PGHW - Only the Strong Style Survive

hrdcoresidebrns · June 7, 2008

[CENTER][IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/PGHW-2.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] The year is 2008, and the wrestling landscape is a very different place than it once was. American favorites DaVE have closed, Australia has come into the fold on the global stage, as has Puerto Rico. Still, one things remains unchanged, at least for the moment - Pride Glory Honor Wrestling is the second biggest promotion in all of Japan. This is clearly an advantageous position for the company to hold, and a respectable one at that. Still, owner Sadaharu Jimbo, ever the competitor, is not satisfied with this status. Jimbo wants more. The critical success of PGHW is not enough, nor is it enough for Jimbo's company to have arguably the most talented roster in all of the world, let alone Japan. Burning Hammer of the Wrestling Gods still has rights to the top spot in Japan. This must change, but it is not all that must change. Sadaharu Jimbo wants nothing else but perfection, and the ascension of PGHW to the number one promotion in the world. Jimbo knows that in order to achieve that lofty goal, his wrestlers must be completely focused on their PGHW careers. That led to the first big change, as Nobuatsu Tatsuko was removed from his position as head booker in order to turn his full attention towards getting it done in the ring. The surprising choice sent waves throughout the wrestling world, but not as many as the announcement of who would replace Tatsuko at the helm of the company. Takayuki Avatar, a virtually unknown young wrestler from Tokyo. Avatar has shown promise, which is why Jimbo has brought him into the fold, and also has youth on his side, which will become a growing trend within the company. Still, Avatar has an unproven track record, and so Jimbo has placed certain restrictions on the young lion, hoping to guide him towards the vision for the company that Jimbo has. In a public press conference, Jimbo laid out the goals for all the world to know. [LIST] [*][B]PGHW must have at least as much popularity in Japan in 2 years as it does now[/B] - Jimbo has lofty expectations, but he also is known for his patience, and knows that even with the talented PGHW roster Avatar may not be perfect out of the gate, so has given the young booker some breathing room. [*][B]No one who works for a promotion of Cult size or above may also work for PGHW[/B] - In order for PGHW to advance, the roster needs to devote their full attention to their PGHW contracts. Having wrestlers on the roster who work for large promotions in addition to PGHW will lead to them becoming worn out, decreasing their performances in the ring. [*][B]Tatsuko must maintain a high (B) level of popularity in Japan[/B] - Jimbo removed Tatsuko from his booking position solely to concentrate on his matches, and out of respect to Tatsuko, Jimbo has decided that he must be kept strong within the company. [*][B]No luchadores will set foot in a PGHW ring[/B] - PGHW is known for its hard-hitting style of wrestling, and cruiserweights flipping about the ring will not be accepted by the fans, nor will it be accepted by Jimbo. [*][B]No one may enter the roster who has a history of injury (below a C- in Resilience)[/B] - The style of PGHW is brutal, and can cause many injuries. Hiring people that are anything but the most hardy wrestlers will cause holes in the roster and poor ring performances, the antithesis of what PGHW stands for. [/LIST] With these goals in place, and Sadaharu Jimbo's blessing, the work of young Takayuki Avatar begins...

hrdcoresidebrns · June 7, 2008

[CENTER][SIZE="6"]PGHW: An Overview[/SIZE][/CENTER] [B]Promotion:[/B] Pride Glory Honor Wrestling [B]Size:[/B] National [B]Prestige:[/B] B [B]World Rank:[/B] 4th [B]Style:[/B] Physically Intense Puro [B]Owner:[/B] Sadaharu Jimbo [B]Head Booker:[/B] Takayuki Avatar [B][CENTER][SIZE="5"][U]Main Roster[/U][/SIZE][/CENTER][/B] [CENTER][COLOR="Red"]Touring Wrestlers in Red[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B]Main Eventers[/B] Eisaku Kunomasu Buddy Garner Yoshimi Mushashibo Bryan Vessey Nobuatsu Tatsuko Shuji Inukai [B]Upper Midcarders[/B] PRIDE Koiso Akinori Kwakami Dread Danger Kumasaka Lee Bennett Raymond Diaz [B]Midcarders[/B] William Hayes Takayuki Avatar Bryan Holmes Kozue Kawashima Tetsunori Yasuda Noriyori Sanda Alexander Robinson Junnosuke Fukuzawa Ryoma Muruyama Masaru Ugaki [B]Lower Midcarders[/B] [COLOR="Red"]Art Reed[/COLOR] Chojiro Kitoaji Washi Heat Joshua Taylor Kazushige Matsuki [B]Openers[/B] ??? Bussho Makiguchi SUKI [B]Enhancement Talent[/B] [COLOR="Red"]???[/COLOR] ??? [B]Occasional Wrestlers[/B] Larry Vessey [B]Injured[/B] Mito Miwa (Torn Rotator Cuff) [B]Tag Teams[/B] Kawashima & Koiso KitoGuchi Miwa & Kwakami Muruyama & Ugaki Team Dynasty 2000 Team Energy Team Toronto The Vessey Brothers [B]Development[/B] Eien Miyamoto Goemon Komiya ??? Simon Flemmingway Stone Yoshikawa Torch Nakazawa Toyota Munakata [CENTER][SIZE="5"][B]Champions[/B][/SIZE] [SIZE="4"][B]PGHW Glory Crown[/B][/SIZE] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/PGHW_Glory.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/YoshimiMushashibo.jpg[/IMG] [SIZE="4"]Yoshimi Mushashibo[/SIZE] [B]Reign Began:[/B] Week 1, August 2006 [SIZE="4"][B]PGHW Glory Tag Crown[/B][/SIZE] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/PGHW_GloryTag.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/RyomaMuruyama.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/MasaruUgaki.jpg[/IMG] [SIZE="4"]Muruyama & Ugaki[/SIZE] [B]Reign Began:[/B] Week 1, August 2007 [SIZE="4"][B]PGHW Historical Japan[/B][/SIZE] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/PGHW_Historical.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/TetsunoriYasuda.jpg[/IMG] [SIZE="4"]Tetsunori Yasuda[/SIZE] [B]Reign Began:[/B] Week 1, August 2007 [/CENTER]

hrdcoresidebrns · June 7, 2008

[CENTER][SIZE="6"][B]Tons of Roster Moves for PGHW![/B][/SIZE][/CENTER] Fresh on the heels of the announcement by Sadaharu Jimbo that Takayuki Avatar would be taking over the reigns of Pride Glory Honor Wrestling, the young booker has already begun crafting the talent pool of the company into the vision that Avatar has for the future. The recent changes include: [CENTER] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/SAISHO.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/MasayukiShiga.jpg[/IMG] [B]Masayuki Shiga sent to SAISHO[/B][/CENTER] In an effort to better prepare the next generation of stars ready for PGHW rings, Avatar has sent veteran Masayuki Shiga down to Pro Wrestling SAISHO, PGHW's development territory, in order to help train the young workers there. Ever the professional and class act, Shiga was incredibly receptive to his new position, and is eager to have a hand in helping ready the future stars of PGHW. [CENTER][IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/SAISHO.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/DynamiteNarahashi.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/CameronVessey.jpg[/IMG] [B]Dynamite Narahashi and Cameron Vessey signed to developmental deals[/B][/CENTER] In keeping with the trend of preparing PGHW for the future, Avatar has signed both Cameron Vessey and Dynamite Narahashi to developmental contracts. Narahashi some might remember as a former member of the BHOTWG roster, but was released due to his lack of progress. Avatar is hoping that by giving Narahashi time to develop on the smaller stage of SAISHO, he might turn his career around. Narahashi proved that the interest was well invested by winning the SAISHO Destiny title on his first appearance! Cameron Vessey is now stranger to PGHW fans, being the son of Larry Vessey, and nephew of Bryan. Avatar is hoping that the Vessey pedigree will continue with young Cameron. [CENTER][IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/FrankiePerez.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ShooterSeanDeeley.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BulldozerBrandonSmith.jpg[/IMG] [B]Perez, Deeley, and Smith join PGHW[/B][/CENTER] To fill out the remaining spots on the roster, Avatar has looked to North America for talent. The first signing, that of Frankie Perez, is no surprise, given that the young CZCW homegrown has made a reputation for his skill, and possesses a style that should fit seamlessly within PGHW. Perez is on the shorter of the deals offered, currently working only on the upcoming tour, but Avatar is high on the young American. Bulldozer Brandom Smith is another signing that is only surprising because of his lack of being a big name. Just recently starting work for Rip Chord's MAW promotion under the Masked Patriot gimmick, he quickly jumped at the chance to join the PGHW roster. Another wrestler whose style compliments that of the rest of the PGHW roster, Avatar originally was set to offer Smith the same touring offer that Perez got, but at the surprise urging from Dread was convinced to sign Smith to a written deal instead. When asked about his involvement, Dread said that he sees a lot of himself in young Smith, and hopes to take the youngster under his wing to help him with his career in Japan. The final signing of Shooter Sean Deeley was a somewhat curious one, as not only has Deeley shown no grasps of the puroresu style of wrestling, but he also worked for Canadian promotion CGC at the time of the signing. Sadaharu Jimbo bristled initially at the idea of signing Deeley, which would lead to Avatar breaking one of the restraints Jimbo placed on him, but Avatar was able to convince Jimbo that Deeley would be a valuable asset to the roster. Avatar cited Deeley's incredible grasp of the basics, as well his strong technical skills, as reason enough to sign him. Jimbo agreed, though he was displeased, and Deeley will have to be careful to prove himself quickly in order to save his job. [CENTER][IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/PGHW-2.jpg[/IMG] [B]Numerous Staff Changes[/B][/CENTER] Not only the roster felt the hit by Avatar's rise to power. Numerous staff changes have hit the company as well. Firstly, both Shihei Nagano and Yugoro Adachi were released, replaced by veteran referees Sadanobu Koruba and Yasuyuki Terakado. Avatar stressed that both Nagana and Adachi had done fine jobs, but that Terakado and Koruba were simply stronger referees, and hoped the former PGHW officials the best of luck. The other change was to the announcing booth, as Koyo Raikatuji was signed as the second announcer, leading to firing of both Sosa Mori and Tsunayoshi Yamamoto. Mori's departure was no surprise, as he has been supplanted as color commentator by young Hyobe Oshin some months ago. Yamamoto was cut, despite his skills, largely due in part to his attitude. Avatar has made it clear that he wants the PGHW lockerroom to be a friendly place, especially considering his apparent taste for signing foreign wrestlers in, and that Yamamoto's constant disruptions would not be tolerated. [CENTER][IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/MitoMiwa.jpg[/IMG] [B]Mito Miwa undergoes successful shoulder surgery[/B][/CENTER] In other news, star Mito Miwa underwent successful shoulder surgery in order to repair his torn rotator cuff. The surgery was a complete success, and doctors have stated that not only should permanent damage on Miwa's shoulder be lessened, but that the surgery will also accelerate his healing. Miwa has spoken to PGHW officials, and has stated that with the surgery and judging by his current rehab schedule, that he should be back in two months, rather than the three and a half months that had originally been speculated.

