Champion's Carnival
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The Champion's Carnival is an annual professional wrestling
tournament
held by All Japan Pro Wrestling
, established in 1973. Originally a single-elimination tournament
, the Champion's Carnival is currently held as a round-robin
, with a victory worth 2 points, a time limit draw worth 1 and a loss, double countout or double disqualification worth 0. All matches have a 30-minute time limit. Since 1991, the winner of the tournament, assuming they do not already hold it, receives a shot at the AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship.
The tournament was not held beginning in 1983 as AJPW was faltering behind New Japan Pro Wrestling
, which emphasized junior heavyweight wrestling
and its star Tiger Mask
Satoru Sayama
as a strong draw alongside Antonio Inoki
's own quasi-martial arts
heavyweight battles. After Genichiro Tenryu
left All Japan in 1990, however, the tournament was brought back as a means of providing stronger challenges to the top star remaining, Jumbo Tsuruta
. The tour from March to April, however, maintained the "Champion's Carnival" name even without a tournament.
, held from March 17 to April 21. Giant Baba
, as a result of his position as PWF Heavyweight Champion
, was given a bye to the quarterfinals.
1This was a two out of three falls match, which Baba won 2-1, with all three falls being decided via pinfall.
1This was a two out of three falls match, which Baba won 2-1, with all three falls being decided via pinfall.
& Samson Kutsuwada
received byes to the second round. Points awarded for the round-robin portion were 1 for a win, and 0 for a loss or draw.
2This was a two out of three falls match, which Baba won 2-1, with all three falls being decided via pinfall.
and Jumbo Tsuruta
as the result of a second place tie.
became the first man to not lose a single match in a round-robin style Champion's Carnival.
repeated Jumbo Tsuruta's feat the previous year, winning every match he participated in.
defeating Kenta Kobashi
in 29:38, just 22 seconds shy of the time limit.
, Kenta Kobashi
and Mitsuharu Misawa
, a one-night round-robin playoff was contested among them, with the winner claiming the tournament.
, Jun Akiyama
, Mitsuharu Misawa
and Akira Taue
, left to form Pro Wrestling Noah
. It also featured the shortest match in the tournament's history, with Takao Ōmori
defeating Akiyama in seven seconds in the first round.
, made his first appearance in the tournament since 1982. This was also the last Carnival to use a single-block round-robin system, as all subsequent tournaments have used the dual-block formula.
and Genichiro Tenryu
, were eliminated in the semifinals.
The winner, Keiji Mutoh
, became the first man in history to win both the Champion's Carnival and the G1 Climax
, as well as the second man (after Vader) to win the Carnival in his first appearance.
, Satoshi Kojima
, George Hines
, Johnny Smith
, Arashi
and Nobutaka Araya received byes to the quarterfinals, leaving Yoji Anjo
, Gigantes
, The Gladiator
and Big John Tenta
to fight in the first round.
or Satoshi Kojima
, were able to make it to the finals, instead losing to runners-up Jamal
and, the eventual winner, Kensuke Sasaki
.
, from March 26 to March 30. It also strayed from the usual formula of the four top scorers advancing to the semifinals; instead, the two block winners simply wrestled in the final to determine the champion. The eventual winner, Keiji Mutoh
, became only the second person in history to win the Carnival three times, along with Giant Baba
.
suffered an injury and was forced to drop out of the tournament after his first match, forfeiting the rest of his matches.
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
tournament
Professional wrestling tournament
On various occasions in professional wrestling a single-elimination tournament of varying match types are held, often to determine a championship or number-one contendership therein...
held by All Japan Pro Wrestling
All Japan Pro Wrestling
is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion established in 1972. All Japan Pro Wrestling still remains one of the most popular puroresu promotions still in operation.-The Giant Baba Era :...
, established in 1973. Originally a single-elimination tournament
Single-elimination tournament
A single-elimination tournament, also called a knockout, cup or sudden death tournament, is a type of elimination tournament where the loser of each match or bracket is immediately eliminated from winning the championship or first prize in the event...
, the Champion's Carnival is currently held as a round-robin
Round-robin tournament
A round-robin tournament is a competition "in which each contestant meets all other contestants in turn".-Terminology:...
, with a victory worth 2 points, a time limit draw worth 1 and a loss, double countout or double disqualification worth 0. All matches have a 30-minute time limit. Since 1991, the winner of the tournament, assuming they do not already hold it, receives a shot at the AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship.
The tournament was not held beginning in 1983 as AJPW was faltering behind New Japan Pro Wrestling
New Japan Pro Wrestling
is a major professional wrestling promotion in Japan, founded by Antonio Inoki in June 1972 and owned by Yuke's since 2005, when Inoki sold the promotion. Naoki Sugabayashi is the current President of the promotion and has held that position from 2007. Owing to its TV program aired on TV Asahi, it...
, which emphasized junior heavyweight wrestling
Cruiserweight (professional wrestling)
In professional wrestling, a cruiserweight is a wrestler weighing 220 lb and less, sometimes 215. The older term junior heavyweight, which was used to describe the division, is more favored in Japan, where many titles for lighter-weight competitors are called junior heavyweight titles...
and its star Tiger Mask
Tiger Mask
is a Japanese manga series written by Ikki Kajiwara and illustrated by Naoki Tsuji. The series was first published in Kodansha's Bokura Magazine from 1968 to 1969 and was later published in Weekly Shōnen Magazine from 1970 to 1971...
Satoru Sayama
Satoru Sayama
is a Japanese professional wrestler, best known as the original Tiger Mask. He's wrestled under his real name as well as the names Sammy Lee, and masked Super Tiger, Tiger King, Tiger Mask and The Mask of Tiger...
as a strong draw alongside Antonio Inoki
Antonio Inoki
is a Japanese professional wrestling promoter and retired professional wrestler and mixed martial artist who now resides between New York City and Tokyo. He was also the founder and former owner of New Japan Pro Wrestling before selling his controlling share in the promotion to Yukes...
's own quasi-martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
heavyweight battles. After Genichiro Tenryu
Genichiro Tenryu
Genichiro Tenryu , real name Genichiro Shimada , is a Japanese professional wrestler. At age 13, he entered sumo wrestling and stayed there for 13 years, after which he turned to Western-style professional wrestling...
left All Japan in 1990, however, the tournament was brought back as a means of providing stronger challenges to the top star remaining, Jumbo Tsuruta
Jumbo Tsuruta
, better known by his ring name Jumbo Tsuruta, was a professional wrestler who wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling for most of his career, and is well-known for being the first ever AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, having won the PWF Heavyweight Championship, the NWA United National...
. The tour from March to April, however, maintained the "Champion's Carnival" name even without a tournament.
List of winners
|
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1973
The inaugural Champion's Carnival in 1973 was a 15-man single-elimination tournamentSingle-elimination tournament
A single-elimination tournament, also called a knockout, cup or sudden death tournament, is a type of elimination tournament where the loser of each match or bracket is immediately eliminated from winning the championship or first prize in the event...
, held from March 17 to April 21. Giant Baba
Shohei Baba
was a professional wrestler and co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was also known as Giant Baba. Baba, along with Antonio Inoki, became one of the most famous Japanese wrestlers of his era, with a popularity in Japan comparable to Hulk Hogan's in the United States of America...
, as a result of his position as PWF Heavyweight Champion
PWF Heavyweight Championship
The Pacific Wrestling Federation World Heavyweight Championship is one of the three titles that make up the AJPW Triple Crown Championship. It was created in 1973 by All Japan owner Giant Baba, after he won a series of ten matches against Bruno Sammartino , Terry Funk, Abdullah the Butcher, The...
, was given a bye to the quarterfinals.
1This was a two out of three falls match, which Baba won 2-1, with all three falls being decided via pinfall.
1974
The 1974 Champion's Carnival, held from April 13 to May 14, was another 15-man single-elimination tournament, with the PWF Heavyweight Champion, Giant Baba, being granted another bye to the quarterfinals.1This was a two out of three falls match, which Baba won 2-1, with all three falls being decided via pinfall.
1975
The 1975 Champion's Carnival, held from April 5 to May 3, strayed slightly from the previous formula; it featured the usual single-elimination tournament, but one in which the four finalists would advance to a round-robin, the two top scorers of which would face off in the finals to decide the champion. Mr. WrestlingTim Woods
George Burrell "Tim" Woodin was an American former professional wrestler. He was best known under his ring name Mr. Wrestling.-Professional wrestling career:...
& Samson Kutsuwada
Samson Kutsuwada
Samson Kutsuwada , was a professional wrestler, and one of the original All-Japan Pro Wrestling wrestlers.He joined Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance in August 1967. He trained under Karl Istaz, and debuted in 1971...
received byes to the second round. Points awarded for the round-robin portion were 1 for a win, and 0 for a loss or draw.
Single-elimination brackets
1For detailed results, see below.2This was a two out of three falls match, which Baba won 2-1, with all three falls being decided via pinfall.
Round-robin results
| Wrestler | Score |
|---|---|
| Giant Baba Shohei Baba was a professional wrestler and co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was also known as Giant Baba. Baba, along with Antonio Inoki, became one of the most famous Japanese wrestlers of his era, with a popularity in Japan comparable to Hulk Hogan's in the United States of America... |
3 |
| Gene Kiniski Gene Kiniski Eugene Nicholas "Gene" Kiniski was a Canadian professional wrestler and the father of wrestlers Nick Kiniski and Kelly Kiniski. "Canada's Greatest Athlete" as he billed himself for promotional purposes was born outside of Edmonton, Alberta... |
2 |
| The Destroyer Dick Beyer Dick Beyer is a retired professional wrestler who is best known by his ring names, The Destroyer or Doctor X.-Early life:... |
1 |
| Mr. Wrestling Tim Woods George Burrell "Tim" Woodin was an American former professional wrestler. He was best known under his ring name Mr. Wrestling.-Professional wrestling career:... |
0 |
| Results | Giant Baba Shohei Baba was a professional wrestler and co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was also known as Giant Baba. Baba, along with Antonio Inoki, became one of the most famous Japanese wrestlers of his era, with a popularity in Japan comparable to Hulk Hogan's in the United States of America... | The Destroyer Dick Beyer Dick Beyer is a retired professional wrestler who is best known by his ring names, The Destroyer or Doctor X.-Early life:... |
Gene Kiniski Gene Kiniski Eugene Nicholas "Gene" Kiniski was a Canadian professional wrestler and the father of wrestlers Nick Kiniski and Kelly Kiniski. "Canada's Greatest Athlete" as he billed himself for promotional purposes was born outside of Edmonton, Alberta... |
Mr. Wrestling Tim Woods George Burrell "Tim" Woodin was an American former professional wrestler. He was best known under his ring name Mr. Wrestling.-Professional wrestling career:... |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Baba Shohei Baba was a professional wrestler and co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was also known as Giant Baba. Baba, along with Antonio Inoki, became one of the most famous Japanese wrestlers of his era, with a popularity in Japan comparable to Hulk Hogan's in the United States of America... |
X | Baba | Baba | Baba |
| The Destroyer Dick Beyer Dick Beyer is a retired professional wrestler who is best known by his ring names, The Destroyer or Doctor X.-Early life:... |
Baba | X | Kiniski | Destroyer |
| Gene Kiniski Gene Kiniski Eugene Nicholas "Gene" Kiniski was a Canadian professional wrestler and the father of wrestlers Nick Kiniski and Kelly Kiniski. "Canada's Greatest Athlete" as he billed himself for promotional purposes was born outside of Edmonton, Alberta... |
Baba | Kiniski | X | Kiniski |
| Mr. Wrestling Tim Woods George Burrell "Tim" Woodin was an American former professional wrestler. He was best known under his ring name Mr. Wrestling.-Professional wrestling career:... |
Baba | Destroyer | Kiniski | X |
1976
The 1976 Champion's Carnival, held from April 2 to May 8, was a 14-man round-robin tournament, in which the two top scorers would advance to the final match to decide the champion. It introduced the modern round-robin points system, featuring two points for a victory, one for draws, and zero for a loss.| Wrestler | Score |
|---|---|
| Abdullah the Butcher Abdullah the Butcher Lawrence Robert "Larry" Shreve best known as Abdullah the Butcher, and also at times The Madman from the Sudan, is a semi-retired Canadian professional wrestler known as one of the most brutal or "hardcore" professional wrestlers of all-time... |
18 |
| Giant Baba Shohei Baba was a professional wrestler and co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was also known as Giant Baba. Baba, along with Antonio Inoki, became one of the most famous Japanese wrestlers of his era, with a popularity in Japan comparable to Hulk Hogan's in the United States of America... |
18 |
| Mario Milano Mario Milano Mario Bulfone, better known by his ring name Mario Milano is a former professional wrestler. Milano got his start in wrestling in Venezuela and later competed in the United States and Australia.-Early career:... |
17 |
| Jumbo Tsuruta Jumbo Tsuruta , better known by his ring name Jumbo Tsuruta, was a professional wrestler who wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling for most of his career, and is well-known for being the first ever AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, having won the PWF Heavyweight Championship, the NWA United National... |
17 |
| Kintaro Oki | 17 |
| The Destroyer Dick Beyer Dick Beyer is a retired professional wrestler who is best known by his ring names, The Destroyer or Doctor X.-Early life:... |
16 |
| Curtis Iaukea King Curtis Iaukea Curtis Piehau Iaukea, III was a professional wrestler better known as King Curtis Iaukea. Iaukea won championships in several of the major regional US promotions, both as a single and in various tag team combinations, during the 1960s. He then competed in the World Wrestling Federation where he... |
16 |
| The Beast The Beast (wrestler) Yvon Cormier was a Canadian professional wrestler. Competing primarily under the ring name The Beast, he and his three wrestling brothers made up the Cormier wrestling family. He wrestled in many countries but regularly returned to Canada, where he competed for the Eastern Sports Association and... |
9 |
| Samson Kutsuwada Samson Kutsuwada Samson Kutsuwada , was a professional wrestler, and one of the original All-Japan Pro Wrestling wrestlers.He joined Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance in August 1967. He trained under Karl Istaz, and debuted in 1971... |
9 |
| The Great Kojika | 7 |
| Buddy Wolf | 6 |
| Motoshi Okuma | 6 |
| Larry Lane | 4 |
| Larry Sharpe Larry Sharpe Larry Weil is an American retired professional wrestler, manager and trainer better known under his ring name, "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe. He currently runs the Monster Factory professional wrestling school... |
0 |
| Final | |
| Abdullah the Butcher Lawrence Robert "Larry" Shreve best known as Abdullah the Butcher, and also at times The Madman from the Sudan, is a semi-retired Canadian professional wrestler known as one of the most brutal or "hardcore" professional wrestlers of all-time... d. Giant Baba Shohei Baba was a professional wrestler and co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was also known as Giant Baba. Baba, along with Antonio Inoki, became one of the most famous Japanese wrestlers of his era, with a popularity in Japan comparable to Hulk Hogan's in the United States of America... (9:53) |
|
1977
The 1977 Champion's Carnival, held from April 8 to May 16, was identical in format to the previous year, but with 15 entrants instead of 14. As a result of a tie for second place, there was also a semifinal playoff between Giant Baba and Abdullah the Butcher.| Wrestler | Score |
|---|---|
| Jumbo Tsuruta Jumbo Tsuruta , better known by his ring name Jumbo Tsuruta, was a professional wrestler who wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling for most of his career, and is well-known for being the first ever AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, having won the PWF Heavyweight Championship, the NWA United National... |
21 |
| Giant Baba Shohei Baba was a professional wrestler and co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was also known as Giant Baba. Baba, along with Antonio Inoki, became one of the most famous Japanese wrestlers of his era, with a popularity in Japan comparable to Hulk Hogan's in the United States of America... |
20 |
| Abdullah the Butcher Abdullah the Butcher Lawrence Robert "Larry" Shreve best known as Abdullah the Butcher, and also at times The Madman from the Sudan, is a semi-retired Canadian professional wrestler known as one of the most brutal or "hardcore" professional wrestlers of all-time... |
20 |
| Kintaro Ohki Kintaro Ohki Kintarō Ōki was arguably the greatest South Korean professional wrestler of all time, also known professionally as Kim Il or KIM Il during his career in the Japan Wrestling Association, All Japan Pro Wrestling and International Pro... |
18 |
| The Destroyer Dick Beyer Dick Beyer is a retired professional wrestler who is best known by his ring names, The Destroyer or Doctor X.-Early life:... |
17 |
| Super Destroyer Jack Victory Kenneth "Ken" Rinehurst is an American professional wrestler and manager, better known by his ring name, Jack Victory. He is perhaps best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling between 1998 and 2001.-Career:Rinehurst debuted in 1985 in the Universal Wrestling Federation... |
16 |
| Bull Ramos Apache Bull Ramos Manuel Ramos , better known as Apache Bull Ramos, was an American professional wrestler from his debut in 1956 until the 1970s who primarily worked as a heel. He had notable feuds with Bruno Sammartino, Dutch Savage, Jimmy Snuka, Terry Funk and Mil Máscaras... |
16 |
| Akihisi Takachiho Akihisa Mera Akihisa Yone Yoshi Mera , better known as The Great Kabuki, is a Japanese professional wrestler. He was famous for being the first to blow "Asian mist" in his opponents' faces.-Professional wrestling career:... |
12 |
| Samson Kutsuwada Samson Kutsuwada Samson Kutsuwada , was a professional wrestler, and one of the original All-Japan Pro Wrestling wrestlers.He joined Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance in August 1967. He trained under Karl Istaz, and debuted in 1971... |
11 |
| The Great Kojika | 10 |
| Motosi Okuma | 9 |
