Rogue

March 8, 2020

Pre-Event Press Conference

Harley Race says Terry Funk has been an old rival of his going all the way back to their battles across the central United States in the 70s and, given that, is prepared for whatever his title challenger throws his way. He knows his gameplan inside and out and will pick him apart for another successful title challenge.
Terry Funk merely responds by saying Race hasn't seen everything in his arsenal just yet. Japan's been a whole new ballgame for him.
Stan Hansen again states that Fuchi's victory over him in the Champion Carnival was a fluke and that he'll 'whip his ass' all over the newly-constructed Osaka-jo Hall at the Super Power Series finale. From there, it'll be time to take on the best and the baddest wrestlers the world has to offer.
Masanobu Fuchi's time at the microphone is spent digging in the knife a little bit deeper on Hansen. Fuchi says that no matter what, the record will permanently show he bested Hansen. He goes on to state that he did it once, and he'll do it again and show to everyone that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.
Genichiro Tenryu is puzzled as to what Atsushi Onita's deal has been as of late, but if he wants a fight, he's going to be in for one in Osaka. Tenryu is asked if beating Onita, who may be next in line for a shot at the PWF World Heavyweight Championship as he beat Harley Race in the Champion Carnival, will help improve his stock in the title rankings and he says it surely will. He says to keep in mind, however, that he was at one point in the year already #1 contender for the championship and he should already be considered to be up there in the rankings already.
Atsushi Onita doesn't give the press much as he mostly just shrugs off questions with a smirk.

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Super Power Series - Final Night

PWF World Heavyweight Championship: Harley Race © vs. Terry Funk - 60
NWA International Heavyweight Championship: Stan Hansen © vs. Masanobu Fuchi - 60
Genichiro Tenryu vs. Atsushi Onita - 30
NWA United National Championship: Jumbo Tsuruta © vs. Butch Reed - 60
Giant Baba and Motoshi Okuma vs. Umanosuke Ueda and Tiger Jeet Singh - 30
AJPW All-Asia Tag Team Championships: Akio Sato and Takashi Ishikawa © vs. Mitsuharu Misawa and Kodo Fuyuki - 60
Chavo Guerrero, The Great Kabuki and Kazuo Yamazaki vs. Shiro Koshinaka, George Takano and Mighty Inoue - 20
Apollo Suguwara, Shinji Sasazaki and Toshiaki Kawada vs. Ashura Hara, Tarzan Goto and Goro Tsurumi - 15

March 8, 2020

You have my attention.

March 5, 2020

Battle Royal: Bucks of Youth

Big Swole vs. Hikaru Shida vs. Kris Statlander vs. Madison Eagles vs. Nicole Matthews vs. Riho in a 6-woman elimination match to determine the #1 contender for the AEW Women's World Championship

Cody vs. Prince Devitt

The Young Bucks vs. The Awakening for the AEW World Tag Team Championship

PAC vs. Darby Allin © for the AEW North American Championship

Kana vs. Awesome Kong © for the AEW Women's World Championship

SCU vs. The Inner Circle

Jon Moxley vs. The Natural Hangmen

Kenny Omega vs. Matt Hardy © for the AEW World Championship

March 4, 2020

<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" /> Super Power Series - Night 10 Tokyo (Kanto) - Tokyo JCB Hall Show Rating: 80 Attendance: 3,008 TV: 0.78 (590,810) Match No. 1</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Magic Dragon vs. Shiro Koshinaka 15-minute time limit <img alt="4EHZLoV.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4EHZLoV.png" 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="WEAuta3.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WEAuta3.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In a bout that had great heat and decent wrestling, Shiro Koshinaka defeated Magic Dragon in 6:50 by pinfall with a Hip Attack. The masked Magic Dragon was able to keep up with Koshinaka for a short amount of time, but found himself quickly falling to the wayside by way of a Hip Attack early on into the match. RATING: 67</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 2</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Kodo Fuyuki and Motoshi Okuma vs. Takashi Ishikawa and Goro Tsurumi 15-minute time limit <img alt="4EHZLoV.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4EHZLoV.png" 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="MqprEfA.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MqprEfA.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="3hcQTKS.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3hcQTKS.jpg?1" 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" /></div> <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;">In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, Kodo Fuyuki and Motoshi Okuma defeated Takashi Ishikawa and Goro Tsurumi in 10:25 when Kodo Fuyuki defeated Goro Tsurumi by pinfall with a Fuyuki Special II. Fuyuki and Okuma's respective styles made for a great team as their two bruising offenses were able to effectively keep down Ishikawa and Tsurumi through the match. Ishikawa's craftiness would allow himself to bring himself back into the match at times, but it wouldn't be enough to deliver his team the victory. RATING: 73</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 3</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Jumbo Tsuruta and Chavo Guerrero vs. Tarzan Goto and Mighty Inoue 20-minute time limit <img alt="dCwlbi2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dCwlbi2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <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="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="RWphYS1.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RWphYS1.jpg?1" 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" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Jumbo Tsuruta and Chavo Guerrero defeated Mighty Inoue and Tarzan Goto in 9:27 when Chavo Guerrero defeated Mighty Inoue by pinfall with a German Suplex. Tsuruta and Guerrero were thoroughly in control of this one, with Tsuruta using his high-powered offense and Guerrero using his agility to wear their respective opponents down. RATING: 77</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 4</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Akio Sato 20-minute time limit <img alt="dCwlbi2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dCwlbi2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <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="A3LkYJG.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A3LkYJG.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="HYrzt0g.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HYrzt0g.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Akio Sato defeated Mitsuharu Misawa in 13:29 by pinfall, illegally using the ropes for leverage. This match stayed even between both sides for the longest time, until Misawa started laying into Sato with a string of consecutive standing forearms. The AJPW All-Asia Tag Team champ started to desperately find a way to even the odds and managed to roll up Misawa and put his feet on the ropes for some extra leverage to score the win. RATING: 78</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 5</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Giant Baba and Genichiro Tenryu vs. Atsushi Onita and Umanosuke Ueda 30-minute time limit <img alt="5YyYtkd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5YyYtkd.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <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="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="3QMiRBT.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3QMiRBT.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YCmuFuO.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YCmuFuO.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Giant Baba and Genichiro Tenryu defeated Atsushi Onita and Umanosuke Ueda in 16:50 when Genichiro Tenryu defeated Umanosuke Ueda by pinfall with a Powerbomb. Onita made sure to keep his distance from Tenryu in this match as he made sure to tag out to Ueda each time Tenryu would come in as the legal man. Ueda was able to take the fight to Tenryu on multiple occasions and had an opening present itself when he did a drop toe hold into the corner pad. The blond-haired wrestler was unable to fully capitalize, however, as Tenryu would continue to kick out of his various pin attempts. Onita surprisingly held his own against Baba when they were the legal men, targeting the knees of the giant as he did in their Excite Series matchup. Baba was able to strike back with some overhead chops and some knees to the abdomen as he fought his way back to his feet. Just dodging a Big Boot attempt, Onita quickly tagged out to Ueda as Baba tagged out to Tenryu. From there, the match was Tenryu's as he worked his way through his arsenal of offense before putting his old rival away with a Powerbomb. RATING: 80</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Main Event</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Masanobu Fuchi and The Funk Brothers vs. Harley Race, Stan Hansen and Ashura Hara 30-minute time limit <img alt="5YyYtkd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5YyYtkd.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="svXHpoT.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/svXHpoT.jpg?1" 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" /><img alt="A3LkYJG.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A3LkYJG.png" 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" /><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="02RTaun.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/02RTaun.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Harley Race, Stan Hansen and Ashura Hara defeated Masanobu Fuchi and The Funk Brothers in 23:35 when Harley Race defeated Dory Funk Jr. by pinfall with a Piledriver. Hara elected to start off the match for the side of the two singles champions and quickly found himself being overpowered by the teamwork of both Funk Brothers. Hara quickly tagged out to Hansen, who started to take the fight back towards his side. Hansen was taunting Fuchi while throwing Dory Jr. around the ring, prompting Fuchi to furiously throw a hand towards his partner, demanding he get the tag. Once Dory Jr. finally was able to get the tag off, Fuchi charged the ring and started lighting up Hansen with a barrage of strikes, but a headbutt from the NWA International Heavyweight Champion brought the match back in his favor. Terry was soon able to take over from his teammates as he started to wear down the NWA International Heavyweight champ. Once Hansen realized he could potentially be in jeopardy of losing his side of the match, he tagged out to Race - who circled around his challenger for the PWF World Heavyweight Championship. Several moments passed before the two men locked up as a spirited grappling battle ensued with neither man able to get an advantage over the other. Race was soon able to lock in several ground-based submissions on his title challenger that began to take Funk's strength away - prompting the younger Funk brother to tag out to his older brother. Race endured some of the punishment that Dory Jr. dished out, but he was soon able to fight his way back onto offense as he eventually put the older Funk brother away with a Piledriver before the 25-minute mark. RATING: 81</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">_____________________________________________</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46953" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>BHK1978: 4/6 joshbrady91: 4/6</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BHK1978" data-cite="BHK1978" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46953" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> I really don't get Chavo classic in this diary. He wins matches where I think he does not have a shot at winning and he loses and he loses matches that I think he will win. Damn you Chavo!!! </div></blockquote> Chavo serves the roster in a great underdog role I feel. With that perhaps comes a sense of unpredictability with his booking. He's certainly a valuable asset of the roster in-game as his match performances are outstanding and he can really go toe-to-toe with anybody. I'm really thankful he's not a freelancer in this save as I think I can get a lot of use out of him before he physically starts to go. (He's already mid-30s in-save.)

