WEXXV (2005) - A Hardcore Nightmare

[Nightshadeex]

Why is a bulky heavyweight gaijin who hates garbage the new head booker of WEXXV, aka the most bloodthirsty promotion in the world? That's a great question, and one that I'd really like to answer with something very interesting, but it's all been a case of mistaken identity, or maybe even a joke on me. I just finished my training with Steve Flash and sent tapes out to promotions all around the world. Well, the only promotion that bit was Warrior Engine XXV. You've heard of them?

 

Ryu Kajahara is an insane man. No, seriously. He's nuts. He picked some kid who is turning 18 this month and made him the head booker of his promotion. Some of the best raw talent in the US and Japan are in WEXXV. Now that I'm here in Japan, I might as well go over the workers I'm here with and who is out there for the future.

 

Every month, WEXXV will hold their hour-long event, Heart of a Warrior! On Monday of the 2nd week. There will also be a second hour-long event each month, WEXXV Engine of Destruction on Monday during the 4th week.

 

Every three months, there will be a larger show packed to the brim with Death Matches.

In February, there will be Death Emperor; May will see Submit to Death; August is Death Battle Insanity; and November will be the Eve of Death (the WEXXV Anniversary Show).

 

Yeah, Ryu really likes death... I told you, he's insane.

[Nightshadeex]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;">The Original Roster</span> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42046" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Main Event:<p> Henry Lee</p><p> Kimitada Ohishi</p><p> Ryu Kajahara</p><p> Saionji Omura</p><p> </p><p> Upper Midcard:</p><p> Hiroshi Morisue</p><p> Nobuhito Ogiwara</p><p> Henry Lee</p><p> Chaos Demon #1</p><p> Chaos Demon #2</p><p> </p><p> Midcard:</p><p> Doug Peak </p><p> Eddie Peak</p><p> Larry Wood</p><p> Battle Sakata</p><p> Hajime Sugisata</p><p> Big Cat Brandon</p><p> </p><p> Lower Midcard:</p><p> Saneatsu Shigemitsu</p><p> Tank Bradley</p><p> Alex Braun</p><p> Kurt Laramee</p><p> </p><p> Openers:</p><p> Munemitsu Senmatsu</p><p> Tatsukichi Shichirobei</p><p> Zack Avatar</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:24px;">The Current Roster (May 2006)</span> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;">Main Event:</span></p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Ryu%20Kajahara_zpsojet9quw.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Ryu Kajahara</strong> – Quickly approaching 50 and the finish line is nowhere in sight. Ryu is one of the most popular wrestlers in Japan. His natural charisma, grasp of psychology, and willingness to take insane bumps keep him a star. Ryu is currently the figurehead of WEXXV and will be until he retires. He has taken Tatsukichi Shichirobei under his wing.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Saionji%20Omura_zpsq8toniy9.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Saionji Omura</strong> – The oldest star on the roster, the 58 year old is the current WEXXV Warrior's Heart Champion. It seems that he has no plans on hanging up his boots any time soon. He has taken Munemitsu Senmatsu under his wing.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Kimitada%20Ohishi_zpsod8oloai.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Kimitada Ohishi</strong> – The Tokyo Tornado is 49 years old and a wild brawler. He has a long time friendship with Ryu Kajahara and gives 100% every night. He's clearly the number 3 guy of the old guard.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Toshiharu%20Hyobanshi_zpssakjrhad.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Toshiharu Hyobanshi</strong> - A great wrestler also spending time in GCG. He is expected to carry WEXXV when the old guard retires. Hyobanshi is better than pretty much everyone else on the roster.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Hell%20MonkeyB_zps7dhjedee.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Warrior Monkey</strong> - One of the most in demand men in pro wrestling. Warrior Monkey is one hell of a performer and may not last in WEXXV as long as fans would like, but we're going to get what we can out of him while he's here!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;">Upper Midcard:</span></p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Henry%20Lee_zpsr4vzeemz.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Henry Lee</strong> – The most successful foreigner in WEXXV, the DAVE mainstay fits right in the insanity of wild brawls and deathmatches WEXXV is known for. Henry teams with John Doe as Helter Skelter, a tag team of psychos.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Gareth%20Wayne_zpshau8l9ox.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>John Doe</strong> - Also known as Gareth Wayne, John Doe is a perfect fit for WEXXV. He's hardcore, tough, and well known in Japan. He teams with Henry Lee as "Helter Skelter".</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Hiroshi%20Morisue_zpszywrskqy.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Hiroshi Morisue</strong> – Likely to be one of the next big things in WEXXV, Morisue has a very menacing look and loves to bleed. He needs to kick up his game to make a name for himself.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Nobuhito%20Ogiwara_zps1lzyioob.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Nobuhito Ogiwara</strong> – Another WEXXV roster member, another psychopath. Ogiwara an important member of the roster, although the fans hate him... not because he's a good heel, but because he's not that good.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Chaos%20Demon%201_zpsksh5byf5.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Chaos Demon #1</strong> – Super cool mask, not a good worker. Relies on toughness and hardcore, however, quite menacing. </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Chaos%20Demon%202_zpsdtv5tkve.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Chaos Demon #2</strong> – A little better of a performer than his partner, but still nothing special. Over solely on the gimmick.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;">Midcard:</span></p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Insane%20Machine_zpszfixocqe.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Insane Machine</strong> - Machine brings the high flying ability, plus the basics of pro wrestling, which are totally needed here in WEXXV. Because he is in demand around the world, he has a lot of potential injuries.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Doug%20Peak_zpsvptm6kdz.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Doug Peak</strong> – The younger brother of Eddie Peak, Doug's not very good on his own, but works well in a tag team environment. Formerly one half of the WEXXV Blood Brothers Champions, he is looking for a new partner to help him reach his goal of regaining the titles.