The Takeover:Japan (Ultra Pro Wrestling, CVerse77)

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He was a pariah around these parts .

 

He understood why, he tried to keep himself looking young, but there was no doubts about the bits of grey stubble that appeared on his chin every other night. He was getting old, and married life had softened him, no... wizened him to the misdeeds of his previous life.

 

There was a strong feeling of resentment in Akira, a world class athlete, big, powerful and technical, and yet his pro wrestling career had been nothing more than an afterthought. Even worse, he felt like he had missed his window, now a shell of himself athletically due to age and abuse of the body. He never dabbled with anything too heavy, but years of alcohol abuse and other "soft" drugs took it's toll.

 

Even worse, Akira had been so hard to work with in the past he has alienated himself from the major wrestling promotions in Japan, he COULD go to a young upstart like QUEST or an even bigger longshot like TC3, but he wasn't interested in being a small cog in a wheel for accompany that would never get off the ground.

 

Akira had made money in his lifetime, he had to maintain his party lifestyle somehow, he was popular and charismatic and tended to drive his price up more than perhaps he was even worth, he had a gift of gab and could sell himself better than most.

 

But still, he felt empty and unfulfilled, he was rich, married and could settle down with a family and live a comfortable life, but the competiveness that drove him to the near tops of the Judo world still stuck with Akira, he was a very good judoka, one of the top judokas in Japan, and even competed internationally as a Japanese representative, but even then, Akira came up short, never truly becoming the best.

 

 

He thought to himself how he was sober for almost 3 years now, no drinking to get drunk and even then it was every once in a while, no drugs, no pills. Japan was wide open to be taken... the World was wide open to be taken. He sees all of the talent out there floundering, all of the youngsters that scream star, all of the outcasts frustrated by the big two and looking for a home.

 

 

It was time for Akira to finally realize his potential, it was time for Akira to be THE MAN, not as a performer, but as THE MAN behind the curtain. The man with real power, the sole owner and proprietor of the greatest professional wrestling company in the world.

 

 

 

 

 

ULTRA Pro Wrestling

 

Starting Size: Cult

Ranking: 5th

Location: Kanto (Japan)

Product: PuroEntertainment (Perf > Pop, Mainstream, Traditional, Pure, Cult)

