BHOTWG- Stepping into the Inferno

Dragonmack · July 19, 2011

Nakasawa & Cobra vs Dragon & Miyamae

Kikkawa & Pathlow vs Horri & Elemental

Have to think that both Nakasawa and Kikkawa will be kept strong till their clash

10 Man Battle Royal for a world title shot:

Chuichi Sanda, Gareth Wayne, Masaaki Okazaki, Mister Macho, Mitsunari Fuganaga, Nisso Yuasha, Tadakuni Toshusai, Takayuki Onodera, Yasunobu Masuno, Yasuhiko Taira

While one of the mullets seems most likely, you've expressed Mister Macho getting a mini push, and this win, and a decent title attempt would accomplish that.

Win or De-mask challenge: Some Dude In A Mask vs Kansuke Konda

Konda wont be the one demasking SDIAM

Glenn Trial Series: Kevin Christopher Glenn vs Barei Yasujiro

Yasujiro tests the youngster before winning

Haru Kurofuji vs Tasuku Iesada

Shimedzu, Shikitei & Optimus vs Joshuya, Yoshikawa & Koyama

Kokan, Masuko, Shiraishi & Kawate vs O'Curle, Shibanumo,Shiomi & VENOM

Black Heart Flying Squadron vs Fuyuki & Samurai

Red Panther vs Roku Sotomura vs Mystic Dragon

Mostly squashes except last one which could go to any, but I see Mystic with the better long term future

Zergon · July 19, 2011

Nakasawa & Cobra vs Dragon & Miyamae

Kikkawa & Pathlow vs Horri & Elemental

I agree with Dragonmack, both Kikkawa and Nakasawa will stay strong here, though both might have some troubles with their team mates.

10 Man Battle Royal for a world title shot:

Chuichi Sanda, Gareth Wayne, Masaaki Okazaki, Mister Macho, Mitsunari Fuganaga, Nisso Yuasha, Tadakuni Toshusai, Takayuki Onodera, Yasunobu Masuno, Yasuhiko Taira

Hard one as I could see half of these guys getting the win here, however I go with my build RAGE up idea once again and pick Okazaki for that reason.

Win or De-mask challenge: Some Dude In A Mask vs Kansuke Konda

Without that stipulation I would go with SDIAM without a second tough but that stipulation does make going with Konda more tempting... no, I still go with Mr. Mask as Konda wouldn´t really do much with the big singles win so better let someone else unmask our mystery man.

Glenn Trial Series: Kevin Christopher Glenn vs Barei Yasujiro

Glenn looks good but loses tour continues.

Haru Kurofuji vs Tasuku Iesada

No doubt about this one

Shimedzu, Shikitei & Optimus vs Joshuya, Yoshikawa & Koyama

Shimedzu is simply too big name for he´s opponents in this one.

Kokan, Masuko, Shiraishi & Kawate vs O'Curle, Shibanumo,Shiomi & VENOM

This one is actually pretty hard as I´m tempted to pick RAGE once again but Masuko could use the win here and it wouldn´t hurt his teammates either.

Black Heart Flying Squadron vs Fuyuki & Samurai

Squash

Red Panther vs Roku Sotomura vs Mystic Dragon

Pretty sure that Dragon is still young lion and that would make Panther the likely winner here.

Infernalmiko · July 19, 2011

Back from a trip and predicting again. Texas is fun, it's like being in a whole other country.

Predictions Form:

Nakasawa & Cobra vs Dragon & Miyamae

Kikkawa & Pathlow vs Horri & Elemental

10 Man Battle Royal for a world title shot:

Chuichi Sanda, Gareth Wayne, Masaaki Okazaki, Mister Macho, Mitsunari Fuganaga, Nisso Yuasha, Tadakuni Toshusai, Takayuki Onodera, Yasunobu Masuno, Yasuhiko Taira

Win or De-mask challenge: Some Dude In A Mask vs Kansuke Konda

Glenn Trial Series: Kevin Christopher Glenn vs Barei Yasujiro

Haru Kurofuji vs Tasuku Iesada

Shimedzu, Shikitei & Optimus vs Joshuya, Yoshikawa & Koyama

Kokan, Masuko, Shiraishi & Kawate vs O'Curle, Shibanumo,Shiomi & VENOM

Black Heart Flying Squadron vs Fuyuki & Samurai

Red Panther vs Roku Sotomura vs Mystic Dragon

Tigerkinney · July 19, 2011

Read through this over the last few days and absolutely love it.

Thanks for the compliment, it's always nice to hear from new readers

Tigerkinney · July 24, 2011

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Combustion Tour # 16

(Wednesday 20th October 2010)

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

Pre-Show

Match A: Black Heart Flying Squadron (The Awesome Kiyaru & Golden Scorpion) vs Tiger Fuyuki & White Samurai

This may as well have been a night off for the Junior Tag champion, as their hapless opponents offered little offence. This could have been done with in under five minutes, but either Fuyuki got lucky and managed to tag out or the BHFS just felt like dishing out more damage. A Brainbuster from Scorpion upon Samurai put this completely one sided match to bed.

Result: The Awesome Kiyaru & Golden Scorpion [w] vs Tiger Fuyuki & White Samurai [L] in 5:30 via pinfall (Brainbuster)

Rating: C

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Match B: Mystic Dragon vs Red Panther vs Roku Sotomura

A curious three way pitting a keep it on the mat submission specialist in Sotomura, against two high flyers in Mystic Dragon and Red Panther. Story of the match was that Sotomura just couldn't deal with two of these hopped up flying men buzzing around him. It looked as though it would be Mystic who would take the victory after landing the MYSTIC WAVE (Corkscrew Senton Splash) but it would be Panther who would have the final word nailing Mystic with the RED MIST (Dropsault into a Superkick) as the gaijin masked man picked up a rare victory.

