All Japan Pro Wrestling 2018: The road back to the Budokan

[RoseWithThorns]

 

All Japan or better known in Japan as Zen Nihon was once the promotion of the 90s. While other promotions focused on angles, stables and the attitude of the time for their product. It strayed from this path for so long that the promotion has become a shell of its former self. Luckily one man has been able to bring King's Road back to AJPW in the past few years, that man, of course, is everyone's favorite badass/uncle and unofficial fifth pillar of the 90s, JUN AKIYAMA. With a focus on the future and new talent rising, it's about time that AJPW made a comeback to return home to the Budokan!

 

NOTE: So yes my NJPW diary is dead and I've moved on to something more close to me and it's of course AJPW. These recent years I've absolutely loved the product put out and I'm excited to work on this. I've started this file a while back and hope you all enjoy the run of mine.

[RoseWithThorns]

<p>My Roster </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45594" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Main Eventers (Note this order is where I consider them on my pecking order in AJPW and not alphabetical)</strong><p> </p><p> <img alt="TXUiHqu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TXUiHqu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="v7Olrbu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/v7Olrbu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vdBELhu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vdBELhu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="samHZx8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/samHZx8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="4PMTfk6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4PMTfk6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Kento Miyahara, Shuji Ishikawa, SUWAMA, Yuji Nagata, and Jun Akiyama </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45594" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Upper Midcard</strong><p> </p><p> <img alt="PcIIP5g.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PcIIP5g.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="E2NaUYj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/E2NaUYj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8FpqB8c.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8FpqB8c.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OVMdJy1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OVMdJy1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3lxLSCi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3lxLSCi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="aYlRj4H.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aYlRj4H.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="LNa1yxJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LNa1yxJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Jake Lee, Yuji Hino, Shingo Takagi (Dragon Gate), Joe Doering, Zeus Atsushi Aoki, and Yoshitatsu </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45594" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Midcarders </strong><p> </p><p> <img alt="lE3AHYy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lE3AHYy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gGByKkm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gGByKkm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="cOwGZEj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cOwGZEj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZvUvN0o.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZvUvN0o.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3MO7oFc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3MO7oFc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="lcax81v.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lcax81v.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="N1cXAF5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/N1cXAF5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pEY7nWL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pEY7nWL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RLumXJ1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RLumXJ1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Ultimo Dragon, Bodyguard, Hayato Jr. Fujita, Tstsuya Endo (DDT), Takao Omori, Shuji Kondo, Tajiri, Kotaru Suzuki and KAI</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45594" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Lower Mid, Openers and Young Lions</strong><p> </p><p> <img alt="D5lbkN0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D5lbkN0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vXeLkWc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vXeLkWc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qIkLsNT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qIkLsNT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GsNUtXK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GsNUtXK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9XxfUWq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9XxfUWq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="O36pvr7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O36pvr7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tFdKdUk.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tFdKdUk.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="6Surcpv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6Surcpv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3Elby6z.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3Elby6z.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="11dvIrF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/11dvIrF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="bDSsJST.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bDSsJST.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CghX3v2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CghX3v2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Yuma Aoyagi, Naoya Nomurai, Kaito Kiyomiya, Koji Iwamoto, Takuya Nomura (BJW), Dylan James, Hikaru Sato, Yutaka Yoshie, Osamu Nishimura, Atsushi Maruyama, Ryouji Sai and Masanobu Fuchi</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45594" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Notable Staff members</strong><p> </p><p> <img alt="DYGi5pl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DYGi5pl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="mhN9sPq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mhN9sPq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PQTJBel.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PQTJBel.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Johnny Ace (Road Agent), Kyohei Wada (Head Ref), Katsuya Ichikawa (Play-by-play)</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45594" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Champions</strong><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <strong>Triple Crown Heavyweight</strong></p><p> <img alt="FdQCYe4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FdQCYe4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="TXUiHqu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TXUiHqu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> 60th Champion: <strong>Kento Miyahara</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>AJPW All Asia Tag</strong></p><p> <img alt="uSQtIHb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uSQtIHb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="samHZx8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/samHZx8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="4PMTfk6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4PMTfk6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> 104th Champions: <strong>Yuji Nagata</strong> and <strong>Jun Akiyama</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>AJPW World Jr. Heavyweight</strong></p><p> <img alt="6QWyvV1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6QWyvV1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="aYlRj4H.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aYlRj4H.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> 47th Champion: <strong>Atsushi Aoki</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>AJPW World Tag Team</strong> </p><p> <img alt="f5xTrNX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/f5xTrNX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="O36pvr7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O36pvr7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="bDSsJST.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bDSsJST.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> 82nd Champions: <strong>Dylan James</strong> and <strong>Ryouji Sai</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>GAORA Television</strong> </p><p> <img alt="lU7yMU9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lU7yMU9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="4PMTfk6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4PMTfk6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> 15th Champion: <strong>Jun Akiyama</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote>

