Rogue

I'm positive it's a work. Supposedly, there was interest on AEW's side in bringing him in two years ago and he shot it down as he was just starting a lengthy multi-year deal with NJPW. His post-WK promo came off to me like someone at their wit's end. Set such high goals for himself where suddenly the winner of the match attained 'god-like status' or whatever and he couldn't get the job done.

Barry Horowitz and "Iron" Mike Sharpe Vs. The Steiner Brothers - (I mean, you gave them Guns n Roses after all) "Terrific" Terry Taylor Vs. "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig Mr. Hughes Vs. Tatanka The Berzerker Vs. "The Demon Of Death Valley" The Undertaker "El Matador" Tito Santana Vs. "The Bad Guy" Razor Ramon "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBase Vs. Bret "The Hitman" Hart © King's Court: I want to go against the flow of everybody... even though it probably is Vader. Hmmmmm. Again, I'm going to be totally wrong here... The Great Muta.

To tag onto Derek's point, the IWGP Heavyweight Championship's been reserved for the very top of the company through at least the last decade - save Styles and EVIL's reigns. Styles is obviously one of the best of his generation, but you wouldn't really expect a guy making his debut in the company to win the top belt. EVIL's reign only as the interim leader of Bullet Club (and even then I couldn't buy that) never sat well with me given to what I was used to level-wise of the previous champions (I didn't start watching regularly until 2017.) Had Jay been in Japan and able to go for the Heavyweight title at this time I feel he would've had the shot at Summer Struggle. Had they had EVIL go for the IC belt and Jay go for the HW belt that would've been better.

From that perspective, I get it. I think this "Winner Take All" deal they've had since WK14 put them in a hole. I can't find any other way they could ideally split the belts up besides having IC headline WK Night 1 and HW headline WK Night 2. New Beginning tour's in Hiroshima two nights early next month but you couldn't really sell two straight nights of Ibushi vs. SANADA.

I like the idea of having two separate titles. Having them together works with the limited roster they have at the moment, but that's just my personal preference. If anything needs to change, I think Wrestle Kingdom needs to go back to being one night. I was into the two-night concept last year, but this year all I thought was 'there's no reason these cards couldn't be together on one night - besides the Switchblade/Ibushi/Naito situation.'

<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> "From the World Wrestling Federation... it's Tuesday Night Titans! With your host, Vince McMahon! This is Lord Alfred Hayes inviting you to join Vince and his guests, The Fabulous Moolah and Leilani Kai! And now, here's your host... Vince McMahon!" Kai and Moolah make their way out to the guest chairs, Kai not acknowledging the small number of fans allowed in the studio. Moolah received a mixed response, but she only acknowledged those cheering for her. </div> Maaaaaaaaaaybe. Might not be in the immediate future in the diary/game, but I might be able to work something out.

Saturday, Wk 3, January 1985 WWF Wrestling Challenge UAB Alumni Arena (Tri-State) - Buffalo, New York - 4,577 people TV: 2.82 (409,691) Show Rating: 58 <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> The U.S. Express w/Lou Albano vs. The Moondogs w/ **POST-MATCH** After The Moondogs cleared the ring, Captain Lou entered it with a microphone in hand. RATING: 56 </div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> Tony Atlas vs. Doug Vines </div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> A montage then airs of Hulk Hogan and Hillbilly Jim working out at a local gym with Hogan clearly there to provide pointers to the more inexperienced wrestler. After several clips of the two working out (Jim still in his regular attire of hat and overalls), the montage moves on to clips of Hogan showing Jim some techniques in the squared circle. The montage then ends as a clip of both men is shown. RATING: 66 </div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> Tony Garea vs. Brutus Beefcake w/Luscious Johnny V w/ </div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> True to what Vince said, the WWF Ladies' Champion is standing by with Gene Okerlund. Almost as if right on cue, The Fabulous Moolah enters the interview area with her protege, Leilani Kai, right in tow. RATING: 60 </div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> Junkyard Dog and Jimmy Snuka vs. Greg Valentine and George Steele w/Mr. Fuji w/ **POST-MATCH** Junkyard Dog slowly makes his way towards the downed Valentine, acknowledging the fans on his way. Once he stands over the Intercontinental Champion, Valentine turns with the belt in hand and cracks JYD over the head with it. The impact stuns the title challenger as Valentine is quick to his feet and cracks Junkyard Dog over the head a second time with the belt - knocking him out senseless. Valentine briefly raises the belt over his head over his Saturday Night's Main Event challenger's prone body before making his way to the back. RATING: 66 </div> _______________________________________________