Result: Red Panther [w] bt Mystic Dragon [L] & Roku Sotomura in 6:19 via pinfall (Red Mist)

Rating: C+

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Main Show

Match #1: Haru Kurofuji vs Tasuku Iesada

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Iesada now seemingly done with being part of Team INSPIRE would be keen to get off to a winning start from under the wing of Kikkawa, however this is just the sort of 'nothing to lose' match that can make an under-dog like Kurofuji become twice as dangerous.

Iesada immediately took control from the start taking the match to the mat, however Kurofuji was able to counter efficiently, which perhaps shouldn't come as too much of a suprise as despite being a Junior Division member, 'Tohoku Thunder' has a more grounded, technical style (not to say that he never takes to the air, it's just that he isn't what you call a flashy high flyer), something that contrasts/gels well with his regular tag partner Barei Yasujiro.

In fact Iesada was getting a little frustrated in being unable to find the opening to lock in the IESADA SPECIAL, so he decided to change pace letting Kurofuji rise to a vertical base, before whipping the Universal Excellence man into the ropes, that proved to be a mistake as Kurofuji responded with a drop-kick. Kurofuji nailed Iesada with another drop-kick, only for the former INSPIRE man to take a powder....Kurofuji wasn't about to let up the pace and nailed Iesada with a suicide dive.....

Kurofuji pitched the dazed Iesada back into the ring, and then headed up top, but Iesada was able to battle back to his feet, however an attempt to bring Kurofuji back in with a superplex was fought off by 'Tohoku Thunder' who then drilled Iesada with a missile drop-kick...a cover from Kurofuji got a two count, before the Universal Excellence man attempt to turn Iesada over for the KUROFUJI CRAB (Elevated Boston Crab), but the Super 10 Cup holder was able to scramble to the ropes.....

Iesada then got in a cheap shot on the rope break and set Kurofuji up for the IESADA BRIDGE (Bridging Northern Lights), but 'Tohoku Thunder' managed to fight it off and then plant Iesada with a snap suplex. The Universal Excellence man again tried to get Iesada turned over for the KUROFUJI CRAB but Iesada wasn't able to fight it off again. Kurofuji remained in control however nailing Iesada with another drop-kick, before heading up top, 'Tohuku Thunder' then came soaring off with the KAMIKAZE HEADBUTT (Long Rang Diving Headbutt)....

But Iesada managed to move out of the way in time, before rolling Kurofuji up into the IESADA LOCKDOWN (Cross Legged Bridging Pin)........

Kurofuji was unable to kick out, as Iesada managed to sneak by...relieved that he managed to avoid being on the wrong end of a major upset.

Result: Tasuku Iesada [w] bt Haru Kurofuji [L] in 10:10 via pinfall (Iesada Lockdown)

Rating: B

Onodera's Assessment: This was a definitely a case where someone can get put over much better with a competitive loss, than some flukey win. Iesada-san did a good job of making Kurofuji-san look like he would have a chance of the upset here. These two also have styles that blend well together, so it made for a good match....too bad then that once again like Masuko-Shikitei from a few weeks back that this isn't likely to lead to a major feud between these two.

Post Match Comments:

Tasuku Iesada: Perhaps my focus wasn't entirely on this match with Kurofuji-san, and I was nearly made to pay for not given it my full attention. Pathlow-san's decision to stick by Kikkawa-san is just gnawing at me...I'm the one who stood by him, I'm the one who won the UTL Cup with him, I'm the one who has an up-coming World Tag Team Title shot with him. Pathlow-san's an idiot if he think's I'm going to consider reconciling with that selfish fool.

Haru Kurofuji: On one hand I should be happy that I took one of the very best here in Burning Hammer to the limit, but then why should I be content with that...I had Iesada-san beat, yet he found a way to beat me. These are the slim margins that define success and failure in our sport....but such margins aren't based on luck and with that in my mind, I must push that little harder to create better 'luck'.

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Match #2: Hyosuke Kokan, Marihito Masuko, Sanetomo Shiraishi & Sessue Kawate vs

Merle O'Curle, Toshiki Shibanumo, Yoshii Shiomi & VENOM

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After a cagey opening period this eight man tag turned into a real back and forth battle with neither side really seizing the advantage and both teams coming close to securing victory on several occasions, signature double teams perhaps brought some of the closest near-falls with Snow Lizzard almost earning the win for the Sekigun with their SL Snapper (Russian Legsweep/Neckbreaker combo) on Shibanumo, whilst Little Fury came close with their own double team the ENGAGE THE RAGE (Enziguri/Reverse STO) on Shiraishi.

In the end though the final battle came down to two individual talents as Marihito Masuko and Merle O'Curle battle it out to lock their signature submission onto their opponent, it was 'the Painted Wonder' who would win through locking on the PINK DREAM (Straight Jacket Triangle Choke) thus forcing the Irish Stretching Machine to tap the math away.

Result: Hyosuke Kokan, Marihito Masuko [w], Sanetomo Shiraishi & Sessue Kawate vs Merle O'Curle [L], Toshiki Shibanumo, Yoshii Shiomi & VENOM in 13:26 via submission (Pink Dream)

Rating: C+

Onodera's Assessment: This was a solid match, but this may be one of those rare occasions where the match could have benefitted with having a little bit of time shaved off and wrestled at a quicker tempo from the start. Crowds will be intrigued by a slow build if it's star names in the ring, however if it's midcarders and jobbers then intrigue gives way to apathy i'm afraid.

