BHOTWG- Stepping into the Inferno

Bigpapa42 · April 4, 2011

I feel you about missing out on the DOTM, as its always a bit frustrating. Especially when its been a good month.

UTL: Rapid Danger (Iesada & Pathlow) vs Black Heart Flying Squadron (Kiyaru & Scorpion)

UTL: The Rebellion (Shimedzu & Miyamae) vs Explosive Tension (Sanda & Okazaki)

UTL: Black Magic (Taira & Masuno) vs Wild Fire (Toshusai & Onodera)

Marihito Masuko, Sanetomo Shiraishi & Sessue Kawate vs Mitsunari Fuganaga, Yoshii Shiomi & VENOM

Elemental III, Hyosuke Kokan & Kansuke Konda vs Mystic Dragon, Barei Yasujiro & Haru Kurofuji

Black Cobra & Super Joshuya vs American Optimus & Gareth Wayne

Mister Macho vs Omezo Shikitei

Stone Yoshikawa vs Toshiki Shibanumo

Nisso Yuasha vs Roku Sotomura

Red Panther vs Merle O'Curle vs The Incredible Koyama vs Tiger Fuyuki

'Some Dude In A Mask' vs White Samurai

legendkiller13 · April 4, 2011

UTL: Rapid Danger (Iesada & Pathlow) vs Black Heart Flying Squadron (Kiyaru & Scorpion)

UTL: The Rebellion (Shimedzu & Miyamae) vs Explosive Tension (Sanda & Okazaki)

UTL: Black Magic (Taira & Masuno) vs Wild Fire (Toshusai & Onodera)

Marihito Masuko, Sanetomo Shiraishi & Sessue Kawate vs Mitsunari Fuganaga, Yoshii Shiomi & VENOM

Elemental III, Hyosuke Kokan & Kansuke Konda vs Mystic Dragon, Barei Yasujiro & Haru Kurofuji

Black Cobra & Super Joshuya vs American Optimus & Gareth Wayne

Mister Macho vs Omezo Shikitei

Stone Yoshikawa vs Toshiki Shibanumo

Nisso Yuasha vs Roku Sotomura

Red Panther vs Merle O'Curle vs The Incredible Koyama vs Tiger Fuyuki

'Some Dude In A Mask' vs White Samurai

Dragonmack · April 4, 2011

UTL: Rapid Danger (Iesada & Pathlow) vs Black Heart Flying Squadron (Kiyaru & Scorpion)

BHFS already have titles, Rapid Danger needs the win more.

UTL: The Rebellion (Shimedzu & Miyamae) vs Explosive Tension (Sanda & Okazaki)

I see Rapid Danger as the next most likely to challenge the Rebellion, so the champions get a win here to maintain their top status.

UTL: Black Magic (Taira & Masuno) vs Wild Fire (Toshusai & Onodera)

Going with the Mullet Twins simply on overness

Marihito Masuko, Sanetomo Shiraishi & Sessue Kawate vs Mitsunari Fuganaga, Yoshii Shiomi & VENOM

Masuko is the deciding factor

Elemental III, Hyosuke Kokan & Kansuke Konda vs Mystic Dragon, Barei Yasujiro & Haru Kurofuji

Despite Mystic's surprising win last show, I go with E3 here.

Black Cobra & Super Joshuya vs American Optimus & Gareth Wayne

I dont see Black Cobra losing two in a row to weaker competition, even with BHB intereference

Mister Macho vs Omezo Shikitei

The Hamachoman-san takes the win

Stone Yoshikawa vs Toshiki Shibanumo

going with the youth here.

Nisso Yuasha vs Roku Sotomura

Sotomura could rise up, but not his time yet.

Red Panther vs Merle O'Curle vs The Incredible Koyama vs Tiger Fuyuki

Could be anyone but Tiger, but in terms of pure skill going with O'Curle

'Some Dude In A Mask' vs White Samurai

The 'Some Dude in a Mask' buildup tour continues

Infernalmiko · April 4, 2011

Prediction's Form

UTL: Rapid Danger (Iesada & Pathlow) vs Black Heart Flying Squadron (Kiyaru & Scorpion)

UTL: The Rebellion (Shimedzu & Miyamae) vs Explosive Tension (Sanda & Okazaki)

UTL: Black Magic (Taira & Masuno) vs Wild Fire (Toshusai & Onodera)

Marihito Masuko, Sanetomo Shiraishi & Sessue Kawate vs Mitsunari Fuganaga, Yoshii Shiomi & VENOM

Elemental III, Hyosuke Kokan & Kansuke Konda vs Mystic Dragon, Barei Yasujiro & Haru Kurofuji

Black Cobra & Super Joshuya vs American Optimus & Gareth Wayne

Mister Macho vs Omezo Shikitei

Stone Yoshikawa vs Toshiki Shibanumo

Nisso Yuasha vs Roku Sotomura

Red Panther vs Merle O'Curle vs The Incredible Koyama vs Tiger Fuyuki

'Some Dude In A Mask' vs White Samurai

Phantom Stranger · April 4, 2011

UTL: Rapid Danger (Iesada & Pathlow) vs Black Heart Flying Squadron (Kiyaru & Scorpion)

UTL: The Rebellion (Shimedzu & Miyamae) vs Explosive Tension (Sanda & Okazaki)

UTL: Black Magic (Taira & Masuno) vs Wild Fire (Toshusai & Onodera)

Marihito Masuko, Sanetomo Shiraishi & Sessue Kawate vs Mitsunari Fuganaga, Yoshii Shiomi & VENOM

Elemental III, Hyosuke Kokan & Kansuke Konda vs Mystic Dragon, Barei Yasujiro & Haru Kurofuji

Black Cobra & Super Joshuya vs American Optimus & Gareth Wayne

Mister Macho vs Omezo Shikitei

Stone Yoshikawa vs Toshiki Shibanumo

Nisso Yuasha vs Roku Sotomura

Red Panther vs Merle O'Curle vs The Incredible Koyama vs Tiger Fuyuki

'Some Dude In A Mask' vs White Samurai

Zergon · April 5, 2011

UTL: Rapid Danger (Iesada & Pathlow) vs Black Heart Flying Squadron (Kiyaru & Scorpion)

Rabid Danger needs the win more

UTL: The Rebellion (Shimedzu & Miyamae) vs Explosive Tension (Sanda & Okazaki)

Not sure what the standings are on the tournament but I go with draw here, simply because on my opinion Rebellion doesn´t need to win the tournament and thus can affort to drop a match or two.

UTL: Black Magic (Taira & Masuno) vs Wild Fire (Toshusai & Onodera)

Bigger names

Marihito Masuko, Sanetomo Shiraishi & Sessue Kawate vs Mitsunari Fuganaga, Yoshii Shiomi & VENOM

Masuko is by far the biggest name here

Elemental III, Hyosuke Kokan & Kansuke Konda vs Mystic Dragon, Barei Yasujiro & Haru Kurofuji

Again Elemental III is the biggest name.