Tuesday, Wk 3, January 1985 <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> "From the World Wrestling Federation... it's Tuesday Night Titans! With your host, Vince McMahon! This is Lord Alfred Hayes inviting you to join Vince and his guest, the WWF Intercontinental Champion, Greg Valentine! And now, here's your host... Vince McMahon!" </div>

Jim Powers Vs. Doink The Clown The White Knight Vs. "The Mighty" Yokozuna Non Title: Max Moon Vs. "The Heart Break Kid" Shawn Michaels WWF World Heavyweight Championship: Rick "The Model" Martel Vs. Bret "The Hitman" Hart © BLOCKBUSTER Survivor Series Rematch: "The Bad Guy" Razor Ramon and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair Vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage and "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig

Don't you just love it when that happens? You've got a reader.

Saturday, Wk 2, January 1985 WWF Wrestling Challenge Hofstra Arena (Tri-State) - Hempstead, New York - 5,099 people TV: 3.32 (481,992) Show Rating: 71 <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> Cowboy Bob Orton and Roddy Piper vs. Steve Simpson and Jim Lancaster </div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> We fade in to a shot of 'Mean' Gene Okerlund standing in front of a WWF backdrop, microphone in hand. Just as Hogan was to wrap up his promo, Hillbilly Jim - somewhat timidly, a feat given his stature - walked into screen. RATING: 77 </div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> Jimmy Snuka vs. David Schultz </div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> We are quickly taken back to the backstage area where Gene Okerlund is standing by with Junkyard Dog and Tito Santana. RATING: 58 </div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> Jerry Brisco vs. Paul Orndorff w/Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan w/ **POST-MATCH** Following the match, Heenan enters the ring with a microphone and stands next to Orndorff. Big John Studd and Ken Patera both come down and make their way into the ring, Patera's match being up next. RATING: 76 </div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> Andre the Giant vs. Ken Patera w/Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan and Big John Studd w/ </div> _______________________________________________