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Match #3: Glenn 20 Match Trial Series (#2):

Kevin Christopher Glenn vs Barei Yasujiro

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Kevin Christopher Glenn lost his first match of his trial series to the veteran junior heavyweight, how would the 'Dixieland Wonderkid' fare against another well travelled super junior in the form of Macho-Universe's Barei Yasujiro?

In a case of deja-vu from his last match with Joshuya this one began with some high paced, highly fluid chain wrestling, however unlike last time Glenn was unable to surprise his veteran opponent with his proficiency and Yasujiro was able to stay a step ahead before almost nabbing an early pin with a kip up head-scissors......

Yasujiro continued to set the pace connecting with a leg lariat and then planting Glenn with a German Suplex for a two count, before heading up top....the 'Dixieland Wonderkid' however was able to get back to his feet and after cutting Yasujiro off from taking flight 'sent the Mighty Mouse' crashing back in with a superplex.....

Glenn then went to connect with the TUNE UP THE SUNSHINE BAND (Superkick) but Yasujiro was able to move out of the way in time and bailed to the floor.....Glenn however immediately went for the slingshot splash but Yasujiro was able to move out of the way in time and after connecting with a kick combination, the 'Mighty Mouse' then wiped out Glenn with an Arabian Press....

Yasujiro then went to set Glenn up for the YASUJIRO SUPLEX but the protege of TCW's Joey Minnesota was able to slip off Yasujiro's shoulders and plant the 'Mighty Mouse' with a German Suplex for a two count.....

Glenn then decided to head up to the top turnbuckle, but like he was able to do to Yasujiro earlier he got cut off and was then sent crashing into the ring with a hurracanrana...Glenn then staggered up to his feet only to be planted with the POISON RANA (Reverse hurracanrana) from Yasujiro.....

Glenn showed great resillience by kicking out at two, but remained rooted to the mat....Yasujiro then picked Glenn up with a wheelbarrow, setting up for the MIGHTY MOUSE DRIVER but 'the Dixieland Wonderkid' had it well scouted and countered into a victory roll. Yasujiro however was able to kick out just in time and immediately seized back control with a low roundhouse kick, before planting Glenn with a side-slam...the 'Mighty Mouse' then headed up top once more and before the 'Dixieland Wonderkid' could rise back to his feet, Yasujiro came crashing down upon Glenn with the MIGHTY MOUSE AIR ATTACK (Sky Twister Press) to bring a competitive ten minutes to an end.

Result: Barei Yasujiro [w] bt Kevin Christopher Glenn [L] in 11:08 (Mighty Mouse Air Attack)

Rating: C+

Onodera's Assessment: What applied to the first match in Glenn's trial series against Super Joshuya, applies here against Yasujiro. Great action but absolutely no heat right now, however it is early days and if Glenn-san continues to put in good performances...then he should get himself over by the end of this trial series.

Post Match Comments:

Barei Yasujiro: There is no doubt in my mind, having stepped into the ring with him that Glenn-san will become a champion one day, the kid is that talented. But that's the thing he is still a kid and I wasn't going to become the kid's first scalp, no matter how talented that kid is.

Kevin Christopher Glenn (in southern drawl): Lassoo-giro is a reaal legend of this sport....and it waas a reaalll pleasure ta step into ta ring with 'ihm....But I ain't 'ere to be all star-struck like...I'm 'ere to win maatches, and though ahve given it ma best shot like...I know that I need ta step it up a geaaar if I'm gonna be a success 'ere like.

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~Battle of Sapporo~

Match #4: 10 Man 'Battle Royal' for a shot at Unified World Championship:

Featuring: Chuichi Sanda, Gareth Wayne, Masaaki Okazaki, Mister Macho, Mitsunari Fuganaga, Nisso Yuasha, Tadakuni Toshusai, Takayuki Onodera, Yasunobu Masuno, Yasuhiko Taira

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Sanda and Onodera were the first two to start things off though over the course of the next ten minutes the ring filled up with all ten men, as no eliminations were made with Nisso Yuasha the final entrant to hit the ring. It was no suprise to see the Black Heart Brethren trio of Taira, Masuno and Wayne working together, and they made their prescence felt by immediately targetting the Wild Fire duo of Onodera and Toshusai. Help wasn't forth coming as the RAGE trio of Okazaki, Fuganaga and Sanda were concentrating on trying to eliminate the superheavyweight mass of Nisso Yuasha on the other side of the ring.

Mister Macho eventually decided to try and even things up for Wild Fire against the Brethren, but his decision to be a little more pro-active came too late for Takayuki Onodera who fell victim to Black Magic's (DEVASTATOR)...with the former World Tag Team Champions allowing Gareth Wayne to arrogantly make the pin whilst they turned their attentions to Tadakuni Toshusai.

Elimination #1: Takayuki Onodera in 12:02 (via pinfall- Gareth Wayne, following Devastator from Taira/Masuno)

Wayne's celebratory mood was short lived however as he was levelled with a MACHO LARIAT, the momentum sending him over the top-rope and out to the floor.

Elimination #2: Gareth Wayne in 12:28 (via top rope elimination- Mister Macho: Macho Lariat)

Macho then went over to help Toshusai who was valiantly battling against Black Magic. Meanwhile the RAGE trio continued to wear down Yuasha. They had brought the big man to their knees and had a double submission supplied as Okazaki placed the Baby Elephant in the CENTURY CRAB LIFT (Leglock Cloverleaf) whilst Fuganaga applied the Triangle Choke.....After realising that Yuasha was no longer showing any resistance the referee controlling that part of the ring, Yasuyuki Terakado called time on the 'Baby Elephant's participation in the match.

