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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 20 2006, 02:10 PM (3,295 Views) | |
| dynamite kido | Apr 20 2006, 02:10 PM Post #1 |
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"Ladies and gentlemen of the wrestling world. I am pleased today to announce that I am the owner and CEO of the NWA:Japan. I assure everyone that we will offer the best talent and wrestling of any company in the world. We have made contact with some of the biggest stars in Puroresu history to be apart of the NWA. Although those names will be withheld for the time being, I guarantee that you will not be dissappointed. The goal of NWA Japan is to bring back something to professional wrestling. THE SPORT." -Dynamite Kido NWA Japan - Where WRESTLING is King. |
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| dynamite kido | Apr 20 2006, 06:29 PM Post #2 |
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"Ladies and Gentleman we are here to announce the first signee with NWA Japan................" COMING TO NWA JAPAN Posted Image "Throughout his school days, Kenta Kobashi dreamed of becoming a professional wrestler. The dream came true when he joined All Japan, debuting in February, 1988. He trained very hard to become a good wrestler, and by 1993, he was already one of the world's best. He evolved from being Mitsuharu Misawa's young disciple to one of Misawa's greatest rivals, winning the Triple Crown for the first time in 1996. His third reign was also All Japan's last before the much documented NOAH split, of which Kobashi was a major part. Years of hitting moonsaults from the top rope damaged Kobashi's knees seriously, and at the start of 2001, he took an extended leave of absence from wrestling, having countless surgeries on both knees. After an unsuccessful return to action in February, 2002, which re-injured him, he took more time off to fully recover. At last, in July, 2002, he made his full-time return after all the pain and hard work, and it took him only months to capture the GHC Heavyweight Title and become NOAH's leading man. Kenta Kobashi's fighting spirit and great energy have won him much fanfare over the years. He has fought in many epic matches, courageously wrestling through terrible injuries. His "burning spirit" billing is no character or gimmick, it's reality. Shortly after his return to puroresu from further knee surgery, Kobashi captured the GHC Heavyweight Title from Mitsuharu Misawa at the 3/13/03 Budokan show. With the title by his side, Kobashi was been a dominant champion. After holding the belt for over two years, Kobashi was finally defeated by Takeshi Rikio on the 3/5/05 Budokan show." Credit - http://noah.puroresufan.com "We welcome Kenta Kobashi to the NWA Japan family and we are extremely excitied that he chose to show his craft for us as well." |
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| dynamite kido | Apr 20 2006, 08:12 PM Post #3 |
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COMING TO NWA JAPAN Posted Image History: A graduate of the New Japan Wrestling Academy, Mutoh went into New Japan Pro Wrestling briefly as the White Ninja, then teamed with the Great Kabuki as the Rising Sons. Soon, Mutoh's trademark became his switching personalities. Without facial make-up, he wrestled as Mutoh. With the facial make-up, he became the insane rulebreaker known as the Great Muta. Teaming with Shiro Koshinaka in March 1987, Mutoh claimed his first gold, winning over Akira Maeda and Nobuhiko Takada in a tournament final. The next week, Maeda and Takada won the rematch and the belts. In 1989, Mutoh came to the US and wrestled for a year with the NWA as the Great Muta. In September '89, he even beat Sting to win the NWA Television Title for a brief period of four months, before losing to Arn Anderson. Mutoh then mainly wrestled in Japan for the next couple of years. In April '90, Mutoh and Chono defeated Masa Saito and Shinya Hashimoto for the IWGP Tag-Team Titles, Mutoh's second reign. The held the titles for about 7 months. Breaking with Chono, Mutoh began teaming with Hiroshi Hase and eventually won the Tag-Team belts a third time (with a third partner) over Rick Steiner and Scott Norton in November '91. The two then lost the belts to Big Van Vader and Bam Bam Bigelow in March '92. After teaming