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ZOHASH.com EXCLUSIVE

Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan - March 28th, 2004

The New Japan Pro Wrestling's latest Pay Per View extravaganza has come and gone, leaving fans in awe of the spectacular displays of athleticism and drama that unfolded within the hallowed halls of the Ryogoku Kokugikan. In this report, we'll dive into the highs and lows of an action-packed card that had something for everyone.

Eight-Man Tag Team Mayhem

The night kicked off with a high-energy Eight-Man Tag Team Match pitting Makai Club (Katsuyori Shibata, Makai #1, Mitsuya Nagai, and Ryushi Yanagisawa) against Blue Wolf, Shinya Makabe, Toru Yano, and Yutaka Yoshie. The teams clashed in a frenetic pace, with each side trading holds and strikes. In the end, it was Makai Club that emerged victorious, their tag team chemistry proving too much for their opponents to handle. (10:32)

Tiger Mask Takes Down Takemura

Next up, Tiger Mask faced off against Katsushi Takemura in a Singles Match that showcased the agility and quickness of both competitors. The two wrestlers engaged in a series of lightning-quick exchanges, with Tiger Mask ultimately gaining the upper hand to secure the win. (10:31)

Liger Soars to Junior Heavyweight Title

The main event of the junior division took center stage as Jushin Thunder Liger put his GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship on the line against Masayuki Naruse. The match saw both men push each other to new heights, with Liger's aerial assault ultimately proving too much for Naruse to handle. The champion retained his title in a thrilling encounter that left the crowd enthralled. (18:12)

Heat Reigns Supreme

In the second IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match of the evening, Heat faced off against Koji Kanemoto in what turned out to be an instant classic. The two wrestlers engaged in a back-and-forth battle that saw both men trading near-falls and showing incredible resilience. In the end, Heat's experience proved too much for Kanemoto, as he successfully retained his title. (20:48)

Singles Match Showcases Top Talent

Josh Barnett made quick work of Mitsuya Nagai in their Singles Match, finishing him off with a devastating knockout punch that left fans stunned. (4:00)

Tanahashi and Murakami Put on a Show

The IWGP U-30 Openweight Title Cage Match between Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kazunari Murakami saw both men go to war in a thrilling encounter that had the crowd on their feet. Tanahashi's aerial assault ultimately proved too much for Murakami, as he successfully retained his title. (12:40)

Nakamura Proves Too Strong for Tenzan

Shinsuke Nakamura made short work of Hiroyoshi Tenzan in their Singles Match, using his quickness and strength to finish off the veteran with a devastating Kinshasa kick. (12:09)

Suzuki-Takayama Reunite to Claim Tag Team Gold

In the main event of the evening, Minoru Suzuki and Yoshihiro Takayama reunited to take on Genichiro Tenryu and Manabu Nakanishi for the IWGP Tag Team Titles. The match saw both teams trading holds and strikes, with Suzuki-Takayama ultimately emerging victorious after a series of high-impact moves. (15:26)

Yuji Nagata Proves Too Much for Chono

The evening's penultimate match saw Yuji Nagata face off against Masahiro Chono in a Singles Match that showcased the technical prowess of both competitors. Nagata ultimately emerged victorious, using his quickness and strength to finish off Chono with a devastating Nagata Lock. (14:12)

Sapp Proves Too Powerful for Sasaki

And finally, Bob Sapp made short work of Kensuke Sasaki in their IWGP Heavyweight Title Match, using his sheer power to finish off the veteran with a crushing powerslam. (Unknown duration)

That's it from the Ryogoku Kokugikan - an unforgettable night of professional wrestling that will be remembered for years to come. Stay tuned to ZOHASH.com for further updates and analysis on this incredible event!

Card Details

  • Date: 28 Mar 2004
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
  • Attendance: 10000
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 28 Mar 2004

Matches

  1. Makai Club (Katsuyori Shibata, Makai #1, Mitsuya Nagai and Ryushi Yanagisawa) defeat Blue Wolf, Shinya Makabe, Toru Yano and Yutaka Yoshie in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:32

  2. Tiger Mask defeat Katsushi Takemura in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 10:31

  3. Jushin Thunder Liger(C) defeat Masayuki Naruse in a GHC Junior Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 18:12

  4. Heat(C) defeat Koji Kanemoto in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 20:48

  5. Josh Barnett defeat Mitsuya Nagai in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 04:00

  6. Hiroshi Tanahashi(C) defeat Kazunari Murakami in a IWGP U-30 Openweight Title Cage Match
    Match Time: 12:40

  7. Shinsuke Nakamura defeat Hiroyoshi Tenzan in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 12:09

  8. Minoru Suzuki and Yoshihiro Takayama(C) defeat Genichiro Tenryu and Manabu Nakanishi in a IWGP Tag Team Title Match
    Match Time: 15:26

  9. Yuji Nagata defeat Masahiro Chono in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 14:12

  10. Bob Sapp(C) defeat Kensuke Sasaki in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match

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