| J.J. Dillon James J. Dillon James J. "J.J." Dillon is a retired American professional wrestler and manager.He is best known for being the strategic leader of the original Four Horsemen that consisted of Nature Boy Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, Arn and Ole Anderson. He is most remembered as a manager in pro wrestling... |
6 |
| Bill White Bill White (wrestler) Bill White was an American professional wrestler, using the ring name "Wild" Bill White, from 1964 until his retirement in 1987.-Professional wrestling career:... |
4 |
| Jose Gonzales | 2 |
| Red Wolf | 0 |
1978
The 1978 Champion's Carnival was another round-robin tournament featuring 15 entrants, held from March 4 to April 7.| Wrestler | Score |
|---|---|
| Abdullah the Butcher Abdullah the Butcher Lawrence Robert "Larry" Shreve best known as Abdullah the Butcher, and also at times The Madman from the Sudan, is a semi-retired Canadian professional wrestler known as one of the most brutal or "hardcore" professional wrestlers of all-time... |
25 |
| Giant Baba Shohei Baba was a professional wrestler and co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was also known as Giant Baba. Baba, along with Antonio Inoki, became one of the most famous Japanese wrestlers of his era, with a popularity in Japan comparable to Hulk Hogan's in the United States of America... |
24 |
| Jumbo Tsuruta Jumbo Tsuruta , better known by his ring name Jumbo Tsuruta, was a professional wrestler who wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling for most of his career, and is well-known for being the first ever AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, having won the PWF Heavyweight Championship, the NWA United National... |
22 |
| Kintaro Ohki Kintaro Ohki Kintarō Ōki was arguably the greatest South Korean professional wrestler of all time, also known professionally as Kim Il or KIM Il during his career in the Japan Wrestling Association, All Japan Pro Wrestling and International Pro... |
20 |
| Kim Duk | 17 |
| The Destroyer Dick Beyer Dick Beyer is a retired professional wrestler who is best known by his ring names, The Destroyer or Doctor X.-Early life:... |
16 |
| Don Leo Jonathan Don Leo Jonathan Don Heaton , also known as Don Leo Jonathan, is an American former professional wrestler.-Professional wrestling career:... |
16 |
| Curtis Iaukea Curtis Iaukea Curtis Piʻehu Iaukea served as the chief diplomat of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi during the reigns of King Kalākaua and Queen Liliʻuokalani. His great grandson is wrestler King Curtis Iaukea.-Life:... |
16 |
| Black Terror | 12 |
| Ted DiBiase Ted DiBiase Theodore Marvin "Ted" DiBiase, Sr. is a retired professional wrestler, manager, ordained minister and color commentator. DiBiase achieved championship success in a number of wrestling promotions, holding thirty titles during his professional wrestling career... |
10 |
| Motoshi Okuma | 4 |
| The Great Kojika | 4 |
| Rocky Hata | 4 |
| Luke Graham Grady Johnson James Grady Johnson better known as professional wrestler Crazy Luke Graham, was a member of the Graham family, a storyline family of wrestlers.-Career:... |
2 |
| Frank Morell | 0 |
| Final | |
| Shohei Baba was a professional wrestler and co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was also known as Giant Baba. Baba, along with Antonio Inoki, became one of the most famous Japanese wrestlers of his era, with a popularity in Japan comparable to Hulk Hogan's in the United States of America... d. Abdullah the Butcher Abdullah the Butcher Lawrence Robert "Larry" Shreve best known as Abdullah the Butcher, and also at times The Madman from the Sudan, is a semi-retired Canadian professional wrestler known as one of the most brutal or "hardcore" professional wrestlers of all-time... (11:59) |
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1979
The 1979 Champion's Carnival was a 16-man league, held from March 3 to April 6.| Wrestler | Score |
|---|---|
| Abdullah the Butcher Abdullah the Butcher Lawrence Robert "Larry" Shreve best known as Abdullah the Butcher, and also at times The Madman from the Sudan, is a semi-retired Canadian professional wrestler known as one of the most brutal or "hardcore" professional wrestlers of all-time... |
24 |
| Jumbo Tsuruta Jumbo Tsuruta , better known by his ring name Jumbo Tsuruta, was a professional wrestler who wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling for most of his career, and is well-known for being the first ever AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, having won the PWF Heavyweight Championship, the NWA United National... |
24 |
| Giant Baba Shohei Baba was a professional wrestler and co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was also known as Giant Baba. Baba, along with Antonio Inoki, became one of the most famous Japanese wrestlers of his era, with a popularity in Japan comparable to Hulk Hogan's in the United States of America... |
23 |
| The Destroyer Dick Beyer Dick Beyer is a retired professional wrestler who is best known by his ring names, The Destroyer or Doctor X.-Early life:... |
22 |
| Dick Slater Dick Slater Richard Van Slater , better known by his ring name "Dirty" Dick Slater, is a retired American professional wrestler who wrestled in the 1970s, 1980s, and mid 1990s for various promotions including Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling .Slater began wrestling with Mike... |
21 |
| Kintaro Ohki Kintaro Ohki Kintarō Ōki was arguably the greatest South Korean professional wrestler of all time, also known professionally as Kim Il or KIM Il during his career in the Japan Wrestling Association, All Japan Pro Wrestling and International Pro... |
18 |
| Dos Caras Dos Caras José Luis Rodríguez is a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado who wrestles under the ring name Dos Caras . Dos Caras' most active years were in the 1970s and 80s, and achieved his greatest success in Mexico's Universal Wrestling Alliance winning the UWA World Heavyweight Championship three times... |
18 |
| Tor Kamata Tor Kamata McRonald Kamaka was an American/Canadian professional wrestler known by the ring name Tor Kamata. He won several Heavyweight and Tag Team championships, including one World Tag Team title. He was a classic "bad guy" wrestler... |
16 |
| Mario Milano Mario Milano Mario Bulfone, better known by his ring name Mario Milano is a former professional wrestler. Milano got his start in wrestling in Venezuela and later competed in the United States and Australia.-Early career:... |
10 |
| Takashi Ishikawa Takashi Ishikawa is a former professional wrestler and sumo wrestler from Fujishima, Higashitagawa District, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. A former amateur sumo champion while at Nihon University, from 1975 to 1977 he was a sumo wrestler with the Hanakago stable and used the fighting name of Onoumi... |
8 |
| Rocky Hata | 6 |
| The Great Kojika | 6 |
| Motoshi Okuma | 6 |
| Billy Francis | 4 |
| Don Milano | 2 |
| Big Red | 0 |
| Final | |
| Abdullah the Butcher Lawrence Robert "Larry" Shreve best known as Abdullah the Butcher, and also at times The Madman from the Sudan, is a semi-retired Canadian professional wrestler known as one of the most brutal or "hardcore" professional wrestlers of all-time... d. Jumbo Tsuruta Jumbo Tsuruta , better known by his ring name Jumbo Tsuruta, was a professional wrestler who wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling for most of his career, and is well-known for being the first ever AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, having won the PWF Heavyweight Championship, the NWA United National... (2:11) |
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1980
The 1980 Champion's Carnival was a 13-man tournament, held from March 28 to May 1.| Wrestler | Score |
|---|---|
| Dick Slater Dick Slater Richard Van Slater , better known by his ring name "Dirty" Dick Slater, is a retired American professional wrestler who wrestled in the 1970s, 1980s, and mid 1990s for various promotions including Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling .Slater began wrestling with Mike... |
19 |
| Jumbo Tsuruta Jumbo Tsuruta , better known by his ring name Jumbo Tsuruta, was a professional wrestler who wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling for most of his career, and is well-known for being the first ever AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, having won the PWF Heavyweight Championship, the NWA United National... |
19 |
| Abdullah the Butcher Abdullah the Butcher Lawrence Robert "Larry" Shreve best known as Abdullah the Butcher, and also at times The Madman from the Sudan, is a semi-retired Canadian professional wrestler known as one of the most brutal or "hardcore" professional wrestlers of all-time... |
18 |
| Terry Funk Terry Funk Terrence "Terry" Funk is an American professional wrestler and actor known chiefly for the hardcore wrestling style he adopted in the latter part of his career that inspired many younger wrestlers, including Mick Foley... |
18 |
| Giant Baba Shohei Baba was a professional wrestler and co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was also known as Giant Baba. Baba, along with Antonio Inoki, became one of the most famous Japanese wrestlers of his era, with a popularity in Japan comparable to Hulk Hogan's in the United States of America... |
17 |
| Tiger Toguchi | 15 |
| Ted DiBiase Ted DiBiase Theodore Marvin "Ted" DiBiase, Sr. is a retired professional wrestler, manager, ordained minister and color commentator. DiBiase achieved championship success in a number of wrestling promotions, holding thirty titles during his professional wrestling career... |
12 |
| Rey Candy | 8 |
| The Mysterious Assassin | 6 |
| Rocky Hata | 4 |
| The Great Kojika | 4 |
| Motoshi Okuma | 2 |
| Carl Fergie | 0 |
| Final | |
| Jumbo Tsuruta , better known by his ring name Jumbo Tsuruta, was a professional wrestler who wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling for most of his career, and is well-known for being the first ever AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, having won the PWF Heavyweight Championship, the NWA United National... d. Dick Slater Dick Slater Richard Van Slater , better known by his ring name "Dirty" Dick Slater, is a retired American professional wrestler who wrestled in the 1970s, 1980s, and mid 1990s for various promotions including Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling .Slater began wrestling with Mike... (23:45) |
|
1981
The 1981 Champion's Carnival was a 14-man tournament held from March 27 to April 23. There was an additional semifinal playoff between Giant BabaShohei Baba
was a professional wrestler and co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was also known as Giant Baba. Baba, along with Antonio Inoki, became one of the most famous Japanese wrestlers of his era, with a popularity in Japan comparable to Hulk Hogan's in the United States of America...
and Jumbo Tsuruta
Jumbo Tsuruta
, better known by his ring name Jumbo Tsuruta, was a professional wrestler who wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling for most of his career, and is well-known for being the first ever AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, having won the PWF Heavyweight Championship, the NWA United National...
as the result of a second place tie.
| Wrestler | Score |
|---|---|
| Bruiser Brody Frank Goodish Frank Donald Goodish was an American professional wrestler who earned his greatest fame under the name Bruiser Brody. Goodish was an All-State football and basketball player at Warren High School, Michigan, and played football at West Texas A&M University... |
20 |
| Giant Baba Shohei Baba was a professional wrestler and co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was also known as Giant Baba. Baba, along with Antonio Inoki, became one of the most famous Japanese wrestlers of his era, with a popularity in Japan comparable to Hulk Hogan's in the United States of America... |
19 |
| Jumbo Tsuruta Jumbo Tsuruta , better known by his ring name Jumbo Tsuruta, was a professional wrestler who wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling for most of his career, and is well-known for being the first ever AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, having won the PWF Heavyweight Championship, the NWA United National... |
19 |
| Abdullah the Butcher Abdullah the Butcher Lawrence Robert "Larry" Shreve best known as Abdullah the Butcher, and also at times The Madman from the Sudan, is a semi-retired Canadian professional wrestler known as one of the most brutal or "hardcore" professional wrestlers of all-time... |
18 |
| Jack Brisco Jack Brisco Freddie Joe Brisco was an American professional wrestler, better known as Jack Brisco or Uvalde Slim. He performed for various territories of the National Wrestling Alliance , becoming a two-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, and multi-time NWA Tag Team Champion with his brother Gerald Brisco... |
18 |
| Tiger Toguchi | 17 |
| Tim Brooks Killer Tim Brooks Timothy Paul Brooks is a retired American professional wrestler, better-known by his ring name "Killer Tim Brooks". He competed in North American regional promotions including the National Wrestling Alliance, Pacific Northwest Wrestling and World Class Championship Wrestling during the 1970s and... |
12 |
| The Avenger | 10 |
| Takashi Ishikawa Takashi Ishikawa is a former professional wrestler and sumo wrestler from Fujishima, Higashitagawa District, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. A former amateur sumo champion while at Nihon University, from 1975 to 1977 he was a sumo wrestler with the Hanakago stable and used the fighting name of Onoumi... |
8 |
| Prince Tonga | 6 |
| Rocky Hata | 6 |
| The Great Kojika | 6 |
| Motoshi Okuma | 4 |
| Wayne Ferris The Honky Tonk Man Roy Wayne Farris , better known by his ring name The Honky Tonk Man, is an American professional wrestler. A 1975 graduate from University of Memphis with a B.S. degree in Education. Coached high school football 2 seasons at Munford High School in Munford, Tennessee... |
3 |
1982
The 1982 Champion's Carnival was an 18-man tournament, which, unlike previous years, featured no final; the man with the most points at the end of the league would be the winner. It was held from March 19 to April 16.| Wrestler | Score |
|---|---|
| Giant Baba Shohei Baba was a professional wrestler and co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was also known as Giant Baba. Baba, along with Antonio Inoki, became one of the most famous Japanese wrestlers of his era, with a popularity in Japan comparable to Hulk Hogan's in the United States of America... |
29 |
| Bruiser Brody Frank Goodish Frank Donald Goodish was an American professional wrestler who earned his greatest fame under the name Bruiser Brody. Goodish was an All-State football and basketball player at Warren High School, Michigan, and played football at West Texas A&M University... |
28 |
| Jumbo Tsuruta Jumbo Tsuruta , better known by his ring name Jumbo Tsuruta, was a professional wrestler who wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling for most of his career, and is well-known for being the first ever AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, having won the PWF Heavyweight Championship, the NWA United National... |
28 |
| Genichiro Tenryu Genichiro Tenryu Genichiro Tenryu , real name Genichiro Shimada , is a Japanese professional wrestler. At age 13, he entered sumo wrestling and stayed there for 13 years, after which he turned to Western-style professional wrestling... |
26 |
| Billy Robinson Billy Robinson Billy Robinson is a British professional wrestler and catch wrestling instructor. Robinson was well known in Japan where he has trained mixed martial arts fighters in catch wrestling... |
25 |
| Mongolian Stomper Mongolian Stomper Archie Gouldie is a Canadian professional wrestler better known by his ring name The Mongolian Stomper.-Stampede Wrestling:Gouldie held the North American heavyweight title a record ten times between 1968 and 1984, quite a streak of longevity for that time frame... |
20 |
| Alexis Smirnoff | 18 |
| Buck Robley | 16 |
| Mighty Inoue | 11 |
| Rocky Hata | 10 |
| Prince Tonga | 10 |
| Motoshi Okuma | 10 |
| Akio Sato | 10 |
| Takashi Ishikawa Takashi Ishikawa is a former professional wrestler and sumo wrestler from Fujishima, Higashitagawa District, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. A former amateur sumo champion while at Nihon University, from 1975 to 1977 he was a sumo wrestler with the Hanakago stable and used the fighting name of Onoumi... |
9 |
| The Great Kojika | 8 |
| Bill Howard | 2 |
| Ashura Hara | 0 |
1991
The 1991 Champion's Carnival introduced the modern "dual-block" system, with seven wrestlers in two separate leagues, and the winners of each facing off in the final. It was held from March 23 to April 16. With his victory, Jumbo TsurutaJumbo Tsuruta
, better known by his ring name Jumbo Tsuruta, was a professional wrestler who wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling for most of his career, and is well-known for being the first ever AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, having won the PWF Heavyweight Championship, the NWA United National...
became the first man to not lose a single match in a round-robin style Champion's Carnival.
| Block A | | Block B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Hansen Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... |
12 !! Jumbo Tsuruta Jumbo Tsuruta , better known by his ring name Jumbo Tsuruta, was a professional wrestler who wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling for most of his career, and is well-known for being the first ever AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, having won the PWF Heavyweight Championship, the NWA United National... |
12 | |
| Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... |
10 !! Dan Spivey Dan Spivey Daniel Eugene "Dan" Spivey is a retired professional wrestler who worked for World Championship Wrestling, the World Wrestling Federation, and All Japan Pro Wrestling between 1984 and 1995... |
10 | |
| Dynamite Kid Dynamite Kid Thomas Wilton Billington , best known by the ring name Dynamite Kid, is a retired British professional wrestler who competed in the World Wrestling Federation, Stampede Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling in the mid- to late-1980s... |
8 !! Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
8 | |
| Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... |
6 !! Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... |
6 | |
| Doug Furnas Doug Furnas Doug Furnas is a former American professional wrestler and powerlifter. Furnas briefly worked for World Championship Wrestling in the early 1990s... |
4 !! Dan Kroffat | 4 | |
| Texas Terminator | 2 !! Johnny Smith John Hindley John Hindley is a retired British professional wrestler best known by his ring name Johnny Smith.-Early years in the U.K. :... |
2 | |
| Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... |
0 !! Cactus Jack Mick Foley Michael Francis "Mick" Foley, Sr. is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, author, comedian, actor, voice actor and former color commentator. He has worked for many wrestling promotions, including WWE, WCW, ECW and TNA. He is often referred to as "The Hardcore Legend", a nickname he... |
0 | |
| Final | |||
| Jumbo Tsuruta , better known by his ring name Jumbo Tsuruta, was a professional wrestler who wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling for most of his career, and is well-known for being the first ever AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, having won the PWF Heavyweight Championship, the NWA United National... (B) d. Stan Hansen Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... (A) (12:53) |
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1992
The 1992 Champion's Carnival was another two-block round-robin tournament, this time with 10 wrestlers in each block. It was held from March 20 to April 17. Stan HansenStan Hansen
John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses...
repeated Jumbo Tsuruta's feat the previous year, winning every match he participated in.
