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- Tails Azimuth
ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE
Ryogoku Kokugikan Hosts Thrilling New Japan Pro Wrestling Card
Tokyo, Japan - The Ryogoku Kokugikan played host to an electrifying night of professional wrestling as New Japan Pro Wrestling presented its latest pay-per-view event. A sold-out crowd of 11,000 passionate fans packed the iconic arena, eager to witness a star-studded lineup that delivered in spades.
The evening kicked off with Hiroshi Nagao notching a decisive victory over Naofumi Yamamoto in a spirited singles match. The young Nagao demonstrated his growing skillset, ultimately securing the win via pinfall at 5:51.
Tag team action took center stage as Akiya Anzawa and Hirooki Goto teamed up to take down Katsuhiko Nakajima and Yujiro. The high-flying antics of both duos left the audience on the edge of their seats, with the winners emerging victorious at 8:18.
Next up, Masayuki Naruse and Togi Makabe partnered to conquer Masahito Kakihara and Yutaka Yoshie in a closely contested tag team match. The former duo's teamwork paid off as they claimed the win at 8:39.
A marquee showdown between CTU (Gedo, Jado, James Gibson, and Minoru Tanaka) and Katsushi Takemura, Koji Kanemoto, Taiji Ishimori, and Wataru Inoue produced an action-packed eight-man tag team match. Despite the impressive array of talent on both sides, CTU emerged victorious at 10:04.
The IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title was up for grabs as Tiger Mask put his championship aspirations to the test against Jushin Thunder Liger. The ever-entertaining bout featured a thrilling pace, with Tiger Mask ultimately securing the pin and retaining his title at 16:07.
Singles action resumed as Osamu Nishimura claimed a convincing victory over Riki Choshu in a hard-hitting match. Nishimura's experience and skill proved too much for Choshu, who fell victim to the pin at 9:02.
The main event was a true spectacle, featuring a New Japan vs. Black New Japan eight-man tag team singles elimination match. The dream team of Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kensuke Sasaki, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Yuji Nagata clashed with their counterparts from Black New Japan in an epic battle. In the end, it was Black New Japan's Black New Japan and Minoru Suzuki who stood tall, emerging victorious after a grueling 52:07.
Finally, Satoshi Kojima faced Hiroyoshi Tenzan in a thrilling Triple Crown Title match. The intense struggle saw both competitors give their all, but Kojima ultimately secured the pin and claimed the coveted title at [Match Time].
In conclusion, this New Japan Pro Wrestling pay-per-view event was an unforgettable experience for fans in attendance and those watching from home. With its diverse array of matches, thrilling action, and memorable moments, it's clear that NJPW continues to thrive as one of professional wrestling's premier promotions.
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Card Details
- Date: 20 Feb 2005
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
- Attendance: 11000
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 20 Feb 2005
Matches
Hiroshi Nagao defeat Naofumi Yamamoto in a Singles Match
Match Time: 05:51Akiya Anzawa and Hirooki Goto defeat Katsuhiko Nakajima and Yujiro in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 08:18Masayuki Naruse and Togi Makabe defeat Masahito Kakihara and Yutaka Yoshie in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 08:39CTU (Gedo, Jado, James Gibson and Minoru Tanaka) defeat Katsushi Takemura, Koji Kanemoto, Taiji Ishimori and Wataru Inoue in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 10:04Tiger Mask
(C)defeat Jushin Thunder Liger in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 16:07Osamu Nishimura defeat Riki Choshu in a Singles Match
Match Time: 09:02Black New Japan and Minoru Suzuki defeat Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kensuke Sasaki, Shinsuke Nakamura and Yuji Nagata in a New Japan vs. Black New Japan Eight Man Tag Team Singles Elimination Match
Match Time: 52:07Satoshi Kojima
(C)defeat Hiroyoshi Tenzan in a Triple Crown Title Match