Pride. Glory. Honor. Wrestling.

[gbasalmon]

[CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/PGHW_pridetour2007.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]International Title: SUKI vs. Washi Heat (c)[/B] The story behind this match is quite simple. SUKI is one of the most impressive youngsters to come through PGHW in quite some time. He is only on a touring contract right now, but is a virtual lock to get a deal either with SAISHO or possibly bypassing developmental altogether. Given his surprising showing thus far, it's only fair to give him a shot to add the first piece of gold to his resume. However, Washi Heat will definitely have something to say about that, as he has been the International Champion since last October. He is dead set on beating Noriyori Sanda's record for the longest reign so far, but he has to make it to the end of May to do it. Can he accomplish his goal, or will SUKI take his first steps to greatness? [B]Dread & Bryan Holmes vs. Raymond Diaz & Akinori Kwakami[/B] The tension between Dread & Raymond Diaz is building to a fever pitch, and it's now officially too big for the two of them. Dread has contacted his normal tag partner Bryan Holmes, while Diaz has gotten in touch with Mito Miwa's impressive new partner, Akinori Kwakami. Will the presence of two new combatants smooth things out, or will Dread & Diaz continue attempting to rip each other limb from limb? [B]Alexander Robinson vs. Kozue Kawashima Lee Bennett vs. PRIDE Koiso[/B] Some would say this is lazy booking, but it is still interesting to see how the Glory Tag Crown holders fare against each individual member of Team Toronto. Robinson & Bennett are not really viewed as powerful singles competitors, but Kawashima & Koiso shouldn't look past them, as Robinson is a former Historical Japan champion. Granted, he only held it for four months, but the fact remains. Will either team sweep, or will they be even going into the inevitable further encounters? [B]Eisaku Kunomasu vs. Jack Marlowe[/B] These two gentlemen put on an excellent match on Monday, and PGHW management has given them the chance to catch lightning in a bottle once again. Kunomasu came out of the first match victorious, but it was through no fault of Marlowe's. The Kunomasu Vice is quite possibly the most feared submission hold in all of PGHW, and Marlowe did well to hold on as long as he did. Can he weather the storm of the "Lord of Strong Style" on Wednesday, or will he suffer the same fate yet again? [B]Masaru Ugaki vs. Mito Miwa[/B] The "Pride Warrior" has nothing to prove in PGHW, but that is not the case for Masaru Ugaki. Ugaki is just starting out his journey in PGHW, but already holds gold, as he and "Rocket" Ryoma Muruyama are the International Tag Team champions. But, Ugaki is not content to be pigeonholed as a tag team wrestler. He wants to break out and become known as a formidable singles wrestler also. What better way to do that than to have a win under his belt against Mito Miwa? [B]Historical Japan Title: Bryan Vessey (c) vs. Buddy Garner[/B] We don't like to get into contract issues here, but the truth is hard to ignore. Bryan Vessey is on his way out of PGHW. The only problem is that he is still the holder of the Historical Japan title. You would think that Buddy Garner would end up victorious, but that may not be the case. Will Garner keep the title lineage continuous, or will Vessey make PGHW history by breaking the lineage for the first ever time? [B]Team Dynasty 2000 vs. Team Energy[/B] As was the case with the Kunomasu/Marlowe match, the first one was so good that there's no harm in doing it again. Mushashibo & Inukai are a decorated tag team, while Tatsuko & Sanda are the new kids on the block experience-wise. Still, they were last years Elite Tag Series winners and are knocking on the door of tag team greatness. Also, this match has the added intrigue of pitting Yoshimi Mushashibo against Nobuatsu Tatsuko in a tag team environment. Will Team Energy gain the upper hand, or will Team Dynasty 2000 even the score?

[gbasalmon]

