Title: NWA:Japan(NWAJ)
Description: Where wrestling is king
Description: Where wrestling is king
dynamite kido - April 20, 2006 09:10 PM (GMT)
"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.
-Dynamite Kido
NWA Japan - Where WRESTLING is King.
dynamite kido - April 21, 2006 01:29 AM (GMT)
"Ladies and Gentleman we are here to announce the first signee with NWA Japan................"
COMING TO NWA JAPAN
"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."
COMING TO NWA JAPAN
"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."
dynamite kido - April 21, 2006 03:12 AM (GMT)
COMING TO NWA JAPAN
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."
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."
dynamite kido - April 21, 2006 03:16 AM (GMT)
COMING TO NWA JAPAN
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."
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."
dynamite kido - April 21, 2006 12:58 PM (GMT)
"It's been a big day here in NWA Japan. We are pleased to announce more signings at the present time......
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| Kenta Kobayashi was one of the last graduates of All Japan's dojo in 1999 before the historic NOAH split, of which he was a part. Hampered by injuries in the early stages of his career, Kobayashi added muscle to his frame and shook off the injury bug. After returning from an injury in July, 2001, he changed his name to simply KENTA, perhaps because of his real name's likeness to that of his mentor, Kenta Kobashi. He made quick progress as a wrestler, refining his style and image until he became one of the most exceptional young combatants in wrestling. A very athletic and skilled junior heavyweight, KENTA combines high-flying with some deadly strikes, and has already gained a big fan following (particularly with female fans!). 2003 was a big year for KENTA as he, alongside his partner Naomichi Marufuji, became the first winners of the GHC Jr. Heavyweight Titles after they defeated Jushin 'Thunder' Liger & Takehiro Murahama in the finals of the title tournament. KENTA continued to make waves in NOAH in 2004 when he embarked on a 7 match singles trial, where he was a more than credible opponent for such heavyweights as Yoshihiro Takayama, Jun Akiyama, Mitsuharu Misawa and Kenta Kobashi. The future looks bright for KENTA. |
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| An amaresu combatant during his school days in Saitama, Marufuji competed in inter-high school championships. He decided to become a professional wrestler, and joined All Japan, showing glimpses of future greatness early in his career with a high risk style. After the NOAH split, Marufuji truly broke out as a young junior heavyweight superstar, debuting a new costume, and becoming a spectacular high-flyer. He won great popularity, and became a leader of NOAH's upstart junior heavyweight division. One of NOAH's biggest hopes for the future, Marufuji will be counted on to help lead the company one day. Alongside KENTA, Marufuji captured the GHC Jr. Tag Championship belts in a tournament to crown the first champions during the month of July 2003. Marufuji followed up this success in sensational fashion when he became the 2004 Super J Cup champion, beating Takehiro Murahama in February 2004 for the honor. |
"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."
dynamite kido - April 21, 2006 01:11 PM (GMT)
"We here at NWA Japan are pleased to announced that we have secured the services of Japanese legend Akira Taue."
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| Taue debuted amidst much hype, teaming with the legendary Giant Baba in his first match. He was a very uneasy wrestler at first, but another legend, Jumbo Tsuruta, gave him advice. He became one of All Japan's top stars, gaining huge popularity and acceptance from the All Japan fans. Although he did reign once as the Triple Crown Champion, his main success came in tag matches, and he formed one of the greatest and most successful tag teams in history with Toshiaki Kawada, the two winning many championships. They were separated after the NOAH split, Kawada opting to stay with All Japan, while Taue followed all but two natives to form NOAH with Mitsuharu Misawa. Taue is currently part of a very successful tagteam with Takuma Sano. Although he has little speed, Taue's technique and style have contributed to some of the best matches ever seen, and he always displays the charm of professional wrestling. |
"We are happy to announce that we have just signed former Pro Wrestling NOAH tag team champion Akitoshi Saito"
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| After spending much of his early career in W*ING, Akitoshi Saito joined New Japan, where he was part of Shiro Koshinaka's Heisei Ishingun group. He left New Japan in 1998, and in late 2000, after a couple of years of inactivity, he appeared in NOAH, along with former HI member, Masashi Aoyagi. In 2001, he began obtaining success like never before and became Jun Akiyama's second-in-command in STERNNESS, winning his first championship when he and Akiyama captured the GHC Tag Team Title in September, 2002. Now a high ranking wrestler in NOAH, Saito utilizes martial arts techniques, throwing deadly kicks and using a timed enzuigiri named the Sickle of Death as his finisher. Saito had a big 2004 where he formed the Dark Agents stable with Takashi Sugiura, Masao Inoue and later Shiro Koshinaka joining him as members of the stable. Saito also made an unsuccessful challenge for the GHC Heavyweight title in 2004. |
"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."
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| Despite only debuting in 1998, Bison has already competed for the WWF, APW, UPW, UWA, and other promotions, including his current home base, Pro Wrestling IRON. In addition to IRON, he frequently tours Japan with NOAH, and continues to climb the ladder. Smith is often referred to as the "top gajin", or foreignor, in NOAH. |
dynamite kido - April 21, 2006 04:36 PM (GMT)
"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."
dynamite kido - April 21, 2006 04:51 PM (GMT)
"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.................