Black Cobra & Super Joshuya vs American Optimus & Gareth Wayne

I don´t see Cobra dropping this one.

Mister Macho vs Omezo Shikitei

Macho gets the win here

Stone Yoshikawa vs Toshiki Shibanumo

Yoshikawa is higher on the ladders

Nisso Yuasha vs Roku Sotomura

Squash

Red Panther vs Merle O'Curle vs The Incredible Koyama vs Tiger Fuyuki

Like Dragonmack said anyone but Tiger could easily win this one.

'Some Dude In A Mask' vs White Samurai

Easy win

jesseewiak · April 5, 2011

UTL: Rapid Danger (Iesada & Pathlow) vs Black Heart Flying Squadron (Kiyaru & Scorpion)

UTL: The Rebellion (Shimedzu & Miyamae) vs Explosive Tension (Sanda & Okazaki)

UTL: Black Magic (Taira & Masuno) vs Wild Fire (Toshusai & Onodera)

Marihito Masuko, Sanetomo Shiraishi & Sessue Kawate vs Mitsunari Fuganaga, Yoshii Shiomi & VENOM

Elemental III, Hyosuke Kokan & Kansuke Konda vs Mystic Dragon, Barei Yasujiro & Haru Kurofuji

Black Cobra & Super Joshuya vs American Optimus & Gareth Wayne

Mister Macho vs Omezo Shikitei

Stone Yoshikawa vs Toshiki Shibanumo

Nisso Yuasha vs Roku Sotomura

Red Panther vs Merle O'Curle vs The Incredible Koyama vs Tiger Fuyuki

'Some Dude In A Mask' vs White Samurai

Tigerkinney · April 5, 2011

Not sure what the standings are on the tournament but I go with draw here, simply because on my opinion Rebellion doesn´t need to win the tournament and thus can affort to drop a match or two.

Rapid Danger (3 wins, 1 Loss- 6 Pts)- Will win tournament if they match The Rebellion (with a win or draw), due to their head to head win in the first round of matches.

The Rebellion (3 wins, 1 Loss- 6 Pts)- Will win the tournament if they win and Rapid Danger draw, or they draw and Rapid Danger Lose.

Black Heart Flying Squadron (2 wins, 2 Losses, 4 Pts)- Can force a tie breaker match, if they win and Explosive Tension also win their final match. All four teams would finish on six points, with all teams taking points off each other, thus forcing a situation of having a deciding tie breaker match.

Explosive Tension (2 wins, 2 Losses, 4 Pts)- See BHFS.

Black Magic (1 win, 3 Losses, 2 Pts)- Cannot win tournament, in 'wooden spoon' match with Wild Fire.

Wild Fire (1 win, 3 Losses, 2 Pts)- See Black Magic

Lo-Drew · April 7, 2011

UTL: Rapid Danger (Iesada & Pathlow) vs Black Heart Flying Squadron (Kiyaru & Scorpion)

UTL: The Rebellion (Shimedzu & Miyamae) vs Explosive Tension (Sanda & Okazaki)

UTL: Black Magic (Taira & Masuno) vs Wild Fire (Toshusai & Onodera)

Marihito Masuko, Sanetomo Shiraishi & Sessue Kawate vs Mitsunari Fuganaga, Yoshii Shiomi & VENOM

Elemental III, Hyosuke Kokan & Kansuke Konda vs Mystic Dragon, Barei Yasujiro & Haru Kurofuji

Black Cobra & Super Joshuya vs American Optimus & Gareth Wayne

Mister Macho vs Omezo Shikitei

Stone Yoshikawa vs Toshiki Shibanumo

Nisso Yuasha vs Roku Sotomura

Red Panther vs Merle O'Curle vs The Incredible Koyama vs Tiger Fuyuki

'Some Dude In A Mask' vs White Samurai

Tigerkinney · April 9, 2011

O.O.C Note:

Show will be posted up sometime tomorrow..so this is a friendly 24hourish warning should anyone still feel like putting in some predictions on this show.

Tigerkinney · April 10, 2011

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Combustion Tour- Show 9-

Ultimate Tag League: First Blast: Final Shot!!!

(Wed 29th September 2010)

Sapporo Sports Park, Hokkaido (5,000- Super No Vacancy)

Pre-Show

Match A: Some Dude In A Mask vs White Samurai

'Some Dude In A Mask' once again came out and 'destroyed' one of BHOTWG's resident 'enhancement talents' in next to no time, as White Samurai got in almost no offence. A Trapping Suplex secures the win for the mysterious newcomer in just a shade under 90 seconds.

Result: Some Dude In A Mask [w] bt White Samurai [L] in 1:24 via pinfall (Trapping Suplex)

Rating: C

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Match B: Red Panther vs The Incredible Koyama vs

Tiger Fuyuki vs Merle O'Curle

Perhaps due to a combination of the crowd being somewhat intrigued by 'SDIAM' and the fact that the previous match was over in a flash, this lowercarders 4 corner survival was greeted with more empty seats, as the fans looked to grab a tasty Bento Box from the concession stands.

In typical 4CS fashion this once broke down very quickly and the momentum swung back and forth between all four competitors, until it was The Incredible Koyama who was able to land the decisive blow, landing upon Tiger Fuyuki with the Air Koyama (Shooting Star Press) to pick up the victory.

Result: The Incredible Koyama [w] bt Merle O'Curle + Red Panther + Tiger Fuyuki [L] in 7:27 via pinfall (Air Koyama)

Rating: C

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Main Show

Match #1: Black Cobra & Super Joshuya vs

American Optimus & Gareth Wayne

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This one's interesting because both Joshuya and Optimus are still officially in Dragon Feet 2K9 at this stage, Cobra is now officialluy out of the Black Heart Brethren, whilst Gareth Wayne is still very much with that faction, question which of these two makeshift duo's would be more united.

Joshuya and Optimus started things off, but gaijin legacy quickly thought better of it and tagged in Gareth Wayne. Black Cobra wanted in straight away but Wayne prevented Joshuya from making the tag and then knocked Cobra off the apron.

The 'American Bastard' managed to overpower Joshuya and set up for the Nu-Vegas Bomb but the 'Nippon Luchadore' was able to counter into sunset flip. Wayne powered out but Joshuya was able to snap off a spinning headscissors that gathered up enough momentum to send Wayne out to the floor. Joshuya then looked to take flight but American Optimus sneaked in and crotched his Dragon Feet stable mate with a low blow before quickly rolling Joshuya up...but referee Terakado quickly waived the cover off, still recognising that Optimus was not the legal man.

However the momentum remained with American Optimus and Gareth Wayne, with the 'American Bastard' now recovered enough to send Joshuya into their corner. A backbreaker from Gareth Wayne was followed by a diving legdrop from Optimus for a two count, before 'gaijin legacy' set up for the O-Bomb but Joshuya had the move scouted and countered into a frankensteiner......