<p>Tuesday, Wk 2, January 1985</p><p> </p><p> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="76PfXoy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/76PfXoy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><em>"From the World Wrestling Federation... it's Tuesday Night Titans! With your host, Vince McMahon! This is Lord Alfred Hayes inviting you to join Vince and his guests, Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan, Big John Studd and Ken Patera! And now, here's your host... Vince McMahon!"</em></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><img alt="1qiP12x.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1qiP12x.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Hez0MIv.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Hez0MIv.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52375" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>McMahon:</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"> Welcome back to another edition of Tuesday Night Titans! I'm Vince McMahon, alongside me is Lord Alfred Hayes. Lord Alfred, we've got a heck of a program tonight. Tonight, we'll have Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan and two members of his Family - Big John Studd and Ken Patera. Now, Lord Alfred, talk of the World Wrestling Federation was the assault on Hulk Hogan at the conclusion of last week's Wrestling Challenge. But, before the Family were able to put Hogan on the sidelines for the foreseeable future - Andre the Giant came down to bail his friend out.</span><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Lord Alfred:</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"> The Family saw their opportunity last week to place themselves at the top of the food chain in the World Wrestling Federation. Perhaps they're spreading themselves too thin. They've already had their hands full with Andre the Giant over the course of the past several months, but now they're trying to take out the WWF Heavyweight Champion as well? I get they call him 'The Brain', but Heenan must be nuts.</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>McMahon:</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"> Well, let's welcome our guests out at this time - Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan, Big John Studd and Ken Patera!</span></p></div></blockquote><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="vk7feW1.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vk7feW1.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YUlgwiz.jpg?2" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YUlgwiz.jpg?2" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="aNaj6Az.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aNaj6Az.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52375" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>McMahon:</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"> Bobby, welcome to the pr-</span><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Heenan:</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"> No, no, no, no, hold up, McMahon. You. </span><span style="color:#000000;"><em><strong>*Heenan points at Lord Alfred*</strong></em></span><span style="color:#000000;"> I'm nuts? </span><span style="color:#000000;"><em>I'm</em></span><span style="color:#000000;"> nuts? Well, you listen to me, they say there's a thin line between genius and insanity, but that's only for the rubes that just can't comprehend the work we're doing. Everything is calculated. Everything is planned. I know what I'm doing when I call the shots.</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Lord Alfred:</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"> Listen, I-</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Heenan:</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"> You want to see insanity? Boys. Show Lord Alfred here just what insanity is.</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em>**Studd and Patera get up and tower over Lord Alfred - who quickly bolts out of the room**</em></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>McMahon:</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"> Well, Bobby, you certainly have become the sports entertainment world's talk of the town with your Family's assault on Hulk Hogan at the conclusion of last week's Wrestling Challenge. Let's make it clear - are you putting a challenge out for the WWF Heavyweight Championship?</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Heenan:</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"> Well, no. That was clearly just an invitation for kolachkes and milk... you're serious? You have an entire week to prep for this interview - the biggest interview you're going to have all year - and you ask that? Of course we're aiming for the WWF Heavyweight Championship. We're aiming for every single championship in this promotion. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>McMahon:</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"> So it's official then? The Family is to challenge for the championship?</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Heenan:</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"> ... ... </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em>**waves hand in front of McMahon's face**</em></strong></span><span style="color:#000000;">, hellooooooooooo? I swear you could have a more intelligent conversation with George Steele. Okay. To answer the question that I'm absolutely positive you've got lined up next - on behalf of Paul Orndorff, we are throwing down the challenge. Hogan, Saturday Night's Main Event, Philadelphia. Put your WWF Heavyweight Championship on the line. We left you broken in Massachusetts last Saturday, we'll do it again in Pennsylvania.</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>McMahon:</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"> Your boys' beatdown of Hogan was broken up last week by Andre the Giant, any thoughts on that?</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Studd:</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"> Andre the Giant!? That freak actually had the set to show up last week after we left him face down on the mat shaving his head? Let him come for us. We'll humiliate him again!</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>McMahon:</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"> Well, you did seem to not hold that stance when he came down last w-</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Patera:</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"> We'll see if he's as bold this Saturday night! I'll have his number! </span></p></div></blockquote><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52375" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="SouwzCq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SouwzCq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>WWF All-Star Wrestling</strong></span></p><p> Manhattan Center (Tri-State) - New York, NY - 1,158 people</p><p> <strong>TV:</strong> 0.34 (49,535)</p><p> <strong>Show Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#F4A460;">60</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong><em>**The U.S. Express def. Terry Gibbs and Steve Lombardi in 6:48 by pinfall when Mike Rotundo pinned Gibbs with a Flying Lariat.</em></strong><strong> </strong><strong><span style="color:#A52A2A;">38</span></strong><strong>**</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>Captain Lou Albano hypes up The U.S. Express and makes several digs at Roddy Piper for his treatment of Cyndi Lauper at MSG.</em> <span style="color:#F4A460;"><strong>60</strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong><em>**George Steele def. Tony Garea in 6:48 by pinfall.</em></strong><strong> </strong><strong><span style="color:#F4A460;">57</span></strong><strong>**</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>Mr. Fuji tries his best to stop 'The Animal' from ripping up the corner pads post-match and just manages to successful hold his client off from doing so. Good comedic segment.</em> <strong><span style="color:#F4A460;">66</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong><em>**Cowboy Bob Orton def. Davis Sammartino in 7:29 by pinfall with a Superplex.</em></strong><strong> </strong><strong><span style="color:#FFFF00;">67</span></strong><strong>**</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>A hype video airs for Wrestling Challenge's main event of the week - Andre the Giant vs. Ken Patera.</em> <strong><span style="color:#A52A2A;">52</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong><em>**Don Muraco def. Ivan Putski in 9:36 by pinfall with an Inverted Piledriver.</em></strong><strong> </strong><strong><span style="color:#F4A460;">58</span></strong><strong>**</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Card for 'WWF Wrestling Challenge'</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> Andre the Giant vs. Ken Patera</p><p> Jerry Brisco vs. Paul Orndorff</p><p> Jimmy Snuka vs. David Schultz</p><p> Cowboy Bob Orton and Roddy Piper vs. Two Local Talents</p><p> </p><p> <strong>PLUS:</strong> <em>Interviews with Hulk Hogan and Tito Santana!</em></p>