some with Sting back in the states, the Great Muta returned to Japan with a vengence, defeating Riki Chosu for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title in August '92. Then, in January '93, Mutoh defeated his old friend Chono to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, uniting the two titles for a month before losing the NWA title to Barry Windham. He held the IWGP title until September, finally losing to Shinya Hashimoto after more than a year as the champion. Mutoh continued his winning ways by being victorious in the '93 and '94 Super Grades, then teaming with Hase to win the IWGP Tag-Team Titles yet again. The two were champions for six months, then the titles were vacated, due to Mutoh defeating Shin'ya Hashimoto for the IWGP Heavyweight Title, his second reign. He held the championship for more than 8 months before finally losing to Nobuhiko Takada. Mutoh then became one of the main opposers of nWo Japan, despite Chono asking him to join. Yet, a month after defeating Chono in a major match, Mutoh, as the Great Muta, turned on Sonny Onoo in the US and joined the nWo Japan contingent, teaming with his old partner Chono. After being a faithful wrestler with nWo Japan for a while, the Great Muta left the fold after a "misunderstanding" at the Three Gun Tag-Team Tournament. Soon after, however, Kejii Mutoh "joined" nWo Japan. Mutoh again teamed with Chono, and the two won the IWGP Tag-Team titles (Mutoh's 5th reign) in October '97. In April '98, Mutoh was forced to vacate the tag-team titles due to a serious knee injury. He had knee surgery to correct the problems, then appeared with Masa Chono on a Monday Nitro, defeating Alex Wright and the Disco Inferno. On the 4th of January, 1999, the Great Muta defeated Scott "Flash" Norton to become the IWGP Champ for the 3rd time, 6 years to the day that he won the NWA Heavyweight Title, and 3 years to the day that his first IWGP Title reign ended. Mutoh would prove that he was still the best in the world, defending the title for almost a year against Norton, Don Frye, and most memorably, Manabu Nakanishi. At the end of '99, Mutoh was finally taken down by Gen'ichiro Tenryu, ending a great run. Through 2000, Mutoh would battle once again with his old nememis/partner, Chono. The two would battle numerous times during the first half of 2000, with Mutoh/Great Muta changing his personality more than once. Usually, however, Masa Chono came out on top. The Great Muta also got a chance to reclaim his IWGP Title in May, but lost to the champ, Power Warrior. During the summer of '00, the Great Muta returned to his old stomping grounds in WCW. He joined up with Vampiro, the KISS Demon(briefly), & the Insane Clown Posse in their stable, while starting up a feud with the Commissioner of WCW, Ernest "The Cat" Miller. The two fought on and off for a few weeks, with both martial arts maneuvers and trickery, including Muta's green spray to the face. The two men fought at New Blood Rising '00. During the bout, Muta sprated his green mist into the Cat's face, but before he could take advantage, he was hit by a chair from Tygress. The Cat then came back and got his Feliner for the victory. Later that night, Muta came out with Vampiro during the Four-Way Tag-Team Title match, interfering with Kronik. Kronik still managed to win the match, but challenged the Great Muta & Vampiro to a battle later that night. Muta & Vampiro agreed, and the two teams met in another big brawl. This time, though, the interference worked for Muta, when the Harris brothers attacked Kronik. Muta & Vampiro used the opening to get the pin, becoming the tag-team champions. This lasted one night before Juventud Guerrera & Rey Mysterio Jr defeated them at Nitro. The Great Muta & Vampiro then feuded with Sting, in a battle of painted faces. Sting had been badly burned by Vampiro at a summer PPV Inferno match, so he wore a mask during some of their encounters. Things also broke down between Muta & Vampiro, leading to their own feud. The three painted wrestlers met at Fall Brawl '00 in a Triangle match. At first Muta & Vampiro worked together against Sting. The partnership collapsed again, though, making it a true Three-Way match. During the fight, interference from the Insane Clown Posse backfired, allowing Sting to pin Muta. Vampiro, blaming Muta for the loss, attacked