KENTA KOBASHI
VS.
GENICHIRO TENRYU
We are very excitied to present this matchup to our fans and all wrestling fans alike.
We also would like to announce that the dream match up that we were promising will be.................
KENTA KOBASHI
VS.
GENICHIRO TENRYU
We are very excitied to present this matchup to our fans and all wrestling fans alike.
jamiegeist - April 21, 2006 07:26 PM (GMT)
You Jr's tournament sounds fuckin sweet.
dynamite kido - April 21, 2006 07:31 PM (GMT)
"Ladies and Gentleman we would like to present the Tournament brackets to crown the first ever NWA Japan Jr. Heavyweight Champion."
| QUOTE |
KENTA Tiger Mask IV - Kaz Hayashi TAKA Michinoku - Marafuji Ikuda Hidaka - Jushin Liger SUWA |
"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
jamiegeist - April 21, 2006 07:32 PM (GMT)
Sat May 6th.....i believe.
And it would be funny as hell if all your previews were written in broken english.
And it would be funny as hell if all your previews were written in broken english.
Real F'n Show - April 21, 2006 10:59 PM (GMT)
*Smells KENTA/Liger*
I'd mark if SUWA somehow beat Liger. Love that man.
I'd mark if SUWA somehow beat Liger. Love that man.
Colcollazo - April 21, 2006 11:44 PM (GMT)
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...
And for lazy, legend heavyweight draws, Misawa would've been a better choice than Mutoh ;) , unless he's being signed too...
Real F'n Show - April 22, 2006 12:16 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Colcollazo @ Apr 21 2006, 06:44 PM) |
| And for lazy, legend heavyweight draws, Misawa would've been a better choice than Mutoh ;) , unless he's being signed too... |
Not to steal any thunder from Kido, but check the official roster thread for the complete list. Misawa's there also.
dynamite kido - April 24, 2006 05:14 PM (GMT)
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.
Go Shiosaki
vs.
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.
TAKA Michinoku
vs.
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.
Jushin Liger
vs.
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?
Kenta Kobashi
vs.
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!!!!!!!!!
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.
Go Shiosaki
vs.
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.
TAKA Michinoku
vs.
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.
Jushin Liger
vs.
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?
Kenta Kobashi
vs.
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!!!!!!!!!
| QUOTE |
| We got a 2.17 rating for 'Ichiban TV' The attendance level was 1502 people. We made $45060 from ticket sales. |
dynamite kido - April 24, 2006 07:24 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE |
| "Ladies and Gentleman because of the actions of Genichiro Tenryu after his match with Kenta Kobashi, he will be suspended from competing in the NWA Japan Heavyweight Championship title tournament." |
Credit - NWAJ.com
Big F'N Swigg - April 24, 2006 07:30 PM (GMT)
Nice....
That's a nice touch.
Good show, by the way
That's a nice touch.
Good show, by the way
dynamite kido - April 24, 2006 07:38 PM (GMT)
Thanks. Although I was a bit dissappointed by my ratings......
jamiegeist - April 24, 2006 07:42 PM (GMT)
I like your decision to go with the play by play style of match presentation. It isn't the easiest read, but it is different, unique, and a nice realistic way to display your matches.
Also, I feel for you trying to get these guys over. The crowd is just shitting on you, but at least you're pulling some nice Match Quality to boost up those overalls. It'll be a long road, but should make for some nice wrestling.
And how are you disapointed with ratings? The potential audience is 2.17, and you pulled them all.
Also, I feel for you trying to get these guys over. The crowd is just shitting on you, but at least you're pulling some nice Match Quality to boost up those overalls. It'll be a long road, but should make for some nice wrestling.
And how are you disapointed with ratings? The potential audience is 2.17, and you pulled them all.
dynamite kido - April 24, 2006 07:46 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (jamiegeist @ Apr 24 2006, 01:42 PM) |
| I like your decision to go with the play by play style of match presentation. It isn't the easiest read, but it is different, unique, and a nice realistic way to display your matches. Also, I feel for you trying to get these guys over. The crowd is just shitting on you, but at least you're pulling some nice Match Quality to boost up those overalls. It'll be a long road, but should make for some nice wrestling. And how are you disapointed with ratings? The potential audience is 2.17, and you pulled them all. |
I should have clarified myself. I was dissappointed in the ratings as far as the Crowd reaction and whatnot. I was VERY pleased with the show rating though.....
jamiegeist - April 24, 2006 07:50 PM (GMT)
Ah-ha. Yeah, I can see that. Stupid american fans.
Real F'n Show - April 24, 2006 11:18 PM (GMT)
AHAHAA
Good job DK, I like this style a lot.
Good job DK, I like this style a lot.
