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Post by lordakiyama on Mar 12, 2012 18:44:15 GMT -5
what was the deal with that rebuilding support special tag? was that related to the new stables or anything like that? It's the anniversary of last year's tsunami. The match was the draw as part of a fund-raising effort toward rebuilding affected areas. |
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Post by lordakiyama on Mar 13, 2012 23:37:00 GMT -5
Due to Gamma suffering a shoulder injury in Zepp Sendai, he's off a few upcoming shows.
There's also been a number of updates to future shows.
3/14/2012 Hyogo, Dragon Gate Arena
1. Eita Kobayashi vs. Yosuke Watanabe
2. "Naoki Tanizaki" vs. Shisa BOY
3. Kzy vs. Super Shenlong
4. Super Shisa, Chihiro Tominaga vs. Rich Swann, Kotoka
3/16/2012 Nagano, Nagano Athletic Park Gymnasium
1, Naruki Doi, PAC vs. Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee, Jimmy Kanda
2. Ryo "Jimmy" Saito vs. Super Shisa
3. YAMATO vs. Rich Swann
4. Masato Yoshino, Ricochet vs. Shingo Takagi, Eita Kobayashi
5. Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Cyber Kong vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Dragon Kid, Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa
3/17/2012 Dragon Gate Special Match in Nara Keirin
1. Kotoka vs. Keirin Man
2. Ryo "Jimmy" Saito vs. Shachihoko Machine
3. Jimmy Kagetora, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee vs. Kzy, "Naoki Tanizaki"
3/17/2012 Gifu, Gifu Chamber of Commerce
1. Naruki Doi, PAC vs. Super Shenlong, Diablo
2. YAMATO vs. Jimmy Kanda
3. Shingo Takagi vs. Rich Swann
4. Masato Yoshino, Ricochet vs. Dragon Kid, Super Shisa
5. Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Cyber Kong vs. CIMA, Masaaki Mochizuki, Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa
3/18/2012 Hyogo, Kobe Sambo Hall
0. Eita Kobayashi vs. Kotoka
1. Naruki Doi, PAC, Ricochet vs. Don Fujii, Dragon Kid, Super Shisa
2. YAMATO vs. Jimmy Kanda
3. Shingo Takagi vs. Jimmy Kagetora
4. CIMA, Masaaki Mochizuki vs. Masato Yoshino, Rich Swann
5. Package German contra Ina Bauer Package German Loser Seals Finisher Match*: Akira Tozawa vs. Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa
6. Jimmy Susumu, Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee vs. BxB Hulk, Cyber Kong, "Naoki Tanizaki"
* = This means that the loser of the match can no longer use the German as their finisher from then on.
3/20/2012 Toyama, Takaoka Ecouer
1. Masato Yoshino, Ricochet vs. Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee, Jimmy Kagetora
2. Jimmy Susumu vs. Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa
3. Naruki Doi vs. Jimmy Kanda
4. Shingo Takagi, YAMATO vs. PAC, Rich Swann
5. CIMA, Dragon Kid, Don Fujii vs. Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Kzy
3/24/2012 Mie, Yokkaichi Australia Memorial Hall
1. Masato Yoshino, Ricochet vs. Jimmy Susumu, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee
2. Shingo Takagi vs. "Naoki Tanizaki"
3. YAMATO vs. Jimmy Kagetora
4. Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Dragon Kid
5. CIMA, Don Fujii, Gamma vs. Naruki Doi, PAC, Rich Swann
3/25/2012 Wakayama, Iwade Citizens Gym Large Hall ~MEMORIAL GATE 2012 in Wakayama
-Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino vs. PAC, Rich Swann
-Bosou 10 Match Series ~Thunder Fire Side~: Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa vs. Atsushi Onita
-Open the Brave Gate: Ricochet vs. Kzy
-Open the Twin Gate: Jimmy Susumu, Jimmy Kagetora vs. YAMATO, SHingo Takagi
-Open the Triangle Gate 3 Way 6 Man Tag: Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee, Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Jimmy Kanda vs. Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Cyber Kong vs. CIMA, Dragon Kid, Masaaki Mochizuki
4/1/2012 Hyogo, Dragon Gate Arena ~NEX PREMIUM vol. 20
4/7/2012 Aichi, Nagoya Telepia Hall
-CIMA Royale 3
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Post by lordakiyama on Mar 14, 2012 18:57:38 GMT -5
3/14/2012 Hyogo, Dragon Gate Arena ~NEX88
1. Eita Kobayashi (6:38 Moonsault Press) Yosuke Watanabe
2. Naoki Tanizaki (7:26 Implant) Shisa BOY
3. Kzy (9:26 Udegatame) Super Shenlong
4. Super Shisa, Chihiro Tominaga{W} (13:02 Flying Cross Armbreaker) Rich Swann, Kotoka{L}
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TOMINAGA BITCHES!!!
