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Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix B Block Night 1 Tuesday W1 April 2018 Gunma Hall, Kanto Attendance: 300 (sold out) MUSCLE Serizawa & Double K vs Rokuemon Matsushita, Kyuichi Matsumoto & Eikichi Itou First night of the B Block began with a six man tag built around the upcoming GP matchup of Serizawa and Matsushita. Despite Serizawa's rough start, his team got the win thanks to Double K, who smartly avoided big man Matsushita to wear down and defeat his two young teammates. In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, MUSCLE Serizawa, Kiyotaka and Gidayu Katou defeated Rokuemon Matsushita, Kyuichi Matsumoto and Eikichi Itou in 8:10 when Kiyotaka defeated Eikichi Itou by submission with a Kimura. Yoshinaka Taku & Motoyuki Miyake vs Conner Threepwood & Shuzo Utagawa In the second match of the night, BCG World champion Yoshinaka Taku teamed with the BCG Challengers Series title holder Motoyuki Miyake against Threepwood and Utagawa. Taku and Threepwood had some interesting exchanges in light of their highly anticipated singles clash, but Miyake's presence tipped the scales in favour of his team in a solid contest that ended with Utagawa taking the pin. In a bout that had good wrestling but didn't have much heat, Yoshinaka Taku and Motoyuki Miyake defeated Conner Threepwood and Shuzo Utagawa in 9:25 when Motoyuki Miyake defeated Shuzo Utagawa by pinfall with a Knock Out Kick. American Demolition Mk.II vs Pavel Vanzycha & Logan Diaz In the last of the preliminary matchups, Vanzycha put in a solid performance alongside the hot new prospect that is Logan Diaz against the ever-dangerous pairing of Smith and Harker. All four men had some great moments, but in the end a Stump Piledriver finished the match with authority. In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, American Demolition Mk.II defeated Pavel Vanzycha and Logan Diaz in 7:39 when Animal Harker defeated Logan Diaz by pinfall with a Stump Piledriver. Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix B Block match Bunrakuken Torii vs Giant Brody Unlike his Partnership of Pain teammate the day prior, Giant Brody was unable to start his GP with a win as well but given the quality of opposition he was up against, there was no shame in his performance and ultimate loss to one of BCG's greatest competitors in Bunrakuken Torii. In a bout that had great wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Bunrakuken Torii defeated Giant Brody in 9:06 by pinfall with a Spinning Forearm Smash. Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix B Block match Funakoshi vs Naozane Goto The first real shock in this year's Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix, a time limit draw between BCG's standard bearer Funakoshi and the massive former sumo competitor Goto gave each man a point to start with, but given how Funakoshi is among the favourites to win the block, if not the entire tournament, he was the one to suffer more from the match outcome. Although he was able to withstand the onslaught of powerhouse Goto, Funakoshi was also unable to finish off the big man, especially when it came to lifting him up for his finisher. In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Funakoshi drew with Naozane Goto in 15:00 when the time limit expired. Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix B Block match Blast Ikoma vs Ray Snow An extremely physical match in the main event that really could have gone either way, this one saw TagMania 5 winner Blast Ikoma take on Ray Snow. Between Ikoma's explosive suplexes and Snow's stiff striking offense, fans were treated to a textbook strong style contest that saw Snow score his first two points in this year's Grand Prix, putting Ikoma in a spot where he has to play catch up for the rest of the tournament. In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Ray Snow defeated Blast Ikoma in 12:49 by pinfall with a Spinning Back Fist. Show Rating: StandingsRay Snow (2 points) Bunrakuken Torii (2 points) Funakoshi (1 point) Naozane Goto (1 point) Giant Brody (0 points) Blast Ikoma (0 points)

FCW Puerto Rican Championship King Kong Kennedy presented by Carl Batch versus Puerto Rican Power © Kennedy is no future champ, first title defense for the boss "The Tap Out Artist" Billy Russell versus "The Triple Threat" Davis Wayne Newton Seems like Russell is a pretty big deal and getting a decent push Kip Keenan & Nate DeMarcus versus Samoan Demolition presented by "Playboy" Jake Sawyer Samoan Demolition need to look strong and Nate is probably taking the pin here as he adjusts and builds his local pop. Interested to see how he develops in FCW "The Maniac" Carlos Gonzalez versus Tex Tegan I understand Gonzalez was a let down last time, then there's Historian's bias when it comes to cowboys... :cool: FCW People's Championship Molokai Milk versus Ox Mastadon © presented by Carl Batch Milk is great, but I'm guessing he needs some Puerto Rican popularity first Plus Ox is too good to lose just yet Dem Boys versus The Wasteland Warriors Warriors lack chemistry. Plus hillbillies, rednecks and Historian's bias :cool: Curtis Shaw versus Xavi Ferrera presented by "Playboy" Jake Sawyer Xavi was a champion hurdler. It is said his vertical leap is enough to propel him to the moon, but just in case, strap a rocket to his boots anyway Max Mayhem versus Prometheous presented by Maryam Vega Squash match

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Team Clash Series was a proper tag team showcase! Don't care about chemistry, experience or performance, those teams really look like they belong together. Great work Bison, keep it up!