February 28, 2020

Super Power Series - Night 8
Tsu Race Place Tsukki Dome (Kinki) - 1,474 people
Show Rating: 79

Giant Baba, Mitsuharu Misawa and Kodo Fuyuki defeated Umanosuke Ueda, Akio Sato and Takashi Ishikawa in 18:57 (Pinfall, Running Forearm) (80)
Tarzan Goto, Dory Funk Jr. and Terry Funk defeated Harley Race, Ashura Hara and Tiger Jeet Singh in 14:40 (Pinfall, Piledriver) (73)
Genichiro Tenryu defeated Goro Tsurumi in 7:37 (Pinfall, Powerbomb) (75)
The Great Kabuki and Magic Dragon defeated Shiro Koshinaka and George Takano in 8:48 (Pinfall, Poison Mist) (73)
Masanobu Fuchi and Chavo Guerrero defeated Mighty Inoue and Shinji Sasazaki in 8:13 (Pinfall, Backdrop) (76)

Super Power Series - Night 9
Haibara Town Gymnasium (Kinki) - 1,500 people (NO VACANCY)
Show Rating: 77

Jumbo Tsuruta, Genichiro Tenryu and Masanobu Fuchi defeated Atsushi Onita, Stan Hansen and Shiro Koshinaka in 22:57 (Submission, Joint Torture Hold) (76)
Terry Funk defeated Motoshi Okuma in 9:34 (Pinfall, Piledriver) (82)
Harley Race and Ashura Hara defeated Chavo Guerrero and Kazuo Yamazaki in 11:27 (Pinfall, Diving Headbutt) (82)
Akio Sato, Takashi Ishikawa and Tarzan Goto defeated Mitsuharu Misawa, Kodo Fuyuki and Mitsuo Momota in 12:26 (Pinfall, Bridging Back Suplex) (80)
Tiger Jeet Singh defeated Apollo Suguwara in 7:21 (Submission, Argentine Backbreaker) (54)

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Prediction Key

Super Power Series - Night 10 (TV) (Go-Home Show)

Masanobu Fuchi and The Funk Brothers vs. Harley Race, Stan Hansen and Ashura Hara - 30
Giant Baba and Genichiro Tenryu vs. Atsushi Onita and Umanosuke Ueda - 30
Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Akio Sato - 20
Jumbo Tsuruta and Chavo Guerrero vs. Tarzan Goto and Mighty Inoue - 20
Kodo Fuyuki and Motoshi Okuma vs. Takashi Ishikawa and Goro Tsurumi - 15
Magic Dragon vs. Shiro Koshinaka - 15

TIEBREAKER: What will be the highest-rated match of the night?

February 28, 2020

Thank you for the votes for Baba vs. Hansen! Generally, I think my match writeups are fluff for the most part, so that's a bit of a self-esteem booster.

February 27, 2020

<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" /> Super Power Series - Night 7 Chiba (Kanto) - Chiba Park Gymnasium Show Rating: 79 Attendance: 3,000 (NO VACANCY) TV: 0.74 (561,150) Match No. 1</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Terry Funk vs. Shinji Sasazaki 15-minute time limit <img alt="4EHZLoV.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4EHZLoV.png" 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" /><img alt="A3LkYJG.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A3LkYJG.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="888I9Ub.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/888I9Ub.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, Terry Funk defeated Shinji Sasazaki in 7:04 by pinfall with a Piledriver. The young Sasazaki tried to mount a decent offense, but was overpowered by Funk throughout. RATING: 75</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 2</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Mitsuharu Misawa, Kazuo Yamazaki and Magic Dragon vs. Akio Sato, Shiro Koshinaka and George Takano 15-minute time limit <img alt="4EHZLoV.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4EHZLoV.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <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="DNDxQag.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DNDxQag.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="HYrzt0g.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HYrzt0g.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WEAuta3.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WEAuta3.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="bMvnv2K.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bMvnv2K.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, Mitsuharu Misawa, Kazuo Yamazaki and Magic Dragon defeated Akio Sato, George Takano and Shiro Koshinaka in 10:29 when Mitsuharu Misawa defeated George Takano by pinfall with a Tiger Suplex. Misawa and Sato each kicked things off for their respective side with Misawa eventually beginning to tip the match in his side's favor. Yamazaki and Magic Dragon were able to get in some offense as well, however, their input in the match was minimal compared to Misawa's. Koshinaka and Takano's respective time in the match was a bit on the shorter side as well with Takano being the one to take the pin for his side. RATING: 69</div> </div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 3</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Chavo Guerrero and The Great Kabuki vs. Atsushi Onita and Ashura Hara 20-minute time limit <img alt="dCwlbi2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dCwlbi2.png" 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="ifDxwyR.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ifDxwyR.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="3QMiRBT.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3QMiRBT.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" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Atsushi Onita and Ashura Hara defeated Chavo Guerrero and The Great Kabuki in 9:31 when Atsushi Onita defeated The Great Kabuki by pinfall with a Thunder Fire Powerbomb. Hara served as the muscle for his side while Onita utilized the technical abilities he had to wear down their opponents. Guerrero and Kabuki didn't have much of an answer for the opposing side today as Kabuki found himself planted to the mat with a powerbomb just before the 10-minute mark. RATING: 79</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 4</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Kodo Fuyuki vs. Takashi Ishikawa 20-minute time limit <img alt="dCwlbi2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dCwlbi2.png" 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="A3LkYJG.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A3LkYJG.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3hcQTKS.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3hcQTKS.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Takashi Ishikawa defeated Kodo Fuyuki in 14:28 by submission with a Scorpion Deathlock. Without their tag team partners as legal participants in the match, this first of two singles matches between the sides set to contest the AJPW All-Asia Tag Team Championships at the tour finale would serve as a good measuring stick as to who could come out on top. Ishikawa attempted to keep the match more on the ground while Fuyuki would slip away and punish the tag champ with a variety of slams. Ishikawa's resilience kept him in the match, however, as he refused to be put down for good by Fuyuki's strength. Another attempt at grounding his title challenger proved successful as he was able to lock on a Scorpion Deathlock for the statement victory. RATING: 73</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 5</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Jumbo Tsuruta and Genichiro Tenryu vs. Umanosuke Ueda and Tarzan Goto 30-minute time limit <img alt="5YyYtkd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5YyYtkd.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <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="YCmuFuO.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YCmuFuO.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" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Jumbo Tsuruta and Genichiro Tenryu defeated Umanosuke Ueda and Tarzan Goto in 12:54 when Genichiro Tenryu defeated Tarzan Goto by pinfall with a Powerbomb. Ueda and Goto posed a mighty challenge against the two fan favorites in the opposite corner, but were ultimately put away with the teamwork between both Tsuruta and Tenryu. Tenryu got the job done with a powerbomb before the 15-minute mark on Goto. RATING: 74</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">**POST-MATCH** <img alt="3QMiRBT.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3QMiRBT.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Running from the back right after the three count was called was Atsushi Onita, who whacked Tenryu across the back of the neck with a stiff forearm as he threw Tsuruta from the ring as well. Several stomps were placed to the now downed Tenryu as a furious Tsuruta returned to the ring to exact his revenge. Onita saw the NWA United National Champion making a beeline towards him in time as he quickly retreated from the ring and returned to the backstage area. RATING: 89</div> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Main Event</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Giant Baba, Masanobu Fuchi and Motoshi Okuma vs. Stan Hansen, Harley Race and Tiger Jeet Singh 30-minute time limit <img alt="5YyYtkd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5YyYtkd.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <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="svXHpoT.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/svXHpoT.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MqprEfA.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MqprEfA.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" /><img alt="lfYYxP1.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lfYYxP1.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Stan Hansen, Harley Race and Tiger Jeet Singh defeated Giant Baba, Masanobu Fuchi and Motoshi Okuma in 23:10 when Stan Hansen defeated Motoshi Okuma by pinfall with a Western Lariat. Baba started off the match and held his own against the two singles champions and Singh for a time until Hansen began to overpower the giant. Fuchi took offense to this and rushed to Baba's aid as the legal man, using his smaller frame and agility to slip around Hansen and keep him grounded. Multiple attempts to exact revenge by locking in a Joint Torture Hold on Hansen didn't work out for Fuchi, but he did later slap one on Singh on the outside. Once order in the match was restored, Hansen and Okuma found themselves in the ring as the two legal men. A swing at a Western Lariat by Hansen was met with a double axe handle from Okuma as the Japanese veteran attempted to follow up with a headbutt. The NWA International Heavwyeight Champion responded by tripping up his opponent, causing Okuma to rebound chest-first off of the ropes as he was then clobbered in the back of the head with a Lariat for the loss. RATING: 79</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">_____________________________________________</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46953" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>joshbrady91: 6/6 <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> BHK1978: 4/6</div></blockquote>

February 26, 2020

I could picture that Page-Moxley segment perfectly in my head.

February 21, 2020

Super Power Series - Night 5
Kyoto KBS Hall (Kinki) - 1,381 People
Show Rating: 71

Terry Funk and Atsushi Onita defeated Harley Race and Chavo Guerrero in 24:46 (Pinfall, Piledriver) (74)
Stan Hansen and Dory Funk Jr. defeated Motoshi Okuma and The Great Kabuki in 12:36 (Pinfall, Western Lariat) (73)
Masanobu Fuchi, Mitsuharu Misawa and Kodo Fuyuki drew with Shiro Koshinaka, Akio Sato and Takashi Ishikawa in 20:00 (Time Limit) (69)
Giant Baba defeated Tarzan Goto in 9:27 (Pinfall, Big Boot) (66)
Apollo Suguwara and Mitsuo Momota defeated Toshiaki Kawada and Shinji Sasazaki in 7:39 (Pinfall, Inside Cradle) (16)

Super Power Series - Night 6
Yasu Municipal Gymnasium (Kinki) - 1,400 People (NO VACANCY)
Show Rating: 77

Giant Baba and Jumbo Tsuruta defeated Umanosuke Ueda and Tiger Jeet Singh in 23:52 (Pinfall, Backdrop Suplex) (76)
Genichiro Tenryu and Masanobu Fuchi defeated Stan Hansen and Ashura Hara in 15:40 (Pinfall, Powerbomb) (79)
Atsushi Onita defeated The Great Kabuki in 9:37 (Pinfall, Thunder Fire Powerbomb) (82)
Chavo Guerrero, Mitsuharu Misawa and Kodo Fuyuki defeated George Takano, Akio Sato and Takashi Ishikawa in 11:13 (Pinfall, German Suplex) (71)
Kazuo Yamazaki, Magic Dragon and Motoshi Okuma defeated Goro Tsurumi, Mighty Inoue and Shinji Sasazaki in 8:38 (Submission, Crucifix Armbar) (63)

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Prediction Key

Super Power Series - Night 7 (TV)

Giant Baba, Masanobu Fuchi and Motoshi Okuma vs. Stan Hansen, Harley Race and Tiger Jeet Singh - 30
Jumbo Tsuruta and Genichiro Tenryu vs. Umanosuke Ueda and Tarzan Goto - 30
Kodo Fuyuki vs. Takashi Ishikawa - 20
Chavo Guerrero and The Great Kabuki vs. Atsushi Onita and Ashura Hara - 20
Mitsuharu Misawa, Kazuo Yamazaki and Magic Dragon vs. Akio Sato, Shiro Koshinaka and George Takano - 15
Terry Funk vs. Shinji Sasazaki - 15

TIEBREAKER: What will be the match of the night?