Jaded · June 7, 2008

Vessey, Smith, Deeley and Perez? Awesome quartet of signings :)

hrdcoresidebrns · June 7, 2008

[CENTER][B][SIZE="6"]Spring Navigation 2008 Ready to Roll![/SIZE][/B] PGHW have released the card for the first show of the Spring Navigation beginning in March. Most of the new talent brought in last month will appear on the first show, which is set to be a special two hour long event to kick off the tour. Kanto is a key region that PGHW are really looking to expand into, and they hope that this show can set the tone for the rest of the tour. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/PGHW-2.jpg[/IMG] [B][SIZE="5"]Spring Navigation 2008 - Tuesday, Week 1, March 2008[/SIZE][/B] [SIZE="4"]Kanagawa Sports Field, Kanto[/SIZE] [B]Match 1 - Noriyori Sanda vs. Cameron Vessey[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/NoriyoriSanda.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/CameronVessey.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Cameron Vessey makes his PGHW debut against none other than Noriyori Sanda, a man who is looking to break his way into the main event scene and start churning out match of the year candidates. Will the young lion win in his debut, or will Sanda steamroll over young Vessey on his way to greatness? [CENTER][B]Match 2 - Danger Kumasaka, SUKI, & Joshua Taylor vs. Junnosuke Fukazawa, Frankie Perez, & Kazushige Matsuki[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/DangerKumasaka.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/SUKI.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/JoshuaTaylor.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/JunnosukeFukazawa.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/FrankiePerez.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/KazushigeMatsuki.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] A mix of youth and experience, both SUKI and Frankie Perez make their PGHW debuts in this match, and squaring off against each other to start their careers off. A mix of styles, this one is something of a sampler of all PGHW has to offer, and should be interesting. [CENTER][B]Match 3 - Bryan Holmes and Art Reed vs. KitoGuchi[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BryanHolmes.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ArtReed.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ChojiroKitoaji.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BusshoMakiguchi.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Two former DaVE mainstays team up here to take on the youngest team in PGHW. Kitoaji and Makiguchi have a lot of potential, but are they ready to take on Holmes and Reed? [CENTER][B]Match 4 - Shooter Sean Deeley vs. Buddy Garner[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ShooterSeanDeeley.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BuddyGarner.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Sadaharu Jimbo said that Sean Deeley would have a lot to prove in PGHW, and he wasn't kidding. Deeley has the unfortunate displeasure of taking on Buddy Garner in his debut with PGHW. Garner is a master of MMA, but Deeley has a highly regarded amaresu background, so this may be anyone's game if it goes to the mat. [CENTER][B]Match 5 - Dread vs. Kozue Kawashima[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/Dread.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/KozueKawashima.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Another future star, Kozue Kawashima faces quite a challenge in his young career here as he takes on the massive Dread! A veteran whose glory seems to be fading, does Dread still have enough in the tank to take down Kawashima, or will youth prevail here? [CENTER][B]Match 6 - Team Dynasty 2000 vs. Team Toronto[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ShujiInukai.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/YoshimiMushashibo.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/AlexanderRobinson.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/LeeBennett.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] A big tag match to lead into the main event, as two of PGHW's best tag teams square off in what should be a hard-hitting contest. Whoever wins this one makes a strong claim to being number one contenders for the Glory Tag Crown, which would add to Mushashibo's current reign as Glory Crown champion. [CENTER][B]Main Event - PRIDE Koiso vs. Nobuatsu Tatsuko[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/PRIDEKoiso.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/NobuatsuTatsuko.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Wasting no time in bringing out the big guns, the first show of the tour features former Glory Crown champion Nobuatsu Tatsuko taking on his young protoge, PRIDE Koiso. In what is sure to be a great main event, will Tatsuko beat his young protoge, or will Koiso prove that the student has become the teacher? Predictions Form: [QUOTE] Noriyori Sanda vs. Cameron Vessey Danger Kumasaka, SUKI, & Joshua Taylor vs. Junnosuke Fukazawa, Frankie Perez, & Kazushige Matsuki Bryan Holmes and Art Reed vs. KitoGuchi Shooter Sean Deeley vs. Buddy Garner Dread vs. Kozue Kawashima Team Dynasty 2000 vs. Team Toronto PRIDE Koiso vs. Nobuatsu Tatsuko [/QUOTE]

TrekkieMonsta · June 7, 2008

[B]Noriyori Sanda[/B] vs. Cameron Vessey - [I]Sanda is way too far up the card to lose to Vessey in the youngsters debut.[/I] [B]Danger Kumasaka, SUKI, & Joshua Taylor[/B] vs. Junnosuke Fukazawa, Frankie Perez, & Kazushige Matsuki - [I]Simply because the three are higher up the card overall, but could go either way i think.[/I] [B]Bryan Holmes and Art Reed[/B] vs. KitoGuchi - [I]By personal preference, I would go for KitoGuchi, but I don't see the veterans losing this one at the moment.[/I] Shooter Sean Deeley vs. [B]Buddy Garner[/B] - [I]Total no contest in my view, Garner schools the young SSD.[/I] Dread vs. [B]Kozue Kawashima[/B] - [I]Random pick here, again could go either way for me.[/I] [B]Team Dynasty 2000[/B] vs. Team Toronto - [I]Experience advantage to me, and the more talented team as well.[/I] PRIDE Koiso vs. [B]Nobuatsu Tatsuko [/B] - [I]Not ready to beat him at the moment I think, so Tatsuko takes this one.[/I]

Jaded · June 7, 2008

Noriyori Sanda vs. Cameron Vessey - I love Vessey, but way too early for the win here. Danger Kumasaka, SUKI, & Joshua Taylor vs. [B]Junnosuke Fukazawa, Frankie Perez, & Kazushige Matsuki[/B] - Go Perez! [B]Bryan Holmes and Art Reed vs. KitoGuchi[/B] - Reed with a debut win. Shooter Sean Deeley vs. [B]Buddy Garner[/B] - See Vessey comments. [B]Dread [/B]vs. Kozue Kawashima - Dread kicks ass. [B]Team Dynasty 2000[/B] vs. Team Toronto - I like TD2K PRIDE Koiso vs. [B]Nobuatsu Tatsuko[/B] - Not 100% sure on this one, PRIDE might pull it off, but I think Tatsuko should take it.

Tigerkinney · June 7, 2008

Liking the look of this one...... [B]Noriyori Sanda[/B] vs. Cameron Vessey [I]Vessey will probably be seen as a young lion, so there's no way he is winning in this match and it wouldn't surprise me if he doesn't pick up a single win this tour.[/I] [B]Danger Kumasaka, SUKI, & Joshua Taylor[/B] vs. Junnosuke Fukazawa, Frankie Perez, & Kazushige Matsuki [I]It surprised me that SUKI was still unemployed at the start of the game, despite his high potential, whilst some real dud workers have managed to find regular work, I suppose all the better for anyone choosing to play a Japanese fed and oh yeah I'll go with Trekkie's reasoning for his team winning.[/I] [B]Bryan Holmes and Art Reed[/B] vs. KitoGuchi [I]Too experienced and too bad ass for the up and coming youngsters to get the win.[/I] Shooter Sean Deeley vs. [B]Buddy Garner[/B] [I]Shooter Sean's not made enough of a name for himself in Japan to get the win over an established veteran in Garner.[/I] Dread vs. [B]Kozue Kawashima[/B] [I]I think with the semi-active schedule Dread is starting to come to the end of his days and you should now start using him to put some of your up and comers over, of which Kawashima would be a prime example. [/I] [B]Team Dynasty 2000[/B] vs. Team Toronto [I]Tradition dictates that whenever Team Dynasty 2000 get together, that they win 99 % of the time....this time wont be amongst the 1 % that they lose.[/I] PRIDE Koiso vs. [B]Nobuatsu Tatsuko[/B] [I]PRIDE is one of those on the cusp of breaking the PGHW Glass ceiling of elite veteran main eventers, and though I think he will lose to Tatsuko here, he'll make a good enough showing to warrant a re-match against his mentor.[/I]