<p>There you have it folks, Historian won the prediction contest for Devil's Playground and requested a Taipei Deathmatch. I know it was supposed to be the stipulation for the DIW Hardcore Championship Tournament final, but I forgot and put it in the main event instead. Oh well, it fits the story and the importance of the match, right?</p><p> </p><p> Here's the card for Sucker Punch, winner gets to pick who I write a narrative about next.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">DIW Sucker Punch match card</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> Taipei Deathmatch for the DIW Championship title</strong></p><p> Tombstone © vs The Comedian</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Semi Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> Six Man Gang Wars Grudge match</strong></p><p> The Barracudas (Vaughan, Rourke & Chase) vs Pinn Enterprises Ltd (Pinn, Mueller & Dobberly)</p><p> </p><p> <strong>DIW Hardcore Championship Tournament Final</strong></p><p> Blaze Maximum vs Mayhem Mulhoney</p><p> </p><p> <strong>DIW Tag Team titles match</strong></p><p> The Bad Truckers © vs Samoan Demolition</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Opening match</strong></p><p> House of Horrors (Hell's Jester & Satan's Spawn) vs Australian Devil & Milton Hittlespitz</p><p> </p><p> <em>Bonus Tie-Breaker Prediction:</em></p><p><em> Which match will be match of the night?</em></p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #000000; margin:10px;background: #B0E0E6; max-width:60%;box-shadow: 0 6px 12px ";"></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="UbQzoTp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UbQzoTp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="iOBspEE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iOBspEE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:18px;">DIW Violent Delight</span></strong></p><p><strong> Date: Friday, Week 4 of February 2016</strong></p><p><strong> Location: Fuster Hall, Eastern Australia</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 576</strong></p><p> </p><p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X9FyQNx8oyU" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/X9FyQNx8oyU"</a> frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="9wxreBD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9wxreBD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> The show begins with Big Jim Teasdale making an entrance which, like every time he does that instead of already being at the announce table, is a sign that he has something to say. Teasdale pulls out a table from under the ring, much to the delight of bloodthirsty fans, slides it into the ring and sets it up.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> <span style="font-family:'Courier New';">“Alright… Now, as you all know, I’m responsible for making the matches happen here in Deep Impact Wrestling and there’s something I have in mind for the main event of Sucker Punch tomorrow, so Tombstone… Comedian… get your asses out here!”</span></p><p> </p><p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZPzsx3AdHpw" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZPzsx3AdHpw"</a> frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="DE0wmcP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DE0wmcP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Tombstone comes out first, carrying the DIW Championship belt on his shoulder. He cracks his neck left and right, then his knuckles and makes his way to the ring.</p><p> </p><p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x8Jfp-6Flho" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/x8Jfp-6Flho"</a> frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="CwNnmYt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CwNnmYt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> The Comedian is out next, the ever-present scowl on his face and cigarette on his lips.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> <span style="font-family:'Courier New';">“I could just make this match go down anyway, but I wanted to bring you out here instead, make the announcement and have you agree upon it…. Hell, if this was sports entertainment you’d be signing a contract on this here table, but we’re all men of our word. So, I’ve been trying to think of ways how to make your match more exciting, but also equally challenging for both… Now, Tombstone… you want to drop all that weapon stuff and have a proper fight, like a boxing match or MMA bout, right?”</span></p><p> </p><p> Tombstone simply nods in agreement.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> <span style="font-family:'Courier New';">“And you, Comedian… You’ve been running your mouth about fighters like Tombstone here… You’d like to see him do some real hardcore wrestling, right?”</span></p><p> </p><p> The Comedian takes a long drag from his cigarette, then also nods in agreement.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> <span style="font-family:'Courier New';">“I was on the phone with Robert Oxford in Colorado the other night… I asked him how I could compromise these two things and he had the best of ideas for me…</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Courier New';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Courier New';"> A Taipei Deathmatch!”</span></p><p> </p><p> Fans cheer, while Tombstone and Comedian never lose eye contact with each other.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> <span style="font-family:'Courier New';">“We’re gonna tape your fists and dip them in superglue… then a box of shattered glass. That way you, Comedian, will have to fight with your fists. No weapons, no kicks, no dives… just fisticuffs! And you, Tombstone, if you wanna call yourself the DIW Champion… you can’t keep dodging this kind of stuff, mate. Now, do we have an understanding?”</span></p><p> </p><p> Tombstone and the Comedian nod with a nasty grin on their faces. Well aware of what could happen next, Teasdale inserts his massive frame between them and orders them to save it for Sucker Punch; the wrestlers leave and Teasdale assumes his position in the announcers’ table as the opening segment gives way to the first match of the night.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="V9qxqnh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/V9qxqnh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Non title match</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="w6LQwB1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/w6LQwB1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="53woTeM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/53woTeM.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="nG8UqhA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nG8UqhA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rcNAdjX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rcNAdjX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> The Bad Truckers vs Australian Devil & East Coast Panther</strong></p><p> It’s back in town, back in action for the two massive truckers against the fast and high flying pairing of Australian Devil and East Coast Panther. The smaller team tries to take the champions by surprise and kick off the match with a stereo suicide dive onto the Truckers as they approach the ring. This sets the tone for the match, a chaotic mess of weapon spots and daredevil stunts with the Truckers getting most of the offense in what turns out to be a glorified squash. Panther gets hit with the Big Rig and it’s a wrap.</p><p> <strong>Winners: The Bad Truckers</strong></p><p> <img alt="M4SOg7D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M4SOg7D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="tDixh5l.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tDixh5l.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="APJhibH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/APJhibH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> King Malietoa and The Brisbane Devil’s faces are shown above the entrance ramp, the image morphing into a graph that informs the audience that Samoan Demolition will be wrestling The Bad Truckers at DIW Sucker Punch tomorrow for the DIW Tag Team titles.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="V9qxqnh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/V9qxqnh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KGD2N5hJ2e0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/KGD2N5hJ2e0"</a> frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="jds8yup.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jds8yup.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Dumfrey Pinn’s music hits and the big man makes his way to the ring. He is in no mood to mess around though, he signals for his music to stop and roars on the mic.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Pinn:</strong> <span style="font-family:'Courier New';">“Vaughan! It’s time to do business… Come out here and hear me out”</span></p><p> </p><p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yjb0j9l1sz4" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/yjb0j9l1sz4"</a> frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="x8AmxOz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/x8AmxOz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> The leader of the Barracudas comes out glaring at Pinn and quickly makes his way to the ring to get in his face.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Pinn:</strong> <span style="font-family:'Courier New';">“Whoa there, easy Vaughan… I know we’ve had our differences, but I’m not here to fight. I come you with a deal, a mutually beneficial one, of course… win-win, ya know? See, I understand some of your crew are in the hospital, courtesy of Pinn Enterprises Ltd… and you want vengeance. As a wrestler, I understand that… but as a businessman, I have made a serious investment in Vance Sturt and I want to limit the risk of you Barracudas messing it up. So here’s what I’m offering: you all stay away from Vance’s tournament match tonight and I’m gonna give you and your men a match against Mace, Wez and myself tomorrow. Deal?”</span></p><p> </p><p> Pinn offers his puffy hand and Vaughan considers it for a second, but takes the handshake...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> ...only to pull Pinn closer for a face to face, saying something off the mic before he lets go and leaves the ring!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> How about that, Jim?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> I’m all about serving the fans, Dean. Judging by what I’m hearing, that’s gonna be one hell of a match, so I’m making it official!</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="V9qxqnh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/V9qxqnh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>DIW Hardcore Championship Tournament Semifinal match</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="vApnSqU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vApnSqU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="FVXGXE7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FVXGXE7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="XWcOrNC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/XWcOrNC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="mKcXBbb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mKcXBbb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Hell’s Jester (with the Guru of Gore) vs Blaze Maximum (with Miss Cerizabeth)</strong></p><p> Both men immediately lock up and trade blows with Jester getting the best of the exchange. Controlling his opponent’s head, Jester yells at the Guru to set up a table. This opens up a chance for Miss Cerizabeth to pull Jester’s hat and create an opening for Blaze to escape. Seeing her under attack, Blaze gets a second wind and surprises Jester with a cutter from behind!</p><p> </p><p> Cover!</p><p> </p><p> One...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Two...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Kick out!</span></p><p> </p><p> Blaze with the elbow drop… and another… now he’s climbing the ropes to drop the third one...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Guru shook the rope! Throws him off balance!</span></p><p> </p><p> Hell’s Jester is now on the offensive… he’s brawling Blaze across the ring and into the opposite corner. Is he building up for the Punchline… no, seems to regret it!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> What’s he doing?! Finish it!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> Looks like Hell’s Jester is obsessed with putting Blaze through that table, Jim!</p><p> </p><p> Blaze with a desperate headbutt to the mid section… creates some separation...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Low blow!</span></p><p> </p><p> Maximum Overdrive! Cover!</p><p> </p><p> One...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Two...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">THREE!</span></strong></p><p><strong> Winner: Blaze Maximum</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="87E3trK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/87E3trK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Hawkins:</strong> Blaze Maximum advances to the tournament finals! Look at Miss Cerizabeth, she’s going mental!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> Looks like the Guru of Gore needs to enlighten his Jester on wrestling tactics Dean, that was a wasted opportunity there, he could have been the one to advance if he wasn’t so…</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">*CRASH!*</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> What the hell?!? Jester just dove onto a table on his own! This match is over!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> He’s obsessed, I’m telling you!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> And the fans are loving it!</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="V9qxqnh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/V9qxqnh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>DIW Hardcore Championship Tournament Semifinal match</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="BkNOTvT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BkNOTvT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="UziFDGt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UziFDGt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="GPbyjxE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GPbyjxE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Mayhem Mulhoney vs Vance Sturt (with Lori)</strong></p><p> The first few minutes of the match are spent in an intense staredown. Sturt talks some trash right into Mulhoney’s face and the veteran responds with a big headbutt straight into Sturt’s forehead!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> Mulhoney is a man of action, not words</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> Sturt should be taking this more seriously Dean, he’s in there with a former DIW Champion and a legitimate maniac!</p><p> </p><p> Mulhoney is quick to drag a surprised Sturt to his corner and choke him with the chain he brings to the ring! With Sturt gasping for air, Mulhoney wraps the chain around his fist and lays several shots into Sturt’s forehead...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#FF0000;">Sturt is busted open!</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p> Lori is screaming! And Mayhem Mulhoney is pasting Sturt’s blood across his own face!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> He’s licking his fingers Jim, this madman is loving this!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> And fans love him for it, there has never been such a thing as an unexciting match with this man involved!</p><p> </p><p> Shots to the gut as Sturt tries to fight back… drops into a Jawbreaker! Mulhoney’s surprised and Sturt is searching for that chain…</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> Uh oh, payback time...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Sturt is whipping Mulhoney with the chain!</span></p><p> </p><p> Mulhoney is down to one knee… and Sturt is lining up the High Knee...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="DE0wmcP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DE0wmcP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> What is Tombstone doing here?!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> I think he owes Sturt one for abandoning him during last week’s tag match, Dean!</p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Tombstone slides into the ring behind Sturt and puts him in the Rear Naked Choke!</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> I think you’re right Jim, Tombstone is after Sturt!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> Pinn made a deal with the Barracudas but apparently he didn’t think about Tombstone!