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Post by hellion on Mar 14, 2012 19:21:55 GMT -5
3/14/2012 Hyogo, Dragon Gate Arena1. Eita Kobayashi (6:38 Moonsault Press) Yosuke Watanabe 2. "Naoki Tanizaki" (7:26 Implant) Shisa BOY 3. Super Shenlong 99:26 Udegatame) Kzy 4. Super Shisa, Chihiro Tominaga{W} (13:02 Flying Cross Armbreaker) Rich Swann, Kotoka{L} --- TOMINAGA BITCHES!!! I too am in the Tominaga fan club. I'm also in the Heel Shenlong fan club. He deserves a Brave Gate shot since he beat the number one contender. He can continue the sudden downward spiral in the quality of Ricochet's challengers. I assume the match going 99 minutes and 26 seconds is a typo, but it would be hilarious if that was actually the length. |
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Post by lordakiyama on Mar 15, 2012 10:39:54 GMT -5
Apparently there was a correction to the Shenlong/Kzy match. Poor Shenlong. No doubt he's raging not only about his loss, but also the public humiliation that came with the incorrect post.  |
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Post by hellion on Mar 15, 2012 11:14:31 GMT -5
Apparently there was a correction to the Shenlong/Kzy match. Poor Shenlong. No doubt he's raging not only about his loss, but also the public humiliation that came with the incorrect post. Damn it Shenlong. Another setback in his totally plausible quest to open the dream gate this year! |
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Post by lordakiyama on Mar 16, 2012 9:59:55 GMT -5
3/16/2012 Nagano, Nagano Athletic Park Gymnasium - 600 Attendance
1, Naruki Doi, PAC{W} (11:10 Standing Shooting Star Press) Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee{L}, Jimmy Kanda
2. Ryo "Jimmy" Saito (11:58 Double Cross) Super Shisa
3. YAMATO (12:09 CBV) Rich Swann
4. Masato Yoshino, Ricochet{W} (14:35 Shooting Star Press) Shingo Takagi, Eita Kobayashi{L}
5. Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk{W}, Cyber Kong (19:20 First Flash) Masaaki Mochizuki, Dragon Kid, Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa{L}
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Post by lordakiyama on Mar 17, 2012 9:22:31 GMT -5
Rich Swann was injured during his match with YAMATO yesterday. They are concerned that he may have gotten a concussion, so he was removed from today's lineup. jae will update when available. Taking his spot to face Shingo Takagi was Eita Kobayashi, who teamed with Shingo yesterday.