| Block A | | Block B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... |
17 !! Stan Hansen Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... |
18 | |
| Jumbo Tsuruta Jumbo Tsuruta , better known by his ring name Jumbo Tsuruta, was a professional wrestler who wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling for most of his career, and is well-known for being the first ever AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, having won the PWF Heavyweight Championship, the NWA United National... |
16 !! Steve Williams | 15 | |
| Terry Gordy Terry Gordy Terry Ray 'Bam Bam' Gordy, Sr. was a professional wrestler who was best known in North America for being a member of the Fabulous Freebirds.-Career:... |
15 !! Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
12 | |
| Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... |
14 !! Dan Spivey Dan Spivey Daniel Eugene "Dan" Spivey is a retired professional wrestler who worked for World Championship Wrestling, the World Wrestling Federation, and All Japan Pro Wrestling between 1984 and 1995... |
12 | |
| Masanobu Fuchi Masanobu Fuchi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for All Japan Pro Wrestling as a full-time wrestler, as well as a director. Fuchi holds the record for the longest AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Championship reign and has competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling longer than any wrestler on the... |
10 !! Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... |
11 | |
| Doug Furnas Doug Furnas Doug Furnas is a former American professional wrestler and powerlifter. Furnas briefly worked for World Championship Wrestling in the early 1990s... |
8 !! Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... |
8 | |
| Giant KimalaⅡ | 6 !! Dan Kroffat | 8 | |
| Tsuyoshi Kikuchi Tsuyoshi Kikuchi is a professional wrestler currently working as a freelancer. He has previously worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling and Pro Wrestling NOAH. Kikuchi idolized and patterned his style after the Dynamite Kid.... |
4 !! Yoshinari Ogawa Yoshinari Ogawa Yoshinari Ogawa is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah. He has earned the nickname of "Rat Boy" due to his sneaky, clever in-ring tactics and baiting his opponents into quick pins.- Career :... |
4 | |
| Master Blaster | 2 !! David Isley | 2 | |
| Joel Deaton Joseph Jones (wrestler) Joel Lofton Jones better known as Joel Deaton is a professional wrestler. He is most noticed for being one of the members of a tag team in Jim Crockett Promotions known as the Thunderfoots. He was the original Thunderfoot. He was briefly engaged to Delta Burke in early 1987.-Career:Joel Jones was... |
0 !! Billy Black | 0 | |
| Final | |||
| Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... (B) d. Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... (A) (20:06) |
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1993
The 1993 Champion's Carnival returned to the single-block round-robin format, this time with 13 men. It was held from March 25 to April 21.| Wrestler | Score |
|---|---|
| Stan Hansen Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... |
20 |
| Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... |
20 |
| Terry Gordy Terry Gordy Terry Ray 'Bam Bam' Gordy, Sr. was a professional wrestler who was best known in North America for being a member of the Fabulous Freebirds.-Career:... |
19 |
| Steve Williams | 19 |
| Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
18 |
| Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... |
17 |
| Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... |
12 |
| Davey Boy Smith Davey Boy Smith Davey Boy Smith was a British professional wrestler, better known as "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith, who was born in Golborne in North West England, United Kingdom. Smith is known for his appearances with Stampede Wrestling, the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling... |
8 |
| Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... |
8 |
| The Patriot Del Wilkes Del Wilkes is a former American professional wrestler. Over the span of 14 years, he performed in various promotions such as American Wrestling Association, All Japan Pro Wrestling... |
7 |
| Dan Kroffat | 4 |
| Doug Furnas Doug Furnas Doug Furnas is a former American professional wrestler and powerlifter. Furnas briefly worked for World Championship Wrestling in the early 1990s... |
4 |
| Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... |
0 |
| Final | |
| Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... d. Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... (20:26) |
|
1994
The 1994 Champion's Carnival was another single-block round-robin tournament, featuring 12 men. It was held from March 19 to April 16.| Wrestler | Score |
|---|---|
| Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
19 |
| Steve Williams | 19 |
| Stan Hansen Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... |
18 |
| Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... |
17 |
| Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... |
17 |
| Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... |
11 |
| Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... |
9 |
| John Nord John Nord John Nord is a retired American professional wrestler. He lives in Bozeman, Montana.-Career:John Nord started wrestling in late 1984 as "The Barbarian" for Mid-South Wrestling under manager Skandor Akbar... |
6 |
| The Eagle George Hines George Hines is a semi-retired American professional wrestler, best known by his ringname Jackie Fulton, who competed in regional and independent promotions including the American Wrestling Association, East Coast Championship Wrestling, the National Wrestling Alliance, World Championship Wrestling... |
4 |
| Johnny Smith | 4 |
| Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... |
4 |
| Doug Furnas Doug Furnas Doug Furnas is a former American professional wrestler and powerlifter. Furnas briefly worked for World Championship Wrestling in the early 1990s... |
4 |
| Final | |
| Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... d. Steve Williams (25:48) |
|
| Results | Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... | Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... | The Eagle George Hines George Hines is a semi-retired American professional wrestler, best known by his ringname Jackie Fulton, who competed in regional and independent promotions including the American Wrestling Association, East Coast Championship Wrestling, the National Wrestling Alliance, World Championship Wrestling... | Doug Furnas Doug Furnas Doug Furnas is a former American professional wrestler and powerlifter. Furnas briefly worked for World Championship Wrestling in the early 1990s... | Stan Hansen Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... | Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... | Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... | Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... | John Nord John Nord John Nord is a retired American professional wrestler. He lives in Bozeman, Montana.-Career:John Nord started wrestling in late 1984 as "The Barbarian" for Mid-South Wrestling under manager Skandor Akbar... | Johnny Smith | Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... | Steve Williams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... |
X | Draw (30:00) |
Ace (15:11) |
Ace (14:41) |
Hansen (11:53) |
Kawada (15:47) |
Kobashi (21:22) |
Ace (Forf) |
Ace (15:01) |
Ace (14:00) |
Taue (12:06) |
Williams (14:33) |
| Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... |
Draw (30:00) |
X | Akiyama (12:27) |
Akiyama (12:26) |
Hansen (11:49) |
Kawada (11:25) |
Kobashi (14:40) |
Misawa (13:57) |
Akiyama (8:00) |
Akiyama (15:11) |
Taue (11:50) |
Williams (12:26) |
| The Eagle George Hines George Hines is a semi-retired American professional wrestler, best known by his ringname Jackie Fulton, who competed in regional and independent promotions including the American Wrestling Association, East Coast Championship Wrestling, the National Wrestling Alliance, World Championship Wrestling... |
Ace (15:11) |
Akiyama (12:27) |
X | Eagle (11:12) |
Hansen (6:21) |
Kawada (12:30) |
Kobashi (12:17) |
Eagle (Forf) |
Nord (11:17) |
Smith (17:01) |
Taue (10:35) |
Williams (4:13) |
| Doug Furnas Doug Furnas Doug Furnas is a former American professional wrestler and powerlifter. Furnas briefly worked for World Championship Wrestling in the early 1990s... |
Ace (14:41) |
Akiyama (12:26) |
Eagle (11:12) |
X | Hansen (16:24) |
Kawada (10:25) |
Kobashi (15:25) |
Misawa (12:15) |
Furnas (12:05) |
Furnas (14:28) |
Taue (12:29) |
Williams (14:38) |
| Stan Hansen Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... |
Hansen (11:53) |
Hansen (11:49) |
Hansen (6:21) |
Hansen (16:24) |
X | Hansen (19:39) |
Kobashi (26:55) |
Hansen (Forf) |
Hansen (9:03) |
Hansen (8:12) |
Taue (17:31) |
Hansen (16:35) |
| Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
Kawada (15:47) |
Kawada (11:25) |
Kawada (12:30) |
Kawada (10:25) |
Hansen (19:39) |
X | Kawada (23:06) |
Kawada (Forf) |
Kawada (10:02) |
Kawada (9:31) |
Kawada (20:20) |
Draw (30:00) |
| Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... |
Kobashi (21:22) |
Kobashi (14:40) |
Kobashi (12:17) |
Kobashi (15:25) |
Kobashi (26:55) |
Kawada (23:06) |
X | Kobashi (Forf) |
Kobashi (11:41) |
Kobashi (16:45) |
Draw (30:00) |
Williams (22:10) |
| Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... |
Ace (Forf) |
Misawa (13:57) |
Eagle (Forf) |
Misawa (12:15) |
Hansen (Forf) |
Kawada (Forf) |
Kobashi (Forf) |
X | Nord (Forf) |
Smith (Forf) |
Taue (Forf) |
Williams (Forf) |
| John Nord John Nord John Nord is a retired American professional wrestler. He lives in Bozeman, Montana.-Career:John Nord started wrestling in late 1984 as "The Barbarian" for Mid-South Wrestling under manager Skandor Akbar... |
Ace (15:01) |
Akiyama (8:00) |
Nord (11:17) |
Furnas (12:05) |
Hansen (9:03) |
Kawada (10:02) |
Kobashi (11:41) |
Nord (Forf) |
X | Nord (7:29) |
Taue (10:34) |
Williams (10:16) |
| Johnny Smith |
Ace (14:00) |
Akiyama (15:11) |
Smith (17:01) |
Furnas (14:28) |
Hansen (8:12) |
Kawada (9:31) |
Kobashi (16:45) |
Smith (Forf) |
Nord (7:29) |
X | Taue (11:53) |
Williams (12:32) |
| Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... |
Taue (12:06) |
Taue (11:50) |
Taue (10:35) |
Taue (12:29) |
Taue (17:31) |
Kawada (20:20) |
Draw (30:00) |
Taue (Forf) |
Taue (10:34) |
Taue (11:53) |
X | Williams (15:17) |
| Steve Williams |
Williams (14:33) |
Williams (12:26) |
Williams (4:13) |
Williams (14:38) |
Hansen (16:35) |
Draw (30:00) |
Williams (22:10) |
Williams (Forf) |
Williams (10:16) |
Williams (12:32) |
Williams (15:17) |
X |
1995
The 1995 Champion's Carnival contained 11 men, and was held from March 21 to April 15.| Wrestler | Score |
|---|---|
| Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... |
17 |
| Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... |
17 |
| Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
16 |
| Stan Hansen Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... |
16 |
| Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... |
13 |
| Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... |
11 |
| Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... |
6 |
| Doug Furnas Doug Furnas Doug Furnas is a former American professional wrestler and powerlifter. Furnas briefly worked for World Championship Wrestling in the early 1990s... |
6 |
| Dan Spivey Dan Spivey Daniel Eugene "Dan" Spivey is a retired professional wrestler who worked for World Championship Wrestling, the World Wrestling Federation, and All Japan Pro Wrestling between 1984 and 1995... |
4 |
| Dan Kroffat | 4 |
| Takao Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... |
0 |
| Final | |
| Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... d. Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... (27:03) |
|
| Results | Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... | Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... | Doug Furnas Doug Furnas Doug Furnas is a former American professional wrestler and powerlifter. Furnas briefly worked for World Championship Wrestling in the early 1990s... | Stan Hansen Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... | Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... | Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... | Dan Kroffat | Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... | Takao Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... | Dan Spivey Dan Spivey Daniel Eugene "Dan" Spivey is a retired professional wrestler who worked for World Championship Wrestling, the World Wrestling Federation, and All Japan Pro Wrestling between 1984 and 1995... | Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... |
X | Ace (11:48) |
Ace (13:49) |
Hansen (15:17) |
Kawada (19:22) |
Draw (30:00) |
Ace (10:49) |
Misawa (19:03) |
Ace (12:35) |
Ace (9:33) |
Taue (14:56) |
| Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... |
Ace (11:48) |
X | Akiyama (12:26) |
Hansen (10:46) |
Kawada (15:20) |
Kobashi (18:14) |
Kroffat (14:32) |
Misawa (12:28) |
Akiyama (13:41) |
Akiyama (8:12) |
Taue (10:26) |
| Doug Furnas Doug Furnas Doug Furnas is a former American professional wrestler and powerlifter. Furnas briefly worked for World Championship Wrestling in the early 1990s... |
Ace (13:49) |
Akiyama (12:26) |
X | Hansen (5:23) |
Kawada (11:37) |
Kobashi (14:48) |
Furnas (12:14) |
Misawa (11:25) |
Furnas (9:18) |
Furnas (9:38) |
Taue (10:19) |
| Stan Hansen Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... |
Hansen (15:17) |
Hansen (10:46) |
Hansen (5:23) |
X | Kawada (21:04) |
Draw (30:00) |
Hansen (8:50) |
Draw (30:00) |
Hansen (4:22) |
Hansen (6:58) |
Hansen (16:04) |
| Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
Kawada (19:22) |
Kawada (15:20) |
Kawada (11:37) |
Kawada (21:04) |
X | Draw (30:00) |
Kawada (10:16) |
Draw (30:00) |
Kawada (11:49) |
Kawada (14:55) |
Taue (23:51) |
| Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... |
Draw (30:00) |
Kobashi (18:14) |
Kobashi (14:48) |
Draw (30:00) |
Draw (30:00) |
X | Kobashi (15:14) |
Misawa (22:31) |
Kobashi (14:46) |
Kobashi (5:57) |
Taue (25:22) |
| Dan Kroffat |
Ace (10:49) |
Kroffat (14:32) |
Furnas (12:14) |
Hansen (8:50) |
Kawada (10:16) |
Kobashi (15:14) |
X | Misawa (12:01) |
Kroffat (12:27) |
Spivey (4:17) |
Taue (10:24) |
| Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... |
Misawa (19:03) |
Misawa (12:28) |
Misawa (11:25) |
Draw (30:00) |
Draw (30:00) |
Misawa (22:31) |
Misawa (12:01) |
X | Misawa (11:26) |
Misawa (8:42) |
Draw (30:00) |
| Takao Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... |
Ace (12:35) |
Akiyama (13:41) |
Furnas (9:18) |
Hansen (4:22) |
Kawada (11:49) |
Kobashi (14:46) |
Kroffat (12:27) |
Misawa (11:26) |
X | Spivey (11:41) |
Taue (8:40) |
| Dan Spivey Dan Spivey Daniel Eugene "Dan" Spivey is a retired professional wrestler who worked for World Championship Wrestling, the World Wrestling Federation, and All Japan Pro Wrestling between 1984 and 1995... |
Ace (9:33) |
Akiyama (8:12) |
Furnas (9:38) |
Hansen (6:58) |
Kawada (14:55) |
Kobashi (5:57) |
Spivey (4:17) |
Misawa (8:42) |
Spivey (11:41) |
X | Taue (9:00) |
| Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... |
Taue (14:56) |
Taue (10:26) |
Taue (10:19) |
Hansen (16:04) |
Taue (23:51) |
Taue (25:22) |
Taue (10:24) |
Draw (30:00) |
Taue (8:40) |
Taue (9:00) |
X |
1996
The 1996 Champion's Carnival contained 12 men, and was held from March 22 to April 20. It contained the longest decisive match in the tournament's history, with Toshiaki KawadaToshiaki Kawada
is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions....
defeating Kenta Kobashi
Kenta Kobashi
Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars....
in 29:38, just 22 seconds shy of the time limit.
