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<p>So I'm sort of active/not active on the forums. Dip in and out. But I've spent the last day or so firing through this thread and the work you've put into this willrOck is outstanding.</p><p> </p><p> I tip my hat to anyone with the patience to mod but also the level of creativity to come up with all the companies, gimmicks, wrestlers and renders. This is tremendous and I can't wait for a full blown release. </p><p> </p><p> I've gone off RW mods of late and found more joy in the C-Verse and fantasy type mods. This looks excellent.</p><p> Just had to say.</p>

<p>I'm over a year into my PGHW save which I'm thoroughly enjoying and is the longest I've played a save this TEW. I've also wanted to start a serious one as CGC which I may get too.</p><p> </p><p> But I'm now a converted fan and will gladly play C-Verse over RW mods (although I still love the RW ones)</p>

<p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';">Ladies and gentlemen, Happy New Year and best wishes for 2017, thank you for joining us as we bring you a special preview of PGHW's first-ever Wrestle Kingdom event! As we're led to believe, this is to replace Night of Honour as the eventual be-all, end-all of PGHW events and the 'season finale', if you will. You last met us as we recapped the 2016 PGHW Elite Tag Series that was a night we won't soon forget. This night, will surely follow suit and top it all. Now, of course, there will be other matches on the card, but these are the ones you're definitely not going to want to miss. The best of the best!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> Anyway, let's break it down.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:18px;">PGHW Wrestle Kingdom Preview</span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><img alt="8tnuDHN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8tnuDHN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="cKAPI8X.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cKAPI8X.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="lvryH3g.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lvryH3g.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qQgVjGH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qQgVjGH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="kNOyxq3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kNOyxq3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OqoMK6J.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OqoMK6J.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="b3NThhW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/b3NThhW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Thy Kingdom Come (Haranobu Kobayashi, Suki & Masa Kurata) © vs Seigigun (Bunrakuken Torii, Commander Kawagishi & Shimpei Hirose) (PGHW Six-Man Tag Title)</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> Haranobu Kobayashi, SUKI & Masa Kurata have held the Six-man tag titles for 5 months now and have been a formidable force during their reign. They come up against a tremendous trio of talent in Bunrakuken Torii, Commander Kawagishi & Shimpei Hirose. This match is nothing more or less than 6 of the most exceptional wrestlers in the business today fighting for gold and if you think this match won't be excellent, then you're very wrong.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><img alt="hIDfts6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hIDfts6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qQgVjGH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qQgVjGH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="0eDFhmt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0eDFhmt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Razan Okamoto © vs Eisaku Kunomasu (PGHW Historical Japan Title)</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> Okamoto has, in only one year, arguably made himself the most popular guy in the company and he's only 26 years old. Eisaku Kunomasu is one of the most respected men in the company and, even at the age of 46, is still one of the elite competitors and doesn't seem like he wants to slow down.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> These two met once before in the G1 Climax Blocks where Okamoto defeated Kunomasu, but via interference from a Chaos Club stablemate. As such, it wasn't a perfectly clean victory and Kunomasu feels that it doesn't hold up. He's requested a rematch, Okamoto obliged and now two different generations meet at the first ever Wrestle Kingdom event in what may well be a Match of The Year contender. Kunomasu last held the Historical Japan title (his only PGHW title victory) almost 20 years ago. When he was the same age as Okamoto is now. Can he turn back the clock and win it again?</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><img alt="pnZZRjG.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pnZZRjG.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="poYRZfL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/poYRZfL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qQgVjGH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qQgVjGH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="KXTtiQE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KXTtiQE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dBbTOsz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dBbTOsz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><img alt="qQgVjGH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qQgVjGH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="0liwOIS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0liwOIS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="01YyZGe.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/01YyZGe.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Hiroyasu Gakusha & Kiminobu Kuroki vs Elemental Angel vs KitoGuchi (#1 Contender's to Glory Crown Tag)</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> 3 of the elite tag teams in the business right now all meet in a battle to crown the next #1 contenders for the Glory Crown Tag Titles. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> Hiroyasu Gakusha & Kiminobu Kuroki were the surprise package of the Elite Tag Series. Only losing on the final night prevented the GCG stars from reaching the final. Every match they competed in was excellent and what we have are 2 elite talents with the ability to alter the PGHW landscape all over again. Having made sporadic appearances since the Elite Tag Series they haven't seemed to have formed any alliances with specific stables but you can be sure that if they win this and challenge for the Tag Titles, they'll have their pick of the bunch.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> American Elemental & Emerald Angel have set the tag division alight with their abundance of flash and aerial attacks to put all opponents on their asses. They gave a strong account of themselves in the Elite Tag Series but ultimately came up short, losing in the block stages to...</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> Chojiro Kitoaji and Bussho Makiguchi. This pairing has been around for almost a decade and still aren't even in their 30's yet. The two put on excellent bouts every time they step into the ring and, no doubt, are destined to win the tag titles again but against such elite talent, will this be their night to become 3-time champions?</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><img alt="dCG2wHj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dCG2wHj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qQgVjGH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qQgVjGH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xHNxBRM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xHNxBRM.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Funakoshi © vs PRIDE Koiso (PGHW International Title)</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> Funakoshi has, in less than a year, become one of the elite competitors in PGHW. Holding the title for 5 months, as of writing, the tank-like athlete still works shows in BCG so is regularly putting on MOTY candidates in two different companies and making it look like a walk in the park.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> PRIDE Koiso comes into this match with a lot to prove. Of late, it seems he's been starting to show signs of decline in the ring but, at 39, he's determined to show he still has what it takes. For a competitor of his pedigree, over the course of his career, he has had surprisingly few title reigns. Let's not underestimate the value of 11 championship victories, but 6 of those were alongside Kozue Kawashima which has led many to believe that Koiso has only had the career he has had because of his association with the Glory Crown champion. On, what could become the new biggest stage in PGHW, can PRIDE Koiso win only the 3rd singles title of his career?</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><img alt="OEMunvd.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OEMunvd.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dl59jlZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dl59jlZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qQgVjGH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qQgVjGH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PmWipt8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PmWipt8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="HvZ2VRJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HvZ2VRJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Legacy (Matthew Keith & Gregory Gauge) © vs Blood Brothers (Aaron Andrews & Joshua Taylor) (PGHW Glory Crown Tag)</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> These two teams last met in a MOTY candidate bout in the final of the PGHW Elite Tag Series. Keith & Gauge reigned supreme in that over their then stablemates but it's the aftermath of the match that is most memorable. Masaru Ugaki appeared, joined forces with The Legacy, put the boots to Andrews & Taylor and formed their own new powerhouse stable to once again change the landscape of PGHW. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> Blood was spilt, literally, the last time these 4 men met in the ring and it would be a foolish man to bet against it happening again. Especially with the prospect of gold and revenge on the cards.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><img alt="9LfH7mu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9LfH7mu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qQgVjGH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qQgVjGH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3rZYXMA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3rZYXMA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Masaru Ugaki vs Yoshimi Mushashibo (Protége vs Mentor. Betrayal vs Honour)</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> Ugaki split from his long-term partner in Ryoma Murayama in an amicable fashion 6 weeks ago. The audience applauded and showed their appreciation for the duo and have cheered Ugaki like a hero for a long time now. Later that night that all changed when Ugaki joined forces with The Legacy, beat down the Blood Brothers and seemingly abandoned the Mushashibo led Seigigun stable. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> There has never been an answer given as to why this happened. It just did. At Night of RESPECT, Mushashibo approached Ugaki in the ring. He stated his disapproval of Ugaki's actions and the betrayal he felt at his protége seemingly abandoning him and his stablemates. Ugaki responded by claiming he's outgrown Mushashibo, doesn't need him anymore and will prove it. Thus, the match was made. Mushashibo, arguably the GOAT, vs Ugaki, the potential future ace and hottest talent in the company at the moment. This has serious potential to be an absolutely incredible match.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><img alt="dOPMRjv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dOPMRjv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qQgVjGH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qQgVjGH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8qXq5hB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8qXq5hB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Kozue Kawashima vs Magnum Kobe (PGHW Glory Crown)</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> The leader of the Chaos Club vs the leader of Thy Kingdom Come. Champion vs Challenger. These 2 men have already met 3 times in the past calendar year and every match has been a legitimate MOTY contender. This one may top them all.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> The first meeting came in the final of the PGHW Elite Series where Kawashima won the tournament for 2nd time in his career and earned himself a title match vs Mushashibo (in which he won the title). The second meeting was in the final of the inaugural G1 Climax where, after both men won their respective blocks, Kobe took the victory and won the first-ever iteration of the month-long tournament. The third bout came one month later at Night of HONOUR where Kobe was given the opportunity to challenge for the Glory Crown title but came up short. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> 3 excellent bouts by 2 excellent competitors. This will likely be their final meeting for the foreseeable future (although, you never know) and it's sure to be a can't miss affair as the main event of possibly the biggest night of the year!