hrdcoresidebrns · June 8, 2008

[I]Thanks for the support guys. It's nice to see readers right off the bat. Hope I don't screw it up... :D Anyway, on with the goods.[/I] [CENTER][SIZE="6"][B]March 2008 - Week 1[/B][/SIZE] Kanagawa Sports Field in Kanto Attendance: 5,000 (Sell Out!) [SIZE="4"][B]PGHW Spring Navigation 2008 - Tuesday[/B][/SIZE] [B]Match 1 - Noriyori Sanda vs. Cameron Vessey[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/NoriyoriSanda.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/CameronVessey.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] In his first match in PGHW, where both his father and his uncle are both huge stars, Cameron Vessey could have been a bit on the nervous side. Add to things that his first opponent was Noriyori Sanda, and young Vessey could have very well have wet himself in the ring and no one would have blamed him. Yet his trunks stayed dry, and he fought bravely. Sanda, unsurprisingly, controlled most of the fight, but Vessey was able to land in a few good shots to keep things interesting, including coming back with a well-executed double underhook suplex after taking a brutal released German suplex from Sanda. Still, Sanda was too much for the youngster, and Vessey found himself victim to a hard Full Body Powerbomb, which he should get used to if he hopes to survive his early PGHW career. [CENTER][U]Noriyori Sanda[/U] beat Cameron Vessey by pinfall (6:43) with a Full Body Powerbomb - [B]Grade: C-[/B] [B]Match 2 - Danger Kumasaka, SUKI, and Joshua Taylor vs. Junnosuke Fukazawa, Frankie Perez, and Kazushige Matsuki[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/DangerKumasaka.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/SUKI.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/JoshuaTaylor.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/JunnosukeFukazawa.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/FrankiePerez.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/KazushigeMatsuki.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] A strong mix of young blood and veterans clashed in a good six man tag, with both SUKI and Frankie Perez making their debuts in PGHW. Perez, who is clearly the more established of the two due to his work with CZCW, blended in quite well, which was to be expected. SUKI, however, did more than hold his own in the ring here, using his superior technical skills for such a young talent to counter the more hard-hitting styles of Matsuki and Perez. Matsuki struggled badly once the match hit the ground, but Perez surprised many by being able to keep up with more skilled mat wrestlers like Taylor and SUKI. Still, once Kumasaka stepped into the ring all bets were off, and the spectacular veteran was able to wrap things up rather quickly, submitting Perez with his patented Aurora Surfboard Vice. [CENTER][U]Danger Kumasaka, SUKI, and Joshua Taylor[/U] beat Junnosuke Fukazawa, Frankie Perez, and Kazushige Matsuki (8:43) by submission when Kumasaka caught Perez in an Aurora Surfboard Vice - [B]Grade: C-[/B] [B]Match 3 - Bryan Holmes and Art Reed vs. KitoGuchi[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BryanHolmes.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ArtReed.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ChojiroKitoaji.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BusshoMakiguchi.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] With the collapse of DaVE in America, Art Reed was finally able to make the trip to a PGHW ring, largely in part to his friend Eisaku Kunomasu, who also worked for the American company for a time. Hoping to ease him into the company and style, Reeds first match was a tag team affair with fellow DaVE alumni Bryan Holmes. However, the match itself wasn't going to be easy, with the pair taking on the team of Chojiro Kitoaji and Bussho Makiguchi, two young talents that everyone in PGHW are looking to as potential stars in the future. Reed fit in well, using his excellent technical skills to go toe to toe with his young opponents. Makiguchi was able to keep up for a while, but fell behind to Reeds technical onslaught after too long. Kitoaji fared better, but Holmes was able to clean things up, catching young Kitoaji with a Final Impact to seal the victory. [CENTER][U]Bryan Holmes and Art Reed[/U] beat KitoGuchi (11:59) by pinfall when Holmes used a Final Impact on Kitoaji - [B]Grade: C-[/B] [B]Match 4 - Shooter Sean Deeley vs. Buddy Garner[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ShooterSeanDeeley.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BuddyGarner.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] The black sheep of the new talents brought into the company as far as Sadaharu Jimbo is concerned, Shooter Sean Deeley basically had to pull a miracle out here in order to impress. He didn't. Going up a similar worker in MMA-legend Buddy Garner, a fierce mat attack was what was expected. However, whether it was a test by Garner for the young Canadian or simply Jimbo sending a message of sorts to Deeley, the opponents did not seem to "click" as the saying goes. Deeley did have some bright spots, including a deadweight Karelin lift that he hit on Garner, but once the match went to the mat full board, it took a turn south. The two men, both legitimate mat fighters, took the action to a place less like a wrestling match and more like a shoot fight. INSPIRE has the market cornered on that particular area, and the bout began to drag, before Garner finished things off with a Tendon Hold. [CENTER][U]Buddy Garner[/U] beat Shooter Sean Deeley (13:44) by submission with a Garner Tendon Hold - [B]Grade: C[/B] [B]Match 5 - Dread vs. Kozue Kawashima[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/Dread.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/KozueKawashima.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Kozue Kawashima is a future star in the making to be sure, and to begin his ascension up the card in PGHW he must face more impressive competition. It doesn't get much more physically impressive than the monster Dread, so this match would prove to be a real test. Kawashima fought well, but seemed somewhat off his game tonight, and the match seemed to suffer because of it. Not helping matters was the fact that Dread is aging, and struggled with his stamina levels as the match wore on. Still, Dread showed that he can still be counted on to pull out some impressive feats of strength, as after shrugging off a beautiful Double K Kick, he immediately pounced on young Kawashima and polished off the youngster with a ring-shaking Dread Bomb. [CENTER][U]Dread[/U] beat Kozue Kawashima (16:44) by pinfall with a Dread Bomb - [B]Grade: C-[/B] [B]Match 6 - Team Dynasty 2000 vs. Team Toronto[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ShujiInukai.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/YoshimiMushashibo.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/AlexanderRobinson.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/LeeBennett.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] With a somewhat substandard show to open the tour, at least one thing was a guarantee - Team Dynasty 2000 and Team Toronto could deliver the goods. Two of the best teams that PGHW have ever seen, both sides of the match brought out all the stops in this one. Opening up with Inukai going against Bennett, the Canadian seemed to step things up a bit tonight against one of the very best on the roster, catching Inukai off-guard more than once with his stiff forearm strikes. Still, big red didn't get to where he is without being able to take a shot, and eventually was able to turn the tides following a sickening running knee strike that nearly took Bennett's head off. Bennett was able to make the tag to Robinson, who was able to quickly pummel Inukai back into a tag from Mushashibo. The Glory Crown holder proved why he is the face of PGHW here by schooling Robinson in the art of the head drop, sending the Team Toronto member crashing onto his dome with both a Northern Lights Bomb and a brainbuster before finishing things up with a Yoshimi Explosion for the pinfall. [CENTER][U]Team Dynasty 2000[/U] beat Team Toronto (17:32) by pinfall when Mushashibo hit Robinson with a Yoshimi Explosion - [B]Grade: B[/B] [B]Main Event - PRIDE Koiso vs. Nobuastu Tatsuko[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/PRIDEKoiso.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/NobuatsuTatsuko.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] The main event was big one to finish out the first show of the Spring Navigation, with a lot of hopes on it to deliver, possibly saving what was a surprisingly substandard card. The good news is that the match was between PRIDE Koiso, a man that could one day be the ace of the entire company, and his mentor, Nobuatsu Tatsuko. The match started with a classic handshake between the two, and then started off slow with a series of counter holds. Tatsuko won the first exchange, smiling as his student shook off the strain of a side headlock takedown that he had managed to escape. The second exchange proved the same, with again Tatsuko chuckling to himself as Koiso shook his head in apparent disappointment. The third time, however, Koiso managed to stop the hat trick by launching Tatsuko backwards with a modified backdrop throw, and this time it was the students turn to smile. That was, of course, until Tatsuko got to his feet and leveled Koiso with a forearm to the jaw. The rest of the contest showed that same fire, as both men pulled out some big guns in an attempt to finish things off. Koiso surprisingly took the lead early, managing to beat his mentor down a bit. And the young Koiso managed to show even more growth, as Tatsuko reversed an attempt at a half nelson suplex and countered with a Blind Kick, which Koiso managed to expertly dodge and drop Tatsuko with a lightning fast Koiso Kutter. Tatsuko managed to roll out of the ring to recuperate, both from the blow and the shock of his students skills. The finale of the match came shortly after the twenty-five minute mark, after Tatsuko had turned things around following a hard released German suplex. Trying to finish things off, Tatsuko went for his Tatsuko Driller, but Koiso managed to squirm out of it, and attempted another Koiso Kutter. Tatsuko was ready for him this time, and shoved Koiso off of him into the corner, causing his student to catch the top turnbuckle in the sternum and reel backwards. A quick Tatsuko Driller later, and the veteran was named the victor. [CENTER][U]Nobuatsu Tatsuko[/U] beat PRIDE Koiso (27:45) by pinfall with a Tatsuko Driller - [B]Grade: B+[/B] [B][SIZE="4"]Overall Rating[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/grade_b.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

hrdcoresidebrns · June 8, 2008

[I]Comments or suggestions on the last card welcome... too long? Not good enough? Too good?[/I] [CENTER][IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/PGHW-2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/PGHW_Elite.jpg[/IMG] [SIZE="6"]PGHW Announce Next Card and Brackets for Elite Series![/SIZE] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BuddyGarner.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/NobuatsuTatsuko.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ShujiInukai.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/EisakuKunomasu.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/RaymondDiaz.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/PRIDEKoiso.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/Dread.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BryanVessey.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] With the annual Elite Series fast approaching, PGHW management has announced the entrants for the tournament. The tournament this year will consist of two brackets, with eight total participants. Conspicuous in his absence this year is Glory Crown champion Yoshimi Mushashibo, but with the winner of this year's model earning a title shot against the champion, Mushashibo decided to take a back seat this year and allow one of the other challengers to win to ensure that he actually had an opponent. Also missing from the lineup is Mito Miwa, who, while due back from his shoulder injury before the tournament, may not be at full form by that point. PGHW management have been tossing around the idea of sending Miwa to SAISHO for a bit before bringing him back onto the main roster to work out the ring rust. Also new to the tournament, which is scheduled for the Night of PRIDE, are PRIDE Koiso and Raymond Diaz. Sadaharu Jimbo and Takayuki Avatar have agreed that these two young stars have the potential to represent the future of the company, and it is about time to see if they can run with the big dogs. However, management are keeping things interesting this year by not revealing the brackets until the day of the tournament, keeping the public (and the wrestlers!) in suspence until Night of PRIDE. Management HAVE however released the card for the second show of the Spring Navigation, this time coming from the Osaka Athletic Stadium in Kinki. The highlight is the six man main event, featuring five of the eight entrants into the Elite Series tournament. Also on the bill is a Historical Japan title defense by Tetsunori Yasuda against young challenger Washi Heat, a former International champion in his own right. [B][SIZE="4"]PGHW Spring Navigation 2008 [/B]Thursday, Week 1, March 2008[/SIZE] @ Osaka Athletic Stadium in Kinki [B]Dark Match:[/B] Bulldozer Brandon Smith vs. Danger Kumasaka [B]Match 1:[/B] Bussho Makiguchi vs. William Hayes [B]Match 2:[/B] Shooter Sean Deeley vs. Chojiro Kitoaji [B]Match 3:[/B] Tetsunori Yasuda vs. Washi Heat - [B]Historical Japan[/B] [B]Match 4:[/B] Muruyama & Ugaki vs. Bryan Holmes and Art Reed [B]Main Event:[/B] Bryan Vessey and Team Dynasty 2000 vs. Eisaku Kunomasu, PRIDE Koiso, and Nobuatsu Tatsuko

TrekkieMonsta · June 8, 2008

Firstly: woo, almost 100% right. Secondly: Show write-up was quite good, caught the good parts of the matches without rambling on, which I am quite guilty of :D haha. Will definitely be keeping an eye on this as it goes on. Dark Match: Bulldozer Brandon Smith vs. [B]Danger Kumasaka[/B] [I]- BBS is good, but not good enough to get his first win against Kumasaka, so the veteran schools the Dozer.[/I] Match 1: Bussho Makiguchi vs. [B]William Hayes[/B] - [I]Either way, went with gut here as Hayes is fairly established, compared to Bussho that is.[/I] Match 2: Shooter Sean Deeley vs. [B]Chojiro Kitoaji[/B] - [I]Again in my view could go either way, but I see Chojiro getting the win after SSD failed to impress.[/I] Match 3: [B]Tetsunori Yasuda[/B] vs. Washi Heat - Historical Japan - [I]Yasuda won't lose it this early to me.[/I] Match 4: [B]Muruyama & Ugaki[/B] vs. Bryan Holmes and Art Reed - [I]Tag champs take the win in this non-title affair.[/I] Main Event: Bryan Vessey and Team Dynasty 2000 vs. [B]Eisaku Kunomasu, PRIDE Koiso, and Nobuatsu Tatsuko[/B] [I]- Amazing main event here, and I see the second team taking the win, with Vessey being the one taking the fall, most likely from Kunomasu.[/I]

MaxxHexx · June 8, 2008

Good stuff. Everything is the corrwect length for a good read. Dark Match: Bulldozer Brandon Smith vs. [B]Danger Kumasaka[/B] Match 1: [B]Bussho Makiguchi[/B] vs. William Hayes Match 2: [B]Shooter Sean Deeley [/B]vs. Chojiro Kitoaji Match 3: Tetsunori Yasuda vs. [B]Washi Heat [/B]- Historical Japan Match 4: Muruyama & Ugaki vs. [B]Bryan Holmes and Art Reed[/B] Main Event: Bryan Vessey and Team Dynasty 2000 vs. [B]Eisaku Kunomasu, PRIDE Koiso, and Nobuatsu Tatsuko[/B]