PGHW PRIDE TOUR 2007 - Night 7 [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/PGHW_pridetour2007.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B][SIZE="4"]PGHW PRIDE TOUR 2007 - Night 7 Wednesday, Week 3, March 2007 Kumamoto Sports Field (Kyushu) 3,805 in attendance[/SIZE][/B] [COLOR="DimGray"][B]Dark Match: Tetsunori Yasuda vs. Danger Kumasaka[/B] Tetsunori Yasuda is positioning himself as one of the up and coming stars in PGHW, but he was up against Danger Kumasaka, the old submission master of PGHW. Kumasaka was better than Yasuda this day, stretching him literally beyond what he could take, and making him submit to the Aurora Surfboard Vice, a sick and dangerous neck vice surfboard move that has ended numerous matches for Kumasaka in his many years of competition. [B]Danger Kumasaka defeated Tetsunori Yasuda in 11:31 by submission with an Aurora Surfboard Vice. Rating: C+[/B][/COLOR] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/Belts/PGHWInternational.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/SUKI.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/WashiHeat.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]International: SUKI vs. Washi Heat (c)[/B] SUKI's first show at gold in his career was a solid, workman-like effort, but he was not successful in his attempt. He gave it everything he had, like always, but Washi was just a little bit better tonight. Washi unleashed some especially stiff offense, which SUKI didn't look quite prepared for. After a particularly powerful clothesline, Washi locked SUKI into the Washi Explosion. SUKI went up, over, and down - into defeat. [B]Washi Heat defeated SUKI in 9:01 by pinfall with a Washi Explosion. Washi Heat makes defense number 3 of his PGHW International title. Rating: C-[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/DreadHolmes.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/RaymondDiaz.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/AkinoriKwakami.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Dread & Holmes vs. Raymond Diaz & Akinori Kwakami[/B] This match was very, very good - probably better than expected. Other than Dread showing his age by being gassed in a tag team match that didn't even last 15 minutes, there was little to be disappointed about in this contest. The tension between Diaz & Dread was palpable the whole match, and it took until the 12 minute mark for them to get in the ring together. When they did, Dread threw caution to the wind and made an uncharacteristically wild charge at Diaz. Diaz simply sidestepped it, sending Dread careening into the corner. Diaz jumped onto Dread with a massive avalanche, then impressively got the 450-pound Dread up with the Ray Gun. When Dread gets off his feet, he usually doesn't get back up again, and this was no exception. [B]Raymond Diaz and Akinori Kwakami defeated Dread & Holmes in 14:27 when Raymond Diaz defeated Dread by pinfall with a Ray Gun. Rating: B[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/AlexanderRobinson.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/KozueKawashima.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Alexander Robinson vs. Kozue Kawashima[/B] The first half of the Team Toronto/Kawashima & Koiso singles matchups was another solid match, but not nearly as good as the one that preceeded it. Kawashima is still not completely over, or as much as his partner Koiso. The crowd just seemingly didn't pop overly large for anything that Kawashima or Robinson did, and the match suffered a result. It's possible that Alex & Kozue settled into a nice, solid, unimpressive match once they figured out they weren't going to pop the crowd huge. Kawashima started off the match slow, which worked to Robinson's advantage. Robinson took control definitively with a Robinson Backdrop Suplex, which garnered a long two count. This motivated Kawashima, who might have felt the match slipping through his fingers. He unloaded with a flurry of punches and kicks that caught Robinson off-guard, then whipped Robinson into the corner. He came flying in with a Stampede K-Kick, which stunned Robinson enough that he stumbled out of the corner. This was a large enough opening for Kawashima to go for the Kawashima Driver 2005. Robinson countered it by going limp, but Kawashima just stepped back and fired off another K-Kick. This knocked Robinson for a loop, and allowed Kawashima to successfully hit the Kawashima Driver 2005, and that move, 9 times out of 10, ends the match. This was one of those 9. [B]Kozue Kawashima defeated Alexander Robinson in 13:42 by pinfall with a Kawashima Driver 2005. Rating: C+[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/LeeBennett.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/PRIDEKoiso.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Lee Bennett vs. PRIDE Koiso[/B] This match was much better than its previous counterpart, as Koiso seems a bit more rough and tumble than his partner, Kawashima. This meshed well with Bennett's own style, and made for a much more enjoyable match for the crowd. Even PGHW crowds enjoy a nice brawl from time to time, and this was no exception. Bennett and Koiso spared nothing, battering each other with all that they had. There were no long exchanges of holds, no counters, just good, hard, stiff action. The finish came when Koiso felt confident enough to attempt a Running Koiso Kutter out of the corner, but Bennett held onto the turnbuckle. Koiso went flying, but doggedly went back at Bennett. Bennett quickly kicked Koiso in the gut and floored him with the Return Ticket double arm DDT for the win to even up the Team Toronto/Kawashima & Koiso series for the night. [B]Lee Bennett defeated PRIDE Koiso in 11:45 by pinfall with a Return Ticket. Rating: B-[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/EisakuKunomasu.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/JackMarlowe.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Eisaku Kunomasu vs. Jack Marlowe[/B] Jack Marlowe has all the potential in the world and has been called by some people (OK, me) as being like Koshiro Ino with more skill. Still, it doesn't hurt to develop his skills when at all possible. This was one of those nights, as Marlowe looked really crisp in everything he did, even mixing in a few submission moves of his own against Kunomasu, who definitely has his own wide arsenal of painful holds. Even so, this match didn't reach the level it could have, or the level that their previous match did. Kunomasu in the end was better than Marlowe again, as he skillfully evaded any huge offense from Marlowe. When the time was right, he struck with a Kunomasu Special Takedown, then locked in the Kunomasu Vice. Having been softened up from the earlier match, Marlowe didn't fight, and tapped out readily. [B]Eisaku Kunomasu defeated Jack Marlowe in 21:41 by submission with a Kunomasu Vice. Rating: C+[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/MitoMiwa.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/MasaruUgaki.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Mito Miwa vs. Masaru Ugaki[/B] Masaru Ugaki was in for a treat tonight, even though he probably didn't see it that way. He was to go one-on-one with Mito Miwa, one of the most decorated stars in PGHW history. For Miwa, this match had to be a disappointment though. It didn't get out of first gear, with a bit too much preliminary action and not enough of a climax to make it seem monumental and important. This is no real indictment of any man, just a statement about the match itself. Ugaki, to his credit, tried to impose his own physical will on Miwa, even successfully locking in the Ugaki Clutch. Miwa broke the hold, though, with a few of his patented elbow smashes. After exerting all his energy to keep the Clutch locked in, Ugaki was easy pickings for a huge Pride Bomber, which nearly knocked Ugaki unconscious. At this point, the pinfall was a formality. [B]Mito Miwa defeated Masaru Ugaki in 16:29 by pinfall with a Pride Bomber. Rating: C+[/B] Keiji Takeda, the voice of PGHW, hyped up the next match: Bryan Vessey's last match in PGHW against Buddy Garner for the Historical Japan title. [B]Rating: C+[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/Belts/PGHWHistoricalJapan.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/BryanVessey.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/BuddyGarner.png[/IMG] [/CENTER] [B]Historical Japan: Bryan Vessey (c) vs. Buddy Garner[/B] This was without a doubt the best match of the night, as well it should have been. Vessey seemed genuinely motivated to leave PGHW still the Historical Japan champion, and he very nearly accomplished his goal. He unloaded with ferocious intensity and pinpoint precision on Buddy Garner, battering him all around the ring. Garner got a shot in here and there, but Vessey controlled much of the action for the first 12 minutes or so. At that point, Vessey went for the Vessey Driver, and hit it. But, for maybe the first time in his tenure in PGHW, Garner kicked out at 2.9. Vessey seemed genuinely shocked by this, and lost it. He threw caution to the wind, and that played right into Garner's plan, as Garner began to impose his will on Vessey. Garner locked in all of his holds, and finally got Vessey to tap out to the Garner Tendon Hold, a tight heel hook. [B]Buddy Garner defeated Bryan Vessey in 18:08 by submission with a Garner Tendon Hold. Buddy Garner wins the PGHW Historical Japan title. Rating: B+[/B] Some highlights flashed on the screen of Monday's Team Dynasty 2000/Team Energy match, in preparation for tonight's match. Special attention was paid to Sanda's perseverance and Tatsuko's brilliant counter of the Inukai Driver with the Tatsuko Blind Kick. [B]Rating: B[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/TeamDynasty2000.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/TeamEnergy.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Team Dynasty 2000 vs. Team Energy[/B] This match was a small notch below Monday's, but still a great match up nonetheless. Sanda & Tatsuko yet again came in as the underdogs, due in large part to their lack of experience as a team and Sanda's inexperience overall. Yet again, they proved all their doubters wrong and ended up victorious in the end. Mushashibo & Inukai came in with a slightly different game plan than Monday, pouring on the offense right away and not letting Sanda & Tatsuko build up any momentum. Still, Sanda found an opening early on, as Mushashibo unexpectedly missed a Tornado Kesagiri attempt, putting himself off balance. Sanda capitalized quickly with a Sanda Series of kicks, then a quick Full Body Powerbomb for a long two count. Mushashibo saw that he needed a rest, so he scampered to the corner to tag in Inukai. Inukai went to work quickly and effectively, beating Sanda into the corner with a succession of punches and kicks. Sanda tried to fight his way out, but was knocked right back in with a Famous Inukai Kick. Inukai dragged Sanda out of the corner and took him down to the ground with a vicious snap mare. He then laid in a series of Shuji Spinal Smash kicks that may have endangered Sanda's spinal column. Still, Sanda fought through and managed to fire off another Sanda Series as Inukai moved in for another series of Spinal Smashes. This gave him enough opportunity to dive towards the corner and tag in Nobuatsu Tatsuko. Just like the last match, Tatsuko came in like a man possessed, unleashing minutes of pent-up aggression with every blow. Satisfied that he had beaten down Inukai enough, Tatsuko actually backed off and called for Mushashibo to get into the ring. Inukai obliged him, as he was spent after Tatsuko's offensive flurry. Mushashibo & Tatsuko circled each other, sizing each other up. When they finally locked up, the crowd exploded with applause. Just a simple collar and elbow tie-up with these two tells a story, as neither was willing to give up any ground. It was Tatsuko who took Mushashibo off of his feet by back heel tripping him to the ground, then locking in a falling Tatsuko Clutch. Mushashibo struggled, but eventually reached the ropes. Having done that, and being given the clean break by ref Yugoro Adachi, Mushashibo & Tatsuko began their circling dance again. This time it was Mushashibo who struck first, moving in with the Machine Gun Kesagiris. He kicked Tatsuko a few times in the gut, backing him into the corner. He then unloaded with another series of Machine Gun Kesagiris. He locked Tatsuko in a belly-to-belly hold, then spun around and nailed him with the Mushashibo-Plex II. Mushashibo then went for his first cover of the match, which got a kickout just after two. Mushashibo kept on the assault, dragging Tatsuko back up and trying to hit the Yoshimi Explosion '99 snap Exploder. Tatsuko incredibly flipped out of that move and drilled Mushashibo with the Tatsuko Driller in one fluid motion. After this, Tatsuko actually tagged Sanda in, then pointed to the top rope. Sanda knew exactly what Tatsuko was getting at and came flying off the top with a huge Dynamo Flying Elbow. This seemingly took all of the air out of Yoshimi, and gave Team Energy another win to end the show. [B]Team Energy defeated Team Dynasty 2000 in 23:48 when Noriyori Sanda defeated Yoshimi Mushashibo by pinfall with a Dynamo Flying Elbow. Rating: B[/B] [B][CENTER][SIZE="5"]Final Show Rating: B[/SIZE][/CENTER][/B] [B][I]Matches for Monday:[/I][/B] [I]International Title[/I]: Washi Heat (c) vs. SUKI Jack Marlowe vs. Masaru Ugaki Kozue Kawashima vs. Lee Bennett Alexander Robinson vs. PRIDE Koiso Koshiro Ino vs. Eisaku Kunomasu Dread vs. Mito Miwa [I]Historical Japan Title[/I]: Buddy Garner (c) vs. Raymond Diaz Team Dynasty 2000 vs. Team Energy