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';">Ladies and gentlemen, Happy New Year and best wishes for 2017, thank you for joining us as we bring you a special preview of PGHW's first-ever Wrestle Kingdom event! As we're led to believe, this is to replace Night of Honour as the eventual be-all, end-all of PGHW events and the 'season finale', if you will. You last met us as we recapped the 2016 PGHW Elite Tag Series that was a night we won't soon forget. This night, will surely follow suit and top it all. Now, of course, there will be other matches on the card, but these are the ones you're definitely not going to want to miss. The best of the best!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> Anyway, let's break it down.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:18px;">PGHW Wrestle Kingdom Preview</span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><img alt="8tnuDHN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8tnuDHN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="cKAPI8X.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cKAPI8X.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="lvryH3g.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lvryH3g.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qQgVjGH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qQgVjGH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="kNOyxq3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kNOyxq3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OqoMK6J.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OqoMK6J.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="b3NThhW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/b3NThhW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Thy Kingdom Come (Haranobu Kobayashi, Suki & Masa Kurata) © vs Seigigun (Bunrakuken Torii, Commander Kawagishi & Shimpei Hirose) (PGHW Six-Man Tag Title)</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> Haranobu Kobayashi, SUKI & Masa Kurata have held the Six-man tag titles for 5 months now and have been a formidable force during their reign. They come up against a tremendous trio of talent in Bunrakuken Torii, Commander Kawagishi & Shimpei Hirose. This match is nothing more or less than 6 of the most exceptional wrestlers in the business today fighting for gold and if you think this match won't be excellent, then you're very wrong.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><img alt="hIDfts6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hIDfts6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qQgVjGH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qQgVjGH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="0eDFhmt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0eDFhmt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Razan Okamoto © vs Eisaku Kunomasu (PGHW Historical Japan Title)</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> Okamoto has, in only one year, arguably made himself the most popular guy in the company and he's only 26 years old. Eisaku Kunomasu is one of the most respected men in the company and, even at the age of 46, is still one of the elite competitors and doesn't seem like he wants to slow down.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> These two met once before in the G1 Climax Blocks where Okamoto defeated Kunomasu, but via interference from a Chaos Club stablemate. As such, it wasn't a perfectly clean victory and Kunomasu feels that it doesn't hold up. He's requested a rematch, Okamoto obliged and now two different generations meet at the first ever Wrestle Kingdom event in what may well be a Match of The Year contender. Kunomasu last held the Historical Japan title (his only PGHW title victory) almost 20 years ago. When he was the same age as Okamoto is now. Can he turn back the clock and win it again?</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><img alt="pnZZRjG.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pnZZRjG.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="poYRZfL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/poYRZfL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qQgVjGH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qQgVjGH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="KXTtiQE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KXTtiQE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dBbTOsz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dBbTOsz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><img alt="qQgVjGH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qQgVjGH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="0liwOIS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0liwOIS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="01YyZGe.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/01YyZGe.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Hiroyasu Gakusha & Kiminobu Kuroki vs Elemental Angel vs KitoGuchi (#1 Contender's to Glory Crown Tag)</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> 3 of the elite tag teams in the business right now all meet in a battle to crown the next #1 contenders for the Glory Crown Tag Titles. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> Hiroyasu Gakusha & Kiminobu Kuroki were the surprise package of the Elite Tag Series. Only losing on the final night prevented the GCG stars from reaching the final. Every match they competed in was excellent and what we have are 2 elite talents with the ability to alter the PGHW landscape all over again. Having made sporadic appearances since the Elite Tag Series they haven't seemed to have formed any alliances with specific stables but you can be sure that if they win this and challenge for the Tag Titles, they'll have their pick of the bunch.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> American Elemental & Emerald Angel have set the tag division alight with their abundance of flash and aerial attacks to put all opponents on their asses. They gave a strong account of themselves in the Elite Tag Series but ultimately came up short, losing in the block stages to...</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> Chojiro Kitoaji and Bussho Makiguchi. This pairing has been around for almost a decade and still aren't even in their 30's yet. The two put on excellent bouts every time they step into the ring and, no doubt, are destined to win the tag titles again but against such elite talent, will this be their night to become 3-time champions?</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><img alt="dCG2wHj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dCG2wHj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qQgVjGH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qQgVjGH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xHNxBRM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xHNxBRM.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Funakoshi © vs PRIDE Koiso (PGHW International Title)</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> Funakoshi has, in less than a year, become one of the elite competitors in PGHW. Holding the title for 5 months, as of writing, the tank-like athlete still works shows in BCG so is regularly putting on MOTY candidates in two different companies and making it look like a walk in the park.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> PRIDE Koiso comes into this match with a lot to prove. Of late, it seems he's been starting to show signs of decline in the ring but, at 39, he's determined to show he still has what it takes. For a competitor of his pedigree, over the course of his career, he has had surprisingly few title reigns. Let's not underestimate the value of 11 championship victories, but 6 of those were alongside Kozue Kawashima which has led many to believe that Koiso has only had the career he has had because of his association with the Glory Crown champion. On, what could become the new biggest stage in PGHW, can PRIDE Koiso win only the 3rd singles title of his career?</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><img alt="OEMunvd.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OEMunvd.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dl59jlZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dl59jlZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qQgVjGH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qQgVjGH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PmWipt8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PmWipt8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="HvZ2VRJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HvZ2VRJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Legacy (Matthew Keith & Gregory Gauge) © vs Blood Brothers (Aaron Andrews & Joshua Taylor) (PGHW Glory Crown Tag)</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> These two teams last met in a MOTY candidate bout in the final of the PGHW Elite Tag Series. Keith & Gauge reigned supreme in that over their then stablemates but it's the aftermath of the match that is most memorable. Masaru Ugaki appeared, joined forces with The Legacy, put the boots to Andrews & Taylor and formed their own new powerhouse stable to once again change the landscape of PGHW. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> Blood was spilt, literally, the last time these 4 men met in the ring and it would be a foolish man to bet against it happening again. Especially with the prospect of gold and revenge on the cards.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><img alt="9LfH7mu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9LfH7mu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qQgVjGH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qQgVjGH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3rZYXMA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3rZYXMA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Masaru Ugaki vs Yoshimi Mushashibo (Protége vs Mentor. Betrayal vs Honour)</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> Ugaki split from his long-term partner in Ryoma Murayama in an amicable fashion 6 weeks ago. The audience applauded and showed their appreciation for the duo and have cheered Ugaki like a hero for a long time now. Later that night that all changed when Ugaki joined forces with The Legacy, beat down the Blood Brothers and seemingly abandoned the Mushashibo led Seigigun stable. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> There has never been an answer given as to why this happened. It just did. At Night of RESPECT, Mushashibo approached Ugaki in the ring. He stated his disapproval of Ugaki's actions and the betrayal he felt at his protége seemingly abandoning him and his stablemates. Ugaki responded by claiming he's outgrown Mushashibo, doesn't need him anymore and will prove it. Thus, the match was made. Mushashibo, arguably the GOAT, vs Ugaki, the potential future ace and hottest talent in the company at the moment. This has serious potential to be an absolutely incredible match.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><img alt="dOPMRjv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dOPMRjv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qQgVjGH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qQgVjGH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8qXq5hB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8qXq5hB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Kozue Kawashima vs Magnum Kobe (PGHW Glory Crown)</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> The leader of the Chaos Club vs the leader of Thy Kingdom Come. Champion vs Challenger. These 2 men have already met 3 times in the past calendar year and every match has been a legitimate MOTY contender. This one may top them all.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> The first meeting came in the final of the PGHW Elite Series where Kawashima won the tournament for 2nd time in his career and earned himself a title match vs Mushashibo (in which he won the title). The second meeting was in the final of the inaugural G1 Climax where, after both men won their respective blocks, Kobe took the victory and won the first-ever iteration of the month-long tournament. The third bout came one month later at Night of HONOUR where Kobe was given the opportunity to challenge for the Glory Crown title but came up short. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> 3 excellent bouts by 2 excellent competitors. This will likely be their final meeting for the foreseeable future (although, you never know) and it's sure to be a can't miss affair as the main event of possibly the biggest night of the year!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';"> </span></p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Teh_Showtime" data-cite="Teh_Showtime" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41191" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><img alt="9JPzdfW.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9JPzdfW.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> Two keep strong notes, still got a perfect rating because these guys are so good. The only loss for KitoGuchi in 2v2 action the entire save (2016-2019)</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> Thats pretty bad-ass. I've only just entered 2017 in my PGHW save. KitoGuchi haven't been booked nearly as strongly but they are excellent. How's the rest of your save looking in the company? If you don't mind my asking...?</p>