hrdcoresidebrns · June 9, 2008

[I]Thanks again for the predictions again guys, as well as the feedback. Maybe I'll do some mock prizes for these predictions, a la TigerKinney's Burning Hammer Dynasty. On with the results![/I] [CENTER][SIZE="6"][B]March 2008 - Week 1[/B][/SIZE] Osaka Athletic Stadium in Kinki Attendance: 5,000 (Sell Out!) [SIZE="5"][B]PGHW Spring Navigation 2008 - Thursday[/B][/SIZE] [B]Dark Match - Bulldozer Brandon Smith vs. Danger Kumasaka[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BulldozerBrandonSmith.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/DangerKumasaka.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] A good old young lion vs. veteran match to kick things off, this match also marked Smith's first appearance in a PGHW ring. Apparently, Dread's interest in the young American was well founded, as he showed chemistry with the veteran Kumasaka right off the bat. Still, despite the good showing, BBS still ended up falling to Kumasaka by way of an Aurora Surfboard Vice. [CENTER][U]Danger Kumasaka[/U] beat Bulldozer Brandon Smith (4:48) by submission with an Aurora Surfboard Vice - [B]Grade: C[/B] [B]Match 1 - Bussho Makiguchi vs. William Hayes[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BusshoMakiguchi.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/WilliamHayes.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] The next match saw two young workers who may one day have the opportunity to carry the company. However, at this stage, they can't carry a match to save their lives. Hayes showed some strong skills here, especially some previously unseen technical prowess, but it still wasn't enough to save the match. Hayes finished the young native off with a Slick Trick for the pinfall. [CENTER][U]William Hayes[/U] beat Bussho Makiguchi (6:11) by pinfall with a Slick Trick - [B]Grade: D[/B] [B]Match 2 - Shooter Sean Deeley vs. Chojiro Kitoaji[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ShooterSeanDeeley.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ChojiroKitoaji.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] This match again featured two young grapplers, this time with Shooter Sean Deeley squaring off against the Son of Kitoaji. Deeley struggled in his first outing against Buddy Garner, and was looking to redeem himself here. Kitoaji has been focused more on his tag team with young Makiguchi it seems, but showed here that he is still a tremendous young singles talent as well. Deeley took things to the mat, which was to be expected, but Kitoaji seemed to hold his own fairly well. This led to Deeley showing some impressive (though perhaps ill-advised) aerial talents, trying to polish Kitoaji off with a gravity-defying moonsault. He missed however, and shortly afterwards caught a Lariat from Kitoaji for the pinfall. [CENTER][U]Chojiro Kitoaji[/U] beat Shooter Sean Deeley (14:24) by pinfall with a Kitoaji Lariat - [B]Grade: C-[/B] [B]Match 3 - Tetsunori Yasuda vs. Washi Heat - Historical Japan[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/PGHW_Historical.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/TetsunoriYasuda.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/WashiHeat.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Yasuda's first appearance on the tour happens to be a title defense against young masked star Washi Heat. No stranger to gold himself, Heat was the last reigning International champion before the belt was retired. The match was a spirited one, with both young lions showing their own unique talents. Heat scored early with a few impressive suplexes, but Yasuda held his own with a tough striking game. After catching Heat with a series of vicious knee strikes, Yasuda was able to put his challenger away with a Minilla Plunge for his first defense. [CENTER][U]Tetsunori Yasuda[/U] beat Washi Heat (12:52) by pinfall with a Minilla Plunge to retain the Historical Japan Title (1st defense) - [B]Grade: C-[/B] [B]Match 4 - Muruyama & Ugaki vs. Bryan Holmes and Art Reed[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/RyomaMuruyama.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/MasaruUgaki.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BryanHolmes.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ArtReed.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Impressing with their first showing, the team of Bryan Holmes and Art Reed were deemed worthy to go up against the Glory Tag Crown holders, albeit in a non-title affair. While the challengers may have had the experience edge, the champions had the advantage of their unique style. Having the ability to change things up between the technical expertise of Ugaki and the high-flying skills of Muruyama proved to be enough to take the challengers out of the fight, with Ugaki catching Reed with an Ugaki Clutch for a submission victory. [CENTER][U]Muruyama & Ugaki[/U] beat Bryan Holmes and Art Reed (16:42) by submission when Ugaki caught Reed with an Ugaki Clutch - [B]Grade: C[/B] [B]Main Event - Bryan Vessey and Team Dynasty 2000 vs. Eisaku Kunomasu, PRIDE Koiso, and Nobuatsu Tatsuko[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BryanVessey.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ShujiInukai.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/YoshimiMushashibo.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/EisakuKunomasu.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/PRIDEKoiso.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/NobuatsuTatsuko.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] The main event was a six man contest, showcasing not only five of the eight participants in the PGHW Elite Series, but the current Glory Crown holder. With all this talent in one ring, this one had a lot of expectations on it, particularly once again with the unexpectedly lackluster undercard. Possibly feeling added pressure was young PRIDE Koiso, who some critics believe may not be ready to enter into the prestigious tournament. Koiso would have to prove those critics wrong, and the rest would have to try and save the show. The match began with Kunomasu and Inukai in the ring, no strangers to each other after their many battles through the years. Kunomasu stayed strong, fighting off a spirited attack of forearms by Inukai with a few of his own. Kunomasu clearly has the tournament on his mind, as he is one of the few PGHW main eventers to not as of yet held the Glory Crown. After another short flurry of blows between the two natives, both tagged out - Kunomasu to Koiso, and Inukai to Mushashibo. Despite the youth his opponent faced, Mushashibo clearly did not take Koiso lightly, and kept his distance as Koiso attempted twice to advance on the champion's legs. Mushashibo caught Koiso with a kick to the chest on his third attempt at a leg sweep, but Koiso seemed to shrug the blow off and answer with a forearm to the chest. The two men stood in the center of the ring with fire in their eyes, and the crowd ate it up. Mushashibo took the advantage early, with Koiso reeling from some stiff standing chest kicks, but Koiso showed some growth as he fired back with some stiff forearm strikes straight out of a puroresu textbook. Both teams showed a lot of fire, but with so many involved in the Elite Series, tempers began to flare, and the match deteriorated into a massive brawl. The end came somewhat unexpectedly, as while Tatsuko and Mushashibo brawled on the outside, and Kunomasu was laid out by an Untouchable Lariat, Inukai has Koiso hoisted on the top rope, attempting to end things with a top rope brainbuster. However, Koiso managed to reverse the move, and Inukai was sent toppling over the top rope and crashing onto Mushashibo and Tatsuko below! However, Vessey, who along with Koiso was the legal man, quickly seized the moment and dropped Koiso to the mat with a Super Vessey Plex for the pinfall victory! [CENTER][U]Bryan Vessey and Team Dynasty 2000[/U] beat Eisaku Kunomasu, PRIDE Koiso, and Nobuatsu Tatsuko (28:54) by pinfall when Vessey used a Super Vessey Plex on Koiso - [B]Grade: B[/B] [SIZE="5"][B]Overall Rating[/B][/SIZE] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/grade_cplus.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [QUOTE][B]Predictions Results:[/B] TrekkieMonsta: 5/6 MaxxHexx: 1/6 Congrats TrekkieMonsta! Too bad the prizes don't start until next show. :cool:[/QUOTE]

TrekkieMonsta · June 9, 2008

Woo, but darn it! :p

hrdcoresidebrns · June 9, 2008

[CENTER][IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/PGHW-2.jpg[/IMG] [SIZE="6"][B]PGHW Announce Next Two Shows for Spring Navigation[/B][/SIZE][/CENTER] Hoping to erase the memories of the first two shows of the tour, PGHW management have lined up quite a pair of shows heading into Night of PRIDE. The first show of the week hits the Sapporo Sports Park in Hokkaido, with a big showdown between Team Dynasty 2000 and the team of Eisaku Kunomasu and PRIDE Koiso. Three of the competitors are also competing in the Elite Series, which makes this match even bigger. Also on the card is a big next generation showdown between Akinori Kwakami and Kozue Kawashima. The lineup for the first show is as follows: [B]Match 1:[/B] Frankie Perez vs. Washi Heat [B]Match 2:[/B] Raymond Diaz and William Hayes vs. KitoGuchi [B]Match 3:[/B] Buddy Garner, Sean Deeley, and Testunori Yasuda vs. Danger Kumasaka, SUKI, and Joshua Taylor [B]Match 4:[/B] Akinori Kwakami vs. Kozue Kawashima [B]Main Event:[/B] Team Dynasty 2000 vs. Eisaku Kunomasu and PRIDE Koiso On the last show before Night of PRIDE, PGHW returns to the Kanagawa Sports Field in Kanto. With many of the main stars taking the night off before the Elite Series, it's up to Yoshimi Mushashibo to deliver the goods. His opponent for the night is young Akinori Kwakami. Despite the Glory Crown not being on the line, this still represents the biggest match of young Kwakami's career. Also on the card is a singles showdown between Danger Kumasaka and Masaru Ugaki. Ugaki will be looking to test his skills against one of the better veterans in PGHW. The other big match on the card is a tag showdown between Team Toronto and the team of Noriyori Sanda and Kozue Kawashima. [B]Match 1:[/B] SUKI and Joshua Taylor vs. Frankie Perez and Cameron Vessey [B]Match 2:[/B] Shooter Sean Deeley vs. Junnosuke Fukazawa [B]Match 3:[/B] Danger Kumasaka vs. Masaru Ugaki [B]Match 4:[/B] Noriyori Sanda and Kozue Kawashima vs. Team Toronto [B]Main Event:[/B] Yoshimi Mushashibo vs. Akinori Kwakami [I]Predictions welcome. Winner gets a replica Glory Crown kids belt signed by Yoshimi Mushashibo! Lineup for Night of PRIDE should be up after the next show.[/I]

TrekkieMonsta · June 9, 2008

Match 1: Frankie Perez vs. [B]Washi Heat[/B] [I]- Perez is still in the young lion stages I believe, so Heat takes this one.[/I] Match 2: [B]Raymond Diaz and William Hayes[/B] vs. KitoGuchi [I]- If you have Diaz lose to much smaller men it is heresy![/I] Match 3: [B]Buddy Garner, Sean Deeley, and Testunori Yasuda[/B] vs. Danger Kumasaka, SUKI, and Joshua Taylor [I]- Bigger name value overall, so they win it, but there might be an upset, as SSD might be the let down here.[/I] Match 4: [B]Akinori Kwakami[/B] vs. Kozue Kawashima [I]- So Kwakami can look strong going into the main event on the next show[/I] Main Event: Team Dynasty 2000 vs. [B]Eisaku Kunomasu and PRIDE Koiso[/B] [I]- to make up for their last loss, but could honestly go either way.[/I] Match 1: [B]SUKI and Joshua Taylor[/B] vs. Frankie Perez and Cameron Vessey [I]- Young lions rule again.[/I] Match 2: [B]Shooter Sean Deeley[/B] vs. Junnosuke Fukazawa [I]- To get SSD another win, as I think he might be over the YL threshold, but if not, JF takes it. [/I] Match 3: Danger Kumasaka vs. [B]Masaru Ugaki[/B] [I]- Random guess here, could go either way.[/I] Match 4: Noriyori Sanda and Kozue Kawashima vs. [B]Team Toronto[/B] [I]- More established team, but again in my view could go either way, as overall Sanda & Kozue have more talent.[/I] Main Event: [B]Yoshimi Mushashibo[/B] vs. Akinori Kwakami [I]- Kwakami isn't ready to beat the Glory champ yet, but should be a good match given his technical skills.[/I] Good looking cards here, here's hoping for some good ratings! Oh, and if I win, can it be a teenage size belt? :p

