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- Tails Azimuth
ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE
Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan - February 18th, 2001
The stage was set for an unforgettable night of action-packed wrestling as New Japan Pro Wrestling presented its latest Pay-Per-View extravaganza at the iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. The sold-out crowd of 11,000 strong was treated to a thrilling card that featured some of the best talents in the world.
Opening Bout: Junior Stars & Tatsuhito Takaiwa vs. Dr. Wagner Jr., El Samurai & Silver King (Six-Man Tag Team Match)
The evening kicked off with a high-flying display from the Junior Stars, who partnered with Tatsuhito Takaiwa to take on the experienced trio of Dr. Wagner Jr., El Samurai, and Silver King. The six-man tag team match was an absolute barnburner, with all eight competitors giving it their all. In the end, the teamwork and quickness of the Junior Stars proved too much for their opponents, as they emerged victorious after 14 minutes and 55 seconds of action-packed wrestling.
Next Up: TEAM2000 (Michiyoshi Ohara & Tatsutoshi Goto) vs. Brian Johnston & The Sledge Hammer (Tag Team Match)
TEAM2000, consisting of Michiyoshi Ohara and Tatsutoshi Goto, took on the formidable duo of Brian Johnston and The Sledge Hammer in a tag team match that was over before it even began. Ohara and Goto were in top form, using their quickness and agility to outmaneuver their opponents en route to a decisive 7:16 victory.
Shiro Koshinaka & Yutaka Yoshie vs. Jushin Thunder Liger & Osamu Nishimura (Tag Team Match)
The second tag team match of the evening pitted the veteran duo of Shiro Koshinaka and Yutaka Yoshie against the high-flying tandem of Jushin Thunder Liger and Osamu Nishimura. This one was a real treat for fans, with all four competitors giving it their all in a thrilling contest that lasted 14 minutes and 14 seconds.
Manabu Nakanishi vs. Super J (Singles Match)
Manabu Nakanishi looked to continue his winning ways against the formidable Super J. The two wrestlers engaged in a hard-hitting contest that saw Nakanishi emerge victorious after 11 minutes and 31 seconds of action-packed wrestling.
Takashi Iizuka & Yuji Nagata vs. Masahito Kakihara & Mitsuya Nagai (Tag Team Match)
The tag team division was on full display as Takashi Iizuka and Yuji Nagata took on the duo of Masahito Kakihara and Mitsuya Nagai. This one was a real test of strength, with all four competitors giving it their all in a match that lasted 17 minutes and 3 seconds.
TEAM2000 (Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima) vs. Riki Choshu & Shinya Makabe (Tag Team Match)
In the penultimate match of the evening, TEAM2000's Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima faced off against the experienced duo of Riki Choshu and Shinya Makabe. This one was a real clash of styles, with all four competitors giving it their all in a thrilling contest that lasted 15 minutes and 20 seconds.
Don Frye vs. Masahiro Chono (Singles Match)
The evening's main event saw Don Frye take on the formidable Masahiro Chono in a singles match that was an absolute war from start to finish. In the end, it was Don Frye who emerged victorious after 12 minutes and 27 seconds of hard-hitting action.
Kazunari Murakami vs. Keiji Muto (Singles Match)
The final match of the evening saw Kazunari Murakami take on the legendary Keiji Muto in a singles contest that was an absolute thrill ride from start to finish. In the end, it was Keiji Muto who emerged victorious after just 6 minutes and 1 second of action-packed wrestling.
Kensuke Sasaki vs. Shinjiro Otani (IWGP Heavyweight Title Match)
The evening's main event saw Kensuke Sasaki put his IWGP Heavyweight title on the line against the formidable Shinjiro Otani. This one was an absolute war from start to finish, with both competitors giving it their all in a match that lasted 14 minutes and 53 seconds.
In the end, it was Kensuke Sasaki who emerged victorious to retain his title, sending the sold-out crowd of 11,000 into a frenzy.
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Card Details
- Date: 18 Feb 2001
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
- Attendance: 11000
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Taped
- Broadcast Date: 18 Feb 2001
Matches
Junior Stars and Tatsuhito Takaiwa defeat Dr. Wagner Jr., El Samurai and Silver King in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 14:55TEAM2000 (Michiyoshi Ohara and Tatsutoshi Goto) defeat Brian Johnston and The Sledge Hammer in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:16Shiro Koshinaka and Yutaka Yoshie defeat Jushin Thunder Liger and Osamu Nishimura in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 14:14Manabu Nakanishi defeat Super J in a Singles Match
Match Time: 11:31Takashi Iizuka and Yuji Nagata defeat Masahito Kakihara and Mitsuya Nagai in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 17:03TEAM2000 (Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima) defeat Riki Choshu and Shinya Makabe in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 15:20Don Frye defeat Masahiro Chono in a Singles Match
Match Time: 12:27Keiji Muto defeat Kazunari Murakami in a Singles Match
Match Time: 06:01Kensuke Sasaki
(C)defeat Shinjiro Otani in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 14:53