[gbasalmon]

I do plan on getting the next show up sometime today, but I have a question for all of you. I see that there haven't been any predicitions or many posts period the past few days or so? Are all of you still reading, or have you moved on? Is there anything I can change to make this diary more of a draw? I'm always open to feedback, so don't be shy...

[Midnightnick]

I haven't had a chance to post my feedback, but I'll leave some. I'm not a large fan of PGHW, but with you writing it, it makes it entertaining. International Title: Washi Heat (c) vs. [B]SUKI[/B] [B]Jack Marlowe[/B] vs. Masaru Ugaki Kozue Kawashima vs. [B]Lee Bennett[/B] Alexander Robinson vs. [B]PRIDE Koiso[/B] Koshiro Ino vs. [B]Eisaku Kunomasu[/B] Dread vs. [B]Mito Miwa[/B] Historical Japan Title: [B]Buddy Garner[/B] (c) vs. Raymond Diaz Team Dynasty 2000 vs. [B]Team Energy[/B]

[Gremlinator]

I love this diary, same as Midnightnick, I'm not the biggest fan of PGHW, but you bring it to life in my view. I have to give you credit, being able to churn out quality match write-ups continually is amazing, I tried and felt burn out almost immediately lol. International Title: Washi Heat (c) vs. [B]SUKI[/B] [B]Jack Marlowe[/B] vs. Masaru Ugaki Kozue Kawashima vs. [B]Lee Bennett[/B] Alexander Robinson vs. [B]PRIDE Koiso[/B] Koshiro Ino vs. [B]Eisaku Kunomasu[/B] Dread vs. [B]Mito Miwa[/B] Historical Japan Title: [B]Buddy Garner[/B] (c) vs. Raymond Diaz [B]Team Dynasty 2000[/B] vs. Team Energy

[Beeker]

[QUOTE=gbasalmon;233516]I do plan on getting the next show up sometime today, but I have a question for all of you. I see that there haven't been any predicitions or many posts period the past few days or so? Are all of you still reading, or have you moved on? Is there anything I can change to make this diary more of a draw? I'm always open to feedback, so don't be shy...[/QUOTE] I'm a fan of characters and your style doesn't lend itself to characters as it seems a fusion of MMA and puro. Strong style Puro perhaps? I'm not sure. Like 'pox said, it's easy to read with a distinctive graphic look. The write-ups are concise yet meaty but part of me wants a few over the top characters. Perhaps it's just me struggling to find the fine balance between Strong style, Puro and MMA. I think a bit more characterization would draw me in. But having said all that, I don't want you to lose what makes this diary stand out and the reason Adam rightly pinned it. Predictions: International Title: [b]Washi Heat (c)[/b] vs. SUKI - new diary set a new record with Heat. [b]Jack Marlowe[/b] vs. Masaru Ugaki - Jack rebounds from his recent loses to Kunomasu Kozue Kawashima vs. [b]Lee Bennett[/b] - give this to Bennett as last time his and Koiso's match was better. This keeps him stronger. Alexander Robinson vs. [b]PRIDE Koiso[/b] - meanwhile Koiso wins so he looks strong too and adds some seeds of possible dissent between the two tag teams as Bennett and Koiso can claim to be the stronger halves. Plus it leads to a blowoff match between the tag teams with the series tied 2-2 (singles matches.) Koshiro Ino vs. [b]Eisaku Kunomasu[/b] - every federation needs a Randy Orton underperforming whipping boy. Ino gets defanged by Kunomasu, someone who'll teach Ino a bit of PGHW respect. [b]Dread[/b] vs. Mito Miwa - uh... um... Diaz interference gone awry? Historical Japan Title: [b]Buddy Garner (c)[/b] vs. Raymond Diaz - too soon for Garner to lose this AND Dread more successfully returns the run-in. [b]Team Dynasty 2000[/b] vs. Team Energy - makes no sense to give Team Energy a clean sweep in this tag series. I suspect storylines to emerge from this... since Mushashibo REALLY needs to get back to defending his singles title. You know... the crown jewel of PGHW. Yah. That one.