hrdcoresidebrns · June 11, 2008

[CENTER][SIZE="6"][B]March 2008 - Week 2[/B][/SIZE] Sapporo Sports Park in Hokkaido Attendance: 4,785 [SIZE="5"][B]PGHW Spring Navigation 2008 - Tuesday[/B][/SIZE] [B]Match 1 - Frankie Perez vs. Washi Heat[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/FrankiePerez.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/WashiHeat.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Two skilled young workers opening up the show with hopes of getting the ball rolling on the so far unsuccessful Spring Navigation, Washi Heat and Frankie Perez both had nothing to lose going into this match. The bout opened hot, with both charging at each other and trading heavy blows full force. Heat got the upper hand, being the bigger of the two, and took the advantage with a couple of heavy suplexes that drew some admiration from a characteristically quiet crowd. After some bright spots from Heat (including an ill-advised flying headbutt that missed, and some surprisingly potent mat wrestling), the young masked one scored the win with a Washi Explosion for the pinfall. [CENTER][U]Washi Heat[/U] beat Frankie Perez (6:40) by pinfall with a Washi Explosion - [B]Grade: C[/B] [B]Match 2 - Raymond Diaz and William Hayes vs. KitoGuchi[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/RaymondDiaz.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/WilliamHayes.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ChojiroKitoaji.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BusshoMakiguchi.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] A first time pairing of two workers that are on the verge of big things in PGHW, Raymond Diaz and William Hayes had a lot riding on this match as both are looking to gain some momentum within the company. The young pairing of Chojiro Kitoaji and Bussho Makiguchi were simply looking for their first win on the tour. They didn't get it here. Aside from the strong outing from Hayes, the young natives ran into Hurricane Diaz as the pair got more or less throttled by the former Team Strength Rush member, who wrapped things up fairly easily with a Ray Gun on Makiguchi. [CENTER][U]Raymond Diaz and William Hayes[/U] beat KitoGuchi (8:33) by pinfall when Diaz used a Ray Gun on Makiguchi - [B]Grade: B-[/B] [B]Match 3 - Buddy Garner, Sean Deeley, and Tetsunori Yasuda vs. Danger Kumasaka, SUKI, and Joshua Taylor[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BuddyGarner.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ShooterSeanDeeley.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/TetsunoriYasuda.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/DangerKumasaka.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/SUKI.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/JoshuaTaylor.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] A great mix of established stars and young standouts, this match featured a strong showing of the past and future of PGHW. Deeley and Garner, terrible opponents a week ago, actually gelled into a fairly decent team, and this one lived on the mat with these two involved. Danger Kumaka held his own, but the proficiently of the opposing team was too much for young SUKI and Joshua Taylor, and Garner got the submission victory with a Garner Tendon Hold. [CENTER][U]Garner, Deeley, and Yasuda[/U] beat Kumasaka, SUKI, and Taylor (13:53) by submission when Garner caught SUKI with a Garner Tendon Hold - [B]Grade: C+[/B] [B]Match 4 - Akinori Kwakami vs. Kozue Kawashima[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/AkinoriKwakami.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/KozueKawashima.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] What should have been a strong semi main event ended up being somewhat lackluster, as has been the standard on the thus far disappointing Spring Navigation, particularly with such talent in the ring. Kawashima may still be a young lion, but Kwakami has been firmly in the upper reaches of the card for a while now. Whether or not that is due to his talent or the ability of Mito Miwa to hide Kwakami's flaws in tag matches is still up in the air after this substandard performance, that saw Kwakami get the submission victory with a Kwakami Painlock. [CENTER][U]Akinori Kwakami[/U] beat Kozue Kawashima (16:49) by submission with a Kwakami Painlock - [B]Grade: C+[/B] [B]Main Event - Team Dynasty 2000 vs. Eisaku Kunomasu and PRIDE Koiso[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ShujiInukai.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/YoshimiMushashibo.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/EisakuKunomasu.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/PRIDEKoiso.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Once again the task of saving the show fell on the main event, and Team Dynasty 2000 may very well be getting tired of carrying the company. Their opponents this time were Eisaku Kunomasu and young PRIDE Koiso, two participants in the upcoming Elite Series at the end of the week. Both teams needed momentum going into the event, and showed it in their performances. Koiso started off against Mushashibo, a showdown that fans have been talking about since their tense showdown in last week's main event. The two turned it on here, with some intense mat wrestling to start things off. Koiso fell a bit behind, but Mushashibo seemed a bit off his game and slipped up uncharacteristically to allow the young Koiso to slip out of the situation without much damage. With the match standing up, Koiso fared much better, and many in attendance felt that the two aces found themselves in a stalemate before tagging out to their respective partners. Inukai and Kunomasu fared similarly, but with Kunomasu staking a clear advantage, able to start the attack on Inukai's arm early after smartly blocking an overanxious attempt at an Untouchable Lariat by Inukai by countering with a Launching Knee Strike to the arm of Inukai! Inukai clearly reeling, Kunomasu stayed on the attack with a vicious single arm DDT before Inukai tagged out to the Glory Crown champion. Mushashibo fared little better, surprisingly, as Kunomasu seemed to be on fire tonight. Nearly finishing off Mushashibo with a flawless dragon suplex hold, the fight deteriorated again into a four way brawl between all participants. After order was finally regained, Inukai found himself the legal man against Kunomasu, who caught Inukai off-guard with another Lanuching Knee Strike, this time to the jaw for the pinfall victory. [CENTER][U]Eisaku Kunomasu and PRIDE Koiso[/U] beat Team Dynasty 2000 (31:31) by pinfall when Kunomasu hit Inukai with a Launching Knee Strike - [B]Grade: B+[/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Overall Rating[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/grade_b.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [QUOTE]Congratulations again, TrekkieMonster. You beat... no one. As a special prize for being the only participant in the predictions contest, you receive a special custom-made Glory Crown replica, signed by Yoshimi Mushashibo![/QUOTE]

hrdcoresidebrns · June 14, 2008

[CENTER][SIZE="6"][B]March 2008 - Week 2[/B][/SIZE] Kanagawa Sports Field in Kanto Attendance: 4,950 [B][SIZE="5"]Spring Navigation 2008 - Thursday[/SIZE] Dark Match - Bulldozer Brandon Smith vs. Art Reed[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BulldozerBrandonSmith.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ArtReed.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] More of a trial for young Smith than anything else, this match nonetheless was a good one, and possibly worthy of being an opening match rather than a preshow event. Smith looked strong here, but Reed's experience saw him hold control of the match through most of the contest, and he eventually submitted Smith with his spectacular Dread Lock. [CENTER][U]Art Reed[/U] beat Bulldozer Brandon Smith (5:23) by submission with a Dread Lock - [B]Grade: C[/B] [B]Match 1 - SUKI and Joshua Taylor vs. Frankie Perez and Cameron Vessey[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/SUKI.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/JoshuaTaylor.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/FrankiePerez.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/CameronVessey.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] The actual opening match was a complete dud. After a fairly good match by Reed and Smith, this one was a complete stinker, with neither team being particularly good in the ring. SUKI and Taylor, despite teaming semi-regularly in six man tags throughout the tour so far, still weren't able to save this one, although they did get the win, with Taylor pinning young Vessey following a Falcon Suplex. [CENTER][U]SUKI and Joshua Taylor[/U] beat Frankie Perez and Cameron Vessey (7:53) by pinfall when Taylor used a Falcon Suplex on Vessey - [B]Grade: D+[/B] [B]Match 2 - Shooter Sean Deeley vs. Junnosuke Fukazawa[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ShooterSeanDeeley.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/JunnosukeFukazawa.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Shooter Sean Deeley has been in a type of limbo on the tour thus far, never having a bad match, but also never having a particularly good one. This one saw him in a singles venture, going up against veteran Junnosuke Fukazawa. Fukazawa has been seen little at this point on the tour, probably due to his lack of anything special in the ring, and his age making his performances worse. That proved the case again here, as despite a good performance from Deeley, the decreased stamina levels of Fukazawa saw the veteran get winded fairly quickly, which dragged the bout down. Deeley surprisingly got the win here, finishing off the tired Fukazawa with a beautiful German suplex. [CENTER][U]Shooter Sean Deeley[/U] beat Junnosuke Fukazawa (11:29) by pinfall with a German Suplex - [B]Grade: C-[/B] [B]Match 3 - Danger Kumasaka vs. Masaru Ugaki[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/DangerKumasaka.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/MasaruUgaki.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] This one had a lot of promise, with young Glory Tag Crown holder Ugaki being quite a talent, and veteran Danger Kumasaka being able to still pump out good contests. A very technical affair in the early stages, Ugaki kept up well with his more experienced opponent, even having Kumasaka in trouble of submitting at one point with a neck triangle hold. Kumasaka was able to recover, however, and when the match went vertical, really shone. The more physical style of Kumasaka proved too much for young Ugaki, who after a well-executed dragon suplex from Kumasaka, fell victim to an Aurora Surfboard Vice for the submission. [CENTER][U]Danger Kumasaka[/U] beat Masaru Ugaki (13:33) by submission with an Aurora Surfboard Vice - [B]Grade: C+[/B] [B]Match 4 - Noriyori Sanda and Kozue Kawashima vs. Team Toronto[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/NoriyoriSanda.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/KozueKawashima.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/AlexanderRobinson.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/LeeBennett.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] A big tag bout, with all hard-hitters in the ring, this one was actually fairly good. Sanda and Kawashima, despite never teaming before, didn't seem to have any chemistry issues, and while not a fantastic team, weren't terrible either. Robinson and Bennett, on the other side, showed their ability to adapt to whatever team thrown in front of them. Going against two young opponents who may very well have the edge in pure force, the two Canadians changed up their approach tonight. Bennett brought out more of a technical game, which seemed successful in keeping Sanda and Kawashima off balance. Robinson tried a different approach, trying to use speed and a few high-flying attempts on the younger opponents. However, while Bennett's tactic was successful, Robinson's was not, as young Sanda is somewhat of a high flier himself, and much more proficient at it than Robinson. The end came with Sanda catching Robinson with a Full Body Powerbomb for the pinfall. [CENTER][U]Noriyori Sanda and Kozue Kawashima[/U] beat Team Toronto (16:46) by pinfall when Sanda used a Full Body Powerbomb on Robinson - [B]Grade: B-[/B] [B]Main Event - Yoshimi Mushashibo vs. Akinori Kwakami[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/YoshimiMushashibo.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/AkinoriKwakami.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] No stranger to the main event on this tour, Mushashibo must be tiring rapidly of trying to save the show, so to speak. His task here was aided (or hindered) by Akinori Kwakami, the young technician and regular partner of Mito Miwa, who is currently sidelined with a shoulder injury. Due to the similar styles of the two, the opponents showed pretty good chemistry working against each other. In the end, however, it was the Glory Crown champion who reigned supreme, mixing in his superior standup game to pin Kwakami following a Yoshimi Explosion. [CENTER][U]Yoshimi Mushashibo[/U] beat Akinori Kwakami (30:18) by pinfall with a Yoshimi Explosion - [B]Grade: B-[/B] [SIZE="5"][B]Overall Rating:[/B][/SIZE] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/grade_bminus.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

Tigerkinney · June 15, 2008

Well the Tigerkinney catch up tour starts here :) Looking good so far, I'm sure you're feeling that you're not quite getting the overall grades you want right now but I'm sure that everything will fall in plae with Night of Pride. Shooter Sean winning on the last show was a surprise seeing as the boss isn't in to him all that much.

hrdcoresidebrns · June 15, 2008

[I]Now is the best time, TigerKinney, as everything is really set to start after the Elite Series - including (hopefully :() good ratings.[/I] [CENTER][IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/PGHW-2.jpg[/IMG] [SIZE="6"][B]Official Matches for Night of PRIDE![/B][/SIZE][/CENTER] Well the Night of PRIDE is upon us, as is the annual Elite Series tournament! As stated before, this year will be a one-night only, single elimination tournament. PGHW management have been very hush on the brackets, but now with the event almost here they have finally announced the opening round match ups! [CENTER][B]Bryan Vessey vs. PRIDE Koiso[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BryanVessey.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/PRIDEKoiso.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] PRIDE Koiso has been riding a good wave of momentum lately, but Vessey is one of the absolute top dogs in PGHW. Will Night of PRIDE be Koiso's night, or will the veteran Vessey be able to ruin the clever play on words? [CENTER][B]Nobuatsu Tatsuko vs. Buddy Garner[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/NobuatsuTatsuko.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BuddyGarner.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Tatsuko has been fairly quiet on the tour so far, whereas Garner has been mostly seen with Shooter Sean Deeley. With neither really setting things on fire right now, who will be the one to advance? [CENTER][B]Dread vs. Eisaku Kunomasu[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/Dread.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/EisakuKunomasu.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] The monster Dread looks to possibly make one last run at the top with the Elite Series this year, while Kunomasu is hoping to win it all and claim what he has never had - the PGHW Glory Crown. Who wants it more? [CENTER][B]Shuji Inukai vs. Raymond Diaz[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ShujiInukai.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/RaymondDiaz.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Inukai has been in rare form on this tour, with his team with Mushashibo helping to keep the Spring Navigation above water. Will that form continue here, or will the tough gaijin derail the Untouchable One's momentum train? Tune in tonight for Night of PRIDE, from the Kobe Football Stadium in Kinki! [I]Predictions welcome, as always. Whoever picks the Elite Series winner gets a free copy of the show on DVD![/I]

Jaded · June 15, 2008

[B]Bryan Vessey [/B]vs. PRIDE Koiso - Vessey is too good for anyone, even PRIDE. [B]Nobuatsu Tatsuko [/B]vs. Buddy Garner - I was about to pick Garner, but something stopped me. Gut instinct says the gaijin loses here. Dread vs. [B]Eisaku Kunomasu[/B] - Kunomasu is awesome. [B]Shuji Inukai [/B]vs. Raymond Diaz - Inukai takes this one to set up a Shuji/Eisaku singles match from the tag bout 2 shows ago. 2nd round [B]Bryan Vessey [/B]vs Nobuatsu Tatsuko - Vessey's too good, as I said. [B]Eisaku Kunomasu [/B]vs Shuji Inukai - Close one, but Vessey/Kuno would be an awesome final. Final Bryan Vessey vs [B]Eisaku Kunomasu [/B]- Vessey IS too good, but I have a feeling he may get overconfident after what I'm expecting to be two reasonably easy wins. Kunomasu to pull this one out of the bag.