| Wrestler | Score |
|---|---|
| Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... |
17 |
| Steve Williams | 17 |
| Stan Hansen Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... |
16 |
| Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... |
16 |
| Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... |
16 |
| Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
15 |
| Gary Albright Gary Albright Gary Albright was an American professional wrestler who performed mainly in Stampede Wrestling in Canada and with UWF International and All Japan Pro Wrestling in Japan. Albright was a member through marriage of the famous Anoa'i wrestling family, including Afa and Sika, Yokozuna, Rikishi, and The... |
12 |
| Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... |
10 |
| The Patriot Del Wilkes Del Wilkes is a former American professional wrestler. Over the span of 14 years, he performed in various promotions such as American Wrestling Association, All Japan Pro Wrestling... |
6 |
| Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... |
5 |
| Takao Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... |
2 |
| Tamon Honda Tamon Honda is a Japanese professional wrestler who is currently a freelancer, he most recently worked for Pro Wrestling Noah.-1984, 1988, and 1992 Summer Olympics:Honda represented Japan in three Olympic Games in freestyle wrestling in 1984, 1988, and 1992... |
1 |
| Final | |
| Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... d. Steve Williams (21:41) |
|
| Results | Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... | Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... | Gary Albright Gary Albright Gary Albright was an American professional wrestler who performed mainly in Stampede Wrestling in Canada and with UWF International and All Japan Pro Wrestling in Japan. Albright was a member through marriage of the famous Anoa'i wrestling family, including Afa and Sika, Yokozuna, Rikishi, and The... | Stan Hansen Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... | Tamon Honda Tamon Honda is a Japanese professional wrestler who is currently a freelancer, he most recently worked for Pro Wrestling Noah.-1984, 1988, and 1992 Summer Olympics:Honda represented Japan in three Olympic Games in freestyle wrestling in 1984, 1988, and 1992... | Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... | Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... | Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... | Takao Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... | The Patriot Del Wilkes Del Wilkes is a former American professional wrestler. Over the span of 14 years, he performed in various promotions such as American Wrestling Association, All Japan Pro Wrestling... | Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... | Steve Williams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... |
X | Ace (16:18) |
Ace (30:00) |
Hansen (10:04) |
Ace (12:31) |
Kawada (21:54) |
Draw (30:00) |
Draw (30:00) |
Ace (13:43) |
Patriot (14:24) |
Taue (19:42) |
Williams (18:14) |
| Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... |
Ace (16:18) |
X | Albright (8:19) |
Hansen (7:02) |
Draw (30:00) |
Kawada (1:45) |
Kobashi (18:34) |
Misawa (17:56) |
Akiyama (3:15) |
Akiyama (14:05) |
Taue (13:26) |
Williams (8:15) |
| Gary Albright Gary Albright Gary Albright was an American professional wrestler who performed mainly in Stampede Wrestling in Canada and with UWF International and All Japan Pro Wrestling in Japan. Albright was a member through marriage of the famous Anoa'i wrestling family, including Afa and Sika, Yokozuna, Rikishi, and The... |
Draw (30:00) |
Albright (8:19) |
X | Hansen (11:26) |
Albright (8:26) |
Albright (17:38) |
Kobashi (14:09) |
Misawa (18:14) |
Albright (6:56) |
Albright (10:49) |
Taue (15:15) |
Draw (30:00) |
| Stan Hansen Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... |
Hansen (10:04) |
Hansen (7:02) |
Hansen (11:26) |
X | Hansen (4:59) |
Draw (30:00) |
Kobashi (22:15) |
Hansen (17:31) |
Hansen (5:15) |
Hansen (12:44) |
Taue (15:08) |
Draw (30:00) |
| Tamon Honda Tamon Honda is a Japanese professional wrestler who is currently a freelancer, he most recently worked for Pro Wrestling Noah.-1984, 1988, and 1992 Summer Olympics:Honda represented Japan in three Olympic Games in freestyle wrestling in 1984, 1988, and 1992... |
Ace (12:31) |
Draw (30:00) |
Albright (8:26) |
Hansen (4:59) |
X | Kawada (9:30) |
Kobashi (16:31) |
Misawa (10:10) |
Ōmori (14:16) |
Patriot (10:04) |
Taue (10:40) |
Williams (4:57) |
| Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
Kawada (21:54) |
Kawada (1:45) |
Albright (17:38) |
Draw (30:00) |
Kawada (9:30) |
X | Kawada (29:38) |
Draw (30:00) |
Kawada (7:19) |
Kawada (7:51) |
Draw (30:00) |
Williams (17:30) |
| Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... |
Draw (30:00) |
Kobashi (18:34) |
Kobashi (14:09) |
Kobashi (22:15) |
Kobashi (16:31) |
Kawada (29:38) |
X | Misawa (24:07) |
Kobashi (14:29) |
Kobashi (18:07) |
Draw (30:00) |
Kobashi (27:53) |
| Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... |
Draw (30:00) |
Misawa (17:56) |
Misawa (18:14) |
Hansen (17:31) |
Misawa (10:10) |
Draw (30:00) |
Misawa (24:07) |
X | Misawa (10:23) |
Misawa (14:42) |
Misawa (18:18) |
Williams (19:59) |
| Takao Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... |
Ace (13:43) |
Akiyama (3:15) |
Albright (6:56) |
Hansen (5:15) |
Ōmori (14:16) |
Kawada (7:19) |
Kobashi (14:29) |
Misawa (10:23) |
X | Patriot (11:34) |
Taue (8:55) |
Williams (6:34) |
| The Patriot Del Wilkes Del Wilkes is a former American professional wrestler. Over the span of 14 years, he performed in various promotions such as American Wrestling Association, All Japan Pro Wrestling... |
Patriot (14:24) |
Akiyama (14:05) |
Albright (10:49) |
Hansen (12:44) |
Patriot (10:04) |
Kawada (7:51) |
Kobashi (18:07) |
Misawa (14:42) |
Patriot (11:34) |
X | Taue (15:38) |
Williams (16:07) |
| Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... |
Taue (19:42) |
Taue (13:26) |
Taue (15:15) |
Taue (15:08) |
Taue (10:40) |
Draw (30:00) |
Draw (30:00) |
Misawa (18:18) |
Taue (8:55) |
Taue (15:38) |
X | Draw (30:00) |
| Steve Williams |
Williams (18:14) |
Williams (8:15) |
Draw (30:00) |
Draw (30:00) |
Williams (4:57) |
Williams (17:30) |
Kobashi (27:53) |
Williams (19:59) |
Williams (6:34) |
Williams (16:07) |
Draw (30:00) |
X |
1997
The 1997 Champion's Carnival contained 13 men, and was held from March 22 to April 19. Due to a three-way tie for first place between Toshiaki KawadaToshiaki Kawada
is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions....
, Kenta Kobashi
Kenta Kobashi
Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars....
and Mitsuharu Misawa
Mitsuharu Misawa
was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling...
, a one-night round-robin playoff was contested among them, with the winner claiming the tournament.
| Wrestler | Score |
|---|---|
| Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
19 |
| Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... |
19 |
| Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... |
19 |
| Stan Hansen Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... |
18 |
| Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... |
18 |
| Steve Williams | 18 |
| Gary Albright Gary Albright Gary Albright was an American professional wrestler who performed mainly in Stampede Wrestling in Canada and with UWF International and All Japan Pro Wrestling in Japan. Albright was a member through marriage of the famous Anoa'i wrestling family, including Afa and Sika, Yokozuna, Rikishi, and The... |
12 |
| Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... |
10 |
| Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... |
9 |
| Giant Kimala | 6 |
| Tamon Honda Tamon Honda is a Japanese professional wrestler who is currently a freelancer, he most recently worked for Pro Wrestling Noah.-1984, 1988, and 1992 Summer Olympics:Honda represented Japan in three Olympic Games in freestyle wrestling in 1984, 1988, and 1992... |
4 |
| Takao Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... |
4 |
| Jun Izumida Jun Izumida Junji Izumida is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah.-Sumo wrestling:... |
0 |
| Final | |
| Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... dr. Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... (30:00) Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... d. Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... (6:09) Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... d. Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... (21:27) |
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| Results | Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... | Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... | Gary Albright Gary Albright Gary Albright was an American professional wrestler who performed mainly in Stampede Wrestling in Canada and with UWF International and All Japan Pro Wrestling in Japan. Albright was a member through marriage of the famous Anoa'i wrestling family, including Afa and Sika, Yokozuna, Rikishi, and The... | Stan Hansen Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... | Tamon Honda Tamon Honda is a Japanese professional wrestler who is currently a freelancer, he most recently worked for Pro Wrestling Noah.-1984, 1988, and 1992 Summer Olympics:Honda represented Japan in three Olympic Games in freestyle wrestling in 1984, 1988, and 1992... | Jun Izumida Jun Izumida Junji Izumida is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah.-Sumo wrestling:... | Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... | Giant Kimala | Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... | Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... | Takao Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... | Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... | Steve Williams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... |
X | Akiyama (2:29) |
Ace (11:17) |
Hansen (14:08) |
Ace (14:52) |
Ace (Forf) |
Kawada (22:37) |
Ace (14:19) |
Kobashi (16:39) |
Misawa (26:27) |
Ace (18:23) |
Taue (16:38) |
Williams (20:44) |
| Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... |
Akiyama (2:29) |
X | Albright (6:50) |
Draw (30:00) |
Akiyama (14:46) |
Akiyama (Forf) |
Kawada (17:16) |
Kimala (12:39) |
Kobashi (20:13) |
Misawa (20:33) |
Akiyama (11:25) |
Taue (11:25) |
Williams (14:12) |
| Gary Albright Gary Albright Gary Albright was an American professional wrestler who performed mainly in Stampede Wrestling in Canada and with UWF International and All Japan Pro Wrestling in Japan. Albright was a member through marriage of the famous Anoa'i wrestling family, including Afa and Sika, Yokozuna, Rikishi, and The... |
Ace (11:17) |
Albright (6:50) |
X | Hansen (9:47) |
Albright (8:08) |
Albright (Forf) |
Kawada (7:27) |
Albright (6:51) |
Kobashi (12:39) |
Misawa (13:06) |
Albright (4:58) |
Taue (8:18) |
Albright (11:21) |
| Stan Hansen Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... |
Hansen (14:08) |
Draw (30:00) |
Hansen (9:47) |
X | Hansen (8:05) |
Hansen (Forf) |
Hansen (10:45) |
Hansen (7:17) |
Kobashi (19:51) |
Misawa (17:59) |
Hansen (10:18) |
Hansen (15:06) |
Draw (30:00) |
| Tamon Honda Tamon Honda is a Japanese professional wrestler who is currently a freelancer, he most recently worked for Pro Wrestling Noah.-1984, 1988, and 1992 Summer Olympics:Honda represented Japan in three Olympic Games in freestyle wrestling in 1984, 1988, and 1992... |
Ace (14:52) |
Akiyama (14:46) |
Albright (8:08) |
Hansen (8:05) |
X | Honda (Forf) |
Kawada (7:32) |
Kimala (10:09) |
Kobashi (13:00) |
Misawa (10:15) |
Honda (13:38) |
Taue (9:45) |
Williams (8:45) |
| Jun Izumida Jun Izumida Junji Izumida is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah.-Sumo wrestling:... |
Ace (Forf) |
Akiyama (Forf) |
Albright (Forf) |
Hansen (Forf) |
Honda (Forf) |
X | Kawada (Forf) |
Kimala (Forf) |
Kobashi (Forf) |
Misawa (Forf) |
Ōmori (Forf) |
Taue (Forf) |
Williams (Forf) |
| Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
Kawada (22:37) |
Kawada (17:16) |
Kawada (7:27) |
Hansen (10:45) |
Kawada (7:32) |
Kawada (Forf) |
X | Kawada (7:07) |
Draw (30:00) |
Draw (30:00) |
Kawada (9:38) |
Kawada (14:17) |
Draw (30:00) |
| Giant Kimala |
Ace (14:19) |
Kimala (12:39) |
Albright (6:51) |
Hansen (7:17) |
Kimala (10:09) |
Kimala (Forf) |
Kawada (7:07) |
X | Kobashi (13:23) |
Misawa (9:48) |
Ōmori (12:38) |
Taue (6:50) |
Williams (9:43) |
| Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... |
Kobashi (16:39) |
Kobashi (20:13) |
Kobashi (12:39) |
Kobashi (19:51) |
Kobashi (13:00) |
Kobashi (Forf) |
Draw (30:00) |
Kobashi (13:23) |
X | Kobashi (24:09) |
Kobashi (13:53) |
Taue (21:22) |
Williams (23:50) |
| Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... |
Misawa (26:27) |
Misawa (20:33) |
Misawa (13:06) |
Misawa (17:59) |
Misawa (10:15) |
Misawa (Forf) |
Draw (30:00) |
Misawa (9:48) |
Kobashi (24:09) |
X | Misawa (12:53) |
Misawa (12:14) |
Williams (18:21) |
| Takao Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... |
Ace (18:23) |
Akiyama (11:25) |
Albright (4:58) |
Hansen (10:18) |
Honda (13:38) |
Ōmori (Forf) |
Kawada (9:38) |
Ōmori (12:38) |
Kobashi (13:53) |
Misawa (12:53) |
X | Taue (8:31) |
Williams (16:27) |
| Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... |
Taue (16:38) |
Taue (11:25) |
Taue (8:18) |
Hansen (15:06) |
Taue (9:45) |
Taue (Forf) |
Kawada (14:17) |
Taue (6:50) |
Taue (21:22) |
Misawa (12:14) |
Taue (8:31) |
X | Taue (18:30) |
| Steve Williams |
Williams (20:44) |
Williams (14:12) |
Albright (11:21) |
Draw (30:00) |
Williams (8:45) |
Williams (Forf) |
Draw (30:00) |
Williams (9:43) |
Williams (23:50) |
Williams (18:21) |
Williams (16:27) |
Taue (18:30) |
X |
1998
The 1998 Champion's Carnival also contained 13 men, and was held from March 21 to April 18.| Wrestler | Score |
|---|---|
| Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... |
19 |
| Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... |
19 |
| Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... |
18 |
| Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
18 |
| Stan Hansen Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... |
17 |
| Steve Williams | 17 |
| Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... |
14 |
| Gary Albright Gary Albright Gary Albright was an American professional wrestler who performed mainly in Stampede Wrestling in Canada and with UWF International and All Japan Pro Wrestling in Japan. Albright was a member through marriage of the famous Anoa'i wrestling family, including Afa and Sika, Yokozuna, Rikishi, and The... |
12 |
| Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... |
8 |
| Takao Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... |
6 |
| Giant Kimala | 4 |
| Wolf Hawkfield | 4 |
| Jun Izumida Jun Izumida Junji Izumida is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah.-Sumo wrestling:... |
0 |
| Final | |
| Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... d. Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... (22:05) |
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| Results | Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... | Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... | Albright Gary Albright Gary Albright was an American professional wrestler who performed mainly in Stampede Wrestling in Canada and with UWF International and All Japan Pro Wrestling in Japan. Albright was a member through marriage of the famous Anoa'i wrestling family, including Afa and Sika, Yokozuna, Rikishi, and The... | Hansen Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... | Haw. | Izumida Jun Izumida Junji Izumida is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah.-Sumo wrestling:... | Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... | Kimala | Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... | Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... | Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... | Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... | Williams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... |
X | Akiyama (11:13) |
Ace (9:48) |
Hansen (10:18) |
Ace (12:57) |
Ace (10:56) |
Draw (30:00) |
Ace (10:54) |
Draw (30:00) |
Misawa (16:48) |
Ace (10:41) |
Ace (8:09) |
Williams (10:14) |
| Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... |
Akiyama (11:13) |
X | Akiyama (6:02) |
Akiyama (15:01) |
Akiyama (12:42) |
Akiyama (17:10) |
Kawada (18:01) |
Akiyama (10:43) |
Draw (30:00) |
Draw (30:00) |
Akiyama (17:41) |
Akiyama (Forf) |
Draw (30:00) |
| Albright Gary Albright Gary Albright was an American professional wrestler who performed mainly in Stampede Wrestling in Canada and with UWF International and All Japan Pro Wrestling in Japan. Albright was a member through marriage of the famous Anoa'i wrestling family, including Afa and Sika, Yokozuna, Rikishi, and The... |
Ace (9:48) |
Akiyama (6:02) |
X | Hansen (10:54) |
Albright (10:38) |
Albright (12:17) |
Kawada (9:17) |
Albright (8:48) |
Albright (13:58) |
Misawa (12:35) |
Albright (8:42) |
Albright (Forf) |
Williams (10:04) |
| Hansen Stan Hansen John Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses... |
Hansen (10:18) |
Akiyama (15:01) |
Hansen (10:54) |
X | Hansen (8:00) |
Hansen (7:22) |
Kawada (17:50) |
Hansen (4:10) |
Kobashi (19:32) |
Draw (30:00) |
Hansen (10:52) |
Hansen (6:13) |
Hansen (18:58) |
| Haw. | Ace (12:57) |
Akiyama (12:42) |
Albright (10:38) |
Hansen (8:00) |
X | Hawkfield (12:00) |
Kawada (12:05) |
Kimala (11:34) |
Kobashi (9:09) |
Misawa (10:50) |
Hawkfield (12:04) |
Taue (6:23) |
Williams (15:19) |
| Izumida Jun Izumida Junji Izumida is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah.-Sumo wrestling:... |
Ace (10:56) |
Akiyama (17:10) |
Albright (12:17) |
Hansen (7:22) |
Hawkfield (12:00) |
X | Kawada (3:59) |
Kimala (11:23) |
Kobashi (12:29) |
Misawa (11:34) |
Ōmori (12:03) |
Taue (5:46) |
Williams (9:41) |
| Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
Draw (30:00) |
Kawada (18:01) |
Kawada (9:17) |
Kawada (17:50) |
Kawada (12:05) |
Kawada (3:59) |
X | Kawada (4:05) |
Kobashi (11:34) |
Draw (30:00) |
Kawada (11:52) |
Kawada (9:17) |
Williams (16:29) |
| Kimala | Ace (10:54) |
Akiyama (10:43) |
Albright (8:48) |
Hansen (4:10) |
Kimala (11:34) |
Kimala (11:23) |
Kawada (4:05) |
X | Kobashi (12:35) |
Misawa (7:22) |
Ōmori (12:44) |
Taue (9:41) |
Williams (11:50) |
| Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... |
Draw (30:00) |
Draw (30:00) |
Albright (13:58) |
Kobashi (19:32) |
Kobashi (9:09) |
Kobashi (12:29) |
Kobashi (11:34) |
Kobashi (12:35) |
X | Misawa (25:00) |
Kobashi (12:42) |
Kobashi (Forf) |
Kobashi (20:06) |
| Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... |
Misawa (16:48) |
Draw (30:00) |
Misawa (12:35) |
Draw (30:00) |
Misawa (10:50) |
Misawa (11:34) |
Draw (30:00) |
Misawa (7:22) |
Misawa (25:00) |
X | Misawa (13:56) |
Taue (15:39) |
Misawa (18:22) |
| Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... |
Ace (10:41) |
Akiyama (17:41) |
Albright (8:42) |
Hansen (10:52) |
Hawkfield (12:04) |
Ōmori (12:03) |
Kawada (11:52) |
Ōmori (12:44) |
Kobashi (12:42) |
Misawa (13:56) |
X | Ōmori (Forf) |
Williams (16:26) |
| Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... |
Ace (8:09) |
Akiyama (Forf) |
Albright (Forf) |
Hansen (6:13) |
Taue (6:23) |
Taue (5:46) |
Kawada (9:17) |
Taue (9:41) |
Kobashi (Forf) |
Taue (15:39) |
Ōmori (Forf) |
X | Williams (12:44) |
| Williams | Williams (10:14) |
Draw (30:00) |
Williams (10:04) |
Hansen (18:58) |
Williams (15:19) |
Williams (9:41) |
Williams (16:29) |
Williams (11:50) |
Kobashi (20:06) |
Misawa (18:22) |
Williams (16:26) |
Williams (12:44) |
X |
1999
The 1999 Champion's Carnival was a 10-man tournament, held from March 26 to April 16. The eventual winner, Vader, became the first man since the tournament's creation to win in his first attempt.| Wrestler | Score |
|---|---|
| Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... |
16 |
| Vader | 15 |
| Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... |
14 |
| Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... |
11 |
| Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... |
11 |
| Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... |
9 |
| Gary Albright Gary Albright Gary Albright was an American professional wrestler who performed mainly in Stampede Wrestling in Canada and with UWF International and All Japan Pro Wrestling in Japan. Albright was a member through marriage of the famous Anoa'i wrestling family, including Afa and Sika, Yokozuna, Rikishi, and The... |
8 |
| Yoshihiro Takayama Yoshihiro Takayama is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Takayama is well known for his ability to endure massive amounts of punishment, especially after his fight at PRIDE 21 against Don Frye... |
3 |
| Jinsei Shinzaki Jinsei Shinzaki Kensuke Shinzaki is a Japanese professional wrestler, better known by his stage names Jinsei Shinzaki and Hakushi... |
2 |
| Takao Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... |
1 |
| Final | |
| Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... (19:11) |
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| Results | Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... | Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... | Gary Albright Gary Albright Gary Albright was an American professional wrestler who performed mainly in Stampede Wrestling in Canada and with UWF International and All Japan Pro Wrestling in Japan. Albright was a member through marriage of the famous Anoa'i wrestling family, including Afa and Sika, Yokozuna, Rikishi, and The... | Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... | Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... | Takao Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... | Jinsei Shinzaki Jinsei Shinzaki Kensuke Shinzaki is a Japanese professional wrestler, better known by his stage names Jinsei Shinzaki and Hakushi... | Yoshihiro Takayama Yoshihiro Takayama is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Takayama is well known for his ability to endure massive amounts of punishment, especially after his fight at PRIDE 21 against Don Frye... | Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... | Vader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... |
X | Ace (10:23) |
Albright (7:33) |
Draw (30:00) |
Misawa (12:24) |
Ace (13:58) |
Ace (12:47) |
Ace (8:31) |
Taue (11:58) |
Vader (9:19) |
| Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... |
Ace (10:23) |
X | Akiyama (8:11) |
Kobashi (24:37) |
Draw (30:00) |
Akiyama (22:03) |
Akiyama (18:19) |
Akiyama (9:12) |
Akiyama (12:48) |
Vader (9:22) |
| Gary Albright Gary Albright Gary Albright was an American professional wrestler who performed mainly in Stampede Wrestling in Canada and with UWF International and All Japan Pro Wrestling in Japan. Albright was a member through marriage of the famous Anoa'i wrestling family, including Afa and Sika, Yokozuna, Rikishi, and The... |
Albright (7:33) |
Akiyama (8:11) |
X | Kobashi (12:25) |
Misawa (10:37) |
Albright (9:27) |
Albright (12:36) |
Albright (7:19) |
Taue (9:44) |
Vader (7:23) |
| Kenta Kobashi Kenta Kobashi Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars.... |
Draw (30:00) |
Kobashi (24:37) |
Kobashi (12:25) |
X | Kobashi (24:15) |
Kobashi (17:14) |
Kobashi (16:20) |
Kobashi (11:52) |
Kobashi (17:06) |
Draw (30:00) |
| Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling... |
Misawa (12:24) |
Draw (30:00) |
Misawa (10:37) |
Kobashi (24:15) |
X | Misawa (12:16) |
Misawa (16:54) |
Misawa (12:47) |
Draw (30:00) |
Misawa (10:52) |
| Takao Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... |
Ace (13:58) |
Akiyama (22:03) |
Albright (9:27) |
Kobashi (17:14) |
Misawa (12:16) |
X | Shinzaki (19:35) |
Draw (30:00) |
Taue (15:36) |
Vader (2:10) |
| Jinsei Shinzaki Jinsei Shinzaki Kensuke Shinzaki is a Japanese professional wrestler, better known by his stage names Jinsei Shinzaki and Hakushi... |
Ace (12:47) |
Akiyama (18:19) |
Albright (12:36) |
Kobashi (16:20) |
Misawa (16:54) |
Shinzaki (19:35) |
X | Takayama (15:12) |
Taue (10:53) |
Vader (12:40) |
| Yoshihiro Takayama Yoshihiro Takayama is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Takayama is well known for his ability to endure massive amounts of punishment, especially after his fight at PRIDE 21 against Don Frye... |
Ace (8:31) |
Akiyama (9:12) |
Albright (7:19) |
Kobashi (11:52) |
Misawa (12:47) |
Draw (30:00) |
Takayama (15:12) |
X | Taue (11:00) |
Vader (5:23) |
| Akira Taue Akira Taue is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.... |
Taue (11:58) |
Akiyama (12:48) |
Taue (9:44) |
Kobashi (17:06) |
Draw (30:00) |
Taue (15:36) |
Taue (10:53) |
Taue (11:00) |
X | Vader (7:41) |
| Vader | Vader (9:19) |
Vader (9:22) |
Vader (7:23) |
Draw (30:00) |
Misawa (10:52) |
Vader (2:10) |
Vader (12:40) |
Vader (5:23) |
Vader (7:41) |
X |
2000
The 2000 Champion's Carnival was a 16-man single-elimination tournament, the first to strictly use such a format since 1974, and was held from March 24 to April 15. It was the last Carnival before nearly all of AJPW's roster, including Kenta KobashiKenta Kobashi
Not to be confused with his protégé Kenta Kobayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently under contract to Pro Wrestling Noah. He worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988–2000, where he became one of the promotion's top stars....