[gbasalmon]

[CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/PGHW_pridetour2007.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [SIZE="4"][B]PGHW Night of PRIDE - Night 8 Monday, Week 4, March 2007 Tochigi Sports Stadium (Kanto) 5,885 in attendance[/B][/SIZE] [COLOR="DimGray"][B]Dark Match: Masutaro Kataoka vs. Bryan Holmes[/B] This match was a special treat for those in attendance at Tochigi, as Kataoka & Holmes had as a great a match as an 8 minute match can be. Their styles meshed beautifully, as their combined technical skills made the match a joy to watch. There were counters, counters to counters, and counters to those counters - all in all a great match. Kataoka made the first mistake, though, and it was a costly one. He went for his Sunrise Hold single leg crab, but Holmes rolled through and seemlessly went into a Final Impact dragon suplex. Kataoka barely kicked out, but Holmes just went for a kick to the gut, then transitioned that into the Cyclone Shock Kick dragon whip to get the win. [B]Bryan Holmes defeated Masutaro Kataoka in 8:07 by pinfall with a Cyclone Shock Kick. Rating: B-[/B] [B]Dark Match: William Hayes vs. Tetsunori Yasuda vs. Akinori Kwakami[/B] It has to be sort of depressing for Akinori Kwakami to be reduced to a dark match, and he showed William Hayes & Tetsunori Yasuda his displeasure first hand by dissecting them with pinpoint precision. Showing some of the lessons he has undoubtedly learned from his tag team partner, the "Pride Warrior" himself, he displayed an admirable killer instinct, working over Hayes in particular with an array of leg holds & attacks focused on the legs. Yasuda wasn't as easy to dispatch, but Kwakami solved that by powerbombing Yasuda off of the apron in a spectacular move. This removed him from the equation, and made it really easy for Kwakami to get Hayes to tap out with the Kwakami Painlock, a devastating elevated Texas cloverleaf. [B]Akinori Kwakami defeated William Hayes and Tetsunori Yasuda in 7:35 when Akinori Kwakami defeated William Hayes by submission with a Kwakami Painlock. Rating: B-[/B][/COLOR] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/Belts/PGHWInternational.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/WashiHeat.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/SUKI.png[/IMG] [/CENTER] [B]International: Washi Heat (c) vs. SUKI[/B] Washi Heat is still on his quest to be the longest reigning International champion in PGHW history, and SUKI yet again stood in his way. Washi was once again up to the challenge though, and turned away the brash youngster's offense at every turn. Whatever SUKI tried to do this match, Washi had a counter. When SUKI went for his SUKI Special III, a tight crossface submission, Washi deftly countered that by using the ropes to flip out of the hold. SUKI tried to hold on, but Washi broke the hold with a few elbows as he fought to completely flip over. Stunned from this development, SUKI couldn't mount much of an offense as Washi picked him up and dumped him on his head with a Washi Explosion to hang onto his title for one more show. [B]Washi Heat defeated SUKI in 11:41 by pinfall with a Washi Explosion. Washi Heat makes defense number 4 of his PGHW International title. Rating: C-[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/JackMarlowe.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/MasayukiShiga.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Jack Marlowe vs. Masaru Ugaki[/B] Fresh off of his two-match losing streak against Eisaku Kunomasu, Jack Marlowe looks primed to make an impact in PGHW. Incorporating a bit more of the submission-based style that's necessary to compete with Kunomasu, Marlowe took the fight to Ugaki the whole match. As the match wore on, however, Marlowe started to lose control as his real nature came out. He lost the crispness in his offense and started to let more of "Jungle Jack" come out. As he did, Ugaki started to gain a foothold. He started capitalizing on Marlowe's overagressiveness and turned it against Marlowe, working in his own submission-based offense. When Ugaki was comfortable he had the match under control, he tried to lock in the Ugaki Clutch, a rear naked clutch. Marlowe, in an impressive show of strength, stood up with Ugaki still on his back and ran backwards into the turnbuckle, knocking the wind out of Ugaki. Ugaki then released his hold and slumped into the corner. Marlowe took a few steps back, got a crazed look on his face, and then hit a huge corner clothesline. Ugaki stumbled forwards and right into a Jungle Jack-Jammer. Marlowe got the three-count, and looked positively scary as he seethed with agression over Ugaki's downed and stunned body. [B]Jack Marlowe defeated Masaru Ugaki in 13:47 by pinfall with a Jungle Jack-Jammer. Rating: C+[/B] In a rare PGHW interview, Kozue Kawashima & PRIDE Koiso were at the backstage interview area, which might be covered with a thin layer of dust. Kozue referenced his match with Lee Bennett up next, while Koiso brought up his match with Alexander Robinson. They both said they weren't happy with the split last Wednesday and wanted to make it a clean sweep. They also made it seem like if they did accomplish the sweep, then Team Toronto as a whole wouldn't be worthy of a Glory Tag Crown shot, in their eyes. I don't think they quite understand that isn't their decision to make, at least not completely. [B]Rating: C+[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/KozueKawashima.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/LeeBennett.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Kozue Kawashima vs. Lee Bennett[/B] Just like Kawashima/Robinson last show, this match was not all it could have been by a long shot. Kawashima doesn't mesh well with either member of Team Toronto in a singles environment, which by itself damages any prospects of Team Toronto challenging for a Glory Tag Crown shot. The match itself had pretty much the same basic storyline as the aforementioned match from last show. Kawashima started out the match quick and confident, but his confidence was shaken when he missed a K-Kick, as Bennett held onto the ropes and Kawashima fell hard to the canvas. Bennett set out punching, kicking, and stomping Kawashima. He used this admittedly bland but effective offense to build enough steam to go for the Return Ticket. Kawashima regained his groove by countering the Return Ticket by going dead weight. As Bennett tried to get him back up with a few forearms to the back, Kawashima surprised him with a leverage pin attempt. Bennett kicked out of that fairly easily, but had no chance once Kawashima hit the Kawashima Driver 2005 soon after. [B]Kozue Kawashima defeated Lee Bennett in 11:02 by pinfall with a Kawashima Driver 2005. Rating: C+[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/AlexanderRobinson.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/PRIDEKoiso.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Alexander Robinson vs. PRIDE Koiso[/B] This match was a bit more competitive throughout than its predecessor, with neither man having the advantage for an extended period of time. Koiso was his usual charismatic self, marshalling the crowd to his side easily, while Robinson had a little harder time convincing the crowd he was a threat. Still, the action these two provided was nothing to sneeze at. Koiso ended this match in spectacular fashion, as he suplexed Robinson onto the apron outside the ring, then Koiso Death Kuttered Robinson off of the apron and down to the floor. At that point, all Koiso had to do is roll Robinson back into the ring and hook his leg to get the win and complete the sweep. It looks like no GTC shot for Team Toronto, according to Kawashima & Koiso. [B]PRIDE Koiso defeated Alexander Robinson in 14:24 by pinfall with a Koiso Death Kutter. Rating: C+[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/KoshiroIno.