Post by BRAVE1 on Dec 28, 2021 10:43:38 GMT -5
FISTS OF FURY II
December 28th, 2021 [LIVE]
Osaka Convention Centre (750 MAX)
1. [Jr. Heavyweight Battle] Hideki Sakamoto defeated Gakuto Fija {9:42} via Corkscrew Moonsault
2. [CHALLENGE MATCH] Hiroto Sasake defeated Allan Joseph {7:24} via Brainbuster
3. [6 MAN Tag Match] The Speed Dragons & Akihiro Sagawa defeated KYOTO:CRUSH & Raijin Ogawa {11:27} via Dragon Suplex Hold by Sagawa on Ogawa
4. [Main Event] THE SHADOW WARRIORS (Herutsu, Hirota & Okamoto) vs. Roger Stevens & Kenneth Marshall (c) & Daisuke Shinzaki -- No Contest
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Notes:
- Still Shots of the recent CWA event opened the show. We watched as the melee that resulted in Kurio Herutsu joining Jun Hirota and Shinya Okamoto as a member of the SHADOW WARRIORS is reviewed in detail. Their brutal attack on Jay Stevens is shown which was followed by the BRAVE Tag Team Champions; Roger Stevens and Kenneth Marshall getting involved. We see more still shots as the conflict seems to be evening out before The SHADOW WARRIORS take advantage once again. Dusty Griffith, a mainstay in Japan hit the ring to make the save and ultimately send the Shadow Warriors packing.
- We see the crowning of the CWA's First World Champion. Chris Card defeated Jeff Andrews to close the show and earn the CWA World Heavyweight Championship. Mr. Inoue announced earlier in the show that BRAVE Would be hosting the eventual champion for the month of January.
- Prior to the opening bout, the audience was treated to a training session put on by Kai Fukuda. The judo ace was showing Hideki Sakamoto a few methods of defending takedowns in close. Sakamoto and Fukuda were paired together on the last show, and it would appear as though Sakamoto wanted to expand his repertoire beyond high-flying. Fukuda is a former olympian, and one of the more feared men on the mats in 'Puro' today. This transitioned into Hideki Sakamoto showcasing himself against a very game Gakuto Fija. Fija looked great during the match, but Sakamoto would be too much in the end, using the perfect blend of ground work and aerial tactics to secure a major win. Kai Fukuda was in Sakamoto's corner for the bout, and was glowing at the conclusion seeing that his teachings had help Sakamoto deter some potentially dangerous waters.
- Hiroto Sasake has been quietly climbing the ladder in BRAVE. He's handsome, well-liked and an absolute stud from a grappling perspective. The former FUSION champion moved to Osaka this past summer, and started training hard for his opportunity in BRAVE. Sasake is known for his variety of suplexes, none of which is more deadly than his patented Brainbuster. After a back and forth affair, Sasake would use his favourite finisher to secure a victory over Allan Joseph. Joseph is one half of the I-69 duo that are finishing up their tour of BRAVE and headed back to the Midwest.
- During the intermission, KUMA made his way out to the ring with his arm in a cast which was held in place by a sling. KUMA expressed his disappointment about having to sit out until his injury heals. KUMA said he was still looking to take his shot at Satoshi Watanabe, but was also looking to exact revenger against Shinya Okamoto and the SHADOW WARRIORS. Satoshi Watanabe emerged from the back, and told KUMA he would be waiting to break his other arm when he returned to action, showing little respect or regard for the Canadian powerhouse.
The first 6 man tag team match of the evening was lightning fast. The Speed Dragons lived up to their name, as they tore the house down. Their decision to team with Akihiro Sagawa shows that they're like-minded, and could be there to watch one and other's backs against some of the other groups in BRAVE. Sagawa has been tied to Daisuke Shinzaki as of late, but Shinzaki was scheduled to wrestle in the main event, which also brought forth a connection to various wrestlers which the fns have sided with. Sagawa looks like the real deal, and when it was his time to shine, he executed a lightning fast dragon suplex, and held Ogawa down for the pinfall. The crowd rejoiced, and chanted for the trio to hit the ropes and soak in the accolades.