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<p><img alt="RaNPx0r.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RaNPx0r.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47007" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>ULTRA Pro Wrestling<p> </p><p> Owner: Akira Gold</p><p> Head Booker: Akira Gold</p><p> Starting Size: Cult</p><p> Ranking: 5th</p><p> Location: Kanto (Japan)</p><p> Product: PuroEntertainment (Perf > Pop, Mainstream, Traditional, Pure, Cult)</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:18px;"> Roster AS OF January 1977</span></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Men </strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="rr3PtWW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rr3PtWW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Paul Kingsley</strong> (40 years old, 22 year pro)</p><p> English(White)</p><p> Heavyweight</p><p> Brawler</p><p> Bad Ass</p><p> Heavyweight Division</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47007" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Gold's Thoughts: Kingsley is one of the most popular and storied veterans on the roster, having worked for BHOWTG for years. He is tough, big and charismatic and fluent in Japanese from over 2 decades performing here. As a Heavyweight, he is the type of all around talent that can Main Event this company, although he isn't always consistent and struggles in long singles matches without adequate protection. </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="FWvVL19.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FWvVL19.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Cheatin' Mike Barstow</strong> (30 years old, 12 years pro)</p><p> American(White)</p><p> Muscular Middleweight</p><p> Technician</p><p> Troublemaker</p><p> Heavyweight Division</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47007" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Gold's Thoughts: Another Big 2 Gaijin Veteran, Mike Barstow has both excellent technical skills in the ring but charisma as well. He's not a guy you want on the microphone but he can connect with the audience. Doesn't have a great look but makes up for it with skill and athleticism. Only 30 and has time to take his game to the next level. </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="ekBrNZW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ekBrNZW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>SORA</strong> (28 Years Old, 6 Year Pro)</p><p> Japanese (Asian)</p><p> Light Heavyweight</p><p> Puroresu Style</p><p> Shaolin Monk</p><p> Heavyweight Division</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47007" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Gold's Thoughts: I remember Sora from the GCG days, he really started to hit his stride when leaving the company, but I remembered how talented he was for his age and was able to convince him to return to the industry after taking a little refuge to Mount Koya, his heart has always been in the business, he just needs faith that he will get the opportunities to be a major player somewhere. He's one of the best athletes for his size I've seen, including the elite judoka I remember from the day.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="MBn4pcO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MBn4pcO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Akira Gold</strong> (46 Years Old, 12 Year Pro)</p><p> Japanese (Asian)</p><p> Heavyweight</p><p> Puroresu Style</p><p> MMA Bad Ass</p><p> Heavyweight Division</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47007" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Gold's Thoughts: I may not be the wrestler I used to be, every time I wrestle I feel it, I feel my age, I know I cant carry this company myself, but I know this, I'm the most popular marketable guy in ULTRA for now, and It's my duty go get everyone else to my level so we can start making money. I have no problems going out on my back, I've already been humbled by the industry, humbled by life, now all there is to do is take out the Big 2 and prove to everyone who the biggest deal in wrestling is after all.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="sGYhRqs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sGYhRqs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Kenzo Isosaki</strong> (27 years old, 9 years Pro)</p><p> Japanese (Asian)</p><p> Toned Middleweight</p><p> Japanese Junior</p><p> Underworld </p><p> Heavyweight Division</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="nZwAi0H.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nZwAi0H.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Edo Phoenix</strong> (33 Years Old, 15 Years Pro)</p><p> Japanese(Asian)</p><p> Lightweight </p><p> Cruiserweight</p><p> Hero</p><p> Juniors Division</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="7WRYQvV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7WRYQvV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>White Manta </strong> (41 Years Old, 23 Years Pro)</p><p> Japanese (Asian)</p><p> Lightweight</p><p> Regular Wrestler</p><p> Twin</p><p> Juniors Division</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="QgiFumg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QgiFumg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Black Manta </strong> (29 Years old, 11 Years Pro)</p><p> Japanese(Asian)</p><p> Lightwight</p><p> Technician</p><p> Twin</p><p> Juniors Division</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="DFT1rFy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DFT1rFy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Aiji Meshizuka</strong> (27 Years Old, 9 Years Pro)</p><p> Japanese (Asian)</p><p> Lightweight</p><p> Technician</p><p> Disgurntled Employee </p><p> Juniors Division</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="vGCrafR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vGCrafR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Daiki Amano</strong>(32 Years Old, 8 Years Pro)</p><p> Japanese (Asian)</p><p> Heavyweight</p><p> Puroresu Style</p><p> Straight Edge</p><p> Heavyweight Division</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="07sRyYm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/07sRyYm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Hayate Hasegawa</strong> (25 Years Old, 4 Years Pro)</p><p> Japanese (Asian)</p><p> Middleweight</p><p> Technician</p><p> No Gimmick Needed</p><p> Heavyweight Division</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="rwcJeuD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rwcJeuD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Phantom Ryushi</strong> (21 Years Old, 2 Year Pro, Young Lion)</p><p> Japanese (Asian)</p><p> Lightweight</p><p> Japanese Junior</p><p> Mysterious</p><p> Juniors Division</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="MUqB0G0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MUqB0G0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Quasar </strong>(33 Years Old, 15 Years Pro)</p><p> Mexican(Hispanic0</p><p> Lightweight</p><p> Luchador</p><p> Show Stealer</p><p> Juniors Division</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="XxOYIpa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/XxOYIpa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Sejiro Orinichi </strong>(26 Years Old, 8 Years Pro)</p><p> Japanese (Asian)</p><p> Middleweight</p><p> Regular Wrestler</p><p> Daring High Flyer</p><p> Heavyweight Division</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="49mdYFY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/49mdYFY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Shigeta Takahashi</strong> (29 Years Old, 11 Year Pro)</p><p> Japanese(Asian)</p><p> Heavyweight</p><p> Puroresu Style</p><p> Underworld</p><p> Heavyweight Division</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="04eT1Ux.