Post by Shining Road Review on Apr 28, 2017 22:22:04 GMT -5
- ALL-JAPAN IMPERIAL CHAMPIONSHIP -
This title is sanctioned by the prestigious All-Japan Sports and Wrestling Commission (AJSWC) and serves as the top prize of Shining Road Pro Wrestling. Only the most skilled competitors in the company compete for this title. While by definition it is considered a national championship, this title has earned significant prestige throughout Japan due to its affiliation with the AJSWC. Because the AJSWC sanctions championships in multiple sports, the All-Japan Imperial title can be contested under both pro-wrestling and mixed martial arts rules. This unique distinction only serves to elevate the prestige of this championship and thus it attracts interests from fighters across numerous sports.
Officially commissioned on 4/29/2017, celebrating the birthday of Emperor Hirohito, the first champion coincided with the return of the World Pro-Wrestling Tournament. A tournament finals fought under MMA rules would see Makoto Ueno defeat Takeshi Morimoto to become the first champion.
This title is sanctioned by the prestigious All-Japan Sports and Wrestling Commission (AJSWC) and serves as the top prize of Shining Road Pro Wrestling. Only the most skilled competitors in the company compete for this title. While by definition it is considered a national championship, this title has earned significant prestige throughout Japan due to its affiliation with the AJSWC. Because the AJSWC sanctions championships in multiple sports, the All-Japan Imperial title can be contested under both pro-wrestling and mixed martial arts rules. This unique distinction only serves to elevate the prestige of this championship and thus it attracts interests from fighters across numerous sports.
Officially commissioned on 4/29/2017, celebrating the birthday of Emperor Hirohito, the first champion coincided with the return of the World Pro-Wrestling Tournament. A tournament finals fought under MMA rules would see Makoto Ueno defeat Takeshi Morimoto to become the first champion.
After the incorporation of the GPWS Heavyweight Championship into the company on 1/6/2018, the AJSWC would officially sever their relationship with Shining Road Pro-Wrestling, leaving the title in the hands of Mike Musket. The title remains in limbo as the AJSWC seeks a suitable venue in order to host future bouts under shootfighting rules.
1. 8/13/2017: Makoto Ueno defeats Takeshi Morimoto (MMA rules, R3 3:14) via submission (arm triangle hold) (tournament final).
- 9/9/2017: Makoto Ueno defeats Hidehiko Nagata (40:11) via pinfall with a high-angle German suplex hold (1st defense)1.
- 10/7/2017: Makoto Ueno defeats Yoshihiro Sawamura (MMA rules, R3 5:00) via judges’ decision (unanimous) (2nd defense).
2. 12/16/2007: Mike “Musket” Connors defeats Makoto Ueno (Submission Shootfighting Rules, R1 3:17) via submission with an anaconda sleeper.
1Fought under pro-wrestling rules.