Tigerkinney · June 15, 2008

[B]Bryan Vessey[/B] vs. PRIDE Koiso [I]Vessey does seem to have come into his own as a singles star over the past year and PRIDE is still hovering in that 'Not quite there' spot, whilst this tournament could be used to help Koiso get over the mountain, I feel you will go with the hotter hand and the more experienced Vessey[/I] [B]Nobuatsu Tatsuko[/B] vs. Buddy Garner [I]Tatsuko's too good not to make it to the semi finals at least[/I] Dread vs. [B]Eisaku Kunomasu[/B] [I]Still being able to beat up and coming mid-carders is one thing, still having the goods to beat one of PGHW elite triumphrate of veterans is another, that's why I think Dread will fall short, despite the obvious weight advantage[/I] [B]Shuji Inukai[/B] vs. Raymond Diaz [I]Inukai has been in great form and with the need to perhaps fall back on those you know that can deliver, I think that once again the veteran takes this[/I] Semi Finals [B]Bryan Vessey[/B] vs Nobuatsu Tatsuko [I]Having Tatsuko, take on one of the other veterans, would make this tournament have too much of an old boys club feel, so that's why I think Vessey gets the win here, that will establish him as a legitimate main event threat.[/I] Eisaku Kunomasu vs [B]Shuiji Inukai[/B] [I]This should be a fantastic match, that I think Inukai will just edge[/I] [B]Finals[/B] Bryan Vessey vs [B]Shuji Inukai[/B] [I]Getting to the final is one thing, beating two great veterans in Tatsuko and Inukai in a row is another thing and I feel the Team Dynasty 2000 member will just have the edge to win the tournament, it would also set up a very interesting match up against his fellow Dynasty 2000 member Mushashibo for the Glory Crown Title.[/I]

TrekkieMonsta · June 15, 2008

[B]Bryan Vessey[/B] vs. PRIDE Koiso [B]Nobuatsu Tatsuko[/B] vs. Buddy Garner Dread vs. [B]Eisaku Kunomasu[/B] [B]Shuji Inukai[/B] vs. Raymond Diaz Semi-Finals: [B]Bryan Vessey[/B] vs. Nobuatsu Tatsuko [B]Eisaku Kunomasu[/B] vs. Shuji Inukai Finals: Bryan Vessey vs. [B]Eisaku Kunomasu[/B] - Kunomasu to pull out the main win. Most of these were done on personal preferance, so I could be completely wrong haha. Oh, and *celebrates with Glory Crown* :D.