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Battle%20Sakata_zpseyc0lban.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Battle Sakata</strong> – The former WEXXV King of Death Matches Champion, Sakata is a decent performer, who could really benefit from some veteran knowledge. His negative attitude could be his undoing, however.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Hajime%20Sugisata_zpsvxwq7mnt.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Hajime Sugisata</strong> – An older worker who doesn't have a very large upside. He's useful in a proper role, but likely won't be a champion in his lifetime.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Big%20Cat%20Brandon_alt4_zpsysv6v5tv.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Big Cat Brandon</strong> – Another star that I don't expect to be around for long, Big Cat Brandon is a muscular brawler, who also knows how to work. His looks are amazing. If he could increase his charisma and microphone skills, he would be the complete package.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Munemitsu%20Senmatsu_zpsfeozsryk.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Munemitsu Senmatsu</strong> – Recently picked up after graduating the GCG dojo. He has high amounts of potential, which has been noticed by Saionji Omura.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Tatsukichi%20Shichirobei_zpsljaechmi.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Tatsukichi Shichirobei</strong> – Shichirobei loves to fight and never backs down. He has potential, but who knows if he'll reach it in WEXXV. Luckily for him, Ryu Kajahara has taken him under his wing.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Zack%20Macomber_zps44hcjoz2.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Zack Avatar</strong> – Me. More of an entertainer and brawler than hardcore. I don't know what I'm doing here, but I'll do my best not to die.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Takesi%20Umehara_zps4xdwjir8.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Takesi Umehara</strong> - Another good fit style-wise. The upside is he can help teach the youngsters how to perform.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;">Lower Midcard:</span></p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Saneatsu%20Shigemitsu_zpsbcm0tpl4.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Saneatsu Shigemitsu</strong> – He's tough and stiff and that's really all that matters. Once he gets more experience, he will go far.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Tank%20Bradley_zpsw3zvk4jn.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Tank Bradley</strong> – One half of the New Jersey Devils with Alex Braun. He may fit in here at WEXXV, but it's Alex's talent that got him here.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Alex%20BraunB_zpslhe3iuqd.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Alex Braun</strong> – This aging veteran looks to be winding down his career, but he still has a lot to give.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Kurt%20Laramee_zpsuiqivan0.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Kurt Laramee</strong> – Laramee survives on his entertainment and camera skills. He's a big deal in DAVE, but he may not do so well in WEXXV.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Torch%20Nakazawa_zpswec8ap5d.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Doppo Nakazawa</strong> - There's not much to say about Doppo, yet. He's a rookie. Hopefully he'll be good.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;">Openers:</span></p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Zeshin%20Makioka_zpsqah9pidj.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Zeshin Makioka</strong> - I have a good feeling about this kid. He's not particularly great, but I feel there's an upside there.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/SUKI_zpsiay7esbz.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Ryunosuke Matsuki</strong> - Let's be honest, this signing was for another jobber to be added. I don't have much information on him, other than he's cheap.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Spirit%20Of%20The%20Shark_zpsnfd1fujb.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Spirit of the Shark</strong> - Let's say we're building this kid so he can team with someone else in the future.</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Roster Additions:</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42046" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>December 2005:<p> <strong>Toshiharu Hyobanshi</strong></p><p> </p><p> February 2006:</p><p> <strong>Insane Machine</strong></p><p> </p><p> April 2006:</p><p> <strong>Gareth Wayne ("John Doe")</strong></p><p> <strong>Takesi Umehara</strong></p><p> <strong>Hell Monkey ("Warrior Monkey")</strong></p><p> <strong>Kyoshi Muraguchi ("MYSTIC Dragon")</strong></p><p> <strong>Zeshin Makioka</strong></p><p> <strong>Ryunosuke Matsuki</strong></p><p> <strong>Noritoshi Miura ("Spirit of the Shark")</strong></p><p> </p><p> May 2006:</p><p> <strong>Doppo Nakazawa</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Roster Deletions:</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42046" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>December 2005:<p> <strong>Eddie Peak</strong></p><p> </p><p> January 2006:</p><p> <strong>Larry Wood</strong></p><p> </p><p> May 2006:</p><p> <strong>MYSTIC Dragon</strong></p></div></blockquote>

[Nightshadeex]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>WEXXV Warrior's Heart Champion</strong></p><p>

Saionji Omura</p><p>

Won – August 2005</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>WEXXV King Of Death Matches</strong></p><p>

Big Cat Brandon</p><p>

Won - February 2006</p><p> </p><p>

Past Champions:</p><p>

Battle Sakata</p><p>

October 2005 - February 2006</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>WEXXV Blood Brothers</strong></p><p>

The Chaos Demons</p><p>

Won - December 2005</p><p> </p><p>

Past Champions: </p><p>

The Peak Brothers (Eddie and Doug Peak)</p><p>

November 2005 - December 2005</p><p>

</p></div><p></p><p></p>

[Nightshadeex]

<p><strong>Ryu Kajahara's Goals</strong></p><p> </p><p>

1. WEXXV must have $6,500,000 by December 2007. (Given December 2005)</p><p>

2. WEXXV cannot fall into debt at any point until December 2007. (Given December 2005)</p><p>

3. No hiring people over the age of 40, expires February 2007. (Given December 2005)</p><p>

4. No MMA Crossover style wrestlers, expires June 2007. (Given December 2005)</p><p>

5. No people that have problems with the law, expires December 2007. (Given December 2005)</p>

[Nightshadeex]