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/04eT1Ux.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Alexander Tomov</strong> (36 Years Old, 1 Year Pro)</p><p> Bulgarian(White)</p><p> Heavyweight </p><p> Technician</p><p> Machine</p><p> Heavyweight Division</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="nMrRTNV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nMrRTNV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Gouto Murai </strong>(29 Years Old, 11 Years Pro)</p><p> Japanese Asian</p><p> Heavyweight</p><p> Regular Wrestler</p><p> Thief</p><p> Heavyweight Division</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="nNi0jQ4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nNi0jQ4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Panther Tanimoto</strong> (28 Years Old, 6 Years Pro)</p><p> Japanese(Asian)</p><p> Light Heavyweight</p><p> Brawler</p><p> Competitive</p><p> Heavyweight Division</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="nUdSKSu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nUdSKSu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>FIGHT Takada</strong> (28 Years Old, 7 Year Pro, Young Lion)</p><p> Japanese (Asian)</p><p> Middlewight</p><p> Puroresu Style</p><p> Man On A Mission</p><p> Heavyweight Division</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Xm1zVcx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Xm1zVcx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Yutaka Yamamoto</strong> (21 Years Old, Rookie Year, Young Lion)</p><p> Japanese (Asian)</p><p> Heavyweight</p><p> Brawler</p><p> Powerhouse</p><p> Heavyweight Division</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="cisC364.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cisC364.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Gilgamesh</strong> (25 Years Old, 7 Year Pro, Young Lion)</p><p> Japanese (Asian)</p><p> Light Heavyweight</p><p> Luchador</p><p> Comic Book Hero</p><p> Heavyweight Division</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="loJh6ot.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/loJh6ot.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Kimitada Ohishi</strong> (20 Years Old, 1 Year Pro, Young Lion)</p><p> Japanese (Asian)</p><p> Heavyweight</p><p> Brawler</p><p> Wild Man</p><p> Heavyweight Division</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="edBD2kU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/edBD2kU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Ryu Kajahara</strong> (19 Years Old, 1 Year Pro, Young Lion)</p><p> Japanese (Asian)</p><p> Middleweight</p><p> Psychopath</p><p> Extremist</p><p> Heavyweight Division</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="86Bgptk.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/86Bgptk.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Tyson Lang</strong> (32 Years Old, 3 Year Pro)</p><p> American (Black)</p><p> Ripped Light Heavyweight</p><p> Entertainer</p><p> Sucka</p><p> Heavyweight Division/Personality</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Women </strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="NrSiIRQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NrSiIRQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Heidi Brooks</strong> (24 Years Old, 6 Years Pro)</p><p> Swiss (White)</p><p> Skinny Small</p><p> Cruiserweight</p><p> Equality Fighter</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="DVSuXwF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DVSuXwF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Brenda Martinez</strong> (31 Years Old, 6 Years Pro)</p><p> Mexican (Hispanic)</p><p> Middleweight</p><p> Brawler</p><p> Monster(Female)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="0rIijQ9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0rIijQ9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Anne Baker</strong> (26 Years Old, 6 Years Pro, Young Lion)</p><p> American (White)</p><p> Skinny Small</p><p> Cruiserweight</p><p> Bitch</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="2c26S8G.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2c26S8G.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Kikue Akimoto</strong> (22 Years Old, Rookie Year, Young Lion)</p><p> Japanese (Asian)</p><p> Lightweight</p><p> Regular Wrestler</p><p> Cocky Youth</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="jeK2oOK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jeK2oOK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Mariselle LeFebvre</strong> (30 Years Old, 8 Years Pro)</p><p> Canadian(White)</p><p> Small</p><p> Technician</p><p> Dual-Sport Superstar</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="aWsGRkY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aWsGRkY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Sakurako Kagawa</strong> (20 Years Old, 1 Year Pro)</p><p> Japanese(Asian)</p><p> Small</p><p> Regular Wrestler</p><p> Joshi Wrestler</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="7HMnJIh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7HMnJIh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Samira the White</strong> (27 Years Old, 3 Year Pro)</p><p> Japanese (Asian)</p><p> Small</p><p> Technican</p><p> Joshi Goofball</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="vbozfux.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vbozfux.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Tsuyuha Takeda </strong>(23 Years Old, 1 Year Pro)</p><p> Japanese (Asian)</p><p> Small</p><p> Puroresu Style</p><p> Trainee</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="74j374v.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/74j374v.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Zhi-Gong Ling</strong> (20 Years Old, 2 Year Pro, Young Lion)</p><p> Chinese (Asian)</p><p> Skinny Very Small</p><p> Spot Monkey</p><p> Dancer</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Staff</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="WqHCI3v.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WqHCI3v.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Kurokawa</strong> (36 Years Old, 18 Years Pro)</p><p> Japanese (Asian)</p><p> Announcer</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="2xquobV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2xquobV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Gyou Uchiyama</strong> (23 Years Old, 2 Years Pro)</p><p> Japanese (Asian)</p><p> Color Commentary</p>

