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AJPW Pro-Wrestling Love in Ryogoku Vol. 9
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- Tails Azimuth
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ALL JAPAN PRO WRESTLING: "KOKUGIKAN SHOWDOWN" REPORT
Tokyo, Japan - The Ryogoku Kokugikan played host to an electrifying night of professional wrestling as All Japan Pro Wrestling presented their highly anticipated Pay Per View event, "Kokugikan Showdown". A sold-out crowd of 8,200 passionate fans bore witness to a thrilling eight-match card that showcased the best of AJPW's talented roster.
Match 1: Tag Team Action
Hiroshi Yamato and Seiya Sanada kicked off the evening with a spirited tag team match against Super Crazy and Yasufumi Nakanoue. The high-flying Yamato and Sanada combination proved too much for their opponents, securing the win in an impressive 8 minutes and 30 seconds.
Match 2: GURENTAI vs. Voodoo Murders
The GURENTAI trio of Mazada, Nosawa Rongai, and Taiyo Kea clashed with the Voodoo Murders faction (Hate, Rene Dupree, and Toshizo) in a hard-hitting six-man tag team match. The GURENTAI's sheer strength and technical prowess ultimately gave them the upper hand, as they emerged victorious in 7 minutes and 56 seconds.
Match 3: BUSHI and KIYOSHI
The third contest pitted BUSHI and Kiyoshi against Chessman and Dark Ozz. This tag team match was marked by a series of impressive high-impact moves, with BUSHI and Kiyoshi ultimately emerging victorious in 7 minutes and 17 seconds.
Match 4: Masayuki Kono vs. Suwama
The main event's first half kicked off with Masayuki Kono facing off against the formidable Suwama. In a battle of wills, Kono managed to outlast Suwama, securing a hard-fought victory in an exciting 19 minutes and 30 seconds.
Match 5: Voodoo Murders vs. Akebono and Friends
The Voodoo Murders faction (Big Daddy Voodoo, Minoru, and TARU) took on Akebono, Osamu Nishimura, and Shuji Kondo in a thrilling six-man tag team match. The Voodoo Murders' cunning and teamwork allowed them to overcome their opponents, securing the win in 8 minutes and 30 seconds.
Match 6: Minoru Suzuki vs. Masakatsu Funaki
The evening's penultimate contest featured Masakatsu Funaki challenging Minoru Suzuki to a cage match. This intense showdown saw both competitors give it their all, with Funaki ultimately emerging victorious in an impressive 19 minutes and 3 seconds.
Match 7: Kaz Hayashi vs. KAI - AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title
The crowd was treated to a thrilling title defense as Kaz Hayashi faced off against KAI for the AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Championship. Hayashi's technical prowess proved too much for KAI, allowing him to retain his title in an exhilarating 16 minutes and 58 seconds.
Match 8: Ryota Hama vs. Satoshi Kojima - Triple Crown Title
The night concluded with Ryota Hama challenging Satoshi Kojima for the coveted Triple Crown Championship. This hard-hitting affair saw both competitors push each other to the limit, with Hama ultimately emerging victorious and claiming the title in an unforgettable 15 minutes.
In conclusion, "Kokugikan Showdown" was an electrifying night of professional wrestling that showcased the best of All Japan Pro Wrestling's talented roster. With a mix of exciting tag team matches, grueling singles contests, and intense title defenses, this Pay Per View event will surely be remembered as one for the ages.
Card Details
- Date: 21 Mar 2010
- Promotion: All Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
- Attendance: 8200
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 21 Mar 2010
Matches
Hiroshi Yamato and Seiya Sanada defeat Super Crazy and Yasufumi Nakanoue in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 08:30GURENTAI (MAZADA, NOSAWA Rongai and Taiyo Kea) defeat Voodoo Murders (Hate, Rene Dupree and Toshizo) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:56BUSHI and KIYOSHI defeat Chessman and Dark Ozz in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:17Masayuki Kono defeat Suwama in a Singles Match
Match Time: 19:30Voodoo Murders (Big Daddy Voodoo, Minoru and TARU) defeat Akebono, Osamu Nishimura and Shuji Kondo in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 08:30Masakatsu Funaki defeat Minoru Suzuki in a Cage Match
Match Time: 19:03Kaz Hayashi
(C)defeat KAI in a AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 16:58Ryota Hama
(C)defeat Satoshi Kojima in a Triple Crown Title Match