Lol. No worries, dude. I'm just messing. I seriously enjoyed the updates, though, Roll on TEW 2020. I feel similarly with Shibata. Based on the seriousness of his injury, if he never returns properly, the physicality he got involved in with KENTA may have been enough. It was truly phenomenal. But I'm with you on the Japanese crowds. They seem to genuinely love the product, the company and what it puts out and it shows when you watch the shows and listen to them. NJPW does its storytelling in the ring and the crowd never misses a beat. I'm now thrilled to be one of them!

I only started watching NJPW a few months prior to Alpha vs Omega so missed prime Shibata but from everything I've heard, the guy was next-level awesome. So from going back and watching stuff on NJPW World, the guy was awesome. The KENTA turn and returning of Shibata made that one of the best angles I've seen in a long time and to get that level of noise and reaction out of that crowd in Japan is incredible. An outstanding angle. Plus with the card revealed for Royal Quest, such an exciting time to be an NJPW fan. Who needs The Elite?! Oh, btw Derek-B, off-topic; I'm still eagerly awaiting your update in the BHOTWG thread for the past few years. I'm trying to work on my storytelling in my PGHW save to bring it to a level of that which you achieved telling the story so far of BHOTWG. I know you're busy but... c.mon!

If they're kept there long enough eventually when you call them up there morale will likely be at annoyed/angry and they may end up asking for a release. If you call them up, then send them back down with the 'To Work Down There' note, this keeps them there without the constant emails of their complaints but, I expect, their gains will be smaller from development and they'll still return to the main roster annoyed when called back up.