</p><p> </p><p> With Vance Sturt gasping for air, Tombstone rolls out of the ring as Mulhoney closes in to pick up his opponent...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Cradle Powerslam!</span></p><p> </p><p> Cover!</p><p> </p><p> One...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Two...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">THREE!</span></strong></p><p><strong> Winner: Mayhem Mulhoney</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Show Rating:</span></strong></p><p> <img alt="87E3trK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/87E3trK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Xw83uX2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Xw83uX2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="UhnhucC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UhnhucC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>WINNOW Neon Genesis Evolution 11</strong></span></p><p><strong> Week 4, December 2016</strong></p><p><strong> Venue: Hall of Nagahama [Kinki, Japan]</strong></p><p><strong> In Attendance: 300 (sold out)</strong></p><p><strong> Commentators: Hiranuma Makoto, Yuko Okui</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="eVnzbeS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eVnzbeS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8B2D2n5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8B2D2n5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="l9oAwcE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/l9oAwcE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="n1i1cZU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/n1i1cZU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> BATTLE BEASTS vs Karen Bilous & Claire Winters</strong></p><p> In a decent match, BATTLE BEASTS defeated Karen Bilous and Claire Winters in 10:03 when BATTLE Takenouchi defeated Claire Winters by pinfall with a Sit-Out Powerbomb.</p><p> <img alt="gUMXSOo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gUMXSOo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="QAaEoST.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QAaEoST.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="DpTyyCL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DpTyyCL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="mSoHzQS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mSoHzQS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fvhNV8F.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fvhNV8F.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Team Endorphine vs Ginko Kuroda & Asami Okubo</strong></p><p> In a decent match, Team Endorphine defeated Ginko Kuroda and Asami Okubo in 9:58 when Emiko Miyoshi defeated Asami Okubo by pinfall with an Endorphine Rush.</p><p> <img alt="7EqFCw6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7EqFCw6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="8sEkkAa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8sEkkAa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NoBX4AM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NoBX4AM.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="R5hc6Zf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/R5hc6Zf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RCvIapy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RCvIapy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="HoQz6hP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HoQz6hP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="kecxQgj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kecxQgj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong> Eri Sato, Ochiyo Iijima & Rika Tsujimura vs Rei Chikanatsu, Mystery Pink & Faith McGee</strong></p><p> In a decent match, Eri Sato, Ochiyo Iijima and Rika Tsujimura defeated Rei Chikanatsu, Mystery Pink and Faith McGee in 11:29 when Ochiyo Iijima defeated Rei Chikanatsu by pinfall with a Paralysis Thumb Strike.</p><p> <img alt="7EqFCw6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7EqFCw6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="aqw0BcD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aqw0BcD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="eA6BAyW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eA6BAyW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="eRpk835.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eRpk835.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="KeUcc8t.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KeUcc8t.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Torment & Sorrow vs BLUE Kinuye & Sakura Sada</strong></p><p> In a decent match, Torment & Sorrow defeated BLUE Kinuye and Sakura Sada in 10:26 when Yu Hashimoto defeated BLUE Kinuye by pinfall with The End Game.</p><p> <img alt="8x5Bau7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8x5Bau7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="aqw0BcD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aqw0BcD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="eA6BAyW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eA6BAyW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> After the match is over, Torment & Sorrow cut a promo in which they go off on a rant about Hunter-Killers, saying they'll take the WINNOW Duet titles off them.</p><p> <img alt="8x5Bau7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8x5Bau7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="zPaHPzb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zPaHPzb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rP9LuoR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rP9LuoR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vhgBwyi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vhgBwyi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GtkXUah.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GtkXUah.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="NVsHmIw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NVsHmIw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Meqzwhu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Meqzwhu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="0zz5IM2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0zz5IM2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="HswIKR1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HswIKR1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Chitose Ariwara, Romi Yamato & Hunter-Killers vs Joanne Rodriguez, Thea Davis & The Missouri Bruisers</strong></p><p> In a good match, Chitose Ariwara, Romi Yamato and Hunter-Killers defeated Joanne Rodriguez, Thea Davis and The Missouri Bruisers in 11:28 when Romi Yamato defeated Connie Morris by pinfall with a quick roll up.</p><p> <img alt="pyf9Pt4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pyf9Pt4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Show Rating:</span></strong></p><p> <img alt="sphQ2H2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sphQ2H2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix A Block Night 1</span></strong></p><p><strong> Monday W1 April 2018</strong></p><p><strong> Shimonoseki Hall, Chugoku</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 300 (sold out)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="8jfbhLn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8jfbhLn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RV6p4Kp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RV6p4Kp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Ffwz2MA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Ffwz2MA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dQi7xWJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dQi7xWJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Funakoshi & Tanaka vs Goto & Itou</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> As usual, the undercard consisted of multi man and tag matches to hype and set up matches of the other block, meaning Funakoshi versus Naozane Goto will be on the card for the first night of the B block. The power that Goto and Itou brought into this match was just too much for their opponents to bear and young Jotaro Tanaka eventually buckled after staying alive for almost ten minutes in the match.</p><p> <strong>In a decent match, Naozane Goto and Eikichi Itou defeated Funakoshi & Tanaka in 9:42 when Naozane Goto defeated Jotaro Tanaka by pinfall with a Goto Slam.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="At6zmyr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/At6zmyr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="PBv4Hhr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PBv4Hhr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3gGaTGc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3gGaTGc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SetJXLQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SetJXLQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="POBEZKK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/POBEZKK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="HHP9byq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HHP9byq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MzjfHKV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MzjfHKV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Bunrakuken Torii & Double K vs Bulldozer Brandon Smith, Giant Brody & Logan Diaz</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Again, this 3 on 3 match was about the upcoming Torii-Brody match as much it was about Kiyotaka's title match against Smith. Diaz was up to par with everyone else, showing amazing skill for his little in-ring experience but ultimately was flattened by a Katou lariat for the pin.</p><p> <strong>In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Bunrakuken Torii, Kiyotaka and Gidayu Katou defeated Bulldozer Brandon Smith, Giant Brody and Logan Diaz in 10:23 when Gidayu Katou defeated Logan Diaz by pinfall with a Lariat.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="pyf9Pt4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pyf9Pt4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="jDRVOCy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jDRVOCy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7Mb9acF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7Mb9acF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YrMwg7C.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YrMwg7C.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="oLfE0Uv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/oLfE0Uv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Blast Ikoma & Motoyuki Miyake vs Ray Snow & Kyuichi Matsumoto</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In the last of the undercard matches, Ikoma teamed with the BCG Challengers Series champion Miyake to take on Snow and Matsumoto, a hard hitting duo that made for a very physical fight until the champion managed to squeeze a submission out of young Matsumoto.</p><p> <strong>In a decent match, Blast Ikoma and Motoyuki Miyake defeated Ray Snow and Kyuichi Matsumoto in 9:54 when Motoyuki Miyake defeated Kyuichi Matsumoto by submission with an Armbar #128.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="IqChfad.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IqChfad.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix A Block match</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="gktIeue.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gktIeue.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="0KbhnYq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0KbhnYq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Conner Threepwood vs MUSCLE Serizawa</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> One half of the reigning BCG World Tag Team champions versus one half of this year's TagMania winners and title challengers in the upcoming Test of Champions, this match was about the Grand Prix but also had the feeling of lasting consequences and an ongoing rivalry. Serizawa really brought the power and intensity he is known for, while Threepwood attempted to slow down the pace and take things to the mat where he's most comfortable. Slowly but steadily, Threepwood grounded his opponent to take away most of his offense and tore him down with clinical precision, eventually forcing the young warrior to tap out to the Stretch Plum.</p><p> <strong>In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Conner Threepwood defeated MUSCLE Serizawa in 10:13 by submission with a Stretch Plum.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="IqChfad.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IqChfad.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix A Block match</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="B9GBpju.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/B9GBpju.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5bss42b.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bss42b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Animal Harker vs Yoshinaka Taku</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Harker's wild southern brawling style clashed with Taku's textbook strong style puroresu in what was by far the best match of the night, a physical contest that pushed both men to their limits. Taku showed resilience in withstanding Harker's assault and in the end managed to hit a huge Full Nelson Bomb for the win and his first two points in the Grand Prix.</p><p> <strong>In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Yoshinaka Taku defeated Animal Harker in 10:27 by pinfall with a Full Nelson Bomb.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="At6zmyr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/At6zmyr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix A Block match</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="TIiOlFj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIiOlFj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="4z5J7B2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4z5J7B2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Pavel Vanzycha vs Rokuemon Matsushita</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Matsushita had a point to prove here, both as a singles competitor and returning from his wrist injury. Vanzycha, alongside Yoshinaka Taku, are probably his two toughest opponents in the block and this was anything but an easy start for the big man, but not only did he survive it, he even pulled through and made the best of his size and power advantage to devastate Vanzycha and score his first two points with authority after destroying the Polish fighter with his One-Handed Choke Slam.</p><p> <strong>In a decent match, Rokuemon Matsushita defeated Pavel Vanzycha in 11:25 by pinfall with an One-Handed Choke Slam.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="IqChfad.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IqChfad.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Show Rating:</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></strong><img alt="IqChfad.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IqChfad.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"> Standings</span></strong>Conner Threepwood (2 points)</p><p> Yoshinaka Taku (2 points)</p><p> Rokuemon Matsushita (2 points)</p><p> MUSCLE Serizawa (0 points)</p><p> Animal Harker (0 points)</p><p> Pavel Vanzycha (0 points)</p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>Caribbean Strap Match</p><p> FCW Puerto Rican Championship</p><p> <strong>Puerto Rican Power</strong> versus Hell's Bouncer ©</p><p> <em>Bouncer is on borrowed time, so he passes the strap to the owner and big star for now until another champion can be built up</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>"The Tap Out Artist" Billy Russell</strong> versus Handsome Stranger</p><p> <em>Almost a coin toss, but Stranger's brand of sports entertainment feels less fitting with the new direction the product is going</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>"The Maniac" Carlos Gonzalez</strong> versus "The Marksman" Kirk Jameson presented by Maryam Vega</p><p> <em>Building up the monster alongside some Shawn Gonzalez nostalgia</em></p><p> </p><p> FCW People's Championship</p><p> Kip Keenan versus <strong>Ox Mastadon</strong> © presented by Carl Batch</p><p> <em>The Bull in the W.... oops, wrong diary</em></p><p> </p><p> Joffy Laine versus <strong>Xavi Ferrera</strong> presented by "Playboy" Jake Sawyer</p><p> <em>Xavi is great, he's a Puerto Rican in Puerto Rico and managed by the UC/booker. Nuff said</em></p><p> </p><p> FCW Tag Team Championship</p><p> The Wasteland Warriors versus <strong>The Puerto Rican Boys</strong> ©</p><p> <em>Love Mutant, but Bull is probably building up popularity before they get any gold</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ricochet Ramone</strong> versus "Ice Cold" Ray Snow</p><p> <em>I can see Ramone be a better fit than strong style Snow</em></p>