him along with the Posse. Sting came back to make the save. After a few more weeks, Muta again left WCW, heading back overseas. So far in 2001, Keiji Mutoh has been the one wrestling in the NJPW, leaving the Great Muta (temporarily) behind. He also wrestled some with All Japan Pro Wrestling, and earned himself another title, defeating Genichiro Tenryu in June '01 to earn the coveted Triple Crown Title. Mutoh continues to wrestle in Japan, still getting the cheers and fanfare that he rarely received in the United States. "We here at NWA Japan welcome with open arms one of the most exciting and charismatic superstars in wrestling history to our promotion in Keiji Mutoh." |
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| dynamite kido | Apr 20 2006, 08:16 PM Post #4 |
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COMING TO NWA JAPAN Posted Image In high school he practiced amateur wrestling, becoming a national champion in his senior year, defeating Keichi Yamada in the finals. He debuted in 1982 for All Japan Pro Wrestling, in a match against Hiromichi Fuyuki. Toshiaki Kawada was sent to North America for a year from November 1985. He had gained experience as a pro wrestler in Fred Behrend's Texas All-Star Wrestling (San Antonio, TX), Stu Hart's Stampede Wrestling (Calgary), and Frank Valois' International Wrestling (Montreal). Kawada was billed as "Kio Kawata from Seoul, South Korea" in Stampede Wrestling for a very short time around June 1986. He was under adverse circumstances, and rarely has he talked about his days in American/Canadian wrestling. In 1987 he joined his mentor Genichiro Tenryu's faction 'Revolution', which made him a breakout star. He reigned as All Asia Tag Team champion with Fuyuki three times, who had adopted the stage name Samson. In 1990 Tenryu left for Super World of Sports, which led Kawada to join Mitsuharu Misawa's stable. Kawada ended up winning the AJPW Unified World Tag Team championships with him twice. In 1992 he formed a tag team with his former rival Akira Taue. They ended up holding the AJPW Unified World Tag Team championships together six times. He finally won the Triple Crown in 1994, when he beat Steve Williams. This title reign only lasted one 60 minute draw against Kenta Kobashi. In his second defense he lost the title to Stan Hansen. In 1996 he publicly criticized AJPW's policy of not having interpromotional matches. New Japan Pro Wrestling was making big business at the time by having their workers wrestle for other promotions, and vice versa. He worked only one interpromotional match for UWF International (against Yoshihiro Takayama), but AJPW decided not to continue on this nor on the publicity Kawada had suddenly drawn. His second Triple Crown victory came when he finally defeated Misawa for the title in 1998, in AJPW's first ever Tokyo Dome show. He had challenged Misawa for the title several times unsuccessfully. He was immediately defeated by Kobashi in his first title defence. In 1999 he faced Misawa again for the Triple Crown, who had won it from Kobashi. He defeated Misawa again (using the infamous Ganso Bomb in the process), but broke his arm during the match, and vacated the title the following day. He returned to action four months later, but was out action once again in three months because of an eye injury. He returned finally in January of 2000. In mid-2000 most of AJPW's native wrestlers left with Misawa to his new promotion Pro Wrestling NOAH. Kawada was the only top star to stay, along with senior wrestler Masanobu Fuchi. Tenryu was brought back and AJPW signed a co-promotional deal with NJPW. This led to Kawada beating the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kensuke Sasaki on October 9, 2000. However, the title was not on the line. In 2003, he won the Triple Crown for the fifth time. Kawada embarked on a magnificent reign that saw him make 10 title defenses (thus breaking Misawa's record of 8 defenses during his third reign) and 2004 became only the second year when the Triple Crown did not change hands. (The first was 1993, during Misawa's first reign.) In Misawa's era, the title was not defended during the Champion Carnival and World's Strongest Tag League tours, which were dedicated to their namesake tournaments. Kawada's reign restored dignity to the Triple Crown at the expense of the said