Saturday, Wk 1, January 1985 WWF Wrestling Challenge Roberts Center (New England) - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts - 3,723 people TV: 3.30 (479,646) Show Rating: 71 <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> Hillbilly Jim vs. Brutus Beefcake (w/Luscious Johnny V) w/ **POST-MATCH** Beefcake immediately went right back to laying in the boots on the downed Jim following the conclusion of their match. Valiant slid into the ring himself and assisted his client with the continued beatdown. Refs and ringside attendants were able to eventually pry the two men off of the downed rookie, but not before Beefcake delivered a sick insult of spitting on his opponent before heading to the back with his manager. RATING: 52 </div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> Roddy Piper appears on his own in the backstage area in front of a backdrop with a WWF logo on it. He clearly has something to say following his heinous attack on Cyndi Lauper and Captain Lou Albano at Madison Square Garden just a week prior. RATING: 84 </div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff (w/Freddie Blassie) vs. Chris Champion and Rick McGraw w/ </div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> Junkyard Dog vs. Steve Lombardi **POST-MATCH** Gene Okerlund gets in the ring after the match, microphone in hand, clearly on the way to interview the victor of the match. RATING: 62 </div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Snuka vs. Big John Studd and Paul Orndorff (w/Bobby Heenan) w/ **POST-MATCH** Studd and Orndorff continued their beatdown of Hogan after the bell with both men stomping on the WWF Heavyweight Champion outside of the ring as Studd grabbed the foreign object - revealed to be a chain - and prepared to choke the champ out with it. Snuka quickly came running in for the save as he was able to temporarily dispatch Studd, but a clothesline to the back of the head from Orndorff knocked Snuka out. With both members of the face team down and out, Studd retrieved the chain again and prepared to choke Hogan out until... ... ... ... Andre the Giant made his way from the backstage area towards the Heenan Family. At the mere sight of the giant hastily making his way towards them, both Studd and Orndorff immediately split from the area with Heenan just escaping from the giant's clutches as well. RATING: 84 </div> _______________________________________________ Yeah, that was one of the first things I noticed as well - the existing women's division only has four wrestlers! Those numbers will be boosted over the coming in-game weeks.

Tuesday, Wk 1, January 1985 <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> "From the World Wrestling Federation... it's Tuesday Night Titans! With your host, Vince McMahon! This is Lord Alfred Hayes inviting you to join Vince and his guests, Brutus Beefcake and Luscious Johnny V! And now, here's your host... Vince McMahon!" </div> Card for 'WWF Wrestling Challenge' Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Snuka vs. Big John Studd and Paul Orndorff Junkyard Dog vs. Steve Lombardi Two Local Talents vs. The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff Hillbilly Jim vs. Brutus Beefcake PLUS: An appearance by 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper!