hrdcoresidebrns · June 16, 2008

[I]Thanks for all the support guys - it's great to see this thing finally taking off in a big way. Hope you brought a lunch... this one is gonna take a while. :D[/I] [CENTER][B][SIZE="6"]March 2008 - Week 2[/SIZE][/B] Kobe Football Stadium in Kinki Attendance: 20,171 [SIZE="5"][B]Night of PRIDE[/B][/SIZE][/CENTER] The Night of PRIDE is upon here, and over 20,000 PGHW fans have packed into the Kobe Football Stadium to witness the annual Elite Series, and to see who will be the next challenger for Yoshimi Mushashibo and the Glory Crown. Anticipation is high, and many experts have stated that this is a make-or-break show for getting the Spring Navigation back on track, as well as PGHW as a whole. With that said, the first match of the night begins... [CENTER][B]Elite Series Round 1 - Bryan Vessey vs. PRIDE Koiso[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BryanVessey.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/PRIDEKoiso.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] The crowd was hot as the first two participants in the Elite Series stared each other down in the ring. Both have much to prove heading into the tournament - Vessey that he is just as good in singles competition as he is in tag team action and a worthy main eventer in PGHW; Koiso that he has climbed the mountain that has kept him on the cusp of the main event scene for years, and that he is ready to take residence in it, and not just vacation there from time to time. With the bell came Koiso, rocking Vessey hard in the jaw with stiff forearms that drove the American back-first into the ropes, where Koiso switched to reddening the chest of Vessey with resounding chops. Koiso launched Vessey to the ropes and connected on the return trip with a jumping knee strike that floored Vessey. Koiso immediately went for the cover, hoping to seal the quick victory, but Vessey kicked out at two and Koiso was forced to apply a rear chinlock instead. Vessey got to his feet, the hold still applied, and the big American dropped young Koiso to the mat with a backdrop. Showing his determination, though, Koiso refused to relinquish his hold, arm firmly around the head of Vessey. Vessey again fought to his feet, and again planted Koiso with a backdrop, and again Koiso maintained his grip. The crowd heavy with anticipation, Vessey rose a third time and hoisted Koiso into the air for a third backdrop, but this time drew a roar from the crowd as he carried the young native across the ring and executed a backdrop driver against the turnbuckles, finally breaking the hold! With Vessey now on the attack, the match took a different tone, as the American concentrated much of his assault on the head and neck of Koiso, softening him up with a straightjacket/surfboard variation that threatened to choke Koiso out. After working up to his feet, Koiso was floored by a devastating lariat, and nearly taken out after a second rope knee drop across the chest by Vessey. Unable to secure the pinfall, Vessey drew Koiso back up to his feet and nearly knocked him unconscious with a running big boot for a near fall. With minimal interference from the young star, Vessey was able to lift Koiso back up to his feet, but an attempt at a brainbuster was reversed into a shocking Koiso Kutter! Both men laid on their back as referee Yasuyuki Terakado began his ten count, but young Koiso and Vessey both managed to beat the count, rising to their feet at nearly the same time. Koiso struck with a forearm strike, but Vessey countered back with a shot of his own that staggered young Koiso, and Vessey sprang from the ropes. Vessey charged in hard with a running big boot, but Koiso caught the veteran's leg and catapulted him overhead with an exploder suplex! The crowd roaring, Koiso shockingly ascended the turnbuckles and sailed through the air with a frog splash that connected across the chest of Vessey! The fans chanted along eagerly as Terakado began to count the fall, but a collective groan echoed through the arena as Vessey kicked out just before the three count. Both men running on adrenaline now, it was a question of which one would make the first mistake. Vessey looked like that candidate, as he charged in wildly with a lariat, but Koiso was easily able to duck the blow and had Vessey set up for a half nelson suplex that was sure to end the contest. However, the momentum had carried the pair towards the ropes, and Vessey was able to hook his arm around the top rope. This forced referee Terakado to break the hold, but Vessey snuck in a cheap elbow to the eye of Koiso that staggered the young man back. Vessey seized the opportunity and charged in with a brutal running big boot to the jaw that looked like it could've taken Koiso's head clean off his shoulders. Vessey then quickly hoisted Koiso up and sent him thundering back down to the canvas with a Vessey Driver for the pinfall! [CENTER][U]Bryan Vessey[/U] beat PRIDE Koiso (16:36) by pinfall with a Vessey Driver - [B]Grade: B+[/B] [QUOTE]Backstage following the contest, interviewed both combatants seperately. A triumphant Vessey was hopeful for the remainder of the tournament. [B]Bryan Vessey:[/B] This match has proved beyond a doubt that Koiso isn't ready to run with the big boys in PGHW. Tatsuko's little pup had better go running back to teacher and beg for more lessons, because he can't cut it here. I hope everybody else in the tournament was taking notes, because they're gonna need all the help they can get tonight. Koiso was obviously disappointed with his performance, but let it be known that this loss has given him valuable experience. [B]PRIDE Koiso:[/B] Vessey was right to do what he did [by taking the cheap shot]; this is a huge opportunity, and anyone else would have done the same thing. But be warned Vessey - you have not seen the last of me.[/QUOTE] [B]Elite Series Round 1 - Nobuatsu Tatsuko vs. Buddy Garner[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/NobuatsuTatsuko.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BuddyGarner.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] After watching his student fall mere moments before, Nobuatsu Tatsuko had to carry the banner himself if he hoped for a win here tonight. The technician Garner was looking to be completely focused, and fire burned in his eyes as he stared across the ring at Tatsuko. The bell sounded, and the men met in the center of the ring and shook hands before circling the ring, sizing each other up. Both men approached the center and attempted to lock hands, but decided against it and went back to their respective corners. After a momentary staredown, both competitors again approached the center of the ring and locked up. After a bit of grappling, Garner was able to free one of Tatsuko's wrists and tie him up in a standing wrist lock, but Tatsuko simply leveled the smaller Garner with a forearm to the jaw, sending the former MMA champion to the canvas clutching his jaw in disbelief. Garner rose to his feet, and the two began circling the ring again. They approached the center to lock up, but this time Garner simply dove almost straight down with a shoot-style double leg takedown, and mounted Tatsuko! All Tatsuko could hope to do was block as Garner began to rain down heavy elbow smashes across the face and neck of the Iron Man. Tatsuko managed to work his way to the ropes, which lead to referee Terakado standing Garner up as he checked on the jaw of Tatsuko. Garner refused to let the rules quell his momentum, however, and shoved Terakado aside as he pulled Tatsuko out from under the ropes by his leg and applied a painful leg grapevine in the center of the ring! Tatsuko grimaced in pain as he tried to reach for the ropes, but to no avail. Seeing that the ropes were well out of his reach, Tatsuko countered by scraping the boot on his free leg across the face of Garner, eventually causing him to released the hold. Both men quickly rose to their feet, although Tatsuko was clearly favoring his ankle. Garner charged in for a second takedown, but this time Tatsuko was able to sidestep the charge, and caught Garner in the side of the head with a stiff kick that rocked the American. Seizing the opportunity, Tatsuko quickly grabbed hold of one Garner's legs and applied a fierce ankle lock, and dropped to the mat with a leg grapevine for added pressure! Garner wailed in the hold for what seemed like an eternity, but was eventually able to claw his way to the ropes to earn a rope break from Terakado. Both men with bad wheels, the fight looked as though it could go either way. However, it looked as though the end might have been at hand for Tatsuko after missing a Blind Kick, which allowed Garner to catch the Iron Man with an overhead belly to belly suplex. Garner hoisted Tatsuko up to his feet and looked to be going for a German suplex, but Tatsuko was able to quickly reverse the rear waistlock and applied a cobra clutch! Tatsuko catapulted himself back, rolling Garner onto his stomach, where Tatsuko was able to fully sink in his Tatsuko Clutch! Unable to reach the ropes, Garner was forced to submit under the pain! [CENTER][U]Nobuatsu Tatsuko[/U] beat Buddy Garner (16:53) by submission with a Tatsuko Clutch - [B]Grade: B+[/B][/CENTER] [QUOTE]Backstage, Garner seemed livid as he spoke to interviewers. [B]Buddy Garner:[/B] I didn't give it my all out there, and that's what kills me. Tatsuko flat out beat me at my own game, and there's no excuse for that. I went off my game after the [belly-to-belly] suplex, and it cost me a shot at the Glory Crown. *sigh* Tatsuko, meanwhile, seemed more focused on the performance of his protoge, PRIDE Koiso, than he was on the tournament. [B]Nobuatsu Tatsuko:[/B] I'm very happy to have advanced, but I'm also quite disappointed in Koiso. Perhaps he is not as ready as I had thought. He knows what I expect of him, and he did not show that tonight. I'll have to keep a closer eye on him in the future.[/QUOTE] [CENTER][B]Elite Series Round 1 - Dread vs. Eisaku Kunomasu[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/Dread.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/EisakuKunomasu.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Two very good matches in, and this year's Elite Series has looked so far to be true return to form for the company. As Dread and Eisaku Kunomasu awaited the conclusion of their ring introductions, both men had to be thinking not only about the very dangerous opponent across the ring from them, but how much of a task winning this tournament will be. As the bell sounded, Dread charged at Kunomasu, but Kunomasu was able to sidestep the attack and laid in a stiff kick to the leg of Dread. Seemingly unfazed by the blow, Dread continued his advancement on Kunomasu. Kunomasu again dodged the charge, and once again hit another kick to the leg of Dread, this time with the big man showing that he felt the blow. Playing it more conservative now, Dread pressed the fight, but did not charge in recklessly, instead waiting for Kunomasu to make a move. After a feint kick by Kunomasu that was intended to keep the monster at bay, Dread saw an opening and charged in with a clothesline that sent Kunomasu crashing into the ropes. Laying in some heavy boots, Dread soon had Kunomasu in a heap on the canvas before referee Sadanobu Koruba was able to force the rope break. Dread stayed strong, as when Kunomasu finally got to his feet the monster American floored the Lord of Strong Style with a running forearm strike. Dread effortlessly hoisted Kunomasu up to his feet and locked in a heavy bear hug, putting intense pressure on the lower back of Kunomasu. Lifting the small Kunomasu up into the air, Dread looked as though he was close to sealing the victory as Kunomasu began to fade. However, Kunomasu suddenly got a second win and began to lay into the forehead of Dread with some heavy knife edge chops that were so stiff they actually drew a bit of blood from above the eye of Dread. Forced to release the hold due to the pain, Dread was an easy target for a big enziguri to the back of the head that dropped the big man to one knee. Kunomasu continued by striking the side of the head of Dread with stiff kicks that increased the wound on Dread's eye before springing off the ropes to deliver a stiff kick to the chest of the monster. Surprisingly, the big man did not go down, though the blow clearly rocked him. Kunomasu again hit the ropes, but on the return trip was rocked by a brutal clothesline from Dread! With the big man firmly in control now, it seemed to be the end for Kunomasu. Indeed, as the big man hoisted Kunomasu over his shoulder and drilled the former DaVE star with a running powerslam all hope seemed to be lost. Dread signaled for a Dread Bomb, and lifted Kunomasu up to deliver the move. However, Kunomasu was able to wiggle free and fell to the side of Dread's bloodied eye. With blood blocking his vision on that side, Dread caught a launching knee strike full force to the side of the head, knocking the big man unconscious for the easy pinfall victory! [CENTER][U]Eisaku Kunomasu[/U] beat Dread (12:56) by pinfall with a Launching Knee Strike - [B]Grade: B-[/B][/CENTER] [QUOTE]Backstage following the match, Kunomasu was elated with his advancement in the tournament. [B]Eisaku Kunomasu:[/B] Dread was a huge challenge, and I feel very good about my chances having defeated him. Both Vessey and Tatsuko have looked tremendous so far, and Inukai and Diaz have yet to fight, but I am confident that this could very well be my year. Dread was not quite in the same good spirits. In fact, he bypassed reporters altogether on his way out of the arena.[/QUOTE] [CENTER][B]Elite Series Round 1 - Shuji Inukai vs. Raymond Diaz[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ShujiInukai.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/RaymondDiaz.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] The final match in the opening round of the Elite Series started abruptly with Diaz eschewing normal protocol and attacking Inukai on his way to the ring. Rocking the Team Dynasty 2000 member with brutal punches to the head and back, Diaz then stunned the audience in attendance by sending Inukai crashed down hard on the entry ramp with a backdrop! Diaz stood over the fallen Inukai like a lion over his prey as he lifted the Untouchable One to his feet and hoisted him over head in a press, and walked down the rest of the ramp before tossing Inukai over the top rope into the ring! Diaz entered quickly after, and laid some heavy boots into the back of Inukai, who had not even yet taken off his entrance robe. Diaz then used the clothing as a weapon, using Inukai's belt to try and choke Inukai out! After having to physically pry Diaz off of Inukai, referee Terakado finally signaled for the bell to begin the match! Diaz continued his mauling, tossing Inukai into the corner before laying into his midsection with a series of shoulder strikes. Diaz turned the half unconscious Inukai around and proceeded to begin to choke Inukai across the top rope. Perhaps the threat of disqualification being Terakado's only means of controlling the monster Diaz, the veteran referee used it in spades here as he berated Diaz. Diaz backed off slightly, but Inukai was already in very bad shape. Diaz pulled a finally disrobed Inukai to his feet just to send him back down with a big chokeslam. Seemingly in no rush to end the match, Diaz sent Inukai into the corner with an Irish whip before charging in with a big clothesline that dropped Inukai to the mat. Diaz picked Inukai back up again and once again whipped Inukai into the corner. Charging in again for a second clothesline, Diaz (and the crowd) were stunned by Inukai showing some life and catching the running monster with a boot to the jaw that staggered Diaz. Inukai then let out a bellow as he charged out of the corner and floored Diaz with an Untouchable Lariat! Inukai picked Diaz up to his feet and rocked the former Team Strength Rush member with a brutal backdrop driver, then dragged Diaz to the corner, slumping him up against the bottom rope. Inukai let out a yell to the crowd, scraping his boots repeatedly across the face of Diaz before hitting the ropes and nearly taking Diaz's head off with a vicious Inukai Fire Kick! Inukai then pulled Diaz to the center of the ring and helped Diaz to his feet, before leveling the monster with another vicious Untouchable Lariat for the pinfall! [CENTER][U]Shuji Inukai[/U] beat Raymond Diaz (16:35) by pinfall with an Untouchable Lariat - [B]Grade: B[/B][/CENTER] [QUOTE]Following the match, Inukai was flooded by reporters backstage for his near-Herculean resurgence to beat Diaz. [B]Shuji Inukai:[/B] *Laughing* I just kind of woke up for a second. It was either do what I did, go full board and tune out whatever pain I was feeling, or else that monster might have killed me. I had no other choice. But I'll tell you what - I'm hot right now, and I'm ready to fight Kunomasu right now! Diaz, similar to the actions of Dread, ignored the press gathered backstage. He did, however, manage to destroy a storage locker on his exit.