February 12, 2020

<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" /> Super Power Series - Night 4 Kobe (Kanto) - Kobe Sambo Hall Show Rating: 77 Attendance: 2,100 (NO VACANCY) TV: 0.59 (442,600) Match No. 1</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Mitsuharu Misawa and Kodo Fuyuki vs. Apollo Suguwara and Shinji Sasazaki 15-minute time limit <img alt="4EHZLoV.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4EHZLoV.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <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="A3LkYJG.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A3LkYJG.png" 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="888I9Ub.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/888I9Ub.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In a good match, Mitsuharu Misawa and Kodo Fuyuki defeated Apollo Suguwara and Shinji Sasazaki in 7:14 when Kodo Fuyuki defeated Shinji Sasazaki by pinfall with a Fuyuki Special II. Decent opening contest with Misawa and Fuyuki dominating throughout. RATING: 66</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 2</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Masanobu Fuchi vs. Mighty Inoue 20-minute time limit <img alt="dCwlbi2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dCwlbi2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="svXHpoT.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/svXHpoT.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" /></div> <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;">In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, Masanobu Fuchi defeated Mighty Inoue in 8:34 by submission with a Joint Torture Hold. Fuchi entered the ring and started the match clearly favoring his ribs - a result of Stan Hansen's post-match assault last week - but started to shake off the pain as the match carried on. This tour's challenger for the NWA International Heavyweight Championship was able to maintain control of Inoue through the match and ultimately put him away with a Joint Torture Hold before the 10-minute mark. RATING: 76</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 3</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Giant Baba and Motoshi Okuma vs. Ashura Hara and Tarzan Goto 20-minute time limit <img alt="dCwlbi2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dCwlbi2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <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="MqprEfA.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MqprEfA.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="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" /></div> <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;">In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, Giant Baba and Motoshi Okuma defeated Ashura Hara and Tarzan Goto in 12:02 when Giant Baba defeated Tarzan Goto by pinfall with a Big Boot. Hara and Goto were able to mount a bit of a challenge to the two lumbering heavyweights on the opposing side, but Baba and Okuma were able to soon take control of the match before the 10-minute mark with Baba putting Goto down with a Big Boot in his first televised match since the conclusion of the Champion Carnival. RATING: 75</div> </div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 4</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Kazuo Yamazaki and Magic Dragon vs. Harley Race and Stan Hansen 20-minute time limit <img alt="dCwlbi2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dCwlbi2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <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="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="DtLrT7j.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DtLrT7j.jpg?1" 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" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Harley Race and Stan Hansen defeated Kazuo Yamazaki and Magic Dragon in 8:02 when Harley Race defeated Magic Dragon by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt. Essentially a squash match with a high card placement. RATING: 76</div> </div></blockquote> </div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">NEW CHALLENGER: NWA United National Championship match set! <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="blNIY0v.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/blNIY0v.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> A video is shown promoting the Super Power Series's finale's current card as a new video stating the NWA United National Championship will be defended at the finale appears. Champion Jumbo Tsuruta made some remarks in the video, stating... <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46953" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>Tsuruta: When I became the NWA United National Champion in October, I vowed that I would take on challenges from across the world to prove I am worthy of holding this championship. Thus, I have to be a fighting champion. For the Super Power Series final, I have received a challenge from the United States for this championship from a man who has proven to be a worthy challenger in America. At Super Power Series, I will defend the NWA United National Championship against Butch Reed. Mr. Reed, I look forward to meeting you and facing off against you in Tokyo. May the best man win.</div></div><div></div></blockquote> RATING: 73 </div> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 5</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Genichiro Tenryu and The Great Kabuki vs. Atsushi Onita and Shiro Koshinaka 30-minute time limit <img alt="5YyYtkd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5YyYtkd.png" 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="ifDxwyR.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ifDxwyR.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="3QMiRBT.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3QMiRBT.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WEAuta3.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WEAuta3.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Atsushi Onita and Shiro Koshinaka defeated Genichiro Tenryu and The Great Kabuki in 13:13 when Atsushi Onita defeated The Great Kabuki by pinfall with a Piledriver. An even match with Tenryu and Onita squaring off against one another as Kabuki and Koshinaka kept their respective focuses on each other - neither team was able to fully get any sort of advantage in this one. A late tag to Kabuki from Tenryu was prompted by Onita delivering a quick boot to Tenryu on the apron as he then strung together some quick offense to put away the painted wrestler with a Piledriver. Perhaps a bit of lack of foresight on Tenryu on that one... RATING: 80</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">**POST-MATCH** Following the match, Onita and Koshinaka both had their arms raised. Onita quickly yanked his arm away from Kyohei Wada as he rolled outside of the ring to retrieve a microphone. Upon his return to the ring, Onita began to speak...</div> <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;">Onita: Tenryu-san... Tenryu-san... looks I've got your number, Tenryu-san. Super Power Series, I challenge you to step into the ring with me one-on-one... if you've got the guts. I know Ueda still lives in your head. He made you wonder if you still have it... well, I'm going to prove that you never had it. Six years in All Japan Pro Wrestling and nothing to show for it... tick tock, Tenryu-san. Tick tock.</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">RATING: 89</div> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Main Event</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:gold;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'NWA International Tag Team Championships' The Funk Brothers © vs. Umanosuke Ueda and Tiger Jeet Singh 60-minute time limit <img alt="2QCgf6L.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2QCgf6L.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="yFkChgH.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yFkChgH.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" /><img alt="2yqTPMD.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2yqTPMD.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YCmuFuO.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YCmuFuO.jpg?1" 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" /></div> <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;">The champions were able to hold the early advantage in this one as they wrestled circles around the duo of Ueda and Singh. Ueda decided to try and take a chunk out of Terry's head by biting into the eyebrow of the younger sibling, prompting an immediate scolding from the official. The move provided an opening to the challengers, however, as they started exchanging quick tags to keep their side fresh and to use as much double-team offense as they could. An attempt at a double-team clothesline on the now legal Dory resulted in a Dory charging both and taking them down with a running shoulder block. Dory began to pick apart Singh as Terry and Ueda's fight spilled out to the outside. The elder Funk brother came close on several occasions to finishing the match off with a Texas Cloverleaf, but Singh would find a way to kick Dory away each time. Meanwhile, on the outside, a steel chair came into play after Ueda continued biting into the eyebrow of Terry. A shot to the ribs of Terry left the younger brother crumpled on the outside as Ueda immediately slid into the ring to even the odds against Dory. Outnumbered, Dory became the victim of more double-team offense from the challengers as Kyohei Wada attempted to keep only one member of the challenging team in the ring at a time. The challengers finally relented as Ueda carried on as the legal man. Ueda was able to briefly lock Dory in to a Chickenwing Armlock as he cranked up the pressure for the short duration he had the hold on, but the champion was just able to break the hold by reaching the ropes. Terry, having recovered from the outside, managed to slip into the ring as he delivered a running forearm to knock Singh off of the apron as he then went face-to-face again with Ueda. A back-and-forth forearm/punching contest occurred with neither Terry or Ueda able to put the other man down. Ueda for a third time went to bite Terry on the eyebrow, but he was caught with a stiff forearm to the temple that Funk unleashed with all of his might. With Ueda crumpled in a heap, Funk yelled several expletives (in English) to his blond-haired adversary as Dory then locked in a Texas Cloverleaf for the victory and the successful title defense.. In an exceptional match, The Funk Brothers defeated Umanosuke Ueda and Tiger Jeet Singh in 22:30 when Dory Funk Jr. defeated Umanosuke Ueda by submission with a Texas Cloverleaf. **The Funk Brothers make defence number 2 of their NWA International Tag Team Championships** RATING: 75</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">_____________________________________________</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46953" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>BHK1978: 5/6 (+1 Bonus) joshbrady91: 4/6</div></blockquote>

February 10, 2020

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="joshbrady91" data-cite="joshbrady91" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47196" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Kana! She's exactly what AEW's Women's division is missing, an excellent addition.</div></blockquote> I second these thoughts. Catching up with this dynasty now and I'm a fan of a lot of these spectacular additions to the roster you've made!

February 7, 2020

Super Power Series - Night 2
Awaji Labor Center (Kinki) - 1,390 People
Show Rating: 75

Tarzan Goto and Stan Hansen defeated The Great Kabuki and Masanobu Fuchi in 21:34 (Pinfall, Western Lariat) (76)
Umanosuke Ueda defeated Dory Funk Jr. in 13:48 (Pinfall, Underhanded Tactics) (74)
Mitsuharu Misawa, Kodo Fuyuki and Motoshi Okuma defeated Akio Sato, Takashi Ishikawa and Ashura Hara in 12:28 (Pinfall, Fuyuki Special II) (76)
Chavo Guerrero and Magic Dragon defeated Goro Tsurumi and Shinji Sasazaki in 11:29 (Pinfall, German Suplex) (68)
George Takano and Shiro Koshinaka defeated Apollo Suguwara and Toshiaki Kawada in 8:27 (Pinfall, Cobra Twist) (61)

Super Power Series - Night 3
Osaka IMP Hall (Kinki) - 1,322 People
Show Rating: 83

Jumbo Tsuruta and Genichiro Tenryu defeated Atsushi Onita and Tiger Jeet Singh in 22:29 (Pinfall, Backdrop Suplex) (85)
Giant Baba, Mitsuharu Misawa and Kodo Fuyuki defeated Akio Sato, Takashi Ishikawa and Tarzan Goto in 13:57 (Pinfall, Big Boot) (81)
Masanobu Fuchi and Chavo Guerrero defeated George Takano and Shiro Koshinaka in 13:37 (Submission, Joint Torture Hold) (82)
The Great Kabuki defeated Mighty Inoue in 10:07 (Pinfall, Poison Mist) (72)
Ashura Hara and Goro Tsurumi defeated Kazuo Yamazaki and Magic Dragon in 9:24 (Submission) (64)

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Prediction Key

Super Power Series - Night 4 (TV)

NWA International Tag Team Championships: The Funk Brothers © vs. Umanosuke Ueda and Tiger Jeet Singh - 60
Genichiro Tenryu and The Great Kabuki vs. Atsushi Onita and Shiro Koshinaka - 30
Kazuo Yamazaki and Magic Dragon vs. Harley Race and Stan Hansen - 20
Giant Baba and Motoshi Okuma vs. Ashura Hara and Tarzan Goto - 20
Masanobu Fuchi vs. Mighty Inoue - 20
Mitsuharu Misawa and Kodo Fuyuki vs. Apollo Suguwara and Shinji Sasazaki - 15

BONUS: Also expected to take place during the TV Taping will be the reveal of Jumbo Tsuruta's challenger at the Super Power Series finale for his NWA United National Championship. His challenger is not on the AJPW roster, but is based in America and 'technically' held one of the three singles titles in AJPW prior to 1983. Who is it?

