Post by Shining Road Review on Dec 16, 2017 21:42:52 GMT -5
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After the ROARING RUMBLE took place in the United States and Carl Whitaker shocked the world, Shining Road would close out the year with their AMAZING GALAXY show. And it certainly did not lack surprises.
In a major singles match, the sekigun’s Masayoshi Arimoto would defeat SAKURA gundan’s Ikki Yanagi, putting him down with an Edo brainbuster. After the match, President and Chairman Takeo Yoshida would declare that on 1/6 that Shining Road would hold an 8-man single night tournament to determine the new champion for the vacant GPWS Heavyweight belt. The Bushidokan roared with approval, finally getting to see a GPWS Heavyweight Championship defense in a Shining Road ring! Yanagi swore to bounce back while Arimoto promised to continue his winning ways.
The BLACK Lion’s Road duo of Alexander Irvine and Jimmy Winner would pick up a win over James Edwards and the KRAKEN. Jimmy’s hot streak would continue as he caught the 400lb giant with a heel hook. Now, KRAKEN wouldn’t submit, but as he lifted himself off the ground Irvine came in with a Sliding Elbow right to the face! This was enough to knock out the behemoth and the referee would end the match via technical submission!
In the main event, Makoto “Kamakiri” Ueno would attempt his V3 defense of THE All-Japan Imperial Championship against Mike “Musket” Connors, a familiar face to the MJPW and Lion’s Road audiences! The match would be fought under submission shootfighting rules and feature the famed Greco-Roman wrestler in Ueno versus the veteran catch wrestler in Musket. In stunning fashion, the match would end in the first round. The finish…? Kai Harrison, a noted judoka, and I were joined by MJPW’s own announcer and catch wrestler Albert Mordecai!
That’s right, folks. Less than a month after losing the MAX-J Heavyweight Championship, Mike Musket has captured some new hardware! Asked if he would defend the title in MJPW, Mike said that he didn’t know about any of the rules regarding where he could or could not defend the title and that you’d have to ask “someone fancier” than him. We have messaged the All-Japan Sports and Wrestling Commission but so far have received no comment. We will let you know when we have an update.
We also tried to get information regarding the 8-man tournament for the vacant GPWS Heavyweight Championship and what it means for the future of Shining Road. The GPWS titles originally belonged to the SAKURA Pro-Wrestling Federation and were incorporated under Shining Road with the commissioning of the All-Japan Imperial title. But if the AJSWC pulls out of the agreement, it's possible that the GPWS will do the same. What sort of implication might this have on Shining Road? Only time will tell and there is certainly more news to break!
AMAZING GALAXY~SHINING ROAD WORLD!!
Date: 12/16/2017
Location: Bushidokan, Yokohama, Japan
Attendance: 4,750 fans (95% capacity)
1. Nobosuke Okada defeats Shinzo Takamori (7:34) via pinfall after a senton bomb.
2. Katushiko Himura and Akira Nakamura defeat BLADE Takano and Kishin Nozaki (9:45) via pinfall when Nakamura uses a German suplex hold on Nozaki.
3. Zen Hayashi and Hajime Tanaka defeat KOSUKE and El Chupacabra Jr. (13:16) via pinfall after Hayashi uses the Crystal Field Splitter on KOSUKE.
4. Shigeru Toyama defeats Sheik Spectre (11:10) via submission after the Starboy Special II.
5. DARK FEATHER II defeats Iron Mack Brody (10:49) via submission with a cross armbreaker.
6. Satoshi Kamakura defeats Big Cage Mike (10:23) via pinfall with a backdrop hold.
7. Takeshi Morimoto and Thunder Mask defeat Hayato Hamada Yoshihiro Sawamura (14:02) via pinfall after the Morimoto uses the Volcanic Buster on Sawamura.
8. Masayoshi Arimoto defeats Ikki Yanagi (14:24) via pinfall after an Edo Brainbuster.
9. Alexander Irvine and Jimmy Winner defeat James Edwards and KRAKEN (16:09) via technical submission when Jimmy uses a heel hook on KRAKEN after Irvine uses a Sliding Elbow.
10. All-Japan Imperial Championship (submission shootfighting rules): Mike “Musket” Connors defeats Makoto “Kamakiri” Ueno (c) (R1 3:17) via submission with an anaconda sleeper to become the 2nd champion.