On board for this, of course. Never really liked FCW, so I'm interested to see if you can sell me on the whole thing. Good luck and enjoy playing/writing this!

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="King Bison" data-cite="King Bison" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Fantastic! Truly fantastic! It’s been a wonderful ride and I am proud of you and the story you’ve told here. I’m also happy with the role I’ve had over the past year in helping you with this diary from the renders I’ve provided to being a sounding board for your ideas and booking. The Climb ending is the end of an era and will leave a hole in these boards that will not soon be filled. Thank you for the adventure. You are a wonderful storyteller and I have deeply enjoyed this story from start to finish. I can’t wait to catch your next project my friend.</div></blockquote><p> This encapsulates everything I wanted to say already. I consider myself lucky to have experienced this diary live as it was posted, let alone to have been in any way involved. Thank you for everything, you deserve all the praise and awards you have earned.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="TLCJR4LIFE" data-cite="TLCJR4LIFE" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Any chance I can get the save file? <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> Seeing this and the reception it's gotten, I'd like to bring up a little something. I have seen several mentions across the boards about save trades or people potentially passing a save/diary to another person who'll take up the reins. I was thinking, would there be any point in starting a kind of "save trading hub" thread where all this could go down?</p>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="1V04m46.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1V04m46.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix Blocks announced!</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="B9GBpju.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/B9GBpju.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gktIeue.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gktIeue.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="0KbhnYq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0KbhnYq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="TIiOlFj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIiOlFj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="4z5J7B2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4z5J7B2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5bss42b.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bss42b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Block A</span></strong></p><p><strong> Animal Harker, Conner Threepwood, MUSCLE Serizawa,</strong></p><p><strong> Pavel Vanzycha, Rokuemon Matsushita, Yoshinaka Taku</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Block A is an interesting mix of competitors, blending strength with technical prowess and Japanese with foreign wrestlers. The ever-dangerous Animal Harker returns to singles action after a long period of tagging with Hammer Hadley and after that, Bulldozer Brandon Smith for TagMania 5. Though not exactly a favourite to win the block, Harker is a dangerous competitor who could nevertheless deprive others of valuable points and cause damage that may come to haunt his opponents along the gruelling tournament. Conner Threepwod is a similar case, having spent much time teaming with Naozane Goto and currently holding the BCG World Tag Team titles with him. His technical acumen is bound to give his opponents problem and his contest against one half of the former tag champions big man Matsushita is a highly anticipated match. MUSCLE Serizawa is entering the tournament hot off winning TagMania 5 alongside Blast Ikoma, so he will be out to prove his value as a singles competitor too. Next up is Pavel Vanzycha, arguably one of BCG's top foreign wrestlers and a hot favourite to win the whole block, his rematch against Yoshinaka Taku will be decisive in how the tournament evolves for both men. Rokuemon Matsushita is the man with the size and power advantage in this block, a heavy favourite to win but also a man returning from injury, a fact that puts his ability to perform in question. Last but not least, the BCG World champion himself, Yoshinaka Taku, will have all the pressure in the world to succeed and win the entire GP. Taku can barely afford any losses, not just for the points but also because anyone pinning him in a singles match here will have the right to request another match against him in the near future with the title on the line.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="jDRVOCy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jDRVOCy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PBv4Hhr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PBv4Hhr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8jfbhLn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8jfbhLn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong><img alt="HHP9byq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HHP9byq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Ffwz2MA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Ffwz2MA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YrMwg7C.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YrMwg7C.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Block B</span></strong></p><p><strong> Blast Ikoma, Bunrakiken Torii, Funakoshi,</strong></p><p><strong> Giant Brody, Naozane Goto, Ray Snow</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Block B has already been nicknamed the Bruiser Block and with so many strong style and powerful competitors in it, it's easy to see why. Former BCG World champion Blast Ikoma is making a strong comeback in light of his TagMania 5 tournament victory, but he's not the only one in his block who has held that title in the past. Both Bunrakuken Torii and Funakoshi will be gunning to win the block and the entire Grand Prix, which in turn should make for many exciting matchups. Giant Brody and Naozane Goto, much like Ikoma, are mostly known as tag team specialists and will have to prove their worth as singles competitors too. With their respective teammates in the opposite block, many fans have already started to speculate that we may be heading towards a partner versus partner final to the tournament. Last but not least is Ray Snow, a man who has been called the American counterpart to Europe's Pavel Vanzycha, since both men are non-Japanese, tough, resilient, hard hitting and both have repeatedly toured with Pride Glory Honor Wrestling to prove alll of the above again and again.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="POBEZKK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/POBEZKK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7Mb9acF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7Mb9acF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3gGaTGc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3gGaTGc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SetJXLQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SetJXLQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> Notable tournament absences this year include Bulldozer Brandon Smith, Motoyuki Miyake and the team of Double K. However, all those four men are already scheduled to face each other at Test of Champions and have thus been excluded from this year's Grand Prix, the winner of which will headline Test of Champions in a match for the BCG World title (with the outcome still unknown in case the reigning champion Yoshinaka Taku also wins the Grand Prix). Smith will be defending his BCG National title against Kiyotaka, following the outcome of American Demolition Mk. II versus Double K at TagMania 5, in which Kiyotaka was able to tap out the champion and knock that team out of the race. Likewise, Gidayu Katou was able to pin the reigning BCG Challengers Series champion in a tag match at the latest installment of BCG RISE and will therefore be wrestling him one on one for the title at Test of Champions.</p>

Well, my predictions for NLNO were all way off, but I enjoyed the show nevertheless. Plus that new portrait really works for Gabriel Shaw. That's an old King Bison one, right?

