Reviews of major shows and events from New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW).
Overall, this was the best Fantasticamania tour yet. All three of the iPPV’s were really fun, with no bad matches to be had, and everybody seemed motivated and excited to be working the shows. There were no match of the year candidates and none of these shows will end up on any best show of the year lists, but as a whole everything left a smile on my face, and the word that keeps coming to mind is — fun.
After three excellent nights of G1 action, New Japan took the tournament to Osaka for night four. Osaka is known for their great crowds, and they lived up to their reputation tonight. And it wasn’t hard to stay hot , because they were treated to a Show of the Year contender. Remember how great Korakuen was? It took exactly two days for this company to top themselves.
