A Champion's Quest [Part 2.] -- January 25th, 2022
Jan 25, 2022 11:03:48 GMT -5
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Post by BRAVE1 on Jan 25, 2022 11:03:48 GMT -5
A Champion's Quest
January 22nd, 2022 [LIVE]
Osaka Convention Centre (750 MAX)
1.[Jr. Heavyweight Showcase] Hideki Sakamoto defeated Black Jaguar {7:52} via Corkscrew Moonsault
2.[Special Battle] White Light II defeated Kai Fukoda {10:37} via Brainbuster
2.[Tag Team Championship Match] Roger Stevens & Kenneth Marshall defeated The Shadow Warriors [Hiorta & Okamoto] (13:45) via DQ
4. [Main Event] {World Champion} Chris Card(c) defeated Daisuke Shinzaki (33:20) via Omega Clutch
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Notes:
- Hideki Sakamoto continued his winning ways, but arguably pulled the upset against one half of the Speed Dragons. Mr. Inoue decided to have two separate singles matches as opposed to putting Sakamoto and Fukoda in the ring together in tag team action against the more experienced team. Sakamoto shows tremendous courage for a younger competitor and showed little fear of Black Jaguar's resume. In the end, after a high flying affair, Sakamoto would once again dazzle the crowd with his Corkscrew Moonsault, which awarded him a standing ovation.
- White Light II was able to ensure that the Speed Dragons walked away with at least one victory as he was able to neutralize the judo specialist and earn a very crucial win in the process. The coming of age story is starting to read more like the age of now - as White Light II has been carving out his own path and stringing together multiple strong outings. After a short excursion to Canada, and a stop along the way back home in the UK - White Light seems to be putting it altogether with a well rounded style that allows him to prepare for any discipline he encounters.
- The BRAVE Tag Team Championships were on the line, as The Champions finally stepped into the ring with the former All-Asia Tag Team Champions; The SHADOW WARRIORS. Okamoto and Hirota would be the two who resented the ever-growing stable of like-minded individuals. The match was hard hitting, as one might expect. Roger Stevens did most of the work early on, and was able to focus his anger in all of the right places. Shinya Okamoto was an absolute force and his exchanges with Kenneth Marshall had the fans applauding. The referee caught Kurio Herutsu trying to get involved in the contest and called for the bell. What took place after the match was game changing. The 3 Shadow Warriors started to beat down the champions, until the returning Takeshi Uehara stormed the ring like a house on fire and evened the odds. The Shadow Warriors put a massive beating on the big man from Okinawa, and he was out for revenge. Uehara had cut his hair, lost a bit of weight, and appeared to be in great shape! His presence allowed Marshall and Stevens to regain themselves and fight back as well - which forced The Shadow Warriors to retreat. The fans saw Uehara in a new light, and applauded his decision to do the right thing. This should be something to monitor going forward.
- The CWA World Heavyweight Championship was on-the-line in the main event. Chris Card and Daisuke Shinzaki's pending match was the talk of Osaka since it was announced. The favourite son of the BRAVE faithful would have his opportunity to dethrone the new champion on his home soil. Chris Card noted that he was well versed in the art of strong style and had perfected a westernized version of the discipline with his coaches and trainers for many years. Shinzaki felt as though his blend of speed and technical wrestling would be enough to keep the match competitive and allow him to find an opportunity to cease and unseat the confident champion. The fans were treated to an early match of the year candidate, as both men fought with great tenacity. Even at the 30 minute mark, both men had the fans and media cupped in their palm of their hands. They hung on every move, every facial expression and every gesture. As he has done of late, Chris Card seemed to get better and stronger as the match went on. His experience in "Big Match" situations, and his knowledge of how to properly pace himself without allowing fear or panic to set in served him well. All of the pressure seemed to fall on Shinzaki, as he didn't want to let his people down. In the end, Card came on strong, and was able to find a home for some timely strikes - before locking Shinzaki up in the Omega Clutch which he eventually succumbed to. Shinzaki tried to fight it, and refused to tap - but the lights went out. Call it falling on his sword, call it stubborn - but Shinzaki felt going to sleep was his only option.