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3/17/2012 Dragon Gate Special Match in Nara Keirin
1. Keirin Man (6:09 La Magistral) Kotoka
2. Ryo "Jimmy" Saito (6:41 Camel Clutch) Shachihoko Machine
3. Jimmy Kagetora, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee{W} (8:31 Pinfall) Kzy, Naoki Tanizaki{L}
3/17/2012 Gifu, Gifu Chamber of Commerce
1. Naruki Doi, PAC{W} (12:12 High Angle Shooting Star Press) Super Shenlong{L}, Diablo
2. YAMATO (9:46 Mushakaeshi) Jimmy Kanda
3. Shingo Takagi (12:02 Death Valley Bomb) Eita Kobayashi
4. Masato Yoshino{W}, Ricochet (15:06 Crucifix Hold) Dragon Kid, Super Shisa{L}
5. CIMA, Masaaki Mochizuki, Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa{W} (20:20 Ina Bauer Package German Suplex Hold) Akira Tozawa{L}, BxB Hulk, Cyber Kong
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Post by lordakiyama on Mar 18, 2012 9:59:59 GMT -5
3/18/2012 Hyogo, Kobe Sambo Hall - 900 Attendance
0. Eita Kobayashi (2:16 No Contest) Kotoka
0b. Kzy{W}, Super Shenlong (4:59 Kzy Time) Kotoka{L}, Eita Kobayashi
1. Naruki Doi, PAC, Ricochet{W} (17:19 630) Don Fujii, Dragon Kid, Super Shisa{L}
2. YAMATO (8:38 Gallaria) Jimmy Kanda
3. Shingo Takagi (10:11 MADE IN JAPAN) Jimmy Kagetora
4. CIMA, Masaaki Mochizuki{W} (15:35 Twister) Masato Yoshino, Chihiro Tominaga{L}
5. Package German contra Ina Bauer Package German Loser Seals Finisher Match: Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa (0:22 La Magistral) Akira Tozawa
5b. Package German contra Ina Bauer Package German Loser Seals Finisher Match: Akira Tozawa (10:39 Package German Suplex Hold) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa
6. Jimmy Susumu, Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee{W} (20:14 Backslide from Heaven) BxB Hulk, Cyber Kong, "Naoki Tanizaki"
Shenlong intruded on the dark match, and trash talked to the "green boys". They demanded he find a partner. He called out Kzy to team with him. Afterwards, Shenlong joined MAD BLANKEY. His name was changed from 超神龍 to 超悪龍 (スーパーエイロン), the wicked Dragon. I'm going to go with Super Arong for the romanization for now. Hopefully it is right.
Before the proper show started, they announced that that next month in Sambo Hall on the 19th will be the first ever King of Chop tournament. It will be a 16 man tournament to decide who has the strongest chop in Dragon Gate. The winner will receive a 300,000 yen cash prize, plus a special privilege of their choosing. This could be a title shot, or match making rights, for example. The participants are: CIMA, Mochizuki, Fujii, Tozawa, Kong, "Tanizaki", Kagetora, Doi, Yoshino, Takagi, YAMATO, Shisa, Swann, Kotoka, Kobayashi, Super Arong.
Rich Swann was off again today due to his concussion.
Kzy & Arong attacked Ricochet after the opener, in anticipation of Kzys' upcoming Brave Gate shot. Fujii made the save by demolishing Arong & taking his mask off. He blasted him for his actions today. Some arguing back and forth ensued. At this point, Arongs' name was changed once again to 問題悪龍, or Mondai Arong. Mondai means problem, and the new(er) name is to reflect Kimatas' status as the problem child of DG. So he is now the problematic wicked dragon. Looks ilke he will clash in a match with Fujii in the near future.
Takagi briefly celebrated his latest victory. Still, despite both of the winning today, the TakaYAMA team with currently in a bad place. They had no friends, no titles. Despite this, they still believed in themselves. These convictions would manifest next weekend when they take the Twin Gate.
Yoshino was greatly impressed by Tominagas' performance today. He was able to come in at the last minute to replace Swann and he still performed admirably against CIMA & Mochizuki. Doi recalled his great performance in the Doi Darts selected Triangle Gate match last year. They both offered him a spot in the International unit.
Instead, Tominaga called out TakaYAMA. Yoshino was put off by this, and wondered what he meant by it. The International group left. Tomi turned to TakaYAMA and asked them to fight with him. Takagi thanked him for his appeal. However, now was not the right time to give an answer. They asked him to wait a bit. He said he would be patient.
Stalker came out before his big match with Tozawa and talked about his big win yesterday in Gifu. Tozawa called it one of his greatest embarrassments. But today Stalker wouldn't have the 2 old timers to help him. Stalker came back and said even though he didn't have their help, he could probably still manage a 2 count on his own, so the match should have 2 count rules. Tozawa attacked quickly, but was countered into the la Magistral for a 2 count pin!
Tozawa raged and said he never agreed to the 2 count rule change. Yagi agreed that the bell rang without Tozawa agreeing. Stalker was a bit full of himself at this point, and said he could beta him with 3 count rules too. The match was restarted. Super Arong hit Stalker with the yellow box to lead to the win for Tozawa.
The show ended with a Jimmys speech, promising victory in Wakayama.
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To clarify, Shenlong has joined up with Mad Blankey, as expected, and changed to what jae is calling Mondai Arong.
Speed Muscle offered Tominaga a spot in their group, but he instead appealed to Shingo and YAMATO to join up with them. They told him to wait, which he said he would. If you ask me, that would be such an awesome trio.
