NJPW Opening Series was a Special Event produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling, which took place on March 6, 1972, at the Ota Ward Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.
The event had an attendance of 5,000 fans. The main event of the show was Antonio Inoki vs. Karl Gotch.
Below you can find the full match card and results of NJPW Opening Series, and more information about the event.
Event Info
- Promotion New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Event Type Special Event
- Event Date March 6, 1972
- Year 1972
- Country Japan
- Location Tokyo, Japan
- Arena Ota Ward Gymnasium
- Attendance 5,000
- Network NET TV
- Main Event Antonio Inoki vs. Karl Gotch
NJPW Opening Series Results
- El Furioso defeats Tatsumi Fujinami
- Ivan Kameroff defeats Osamu Kido
- Shoji Kai defeats Brooklyn Kid
- Katsuhisa Shibata vs. Inca Peruano ends in a No Contest via Double Count-out
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2 out of 3 Falls Match
Toyonobori & Kotetsu Yamamoto defeat The Durango Brothers (John & Jim Durango) [2-1] - Karl Gotch defeats Antonio Inoki