Elimination #3: Nisso Yuasha in 14:55 (via submission- Masaaki Okazaki/Mitsunari Fuganaga- combination Crab Lift/Triangle Choke)....

With Yuasha out the way the RAGE trio went on the attack, attacking both Black Magic and the men they were battling Toshusai and Mister Macho. With no better way of putting it all hell broke lose and a rash of eliminations suddenly happened amongst the chaos.

A SHOCK KICK (Bicycle Kick) from Tadakuni Toshusai was enough to send Sanda stumbling towards the ropes, before a clothesline from Yasunobu Masuno sent the RAGE man over the top and to the outside. Yasuhiko Taira then went to connect with a FLATTENER (Running Corner Clothesline) upon Masaaki Okazaki but was then blind sided with MACHO LARIAT, before Mitsunari Fuganaga then connected with the RUNNING KNEE DRIVE, and followed up with a pin to pull off a shock elimination of the former World Champion. Toshusai then found himself taken down with a chop block from Okazaki and the RAGE pair of Fuganaga and Okazaki combined with a stereo Shoot Kick Flurry to leave 'Wild Charisma' dazed enough for Fuganaga to make yet another elimination.

Elimination #4: Chuichi Sanda in 16:08 (via top rope elimination- Yasunobu Masuno- Clothesline)

Elimination #5: Yasuhiko Taira in 17:12 (via pinfall- Mitsunari Fuganaga- Running Knee Drive)

Elimination #6: Tadakuni Toshusai in 17:58 (via pinfall- Mitsunari Fuganaga- Stereo Shoot Kicks with Okazaki)

The final four had created a rather curious scenario, with the RAGE pair of Fuganaga and Okazaki building momentum, whilst on the other side Yasunobu Masuno and Mister Macho were trying to knock seven bells out of each other. Macho as the leader of Sekigun allies 'Macho-Universe' was opposed to the BHB's Masuno anyway but the fact he cost Masuno his spot in the contender's circle would have truly rankled with the 'Hammer'. However they were now under attack from the RAGE duo who were determined to continue their momentum....

That however probably wasn't the wisest of moves on Okazaki and Fuganaga's part, as their eagerness to sse themselves into the final two, awokened the battling rivals to the fact that the two other men in the ring were working together, so in order to counter out as much as they disliked each other...they would have work together. With that realisation Masuno and Macho were able to use their size and strength to simply overpower the RAGE duo.

Masuno sent Okazaki to the floor with a MACHO LARIAT and then just moments later Mister Macho drilled Fuganaga into the canvas with the OLD SKOOL PILEDRIVER.

Elimination #7: Masaaki Okazaki in 19:56 (via Top Rope Elimination- Yasunobu Masuno- Clothesline)

Elimination #8: Mitsunari Fuganaga in 20:10 (via pinfall- Mister Macho- Old Skool Piledriver)...

Before Macho could even get his bearings back, he was quickly blindsided with a MAGIC K.O (Rolling Elbow) from Masuno, as the BHB man tried to seize immediate advantage and claim the final elimination. But to the 'Hammer's' frustration Macho was able to kick out at two. Masuno then hoisted the dazed Macho upon his shoulders as he tried to set up for the DAY OF RACKENING but Macho was able to slide off the back and then rock Masuno with MACHO LARIAT......

Before connecting with the BULL RUSH (Spear).....

Masuno was able to kick out at two, but remained rooted to the mat. Macho then headed up top, but before he took took too long and Masuno was able to rise to his feet. Masuno then went delivered a series of heavy blows that saw Macho lose his balance and take an awkward looking tumble onto the apron. Masuno then delivered the MAGIC K.O knocking Macho to the floor...and with that 'the Hammer' celebrated.....

But Battle Royal matches in BHOTWG, the final elimination must end with a pinfall or submission. A dumbfounded Masuno's joy was soon cut off when he was informed of this by head referee Omura Umeki who had remained in the ring to call the final elimination of the match. Macho however was seemingly still in a bad way on the outside, and 'the Hammer' dragged the Macho-Universe leader back into the ring and set up for the AVALANCHE POWERBOMB....

But Macho suddenly came to life, blocking the attempt and then reeling off a series of lefts and rights that put Masuno on the back foot.....Macho then stepped back and then connected with another BULL RUSH (Spear)....to send 'the Hammer' crumbling to the mat.....

One.....

Two.....

Three !!!!

Mister Macho had once again got the better of Yasunobu Masuno, and in the process secured the first shot at the soon to be Unified Burning World/King of Fighters Championship.

Final Elimination: Yasunobu Masuno in 25:02 (via pinfall- Mister Macho- Bull Rush)

Result: Mister Macho won a Battle Royal in 25:02

Rating: B-

Onodera's Assessment: Whilst this Battle Royal did have some good moments....RAGE's double submission elimination, Fuganaga-san's surprise run to the final four and the final elimination between Macho-san and Masuno-san playing off their recent contenders circle match. There was too much wayward brawling (something that unfortunately these sort of matches can get bogged down with) and the eliminations took too long to get started.

Having earned his way into the contenders circle, Macho-san perhaps didn't really need this win, but I wanted to continue his recent good form as both himself and Macho-Universe build momentum to becoming a genuine threat to the other factions here within BHOTWG.

Post Match Comments:

Mister Macho: OOH YEAHH , I told ya the Macho-Man was heading straight to the top of the mountain.....Kikkawa-san, Nakasawa-san look out the Macho-man is gunning for you brothers.

Yasunobu Masuno: Why can't I beat that idiot Macho, it's really pissing me off.

