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AJPW Pro-Wrestling Love in Ryogoku Vol. 8

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ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE REPORT

All Japan Pro Wrestling's highly anticipated pay-per-view event, held at the iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan, lived up to its billing as a thrilling spectacle that left fans on the edge of their seats. The sold-out crowd of 12,800 was treated to an action-packed card featuring some of the best talents from around the world.

Opening Bout Falls Short

The show kicked off with Seiya Sanada emerging victorious over Hate in a lackluster singles match. Despite showing flashes of his signature high-flying offense, Sanada's opponent struggled to keep up, leading to a relatively short match time of 6:10 minutes.

Voodoo Murders Dominate GURENTAI

The tag team division was well-represented on the card, with Voodoo Murders (Minoru and Toshizo) delivering a dominant performance against GURENTAI (MAZADA and NOSAWA Rongai). The Voodoo Murders' chemistry and teamwork proved too much for their opponents, as they secured the win in 6:23 minutes.

Six-Man Mayhem

The Six Man Tag Team Match pitted Akebono, Masayuki Kono, and Ryota Hama against the formidable trio of Voodoo Murders (Joe Doering, TARU, and Zodiac). This bout featured a mix of high-flying moves and ground-and-pound attacks, with the victorious trio combining their strengths to secure the win in 8:50 minutes.

Choshu and Koshinaka Best Soya and Nishimura

In a tag team match that showcased the contrasting styles of Riki Choshu and Shiro Koshinaka against Manabu Soya and Osamu Nishimura, experience and guile ultimately won out. The veteran duo secured the win in 5:53 minutes, leaving their younger opponents looking up at them.

Hayashi Claims Junior Heavyweight Title

The AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title was on the line when Kaz Hayashi faced off against Shuji Kondo. This closely contested bout saw both competitors giving it their all, but in the end, Hayashi's technical prowess and determination earned him the win in a thrilling 30:14 minutes.

F4 Flexes Muscles

In a Six Man Tag Team Match that featured F4 (Hiroshi Yamato, KAI, and Satoshi Kojima) taking on Akihiko Ito, Kenta Kobashi, and Tsuyoshi Kikuchi, the former trio emerged victorious in 29:13 minutes. This high-energy bout showcased the strength and agility of both teams.

Takayama Claims Triple Crown

The main event saw Yoshihiro Takayama face off against Suwama for the coveted Triple Crown Title. In a hard-hitting match that had the crowd on their feet, Takayama's experience and power ultimately paid off, as he claimed the title in 26:21 minutes.

Muto and Funaki Outlast Chono and Suzuki

The final bout of the evening saw Keiji Muto and Masakatsu Funaki take on the formidable duo of Masahiro Chono and Minoru Suzuki. This grueling tag team match showcased the strength, endurance, and cunning of both teams, with the victorious pair securing the win in 21:19 minutes.

Overall Verdict

All Japan Pro Wrestling's pay-per-view event was an absolute must-see for fans of professional wrestling. With a diverse range of matches that featured some of the best talents from around the world, this card had something for everyone. From high-flying action to hard-hitting brawls, each match told a unique story and left fans eagerly anticipating the next major event.

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Card Details

  • Date: 30 Aug 2009
  • Promotion: All Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
  • Attendance: 12800
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 30 Aug 2009

Matches

  1. Seiya Sanada defeat Hate in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 06:10

  2. Voodoo Murders (Minoru and Toshizo) defeat GURENTAI (MAZADA and NOSAWA Rongai) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 06:23

  3. Akebono, Masayuki Kono and Ryota Hama defeat Voodoo Murders (Joe Doering, TARU and Zodiac) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:50

  4. Riki Choshu and Shiro Koshinaka defeat Manabu Soya and Osamu Nishimura in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 05:53

  5. Kaz Hayashi(C) defeat Shuji Kondo in a AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 30:14

  6. F4 (Hiroshi Yamato, KAI and Satoshi Kojima) defeat Akihiko Ito, Kenta Kobashi and Tsuyoshi Kikuchi in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 29:13

  7. Yoshihiro Takayama(C) defeat Suwama in a Triple Crown Title Match
    Match Time: 26:21

  8. Keiji Muto and Masakatsu Funaki defeat Masahiro Chono and Minoru Suzuki in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 21:19

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