11/22/92

[Guest Black Tiger]

Can anyone tell me if a tape of the complete 11/22/92 New Japan Show exhists. I think it MIGHT be called Battlezone Space. The 11/23/92 show is Battlezone Space II and I thought it was pretty good. Any info on it's exhistence and possible place to purchase it would be appreciated.

[Guest Stuart]

I can't help you in regards to a full show, which is more than likely unavailable, unless someone taped it on handheld. However, the three top matches from 11/22 were released on NJPW Tokon V Special Vol. 12 Great Muta vs. Sting Commercial Tape, which has (listings from quebrada.net, which has this tape).

 

11/22/92 Tokyo Ryogoku Kokugikan

 

IWGP Jr. Title: El Samurai vs. Ultimo Dragon. Dragon wins title.

 

 

IWGP Heavyweight Title: The Great Muta vs. Sting

 

IWGP Tag Titles: Steiner Brothers vs. Scott Norton & Tony Halme. Norton & Halme win titles.

 

12/1/92 Chiba Koen Taiikukan

 

Keiji Muto & Hiroshi Hase vs. Hell Raisers

 

I watched and reviewed the tape. Samurai vs. Ultimo was very good and actually had spots that age well (and outdo much of the NJ junior spots now, since the style has toned down). Nothing else is too impressive though. Muta vs. Sting is very disappointing and doesn't compare to their other matches.