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Match #5: American Optimus, Omezo Shikitei & Shimedzu vs

Super Joshuya, Stone Yoshikawa & The Incredible Koyama

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With World Tag Team Champion amongst their number the Dragon Feet 2K9 trio were obvious favourites, but face with a determined trio looking to prove a point, they found their opponents to be much tougher in practice. Former Dragon Feet 2K9 member Super Joshuya was particularly determined, though he was left frustated by his efforts to get his hands on his former tag partner American Optimus. The real surprise however was the team work between Koyama and Yoshikawa, giving a hint towards them becoming a full time tandem ....in fact a Backbreaker Hold/Diving Leg-drop combo upon American Optimus almost brought the unaligned trio an upset victory.

But that would be as close as they would come to scoring the upset, as Shimedzu moved it up a gear, whilst Joshuya became too focused upon trying to get his hands upon American Optimus, as they ended up brawling into the crowd. The finish saw Shikitei take out Yoshikawa with the OS Combination, whilst Shimedzu drilled Koyama with a DDT before locking on the INSURREXION DEVICE (Guillotine Choke) to force the tap out from the former WLW starlet.

Result: American Optimus, Omezo Shikitei & Shimedzu [w] vs Super Joshuya, Stone Yoshikawa & The Incredible Koyama [L] in 10:15 via submission (Insurrexion Device)

Rating: B-

Onodera's Assessment: The non alligned team were really up for this, seeing this is an opportunity to impress on the main show, so it made for a surprisingly competitive match in the eyes of the fans, even if it wasn't exactly the strongest Dragon Feet line up on the other side despite the prescence of Shimedzu-san. As hinted by their strong team work in the match, there are plans for Yoshikawa-san and Koyama-san to become a full time team. They'll probably be Junior Tag basement dwellers for a while, but it gives them more focus than aimlessly spending half their time on the pre-show.

Post Match Comments:

American Optimus: Joshuya-san, it's about time you put a lid on all that jealousy, just accept the fact that I'm better than you, and that you're simply not worthy of being in Dragon Feet 2K9...accept the fact that your past your best and that your place in the larger scale of things is to be jerking the curtain on the pre-show.

Super Joshuya: American Optimus, is a disgrace to the Optimus legacy, he is not fit even to lace the legendary Optimus's boots....That charlatan may of driven me out of Dragon Feet 2K9, but I will drive him out of Burning Hammer.

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~Succeed to Reveal or Succeed~

Match #6: Kansuke Konda vs Some Dude In A Mask

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*SDIAM must de-mask and reveal his true identity, if Konda wins the match.

Unlike previous matches featuring the enigma that is SDIAM, there is something on the line here.....SDIAM's mask and the reveal to his true identity, after he accepted Konda's somewhat audacious challenge during SDIAM's pre-match interview time during the previous show. There was nothing in this wager for the mysterious masked man, except the continuation of his winning streak.

As soon as the bell rung, Konda was on the attack...going toe to toe with the masked man....the 'Big Fight Player' may only be a Junior Heavyweight in size, but it has always been a determined brawler. And Konda's fireplug energy put SDIAM on the back foot.....

But only for a little bit, as the masked man coolly regained his focus and fired back with some heavy elbow shots that had the 'Big Fight Player' reeling. A jumping knee strike from SDIAM onto Konda who was propped up against the turnbuckle in the corner, left the Size of the Fight man even more in a daze and that was followed by a release overhead belly to belly suplex.....

The 'Big Fight Player' doggidly kicked out of the pin however, but was unable to prevent being turned over onto his back, as SDIAM applied a single leg lock into an excrutiating Tendon Hold....once again Konda showed his fighting spirit however by making it to the ropes, as he fought through the pain, determined not to tap out and then finding a burst of energy, prevented SDIAM from re-seizing control with a flurry of the fireplug brawling that saw him on the front foot at the very start of the match.

A drop-kick from Konda saw him knock begin to build up some momentum, but he then gingerly hobbled back to his feet, and SDIAM was able to recover and knock Konda down with a charging elbow strike, except the 'Big Fight Player' was savvy enough to duck the attempt and then return fire with another drop-kick, a basement drop kick then took SDIAM down to the mat.....

Konda then headed for the top turnbuckle but he was clearly still favouring the right leg that SDIAM had worked over with the Tendon Hold earlier and that allowed for SDIAM to make it back to his feet and cut Konda off. But the 'Big Fight Player' was able to knock SDIAM back down and then came crashing down upon the enigmatic masked man with the KONDA SPLASH (Frog Splash).......

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Thr.....

SDIAM managed to kick out, Konda then tried to lift the masked man up for the KONDA DRIVER (Fisherman Driver), but the larger SDIAM was able to use his extra weight to prevent Konda from building the momentum to get him up...before countering with the PINPOINT SUPLEX (Trapping Suplex)......

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Thr......

Konda showed fighting spirit once again by kicking out and then finding another burst of energy put SDIAM on the backfoot once again with another whirlwind of left and rights...before following up with a drop-kick.....

SDIAM then staggered right into a KONDA KUTTER (Jumping Cutter).........

One.....

Two....

Thr.......

SDIAM reached a foot onto the bottom rope just about saving his winning streak and his true identity that he was determined to keep hidden, it was the closest anyone had some to ending the masked man's winning run here in BHOTWG and the frustration at coming so close to doing so was etched across Konda's face.

The Big Fight Player then decided to head up top once more and once again went for the KONDA SPLASH.....

But this time SDIAM got the knees up....the masked man was able to stagger back to his feet first as the 'Big Fight Player' clutched his mid-section in agony unaware of the lethal Front Knee Strike (now being called the AT Strike by Mitsuhide Muro during his play by play calling of the match- AT standing for 'Absolute Terror') that was about to hit his face with unstoppable force.

