Dick Togo, Hanzo Nakajima, Koji Kanemoto, MEN's Teioh & Shinjiro Otani vs. El Samurai, Gran Hamada, Norio Honaga, Super Delfin & The Great Sasuke

[6.0] "This match was a nice, slick opener here to whet the appetite for the upcoming Super Juniors. ***1/4"

[8.0] "A follow up from the Battle Formation match where Kaientai DX showed up and made connections with Kanemoto and Otani. More Michi Pro regulars have shown up since and partnered with Honaga and El Samurai. Two out of three fall rules, which is something new for these opening matches. Otani and Kanemoto suited the heelish Kaientai well, taking part in their patented double/triple team moves. The first fall was more or less even, leaning towards Kaientai/Otani/Kanemoto, and the results of the fall reflected that. Gran Hamada impressed in the second fall with his speed and skill. His hurricanrana reversal drew gasps from the crowd. The face side put up a good fight, including Sasuke who looked like the star of the time (unsurprisingly), and the match kicked into a really awesome level. The result of the second fall came to a sudden close and when Dick Togo hit a diving senton on Honaga for the shock win. 2-0. Really awesome match. You always expect 1-1 before the deciding fall but I like it when trends are bucked. Each fall took their time and developed as it advanced. ***3/4"