Optimus managed to kick out at two, before both looked to make the tag.....Optimus managed to get the tag to Wayne first and the 'American Bastard was able to prevent Joshuya from makign the tag, but the 'Nippon Luchadore' ducked under the Jackpot Jolt (Charging Fore Arm Smash) and then nailed Wayne with a leg laritat before getting the tag to Black Cobra, who then sent Wayne to the canvas with a missile dropkick, a basement dropkick then followed before Cobra headed up top to then come crashing down upon Wayne with the FROM CANADA WITH LOVE (Swandive Headbutt).......

Gareth Wayne kicked out but was then quickly turned over into the STONE HOLD (Sharpshooter)......

American Optimus then got up on the apron and looked as though he was about to intervene and make the save, but then suddenly hopped off the apron and headed up the entrance ramp, at that point with a two on one situation suddenly looming, a frustrated Gareth Wayne saw no choice but to tap away the match at the hands of his former stable mate.

Result: Black Cobra [w] & Super Joshuya bt American Optimus & Gareth Wayne [L] in 8:25 via submission (Stone Hold)

Rating: B-

Onodera's Assessment: A nice little opening contest, mixing some good action with some intriguing storytelling. American Opitmus-san hanging out Wayne-san out to dry, makes sense because all he cares about is getting one over on Joshuya-san and when he felt the opportunity to do was slipping away he decided to leave the match. What it also shows is that whilst Optimus-san has been carrying himslef like a member of the BHB, he is still very much loyal to Dragon Feet and that his issues are only with Joshuya-san.

Post Match Comments:

Black Cobra (in English): I wanted to show everyone that my former Brethren are good wrestlers, but they just can't see it for themselves and feel the need to resort to the underhanded tactics I once believed in, the Black Hearted Way as they call it. Just as I learned to myself, they will soon learn that true skill and desire will overcome earning victory in the cheapest of fashions.

Super Joshuya: I do not understand why I have to fight for my spot in Dragon Feet 2K9 at Quest of Heart, when I have carried myself in an honorable manner , unlike Optimus-san.......But if Shimedzu-san and Miyamae-san want me to prove my worth then, I will do so and show them that I am stronger than Optimus-san.

American Optimus (in English): You want to know why I walked out on Wayne-san, because I don't have any affiliation with him or the Brethren for that matter. What I do have a bond with is Dragon Feet 2K9, a bond I have had for longer than Joshuya-san and at Quest of Heart I will beat him by any means necessary ro maintain my spot with MY brothers. Joshuya-san, we could have been a great team but the difference is I want IT more, whilst you're just happy to coast along, convincing yourself that being honorable is an excuse for your failures.

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Match #2: Ultimate Tag League:

Black Magic (Yasuhiko Taira & Yasunobu Masuno) vs

Wild Fire (Tadakuni Toshusai & Takayuki Onodera)

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The first Ultimate Tag League match of the night see's both teams only fighting for pride, but given their heated history with one another that began on the Burn, Don't Freeze Tour neither team will want to finish below the other and receive the 'wooden spoon'.

Black Magic tried to force an early advantage by jumping Wild Fire during their entrance, but the Sekigun pair were more than ready for their Black Hearted rivals and fired right back, however the wild brawling at the start of the match did begin to favour the former tag champions, as Masuno and Taira used their size and power to their advantage.

When things settled down Black Magic had managed to isolate Onodera in their corner. As expected Black Magic then worked over Onodera in their corner and finding every opportunity to take a shortcut much to the frustration of Toshusai, whose protestations only served to put Onodera into more trouble, as referee Umeki was distracted form seeing Black Magic's cheap shots and blatantly illegal tactics such as choking Onodera with the ring-rope.

After feeling that Onodera had been effectively worn down, Masuno then looked to place the 'Iron Man' in the MASUNO DEEP SLEEPER (Arm Hook Sleeper) but Onodera still had some fight left and elbowed his way out but was prevented from making too much of a comeback after being levelled with a clothesline from 'the Hammer'.

Taira was then tagged back in by Masuno, Onodera was then whipped hard into the corner by the 'Bulldozer' who then charged in to connect with The FLATTENER (Running Corner Clothesline) but Onodera saw it coming and got the boots up, before attempting a diving cross-body, however Taira caught the 'Iron Man' and admittely used the momentum to toss Onodera overhead with the SAMSON SLAM (Pumphandle Fallaway Slam).....

Taira then went for the cover, but it was too lax and Onodera was able to kick out at two. Taira turned it back over to Masuno and the powerful pairing look to set up for the DEVASTATOR but Onodera managed to find a way to slip out and counter into a DDT/Enziguri one man combination to stun the former tag champions.....

That lead to the Iron Man finally getting the hot tag into a fired-up Toshusai, who then proceeded to clean house with a flurry of fore-arms and then a pair of SHOCK KICK's (Bicycle Kicks) for both members of Black Magic. Toshusai then went for the cover on Taira.....

One.....

Two......

Thr.......

Masuno dived back into make the save, and then traded back and forth blows with Toshusai who then flipped his customary double bird sign at the 'Hammer' and reared back to connect with another SHOCK KICK, only for a recovered Taira to then level Toshusai with a clothesline that sent 'Wild Charisma' to the floor. Taira then followed Toshusai out to the floor, only to leave Masuno exposed to a missile drop-kick from Onodera.

Onodera then quickly rolled Masuno up, the 'Hammer' easily powered out of the cover but then found himself trapped in the LRC submission (Arm Trap Crossface) but Taira who had just sent Toshusai crashing into the ring-steps was able to intervene and prevent Masuno from tapping out......

Taira then levelled Onodera with a clothesline and then pitched the 'Iron Man' onto the top-rope to set up for the WRECKING BALL (Muscle Buster) but before he could deliver the move, Toshusai sneaked back in and levelled Taira with another SHOCK KICK, before Onodera then planted the 'Bulldozer' into the canvas with a diving bulldog.

Masuno then re-intervened sending Onodera back out to the floor with a clothesline, before doing the same to Toshusai, but 'Wild Charisma' fired right back only to be crotched with a low blow from Taira. Taira then held Toshusai in place for Masuno to connect with the MAGIC K.O (Roaring Elbow) but Toshusai managed to side step at the last split second and Taira went down like a sack load of Onigiri,before levelling Masuno with another SHOCK KICK

Taira somehow battled his way to his feet only to be planted with a SPINE SHOCKER from Toshusai, who then made the cover.....

One.......

Two.......

Three !!!

Wild Fire had finally pullled out the victory that had eluded them over Black Magic on the Burn, Don't Freeze Tour and avoid finishing bottom of the UTL standings.

Result: Tadakuni Toshusai [w] & Takayuki Onodera bt Yasuhiko Taira [L] & Yasunobu Masuno in 11:07 via pinfall (Spine Shocker)

Rating: C

Onodera's Assessment: The crowd were unfortunately apathetic towards this match, feeling that these two teams have met each other far too much recently and unfortunately what we offered up out there was very formulaic. Having an inkling that this feud was beginning to run it's course for now, I had Toshusai-san and myself pick up the win. I was going to book us together again in some sort of stipulation based match at Quest of Heart, but the growing apathy from the BHOTWG fanbase towards a feud that is already growing a little stale means that I have already re thought those plans. However I feel that the rivarly can be kept alive without throwing out another straight tag match for a while yet.