- When Chris Card was handed his CWA World Championship - the fans found it in them to applaud his greatness. Card didn't ever once bend the rules in this contest, and fought with his own brand of honour, which they clearly appreciated. It feels as though the CWA World Heavyweight Championship is in good hands. "Big Match" nodded to the fans, before making a business like exit from the ring and placing the championship gold over his shoulder as he waled up the aisle to close the show.
January 22nd, 2022 [LIVE]
Osaka Convention Centre (750 MAX)
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Notes:
- Hideki Sakamoto continued his winning ways, but arguably pulled the upset against one half of the Speed Dragons. Mr. Inoue decided to have two separate singles matches as opposed to putting Sakamoto and Fukoda in the ring together in tag team action against the more experienced team. Sakamoto shows tremendous courage for a younger competitor and showed little fear of Black Jaguar's resume. In the end, after a high flying affair, Sakamoto would once again dazzle the crowd with his Corkscrew Moonsault, which awarded him a standing ovation.
- White Light II was able to ensure that the Speed Dragons walked away with at least one victory as he was able to neutralize the judo specialist and earn a very crucial win in the process. The coming of age story is starting to read more like the age of now - as White Light II has been carving out his own path and stringing together multiple strong outings. After a short excursion to Canada, and a stop along the way back home in the UK - White Light seems to be putting it altogether with a well rounded style that allows him to prepare for any discipline he encounters.
- The BRAVE Tag Team Championships were on the line, as The Champions finally stepped into the ring with the former All-Asia Tag Team Champions; The SHADOW WARRIORS. Okamoto and Hirota would be the two who resented the ever-growing stable of like-minded individuals. The match was hard hitting, as one might expect. Roger Stevens did most of the work early on, and was able to focus his anger in all of the right places. Shinya Okamoto was an absolute force and his exchanges with Kenneth Marshall had the fans applauding. The referee caught Kurio Herutsu trying to get involved in the contest and called for the bell. What took place after the match was game changing. The 3 Shadow Warriors started to beat down the champions, until the returning Takeshi Uehara stormed the ring like a house on fire and evened the odds. The Shadow Warriors put a massive beating on the big man from Okinawa, and he was out for revenge. Uehara had cut his hair, lost a bit of weight, and appeared to be in great shape! His presence allowed Marshall and Stevens to regain themselves and fight back as well - which forced The Shadow Warriors to retreat. The fans saw Uehara in a new light, and applauded his decision to do the right thing. This should be something to monitor going forward.
- The CWA World Heavyweight Championship was on-the-line in the main event. Chris Card and Daisuke Shinzaki's pending match was the talk of Osaka since it was announced. The favourite son of the BRAVE faithful would have his opportunity to dethrone the new champion on his home soil. Chris Card noted that he was well versed in the art of strong style and had perfected a westernized version of the discipline with his coaches and trainers for many years. Shinzaki felt as though his blend of speed and technical wrestling would be enough to keep the match competitive and allow him to find an opportunity to cease and unseat the confident champion. The fans were treated to an early match of the year candidate, as both men fought with great tenacity. Even at the 30 minute mark, both men had the fans and media cupped in their palm of their hands. They hung on every move, every facial expression and every gesture. As he has done of late, Chris Card seemed to get better and stronger as the match went on. His experience in "Big Match" situations, and his knowledge of how to properly pace himself without allowing fear or panic to set in served him well. All of the pressure seemed to fall on Shinzaki, as he didn't want to let his people down. In the end, Card came on strong, and was able to find a home for some timely strikes - before locking Shinzaki up in the Omega Clutch which he eventually succumbed to. Shinzaki tried to fight it, and refused to tap - but the lights went out. Call it falling on his sword, call it stubborn - but Shinzaki felt going to sleep was his only option.
- When Chris Card was handed his CWA World Championship - the fans found it in them to applaud his greatness. Card didn't ever once bend the rules in this contest, and fought with his own brand of honour, which they clearly appreciated. It feels as though the CWA World Heavyweight Championship is in good hands. "Big Match" nodded to the fans, before making a business like exit from the ring and placing the championship gold over his shoulder as he waled up the aisle to close the show.
