Survival 2001 - Fighting Destination in Fukuoka: WrestleFile Historical Verdict

Giant Silva & Giant Singh defeats Wataru Inoue, Katsushi Takemura & Dolgorsuren Serjbudee in 03:33 as match 1. The bout sits in the main card, and the documented finish is Singh Giant Bomb on Takemura. Its 6.4 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Jushin Thunder Liger, El Samurai & Masayuki Naruse defeats Jado, GOKU-DO & Chris Candido in 10:29 as match 2. The bout sits in the main card, and the documented finish is Samurai Chickenwing Armlock on Candido. Its 6.7 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Scott Norton & Super J defeats Yutaka Yoshie & Dan Devine in 09:18 as match 3. The bout sits in the main card, and the documented finish is Norton Powerbomb on Yoshie. Its 6.4 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Minoru Tanaka defeats Masahito Kakihara in 08:33 as match 4. The bout sits in the main card, and the documented finish is Cross Armbreaker. Its 6.4 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Kazunari Murakami defeats Hiroshi Tanahashi in 05:01 as match 5. The bout sits in the main card, and the documented finish is KO. Its 6.4 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Yuji Nagata defeats Tadao Yasuda in 08:31 as match 6. The bout sits in the main card, and the documented finish is Cross Armbreaker. Its 6.4 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Kensuke Sasaki defeats Manabu Nakanishi in 06:21 as match 7. The bout sits in the main card, and the documented finish is Cross Armbreaker. Its 6.4 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Kendo Kashin (c) defeats Katsuyori Shibata in 03:25 as match 8. The IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship is at stake. The bout sits in the main card, and the documented finish is Chickenwing Facelock. Its 6.7 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Riki Choshu, Osamu Kido & Kenzo Suzuki defeats Hiro Saito, Tatsutoshi Goto & AKIRA in 07:48 as match 9. The bout sits in the main card, and the documented finish is Kido Wakigatame on AKIRA. Its 6.4 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Masahiro Chono & Mike Rotundo defeats Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima in 18:00 as match 10. The bout sits in the closing stretch, and the documented finish is Chono Yakuza Kick on Tenzan. Its 7.3 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Keiji Muto & Taiyo Kea (c, AJPW) defeats Tatsumi Fujinami & Osamu Nishimura (c, IWGP) in 23:47 as match 11. The IWGP Tag Team Championship vs. AJPW World Tag Team Championship is at stake. The bout sits in the closing stretch, and the documented finish is Muto Shining Wizard on Nishimura; Muto/Kea win IWGP Tag titles. Its 8.2 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.

Kensuke Sasaki defeats Yuji Nagata in 12:17 as match 12. The bout sits in the closing stretch, and the documented finish is Grounded Headlock. Its 7.3 score reflects how much the match contributes to this specific card through time, stakes, placement and result rather than through later reputation alone. The match earns more credit when it creates a tangible consequence or gives the event a clear change of pace, while a shorter or largely connective slot stays closer to supporting-card territory. That approach keeps the verdict tied to the actual running order. It also gives the longer late matches room to separate themselves without treating every main event or championship appearance as an automatic recommendation.