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AJPW Summer Action Series II 2003 - Tag 13
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- Tails Azimuth
ALL JAPAN PRO WRESTLING DELIVERS THRILLING PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT AT NIPPON BUDOKAN
September 6th, 2003 - Tokyo, Japan - The Nippon Budokan played host to an electrifying All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) pay-per-view event, featuring a stacked card that left fans on the edge of their seats. From opening bell to closing curtain, the evening was filled with high-flying action, technical grappling, and old-fashioned brawling.
SIX-MAN TAG TEAM CHAOS KICKS OFF THE NIGHT
The night began with a frenetic six-man tag team match pitting Hi69, Kaz Hayashi, and Ryuji Hijikata against Masanobu Fuchi, Masayuki Kono, and Taichi Ishikari. The action was fast-paced and unpredictable, with all six competitors giving it their all. In the end, Hi69's team emerged victorious in 12:53, setting a high bar for the rest of the evening.
KAZUSHI MIYAMOTO'S TEAM SHINES IN SIX-MAN TAG
Next up were Kazushi Miyamoto, Shoichi Ichimiya, and Tomohiko Hashimoto, who took on Extreme Blade, Funkster, and Gran Hamada. This six-man tag was a showcase for the technical prowess of Miyamoto's team, as they worked together to outmaneuver their opponents. The match ended in 9:48, with Miyamoto's squad claiming the win.
HERNANDEZ HANDLES HONMA WITH EASE
In singles action, Shawn Hernandez faced off against Tomoaki Honma. Despite being a significant underdog, Hernandez proved to be more than a match for Honma, ultimately securing the victory in 5:56.
KAWADA AND OTANI ADVANCE IN TRIPLE CROWN TOURNAMENT
The night's semifinal matches in the Triple Crown Tournament took center stage next. Toshiaki Kawada faced The Gladiator, while Shinjiro Otani battled Satoshi Kojima. Kawada dominated his opponent in just 3:26, while Otani and Kojima engaged in a thrilling contest that ended after 17:07 minutes.
ROWDY REGAINS ALL ASIA TAG TEAM TITLES
The All Asia Tag Team Titles were on the line as ROWDY (Hirotaka Yokoi and Kohei Sato) challenged Nobukazu Hirai and Shigeo Okumura. The challengers successfully regained their titles in 11:31, capping off an impressive performance.
KASHIN CLAIMS AJPW WORLD JUNIOR HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
The evening's main event saw Kendo Kashin face off against The Great Sasuke for the AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title. In a hard-hitting contest, Kashin ultimately emerged victorious in 15:05, claiming the gold.
ARASHI AND MUTO CAPTURE AJPW WORLD TAG TEAM TITLES
The night's co-main event saw Arashi and Keiji Muto challenge Gigantes and TAKA Michinoku for the AJPW World Tag Team Titles. The challengers proved too strong, securing the victory in 18:24.
KAWADA CROWNED TRIPLE CROWN CHAMPION
The evening's final match saw Toshiaki Kawada face Shinjiro Otani in the Triple Crown Tournament final. In a grueling contest, Kawada emerged victorious in 13:45, claiming the coveted Triple Crown Title.
In conclusion, All Japan Pro Wrestling delivered an unforgettable pay-per-view event at the Nippon Budokan. With non-stop action and thrilling match finishes, this card will be remembered for years to come. Zohash.com is proud to have brought you live coverage of this incredible night in professional wrestling.
Card Details
- Date: 06 Sep 2003
- Promotion: All Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Nippon Budokan
- Attendance: 12800
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 06 Sep 2003
Matches
Hi69, Kaz Hayashi and Ryuji Hijikata defeat Masanobu Fuchi, Masayuki Kono and Taichi Ishikari in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 12:53Kazushi Miyamoto, Shoichi Ichimiya and Tomohiko Hashimoto defeat Extreme Blade, Funkster and Gran Hamada in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:48Shawn Hernandez defeat Tomoaki Honma in a Singles Match
Match Time: 05:56Toshiaki Kawada defeat The Gladiator in a Triple Crown Tournament Semi Final Match
Match Time: 03:26Shinjiro Otani defeat Satoshi Kojima in a Triple Crown Tournament Semi Final Match
Match Time: 17:07ROWDY (Hirotaka Yokoi and Kohei Sato)
(C)
defeat Nobukazu Hirai and Shigeo Okumura in a All Asia Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 11:31Kendo Kashin
(C)
defeat The Great Sasuke in a AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 15:05Arashi and Keiji Muto
(C)
defeat Gigantes and TAKA Michinoku in a AJPW World Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 18:24Toshiaki Kawada
(C)
defeat Shinjiro Otani in a Triple Crown Title Triple Crown Tournament Final Match