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Post by gotchism4life on Aug 13, 2021 11:26:29 GMT -5
On 7.25 after the event at Korakuen Hall, Giant Bab held a press conference to announce the Champion Carnival Tournament.
It would me an Eight Man, Round Robin Tournament with a Single Block. The top two finalists would meet in the finals. 8.1-8.7 would feature the Round Robin league matches, and 8.8 would feature the finals.
Giant Baba said that to make this even more momentous, the Round Robin matches would all be held at Korakuen Hall. The Champion Carnival finals would be held at the Nippon Budokan. The winner would be awarded the Triple Crown!
The eight men were announced as follows:
1. Tenryu Genichiro 2. Jumbo Tsuruta 3. Taue Akira 4. Nishimura Osamu 5. Giant Baba 6. Sekimoto Daisuke 7. Zeus 8. Muto Keiji
Giant Baba said he had one more "giant" announcement. Courtesy of the WCW Executive Board, All Japan was welcoming a special guest for the tour...The Eighth Wonder of the World...ANDRE THE GIANT!
In honor of Andre's visit, the Tour would be named The All Japan Champion Carnival and Giant Battle Tour. There would be a special match at the Nippon Budokan to serve as a co-main event with the Champion Carnival Finals.
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Post by gotchism4life on Aug 13, 2021 11:42:03 GMT -5
Wrestler Name | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 1. Tenryu | \ | X | O | O | O | | |
| 2. Tsuruta | O | \ | O | O | | O | |
| 3. Taue | X | X | \ | X |
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| X | 4. Nishimura | X | X | O | \ |
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| 5. Baba | X |
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| \ | O | O | O | 6. Sekimoto |
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| X | \ | O | X | 7. Zeus |
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| X | X | X | \ | X | 8. Muto |
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| X | O | O | \
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Notes:
2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, no points for losing. Time limit is 30 minutes. "O" stands for a Win "X" stands for a Loss "▲" stands for a draw "\" stands for N/A as Tenryu will not fight himself. The number corresponds to the wrestler. 1= Tenryu, 2= Tsuruta, etc.
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Post by gotchism4life on Aug 14, 2021 8:21:43 GMT -5
AJPW “Champion Carnival and Giant Battle Tour” 8.1 from Korakuen Hall in Tokyo
2,100 in attendance
1. Andre the Giant (O) [12:23 Pin- Front Chancery Suplex] The Bodyguard (X) Andre showed that he came to Japan to do serious business, not take a vacation. The Bodyguard tried hitting Andre with Lariats, Kicks and forearms, but Andre walked through it and punished Bodyguard with wear down holds like the Bear Hug and clubbing shots with his arm. Andre worked over Bodyguard with a nerve hold and ended it by trapping Bodyguard in a Front Chancery and then suplexing him from the position. 2. Tenryu Genichiro (X) [23:21 Pin- Backdrop] Jumbo Tsuruta (O) Hotly contested match that saw Tenryu chop away while Tsuruta used a couple of running knees. Tenryu had a near fall with a Step-Up Enzuigiri. Tsuruta came back with a Piledriver for 2, then clinched the win with the Backdrop Hold. 3. Taue Akira (X) [19:11 Pin- Backslide] Nishimura Osamu (O) Taue used his size advantage early, scoring with shoulder tackles to get Nishimura down. Taue used a Headscissor to try to wear down Nishimura but Osamu used a handstand to relieve pressure. He then brought his knees down on Taue's shins to force Taue to loosen the hold. Osamu targeted the legs with thigh kicks, a dragon screw and the Figure Four Leg Lock, but Taue reached the ropes. The end came when Osamu landed hard European Uppercuts and then took advantage of a woozy taue to score with his lightning fast Backslide. 