In just over a minute Konda went from being the man who would end SDIAM winning run to becoming the enigmatic masked man's latest victim.

Result: Some Dude In A Mask [w] bt Kansuke Konda [L] in 12:02 via pinfall (AT Strike)

Rating: B

Onodera's Assessment: A very solid match between these two, that was fought at an energetic pace throughout, Konda-san has always tended to produce his best performances for BHOTWG when he has been cast as the plucky underdog and this was no exception. Though it has to be said that the pin made too near the ropes after the nailed SDIAM with the Konda Kutter did blatantly telegraph Konda's 'agonizingly close to winning moment' to the fans and that his decision to go for another Konda Splash could only end in failure. SDIAM's AT Strike* is being built as something on a par with the Burning Lariat, an instant kill strike that will end the match the second it nails their opponent.

* Indeed, SDIAM's lethal face smashing knee strike now has a proper name. Let's face it Front Knee Strike was too plain sounding-though it had be called as such whilst SDIAM was portrayed as a mysterious outsider. Renaming it AT (Absolute Terror) Strike, is somewhat a homage to a legendary anime series- though you would have had to have seen the series to get why it's a homage.

Post Match Comments:

Some Dude In A Mask is frustrating the press once again, with his silent treatment....when the tag team partner of Kansuke Konda, Hyosuke Kokan interrupts the awkward silence....

Hyosuke Kokan: You may have just knocked by friend out cold, but I've been studying you....and you know what I reckon I've got you figured.....I know who you are, and I think I know how to beat you.

Some Dude In A Mask: "...."

Hyosuke Kokan: So, how about it 'pal', another round....same wager that Konda-san offered.

Some Dude In A Mask: Hai

Once again with a simple Hai completely devoid of emotion, SDIAM agreed to the one sided demands of what would be his next opponent.

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Match #7: Kinnojo Horri & Elemental III vs

Tadiyuki Kikkawa & John Pathlow

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Despite the fact that Iesada made the decision to walk out on Team INSPIRE, John Pathlow has decided to stick by Kikkawa despite the fact he won the UTL Cup with Iesada and has an up-coming World Tag Team Title shot with Iesada at Night of the Burning Hammer. Will Kikkawa show appreciation of Pathlow's loyalty by pulling his weight more in this match or would it be another version of the Team INSPIRE story that has played out in recent weeks?

Elemental III and Pathlow started things out and they engaged in a cautious strike battle before transitioning into a chain wrestling stale mate. Kikkawa tagged in, but after seeing Horri get tagged in by Elemental III, immediately decided to tag Pathlow back into the match. Unfortunately for Pathlow it seemed as though Kikkawa could care less about his 'loyalty'.

Pathlow however quickly shook off any thoughts of being 'used' by Kikkawa, and he took the fight to Horri losing his speed and agility to keep 'Mr One Million Per Cent Burning Hammer' off balance with a rapid flurry of strikes and kicks. A basement drop-kick took Horri off his feet and Pathlow headed up top, as he came crashing down with the HEART COMPACTOR (Diving Double Knee Drop) but Horri was able to move out of the way just in time and the shell shocked former World Champion managed to get the tag into Elemental III.

Pathlow tried to make the tag to Kikkawa, but the disinterested Team INSPIRE leader took the decision to hop off the apron....the hard hitting gaijin Junior rolled out to the floor and got in Kikkawa's face, but as it looked like Pathlow might be about to unload his pent up frustration upon the 'King of Fighters' Elemental III came soaring over the top-rope with his trademark Elemental Space Flying Drop (No Hands Planca) to wipe out both Team INSPIRE men.

The 'Third Generation Icon' pitched Pathlow back into the ring, and after softening up 'Rapid Fire' with the Tri-Fecta Kick Series then planted Pathlow with the ELEMENTAL SUPLEX......

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Two.....

Thr......

Pathlow kicked out but then found his ankle grabbed by Elemental III, as the 2010 Best of the Super Juniors looked to lock on the ANKLE HOLDO but Pathlow was savvy enough to turn himself over onto his back and kick Elemental III away before the 'Third Generation Icon' could grapevine his leg.

Elemental III staggered back towards his corner and got the tag into Horri, who moved in on the worn down and hobbled Pathlow. After a few clubbing blows Horri then set up for the DESTINY BOMB (Gutwrench Powerbomb) only for Pathlow to counter into a victory roll.....

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Thr........

Pathlow kicked out but was then immediately turned inside out with a Lariat, before being planted with the HORRI SPINEBUSTER (Sitout Spinebuster)........

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Thr......

Kikkawa dived in to make the save, his desire to always come out on the winning side having finally kicked in, with the realisation that Pathlow was just about 'done'.

Kikkawa then got in a few cheap shots on Horri, before dropping 'Mr One Million Per Cent Burning Hammer' with a KIKKAWA LARIAT, as Horri tried to battle back. Kikkawa of course was not the legal man but he had bought enough time for drag Pathlow across to the INSPIRE corner and officially tag into the match.

The 'King of Fighters' went to connect with another Kikkawa Lariat but Horri was able to duck under and came back with one of his own. Kikkawa stayed on his feet but then staggered right into a FIERCE SPINEBUSTER (High Angle Spinebuster)......

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Thr.......

Kikkawa kicked out, he had to, to stay alive because Pathlow was a spent force. Horri then dragged Kikkawa back up to a vertical base and went for the BURNING LARIAT, but it was blocked, Kikkawa then went for the lethal short range Lariat he made famous but Horri was able to block this time....and then both went for it !!!!