[/QUOTE] [CENTER][B]Elite Series Semi Finals - Bryan Vessey vs. Nobuatsu Tatsuko[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BryanVessey.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/NobuatsuTatsuko.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] All things considered, the superior conditioning of Nobuatsu Tatsuko alone had him the favorite heading into this matchup, a fact that Bryan Vessey no doubt was aware of. What Vessey and Tatsuko also had to be aware of was that awaiting the winner of this match was either the red hot Kunomasu or the seemingly superhuman Inukai, neither of which was an enticing prospect. Still, both men approached this match with caution similar to that of Tatsuko's first round match, and Vessey had to be thankful to not be immediately pummeled by forearms at the bell like in his match with Koiso. Both men circled each other, Tatsuko being careful to size Vessey up before locking horns with him. Vessey was able to secure a side headlock, but Tatsuko reversed by sending Vessey into the ropes. Ducking a clothesline attempt from Vessey, Tatsuko answered by hitting Vessey in the jaw with a spinning heel kick on the return voyage, with Vessey rolling out of the ring to regain his composure. Upon reentering the ring, Vessey was greeted with a boot to the side of the head while still on the apron. Tatsuko continued by hitting the back of Vessey with stiff kicks before reaching over the top to lift Vessey to his feet by his hair. Vessey was ready, though, and dropped Tatsuko throat-first across the top rope with a stunner variation. Waiting for Tatsuko to turn back around, Vessey wowed those in attendance by slingshotting himself over the top rope and connecting with a heavy flying clothesline! Vessey went for the pin, but was only able to get a two count before locking in a leg scissor necklock on Tatsuko. Tatsuko, after some straining, was able to roll Vessey over onto his stomach and squirm out of the hold. Still holding onto the leg of Vessey, Tatsuko interlocked them with his own and applied an Indian deathlock that had Vessey squirming in pain. Clawing his way to the ropes, Vessey finally managed to reach his cabled prize and earned a rope break from Terakado for his trouble. Working back up to his feet but still favoring his right knee, Vessey defended a rush of roundhouse kicks aimed at his head before taking hold of one of Tatsuko's legs and taking the Iron Man down with a single leg, using his own knee as leverage on a sickening knee bar. After some time in the hold, it was clear that Tatsuko would not give up, continuing to strain for the ropes. Vessey countered by turning the hold over into a single leg crab, focusing the attack on the lower back of Tatsuko. Seeing Tatsuko still advancing towards the ropes, Vessey again changed things up by turning the hold into an STF that really had Tatsuko in agony. Still, Tatsuko would not quit, and managed to finally reach the ropes, much worse for wear. Vessey seemed in full control of the match at this point, and fueled his ego a bit by peppering the side of the head of Tatsuko with kicks that were more insulting than painful. Lifting Tatsuko back to his feet and forcing him back into the corner, Vessey laid into the former Glory Crown holder with some forearm strikes before whipping Tatsuko to the opposite corner. Tatsuko turned the tides, surprisingly reversing the Irish whip and sending Vessey into the corner with such velocity that the American staggered out back towards Tatsuko, who was waiting with an S.T.O. that left both men lying on the mat. As referee Terakado began his ten count, both men slowly rose to their feet, with Vessey barely beating the count. Tatsuko laid into Vessey with a few forearms before charging for the ropes, but Vessey reached out and grabbed a hold of Tatsuko's tights, pulling him back into a rear waistlock. Tatsuko managed to block the attempt at a German suplex and caught Vessey with an elbow that would have had Koiso smiling, breaking the grip Vessey had on his waist. Then, like a bolt of lightning, Tatsuko caught Vessey with a Blind Kick! Tatsuko fell on for the cover, with the crowd again counting in unison, before Vessey shockingly kicked out just before three! Tatsuko seemed infuriated by the kickout, and hoisted Vessey up to his feet. Lifting him up for a Tatsuko Driller, Vessey blocked the move and caught Tatsuko with a series of forearm strikes. Vessey then hoisted Tatsuko up for a Vessey Driver, but Tatsuko was able to slip over the top rope to the apron and catch Vessey across the side of the head with an impressive roundhouse kick. Seeing Vessey staggered by the blow, Tatsuko made a run for the turnbuckles, climbing up to the top rope. However, taking his eyes off of Vessey to secure his footing proved to be his undoing, as Vessey charged up the turnbuckle and launched Tatsuko off with a Super Vessey Plex for the pinfall! [CENTER][U]Bryan Vessey[/U] beat Nobuatsu Tatsuko (20:05) by pinfall with a Super Vessey Plex - [B]Grade: B[/B][/CENTER] [QUOTE]Nobuatsu Tatsuko was beside himself as he sat talking to reporters following his loss to Bryan Vessey. [B]Nobuatsu Tatsuko:[/B] It is very disappointing that both I and Koiso failed to beat Vessey here tonight. Perhaps I was too harsh in my criticism of PRIDE. One thing is certain now - we now both have a score to settle with Vessey! Bryan Vessey, on the other hand, was all to eager to talk about his favorite topic - himself. [B]Bryan Vessey:[/B] Man, beating Tatsuko just makes this even better. First I beat his little student, now I beat the teacher. I don't see anybody stopping me tonight. Kunomasu and Inukai had both better watch out now. They haven't got a chance.[/QUOTE] [CENTER][B]Elite Series Semi Finals - Eisaku Kunomasu vs. Shuji Inukai[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/EisakuKunomasu.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/ShujiInukai.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] With Bryan Vessey advancing to the finals, his opponent came down to either Eisaku Kunomasu or Shuji Inukai. No strangers to each other on this tour, Inukai and Kunomasu stood in the ring staring each other down in much the same way they did just days earlier, only this time in singles competition, with a huge opportunity on the line. The two men advanced towards the center of the ring, standing nose to nose as the crowd began to rise to their feet. Inukai struck first, drilling Kunomasu across the jaw with a forearm strike. Kunomasu shrugged the blow off, though, and answered with one of his own. Now it was Inukai's turn to stand his ground, and he answered back in kind. Back and forth the two men battled like this, with the pace quickening as the crowd began to roar and applause. After nearly a full minute, it was Inukai who came out on top, forcing Kunomasu back to the ropes with the stiffness of his blows. Inukai pressed the fight, driving Kunomasu across the ropes into the corner and firing in more forearms, driving Kunomasu down to the mat. Inukai looked to the crowd, who waited expectedly, before scraping his boot over and over again across the face of Kunomasu. Inukai sprang off the ropes for the Fire Kick, but Kunomasu caught him with a springboard knee strike that sent Inukai tumbling through the ropes to the floor! Inukai got to his feet, shaking out the cobwebs, but was met with a human missile in the form of a suicide plancha by Kunomasu! Both men crashed into the guard rail, with Inukai clutching his chest as he tried to regain his wind. Kunomasu grabbed a chair from the crowd and set it up in the corner of the guard rail before seating Inukai on it. The crowd roared as Kunomasu began to scrape his boot across the face of Inukai, before stepping back and charging forward with a single leg dropkick to the face of Inukai! Kunomasu eventually recovered from the damage that the move had done to himself before rolling Inukai back into the ring and following the Untouchable One in. Back in the ring finally, Kunomasu nearly got the pinfall with a beautiful bridged dragon suplex, but Inukai kicked out at two. That began a resurgence of Inukai, as he rose to his feet and greeted Kunomasu with a fierce stare. Kunomasu laid into Inukai with some forearms, but none seemed to have any effect on the man. Kunomasu sprung off the ropes and landed a nice jumping forearm strike, but Inukai held his ground as the crowd roared, having flashbacks from Inukai's fight against Diaz earlier in the night. Kunomasu seemed frantic as he charged at Inukai again with a flying lariat attempt, but Inukai caught Kunomasu in midair and sent him crashing to the mat with an exploder suplex variation! Inukai lifted Kunomasu back to his feet with the air of victory in his nostrils and drilled the Lord of Strong Style with a dangerous brainbuster. Feeling victory in hand, Inukai signaled for a lariat as he waited on Kunomasu to rise to his feet. After a few moments, Kunomasu was finally able to get to his feet, and Inukai charged in with an Untouchable Lariat. However, Kunomasu blocked the move, clutching the arm of Inukai, and swept Inukai's legs out from under him as he applied the Kunomasu Vice! In the center of the ring with nowhere to go, Inukai was forced to submit! [CENTER][U]Eisaku Kunomasu[/U] beat Shuji Inukai (18:58) by submission with Kunomasu Vice - [B]Grade: B[/B][/CENTER] [QUOTE]Backstage, Kunomasu was characteristically calm as he spoke to reporters about advancing to the finals of the Elite Series. [B]Eisaku Kunomasu:[/B] Inukai is a great opponent, and I love the challenge of facing him. However, I haven't won anything yet. Vessey has been impressive and I'm going to have to be flawless if I want to defeat him. Shuji Inukai was disappointed, but not entirely downtrodden with his loss to Kunomasu. [B]Shuji Inukai:[/B]I would have liked to have won, of course, but it's not the end of the world. I've been in good form on this tour so far, so who's to say that I won't earn a shot at the Glory Crown after all this is over?[/QUOTE] Heading into the finals, a video is shown to those in attendance of the highlights of both Bryan Vessey and Eisaku Kunomasu during the night. [CENTER][B]Hype Video for Vessey vs. Kunomasu - Grade: B[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/PGHW_Elite.jpg[/IMG] [B]Elite Series Final - Bryan Vessey vs. Eisaku Kunomasu[/B] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/BryanVessey.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/EisakuKunomasu.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] As the main event of the night, the finals for the Elite Series, saw the unlikely opponents of Bryan Vessey and Eisaku Kunomasu staring each other down in the center of the ring, both with much riding on the line. Vessey had a chance to become the first foreign worker to win the prestigious tournament. For Kunomasu, this match represented what could very well be his last chance to make a run for the title that he has shockingly never held during his career. With all that at stake, both men were on point here tonight, and energy was at nearly a fever pitch. The crowd were uncharacteristically vocal as Vessey raised his hand to Kunomasu, signaling for a test of strength. Obviously at a size disadvantage, Kunomasu nonetheless approached the bigger man to lock up. Kunomasu locked a hand with Vessey and began to lock motion for the other hand, but then completely switched gears by firing in with rapid fire kicks to the leg of Vessey before sweeping it out from under him and locking Vessey in the Kunomasu Vice! Vessey writhed in agony as the crowd roared on their feet before Vessey reached the ropes. Referee Koruba stood the men back up as Vessey tried to shake the pain from his arm. The men locked up in the center of the ring with Kunomasu grabbing hold of the target arm and locking it in a standing key lock variation. Vessey countered by firing with forearms to the jaw of Kunomasu to break the hold before dropping Kunomasu to the canvas with a clothesline. Vessey again shook off the pain from his arm as he lifted Kunomasu to his feet and muscled him to the corner, where he fired into Kunomasu with a series of right hands that elicited a chorus of boos from the crowd in attendance. Vessey stayed on the attack dropping Kunomasu down with right hands before using his knee to press a choke against the turnbuckles, heightening the disgust from the crowd. Vessey brought a dazed Kunomasu to his feet and hoisted him up onto his shoulder in a fireman's carry and dropping Kunomasu to the mat with a big Death Valley Driver! Kunomasu was barely able to kick out before the three count and continue the contest. Vessey again brought Kunomasu to his feet and fired Kunomasu into the corner and followed in with a big clothesline that dropped Kunomasu to the mat. After laying in a couple of boots to the Lord of Strong Style's face, Vessey lifted Kunomasu to his feet again and fired him into the opposite corner. Again Vessey charged in, but this time his clothesline his nothing but turnbuckle as Kunomasu dodged the blow, causing more damage to the arm of Vessey. Kunomasu pressed the wound, firing at Vessey with roundhouse kicks to the arm and shoulder. Kunomasu stayed strong with forearms to the head of Vessey, but Vessey landed a thumb to the eye of Kunomasu to turn the tide. Favoring his arm, Vessey leaned Kunomasu against the ropes before attempting an Irish whip. Kunomasu reversed the whip, and as Vessey charged back towards him after hitting the ropes, Kunomasu wowed the crowd with a breathtaking rolling takedown into a cross armbar! Vessey roared in agony as he flailed his feet towards the ropes. Just as it seemed like all hope was lost for the American, his foot finally found the bottom rope and Kunomasu was forced to break the hold. Kunomasu lifted Vessey to his feet, feeling that victory was near, and whipped the American into the corner, following him in with a bottom-rope assisted knee to the face! Vessey fell in a heap to the mat, seemingly out, as Kunomasu took a moment to catch his breath during his third match of the evening. Kunomasu headed in, but Vessey caught him off-guard with a shock kick from his back to the top of Kunomasu's head. Staggered, Kunomasu shook his head almost in disbelief as Vessey got back to his feet. Kunomasu charged in with a running forearm attempt, but Vessey ducked the blow, and fired off the ropes to connect with a running big boot! Vessey took a breath, then continued the press, lifting Kunomasu to his feet and dropping him with a good powerbomb press for a two count. Waiting on Kunomasu to get to his feet, Vessey again connected with a brutal running big boot! Now smiling, Vessey knew that victory was in his grasp. He lifted Kunomasu back up to his feet, then lifted him up for a Vessey Driver! Kunomasu began to stir and kicked his legs, causing Vessey to lose his grip and drop Kunomasu back to a standing position, where Kunomasu swept the legs out from under Vessey and locked him in the Kunomasu Vice again! Vessey wailed in pain as the hold wrenched his already injured arm, and tapped! Kunomasu has won the Elite Series! [CENTER][U]Eisaku Kunomasu[/U] beat Bryan Vessey (25:31) by submission with a Kunomasu Vice to win the Elite Series - [B]Grade: B+[/B][/CENTER] Following the decision, streamers poured into the ring as Kunomasu rose to his feet, nearly to the point of tears as he stepped closer to his dream of winning the Glory Crown. PGHW owner Sadaharu Jimbo entered the ring with trophy in hand, and presented the award to Eisaku Kunomasu. Suddenly, Glory Crown champion Yoshimi Mushashibo raced into the ring and floored Kunomasu from behind! Mushashibo pummeled Kunomasu, who lay in a heap in the center of the ring amidst the bed of streamers. With a lasting image that will remain in the minds of PGHW fans for years to come, Mushashibo hoisted the Elite Series trophy above his head and brought it down across the back of Kunomasu, sending pieces of the trophy flying off in every direction. As the Night of PRIDE drew to a close, Mushashibo stood with a broken trophy in hand over the unconscious body of Eisaku Kunomasu. [CENTER][B]Segment Rating: B-[/B] [SIZE="5"][B]Overall Rating:[/B][/SIZE] [IMG]http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/hrdcoresidebrns/PGHW%20Dynasty/grade_b.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [QUOTE][B]Predictions Results:[/B] TigerKinney: 5/7 Jaded: 7/7 TrekkieMonsta: 7/7 Congrats for both Jaded and TrekkieMonsta for going a perfect 7 for 7! Perhaps I'm too predictable in my booking. :D Anyway, both win a DVD copy of the Night of PRIDE for correctly picking Eisaku Kunomasu to win the tournament![/QUOTE]

rfnatboy · June 16, 2008

I have a tip if you want it after tittle matches and tournaments I book a post match celebration and name it Trophy Presentation to closer simulate japanesse wrestling. Good luck with your dynasty.

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