tournaments. Since losing the titles to Satoshi Kojima in February 2005, he's embarked on a tour of other major promotions, facing his old rival Mitsuharu Misawa in Pro Wrestling NOAH and competing in New Japan Pro Wrestling's prestigious G1 Climax tournament. Since then he has appeared for dragondoor, Dragon Gate, U-Style and perhaps most notably Pro Wrestling ZERO1-MAX where he wrestled against and tagged with young star Kohei Sato. "We are VERY proud to announce that we have secured the services of one of the greatest professional wrestlers that has ever lived in Toshiaki Kawada. NWA Japan is very pleased and honored that such a great superstar wants to grace our rings with his talent." |
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| dynamite kido | Apr 21 2006, 05:58 AM Post #5 |
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"It's been a big day here in NWA Japan. We are pleased to announce more signings at the present time...... Posted Image
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"We are very proud to bring to NWA Japan such great young superstars. Not only do we want to bring already established veterans into our company, but we are also concerned with bringing in the best young talent that the wrestling world has to offer. We are very aware that this business is something that has been handed down through years and years of tradition.................and NWA Japan is certainly going to be a part of this tradition for years to come with great superstars such as KENTA and Naomichi Marafuji." |
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| dynamite kido | Apr 21 2006, 06:11 AM Post #6 |
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"We here at NWA Japan are pleased to announced that we have secured the services of Japanese legend Akira Taue." Posted Image
"We are happy to announce that we have just signed former Pro Wrestling NOAH tag team champion Akitoshi Saito" Posted Image
"We are attempting to continue to bring in the greatest young superstars from around the world into NWA Japan, and today we are pleased to announce the signing of one of those young superstars. We are happy to welcome Bison Smith to the NWA Japan family." Posted Image
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| dynamite kido | Apr 21 2006, 09:36 AM Post #7 |
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"Things are shaping up huge for our very first show. We are starting the NWAJ Jr. Heavyweight title tournament with some of the greatest Jr's from around the world. KENTA and Marafuji with BOTH be in the 8 man tournament. More names to come soon as we are working on bringing the biggest and best Jr's that the world has to offer. Also, you will see a wrestling DREAM match in our main event. We are working on specifics right now upon the participants, but it'll be HUGE. Our first show is very important to us here at NWA Japan and we want to start our first show off with a bang. Please visit NWAJ.com for news updates and details." |
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| dynamite kido | Apr 21 2006, 09:51 AM Post #8 |
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"We are proud to annouce the remaining 6 participants for the NWAJ Jr Heavyweight Tournament that will start with two opening round matches on our first show. Those six participants include a man who many consider to be the greatest Jr wrestler of ALL TIME. We are proud to announce that JUSHIN LIGER will be putting his name into this tournament. Also the other participants include Kaz Hayashi, TAKA Michinoku, Ikuto Hidaka, SUWA, and Tiger Mask IV. We also would like to announce that the dream match up that we were promising will be................. Posted Image KENTA KOBASHI VS. Posted Image GENICHIRO TENRYU We are very excitied to present this matchup to our fans and all wrestling fans alike. |
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| jamiegeist | Apr 21 2006, 12:26 PM Post #9 |
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You Jr's tournament sounds fuckin sweet. |
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| dynamite kido | Apr 21 2006, 12:31 PM Post #10 |
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"Ladies and Gentleman we would like to present the Tournament brackets to crown the first ever NWA Japan Jr. Heavyweight Champion."
