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ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE

Ryogoku Kokugikan Hosts Thrilling New Japan Pro Wrestling Pay-Per-View Event

Tokyo, Japan - In front of a sold-out crowd of 11,000 at the historic Ryogoku Kokugikan, New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) delivered an electrifying pay-per-view event on February 16th. The show featured a stacked card with a mix of high-stakes matches and exciting matchups.

Opening Act: The night kicked off with Team2000's Giant Silva and Giant Singh defeating Chris Candido, Dan Devine, and Yutaka Yoshie in a Three-on-Two Handicap Match. This was a great way to get the crowd moving early on, and it set the tone for an action-packed evening.

Singles Showdown: Daijiro Matsui took down Katsuyori Shibata in a Singles Match that lasted just 1:59 minutes. A quick and decisive victory for Matsui, who showcased his impressive technical grappling skills.

IWGP Heavyweight Title Tournament Action: The first major storyline-driven match of the night saw Yuji Nagata defeat Rick Steiner in an IWGP Heavyweight Title Tournament Semi-Final Match. This was a hard-hitting contest with both men giving it their all. Nagata's victory sets him up as a top contender for the title.

Next, Tadao Yasuda surprised many by defeating Masahiro Chono in another IWGP Heavyweight Title Tournament Semi-Final Match. Chono is known for his toughness, but Yasuda's quickness and agility allowed him to pull off the upset.

Tag Team Mayhem: In an exciting Eight-Man Tag Team Match, El Samurai, Jushin Thunder Liger, Masayuki Naruse, and Wataru Inoue teamed up to take down TEAM2000 (Gedo, GOKU-DO, Jado, and Koji Kanemoto). This was a fast-paced match with plenty of action and near-falls.

King Of The Hills: Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kenzo Suzuki, collectively known as King Of The Hills, defeated Shiro Koshinaka and Tatsumi Fujinami in a Tag Team Match. These two teams have a long history together, and their match was filled with intense exchanges and big moves.

Title Contendership Match: Hiroyoshi Tenzan earned the right to challenge for the IWGP Heavyweight Title by defeating Osamu Nishimura in a #1 Contendership Match that lasted 21:06 minutes. This was an incredible display of strength, endurance, and technical skill from both men.

IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship: Minoru Tanaka successfully defended his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title against Masahito Kakihara in a thrilling match. Tanaka's quickness and agility proved to be the difference maker.

Singles Showdown #2: Manabu Nakanishi defeated Kensuke Sasaki in a Singles Match that showcased both men's impressive strength and power.

Main Event: The night capped off with Tadao Yasuda defeating Yuji Nagata in an IWGP Heavyweight Title Tournament Final Match. This was a hard-hitting contest with both men giving it their all, but Yasuda's experience and cunning allowed him to emerge victorious.

In conclusion, this NJPW pay-per-view event delivered on its promise of exciting matches and high-stakes action. The crowd was fully invested throughout the evening, and the show will undoubtedly be remembered as a highlight of New Japan Pro Wrestling's 2002 calendar year.

Card Details

  • Date: 16 Feb 2002
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
  • Attendance: 11000
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 16 Feb 2002

Matches

  1. TEAM2000 (Giant Silva and Giant Singh) defeat Chris Candido, Dan Devine and Yutaka Yoshie in a Three On Two Handicap Match
    Match Time: 05:49

  2. Daijiro Matsui defeat Katsuyori Shibata in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 01:59

  3. Yuji Nagata(C) defeat Rick Steiner in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Tournament Semi Final Match
    Match Time: 11:30

  4. Tadao Yasuda(C) defeat Masahiro Chono in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Tournament Semi Final Match
    Match Time: 06:36

  5. El Samurai, Jushin Thunder Liger, Masayuki Naruse and Wataru Inoue defeat TEAM2000 (Gedo, GOKU-DO, Jado and Koji Kanemoto) in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 19:04

  6. King Of The Hills (Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kenzo Suzuki) defeat Shiro Koshinaka and Tatsumi Fujinami in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:51

  7. Hiroyoshi Tenzan defeat Osamu Nishimura in a IWGP Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Match
    Match Time: 21:06

  8. Minoru Tanaka(C) defeat Masahito Kakihara in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match

  9. Manabu Nakanishi defeat Kensuke Sasaki in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 11:10

  10. Tadao Yasuda(C) defeat Yuji Nagata in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Tournament Final Match

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