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/EisakuKunomasu.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Koshiro Ino vs. Eisaku Kunomasu[/B] Eisaku Kunomasu must feel like he's having a case of deja-vu. Another large, muscular foe who doesn't have a complete grasp quite yet of top-notch technical wrestling. Only this time, he didn't seem quite as enthused about working along with his opponent to better him. Ino may be pushing some people the wrong way by putting his BHOTWG dates ahead of his PGHW dates, and it is defintely affecting his perception in the locker room. That being said, Kunomasu pulled nothing this match, making every hold and lock as long and painful as humanly possible. To his credit, Ino took his beating like a man, but he can't be happy that he's being positioned as a jobber-to-the-stars, so to speak. That being said, he performed his job, tapping out the Kunomasu Vice like many before him and many after, on two different continents. [B]Eisaku Kunomasu defeated Koshiro Ino in 16:57 by submission with a Kunomasu Vice. Rating: B-[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/Dread.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/MitoMiwa.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Dread vs. Mito Miwa[/B] Dread usually tries to end his matches quickly and decisively, and this match fit into that mindset very well. Dread unleashed all of his power on Miwa from the opening bell, battering him with his whole arsenal - Onrushing Terror avalanches, Dread Smack backhands, and amazingly, even a Dread Sault. Miwa, though, wouldn't stay down, and showed everyone in attendance why he is the "Pride Warrior". He persevered through the assault, reared back, and delivered one of the mightiest Pride Bombers ever, as it would have to be to fell the giant Dread. [B]Mito Miwa defeated Dread in 7:33 by pinfall with a Pride Bomber. Rating: B-[/B] It took a few moments for Dread to get to his feet after the Pride Bomber, and when he did, he was still a bit unsure. He used the ropes to steady himself, then exited the ring. As he went up the aisle, he was met by Raymond Diaz, who mockingly clapped as he went by. Dread did not like this one bit, and looked ready to lunge at Diaz. He thought better of it though, and kept walking towards the locker room, as Diaz confidently walked to the ring. [B]Rating: B-[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/Belts/PGHWHistoricalJapan.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/BuddyGarner.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/RaymondDiaz.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Historical Japan: Buddy Garner (c) vs. Raymond Diaz[/B] It has been a huge few days for Buddy Garner. He has gained his first PGHW title since he returned from his sabbatical (to be with his infant son) and gave Bryan Vessey a convincing beating on his way out of the company. He would not have a night off tonight, as his opponent was THE rising star in PGHW, Raymond Diaz. The former multi-time Glory Tag Crown holder has struck out on his own, and has been turning heads ever since his impressive performance in the Elite Series. However, it was not be his night, as Garner ended victorious. Diaz came in confident, and started out the match by playfully beating on Garner, showing him up. Garner obviously didn't take too kindly to this, and looked for an opportunity to strike. He got his shot when Diaz took to long setting Garner on the top rope for a choke bomb attempt. Garner clamped onto Diaz's arm and executed an impressive armbar takedown from the top rope. This gave him all the momentum he needed, as he locked in the Garner Tendon Hold right away. Diaz struggled for the ropes, but was dragged back by Garner three separate times. After about a minute and half of struggling, Diaz finally tapped out, and Garner made his first defense of the Historical Japan title. [B]Buddy Garner defeated Raymond Diaz in 23:25 by submission with a Garner Tendon Hold. Buddy Garner makes defense number 1 of his PGHW Historical Japan title. Rating: B[/B] Before our main event, we had some slow-motion highlights of Noriyori Sanda's spectacular Dynamo Flying Elbow to close last Wednesday's match, and a look at Yoshimi Mushashibo's stunned expression as Team Energy had their hands raised in victory, which was not caught by the cameras last week and is an exclusive for this show. [B]Rating: B[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/TeamDynasty2000.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/TeamEnergy.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Team Dynasty 2000 vs. Team Energy[/B] The predominant theme that ran through this match was that Team Dynasty 2000 was in the uncommon position of underdogs, as Team Energy has now gained the momentum in this exciting series of matches. If Inukai & Mushashibo were to stem the tide and turn things around, it would have to start tonight. As for the match itself, it started out with Mushashibo & Tatsuko. Right from the start, Mushashibo looked a bit off tonight. He wasn't his usual spot-on self, as he fairly easily got his Yoshimi Explosion '99 attempt blocked in the early going. This gave Tatsuko a bit of an opening, which he attempted to open even further by using his advantage in speed. Tatsuko began buzzing all around the ring, hitting Mushashibo from every conceivable angle. They were a lot of low-level moves, though, and Mushashibo still had enough to step away from a Tatsuko Blind Kick attempt. He somersaulted under it and tagged in Inukai. Inukai wasn't in the ring for long, but he set the tone quickly when he nearly decapitated Tatsuko with an Untouchable Lariat. Tatsuko kicked out at 1, but he looked quite dazed. Inukai tried for another Lariat to seal the match, but Tatsuko actually no-sold it. Inukai looked on in horror as Tatsuko screamed back at it him to try again. Inukai obliged, but Tatsuko ducked under this attempt and tagged in Sanda. Sanda came flying off of the top rope with a massive cross body which took Inukai off of his feet. Sanda didn't go for the pin, but instead went back up the top rope. He seemed to be thinking Dynamo Flying Elbow already, but Inukai got up quickly. Sanda jumped off the top rope and rolled through, standing toe-to-toe with Inukai. Mushashibo was going crazy outside the ring, wanting to get in and give Sanda some retribution for the DFE last week. Inukai relented and tagged in Mushashibo. Sanda & Mushashibo did some circling, then locked up. Mushashibo went for a controlling headlock, but Sanda broke that by using the ropes to backflip out of the hold. As he flipped backwards, he caught Mushashibo with a massive enzuigiri in a simply breaktaking move. Satisfied that he had Mushashibo down and out again, he went back up top for a DFE attempt. Mushashibo moved away at the last second, sending Sanda crashing into the canvas elbow first. This was perfect for Mushashibo, as he quickly cinched in the Yoshimi Lock. Sanda didn't have enough energy this time to get loose, and tapped out to end this great, great match. [B]Team Dynasty 2000 defeated Team Energy in 27:20 when Yoshimi Mushashibo defeated Noriyori Sanda by submission with a Yoshimi Lock. Rating: B+[/B] [B][CENTER][SIZE="5"]Final Show Rating: B[/SIZE][/CENTER][/B] [B][I]Matches for Wednesday:[/I][/B] Masutaro Kataoka vs. SUKI [U]International[/U]: Washi Heat (c) vs. Kazushige Matsuki Danger Kumasaka vs. Jack Marlowe vs. Tetsunori Yasuda Team Toronto vs. Yanagita & Fukazawa Akinori Kwakami vs. Dread vs. William Hayes [U]Glory Tag Crown vs. International Tag Team Non-Title[/U]: Kawashima & Koiso vs. Muruyama & Ugaki [U]Historical Japan[/U]: Buddy Garner (c) vs. Raymond Diaz Team Dynasty 2000 vs. Team Energy