KENTA's GTS vs CM Punk's GTS Razor Ramon Razor's Edge vs Sheamus Celtic Cross The Rock's Rock Bottom vs Booker T's Book End Randy Orton's RKO vs DDP's Diamond Cutter

Jay White is such a shitebag heel. Maybe the best heel in Wrestling today. I wasn't really sold on him but Block B finals night and finals night, sealed it. That was a hell of a month of wrestling. Multiple MOTY candidates, Takagi and Ospreay now very credible heavyweight singles threats, a passing torch moment between Tanahashi and Ibushi, KENTA joining BC and Shibata getting physical in the ring plus a tremendous final with the ultimate babyface beating the A-hole heel. What a month! Wrestling really is better than the things you like!

Well this is the first I've watched in real-time along with the tournament. Nothing else like it in wrestling. At least not with the level of consistency in match quality. Enjoy the last 2 nights, troops.

<p>The most stacked block in G1 history comes to a tremendous end. Those last 2 matches were on another level of excellence. Like, Tanahashi at this stage of his career is just 80% hairspray & 20% tape and he's still banging out 5* matches like it's nothing.</p><p> </p><p> Guy has gotta be in firm contention as a contender for GOAT.</p><p> </p><p> Expecting Naito to win tomorrow now. My neck twinges now at what could happen in the final if it ends up as Naito vs Ibushi.</p><p> </p><p> When wrestling is good, there's nothing else like it.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Tomato Can" data-cite="Tomato Can" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46890" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I am trying to decide on a new "Figurehead". My most popular guys are between 38-41. Is that too old to start off as a figurehead or should it be someone younger? What do you think?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Personally my figurehead generally ends up as someone in the early to mid 30's and then when the shine wears off, bring through the next guy. 40's I would say is too old as you don't know how much longevity you're gonna get out the guy, necessarily (unless they're a Tanahashi or a Flair level talent). </p><p> Late 30's depending on the talent could get a shot but, generally, I go early to mid 30's. Personal preference though.</p>