Both went down, and referee Umeki started to apply a double ten count......

SEVEN......

EIGHT....

NINE.....

Both staggered up to their feet at the same time, just about beating the ten count....however Horri was able to tag in the fresh Elemental III who immediately knocked Kikkawa back down with a missile drop-kick and then headed up top..........

INFERNO SPLASH (Corkscrew 450 Splash)....the 'Third Generation Icon' came crashing down upon Kikkawa......

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Thr.....

And three quarters, somehow to everyone's frustration Kikkawa had just about enough left to kick out......his self serving arrogance may annoy everyone (his dwindling stable mates included) but there is no doubting the 'King of Fighters' fighting spirit was the immediate assessment from Toru Minamoto from the BHOTWG announcing desk.....

Kikkawa still looked to be in a bad way however and suddenly found himself trapped in the ANKLE HOLDO, and unlike with Pathlow.....Elemental III was able to grapevine the leg.....

Absolute agony was etched on Kikkawa's face....he couldn't take it anymore..his hand was quivering to tap......

But Pathlow burst into the ring and stomped away on Elemental III, before drilling the 'Third Generation Icon' with the KILL DRILL (Double Underhook Piledriver)......

Pathlow then knocked Horri off the apron with the BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA (Running Leaping Side Kick) before Koetsu Shinozaki finally tried to restore order but by that time it was too late for the Sekigun pair, who having had the upper hand now found themselves in major trouble.

Kikkawa however still the legal man was still somewhat hobbled himself, and despite just being dropped on his head Elemental III was able to crawl back across to the semi recovered Horri and tag 'Mr One Million Per Cent Burning Hammer' back into the match.....

But Horri who re-entered still in a bit of a daze staggered right into a KIKKAWA LARIAT.....however the normally full speed Running Lariat was delivered at half the pace by the still hobbled Kikkawa and Horri was able to stay on his feet.....

Horri however was unable to react in time to Kikkawa's follow up......

BURNING LARIAT !!!!

One.......

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Three !!!

Once again, despite not being on the same page as his stable mate, Kikkawa was able to pull out the victory, but if truth be told his pseudo heroic saviour act, would not have been possible if Pathlow had not recovered in time , otherwise the King of Fighters would have had the indignity (at least from his arrogant viewpoint) to tap out to Elemental III.

Result: Tadiyuki Kikkawa [w] & John Pathlow bt Kinnojo Horri [L] & Elemental III in 19:32 via pinfall (Burning Lariat)

Rating: A

Onodera's Assessment: Well they keep finding ways to get mileage out of the whole Kikkawa being too selfish even for his own team mates angle, without it becoming stale. Kikkawa-san did a great job here of putting over Elemental III's Ankle Holdo as a lethal submission, as the fans were buying into the fact he was about to tap out until Pathlow's timely recovery. For the whole 18 and a half minutes this match ran for, it was an entriguing encounter and one that had the fans fully engaged from beginning to end.

Post Match Comments:

Tadiyuki Kikkawa: Once again it's up to me to pull out the victory....

John Pathlow: Maybe Iesada-san was right after all

Tadiyuki Kikkawa: Right about what?

John Pathlow: Right about the fact, that the only person you care for is yourself...you show no graditude what so ever to me......

Tadiyuki Kikkawa: And why should I be thankful to you, surely you should be thankful for the fact that you get to ride along with greatness....

John Pathlow: Lets see, for a start...lets look at the match we just had.....if it wasn't for my intervention you would have been tapping out to Elemental III.

Tadiyuki Kikkawa: Oh sure I was.....

John Pathlow: Don't give me that.

Tadiyuki Kikkawa: Do you think that I, the great Kikkawa would tap out to a masked midget?

John Pathlow: Iesada-san broke breaking point with your arrogance last week, now I think I've reached my breaking point...

Tadiyuki Kikkawa: Go on quit....see if I care, you'll never go anywhere without me...I AM TEAM INSPIRE !!!

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Match #8: Hiroaki Nakasawa & BURNING Cobra vs

Miyamae & Sensational Dragon

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The main event would put a Burning Sekigun pair that have begun to not see eye to eye lately in the form of World Champion, and re-formed heel BURNING Cobra against a Dragon Feet 2K9 who have shown none of those sort of problems of late.

The first half of the match, was a long feeling out process....as neither side really pushed home an advantage....Sensational Dragon got a tight roll up on Cobra for a close two count and Cobra himself managed to get Miyamae briefly in the Stone Hold (Sharpshooter) but other than that, no one looked like suddenly nabbing the win out of nowhere.

That was until Nakasawa got in a cheap shot on Dragon who had climbed up to the top turbuckle after snapping off a head-scissors on Cobra. Cobra who was none too happy about Nakasawa's intervention ended up arguing with the Sekigun leader, rather than taking advantage of a dazed Dragon who was prone to being launched back into the ring....the Junior Champion recovered and nailed Cobra with a missile drop-kick the momentum of which took the re-formed hero out of the ring.

Following that up with a double dive to the floor, the Dragon Feet 2K9 pair took full control of the match, and a DRAGON SUPLEX from the Sensational One upon Cobra brought a two count....before the Junior Champion turned things over to Miyamae.

Miyamae reeled off a series of snap suplexes on Cobra, looking to wear the former BHB man down before placing Cobra in the SNAKE POISON (Anaconda Vice).....

But just as it looked like Cobra might have to be forced to tap out, Nakasawa broke into the ring and stomped away on 'the Viper' forcing Miyamae to release the hold. Nakasawa then encouraged Cobra to go for a double team, on Miyamae but the former BHB man was hesistant to do so, resulting in the pair being on the receiving end of stereo drop-kicks from their Dragon Feet 2K9 opponents.

