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NJPW G1 Climax 2004 - Tag 2

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ZOHASH.com EXCLUSIVE

NJPW's "Giant Swing" PPV Delivers Thrills and Upsets at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium

Osaka, Japan - August 8th, 2004: New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) treated fans to a thrilling Pay-Per-View event at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, with an electrifying card that left many in attendance on the edge of their seats. The "Giant Swing" PPV was marked by several upsets, memorable moments, and a general air of unpredictability that kept the crowd engaged throughout.

Opening Salvo: CTU vs. Naruse et al.

The show kicked off with an energetic Eight-Man Tag Team Match pitting CTU (Gedo, Jado, Jushin Thunder Liger, and Katsushi Takemura) against Masayuki Naruse, Ryusuke Taguchi, Tiger Mask, and Wataru Inoue. The match was a high-flying, hard-hitting affair that saw all eight competitors take turns showcasing their skills. In the end, CTU emerged victorious, with Jushin Thunder Liger securing the pin at 11:38.

G1 Climax Action Heats Up

The main event portion of the show featured four G1 Climax 2004 matches, each offering a unique blend of technical grappling and high-impact strikes. In Block A, Minoru Suzuki utilized his ruthless submission skills to best Blue Wolf in a hard-fought 13:34 contest.

Meanwhile, in Block B, Osamu Nishimura pulled off an upset victory over Koji Kanemoto with a swift pin at 14:03. Hiroshi Tanahashi's bid for revenge against Hiroyoshi Tenzan fell short as the latter secured a hard-fought win via pinfall at 15:15.

More G1 Climax Action and Upsets

The action continued in Block A, where Masahiro Chono dominated Yutaka Yoshie to secure a victory at 12:57. In Block B, Manabu Nakanishi dispatched Togi Makabe with a quick pin at just 7:40.

In another surprise result, Yuji Nagata outmaneuvered Genichiro Tenryu via submission at 11:28. Yoshihiro Takayama also notched a win in Block B, besting Kensuke Sasaki with a pinfall victory at 14:40.

Shinsuke Nakamura Falls to Katsuyori Shibata

The final match of the evening saw Shinsuke Nakamura face off against Katsuyori Shibata. Despite his reputation as one of the top young stars in NJPW, Nakamura was unable to overcome Shibata's determined efforts. The latter secured a decisive win via pinfall at 12:00.

In Closing

The "Giant Swing" PPV event delivered on its promise of excitement and unpredictability. With several upsets and thrilling matches throughout the card, fans left the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium thoroughly entertained. As the G1 Climax 2004 tournament continues to unfold, it's clear that any of these competitors could emerge as champions.

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Card Details

  • Date: 08 Aug 2004
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium
  • Attendance: 6400
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 08 Aug 2004

Matches

  1. CTU (Gedo, Jado, Jushin Thunder Liger and Katsushi Takemura) defeat Masayuki Naruse, Ryusuke Taguchi, Tiger Mask and Wataru Inoue in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 11:38

  2. Minoru Suzuki defeat Blue Wolf in a G1 Climax 2004 Block A Match
    Match Time: 13:34

  3. Osamu Nishimura defeat Koji Kanemoto in a G1 Climax 2004 Block B Match
    Match Time: 14:03

  4. Hiroyoshi Tenzan defeat Hiroshi Tanahashi in a G1 Climax 2004 Block B Match
    Match Time: 15:15

  5. Masahiro Chono defeat Yutaka Yoshie in a G1 Climax 2004 Block A Match
    Match Time: 12:57

  6. Manabu Nakanishi defeat Togi Makabe in a G1 Climax 2004 Block B Match
    Match Time: 07:40

  7. Yuji Nagata defeat Genichiro Tenryu in a G1 Climax 2004 Block A Match
    Match Time: 11:28

  8. Yoshihiro Takayama defeat Kensuke Sasaki in a G1 Climax 2004 Block B Match
    Match Time: 14:40

  9. Katsuyori Shibata defeat Shinsuke Nakamura in a G1 Climax 2004 Block A Match
    Match Time: 12:00

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