4. Shuten-doji (KUDO, Masahiro Takanashi & Yukio Sakaguchi) vs. Dick Togo, Guanchulo & Yoshihiro Takayama
I would have liked to have seen a more frantic pacing for this match-up, but it was slow moving and boring. Guanchulo for most obvious fallman of the year.
*
5. DDT Extreme Championship - IPPON Light Tube Death Match: Jun Kasai (c) vs. Akito
The stipulation here is that whoever breaks the light tube loses (this is why they didn't bash the tube on their opponent, 411mania!), and it is one of the most creative matches I've ever seen. There are a lot of tense moments. Kasai bringing out a fake light tube was brilliant. A battle of wrestling wits.
***1/2
6. Candice LeRae vs. Daisuke Sasaki
This was a solid showcase for Candice, and the storytelling was amusing.
**3/4
7. DAMNATION (Mad Paulie, Shuji Ishikawa & Tetsuya Endo) vs. Happy Motel (Antonio Honda & Konosuke Takeshita) & Kazusada Higuchi
An alright match, nothing exciting happening here.
**
8. KO-D Openweight Championship: HARASHIMA (c) vs. Mike Bailey
HARASHIMA goes unmatched in DDT when it comes to gradually building towards a heated finish, my goodness. This was a great main event. HARASHIMA's legwork was marvelous, it's oppressive and he starts stomping all over the limb like he's throwing a temper tantrum. Bailey's performance was solid, his selling was good and the stiff kick exchanges were the highlight.
***3/4
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