Sensational Dragon followed that up with a moonsault press off the top turbuckle to wipe out Nakasawa, whilst Miyamae nailed Cobra with the GLITTERING MAGICIAN.....

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Two....

Thr......

Cobra showed great fighting spirit by kicking out, but remained rooted to the mat, Miyamae then decided to head up top....only for Nakasawa, who had recovered and managed to suplex Dragon onto a pile of chairs....hop onto the apron and shove Miyamae back into the ring....

Cobra who again didn't look too happy about Nakasawa's shady intervention, hesistated before nailing Miymae with a drop-kick and then following up with the STONEPLEX (Bridging Northern Lights Suplex)......

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Two.....

Thr.....

Cobra's hesistation to follow up on Nakasawa's intervention may have just cost him victory.....Cobra then decided to head for the top turnbuckle but was prevented from doing so, by a blind tag from Nakasawa.....

The Sekigun pair argued amongst themselves agai, unaware that a recovered Miyamae was about to drop-kick Cobra out of the ring and that Sensational Dragon was about to dive back into the ring and take Nakasawa down with the SENSATION SHOCK (Diving Front Flip hurracanrana pin)......

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No, referee Omura Umeki rightly waved the pinfall off, as Dragon was not the legal man much to the Junior Champions frustration.......

Miyamae legally tagged Dragon into the match, and the Junior Champion lined up for a superkick, but Nakasawa was able to move out of the way in time and the 'H-Bomb was then able to level the Junior Champion with a lariat.

Nakasawa then planted Dragon with a vertical suplex for a two count, before setting up the Sensational One for the H-BOMB (Crucifix Powerbomb) but Dragon managed to slip off and then nail Nakasawa with a Super Kick.....leaving the World Champion dazed enough for Dragon to plant Nakasawa with the DRAGON SLICE (Shiranui)......

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Thr......

Cobra dived back in at the last split second to make the save. Miyamae then pitched and followed Cobra out to the floor, as Dragon headed for the top turnbuckle, whilst Nakasawa remained rooted to the mat.....

But as Dragon appeared to be setting up for the Dragon's Fire...Nakasawa managed to stagger back up to his feet and 'conveniently' stumble agains the ropes....causing Dragon to lose his foot and become crotched on the top turnbuckle.....

Nakasawa then took full advantage of the situation sending Dragon crashing back into the ring with a SUPER H-BOMB (Crucifix Superbomb)......

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Three

And with that the match was suddenly all over, as Nakasawa emerged triumphant and once again his triumph, as was often the case as of late was in slightly dubious circumstances.

Result: Hiroaki Nakasawa [w] & BURNING Cobra bt Miyamae and Sensational Dragon [L] in 21:39 via pinfall (Super H-Bomb)

Rating: B+

Onodera's Assessment: This couldn't quite live up to the quality of the previous match, the first half laboured and even though it was part of the angle....Nakasawa-san and Cobra-san genuinely didn't have any chemistry as tag team partners. That being said it picked up enough down the stretch, and the tease at a Dragon-san pulling out the Dragon's Fire only to be sent crashing to the mat with a Super H-Bomb made for an exciting finish.

Post Match Comments:

BURNING Cobra: Winning matches in a questionable manner is how it all starts, Nakasawa-san might not be doing anything blatantly wrong right now but....

Hiroaki Nakasawa: Oh give it up Cobra, I'm here in Burning Hammer to be the best and that means winning matches...and whilst I appreciate the fact that you've seen sense to jump from those clowns the BHB to MY team...I don't need you holding me back by taking the moral high ground.

BURNING Cobra: Look the reason I left behind the Brethren and joined up with the Sekigun, Nakasawa-san is because you DID win in the right way...but it seems as though you are becoming obsessed about winning, and I'm afraid to see your judgement is being clouded.

Hiroaki Nakasawa: I don't need to hear this......

BURNING Cobra: The truth hurts does it?

Hiroaki Nakasawa: Look Cobra-san...I'm the leader of the Sekigun not you......

BURNING Cobra: You're only the leader because you hold the World Championship....

Hiroaki Nakasawa: The soon to be unified with that worthless bit of crap Kikkawa-san holds, World Championship...and besides isn't being the best in the world as a good a reason as any to be representing the pride of Burning Hammer.....

BURNING Cobra: It would be if you continued to win matches the right way.

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Overall: B+

Onodera's Viewpoint: Despite the main event being a 'slight' disappointment (or more to the point it was overshadowed by a better paced semi main), this was a very solid show from top to bottom. I can't feel too disatisfied about this one, and the build towards 'Night' really feels like it is gathering pace now.

Infernalmiko · July 25, 2011

Renaming it AT (Absolute Terror) Strike

LOL. Awesome anime series, very goth. Great name for the move.

Tigerkinney · July 25, 2011

Renaming it AT (Absolute Terror) Strike

LOL. Awesome anime series, very goth. Great name for the move.

Never really thought of the awesome anime* as being 'goth', but I suppose it kind of is in a way, just not 'goth' in the stereotypically dressed in black 'vampires and werewolves' sense.

Anyway good to see you back on board with the predictions Infernal.

* I'm not going to reveal within the thread, what Anime the move refers to, because think of the random pop culture references as 'Easter Eggs'. Not knowing what they refer to should not detract from your enjoyment of the diary, but I suppose knowing what they are could enhance your enjoyment that tiny bit more.

Tigerkinney · July 25, 2011

Combustion Tour #4 (Show 13- Show 18)

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