Scrooge McSuck - April 25, 2006 04:17 AM (GMT)
I like the style for your shows. While some people do use PBP, you don't abuse it with 60 paragraphs for one match, making it a chore to read through.
dynamite kido - April 26, 2006 02:29 AM (GMT)
Courtesy of NWAJ.com in association with the Wrestling Observer Newsletter......
| QUOTE |
| Last weeks NWA Japan debut was a stunning success pulling a 2.17 in the ratings. They pulled out two junior tournament matches with Justin Liger going over SUWA and TAKA Michinoku going over on Kaz Hayashi. They opened the show with Go Shiosaki (formerly of Pro Wrestling NOAH) vs. Hiroyshi Tenzan in a match that went less than 5 minutes. Tenzan seems to be like he could be trying to impress the NWAJ Championship committee to get into NWA Japan Heavyweight title tournament. I've also heard that there is going to be a HUGE announcement this week on Ichiban TV about said tournament. The main event of the show was Tenryu/Kobashi encouter that was a pure fight. Both men beat the living hell out of each other and even after Kobashi won with the Orange Crush, Tenryu still managed to battle back and the two fought back to the dressing area. Tenryu at 54 years old may be the best 54 year old wrestler of all time. AMAZING. It's going to be interesting to see what happens with his being "suspended" from the championship tournament this week coming up too. I've also heard that NWA Japan could be bringing out some big guns for this weeks show as well. The only name so far that I've actually heard though is Keiji Mutoh. Although I haven't heard his name mentioned, I think that Kawada will probably be brought in soon as well. Also I've heard of another match for this weeks Ichiban TV show being Takao Omori taking on Akira Taue. -Dave Meltzer |
dynamite kido - April 26, 2006 02:26 PM (GMT)
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| This week on Ichiban TV we are going to have 2 more opening round contests in the Junior Heavyweight title tournament. You'll see Noamichi Marafuji vs. Ikuda Hidaka and KENTA vs. Tiger Mask IV. We have also signed a contest between two grapplers who've never been in there together as Takao Omori squares off against Akira Taue. We understand that Genichiro Tenryu is FURIOUS over the decision of the NWA Japan Championship committee to "suspend" him from the Championship tournament. Will he show up on Ichiban TV? Also, Mike Tenay is going to interview Kenta Kobashi about the attack after the match by Tenryu last week. It's going to be very interesting to see what the former Triple Crown and GHC title holder has to say about all of this. Also, we here at NWA Japan are pleased to announce that because of the success that we had in our ratings last week for our debut show we are doing something for our fans. We are encouraging our fans to either head over to NWAJ.com or call the official NWA Japan hotline at 1-888-99-NWAJ (toll free) and you will get to voice your opinions. You will get to vote on the participants in our dream match this week and we will announce the winners of the fans votes this Friday.....the day before NWAJ Ichiban TV airs. |
Real F'n Show - April 27, 2006 10:07 PM (GMT)
Looking forward to it...
dynamite kido - April 28, 2006 01:00 PM (GMT)
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| Well, we've tallied all of the votes of the NWA Japan fans for our main event this week on Ichiban TV. We'd like to personally thank all of the fans that took part and voted, we certainly hope that you enjoy the result this weekend. In a unanimous decision the fans have voted that they would like to see Kenta Kobashi face off with Genichiro Tenryu once again. After last week, who knows what to expect but we are sure this one is going to be something that you won't want to miss. We've also recieved word that the NWA Japan Competition committee weren't too pleased about this. There is word that they may issue some sort of written annoucement about this issue. We are unclear however if it will be before Itchiban TV or not. The committee has guaranteed that the match WILL happen we do not know what the comittee is planning to do, but NWAJ.com will continue the updates as they come in. |
credit - NWAJ.com
dynamite kido - April 30, 2006 05:11 PM (GMT)
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| Show starts with Mike Tenay and Dave Meltzer in the ring..... Tenay - Ladies and Gentleman welcome to Ichiban TV here on the Superstation! We have a lot to get into but first I must read the written statement from the NWA Japan Competition Committee. “Dear NWA Japan fans. We here at NWA Japan give our best to make sure the fans of our great organization are on the same page with us, and we are on the same page as them. This past week, we had a vote on our hotline and our website for the fans to vote for this weeks main event and the results was unanimous. YOU the NWA Japan asked us to do a rematch of the Kenta Kobashi/Genichiro Tenryu match from our very first episode of Ichiban TV. We are happy to announce that no only is this match signed sealed and delivered tonight...........but it’ll be LAST MAN STANDING. We hope to see better sportsmanship on the part of Genichiro Tenryu and hopefully we do NOT have a problem after the match this week like we did during their first match up. Thank you” Dave Meltzer - Well there you have it folks, you have our main event being a Last Man Standing match up between Kobashi/Tenryu, we have Tiger Mask IV taking on KENTA, also Marafuji is facing off in the jr heavyweight title tournament as well against Ikuda Hidaka. We also have a first time match up between Takao Omori vs. Akira Taue. This is going to be a great night of action. Tenay - It sure is Dave. Fans at home......lets go backstage right now where Kenta Kobashi is standing by...... Kenta Kobashi is backstage. Kobashi - Tenryu! You think what you did to me last week is just going to stand? You think I’m going to let that go? You’ve got another thing coming if you do. I am a world championship caliber athlete and I will not let ANYONE intimidate me. See you later tonight Tenryu......I WILL be the LAST MAN STANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Overall - 48 Tenay - WOW, Kobashi looks ready for tonight, but we have our first two participants here tonight in the ring with Tiger Mask IV facing off against KENTA in one of our two Junior Heavyweight title tournament matches tonight! DM - You just said a mouthful there professor, but