, Jun Akiyama
Jun Akiyama
is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler...
, Mitsuharu Misawa
Mitsuharu Misawa
was a Japanese professional wrestler. He made his professional debut on August 21, 1981 for All Japan Pro Wrestling . From 1984 until 1990, Misawa wrestled as the second generation Tiger Mask, as All Japan Pro Wrestling had purchased the rights of the Tiger Mask gimmick from New Japan Pro Wrestling...
and Akira Taue
Akira Taue
is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter....
, left to form Pro Wrestling Noah
Pro Wrestling Noah
is a major Japanese professional wrestling promotion, founded in 2000 by former All Japan Pro Wrestling ace Mitsuharu Misawa. NOAH is broadcast weekly in Japan...
. It also featured the shortest match in the tournament's history, with Takao Ōmori
Takao Omori
is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :...
defeating Akiyama in seven seconds in the first round.
2001
The 2001 Champion's Carnival returned to the round-robin format, with 10 men competing; it was held from March 23 to April 11. The winner, Genichiro TenryuGenichiro Tenryu
Genichiro Tenryu , real name Genichiro Shimada , is a Japanese professional wrestler. At age 13, he entered sumo wrestling and stayed there for 13 years, after which he turned to Western-style professional wrestling...
, made his first appearance in the tournament since 1982. This was also the last Carnival to use a single-block round-robin system, as all subsequent tournaments have used the dual-block formula.
| Wrestler | Score |
|---|---|
| Genichiro Tenryu Genichiro Tenryu Genichiro Tenryu , real name Genichiro Shimada , is a Japanese professional wrestler. At age 13, he entered sumo wrestling and stayed there for 13 years, after which he turned to Western-style professional wrestling... |
15 |
| Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
15 |
| Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
14 |
| Mike Barton Mike Plotcheck Michal Burton "Mike" Polchlopek, Jr. is an American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist, also known by the ring names Bart Gunn and Mike Barton... |
13 |
| Steve Williams | 13 |
| Yoshiaki Fujiwara Yoshiaki Fujiwara is a Japanese actor, and professional wrestler who has worked for New Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling ZERO-ONE, and UWF.-New Japan Pro Wrestling and Universal Wrestling Federation :... |
7 |
| Johnny Smith John Hindley John Hindley is a retired British professional wrestler best known by his ring name Johnny Smith.-Early years in the U.K. :... |
7 |
| George Hines George Hines George Hines is a semi-retired American professional wrestler, best known by his ringname Jackie Fulton, who competed in regional and independent promotions including the American Wrestling Association, East Coast Championship Wrestling, the National Wrestling Alliance, World Championship Wrestling... |
2 |
| Mitsuya Nagai | 2 |
| Jim Steele | 2 |
| Final | |
| Genichiro Tenryu Genichiro Tenryu , real name Genichiro Shimada , is a Japanese professional wrestler. At age 13, he entered sumo wrestling and stayed there for 13 years, after which he turned to Western-style professional wrestling... d. Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... (17:08) |
|
| Results | Mike Barton Mike Plotcheck Michal Burton "Mike" Polchlopek, Jr. is an American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist, also known by the ring names Bart Gunn and Mike Barton... | Yoshiaki Fujiwara Yoshiaki Fujiwara is a Japanese actor, and professional wrestler who has worked for New Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling ZERO-ONE, and UWF.-New Japan Pro Wrestling and Universal Wrestling Federation :... | George Hines George Hines George Hines is a semi-retired American professional wrestler, best known by his ringname Jackie Fulton, who competed in regional and independent promotions including the American Wrestling Association, East Coast Championship Wrestling, the National Wrestling Alliance, World Championship Wrestling... | Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... | Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... | Mitsuya Nagai | Johnny Smith John Hindley John Hindley is a retired British professional wrestler best known by his ring name Johnny Smith.-Early years in the U.K. :... | Jim Steele | Genichiro Tenryu Genichiro Tenryu Genichiro Tenryu , real name Genichiro Shimada , is a Japanese professional wrestler. At age 13, he entered sumo wrestling and stayed there for 13 years, after which he turned to Western-style professional wrestling... | Steve Williams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Barton Mike Plotcheck Michal Burton "Mike" Polchlopek, Jr. is an American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist, also known by the ring names Bart Gunn and Mike Barton... |
X | Barton (14:02) |
Barton (17:13) |
Barton (16:12) |
Kea (13:17) |
Barton (12:48) |
Barton (19:01) |
Barton (15:07) |
Tenryu (11:17) |
Draw (30:00) |
| Yoshiaki Fujiwara Yoshiaki Fujiwara is a Japanese actor, and professional wrestler who has worked for New Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling ZERO-ONE, and UWF.-New Japan Pro Wrestling and Universal Wrestling Federation :... |
Barton (14:02) |
X | Fujiwara (10:34) |
Kawada (12:11) |
Kea (7:57) |
Fujiwara (10:31) |
Draw (30:00) |
Fujiwara (9:06) |
Tenryu (5:23) |
Williams (7:15) |
| George Hines George Hines George Hines is a semi-retired American professional wrestler, best known by his ringname Jackie Fulton, who competed in regional and independent promotions including the American Wrestling Association, East Coast Championship Wrestling, the National Wrestling Alliance, World Championship Wrestling... |
Barton (17:13) |
Fujiwara (10:34) |
X | Kawada (2:24) |
Kea (14:41) |
Hines (11:56) |
Smith (17:25) |
Steele (14:36) |
Tenryu (4:38) |
Williams (14:08) |
| Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
Barton (16:12) |
Kawada (12:11) |
Kawada (2:24) |
X | Kawada (20:59) |
Kawada (11:50) |
Kawada (22:39) |
Kawada (9:46) |
Kawada (8:17) |
Williams (16:59) |
| Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
Kea (13:17) |
Kea (7:57) |
Kea (14:41) |
Kawada (20:59) |
X | Kea (16:15) |
Kea (20:18) |
Kea (14:46) |
Draw (30:00) |
Kea (18:35) |
| Mitsuya Nagai |
Barton (12:48) |
Fujiwara (10:31) |
Hines (11:56) |
Kawada (11:50) |
Kea (16:15) |
X | Smith (14:00) |
Nagai (9:12) |
Tenryu (3:08) |
Williams (4:13) |
| Johnny Smith John Hindley John Hindley is a retired British professional wrestler best known by his ring name Johnny Smith.-Early years in the U.K. :... |
Barton (19:01) |
Draw (30:00) |
Smith (17:25) |
Kawada (22:39) |
Kea (20:18) |
Smith (14:00) |
X | Smith (16:05) |
Tenryu (5:51) |
Williams (12:24) |
| Jim Steele |
Barton (15:07) |
Fujiwara (9:06) |
Steele (14:36) |
Kawada (9:46) |
Kea (14:46) |
Nagai (9:12) |
Smith (16:05) |
X | Tenryu (4:45) |
Williams (12:44) |
| Genichiro Tenryu Genichiro Tenryu Genichiro Tenryu , real name Genichiro Shimada , is a Japanese professional wrestler. At age 13, he entered sumo wrestling and stayed there for 13 years, after which he turned to Western-style professional wrestling... |
Tenryu (11:17) |
Tenryu (5:23) |
Tenryu (4:38) |
Kawada (8:17) |
Draw (30:00) |
Tenryu (3:08) |
Tenryu (5:51) |
Tenryu (4:45) |
X | Tenryu (10:28) |
| Steve Williams |
Draw (30:00) |
Williams (7:15) |
Williams (14:08) |
Williams (16:59) |
Kea (18:35) |
Williams (4:13) |
Williams (12:24) |
Williams (12:44) |
Tenryu (10:28) |
X |
2002
The 2002 Champion's Carnival, held from March 23 to April 10, re-introduced the dual-block round-robin format used in 1991 and 1992, this time with 7 men in each block; the top two scorers in each would advance to a four-man tournament, with Block A's first place finalist facing Block B's runner-up, and vice versa, and the winners wrestling in the final. Ironically, both block winners, Satoshi KojimaSatoshi Kojima
is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously...
and Genichiro Tenryu
Genichiro Tenryu
Genichiro Tenryu , real name Genichiro Shimada , is a Japanese professional wrestler. At age 13, he entered sumo wrestling and stayed there for 13 years, after which he turned to Western-style professional wrestling...
, were eliminated in the semifinals.
The winner, Keiji Mutoh
Keiji Mutoh
is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan...
, became the first man in history to win both the Champion's Carnival and the G1 Climax
G1 Climax
The G1 Climax professional wrestling tournament is a weeklong event held each August by the New Japan Pro Wrestling promotion. The G1 draws standing room only crowds each night, record receipt gates and generates front-page coverage on the sports sections of several of the daily newspapers in Tokyo...
, as well as the second man (after Vader) to win the Carnival in his first appearance.
| Block A | | Block B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... |
11 !! Genichiro Tenryu Genichiro Tenryu Genichiro Tenryu , real name Genichiro Shimada , is a Japanese professional wrestler. At age 13, he entered sumo wrestling and stayed there for 13 years, after which he turned to Western-style professional wrestling... |
12 | |
| Mike Barton Mike Plotcheck Michal Burton "Mike" Polchlopek, Jr. is an American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist, also known by the ring names Bart Gunn and Mike Barton... |
10 !! Keiji Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... |
8 | |
| Jim Steele | 6 !! Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
7 | |
| Mitsuya Nagai | 6 !! Steve Williams | 7 | |
| Yoji Anjo Yoji Anjo , is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He was born in Suginami, Japan on December 31, 1969.-Professional wrestling career:... |
5 !! Mike Rotundo Mike Rotunda Lawrence Michael "Mike" Rotunda is a former American professional wrestler, perhaps best known under the name Irwin R. Schyster or I.R.S. for short. He is currently signed with WWE working as a road agent and making occasional appearances on WWE shows as Irwin R... |
3 | |
| Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
2 !! George Hines George Hines George Hines is a semi-retired American professional wrestler, best known by his ringname Jackie Fulton, who competed in regional and independent promotions including the American Wrestling Association, East Coast Championship Wrestling, the National Wrestling Alliance, World Championship Wrestling... |
3 | |
| Arashi Isao Takagi Isao Takagi , who goes by the stage name Arashi, is a Japanese professional wrestler from Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, who works for Dradition. He has previously worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Career:... |
2 !! Nobutaka Araya | 2 | |
| Block A | Anjo Yoji Anjo , is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He was born in Suginami, Japan on December 31, 1969.-Professional wrestling career:... | Arashi Isao Takagi Isao Takagi , who goes by the stage name Arashi, is a Japanese professional wrestler from Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, who works for Dradition. He has previously worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Career:... | Barton Mike Plotcheck Michal Burton "Mike" Polchlopek, Jr. is an American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist, also known by the ring names Bart Gunn and Mike Barton... | Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... | Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... | Nagai | Steele |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anjo Yoji Anjo , is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He was born in Suginami, Japan on December 31, 1969.-Professional wrestling career:... |
X | Anjo (9:45) | Barton (13:49) | Kojima (18:25) | Anjo (Forf) | Draw (30:00) | Steele (14:07) |
| Arashi Isao Takagi Isao Takagi , who goes by the stage name Arashi, is a Japanese professional wrestler from Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, who works for Dradition. He has previously worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Career:... |
Anjo (9:45) | X | Barton (9:55) | Kawada (3:20) | Kojima (13:05) | Nagai (10:56) | Arashi (11:10) |
| Barton Mike Plotcheck Michal Burton "Mike" Polchlopek, Jr. is an American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist, also known by the ring names Bart Gunn and Mike Barton... |
Barton (13:49) | Barton (9:55) | X | Barton (Forf) | Draw (30:00) | Draw (30:00) | Barton (16:51) |
| Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
Anjo (Forf) | Kawada (3:20) | Barton (Forf) | X | Kojima (Forf) | Nagai (Forf) | Steele (Forf) |
| Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... |
Kojima (18:25) | Kojima (13:05) | Draw (30:00) | Kojima (Forf) | X | Kojima (18:06) | Kojima (17:00) |
| Nagai | Draw (30:00) | Nagai (10:56) | Draw (30:00) | Nagai (Forf) | Kojima (18:06) | X | Steele (11:56) |
| Steele | Steele (14:07) | Arashi (11:10) | Barton (16:51) | Steele (Forf) | Kojima (17:00) | Steele (11:56) | X |
| Block B | Araya | Hines George Hines George Hines is a semi-retired American professional wrestler, best known by his ringname Jackie Fulton, who competed in regional and independent promotions including the American Wrestling Association, East Coast Championship Wrestling, the National Wrestling Alliance, World Championship Wrestling... | Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... | Muto | Rotundo Mike Rotunda Lawrence Michael "Mike" Rotunda is a former American professional wrestler, perhaps best known under the name Irwin R. Schyster or I.R.S. for short. He is currently signed with WWE working as a road agent and making occasional appearances on WWE shows as Irwin R... | Tenryu Genichiro Tenryu Genichiro Tenryu , real name Genichiro Shimada , is a Japanese professional wrestler. At age 13, he entered sumo wrestling and stayed there for 13 years, after which he turned to Western-style professional wrestling... | Williams |
| Araya | X | Hines (16:15) | Kea (15:27) | Mutoh (5:13) | Araya (9:19) | Tenryu (7:05) | Williams (5:11) |
| Hines George Hines George Hines is a semi-retired American professional wrestler, best known by his ringname Jackie Fulton, who competed in regional and independent promotions including the American Wrestling Association, East Coast Championship Wrestling, the National Wrestling Alliance, World Championship Wrestling... |
Hines (16:15) | X | Kea (14:18) | Mutoh (8:26) | Rotundo (11:23) | Tenryu (6:54) | Draw (30:00) |
| Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
Kea (15:27) | Kea (14:18) | X | Mutoh (24:04) | Draw (30:00) | Tenryu (15:17) | Kea (13:54) |
| Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... |
Mutoh (5:13) | Mutoh (8:26) | Mutoh (24:04) | X | Mutoh (13:09) | Tenryu (14:15) | Williams (15:16) |
| Rotundo Mike Rotunda Lawrence Michael "Mike" Rotunda is a former American professional wrestler, perhaps best known under the name Irwin R. Schyster or I.R.S. for short. He is currently signed with WWE working as a road agent and making occasional appearances on WWE shows as Irwin R... |
Araya (9:19) | Rotundo (11:23) | Draw (30:00) | Mutoh (13:09) | X | Tenryu (2:09) | Williams (10:28) |
| Tenryu Genichiro Tenryu Genichiro Tenryu , real name Genichiro Shimada , is a Japanese professional wrestler. At age 13, he entered sumo wrestling and stayed there for 13 years, after which he turned to Western-style professional wrestling... |
Tenryu (7:05) | Tenryu (6:54) | Tenryu (15:17) | Tenryu (14:15) | Tenryu (2:09) | X | Tenryu (6:32) |
| Williams | Williams (5:11) | Draw (30:00) | Kea (13:54) | Williams (15:16) | Williams (10:28) | Tenryu (6:32) | X |
2003
The 2003 Champion's Carnival was a 10-man single-elimination tournament, held from March 22 to March 28. Keiji MutohKeiji Mutoh
is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan...