<p>The Card for December's Heart of a Warrior!</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42046" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Toshiharu Hyobanshi vs. Zack Avatar<p> The Chaos Demons vs. The Peak Brothers © (WEXXV Blood Brothers Titles)</p><p> Nobuhito Ogiwara vs. Ryu Kajahara (First Blood)</p><p> Hiroshi Morisue vs. Saionji Omura</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The Card for December's Engine of Destruction</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42046" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hajime Sugisata vs. Saneatsu Shigemitsu<p> Munemitsu Senmatsu vs. Zack Avatar</p><p> Hiroshi Morisue vs. Toshiharu Hyobanshi</p><p> Battle Sakata and Larry Wood vs. Kimitada Ohishi and Ryu Kajahara (Barbed Wire Boards)</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> WEXXV Matches are all held under No Disqualification rules.</p>

[Nightshadeex]

Monday, Week 2, December 2005.

WEXXV Heart of a Warrior!

Kanto, Japan (575 attendance)

 

• The show begins with the debut of Zack Avatar, who calls out his opponent for the night, Toshiharu Hyobanshi. The two trade verbal jabs until Ryu Kajahara and Saionji Omura come out to make fun of both men. (C+)
  
• Toshiharu Hyobanshi is the debut winner this time, putting Zack Avatar down in 11:41. (C-)
  
• The Chaos Demons picked up the victory and the Blood Brother Titles in a wild brawl of a match, with Demon #1 pinning Eddie Peak in 5:35. (D+)
  
• Nothing seemed to work in the favor of Nobuhito Ogiwara. The chaos of the match helped hide his weaknesses, but the crowd hates him and he and Ryu don't seem to click. Ryu wins in 6:15 after busting Ogiwara open. (D)
  
• Saionji Omura picked up the win in 5:35. (D-)
  

 

Overall Rating: D+

 

So, we had the reverse show there. Better pacing will be the right thing to do, I think.

 

Monday, Week 4, December 2005.

WEXXV Engine of Destruction

Kinki, Japan (550 attendance)

 

• The show begins with a massive cluster of Zack Avatar, Ryu Kajahara, Kimitada Ohishi, Battle Sakata, Larry Wood, and Toshiharu Hyobanshi in the ring arguing. The segment breaks down into a brawl among all six of the wrestlers. ©
  
• The fans hated both Hajime Sugisata and Saneatsu Shigemitsu, but at least the mayhem of the match tried to hide the fact the they don't click at all, either. Sugisata wins in 6:09. (E-)
  
• Zack Avatar took it to Munemitsu Senmatsu, picking up the win in 8:03. (E)
  
• Toshiharu Hyobanshi continues his winning ways, putting Hiroshi Morisue down in 13:41. ©
  
• The barbed wire boards certainly came into play in this quick, but hard hitting match. Ryu Kajahara defeated Larry Wood at the 6:19 mark. (C-)
  

 

Overall Rating: C-

 

Battle Sakata let me know that he doesn't fit into hardcore style matches. I looked at the King of Death Matches Title he held and agreed.

 

Well, if you didn't figure out my misfortune, Eddie Peak got picked up by SWF. Engine of Destruction also runs parallel to DAVE Christmas With The Devil, so half of our roster was in the States. That's okay, though, it was a really good show.

 

The show wasn't good enough to get us any higher than 4th out of 4 in the regional battles. That's unfortunate, because those shows were good for WEXXV!

 

And if it wasn't for Ryu Kajahara giving himself over $46,000 a month, we'd have made money. Instead, we lost about $35,000. Making $1.5 million in two years sounds about impossible. Especially because we're small!

 

The Card for January's Heart of a Warrior!

Ryu Kajahara, Saneatsu Shigemitsu, and Tatsukichi Shichirobei vs. Hajime Sugisata, Munemitsu Senmatsu, and Zack Avatar

Battle Sakata vs. Henry Lee

Big Cat Brandon vs. Hiroshi Morisue

Kimitada Ohishi vs. Saionji Omura © (WEXXV Warrior's Heart)

 

The Card for January's Engine of Destruction

Kurt Laramee vs. Ryu Kajahara (Light Tubes)

The Chaos Demons © vs. The New Jersey Devils (WEXXV Blood Brothers)

Battle Sakata vs. Big Cat Brandon

Toshiharu Hyobanshi and Zack Avatar vs. The Wild Things (Kimitada Ohishi and Saionji Omura) (Brass Knuckles)

[Nightshadeex]

The Japanese economy is on a downward slide, being measured at B+ and falling. The wrestling industry is strong at the moment, a B+ and rising. The downward economy could hurt us, but the rising industry is certainly a benefit. We'll see how it goes...

 

Monday, Week 2, January 2006.

WEXXV Heart of a Warrior!

Kanto, Japan (530 attendance)

 

• Zack Avatar calls out Ryu Kajahara, calling him a fraud! Kajahara responds by challenging Avatar to find two teammates to fight Ryu's Army! (C+)
  
• Surprisingly enough, Zack Avatar put his money where his mouth was, picking up a pinfall on Tatsukichi Shichirobei for the win in 9:30. (D)
  
• Battle Sakata tried to show his ability, but was outshone by Henry Lee in 13:07. (E+)
  
• Big Cat Brandon and Hiroshi Morisue have great chemistry, bringing the quality of the match up. That said, Brandon looked strong, but Morisue was able to put him down in 12:04. (D)
  
• The two long time partners, Ohishi and Omura beat each other to a pulp for 6:07, when Omura defended his title. (D+)
  

 

Overall Rating: D+

 

--

 

We lost Larry Wood to NOTBPW. Sad day. I wanted to see him and Big Cat Brandon in a hardcore match.