this should be a great match up between two great combatants. Tenay - KENTA hits a missile dropkick on Tiger Mask. Flying knee to the face from KENTA. KENTA face jams Tiger Mask IV. Pinfall attempt 1....2....no! KENTA starting off with furious speed here. Tiger Mask JUST got the shoulder up DM - What a flying neckbreaker from KENTA. Pinfall! Tenay - One, Two.................NO! This one will continue. Tiger Mask reverses a KENTA hammerlock. Hard back suplex on KENTA. The tide has turned. Hurricanranna by TM. KENTA fighting out of the grapple...............SPINNING BULLDOG in the corner and Tiger Mast looks out of it. DM - Tiger Mask IV can barely stand here.......I can already feel a sense of urgency on the part of TM. Tenay - Here it comes - Busaiku Knee Kick. 1....2...3, it's finished. KENTA is a happy camper here as he moves on. DM - KENTA really showed us tonight how important this title is to him. Winner - KENTA (58/35/82) Rating - *** A video is played, hyping the upcoming Akira Taue vs Takao Omori match. Overall - 40% Tenay - Folks we have another great contest for you with the legendary Akira Taue taking on Japanese superstar Takao Omori. Anything to add there Dave? DM - Sure Iron Mike. Akira Taue has been a major player on the Japanese wrestling scene for years. He’s well remembered for his matches with then partner Kawada in the All Japan Pro Wrestling’s Real World Tag League Tournaments, he’s wrestled the best in the world and is a former AJPW Triple Crown Champion and Pro Wrestling NOAH GHC titleholder as well. I guarantee you that the competition committee is looking at this match for consideration for seeding in the NWA Japan Heavyweight title tournament. Omori on the other hand has held tag titles all over Japan and pretty much has mastered tag team wrestling. He’s no one to look past though as he’s younger and certainly faster than Taue here. This one’s gonna be interesting Iron Mike. Tenay - Well both combatants are in the ring...........lets get this one going! DM - Nice slam there by Taue on Omori to start this one. Tenay - Back drop there by Omori out of the Taue piledriver attempt. Taue is taking some punishing forearms here. WOW. DM - Those are brutal to say the least Iron Mike. Tenay - They sure are. A normal man would have been out of it by now. OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! The referee was accidentally caught with one of those elbows to the face by Taue! DM - Omori looking to get back on the offensive..... Tenay - Omori runs Taue inside out with a clothesline. There’s no ref to count....he’s still out of it. Taue reverses the hammerlock there by Omori, RUDE AWAKENING style neckbreaker!!!!!!! DM - Taue hits a beautiful bulldog off the ropes here.......one......two.......he got the shoulder up! Tenay - Omori walks into a side choke slam. Hooks the leg : 1....2....shoulder up! That was extremely close there. Omori counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Big clothesline from Omori. Cover! 1....2....kick out at the last second! Omori looks shocked. Taue blocks a suplex attempt. Takao Omori is in trouble. Here it comes Dynamic Bomb!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DM- 1....2...3.......it’s over!!!!! Tenay - Akira Taue extends his hand to Omori...and it is accepted! They shake! What a great sign of sportsmanship here Dave. DM - It sure is refreshing to see that after the way that Tenryu is acting around here lately. Winner - Akira Taue (64/46/82) Rating - *** Tenay - Now it’s time for the final first round match up here in the NWA Japan Junior Heavyweight title tournament. DM- That’s right Iron Mike. We have two of the best in the world right now with Naomichi Marafuji taking on Ikudo Hidaka. Let’s get this one going. Tenay - Second rope flying axe handle, Marufuji goes down. Hidaka going up! Flying elbow off the top rope by Ikuto. Cover! 1....2...kick out. DM - Marufuji pushes out of a Nerve hold. Marufuji hits a massive spinning kick to the jaw. Hidaka takes a flying neckbreaker from Naomichi Marufuji. Marafuji is so quick and agile. DM - Cover! 1....2...kick out. Flying knee to the face from Marufuji. Hooks the leg : 1....2....shoulder up! That was very close. Tenay - Marufuji hits a rolling kick on Hidaka. Hidaka pushes out of a Naomichi Marufuji hold. Flying cross body off the top rope! Hooks the leg : 1....2....shoulder up. These two are going at an insane pace! DM - Ikuto Hidaka with an enziguri. He caught him good. Tenay - Pin : 1....2....kick out! A split-second away from a three. Hard back suplex on Marufuji. Hidaka hits a massive spinning kick to the jaw. Marufuji reverses a Ikuto Hidaka hammerlock. Spin kick by Naomichi Marufuji to the face. Marufuji face jams Ikuto Hidaka. Ikuto Hidaka is in trouble. Shiranui! 1....2....3. DM - That match was simply phenominal! Winner - Marafuji (60/30/90) Rating - **** A video is played, hyping Keiji Mutoh. Overall - 68 Last Man Standing Genichiro Tenryu vs Kenta Kobashi Tenay - Tenryu takes a headbutt from Kenta Kobashi. Tenryu blocks a suplex attempt. Genichiro Tenryu fires off some right and left hands. What a fight to start with here..... DM - Spear! Tenay - Kobashi is down and hurt. Kobashi backdrops Tenryu out of a piledriver attempt. It looks like these two are trying to kill each other!!!!!! DM - Kobashi rams Tenryu into a table. Massive backbreaker, Tenryu got planted. The referee gets to a five count....and Genichiro Tenryu gets back up. He’s not done fighting! Tenay - Tenryu walks into a side choke slam. Kenta Kobashi gets taken down out of nowhere. DM - The referee is counting: 7....8....Kenta Kobashi is back up. Tenay - Kobashi powers out of a headlock. Genichiro Tenryu can barely stand. Here it comes - ORANGE CRUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. The referee counts to 10, this match is over! Kenta Kobashi is still in the ring celebrating. DM - Genichiro Tenryu pushes the referee away! Tenay - Genichiro Tenryu spins Kobashi around. Genichiro Tenryu hits the Northern Lights Bomb! What a disrespectful thing to do!!!!!! I can’t believe this...........SEE YA NEXT WEEK!!!!! Winner - Kobashi (67/54/81) Rating - *** |
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| We got a 1.97 rating for 'Ichiban TV'! The attendance level was 1509 people. We made $45270 from ticket sales. |
Colcollazo - April 30, 2006 05:19 PM (GMT)
I like it, I like it, interesting what the next main event will be, and I like how the tournament is going.