TIEBREAKER: What will be the match of the night?

February 2, 2020

<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" /> Super Power Series - Night 1 Fujimi (Kanto) - Fujimi Municipal Gymnasium Show Rating: 78 Attendance: 2,900 (NO VACANCY) TV: 0.55 (414,380) Match No. 1</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Akio Sato, Ishikawa and George Takano vs. Mitsuharu Misawa, Kodo Fuyuki and Kazuo Yamazaki 15-minute time limit <img alt="4EHZLoV.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4EHZLoV.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="HYrzt0g.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HYrzt0g.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3hcQTKS.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3hcQTKS.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="bMvnv2K.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bMvnv2K.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="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="DNDxQag.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DNDxQag.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Akio Sato, Takashi Ishikawa and George Takano defeated Mitsuharu Misawa, Kodo Fuyuki and Kazuo Yamazaki in 12:11 when Akio Sato defeated Kazuo Yamazaki by pinfall with a handful of tights. An even opening match that featured Misawa and Fuyuki electing to carry the load for their side as their focus was completely on the AJPW All-Asia Tag Team Champions. The tag to Yamazaki proved to be their downfall as Sato and Ishikawa were able to make quick work on the junior to get the win. RATING: 75</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 2</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Genichiro Tenryu and Motoshi Okuma vs. Ashura Hara and Goro Tsurumi 20-minute time limit <img alt="dCwlbi2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dCwlbi2.png" 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="MqprEfA.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MqprEfA.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="02RTaun.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/02RTaun.jpg?1" 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" /></div> <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;">In a bout that had fantastic heat and good wrestling, Genichiro Tenryu and Motoshi Okuma defeated Ashura Hara and Goro Tsurumi in 9:41 when Genichiro Tenryu defeated Goro Tsurumi by pinfall with a Powerbomb. RATING: 77</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 3</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Chavo Guerrero vs. Shiro Koshinaka 20-minute time limit <img alt="dCwlbi2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dCwlbi2.png" 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="WEAuta3.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WEAuta3.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Chavo Guerrero defeated Shiro Koshinaka in 15:15 by pinfall with a German Suplex. A quick-paced matchup with a lot of action throughout, Guerrero and Koshinaka were never able to get enough of an advantage over their respective opponent - so it became clear that whoever was going to get their arm raised in this one was going to have to be lucky enough to string a strong enough series of attacks together to get the win. Lucky for Guerrero, it appeared to be his day. RATING: 76</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 4</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Atsushi Onita and The Funk Brothers vs. Harley Race, Umanosuke Ueda and Tiger Jeet Singh 30-minute time limit <img alt="5YyYtkd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5YyYtkd.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="3QMiRBT.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3QMiRBT.jpg?1" 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" /><img alt="A3LkYJG.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A3LkYJG.png" 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" /><img alt="YCmuFuO.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YCmuFuO.jpg?1" 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" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Harley Race, Umanosuke Ueda and Tiger Jeet Singh defeated Atsushi Onita and The Funk Brothers in 17:52 when Umanosuke Ueda defeated Dory Funk Jr. by submission after blatantly cheating. Terry Funk and Race kicked things off and put in a wrestling clinic at the start of the match, but quickly found themselves on the way out as their partners found themselves entering the match as the legal men rather early. At ringside, Race took objection to a verbal barb Terry threw towards him and the two men set to face off for the PWF World Heavyweight Championship at the end of the tour started going after each other and, in a way, removed themselves from the match. Meanwhile, in the ring, Ueda and Singh started to gang up on the remaining Funk brother in the ring as Onita attempted to even the odds. The teamwork between Ueda and Singh proved to be enough to tip the match in their favor... not without their usual tricks though as Ueda was able to put away Dory Funk Jr. after some help with a chain shot from Singh from the outside. With the victory, the two remaining men on the winning team made their case for a shot at the NWA International Tag Team Championships. RATING: 76</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Main Event</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Stan Hansen and Tarzan Goto vs. Jumbo Tsuruta and Masanobu Fuchi 30-minute time limit <img alt="5YyYtkd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5YyYtkd.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="RWphYS1.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RWphYS1.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="cJXpLUP.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cJXpLUP.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="svXHpoT.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/svXHpoT.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Jumbo Tsuruta and Masanobu Fuchi defeated Stan Hansen and Tarzan Goto in 22:11 when Jumbo Tsuruta defeated Tarzan Goto by pinfall with a Backdrop Suplex. Neither side was able to maintain control of the match for long, however, the inclusion of Goto on the side of the NWA International Heavyweight Championship proved to be a bit of a disadvantage at times as both Tsuruta and Fuchi were able to pick the younger component of the opposite team apart at times. Shortly after the 15-minute mark, Hansen dropped off of the apron and went around to the opposite corner to drag Fuchi off the apron as he started to hammer away at him on the outside. As Tsuruta and Goto raged on inside the ring, Hansen's assault continued for minutes at ringside on his first challenger for his newly-won championship. Tsuruta was ultimately able to put Goto away with a Backdrop Suplex just after the 20-minute mark. RATING: 78</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">**POST-MATCH** Hansen continued beating up Fuchi on the outside with various objects such as a bullrope, chair and the outside guardrail coming into play. As Tsuruta recovered in the ring from a supine position, he was unable to provide much backup as Hansen's assault carried all the way to the backstage area as the show came to a close. RATING: 87</div> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">_____________________________________________</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46953" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>joshbrady91: 2/5 BHK1978: 1/5</div></blockquote>

January 29, 2020

Super Power Series Pre-Tour Press Conference

The winner of the Champion Carnival and the new NWA International Heavyweight Champion, Stan Hansen, mocked the press in attendance saying that he told everybody Baba's era at the top of All Japan Pro Wrestling was coming to an end and that he guaranteed victory. Now that he's the premier champion in All Japan, he figures it's now his time to name a challenger for his newly-won title. He immediately has someone in mind... "Fuchi! You pissant! You and that crooked ref think you've got one over Stan Hansen, do you? Well, consider yourself to be the first in line to get a shot at this here belt. The Ric Flairs, Dusty Rhodes, Tsurutas and Tenryus of the world can wait. You're going to pay, pissant. You're going to pay!"
PWF World Heavyweight Champion Harley Race comes to the podium and recaps his Champion Carnival effort, stating that it looks like he's going to have his hands full of title challenges in the coming weeks. He singles out Terry Funk and says that it's clear he's made his intentions known that he intends to be the first in line. Race says that he welcomes the challenge and that he'll see him at the end of the tour one-on-one for the championship.
AJPW officials announce that the next challengers for the AJPW All-Asia Tag Team Championships will be Mitsuharu Misawa and Kodo Fuyuki. Their opportunity to end Akio Sato and Takashi Ishikawa's nearly two-year long reign as champions will take place at the tour's final night.

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News of the World - March/April 1983

Puroresu News

All Japan Pro Wrestling

Kevin von Erich and David von Erich, who both were signed to touring contracts for the spring/summer season for All Japan Pro Wrestling, were released early from their contracts following their challenge for the NWA International Tag Team Championships. This stemmed from David's habitual drug use backstage that really soured the backstage mood.
Rocky Hata's contract expired at the end of the Excite Series tour. Given his status as a freelancer, he elected to not re-up his deal with the company.

New Japan Pro Wrestling

Leaving New Japan were Yoshiaki Yatsu, Killer Khan and Dick Murdoch. All Japan is reportedly interested in the services of Yatsu and may send a contract offer over either before the conclusion of their summer tour or for their autumn/winter tour.
After a brief back and forth negotiating contest, New Japan bested offers from All Japan Pro Wrestling to formally extend the contract of IWGP Heavyweight Champion Riki Choshu. All Japan's bid for Choshu's services was stated as being "not too serious" as the company feels confident enough in their roster to compete against New Japan.
After a flurry of title changes at the start of the year, the only title change to take place in the past three months is with the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship with Black Tiger (Marc Rocco) picking up the title from Tiger Mask.

Rest of the World News

Georgia Championship Wrestling

GCW made some significant roster acquisitions with Afa, Adrian Adonis, Ken Patera, Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat and Dutch Mantell
The only title change during this time were the NWA National Tag Team Championships being won off Mr. Wrestling II and Brett Sawyer by Adrian Adonis and Super Destroyer.

Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre

In a surprise move, Mil Mascaras let his contract expire with CMLL, making him a free agent worldwide. He is currently not employed by any company.
Alfonso Dantes became a six-time NWA World Light Heavyweight Champion by defeating El Faraon this past week.

Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling

MACW has made a plethora of signings to exclusive contracts with Tito Santana, Dick Murdoch, Jesse Ventura, Carlos Colon, Pedro Morales, Rick Martel, Kamala, Big John Studd, Stan Lane, Buddy Rose, Magnum TA, Austin Idol and Dino Bravo among those to sign. The company's push to become the top territory in the United States certainly comes with a bit of a hefty price tag with all of these acquisitions.
Don Muraco and Dino Bravo won the first ever Crockett Cup by defeating Paul Jones and Skip Jones in the final.

American Wrestling Association

Re-signing with the AWA were Bobby Duncum Sr. and Jim Brunzell as inking a new pay-per-appearance deal with the company was Ricky Steamboat.
Buck Zumhofe won the AWA World Light Heavyweight title from Nacho Berrera.

World Class Championship Wrestling

In some rather surprising news, Fritz von Erich and booker Gary Hart have reportedly been pushing Junkyard Dog as the company's new figurehead over David von Erich. We're not quite sure what prompted the decision, but it's interesting nevertheless with Fritz potentially losing faith in one of his sons to draw.
The WCCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championships finally changed hands with The Freebirds losing the belts to Kerry von Erich, Kevin von Erich and Jim Duggan.

World Wrestling Federation

Rocky Johnson and Curt Hennig extended their non-exclusive contract with the company as a variety of workers left the company, including Tito Santana, Mil Mascaras, Butcher Vachon and Tiger Conway Jr.
With Pedro Morales leaving for Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, a match for the vacant WWF Intercontinental Championship was held with Pat Patterson earning his second reign with the strap by defeating Eddie Gilbert in a singles match.