In what had the makings of a major main event ended up not taking place at all. The angst shared amongst the six men in the ring was palpable. The Shadow Warriors came to BRAVE looking to hunt down Daisuke Shinzaki. Along the way, they managed to put themselves on the radar of the current BRAVE Tag Team Champions; Kenneth Marshall & Roger Stevens. Based on what took place at the CWA Finale, we now know there is no love lost. The SHADOW WARRIORS added one of the most vicious and calculated strikers in all of BRAVE to their ranks, and seem intent on taking control of the promotion with force. The SHADOW WARRIORS were out first, and they waited for their opponents to walk the aisle. Shinzaki was out first, and alone, which wasn't a smart idea. The 3 on 1 ensued, with the Tag Team Champions rushing the ring to even the score. Once they paired off, the referee wasn't able to control the situation to get the match to start officially. The fans didn't seem to mind, as it appeared as though their hero's were on the offence and eventually overwhelmed the SHADOW WARRIORS to the point where they retreated and decided to fight another day. Of note, it appeared as though Kurio Herutsu may have concussed Shinzaki with a brutal YAKUZA KICK. BRAVE medical professionals were seen tending to Shinzaki as he showed signs of dizziness and needed to be helped to the back.
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Reactions:
- Hideki Sakamoto shared that he was eager to improve his game, and that he trusted Kai Fukuda to help show him the way. When pressed about how this partnership would continue, Fukuda jumped in to mention that there would be opportunities for them to work together as well as wrestle in singles competition.
- KUMA said that he was going to push it to the limit in order to get back into fighting shape. He knows that there is going to be an announcement coming soon in regards to the BRAVE Heavyweight Championship, and he wants to be involved. He knows his aspirations are high, but he believes that he's capable of becoming the next major Gaijin Star in Japan.
- Speaking of Gaijin Stars, White Light II spoke highly of Akihiro Sagawa's abilities. While they found themselves on the same page on this occasions, White Light II suggested that he would like to test himself inside of the ring against the very best, and that Sagawa would fall into that category. The two exchanged a handshake, while The Black Jaguar looked on.
- BRAVE fans always head to be leary of the Shining Stars and Satoshi Watanabe - but there seems to be a new group in town that are fixated on violence. The SHADOW WARRIORS have been creating chaos, and have left a path of broken bodies in their wake. Shinya Okamoto laughed when pressed about KUMA and breaking his arm on the last show. He made it seem as though anyone who agreed to wrestle him would need to carry some worry and doubt with them. Kurio Herutsu said it was an easy decision to join Okamoto and Hirota. Kurio said he has been watching these two for years, and now that they were all under the same banner it was only a matter of time before they connected. Now that they have, pain and suffering are coming for anyone who stands to oppose them.
December 28th, 2021 [LIVE]
Osaka Convention Centre (750 MAX)
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Notes:
- Still Shots of the recent CWA event opened the show. We watched as the melee that resulted in Kurio Herutsu joining Jun Hirota and Shinya Okamoto as a member of the SHADOW WARRIORS is reviewed in detail. Their brutal attack on Jay Stevens is shown which was followed by the BRAVE Tag Team Champions; Roger Stevens and Kenneth Marshall getting involved. We see more still shots as the conflict seems to be evening out before The SHADOW WARRIORS take advantage once again. Dusty Griffith, a mainstay in Japan hit the ring to make the save and ultimately send the Shadow Warriors packing.
- We see the crowning of the CWA's First World Champion. Chris Card defeated Jeff Andrews to close the show and earn the CWA World Heavyweight Championship. Mr. Inoue announced earlier in the show that BRAVE Would be hosting the eventual champion for the month of January.
- Prior to the opening bout, the audience was treated to a training session put on by Kai Fukuda. The judo ace was showing Hideki Sakamoto a few methods of defending takedowns in close. Sakamoto and Fukuda were paired together on the last show, and it would appear as though Sakamoto wanted to expand his repertoire beyond high-flying. Fukuda is a former olympian, and one of the more feared men on the mats in 'Puro' today. This transitioned into Hideki Sakamoto showcasing himself against a very game Gakuto Fija. Fija looked great during the match, but Sakamoto would be too much in the end, using the perfect blend of ground work and aerial tactics to secure a major win. Kai Fukuda was in Sakamoto's corner for the bout, and was glowing at the conclusion seeing that his teachings had help Sakamoto deter some potentially dangerous waters.
