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NJPW Survival 2001 - Tag 12 ~ Fighting Destination In Fukuoka

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ZOHASH.com Exclusive Report

Fukuoka International Center, Fukuoka, Japan - October 28th, 2001

The highly anticipated pay-per-view event, hosted by New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), did not disappoint as it brought together some of the best talent in professional wrestling. The sold-out crowd of 7,500 fans at the Fukuoka International Center witnessed an incredible night of action-packed matches.

Opening Match TEAM2000's Giant Silva and Giant Singh proved to be too much for Dolgorsuren Serjbudee, Katsushi Takemura, and Wataru Inoue in a Three-On-Two Handicap Match. The dominant duo capitalized on their size advantage, securing the win in just 3 minutes and 33 seconds.

Match 2: Six-Man Tag Team Mayhem The crowd was electric as El Samurai, Jushin Thunder Liger, and Masayuki Naruse took on Chris Candido and TEAM2000 (GOKU-DO and Jado) in a high-flying six-man tag team match. In the end, it was the trio of veterans who emerged victorious, showcasing their technical prowess and teamwork to secure the win in 10 minutes and 29 seconds.

Match 3: Tag Team Tussle TEAM2000's Scott Norton and Super J put on a show in their tag team match against Dan Devine and Yutaka Yoshie. The powerhouse duo dominated from start to finish, claiming victory in just 9 minutes and 18 seconds.

Singles Action Minoru Tanaka and Masahito Kakihara clashed in a singles match that saw the former come out on top after an impressive 8-minute and 33-second performance. Meanwhile, Kazunari Murakami defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi in a quick 5-minute and 1-second bout.

SKY PerfecTV! Cup Semifinals Yuji Nagata and Tadao Yasuda went head-to-head in the first SKY PerfecTV! Cup semifinal match. In the end, it was Nagata who emerged victorious after an intense 8-minute and 31-second battle. The second semifinal saw Kensuke Sasaki outlast Manabu Nakanishi in just 6 minutes and 21 seconds.

IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship Kendo Kashin successfully defended his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title against Katsuyori Shibata, retaining the championship after a thrilling 3-minute and 25-second contest.

Six-Man Tag Team Action Kenzo Suzuki, Osamu Kido, and Riki Choshu teamed up to take on TEAM2000's AKIRA, Hiro Saito, and Tatsutoshi Goto. The veterans from New Japan Pro Wrestling proved too strong for their opponents, securing the win in 7 minutes and 48 seconds.

Tag Team Showdown Masahiro Chono and Mike Rotundo faced off against TEAM2000's Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima in a thrilling tag team match. The experienced duo of Chono and Rotundo dominated from start to finish, claiming victory after an impressive 18-minute performance.

Main Event: IWGP Tag Team Championship In the penultimate match, BATT successfully defended their IWGP Tag Team Titles against Osamu Nishimura and Tatsumi Fujinami in a hard-hitting contest that showcased the technical skills of all four competitors.

SKY PerfecTV! Cup Final The main event saw Kensuke Sasaki face off against Yuji Nagata in the SKY PerfecTV! Cup final. In an intense match, Sasaki emerged victorious after an impressive 12-minute and 17-second performance, securing the championship title.

Overall, this pay-per-view event was a testament to the incredible talent and athleticism of New Japan Pro Wrestling's roster. Fans were treated to a night of non-stop action, with each match showcasing unique moments and unforgettable moments.

Card Details

  • Date: 28 Oct 2001
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Fukuoka International Center
  • Attendance: 7500
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 28 Oct 2001

Matches

  1. TEAM2000 (Giant Silva and Giant Singh) defeat Dolgorsuren Serjbudee, Katsushi Takemura and Wataru Inoue in a Three On Two Handicap Match
    Match Time: 03:33

  2. El Samurai, Jushin Thunder Liger and Masayuki Naruse defeat Chris Candido and TEAM2000 (GOKU-DO and Jado) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:29

  3. TEAM2000 (Scott Norton and Super J) defeat Dan Devine and Yutaka Yoshie in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:18

  4. Minoru Tanaka defeat Masahito Kakihara in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 08:33

  5. Kazunari Murakami defeat Hiroshi Tanahashi in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 05:01

  6. Yuji Nagata defeat Tadao Yasuda in a SKY PerfecTV! Cup Semi Final Match
    Match Time: 08:31

  7. Kensuke Sasaki defeat Manabu Nakanishi in a SKY PerfecTV! Cup Semi Final Match
    Match Time: 06:21

  8. Kendo Kashin(C) defeat Katsuyori Shibata in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 03:25

  9. Kenzo Suzuki, Osamu Kido and Riki Choshu defeat TEAM2000 (AKIRA, Hiro Saito and Tatsutoshi Goto) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 07:48

  10. Masahiro Chono and Mike Rotundo defeat TEAM2000 (Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 18:00

  11. BATT(C) defeat Osamu Nishimura and Tatsumi Fujinami in a IWGP Tag Team Title Match

  12. Kensuke Sasaki defeat Yuji Nagata in a SKY PerfecTV! Cup Final Match
    Match Time: 12:17

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