<p>If you read this in the PGHW thread then no need to read here as I posted in both places...</p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">PGHW Elite Tag Series</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tournament Story;</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> The PGHW Elite Tag Series 2016 is in the books and it was an outstanding month of competition from the best wrestlers in the world. There were records broken, MOTY contenders and first-time winners of the competition. So let us recap the 19 nights in all their glory.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Starting with Block A and Samoan Destruction. The fiercesome duo had a decent debut year up until the start of the tournament. But decent turned to dominant as soon as the competition opened. Winning the first 2 matches, spectators thought they'd struggle on night 5 vs Kawashima & Koiso. Boy were we wrong. What followed was the single most surprisingly, monstrous display we've witnessed in PGHW as the 4-time winners were ragdolled around the ring. 13 gruelling minutes later and Samoan Machine pinned PRIDE Koiso and the 2000 fans in the sold-out Kyoto Arena were stunned. And that was only the opening bout of the night. The monstrous duo went 6-0 but fatigue seemed to play a pivotal role as they lost their last 3 matches and finished 6-3. A noble effort that could've been enough had 3 other teams not also finished with the same record.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Muruyama & Ugaki, the holders, came into the tournament with tension simmering between them. Ugaki, over the summer, seems to have finally cemented himself as a main event star with an outstanding effort in the inaugural G1 Climax and seemed to be outgrowing his tag partner of 12 years. This trend continued as the duo went 5-4 but all 4 losses were as a result of Muruyama eating the pinfall, further cementing Ugaki's belief that he had outgrown his partner... more on that later.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Kawashima and Koiso bounced back from their manhandling by Samoan Destruction to win their next 4 and lead the block with a record of 6-1. Night 15 changed that, however. They came up against the determined duo of Aaron Andrews & Joshua Taylor, going by the name Blood Brothers, after the stable name involving The Legacy and others. 24 minutes of fiercely fought action ended when Andrews got the roll-up on Kawashima to put themselves on 5-3 going into the final night. On night 17, all Kawashima & Koiso had to do was avoid defeat and they were through. They came up against their fellow Chaos Club members of Razan Okamoto & Orange Tsuchie. Okamoto had endeared himself to the PGHW fans with his fighting courage and spirit and an impressive 7 month long (and counting) reign with the Historical Japan title. Many thought that this match would be half-assed and Kawashima & Koiso would sail through to the final. Boy, how wrong were we?!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Okamoto had a point to prove and wouldn't bow down to the leaders of Chaos Club. Both teams fought valiantly with violent chops and submission attempts throughout. Kawashima went for his finish but Okamoto wriggled free, bounced off the ropes and almost took the Glory Crown Champions head off with a thunderous clothesline that sealed the 1, 2, 3. The 4 men shook hands afterwards but you could see how pleased with himself Okamoto was and how irked Kawashima was. With them sitting at 6-3, they were now waiting on the outcome of the Blood Brothers vs KitoGuchi match.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Andrews & Taylor won the match, finishing with a 6-3 record alongside Kawashima & Koiso, Samoan Destruction & Elemental Angel but, as AA & JT had beaten each of the other 3 teams they won the block and moved to the final.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"><strong>Block A</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Blood Brothers 6-3 (12)*</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Samoan Destruction 6-3 (12)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Kawashima & Koiso 6-3 (12)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Elemental Angel 6-3 (12)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Muruyama & Ugaki 5-4 (10)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> KitoGuchi 4-5 (8)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Big Thunder 4-5 (8)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Rei Surira 3-6 (6)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Okamoto & Tsuchie 3-6 (6)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Flash Ardiente 2-7 (4)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Block B was filled with controversy, chaos and championship pedigree as it was fiercely fought but 2 teams shined high above the rest. But first, the rest...</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Buddy Garner & Raymond Diaz, appropriately naming themselves as Hard Bastards, looked to set a theme for the rest of the tournament on opening night as they defeated the PGHW Glory Tag Champions in Matthew Keith & Gregory Gauge (The Legacy). So, not only giving themselves a likely future shot at the champions but also a strong footing in the block. Things didn't continue in that fashion for the veterans as they finished with a 4-5 record but they did also defeat the future ace in Magnum Kobe and his partner Masa Kurata so the twosome can hold their heads high despite the negative record.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Funakoshi & Eisaku Kunomasu were many people's outsider picks to win the whole thing and the team looked excellent in the early stages sitting at 4-1 record after night 10. However, the duo lost 4 of their next 5 and finished 5-4 and out of contention.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Yoshimi Mushashibo & Bunrakuken Torii proved an inspired combination with Mushashibo's psychology and Torii's athleticism as they went 6-3 but never made it out of the block.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> The biggest controversy came after Night 10 of the tournament.Hanran Domei, the team of Kaz & Eien Miyamoto were 1-4 having just won their first match that night but rumours swilled in the aftermath that Miyamoto had been suspended by PGHW for testing positive for steroids. As a result, all 4 of the duo's remaining matches were forfeited which gave free wins to four other teams and a lot of disappointment amongst the fans. However, the block rolled on and, as said before, 2 teams shined brightly in the end;</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> The Legacy, Matthew Keith & Gregory Gauge, and the team of Hiroyasu Gakusha & Kiminobu Kuroki who were invited by PGHW officials to represent BCG and boy did they! Going into Night 14 of the competition both teams had records of 5-1. The match was, and arguably could still be, the best bout of the competition as both teams gave it their absolute all to out do the other and pick up the crucial win that could win them the block but after 30 minutes of balls-to-the-wall action, the bell rang and the bout ended in a draw as fans rose to their feet and gave all 4 warriors a truly well earned standing ovation. As great as that was though, it didn't change anything regarding the block; Both teams were still deadlocked. And that way they remained up until the final night of Block B. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Both teams held a 6-1-1 record. The Legacy were facing off against The Ring Generals and Gakusha & Kiminobu were facing off against, Keith & Gauge's stablemates, Bulldozer Brandon & Jack Jericho. In what was a shock result, in many people's opinions, Bulldozer Brandon stepped up to prove that he could be a 'hoss' when required and defeated the BCG duo after 19 minutes of action. All that was required now was for the Glory Crown Tag Champs to defeat Waldorf & Statler to win the Block and it took 29minutes and 43 seconds of the 30minute time limit but win they did and we were faced with a history making final.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 2 teams, both from the same group, both non-Japanese facing off in the Elite Tag Series final. To say that PGHW are evolving with the times is an understatement. So... onto the final.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"><strong>Block B</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> The Legacy 7-1-1 (15)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Kuroki & Gakusha 6-2-1 (13)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Mushashibo & Torii 6-3 (12)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Kurata & Kobe 6-3 (12)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Funakoshi & Kunomasu 5-4 (10)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Hard Bastards 4-5 (8)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> BB & JJ 4-5 (8)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> The Ring Generals 2-7 (4)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Yaju Butai 3-6 (6)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Hanran Domei 1-8(2)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> The final night of the tournament was an event in and of itself. Multi-man tag matches made up most of the card. Razan Okamoto, pinned by Bussho Makiguchi during the Block matches, successfully defended his Historical Japan title vs Makiguchi in a solid bout. A 3v3 bout involving members of The Crown Jewel vs Seigigun looked to be the last match where we'd see Ugaki & Muruyama team up together. After the loss, the 2 men stood in the ring, shook hands and then Ugaki left the ring and walked away symbolising that after 12 years, the duo really did seem to be finished.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Moving on to the final, it was an epic 26 minute bout that may have resulted in the match of the tournament as the four Gaijin's put on a blistering bout that set off at a rocket pace and never slowed down until the ref rang the bell and raised Keith & Gauge's hands in victory as they were crowned Glory Tag Series winners for 2016. All 4 competitors embraced and congratulated each other showing the stable's dominance when Masaru Ugaki emerged from the back, entered the ring and swiftly started putting the boots to Taylor & Andrews. Shocking enough as that was, worse was to come as The Legacy threw the trophy to the floor and joined Ugaki in laying into the duo known as Blood Brothers. Drawing blood from the skull of Joshua Taylor, the fans looked on in horror as all 3 men raised their hands together and Keith grabbed the mic.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"><em>"This right here is what greatness looks like. You think you can join our group, adopt our stable name as your own and act like we should be OK with that? We are The Legacy. We are the greatest tag team in professional wrestling today and with Ugaki-san by our side, the best singles wrestler in the world today, we will go on to be greater than anyone here in this arena would ever dream possible because that's what we do! This right here is New Pride Glory! Now, kids, get this trash out of my ring".</em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> And with that, the threesome put the boots to AA & Taylor again as the Young Lions help them out as a chorus of boos, 13,000 strong, rain down in the Tokushima Baseball Stadium to close out a truly outstanding month of wrestling and provide a moment in time that we won't soon forget.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Top 10 Matches;</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 1) The Legacy def. Andrews & Taylor - Finals Night (96/A*)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 2) Muruyama & Ugaki def. KitoGuchi - Block A, Night 13 (96/A*)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 3) The Legacy draw. Gakusha & Kuroki - Block B, Night 14 (96/A*)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 4) Kawashima & Koiso def. Elemental Angel - Block A, Night 9 (96/A*)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 5) Andrews & Taylor def. KitoGuchi - Block A, Night 17 (96/A*)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 6) Funakoshi & Kunomasu def. Gakusha & Kuroki - Block B, Night 10 (95/A*)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 7) Kobe & Kurata def. Mushashibo & Torii - Block B, NIght 10 (95/A*)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 8) Kawashima & Koiso def. Muruyama & Ugaki - Block A, Night 3 (95/A*)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 9) Elemental Angel def. Big Thunder - Block A, Night 5 (95/A*)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 10) Gakusha & Kuroki def. Mushashibo & Torii - Block B, Night 2 (95/A*)</span></p>

