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All Japan Pro Wrestling's "Nippon Budokan Frenzy" - A Thrilling Pay Per View Affair

Tokyo, Japan - August 30th, 2002 - The Nippon Budokan was abuzz with excitement as All Japan Pro Wrestling brought its top talent to the iconic arena for a thrilling pay per view event. In front of a sold-out crowd of 14,800 passionate fans, the stars of AJPW put on a show for the ages.

The night kicked off in fine fashion with Kazushi Miyamoto defeating Tomoaki Honma in a hard-hitting singles match (2:26). The youngster looked impressive in his victory, showcasing his technical grappling skills and aggressive striking ability. Next up was Hideki Hosaka, who overcame Nobukazu Hirai and Ryuji Hijikata in a triple threat match (4:10) to show off his aerial attacks and cunning ring generalship.

The first tag team contest saw Mitsuya Nagai, Shigeo Okumura, and Yoji Anjo prevail against Arashi, Nobutaka Araya, and Yuto Aijima in a chaotic six-man tag affair (10:36). The action was fast-paced and frenetic, with each team trading moves and near-falls. In the following match, George Hines, Gran Hamada, and Johnny Smith emerged victorious against Gran Naniwa, Mike Rotundo, and Steve Williams in another intense six-man tag contest (12:46).

Abdullah The Butcher and Kendo Kashin made a brutal statement by defeating Masanobu Fuchi and Mr. Problem in a tag team match (8:12). The veteran duo used their experience and sheer power to overpower the younger opposition, leaving little doubt about their dominance.

The main event of the evening saw Kaz Hayashi earn a #1 contendership spot for the AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title by defeating Jimmy Yang in a thrilling contest (13:58). Both competitors showed incredible skill and resilience, with Hayashi ultimately emerging victorious.

The night's second-to-last match featured Genichiro Tenryu outlasting Hiroshi Hase in a grueling singles bout (14:32). The veteran Tenryu used his cunning and strength to wear down the younger Hase, securing the win with a devastating top-rope splash.

Bill Goldberg made a statement by quickly dispatching Satoshi Kojima in a singles match (4:02). The former WCW World Heavyweight Champion looked every bit as dominant here as he did during his stint on the other side of the Pacific.

The evening's co-main event saw KroniK, comprising Brian Adams and Bryan Clarke, successfully defend their AJPW World Tag Team Titles against Jim Steele and Mike Barton in a hard-hitting match (17:25). The powerhouse duo proved too much for their challengers, ultimately emerging victorious after a series of high-impact moves.

Finally, Keiji Muto brought the curtain down on an incredible night with a dominant victory over Taiyo Kea in a singles match (19:47). Muto's technical mastery and sheer strength proved too great for Kea, as he successfully closed out the show with his patented "Moonlight Drive" finisher.

ZOHASH.com Verdict: A fantastic pay per view event from All Japan Pro Wrestling, featuring a mix of exciting matches and memorable moments. From the thrilling #1 contendership match between Kaz Hayashi and Jimmy Yang to the dominant performances of Bill Goldberg and Keiji Muto, there was something for everyone on this unforgettable night in Tokyo.

ZOHASH.com Rating: 4.5/5

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Card Details

  • Date: 30 Aug 2002
  • Promotion: All Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Nippon Budokan
  • Attendance: 14800
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 30 Aug 2002

Matches

  1. Kazushi Miyamoto defeat Tomoaki Honma in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 02:26

  2. Hideki Hosaka defeat Nobukazu Hirai and Ryuji Hijikata in a Triple Threat Match
    Match Time: 04:10

  3. Mitsuya Nagai, Shigeo Okumura and Yoji Anjo defeat Arashi, Nobutaka Araya and Yuto Aijima in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:36

  4. George Hines, Gran Hamada and Johnny Smith defeat Gran Naniwa, Mike Rotundo and Steve Williams in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 12:46

  5. Abdullah The Butcher and Kendo Kashin defeat Masanobu Fuchi and Mr. Problem in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:12

  6. Kaz Hayashi defeat Jimmy Yang in a AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Match
    Match Time: 13:58

  7. Genichiro Tenryu defeat Hiroshi Hase in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 14:32

  8. Bill Goldberg defeat Satoshi Kojima in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 04:02

  9. KroniK (Brian Adams and Bryan Clarke)(C) defeat Jim Steele and Mike Barton in a AJPW World Tag Team Title Match
    Match Time: 17:25

  10. Keiji Muto defeat Taiyo Kea in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 19:47

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