, Satoshi Kojima
Satoshi Kojima
is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously...
, George Hines
George Hines
George Hines is a semi-retired American professional wrestler, best known by his ringname Jackie Fulton, who competed in regional and independent promotions including the American Wrestling Association, East Coast Championship Wrestling, the National Wrestling Alliance, World Championship Wrestling...
, Johnny Smith
John Hindley
John Hindley is a retired British professional wrestler best known by his ring name Johnny Smith.-Early years in the U.K. :...
, Arashi
Isao Takagi
Isao Takagi , who goes by the stage name Arashi, is a Japanese professional wrestler from Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, who works for Dradition. He has previously worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Career:...
and Nobutaka Araya received byes to the quarterfinals, leaving Yoji Anjo
Yoji Anjo
, is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He was born in Suginami, Japan on December 31, 1969.-Professional wrestling career:...
, Gigantes
Jerry Tuite
Jerry Tuite was an American professional wrestler best known by his ring names, The Wall in World Championship Wrestling and Malice while performing for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.-Career:...
, The Gladiator
Mike Awesome
Michael Lee Alfonso , better known by his ring name Mike Awesome, was an American professional wrestler best known in America for his work in Extreme Championship Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling, and in World Wrestling Federation and also in Japan for his work with Frontier Martial-Arts...
and Big John Tenta
John Tenta
John Anthony Tenta was a Canadian professional wrestler known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation as Earthquake and later Golga, and in World Championship Wrestling as Avalanche and The Shark.-Early life:John Tenta was born in Surrey, British Columbia...
to fight in the first round.
2004
The 2004 Champion's Carnival was a round-robin tournament, featuring five men in each block. It was held from April 10 to April 20.| Block A | | Block B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensuke Sasaki Kensuke Sasaki is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently wrestles for various promotions through his own agency, Kensuke Office. He is the first of two men ever to hold all 3 of puroresu's major heavyweight titles , the other being Yoshihiro Takayama.-Early years :Kensuke Sasaki... |
7 !! Takao Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... |
7 | |
| Keiji Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... |
5 !! Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... |
5 | |
| Jamal Eddie Fatu Edward Smith "Eki" Fatu was a Samoan-American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Umaga... |
4 !! Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
4 | |
| Kaz Hayashi Kaz Hayashi Kazuhiro "Kaz" Hayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. He is also the head booker for the company's junior division.-Career:... |
2 !! Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
2 | |
| Arashi Isao Takagi Isao Takagi , who goes by the stage name Arashi, is a Japanese professional wrestler from Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, who works for Dradition. He has previously worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Career:... |
2 !! Nobutaka Araya | 2 | |
| Block A | Arashi Isao Takagi Isao Takagi , who goes by the stage name Arashi, is a Japanese professional wrestler from Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, who works for Dradition. He has previously worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Career:... | Kaz Hayashi Kaz Hayashi Kazuhiro "Kaz" Hayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. He is also the head booker for the company's junior division.-Career:... | Jamal Eddie Fatu Edward Smith "Eki" Fatu was a Samoan-American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Umaga... | Keiji Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... | Kensuke Sasaki Kensuke Sasaki is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently wrestles for various promotions through his own agency, Kensuke Office. He is the first of two men ever to hold all 3 of puroresu's major heavyweight titles , the other being Yoshihiro Takayama.-Early years :Kensuke Sasaki... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arashi Isao Takagi Isao Takagi , who goes by the stage name Arashi, is a Japanese professional wrestler from Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, who works for Dradition. He has previously worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Career:... |
X | Hayashi (9:27) | Arashi (11:13) | Mutoh (10:34) | Sasaki (5:41) |
| Kaz Hayashi Kaz Hayashi Kazuhiro "Kaz" Hayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. He is also the head booker for the company's junior division.-Career:... |
Hayashi (9:27) | X | Jamal (10:56) | Mutoh (13:31) | Sasaki (14:41) |
| Jamal Eddie Fatu Edward Smith "Eki" Fatu was a Samoan-American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Umaga... |
Arashi (11:13) | Jamal (10:56) | X | Jamal (16:56) | Sasaki (13:17) |
| Keiji Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... |
Mutoh (10:34) | Mutoh (13:31) | Jamal (16:56) | X | Draw (30:00) |
| Kensuke Sasaki Kensuke Sasaki is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently wrestles for various promotions through his own agency, Kensuke Office. He is the first of two men ever to hold all 3 of puroresu's major heavyweight titles , the other being Yoshihiro Takayama.-Early years :Kensuke Sasaki... |
Sasaki (5:41) | Sasaki (14:41) | Sasaki (13:17) | Draw (30:00) | X |
| Block B | Nobutaka Araya | Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... | Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... | Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... | Takao Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... |
| Nobutaka Araya | X | Kawada (4:02) | Kea (7:16) | Araya (17:55) | Ōmori (12:22) |
| Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
Kawada (4:02) | X | Kea (Forf) | Kojima (Forf) | Ōmori (Forf) |
| Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
Kea (7:16) | Kea (Forf) | X | Kojima (18:44) | Ōmori (14:02) |
| Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... |
Araya (17:55) | Kojima (Forf) | Kojima (18:44) | X | Draw (30:00) |
| Takao Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... |
Ōmori (12:22) | Ōmori (Forf) | Ōmori (14:02) | Draw (30:00) | X |
2005
The 2005 Champion's Carnival was identical to that of 2004, but with six men in each block instead of five. It was held from April 9 to April 20. In a situation similar to the 2002 tournament, neither block winner, Toshiaki KawadaToshiaki Kawada
is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions....
or Satoshi Kojima
Satoshi Kojima
is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously...
, were able to make it to the finals, instead losing to runners-up Jamal
Eddie Fatu
Edward Smith "Eki" Fatu was a Samoan-American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Umaga...
and, the eventual winner, Kensuke Sasaki
Kensuke Sasaki
is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently wrestles for various promotions through his own agency, Kensuke Office. He is the first of two men ever to hold all 3 of puroresu's major heavyweight titles , the other being Yoshihiro Takayama.-Early years :Kensuke Sasaki...
.
| Block A | | Block B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... |
7 !! Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
7 | |
| Kensuke Sasaki Kensuke Sasaki is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently wrestles for various promotions through his own agency, Kensuke Office. He is the first of two men ever to hold all 3 of puroresu's major heavyweight titles , the other being Yoshihiro Takayama.-Early years :Kensuke Sasaki... |
6 !! Jamal Eddie Fatu Edward Smith "Eki" Fatu was a Samoan-American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Umaga... |
6 | |
| Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
5 !! Chuck Palumbo Chuck Palumbo Charles "Chuck" Palumbo is an American professional wrestler, currently working for Nu-Wrestling Evolution . Palumbo is best known for his time in World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Federation / Entertainment... |
5 | |
| Arashi Isao Takagi Isao Takagi , who goes by the stage name Arashi, is a Japanese professional wrestler from Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, who works for Dradition. He has previously worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Career:... |
4 !! Keiji Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... |
5 | |
| Giant Bernard Matthew Bloom Matthew Jason "Matt" Bloom is an American professional wrestler, currently wrestling for New Japan Pro Wrestling under the ring name Giant Bernard. He is currently one half of the IWGP and GHC Tag Team Champions with partner Karl Anderson... |
4 !! Buchanan Barry Buchanan Barry Buchanan is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances as Bull Buchanan and B-2 in the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment.-National Championship Wrestling :... |
5 | |
| Shuji Kondo Shuji Kondo is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for All Japan Pro Wrestling. Prior to becoming a pro wrestler, he played rugby.-Toryumon/Dragon Gate:Kondo was part of the T2P class in Toryumon. At first he was a face in the Toryumon Seikegun.... |
2 !! Kohei Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... |
2 | |
| Block A | Arashi Isao Takagi Isao Takagi , who goes by the stage name Arashi, is a Japanese professional wrestler from Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, who works for Dradition. He has previously worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Career:... | Giant Bernard Matthew Bloom Matthew Jason "Matt" Bloom is an American professional wrestler, currently wrestling for New Japan Pro Wrestling under the ring name Giant Bernard. He is currently one half of the IWGP and GHC Tag Team Champions with partner Karl Anderson... | Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... | Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... | Shuji Kondo Shuji Kondo is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for All Japan Pro Wrestling. Prior to becoming a pro wrestler, he played rugby.-Toryumon/Dragon Gate:Kondo was part of the T2P class in Toryumon. At first he was a face in the Toryumon Seikegun.... | Kensuke Sasaki Kensuke Sasaki is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently wrestles for various promotions through his own agency, Kensuke Office. He is the first of two men ever to hold all 3 of puroresu's major heavyweight titles , the other being Yoshihiro Takayama.-Early years :Kensuke Sasaki... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arashi Isao Takagi Isao Takagi , who goes by the stage name Arashi, is a Japanese professional wrestler from Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, who works for Dradition. He has previously worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Career:... |
X | Arashi (2:38) | Kea (4:01) | Kojima (15:09) | Kondo (10:33) | Arashi (7:11) |
| Giant Bernard Matthew Bloom Matthew Jason "Matt" Bloom is an American professional wrestler, currently wrestling for New Japan Pro Wrestling under the ring name Giant Bernard. He is currently one half of the IWGP and GHC Tag Team Champions with partner Karl Anderson... |
Arashi (2:38) | X | DCO (10:51) | Kojima (8:56) | Bernard (3:20) | Bernard (7:50) |
| Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
Kea (4:01) | DCO (10:51) | X | Draw (30:00) | Kea (10:34) | Sasaki (21:01) |
| Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... |
Kojima (15:09) | Kojima (8:56) | Draw (30:00) | X | Kojima (15:44) | Sasaki (29:29) |
| Shuji Kondo Shuji Kondo is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for All Japan Pro Wrestling. Prior to becoming a pro wrestler, he played rugby.-Toryumon/Dragon Gate:Kondo was part of the T2P class in Toryumon. At first he was a face in the Toryumon Seikegun.... |
Kondo (10:33) | Bernard (3:20) | Kea (10:34) | Kojima (15:44) | X | Sasaki (14:29) |
| Kensuke Sasaki Kensuke Sasaki is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently wrestles for various promotions through his own agency, Kensuke Office. He is the first of two men ever to hold all 3 of puroresu's major heavyweight titles , the other being Yoshihiro Takayama.-Early years :Kensuke Sasaki... |
Arashi (7:11) | Bernard (7:50) | Sasaki (21:01) | Sasaki (29:29) | Sasaki (14:29) | X |
| Block B | Buchanan Barry Buchanan Barry Buchanan is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances as Bull Buchanan and B-2 in the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment.-National Championship Wrestling :... | Jamal Eddie Fatu Edward Smith "Eki" Fatu was a Samoan-American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Umaga... | Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... | Keiji Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... | Chuck Palumbo Chuck Palumbo Charles "Chuck" Palumbo is an American professional wrestler, currently working for Nu-Wrestling Evolution . Palumbo is best known for his time in World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Federation / Entertainment... | Kohei Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... |
| Buchanan Barry Buchanan Barry Buchanan is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances as Bull Buchanan and B-2 in the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment.-National Championship Wrestling :... |
X | Buchanan (8:50) | Kawada (7:06) | Mutoh (9:13) | Draw (30:00) | Buchanan (8:34) |
| Jamal Eddie Fatu Edward Smith "Eki" Fatu was a Samoan-American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Umaga... |
Buchanan (8:50) | X | Jamal (17:31) | Mutoh (13:14) | Jamal (14:27) | Jamal (6:08) |
| Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
Kawada (7:06) | Jamal (17:31) | X | Draw (30:00) | Kawada (9:32) | Kawada (3:36) |
| Keiji Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... |
Mutoh (9:13) | Mutoh (13:14) | Draw (30:00) | X | Palumbo (14:39) | Suwama (13:09) |
| Chuck Palumbo Chuck Palumbo Charles "Chuck" Palumbo is an American professional wrestler, currently working for Nu-Wrestling Evolution . Palumbo is best known for his time in World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Federation / Entertainment... |
Draw (30:00) | Jamal (14:27) | Kawada (9:32) | Palumbo (14:39) | X | Palumbo (9:18) |
| Kohei Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... |
Buchanan (8:34) | Jamal (6:08) | Kawada (3:36) | Suwama (13:09) | Palumbo (9:18) | X |
2006
The 2006 Champion's Carnival was another 12-man, two-block round-robin tournament, held from April 7 to April 20.| Block A | | Block B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Kohei Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... |
7 !! Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Suzuki was the co-founder of Pancrase, one of the first mixed martial arts organizations in the world. During the 1990s he was known as one of the best fighters in the Pancrase promotion and was the second King of Pancrase world champion... |
9 | |
| Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
6 !! Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... |
8 | |
| Kensuke Sasaki Kensuke Sasaki is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently wrestles for various promotions through his own agency, Kensuke Office. He is the first of two men ever to hold all 3 of puroresu's major heavyweight titles , the other being Yoshihiro Takayama.-Early years :Kensuke Sasaki... |
5 !! D'Lo Brown D'Lo Brown Accie Julius Connor better known by his ring name D'Lo Brown , is an American professional wrestler. Well known for his appearances with World Wrestling Entertainment, he is currently working as an agent for Impact Wrestling.Connor has held forty-eight championships in various promotions during... |
5 | |
| Keiji Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... |
5 !! Arashi Isao Takagi Isao Takagi , who goes by the stage name Arashi, is a Japanese professional wrestler from Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, who works for Dradition. He has previously worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Career:... |
4 | |
| Yutaka Yoshie | 5 !! Matt Morgan | 2 | |
| Buchanan Barry Buchanan Barry Buchanan is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances as Bull Buchanan and B-2 in the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment.-National Championship Wrestling :... |
2 !! Katsuhiko Nakajima Katsuhiko Nakajima is a Japanese professional wrestler, represented as a freelancer by his mentor Kensuke Sasaki's Kensuke Office dojo and agency. He along with Sasaki and other Kensuke Office graduates currently most frequently wrestle in Pro Wrestling Noah, where he is the current GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion in... |
2 | |
| Block A | Buchanan Barry Buchanan Barry Buchanan is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances as Bull Buchanan and B-2 in the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment.-National Championship Wrestling :... | Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... | Keiji Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... | Kensuke Sasaki Kensuke Sasaki is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently wrestles for various promotions through his own agency, Kensuke Office. He is the first of two men ever to hold all 3 of puroresu's major heavyweight titles , the other being Yoshihiro Takayama.-Early years :Kensuke Sasaki... | Kohei Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... | Yutaka Yoshie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan Barry Buchanan Barry Buchanan is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances as Bull Buchanan and B-2 in the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment.-National Championship Wrestling :... |
X | Kea (12:53) | Buchanan (11:54) | Sasaki (12:20) | Suwama (17:18) | Yoshie (12:10) |
| Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
Kea (12:53) | X | Draw (30:00) | Kea (18:35) | Suwama (10:15) | Draw (30:00) |
| Keiji Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... |
Buchanan (11:54) | Draw (30:00) | X | Draw (30:00) | Draw (30:00) | Mutoh (18:22) |
| Kensuke Sasaki Kensuke Sasaki is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently wrestles for various promotions through his own agency, Kensuke Office. He is the first of two men ever to hold all 3 of puroresu's major heavyweight titles , the other being Yoshihiro Takayama.-Early years :Kensuke Sasaki... |
Sasaki (12:20) | Kea (18:35) | Draw (30:00) | X | Suwama (12:28) | Sasaki (10:35) |
| Kohei Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... |
Suwama (17:18) | Suwama (10:15) | Draw (30:00) | Suwama (12:28) | X | Yoshie (16:06) |
| Yutaka Yoshie | Yoshie (12:10) | Draw (30:00) | Mutoh (18:22) | Sasaki (10:35) | Yoshie (16:06) | X |
| Block B | Arashi Isao Takagi Isao Takagi , who goes by the stage name Arashi, is a Japanese professional wrestler from Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, who works for Dradition. He has previously worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Career:... | D'Lo Brown D'Lo Brown Accie Julius Connor better known by his ring name D'Lo Brown , is an American professional wrestler. Well known for his appearances with World Wrestling Entertainment, he is currently working as an agent for Impact Wrestling.Connor has held forty-eight championships in various promotions during... | Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... | Matt Morgan | Katsuhiko Nakajima Katsuhiko Nakajima is a Japanese professional wrestler, represented as a freelancer by his mentor Kensuke Sasaki's Kensuke Office dojo and agency. He along with Sasaki and other Kensuke Office graduates currently most frequently wrestle in Pro Wrestling Noah, where he is the current GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion in... | Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Suzuki was the co-founder of Pancrase, one of the first mixed martial arts organizations in the world. During the 1990s he was known as one of the best fighters in the Pancrase promotion and was the second King of Pancrase world champion... |
| Arashi Isao Takagi Isao Takagi , who goes by the stage name Arashi, is a Japanese professional wrestler from Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, who works for Dradition. He has previously worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Career:... |
X | Brown (4:28) | Kojima (11:36) | Arashi (7:46) | Arashi (7:18) | Suzuki (4:50) |
| D'Lo Brown D'Lo Brown Accie Julius Connor better known by his ring name D'Lo Brown , is an American professional wrestler. Well known for his appearances with World Wrestling Entertainment, he is currently working as an agent for Impact Wrestling.Connor has held forty-eight championships in various promotions during... |
Brown (4:28) | X | Draw (30:00) | Brown (7:32) | Nakajima (7:10) | Suzuki (9:53) |
| Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... |
Kojima (11:36) | Draw (30:00) | X | Kojima (10:30) | Kojima (9:15) | Draw (30:00) |
| Matt Morgan | Arashi (7:46) | Brown (7:32) | Kojima (10:30) | X | Morgan (5:46) | Suzuki (5:13) |
| Katsuhiko Nakajima Katsuhiko Nakajima is a Japanese professional wrestler, represented as a freelancer by his mentor Kensuke Sasaki's Kensuke Office dojo and agency. He along with Sasaki and other Kensuke Office graduates currently most frequently wrestle in Pro Wrestling Noah, where he is the current GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion in... |
Arashi (7:18) | Nakajima (7:10) | Kojima (9:15) | Morgan (5:46) | X | Suzuki (8:13) |
| Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Suzuki was the co-founder of Pancrase, one of the first mixed martial arts organizations in the world. During the 1990s he was known as one of the best fighters in the Pancrase promotion and was the second King of Pancrase world champion... |
Suzuki (4:50) | Suzuki (9:53) | Draw (30:00) | Suzuki (5:13) | Suzuki (8:13) | X |
2007
The 2007 Champion's Carnival was a 10-man, two-block round-robin tournament. Its schedule was somewhat unique, having been contested over five straight shows at Korakuen HallKorakuen Hall
is an arena in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, which has hosted many boxing, professional wrestling and mixed martial arts matches. Part of Tokyo Dome City, it is one of Tokyo's biggest attractions. It opened on April 16, 1962 and has a capacity of approximately 1,800 people. The venue hosted the boxing...