- Hiroto Sasake has been quietly climbing the ladder in BRAVE. He's handsome, well-liked and an absolute stud from a grappling perspective. The former FUSION champion moved to Osaka this past summer, and started training hard for his opportunity in BRAVE. Sasake is known for his variety of suplexes, none of which is more deadly than his patented Brainbuster. After a back and forth affair, Sasake would use his favourite finisher to secure a victory over Allan Joseph. Joseph is one half of the I-69 duo that are finishing up their tour of BRAVE and headed back to the Midwest.
- During the intermission, KUMA made his way out to the ring with his arm in a cast which was held in place by a sling. KUMA expressed his disappointment about having to sit out until his injury heals. KUMA said he was still looking to take his shot at Satoshi Watanabe, but was also looking to exact revenger against Shinya Okamoto and the SHADOW WARRIORS. Satoshi Watanabe emerged from the back, and told KUMA he would be waiting to break his other arm when he returned to action, showing little respect or regard for the Canadian powerhouse.
The first 6 man tag team match of the evening was lightning fast. The Speed Dragons lived up to their name, as they tore the house down. Their decision to team with Akihiro Sagawa shows that they're like-minded, and could be there to watch one and other's backs against some of the other groups in BRAVE. Sagawa has been tied to Daisuke Shinzaki as of late, but Shinzaki was scheduled to wrestle in the main event, which also brought forth a connection to various wrestlers which the fns have sided with. Sagawa looks like the real deal, and when it was his time to shine, he executed a lightning fast dragon suplex, and held Ogawa down for the pinfall. The crowd rejoiced, and chanted for the trio to hit the ropes and soak in the accolades.
In what had the makings of a major main event ended up not taking place at all. The angst shared amongst the six men in the ring was palpable. The Shadow Warriors came to BRAVE looking to hunt down Daisuke Shinzaki. Along the way, they managed to put themselves on the radar of the current BRAVE Tag Team Champions; Kenneth Marshall & Roger Stevens. Based on what took place at the CWA Finale, we now know there is no love lost. The SHADOW WARRIORS added one of the most vicious and calculated strikers in all of BRAVE to their ranks, and seem intent on taking control of the promotion with force. The SHADOW WARRIORS were out first, and they waited for their opponents to walk the aisle. Shinzaki was out first, and alone, which wasn't a smart idea. The 3 on 1 ensued, with the Tag Team Champions rushing the ring to even the score. Once they paired off, the referee wasn't able to control the situation to get the match to start officially. The fans didn't seem to mind, as it appeared as though their hero's were on the offence and eventually overwhelmed the SHADOW WARRIORS to the point where they retreated and decided to fight another day. Of note, it appeared as though Kurio Herutsu may have concussed Shinzaki with a brutal YAKUZA KICK. BRAVE medical professionals were seen tending to Shinzaki as he showed signs of dizziness and needed to be helped to the back.
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Reactions:
- Hideki Sakamoto shared that he was eager to improve his game, and that he trusted Kai Fukuda to help show him the way. When pressed about how this partnership would continue, Fukuda jumped in to mention that there would be opportunities for them to work together as well as wrestle in singles competition.
- KUMA said that he was going to push it to the limit in order to get back into fighting shape. He knows that there is going to be an announcement coming soon in regards to the BRAVE Heavyweight Championship, and he wants to be involved. He knows his aspirations are high, but he believes that he's capable of becoming the next major Gaijin Star in Japan.
- Speaking of Gaijin Stars, White Light II spoke highly of Akihiro Sagawa's abilities. While they found themselves on the same page on this occasions, White Light II suggested that he would like to test himself inside of the ring against the very best, and that Sagawa would fall into that category. The two exchanged a handshake, while The Black Jaguar looked on.
- BRAVE fans always head to be leary of the Shining Stars and Satoshi Watanabe - but there seems to be a new group in town that are fixated on violence. The SHADOW WARRIORS have been creating chaos, and have left a path of broken bodies in their wake. Shinya Okamoto laughed when pressed about KUMA and breaking his arm on the last show. He made it seem as though anyone who agreed to wrestle him would need to carry some worry and doubt with them. Kurio Herutsu said it was an easy decision to join Okamoto and Hirota. Kurio said he has been watching these two for years, and now that they were all under the same banner it was only a matter of time before they connected. Now that they have, pain and suffering are coming for anyone who stands to oppose them.
