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- Tails Azimuth
ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE
New Japan Pro Wrestling's Osaka Dome Spectacle: A Thrilling Pay Per View Experience
November 13, 2004, Osaka, Japan - The Osaka Dome played host to one of the most electrifying pay-per-view events in recent New Japan Pro Wrestling history. With an attendance of 28,000 strong, the enthusiastic crowd was treated to a thrilling card that showcased the best of NJPW's talent.
Young Lion Toukon Tournament Final: Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Katsuhiko Nakajima
In the opening match, Ryusuke Taguchi emerged victorious over Katsuhiko Nakajima in an exhilarating Young Lion Toukon Tournament final. The 9:41 time-limit bout saw Taguchi's technical grappling prowess prove too much for Nakajima, securing his place as the tournament champion.
Tag Team Action
Next up, Blue Wolf and Masahito Kakihara teamed up to take down El Samurai and Yutaka Yoshie in a well-paced tag team match (14:45). The latter half of the card saw Masayuki Naruse and Mitsuya Nagai outlast Togi Makabe and Toru Yano in another entertaining tag team contest (16:50).
Six-Man Mayhem
The six-man tag team match between CTU (Gedo, Jado, and Jushin Thunder Liger) and Taiji Ishimori, Tiger Mask, and Wataru Inoue was a highlight-reel worthy affair. Initially ending in a time-limit draw at 20:00, the crowd's energy compelled the teams to engage in an impromptu rematch. This time, Taiji Ishimori, Tiger Mask, and Wataru Inoue came out on top, defeating CTU in just 2:36.
Title Tussles
Koji Kanemoto's IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title reign was put to the test against Heat. Unfortunately for Kanemoto, Heat proved too strong, capturing the title in a thrilling 23:18 match.
In another title bout, Genichiro Tenryu bested Katsuyori Shibata in a singles match (9:09), while Osamu Nishimura and Yuji Nagata defeated Masahiro Chono and Riki Choshu in an exciting tag team elimination match (10:37).
Main Event Mayhem
The evening's main event saw Kensuke Sasaki successfully defend his IWGP Heavyweight Title against Minoru Suzuki, securing the win in a hard-hitting 19:59 contest. Prior to this, Naoya Ogawa and Toshiaki Kawada defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi and Hiroyoshi Tenzan (17:18), while Kazuyuki Fujita and Kendo Kashin outlasted Manabu Nakanishi and Shinsuke Nakamura (18:54) in the penultimate match.
A Night to Remember
In conclusion, New Japan Pro Wrestling's Osaka Dome extravaganza was an unforgettable experience for all in attendance. With a diverse range of matches showcasing the promotion's best talent, this pay-per-view event will be remembered as one of the most thrilling in recent NJPW history. For those who missed it, I encourage you to seek out the replay and relive the excitement.
Rating: 4.5/5
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Card Details
- Date: 13 Nov 2004
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Osaka Dome
- Attendance: 28000
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 13 Nov 2004
Matches
Ryusuke Taguchi defeat Katsuhiko Nakajima in a Young Lion Toukon Tournament Final Match
Match Time: 09:41Blue Wolf and Masahito Kakihara defeat El Samurai and Yutaka Yoshie in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 14:45Masayuki Naruse and Mitsuya Nagai defeat Togi Makabe and Toru Yano in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 16:50CTU (Gedo, Jado and Jushin Thunder Liger) Time Limit Draw Taiji Ishimori, Tiger Mask and Wataru Inoue in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 20:00Taiji Ishimori, Tiger Mask and Wataru Inoue defeat CTU (Gedo, Jado and Jushin Thunder Liger) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 02:36Heat
(C)defeat Koji Kanemoto in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 23:18Genichiro Tenryu defeat Katsuyori Shibata in a Singles Match
Match Time: 09:09Osamu Nishimura and Yuji Nagata defeat Masahiro Chono and Riki Choshu in a Tag Team Elimination Match
Match Time: 10:37Kensuke Sasaki
(C)defeat Minoru Suzuki in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 19:59Naoya Ogawa and Toshiaki Kawada defeat Hiroshi Tanahashi and Hiroyoshi Tenzan in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 17:18Kazuyuki Fujita and Kendo Kashin defeat Manabu Nakanishi and Shinsuke Nakamura in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 18:54