jamiegeist - April 30, 2006 07:29 PM (GMT)
I really like this running disrespect thing you have goin with Kobashi and Tenryu. I'm enjoying your shows alot, despite not knowing much about alot of the guys. I like the short little historical bits that you sometimes toss in. Helps someone like me out alot. Good show.
dynamite kido - May 1, 2006 03:10 PM (GMT)
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| Since the last episode of Ichiban TV, Kenta Kobashi has been in close contact with the NWA Japan Competition committee. Apparently it has something to do with great detail about his situation with Genichiro Tenryu. We will let you know as soon as details become available. Expect to see a semifinal match this week in KENTA taking on TAKA Michinoku. There will be some sort of an announcement this week (we do NOT know however if it will be before Ichiban TV or not) on the NWA Japan Heavyweight title tournament. I would expect them to either announce the format of the tourament or maybe even some participants. |
Credit - Dave Meltzer at NWAJ.com
dynamite kido - May 3, 2006 01:07 PM (GMT)
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Ladies and gentleman we are proud to announce that we are having a tournament to decide the very first NWA Japan Heavyweight Champion! It will be a sixteen man tournament, single elimination, and each match will be a one fall finish. We will be naming the participants this week on NWAJ.com and the matchups will be finalized this week with the complete brackets this Saturday on Ichiban TV. |
credit - NWAJ.com
dynamite kido - May 3, 2006 01:13 PM (GMT)
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| NWAJ.com has just learned of the first participants named in the NWA Japan Heavyweight title tournament. Also, NWA Japan wants this to be the cream of the crop in the wrestling industry to be in the tournament. They have created something to make it more interesting as well. Every participant of this tournament will have had to have held a WORLD title (Titles that would be sufficient include, AJPW's Triple Crown Championship, NOAH's GHC championship, IWGP championship, WWE/WWF Championship, WCW World Championship etc) to be included in the tournament. BUT, if you haven't you can still be in the tournament with a win in a qualifing match. So far here are the participants that have been named to NWAJ.com in no particular order..... Keiji Mutoh Mitsuharu Misawa Kensuke Sasaki Satoshi Kojima |
dynamite kido - May 3, 2006 03:25 PM (GMT)
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| We here at NWA Japan are in current negotiations with NWA Mexico for a possible working relationship. We will have more details for you as soon as they are available. |
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Real F'n Show - May 3, 2006 11:47 PM (GMT)
Awesome.
dynamite kido - May 4, 2006 06:11 PM (GMT)
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| The NWA Japan Competition Committee has announced that this Saturday on Ichiban TV that there will be a tag team "dream partner" match. Kenta Kobashi and his dream partner vs. Genichiro Tenryu and his dream partner. The committee has also announced that because of Tenryu's actions of the last few weeks, if he were to commit another violent act against Kobashi after the match that he would NOT be suspended..................he'll actually be TERMINATED as a member of NWA Japan. Tenryu could not be reached for comment but Kenta Kobashi had this to say..... "I was very pleased with the respectful nature that the NWA Japan competition committee handled this problem. I assure you that I will fight my hardest and make the fans AND NWA Japan proud to have my fighting spirit in their company." Also we will see the semifinal matchup of the NWA Japan Jr Heavyweight Championship tournament between KENTA taking on TAKA Michinoku. There also have been other matches announced as Keiji Mutoh will make his debut for NWA Japan against Katsuyori Shibata. This also promises to be an action packed episode of Ichiban TV as well as we will see Hiroshi Tanahashi going one on one with Taiyo Kea, and we will also see Kensuke Sasaki taking on Minoru Suzuki. Don't forget we will also be announcing the remaining participants in the NWA Japan Heavyweight title tournament and the bracketing for it as well. See ya Saturday Night for Ichiban TV!!!!!!!! |
Credit - Mike Tenay for NWA Japan.com
dynamite kido - May 5, 2006 01:51 PM (GMT)
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| NWA Japan is pleased to announce that we have established a working relationship with NWA Mexico. We will be sending a 3 man team there for their Trios Tournament. Also in return they will be sending representatives to NWA Japan to compete in out initial Tag Team Title Tournament. Stay tuned to NWAJ.com for more news and details on this situation as it comes...... |
credit - NWAJ.com
Colcollazo - May 7, 2006 02:39 PM (GMT)
When's the next show comin up DK, let's get the heavyweights rollin.
