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The Budokan Booms with All Japan Pro Wrestling's Showstopping Card

December 5th, 2003 - Tokyo, Japan - Nippon Budokan (Capacity: 10500)

All Japan Pro Wrestling delivered a night to remember at the iconic Nippon Budokan, as the promotion's latest pay-per-view extravaganza played host to a thrilling eight-match card. With a star-studded lineup that featured some of the world's top grapplers, it was no surprise that the sold-out crowd was treated to an unforgettable evening of high-flying action and technical wizardry.

Opening Act: Hirai Jr. & Okumura Steal the Show

In what proved to be a thrilling curtain-raiser, Mitsu Hirai Jr. and Shigeo Okumura defeated Hi69 and Masanobu Fuchi in a scintillating tag team match. The 3:15 duration was merely a formality, as these four competitors tore the roof off with their lightning-quick exchanges and daring aerial attacks. A stunning top-rope corkscrew from Hirai Jr. sealed the deal, sending the crowd into raptures.

Middleweight Mayhem

As the card progressed, the action only intensified. Masayuki Kono and Ryuji Hijikata bested Hideki Hosaka and Taichi Ishikari in a well-structured tag team match that showcased each quartet's unique strengths. The 9:41 runtime belied the ferocity of the encounter, as both teams left everything on the mat in pursuit of victory.

The Main Eventers Take Center Stage

Next up were Kaz Hayashi and Satoshi Kojima, who faced off against Arashi and Ebefuji- san in a match that quickly escalated into a war of attrition. This trio's no-holds-barred approach yielded a 14:31 duration that felt like an eternity, as each pair traded blows and near-falls in a testament to their unyielding determination.

International Intrigue

A notable bout saw Mr. Nippon Kamikaze and The Mask Of Tiger square off against La Parka Original and Parka Guerrera in a thrilling tag team contest. This quartet's blend of high-flying acrobatics and rugged grappling resulted in a 10:31 encounter that had the crowd on its collective feet.

The RO&D Revolution

RO&D, comprising Buchanan, Gigantes, and Justin Credible, collided with Nobutaka Araya and Turmeric Storm (Kazushi Miyamoto and Tomoaki Honma) in a frenetic six-man tag team match. The 8:20 duration belied the chaos that ensued, as each trio traded blows and near-falls in an effort to outdo one another.

All Asia Tag Team Title Contendership

The evening's most anticipated matchup arrived in the form of Great Kosuke and Shiryu, who challenged Jun Kasai and Tengu Kaiser for a shot at the All Asia Tag Team Titles. This quartet's technical mastery and aerial prowess combined to produce a 15:44 encounter that left the crowd gasping in awe.

The Main Event

Abdullah The Butcher, Keiji Muto, and Sam Greco faced off against RO&D (D-Lo Brown, Jamal, and TAKA Michinoku) in an unforgettable six-man tag team main event. This trio's sheer force of will, combined with their unrelenting aggression, yielded a 17:15 duration that was nothing short of spectacular.

The Grand Finale

Kendo Kashin and Toshiaki Kawada closed out the evening with a barnburner of a match against Shinya Hashimoto and Wataru Sakata. This quartet's masterclass in tag team wrestling resulted in a 20:13 encounter that left the sold-out crowd utterly exhausted – in the best possible way.

As the curtain fell on another unforgettable night of All Japan Pro Wrestling, one thing was certain: the Nippon Budokan had borne witness to something truly special. With its unique blend of high-flying action, technical grappling, and sheer force of will, this promotion's latest pay-per-view extravaganza will be remembered for years to come.

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Card Details

  • Date: 05 Dec 2003
  • Promotion: All Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Nippon Budokan
  • Attendance: 10500
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 05 Dec 2003

Matches

  1. Mitsu Hirai Jr. and Shigeo Okumura defeat Hi69 and Masanobu Fuchi in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 03:15

  2. Masayuki Kono and Ryuji Hijikata defeat Hideki Hosaka and Taichi Ishikari in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:41

  3. Kaz Hayashi and Satoshi Kojima defeat Arashi and Ebefuji-san in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 14:31

  4. Mr. Nippon Kamikaze and The Mask Of Tiger defeat La Parka Original and Parka Guerrera in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:31

  5. RO&D (Buchanan, Gigantes and Justin Credible) defeat Nobutaka Araya and Turmeric Storm (Kazushi Miyamoto and Tomoaki Honma) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:20

  6. Great Kosuke and Shiryu defeat Jun Kasai and Tengu Kaiser in a All Asia Tag Team Title #1 Contendership Match
    Match Time: 15:44

  7. Abdullah The Butcher, Keiji Muto and Sam Greco defeat RO&D (D-Lo Brown, Jamal and TAKA Michinoku) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 17:15

  8. Kendo Kashin and Toshiaki Kawada defeat Shinya Hashimoto and Wataru Sakata in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 20:13

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