And Stalker can no longer use the German as his finisher, although I rarely ever saw him use it as such prior to this feud with Tozawa.
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Post by hellion on Mar 18, 2012 11:40:26 GMT -5
Shenlong joining Mad Blankey is awesome.
Tominaga's lack of interest in World 2 is amusing.
You really would have thought Tozawa would have beat Stalker clean. I guess it sets up a Stalker/Shenlong match though.
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Post by lordakiyama on Mar 19, 2012 10:49:30 GMT -5
It appears jae will be referring Shenlong's new name as Problem Eilong.
First off, here's the card for the MEMORIAL GATE show. Instead of being a PPV, it will be a localized TV special in Wakayama. It will be on this show that the Speed Muscle led international group will reveal their name.
3/25/2012 Wakayama, Iwade Citizens Gym Large Hall ~MEMORIAL GATE 2012 in Wakayama
1. Eita Kobayashi, Yosuke Watanabe, Chihiro Tominaga vs. Super Shisa, Shisa BOY, Kotoka
2. Bosou 10 Match Series ~Thunder Fire Side~: Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa vs. Atsushi Onita
3. Problem Eilong, "Naoki Tanizaki" vs. Don Fujii Gamma
4. Open the Brave Gate: Ricochet vs. Kzy
5. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino vs. PAC, Rich Swann
6. Open the Twin Gate: Jimmy Susumu, Jimmy Kagetora vs. YAMATO, Shingo Takagi
7. Open the Triangle Gate 3 Way 6 Man Tag: Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee, Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Jimmy Kanda vs. Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Cyber Kong vs. CIMA, Dragon Kid, Masaaki Mochizuki
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The 4/19 Sambo Hall show will be home to the first ever King of Chop tournament. It will be a 16 man tournament to decide who has the strongest chop in Dragon Gate. The winner will receive a 300,000 yen cash prize, plus a special privilege of their choosing. This could be a title shot, or match making rights, for example.
The rules are as follows:
Opponents will first have a competition to see who gets to go first. Then they will exchange 3 chops each. The goal is to make your opponent give up. However, if this doesn't happen it will go over to a fan decision.
The participants are:
CIMA
Masaaki Mochizuki
Don Fujii
Akira Tozawa
Cyber Kong
"Naoki Tanizaki"
Problem Eilong
Jimmy Kagetora
Naruki Doi
Masato Yoshino
Shingo Takagi
YAMATO
Super Shisa
Rich Swann
Kotoka
Eita Kobayashi
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I will do another write up running down the events that have happened before the Miami shows.
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Post by lordakiyama on Mar 20, 2012 10:57:35 GMT -5
3/20/2012 Toyama, Takaoka Ecouer
1. Masato Yoshino, Ricochet{W} (11:24 Phoenix Splash) Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee{L}, Jimmy Kagetora
2. Jimmy Susumu (0:15 Jumbo no Kachi!) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa
2b. Jimmy Susumu (5:40 Jumbo no Kachi!) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa
3. Naruki Doi (9:49 Bakatare Sliding Kick) Jimmy Kanda
4. Shingo Takagi{W}, YAMATO (14:30 MADE IN JAPAN) PAC, Rich Swann{L}
5. CIMA{W}, Dragon Kid, Don Fujii (20:01 Meteora) Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Kzy{L}
Another name update for Kimata. His new new name has been shortened from 問題悪龍 to 問題龍. This would probably be romanized to Mondailong. This change seemingly came about against his will. The official news releases since his turn listed the new(er) name instead of the longer one. He was quite peeved about it, but decided to just go with it. He hypothesized that the company was nervous about the evil dragon connotation that the other name held. It could very well change back. I still prefer Problem Ailong/Eilong for the English name since it fits the old Super Shenlong convention for reading his name. Hopefully we can get a definitive name soon.
While on the topic of names, let's talk about Takuya Tomakomai. He is, of course, impersonating Naoki Tanizaki while the real one is out with his shoulder injury. Something I didn't notice until recently about how is name is listed is a slight difference in spelling. The real Naokis' name is 谷嵜なおき. Tomakomai is spelling it 谷崎なおき. The "zaki" portion is different. Going forward, what I am going to do to note the difference in English is refer to Tomakomai as Naoki Tanisaki instead of Tanizaki. It's not exactly perfect, but it should clear up some confusion.