[RoseWithThorns]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>The finals have arrived! Champion Carnival and for many people, this is THE tour for AJPW. After weeks of grueling matches, four men have made it out of their blocks as winners and runner-ups. </p><p> </p><p>

Representing Block A is Kento Miyahara who placed first and Shuji Ishikawa who placed second. Meanwhile, Block B is represented by Suwama who finishes in first place and the unexpected Zeus who finished in second. Miyahara, Shuji, and Suwama have held the Triple Crown Title and both members of Violent Giants (Suwama and Shuji) have won the CC before. The unlikely story for this year's Champion Carnival is Zeus. Many predicted him not make it this far but now he's only two matches away from winning his first Singles Tournament. </p><p> </p><p>

Who will be the winner? the 'Saikyo' Triple Crown Champ who wants to prove that he is the best, The Freelancer who's on a mission to get back his title, the former Ace looking for one last run at the top or will it be the unexpected Muscle Machine? Tune in to find out!!</p><p> </p><p>

<img alt="cc2018.jpg?w=640&h=300&crop=1" data-src="https://puroresuichiban.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/cc2018.jpg?w=640&h=300&crop=1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Prediction Key for Champion Carnival 2018 Night 15:</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

Match 1/Semifinal 1: </p><p>

'Block A Runner Up' Shuji Ishikawa vs. 'Block B Runner Up' Zeus</p><p> </p><p>

Match 2/Semifinal 2: </p><p>

'Block A Winner' Kento Miyahara vs. 'Block B winner' Suwama</p><p> </p><p>

Match 3: </p><p>

Jun Akiyama, Kotaru Suzuki, and Osamu Nishimura vs. Naoya Nomura, Tetsuya Endo, and Yoshitatsu</p><p> </p><p>

Match 4: </p><p>

Taijiri and Kai vs. Yuji Hino and Shingo Takagi</p><p> </p><p>

Match 5: </p><p>

Dylan James, Ryouji Sai, and Koji Iwamoto vs. The Bodyguard, Joe Doering, and Atsushi Aoki </p><p> </p><p>

Main Event/Champion Carnival 2018 FINALS: </p><p>

Winner of Match 1 vs. Winner of Match 2</p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Question for Tiebreaker: Who are your two finalists?</p>

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<p>Match 1/Semifinal 1:</p><p>

<strong>'Block A Runner Up' Shuji Ishikawa</strong> vs. 'Block B Runner Up' Zeus</p><p> </p><p>

Match 2/Semifinal 2:</p><p>

<strong>'Block A Winner' Kento Miyahara</strong> vs. 'Block B winner' Suwama</p><p> </p><p>

Match 3:</p><p>

<strong>Jun Akiyama, Kotaru Suzuki, and Osamu Nishimura</strong> vs. Naoya Nomura, Tetsuya Endo, and Yoshitatsu</p><p> </p><p>

Match 4:</p><p>

Taijiri and Kai vs. <strong>Yuji Hino and Shingo Takagi</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Match 5:</p><p>

Dylan James, Ryouji Sai, and Koji Iwamoto vs. <strong>The Bodyguard, Joe Doering, and Atsushi Aoki</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Main Event/Champion Carnival 2018 FINALS:</p><p>

Winner of Match 1 vs. <strong>Winner of Match 2</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Question for Tiebreaker: Who are your two finalists? Kento Miyahara & Shuji Ishikawa</p>

