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ROH: All Star Extravaganza
All-Star Extravaganza was a wrestling show held by Ring of Honor. It took place on November 9, 2002 at the Murphy Recreational Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The shows main event featured Steve Corino and Low Ki taking on Shinjiro Ohtani and Masato Tanaka on tour from Pro Wrestling ZERO1.
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Plot Summary
The inaugural 'All Star Extravaganza' event from Ring of Honor showcased a thrilling lineup of some of the best independent wrestling talent available. The show featured a landmark eight-man tournament to crown the first-ever ROH Champion, with matches showcasing high-flying action, technical prowess, and intense rivalries that would define the early years of the promotion. The event also included tag team action and individual grudge matches, setting the stage for ROH's future.
Critical Reception
As the first major show for Ring of Honor, All Star Extravaganza was critically acclaimed within the independent wrestling community for its high-quality in-ring action and its commitment to pure wrestling. It successfully established ROH as a serious contender in the wrestling landscape, appealing to fans disillusioned with mainstream wrestling.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its groundbreaking eight-man tournament to crown the first ROH Champion.
Celebrated for showcasing a high level of technical and athletic wrestling talent.
Noted for establishing Ring of Honor's identity as a promotion focused on pure wrestling.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific event is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The eight-man tournament to crown the first ROH Champion at this event featured some of the most influential wrestlers in independent wrestling history, with Low Ki ultimately winning the title.
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