NJPW Ultimate Crush II

NJPW's Tokyo Dome Show Steals the Spotlight with Thrilling Action

The Tokyo Dome was electric last night as New Japan Pro Wrestling presented their latest pay-per-view extravaganza, featuring a stacked card that left fans on the edge of their seats. The event drew an impressive 47,000 strong crowd, making it one of the promotion's largest events to date.

New Japan Rumble Kicks Things Off

The night began with the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title 11-Man New Japan Rumble Match, featuring a who's who of junior heavyweights. In the end, it was Jado who emerged victorious, earning himself a future title shot against the reigning champion. The match was a wild and unpredictable affair, with numerous near-falls and creative spots from all participants.

U-30 Openweight Title Contendership

Next up was the IWGP U-30 Openweight Title #1 Contendership Match between Blue Wolf and Yutaka Yoshie. In a relatively quick contest, Blue Wolf managed to outmaneuver his opponent, earning himself a future shot at the title. The match lasted an impressive 10:01 minutes, showcasing the skill and athleticism of both competitors.

Singles Action

The mid-card segment of the show featured two singles matches. First up was TOA taking on Shinya Makabe, with TOA emerging victorious in a mere 5:40 minutes. Not to be outdone, Tadao Yasuda followed suit, defeating Osamu Nishimura in just 4:45 minutes.

Kazunari Murakami's Bounty

Next up was Kazunari Murakami, who put his reputation on the line against Katsuyori Shibata in a "2,000,000 Bounty" match. Despite Shibata's best efforts, Murakami managed to outsmart and overpower him, earning himself the bounty and cementing his position as one of NJPW's top stars.

Hulk Hogan Makes an Impact

The main event of the evening saw Hulk Hogan return to New Japan Pro Wrestling for a special appearance against Masahiro Chono. In a match that showcased both men's legendary status, Hogan emerged victorious in a hard-hitting contest lasting 19:46 minutes. It was a fitting end to a thrilling card.

Ten-Man Elimination Match

The evening culminated with a ten-man elimination match featuring some of NJPW's top talent. Bob Sapp, Kazuyuki Fujita, Minoru Suzuki, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Yoshihiro Takayama emerged victorious, outlasting Hiroshi Tanahashi, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Manabu Nakanishi, Seiji Sakaguchi, and Yuji Nagata in a match that lasted an impressive 39:54 minutes. The action was non-stop, with eliminations coming thick and fast throughout.

In conclusion, NJPW's latest pay-per-view event was an absolute success, featuring a card packed with exciting matches, memorable moments, and top-notch performances from the promotion's talented roster. Fans left the Tokyo Dome satisfied and eager for more.

Final Score: 8/10

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Card Details

• Date: 13 Oct 2003
• Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
• Arena: Tokyo Dome
• Attendance: 47000
• Type: Pay Per View
• Broadcast Type: Live
• Broadcast Date: 13 Oct 2003

Matches

1. Jado(C) defeat Dick Togo, El Samurai, Gedo, Heat, Jushin Thunder Liger, Katsushi Takemura, Koji Kanemoto, Masahito Kakihara, Masayuki Naruse and Tiger Mask in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title 11 Man New Japan Rumble Match

2. Blue Wolf defeat Yutaka Yoshie in a IWGP U-30 Openweight Title #1 Contendership Match
   Match Time: 10:01

3. TOA defeat Shinya Makabe in a Singles Match
   Match Time: 05:40

4. Tadao Yasuda defeat Osamu Nishimura in a Singles Match
   Match Time: 04:45

5. Kazunari Murakami defeat Katsuyori Shibata in a Kazunari Murakami �2,000,000 Bounty Match
   Match Time: 04:58

6. Hulk Hogan defeat Masahiro Chono in a Singles Match
   Match Time: 19:46

7. Bob Sapp, Kazuyuki Fujita, Minoru Suzuki, Shinsuke Nakamura and Yoshihiro Takayama defeat Hiroshi Tanahashi, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Manabu Nakanishi, Seiji Sakaguchi and Yuji Nagata in a Ten Man Elimination Match
   Match Time: 39:54