi Yamato, Phil Atlas and T28 defeat Antonio Thomas, El Samurai and Kaz Hayashi in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 06:25

  3. Akira Raijin, Joe Doering and Scott D'Amore defeat Voodoo Murders (Shuji Kondo, YASSHI and Zodiac) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:10

  4. GURENTAI (MAZADA, Minoru Suzuki, NOSAWA Rongai and TAKEMURA) defeat Manabu Soya, Nobukazu Hirai, Osamu Nishimura and Seiya Sanada in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 13:01

  5. Ryuji Hijikata(C) defeat KAI in a AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 14:04

  6. TenKoji (Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima) defeat TARU and Togi Makabe in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 14:26

  7. Keiji Muto(C) defeat Hirooki Goto in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 21:13

  8. Suwama(C) Time Limit Draw Taiyo Kea in a Triple Crown Title Match
    Match Time: 01:00:00

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