, from March 26 to March 30. It also strayed from the usual formula of the four top scorers advancing to the semifinals; instead, the two block winners simply wrestled in the final to determine the champion. The eventual winner, Keiji Mutoh
Keiji Mutoh
is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan...
, became only the second person in history to win the Carnival three times, along with Giant Baba
Shohei Baba
was a professional wrestler and co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was also known as Giant Baba. Baba, along with Antonio Inoki, became one of the most famous Japanese wrestlers of his era, with a popularity in Japan comparable to Hulk Hogan's in the United States of America...
.
| Block A | | Block B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Keiji Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... |
6 !! Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
5 | |
| Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... |
5 !! Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... |
4 | |
| Kensuke Sasaki Kensuke Sasaki is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently wrestles for various promotions through his own agency, Kensuke Office. He is the first of two men ever to hold all 3 of puroresu's major heavyweight titles , the other being Yoshihiro Takayama.-Early years :Kensuke Sasaki... |
5 !! TAJIRI Yoshihiro Tajiri , is a Japanese professional wrestler, perhaps best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment. He is currently competing in SMASH as TAJIRI.-Early years :... |
4 | |
| Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
4 !! Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Suzuki was the co-founder of Pancrase, one of the first mixed martial arts organizations in the world. During the 1990s he was known as one of the best fighters in the Pancrase promotion and was the second King of Pancrase world champion... |
3 | |
| Touru Owashi | 0 !! RO'Z Matt Anoa'i Matthew "Matt" Anoa'i is a professional wrestler, best known for his time on the independent circuit under numerous ring names, and his time in World Wrestling Entertainment , where he competed as Rosey.... |
2 | |
| Block A | Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... | Keiji Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... | Touru Owashi | Kensuke Sasaki Kensuke Sasaki is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently wrestles for various promotions through his own agency, Kensuke Office. He is the first of two men ever to hold all 3 of puroresu's major heavyweight titles , the other being Yoshihiro Takayama.-Early years :Kensuke Sasaki... | Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
X | Mutoh (19:21) | Kea (14:24) | Draw (30:00) | Draw (30:00) |
| Keiji Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... |
Mutoh (19:21) | X | Mutoh (17:23) | Sasaki (25:37) | Mutoh (25:17) |
| Touru Owashi | Kea (14:24) | Mutoh (17:23) | X | Sasaki (5:57) | Suwama (10:14) |
| Kensuke Sasaki Kensuke Sasaki is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently wrestles for various promotions through his own agency, Kensuke Office. He is the first of two men ever to hold all 3 of puroresu's major heavyweight titles , the other being Yoshihiro Takayama.-Early years :Kensuke Sasaki... |
Draw (30:00) | Sasaki (25:37) | Sasaki (5:57) | X | Suwama (0:16) |
| Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... |
Draw (30:00) | Muto (25:17) | Suwama (10:14) | Suwama (0:16) | X |
| Block B | Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... | Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... | RO'Z Matt Anoa'i Matthew "Matt" Anoa'i is a professional wrestler, best known for his time on the independent circuit under numerous ring names, and his time in World Wrestling Entertainment , where he competed as Rosey.... | Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Suzuki was the co-founder of Pancrase, one of the first mixed martial arts organizations in the world. During the 1990s he was known as one of the best fighters in the Pancrase promotion and was the second King of Pancrase world champion... | TAJIRI Yoshihiro Tajiri , is a Japanese professional wrestler, perhaps best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment. He is currently competing in SMASH as TAJIRI.-Early years :... |
| Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
X | Kawada (15:24) | RO'Z (6:15) | Draw (30:00) | Kawada (14:09) |
| Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... |
Kawada (15:24) | X | Kojima (10:53) | Kojima (17:31) | DCO (11:58) |
| RO'Z Matt Anoa'i Matthew "Matt" Anoa'i is a professional wrestler, best known for his time on the independent circuit under numerous ring names, and his time in World Wrestling Entertainment , where he competed as Rosey.... |
RO'Z (6:15) | Kojima (10:53) | X | Suzuki (7:24) | TAJIRI (5:04) |
| Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Suzuki was the co-founder of Pancrase, one of the first mixed martial arts organizations in the world. During the 1990s he was known as one of the best fighters in the Pancrase promotion and was the second King of Pancrase world champion... |
Draw (30:00) | Kojima (17:31) | Suzuki (7:24) | X | TAJIRI (4:17) |
| TAJIRI Yoshihiro Tajiri , is a Japanese professional wrestler, perhaps best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment. He is currently competing in SMASH as TAJIRI.-Early years :... |
Kawada (14:09) | DCO (11:58) | TAJIRI (5:04) | TAJIRI (4:17) | X |
2008
The 2008 Champion's Carnival was held from April 5 to April 9 over five shows, and featured the following participants.| Block A | | Block B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshi Tanahashi Hiroshi Tanahashi is a Japanese professional wrestler who works primarily for New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current IWGP Heavyweight Champion in his fifth reign.-Early life:... |
6 !! Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... |
5 | |
| Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
5 !! Joe Doering Joe Doering Joe Doering is an Canada professional wrestler, currently working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. In the past he has worked for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and was also signed to World Wrestling Entertainment under a developmental deal... |
4 | |
| Keiji Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... |
5 !! Kensuke Sasaki Kensuke Sasaki is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently wrestles for various promotions through his own agency, Kensuke Office. He is the first of two men ever to hold all 3 of puroresu's major heavyweight titles , the other being Yoshihiro Takayama.-Early years :Kensuke Sasaki... |
4 | |
| Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... |
4 !! Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Suzuki was the co-founder of Pancrase, one of the first mixed martial arts organizations in the world. During the 1990s he was known as one of the best fighters in the Pancrase promotion and was the second King of Pancrase world champion... |
4 | |
| Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
0 !! Osamu Nishimura Osamu Nishimura Osamu Nishimura is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. Nishimura formerly worked for New Japan Pro Wrestling and MUGA World Pro Wrestling.-Early years :... |
3 | |
| Block A | Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... | Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... | Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... | Keiji Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... | Hiroshi Tanahashi Hiroshi Tanahashi is a Japanese professional wrestler who works primarily for New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current IWGP Heavyweight Champion in his fifth reign.-Early life:... |
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| Toshiaki Kawada Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions.... |
X | Kawada (13:35) | Kojima (15:41) | Kawada (10:32) | Draw (30:00) |
| Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
Kawada (13:35) | X | Kojima (14:53) | Mutoh (16:41) | Tanahashi (20:53) |
| Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... |
Kojima (15:41) | Kojima (14:53) | X | Mutoh (17:36) | Tanahashi (18:10) |
| Keiji Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... |
Kawada (10:32) | Mutoh (16:41) | Mutoh (17:36) | X | Draw (30:00) |
| Hiroshi Tanahashi Hiroshi Tanahashi is a Japanese professional wrestler who works primarily for New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current IWGP Heavyweight Champion in his fifth reign.-Early life:... |
Draw (30:00) | Tanahashi (20:53) | Tanahashi (18:10) | Draw (30:00) | X |
| Block B | Joe Doering Joe Doering Joe Doering is an Canada professional wrestler, currently working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. In the past he has worked for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and was also signed to World Wrestling Entertainment under a developmental deal... | Osamu Nishimura Osamu Nishimura Osamu Nishimura is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. Nishimura formerly worked for New Japan Pro Wrestling and MUGA World Pro Wrestling.-Early years :... | Kensuke Sasaki Kensuke Sasaki is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently wrestles for various promotions through his own agency, Kensuke Office. He is the first of two men ever to hold all 3 of puroresu's major heavyweight titles , the other being Yoshihiro Takayama.-Early years :Kensuke Sasaki... | Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... | Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Suzuki was the co-founder of Pancrase, one of the first mixed martial arts organizations in the world. During the 1990s he was known as one of the best fighters in the Pancrase promotion and was the second King of Pancrase world champion... |
| Joe Doering Joe Doering Joe Doering is an Canada professional wrestler, currently working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. In the past he has worked for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and was also signed to World Wrestling Entertainment under a developmental deal... |
X | Doering (25:20) | Sasaki (8:01) | Suwama (9:18) | Doering (10:55) |
| Osamu Nishimura Osamu Nishimura Osamu Nishimura is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. Nishimura formerly worked for New Japan Pro Wrestling and MUGA World Pro Wrestling.-Early years :... |
Doering (25:20) | X | Draw (30:00) | Suwama (15:13) | Nishimura (3:58) |
| Kensuke Sasaki Kensuke Sasaki is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently wrestles for various promotions through his own agency, Kensuke Office. He is the first of two men ever to hold all 3 of puroresu's major heavyweight titles , the other being Yoshihiro Takayama.-Early years :Kensuke Sasaki... |
Sasaki (8:01) | Draw (30:00) | X | Draw (30:00) | Suzuki (12:22) |
| Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... |
Suwama (9:18) | Suwama (15:13) | Draw (30:00) | X | Suzuki (9:31) |
| Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Suzuki was the co-founder of Pancrase, one of the first mixed martial arts organizations in the world. During the 1990s he was known as one of the best fighters in the Pancrase promotion and was the second King of Pancrase world champion... |
Doering (10:55) | Nishimura (3:58) | Suzuki (12:22) | Suzuki (9:31) | X |
2009
The 2009 Champion's Carnival was held from April 5 to April 12 over six shows, and featured the following participants.| Block A | | Block B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Keiji Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... |
8 !! Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... |
8 | |
| Kaz Hayashi Kaz Hayashi Kazuhiro "Kaz" Hayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. He is also the head booker for the company's junior division.-Career:... |
7 !! Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Suzuki was the co-founder of Pancrase, one of the first mixed martial arts organizations in the world. During the 1990s he was known as one of the best fighters in the Pancrase promotion and was the second King of Pancrase world champion... |
6 | |
| Yoshihiro Takayama Yoshihiro Takayama is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Takayama is well known for his ability to endure massive amounts of punishment, especially after his fight at PRIDE 21 against Don Frye... |
6 !! Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
5 | |
| Osamu Nishimura Osamu Nishimura Osamu Nishimura is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. Nishimura formerly worked for New Japan Pro Wrestling and MUGA World Pro Wrestling.-Early years :... |
5 !! Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... |
5 | |
| Joe Doering Joe Doering Joe Doering is an Canada professional wrestler, currently working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. In the past he has worked for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and was also signed to World Wrestling Entertainment under a developmental deal... |
4 !! Ryota Hama Ryota Hama is a retired Japanese sumo wrestler and current professional wrestler, competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Sumo:Hama joined sumo in July 1995, and he fought for the Hakkaku stable run by former yokozuna Hokutoumi. His shikona was Hokutoarashi and he reached a highest rank of makushita 6 in... |
4 | |
| Seiya Sanada Seiya Sanada Kiyonari Sanada is a Japanese Professional Wrestler currently competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling as Seiya Sanada.-History:... |
0 !! ZODIAC Aaron Aguilera Aaron Aguilera , is a Mexican American professional wrestler and actor best known as Jesús and Uno on World Wrestling Entertainment and MTV's Wrestling Society X... |
2 | |
| Block A | Keiji Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... | Osamu Nishimura Osamu Nishimura Osamu Nishimura is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. Nishimura formerly worked for New Japan Pro Wrestling and MUGA World Pro Wrestling.-Early years :... | Kaz Hayashi Kaz Hayashi Kazuhiro "Kaz" Hayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. He is also the head booker for the company's junior division.-Career:... | Seiya Sanada Seiya Sanada Kiyonari Sanada is a Japanese Professional Wrestler currently competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling as Seiya Sanada.-History:... | Yoshihiro Takayama Yoshihiro Takayama is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Takayama is well known for his ability to endure massive amounts of punishment, especially after his fight at PRIDE 21 against Don Frye... | Joe Doering Joe Doering Joe Doering is an Canada professional wrestler, currently working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. In the past he has worked for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and was also signed to World Wrestling Entertainment under a developmental deal... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keiji Mutoh Keiji Mutoh is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan... |
X | Mutoh (11:06) | Hayashi (19:08) | Mutoh (13:57) | Mutoh (18:10) | Mutoh (14:03) |
| Osamu Nishimura Osamu Nishimura Osamu Nishimura is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. Nishimura formerly worked for New Japan Pro Wrestling and MUGA World Pro Wrestling.-Early years :... |
Mutoh (11:06) | X | Draw (30:00) | Nishimura (15:35) | Nishimura (8:33) | Doering (15:17) |
| Kaz Hayashi Kaz Hayashi Kazuhiro "Kaz" Hayashi is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. He is also the head booker for the company's junior division.-Career:... |
Hayashi (19:08) | Draw (30:00) | X | Hayashi (10:57) | Takayama (18:10) | Hayashi (11:54) |
| Seiya Sanada Seiya Sanada Kiyonari Sanada is a Japanese Professional Wrestler currently competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling as Seiya Sanada.-History:... |
Mutoh (13:57) | Nishimura (15:35) | Hayashi (10:57) | X | Takayama (9:41) | Doering (9:06) |
| Yoshihiro Takayama Yoshihiro Takayama is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Takayama is well known for his ability to endure massive amounts of punishment, especially after his fight at PRIDE 21 against Don Frye... |
Mutoh (11:06) | Nishimura (8:33) | Takayama (18:10) | Takayama (9:41) | X | Takayama (8:45) |
| Joe Doering Joe Doering Joe Doering is an Canada professional wrestler, currently working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. In the past he has worked for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and was also signed to World Wrestling Entertainment under a developmental deal... |
Mutoh (14:03) | Doering (15:17) | Hayashi (11:54) | Doering (9:06) | Takayama (8:45) | X |
| Block B | Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... | Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... | Ryota Hama Ryota Hama is a retired Japanese sumo wrestler and current professional wrestler, competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Sumo:Hama joined sumo in July 1995, and he fought for the Hakkaku stable run by former yokozuna Hokutoumi. His shikona was Hokutoarashi and he reached a highest rank of makushita 6 in... | Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... | Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Suzuki was the co-founder of Pancrase, one of the first mixed martial arts organizations in the world. During the 1990s he was known as one of the best fighters in the Pancrase promotion and was the second King of Pancrase world champion... | ZODIAC Aaron Aguilera Aaron Aguilera , is a Mexican American professional wrestler and actor best known as Jesús and Uno on World Wrestling Entertainment and MTV's Wrestling Society X... |
| Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... |
X | Kojima (18:55) | Kojima (10:21) | Kea (20:01) | Kojima (21:08) | Kojima (11:19) |
| Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... |
Kojima (18:55) | X | Suwama (11:22) | Draw (30:00) | Suzuki (14:45) | Suwama (9:07) |
| Ryota Hama Ryota Hama is a retired Japanese sumo wrestler and current professional wrestler, competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Sumo:Hama joined sumo in July 1995, and he fought for the Hakkaku stable run by former yokozuna Hokutoumi. His shikona was Hokutoarashi and he reached a highest rank of makushita 6 in... |
Kojima (10:21) | Suwama (11:22) | X | Hama (9:08) | Suzuki (12:27) | Hama (7:30) |
| Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
Kea (20:01) | Draw (30:00) | Hama (9:08) | X | Kea (9:31) | ZODIAC (14:38) |
| Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Suzuki was the co-founder of Pancrase, one of the first mixed martial arts organizations in the world. During the 1990s he was known as one of the best fighters in the Pancrase promotion and was the second King of Pancrase world champion... |
Kojima (21:08) | Suzuki (14:45) | Suzuki (12:27) | Kea (9:31) | X | Suzuki (13:43) |
| ZODIAC Aaron Aguilera Aaron Aguilera , is a Mexican American professional wrestler and actor best known as Jesús and Uno on World Wrestling Entertainment and MTV's Wrestling Society X... |
Kojima (11:19) | Suwama (9:07) | Hama (7:30) | ZODIAC (14:38) | Suzuki (13:43) | X |
2010
