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Shin Nihon Pro Wrestling Kounin - '95 Tokyo Dome Battle 7 © 1995 Varie
'95 Tokyo Dome Battle 7 marks the third and final installment in Varie’s 16-bit NJPW series. It expands upon the foundation of its predecessors by introducing a high-intensity Battle Royal mode—allowing four wrestlers to compete simultaneously in a frantic, last-man-standing encounter—while refining the classic G1 Climax and IWGP tournament structures.
GAME ID: SHVC-AB7J-JPN
BARCODE: 4959020001435
Specifications: The game utilizes a 16-megabit cartridge.
Game was released in June 30, 1995.
Historical Context: The Battle 7 event, held on January 4, 1995, was a massive commercial success, drawing 52,500 spectators and generating $4,800,000 in ticket sales.
The End of an Era: This title serves as the final NJPW entry developed by Varie. Following this release, the prestigious New Japan Pro-Wrestling license transitioned to TOMY, which would subsequently partner with Yuke’s Future Media Creations to launch the revolutionary 3D Toukon Retsuden series, marking a significant evolution in Japanese wrestling games.
Expansion to Michinoku Pro: The roster notably incorporates outside talent, specifically The Great Sasuke and Super Delfin from Michinoku Pro Wrestling. Founded by The Great Sasuke in 1993, this promotion was groundbreaking as the first independent Japanese organization based outside of the Tokyo metropolitan area, operating out of Morioka, Iwate.
The Roster: Featuring 20 powerhouse athletes:
UPPER ROW
Tatsumi Fujinami
Shinya Hashimoto
Keiji Mutoh
Osamu Kido
Kensuke Sasaki
Rick Steiner
Jushin Thunder Liger
Wild Pegasus
Norio Honaga
The Great Sasuke
BOTTOM ROW
Riki Choshu
Masahiro Chono
Hiroshi Hase
Scott Norton
Hawk Warrior
Scott Steiner
Black Tiger (the second, played by the late Eddy Guerrero)
Koji Kanemoto (formerly Tiger Mask III)
El Samurai
Super Delfin