Post Match Comments:

Tadakuni Toshusai: WIILLDDD FIIRRREEEE, destroy BLAACCKK MAGIIIIICCC, BLAAACK MAGIIICC DESTROYEDDDD!!!

Takayuki Onodera: Toshusai-san here is as ever getting carried away, but who can blame him, it was good to finally get a win over those no good cheaters, and I'm sure it will be more of many victories to come, because whilst we didn't do as well in the UTL as we would have liked, we still believe that one day we can become World Tag Team Champions.

Tadakuni Toshusai: CHAMPIONNNNSSS !! , WIILLLDDDDD CHAMPIONNNNNSSSS!!!!

Yasunobu Masuno: Does it looks like we care, we finished bottom in this stupid tournament. You haven't seen the last of us, not be a long shot, we will force our way back to the very top of Burning Hammer, and we will leave a path of destruction behind us.

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Match #3: Stone Yoshikawa vs Toshiki Shibanumo

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This match pitted two Burning Hammer roster members looking to prove they have what it takes to thrive in BHOTWG, the veteran Shibanumo is building up a perception as the 'weak link' in RAGE amongst his stable mates, whilst Yoshikawa has yet to really establish himself since coming into BHOTWG.

The opening exchanges were a cagey, technical affair until Shibanumo started to use his size advantage to assert his authority, and after a belly to back suplex earned a two count, 'Silent RAGE' then placed Yoshikawa in the SLEEPING CAMEL (Camel Clutch Sleeper) but the 'International Student' was able to dig down and tough it out enough to force a rope break.....

Shibanumo then set up for the BROKEN PROMISES (Sideslam Backbreaker) but Yoshikawa managed to kick out and then nail Shibaumo with an Enziguri. A baseball slide then saw Yoshikawa cease the momentum further, before Shibanumo rolled out to take a powder, only for Yoshikawa to launch himself over the tope and wipe Shibanumo out with a diving cross body.

The 'International Student' then pitched Shibanumo back into the ring and then looked to get 'Silent Rage' turned over for the Stone Hold but Shibanumo was able to kick Yoshikawa off and then level Yoshikawa with a clothesline.....

Shibanumo then looked to set up for the Hammerplex but Yoshikawa managed to eblow his way out and force a standing switch befoe impressively planting his larger opponent with a German Suplex Hold for a two count. Yoshikawa looked to take flight but was ut off by Shibanumo, whot then looked to bring the 'International Student' crashing back in with a superplex but Yoshikawa managed to fight Shibaumo off and take down Silent RAGE with a diving crossbody......

Shibanumo however rolled through and set up for the Broken Promises, but Yoshikawa was again able to fight his way out, before planting 'Silent Rage' with a drop toe hold and following in with a basement drop-kick. Yoshikawa then planted Shibanumo with a snap suplex before heading up top and then crashing down upon 'Silent Rage' with the SUPERMAN ELBOW (Long Range Flying Elbow), which ended up being decisive for Yoshikawa as the 'international student' came away with the victory.

Result: Stone Yoshikawa [w] bt Toshiki Shibanumo [L] in 8:15 via pinfall (Superman Elbow)

Rating: C

Onodera's Assessment: I was expecting this match to not get much of a reaction from the crowd, it was just a shame that they were already a bit flat from the seemingly overdone Black Magic-Wild Fire match. Even though it is likely neither will become major stars for Burning Hammer, I feel both still have something to offer the promotion. Shibanumo-san is admittedly a bit bland but is consistent and that makes him dependable in the role of a veteran talent enhancer. Yoshikawa-san however gets the rub as he does have more potential to rise above his current low card status, though there is the feeling that the man he defeated tonight, could be himself in ten years time, unless he adds a little more sizzle to his performance.

Post Match Comments:

Stone Yoshikawa: I know I've got to start picking up more wins to truly cement myself with BHOTWG, and I also know that one win over a, and I mean no disrepect to the guy a low tier worker like Shibanumo-san ain't going to make alot of difference but it's a step in the right direction for me and it's a building block I can build upon.

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Match #4: Barei Yasujiro, Haru Kurofuji & Mystic Dragon vs Elemental III, Hyosuke Kokan & Kansuke Konda.

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With teams representing the two purest of babyface factions in Macho-Universe and the Burning Sekigun, the crowd were somewhat split on who to support in this all junior division six man tag.

After a low key feeling out process what unfolded was a fast paced, evenly contest with the momentum swinging back and forth between both sides. Universal Excellence and Size of the Fight both almost earned the victory with their signature double teams, as Kokan almost fell victim to the UNIVERSAL STUDIOS (Bridging German Suplex followed by a standing Shooting Star Press) and Size of the Fight almost put Yasujiro away with the BIG FIGHT ENDER (Powerbomb/Neckbreaker combo).....

In the end though it came down to Mystic Dragon and Elemental III, with Mystic almost pulling out the upset with an Elemental Suplex on the 'Third Generation Icon'. With Universal Excellence then holding off Size of the Fight, the 'Destined One' then headed up top and pulled out the MYSTIC WAVE (Corkscrew Senton Splash) but Elemental III got his knees up and a roundhouse kick, followed by an EARTH BREAKER (Double Underhook Powerbomb) saw the 'Third Generation Icon' secure the win for the Burning Sekigun trio.

Result: Elemental III [w], Hyosuke Kokan & Kansuke Konda bt Barei Yasujiro, Haru Kurofuji & Mystic Dragon [L] in 10:27 via pinfall (Earth Breaker)

Rating: B-

Onodera's Assessment: Aligned to some good fast paced action, Elemental III gave this match just enough of a big name prescence to get the crowd back on side, after a couple of 'flat' contests.

Post Match Comments:

Elemental III: Macho-Universe are an honorable faction, but Size of the Fight and myself showed that the Sekigun will always be stronger.

Kansuke Konda: Universal Excellence, we respect you guys because you fight for things the right way, just like Kokan-san and myself but whether we will be facing the Flying Squadron or Little Fury, will be the one's earning the next shot at the Junior Tag titles.

Barei Yasujiro: Size of the Fight and Elemental-san, tonight you were stronger than us, and that is someting we will have to respect, but it will not always be that way and when it comes to getting back into the Junior Tag Title hunt Kurofuji-san and I will be the one's earning the next shot.

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Match #5: Nisso Yuasha vs Roku Sotomura

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Even though Sotomura got in some offence to prevent this from being completely one-sided, he was unable to stand up to the 'Baby Elephant's' power and unlike the Junior Division wrestlers who have given Yuasha many problems, the 'Chinlock Master' lacked the speed and agility to take advantage of Yuasha's lumbering weakness and unfortunately for Sotomura this the Baby Elephant was able to dictate the pace from start to finish and in just a over four and a half minutes the contest was over as Sotomura was sent crashing into the canvas with the QUAKE BOMB (Elevated Powerbomb).