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Prediction Key

Super Power Series - Night 1 (TV)

Stan Hansen and Tarzan Goto vs. Jumbo Tsuruta and Masanobu Fuchi - 30
Atsushi Onita and The Funk Brothers vs. Harley Race, Umanosuke Ueda and Tiger Jeet Singh - 30
Chavo Guerrero vs. Shiro Koshinaka - 20
Genichiro Tenryu and Motoshi Okuma vs. Ashura Hara and Goro Tsurumi - 20
Akio Sato, Takashi Ishikawa and George Takano vs. Mitsuharu Misawa, Kodo Fuyuki and Kazuo Yamazaki - 15

TIEBREAKER: Which match will be match of the night?

January 22, 2020

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="ord6BDT.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ord6BDT.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Tokyo (Kanto) - Tokyo Bay NK Hall Show Rating: 86 Attendance: 7,000 (NO VACANCY) Match No. 1</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"><div style="text-align:center;"> Kazuo Yamazaki vs. Shiro Koshinaka 20-minute time limit <img alt="dCwlbi2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dCwlbi2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <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="WEAuta3.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WEAuta3.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In a superb match, Shiro Koshinaka defeated Kazuo Yamazaki in 8:56 by pinfall with a Hip Attack. Spirited match between two of the smaller members of the roster with Koshinaka getting the best of the New Japan alum just prior to the 10-minute mark. RATING: 74</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 2</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"><div style="text-align:center;"> Mitsuo Momota and Magic Dragon vs. Mighty Inoue and Goro Tsurumi 20-minute time limit <img alt="dCwlbi2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dCwlbi2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <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="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="b9peMJI.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/b9peMJI.jpg?1" 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" /></div> <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;">In a bout that had great heat and decent wrestling, Mighty Inoue and Goro Tsurumi defeated Mitsuo Momota and Magic Dragon in 6:46 when Mighty Inoue defeated Mitsuo Momota by pinfall. Short match that featured Inoue and Tsurumi remaining in control throughout. Momota didn't stand much of a chance against their teamwork and ate a pin just after the five-minute mark. RATING: 67</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 3</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Mitsuharu Misawa, Kodo Fuyuki and The Great Kabuki vs. Akio Sato, Takashi Ishikawa and Tarzan Goto 30-minute time limit <img alt="5YyYtkd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5YyYtkd.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <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="ifDxwyR.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ifDxwyR.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="HYrzt0g.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HYrzt0g.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3hcQTKS.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3hcQTKS.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" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Mitsuharu Misawa, Kodo Fuyuki and The Great Kabuki defeated Akio Sato, Takashi Ishikawa and Tarzan Goto in 10:54 when Mitsuharu Misawa defeated Takashi Ishikawa by submission. Misawa and Fuyuki showed great chemistry in teaming with each other as they aimed their focus on the AJPW All-Asia Tag Team Champions. Their parternship (and Kabuki's help) proved to be quite effective with Misawa locking in a cloverleaf on tag champ Ishikawa for the victory. RATING: 75</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 4</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Jumbo Tsuruta, Genichiro Tenryu and Motoshi Okuma vs. Umanosuke Ueda, Tiger Jeet Singh and Ashura Hara 30-minute time limit <img alt="5YyYtkd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5YyYtkd.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <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="MqprEfA.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MqprEfA.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="YCmuFuO.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YCmuFuO.jpg?1" 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" /><img alt="02RTaun.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/02RTaun.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Jumbo Tsuruta, Genichiro Tenryu and Motoshi Okuma defeated Umanosuke Ueda, Tiger Jeet Singh and Ashura Hara in 13:54 when Genichiro Tenryu defeated Ashura Hara by pinfall with a Powerbomb. Solid match in the middle of the card with Tenryu working well with Tsuruta and Okuma to handle the threat of Ueda, Singh and Hara. Ueda tried to bring his chain into the match late, but was stopped by Tsuruta on the outside as Tenryu finished Hara off in the ring with a Powerbomb. RATING: 79</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 5</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">Harley Race, Masanobu Fuchi and Chavo Guerrero vs. Atsushi Onita and The Funk Brothers 30-minute time limit <img alt="5YyYtkd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5YyYtkd.png" 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" /><img alt="svXHpoT.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/svXHpoT.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="3QMiRBT.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3QMiRBT.jpg?1" 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" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Atsushi Onita and The Funk Brothers defeated Harley Race, Masanobu Fuchi and Chavo Guerrero in 15:51 when Terry Funk defeated Chavo Guerrero by pinfall with a Piledriver. Neither team was able to really gain much in terms of momentum against the other for the first 10 minutes of the match, but The Funk Brothers' effectiveness as a team was able to tip the scales towards their side's favor. Terry Funk was never able to go against the PWF World Heavyweight Champion, Race, during his time in the ring, but he did make sure to taunt him while landing offense on Fuchi and Guerrero. Mouthing something towards the singles champion while holding Guerrero up for his finisher, Terry planted him with a Piledriver to pick up the win for his side. RATING: 78</div> </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">**POST-MATCH** After the match, Funk pointed a finger towards Race and continued his taunts towards the PWF World Heavyweight Champion. Rather than just shrug off Funk's taunts, Race stepped through the ropes after retrieving his championship belt and walked right up to the match's victor. Following some continued barbs thrown Race's way, Funk signalled with his hands that he was ready to take Race's prized belt away from him. Funk bested Race during their A Block match, and it was clear that he believed he could repeat that result in a match with higher stakes. Race raised the PWF World Heavyweight Championship above head head as he then made his way to the back. RATING: 90</div> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Main Event</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:gold;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'Champion Carnival / NWA International Heavyweight Championship' Giant Baba vs. Stan Hansen No time limit <img alt="KkFoIvi.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KkFoIvi.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <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="2yqTPMD.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2yqTPMD.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" /></div> <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;">The crowd roared once the opening bell was rung as both men circled each other trying to find an opportunity to pounce with their opening. Lockup in the center of the ring led to Baba transitioning to a rear waistlock as he tried to ground Hansen, but the Texan had none of it and quickly escaped. This pattern repeated itself several times between both competitors as neither was able to gain any sort of momentum or advantage on the other. Eventually, Hansen was able to go on the attack by tripping up Baba - proceeding to work on the giant's knees on the ground. The strategy proved to be effective for a bit, as Baba seemed to lightly favoring one of his knees when he stood back up. Hansen charged out of a corner to continue his attack, but Baba in turn threw him into the opposite corner and started unleashing with a flurry of punches and knees in the corner. Baba then threw Hansen through the ropes and to the outside, giving him some time to recover on the inside of the ring. Hansen was quick to get back in the ring, however, as he charged in with a forearm and started unleashing a series of strikes on Baba. Baba was able to see off the threat with an overhead chop as he again threw Hansen into a corner and tried his same strategy as last time, but this time Hansen wised up and reversed by throwing Baba into the corner as this time he was the one to deliver strikes in the corner. Hansen followed up by getting Baba to the ground again as he again worked on the giant's knees. Baba tried to fight Hansen off, but to no avail as Hansen's focus and tenacity let him keep the various leg locks in. Baba was eventually able to get a break by grabbing a rope as Hansen continued his assault on Baba's knees when both men stood up. Hansen then tried to drop Baba with several attempts at a side suplex, but Baba was able to reverse out of the setup hold and in turn started delivering overhead chop after overhead chop at his opponent. Baba transitioned into locking on a sleeper hold on Hansen in a move that led to Hansen seemingly beginning to fade. After several agonizing moments, Hansen summoned a second wind and was able to get a ropebreak himself. Free from Baba's grasp, Hansen grabbed onto Baba again and tried another attempt at a side suplex, but he was shoved away off the ropes. With his opponent rebounding, Baba lifted a foot for a Big Boot, but Hansen sidestepped it and hit a Lariat on the rebound to the back of Baba... but Baba merely absorbed the blow! Baba turned around and floored Hansen with a rough forearm as it soon became his turn to work on his opponent's knees on the ground again. After feeling he softened him up enough, Baba dragged Hansen to his opponent to his feet as he then whipped him into the ropes and connected with a Big Boot! 1...2...No! Hansen just kicked out! Baba didn't break his focus as he continued to soften Hansen up with a variety of overhead chops. Hansen - almost subconsciously - started throwing punches for each chop he received as he then desperately threw a Lariat attempt. Baba wowed the crowd by chopping Hansen's arm back down to his side as then threw another Big Boot, but this time Hansen dodged the attempt as he dumped the former Champion Carnival winner over the top rope! Hansen followed to the outside as he started a beatdown on Baba on the outside using whatever objects he could (legally) use. Rolling Baba back into the ring, Hansen then finally started to deliver the side suplexes he was looking at before and connected with three in a row. Hansen then signaled that a Lariat was near as Baba began slowly getting to his feet. Once he was vertical, Hansen charged out of the corner and connected with his finishing move! Cover, 1...2...Baba kicked out! Furious, Hansen picked right up where he left off as he stomped away like a madman at his downed opponent as Baba fought to get to his feet. Hansen waited in the corner yet again and charged for a third attempt at a Lariat, but was halted by an overhead chop and another attempt at a Big Boot that was ducked. Hansen finally connected with his Lariat and made the cover... 1...2...3! Hansen does it! In an exceptional match, Stan Hansen defeated Giant Baba in 28:23 by pinfall with a Western Lariat. **Stan Hansen wins the 1983 Champion Carnival.** **Stan Hansen becomes the 16th NWA International Heavyweight Champion. (1st reign)** RATING: 81</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">**POST-MATCH** Hansen is ecstatic that he was able to best Baba and win the belt that one of his best friends vacated. He immediately shoves Kyohei Wada out of the way and grabs the NWA International Heavyweight Championship and poses in the center of the ring with the title belt raised over his head. The 7,000 fans in attendance, while disappointed their hero came up short, meekly gave Hansen their applause while some boos were audibly heard. RATING: 92 </div> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">_____________________________________________</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46953" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Munit: 6/6 BHK1978: 4/6 joshbrady91: 4/6</div></blockquote> Off on vacation to Florida for a week, when I return, the road to Super Power Series begins!

January 14, 2020

Press Conference

Several days removed from the final nights of round-robin block action in the Champion Carnival, a press conference was called between the two men set to fight it out for both this year's edition of the tournament and the NWA International Heavyweight Championship - Giant Baba and Stan Hansen.

Stan Hansen stated that his attack on Baba at the conclusion of Night 14 of the Champion Carnival was to send a statement that Baba needs to watch his back at all times. Hansen makes the claim that he is the most dangerous wrestler that Baba will have ever stepped in the ring with. Hansen says Baba's era of All Japan Pro Wrestling is over and it's soon to be the age of the Lariat in the land of the rising sun.