TagMania 5 BCG TagMania 5 Friday W4 February 2018 Hakodate Athletic Field, Hokkaido Attendance: 1.952 Kyuichi Matsumoto, Eikichi Itou & Shuzo Utagawa vs T-Bone Bright, Hammer Hadley & Ryobe Uno A solid six man tag match to start off the show, with local talent Ryobe Uno joining the mix of young lions. Every man had a chance to show what they can do, with Matsumoto and Bright leading their respective teams until Itou flattened Uno with his patented Itou Bomb for the finish. Decent action, if somewhat sub-par for current BCG standards, but still good enough to warm up the live crowd. In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Kyuichi Matsumoto, Eikichi Itou and Shuzo Utagawa defeated T-Bone Bright, Ryobe Uno and Hammer Hadley in 10:06 when Eikichi Itou defeated Ryobe Uno by pinfall with an Itou Bomb. Tournament Quarter Final 1 Muscle Blasters vs The Ring Generals The tournament kicked off next, featuring the returning Ring Generals and a brand new, sharper look from Shuzo Utagawa to go with his new status after having outgrown being a young lion by the end of last year. This was also evident in the in-ring action, with Muscle Blasters making the best of their chemistry and experience against the former COTT World Tag Team champions to start the tournament strong with a big win over two high profile competitors. In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Muscle Blasters defeated The Ring Generals in 10:25 when Blast Ikoma defeated Dean Waldorf by pinfall with a Northern Lights Bomb. Tournament Quarter Final 2 Threepwood & Goto vs Diazawa Utagawa wasn't the only one to debut a new look in this show, as Conner Threepwood also sported some new ring gear to go along with his boosted confidence now that he's obviously adapted to Japan and puroresu. The match itself though was nothing like the previous one, as the reigning BCG World Tag Team champions threw their opponents from pillar to post in a very one-sided bout. Diaz had some bright moments, but Takizawa quickly ran out of steam and the champions steamrolled their way to the next stage of the tournament with characteristic ease In a bout that had good wrestling but didn't have much heat, Threepwood & Goto defeated Diazawa in 5:54 when Naozane Goto defeated Masao Takizawa by pinfall with a Goto Slam. Tournament Quarter Final 3 Funakoshi & Tanaka vs Matsuzawa & Shikitei Matsuzawa and Shikitei got a loud, if mixed reaction from the crowd and wrestling against BCG icon Funakoshi in this match was highly symbolic. Their tactic was simple, but effective: avoid the former BCG World champion and focus on his young, inexperienced partner. It worked too, because Matsuzawa did indeed manage to score the pin and send his team to the next phase, with fans booing the outcome of the match but unable to change anything about it. In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Matsuzawa & Shikitei defeated Funakoshi & Tanaka in 9:48 when Yoshisada Matsuzawa defeated Jotaro Tanaka by pinfall with a Double Arm DDT. Tournament Quarter Final 4 American Demolition Mk. II vs Double K Perhaps the most high profile match of the first round, this one saw the return of Bulldozer Brandon Smith and reunion of American Demolition Mk. II against the rapidly rising duo of Kiyotaka and Gidayu Katou. This one was intense, with the powerful Katou clashing against the two rough gaijin and holding his own before tagging in Kiyotaka, who tried to slow down the pace of the match and wear down AmDem Mk. II with ground-based submission holds and textbook mat wrestling. It was a dramatic and highly competitive clash, with an equally dramatic finish of Smith trying to protect his injured back only to let his guard down and allow Kiyotaka to slap on the Kimura. Smith fought it, but couldn't hold on forever and eventually tapped out, ending his team's hopes of a tournament win early but also giving Kiyotaka reasonable grounds to request a shot at his BCG National title. In a bout that had great wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Double K defeated American Demolition Mk.II in 10:29 when Kiyotaka defeated Bulldozer Brandon Smith by submission with a Kimura. Tournament Semi Final 1 Muscle Blasters vs Double K Double K had little time to celebrate, as they immediately had to wrestle their next stage match against Blast Ikoma and MUSCLE Serizawa. This proved to be a deciding factor in this match, with Muscle Blasters having a slight advantage due to whatever rest they were able to get during the rest of the quarterfinal matches. In a bout that had great wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Muscle Blasters defeated Double K in 10:27 when MUSCLE Serizawa defeated Gidayu Katou by pinfall with a MUSCLE Lariat. Tournament Semi Final 2 Threepwood & Goto vs Matsuzawa & Shikitei If Matsuzawa & Shikitei's previous match was somewhat symbolic, this was blatantly so as they went up against the reigning BCG World Tag Team champions. Though neither a regular nor an experienced team, Matsuzawa and Shikitei brought enough individual talent to not only stand their ground, but eventually turn the tide as Shikitei managed to force the technical grappler Threepwood to submit. In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Matsuzawa & Shikitei defeated Threepwood & Goto in 10:19 when Omezo Shikitei defeated Conner Threepwood by submission with a Cross Armbreaker. Six Man Tag Showcase match Yoshinaka Taku, Bunrakuken Torii & Motoyuki Miyake vs Pavel Vanzycha, Ray Snow & Giant Brody Providing fans and wrestlers alike a much needed break before the big tournament final, this one was a great bout all around as three of BCG's mainstays took on three of the roster's top gaijin. This was a textbook strong style match and extremely well received too, with fans erupting in cheers by the time Yoshinaka Taku scored the pin over Ray Snow. In a bout that had great wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Bunrakuken Torii, Motoyuki Miyake and Yoshinaka Taku defeated Giant Brody, Pavel Vanzycha and Ray Snow in 11:52 when Yoshinaka Taku defeated Ray Snow by pinfall with a Full Nelson Bomb. Tournament Finals match Muscle Blasters vs Matsuzawa & Shikitei It all came down to this. The homegrown team of loyalists versus the duo of men who left to join the opposition. The atmosphere was buzzing and the wrestling was good, but between the four men's exhaustion and having to out-perform the previous match, this wasn't as spectacular as it could or should have been. However, the finale did come with a sense of relief and celebration, as Ikoma hit the Northern Light Bomb on Shikitei for the pin, defeating the unloyal challengers and winning the tournament. In a decent match, Muscle Blasters defeated Matsuzawa & Shikitei in 14:30 when Blast Ikoma defeated Omezo Shikitei by pinfall with a Northern Lights Bomb. Blast Ikoma and MUSCLE Serizawa win the BCG TagMania titles. BCG TagMania 5 winners Muscle Blasters Blast Ikoma & MUSCLE Serizawa Show Rating:

Dang, seeing Charlie Morgan as an active competitor still nearly brought a tear to my eye. N e a r l y

