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NJPW's "Fighting Spirit" PPV Delivers Thrills and Spills

Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan - February 18, 2007

The New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) promotion put on a thrilling show for its fans at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan, as "Fighting Spirit" aired live on pay-per-view. The event featured a stacked card with nine matches, including two title bouts and several high-stakes matchups.

Opening Match Steals the Show

The night began with an explosive opening match between Tetsuya Naito and Yujiro, teaming up to take on Mitsuhide Hirasawa and Takashi Uwano. The tag team contest saw both teams trade moves and near-falls before Naito and Yujiro ultimately emerged victorious at 12:04.

Eight-Man Tag Team Mayhem

The second match of the night featured a chaotic eight-man tag team affair, pitting Dick Togo, El Samurai, TAKA Michinoku, and Tiger Mask against CTU and Shuji Kondo. The action was fast-paced and frenetic, with each team trading moves and near-falls. In the end, Togo, Samurai, Michinoku, and Tiger Mask prevailed at 12:42.

Choshu and Iizuka Prove Too Much for Bash Heel

Riki Choshu and Takashi Iizuka teamed up to take on Great Bash Heel (Tomohiro Ishii and Toru Yano) in a tag team match that saw the veteran duo dominate their opponents. The bout ended with Choshu and Iizuka securing the win at 8:25.

Koshinaka and Nakanishi Engage in Back-and-Forth Battle

Shiro Koshinaka faced Manabu Nakanishi in a singles match that featured both men trading moves and near-falls. The bout was evenly matched, with neither competitor able to gain a decisive advantage. In the end, Koshinaka emerged victorious at 9:30.

Nakamura Outlasts Makabe

Shinsuke Nakamura took on Togi Makabe in a singles match that saw both men give it their all. The action was intense and competitive, with Nakamura ultimately securing the win at 11:42.

Tenzan and TARU Prove Too Strong for BLACK

Hiroyoshi Tenzan and TARU teamed up to take on BLACK (Masahiro Chono and Milano Collection AT) in a tag team match that saw the veteran duo prove too strong for their opponents. The bout ended with Tenzan and TARU securing the win at 11:28.

Minoru Retains Junior Heavyweight Title

Minoru successfully defended his IWGP Junior Heavyweight title against Wataru Inoue, using his quickness and agility to outmaneuver his challenger. The match ended with Minoru retaining his title at 11:38.

Angle and Nagata Topple Bernard and Tomko

Kurt Angle and Yuji Nagata teamed up to take on Giant Bernard and Travis Tomko in a tag team match that saw the veteran duo prove too strong for their opponents. The bout ended with Angle and Nagata securing the win at 14:43.

Hiroshi Tanahashi Wins Heavyweight Title

Finally, Hiroshi Tanahashi faced Koji Kanemoto in an IWGP Heavyweight title match that saw both men give it their all. The action was intense and competitive, with Tanahashi ultimately emerging victorious at 21:52 to capture the championship.

A Thrilling Night of Wrestling

Overall, "Fighting Spirit" was a thrilling night of professional wrestling that featured something for everyone. With nine matches on the card, there were plenty of opportunities for wrestlers to shine, and NJPW delivered in spades. The event will be remembered as one of the best of 2007, and fans are already eagerly anticipating what's next from this exciting promotion.

Card Details

  • Date: 18 Feb 2007
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
  • Attendance: 11500
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 18 Feb 2007

Matches

  1. Tetsuya Naito and Yujiro defeat Mitsuhide Hirasawa and Takashi Uwano in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 12:04

  2. Dick Togo, El Samurai, TAKA Michinoku and Tiger Mask defeat CTU and Shuji Kondo in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 12:42

  3. Riki Choshu and Takashi Iizuka defeat Great Bash Heel (Tomohiro Ishii and Toru Yano) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:25

  4. Shiro Koshinaka defeat Manabu Nakanishi in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 09:30

  5. Shinsuke Nakamura defeat Togi Makabe in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 11:42

  6. Hiroyoshi Tenzan and TARU defeat BLACK (Masahiro Chono and Milano Collection AT) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 11:28

  7. Minoru(C) defeat Wataru Inoue in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 11:38

  8. Kurt Angle and Yuji Nagata defeat Giant Bernard and Travis Tomko in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 14:43

  9. Hiroshi Tanahashi(C) defeat Koji Kanemoto in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 21:52

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