"We are proud to announce that we will be debuting on TBS on Saturday May 6th at 6:05 PM Eastern Time. We are very excitied about this endevour and giving fans in the US a chance to see a lot of our wrestlers for the first time. We will feature our dream match main event of Kobashi vs. Tenryu, and two first round matches of the Jr Heavyweight Tournament.........Liger vs. SUWA and Kaz Hayashi vs. TAKA Michinoku. ALL THAT AND MORE!!!!!!!" credit - NWAJ.com |
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| jamiegeist | Apr 21 2006, 12:32 PM Post #11 |
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Sat May 6th.....i believe. And it would be funny as hell if all your previews were written in broken english. |
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| Real F'n Show | Apr 21 2006, 03:59 PM Post #12 |
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*Smells KENTA/Liger* I'd mark if SUWA somehow beat Liger. Love that man. |
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| Colcollazo | Apr 21 2006, 04:44 PM Post #13 |
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Nice tornament, KENTA v Liger will be probably the finals. And for lazy, legend heavyweight draws, Misawa would've been a better choice than Mutoh ;) , unless he's being signed too... |
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| Real F'n Show | Apr 21 2006, 05:16 PM Post #14 |
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Not to steal any thunder from Kido, but check the official roster thread for the complete list. Misawa's there also. |
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| dynamite kido | Apr 24 2006, 10:14 AM Post #15 |
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Mike Tenay: Welcome everyone to the very first episode of NWA Japan's Ichiban TV!!!!!! We have Japanese wrestling legend Geniciro Tenryu in the ring. I'm here with my broadcast colliegue some know him as the editor in chief of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.......DAVE MELTZER. Welcome to the show Dave.... Da Meltz: Thank you Mike. Glad to be here. Tenay: Let's see what Tenryu has to say.... Tenryu: Kenta Kobashi Tonight me and you will face each other in the main event of the first NWA Japan show ever. YOU will fall to the feet of Tenryuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu DM: WOW, I sure wasn’t expecting this to start out the show...... Tenay: I would have to agree Dave, but I will admit that Tenryu is a veteran of this sport and he’s certainly doing it for a reason Kobashi's music hits DM: It looks like Kobashi is going to answer the challenge right now Tenay: Kobashi runs to the ring and they are going toe to toe. Kobashi laying in chops and Tenryu fighting back with forearms This one’s heating up early DM: Both men are fighting to the locker room (46) Tenay: We’ll try and get some camera’s back there immediately Tenay: Ladies and Gentleman I can’t believe what we just saw there between tonight’s main event participants Kenta Kobashi and Genichiro Tenryu. DM: Tell me about it Mike, I’m shocked here too. It looks like there is more to this one than just a simple main event challenge Tenay: Well, we’ll keep tabs on it as the night goes on, but now it’s time for the first matchup in NWA JAPAN history between rookie sensation Go Shiozaki and former New Japan star Hiroyoshi Tenzan DM: That’s right Mike. This is a first time matchup between two guys who have never even been in the same company before. Go is a solid performer, he’s been trained by the gentleman that we saw answer the challenge earlier tonight in Kenta Kobashi in their Pro Wrestling NOAH days. Tenzan kind of speaks for himself though. He’s practically done everything that you could imagine in his New Japan Pro Wrestling Days. He was a former multiple time IWGP title holder and a former IWGP Tag Team Champion as well. I can’t wait to see how this one shapes up Mike. Tenay: Let’s get down to the ring where both competitors are ready to do battle. DM: There’s the bell. Posted Image Go Shiosaki vs. Posted Image Hiroyoshi Tenzan Tenay: Shiosaki goes straight for the leg of Tenzan with that crippling kick. Tenzan whincing in pain to begin this one. DM: Good strategy by Go there working on a body part. Tenay: Go missed the legdrop to the leg, Tenzan is up DM: WOW, look at that jawbreaker Mike, he destroyed him there Tenay: Go really looks out of it there Dave. He got him good. Go running at Tenzan...........FLAPJACK DM: He’s going for the anaconda vice early Tenay: He can quite get it in, they are both fighting..........Go has to get back on his feet now..... DM: TENZAN GOT IT LOCKED IN Tenay: Go taps to the Anaconda Vice. WOW, Tenzan looked really strong in that contest Dave. DM: He sure did Mike, I’m really surprised here. I guess Tenzan wanted to make a strong impression with his first NWA Japan match. Tenay: That’s right Dave, and you have to especially with the NWA Japan officials on hand. Especially knowing that they are watching closely to find entrants into the first every NWA JAPAN World title tournament that we’ll be talking about over the next few weeks. Stay tuned folks, we’ll be right back Winner of the match - Tenzan.(50/36/64) Match Time - 4:21 Rating - * A video is played, hyping the upcoming Genichiro Tenryu vs Kenta Kobashi match. Rating 47% Tenay: Ladies and gentleman we are about to make wrestling history. We are having our very first matchup in the Jr Heavyweight title tournament. Dave, this one is gonna be a great contest. DM: It sure is Mike. These two guys are certainly two of the better Jr’s in the world right now. TAKA Michinoku has a long standing legacy here in Japan as one of the Juniors that actually had a career in the US. He was a member of the WWF/WWE roster for years and was always a major player in the WWE’s Light heavyweight division. Kaz Hayashi wrestled in WCW before it’s closing but wasn’t really in his prime there as he is now. This one is gonna be a good one Professor. Posted Image TAKA Michinoku vs. Posted Image Kaz Hayashi Tenay: We have both guys in the ring and we are ready to go. Kaz uses a basement dropkick to the knee. Spinning bulldog in the corner, TAKA is down. Pinfall attempt, one, two, no! DM: That was VERY close Mike, I hope TAKA isn’t taking Kaz lightly here. Tenay: HAYASHI MISSES THE TOP ROPE CLOTHESLINE. TAKA stalking him as he gets up…………standing leg lariot. DM: Now Taka is making his way upstairs. WOW, what a elbow drop. Tenay: Pinfall attempt………one, two,……………two and three fourths! DM: Wow Mike, these guys are REALLY going at it here. I’m surprised to see them go this pace to start. Tenay: Kaz seems to be really hurt on the ground as TAKA heads to the top rope again. DIVING HEADBUTT!!!!!!!!! One, two, KAZ JUST GETS THE SHOULDER UP. DM: I thought TAKA was moving on there professor. Nice spinkick by TAKA. He’s really dominating here Mike. Tenay: TAKA walks into a trip. Kaz now going up top…………flying cross body by Kaz………..one, two, NO! Kaz going to the second rope now, back heel kick. Goes for the cover. One, Two, almost three! DM: Tons of near falls here, both of these guys want to win this tournament and it’s showing in the first match. If this is any indication Mike, we are gonna have one UNREAL tournament here. Tenay: They cut that one close Dave. Now Kaz going for a flying elbow of his own. HITS IT! DM: Kaz hitting a standing leg lariot of his own! Tenay: Kaz misses the clothesline, flying elbow off of the ropes by TAKA. Now Taka taking over the match here. FACE JAM on Kaz Hayashi. THAT WAS VICIOUS. DM: Kaz can barely stand Mike. Tenay: Here it comes! MICHINOKU DRIVER!!!!!!! ONE……..TWO………THREE. WE HAVE A WINNER. DM: That’s right folks, moving on to the second round………TAKA Michinoku. Tenay: Kaz looks upset. But he’s offering a handshake to TAKA. DM: This is what it’s all about Tenay. Tenay: TAKA spits in his face and is walking off. The nerve of TAKA Michinoku. DM: That was awful Mike. I can’t believe he’d do that after that wonderful contest they just had. He has no respect for anyone. Winner - TAKA (60/32/88) Match Time – 15:30 Rating - ***3/4 A video is played, hyping Jushin Liger. (55) DM: WE’LL BE RIGHT BACK! Tenay: We hope you enjoyed that video there for Jushin Liger because he’s in the ring in our second Jr. Heavyweight title tournament match against SUWA! DM: Liger’s legend speaks for itself. He’s regarded by many to be the greatest Junior of all time. He made a comeback after beating a cancerous brain tumor Mike. Truly amazing stuff. Posted Image Jushin Liger vs. Posted Image SUWA Tenay: That’s right Dave, SUWA certainly is no sloutch and is definitely a rising star on the Jr’s circuit. LIGER HITS THE STIFF HIGH KICK ON SUWA TO START!!!!! DM: Legsweep out of nowhere. Tenay: One……Two…..NO. Liger with the hammerlock. Nice reversal there by SUWA. SUWA off of the ropes……flying neckbreaker! SUWA goes at the leg of Liger with kicks. DM: What great wrestling there by SUWA… Tenay: Second rope flying axehandle………Liger is down. DM: Looks like Liger could be in some trouble here Mike. Tenay: That’s for sure Dave. Liger, kick to the gut….. DM: That’ll change the momentum professor. MISSLE DROPKICK THERE MY LIGER. Tenay: He’s so resilient is Jushin Liger. You can tell he’s a veteran of the ring wars Dave. DM: He’s certainly fought the biggest and the best Iron Mike. It looks like he’s going in for the kill here. Tenay:BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAINNN BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUSTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER!!!!!!!!!! DM: You can count to five hundred there Iron Mike. Tenay: 1-2-3………..that’s it. Liger moves on. Winner – Jushin Liger (55/27/84) Match Time – 10:52 Rating - ***1/4 Tenay: Folks it’s time for the first ever NWA Japan Ichiban TV main event dream match. Dave, you wanna run this down for us? Posted Image Kenta Kobashi vs. Posted Image Genichiro Tenryu DM: Sure, this one is surely to be a battle for the ages. These two have somehow avoided one another for the last 15 years and tonight…..it’s coming to a head. Kobashi, what hasn’t already been said Mike. He could be the greatest professional wrestler ever to come out of Japan. Even if he’s not…………..he’s in the same breath with EVERYONE. He’s held the Triple Crown on several occasions. He had the longest run of any GHC champion before NOAH was defunct. He’s one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Then we have Genichiro Tenryu. He’s beaten the best of the best. He holds wins over legends like the late great Jumbo Tsuruta and Stan Hansen, two guys Kobashi never faired good against. He’s also held the Triple Crown Championship several times as well. Bottom line is, Mike………….we’re in for an amazing encounter. Tenay: We sure are Dave. Both legends are in the ring and ready to go. Tenryu slams Kobashi down. Picks up Kobashi powerslam by Tenryu. Cover 1....2...kick out. These two are starting off strong. DM: Kobashi kicks Genichiro Tenryu in the gut to reverse the momentum. Kobashi is the type of wrestler that if you face him, you better be ready to take some punishment. Tenay: Kenta Kobashi uses a forearm to the face. Kenta Kobashi with a spinning neckbreaker on Tenryu. Hooks the leg : 1....2....shoulder up. Dave you sure weren’t lying about that. Kobashi’s offense here looks strong enough to beat anyone. DM: Oh, it is Iron Mike. It is. Tenay: Side suplex from Kobashi. Hooks the leg : 1....2....shoulder up That was close. Kobashi setting up here for something……Fallaway slam!!!!!!! DM: Kobashi gets taken down out of nowhere. Tenay: Looks like Tenryu is going to the ropes……he’s stalking Kobashi……BULLDOG! Pin attempt…..1……..2……..almost 3. That was close. DM: Tornado punch from Genichiro Tenryu. Hooks the leg : 1....2....shoulder up……what a contest here Iron Mike. Tenay: Back elbow connects, Kobashi staggers backward. Kobashi takes a headbutt from Genichiro Tenryu. Kobashi blocks a punch. Big clothesline on Tenryu. Massive lariat. I think it’s safe to say that Tenryu is in serious trouble here! DM: Very safe Iron Mike. Tenay: Wait a minute………….what’s Kobashi doing………….ORANGE CRUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1....2....3. Kobashi is our first main event winner here in NWA Japan. DM: Wait a minute Mike……The fight is continuing. Tenay: Tenryu attacks Kobashi, they are fightin all around the ringside!!!!!!! DM: Looks like this one is going to continue backstage!!!!!! Winner - Kenta Kobashi (64/54/75) Match Time 34:12 Rating - **1/2 Tenay: Well folks, that’s our first show…..I’m Mike Tenay for Dave Melzer…….SEE YA NEXT WEEK!!!!!!!!!
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