Giant Baba merely scoffed at Hansen's assertion that his time at the top of All Japan is over. Baba says he's faced strong opponents prior to Hansen and he'll continue to face strong or even stronger opponents after Hansen. He doesn't put the Texan down though as he does say that he is a worthy victor of A Block and he will prove to be a worthy opponent at the Champion Carnival Final. The press in attendance then posed questions regarding Hansen's post-match attack on Baba following his block-clinching victory over Genichiro Tenryu. Baba said if he was looking to soften him up prior to their impending match, he did a really poor job of getting it done. He'll be in fighting shape at the tournament finale... and he says Hansen better be as well because he's in for a battle.

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Prediction Key

Champion Carnival - Final Night

Champion Carnival/NWA International Heavyweight Championship: Giant Baba vs. Stan Hansen - No Time Limit
Harley Race, Masanobu Fuchi and Chavo Guerrero vs. Atsushi Onita and The Funk Brothers - 30
Jumbo Tsuruta, Genichiro Tenryu and Motoshi Okuma vs. Umanosuke Ueda, Tiger Jeet Singh and Ashura Hara - 30
Mitsuharu Misawa, Kodo Fuyuki and The Great Kabuki vs. Akio Sato, Takashi Ishikawa and Tarzan Goto - 30
Mitsuo Momota and Magic Dragon vs. Mighty Inoue and Goro Tsurumi - 20
Kazuo Yamazaki vs. Shiro Koshinaka - 20

January 12, 2020

Champion Carnival - Night 14

Tokyo (Kanto) - Tokyo Metropolitan Gym

Show Rating: 81

Attendance: 2,813

TV: 0.55 (414,500)

Match No. 1

'Champion Carnival 'B Block' Match'

Ashura Hara [2] vs. Tiger Jeet Singh [2]

30-minute time limit

In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, Ashura Hara [4] defeated Tiger Jeet Singh [2] in 10:23 by disqualification.
Singh started to string together some momentum, but was halted by a rough forearm from Hara. Frustrated, Singh grabbed a chair from ringside and blasted Hara across the forehead but was stopped by Kyohei Wada from inflicting more damage.
RATING: 61

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Match No. 2

'Champion Carnival 'B Block' Match'

Mitsuharu Misawa [6] vs. Dory Funk Jr. [4]

30-minute time limit

In an exceptional match, Dory Funk Jr. [6] defeated Mitsuharu Misawa [6] in 22:46 by pinfall with a fast roll up.
An even match throughout its duration, Funk and Misawa came close to locking in/landing their respective finishing moves throughout the match. Funk had too many close calls with ducking Misawa's running forearm, but a quick roll up led to a surprise victory for the NWA International Tag Team champion... much to Misawa's dismay.
RATING: 72

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Match No. 3

'Champion Carnival 'B Block' Match'

Kodo Fuyuki [6] vs. Umanosuke Ueda [6]

30-minute time limit

In a bout that had fantastic heat and good wrestling, Kodo Fuyuki [8] defeated Umanosuke Ueda [6] in 11:07 by pinfall with a Fuyuki Special II.
Fuyuki held control of the match from the ringing of the opening bell, but Ueda was able to grab control after a quick rake to the face. An attempt at a superplex by Ueda was thwarted by his younger opponent as he would be shoved away and taken down with a flying shoulder tackle. Fuyuki was quickly able to follow up with a Fuyuki Special II for the win.
RATING: 69

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Main Event

'Champion Carnival 'B Block' Match'

Genichiro Tenryu [11] vs. Giant Baba [11]

30-minute time limit

In an exceptional match, Giant Baba [13] defeated Genichiro Tenryu [11] in 25:13 by pinfall after two Big Boots.
Like the final match of A Block, both Baba and Tenryu had a counter for whatever the other threw at them in this one. Tenryu focused on wearing out Baba's knees, while Baba focused on keeping Tenryu grounded throughout the match by dropping him with a variety of heavy-handed strikes.
Tenryu tried multiple times to Powerbomb Baba to no avail, but did nearly clinch the block with a Spinebuster. Baba was dazed and confused on his feet after taking the heavy impact, but managed to counter a follow up by Tenryu with a standing Big Boot. One cover later and Tenryu just managed to get his shoulder up. Tenryu didn't come back from a knee injury and a lost PWF World Heavyweight Championship shot only to lose this match, after all. Unfortunately for him, Baba was able to follow up with a second Big Boot that put Tenryu down and clinched the block for the giant.
RATING: 83

**POST-MATCH**

Baba waits for Tenryu to get to his feet and helps his opponent steady himself as he has some issue re-gaining his balance. The two exchanged a handshake as Tenryu, visibly disappointed, headed to the back. With the ring to himself, Baba celebrated in each corner of the ring as the 2,500+ in attendance rose to their feet for a rousing ovation for the B Block victor. Whoever just jumped the railing, however, had a different plan...

It's A Block winner Stan Hansen! With his back to Hansen, Baba was unable to see the intruder as he suddenly was blasted across the back with a cowbell. Hansen stood over Baba's downed body as he then dragged his Champion Carnival final opponent to his feet by the arm. A rebound off the ropes later and Hansen floored Baba with a Lariat. Hansen raised his cowbell and threw the horns in the air as the show came to a close.

RATING: 100

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'A Block' Standings after Night 13 of 15

Stan Hansen: 10 [4-1-2]
Terry Funk: 10 [5-2-0] [ELIMINATED]
Jumbo Tsuruta: 9 [3-1-3] [ELIMINATED]
Atsushi Onita: 8 [4-3-0] [ELIMINATED]
Harley Race: 8 [3-2-2] [ELIMINATED]
Masanobu Fuchi: 7 [3-3-1] [ELIMINATED]
Chavo Guerrero: 2 [1-6-0] [ELIMINATED]
The Great Kabuki: 2 [1-6-0] [ELIMINATED]

'B Block' Standings after Night 14 of 15

Giant Baba: 13 [6-0-1]
Genichiro Tenryu: 11 [5-1-1] [ELIMINATED]
Kodo Fuyuki: 8 [4-3-0] [ELIMINATED]
Mitsuharu Misawa: 6 [2-3-2] [ELIMINATED]
Dory Funk Jr.: 6 [3-4-0] [ELIMINATED]
Umanosuke Ueda: 6 [3-4-0] [ELIMINATED]
Ashura Hara: 4 [2-5-0] [ELIMINATED]
Tiger Jeet Singh: 2 [1-6-0] [ELIMINATED]

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BHK1978: 4/8
joshbrady91: 4/8

And now... finally! No more needing to write out two shows at once! Card for Champion Carnival final will be up tomorrow.

January 12, 2020

Champion Carnival - Night 13

Tokyo (Kanto) - Korakuen Hall

Show Rating: 82

Attendance: 1,610

Match No. 1

'Champion Carnival 'A Block' Match'

Atsushi Onita [6] vs. Chavo Guerrero [2]

30-minute time limit

In an exceptional match, Atsushi Onita [8] defeated Chavo Guerrero [2] in 15:47 by pinfall with a Piledriver.
Onita switched up his tactics for his final match of the Champion Carnival by wrestling a fairly clean match. Guerrero did keep him on his toes, but at the end of the match, it was Onita that got the decisive victory with a Piledriver at the halfway mark.
RATING: 81

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Match No. 2

'Champion Carnival 'A Block' Match'

Masanobu Fuchi [7] vs. Harley Race [6]

30-minute time limit

In an exceptional match, Harley Race [8] defeated Masanobu Fuchi [7] in 26:03 by pinfall with a Piledriver.
Fuchi kept Race on his toes throughout the match and was successful on multiple occasions on keeping the PWF World Heavyweight Champion grounded to the mat. With this, Race realized he'd have to switch up his strategy if he was to defeat the younger, more agile opponent, he'd have to turn this match into more of a standing contest. Once he did that, the match was his for the taking.
RATING: 82

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Match No. 3

'Champion Carnival 'A Block' Match'

Terry Funk [8] vs. The Great Kabuki [2]

30-minute time limit

In an exceptional match, Terry Funk [10] defeated The Great Kabuki [2] in 11:30 by pinfall with a Piledriver.
Kabuki nearly caught Funk by a surprise just before the 10-minute mark as he nearly rolled the American up in a small package, but Funk was just able to kick out of the predicament. His momentary lapse of concentration was corrected after that as he quickly strung together a series of moves and capped off his attack with a Piledriver to eliminate Jumbo Tsuruta from block contention. However, his block hopes now completely rested on the outcome of the next match.
RATING: 82

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Main Event

'Champion Carnival 'A Block' Match'

Stan Hansen [9] vs. Jumbo Tsuruta [8]

30-minute time limit

In an exceptional match, Stan Hansen [10] drew with Jumbo Tsuruta [9] in 30:00 when the time limit expired.
Tsuruta appeared visibly discouraged that he wasn't going to be eligible to go for the Champion Carnival title and the NWA International Heavyweight Championship in a week with Funk's victory, but he still gave Hansen his all in his match. Both men went toe-to-toe and mirrored each other's offense throughout the entirety of the match. When the match stayed as a standing fight of throwing forearms at each other, neither man budged. When the match managed to make its way to the ground and become a slower technical affair, neither man was able to gain an advantage either.
Tsuruta set himself up for a Backdrop Suplex out of the corner on Hansen, but was a bit over eager in his setup as Hansen instead dropped him with a surprise Lariat. Tsuruta brought those in attendance to their feet though as he just managed to kick out of the following pin. Hansen tried following up from there, but left himself open to finally take a Backdrop Suplex. The crowd popped once more when Hansen also just got a shoulder up before Kyohei Wada counted three. With the minutes ticking down, both men threw everything they had at each other in hopes of giving this match a decisive finish. With seconds left, Hansen just escaped another Backdrop Suplex attempt and dropped Tsuruta with another Lariat, but was too exhausted to attempt a pin as the timekeeper signaled the 30-minute mark was reached.
RATING: 80

**POST-MATCH**

Following the conclusion of the match, Hansen stumbled to his feet as he raised an arm while propping himself up in the corner. By outlasting Tsuruta to a draw, he is officially the winner of A Block. He receives a mixed reaction from the Korakuen crowd, but he's not too bothered. To him, who cares what they think? He's going on to fight for a championship!

RATING: 92

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December 30, 2019

Mid-Tour Press Conference

The five competitors still eligible to win the Champion Carnival and the NWA International Heavyweight Championship were made available for a press conference ahead of the final night of block action. Representing the A Block were Stan Hansen, Jumbo Tsuruta and Terry Funk. Representing the B Block were Genichiro Tenryu and Giant Baba.