 

In more sad news, The Stomper of NYCW fame has passed away, leaving an opening in the pro wrestling world. Steve is there... maybe I could go back home and get away from these crazy Japanese men!

 

It also seems that Battle Sakata and Tatsukichi Shichirobei have been having problems recently and strongly dislike each other.

 

--

 

Monday, Week 4, January 2006.

WEXXV Engine of Destruction

Kinki, Japan (475 attendance)

 

Kurt Laramee opened up the night by pissing everyone in the locker room off. He didn't appreciate my stern warning.

 

• Toshiharu Hyobanshi and Zack Avatar start the night by calling The Wild Things out, promising to destroy them in the Brass Knuckles match later tonight. (C+)
  
• Ryu Kajahara begins the night by dominating Kurt Laramee, taking him out with several light tube shots at 5:41. (D)
  
• The Chaos Demons make the first defense of their Blood Brothers Titles, defeating the New Jersey Devils in 8:07. (D-)
  
• Big Cat Brandon debuted his new Man Beast gimmick, defeating Battle Sakata in 11:59. (D-)
  
• The main event was a good one, The Wild Things used their tag team experience to put away Toshiharu Hyobanshi and Zack Avatar in 11:23. ©
  

 

Overall Rating: C-

 

The main event went better than I had imagined it would. This is a plus.

 

Arnold Westberry has taken over NYCW. He's kind of a douche, so I'm not going to put my hat in that ring. I'll just toil away here in deathmatch Japan. I just hope I get to be as old as the Stomper...

 

January's regional battle was better, as we finished 2nd out of 3. I can deal with middle of the pack. Just not the bottom.

 

We've also made a new signing, welcoming Insane Machine to WEXXV. He should be able to help put us over the hump for match quality.

 

The Card for February's Heart of a Warrior!

Big Cat Brandon vs Nobuhito Ogiwara

Insane Machine vs. Zack Avatar

Henry Lee vs. Toshiharu Hyobanshi

Kimitada Ohishi vs. Ryu Kajahara vs. Saionji Omura (Barbed Wire Elimination)

 

The Card for February's Engine of Destruction

Hiroshi Morisue and Battle Sakata vs. Henry Lee and Big Cat Brandon

Saionji Omura vs. Tatsukichi Shichirobei

Munemitsu Senmatsu vs. Ryu Kajahara

Kimitada Ohishi vs. Zack Avatar

[Nightshadeex]

<p>The Mean Machine has won the first annual MAW Rip Chord Invitational. </p><p> </p><p> Nothing of note has happened before the show... Good.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Monday, Week 2, February 2006.</p><p> WEXXV Heart of a Warrior!</p><p> Kanto, Japan (475 attendance)</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>Ryu Kajahara calls his friends Kimitada Ohishi and Saionji Omura to the ring. He has a challenge for them. Each will choose a rookie to take under their wing. Then, they will compete to make their rookie the best in WEXXV. He says they will face off in a barbed wire elimination match tonight in the main event to decide the order they choose their rookies. <strong>(B)</strong><br /></li><li>Big Cat Brandon dominated the hated Nobuhito Ogiwara in 6:30. <strong>(D-)</strong><br /></li><li>Insane Machine defeats Zack Avatar in 12:15. <strong>(D+)</strong><br /></li><li>This certainly comes as a surprise, Henry Lee and Toshiharu Hyobanshi have a fine little match, with Hyobanshi picking up the win in 8:52. Henry could use a new gimmick. <strong>© </strong><br /></li><li>The main event certainly didn't disappoint, either. The ropes were replaced with barbed wire and the three elder statesmen beat the living hell out of one another for 5:51, when Ryu Kajahara picked up the victory. <strong>©</strong><br /></li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Overall Rating: C</strong></p><p> </p><p> Omura picked up a bruised eye socket in the main event. He won't miss any time, but he will have to work through the pain.</p><p> </p><p> Apparently, Bruce the Giant likes himself some prostitutes. So what? I guess BHOTWG didn't want to keep him on the roster. They're fools, but he's still too popular to come to WEXXV. Could you imagine Bruce the Giant vs. Ryu Kajahara in an Ultimate Deathmatch? Maybe we'll get lucky one of these days.</p><p> </p><p> Battle Sakata and his bad attitude are annoying the locker room. I fined him. He got unhappy about it. Tatsukichi Shichirobei smiled about it. We'll leave it at that.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Monday, Week 4, February 2006.</p><p> WEXXV Engine of Destruction</p><p> Kinki, Japan (475 attendance)</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>The show begins with Ryu Kajahara, Kimitada Ohishi, and Saionji Omura coming to the ring. The argue amongst themselves about who will have the best rookie, finally bringing Munemitsu Senmatsu, Tatsukichi Shichirobei, and Zack Avatar to the ring. Kajahara picks Shichirobei, Omura picks Avatar, and Ohishi is left with Senmatsu. They set up the matches between the legends and the rookies for tonight. <strong>(B-)</strong><br /></li><li>Big Cat Brandon puts Battle Sakata down in 10:29, giving the DAVE Invasion Force a victory over the Brothers in Vengeance. <strong>(D)</strong><br /></li><li>After a wild, whirlwind brawl, Saionji Omura put Tatsukichi Shichirobei down in 6:14. <strong>(D+)</strong><br /></li><li>Ryu Kajahara adds another win to the veterans, beating Munemitsu Senmatsu in 5:49. <strong>(D+)</strong><br /></li><li>And Kimitada Ohishi made it 3 for 3, putting Zack Avatar down in 7:49. <strong>(D)</strong><br /></li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Overall Rating: D+</strong></p><p> </p><p> The rookies were overused. We'll fix that.</p><p> </p><p> The Card for WEXXV Death Emperor</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42046" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Battle Sakata © vs. Big Cat Brandon (WEXXV King of Deathmatches) (Brass Knuckles Deathmatch)<p> Munemitsu Senmatsu vs. Tatsukichi Shichirobei vs. Zack Avatar (One Million Thumbtacks)</p><p> The Chaos Demons © vs. Doug Peak and Kurt Laramee (WEXXV Blood Brothers) (Light Tube Deathmatch)</p><p> Henry Lee vs. Hiroshi Morisue (Barbed Wire Boards)</p><p> Insane Machine vs. Toshiharu Hyobanshi (Four Corner Strap)</p><p> Kimitada Ohishi vs. Ryu Kajahara vs. Saionji Omura © (WEXXV Warrior's Heart) (Explosion Deathmatch)</p></div></blockquote>

[Nightshadeex]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Wednesday, Week 4, February 2006.</p><p> WEXXV Death Emperor</p><p> Kanto, Japan (532 attendance)</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Each legend brought out their rookie to square off. Each team has one point, but tonight any one of the teams could add two points to their total, rocketing them to the top. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Battle%20Sakata_zpseyc0lban.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Big%20Cat%20Brandon_alt4_zpsysv6v5tv.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Battle Sakata © vs. Big Cat Brandon (WEXXV King of Death Matches, Brass Knuckles Deathmatch)</strong></p><p> This match looked like it took a little too long, but Big Cat Brandon came out the victor with a brass knuckles assisted Big Cat Pounce to win the King of Death Matches title in 10:08. <strong>(D-)</strong></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Munemitsu%20Senmatsu_zpsfeozsryk.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Tatsukichi%20Shichirobei_zpsljaechmi.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Zack%20Macomber_zps44hcjoz2.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Munemitsu Senmatsu vs. Tatsukichi Shichirobei vs. Zack Avatar (One Million Thumbtacks)</strong></p><p> Four bags of thumbtacks were placed outside the ring. It didn't take long for them to be brought inside. Quickly, the ring was covered in the titular one million thumbtacks. Each man took quite a beating, being covered in the tacks, but it was an Avatarplex on Munemitsu Senmatsu that allowed Zack Avatar to win in 6:02. <strong>(D-)</strong></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Chaos%20Demon%201_zpsksh5byf5.jpg</span><span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Chaos%20Demon%202_zpsdtv5tkve.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Doug%20Peak_zpsvptm6kdz.jpg</span><span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Kurt%20Laramee_zpsuiqivan0.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>The Chaos Demons © vs. Doug Peak and Kurt Laramee (WEXXV Blood Brothers, Light Tube Deathmatch)</strong></p><p> The tag champions didn't have too much trouble putting away the former tag champion and his new partner. The Demons win in 8:06. <strong>(D-)</strong></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Henry%20Lee_zpsr4vzeemz.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Hiroshi%20Morisue_zpszywrskqy.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Henry Lee vs. Hiroshi Morisue (Barbed Wire Boards)</strong></p><p> In what has to be considered a number one contender match for something, Morisue put Henry Lee into the barbed wire boards and then pinned him to win in 6:44. <strong>(D-)</strong></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Insane%20Machine_zpszfixocqe.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Toshiharu%20Hyobanshi_zpssakjrhad.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Insane Machine vs. Toshiharu Hyobanshi (Four Corners Strap Match)</strong></p><p> One hell of a match between two talented wrestlers in a garbage promotion. Hyobanshi continued his winning ways, finally putting Insane Machine down in 11:50 and touching all four corners. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p> </p><p> After the match, Hyobanshi extended his hand to Insane Machine, who took it. However, it was a ploy that allowed Hyobanshi to attack further, beating Machine with the strap. <strong>(D+)</strong></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Kimitada%20Ohishi_zpsod8oloai.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Ryu%20Kajahara_zpsojet9quw.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/godnightshade/WEXXV/Saionji%20Omura_zpsq8toniy9.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Kimitada Ohishi vs. Ryu Kajahara vs. Saionji Omura © (WEXXV Warrior's Heart, Explosion Deathmatch)</strong></p><p> The three stalwarts of WEXXV beat the hell out of each other for 7:47, seeing each man take a bump into the explosives, but Saionji taking advantage and defeating Ryu Kajahara with his Sleeper Hold. <strong>© </strong></p><p> </p><p> After the match, Zack Avatar came out to celebrate with his mentor, taunting the losers. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Overall Rating: C</strong></p><p> </p><p> Death Emperor ends with only one minor injury, as Ryu broke a finger in the main event. We had one hell of a show, though, it wasn't as good as SAISHO, who outshone our efforts, but it was a good one. Which means we finished last in the regional battles.</p><p> </p><p> The Card for March's Heart of a Warrior!</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42046" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Brutal Attack (Hajime Sugisata & Saneatsu Shigemitsu) vs. The New Jersey Devils<p> Insane Machine vs. Tatsukichi Shichirobei</p><p> Nobuhito Ogiwara vs. Toshiharu Hyobanshi</p><p> Kimitada Ohishi & Munemitsu Senmatsu vs. Saionji Omura & Zack Avatar</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The Card for March's Engine of Destruction</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42046" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Doug Peak vs. Insane Machine<p> Kurt Laramee vs. Zack Avatar</p><p> Brothers in Vengeance vs. The Chaos Demons © (WEXXV Blood Brothers, Barbed Wire Ropes)</p><p> Saionji Omura vs. Toshiharu Hyobanshi</p></div></blockquote>

[Nightshadeex]

<p>Omura took Munemitsu Senmatsu under his wing. How pleasant for the locker room!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Monday, Week 2, March 2006.</p><p> WEXXV Heart of a Warrior!</p><p> Kanto, Japan (526 attendance)</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>Ryu Kajahara came to the ring, saying he would take the night off to heal his fingers. But in his absence, Tatsukichi Shichirobei would face off against the best WEXXV has to offer. Tonight, the team of Omura and Avatar can increase the lead or find it diminished. <strong>(B-)</strong><br /></li><li>The New Jersey Devils defeated Brutal Attack in 7:47. <strong>(E+)</strong><br /></li><li>Insane Machine beat Tatsukichi Shichirobei in 8:07. <strong>(D)</strong><br /></li><li>Toshiharu Hyobanshi took Nobuhito Ogiwara down in 8:15. <strong>(D+)</strong><br /></li><li>And some bad news in the main event, Ohishi and Munemitsu don't work well as a team. However, they were able to pick up the win as Ohishi pinned Avatar in 5:47. <strong>(D+)</strong><br /></li><li>Ryu Kajahara came out to end the show by whipping the loser, Zack Avatar, with a leather strap. <strong>(B)</strong><br /></li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Overall Rating: C-</strong></p><p> </p><p> Doug Peak failed to show up for a meeting to discuss his match. He was unhappy with his fine, but I was unhappy with him not showing up without a good reason. Insane Machine was mopey and Ryu Kajahara told him to buy drinks for everyone after the show. And Omura passed on some microphone tips to Munemitsu Senmatsu.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Monday, Week 4, March 2006.</p><p> WEXXV Engine of Destruction</p><p> Kinki, Japan (430 attendance)</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>Ryu Kajahara called to the ring Saionji Omura and Zack Avatar. Ryu said that their team has 2 points, Ohishi and Munematsu have 1 point, and his team has zero points. Omura grabbed the microphone and began to berate Avatar for losing the tag team match and said the strapping would continue at any loss. <strong>(B+)</strong><br /></li><li>Insane Machine beat Doug Peak in 10:17. <strong>(D)</strong><br /></li><li>Zack Avatar defeated Kurt Laramee in 11:49. <strong>(D)</strong><br /></li><li>The Chaos Demons were able to defend their titles against Hiroshi Morisue and Battle Sakata after 10:18. <strong>(D-)</strong><br /></li><li>Saionji Omura defeated Toshiharu Hyobanshi in 8:20. <strong>(C+)</strong><br /></li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Overall Rating: C</strong></p><p> </p><p> Battle Sakata sustained an injury in his match, picking up a case of hip bursitis. A fine match in the main event brings a smile to my face. Now, I'm under no illusion that WEXXV will be financially successful any time during my tenure here, and because of that, we will run shows and battle all around Japan.</p><p> </p><p> Lots of signings this month. Hell Monkey, John Doe, Takesi Umehara, Zeshin Makioka, MYSTIC Dragon, Spirit of the Shark, and Ryunosuke Matsuki have all signed on. I expect big things. BIG things.</p><p> </p><p> The Card for April's Heart of a Warrior!</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42046" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>MYSTIC Dragon vs. Nobuhito Ogiwara<p> Battle Sakata vs. Takesi Umehara</p><p> Kimitada Ohishi & Munemitsu Senmatsu vs. Ryu Kajahara & Tatsukichi Shichirobei </p><p> Insane Machine vs. Toshiharu Hyobanshi vs. Warrior Monkey</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The Card for April's Engine of Destruction</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42046" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Helter Skelter (Henry Lee & John Doe) vs. The New Jersey Devils<p> Hajime Sugisata vs. MYSTIC Dragon</p><p> Warrior Monkey vs. Zack Avatar</p><p> Big Cat Brandon vs. Saionji Omura</p></div></blockquote>

[ブッチャー]

Aw yeah, always in the mood for a WEXXV dynasty. That sucks that you lost Larry Wood though. He's my favorite worker, and WEXXV is my favorite company. But in 2005 he was probably still in his prime, I guess I shouldn't be surprised you lost him so early.