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #000000; margin:10px;background: #B0E0E6; max-width:60%;box-shadow: 0 6px 12px ";"></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="UbQzoTp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UbQzoTp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="iOBspEE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iOBspEE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:18px;">DIW Violent Delight</span></strong></p><p><strong> Date: Friday, Week 3 of February 2016</strong></p><p><strong> Location: Fuster Hall, Eastern Australia</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 596</strong></p><p> </p><p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X9FyQNx8oyU" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/X9FyQNx8oyU"</a> frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="9wxreBD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9wxreBD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Big Jim Teasdale’s music hits and the big man makes an entrance to a decent reaction as instead of the announcers’ table, he grabs a mic and gets into the ring. The projector above the entrance switches to display the brackets of the DIW Harcore Championship Tournament as they currently stand. Teasdale points to the image on display.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="urlqwn6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/urlqwn6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> <span style="font-family:'Courier New';">“That’s where we’re at after last week’s show. So tonight, I say we wrap up this madness. Blaze Maximum versus King Malietoa to see who will face Hell’s Jester at the semi finals, then for the main event, Mayhem Mulhoney versus Vance Sturt for the first finalist!”</span></p><p> </p><p> Fans cheer.</p><p> </p><p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x8Jfp-6Flho" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/x8Jfp-6Flho"</a> frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p> </p><p> Fans cheer harder</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="CwNnmYt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CwNnmYt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> The Comedian interrupts Teasdale’s speech and comes out sporting his usual foul mood and cigarette hanging from his lips. He quickly gets in the ring, grabs the mic from Big Jim’s hands and signals for whoever’s serving as crew to cut his music.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Comedian:</strong> <span style="font-family:'Courier New';">“Not tonight! Not on my watch and f**king not on my company, Jim! I want the main event spot! I want that sh*thead Tombstone in this ring!”</span></p><p> </p><p> Fans cheer at the suggestion, but Big Jim Teasdale shakes his head in denial.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> <span style="font-family:'Courier New';">“You know that’s gonna be our marquee match for DIW Sucker Punch next week… but here’s what I can do, I can throw you both into the mix for tonight’s main event...you and your mate Mayhem Mulhoney, versus the DIW Champion, Tombstone and Vance Sturt!”</span></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="V9qxqnh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/V9qxqnh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="03kQWar.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/03kQWar.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GeS3wvL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GeS3wvL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="GPbyjxE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GPbyjxE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Milton Hittlespitz vs Mace Mueller (with Lori)</strong></p><p> All fired up for a win after getting knocked out of the DIW Hardcore Championship Tournament, Milton Hittlespitz hits the ring running with his trademark chair in hand. Mueller on the other hand is in no rush and takes the time to bully fans on his way while Lori talks some trash. Not willing to wait any longer, Milton hits the ropes...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Chair Crossbody through the ropes! He took out both Mueller and Lori!</span></p><p> </p><p> Milton unloads with the chair on the fallen Mueller, then tries to drag him back into the ring for a cover!</p><p> </p><p> One...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Kick out!</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> “Mueller is no small man, Milton had to take a lot of time and exert a lot of energy to get him back into the ring, one count only!”</p><p> </p><p> Hittlespitz hits the ropes again, but Lori grabbed his foot! The ensuing argument provides Mueller with enough time to recover and grab his opponent from behind for an inverted DDT! Mueller creates some distance, looking to kick Milton’s head off with a Punt Kick as he recovers...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Missed it!</span></p><p> </p><p> Hittlespitz moved out of the way and now Mueller’s foot is trapped in the ropes! Lori’s trying to help him escape, but Milton pulls his other leg and drops him hard onto the mat! He bounces off the ropes once more...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Flying Knee Drop!</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Mueller got his feet up!</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> “Innovative counter from Mace Mueller there, Jim!”</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> “He knew getting his knees up wouldn’t be enough, so he stretched out his legs for that extra reach and hit Milton square in the jaw!”</p><p> </p><p> Looks like the shot shook Milton, he’s really slow getting back onto his feet...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Punt Kick!</span></p><p> </p><p> Cover!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> One…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Two…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">THREE!</span></strong></p><p><strong> Winner: Mace Mueller</strong></p><p> <img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="V9qxqnh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/V9qxqnh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="842C4Pf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/842C4Pf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Footage of Blitz Simpson in the hospital is shown. He is being stretchered around, examined and generally hospitalized, the final shot being from just outside his room as an out-of-frame doctor tells him that his injury will force him to stay at home and recover for a while...</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="V9qxqnh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/V9qxqnh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="nG8UqhA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nG8UqhA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Wxf4uVJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Wxf4uVJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="vApnSqU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vApnSqU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1PMzfIv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1PMzfIv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="FVXGXE7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FVXGXE7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> AustralianDevil & The Void vs House of Horrors (Hell’s Jester & Satan’s Spawn, with the Guru of Gore)</strong></p><p> Apparently Guyla Lakatos has been rebranded as “Satan’s Spawn” and from the looks of it, he’s taking it real serious. It is also announced that this new group around the Guru of Gore is called “House of Horrors” which won’t win any prizes for being original, but it gets the point across.</p><p> </p><p> The Guru himself seems busy trying to distract or recruit Australian Devil, but a quick suicide dive in the first minute of the match settles it and off to the races we go in a truly chaotic mess of a hardcore match. Meanwhile, Satan’s Spawn literally takes a bite out of the Void’s calf muscle; it’s a gruesome, bloody scene made even worse by the fact that the Void barely seems to react. He does seem to be legitimately injured for the rest of the match though, which makes his expressionless face come across as all the more creepy. He even tries to put Hell’s Jester through a table when his leg caves in, causing both men to clumsily crash through the table. This takes them both out of the match, leaving Satan’s Spawn to pummel Australian Devil senseless before he delivers a Choke Bomb for the pin.</p><p> <strong>Winners: House of Horrors (Hell’s Jester & Satan’s Spawn)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="V9qxqnh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/V9qxqnh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> DIW Hardcore Championship Tournament Quarterfinal match</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="tDixh5l.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tDixh5l.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="XWcOrNC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/XWcOrNC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="mKcXBbb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mKcXBbb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> King Malietoa vs Blaze Maximum (with Miss Cerizabeth)</strong></p><p> Malietoa is a sight to behold, the tribal designs on his face meshing with the scars from last week’s bloody match against the wrestler formerly known as Gyula Lakatos. If nothing else, it adds to his intensity and menacing aura as he charges his opponent again and again. Blaze Maximum easily dodges every charge, to the point where he starts throwing in taunts or a little dance after each evasion, much to the delight of Miss Cerizabeth at ringside.</p><p> </p><p> Frustrated, Malietoa changes his approach and walks up to Blaze, exploding in a series of crunching chops that back him into a corner! An avalanche is followed by a big headbutt and Malietoa drops into the cover.</p><p> </p><p> One…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Two…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">CRASH!</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> “Miss Cerizabeth just smashed a baking tray onto Malietoa’s back to break up the pin!"</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> “Bet she’s been dying to do the same to the lady who won The Great Australian Bake Challenge!”</p><p> </p><p> Malietoa looks pissed and Miss Cerizabeth is retreating… she’s backed into a corner!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">CRASH!</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> “Oh my God! She smashed that tray right onto King Malietoa’s head so hard it’s dented!”</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> “I doubt he even felt that blow, Dean…”</p><p> </p><p> Malietoa grabs Miss Cerizabeth by the throat!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Maximum Overdrive! Outta nowhere!</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> “Blaze caught him by surprise with his finisher!”</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> “I think seeing Miss Cerizabeth in peril gave Blaze a second wind there”</p><p> </p><p> Cover!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> One…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Two…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">THREE!</span></strong></p><p><strong> Winner: Blaze Maximum</strong></p><p> <img alt="M4SOg7D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M4SOg7D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Enraged and out of control, Blaze Maximum stands back up and unloads on the fallen Samoan like crazy…</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="APJhibH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/APJhibH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> ...until another Samoan rushes in to the rescue! It’s the Brisbane Devil and he cleans house, forcing Blaze and Miss Cerizabeth to a quick retreat!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> “Looks like Samoan Demolition are reunited in DIW!”</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> “Malietoa may have lost this match and his chance at the DIW Hardcore Championship, but he and the Devil may be looking to win the tag team titles now…”</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="V9qxqnh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/V9qxqnh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="CwNnmYt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CwNnmYt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="BkNOTvT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BkNOTvT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="DE0wmcP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DE0wmcP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="UziFDGt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UziFDGt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="GPbyjxE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GPbyjxE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> The Comedian & Mayhem Mulhoney vs Tombstone & Vance Sturt (with Lori)</strong></p><p> The entrances alone are enough to establish the conflict in this match: the Comedian and Mayhem Mulhoney come out together, looking like they’re on the same page, while Tombstone and Sturt appear separately, the DIW Champion wary of Dumfrey Pinn’s chief lieutenant.</p><p> </p><p> The tension escalates throughout the match and eventually boils over, when Vance Sturt straight up abandons his teammate and walks away, shouting something about “not being paid to do this”. Tough as he may be, Tombstone just can’t win a 2 on 1 fight against the two hardcore veterans and eventually gets hit with a Running Powerslam from the Comedian for the pin.</p><p> <strong>Winners: The Comedian & Mayhem Mulhoney</strong></p><p> <img alt="rCrbMWQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rCrbMWQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="x8AmxOz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/x8AmxOz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Vance Sturt’s retreat is interrupted by the massive form of Vaughan blocking his way. While the match is going on, the leader of the Barracudas grabs Sturt for a chokeslam onto the floor, before putting the boot to him in retaliation for him injuring Simpson.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="jds8yup.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jds8yup.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Eventually, Dumfrey Pinn himself rushes out to tackle Vaughan as the two massive men roll around and trade punches. Meanwhile, the match ends and as soon as the bell rings, Mulhoney and the Comedian join the fray to beat down Pinn. A battered Tombstone stands up in the ring moments later, notices what’s going on and gritting his teeth, walks down to sneak in a few shots on Sturt, before putting the Comedian in the Rear Naked Choke. The show ends with all six men brawling all over the place, to the point where the lights have to be killed out in hopes of breaking this up</p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Show Rating:</span></p><p> <img alt="rCrbMWQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rCrbMWQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></p></div><p></p><p></p>