Result: Nisso Yuasha [w] bt Roku Sotomura [L] in 4:39 via pinfall (Quake Bomb)

Rating: C-

Onodera's Assessment: Token squash win for Yuasha-san. I think had we sent him to defeat here then he would have no credibility left. Admittedly this is the sort of the match that normally belongs on the pre-show and unsurprisingly much of the crowd used the match for a chance to take a break.

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Match #6: Mitsunari Fuganaga Yoshii Shiomi & VENOM vs

Marihito Masuko, Sanetomo Shiriashi, Sessue Kawate

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Credits to JHD-1 for the new Masuko render and LoNdOn for the new Kawate render.

This six man tag saw the RAGE trio seize control, managing to isolate Marihito Masuko. The challenger for the Junior Division Championship at Quest of Heart, proved resillient however and an INTO THE WHITE (Springboard Bulldog) on Mitsunari Fuganaga, gave the Painted Wonder the opening to get his Snow Lizzard partners back into the match.

The momentum then swung back to the Sekgun trio with Snow Lizzard almost pick up the win via the SL SNAPPER (Russian Legsweep/Neckbreaker combo) on VENOM but Yoshii Shiomi made the save with a senton splash. Moments later Masuko though he had got the win for the Sekigun with a MASUKO CRADLE (Bridging Leg Hook Belly to Back Suplex) but that was broken up by Fuganaga, before Mister Serious drove the Painted Wonder into the mat with the WHO'S LAUGHING NOW (Double Underhook Facebuster).....

Fuganaga then found himself planted by Shiraishi with the LIZARD SUPLEX (Half Nelson Leg Hook Suplex) but it was VENOM who would have the final word stunning Shiraishi with the V-STINGER (Shining Wizard Enziguri) before placing the 'Lizard' in the STING IN THE TAIL (Cross Knee Lock) to force the submission victory.

Result: Mitsunari Fuganaga [w] Yoshii Shiomi & VENOM bt Marihito Masuko, Sanetomo Shiriashi [L], Sessue Kawate in 9:48 via submission (Sting In The Tail)

Rating: C+

Onodera's Assessment: Not much to say about this match, this was what it was a midcard level filler six man. The RAGE trio picked up the win here, as I am gradually building them up from the glorified jobber faction they were during the Burn, Don't Freeze Tour into becoming a genuine threat. Masuko-san despite being the biggest name won't be hurt by this loss, as the fans will have perceived him to be teaming with 'weak' partners as Snow Lizzard have not been relevant in a winning sense for some time now.

Post Match Comments:

Mitsunari Fuganaga: RAGE are moving forward, Sanda and Okazaki have shown good leadership and Little Fury and myself are stepping it up, for too long we were content to be the 'other' faction here in Burning Hammer....RAGE formed because we were not content to be the 'other' guys, but then we lost sight of that fact, now we have the vision and drive back again.

VENOM: And part of recapturing that vision and drive as Fuganaga-san has just said will be to capture the Junior Tag Team Championship......

Yoshii Shiomi: We know how good the Black Heart Flying Squadron are, they've proved how good they are in the UTL but will they be ready for how good WE are.

Marihito Masuko: Often the path to our defining moments are paved with testing obstacles, tonight defeat was endured but that has only reminded me that it is something I WILL not endure as my quest reaches a familiar path once again, for the pink path of destiny shall see the dragon slain and lead to gold.

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Match #7: Mister Macho vs Omezo Shikitei

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Dragon Feet 2K9's young apprentice Omezo Shikitei came out full of fire against Mister Macho, and pushed the pace in the early going, so much so that he managed to lock on his BROKEN SWORD (Crucifix Armbar) submission on the Macho-Universe leader. But the former Raging Bull wasn't worn down enough for the 'Ice Man's' submission to be truly effective and after weathering an early storm Macho battled his way back to take control of the match.

An overhead belly to belly suplex earned a close two count for the Macho-man, and the the MACHO LARIAT brought Macho even closer to victory. Despite kicking out Shikitei remained rooted to the mat and Macho decided to head up top before dropping the MACHO ELBOW DROP (Flying Elbow drop) on Shikitei to secure the victory.

Result: Mister Macho [w] bt Omezo Shikitei [L] in 8:40 via pinfall (Macho Elbow Drop)

Rating: C

Onodera's Assessment: Not a bad match, but at this stage the fans just aren't going to buy into a young lion like Shikitei-san going over an established veteran like Hamacho-san, so again this was met with a degree of apathy from the Sapporo crowd. Of course after such a low-key undercard I am placing all hope in the two vital UTL matches in the main event slots to really deliver.

Post Match Comments:

Mister Macho: OOH YEAHHH !!!! It's all about the big prize brother, and the Macho-man is gonna be heading for the main event.

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Match #8: Ultimate Tag League:

The Rebellion (Shimedzu & Miyamae) vs

Explosive Tension (Chuichi Sanda & Masaaki Okazaki)

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The penultimate UTL match pitches the World Tag Team Champions The Rebellion, up against Explosive Tension. The Rebellion can win the tournament with a draw, provided that Rapid Danger lose in the last match...Explosive Tension need to win and hope that the Black Heart Flying Squadron also pick up a win the main event to force a four way tie break match between all four teams.

Explosive Tension try to push an aggressive pace from the start, jumping The Rebellion at the bell but the tag champs fire right back and the intense brawl soon spills out to the floor and into the crowd. Sanda and Miyamae manage to beat the count and it is Miyamae who gains the advantage taking down Sanda with a basement drop kick and then heading up top but Okazaki had sent Shimedzu into the guard-rail moments earlier and managed to hop up onto the apron to prevent Miyamae from taking flight, that enabled Sanda to recover and bring 'the Viper' crashing back into the ring with a superplex......

Sanda made the cover, as Okazaki dished out a series of stiff kicks to Shimedzu on the outside....

Though Miyamae was able to kick out, Explosive Tension had seized control of the match. The pace of the match after such an intense opening, slowed down as the RAGE duo focus their attack on working over the back of Miyamae, with plenty of quick tags, snapmares and stiff kicks to 'the Viper'. Shimedzu meanwhile had picked himself off the floor and was ready to tag back in, but Explosive Tension had cut the ring off and began to taunt 'Kamikaze Spirit'.

A series of backbreakers and suplexes continued to wear Miyamae down to the point that Shimedzu was concerned enough to get into the ring and intervene, but 'Kamikaze Spirit's' protestations only served to distract referee Umeki and for Explosive Tension to sneak in more cheap shots.

Feeling that Miyamae was significantly worn down Okazaki then looked to place the 'viper' in the CENTURY CRAB LIFT but Miyamae wasn't as weakened enough as he would liked to have thought, as the ' Viper' thrusted Okazaki away with a double boot that sent 'No Mercy' staggering back into his corner, Miyamae then explosively nailed Okazaki with a drop-kick into the corner before delivering an jumping high kick that knocked Sanda off the apron before collapsing to the mat, that burst of energy seemingly all he had left to give at that stage.