Stan Hansen merely calls himself the most dominant force in All Japan Pro Wrestling in the present day and says that Tsuruta will have nothing for him in what could be their block deciding matchup.
Jumbo Tsuruta says it has been his goal to be the man to unite both NWA singles championships in All Japan Pro Wrestling since the start of the year and the opportunity is staring right at him over the course of his next two events. He says getting the win over Hansen to win the block and move onto the final will be nothing short of sweet because of Hansen's closeness to "that quitter" Bruiser Brody.
Terry Funk says he proved to everybody that he's deserving to be champion in All Japan Pro Wrestling. Already a tag team champion with his brother Dory Jr., Funk says his wins over Tsuruta and Harley Race in block matchups show to the world that his time at the top of the mountain is coming.
Genichiro Tenryu says his Champion Carnival effort this year is to make a statement that he is still a deserving singles title challenger. Umanosuke Ueda was nothing but a road block and a pest. With Ueda now out of the way, Tenryu's attention has evolved past the PWF World Heavyweight Championship race as he says he's ready to become the NWA International Heavyweight Champion for the first time in his career.
Giant Baba, the six-time tournament winner, says he knows what it takes to win this tournament and that you simply can't underestimate any single person in this tournament. He wishes Tenryu luck ahead of their matchup, but affirms that he's not done yet and he's got another singles title run still in him.

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Block Clinch Scenarios

'A Block'

Stan Hansen will win A Block if he either wins or draws in his match against Jumbo Tsuruta.
Jumbo Tsuruta will win A Block if he both defeats Stan Hansen in their upcoming match and if Terry Funk does not win his match.
Terry Funk will win A Block if he wins his upcoming match against The Great Kabuki and if Jumbo Tsuruta wins in his upcoming match.

'B Block'

The match between Genichiro Tenryu and Giant Baba determines the fate of B Block with the winner of the match being declared the winner of the block. If the match goes 30 minutes without a decisive victor, AJPW/PWF officials have announced the match will get a time extension to provide a decisive winner.

Prediction Key

Champion Carnival - Night 13 (A Block)

Stan Hansen [9] vs. Jumbo Tsuruta [8] - 30
Terry Funk [8] vs. The Great Kabuki [2] - 30
Masanobu Fuchi [7] vs. Harley Race [6] - 30
Atsushi Onita [6] vs. Chavo Guerrero [2] - 30

Champion Carnival - Night 14 (B Block)

Genichiro Tenryu [11] vs. Giant Baba [11] - 30
Kodo Fuyuki [6] vs. Umanosuke Ueda [6] - 30
Mitsuharu Misawa [6] vs. Dory Funk Jr. [4] - 30
Ashura Hara [2] vs. Tiger Jeet Singh [2] - 30

TIEBREAKER: Which of these eight will be the best match?

December 26, 2019

<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" /> Champion Carnival - Night 12 Kobe (Kinki) - Kobe Sambo Hall Show Rating: 78 Attendance: 2,100 (NO VACANCY) TV: 0.49 (370,860) Match No. 1</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'Champion Carnival 'B Block' Match' Dory Funk Jr. [4] vs. Tiger Jeet Singh [0] 30-minute time limit <img alt="5YyYtkd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5YyYtkd.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="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" /></div> <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;">In a solid match, Tiger Jeet Singh [2] defeated Dory Funk Jr. [4] in 11:15 by submission with a Cobra Claw after blatantly cheating. The opening match of the night proved to be a bit of an upset as Singh was able to keep up with Funk through the early stages of the match. A Cobra Claw after an attack with a foreign object delivered Singh his first two points of the tournament. RATING: 72</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 2</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'Champion Carnival 'B Block' Match' Kodo Fuyuki [4] vs. Ashura Hara [2] 30-minute time limit <img alt="5YyYtkd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5YyYtkd.png" 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="A3LkYJG.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A3LkYJG.png" 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" /></div> <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;">In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, Kodo Fuyuki [6] defeated Ashura Hara [2] in 12:48 by pinfall with a Fuyuki Special II. Hara dominated in the early minutes of the match, but Fuyuki's athleticism and resilience took over as he put Hara away with his patented Fuyuki Special II after the 10-minute mark. RATING: 69</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 3</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'Champion Carnival 'B Block' Match' Giant Baba [9] vs. Umanosuke Ueda [6] 30-minute time limit <img alt="5YyYtkd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5YyYtkd.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <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="YCmuFuO.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YCmuFuO.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In a match with fantastic heat and great wrestling, Giant Baba [11] defeated Umanosuke Ueda [6] in 13:08 by pinfall with a Big Boot. Ueda took Baba by surprise as he was able to get him off of his feet early on the match. An exchanging of words between Ueda and Kyohei Wada early on in the match led to Ueda roughing Wada up lightly, which left the referee grounded for a few minutes. Ueda retreated to the outside to pick up his trusty chain as he proceeded to attempt to choke out the giant. Despite being brutalized with the weapon for several excruciating moments on the ground, Baba eventually began to power his way back to his feet. Several overhead chops set Ueda up to take a Big Boot for the loss as Baba just managed to keep his B Block hopes alive. RATING: 72</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Main Event</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'Champion Carnival 'B Block' Match' Genichiro Tenryu [10] vs. Mitsuharu Misawa [5] 30-minute time limit <img alt="5YyYtkd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5YyYtkd.png" 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="Y6anyGm.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Y6anyGm.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Genichiro Tenryu [11] drew with Mitsuharu Misawa [6] in 30:00 when the time limit expired. It was clear Misawa earned Tenryu's respect through the match as the one-year pro was able to showcase effective counter after effective counter for Tenryu's early attacks. Misawa was able to get some offense in on his own and nearly connected with a running forearm but was countered into a small package pin. Tenryu came close on several occasions to landing a Powerbomb, but Misawa was able to escape on each occasion - even delivering a rana to the outside that brought the Kobe crowd to its feet. A flash of light bulbs went off as Misawa then dived through the second and third ropes to deliver a forearm against Tenryu. At this point, it was clear the momentum swung to the youngster's favor. Misawa tried to capitalize with a DDT on the mat, but Tenryu was able to power out of it and forced Misawa's back into the ring post. With Misawa's failure to capitalize on the outside mats, Tenryu rolled him into the ring and was able to string enough moves together before going for his signature Powerbomb. This time, however, Misawa was able to reverse out of the hold and deliver a modified Tornado DDT as a reversal. With time running out, Misawa made the cover to hopefully pick up the win, but Tenryu just managed to get the shoulder up at two as the timekeeper called for the draw. RATING: 77</div> </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">**POST-MATCH** Misawa helped Tenryu up to his feet as both exchanged words with each other to voice their respect towards the other for just how far they respectively were pushed to the limit. Misawa rolled out of the ring and started making his way to the back, where he was passed in the opposite direction by... <img alt="P7X3431.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/P7X3431.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Giant Baba!! The living legend stepped into the ring and immediately went over to shake Tenryu's hand. Ringside microphones for Nippon TV were unable to pick up what was being said between both men, but one would assume it would be both wishing the other luck ahead of their B Block-deciding match next week. RATING: 100</div> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">_____________________________________________</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46953" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> 'A Block' Standings after Night 11 of 15 Stan Hansen: 9 [4-1-1] Jumbo Tsuruta: 8 [3-1-2] Terry Funk: 8 [4-2-0] Masanobu Fuchi: 7 [3-2-1] [ELIMINATED] Harley Race: 6 [2-2-2] [ELIMINATED] Atsushi Onita: 6 [3-3-0] [ELIMINATED] Chavo Guerrero: 2 [1-5-0] [ELIMINATED] The Great Kabuki: 2 [1-5-0] [ELIMINATED]</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46953" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>'B Block' Standings after Night 12 of 15 Genichiro Tenryu: 11 [5-0-1] Giant Baba: 11 [5-0-1] Kodo Fuyuki: 6 [3-3-0] [ELIMINATED] Mitsuharu Misawa: 6 [2-2-2] [ELIMINATED] Umanosuke Ueda: 6 [3-3-0] [ELIMINATED] Dory Funk Jr.: 4 [2-4-0] [ELIMINATED] Ashura Hara: 2 [1-5-0] [ELIMINATED] Tiger Jeet Singh: 2 [1-5-0] [ELIMINATED]</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">_____________________________________________</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46953" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Munit: 4/8 BHK1978: 4/8 joshbrady91: 3/8</div></blockquote> To all who celebrated yesterday, hope you had a Merry Christmas!

December 26, 2019

<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" /> Champion Carnival - Night 11 Kitami (Hokkaido) - Kitami East Training Center Show Rating: 71 Attendance: 1,245 Match No. 1</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'Champion Carnival 'A Block' Match' Stan Hansen [7] vs. The Great Kabuki [2] 30-minute time limit <img alt="5YyYtkd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5YyYtkd.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="A3LkYJG.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A3LkYJG.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ifDxwyR.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ifDxwyR.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Stan Hansen [9] defeated The Great Kabuki [2] in 11:08 by pinfall with a Western Lariat. Hansen set himself up for a chance at the A Block title with a victory over Kabuki. Hansen was in thorough control of the match and was able to utilize effective counterattacks whenever Kabuki would string some moves together. RATING: 78</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 2</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'Champion Carnival 'A Block' Match' Terry Funk [6] vs. Chavo Guerrero [2] 30-minute time limit <img alt="5YyYtkd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5YyYtkd.png" 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" /><img alt="A3LkYJG.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A3LkYJG.png" 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" /></div> <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;">In an exceptional match, Terry Funk [8] defeated Chavo Guerrero [2] in 18:26 by pinfall with a Piledriver. Another solid match to kick off the night's show, Guerrero fared better than Kabuki did in the night's opener and was able to keep Funk on his toes for awhile. Funk was ultimately able to persevere though as he put Guerrero down with a Piledriver just shy of the 20-minute mark. RATING: 78</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Match No. 3</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'Champion Carnival 'A Block' Match' Harley Race [6] vs. Atsushi Onita [4] 30-minute time limit <img alt="5YyYtkd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5YyYtkd.png" 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" /><img alt="A3LkYJG.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A3LkYJG.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3QMiRBT.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3QMiRBT.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In a bout with fantastic heat and great wrestling, Atsushi Onita [6] defeated Harley Race [6] in 19:26 by pinfall by using underhanded tactics. The PWF World Heavyweight Champion's Champion Carnival hopes were dashed by the challenge of the young Onita. Onita stayed the course with his underhanded tricks while Race tried to keep Onita planted on the ground for as long as he could. A distracted Kyohei Wada wasn't able to catch Onita throwing some salt in Race's eyes and a shot with some brass knuckles as the youngster rolled up the PWF Champion for a surprise fall. After Onita had his arm raised, Race was able to clear his eyes and charged after the match's victor all the way to the backstage area. As to what happened back there, who knows? RATING: 69</div></div></blockquote> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Main Event</div> <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:5px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'Champion Carnival 'A Block' Match' Jumbo Tsuruta [7] vs. Masanobu Fuchi [6] 30-minute time limit <img alt="5YyYtkd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5YyYtkd.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <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="A3LkYJG.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A3LkYJG.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="svXHpoT.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/svXHpoT.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <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;">In a match with solid heat and great wrestling, Jumbo Tsuruta [8] drew with Masanobu Fuchi [7] in 30:00 when the time limit expired. Fuchi's early strategy of keeping the match at a slow pace was working wonders on Tsuruta, but the NWA United National Champion was usually quick to break away with a strong slam to turn the match back to his favor. With this, Fuchi had to switch up his strategy as he then started trying to draw Tsuruta into traps by trying to bring the match to the outside. By the 20-minute mark, it was becoming evident to the smaller wrestler that his chances of getting one over on the larger Tsuruta were quickly dwindling. Tsuruta was quick to grab Fuchi and made sure to punish him on the outside by working his arms with the help of the ring post. Returning his opponent to the ring, Tsuruta tried to finish the match off with a Backdrop Suplex but was unable to hang onto Fuchi long enough to put him down with the move. Fuchi was able to continue squirming away for long enough to force the match to a draw. With the conclusion of this one, we're looking at a wild conclusion to A Block next week with three wrestlers still in contention for the block! RATING: 68</div></div></blockquote> </div>