<p>If you read this in the 'What's Going On In Your Game' thread then no need to read here as I posted in both places...</p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">PGHW Elite Tag Series</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tournament Story;</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> The PGHW Elite Tag Series 2016 is in the books and it was an outstanding month of competition from the best wrestlers in the world. There were records broken, MOTY contenders and first-time winners of the competition. So let us recap the 19 nights in all their glory.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Starting with Block A and Samoan Destruction. The fiercesome duo had a decent debut year up until the start of the tournament. But decent turned to dominant as soon as the competition opened. Winning the first 2 matches, spectators thought they'd struggle on night 5 vs Kawashima & Koiso. Boy were we wrong. What followed was the single most surprisingly, monstrous display we've witnessed in PGHW as the 4-time winners were ragdolled around the ring. 13 gruelling minutes later and Samoan Machine pinned PRIDE Koiso and the 2000 fans in the sold-out Kyoto Arena were stunned. And that was only the opening bout of the night. The monstrous duo went 6-0 but fatigue seemed to play a pivotal role as they lost their last 3 matches and finished 6-3. A noble effort that could've been enough had 3 other teams not also finished with the same record.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Muruyama & Ugaki, the holders, came into the tournament with tension simmering between them. Ugaki, over the summer, seems to have finally cemented himself as a main event star with an outstanding effort in the inaugural G1 Climax and seemed to be outgrowing his tag partner of 12 years. This trend continued as the duo went 5-4 but all 4 losses were as a result of Muruyama eating the pinfall, further cementing Ugaki's belief that he had outgrown his partner... more on that later.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Kawashima and Koiso bounced back from their manhandling by Samoan Destruction to win their next 4 and lead the block with a record of 6-1. Night 15 changed that, however. They came up against the determined duo of Aaron Andrews & Joshua Taylor, going by the name Blood Brothers, after the stable name involving The Legacy and others. 24 minutes of fiercely fought action ended when Andrews got the roll-up on Kawashima to put themselves on 5-3 going into the final night. On night 17, all Kawashima & Koiso had to do was avoid defeat and they were through. They came up against their fellow Chaos Club members of Razan Okamoto & Orange Tsuchie. Okamoto had endeared himself to the PGHW fans with his fighting courage and spirit and an impressive 7 month long (and counting) reign with the Historical Japan title. Many thought that this match would be half-assed and Kawashima & Koiso would sail through to the final. Boy, how wrong were we?!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Okamoto had a point to prove and wouldn't bow down to the leaders of Chaos Club. Both teams fought valiantly with violent chops and submission attempts throughout. Kawashima went for his finish but Okamoto wriggled free, bounced off the ropes and almost took the Glory Crown Champions head off with a thunderous clothesline that sealed the 1, 2, 3. The 4 men shook hands afterwards but you could see how pleased with himself Okamoto was and how irked Kawashima was. With them sitting at 6-3, they were now waiting on the outcome of the Blood Brothers vs KitoGuchi match.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Andrews & Taylor won the match, finishing with a 6-3 record alongside Kawashima & Koiso, Samoan Destruction & Elemental Angel but, as AA & JT had beaten each of the other 3 teams they won the block and moved to the final.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"><strong>Block A</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Blood Brothers 6-3 (12)*</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Samoan Destruction 6-3 (12)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Kawashima & Koiso 6-3 (12)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Elemental Angel 6-3 (12)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Muruyama & Ugaki 5-4 (10)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> KitoGuchi 4-5 (8)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Big Thunder 4-5 (8)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Rei Surira 3-6 (6)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Okamoto & Tsuchie 3-6 (6)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Flash Ardiente 2-7 (4)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Block B was filled with controversy, chaos and championship pedigree as it was fiercely fought but 2 teams shined high above the rest. But first, the rest...</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Buddy Garner & Raymond Diaz, appropriately naming themselves as Hard Bastards, looked to set a theme for the rest of the tournament on opening night as they defeated the PGHW Glory Tag Champions in Matthew Keith & Gregory Gauge (The Legacy). So, not only giving themselves a likely future shot at the champions but also a strong footing in the block. Things didn't continue in that fashion for the veterans as they finished with a 4-5 record but they did also defeat the future ace in Magnum Kobe and his partner Masa Kurata so the twosome can hold their heads high despite the negative record.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Funakoshi & Eisaku Kunomasu were many people's outsider picks to win the whole thing and the team looked excellent in the early stages sitting at 4-1 record after night 10. However, the duo lost 4 of their next 5 and finished 5-4 and out of contention.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Yoshimi Mushashibo & Bunrakuken Torii proved an inspired combination with Mushashibo's psychology and Torii's athleticism as they went 6-3 but never made it out of the block.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> The biggest controversy came after Night 10 of the tournament.Hanran Domei, the team of Kaz & Eien Miyamoto were 1-4 having just won their first match that night but rumours swilled in the aftermath that Miyamoto had been suspended by PGHW for testing positive for steroids. As a result, all 4 of the duo's remaining matches were forfeited which gave free wins to four other teams and a lot of disappointment amongst the fans. However, the block rolled on and, as said before, 2 teams shined brightly in the end;</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> The Legacy, Matthew Keith & Gregory Gauge, and the team of Hiroyasu Gakusha & Kiminobu Kuroki who were invited by PGHW officials to represent BCG and boy did they! Going into Night 14 of the competition both teams had records of 5-1. The match was, and arguably could still be, the best bout of the competition as both teams gave it their absolute all to out do the other and pick up the crucial win that could win them the block but after 30 minutes of balls-to-the-wall action, the bell rang and the bout ended in a draw as fans rose to their feet and gave all 4 warriors a truly well earned standing ovation. As great as that was though, it didn't change anything regarding the block; Both teams were still deadlocked. And that way they remained up until the final night of Block B. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Both teams held a 6-1-1 record. The Legacy were facing off against The Ring Generals and Gakusha & Kiminobu were facing off against, Keith & Gauge's stablemates, Bulldozer Brandon & Jack Jericho. In what was a shock result, in many people's opinions, Bulldozer Brandon stepped up to prove that he could be a 'hoss' when required and defeated the BCG duo after 19 minutes of action. All that was required now was for the Glory Crown Tag Champs to defeat Waldorf & Statler to win the Block and it took 29minutes and 43 seconds of the 30minute time limit but win they did and we were faced with a history making final.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 2 teams, both from the same group, both non-Japanese facing off in the Elite Tag Series final. To say that PGHW are evolving with the times is an understatement. So... onto the final.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"><strong>Block B</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> The Legacy 7-1-1 (15)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Kuroki & Gakusha 6-2-1 (13)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Mushashibo & Torii 6-3 (12)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Kurata & Kobe 6-3 (12)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Funakoshi & Kunomasu 5-4 (10)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Hard Bastards 4-5 (8)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> BB & JJ 4-5 (8)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> The Ring Generals 2-7 (4)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Yaju Butai 3-6 (6)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Hanran Domei 1-8(2)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> The final night of the tournament was an event in and of itself. Multi-man tag matches made up most of the card. Razan Okamoto, pinned by Bussho Makiguchi during the Block matches, successfully defended his Historical Japan title vs Makiguchi in a solid bout. A 3v3 bout involving members of The Crown Jewel vs Seigigun looked to be the last match where we'd see Ugaki & Muruyama team up together. After the loss, the 2 men stood in the ring, shook hands and then Ugaki left the ring and walked away symbolising that after 12 years, the duo really did seem to be finished.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Moving on to the final, it was an epic 26 minute bout that may have resulted in the match of the tournament as the four Gaijin's put on a blistering bout that set off at a rocket pace and never slowed down until the ref rang the bell and raised Keith & Gauge's hands in victory as they were crowned Glory Tag Series winners for 2016. All 4 competitors embraced and congratulated each other showing the stable's dominance when Masaru Ugaki emerged from the back, entered the ring and swiftly started putting the boots to Taylor & Andrews. Shocking enough as that was, worse was to come as The Legacy threw the trophy to the floor and joined Ugaki in laying into the duo known as Blood Brothers. Drawing blood from the skull of Joshua Taylor, the fans looked on in horror as all 3 men raised their hands together and Keith grabbed the mic.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"><em>"This right here is what greatness looks like. You think you can join our group, adopt our stable name as your own and act like we should be OK with that? We are The Legacy. We are the greatest tag team in professional wrestling today and with Ugaki-san by our side, the best singles wrestler in the world today, we will go on to be greater than anyone here in this arena would ever dream possible because that's what we do! This right here is New Pride Glory! Now, kids, get this trash out of my ring".</em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> And with that, the threesome put the boots to AA & Taylor again as the Young Lions help them out as a chorus of boos, 13,000 strong, rain down in the Tokushima Baseball Stadium to close out a truly outstanding month of wrestling and provide a moment in time that we won't soon forget.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> Top 10 Matches;</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 1) The Legacy def. Andrews & Taylor - Finals Night (96/A*)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 2) Muruyama & Ugaki def. KitoGuchi - Block A, Night 13 (96/A*)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 3) The Legacy draw. Gakusha & Kuroki - Block B, Night 14 (96/A*)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 4) Kawashima & Koiso def. Elemental Angel - Block A, Night 9 (96/A*)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 5) Andrews & Taylor def. KitoGuchi - Block A, Night 17 (96/A*)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 6) Funakoshi & Kunomasu def. Gakusha & Kuroki - Block B, Night 10 (95/A*)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 7) Kobe & Kurata def. Mushashibo & Torii - Block B, NIght 10 (95/A*)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 8) Kawashima & Koiso def. Muruyama & Ugaki - Block A, Night 3 (95/A*)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 9) Elemental Angel def. Big Thunder - Block A, Night 5 (95/A*)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"> 10) Gakusha & Kuroki def. Mushashibo & Torii - Block B, Night 2 (95/A*)</span></p>