Miyamae however was still very much on the wrong side of the ring, and a recovered Sanda was able to prevent 'the Viper' from making the tag. Sanda then whipped Miyamae into the corner and then went to connect with the EXPLOSION KICK (Running Boot) but Miyamae was able to duck and then dive across to get the tag to Shimedzu who then delivered a running boot of his down to Sanda. Sanda then dropped into a seated position, setting himself up nicely for Shimedzu to subject 'Explosive' to a facewash.

However Sanda was able to stop 'Kamikaze Spirit' in his tracks as Shimedzu went to the 'Facewash' well for a second time, by getting back to his feet and levelling Shimedzu with a lariat.

Sanda then set up for an Exploder Suplex but Shimedzu had that well scouted, elbowing his way out and then planting the former Raging Bull with a REVOLUTION DROP (Twisting Inverted Brainbuster)......

One.......

Two.....

Thr.......

Okazaki rushed back into the ring to break up the pin, but Umeki keen to keep control quickly ordered the fomer INSPIRE man back to his corner. The Rebellion took full advantage to the momentary distraction, combining to nail Sanda with stereo roundhouse kicks.....

Sanda proved resillient however kicking out at two, and perhaps spurred on by the fact that the UTL cup could still be won, the former Raging Bull managed to withstand more double team offence from The Rebellion that could have very well put lesser determined men down. The Double slingshot suplex, rope hung double stomp and legsweep/spin kick combo's were all only able to earn the World Tag Team Champions a two count.....

Feeling however that victory was getting ever closer, The Rebellion then looked to set up the Spiked Skull-Drop but Sanda had that well scouted, fighting his way out of the front chancery and then planting Shimedzu with an Exploder Suplex.....Okazaki then broke out of his corner to then take Miyamae by surprise by bringing 'the Viper crashing back into the ring with a superplex......

Shimedzu managed to kick out of Sanda's weak cover,but with Miyamae also down....Sanda was able to get Okazaki legally tagged back into the match, and Explosive Tension were able to re-seize the momentum, by levelling 'Kamikaze Spirit' with a chop block/Spin Kick combination........

One.......

Two.....

Thr......

Miyamae dived across to make the save, but was quickly intercepted by Okazaki who took 'the Viper' down with a drop toe hold and then placed Miyamae in the CENTURY CRAB LIFT.

Neither was the legal man however, so the submission victory would not count, despite Miyamae looking as though he wanted to tap out......However it did still put Explosive Tension in the drivers seat, that was until Shimedzu was able to rebound off the ropes and nail Sanda with the LIFE FLASHER (Rebound Running Boot)......

Okazaki suddenly relinquished the Crab Lift and pulled Shimedzu off from making the cover. Okazaki then went to nail Shimedzu with a running knee strike, but 'Kamikaze Spirit was able to side step out of the way and then take down Okakazki with a Dragon Screw Leg-Whip.......

Shimedzu then turned his attention to Sanda, lifting 'Explosive' up with a front facelock, as 'Kamikaze Spirit' looked for the SKULL DROP but a recovered Okazaki clubbed Shimedzu from behind before Explosive Tension combined on an EXPLOSION KICK assisted Backdrop Suplex Hold !

One......

Two......

Thr......

Miyamae dived across to make the save, but was quickly pitched back out to the floor by Sanda, and Explosive Tension were able to turn their attention back to Shimedzu........

Explosive Tension then looked to set up for the EX2 (Double Exploder Suplex) but 'Kamikaze Spirit' was able to battle his way out, but his attempt at a spirited flurry was soon cut off, before being whipped hard into the corner.......

Explosive Tension then pitched Shimedzu onto the top-rope, as both Okazaki and Sanda climbed onto the second, ready to deliver a double team superplex but before they could deliver what they had in mind, Miyamae sneaked back into the ring and stunned Sanda with a falling double knee backbreaker, despite that intervention however....Okazaki was still able to send Shimedzu crashing back into the ring with a top rope Exploder Suplex.....

But Miyamae quickly made sure that 'No Mercy' would not be able to make the save, nailing Okazaki with the GLITTERING MAGICIAN knee strike......

One......

Two....

Thr......

Okazaki kicked out but was then placed in the SNAKE POISON (ANACONDA VICE) submission by Miyamae.....Sanda then tried to get across to make the save but Shimedzu was able to pull the Raging Bull back and tie-up Sanda with an abdominal stretch as Miyamae synched his signature submission hold on Okazaki.

'No Mercy' looked set to tap put but Sanda managed to fight his way out of Shimedzu's clutches and eventually was able to make it across and deliver a few blows to Miyamae, to force 'the Viper' to relinquish his grip and prevent Okazaki from tapping out.

Sanda then levelled Shimedzu with an EXPLOSION KICK II, but was then clipped from behind by Miyamae who then planted the former Raging Bull with the MIYAMAE SPOILER (Swinging Reverse STO).....

Referee Umeki however waived off the cover, saying that Sanda was not the legal man to be pinned..... at that point a recovered Shimedzu then dragged Sanda out to the floor, as a worn down Okazaki still lay rooted to the canvas.....Miyamae then decided to head up top......

But before Miyamae could take flight Okazaki was back to his feet, only for 'the Viper' to take Okazaki down with a flying cross body but 'No Mercy' rolled through and then placed Miyamae in the ANGULAR ARM BAR (Grounded Arm Bar).....

Okazaki wrenched back on Miyamae's arm, as Sanda was now preventing Shimedzu from getting back into the ring to make the save.......

But despite being in a great deal of agony, Miyamae was able to tough it out and force himself and Okazaki over to the ropes to force the rope break.....

Okazaki however was able to continue to seize the momentum, with Miyamae staggering into the OKAZAKI EXPLOSION (Wrist Clutch Exploder Suplex)......

One........

Two.......

Thr........

Shimedzu was able to break free of Sanda's clutches and dive across to make the save........

'Kamikaze Spirit' was quickly pitched back out to the floor, before Explosive Tension looked to set up for the 'EX2' (Double Exploder) on Miyamae......

But Miyamae made it as awkward as possible dropping to his knees, before Shimedzu slid back into the ring and nailed Okazaki with a LIFE FLASHER......

Miyamae then planted Sanda with an STO, and both members of The Rebellion then headed up top.......

Explosive Tension rose back to their feet but were then on the receiving end of stereo missile drop-kicks, that sent them staggering backwards into opposite corners, stereo running knee strikes followed.......

Before the Rebellion headed up top again....Miyamae then came crashing down upon Okazaki with the REBEL STOMP (Diving Double Stomp) and a split second later....Shimedzu came crashing down upon Sanda with a MOONSAULT.....

One......

Two.....

Thr........

Sanda kicked out but with Okazaki still feeling the effects of the REBEL STOMP, the Rebellion looked to set up for the SPIKED SKULL DROP........

With Okazaki unable to prevent The Rebellion from doing so, Sanda was driven into the canvas......

One......

Two.....