dynamite kido - May 8, 2006 03:19 PM (GMT)
Tenay: Welcome everyone to the May 20, 2006 version of ICHIBAN TV!!!!!!!! I’m Mike Tenay here with Dave Meltzer and we are sure to have a great show for you here tonight.
DM: That’s right Iron Mike, we got an action packed evening of action for the fans here and at home.
Tenay: Tonight you’ll see a semifinal round match in our Junior Heavyweight title tournament as KENTA takes on the very talented TAKA Michinoku. Also we will see Minoru Suzuki go one on one with Kensuke Sasaki.
DM: That’s right, and also we are going to see a HUGE debut this week here in Ichiban TV when legendary Japanese wrestling superstar Keiji Mutoh makes his NWA Japan debut against Shibata.
Tenay: I can’t wait for that myself Dave. Also we are going to have a first time matchup between Taiyo Kea and the young superstar in Hiroshi Tanahashi. But the reason we are ALL here is for the dream tag team partner matchup tonight with Kenta Kobashi’s team vs. Genichiro Tenryu’s team. What do you think we’ll see here Dave?
DM: Well, I have no idea Mike. Anything can happen in professional wrestling and TONIGHT…….it probably will.
Tenay: Very true, let’s get to the right where we have our opening contest between KENTA and TAKA Michinoku. Standing leg lariat by KENTA on TAKA. KENTA strikes TAKA.
DM: Legsweep out of nowhere. Second rope flying axe handle, TAKA goes down.
Tenay: KENTA only gets knees on a splash. TAKA Michinoku hits a rolling kick on KENTA. Back heel kick from TAKA. Pin : 1....2..no. These two are really going at it during the early goings of this match.
DM: Very true Iron Mike. KENTA counters an avalanche with a raised foot to the face. Back heel kick from KENTA.
Tenay:Pin : 1....2..NO!!!!!!!!!That sure was close. KENTA face jams TAKA Michinoku. Cover! 1....2....kick out at the last second! That was about 2 and 9.9999999/10. KENTA looks shocked.
DM: KENTA misses the elbow drop.
Tenay: Spinning back kick from TAKA Michinoku. KENTA kicks TAKA Michinoku in the gut to reverse the momentum. Spin kick by KENTA to the face. KENTA moves in for the kill!!!!!!!! Here it comes………..
DM: Busaiku Knee Kick!!!!!!
Tenay: 1....2...3, it's finished.
Winner - KENTA (58/32/85)
Rating - ***1/2
Tenay: Ladies and Gentleman, we have Genichiro Tenryu backstage. Tenryu can you tell us who your “Dream partner” is tonight?
Tenryu: HAHA! You’d like that, huh Mr. Tenay? Well, you just live everybody else………………you’re gonna have to wait and see! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!
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Tenay: Next up folks we have Kensuke Sasaki and Minoru Suzuki in the ring and ready to go for our next matchup.
DM: This one is going to be ugly friends. Sasaki is a big bruiser and Suzuki isn’t intimidated by anyone. This one is gonna be a FIGHT!
Tenay: Kensuke Sasaki hits some punches. Sasaki hitting the spinning neckbreaker on Suzuki. Pin : 1....2..no. Almost a 3.
DM: Suzuki reverses a Kensuke Sasaki hammerlock. Wow, more wrestling in the getgo here than I expected.
Tenay: Running clothesline from Minoru Suzuki. Sasaki takes a harsh kick right there to the face. Minoru Suzuki with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Sasaki. That one looked like it caused major pain……….look at the face of Sasaki.
DM: Sasaki blocks a suplex attempt. Massive backbreaker, Suzuki got planted. It looks like Sasaki might be moving in for the kill here.
Tenay: Northern Lights Bomb!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!
DM: Kensuke Sasaki gives a murderous look toward Minoru Suzuki...and attacks! Suzuki gets dropped to the canvas, then battered with a barrage of rights and lefts. Sasaki leaves the ring having left Suzuki down and out.
Tenay: Sasaki absolutely took him apart after getting the win. It looks as if Suzuki may be injured there.
Winner - Kensuke Sasaki (48/40/56)
Rating - *1/2
Tenay: Ladies and gentleman, we promised that we would have the bracketing and participants named in the NWA Japan Heavyweight title tournament and we won’t disappoint. Here they are…..
DM: That’s right Iron Mike, we got an action packed evening of action for the fans here and at home.
Tenay: Tonight you’ll see a semifinal round match in our Junior Heavyweight title tournament as KENTA takes on the very talented TAKA Michinoku. Also we will see Minoru Suzuki go one on one with Kensuke Sasaki.