SHOW INDEX 1985

Roster as of January 1985 Faces <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:blue;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> Major Stars: Andre The Giant, Hulk Hogan Stars: Jimmy Snuka, Tito Santana Well Known: Barry Windham, Hillbilly Jim, Jerry Brisco, Junkyard Dog, Mike Rotundo, Tony Atlas Recognisable: Bret Hart, David Sammartino, Ivan Putski, Tony Garea Teams: The U.S. Express (Windham and Rotundo) Women's Division: Wendi Richter Managers: Bruno Sammartino (manages David Sammartino), Capt. Lou Albano (manages The U.S. Express) </div> Heels <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> Major Stars: Big John Studd, Cowboy Bob Orton, Paul Orndorff, Roddy Piper Stars: Adrian Adonis, Don Muraco, Greg Valentine Well Known: Brutus Beefcake, David Schultz, Dick Murdoch, George Steele, Ken Patera, Nikolai Volkoff, The Iron Sheik Recognisable: Moondog Rex, Moondog Spot Unimportant: Steve Lombardi Teams: The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff, The North-South Connection (Adrian Adonis and Dick Murdoch), The Moondogs Women's Division: The Fabulous Moolah, Judy Martin, Leilani Kai Managers: Mr. Fuji (manages Don Muraco and George Steele), Luscious Johnny V (manages Brutus Beefcake), Freddie Blassie (manages The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff), Bobby Heenan (manages Paul Orndorff, Big John Studd and Ken Patera) </div> Champions Entry number signifies reigns within dynasty...

<iframe width="480" height="360" src=" https://www.youtube.com/embed/i5G_PelPhXc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> Hulkamania is running wild indeed, boys and girls... or, er, Vinceamania? The territory system as we know it is slowly dying. The National Wrestling Alliance? Slowly getting chiseled more and more away with the various regional territories falling to the wayside due to the juggernaut of the World Wrestling Federation running wild nationwide. While the rest of the Americas have been left reeling by the quick expansion of the WWF, they have one hope left up their sleeve, that Vince McMahon Jr's latest big idea falls flat on its face. McMahon has been hyping up this major event in March at the Garden as the next step in national domination... something he calls Wrestlemania. What a dumb name... I mean, it's no Starrcade. But, hey, good luck to you with it, Vinny.

So, been having trouble getting my AJPW save/databases from 1983 exported over to the new game, so I'm thinking of starting up a new dynasty with a 1985 start date. Thinking of either going with the WWF in the run up to Wrestlemania or sticking with puro and doing a NJPW save. Decisions, decisions...

Summer Action Series Mid-Tour Press Conference <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> Quick press conference is held at HQ with AJPW officials on hand to discuss just a few matters. First, they confirm that Harley Race vs. Genichiro Tenryu for the PWF World Heavyweight Championship is on for the tour finale at the Budokan as Race, despite not accepting the challenge on television, has informed them he is more than willing to have Tenryu as his next challenger. The second bit of news is that the NWA International Tag Team Championships will be on the line at the next television taping. The NWA had given the title shot to an up and coming tag team from Texas, Michael Hayes and Terry Gordy, but Hayes unfortunately will not be able to make it to Japan due to a medical issue. Thus, Giant Baba and Jumbo Tsuruta's first title defence will be against Stan Hansen and Terry Gordy. </div> ______________________________________________ Prediction Key