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<p><strong>TITLES</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

ULTRA World Heavyweight</p><p> </p><p>

- Vacant</p><p> </p><p>

ULTRA Junior Heavyweight</p><p> </p><p>

- Vacant</p><p> </p><p>

ULTRA National Japan </p><p> </p><p>

- Vacant</p><p> </p><p>

ULTRA Strong Heart</p><p> </p><p>

- Vacant</p><p> </p><p>

ULTRA Tag</p><p> </p><p>

- Vacant</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

ULTRA Womens</p><p> </p><p>

- Vacant</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

ULTRA Young Lions</p><p> </p><p>

- Vacant </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong> Shows </strong></p>

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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47007" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>ULTRA!!! TV</p><p> Monday, Week 3, Jan 1977</p><p> Live from Kusukabe Gymnasium (3,412)</p><p> Airing on Japanese Sports Vision 2</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Tag Team Match</strong></p><p> <strong>Amano and Hasegawa vs Paradox Theory</strong></p><p> <img alt="rhgRb62.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rhgRb62.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="JUqw2TJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/JUqw2TJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> VS</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="399p5wu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/399p5wu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gpry4W0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gpry4W0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47007" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In the first of a qualifying mini-tournament for the right to fight for the Tag Team Titles at ULTRAs first major annual event, the experience tag team Paradox Theory took out the game Amano and Hasegawa in a competitive match. <strong>C+</strong></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Tag Team Match</strong></p><p> <strong>Gouta Murai and Panther Tanimoto vs Yakuza Riot</strong></p><p> <img alt="WBGuDkS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WBGuDkS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="hfjUqrD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hfjUqrD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> VS</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="uuhoTbA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uuhoTbA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="e7felIb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/e7felIb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47007" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Yakuza Riot defeated Gouta Murai and Panther Tanimoto in 15:27 when Shigeta Takahashi defeated Panther Tanimoto by pinfall with a Takahasi Powerbomb.<p> Shigeta Takahashi carried the match in terms of in-ring performance. <strong>C</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Tag Team Match</strong></p><p> <strong>Samira the White and Sakurako Kagawa vs Heidi Brooks and Zhi-Gong Ling</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="jxkM8Au.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jxkM8Au.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ByJBK7r.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ByJBK7r.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> VS</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="besVqMO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/besVqMO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="wfD4h9R.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wfD4h9R.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47007" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Samira & Sakurako defeated Heidi Brooks and Zhi-Gong Ling in 14:56 when Sakurako Kagawa defeated Zhi-Gong Ling by submission.<p> </p><p> In terms of in-ring work, Heidi Brooks was head and shoulders above everyone else. <strong>C+</strong> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47007" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><img alt="rr3PtWW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rr3PtWW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MBn4pcO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MBn4pcO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ekBrNZW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ekBrNZW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> </p><p> In the ring, Akira Gold and Paul Kingsley have a contract signing for the upcoming match with SORA serving as the host of the contract signing segment. Akira Gold signs the contract first before handing it over to Kingsley who then jots his name down making the match official. <strong>C+</strong> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong>Singles Match</strong></p><p> <strong>Brenda Martinez vs Mariselle LeFebvre</strong></p><p> <img alt="DVSuXwF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DVSuXwF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> VS <img alt="jeK2oOK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jeK2oOK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47007" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Brenda Martinez defeated Mariselle LeFebvre in 8:19 by submission. <strong>C-</strong></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47007" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="rr3PtWW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rr3PtWW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> Paul Kingsley had an interview hyping his upcoming singles match with Akira Gold. <strong>B-</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong>Four Way Match - Juniors</strong></p><p> <strong>Quasar VS Edo Phoenix VS Seijiro Orinichi VS Phantom Ryushi</strong></p><p> <img alt="MUqB0G0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MUqB0G0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> VS<img alt="nZwAi0H.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nZwAi0H.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />VS <img alt="XxOYIpa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/XxOYIpa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />VS<img alt="rwcJeuD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rwcJeuD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47007" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a bout that had great wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Quasar defeated Phantom Ryushi, Edo Phoenix and Seijiro Orinichi in 14:46 when Quasar defeated Phantom Ryushi by submission. <strong>B-</strong></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong>Singles Match</strong></p><p><strong> Cheatin' Mike Barstow vs Fight Takada</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="FWvVL19.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FWvVL19.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> VS<img alt="nUdSKSu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nUdSKSu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47007" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a decent match, Cheatin' Mike Barstow defeated FIGHT Takada in 7:31 by submission with a Pretzel Knot. <strong>B-</strong></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Singles Match</strong></p><p><strong> SORA vs Alexander Tomov</strong></p><p> <img alt="ekBrNZW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ekBrNZW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> VS<img alt="04eT1Ux.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/04eT1Ux.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47007" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a bout that had great wrestling but didn't have much heat, SORA defeated Alexander Tomov in 17:05 by pinfall with a Mikkyo Lightning Kick. <strong>B-</strong></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Show Grade: B- </strong></span></p></div><p></p><p></p>