[RoseWithThorns]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="cc2018.jpg?w=640&h=300&crop=1" data-src="https://puroresuichiban.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/cc2018.jpg?w=640&h=300&crop=1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <strong>AJPW presents Champion Carnival 2018 Night 15 </strong></p><p><strong> Location:</strong> Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan</p><p> <strong>1,000 people in attendance</strong> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45594" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Match 1/Semifinal 1</strong></p><p> <img alt="v7Olrbu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/v7Olrbu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OgTM5Rs.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OgTM5Rs.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3lxLSCi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3lxLSCi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> 'The Big Dog' <strong>Shuji Ishikawa</strong> vs. 'Muscle Machine' <strong>Zeus</strong></p><p> In a solid opener, Shuji Ishikawa defeats Zeus in 15:00 with a Fire Thunder in a match that could be considered an absolute slugfest. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-match:</strong> Ishikawa showed respect to his opponent and told him that he will gladly face Zeus in a rematch</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45594" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Match 2/Semifinal 2</strong></p><p> <img alt="TXUiHqu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TXUiHqu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OgTM5Rs.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OgTM5Rs.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vdBELhu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vdBELhu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> 'The Ace of All Japan' <strong>Kento Miyahara</strong> vs. 'Gatekeeper' <strong>Suwama</strong></p><p> In a great bout, Suwama defeats Miyahara in 17:55 with the Last Ride Powerbomb! The main event is set and it's going to be Tag partners facing off with Suwama vs. Ishikawa!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-match:</strong> Miyahara is helped to the back as we get a look of determination on Suwama's face. He's just one win away from becoming a two time Carnival winner</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45594" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <strong>Match 3</strong></p><p> <img alt="4PMTfk6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4PMTfk6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pEY7nWL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pEY7nWL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3Elby6z.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3Elby6z.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OgTM5Rs.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OgTM5Rs.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vXeLkWc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vXeLkWc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZvUvN0o.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZvUvN0o.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="LNa1yxJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LNa1yxJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Jun Akiyama</strong>, <strong>Kotaru Suzuki</strong> and <strong>Osamu Nishimura</strong> vs. <strong>Naoya Nomura</strong>, <strong>Tetsuya Endo</strong> and <strong>Yoshitatsu</strong></p><p> In a great cooldown match, Tetsuya Endo wins the match for his team with a Shooting Star Press on Osamu Nishimura in 13:32. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post Match:</strong> After getting the win for his team, Endo takes to mic and challenges Jun Akiyama to an All Asia Tag Title match, and his partner will be none other than Naoya Nomura. The challenge is accepted and the match is set! Nomura and Endo vs. Akiyama and Nagata!</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45594" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Match 4</strong></p><p> <img alt="N1cXAF5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/N1cXAF5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RLumXJ1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RLumXJ1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OgTM5Rs.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OgTM5Rs.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="E2NaUYj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/E2NaUYj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8FpqB8c.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8FpqB8c.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Tai and Kai Connection</strong> (<strong>Taijiri</strong> and <strong>Kai</strong>) vs. <strong>Yuji Hino</strong> and <strong>Shingo Takagi</strong></p><p> In a good match, Yuji Hino and Shingo Takagi defeat Tai and Kai Connection in 14:34 after Takagi hit Kai with a Made In Japan! The normally serious Taijiri was nowhere to be seen as he and Kai showed solid chemistry as a semi-comedic duo, same goes for Hino and Takagi.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-match:</strong> Shingo and Hino both talked about their run in the CC and how they want to stay in AJPW use that as momentum to getting the gold.</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45594" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Match 5</strong></p><p> <img alt="O36pvr7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O36pvr7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="bDSsJST.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bDSsJST.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GsNUtXK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GsNUtXK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OgTM5Rs.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OgTM5Rs.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gGByKkm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gGByKkm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OVMdJy1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OVMdJy1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="aYlRj4H.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aYlRj4H.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Dylan James</strong>, <strong>Ryouji Sai</strong> and <strong>Koji Iwamoto</strong> vs. <strong>The Bodyguard</strong>, <strong>Joe Doering</strong> and <strong>Atsushi Aoki</strong></p><p> In another good match, Joe Doering gets the win for his team after hitting Ryouji Sai with a Revolution Bomb in 14:53. Doering ends the tour, in the same way, he started it by pinning Ryouji Sai. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-match:</strong> Doering soon took to the mic and told Dylan and Ryouji that he wants the World Tag titles they currently hold! He's got a partner in mind but will announce who it is on a later date.</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45594" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>MAIN EVENT/CC2018 FINALS</strong></p><p> <img alt="8qrdFQd.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8qrdFQd.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="v7Olrbu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/v7Olrbu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OgTM5Rs.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OgTM5Rs.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vdBELhu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vdBELhu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> 'The Big Dog' <strong>Shuji Ishikawa</strong> vs. 'The Gatekeeper' <strong>Suwama</strong></p><p> In a superb match to close off the tour, Suwama beats Shuji Ishikawa with a super Last Ride Powerbomb in 23 minutes. </p><p> <strong>Suwama wins the 2018 Champion Carnival 2018</strong></p><p> </p><p> WHAT A DAMN WAR! In only what could be described as a true clash of the heavyweights, Suwama has done it! He's climbed back to the top of AJPW and captured his second Champion Carnival trophy! You can see Ishikawa disappointed in himself but he respectfully shakes the hand of his Violent Giants teammate. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Match:</strong> Suwama immediately calls out Kento Miyahara and declares himself as the number one contender once AJPW head towards the big Anniversary show at Ryogoku Hall! He tells Miyahara to not lose the title if he truly calls himself the Ace of AJPW. The show ends with Suwama's Dramatic Distance Suwama playing with confetti falling in celebration of this year's Carnival winner who is celebrating with the rest of Evolution (Aoki, Sato and Ishikawa)</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>