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For years, New Japan has had the most prized training system in the world. It's "young lions" are crucial to the structure of the company, and each generation brings future superstars. Traditionally, there has been a Young Lion Cup concept, usually based over one tour, but in 2002 at Tokyo Korakuen Hall, a one night tournament between the six active young lions took place. It came down to the top heavyweight prospects, good friends and tag team partners, with Kings of the Hill squaring off.
One Night Young Lion Tournament (3/6/02)
Round 1: Katsuyori Shibata beat Katsushi Takemura (7:45) with a single-leg crab hold.
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