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Post by lordakiyama on Mar 24, 2012 10:43:40 GMT -5
3/24/2012 Mie, Yokkaichi Australia Memorial Hall
1. Masato Yoshino, Ricochet (12:31 Firebird Splash) Jimmy Susumu, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee{L}
2. Shingo Takagi (8:24 Pumping Bomber) Naoki Tanisaki
3. YAMATO (11:29 Gallaria) Jimmy Kagetora
4. Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk{W} (First Flash) Masaaki Mochizuki, Dragon Kid{L}
5. CIMA{W}, Don Fujii, Gamma (Meteora) Naruki Doi, PAC, Rich Swann{L}
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Tomorrow is the big MEMORIAL GATE show. We will learn the name of the new international unit run by Speed Muscle and three major titles are up for grabs.
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Post by lordakiyama on Mar 24, 2012 15:57:50 GMT -5
Looks like there was an earlier mini-show today.
3/24/2012 Dragon Gate Special Match in Fukui Keirin
1. Super Shisa (10:06 Yoshitonic) Mondailong
2. Shachihoko Machine (9:53 Shachihoko Clutch) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa
3. Cyber Kong{W}, Kzy (10:07 Sit Down Power Bomb) Jimmy Kanda, Keirin Man{L}
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Post by lordakiyama on Mar 25, 2012 10:13:30 GMT -5
3/25/2012 Wakayama, Iwade Citizens Gym Large Hall ~MEMORIAL GATE 2012 in Wakayama
1. Eita Kobayashi, Yosuke Watanabe, Chihiro Tominaga{W} (7:24 Flying Cross Armbreaker) Super Shisa{L}, Shisa BOY, Kotoka
2. Bosou 10 Match Series ~Thunder Fire Side~: Atsushi Onita (8:37 Thunder Fire Power Bomb) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa
3. Mondai Ryu, Naoki Tanisaki{W} (6:18 School Boy) Don Fujii Gamma{L}
4. PAC{W}, Rich Swann (11:45 High Angle Shooting Star Press) Naruki Doi{L}, Masato Yoshino
5. Open the Brave Gate: Ricochet (12:17 Double Rotation Moonsault) Kzy
*2nd Defense for Ricochet
6. Open the Twin Gate: Jimmy Susumu{W}, Jimmy Kagetora (25:03 Jumbo no Kachi!gatame) YAMATO, Shingo Takagi{L}
*1st Defense for the Jimmys
7. Open the Triangle Gate 3 Way 6 Man Tag: Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee, Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Jimmy Kanda vs. Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Cyber Kong vs. CIMA, Dragon Kid, Masaaki Mochizuki
-Horiguchi (25:18 Backslide From Heaven) Mochizuki
-Horiguchi (30:03 Backslide From Heaven) Cyber
*1st Defense for the Jimmys
There was an opening MC to kick off the show. CIMA talked about the importance of this show, and how it was being broadcast on Wakayama TV. He said they would ensure a great performance, because you couldn't have a quiet crowd for such an important event. He promised the Veterans would capture the Triangle Gate. MAD BLANKEY & The Jimmys came out for a full confrontation. They argued for a bit. Mondai Ryu yelled at Fujii & Gamma, and said they would retire after losing tonight. MB left. CIMA told the Jimmys to not be so jimi tonight, and bring their flashiest performances.
After pulling the shocking upset on Shisa, Tominaga once again called out TakaYAMA. He said this win proved he was ready, and he was hoping they had an answer for him. They agreed that his win was kind of a big deal, but they didn't have an answer for him tonight. However, he was welcome to second them in their match. Tommy was a bit upset at not getting an answer, but was suitably stoked about being able to second them.
The DoiYoshi unit announced their name before their match. It is: WORLD-1 International. The name is a combination of their prior unit, and their new concept & members. Doi was pleased with he name, since PAC is British, Swann & Rico are American, and Yoshino is from Thailand. Yoshino yelled at him and assured everyone he was Japanese, then quickly changed the subject and demanded the match start.
The Jimmys closed out the show. They celebrated their title defenses, praised Wakayama for being host to what should be a new annual big match tradition, and generally played up the Jimmy Boom that is going on in DG.
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