December 17, 2019

Prediction Key

Champion Carnival - Night 11 (A Block)

Jumbo Tsuruta [7] vs. Masanobu Fuchi [6] - 30
Harley Race [6] vs. Atsushi Onita [4] - 30
Terry Funk [6] vs. Chavo Guerrero [2] - 30
Stan Hansen [7] vs. The Great Kabuki [2] - 30

Champion Carnival - Night 12 (B Block) (TV)

Genichiro Tenryu [10] vs. Mitsuharu Misawa [5] - 30
Giant Baba [9] vs. Umanosuke Ueda [6] - 30
Kodo Fuyuki [4] vs. Ashura Hara [2] - 30
Dory Funk Jr. [4] vs. Tiger Jeet Singh [0] - 30

TIEBREAKER: What will be the best match of these eight?

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'B Block' Clinch Scenarios

Genichiro Tenryu can win B Block if he defeats Mitsuharu Misawa and Giant Baba loses against Umanosuke Ueda.

December 16, 2019

Champion Carnival - Night 10

Tokyo (Kanto) - Korakuen Hall

Show Rating: 75

Attendance: 2,000 (NO VACANCY)

TV: 0.52 (390,990)

Match No. 1

'Champion Carnival 'B Block' Match'

Kodo Fuyuki [2] vs. Tiger Jeet Singh [0]

30-minute time limit

In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, Kodo Fuyuki [4] defeated Tiger Jeet Singh [0] in 12:05 by pinfall with a Fuyuki Special II.
Singh stayed point-less following this contest that Fuyuki maintained control of throughout.
RATING: 71

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Match No. 2

'Champion Carnival 'B Block' Match'

Dory Funk Jr. [4] vs. Ashura Hara [0]

30-minute time limit

In a bout that had fantastic heat and good wrestling, Ashura Hara [2] defeated Dory Funk Jr. [4] in 15:49 by submission after blatantly cheating.
Wada's eyes weren't as observant as they were on Night 9 as Hara got away with using the ropes for leverage for a pin on Funk. Funk was in thorough control of the match though, yet was struggling to get a Texas Cloverleaf locked in on Hara.
RATING: 59

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Match No. 3

'Champion Carnival 'B Block' Match'

Genichiro Tenryu [8] vs. Umanosuke Ueda [6]

30-minute time limit

In an exceptional match, Genichiro Tenryu [10] defeated Umanosuke Ueda [6] in 16:24 by pinfall with two Powerbombs in a row.
Tenryu made sure Ueda paid for the trouble he caused him over the last few months in this first one-on-one matchup between the two of them since Tenryu's injury. Ueda was able to get some offense early, but Tenryu was able to string together several high-angle slams before putting the blond-haired villain down with not just one, but two vicious Powerbombs. With the loss to Tenryu, Ueda found himself eliminated from B Block contention.
RATING: 83

**POST-MATCH**

Tenryu continued his assault on Ueda and ultimately had to be separated by several ringside attendants and several dojo students from the back. Tenyu finally relented from pursuing further attacks on the downed Ueda as he then headed to the back.

RATING: 84

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Main Event

'Champion Carnival 'B Block' Match'

Giant Baba [8] vs. Mitsuharu Misawa [4]

30-minute time limit

In an exceptional match, Giant Baba [9] drew with Mitsuharu Misawa [5] in 30:00 when the time limit expired.
With Tenryu's victory, Misawa needed a victory over Baba to make sure his tournament hopes stayed alive, however, Baba's stature proved to be quite the obstacle for the young Misawa. Misawa was able to get in a lot of offense against Baba - not that Baba didn't as well - but Baba's height advantage on Misawa prevented the youngster from being able to get a finishing move done, despite grounding him several times.
RATING: 73

**POST-MATCH**

After the match and after both men returned to their feet, Baba offered Misawa a handshake that was quickly accepted. Despite not being picked up by the ringside microphones, Baba was seen speaking into Misawa's ear with the youngster nodding at whatever the veteran was saying. After a pat on the shoulder from Baba, Misawa left the ring as Baba thanked the 2,000 in the venue for attending.

RATING: 85

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'A Block' Standings after Night 9 of 15

Jumbo Tsuruta: 7 [3-1-1]
Stan Hansen: 7 [3-1-1]
Terry Funk: 6 [3-2-0]
Masanobu Fuchi: 6 [3-2-0]
Harley Race: 6 [2-1-2]
Atsushi Onita: 4 [2-3-0]
Chavo Guerrero: 2 [1-4-0] [ELIMINATED]
The Great Kabuki: 2 [1-4-0] [ELIMINATED]

'B Block' Standings after Night 10 of 15

Genichiro Tenryu: 10 [5-0-0]
Giant Baba: 9 [4-0-1]
Umanosuke Ueda: 6 [3-2-0] [ELIMINATED]
Mitsuharu Misawa: 5 [2-2-1] [ELIMINATED]
Dory Funk Jr.: 4 [2-3-0] [ELIMINATED]
Kodo Fuyuki: 4 [2-3-0] [ELIMINATED]
Ashura Hara: 2 [1-4-0] [ELIMINATED]
Tiger Jeet Singh: 0 [0-5-0] [ELIMINATED]

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BHK1978: 3/8
joshbrady91: 3/8

December 16, 2019

Champion Carnival - Night 9

Choshi (Kanto) - Choshi City Gymnasium

Show Rating: 78

Attendance: 1,188

Match No. 1

'Champion Carnival 'A Block' Match'

Atsushi Onita [4] vs. The Great Kabuki [0]

30-minute time limit

In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, The Great Kabuki [2] defeated Atsushi Onita [4] in 13:59 by disqualification.
Onita headed into this week's opening match with a head of steam with two consecutive victories. With some unethical tactics being utilized in both of those matchups, why wouldn't he try the same thing against Kabuki? Unfortunately for Onita, Kyohei Wada wised up to Onita's antics this time around and caught the dojo grad blasting Kabuki across the forehead with a chain and called for the disqualification. Onita was bewildered at the call and pleaded his innocence to Wada, despite the assault being as clear as day.
RATING: 69

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Match No. 2

'Champion Carnival 'A Block' Match'

Stan Hansen [5] vs. Chavo Guerrero [2]

30-minute time limit

In an exceptional match, Stan Hansen [7] defeated Chavo Guerrero [2] in 16:44 by pinfall with a Western Lariat.
Valiant as Guerrero's effort was, he just couldn't hold his own against the brute Hansen and was put down with a Lariat just after the 15-minute mark.
RATING: 82

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Match No. 3

'Champion Carnival 'A Block' Match'

Masanobu Fuchi [6] vs. Terry Funk [4]

30-minute time limit

In an exceptional match, Terry Funk [6] defeated Masanobu Fuchi [6] in 17:16 by pinfall with a Piledriver.
Fuchi's hot start to the Champion Carnival hit another bump with Funk grabbing his third victory of the tournament. The match stayed even throughout most of its duration, but Funk was able to string enough consecutive offense together to follow up with a Piledriver just after the 15-minute mark.
RATING: 82

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Main Event

'Champion Carnival 'A Block' Match'

Jumbo Tsuruta [6] vs. Harley Race [5]

30-minute time limit

In a match with fantastic heat and great wrestling, Jumbo Tsuruta [7] drew with Harley Race [6] in 30:00 when the time limit expired.
Both of the singles champions in the promotion squared off in a great bout that showcased the best of both competitors. Notable was the fact that neither man was able to hit their respective finishing move on the other as both always found a way to escape from their respective opponent. Tsuruta opted for a more straightforward striking/grappling attack while Race's tactics led to him taking the match to the ground with some technical-style wrestling. With the draw, the landscape of the A Block in this year's Champion Carnival is looking extremely tight with two nights of round-robin competition left for the block.
RATING: 77

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December 10, 2019

Prediction Key

Champion Carnival - Night 9 (A Block)

Jumbo Tsuruta [6] vs. Harley Race [5] - 30
Masanobu Fuchi [6] vs. Terry Funk [4] - 30
Stan Hansen [5] vs. Chavo Guerrero [2] - 30
Atsushi Onita [4] vs. The Great Kabuki [0] - 30

Champion Carnival - Night 10 (B Block) (TV)

Giant Baba [8] vs. Mitsuharu Misawa [4] - 30
Genichiro Tenryu [8] vs. Umanosuke Ueda [6] - 30
Dory Funk Jr. [4] vs. Ashura Hara [0] - 30
Kodo Fuyuki [2] vs. Tiger Jeet Singh [0] - 30

TIEBREAKER: What will be the best match of these eight?

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Booking/posting the Champion Carnival is fun, but, man, do I want to get back to the standard four TV tapings and a big event schedule.

Decent show, I was pretty far off with my predictions haha.

Just when they think they know the answers, I change the questions! ...or something like that, anyways.

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