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="YSLIDQE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YSLIDQE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Summer Action Series - Night 12</span></strong></p><p> Tokyo (Kanto) - Tokyo JCB Hall</p><p> <strong>Show Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#008080;">78</span></strong></p><p> <strong>Attendance:</strong> 3,041</p><p> <strong>TV:</strong> 1.23 (922,740)</p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#C0C0C0;"><strong><em>Match No. 1</em></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"></p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Mitsuo Momota and Apollo Suguwara vs. Goro Tsurumi and King Tonga</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><em>15-minute time limit</em></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><img alt="4EHZLoV.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4EHZLoV.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><img alt="xOefW47.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xOefW47.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="bSDaPOD.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bSDaPOD.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="A3LkYJG.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A3LkYJG.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ECzW7JA.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ECzW7JA.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Mh8Z9vl.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Mh8Z9vl.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46953" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#000000;"><em>In a decent match, </em></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><em><strong>Goro Tsurumi and King Tonga</strong></em></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><em> defeated </em></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><em><strong>Mitsuo Momota and Apollo Suguwara</strong></em></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><em> in 6:43 when Goro Tsurumi defeated Apollo Suguwara by pinfall with a Sumo Tackle.</em></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>RATING: </strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#FFFF00;"><strong>67</strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#C0C0C0;"><strong><em>Match No. 2</em></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"></p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Kazuo Yamazaki vs. Mighty Inoue</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><em>15-minute time limit</em></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><img alt="4EHZLoV.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4EHZLoV.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><img alt="DNDxQag.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DNDxQag.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="A3LkYJG.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A3LkYJG.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="b9peMJI.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/b9peMJI.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46953" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#000000;"><em>In a good match, </em></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><em><strong>Kazuo Yamazaki</strong></em></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><em> defeated </em></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><em><strong>Mighty Inoue</strong></em></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><em> in 7:56 by submission with a Crucifix Armbar.</em></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>RATING: </strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#008000;"><strong>75</strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#C0C0C0;"><strong><em>Match No. 3</em></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"></p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Mitsuharu Misawa, Kodo Fuyuki and Chavo Guerrero vs. Yoshiaki Yatsu, Ashura Hara and Tarzan Goto</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><em>20-minute time limit</em></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><img alt="dCwlbi2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dCwlbi2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><img alt="Y6anyGm.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Y6anyGm.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="cIn9zJt.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cIn9zJt.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="aASWM4c.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aASWM4c.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="A3LkYJG.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A3LkYJG.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gFVW74S.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gFVW74S.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="02RTaun.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/02RTaun.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RWphYS1.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RWphYS1.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46953" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#000000;"><em>In an exceptional match, </em></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><em><strong>Yoshiaki Yatsu, Ashura Hara and Tarzan Goto</strong></em></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><em> defeated </em></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><em><strong>Mitsuharu Misawa, Kodo Fuyuki and Chavo Guerrero</strong></em></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><em> in 11:29 when Tarzan Goto defeated Kodo Fuyuki by pinfall with a Piledriver after some underhanded tactics from both Goto and Hara.</em></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>RATING: </strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#008080;"><strong>80</strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#C0C0C0;"><strong><em>Match No. 4</em></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"></p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>The Great Kabuki and Magic Dragon vs. The Funk Brothers</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><em>20-minute time limit</em></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><img alt="dCwlbi2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dCwlbi2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><img alt="ifDxwyR.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ifDxwyR.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EOLiGSk.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EOLiGSk.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="A3LkYJG.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A3LkYJG.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NB3AVwm.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NB3AVwm.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZZHzfkU.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZZHzfkU.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46953" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#000000;"><em>In a bout that had superb wrestling and great heat, </em></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><em><strong>The Funk Brothers</strong></em></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><em> defeated </em></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><em><strong>The Great Kabuki and Magic Dragon</strong></em></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><em> in 11:28 when Terry Funk defeated The Great Kabuki by pinfall with a Piledriver.</em></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>RATING: </strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#00FF00;"><strong>84</strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#C0C0C0;"><strong><em>Match No. 5</em></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"></p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Giant Baba vs. Tiger Jeet Singh</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><em>20-minute time limit</em></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><img alt="dCwlbi2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dCwlbi2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><img alt="P7X3431.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/P7X3431.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="A3LkYJG.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A3LkYJG.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="lfYYxP1.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lfYYxP1.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46953" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#000000;"><em>In a bout that had fantastic heat and good wrestling, </em></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><em><strong>Giant Baba </strong></em></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><em>defeated </em></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><em><strong>Tiger Jeet Singh</strong></em></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><em> in 9:20 by pinfall with a Big Boot.</em></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>RATING: </strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#008000;"><strong>73</strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#C0C0C0;"><strong><em>Main Event</em></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"></p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Jumbo Tsuruta and Genichiro Tenryu vs. Stan Hansen and Harley Race</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><em>30-minute time limit</em></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><img alt="5YyYtkd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5YyYtkd.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><img alt="cJXpLUP.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cJXpLUP.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GSIlvuE.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GSIlvuE.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="A3LkYJG.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A3LkYJG.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="eiPb7Zl.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eiPb7Zl.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="DtLrT7j.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DtLrT7j.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46953" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#000000;"><em>A thoroughly exciting match in which each man was able to get in plenty of offense with Tsuruta and Hansen clearly trying to get one over on the other ahead of their clash at the end of the month. While most of the attention was directed towards the two slated to take part in the tour's main event, Tenryu and Race put on a spirited battle as well that was a perfect balance between technical wrestling and a standing brawl.</em></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"><em> </em></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"><em> The time limit drew closer and closer as the match was seemingly on its way towards a time draw, but a rare mistake from Race allowed Tenryu to capitalize with several leaping kicks before dropping the PWF World Heavyweight Champion with a Powerbomb to get the three-count just after the 28-minute mark.</em></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"><em> </em></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"><em> In a bout that had sensational wrestling and fantastic heat, </em></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><em><strong>Jumbo Tsuruta and Genichiro Tenryu</strong></em></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><em> defeated </em></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><em><strong>Stan Hansen and Harley Race</strong></em></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><em> in 28:01 when Genichiro Tenryu defeated Harley Race by pinfall with a Powerbomb.</em></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>RATING: </strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#008000;"><strong>76</strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em>**POST-MATCH**</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"><em> </em></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"><em> After having his and Tsuruta's arms raised in victory, Tenryu asks for a microphone as Tsuruta heads to the back to leave the ring for his tag partner. Waiting for the applause from the Tokyo crowd to die down a little, Tenryu then began to speak...</em></span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46953" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Tenryu:</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"> I'm ready. Earlier this year when I suffered my knee injury, I was taken out of the title picture for the PWF World Heavyweight Championship. I knew when I returned I was going to have to re-earn my shot at the championship. I expect nothing to be handed to be on a silver platter to me - if you want to succeed in All Japan Pro Wrestling, you have to earn it! Having just going through a physical war with Yoshiaki Yatsu in Aichi, I mean it when I say it... I'm ready. Having just pinned the reigning PWF World Champion... I. Am. Ready.</span><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> Harley Race, I have always respected you for being a fighting champion and for being one of the toughest men in this sport. I know a singles bout between us both will make my battle with Yatsu seem peaceful by comparison... but I hope you realize that I'm ready for Harley Race. Now, the question is, is Harley Race ready for Genichiro Tenryu?</span></p></div></blockquote><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>RATING: </strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#00FF00;"><strong>87</strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>_______________________________________________</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46953" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>siah463: 4/6</div></blockquote>

