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NJPW's Osaka Showdown: A Thrilling Pay-Per-View Affair

Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan - April 13th, 2007

In front of a packed house of 5,700 enthusiastic fans, New Japan Pro Wrestling delivered an unforgettable pay-per-view event, showcasing the best of its talented roster. The stacked card featured nine matches, including three championship bouts, and left the crowd thoroughly entertained.

Opening Act: Samurai Gym Takes the Early Lead

The evening kicked off with a high-energy tag team match, as Samurai Gym (El Samurai and Yujiro) defeated Mitsuhide Hirasawa and Taichi Ishikari in an impressive 8:14. This promising young duo demonstrated their chemistry and agility, setting the tone for what would be a fantastic night of wrestling.

Six-Man Mayhem Ensues

Next up was a chaotic six-man tag team match, featuring BxB Hulk, Jushin Thunder Liger, and Milano Collection AT taking on Koji Kanemoto, Tetsuya Naito, and Wataru Inoue. The action was non-stop, with all six competitors giving it their all in a thrilling 12:32 affair.

Veterans Shine in Tag Team Action

Riki Choshu and Takashi Iizuka made quick work of Great Bash Heel (Tomoaki Honma and Toru Yano), dominating the match en route to a convincing 2:52 victory. This experience-laden duo proved that they still have what it takes to compete at the highest level.

Singles Showcase: Manabu Nakanishi Steals the Show

Orlando Jordan put up a valiant effort, but ultimately fell short against the formidable Manabu Nakanishi in their singles match. Nakanishi's power and technical prowess earned him a hard-fought 7:59 win, showcasing his status as one of NJPW's top stars.

Tag Team Tussles Continue

BLACK (Black Strong Machine and Shinsuke Nakamura) faced off against Great Bash Heel (Togi Makabe and Tomohiro Ishii), resulting in a highly competitive 11:58 match. BLACK emerged victorious, further solidifying their reputation as a force to be reckoned with.

Tenryu Project Title on the Line

CTU (Gedo and Jado) successfully defended their Tenryu Project International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles against Masaaki Mochizuki and Yasushi Kanda in a grueling 14:51 encounter. This marked CTU's third successful title defense, cementing their status as dominant champions.

IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship

In one of the evening's main events, Minoru successfully defended his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title against Ryusuke Taguchi in an intense 18:27 match. This victory further solidified Minoru's position at the top of the junior heavyweight division.

IWGP Tag Team Titles on the Line

BLACK (Giant Bernard and Travis Tomko) faced off against Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Shiro Koshinaka for the IWGP Tag Team Titles, with BLACK emerging victorious in a thrilling 15:47 match. This marked BLACK's second successful title defense, making them one of the top tag teams in NJPW.

Main Event: Yuji Nagata Regains the IWGP Heavyweight Title

In the evening's main event, Yuji Nagata defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi to regain the IWGP Heavyweight Title. This dominant performance capped off an already exceptional night, with Nagata's victory sending a clear message: he is once again the top dog in NJPW.

Conclusion

NJPW's Osaka Showdown was an unforgettable pay-per-view event that showcased the best of its talented roster. With nine matches featuring a mix of veteran stars and promising young talent, this card had something for everyone. ZOHASH.com gives it two thumbs up - don't miss the replay!

Card Details

  • Date: 13 Apr 2007
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium
  • Attendance: 5700
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 13 Apr 2007

Matches

  1. Samurai Gym (El Samurai and Yujiro) defeat Mitsuhide Hirasawa and Taichi Ishikari in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:14

  2. BxB Hulk, Jushin Thunder Liger and Milano Collection AT defeat Koji Kanemoto, Tetsuya Naito and Wataru Inoue in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 12:32

  3. Riki Choshu and Takashi Iizuka defeat Great Bash Heel (Tomoaki Honma and Toru Yano) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 02:52

  4. Manabu Nakanishi defeat Orlando Jordan in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 07:59

  5. BLACK (Black Strong Machine and Shinsuke Nakamura) defeat Great Bash Heel (Togi Makabe and Tomohiro Ishii) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 11:58

  6. CTU (Gedo and Jado)(C) defeat Masaaki Mochizuki and Yasushi Kanda in a Tenryu Project International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match
    Match Time: 14:51

  7. Minoru(C) defeat Ryusuke Taguchi in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 18:27

  8. BLACK (Giant Bernard and Travis Tomko)(C) defeat Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Shiro Koshinaka in a IWGP Tag Team Title Match
    Match Time: 15:47

  9. Yuji Nagata(C) defeat Hiroshi Tanahashi in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match

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