Thr.....

But 'No Mercy' was able to recover in time to make the save......

Shimedzu the drop-kicked Okazaki out of the ring, and then followed up with a slingshot cross-body......

Leaving Miyamae in the ring with Sanda.......'the Viper' then looked to be setting up for the MIYAMAE SPOILER but Sanda had found some fighting spirit, blocking the move and then planting Miyamae with an EXPLODER SUPLEX.....

But he was too worn down to make the cover.......

After Umeki almost made a double count-out, both then staggered to their feet before engaging in several tired looking strikes......Sanda then landed the EXPLOSION KICK (Running Boot) and quickly made the cover......

One.......

Two......

Thr.....

But Shimedzu was able to break back in and make the save, but before Shimedzu could pull out a decisive manouvere on Sanda, Okazaki clubbed 'Kamikaze Spirit' from behind, before planting Shimedzu with a Backdrop Suplex........

Explosive Tension then turned their attention back to Miyamae, and once again set up for the EX2 (Double Exploder) and this time they were able to pull it off.....

One......

Two.....

Thr........

Somehow Miyamae had the fighting spirit left to keep the match alive for The Rebelllion......

Explosive Tension having come so close to finishing Miyamae off there and then, looked to deliver a second EX2 but Shimedzu was back up to nail Sanda with a roundhouse kick, before Miyamae then nailed Okazaki with an Enziguri......

Miyamae then rolled up 'No Mercy'

One......

Two.......

Thr.......

Sanda was able to dive across to make the save, but was then intercepted by Shimedzu.......

Miyamae and Okazaki then began to exchange strikes in the ring, as Shimedzu and Sanda took their battle out to the floor......

Okazaki was then able to seize advantage, planting Miyamae with Uranage Backbreaker before turning 'the Viper' over into the CENTURY CRAB LIFT (Leglock Cloverleaf).......

Sanda and Shimedzu were still cancelling each other out on the floor......

Miyamae looked like he was set to tap........

But then the bell rang, and the 30 minute time limit was up....the match had ended in draw. Okazaki was probably only as few seconds away from forcing Miyamae to tap out but the time limit had finished in The Rebellion's favour and if the Black Heart Flying Squadron can defeat Rapid Danger in the main event, then The Rebellion will claim ultimate victory in the inaugral Ultimate Tag League.

Result: Shimedzu & Miyamae drew with Chuichi Sanda & Masaaki Okazaki in 30:00 (Time Limit Expired)

Rating: B+

Onodera's Assessment: Admittedly the crowd had to be warmed up a bit, after a flat undercard, but transpired was a very good tag match, but what that is par for the course with The Rebellion. Explosive Tension did play their part however and Sanda-san looks like he could end up being part of not one, but two successive tandems in BHOTWG. The finish with Explosive Tension coming so close to victory also sets things in place for a re-match.

Post Match Comments:

Masaaki Okazaki: Lets get one thing straight here, we should still be in with a chance of winning those trophies tonight, because Miyamae was saved by the time limit....he was going to tap, I know it, you know it, Miyamae knows it, everyone knows it....

Chuichi Sanda: Even if Rapid Danger do end up doing enough against the Squadron, fact is we was robbed!

Masaaki Okazaki: But we aren't going to sit here and complain, we propose to do something about it, so what we want is a re-match Rebellion....

Chuichi Sanda: And we don't want any re-match, we want that match to be for the World Tag Team titles!!

Masaaki Okazaki: We've proven we CAN beat The Rebellion, we've proven we are good enough.

Chuichi Sanda: Fact is we also sent Rapid Danger to defeat, we are good enough to win the World Tag Team titles and if Okazaki-san and I get the shot we deserve, we WILL prove it.

Shimedzu: Well it looks like we're going to have to wait and see what happens between Rapid Danger and the BHFS and never thought I'd be saying that I hope someone from the Black Heart Brethren wins.....

Miyamae: No matter what happens we still believe we are the best team in the world, and if Explosive Tension or anyone else truly believe that we were 'saved by the bell' and about to tap out at the end of that match then they would be truly mistaken.....

Shimedzu: If Explosive Tension want a re-match for the Burning Tag Titles, then they are welcome to do so because we will prove to them that we ARE the better team.

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Match #9: Ultimate Tag League:

Rapid Danger (Tasuku Iesada & John Pathlow) vs

Black Heart Flying Squadron (The Awesome Kiyaru & Golden Scorpion)

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It's the final match of the UTL and Rapid Danger just need tp draw the match to claim the trophy and whilst the Black Heart Flying Squadron are only now fighting for pride, the Junior Tag champs will still be keen to end the tournament on a high note and further prove themselves to be amongst the elite teams in Burning Hammer, regardless of weight limits.

Pathlow and Scorpion start things off and a brief feeling out process soon gives way to an intense striking exchange. Pathlow gets the better of that, so Scorpion tags out to Kiyaru. The Dark Enigma manages to outmanouvere Pathlow and snaps off a spinning head-scissors, before the disorientated gaijin junior, tags out to Iesada.

Kiyaru again uses his graceful speed and agility, that defies his near 40 year old body to get one up on his opponent. After planting Iesada with a leg-lariat, Kiyaru then went out onto the apron but as set to springboard back in, Pathlow moved across and nailed Kiyaru with a high-kick, knocking the 'Dark Enigma' off the apron......Pathlow then dived off the apron to drive Kiyaru into the guard-rail.......

Golden Scorpion however sprung back into the ring and nailed Iesada with a missile drop-kick, before setting up for a Brainbuster on the Super 10 Cup holder, but Pathlow rolled back into the ring and soon enough Scorpion's Brainbuster attempt was countered into a double team vertical suplex....

Kiyaru staggered back into the ring, but was soon taken down with a drop toe hold by Iesada and then nailed with a baseball slide by Pathlow for a two count.

After Kiyaru was then pitched back into the Rapid Danger corner, the match settled down as the INSPIRE pair focused their attack on wearing down the arm of the 'Dark Enigma' with kicks and stomps in order to set up for either of their signature submissions the Iesada Special or the Kimura Lock.

Feeling that Kiyaru was significantly worn down, Iesada did look to synch in his IESADA SPECIAL cross arm-breaker, but the 'Dark Enigma' was able to manouvre himself over to the ropes to force the rope break.....

Iesada then turned things back over to Pathlow who dished out more ultra-stiff kicks, delivered with pin point accurracy to Kiyaru's increasingly deadened right arm.....After a pin attempt for a two count, Pathlow then turned it back over to Iesada who then planted Kiyaru into the canvas with a reverse STO, that he transtioned immediately into the IESADA SPECIAL.....

Seeing that his partner was in trouble Scorpion rushed into the ring and stomped away on Iesada, forcing the Super 10 Cup holder to release the hold. Scorpion was then told to go back to his corner by referee Terakado who wanted to try and restore order, but the 'Gold and Black Attack' was of course being awkward and that provided enough of a distraction for Kiyaru to crotch Iesada with a low blow....