Steel Cage Warfare If Team Aroma wins, Aroma gets a singles match with Spencer Spade at Wrestling Summit IX Team Aroma [Jeffery Aroma, Primus Allen, Jakob Yoder, & Gabriel Shaw] versus Bowen Services [spencer Spade, Cameron Vessey, Casey Valentine, & Franklin Rush] Clearly, this sets up another Spade vs Aroma match for the payoff and Lisa's off-screen maternity break North American Heavyweight Championship "The Hillbilly Hammer" Clyde Puder versus Torment © w/ Father Grim Interesting tease of a heel turn, but I'm not taking the bait...yet Ross Henry & Rick Law versus The Lucha Legends (Champagne Lover & Axxis Jr.) Not sure if and how much in decline Axxis Jr. might be, but Lover probably wins here to look like a strong title competitor Matty Faith versus "Hollywood" Bret Starr w/ Lisa Bowen Matty probably needs the win here to stay relevant North American Women's Championship Queen Amazon versus Lauren Easter © I noticed she's been prominently featured and judging by the WWA diary, she has a good chance of winning the title here North American Women's Tag Team Championship Laura Flame & Alina America versus Alicia Strong & Brooke Tyler © w/ Lisa Bowen Love Flame and was surprised to see Alina beat Strong, but that was probably to set up their loss here United States Championship Lisa Bowen Barred From Ringside "Latin Sensation" Leon Pena versus Ash Campbell © If Lisa's banned, Leon's probably winning. Ash feels strong enough already to the point where he can go without the gold, time to build up a homegrown guy now North American Tag Team Championship American Muscle versus The Devil's Rejects © w/ February Malaise I will never root for American Muscle. Especially when they're up against the Rejects GWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship KC Glenn versus "The Butcher" Alexander Vasquez © KC is great and probably deserves the win, but he can also live without it. Vasquez would lose all steam if he lost here

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="kjyjHQM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kjyjHQM.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">Black Canvas Updates</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="4z5J7B2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4z5J7B2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="jwFP2CQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jwFP2CQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Tag Trouble for Black Canvas</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> BCG's latest RISE show was a resounding success, nearly filling the 5.000 seat Yamanashi Athletic Stadium in Chubu for what is essentially a secondary monthly show for the promotion, however Maeda and Yoshizawa had little time to savour their victory as tragedy struck twice, ironically just before their upcoming TagMania tournament. Rokuemon Matsushita was reported to have hurt his wrist delivering his finisher during his RISE opening match and according to doctors, will not be fully recovered until after the tournament show. This means that neither him, nor Giant Brody will be participating in this year's tournament, a heavy blow for the former BCG World Tag Team champions. On top of that, negotiations to bring in former WEXXV stars The Berzerkers fell through, as Tatsukichi Shichirobei signed an exclusive deal with Pride Glory Honor Wrestling just days after he and Toyokuni Hardcore were contacted by BCG officials.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="fv4Kbba.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fv4Kbba.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7r4IhRT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7r4IhRT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="VJW2a92.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VJW2a92.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Alr2tZu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Alr2tZu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Blast from the Past</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Black Canvas Grappling has never been shy about honoring traditions and looking to the past as well as the future, so their response to the removal of both the Partnership of Pain and the Berzerkers from the TagMania tournament should make absolute sense. Former participants Dean Waldorf and Marv Statler have been confirmed to be making a return for the tournament, as has the unlikely duo of Yoshisada Matsuzawa and Omezo Shikitei. Both former members of the BCG roster and partners in the tournament exactly two years ago, Matsuzawa and Shikitei left shortly after to join Golden Canvas Grappling. When the promotion recently released several of its workers citing financial limitations, Matsuzawa and Shikitei were among those who were cut and it will be interesting to see how the BCG fans will receive them, as well as whether their tournament return could evolve into a more permanent connection with the company.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="POBEZKK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/POBEZKK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Demolished no more</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> TagMania will also see the return from injury of reigning BCG National champion, Bulldozer Brandon Smith. Following a long absence, Smith will be teaming up once again with Animal Harker as American Demolition Mk.II to enter the tournament and it will be interesting to see if his absence has caused him any ring rust, as well as whether his injury will be giving him any issues due to lingering effects. Opponents are sure to target his injured back, but Smith has shown resiliency during his entire career and now is once more back on the warpath to win the tournament once again like he did two years ago next to Big Bruiser Findlay, this time with Harker as his partner.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="7VXjYUs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7VXjYUs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NM77ZC7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NM77ZC7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Changing of the Guard</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Masayuki Shiga and Toshinobu Taku both announced their upcoming retirement from in-ring action and immediately rumors sprang about them making one last return to Black Canvas Grappling for the Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix and TagMania tournaments respectively. Although both men have openly denied such rumors, they are said to still have a good relationship with the promotion and several of their proteges currently employed by it, a fact that was confirmed by a BCG announcement that both men will be introduced to its Hall of Fame upon retirement. This has led many fans to assume that one or both of them may find employment once again with BCG as backstage staff.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="aPinEG4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aPinEG4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>Friday W4 February 2018</strong></p><p><strong> Hakodate Athletic Field, Hokkaido</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> Tournament Finals match</strong></p><p> Winner of SF 1 vs Winner of SF 2</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Semi Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> Six Man Tag Showcase match</strong></p><p> Yoshinaka Taku, Bunrakuken Torii & Motoyuki Miyake vs Pavel Vanzycha, Ray Snow & Giant Brody</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tournament Semi Final 2</strong></p><p> Winner of QF 2 vs Winner of QF 3</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tournament Semi Final 1</strong></p><p> Winner of QF 1 vs Winner of QF 4</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tournament Quarter Final 4</strong></p><p> American Demolition Mk. II vs Double K</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tournament Quarter Final 3</strong></p><p> Funakoshi & Tanaka vs Matsuzawa & Shikitei</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tournament Quarter Final 2</strong></p><p> Threepwood & Goto vs Diazawa</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tournament Quarter Final 1</strong></p><p> Muscle Blasters vs The Ring Generals</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Opening match</strong></p><p> Kyuichi Matsumoto, Eikichi Itou & Shuzo Utagawa vs T-Bone Bright, Hammer Hadley & Ryobe Uno</p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><div style="padding: 15px; border: 5px solid #8B0000; margin:10px;background: #808080; max-width:75%;box-shadow: 0 6px 12px ";"></p><img alt="gI7G7Ct.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gI7G7Ct.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>Saturday W1 February 2018</strong></p><p><strong> Yamanashi Athletic Stadium, Chubu</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="HHP9byq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HHP9byq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="4z5J7B2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4z5J7B2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>def.</strong><img alt="TIiOlFj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIiOlFj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dlVXejX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dlVXejX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Partnership Of Pain defeated Pavel Vanzycha and Shuzo Utagawa</strong></p><p><strong> Finish:</strong> Rokuemon Matsushita pinned Shuzo Utagawa after a One-Handed Choke Slam.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="8jfbhLn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8jfbhLn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RV6p4Kp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RV6p4Kp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>def.</strong><img alt="5bss42b.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bss42b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CK053H9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CK053H9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Funakoshi & Tanaka defeated Yoshinaka Taku and Masao Takizawa</strong></p><p><strong> Finish:</strong> Jotaro Tanaka forced Masao Takizawa to tap out with a Tanaka Clutch.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="jDRVOCy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jDRVOCy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="P2JXnpv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/P2JXnpv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>def.</strong><img alt="YrMwg7C.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YrMwg7C.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MzjfHKV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MzjfHKV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Muscle Blasters defeated Ray Snow and Logan Diaz</strong></p><p><strong> Finish:</strong> MUSCLE Serizawa pinned Logan Diaz after a MUSCLE Lariat.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="3gGaTGc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3gGaTGc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SetJXLQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SetJXLQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>def.</strong><img alt="PBv4Hhr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PBv4Hhr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7Mb9acF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7Mb9acF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Double K defeated Bunrakuken Torii and Motoyuki Miyake</strong></p><p><strong> Finish:</strong> Gidayu Katou pinned Motoyuki Miyake after a Lariat.</div></p></div><p></p><p></p>

See, I normally never give diaries who can't be arsed to at least use worker portraits for their shows a chance, but after reading 11 pages of this craptastic promotion, it is totally in line with its overall vibe. Thank you DotM poll for directing me this way and thank you BC for this. Keep it up!