[Midnightnick]

Pretty good show, even if I messed up on a few predictions. Masutaro Kataoka vs. [B]SUKI[/B] International: Washi Heat (c) vs. [B]Kazushige Matsuki[/B] Danger Kumasaka vs. [B]Jack Marlowe [/B]vs. Tetsunori Yasuda [B]Team Toronto[/B] vs. Yanagita & Fukazawa Akinori Kwakami vs. [B]Dread[/B] vs. William Hayes Glory Tag Crown vs. International Tag Team Non-Title: Kawashima & Koiso vs. [B]Muruyama & Ugaki[/B] Historical Japan: [B]Buddy Garner [/B](c) vs. Raymond Diaz Team Dynasty 2000 vs. [B]Team Energy[/B]

[chris caulfield]

Masutaro Kataoka vs. [B]SUKI[/B] International: [B]Washi Heat (c)[/B] vs. Kazushige Matsuki Danger Kumasaka vs. Jack Marlowe vs. [B]Tetsunori Yasuda[/B] [B]Team Toronto[/B] vs. Yanagita & Fukazawa Akinori Kwakami vs. Dread vs. [B]William Hayes[/B] Glory Tag Crown vs. International Tag Team Non-Title:[B] Kawashima & Koiso [/B]vs. Muruyama & Ugaki Historical Japan: [B]Buddy Garner (c)[/B] vs. Raymond Diaz [B]Team Dynasty 2000 [/B]vs. Team Energy

[Tigerkinney]

That was a good show, good to see your match ratings are improving and your finally coming across some good chemistry with some of your pairings. [B]Predictions: [/B] Masutaro Kataoka vs. [B]SUKI[/B] International: [B]Washi Heat (c)[/B] vs. Kazushige Matsuki Danger Kumasaka vs. [B]Jack Marlowe[/B] vs. Tetsunori Yasuda [B]Team Toronto[/B] vs. Yanagita & Fukazawa Akinori Kwakami vs. [B]Dread[/B] vs. William Hayes Glory Tag Crown vs. International Tag Team Non-Title: [B]Kawashima & Koiso[/B] vs. Muruyama & Ugaki Historical Japan: [B]Buddy Garner (c)[/B] vs. Raymond Diaz Team Dynasty 2000 vs. [B]Team Energy[/B] [B]My take on Koshiro Ino-[/B] I think in everyone's game Ino ends up signing for PGHW (in your case you signed him for PGHW), but I thought the whole idea of him going freelance was to do like his mentor Haruki Kudo did and travel abroad. Also I like Ino, he's a solid worker but he's not the right fit for PGHW...he incorporates elements of 'Sports Entertainment' into his style , with his power and paint gimmick- and that wont sit well with PGHW fans.

[Blackman]

Very well written and nice graphics. I'll try to follow this. Damnit man you're having some serious bad luck if ever I saw some. :D I must agree though on the Ino subject. He's just not fitted for PGHW. I've can't imagine having signed him in the 2 PGHW games I've had. Predictions: [B]Masutaro Kataoka[/B] vs. SUKI International: [B]Washi Heat[/B] (c) vs. Kazushige Matsuki [B]Danger Kumasaka[/B] vs. Jack Marlowe vs. Tetsunori Yasuda [B]Team Toronto[/B] vs. Yanagita & Fukazawa [B]Akinori Kwakami[/B] vs. Dread vs. William Hayes Glory Tag Crown vs. International Tag Team Non-Title: [B]Kawashima & Koiso[/B] vs. Muruyama & Ugaki Historical Japan: [B]Buddy Garner[/B] (c) vs. Raymond Diaz [B]Team Dynasty 2000[/B] vs. Team Energy I personally don't like Triple treat matches incorporated into PGHW, but it's yours to pick of course.

[gbasalmon]

About Koshiro Ino: the main reason I even thought about hiring him was his overness across Japan. Once I boost some of my midcarders high enough that they come close to his overness, his butt will be on the next train back to BHOTWG exclusivity. As for the next show, it will be up either tonight (after Spiderman 3 viewing for Mother's Day) or tomorrow afternoon.

[gbasalmon]

Guys, I just wanted to apologize for the delay in getting the next show up. I had it all set up, but my internet connection went down and deleted it all. Also, I want to know if all of you are understanding the major stories that I'm trying to get across in this diary (Tatsuko/Mushashibo, Diaz/Dread, & the rise of Kawashima & Koiso). Good, bad, or indifferent - tell me what you think. As for the next show, it hopefully will be up tonight.

[Blackman]

[QUOTE=gbasalmon;235825]Also, I want to know if all of you are understanding the major stories that I'm trying to get across in this diary (Tatsuko/Mushashibo, Diaz/Dread, & the rise of Kawashima & Koiso).[/QUOTE] Very nice. I actually did the same thing, only replacing Tatsuko with my all-time fave Kunomasu. In a year, you can throw Koiso with Diaz/Dread to elevate him to the main level, if he's not already there.

[gbasalmon]

