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Ryogoku Kokugikan Hosts Electrifying NJPW Pay Per View Event!

Tokyo, Japan - March 26th, 2005 - The packed Ryogoku Kokugikan arena was abuzz with excitement as New Japan Pro Wrestling presented its latest pay-per-view spectacle. With a sold-out crowd of 9,000 strong, the energy in the air was palpable.

The evening kicked off with Osamu Nishimura taking on Tatsumi Fujinami in a thrilling singles match that saw both competitors give it their all. The time limit draw result, clocked in at 15:00, left fans craving more from these two talented grapplers.

The first tag team contest featured Koji Kanemoto and Wataru Inoue pairing up against the formidable duo of Katsuhiko Nakajima and Taiji Ishimori. The crowd was treated to a high-flying display as these four athletes clashed, with the victors emerging victorious in 10:54.

The six-man tag team extravaganza that followed pitted El Samurai, Masahito Kakihara, and Tiger Mask against CTU (Masked CTU-G, Masked CTU-L, and Masked CTU-T). This chaotic affair saw the trio of fan favorites ultimately secure the win in 10:45.

Next up, Hiroshi Tanahashi and Yutaka Yoshie squared off against Ryushi Yanagisawa and Togi Makabe in a tag team matchup that showcased the technical prowess of its participants. The winners, clocked at 7:13, proved their chemistry is as strong as ever.

The IWGP Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Tournament Semi-Finals saw Hiroyoshi Tenzan face off against Manabu Nakanishi. This intense battle was ultimately decided in Tenzan's favor, with a winning time of 12:17.

In another Young Lion Cup 2005 Final Match, Hirooki Goto outlasted Hiroyuki Ito, securing the victory in 9:55.

The next bout pitted Minoru Suzuki and Ron Waterman against Kensuke Sasaki and Takashi Iizuka. This hard-hitting tag team contest ended with Suzuki and Waterman standing tall at 14:03.

Tsuyoshi Kohsaka took on Yuji Nagata, producing a thrilling singles match that concluded in just 4:41, courtesy of Kohsaka's decisive victory.

The penultimate match featured the main event of the evening, as Hiroyoshi Tenzan faced Masahiro Chono in the IWGP Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Tournament Final. This grueling encounter saw Tenzan emerge victorious at 19:02.

Finally, the night was capped off with a highly anticipated title bout between Satoshi Kojima and Shinsuke Nakamura for the coveted IWGP Heavyweight Championship. In an electrifying match that went the full distance, the result ended in a time-limit draw after one hour, further adding to the mystique surrounding this storied title.

As the curtain closed on another unforgettable NJPW pay-per-view event, fans left the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena buzzing with excitement and anticipation for what's to come next. Stay tuned to zohash.com for all your New Japan Pro Wrestling news and updates!

Card Details

Date: 26 Mar 2005
Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
Attendance: 9000
Type: Pay Per View
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 26 Mar 2005

Matches

Osamu Nishimura Time Limit Draw Tatsumi Fujinami in a Singles Match
Match Time: 15:00
Koji Kanemoto and Wataru Inoue defeat Katsuhiko Nakajima and Taiji Ishimori in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 10:54
El Samurai, Masahito Kakihara and Tiger Mask defeat CTU (Masked CTU-G, Masked CTU-L and Masked CTU-T) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 10:45
Hiroshi Tanahashi and Yutaka Yoshie defeat Ryushi Yanagisawa and Togi Makabe in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:13
Hiroyoshi Tenzan defeat Manabu Nakanishi in a IWGP Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Tournament Semi Final Match
Match Time: 12:17
Hirooki Goto defeat Hiroyuki Ito in a Young Lion Cup 2005 Final Match
Match Time: 09:55
Minoru Suzuki and Ron Waterman defeat Kensuke Sasaki and Takashi Iizuka in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 14:03
Tsuyoshi Kohsaka defeat Yuji Nagata in a Singles Match
Match Time: 04:41
Hiroyoshi Tenzan defeat Masahiro Chono in a IWGP Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Tournament Final Match
Match Time: 19:02
Satoshi Kojima(C) Time Limit Draw Shinsuke Nakamura in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 01:00:00