Terakado then turned round to see Kiyaru rolling Iesada up......

One.......

Two......

Pathlow decided to intervene stomping away on Kiyaru to break up the pin. Again Terakado wanted to restore order but Pathlow's protestations, enable to Scorpion to sneak into the ring and nail Iesada with a punt to the head, before drilling 'Dangerous' into the canvas with BRAINBUSTER and then telling Kiyaru to make the cover.......

One......

Two.....

Thr.......

Iesada showed fighting spirit by kicking out and then seemed to be re-seizing control with a flurry of fore-arm smashes but Kiyaru had enough left in the tank to take Iesada by surprise and then plant the Super 10 Holder into the canvas with his signature Tilt-A-Whirl Russian Legsweep......

With neither man having anything left to give at that stage, it then became a race to see who could tag out first.....

It was near enough a dead heat as both Pathlow and Scorpion were tagged in by their partners split seconds apart. Just as the start of the match they intensely engaged in a strike battle, something that favoured the stiffer striking Pathlow, until Scorpion sneaked in a knee to the groin and then drilled Pathlow into the canvas with a BRAINBUSTER......

One.....

Two.....

Thr.....

Pathlow managed to kick out, but the momentum was in Scorpion's and the Flying Squadron's favour and the 'Gold and Black Attack' followed up by whipping Pathlow hard into the BHFS corner and following in with a corner drop-kick, before Kiyaru then headed up top and plant Pathlow into the canvas with a diving neckbreaker......

Pathlow again resiliently kicked out at two, and 'Rapid Fire' continued to show extreme determination in the face of adversity, by kicking out of a string of double teams (spinning headscissors from Kiyaru fed into a Brainbuster from Scorpion, Russian Leg-sweep, followed by the Golden Shot Legdrop) from the BHFS much to the Junior Tag champs frustration.

But despite Pathlow's resillience , it was only looking like a matter of time before the BHFS would put the hard hitting gaijin away. Sensing that time was right to do so, Kiyaru headed up top, as Scorpion scooped the weary Pathlow upon his shoulders, as the Junior Tag champs set up for their signature double team the ULTRA EFFECT but Pathlow managed to slip off Scorpion's shoulders and then plant the 'Gold and Black Attack' with a bridging German Suplex.....

Kiyaru quickly soared off the top turbuckle to come crashing down upon Pathlow with a diving splash, instantly breaking up the pin attempt....

Kiyaru then tried to plant Pathlow with a standing KIYARU EFFECT (Forward Somersault Stunner) but Pathlow managed to block that and dump Kiyaru with a backdrop suplex before following in with a low roundhouse kick.....Pathlow then delivered a standing drop-kick to Scorpion. But despite both of the BHFS being down, Pathlow had nothing left to give and was only looking to get Iesada tagged back into the match, rather than trying to make a cover on either of the Junior Tag champs.

Pathlow managed to get the tag to Iesada before either one of the BHFS could prevent him from doing so, and Dangerous cleaned house nailing Scorpion with a running knee strike before planting Kiyaru with a German Suplex.....

One.....

Two.....

Kiyaru kicked out but was then taken over with the IESADA BRIDGE (Bridging Northern Lights Suplex)........

One.......

Two.....

Thr......

Scorpion broke up the pin with a punt to Iesada's head, but before he could follow up, Pathlow rushed out of the corner and nailed Scorpion with a drop-kick to send the 'Gold and Black Attack' out of the ring....

Iesada then took Kiyaru over with another Northern Lights Suplex and this time transitioned into the IESADA SPECIAL Arm Bar......

Scorpion got up onto the apron as he tried to get back into the ring to make the save, but Pathlow was holding him off......

But the 'Gold and Black Attack' sneaked in a kick to Pathlows groin as referee Terakado was checking on Kiyaru to see if the 'Dark Enigma' was about to tap out......

Scorpion lifted Pathlow up and drilled 'Rapid Fire' with a BRAINBUSTER on the apron before diving back into the ring.......

And making the save, just as it looked like Kiyaru was set to tap away the match !

Scorpion then delivered the head punt/BRAINBUSTER combo to Iesada, before Kiyaru headed up top and then came crashing down upon Iesada with the MAGIC CLOUD (Imploding 450 Splash) .....

One.......

Two.....

Thr.....

Pathlow dived back into the ring at the last split second to make the save.....

Pathlow then managed to duck under a leg lariat from Kiyaru, causing the 'Dark Enigma' to accidently nail Scorpion instead, before delivering a spinning heel kick to Kiyaru and then drilling the 'Dark Enigma' into the mat with the KILL DRILL (Double Underhook Pildedriver)

A recovered Iesada then blasted Scorpion with a roaring elbow shot and then pitched the 'Gold and Black Attack' onto the top-rope as Pathlow went out onto the apron, leading to......

The DANGEROUS LIASON (Apron Enziguri/Superplex Combo)......

Iesada then made the cover, as Pathlow stood guard........

One......

Two.....

Three !!!

Rapid Danger had done it, they had just become the first winners of the Ultimate Tag League, the Team INSPIRE pairing proving to everyone and most importingly of all Tadiyuki Kikkawa that did have what it takes to be victorious when it truly matters.

Result: Tasuku Iesada [w] & John Pathlow bt The Awesome Kiyaru & Golden Scorpion [L] in 23:08 via pinfall (Dangerous Liason)

Rapid Danger win the Ultimate Tag League

Rating: B+

Onodera's Assessment: A very good main event, between two superb teams but there was the general feeling that the crowd never quite buyed into the BHFS being able to pull out the win. I think overall the UTL has been a good idea, but this final show came off a little flat and perhaps some tweaking will need to be made to the format to keep the excitement till the very end.

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Rapid Danger celebrate winning the inaugural Ultimate Tag League, with the usual pomp and ceremony of a tournament victory. Receiving identical trophies and a giant cheque from BHOTWG president Tetsuzan Kaneko in the process before getting to pose for the camera's with their prizes.

Post Match Comments:

Tasuku Iesada: Kikkawa-san doubt us all you like, but tonight we proved to you and to everyone we can win when it matters. Now with the UTL won, I can turn my focus to winning the King of Fighters belt from you, and then after that Pathlow-san and I can win the tag belts, because difference is between us and you Kikkawa-san is that we are a TEAM.

John Pathlow (in English): I know that things have been strained between Kikkawa-san and Iesada-san of late, and hope Team INSPIRE can get back on track and that they settle their differences at Quest of Heart, no matter what happens but I do hope that Kikkawa-san has taken note of this victory, that Iesada-san an myself do have what it takes to be the winners the demands us to be.

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Overall: B

Onodera's Viewpoint: Despite being solid enough the final two shows, in the UTL series with some of the big names not involved in the tournament taking a vacation, showed how much of a miss they were. With a flatly received undercard, this was a two match show and whilst the final two matches delivered good enough matches to 'save' the show, they didn't do enough to end the UTL events on a high note. Lets hope we can step it back up a gear for Quest of Heart.

Tigerkinney · April 10, 2011

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