[QUOTE]I just wanted to apologize for waiting so long to update the next show. I had the show all written up last week, but my Firefox crashed and I lost it. After that, a combination of real life & getting involved with a sidegame (MAW) took my attention. I'll try to get back on track with this post.[/QUOTE] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/PGHW_pridetour2007.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B][SIZE="4"]PGHW PRIDE TOUR 2007 - Night 9 Wednesday, Week 4, March 2007 Matsue Sports Park (Chukogu) 3,235 in attendance[/SIZE][/B] [COLOR="DimGray"][B]Dark Match: Masutaro Kataoka vs. SUKI[/B] This match served to show SUKI how he might look in 20 years when he is a seasoned submission master. SUKI showed up in this match, but didn't put in the best effort that we've seen from him thus far. It may be that he wasn't inspired by facing Kataoka, but the fact remains the match left something to be desired. It lacked any real suspense, and just flatly stopped with SUKI tapping out to a Sunrise Hold from Kataoka. [B]Masutaro Kataoka defeated SUKI in 13:59 by submission with a Sunrise Hold. Rating: D+[/B][/COLOR] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/Belts/PGHWInternational.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/WashiHeat.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/KazushigeMatsuki.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]International: Washi Heat (c) vs. Kazushige Matsuki[/B] In an interesting development, this match was better than it had any business being. It was Matsuki's best match in a good long while, and Washi put in his usual rock solid effort. He hasn't shown anything hugely impressive, but he knows what he's doing in the ring and is good enough to competently put together an average to above average match. Matsuki tried to use his punching power to wear down Washi with strikes, but Washi used his advantage in technical wrestling to maneuver around Matsuki's attempts and start hitting some big suplexes. After some time of tossing Matsuki around, Washi ended it with his Washi Explosion. [B]Washi Heat defeated Kazushige Matsuki in 11:06 by pinfall with a Washi Explosion. Washi Heat makes defense number 5 of his PGHW International title. Rating: C+[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/DangerKumasaka.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/JackMarlowe.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/TetsunoriYasuda.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Danger Kumasaka vs. Jack Marlowe vs. Tetsunori Yasuda[/B] In an rare triangle match here in PGHW, Tetsunori Yasuda took a large step towards being seen as a real force for the future. He was able to withstand all of the submission holds that Kumasaka had to offer by using his great toughness to simply stand up to it, which seemed to shock Kumasaka and keep him severely off of his game. This left Marlowe to deal with for Yasuda, and that is a tall order in itself. Marlowe took his particularly stiff brand of offense to Yasuda, but Tetsunori stood him to him too. The finish came when Yasuda slid out the back of a Jungle Jack-Jammer attempt and nailed Marlowe with a Minilla Plunge for his trouble. [B]Tetsunori Yasuda defeated Danger Kumasaka and Jack Marlowe in 11:47 when Tetsunori Yasuda defeated Danger Kumasaka by pinfall with a Minilla Plunge. Rating: C+[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/TeamToronto.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/JunnosukeFukazawa.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/KimitadaYanagita.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Team Toronto vs. Fukazawa & Yanagita[/B] Team Toronto has sort of been treading water lately, and this match was no exception. They are a solid team, but seem to lack that X-factor that will allow them to again reach Glory Tag Crown level. They did nothing to help themselves, as one would hope they would be able to put away Fukazawa & Yanagita. They did not disappoint in that respect, as Kimitada met a Canadian Violence mafia kick from Robinson for the victory. Still, the match itself has to be a disappointment. [B]Team Toronto defeated Fukazawa & Yanagita in 10:55 when Alexander Robinson defeated Kimitada Yanagita by pinfall with a Canadian Violence. Rating: C[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/AkinoriKwakami.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/Dread.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/WilliamHayes.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Akinori Kwakami vs. Dread vs. William Hayes[/B] This was one more rare triangle match, as a need was seen to protect Dread by putting him in the ring with two highly regarded youngsters. Dread rose to the occasion by showing all of his trademark smashmouth offense in this match, battering Kwakami & Hayes around the ring for the whole match. To their credit, the two youngsters banded together and tried to work as a team to take down Dread. But the feared veteran Dread took them both down in spectacular fashion. He whipped Kwakami into the corner, then whipped Hayes in the same corner. Hayes bounced off Kwakami and right into a kick to the gut and a huge Dread Bomb for the victory. [B]Dread defeated Akinori Kwakami and William Hayes in 11:45 when Dread defeated William Hayes by pinfall with a Dread Bomb. Rating: B-[/B] Next, we played a video hyping up both team involved in the next match - Kawashima & Koiso and Muruyama & Ugaki [B]Rating: C[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/KawashimaKoiso.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/MuruyamaUgaki.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Kawashima & Koiso vs. Muruyama & Ugaki[/B] This match may be remembered by PGHW fans for years for its spectacular finish, but the match itself was not bad either. The two champion teams used their signature forms of offense to perfection, with many close falls taking place as a result. The last near fall was Ugaki taking Koiso down with an Exploder. After taking the Exploder, Koiso made his way to his feet quick enough to stop Ryoma from flying off of the top rope with his signature Muruyama Launch after he had been tagged in by Ugaki. He crotched Muruyama on the top rope, locked in a front facelock, then flew off, sending Muruyama crashing to the arena floor with a massive Koiso Death Kutter! Muruyama sold the move like had been shot, and all Koiso had to do is roll Muruyama back in and make the academic cover. [B]Kawashima & Koiso defeated Muruyama & Ugaki in 25:52 when PRIDE Koiso defeated Ryoma Muruyama by pinfall with a Koiso Death Kutter. Rating: B[/B] Another video plays, touting the skills & accomplishments of Mito Miwa. [B]Rating: B[/B] A highlight video played of Monday's Garner/Diaz match, in preparation for tonight's rematch. [B]Rating: B[/B] Dread is shown sitting backstage with a towel around his neck, getting ready to watch Garner/Diaz on a monitor. [B]Rating: B-[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/Belts/PGHWHistoricalJapan.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/BuddyGarner.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/RaymondDiaz.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Historical Japan: Buddy Garner (c) vs. Raymond Diaz[/B] The match that Dread sat down to watch was more than worthy of his attention. Garner tried to tire out Diaz early with a flurry of leglocks and other various submission moves, but he failed to take into account Diaz's surprising stamina level. Diaz very nearly defeated Garner on numerous occasions this match, but Garner kept kicking out at the last possible moment. The finish came when Diaz got frustrated, as he unfortunately often does, and made a blind rush towards Garner. Garner sidestepped Diaz and locked in the Garner Choke Sleeper from behind. Diaz tried to fight it, but was forced down to one knee, then the ground, then the tap out. [B]Buddy Garner defeated Raymond Diaz in 17:30 by submission with a Garner Choke Sleeper. Buddy Garner makes defense number 2 of his PGHW Historical Japan title. Rating: B-[/B] Another video is shown, this one hyping up Eisaku Kunomasu. [B]Rating: B[/B] Our last video of the evening, another retrospective of the history between Team Energy & Team Dynasty 2000. [B]Rating: B-[/B] [CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/TeamDynasty2000.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/icon_vs.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/gbasalmon/PGHW%20Diary/TeamEnergy.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Team Dynasty 2000 vs. Team Energy[/B] In the series of matches that these two teams have had, this one stood out for one reason - it's the only one so far where Shuji Inukai has been hands down the best man involved. He was really showcased in this match, as Mushashibo took a backseat to Shuji's exceedingly brutal offense. He allowed Inukai free reign to batter mostly Sanda, as Inukai & Mushashibo very wisely cut the ring in half and made Tatsuko bide his time on the apron. All in all, Tatsuko had precious little time in the ring. The time he did had was still dominated by Inukai, as Tatsuko fell to the Untouchable Lariat to end the show on a high note. [B]Team Dynasty 2000 defeated Team Energy in 33:21 when Shuji Inukai defeated Nobuatsu Tatsuko by pinfall with an Untouchable Lariat. Rating: B[/B] [B][SIZE="5"][CENTER]Final Show Rating: B[/CENTER][/SIZE][/B] [B][I]Matches for Monday:[/I][/B] Joshua Taylor & Kazushige Matsuki vs. Washi Heat & William Hayes SUKI vs. Dread Bryan Holmes vs. Tetsunori Yasuda vs. Jack Marlowe [U]Champions vs. Champions Rematch[/U]: Kawashima & Koiso vs. Muruyama & Ugaki Koshiro Ino vs. Akinori Kwakami Team Toronto vs. Danger Kumasaka & Masauki Shiga [U]Historical Japan[/U]: Buddy Garner (c) vs. Raymond Diaz Eisaku Kunomasu vs. Mito Miwa Team Dynasty 2000 vs. Team Energy

[chris caulfield]

Joshua Taylor & Kazushige Matsuki vs. [B]Washi Heat & William Hayes[/B] SUKI vs. [B]Dread[/B] Bryan Holmes vs. [B]Tetsunori Yasuda [/B]vs. Jack Marlowe Champions vs. Champions Rematch: [B]Kawashima & Koiso[/B] vs. Muruyama & Ugaki Koshiro Ino vs. [B]Akinori Kwakami[/B] [B]Team Toronto[/B] vs. Danger Kumasaka & Masauki Shiga Historical Japan: [B]Buddy Garner (c)[/B] vs. Raymond Diaz Eisaku Kunomasu vs. [B]Mito Miwa[/B] [B]Team Dynasty 2000[/B] vs. Team Energy

[sebsplex]

[QUOTE=gbasalmon;233516]I do plan on getting the next show up sometime today, but I have a question for all of you. I see that there haven't been any predicitions or many posts period the past few days or so? Are all of you still reading, or have you moved on? Is there anything I can change to make this diary more of a draw? I'm always open to feedback, so don't be shy...[/QUOTE] I haven't read this for a couple of weeks or so, but I know I can happily just slip back in and read up on the last few events to get back up to speed easy enough. Feedback is always great (and motivating), but lack of it doesn't always mean lack of readers... which you've probably gathered by the number of replies since you posted the above. Anyway, keep up the good work and here's my predictions for the latest show. [B]Joshua Taylor & Kazushige Matsuki[/B] vs. Washi Heat & William Hayes SUKI vs. [B]Dread[/B] [B]Bryan Holmes[/B] vs. Tetsunori Yasuda vs. Jack Marlowe Champions vs. Champions Rematch: [B]Kawashima & Koiso[/B] vs. Muruyama & Ugaki [B]Koshiro Ino[/B] vs. Akinori Kwakami [B]Team Toronto[/B] vs. Danger Kumasaka & Masauki Shiga Historical Japan: [B]Buddy Garner (c)[/B] vs. Raymond Diaz Eisaku Kunomasu vs. [B]Mito Miwa[/B] [B]Team Dynasty 2000[/B] vs. Team Energy On a minor sidenote, I do like how you're avoiding the temptation to put SUKI over everyone under the sun from the off. I've liked his recent series with Washi Heat.