DM: That’s right, and also we are going to see a HUGE debut this week here in Ichiban TV when legendary Japanese wrestling superstar Keiji Mutoh makes his NWA Japan debut against Shibata.
Tenay: I can’t wait for that myself Dave. Also we are going to have a first time matchup between Taiyo Kea and the young superstar in Hiroshi Tanahashi. But the reason we are ALL here is for the dream tag team partner matchup tonight with Kenta Kobashi’s team vs. Genichiro Tenryu’s team. What do you think we’ll see here Dave?
DM: Well, I have no idea Mike. Anything can happen in professional wrestling and TONIGHT…….it probably will.
Tenay: Very true, let’s get to the right where we have our opening contest between KENTA and TAKA Michinoku. Standing leg lariat by KENTA on TAKA. KENTA strikes TAKA.
DM: Legsweep out of nowhere. Second rope flying axe handle, TAKA goes down.
Tenay: KENTA only gets knees on a splash. TAKA Michinoku hits a rolling kick on KENTA. Back heel kick from TAKA. Pin : 1....2..no. These two are really going at it during the early goings of this match.
DM: Very true Iron Mike. KENTA counters an avalanche with a raised foot to the face. Back heel kick from KENTA.
Tenay:Pin : 1....2..NO!!!!!!!!!That sure was close. KENTA face jams TAKA Michinoku. Cover! 1....2....kick out at the last second! That was about 2 and 9.9999999/10. KENTA looks shocked.
DM: KENTA misses the elbow drop.
Tenay: Spinning back kick from TAKA Michinoku. KENTA kicks TAKA Michinoku in the gut to reverse the momentum. Spin kick by KENTA to the face. KENTA moves in for the kill!!!!!!!! Here it comes………..
DM: Busaiku Knee Kick!!!!!!
Tenay: 1....2...3, it's finished.
Winner - KENTA (58/32/85)
Rating - ***1/2
Tenay: Ladies and Gentleman, we have Genichiro Tenryu backstage. Tenryu can you tell us who your “Dream partner” is tonight?
Tenryu: HAHA! You’d like that, huh Mr. Tenay? Well, you just live everybody else………………you’re gonna have to wait and see! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!
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Tenay: Next up folks we have Kensuke Sasaki and Minoru Suzuki in the ring and ready to go for our next matchup.
DM: This one is going to be ugly friends. Sasaki is a big bruiser and Suzuki isn’t intimidated by anyone. This one is gonna be a FIGHT!
Tenay: Kensuke Sasaki hits some punches. Sasaki hitting the spinning neckbreaker on Suzuki. Pin : 1....2..no. Almost a 3.
DM: Suzuki reverses a Kensuke Sasaki hammerlock. Wow, more wrestling in the getgo here than I expected.
Tenay: Running clothesline from Minoru Suzuki. Sasaki takes a harsh kick right there to the face. Minoru Suzuki with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Sasaki. That one looked like it caused major pain……….look at the face of Sasaki.
DM: Sasaki blocks a suplex attempt. Massive backbreaker, Suzuki got planted. It looks like Sasaki might be moving in for the kill here.
Tenay: Northern Lights Bomb!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!
DM: Kensuke Sasaki gives a murderous look toward Minoru Suzuki...and attacks! Suzuki gets dropped to the canvas, then battered with a barrage of rights and lefts. Sasaki leaves the ring having left Suzuki down and out.
Tenay: Sasaki absolutely took him apart after getting the win. It looks as if Suzuki may be injured there.
Winner - Kensuke Sasaki (48/40/56)
Rating - *1/2
Tenay: Ladies and gentleman, we promised that we would have the bracketing and participants named in the NWA Japan Heavyweight title tournament and we won’t disappoint. Here they are…..
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Masahiro Chono - Takeshi Rikio Bison Smith - Satoshi Kojima Akira Taue - Mitsuharu Misawa Taiyo Kea - Hiroshi Tanahashi Toshiiaki Kawada - Yoshihiro Takayama Go Shiosaki - Jun Akiyama Hiroyoshi Tenzan - Keiji Mutoh Kenta Kobashi - Riki Choshu |
Tenay: There you have it ladies and gentleman, the 16 man, single elimination tournament for the NWA Japan Heavyweight title. Let’s keep the action rolling with another matchup!!!!
DM: This one is going to be a SERIOUS contest between two guys that just so happen to be meeting in the first round of the Heavyweight title tournament. We can even call this one an early preview Iron Mike!
Tenay: Kea bodyslams Hiroshi Tanahashi. Hiroshi Tanahashi fights out of a grapple. These two arent’ wasting anytime.
DM: Back suplex on Kea. Kea reverses an irish whip...and Hiroshi Tanahashi runs into the referee!
Tenay: Hiroshi Tanahashi scores with a released tiger suplex on Kea. Hooks the leg, but there's no referee to make the count!!!!!!!
DM: Kea counters a sleeper hold by turning it into a jaw breaker. Big dropkick by Taiyo Kea, who got good elevation.
Tenay: Tanahashi walks into a jaw breaker. Cover! 1....2...kick out. Flapjack from Kea. Cover! 1....2....kick out at the last second! Fast paced action here!