Just discovered your WMMA dynasty, it explains so much for your booking and presentation/format with WCG!

<p>I'm enjoying this story of Matty Faith being this "almost" guy. Makes him sympathetic and it makes the chase more interesting. I'll admit I've had enough of him and Ranger as the Mission, so if/once he wins a singles title it'll be an interesting payoff.</p><p> </p><p> Puder's promo reminded me of TLCJR's comment about Yoder and how he missed his chance by signing elsewhere. I like how you're going with that story and it's also some solid ground if you ever want to turn him heel: embrace the greed and go for corporate Yoder. Not that I'm asking for it, I don't know what his heel performance is like, whether it suits your plans or if you even want to do that to a prized product of your dojo/company, but judging from the Riley McManus heel turn, I trust you to make it exciting should you ever choose to go down that way.</p>

YES! YES! YES! Loved this idea since I read about it on the draft thread, so glad it's also getting a diary thread!

"Son? What are you thinking about?" His father's words snapped Yoshinaka Taku out of whatever funk he had drifted into. He glanced at the faces gathered around their dinner table. Other than his mother, the only non-family members were his father's two proteges. Nobuhiko Serizawa was every bit as serious as he usually was in the ring or around the locker room. It wasn't just the gravitas of the occasion, it was his everyday character, whether performing in front of the audience or living his life away from the business. On the plate in front of him were carefully selected and placed pieces of sashimi. His glass contained only water. He took his diet as seriously as he took his workout routine and his body was a testament to that devotion, earning him the nickname of MUSCLE Serizawa. Kimi Kawano was as much of an odd sight in this table as he was in the ring. His face had that permanent scowl on it; his body was covered in scars and tattoos to the point where you could assume he was a foot soldier for the yakuza. An outcast and a misfit through and through, it was no wonder he'd found a home in Ryu Kajahara's garbage promotion of Warrior Engine XXV. Somehow his father took a shine to him and took him under his wing a couple of years ago, when Kawano and Battle Sakata toured with Black Canvas for the TagMania tournament. Maybe ol' Toshi thought he could straighten this man out. Make him a proper wrestler. "You're probably wondering why I've gathered you all here tonight over dinner..." Toshinobu Taku began, glass in hand. "First of all, because I always wanted to say that line..." The group giggled. His mother less so than everyone else, Yoshinaka noticed. "I spoke to my fellow old timer, Masayuki Shiga, on the phone before calling you" Toshi Taku continued. ""It seems we've both made up our minds at the same time, we're hanging up the boots and I wanted you let you know first before we go public." Serizawa looked shocked. Yoshinaka more or less knew it was coming since his dad stopped working for Black Canvas. Kawano's expression hadn't changed one bit from that permanent scowl on his face. You could probably tell him his mom died in the tsunami and he wouldn't move a muscle still. "Taku-sama" Serizawa spoke, but only after he was sure his mentor was done talking. "Surely you can delay this a little more? TagMania is coming up and I'm sure everyone would love to see Team Taku reunited for one last time. Think of it as your farewell tour." "That's not your decision to make" Toshinobu replied, badly faking wisdom in the tone of his voice. "They haven't called me and they probably won't. I said my goodbyes at the Lion's Roar. I'm not taking it back and there's no way TagMania is going to be bigger. Besides, I'd only be stinking up that ring anyhow. I'm old, I'm rusty and the bar is insanely high thanks to youngsters like you. My contacts at Golden Canvas tell me Kudo's got the company in debt and it doesn't look like they can turn it around. Maeda would love nothing more than to buy back the rights to the Golden Lion and win his war. When that happens, you'll have the GCG roster in your locker room as well. No room for old lions like me." "The bigger they are, the harder they fall" Kawano interrupted. "Burning Hammer have been doing so bad, they fired Kaneko and re-hired Komine in hopes he can restore them to glory. How ironic is that?" Yoshinaka almost had the mental image of Kawano throwing up a middle finger in his mind. He would never be good enough for the likes of PGHW, Burning Hammer or Golden Canvas even, so he enjoyed their downfall. Probably another reason why he was a perfect fit for Kajahara's counter culture circus. "It is a time of change, for sure" Toshinobu replied. "And as I look back, I am proud of what I see. I've had a good career. I've had the honour of seeing my son enter the business. I wrestled next to him, winning gold more than once. But I'm even prouder as I look forward. Black Canvas is about to prove its point and win the war, with my son leading the charge as its world champion. It is the best retirement gift I could hope for. So tonight, it is really a passing of the torch. I want us to celebrate my past achievements as much as we celebrate my son and his future achievements." They raised their glasses and drank to the toast. Yoshinaka couldn't help but question how glad his father's guests really were though...

Friday W4 January 2018 Osaka Athletic Stadium, Kinki Attendance: 5.000 (sold out) Double K vs Diazawa Tag team action to start the show and a predictable loss for the young lion pairing of Diazawa, though it did come with another spectacular performance from Logan Diaz, to the point where fans and media have begun regarding him as Motoyuki Miyake's successor for the title of BCG's hottest young lion prospect. In a bout that had great wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Double K defeated Diazawa in 9:37 when Gidayu Katou defeated YL Masao Takizawa by pinfall with a Lariat. Muscle Blasters & Shuzo Utagawa vs Partnership of Pain & Eikichi Itou The presence of twin towers Brody and Matsushita made their team heavy favourite, but it was Itou that proved to be the weak link and ended up costing them the match, falling to Blast Ikoma and his devastating finisher after a strong showing from all six workers involved in this match. In a decent match, Shuzo Utagawa and Muscle Blasters defeated Eikichi Itou and Partnership Of Pain in 9:39 when Blast Ikoma defeated Eikichi Itou by pinfall with a Northern Lights Bomb. Funakoshi & Tanaka vs Harker & Hadley Revisiting their match earlier this month at RISE, the two teams clashed once more in an equally solid bout that also had the same result, although this time it was Harker who scored the pin over Tanaka. In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Harker & Hadley defeated Funakoshi & Tanaka in 14:16 when Animal Harker defeated Jotaro Tanaka by pinfall with a Stump Piledriver. Bunrakuken Torii, Motoyuki Miyake & Kyuichi Matsumoto vs Pavel Vanzycha, Threepwood & Goto With both the tag team champions and the holder of the BCG Challengers Series in this match, there was a good chance of earning a title shot for anyone who could pin them in this match and that fact added an extra layer of urgency to the bout. However, it was Matsumoto who tapped out to Vanzycha's Cross Armlock, perhaps a lackluster finish to an otherwise great match all around. In a bout that had great wrestling and good heat, Pavel Vanzycha and Threepwood & Goto defeated Bunrakuken Torii, Motoyuki Miyake and Kyuichi Matsumoto in 15:50 when Pavel Vanzycha defeated Kyuichi Matsumoto by submission with a Cross Armlock. BCG World title match Yoshinaka Taku © vs Ray Snow After defeating Torii and Funakoshi in a three way match last month at Generations, Ray Snow found himself in the main event for a shot at Yoshi Taku's BCG World title. His sharpened skills after touring with PGHW were on display, but Taku isn't champion by accident and he fought back, pushing this dramatic contest past the twenty minute mark. Tension and drama built up slowly and in the final sequence, Taku hit the second Full Nelson Bomb of the match, after the first one had only gotten him a two count, to retain. In a bout that had superb wrestling and good heat, Yoshinaka Taku defeated Ray Snow in 21:07 by pinfall with a Full Nelson Bomb. Yoshinaka Taku makes defence number 2 of his BCG World title. Show Rating: