NJPW 2005: Dark Days are Over?

Rogue · June 4, 2018

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="PYBJ8vI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PYBJ8vI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> proudly presents... Best of the Super Juniors XII (Night 4) Held in the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo (Kanto) in front of a SOLD OUT crowd of 2,000 people and shown live on TV Asahi.</div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'A Block' Dick Togo [2] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0] <img alt="pLeWcbx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pLeWcbx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qVJ9cKu.png?2" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qVJ9cKu.png?2" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Riding high on momentum after his shocker of a victory over Minoru Tanaka in the previous, Togo had a confident smirk on his face throughout the early portions of the match but snapped back into focus once Naruse started to light him up with some offense of his own. Naruse soon was able to build up enough momentum of his own to almost put Togo away with a capture suplex, but Togo was able to break free from his opponent and plant him with a double-underhook facebuster for his second tourney win. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Dick Togo by pinfall in 8:16. Dick Togo scores 2 points in A Block. RATING: 56</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'B Block' Naofumi Yamamoto [0] vs. Wataru Inoue [0] <img alt="AtPKCf3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AtPKCf3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gXGrjKj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gXGrjKj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Yamamoto was able to keep up the pace with the more experienced Inoue through the first half of the match, but Inoue's abilities allowed him to pull ahead. Inoue soon dragged the match down to the mat and started to utilize his technical prowess to attempt to get a submission on the ground. While Yamamoto was able to put in a valiant defense against Inoue, but soon found himself tapping out to a Triangle Lancer. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Wataru Inoue by submission in 8:02. Wataru Inoue scores 2 points in Block B. RATING: 46</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'A Block' Koji Kanemoto [6] vs. Felino [2] <img alt="roYoh6x.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/roYoh6x.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="JO6MfCz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/JO6MfCz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Kanemoto was able to maintain control over Felino in the early portions of the match and switched up his offense from standing to ground to disorient the masked competitor. The two-time Best of the Super Juniors winner went for an early close with a bridging tiger suplex, but Felino managed to slip out and then went on the attack. Wearing down Kanemoto by throwing strikes at his back, Felino went for a german suplex but Kanemoto soon slipped out and attempted to counter-attack, but Felino kept him within his grasp. Kanemoto's experience allowed him to slip out of Felino's hold after awhile as he quickly took the match to the ground once more. Targeting Felino's leg, Kanemoto put in a heel hook on the masked competitor that just wouldn't yield a submission for the veteran. Kanemoto quickly yanked Felino back to his feet and then dropped him with a Dragon Suplex for the win. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Koji Kanemoto by pinfall in 10:01. Koji Kanemoto scores 2 points in Block A. RATING: 60</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'B Block' Negro Casas [5] vs. Kota Ibushi [2] <img alt="0g4hYea.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0g4hYea.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="B2ur0mw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/B2ur0mw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Negro Casas's early attempts to take Ibushi down to the mat were consistently thwarted by the agile youngster as Ibushi found ways to flip, twist or roll away from the CMLL star. Casas continuously dived towards Ibushi's legs to finally wrangle him to the ground, but would be caught with a shin to the head as the rising star started to work away on the ground. Casas would only be held down for so long before rising back to his feet and taking Ibushi down with a jawbreaker. Casas continued his assault on the ground on his opponent and successfully fought off Ibushi's attempts to crawl back to his feet. Ibushi was able to summon enough strength to push Casas away and then hit a dropkick to go back on offense. Ibushi used a more restrained approach at wearing the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team champ down, electing to wear him down with submissions aimed at his legs. Casas managed to crawl his way to a bottom rope, but the damage was evident as he began to get back to his feet. Ibushi charged with a double-axe handle, but Casas bought himself some time by lifting and throwing the youngster to the outside. Casas feigned a dive to the outside and pounced on Ibushi as soon as he slid in to beat the 20-count. A quick dropkick to the knees by Ibushi put the match back in his favor as he dropped Casas on his head with a frankensteiner before going up to the top rope. As he steadied himself for a 450 splash, Casas rushed him and dropkicked at his leg, sending Ibushi stomach-first onto the top turnbuckle. A charging step-up knee to the abdomen sent the young man crashing to the mat as Casas then dragged him in the center of the ring and locked in a Scorpion Deathlock. Ibushi scrambled around for a rope, but quickly tapped out to the hold. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Negro Casas by submission in 14:01. Negro Casas scores 2 points in B Block. RATING: 65</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'A Block' Gedo [6] vs. Gamma [2] <img alt="6ZY4UXV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6ZY4UXV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZOOyXcb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZOOyXcb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Each competitor traded attacks in the early minutes of the match with counters being efficiently utilized between each men. A leaping scissor kick to Gedo's face quickly moved the match in Gamma's favor as Gamma quickly pounced and took the match to the ground to try to wear Gedo out. The experienced New Japan veteran was able to utilize his ring awareness to get to a rope and break a headlock Gamma had locked in to bring the match back square. A cheap kick to the knee by Gedo quickly put the match in his favor as it was his turn to take Gamma to the ground. Attempts by Gamma to slip out of Gedo's grasp were unsuccessful as Gedo positioned himself perfectly to isolate Gamma from the ropes. Gamma finally managed to make his way back to his feet, but would be taken out with a superkick before Gedo tried to lock in a Gedo Clutch. Gamma struggled to fight his way out as a back-and-forth battle ensued with a potential submission victory hanging in the balance. Ultimately, Gamma powered out of the attempt as he recovered on the outside. Gedo's attempts to throw his opponent back in the ring were reversed as his head was sent into the apron. Gamma's heavy-hitting offense quickly went into effect as he slammed Gedo to the mat with various suplexes and powerslams. An attempt at a Gamma Special was countered with a german suplex of Gedo's own as both men slowly got to their feet. A back-and-forth striking contest ensued with Gamma taking advantage following a knee to the gut. A high knee in the corner opened Gedo up for a Gamma Special that connected as Gamma quickly moved to a Gammasuke Clutch that successfully managed to deliver the indy worker a win over the former Junior Heavyweight Tag Team champion. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Gamma by submission in 12:58. Gamma scores 2 points in A Block. RATING: 70</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'B Block' Akira Tozawa [5] vs. Jado [2] <img alt="PEpgcfg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PEpgcfg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="M3Tak8D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M3Tak8D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Tozawa kept Jado on his toes with an unpredictable high-flying attack from the start of the match. Just as Jado appeared to catch on to Tozawa's agility, the younger competitor would break out another surprise move for the veteran to stay one step ahead of him. Tozawa eventually was caught by Jado and would be thrown to the mat where Jado started to throw knees to the back of the teenager. Tozawa picked up a second wind and started fighting back against Jado, but his resilient effort was quickly met with a headbutt that floored him once again. Tozawa's attempts to claw his way back into the mat were each quickly thwarted by Jado as he'd drop him again and again. A german suplex dropped Tozawa on his head as Jado quickly hoisted him up for a Backdrop Suplex that sealed the win for himself. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Jado by pinfall in 10:50. Jado scores 2 points in B Block. RATING: 70</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'A Block' Minoru Tanaka [4] vs. James Gibson [2] <img alt="rJwO4A7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rJwO4A7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Z48LxDY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z48LxDY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Tanaka had Gibson on the ropes to start off the match, yet his continuous attempts to drag his younger opponent to the ground were met with successful evasions by the ROH World Heavyweight Champion. The match quickly moved to a more even balance as Gibson's resilience refused to allow himself to be taken to the mat by the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion. A leaping enzuigiri by Tanaka quickly brought both men to the ground as Tanaka then pounced on his opponent to try out some submissions to slowly sap him of his strength. Gibson's resilience came into play on the ground as well, but each attempt of his to fight his way out of Tanaka's grasp was shut down by him. Eventually, Gibson did find a way back to his feet as the match evolved into a standing striking exchange. A leaping high knee to the chin of Tanaka quickly turned the match in Gibson's favor as a series of suplexes was followed up with an attempt at a finish with Paydirt, but Tanaka managed to wheel away and attempted a second leaping enzuigiri, but would be caught by an ankle lock. Gibson was unable to complete the submission on the Junior Heavyweight Champion as Tanaka rolled through and kicked Gibson away. A frankensteiner from Tanaka put the match in his favor again as he ducked a clothesline from Gibson to drop him with a dragon suplex. An attempt at locking in a Minoru Special was fought off by Gibson as he Gibson started working his way back into control with some punches and forearms to the New Japan star before Tanaka leapt up and trapped Gibson in a Minoru Special. Gibson tried to hang in there for as long as he could, but quickly began to tap out. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Minoru Tanaka by submission in 15:05. Minoru Tanaka scores 2 points in A Block. RATING: 68</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'B Block' Tiger Mask IV [6] vs. Magnum TOKYO [4] <img alt="CUSGTDA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CUSGTDA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="N3VNmKL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/N3VNmKL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Magnum took a cheap shot at Tiger Mask at the start of the match by pulling him into a headlock after offering a handshake to the tenured New Japan vet. Tiger quickly shoved Magnum away and took him to the ground with a leaping headscissors takedown, then taunted Magnum's cheating ways as he looked up from the ground. Tiger pounced on his opponent with a series of stomps on Magnum before lifting him to his feet and dropping him once more with a neckbreaker. The masked competitor leapt to the top rope for some high-risk offense, but was met by Magnum who threw him to the mat and then started putting in some stomps of his own. The Black New Japan member then went to the top rope and connected with a diving crossbody onto the defending Best of the Super Juniors champion, but only got a two-count for his efforts. After arguing with the referee for a brief moment, Magnum then softened Tiger up with some further strikes before dragging him to a turnbuckle and going for a tornado DDT, but Tiger blocked the attempt and delivered a top-rope arm drag on Magnum! The following pin nearly sealed the deal for Tiger as he then quickly raised Magnum and planted him with a DDT. Tiger Mask followed up with several drops and slams before delivering a tombstone piledriver before heading to the top rope. Tiger steadied himself and went for a Diving Headbutt, but Magnum just managed to roll out of the way in time and picked up a dazed Tiger to drop him with an Egoist Driver for the win. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Magnum TOKYO by pinfall in 13:43. Magnum TOKYO scores 2 points in B Block. RATING: 64</div> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">SHOW RATING: 65 TV: 4.44 (3,331,370 Viewers)</div> <pre class="ipsCode">[b][u]A Block Standings after Night 4 of 7[/u][/b] Koji Kanemoto: 8 Gedo: 6 Minoru Tanaka: 6 Dick Togo: 4 Gamma: 4 Felino: 2 James Gibson: 2 Masayuki Naruse: 0</pre><div></div> <pre class="ipsCode">[b][u]B Block Standings after Night 4 of 7[/u][/b] Negro Casas: 7 Tiger Mask IV: 6 Magnum TOKYO: 6 Akira Tozawa: 5 Jado: 4 Kota Ibushi: 2 Wataru Inoue: 2 Naofumi Yamamoto: 0 </pre><div></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44669" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>DGenerationMC: 6/8 CobheadJake: 5/8 Kijar: 4/8 SomeLazyMagic: 3/8 </div></blockquote>

Rogue · June 4, 2018

I promise this next show won't take half a month to post. Went on Memorial Day vacation out of state and then I just got lazy for a bit. Night five's already been run in game, so I'll probably get to typing tomorrow.

Prediction Key for Best of the Super Juniors XII (Night 5)

'A Block'

Koji Kanemoto [8] vs. James Gibson [2]

Minoru Tanaka [6] vs. Felino [2]

Dick Togo [4] vs. Gamma [4]

Gedo [6] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0]

'B Block'

Negro Casas [7] vs. Tiger Mask IV [6]

Magnum TOKYO [6] vs. Wataru Inoue [2]

Akira Tozawa [5] vs. Kota Ibushi [2]

Jado [4] vs. Naofumi Yamamoto [0]

DGenerationMC · June 5, 2018

'A Block'

Koji Kanemoto [8] vs. James Gibson [2]

Minoru Tanaka [6] vs. Felino [2]

Dick Togo [4] vs. Gamma [4]

Gedo [6] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0]

'B Block'

Negro Casas [7] vs. Tiger Mask IV [6]

Magnum TOKYO [6] vs. Wataru Inoue [2]

Akira Tozawa [5] vs. Kota Ibushi [2]

Jado [4] vs. Naofumi Yamamoto [0]

Rogue · June 5, 2018

So, uhh, potential problem here. TEW's been giving me issues today where I'm having issues logging into the game. Then, I go into my program files folder to check the save games files and found out that my save used for this dynasty has gone missing.

Going to see if I can work something out here. If I can't get it remedied, this dynasty's likely done. If it is (which, again, hopefully it isn't), think I might have a go at a 2018 New Japan dynasty.

Destiny · June 5, 2018

'A Block'

Koji Kanemoto [8] vs. James Gibson [2]

Minoru Tanaka [6] vs. Felino [2]

Dick Togo [4] vs. Gamma [4]

Gedo [6] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0]

'B Block'

Negro Casas [7] vs. Tiger Mask IV [6]

Magnum TOKYO [6] vs. Wataru Inoue [2]

Akira Tozawa [5] vs. Kota Ibushi [2]

Jado [4] vs. Naofumi Yamamoto [0]

CobheadJake · June 5, 2018

'A Block'

Koji Kanemoto [8] vs. James Gibson [2]

Minoru Tanaka [6] vs. Felino [2]

Dick Togo [4] vs. Gamma [4]

Gedo [6] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0]

'B Block'

Negro Casas [7] vs. Tiger Mask IV [6]

Magnum TOKYO [6] vs. Wataru Inoue [2]

Akira Tozawa [5] vs. Kota Ibushi [2]

Jado [4] vs. Naofumi Yamamoto [0]

I hope it all works out with your save.

Rogue · June 13, 2018

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="PYBJ8vI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PYBJ8vI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> proudly presents... Best of the Super Juniors XII (Night 5) Held in the Tokyo Cultural Center in Tokyo (Kanto) in front of a SOLD OUT crowd of 2,500 people and shown live on TV Asahi. </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> Pre-Show Hirooki Goto def. Akiya Anzawa in 7:16 (Pinfall, Missile Dropkick) 42 El Samurai, Kendo Kashin and Katsushi Takemura def. Ryusuke Taguchi, Puma and GENTARO in 8:59 (Pinfall, Moonsault Press) 53 </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'B Block' Jado [4] vs. Naofumi Yamamoto [0] <img alt="M3Tak8D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M3Tak8D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AtPKCf3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AtPKCf3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Jado went on the attack from the ringing of the opening bell and was relentless on his attack on the younger Yamamoto. Yamamoto would manage to mount a charge at times, but once it appeared he finally had enough momentum going his way, Jado would pull the match back into his control and throw his opponent viciously back down to the mat. Yamamoto's hopes for a late rally were dashed following a Backdrop Suplex from the former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion just after the seven-minute mark of the match. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Jado by pinfall in 7:24. Jado scores 2 points in B Block. RATING: 67</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'A Block' Gedo [6] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0] <img alt="6ZY4UXV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6ZY4UXV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qVJ9cKu.png?2" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qVJ9cKu.png?2" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Naruse put up a spirited fight against Gedo at the beginning of the match and was able to dictate the pace of the early going over the match - keeping Gedo reined in with a side headlock. Gedo's attempts to push the former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion away were unsuccessful, however, a knee to the back of Naruse's knee reversed Gedo's fortunes as he found his opening to go on the attack. Gedo targeted his opponent's back with a backbreaker onto his knee doing the most damage. Naruse never quite was the same after that move as Gedo soon put him away with a Superfly Splash for his seventh and eighth points of the tourney. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Gedo by pinfall in 8:20. Gedo scores 2 points in A Block. RATING: 62</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'B Block' Akira Tozawa [5] vs. Kota Ibushi [2] <img alt="PEpgcfg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PEpgcfg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="B2ur0mw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/B2ur0mw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> The match's quick pace to start of the match was almost a bit dizzying as Tozawa and Ibushi went back and forth with leaping strikes and slingshot maneuvers from the outside to the inside of the ring. A dropkick into the corner eventually put the match in Ibushi's favor as he started to wear down Tozawa with a mix of strikes in the corner, then dropping him with a roundhouse kick to the head that only got a two-count for him. An attempt at a springboard crossbody on Tozawa though backfired on Ibushi as he was met with a dropkick of Tozawa's own that left him reeling. Tozawa's turn on offense led to him slowing down the pace of the match a tick to save his strength. Some submissions on Ibushi's legs were effective for awhile before Ibushi kicked away at Tozawa and got back to his feet. An attempt at a frankensteiner was dodged by Tozawa, who then planted Ibushi with a reverse frankensteiner of his own then continued his ground assault. Ibushi rolled out of a crossface that kept him down for awhile as he got back to his feet and then hit a surprise pelé kick that collapsed Tozawa to the ground. Ibushi quickly went to the top rope for a 450 splash and launched for it but only caught canvas. Tozawa was quickly up to his feet and and delivered a running knee to the back of the head that just missed out on a three-count. A follow-up attempt with a Tozawa Driver was countered into a cross armbar as Ibushi locked in the hold for nearly half of a minute until breaking it and heading to the apron. A Golden Star Press later and Ibushi was able to score the win. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Kota Ibushi by pinfall in 13:39. Kota Ibushi scores 2 points in B Block. RATING: 66</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'A Block' Dick Togo [4] vs. Gamma [4] <img alt="pLeWcbx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pLeWcbx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZOOyXcb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZOOyXcb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Each man took circled around and measured their options at taking the other to the mat with neither able to get any sort of real advantage in the opening minute of the match. Finally, a lockup had Togo pull Gamma in to a side headlock, but Gamma shoved Togo away and took him down with a shoulder tackle off of the ropes. Gamma's attempts to control the match from both a standing and grounded position were short-lived as Togo would be quick to get in an evasive counterattack to get him back even with his opponent. Togo fought back with a neckbreaker and followed up his attack with an armbar. Gamma struggled for some time in the hold but managed to finally break the attack with a quick charge to the ropes. After being forced to breka the hold, Togo continued his assault on Gamma's arms with multiple stomps as Gamma fought his way back to his feet, trying to absorb as much of Togo's strikes as he could. As Gamma started to mount a charge back into control of the match, Togo caught him off the ropes with a leaping DDT and then headed to the top rope. Togo's attempt at a finish with a Diving Senton only caught the mat as Gamma quickly crawled to a corner and waited for Togo to rise. Once he did, Gamma charged for a shining wizard but Togo managed to catch him and threw him to the mat with a spinebuster! Togo quickly got to his feet and stepped through the ropes and managed to connect with a springboard somersault senton before picking Gamma up and then dropping him with his double-underhook facebuster for the cover and win. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Dick Togo by pinfall in 15:24. Dick Togo scores 2 points in A Block. RATING: 73</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'A Block' Minoru Tanaka [6] vs. Felino [2] <img alt="rJwO4A7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rJwO4A7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="JO6MfCz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/JO6MfCz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Tanaka went on the attack early and used his agility to get around the bulkier Felino. Felino's experience made him not as easy of a foe for Tanaka as he found ways to slip out of Tanaka's various hammerlocks and headlocks to move back to an even fight with him. A european uppercut from Felino stunned Tanaka temporarily as a backbreaker onto the knee gave Felino an opportunity to get some more damage done on the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion. Felino continued to target Tanaka's back, but Tanaka was able to time one of Felino's moves perfectly and Teramae 485 to counter. Tanaka began to return the favor against Felino by specifically targeting his back. Several knees and forearms to the lumbar region weakened Felino, but the Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion was able to fight back once more and dropped the singles champ with a dropkick then went to the top rope. As Felino leapt off for a double axe-handle, Tanaka caught him in the jaw with a superkick as he then quickly got into an armbar position for the Minoru Special. The combination paid off as Tanaka scored his fourth victory of the tournament. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Minoru Tanaka by submission in 9:01. Minoru Tanaka scores 2 points in A Block. RATING: 75</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'B Block' Magnum TOKYO [6] vs. Wataru Inoue [2] <img alt="N3VNmKL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/N3VNmKL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gXGrjKj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gXGrjKj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Magnum's general pomposity was dropped for this match as he zeroed right in on Inoue. Inoue tried to pose an effective defense against the charging Magnum, but the Black New Japan member always found a way to break through his defenses. The Tokyo crowd was in shock when Magnum connected with two dragon suplexes in a row early before connecting with a quick Egoist Driver for the win. With his victory, no matter what happens later in the show, Magnum was now in the clear for one of the top spots in B Block. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Magnum TOKYO by pinfall in 3:17. Magnum TOKYO scores 2 points in B Block. RATING: 57</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'A Block' Koji Kanemoto [8] vs. James Gibson [2] <img alt="roYoh6x.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/roYoh6x.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Z48LxDY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z48LxDY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> As Gibson would shoot in for several early leg takedowns early, the experienced Kanemoto saw off his attempts and got engaged into a standard tie-and-collar with Gibson before utilizing some amateur wrestling abilities to take him down. Kanemoto remained in control in the early stages of the match, but Gibson's countering on the mat allowed him to slip away and return to the match to a more even contest. Gibson backed Kanemoto into a corner and then connected with a leaping high knee to the chin that sent the former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion down to the mat. From there, Gibson attempted to capitalize by pouncing on him and locked in a cloverleaf. Kanemoto scrambled for a rope and was successfully able to break the hold as he then fought back against Gibson with chops off of the rope. Gibson then charged to throw a strike, but Kanemoto dropped down with the top rope in hand, sending Gibson up and over to the outside. Kanemoto prepared to launch himself over the top rope, however, Gibson grabbed a leg and dragged him to the outside. The fight continued on the outside and stayed even until both men slid in to just beat the 20-count. Gibson continued to press on and kept control over Kanemoto again, dropping him a double-knee gutbuster. An attempt at an aerial maneuver with a diving leg drop missed as Kanemoto rolled out of the way in time and quickly hit Gibson with a dragon suplex that only delivered a two-count. Kanemoto attempted to follow up with a tiger suplex, but instead Gibson managed to roll through and nearly got a pinfall with his quick pin attempt. Kanemoto quickly dropped a knee on Gibson's forehead and then hit a running knee to a sitting Gibson in the corner. Picking up Gibson once more, Kanemoto finally delivered his bridging tiger suplex with a three-count shortly following to remain perfect in the tournament. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Koji Kanemoto by pinfall in 14:43. Koji Kanemoto scores 2 points in A Block. RATING: 77</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'B Block' Negro Casas [7] vs. Tiger Mask IV [6] <img alt="0g4hYea.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0g4hYea.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CUSGTDA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CUSGTDA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Tiger Mask tried to use his agility to evade Negro Casas's early attacks, but would eventually be caught by the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion and driven to the mat. A spirited wrestling back-and-forth between the two competitors was the norm for the first few minutes of the match before a jawbreaker from Casas opened Tiger up for some more damage. After trying out some submissions in the center of the ring, Casas threw the defending Best of the Super Juniors victor to the corner and connected with a running dropkick to a seated Tiger. Casas continued his attack on Tiger with two suplexes in a row and went for a third, however, Tiger countered with a knee to the top of the head and fell while holding Casas's head, delivering a DDT. Casas's attempts to get back to his feet were continuously met with kicks to the chest from Tiger, who then went to the apron and connected with a slingshot senton on the CMLL veteran. Tiger then lifted Casas to his feet and went for a Millenium Suplex, but Casas utilized his one free hand to reach for Tiger's mask and give it a tug. Tiger immediately released the hold as Casas rolled him up... <div style="text-align:center;">1... 2... Tiger just kicked out!!</div> Casas's dirty trick wasn't going to get it done there, but he pressed on with the attack as he successfully hit three suplexes in a row this occasion and grabbed Tiger's wrist to finish with a Rikilariato, but Tiger ducked! The defending BoSJ champion got into position for a Tiger Suplex, but Casas started to grab for Tiger's mask again! A shove away and a knee to the center of the back prevented the same move from happening again as this time Tiger connected with a Tiger Suplex for the win. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Tiger Mask IV by pinfall in 14:16. Tiger Mask IV scores 2 points in B Block. RATING: 68</div> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">SHOW RATING: 70 TV: 4.48 (3,362,970 Viewers)</div> <pre class="ipsCode">[b][u]A Block Standings after Night 5 of 7[/u][/b] Koji Kanemoto: 10 Gedo: 8 Minoru Tanaka: 8 Dick Togo: 6 Gamma: 4 Felino: 2 James Gibson: 2 Masayuki Naruse: 0</pre><div></div> <pre class="ipsCode">[b][u]B Block Standings after Night 5 of 7[/u][/b] Magnum TOKYO: 8 Tiger Mask IV: 8 Negro Casas: 7 Jado: 6 Akira Tozawa: 5 Kota Ibushi: 4 Wataru Inoue: 2 Naofumi Yamamoto: 0</pre><div></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44669" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>DGenerationMC: 7/8 Destiny: 5/8 CobheadJake: 5/8</div></blockquote> Save's all good by the way, was so happy over that news I got on a roll and already played to just past Dominion. Let me just say that I can't wait until I start posting the shows for the month of July.

Rogue · June 13, 2018

I realized after booking Night 5 that I booked myself into a jam in A Block, so two of the matches will be held during the second stop of the heavyweight's June tour. I'll post recaps of those matches in another post. Best of the Super Juniors XII (Night 6) Prediction Key 'A Block' Koji Kanemoto [10] vs. Minoru Tanaka [8] Gamma [4] vs. Felino [2] James Gibson [2] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0] 'B Block' Magnum TOKYO [8] vs. Akira Tozawa [5] Negro Casas [7] vs. Jado [6] Tiger Mask IV [8] vs. Naofumi Yamamoto [0] Kota Ibushi [4] vs. Wataru Inoue [2] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44669" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>NJPW June Tour (Stop #1) Held in the Osaka Biki Colosseum in Osaka (Kinki) in front of a sold out crowd of 2,000 people. Brock Lesnar and Harry Smith defeated Hiroshi Nagao and Kazuchika Okada in 7:28 (Pinfall, F-5) 66 Hiro Saito and Tatsutoshi Goto defeated Ryusuke Taguchi and Toru Yano in 8:54 (Pinfall, Senton Bomb) 41[/b] Riki Choshu and Tatsumi Fujinami defeated Blue Wolf and Mitsuya Nagai in 9:53 (Pinfall, Riki Lariat) 63 Hiroshi Tanahashi and Tomohiro Ishii defeated Osamu Nishimura and Shinya Makabe in 13:48 (Submission, Texas Cloverleaf) 78 Post-match, both Tomohiro Ishii and Shinya Makabe get into a confrontation with both men exchanging shoves and then punches prior to getting broken up. 73 TenKoji (Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima) defeated Takashi Iizuka and Tadao Yasuda in 12:31 (Pinfall, Tenzan Tombstone Driver) 81 Yuji Nagata, Kazuyuki Fujita and Kensuke Sasaki defeated Black New Japan (Masahiro Chono, Scott Norton and Manabu Nakanishi) in 15:11 (Submission, Nagata Lock II) 68 Nagata cuts a promo on Chono and announces that Dominion's main event has officially been set as Chono vs. Nagata for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. 87 SHOW RATING: 72</div></blockquote>

CobheadJake · June 14, 2018

'A Block'

Koji Kanemoto [10] vs. Minoru Tanaka [8]

Gamma [4] vs. Felino [2]

James Gibson [2] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0]

'B Block'

Magnum TOKYO [8] vs. Akira Tozawa [5]

Negro Casas [7] vs. Jado [6]

Tiger Mask IV [8] vs. Naofumi Yamamoto [0]

Kota Ibushi [4] vs. Wataru Inoue [2]

DGenerationMC · June 14, 2018

'A Block'

Koji Kanemoto [10] vs. Minoru Tanaka [8]

Gamma [4] vs. Felino [2]

James Gibson [2] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0]

'B Block'

Magnum TOKYO [8] vs. Akira Tozawa [5]

Negro Casas [7] vs. Jado [6]

Tiger Mask IV [8] vs. Naofumi Yamamoto [0]

Kota Ibushi [4] vs. Wataru Inoue [2]

Kijar · June 15, 2018

'A Block'

Koji Kanemoto [10] vs. Minoru Tanaka [8]

Gamma [4] vs. Felino [2]

James Gibson [2] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0]

'B Block'

Magnum TOKYO [8] vs. Akira Tozawa [5]

Negro Casas [7] vs. Jado [6]

Tiger Mask IV [8] vs. Naofumi Yamamoto [0]

Kota Ibushi [4] vs. Wataru Inoue [2]

Rhyme1234 · June 15, 2018

'A Block'

Koji Kanemoto [10] vs. Minoru Tanaka [8]

Gamma [4] vs. Felino [2]

James Gibson [2] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0]

'B Block'

Magnum TOKYO [8] vs. Akira Tozawa [5]

Negro Casas [7] vs. Jado [6]

Tiger Mask IV [8] vs. Naofumi Yamamoto [0]

Kota Ibushi [4] vs. Wataru Inoue [2]

DREAM · June 16, 2018

'A Block'

Koji Kanemoto [10] vs. Minoru Tanaka [8]

Gamma [4] vs. Felino [2]

James Gibson [2] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0]

'B Block'

Magnum TOKYO [8] vs. Akira Tozawa [5]

Negro Casas [7] vs. Jado [6]

Tiger Mask IV [8] vs. Naofumi Yamamoto [0]

Kota Ibushi [4] vs. Wataru Inoue [2]

Rogue · June 20, 2018

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="PYBJ8vI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PYBJ8vI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> proudly presents... Best of the Super Juniors XII (Night 6) Held in the Kyoto Gymnasium in Kyoto (Kinki) in front of a SOLD OUT crowd of 2,925 people and shown live on TV Asahi.</div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> Pre-Show Blue Wolf, Hirooki Goto and Osamu Nishimura defeated Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Nagao and Toru Yano in 9:11 (Pinfall, Ground Cobra Twist) Gedo and Dick Togo defeated GENTARO and Puma in 7:30 (Pinfall, Double-Underhook Facebuster) </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'A Block' James Gibson [2] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0] <img alt="Z48LxDY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z48LxDY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qVJ9cKu.png?2" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qVJ9cKu.png?2" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Gibson was able to grab control and hold the momentum of the match in the early stages of it by forcing Naruse down to one knee, but Naruse would slowly begin to claw his way back to an even level and in turn took control himself. Naruse's hold of the match over Gibson was short-lived as the ROH World Heavyweight Champion showcased some impressive reflexes to slip out of an abdominal stretch by Naruse to take him out with a backbreaker onto his knee. Gibson built up his momentum and elected to take a more bruising method of attack with multiple slams and heavy strikes used to soften up Naruse. The idea of getting into a striking contest with the former MMA star proved to be a mistake as Naruse lit up Gibson with a series of strikes before going for a spinning back fist for the finish, but Gibson instead caught him with a belly-to-back suplex. As Naruse stumbled back to his feet, Gibson caught him with a quick Paydirt for the win. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: James Gibson by pinfall in 10:09. James Gibson scores 2 points in A Block. RATING: 46</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'B Block' Kota Ibushi [4] vs. Wataru Inoue [2] <img alt="B2ur0mw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/B2ur0mw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gXGrjKj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gXGrjKj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Inoue attempted to slip behind Ibushi multiple times during the start of the match and finally managed to do so, using some amateur wrestling skills to take his opponent to the mat. Ibushi attempted to slip out of Inoue's grasp, but the six-year New Japan vet was able to keep Ibushi grounded with a hammerlock. The young Ibushi kept looking around for an escape and finally found it at the ropes. Once standing, Ibushi tried to keep Inoue on his toes with some flashy offense, but Inoue instead caught Ibushi on an attempt at a springboard back elbow and drove him to the ground with a german suplex. An inverted indian deathlock was next up in Inoue's arsenal as Ibushi's legs became a target. Ibushi attempted to crawl to the ropes on several occasions, but Inoue anchored himself in the center of the ring. A burst of strength from Ibushi finally carried him to the ropes to break the hold. An approaching Inoue attempted to hammer away at Ibushi's back, but Ibushi blocked a swinging axe handle and clocked Inoue with a leaping high knee. Dazed, Inoue became opened up to several flashy moves in sequence from Ibushi capped off by a springboard missile dropkick. Ibushi sprawled around to Inoue's legs as he locked in an ankle lock. The submission looked to be sure to do the trick, but Inoue rolled through... but Ibushi held on! Inoue could only withstand so much more pain before submitting. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Kota Ibushi by submission in 9:23. Kota Ibushi scores 2 points in B Block. RATING: 49</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'A Block' Gamma [4] vs. Felino [2] <img alt="ZOOyXcb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZOOyXcb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="JO6MfCz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/JO6MfCz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Gamma grabbed control of the match early on, utilizing several close strikes on Felino to make sure he wasn't to slip away. Felino began to fight back with a quick jawbreaker before dropping his stunned opponent with a running forearm. Felino kept the match on the ground for awhile, making sure to kick Gamma back down to the mat once he attempted to get back to his feet. Gamma eventually caught a kick from the luchador and planted him with a spinebuster. Gamma kept Felino grounded with multiple running knees from out of the corner as he worked towards setting him up for his finish. Gamma's lack of patience was a temporary downfall as an attempt at a Gamma Special was reversed into a rollup that nearly got the win for Felino. The match returned to an even state with both men beginning to build momentum towards their respective finisher. Another attempt at a Gamma Special was slipped out of by Felino and reversed into a DDT attempt, however, Felino was met with a high knee to the chin and then lifted up in position for another Gamma Special. This time, Felino just managed to slip out and rolled Gamma up into a pin and held his tights for the win. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Felino by pinfall in 10:42. Felino scores 2 points in A Block. RATING: 68</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'B Block' Tiger Mask IV [8] vs. Naofumi Yamamoto [0] <img alt="CUSGTDA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CUSGTDA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AtPKCf3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AtPKCf3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> A handshake to start the match led to a quick-paced exchange of amateur wrestling-style attempts at takedowns with only a stalemate being the result. Yamamoto's eagerness prompted him to keep trying the same takedown attempt - a move that put him in a bad position as Tiger trapped him on the ground with several moves targeted at the upper back. Yamamoto was able to successfully escape out of a Tiger Suplex attempt as he instead threw Tiger to the ropes with a hurricanrana. Yamamoto leapt through the ropes and dropped his leg on the back of Tiger's head as he then made a cover that only got a two. Yamamoto immediately followed up with an attempt at a Satsujin Backdrop, but Tiger managed to land on his feet, get his opponent into a position for a Tiger Suplex, and deliver it while holding him in a pin for the win. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Tiger Mask IV by pinfall in 8:17. Tiger Mask IV scores 2 points in B Block. RATING: 55</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'B Block' Negro Casas [7] vs. Jado [6] <img alt="0g4hYea.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0g4hYea.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="M3Tak8D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M3Tak8D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> What started as a wrestling encounter between both men began to evolve into more of a brawl as both started to throw heavy-handed strikes at one another. After taking some time to settle down a bit, both launched back into a lockup that ended up with Jado forcing Casas into a corner. An attempt at a vicious knife-edge chop from Jado missed as Casas slipped behind him and delivered a backcracker that led to him kicking Jado's body out of the ring. The fight continued on the floor with each competitor taking turns at throwing each other rib-first into the ringside guardrails. Both men would slide back into the ring in time to beat the 20-count, but the fight would once again find a way to return to the outside. Spilling to beyond the guardrail, Casas managed to throw Jado backfirst onto what was a spectator's chair. As the Team CMLL member slid back into the ring, he waited for Jado - who just made it in prior the count reaching 19. Casas planted Jado's head into the mat with a snap DDT and went for the cover, but only got a two-count. An attempt at a follow up with a Rikilariato out of a wrist-clutch was ducked by Jado as he was then the recipient of a Backdrop Suplex! 1...2...3, Jado gets the win. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Jado by pinfall in 11:52. Jado scores 2 points in B Block. RATING: 54</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="M3Tak8D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M3Tak8D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Following the match and after having his arm raised, Casas is helped to the back, but Jado calls for him as he remains in the ring with a microphone. Casas turns around as Jado has the following to say... Jado: "Well, Team CMLL, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions, huh? From what I've seen, you and the cat aren't much of a challenge at all. At the New Japan Cup Finals, you never beat us, but you walked out of Sapporo with our Tag Team Titles. So, here we are at Best of the Super Juniors with Gedo having beaten your compadre and with myself having bested you. So, I'm going to lay it out to you, on behalf of myself and Gedo, I challenge Team CMLL for a rematch for our IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships. We don't want you in Osaka, not at Dominion, no. We're going to embarrass you. We're going to show to you in front of a 'friendly' crowd at Korakuen what a farce you are. At Puroresu Summit: NJPW vs. CMLL, we're coming for those belts." Jado drops the microphone and smirks as Casas shoots a smirk back as he continues being helped to the back. <div style="text-align:center;">RATING: 79</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'B Block' Magnum TOKYO [8] vs. Akira Tozawa [5] <img alt="N3VNmKL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/N3VNmKL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PEpgcfg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PEpgcfg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Tozawa used his agility to stay out of Magnum's grasp, but was soon caught by the veteran and thrown to the mat with a german suplex. Magnum taunted the rookie with several stomps to the back of the head as Tozawa elected to roll underneath the bottom rope to escape the assault. A short game of cops and robbers of sorts got underway on the apron as Magnum tried to chase his opponent around and across the ring. Unable to keep up with his opponent, the Black New Japan member was caught with a springboard cannonball. Tozawa took advantage of his high-flying antics to put in more of an impact against Magnum, but his string of high-risk maneuvers ultimately backfired as an attempt at a diving headbutt only sent him headfirst into the mat. Magnum immediately capitalized by locking the youngster into a crossface. Tozawa struggled in the hold for a minute before summoning his strength to power him to a rope. Once he broke the hold, Magnum continued his taunting ways against Tozawa before setting Tozawa up for a strong lariat that connected. With his thoughts knocked somewhere outside of Kyoto city limits, Tozawa was set up for an Egoist Driver. As Magnum pulled down on Tozawa's held to deliver th emove, Tozawa reversed into an arm drag and then slapped on an armbar. Magnum scrambled around for a rope, but wasn't making much progress on that front. Unfortunately for him, he soon found himself tapping out to the hold. Perhaps less time gloating will prove more effective for BNJ's leading junior heavyweight in Night 7. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Akira Tozawa by submission in 12:36. Akira Tozawa scores 2 points in B Block. RATING: 68 </div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'A Block' Koji Kanemoto [10] vs. Minoru Tanaka [8] <img alt="roYoh6x.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/roYoh6x.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rJwO4A7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rJwO4A7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Matching up one-on-one for the first time since their April meeting for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title, both locked up and then pushed each other away before coming in for a lockup again. Neither man was able to gain an advantage this way as both tried to feel each other out with lunging attempts at strikes that never connected. Kanemoto then charged towards the champion and forced him into the corner, a move that Red Shoes ordered to break with neither man being able to make anything of the position. Once broken up, both men went at it again with Kanemoto dropping Tanaka with a drop toe hold. An attempt at an early Ankle Hold was kicked away by Tanaka, who in turn tried to pull Kanemoto into a triangle that was successfully negotiated out of by the current block leader. An attempt at a knee drop onto the forehead of Tanaka was dodged by the Junior Heavyweight champion as both men found themselves in a stalemate once again. The match's quick pace kept up as Tanaka tried to KO Kanemoto with a kick to the head, but his throws were ducked by Kanemoto. The block leader successfully blocked one and held onto Tanaka's leg and finally got him onto the mat for an Ankle Hold. Tanaka desperately searched around for a rope, but instead rolled through and kicked away Kanemoto - sending him rebounding off of the ropes and into a dropkick. Tanaka took the opportunity to ascend to the top rope as he soon connected with a Fireball Splash right into the pin! <div style="text-align:center;">1... 2... Kanemoto kicked out!!</div> Tanaka looked bewildered at the near fall and inquired with Red Shoes as to why the count was slow. Tanaka grabbed Kanemoto's head and started to drag him to his feet as he then began to lay into him with multiple strikes aimed at the legs. An attempt at a high roundhouse to the head was once again caught by Kanemoto - who tripped Tanaka's standing leg to the mat. Kanemoto locked in the hold with a grapevine and started to crank the ankle with as much pressure as he could. Tanaka's resilience kept him in the match as he tried to claw his way to a rope, but he was unable to make any progress in any direction. Red Shoes continued to check in on the Junior Heavyweight champion to see if submit, but his requests continued to be waved off as Tanaka refused to give in. More desperate attempts as clawing for a rope were soon relieved as the 20-minute time limit had been reached. <div style="text-align:center;">TIME LIMIT DRAW Minoru Tanaka scores 1 point in A Block. Koji Kanemoto scores 1 points in A Block. RATING: 76</div> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">SHOW RATING: 73 TV: 4.50 (3,378,810 Viewers)</div> <pre class="ipsCode">[b][u]A Block Standings after Night 6 of 7[/u][/b] Koji Kanemoto: 11 Minoru Tanaka: 9 [i]Gedo: 8*[/i] [i]Dick Togo: 6*[/i] Gamma: 4 Felino: 4 James Gibson: 4 Masayuki Naruse: 0 * = One less match than rest of block.</pre><div></div> <pre class="ipsCode">[b][u]B Block Standings after Night 6 of 7[/u][/b] Tiger Mask IV: 10 Magnum TOKYO: 8 Jado: 8 Negro Casas: 7 Akira Tozawa: 7 Kota Ibushi: 6 Wataru Inoue: 2 Naofumi Yamamoto: 0</pre><div></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44669" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>DGenerationMC: 4/7 Kijar: 4/7 Rhyme1234: 4/7 CobheadJake: 3/7 DREAM~!: 2/7 </div></blockquote> Lot of predictions for this one. Thank you all so much. Up next, the prediction key for the last night of the round-robin format and the write-ups of Dick Togo vs. Felino and Minoru Tanaka vs. Gedo

Rogue · June 21, 2018

NJPW June Tour (Stop #2)
Held in the Tomakomai Gymnasium in Tomakomai (Hokkaido) in front of a SOLD OUT crowd of 2,000 people.

Ryusuke Taguchi and Toru Yano defeated GENTARO and Puma in 7:08 (Pinfall, Missile Dropkick) 34

El Samurai and Kendo Kashin defeated Kazuchika Okada and Harry Smith in 6:32 (Submission, Avalanche Jujigatame) 42

Riki Choshu defeated Blue Wolf in 9:49 (Pinfall, Riki Lariat) 61

Shinsuke Nakamura, Masahiro Chono and Scott Norton defeated Takashi Iizuka, Tadao Yasuda and Hiroshi Nagao in 8:43 (Pinfall, German Suplex Hold) 72

Tomohiro Ishii and Hiroshi Tanahashi defeated Shinya Makabe and Hiro Saito in 12:28 (Pinfall, Lariat) 63

After the match, Ishii and Makabe get in each other's faces with Tanahashi having to hold back Ishii from throwing blows at Makabe. 60

Yuji Nagata and Kensuke Sasaki defeated Manabu Nakanishi and Mitsuya Nagai in 12:23 (Pinfall, Northern Lights Bomb) 74

TenKoji (Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima) defeated Kazuyuki Fujita and Tatsumi Fujinami in 16:27 (Pinfall, Tenzan Tombstone Driver) 89

'A Block'
Dick Togo [6] vs. Felino [4]

Togo pounced on Felino and kept the masked champion always within his grasp. Seeking an early finish, Togo kicked his opponent in the gut and already went for a double-underhook facebuster, but Felino powered out of the move and started to come back with several strikes before dropkicking Togo out of the ring. Felino followed up with a dive through the ropes that connected before rolling Togo in the ring and going for a pin that just came up short of picking up the win.

Felino attempted to follow up with a brainbuster, but Togo got the attacker off balance and forced his head to the mat with a DDT. Wasting no time, Togo went to the top rope and connected with a Diving Senton that led to his fourth win of the tournament. Felino's tournament comes to an end with a total of four points to his credit.

WINNER: Dick Togo by pinfall in 9:46.
Dick Togo scores 2 points in A Block.
RATING: 54

'A Block'
Minoru Tanaka [9] vs. Gedo [8]

Tanaka tried to stay one step ahead of Gedo at the start of the match, but Gedo's experience allowed him to keep Tanaka close. The IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion's attempts at an agile opening burned him out a bit, allowing Gedo to take advantage and drive his opponent to the mat. Gedo kept a tight headlock on Tanaka to make sure he wouldn't escape, but Tanaka's dexterity and agility allowed him to work his way out of his opponent's grasp and send Gedo crumpling to the mat following a superkick to the jaw.

Tanaka continued his attack by standing Gedo up and working on a flurry of strikes, but Gedo would catch a leg and shove Tanaka onto his back. An attempt to sit up was met with a kick to the head from Gedo, who pinned for a two-count. Gedo kept the ground attack up and went for a Gedo Clutch on the champion, but Tanaka found a way to just get his shoulder up again. The new challenger to the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles sized his opponent up and went for a superkick, but Tanaka ducked and instead took Gedo out with a wraparound kick to the jaw.

Following a climb to the top of the turnbuckle, Tanaka leapt off for a Fireball Splash, but only caught the mat. Seizing an opportunity, Gedo went for the pin but again just came up short of a fall. Several stomps later and Gedo went for a Complete Shot, but Tanaka reversed mid-air and landed in a Minoru Special. Wasn't much longer after that that Gedo was tapping out to the hold.

WINNER: Minoru Tanaka by submission in 13:46.
Minoru Tanaka scores 2 points in A Block. Tanaka clinches a berth in the A Block Semifinals.
RATING: 81

SHOW RATING: 80

Prediction Key for Best of the Super Juniors XII (Night 7)

'A Block'

Koji Kanemoto [11] vs. Gedo [8]

Dick Togo [8] vs. James Gibson [2]

Gamma [4] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0]

'B Block'

Tiger Mask IV [10] vs. Akira Tozawa [7]

Jado [8] vs. Kota Ibushi [6]

Negro Casas [7] vs. Wataru Inoue [2]

Magnum TOKYO [8] vs. Naofumi Yamamoto [0]

Semifinal Clinch Scenarios

'A Block'
- The A Block's semifinal competitors have been set with Koji Kanemoto and Minoru Tanaka advancing. However, with a win or a draw, Kanemoto will be the undisputed number one seed of A Block. If Kanemoto loses, Tanaka will be the number one seed given that he is the reigning IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion.

'B Block'
- Tiger Mask IV will clinch a berth in the B Block semifinals with a win and a draw and will be the number one seed if he achieves either result. If he loses against Akira Tozawa, he can still advance to the semifinals with a loss by Jado.
- Jado's path to the semifinals depends on how Magnum TOKYO fares against Yamamoto. Even if Jado wins his match, a win by Magnum will keep him out as he lost to Magnum on Night 3.
- Magnum TOKYO needs a win to break the tie he currently has with Jado. If he wins and Jado wins, he'll advance based on the result of their Night 3 matchup. If he draws, he'll advance with a loss/draw from Jado and losses from either Tozawa and Negro Casas.
- Akira Tozawa will advance to the semifinals if he wins against Tiger Mask while Magnum TOKYO loses/draws and Jado loses. If he wins and Negro Casas win while the two aforementioned results happen, both will have a match to open Night 8's card to determine the second seed in B Block.
- Negro Casas will advance to the semifinals if he wins against Wataru Inoue while Magnum TOKYO loses/draws and Jado loses. As stated above, if he and Tozawa win their respective matches while the two aforementioned results occur, they'll move on to a match to determine the second seed in Night 8.

Rhyme1234 · June 21, 2018

'A Block'

Koji Kanemoto [11] vs. Gedo [8]

Dick Togo [8] vs. James Gibson [2]

Gamma [4] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0]

'B Block'

Tiger Mask IV [10] vs. Akira Tozawa [7]

Jado [8] vs. Kota Ibushi [6]

Negro Casas [7] vs. Wataru Inoue [2]

Magnum TOKYO [8] vs. Naofumi Yamamoto [0]

DGenerationMC · June 21, 2018

'A Block'

Koji Kanemoto [11] vs. Gedo [8]

Dick Togo [8] vs. James Gibson [2]

Gamma [4] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0]

'B Block'

Tiger Mask IV [10] vs. Akira Tozawa [7]

Jado [8] vs. Kota Ibushi [6]

Negro Casas [7] vs. Wataru Inoue [2]

Magnum TOKYO [8] vs. Naofumi Yamamoto [0]

CobheadJake · June 22, 2018

Koji Kanemoto [11] vs. Gedo [8]

Dick Togo [8] vs. James Gibson [2]

Gamma [4] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0]

'B Block'

Tiger Mask IV [10] vs. Akira Tozawa [7]

Jado [8] vs. Kota Ibushi [6]

Negro Casas [7] vs. Wataru Inoue [2]

Magnum TOKYO [8] vs. Naofumi Yamamoto [0]

DREAM · June 22, 2018

'A Block'

Koji Kanemoto [11] vs. Gedo [8]

Dick Togo [8] vs. James Gibson [2]

Gamma [4] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0]

'B Block'

Tiger Mask IV [10] vs. Akira Tozawa [7]

Jado [8] vs. Kota Ibushi [6]

Negro Casas [7] vs. Wataru Inoue [2]

Magnum TOKYO [8] vs. Naofumi Yamamoto [0]

Kijar · June 22, 2018

'A Block'

Koji Kanemoto [11] vs. Gedo [8]

Dick Togo [8] vs. James Gibson [2]

Gamma [4] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0]

'B Block'

Tiger Mask IV [10] vs. Akira Tozawa [7]

Jado [8] vs. Kota Ibushi [6]

Negro Casas [7] vs. Wataru Inoue [2]

Magnum TOKYO [8] vs. Naofumi Yamamoto [0]

Rogue · July 8, 2018

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="PYBJ8vI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PYBJ8vI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> proudly presents... Best of the Super Juniors XII (Night 7) Held in the Osaka Rinkai Sports Center in Osaka (Kinki) in front of a SOLD OUT crowd of 3,500 people and shown live on TV Asahi. </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> Pre-Show El Samurai and Kendo Kashin defeated Daichi Kakimoto and Akiya Anzawa in 6:48 (Submission, Avalanche Jujigatame) 41 Minoru Tanaka and Ryusuke Taguchi defeated Felino and Osamu Nishimura in 11:23 (Submission, Minoru Special) 73 </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'A Block' Gamma [4] vs. Masayuki Naruse [0] <img alt="ZOOyXcb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZOOyXcb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qVJ9cKu.png?2" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qVJ9cKu.png?2" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> The match had a bit of a slow start as Gamma tried to keep his distance as eac time both men headed towards each other for a lockup, Naruse threw a kick towards Gamma's legs. Eventually, Gamma caught a kick from Naruse and forced the former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion into a turnbuckle. Ducking a backhand chop, Naruse retreated to the center of the ring as Gamma charged out of the corner and into a dropkick from the former champ. Naruse began to utilize his technical expertise on the ground as he worked to wear down Gamma's torso. Attempts for the New Japan newcomer to break out of Naruse's grasp were met with elbows to the neck as Naruse continued his ground assault. Gamma eventually found a way to free himself from Naruse as he was able to recover to his feet quickly and then drop Naruse with a running knee to the face. Gamma began to work his way through his heavy impact moves before dropping to the mat and locking in an STF on Naruse. Showing off some technical expertise of his own, Gamma was able to get Naruse to submit to the hold and finish his BoSJ journey with six points. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Gamma by submission in 9:06 Gamma scores 2 points in A Block. RATING: 68</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'B Block' Magnum TOKYO [8] vs. Naofumi Yamamoto [0] <img alt="N3VNmKL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/N3VNmKL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AtPKCf3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AtPKCf3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Knowing what was on the line for himself, Magnum focused in on his younger opponent and drove him to the mat right from the ringing of the opening bell. His focus led to overconfidence at times as early attempts at an Egoist Driver consistently led to Yamamoto slipping out of his lifted position and shoving his opponent away. Yamamoto struck with a reverse rana that threw Magnum through the ropes. A follow-up with a dive over the top rope connected as suddenly it was the youngster that held the advantage. Yamamoto utilized his surroundings on the apron to inflict damage on Magnum before rolling him back into the ring and connecting with a frogsplash that only resulted in a two-count. An attempt at a follow up with a belly-to-back suplex was countered by Magnum as the veteran slipped behind and countered with an inverted neckbreaker. Magnum worked through his offense as he finally set up Yamamoto for another attempt at an Egoist Driver, but Yamamoto rolled through! Cover! <div style="text-align:center;">1... 2... Magnum's hopes for B Block stay alive!</div> Yamamoto used Magnum's shock at the counter to begin a quick assault once more as he lit Magnum up with kicks to the midsection and to the side of the knee. An attempt at a shining wizard was countered into a spinebuster as Magnum summoned all of his strength to plant Yamamoto with a swinging side slam before picking up and finally finishing him off with an Egoist Driver. With his win, Magnum officially clinched a spot in the tournament semifinals. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Magnum TOKYO by pinfall in 8:47 Magnum TOKYO scores 2 points in B Block. Magnum TOKYO clinches a spot in the Best of the Super Juniors Semifinals. RATING: 61</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'B Block' Negro Casas [7] vs. Wataru Inoue [2] <img alt="0g4hYea.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0g4hYea.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gXGrjKj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gXGrjKj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Casas worked to take Inoue down by slipping behind him and trying to take out the back of his knee in the early stages, but Inoue made sure to stay on his feet and instead took the tag champion down with a side headlock, keeping the hold locked in while on the mat. Casas's struggles to escape from Inoue's grasp were unsuccessful, but soon he was able to claw his way to a rope and break the hold with his foot. Inoue continued his attack once both men returned to their feet, chasing Casas around the ring with multiple heavy forearms to the back. Once he backed Casas into a corner, a quick poke to the eyes obscured from the referee quickly put the match in Casas's favor. Casas went for a quick rollup that only got a two-count as he then began to put the boots to the downed Inoue's head. As Inoue stumbled to his feet, Casas ran to the ropes and rebounded off for a Rikilariato, but Inoue ducked it and rolled his opponent up for a two-count. The match stayed even from that point with both men trading overhead and knife-edge chops before Casas hit a quick spinning heel kick to take Inoue down. A knee drop from the second rope then left Inoue vulnerable for a Scorpion Deathlock that delivered Casas the win. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Negro Casas by submission in 10:04 Negro Casas scores 2 points in B Block. RATING: 68</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'A Block' Dick Togo [8] vs. James Gibson [2] <img alt="pLeWcbx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pLeWcbx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Z48LxDY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z48LxDY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> A quick showing of respect between both men via handshake occurred before the initial lockup in a contest that neither tag team partner could put in their favor. After several tries at a lockup, Togo's experience came into play as he was able to force Gibson down to the mat. Gibson tried to work his way into different positions to fight back against his partner and succeeded in throwing him off of him with a fireman's carry while on his knees. The match's pace slowed down a tick as both competitors started to lay into each other with more heavy-handed offense. The momentum wildly swung back and forth between both as each would respond to the other's attacks with their attempts at suplexes and drops. Gibson had Togo set up for a quick drop with Paydirt, but Togo reversed into a northern lights suplex for a near fall. Togo continued his attack on his grounded partner, but fell victim to a reversal of momentum after some mocking stomps at the back of Gibson's head. Gibson worked through his arsenal towards finishing his older partner off, but Togo reversed out of a second Paydirt attempt and finished Gibson off with a double-underhook facebuster. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Dick Togo by pinfall in 13:57 Dick Togo scores 2 points in A Block. RATING: 73</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'B Block' Jado [8] vs. Kota Ibushi [6] <img alt="M3Tak8D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M3Tak8D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="B2ur0mw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/B2ur0mw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Ibushi would have early surges of momentum, but would consistently find any decent string of attack thwarted by his more experienced opponent. While the young Ibushi worked to keep the speed of the match up, Jado tried to slow the match by repeatedly trying to slap a headlock onto his speedier foe and drag him down towards the mat. Ibushi's resilience kept him off of the ground for long as he'd feed off of the energy of the crowd to fight his way back to his feet and get some separation between both himself and Jado. Jado's attempts to close the distance between himself and Ibushi paid off for Ibushi as the youngster caught the veteran with a roundhouse to the forehead. The move left Jado dazed long enough for Ibushi to connect with a dragon suplex hold, but Jado just managed to kick out at two. Ibushi quickly picked up where he left off as he tried to connect with a frankensteiner, but Jado refused to fall to the move as he instead hoisted Ibushi up and threw him back-first into a corner. Jado quickly pounced on his adversary with a step-up high knee in the corner as he then brought Ibushi rebounding to the center of the ring with a splash in the corner where he was met with a Backdrop Suplex right into a Crossface of Jado. Ibushi quickly tapped out to the hold as the submission out of the combo proved to be just too much. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Jado by submission in 12:28 Jado scores 2 points in B Block. RATING: 69</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'B Block' Tiger Mask IV [10] vs. Akira Tozawa [7] <img alt="CUSGTDA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CUSGTDA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PEpgcfg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PEpgcfg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> An exchange of nods and a handshake towards each other started the match as both tried to grab control of the match with various takedown attempts. Tiger Mask made sure to pace himself at the beginning of the match, expecting Tozawa to burn himself out with early bursts of agility, but the rookie kept a disciplined approach and tried to out-wrestle Tiger with some technical skills of his own. This approach didn't quite pan out for the young Tozawa as Tiger's experience allowed him to grab the early momentum. Realizing his mistake, Tozawa repeatedly tried to power out of Tiger's grasp and speed away, but Tiger kept a waistlock on him and kept him grounded with various knees on the ground. A crossface hoped to seal an early submission victory, but Tozawa managed to crawl to a rope and break the hold. Once free, Tozawa retreated to the outside to recover as Tiger launched himself over the top rope to pounce on the rookie, but only caught the ringside mats! Clutching a knee, the B Block leader was left vulnerable to a flurry of strikes from Tozawa as the action returned to the ring. Tozawa kept the attack up and connected with a running cannonball to a sitting Tiger in the corner. Dragging Tiger to the center of the ring, Tozawa then went up top for a Diving Headbutt and connected with it! Cover! <div style="text-align:center;">1... 2... Tiger kicks out!</div> Tozawa can't believe it as he then lifted Tiger onto his shoulders for a Tozawa Driver, but Tiger countered mid-air into an arm drag! Feeding off the crowd, Tiger continued his counterattack with several consecutive dropkicks before ducking a rebound lariat from Tozawa to connect with a Tiger Suplex! Tiger ends up scoring the victory, but he's still favoring his knee as he celebrates clinching the top B Block spot. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Tiger Mask IV by pinfall in 14:26 Tiger Mask IV scores 2 points in B Block. Tiger Mask IV clinches the top spot in B Block. RATING: 75</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;">'A Block' Koji Kanemoto [11] vs. Gedo [8] <img alt="roYoh6x.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/roYoh6x.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gygY5sz.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gygY5sz.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="6ZY4UXV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6ZY4UXV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Already confirmed for the Best of the Super Juniors Semifinals, Kanemoto paced himself in the early minutes of the match. Gedo caught on to Kanemoto's attack and made sure to ramp up his ferocity in his attacks and was able to exploit Kanemoto's slower pace to break through and control the match. Gedo left Kanemoto in a daze early in the match with several release german suplexes in a row before dropping Kanemoto with a brainbuster. The brainbuster couldn't seal the deal for Gedo as he continued on with another forward suplex, but Kanemoto raised a knee to block the move and responded with a suplex of his own. Kanemoto's measured approach fell by the wayside as he started to attack his opponent with his full force. Throwing Gedo into the corner, Kanemoto mocked his opponent by rubbing his foot in his face in the corner before kicking away at his abdomen. From there, Kanemoto dragged Gedo to the center of the ring and locked in an Ankle Hold, but no matter how he applied the pressure Gedo refused to tap out. Kanemoto released the hold and then targeted Gedo's legs once more with some stomps before going up top for a moonsault. Once launching, Kanemoto's torso met with Gedo's knees as Gedo locked in a triangle on his opponent. Kanemoto was able to break the hold as both men returned to their feet. Each man ducked each other's heavy-handed strike attempts. A ducked punch by Gedo resulted in Gedo shoving Kanemoto into the referee and low-blowing Kanemoto in the confusion. As Kanemoto laid reeling on the mat, Gedo headed up top and connected with a quick Superfly Splash for the win. <div style="text-align:center;">WINNER: Gedo by pinfall in 12:27 Gedo scores 2 points in A Block. Koji Kanemoto clinches second-place in B Block. RATING: 74</div> </div> <div style="background-color:#D3D3D3;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"> <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="rJwO4A7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rJwO4A7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="roYoh6x.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/roYoh6x.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CUSGTDA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CUSGTDA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="N3VNmKL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/N3VNmKL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Following the conclusion of the closing match of the evening, a video plays showcasing the four semi-finalists for the 12th edition of Best of the Super Juniors. - Minoru Tanaka, the reigning IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion for over 18 months, is the victor of A Block in BoSJ XII. Already holding records for the most successful title defenses for the Junior Heavyweight title in a single reign, Tanaka has never won Best of the Super Juniors and has said that to truly prove that he is the best junior heavyweight in the world, he has to win the BoSJ title. - Koji Kanemoto, a four-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion and a two-time Best of the Super Juniors champion, was on a tear through his journey in BoSJ XII. Tying with Tanaka in a time limit draw, Kanemoto wants to prove his case that he has another Junior Heavyweight Championship reign in him by winning his third tourney and challenging Tanaka for the belt for the second time this year. - Tiger Mask IV, the defending Best of the Super Juniors winner, was the champion of B Block with a solid, consistent effort through this year's running of the tournament. A victory in the tournament could give Tiger his first shot at the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship since the Tokyo Dome in January, and, if he were to beat Tanaka, his second-ever run with the belt. - Magnum TOKYO has turned heads for Black New Japan since debuting in New Japan Pro Wrestling and has made for a good surprise for the NJPW faithful in making it to the semifinals in his first-ever Best of the Super Juniors run. Coming up short for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship at Wrestling Dontaku against Tanaka, Magnum is out to avenge his loss last month and earn a second shot at the belt. <div style="text-align:center;">RATING: 73</div> </div> <div style="text-align:center;">SHOW RATING: 74 TV: 4.46 (3,345,080 Viewers)</div> <pre class="ipsCode">[b][u]Final A Block Standings[/u][/b] [b]A1: Minoru Tanaka - 11 A2: Koji Kanemoto: 11[/b] Gedo: 10 Dick Togo: 10 Gamma: 6 Felino: 4 James Gibson: 4 Masayuki Naruse: 0</pre><div></div> <pre class="ipsCode">[b][u]Final B Block Standings[/u][/b] [b]B1: Tiger Mask IV: 12 B2: Magnum TOKYO: 10[/b] Jado: 10 Negro Casas: 9 Akira Tozawa: 7 Kota Ibushi: 6 Wataru Inoue: 2 Naofumi Yamamoto: 0</pre><div></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44669" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Rhyme1234: 6/7 DGenerationMC: 5/7 DREAM~!: 5/7 Kijar: 4/7 CobheadJake: 2/7</div></blockquote>

Rogue · July 8, 2018

Prediction Key for Best of the Super Juniors Semifinals 'Best of the Super Juniors Semifinal' - No Time Limit Minoru Tanaka [A1] vs. Magnum TOKYO [b2] 'Best of the Super Juniors Semifinal' - No Time Limit Tiger Mask IV [b1] vs. Koji Kanemoto [A2] Masahiro Chono, Scott Norton and Manabu Nakanishi vs. Kazuyuki Fujita, Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima - 30 Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tomohiro Ishii, Wataru Inoue and Katsushi Takemura vs. Shinya Makabe, Takashi Iizuka, Tadao Yasuda and Mitsuya Nagai - 30 Negro Casas, Felino and Dick Togo vs. Gedo, Jado and Gamma - 20 El Samurai and Kendo Kashin vs. Hiro Saito and Tatsutoshi Goto - 20 Akira Tozawa, Kota Ibushi and Naofumi Yamamoto vs. James Gibson, Masayuki Naruse and GENTARO - 20 TIEBREAKER: Match of the Night and runner-up MotN. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44669" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">New Japan Pro Wrestling News</div> - New Japan Pro Wrestling is pleased to announce the signings of two young talents to the active roster to improve on the undercard, Daichi Kakimoto and Seiya Morohashi. Kakimoto comes to New Japan from DDT, where he's a graduate from their dojo from June of 2004. Morohashi also comes from DDT and brings eight years of wrestling experience to the promotion. - New Japan has successfully signed away the brilliant Naomichi Marufuji from Pro Wrestling NOAH to a written contract that is said to keep Marufuji a member of the New Japan roster for roughly until the new decade. Officials on the booking committee recognized Marufuji's talent and reportedly have reached financial details on the contract with the junior heavyweight that will have him be 'significantly compensated' through his tenure with New Japan. Expect Marufuji to debut for the promotion at a show in July. - New Japan has made a signing with a 'big name' wrestler in May, but are yet to go on the record on the signing's name. Expect this signing to make his debut with the company at Dominion. - Signing pay-per-appearance contract extensions with New Japan are Shinya Makabe and Takashi Iizuka. </div></blockquote>

DGenerationMC · July 8, 2018

'Best of the Super Juniors Semifinal' - No Time Limit

Minoru Tanaka [A1] vs. Magnum TOKYO [b2]

'Best of the Super Juniors Semifinal' - No Time Limit

Tiger Mask IV [b1] vs. Koji Kanemoto [A2]

Masahiro Chono, Scott Norton and Manabu Nakanishi vs. Kazuyuki Fujita, Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima - 30

Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tomohiro Ishii, Wataru Inoue and Katsushi Takemura vs. Shinya Makabe, Takashi Iizuka, Tadao Yasuda and Mitsuya Nagai - 30

Negro Casas, Felino and Dick Togo vs. Gedo, Jado and Gamma - 20

El Samurai and Kendo Kashin vs. Hiro Saito and Tatsutoshi Goto - 20

Akira Tozawa, Kota Ibushi and Naofumi Yamamoto vs. James Gibson, Masayuki Naruse and GENTARO - 20

Match of the Night: 'Best of the Super Juniors Semifinal' - No Time Limit

Minoru Tanaka [A1] vs. Magnum TOKYO [b2]

Runner-up MotN: Masahiro Chono, Scott Norton and Manabu Nakanishi vs. Kazuyuki Fujita, Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima

Rhyme1234 · July 9, 2018

'Best of the Super Juniors Semifinal' - No Time Limit

Minoru Tanaka [A1] vs. Magnum TOKYO [b2]

'Best of the Super Juniors Semifinal' - No Time Limit

Tiger Mask IV [b1] vs. Koji Kanemoto [A2]

Masahiro Chono, Scott Norton and Manabu Nakanishi vs. Kazuyuki Fujita, Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima - 30

Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tomohiro Ishii, Wataru Inoue and Katsushi Takemura vs. Shinya Makabe, Takashi Iizuka, Tadao Yasuda and Mitsuya Nagai - 30

Negro Casas, Felino and Dick Togo vs. Gedo, Jado and Gamma - 20

El Samurai and Kendo Kashin vs. Hiro Saito and Tatsutoshi Goto - 20

Akira Tozawa, Kota Ibushi and Naofumi Yamamoto vs. James Gibson, Masayuki Naruse and GENTARO - 20

CobheadJake · July 9, 2018

Prediction Key for Best of the Super Juniors Semifinals

'Best of the Super Juniors Semifinal' - No Time Limit

Minoru Tanaka [A1] vs. Magnum TOKYO [b2] - MOTN

'Best of the Super Juniors Semifinal' - No Time Limit

Tiger Mask IV [b1] vs. Koji Kanemoto [A2] - Runner-Up

Masahiro Chono, Scott Norton and Manabu Nakanishi vs. Kazuyuki Fujita, Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima - 30

Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tomohiro Ishii, Wataru Inoue and Katsushi Takemura vs. Shinya Makabe, Takashi Iizuka, Tadao Yasuda and Mitsuya Nagai - 30

Negro Casas, Felino and Dick Togo vs. Gedo, Jado and Gamma - 20

El Samurai and Kendo Kashin vs. Hiro Saito and Tatsutoshi Goto - 20

Akira Tozawa, Kota Ibushi and Naofumi Yamamoto vs. James Gibson, Masayuki Naruse and GENTARO - 20

TIEBREAKER: Match of the Night and runner-up MotN.

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