DM: Kea looks shocked. He thought he had him there. Tanahashi slips out the back of a Taiyo Kea bodyslam.
Tenay: Hiroshi Tanahashi hits a delayed suplex on Kea. Pin : 1....2....kick out! A split-second away from a three.
DM: Tanahashi walks into a trip. The referee gets hit by a wild right hand and is down. This certainly hasn’t been the officials best day.
Tenay: Hiroshi Tanahashi floors Kea, then signals for the Sling Blade. Meanwhile, Taiyo Kea has something in his hands. Tanahashi comes over...and gets nailed with a set of brass knuckles! Just in time for The referee 1....2....3!
DM: This one isn’t over. The fight has started up again! Taiyo Kea attacks Tanahashi, and they brawl all around ringside, then into the crowd!
Tenay: Both of them are fighting through the curtains.
Winner - Taiyo Kea (66/42/91)
Rating - ****
[i]”Once in a while a superstar comes along and changes the face of professional wrestling. THAT face is now coming to NWA JAPAN……….TONIGHT……….(Mutoh’s face is shown on the big screen)
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Tenay: WOW, well you’ve seen the video, NOW SEE THE SUPERSTAR!!!!!
DM: That’s right Mike, we are lucky enough to see on of the greatest wrestling superstars in the history of this sport. Keiji Mutoh came up in New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has wrestled on the biggest drawing wrestling shows EVER in Japan. He’s main evented Tokyo Dome shows for New Japan, he’s won the IWGP AND The Triple Crown title in All Japan. He’s one of the best of all time, and we are LUCKY to have him here tonight!
Tenay: Both Keiji Mutoh and Katsuyori Shibata are BOTH in the ring and are ready to go. I can’t wait for this one!
DM: Mutoh scores with a back heel kick on Shibata. Legsweep out of nowhere.
Tenay: What’s he setting him up for? Keiji Mutoh with a running dropkick into the corner!!!!!!!!
DM: Keiji Mutoh blasts Shibata with a super kick. Katsuyori Shibata is in trouble.
Tenay: Shining Wizard! 1....2....3.
DM: That was VERY impressive. Keiji Mutoh remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.
Winner - Keiji Mutoh (55/24/86)
Rating - ***1/2
Tenay: It’s now time for the main event and the unveiling of the “dream partners”. Kobashi and Tenryu are both already in the ring. Up first Tenryu’s partner……….
Tenay: IT’S KAWADA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The crowd is going crazy and I know that Kobashi isn’t happy about this. Kawada and Kobashi have faced off several times years ago in the All Japan Promotion.
DM: There was always competition between these two as they came up around the same time in AJPW and this one is gonna be UNREAL. I can’t wait to see who Kobashi’s partner is………
Tenay: Who is it?
DM: IT’S MITSUHARU MISAWA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tenay: That’s unbelievable.
DM: That’s the perfect partner for Kobashi. Kawada has always had a hardtime in his career beating Misawa and I don’t think that Misawa and Tenryu have actually EVER been in there together. This couldn’t have been better Iron Mike.
Tenay: Mitsuharu Misawa strikes Kawada! They both look like they want to kill each other. Kawada walks into a spinning heel kick. Hooks the leg : 1....2....shoulder up.
DM: Toshiaki Kawada reverses a hip toss. Bodyslam by Kawada. Hard slam by Kawada. Kawada tags out to Genichiro Tenryu.
Tenay: Genichiro Tenryu with a standing spinebuster. Misawa blocks a kick from Genichiro Tenryu. Misawa tags out to Kenta Kobashi. Now we’re talking!!!!!
DM: Tenryu gets slammed. Big clothesline on Tenryu. Cover!
Tenay: 1....2...kick out. Almost. Hard slam by Kobashi. Tag to Mitsuharu Misawa.
DM: Mitsuharu Misawa with an enziguri.
Tenay: Pinfall attempt 1....2....no! They cut that one close.
Tenryu pushes out of a Mitsuharu Misawa hold.
DM: Rude Awakening on Mitsuharu Misawa by Tenryu. Tenryu tags out to Toshiaki Kawada.
Tenay: Running knee lift from Toshiaki Kawada. Mitsuharu Misawa is in trouble.
DM: Dangerous Backdrop Driver!!! That shook the ring.
Tenay: 1....2....3!! They’ve won!!!!!
DM: What the hell?! Masahiro Chono comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring!
Tenay: Masahiro Chono spins Misawa around. Masahiro Chono hits the Shining Yakuza Kick! Mitsuharu Misawa has been left down on the canvas!!!!!!!! CHONO IS BACK!!!!!!!! We’ll see you next week, for Dave Meltzer I’m Mike Tenay………see ya next week!!!!!!
Winner - Tenryu/Kawada (61/51/72)
Rating - **
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dynamite kido - May 11, 2006 05:25 PM (GMT)
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| The NWA Japan Championship Committee has come to the decision that Masahiro Chono will be suspended from participating in the NWA Japan Heavyweight Championship tournament. We will be replacing him with another superstar from another branch of the NWA. As soon as more details are available we here at NWAJ.com will pass them along. Thanks. |
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