So, it's been an 'on again, off again' affair with this save but I've made it to November and have reached the PGHW Elite Tag Series. I'm treating this like a G1 style tournament for Tag Teams rather than a straight knockout deal (Although, as stated previously, my PGHW Elite Series is a straight knockout as I've created a G1 Climax for July) Anyway, Alliances and teams were made, blocks were announced and here are the blocks and a few spotlights on certain teams in the competition. Block A: Muruyama & Ugaki (Ryoma Muruyama & Masaru Ugaki) Big Thunder (Commander Kawagishi & Shimpei Hirose) Rei Surira (Haranobu Kobayashi & SUKI) Elemental Angel (American Elemental & Emerald Angel) Okamoto & Tsuchie (Razan Okamoto & Orange Tsuchie) Samoan Destruction Inc. (Rhino Umaga & Samoan Machine) KitoGuchi (Chojiro Kitoaji & Bussho Makiguchi) Kawashima & Koiso (Kozue Kawashima & PRIDE Koiso) Flash Ardiente (Mr Lucha III & Ángel De Mexico) Blood Brothers (Aaron Andrews & Joshua Taylor) Block B: The Legacy (Matthew Keith & Gregory Gauge) The Ring Generals (Dean Waldorf & Marv Statler) Yaju Butai (Bison Yano & Brute Kikuchi) Mushashibo & Torii (Yoshimi Mushashibo & Bunrakuken Torii) Funakoshi & Kunomasu (Funakoshi & Eisaku Kunomasu) Gakusha & Kuroki (Hiroyasu Gakusha & Kiminobu Kuroki) Kurata & Kobe (Masa Kurata & Magnum Kobe) Hanran Domei (Kaz & Eien Miyamoto) Hard Bastards (Raymond Diaz & Buddy Garner) BB & JJ (Bulldozer Brandon & Jack Jericho/Avatar) Spotlight Teams of A Block; Kawashima & Koiso; You can't discuss the PGHW Elite Series and not mention the 2nd most successful team in the tournament's history. 4-time winners previously and the leaders of the Chaos Club stable, you could easily make a case for them becoming 5-time winners. Plus, with Kawashima as the reigning PGHW Glory Crown champion, would you really bet against them? Muruyama & Ugaki; The duo are widely, and rightfully, regarded as one of the best, most consistent teams in PGHW history. Winners of the elite series in 2008 and in 2015, the reigning champions would normally be a safe bet but the partnership has hit a rocky patch of late. Ugaki had an outstanding G1 campaign and was regarded by many as the MVP of the tournament with some star-making performances, while Muruyama hasn't done much of late. A lacklustre G1 showing and taking the pinfall when the duo dropped the Tag titles to The Legacy, it seems that Ugaki has outgrown his partner and this could be a last hurrah! Elemental Angel; Important pieces of the Magnum Kobe led Thy Kingdom Come stable, American Elemental & Emerald Angel have shone brightly together in their few tag bouts prior to this with a chemistry rarely seen. Emerald Angel recently lost the PGHW International title in August after a 7 month run with the belt and will be looking to bounce back in style. Blood Brothers; Leaving TCW in March & April, respectively, Andrews & Taylor have made an impact on PGHW since their arrival. Members of the Blood Brothers stable along with other exceptional American talents, the Gaijins have a real opportunity to upset the status quo in PGHW. Taylor's first big break in wrestling came with PGHW before leaving in 09'. 7 years later, he's returned and at Night Of Honour won the PGHW Glory Rumble to guarantee himself a shot at Kawashima's Glory Crown Title this year. The former TCW boys could have a good shot. Spotlight Teams of B Block; The Legacy; Reigning Glory Tag Crown champions at 5 months, Keith & Gauge have ability and appeal for days and have had an exceptional debut year in the company. The company's tag champions are always gonna be in with a shout, so could the brother's be the first foreign duo to win the tournament in 13 years? Funakoshi & Kunomasu; The reigning International Champion, Funakoshi, and leader of The Crown Jewel stable, Kunomasu, are a makeshift team who threw themselves together for the competition but in their brief warm-up bouts, they look like a formidable force. Funakoshi has made himself a force to be reckoned with since his debut and Kunomasu is turning back the clock with several MOTY contenders under his belt. Despite, however, 13 years in the company, Kunomasu has only tasted championship glory twice. A brief run with the Historical Japan title 18 years ago and winning the 2011 Elite Series. I wouldn't bet against them. (OOC, this team is, in my mind, what you'd get if Ishii & Suzuki teamed up) Kuroshi & Gakusha; Both Kuroshi & Gakusha currently compete in GCG and are competing here on an invitation. Teaming on and off for 13 years, Gakusha was recently a 5-time CGC World Champion and Kuroshi is constantly improving even at 37 years old. Despite not being PGHW regulars, these guys could do very well in a tough block. Kurata & Kobe; Magnum Kobe is lining himself up to be the future ace of the company and leads the Thy Kingdom Come stable. An enigmatic force of Charisma and brutal strikes, he's had an outstanding year. Runner-up to Kawashima in the Elite Series, winning the G1 vs Kawashima in the final and a loss in a World Title bout to Kawashima, Kobe is now firmly ingrained in the company in an epic rivalry with the current 'Ace'. His partner is young, reeks of Star Quality and is an outstanding worker to boot. Few would bet against this tantalising duo winning the block and the whole thing. Hard Bastards; The name is well earned. The team with the oldest combined age in the competition is also a team that demands respect and if it's not given, will slap the piss out of you to earn it. Diaz is a 3-time former winner of the Elite Tag Series, Garner is a 1-time Glory Crown Champion. Both guys have only ever wrestled for PGHW. Despite their combined age of 84 years old, the veterans will be a tough beat for anyone and could easilt bully their way to Glory.

