01/04/05 results

[Luds]

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NJPW "TOUKON FESTIVAL ~ WRESTLING WORLD 2005", 1/4/05 (WPW/NJ+IWTV Internet)
Tokyo Dome
46,000 Fans

1. Wataru Inoue & Katsushi Takemura vs. Jado & Gedo went to a draw (15:00) when the time limit expired.
2. IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Title #1 Contender Match: Jushin Thunder Liger beat Koji Kanemoto (10:30) with a cradle.
3. IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Title: Tiger Mask beat Heat (c) (14:17) with a Tiger suplex hold to become the 47th champion.
4. Amaresu Exhibition Match: Yuji Nagata beat Katsuhiko Nagata (5:00) by 15-11.
5. Minoru Suzuki beat Takashi Iizuka (9:45) with a sleeper hold.
6. Satoshi Kojima beat Osamu Nishimura (19:26) with a lariat.
7. Ron Waterman won an 8 Man Ultimate Royal (21:55). Participants: Yuji Nagata, Blue Wolf, Masayuki Naruse, Toru Yano, Manabu Nakanishi, Mitsuya Nagai, Ron Waterman & Dolgorsuren Sumiyabazar
- Round 1: Ron Waterman beat Masayuki Naruse (2:35) by referee stop.
- Round 1: Manabu Nakanishi beat Toru Yano (3:09) with an armlock.
- Round 1: Dolgorsuren Sumiyabazar beat Mitsuya Nagai (5:46) with a shoulder hold.
- Round 1: Yuji Nagata beat Blue Wolf (5:49) with a heel hold.
- Semi Final: Ron Waterman beat Manabu Nakanishi (1:02) with a front neck lock.
- Semi Final: Yuji Nagata beat Dolgorsuren Sumiyabazar (1:53) by referee stop.
- Final: Ron Waterman beat Yuji Nagata (1:41) with a V1 armlock.
8. Dogfight: Masahiro Chono beat Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Riki Choshu (18:07).
- Masahiro Chono beat Riki Choshu (6:34) with a sliding Yakuza kick.
- Masahiro Chono beat Hiroyoshi Tenzan (11:33) with an FTS.
9. IWGP U-30 Openweight Title: Shinsuke Nakamura beat Hiroshi Tanahashi (c) (24:45) with a cross armbreaker to become the 2nd champion.

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Thoughts:
- It's about time Heat loses. Tanaka is good, but shouldn't hold the record of longest reigning junior champ. Tiger Mask defeated him, but I hope Liger defeats him too and goes on a 15 match reign!

-Ultimate royale : Ultimate bore?
-Dog fight: Stupid way to set up Chono vs. Tenzan for the IWGP?

Tanahashi losing to Nakamura means 2 things: Tanahashi is moving up. Nakamura still has a bit of work in the ring to do...

[edgehead1984]

I agree with Luds on his three points made...

But I would like to know what will Ron Waterman do for NJPW...and if Katsuhiko Nagata will join NJ anytime soon...

[Haiku Warrior]

The purpose of the Dogfight was so Choshu could get his payday. I don't know how owed him a favor in NJ but he isn't scheduled on the upcoming tour. What was the point of bringing him in? Katsuhiko wrestled on the 1/6 Lions Road so he'll probably start with the Dojo soon. I'm anxious to watch his match with Yuji.

[edgehead1984]

You're confusing Nagata with Nakajima...

[BusaLiger Dragon]

I hope Liger beats TM and goes on the longest jr heavyweight title streak too i mean its been a long while since Liger held the jr heavyweight title.

[Luds]

Waterman could be a nice fit if used well, but seriously, they have to use him more than Barnett! He needs to be a regular.

[Pheonix_Chi25]

I'm still waiting on the Waterman/Barnett match.

It's already set for TM IV and Liger for the IWGP Title.

And I agree the Dog Fight should have never happened. How can New Japan be pleased with it.

And is it me or is Hiroshi Tanahashi lined up for a heavyweight title run?

[BusaLiger Dragon]

Tanahashi RUN!!!!!!!!!

[The Crowbar King]

What is Tiger Mask's real name? Does anyone know?

[edgehead1984]

Nobody Knows

[Luds]

His name is:


Mathieu Lacasse.


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(I'm obviously kidding )

[Pheonix_Chi25]

His name is:


Mathieu Lacasse.


...

(I'm obviously kidding )

I thought it was Sal Vationarmi. LOL