Summer Action Series Mid-Tour Press Conference <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> Stan Hansen is clearly in a mood after having his second match in a year called by Kyohei Wada rather than him submitting. At the sign of the first question from a reporter, the NWA International Heavyweight Champion grabs his bullrope and immediately charges the journalist - running him off. Jumbo Tsuruta, on behalf of himself and his tag team partner, says it's great to show once again that they're the top tag unit in All Japan Pro Wrestling, but it's time for him to turn his attention to the Budokan and one of the biggest matches of his career. He assures the press group in attendance that Tsuruta vs. Hansen in an NWA title unification match is sure to be a classic of a match and he hopes to be speaking to the press in attendance at the Budokan as the victor at the conclusion of it. Harley Race keeps his remarks brief as he says that should teach that little bastard Onita to dare get as mischievous in the future. Now it's time for him to turn his attention towards his next challenger. Atsushi Onita's clearly still in pain from his match as he's continuously icing his back. The youngster says he knows his time is coming soon. One day he'll get Race and get that PWF World Heavyweight Championship... one day. Genichiro Tenryu thanks Yoshiaki Yatsu for a tough match as he hypes his opponent up as a worthy opponent. But, on the other hand, he does put out a warning in a way to the rest of the locker room that if they decide to get as ballsy as Yatsu did in the weeks leading up to tonight, you're going to unleash the same fire you saw out of Tenryu tonight. </div> ______________________________________________________________ Prediction Key While Baba is definitely starting to slow down (he is 45 after all), he surprisingly can still somewhat go in the ring. Tsuruta's the star of that team performance-wise, but Baba still stands as a convincing half of that unit.