Perhaps I've got an older version of the database and not realised because, unless he's under an alternative name, he's definitely not in my one. Not a game-breaker for me, was just curious. Edit; Just gone through the pages of the thread and realised that I must've been AWOL a few weeks because there's a full version 1.0 released (Way back in April - how long was I out for?!) with 2100+ workers in it and my version is 0.05 with like 1900 workers. So yes, I'm not playing the latest version. Duh!

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Mammoth" data-cite="Mammoth" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45924" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'm glad you're enjoying it. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> An' I'm always happy to take requests:<p> </p><p> <img alt="esRgkw4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/esRgkw4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SfXSUZ3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SfXSUZ3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ajAkRNW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ajAkRNW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="lr8DRcu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lr8DRcu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> I'm glad you also enjoyed Territory Daze. I'm actually working on it as I type and it's great to get back into it as that is and always will be my first, real baby. xD</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thank you, sir. I'll inevitably come back with more requests but really appreciate the work put in. Random query, but perhaps I'm being stupid. Is Tetsuya Naito in the mod? Or under a different name? I know he debuted in May06' but can't seem to find him.</p><p> </p><p> I'll also be one of the first in line for Territory Daze once work completes. Thanks, again.</p>

<p>Am loving this mod.</p><p> Due to my recent renewed interest in NJPW, I've decided to go back and book them through the 'dark ages' but, as expected, the mod itself is excellent and the pic pack is gorgeous.</p><p> </p><p> Don't know if you take requests but would you happen to have any more images of Kota Ibushi bar the 2 there?</p><p> </p><p> Great work, again, sir. I also enjoyed your 1970: mod.</p>

You have my attention, sir. Not to mention that skin looks outstanding. I'll be following.

I'd been toying with the idea of doing a 21CW dynasty, but I'm too wrapped up in my head of thinking about fancy graphics etc. And I've not got the skills for that. You beat me to this, sir, so I'll happily follow along. Enjoyed the opening.

<p><strong>Tyson Baine</strong> vs. The Force</p><p> Comments: Baine has one more decent run in him before his career tails off...</p><p> </p><p> USPW World Tag Team Titles Match</p><p> The Cold Warriors defend vs. <strong>Natural Storm</strong> vs. The Towers Of Power</p><p> Comments: Think there's one title change coming in this show. This should be it.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rich Money </strong>vs. Chris Caulfield</p><p> Comments: Money is money!</p><p> </p><p> USPW National Title Match</p><p> <strong>Trent Shaffer</strong> defends vs. Rick Law</p><p> Comments: Dirty tactics prevail</p><p> </p><p> #1 Contenders Match</p><p> Joss Thompson vs. Jumbo Jackson vs. Enygma vs. <strong>James Justice</strong></p><p> Comments: Hardest one to call. Thompson has potential but also has youth on his side. Think Jackson could make a decent champ if he's given a mouthpiece (Lesnar & Heyman style). Tough call but I'll plump for Justice as he'll make a more interesting challenge and write-up than Enygma.</p><p> </p><p> USPW Women's Title Match</p><p> <strong>Melody</strong> defends vs. Tiffany Jade</p><p> Comments: I've kept going against Melody so far. Should probably back her here.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>???</strong> vs. Freddie Datsun</p><p> Comments: Don't particularly rate Datsun much anyway, but he isn't going to defeat a potentially debuting star.</p><p> </p><p> USPW World Title Match</p><p> Last Chance Match For Nicky Champion</p><p> <strong>Steve Frehley</strong> defends vs. Nicky Champion</p><p> Comments: Torn here but feel Frehley retains. Champion feuds elsewhere and comes back into the picture when Frehley is no longer champ.</p><p> </p><p> Comments on the diary in general: Nice build up to the PPV. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out. Definitely got me hooked in, sir.</p><p> </p><p> Fun Fan Signs: Nicky 'Never Gonna Be' Champion!</p>

So it's been over 6 months since your last update on your epic story, Derek_B. I'm currently playing through a PGHW save but regularly return here to reread your epic tale for storytelling inspiration in my save as I'm a relatively new NJPW fan. So, if your save happens to be alive and well and you see this. Updates please.

<p>Non-Title Match</p><p> <strong>Steve Frehley</strong> vs. Freddie Datsun</p><p> Comments: If we're gonna make Frehley more interesting, he's gonna win and they're gonna mean something. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Dusty Ducont</strong> vs. Running Wolf</p><p> Comments: I don't particularly rate running wolf so this is just personal preference. </p><p> </p><p> Joss Thompson vs. <strong>Enygma</strong></p><p> Comments: Thompson is gonna be a major player, as he should be, but I think Enygma takes this one. </p><p> </p><p> Non-Title Match</p><p> <strong>Gorgon</strong> vs. Melody</p><p> Comments: Gorgon is awesome. I feel she should be in the title picture, so this win will put her there. </p><p> </p><p> Non-Title Match</p><p> Casey Valentine vs. <strong>Nicky Champion</strong></p><p> Comments: Won't be a match without controversy but Champion won't lose much on TV. </p><p> </p><p> Comments on diary in general:</p><p> Solid first show and start. Set out the stall nicely. After the first PPV is usually where diaries really kick off an long-term booking shows so I'm looking forward to the journey.</p>

I've spent some time catching up on this and reading from the very beginning up until where we are now and it's been a blast. Excellent diary, sir, and I'll be following closely now that I've caught up. Your DOTM wins are deserved.