[Nightshadeex]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Monday, Week 2, April 2006.</p><p> WEXXV Heart of a Warrior!</p><p> Kanto, Japan (569 attendance)</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>Kajahara and Ohishi came to the ring with the three rookies. Ohishi promised to tie the game after tonight, whereas Kajahara said they would get on the board. <strong>(B-)</strong><br /></li><li>MYSTIC Dragon scored an upset flash pinfall victory in 5:42. Ogiwara was not happy about it. <strong>(E-)</strong><br /></li><li>Takesi Umehara beat Battle Sakata in 8:07 <strong>(D-)</strong><br /></li><li>Ryu and Tatsukichi picked up the win in 6:09 with Shichirobei pinning Munemitsu Senmatsu. <strong>(D+)</strong><br /></li><li>And the main event we've all been waiting for, Warrior Monkey gets a debut victory, pinning Insane Machine in 18:04. <strong>(B-)</strong><br /></li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Overall Rating: C+</strong></p><p> </p><p> And it seems that MYSTIC Dragon is quite the drug user. Whoops. What to do... what to do... I guess we'll find out!</p><p> </p><p> Ninja Shunji broke Warrior Monkey's hand over in WLW. Thanks Shunji...</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Monday, Week 4, April 2006.</p><p> WEXXV Engine of Destruction</p><p> Kinki, Japan (540 attendance)</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>Ryu Kajahara came to the ring to welcome the crowd. Saionji Omura and Zack Avatar came to the ring. Saionji let Avatar know that he had better defeat Warrior Monkey tonight, especially because he has a broken hand! <strong>(A)</strong><br /></li><li>Helter Skelter defeated the New Jersey Devils in 8:19. <strong>(D-)</strong><br /></li><li>Henry Lee grabbed the microphone and introduced everyone to his partner, the clinically insane John Doe. Together, they will take over WEXXV. <strong>(C-)</strong><br /></li><li>MYSTIC Dragon picked up another victory, pinning Hajime Sugisata in 9:23. <strong>(E-)</strong><br /></li><li>Warrior Monkey, despite injury, defeated Zack Avatar in 11:34. <strong>(C-)</strong><br /></li><li>Saionji Omura came to the ring to administer the strapping to his rookie. <strong>(B+)</strong><br /></li><li>The main event saw Saionji Omura defeat the Big Cat in 8:21. <strong>(C-)</strong><br /></li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Overall Rating: C</strong></p><p> </p><p> It looks like Hajime Sugisata botched a move on MYSTIC Dragon and really pissed him off. Oh, and MYSTIC Dragon was still on drugs.</p><p> </p><p> We weren't last in the Regional Battles, but we were 3rd of 4. That's not acceptable.</p><p> </p><p> The Card for May's Heart of a Warrior!</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42046" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Big Cat Brandon vs. Insane Machine (WEXXV King of Death Matches)<p> Brutal Attack vs. Helter Skelter</p><p> Ryu Kajahara & Tatsukichi Shichirobei vs. Saionji Omura & Zack Avatar</p><p> Brothers in Vengeance vs. Toshiharu Hyobanshi & Warrior Monkey</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The Card for May's Engine of Destruction</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42046" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Munemitsu Senmatsu vs. Tatsukichi Shichirobei vs. Zack Avatar<p> The Chaos Demons vs. Insane Machine & Takesi Umehara (WEXXV Blood Brothers)</p><p> Hiroshi Morisue vs. John Doe</p><p> Kimitada Ohishi vs. Ryu Kajahara vs. Saionji Omura (WEXXV Warrior's Heart)</p></div></blockquote>

[Nightshadeex]

<p>Hinote Dojo offered a spot to Tatsukichi Shichirobei. That could be beneficial, as his performances aren't thrilling the crowd.</p><p> </p><p> In an attempt to help MYSTIC Dragon with his drug problem, we drug tested him. When it came back positive, we threatened to fire him. He got pissed, so we went through with it. Guess that was a waste of an opportunity. Oh well.</p><p> </p><p> Ooooh... Insane Machine had his eye put out of socket during a match in WLW. He won't be available for his matches this month. Shucks...</p><p> </p><p> John Doe and Toshiharu Hyobanshi have bonded over their love of cupcakes. That's cute.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Monday, Week 2, May 2006.</p><p> WEXXV Heart of a Warrior!</p><p> Kanto, Japan (562 attendance)</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>The show began with Ryu Kajahara and Tatsukichi Shichirobei arguing with Saionji Omura and Zack Avatar about their match later on. Ryu created a new catchphrase, but it doesn't translate to English very well, so we'll forget about that for now... <strong>(B)</strong><br /></li><li>Big Cat Brandon defeated Takesi Umehara, who substituted for Insane Machine, in 9:50. <strong>(D+)</strong><br /></li><li>Helter Skelter easily took down Brutal Attack in 6:11. <strong>(D-)</strong><br /></li><li>Despite having trouble keeping up, Tatsukichi Shichirobei was able to put Zack Avatar down in 5:35 to earn victory for his team. <strong>(C-)</strong><br /></li><li>After the match, Zack Avatar was strapped by his mentor, Saionji Omura. <strong>(B)</strong><br /></li><li>Toshiharu Hyobanshi dominated the Brothers in Vengeance nearly on his own, as Warrior Monkey is still nursing a broken hand, defeating them in 12:11. <strong>(D+)</strong><br /></li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Overall Rating: C-</strong></p><p> </p><p> Nobuhito Ogiwara will replace Insane Machine in the upcoming tag team match.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Monday, Week 4, May 2006.</p><p> WEXXV Engine of Destruction</p><p> Kinki, Japan (499 attendance)</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>The combatants in the two triple threat matches come to the ring. Ryu claims this challenge will end at Submit to Death this week. The winning team will get a special prize. <strong>(B)</strong><br /></li><li>Zack Avatar picks up the victory in the opener in 5:49. <strong>(D)</strong><br /></li><li>The Chaos Demons make another defense of their titles by defeating Nobuhito Ogiwara in 5:48. <strong>(D-)</strong><br /></li><li>John Doe picked up the win in a surprisingly good match with Hiroshi Morisue in 12:08. <strong>(C-)</strong><br /></li><li>Saionji Omura defends his title once again, this time putting Ohishi down in 5:40. <strong>©</strong><br /></li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Overall Rating: C</strong></p><p> </p><p> The Card for WEXXV Submit to Death</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42046" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Big Cat Brandon © vs. Nobuhito Ogiwara (WEXXV King of Death Matches, Bed of Nails Deathmatch)<p> Doppo Nakazawa vs. Spirit of the Shark (First Blood)</p><p> Brutal Attack, Ryunosuke Matsuki, and Zeshin Makioka vs. Doug Peak, Kurt Laramee, and The New Jersey Devils (Light Tube Deathmatch)</p><p> Hiroshi Morisue vs. Takesi Umehara vs. Warrior Monkey (One Million Thumbtacks)</p><p> The Chaos Demons © vs. Helter Skelter (WEXXV Blood Brothers, Barbed Wire Boards)</p><p> Battle Sakata vs. Toshiharu Hyobanshi (Chain Match)</p><p> Kimitada Ohishi & Munemitsu Senmatsu vs. Ryu Kajahara & Tatsukichi Shichirobei vs. Saionji Omura & Zack Avatar (Total Elimination Exploding Deathmatch)</p></div></blockquote>

[Nightshadeex]

Wednesday, Week 4, May 2006.