The 2010 Champion's Carnival was a 10-man, two-block round-robin tournament held over seven events from April 3 to April 11.| Block A | | Block B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Suzuki was the co-founder of Pancrase, one of the first mixed martial arts organizations in the world. During the 1990s he was known as one of the best fighters in the Pancrase promotion and was the second King of Pancrase world champion... |
6 !! Masakatsu Funaki Masakatsu Funaki , is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler who wrestled in New Japan Pro Wrestling, PWFG, as well as the UWF. He is currently performing at All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is one half of the AJPW Unified World Tag Team Champions, along with Keiji Mutoh... |
7 | |
| Masayuki Kono Masayuki Kono is a Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist, currently working in All Japan Pro Wrestling.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :Kono trained in the All Japan Dojo and made his debut on March 28, 2003 in a losing effort to Nobutaka Araya... |
5 !! Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... |
5 | |
| Ryota Hama Ryota Hama is a retired Japanese sumo wrestler and current professional wrestler, competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Sumo:Hama joined sumo in July 1995, and he fought for the Hakkaku stable run by former yokozuna Hokutoumi. His shikona was Hokutoarashi and he reached a highest rank of makushita 6 in... |
4 !! Kiyoshi Akira Raijin is a Japanese professional wrestler, who formerly competed in North America for the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling promotion under the ring name Kiyoshi and previously worked under a mask as Suicide... |
4 | |
| Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... |
4 !! René Duprée René Goguen René Goguen better known by his ring name René Duprée, is a French Canadian professional wrestler. Goguen is best known for his tenure in World Wrestling Entertainment, where he is a one-time World Tag Team Champion with Sylvain Grenier as the tag team La Résistance and a one time WWE Tag Team... |
2 | |
| Seiya Sanada Seiya Sanada Kiyonari Sanada is a Japanese Professional Wrestler currently competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling as Seiya Sanada.-History:... |
1 !! Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
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| Block A | Ryota Hama Ryota Hama is a retired Japanese sumo wrestler and current professional wrestler, competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Sumo:Hama joined sumo in July 1995, and he fought for the Hakkaku stable run by former yokozuna Hokutoumi. His shikona was Hokutoarashi and he reached a highest rank of makushita 6 in... | Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... | Masayuki Kono Masayuki Kono is a Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist, currently working in All Japan Pro Wrestling.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :Kono trained in the All Japan Dojo and made his debut on March 28, 2003 in a losing effort to Nobutaka Araya... | Seiya Sanada Seiya Sanada Kiyonari Sanada is a Japanese Professional Wrestler currently competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling as Seiya Sanada.-History:... | Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Suzuki was the co-founder of Pancrase, one of the first mixed martial arts organizations in the world. During the 1990s he was known as one of the best fighters in the Pancrase promotion and was the second King of Pancrase world champion... |
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| Ryota Hama Ryota Hama is a retired Japanese sumo wrestler and current professional wrestler, competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Sumo:Hama joined sumo in July 1995, and he fought for the Hakkaku stable run by former yokozuna Hokutoumi. His shikona was Hokutoarashi and he reached a highest rank of makushita 6 in... |
X | Kojima (12:47) | Kono (11:14) | Hama (11:01) | Hama (18:30) |
| Satoshi Kojima Satoshi Kojima is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously... |
Kojima (12:47) | X | Kono (27:57) | Kojima (13:54) | Suzuki (17:57) |
| Masayuki Kono Masayuki Kono is a Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist, currently working in All Japan Pro Wrestling.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :Kono trained in the All Japan Dojo and made his debut on March 28, 2003 in a losing effort to Nobutaka Araya... |
Kono (11:14) | Kono (27:57) | X | Draw (30:00) | Suzuki (14:40) |
| Seiya Sanada Seiya Sanada Kiyonari Sanada is a Japanese Professional Wrestler currently competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling as Seiya Sanada.-History:... |
Hama (11:01) | Kojima (13:54) | Draw (30:00) | X | Suzuki (12:28) |
| Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Suzuki was the co-founder of Pancrase, one of the first mixed martial arts organizations in the world. During the 1990s he was known as one of the best fighters in the Pancrase promotion and was the second King of Pancrase world champion... |
Hama (18:30) | Suzuki (17:57) | Suzuki (14:40) | Suzuki (12:28) | X |
| Block B | René Duprée René Goguen René Goguen better known by his ring name René Duprée, is a French Canadian professional wrestler. Goguen is best known for his tenure in World Wrestling Entertainment, where he is a one-time World Tag Team Champion with Sylvain Grenier as the tag team La Résistance and a one time WWE Tag Team... | Masakatsu Funaki Masakatsu Funaki , is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler who wrestled in New Japan Pro Wrestling, PWFG, as well as the UWF. He is currently performing at All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is one half of the AJPW Unified World Tag Team Champions, along with Keiji Mutoh... | Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... | Kiyoshi Akira Raijin is a Japanese professional wrestler, who formerly competed in North America for the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling promotion under the ring name Kiyoshi and previously worked under a mask as Suicide... | Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... |
| René Duprée René Goguen René Goguen better known by his ring name René Duprée, is a French Canadian professional wrestler. Goguen is best known for his tenure in World Wrestling Entertainment, where he is a one-time World Tag Team Champion with Sylvain Grenier as the tag team La Résistance and a one time WWE Tag Team... |
X | Funaki (9:12) | Duprée (10:15) | Kiyoshi (11:34) | Suwama (11:18) |
| Masakatsu Funaki Masakatsu Funaki , is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler who wrestled in New Japan Pro Wrestling, PWFG, as well as the UWF. He is currently performing at All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is one half of the AJPW Unified World Tag Team Champions, along with Keiji Mutoh... |
Funaki (9:12) | X | Funaki (14:40) | Funaki (15:47) | Draw (30:00) |
| Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
Duprée (10:15) | Funaki (14:40) | X | Kea (15:02) | Suwama (22:56) |
| Kiyoshi Akira Raijin is a Japanese professional wrestler, who formerly competed in North America for the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling promotion under the ring name Kiyoshi and previously worked under a mask as Suicide... |
Kiyoshi (11:34) | Funaki (15:47) | Kea (15:02) | X | Kiyoshi (18:55) |
| Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... |
Suwama (11:18) | Draw (30:00) | Suwama (22:56) | Kiyoshi (18:55) | X |
2011
The 2011 Champion's Carnival was a 12-man, two-block round-robin tournament held over five events from April 8 to April 13. KENSOKenzo Suzuki
Kenzo Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is perhaps best known for his appearances with New Japan Pro Wrestling and in the United States with World Wrestling Entertainment...
suffered an injury and was forced to drop out of the tournament after his first match, forfeiting the rest of his matches.
| Block A | | Block B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuji Nagata Yuji Nagata is a Japanese professional wrestler. He was known for his perennial tweener status, currently a solid fan favorite, and his stiff, shoot style wrestling technique.... |
8 !! Seiya Sanada Seiya Sanada Kiyonari Sanada is a Japanese Professional Wrestler currently competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling as Seiya Sanada.-History:... |
8 | |
| KONO Masayuki Kono is a Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist, currently working in All Japan Pro Wrestling.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :Kono trained in the All Japan Dojo and made his debut on March 28, 2003 in a losing effort to Nobutaka Araya... |
6 !! Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... |
7 | |
| Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... |
6 !! Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Suzuki was the co-founder of Pancrase, one of the first mixed martial arts organizations in the world. During the 1990s he was known as one of the best fighters in the Pancrase promotion and was the second King of Pancrase world champion... |
6 | |
| Masakatsu Funaki Masakatsu Funaki , is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler who wrestled in New Japan Pro Wrestling, PWFG, as well as the UWF. He is currently performing at All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is one half of the AJPW Unified World Tag Team Champions, along with Keiji Mutoh... |
6 !! Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
5 | |
| Takao Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... |
4 !! Joe Doering Joe Doering Joe Doering is an Canada professional wrestler, currently working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. In the past he has worked for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and was also signed to World Wrestling Entertainment under a developmental deal... |
4 | |
| Ryota Hama Ryota Hama is a retired Japanese sumo wrestler and current professional wrestler, competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Sumo:Hama joined sumo in July 1995, and he fought for the Hakkaku stable run by former yokozuna Hokutoumi. His shikona was Hokutoarashi and he reached a highest rank of makushita 6 in... |
0 !! KENSO Kenzo Suzuki Kenzo Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is perhaps best known for his appearances with New Japan Pro Wrestling and in the United States with World Wrestling Entertainment... |
0 | |
| Block A | Masakatsu Funaki Masakatsu Funaki , is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler who wrestled in New Japan Pro Wrestling, PWFG, as well as the UWF. He is currently performing at All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is one half of the AJPW Unified World Tag Team Champions, along with Keiji Mutoh... | Ryota Hama Ryota Hama is a retired Japanese sumo wrestler and current professional wrestler, competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Sumo:Hama joined sumo in July 1995, and he fought for the Hakkaku stable run by former yokozuna Hokutoumi. His shikona was Hokutoarashi and he reached a highest rank of makushita 6 in... | Yuji Nagata Yuji Nagata is a Japanese professional wrestler. He was known for his perennial tweener status, currently a solid fan favorite, and his stiff, shoot style wrestling technique.... | KONO Masayuki Kono is a Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist, currently working in All Japan Pro Wrestling.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :Kono trained in the All Japan Dojo and made his debut on March 28, 2003 in a losing effort to Nobutaka Araya... | Takao Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... | Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masakatsu Funaki Masakatsu Funaki , is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler who wrestled in New Japan Pro Wrestling, PWFG, as well as the UWF. He is currently performing at All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is one half of the AJPW Unified World Tag Team Champions, along with Keiji Mutoh... |
X | Funaki (8:43) | Funaki (13:07) | KONO (12:44) | Funaki (14:01) | Suwama (18:57) |
| Ryota Hama Ryota Hama is a retired Japanese sumo wrestler and current professional wrestler, competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Sumo:Hama joined sumo in July 1995, and he fought for the Hakkaku stable run by former yokozuna Hokutoumi. His shikona was Hokutoarashi and he reached a highest rank of makushita 6 in... |
Funaki (8:43) | X | KONO (12:07) | Ōmori (8:53) | Suwama (12:25) | |
| Yuji Nagata Yuji Nagata is a Japanese professional wrestler. He was known for his perennial tweener status, currently a solid fan favorite, and his stiff, shoot style wrestling technique.... |
Funaki (13:07) | Nagata (11:18) | X | Nagata (13:50) | Nagata (12:14) | Nagata (23:13) |
| KONO Masayuki Kono is a Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist, currently working in All Japan Pro Wrestling.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :Kono trained in the All Japan Dojo and made his debut on March 28, 2003 in a losing effort to Nobutaka Araya... |
KONO (12:44) | KONO (12:07) | Nagata (13:50) | X | Ōmori (12:19) | KONO (15:00) |
| Takao Ōmori Takao Omori is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, currently competing for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has formerly competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.-All Japan Pro Wrestling :... |
Funaki (14:01) | Ōmori (8:53) | Nagata (12:14) | Ōmori (12:19) | X | Suwama (16:56) |
| Suwama Kohei Suwama is a Japanese professional wrestler also known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Voodoo Murders stable, where he is a former two-time All Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.... |
Suwama (18:57) | Suwama (12:25) | Nagata (23:13) | KONO (15:00) | Suwama (16:56) | X |
| Block B | Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... | Joe Doering Joe Doering Joe Doering is an Canada professional wrestler, currently working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. In the past he has worked for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and was also signed to World Wrestling Entertainment under a developmental deal... | Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... | KENSO Kenzo Suzuki Kenzo Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is perhaps best known for his appearances with New Japan Pro Wrestling and in the United States with World Wrestling Entertainment... | Seiya Sanada Seiya Sanada Kiyonari Sanada is a Japanese Professional Wrestler currently competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling as Seiya Sanada.-History:... | Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Suzuki was the co-founder of Pancrase, one of the first mixed martial arts organizations in the world. During the 1990s he was known as one of the best fighters in the Pancrase promotion and was the second King of Pancrase world champion... |
| Jun Akiyama Jun Akiyama is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler... |
X | Akiyama (10:14) | Draw (30:00) | Akiyama (Forfeit) | Akiyama (22:05) | Suzuki (19:21) |
| Joe Doering Joe Doering Joe Doering is an Canada professional wrestler, currently working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. In the past he has worked for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and was also signed to World Wrestling Entertainment under a developmental deal... |
Akiyama (10:14) | X | Doering (8:44) | Doering (Forfeit) | Sanada (9:36) | Suzuki (16:09) |
| Taiyō Kea Taiyo Kea Maunakea Mossman is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyō Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion... |
Draw (30:00) | Doering (8:44) | X | Kea (Forfeit) | Sanada (18:37) | Kea (24:33) |
| KENSO Kenzo Suzuki Kenzo Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is perhaps best known for his appearances with New Japan Pro Wrestling and in the United States with World Wrestling Entertainment... |
Akiyama (Forfeit) | Doering (Forfeit) | Kea (Forfeit) | X | Sanada (Forfeit) | Suzuki (14:25) |
| Seiya Sanada Seiya Sanada Kiyonari Sanada is a Japanese Professional Wrestler currently competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling as Seiya Sanada.-History:... |
Akiyama (22:05) | Sanada (9:36) | Sanada (18:37) | Sanada (Forfeit) | X | Sanada (16:06) |
| Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Suzuki was the co-founder of Pancrase, one of the first mixed martial arts organizations in the world. During the 1990s he was known as one of the best fighters in the Pancrase promotion and was the second King of Pancrase world champion... |
Suzuki (19:21) | Suzuki (16:09) | Kea (24:33) | Suzuki (14:25) | Sanada (16:06) | X |
Statistics
- Most cups won: Giant Baba, 7
- Most cups won by a foreigner: (tie) Abdullah the ButcherAbdullah the ButcherLawrence Robert "Larry" Shreve best known as Abdullah the Butcher, and also at times The Madman from the Sudan, is a semi-retired Canadian professional wrestler known as one of the most brutal or "hardcore" professional wrestlers of all-time...
and Stan HansenStan HansenJohn Stanley Hansen, Jr. is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses...
, 2 each - Triple Crown champions who never won the cup: Terry GordyTerry GordyTerry Ray 'Bam Bam' Gordy, Sr. was a professional wrestler who was best known in North America for being a member of the Fabulous Freebirds.-Career:...
, Steve Williams, Shinya HashimotoShinya Hashimoto, was a Japanese professional wrestler. Along with Masahiro Chono and Keiji Mutoh, Hashimoto was dubbed one of the "Three Musketeers" that began competing in New Japan Pro Wrestling in the mid 1980s and dominated the promotion in the 1990s....
, Yoshihiro TakayamaYoshihiro Takayamais a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Takayama is well known for his ability to endure massive amounts of punishment, especially after his fight at PRIDE 21 against Don Frye...
and Ryota HamaRyota Hamais a retired Japanese sumo wrestler and current professional wrestler, competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling.-Sumo:Hama joined sumo in July 1995, and he fought for the Hakkaku stable run by former yokozuna Hokutoumi. His shikona was Hokutoarashi and he reached a highest rank of makushita 6 in...
. - Won both Champion's Carnival and G1 ClimaxG1 ClimaxThe G1 Climax professional wrestling tournament is a weeklong event held each August by the New Japan Pro Wrestling promotion. The G1 draws standing room only crowds each night, record receipt gates and generates front-page coverage on the sports sections of several of the daily newspapers in Tokyo...
cups: Keiji MutohKeiji Mutohis a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also competed in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan...
, Kensuke SasakiKensuke Sasakiis a Japanese professional wrestler who currently wrestles for various promotions through his own agency, Kensuke Office. He is the first of two men ever to hold all 3 of puroresu's major heavyweight titles , the other being Yoshihiro Takayama.-Early years :Kensuke Sasaki...
, Satoshi KojimaSatoshi Kojimais a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. As a singles wrestler, he was the first wrestler to hold NJPW's IWGP Heavyweight Championship and All Japan Pro Wrestling's Triple Crown Championship simultaneously...
and Yuji NagataYuji Nagatais a Japanese professional wrestler. He was known for his perennial tweener status, currently a solid fan favorite, and his stiff, shoot style wrestling technique....
.