4. Giant Baba (O) [17:48 Pin- Neckbreaker Drop] Sekimoto Daisuke (X) Sekimoto showed little respect for Baba, using headbutts and striking. Baba fought back with his chops and Coconut Crush Knee attack. In the late stages of the match, Sekimoto knocked Baba to the corner and began punishing him. Sekimoto was like a rabid animal with his striking. A mistake came when Sekimoto was backed out of the corner by Kyohei Wada, then came charging back in where he met the Big Boot of Baba. Baba charged out of the corner and hit the Neckbreaker Drop to the delight of the fans. 5. Zeus (X) [24:20 Pin- Shining Wizard] Muto Keiji (O) Zeus had the power advantage, Muto used his speed advantage. Muto wore down Zeus and made him gas. Zeus hit a desperation lariat and when he tried to lift Muto up for the Jackhammer, Muto escaped, got behind and took Zeus down with a Sleeper Drop. While Zeus was trying to get up, Muto hit the Shining Wizard for the win. Champion Carnival Standings:1. Jumbo Tsuruta [2pts] -. Nishimura Osamu [2pts] -. Giant Baba [2pts] -. Muto Keiji [2pts] 5. Tenryu Genichiro [0pts] -. Taue Akira [0pts] -. Sekimoto Daisuke [0pts] -. Zeus [0pts]
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Post by gotchism4life on Aug 14, 2021 16:15:46 GMT -5
AJPW “Champion Carnival and Giant Battle Tour” 8.2 from Korakuen Hall in Tokyo
1,700 in attendance
1. Andre the Giant (O) [11:10 Pin- Butterfly Suplex] Omori Takao (X) 2. Tenryu Genichiro (O) [21:18 Pin- Diving Back Elbow Drop] Taue Akira (X) 3. Jumbo Tsuruta (O) [19:47 Pin- Backdrop Hold] Nishimura Osamu (X) 4. Giant Baba (O) [17:58 Pin- Big Boot] Zeus (X) 5. Sekimoto Daisuke (X) [16:17 Sub- Figure Four Leg Lock] Muto Keiji (O) Champion Carnival Standings 1. Jumbo Tsuruta [4pts] -. Giant Baba [4pts] -. Muto Keiji [4pts] 4. Tenryu Genichiro [2pts] -. Nishimura Osamu 5. Taue Akira [0pts] -. Sekimoto Daisuke [0pts] -. Zeus [0pts]
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Post by gotchism4life on Aug 16, 2021 19:17:02 GMT -5
AJPW “Champion Carnival and Giant Battle Tour” 8.3 from Korakuen Hall in Tokyo
1,547 in attendance1. Andre the Giant (O) [18:38 Pin- Running Splash] Jason The Terrible (X) 2. Tenryu Genichiro (O) [25:14 Pin- Powerbomb] Nishimura Osamu (X) 3. Jumbo Tsuruta (O) [16:37 Pin- Backdrop] Taue Akira (X) 4. Giant Baba (O) [28:12 Pin- Neckbreaker Drop] Muto Keiji (X) 5. Sekimoto Daisuke (O) [20:11 Pin- Deadlift German Suplex Hold] Zeus (X) Champion Carnival Standings
1. Jumbo Tsuruta [6pts] -. Giant Baba [6pts] 3. Muto Keiji [4pts] -. Tenryu Genichiro [4pts] 5. Nishimura Osamu [2pts] -. Sekimoto Daisuke [2pts] 7. Taue Akira [0pts] -. Zeus [0pts]
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Post by gotchism4life on Aug 18, 2021 15:22:09 GMT -5
AJPW “Champion Carnival and Giant Battle Tour” 8.4 from Korakuen Hall in Tokyo
1,395 in attendance
1. Andre the Giant (O) [13:12 Pin- Running Elbow Drop] Leatherface (X) 2. Tenryu Genichiro (O) [27:57 Pin- Diving Back Elbow] Giant Baba (X) 3. Jumbo Tsuruta (O) [19:01 Pin- Running High Knee Strike] Sekimoto Daisuke (X) 4. Taue Akira (X) [21:12 Pin- Rounding Body Press] Muto Keiji (O) 5. Nishimura Osamu (O) [27:11 Pin- Backslide] Zeus (X) Champion Carnival Standings
1. Jumbo Tsuruta [8pts] 2. Tenryu Genichiro [6pts] -. Giant Baba [6pts] 4. Muto Keiji [6pts] 5. Nishimura Osamu [4pts] 6. Sekimoto Daisuke [2pts] 7. Taue Akira [0pts] -. Zeus [0pts]
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