WEXXV Submit to Death

Kanto, Japan (741 attendance)

 

The competitors in tonight's main event pair their way to the ring. Ryu Kajahara guarantees that after tonight, the six men go their separate ways. However, the last man standing will receive a shot at the Warrior's Heart Championship. If a team happens to be standing, they will battle to see who receives the shot. (B)

 

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Big Cat Brandon © vs. Nobuhito Ogiwara (WEXXV King of Death Matches, Bed of Nails)

Big Cat Brandon starts the show off with a bang. Ogiwara slams him on the bed of nails, but Brandon is able to escape the pinfall. He fights up and hits the Big Cat Pounce, landing Ogiwara on a bed of nails. BCB follows with a splash to gain the victory in 7:49. (D-)

 

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Doppo Nakazawa vs. Spirit of the Shark (First Blood Match)

The two rookies put on a turd for the crowd, bringing them back down. We'll just leave it at Spirit of the Shark wins in 7:01. (F-)

 

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Ryunosuke Matsuki, Zeshin Makioka, and Brutal Attack vs. Doug Peak, Kurt Laramee, and The New Jersey Devils (Light Tube Deathmatch)

The match is pure chaos, with all eight men starting with light tubes in their hands like baseball bats. Upwards of a hundred light tubes are broken over backs, heads, and one unfortunate shot to the face for Alex Braun. The mayhem of the match hides some poor performances that ends abruptly in 6:16, when Doug Peak gets Ryunosuke Matsuki to submit. (E)

 

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Hiroshi Morisue vs. Takesi Umehara vs. Warrior Monkey (One Million Thumbtacks)

In hindsight, Warrior Monkey could have been left out of this one, as he is still nursing the broken hand, but hindsight is always 20/20. Monkey is out of the match mostly, just making his presence known during big spots. Morisue almost picks up the victory, but Warrior Monkey slides in at the right moment, to hit a Hell Fire Kick on Umehara for the win. (E+)

 

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The Chaos Demons © vs. Helter Skelter (WEXXV Blood Brothers, Barbed Wire Boards)

The biggest challenge to date for the Chaos Demons are a couple of psychopaths. Both teams use the barbed wire boards liberally. In fact, it takes Chaos Demon #2 to be wrapped in barbed wire and sandwiched between two boards for John Doe to be able to get the pin and the win in 7:36. (D+)

 

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Battle Sakata vs. Toshiharu Hyobanshi (Chain Match)

Hyobanshi continues his winning ways in this one, completely dominating Battle Sakata in 8:42. (D+)

 

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Kimitada Ohishi & Munemitsu Senmatsu vs. Ryu Kajahara & Tatsukichi Shichirobei vs. Saionji Omura & Zack Avatar (Total Elimination Exploding Deathmatch)

All around the ring and ringside area, explosives were set. It didn't take long for them to get tripped, as Shichirobei nearly had his leg blown off after taking a back drop to the floor. Ohishi took the chance to eliminate him. Then Omura was able to catch Ohishi with a slam into the explosives, eliminating him. Ryu and Omura battled to a precarious position on the middle rope, allowing Munemitsu Senmatsu to powerbomb the both of them onto an explosive. Senmatsu covered Omura while Avatar covered Kajahara to eliminate them both. Senmatsu and Avatar battled for another moment, until Avatar missed a splash in the corner, allowing Senmatsu to hit him with a death valley driver onto the explosives to finish the match in 7:08. (D+)

 

In anger, Saionji Omura grabs the strap and starts whipping Zack Avatar, but somehow, Avatar makes it to his feet. He grabs the strap and begins to whip Omura with it, chasing the aging veteran out of the ring. Avatar stands bloody and broken in the ring with the strap in hand. (B)

 

Overall Rating: D+

 

Big Cat Brandon walks out with a sore back after Ogiwara botched the slam on the nails. Alex Braun gets a broken nose from an errant light tube shot. Saionji Omura sustains a poked eye in the chaos of the main event. None of those injuries were TOO awful, so I think we can rejoice in that.

 

We finished second in the regional battles.

 

Omura, Brandon, and Insane Machine are all back from their injuries, which is great news.

 

And Tadiyuki Kikkawa has walked out of BHOTWG to form INSPIRE. I'm going to send in an application. You never know, right?

 

The Card for June's Heart of a Warrior!

Saneatsu Shigemitsu vs. Spirit of the Shark

Doppo Nakazawa vs. Henry Lee

Insane Machine vs. Zeshin Makioka

Big Cat Brandon vs. Chaos Demon #2 (WEXXV King of Death Matches)

Kimitada Ohishi vs. Ryu Kajahara

Munemitsu Senmatsu vs. Saionji Omura © (WEXXV Warrior's Heart)

 

The Card for June's Engine of Destruction

Insane Machine vs. Munemitsu Senmatsu

Ryunosuke Matsuki vs. Zack Avatar

Big Cat Brandon © vs. Saneatsu Shigemitsu (WEXXV King of Death Matches)

Helter Skelter © vs. Alex Braun and Doug Peak (WEXXV Blood Brothers)

Amane Shunsen vs. Warrior Monkey

Ryu Kajahara vs. Saionji Omura © (WEXXV Warrior's Heart)