[Tigerkinney]

I'll admit I need to get back into this one, even though it's pinned at the top Anyway here are my predictions and please keep this one going... [B]Joshua Taylor & Kazushige Matsuki[/B] vs. Washi Heat & William Hayes SUKI vs.[B] Dread[/B] Bryan Holmes vs. Tetsunori Yasuda vs. [B]Jack Marlowe[/B] Champions vs. Champions Rematch: [B]Kawashima & Koiso[/B] vs. Muruyama & Ugaki Koshiro Ino vs. [B]Akinori Kwakami[/B] Team Toronto vs. [B]Danger Kumasaka & Masauki Shiga[/B] Historical Japan: [B]Buddy Garner (c)[/B] vs. Raymond Diaz [B]Eisaku Kunomasu[/B] vs. Mito Miwa [B]Team Dynasty 2000[/B] vs. Team Energy

[Actarus]

Joshua Taylor & Kazushige Matsuki vs. [B]Washi Heat & William Hayes[/B] - I admit it, I'm a Hayes mark. And, as you're going to see, I'm basically a mark for half of PGHW's roster! [B]SUKI [/B]vs. Dread - I'm a SUKI mark; in my WEXXV game, he's a rising star...well, my only rising star, even though his style isn't at home in WEXXV. [B]Bryan Holmes [/B]vs. Tetsunori Yasuda vs. Jack Marlowe - I'm a Bryan Holmes mark... [B]Kawashima & Koiso[/B] vs. Muruyama & Ugaki - Can you guess who I'm a mark for? [B]Koshiro Ino [/B]vs. Akinori Kwakami - See the question above. :p [B]Team Toronto[/B] vs. Danger Kumasaka & Masauki Shiga - I was born in Canada, so let the Canadians shine! [B]Buddy Garner [/B](c) vs. Raymond Diaz - Can you...oh never mind! :D Eisaku Kunomasu vs. [B]Mito Miwa[/B] Team Dynasty 2000 vs. [B]Team Energy[/B] And to echo some of the recent sentiments, don't let responses or lack thereof (or star ratings for that matter) discourage you. This is very well written, it shows, and you definitely have fans of this dynasty.

[Midnightnick]

I'm so off with predictions. Joshua Taylor & Kazushige Matsuki vs. [B]Washi Heat & William Hayes[/B] [B]SUKI[/B] vs. Dread Bryan Holmes vs. [B]Tetsunori Yasuda[/B] vs. Jack Marlowe Champions vs. Champions Rematch: Kawashima & Koiso vs. [B]Muruyama & Ugaki[/B] Koshiro Ino vs. [B]Akinori Kwakami[/B] Team Toronto vs. [B]Danger Kumasaka & Masauki Shiga[/B] Historical Japan: Buddy Garner (c) vs. [B]Raymond Diaz[/B] Eisaku Kunomasu vs. [B]Mito Miwa[/B] Team Dynasty 2000 vs. [B]Team Energy[/B]

[gbasalmon]

Thank you so very much for the input guys. I'm having a bit of writer's block with the next few shows, but I'll try to get the next show up tomorrow and the show after that by Wednesday.

[Beeker]

Just to follow up with everyone. One reason for the lack of replies might be that after every show you're asking for predictions. Non-touring dynasties generally build to a predictions contest for the various PPVs or Big Shows. So even with ardent followers... they're going to lag behind now and again when it comes to predictions. But I'll edit in predictions... probably. *** Ooooh, predictions! Joshua Taylor & Kazushige Matsuki vs. [B]Washi Heat & William Hayes[/B] - what... this isn't USPW? Erm... in that case I'll stick with them as Heat gets his heat back after dropping the title. SUKI vs. [B]Dread[/B] - I just want to see the big guy squash SUKI... although the capitals suggest SUKI's the heel... I'm sticking with Dread going over. Bryan Holmes vs. Tetsunori Yasuda vs. [B]Jack Marlowe[/B] - the Jungle Push continues! Champions vs. Champions Rematch: [B]Kawashima & Koiso[/B] vs. Muruyama & Ugaki - based solely on the fact that Pride (or Glory) Koiso is a name I recognize. Koshiro Ino vs. [B]Akinori Kwakami[/B] - defanged Cobra continues to feel the Puro Powah~! of paying his dues. Team Toronto vs. [B]Danger Kumasaka & Masauki Shiga[/B] - The team from the Big Smoke has disappointed, from Big Smoke to Bright Lights as one of them ends up flat on their back and spotlight gazing. Historical Japan: [B]Buddy Garner (c)[/B] vs. Raymond Diaz - Tendon Stretch! As Garner isn't about to lose the Historical Gaijin title yet. Eisaku Kunomasu vs. [B]Mito Miwa[/B] - Eenie, meanie, Miwa. Yes, that's how I picked this one. Team Dynasty 2000 vs. [B]Team Energy[/B] - are these four STILL battling? Mushashibo defends his title less frequently than 80s era Hogan.

[gbasalmon]

Guys, I just wanted to apologize for the next show not being up yet. I've been having some serious computer problems the last few days (comp shutting down by itself, somehow my comp got 75% fragmented), and I haven't had a chance to get the next one up. Unfortunately, by the time I do get it up, this probably won't be pinned. Look for it either later today or tomorrow.

[Tigerkinney]

[QUOTE=gbasalmon;241064]Guys, I just wanted to apologize for the next show not being up yet. I've been having some serious computer problems the last few days (comp shutting down by itself, somehow my comp got 75% fragmented), and I haven't had a chance to get the next one up. Unfortunately, by the time I do get it up, this probably won't be pinned. Look for it either later today or tomorrow.[/QUOTE] I completely understand your frustration at this moment in time , I had computer problems myself not so long ago, that threatend to kybosh my diary..... Annoying at the best of the times, but it's a real-shame the problems turned up when you had your diary pinned, that's horrible luck.

[gbasalmon]

Good news. It seems that after a near-solid day of disk checking and defragmenting, my computer seems as rock solid as a three year old laptop can. That means that the next show should be up when I get home from work tomorrow.