Summer Action Series - Night 11 [PPV] Aichi (Chubu) - Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium Show Rating: 87 Attendance: 8,208 PPV: 0.19 [98,212] Match No. 1 <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> Motoshi Okuma, The Great Kabuki and Magic Dragon vs. Tiger Jeet Singh, Ashura Hara and Tarzan Goto 20-minute time limit </div> Match No. 2 <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> Chavo Guerrero vs. Masanobu Fuchi 30-minute time limit **POST-MATCH** Following the conclusion of the match, Guerrero was quick to make his way over to Fuchi and extend a handshake to the victor. Fuchi was humbled by the gesture and accepted the offer of sportsmanship from Guerrero to the delight of the fans. RATING: 83 </div> Match No. 3 <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:gold;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> 'AJPW All-Asia Tag Team Championships' Mitsuharu Misawa and Kodo Fuyuki © vs. Mighty Inoue and Goro Tsurumi 60-minute time limit **POST-MATCH** Ashura Hara and Tarzan Goto - victorious in the night's opening six-man tag bout - briskly make their way down to the ring without much warning to the celebrating Misawa and Fuyuki. Sliding into the ring, they both clobber the tag champions over the back of the head and continue their beatdown of them on the mat. Ringside officials and ref Joe Higuchi quickly try to intervene and peel the brutes off of Misawa and Fuyuki, but Hara and Goto are quick to break off their assault and make their way to the back - shouting abuse at the downed champions while doing so. RATING: 78 </div> Match No. 4 <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> Genichiro Tenryu vs. Yoshiaki Yatsu 30-minute time limit </div> Match No. 5 <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:gold;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> 'PWF World Heavyweight Championship' Harley Race © vs. Atsushi Onita 60-minute time limit </div> Match No. 6 <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:gold;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> 'NWA International Tag Team Championships' The Funk Brothers © vs. Giant Baba and Jumbo Tsuruta 60-minute time limit </div> Main Event <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:gold;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> 'NWA World Heavyweight Championship' Ric Flair © vs. Stan Hansen 60-minute time limit </div> _______________________________________________________________

Fourth time in as many months? Gross.

<p>Yes, World Tag League's back this year. Combo tour with Best of the Super Juniors.</p><p> </p><p> Only tour besides that is the Power Struggle tour. If I had to guess, Naito will defend the title(s) against SANADA and Ibushi will defend the G1 briefcase against Jay White at the tour finale.</p>

<p>SANADA's going to be a star, but I don't think he's at that point yet to headline the Dome. I still think they should put the NEVER belt on him or split up the HW and IC belts and give him an IC title run to at least prep him for a run with the big belt. I still think he'd be a more believable champion than EVIL. I couldn't get behind his brief run/current push at all.</p><p> </p><p> Naito vs. Ibushi is still a big-name matchup that is sure to put on a great match. I'm intrigued to see how they're going to pull off the two-night Wrestle Kingdom this time around with the belts still being on one guy though.</p>