After the ROARING RUMBLE took place in the United States and Carl Whitaker shocked the world, Shining Road would close out the year with their AMAZING GALAXY show. And it certainly did not lack surprises.
In a major singles match, the sekigun’s Masayoshi Arimoto would defeat SAKURA gundan’s Ikki Yanagi, putting him down with an Edo brainbuster. After the match, President and Chairman Takeo Yoshida would declare that on 1/6 that Shining Road would hold an 8-man single night tournament to determine the new champion for the vacant GPWS Heavyweight belt. The Bushidokan roared with approval, finally getting to see a GPWS Heavyweight Championship defense in a Shining Road ring! Yanagi swore to bounce back while Arimoto promised to continue his winning ways.
The BLACK Lion’s Road duo of Alexander Irvine and Jimmy Winner would pick up a win over James Edwards and the KRAKEN. Jimmy’s hot streak would continue as he caught the 400lb giant with a heel hook. Now, KRAKEN wouldn’t submit, but as he lifted himself off the ground Irvine came in with a Sliding Elbow right to the face! This was enough to knock out the behemoth and the referee would end the match via technical submission!
In the main event, Makoto “Kamakiri” Ueno would attempt his V3 defense of THE All-Japan Imperial Championship against Mike “Musket” Connors, a familiar face to the MJPW and Lion’s Road audiences! The match would be fought under submission shootfighting rules and feature the famed Greco-Roman wrestler in Ueno versus the veteran catch wrestler in Musket. In stunning fashion, the match would end in the first round. The finish…? Kai Harrison, a noted judoka, and I were joined by MJPW’s own announcer and catch wrestler Albert Mordecai!
The two massive men encircle one another. Both are in a crouch. Ueno wears a red and white singlet with white boots as he dances forward. Musket wears a solid brown singlet and boots. Each man wears a black helmet.
SOLOMON BENTLEY:
Well, it’s been a few minutes guys, and neither one can penetrate the other’s defenses.
ALBERT MORDECAI:
Ueno has the youth and athleticism, but Mike Musket has the cagey experience.
KAI HARRISON:
I’d like to see Ueno bring the heat and really gas out Mike Musket. It’s tough to grapple at any age, but the lungs start to lose air just a little quicker the older you get.
Ueno shoots it on Musket. He snatches Musket around one of the knees, but Musket drops on Ueno’s head and quickly locks in a front face lock! WAIT!
SOLOMON BENTLEY:
Is that a guillotine choke?
ALBERT MORDECAI:
No! He’s sitting on an anaconda sleeper!
KAI HARRISON:
He hasn’t got it yet though, guys. He has to roll it over to make it work!
Ueno with his face down and Musket over him with the hold is trying to reach across his chest to grab one of Musket’s arms, but the superheavyweight is a bit too beefy to make the reach! Musket is trying turn him over to lock in the hold… Ueno is trying to spin out the other way to break it…
It’s a test of strength…
Musket tries to turn it over… Ueno resists…
Musket tries… Ueno resists…
Ueno tries to use a foot to spring up and generate a bit more strength, but his footing slips! Musket takes advantage and rolls it over! He’s got on the anaconda sleeper and is pressing his belly against the back of Ueno’s head! Ueno can’t fight it! He taps! He taps!
SOLOMON BENTLEY:
Folks, I can’t believe my eyes! Mike Musket has just dethroned Makoto Ueno to become the All-Japan Imperial Champion!
ALBERT MORDECAI:
It wasn’t a long bout, but there was some drama there let me tell you! Ueno thought he could get away cheating with a little footwork and really try to outmuscle the mountain man. But Big Ole Country wouldn’t have it!
KAI HARRISON:
What impresses me is that Mike Musket, known more for his hooks, was able to counter the takedown from the esteemed Greco-Roman wrestler in Makoto Ueno. It was a worthy contest.
Mike Musket accepts the All-Japan Imperial title from Takeo Yoshida and even returns the bowing gesture from the company president. As Makoto Ueno exits the ring he gives Musket a respectful clap on the shoulder and smacks the belt. Musket grabs the former champ and gives him a big hug. Musket along with Yoshida poses for the posse of photographers that want to see him pose with the belt.
SOLOMON BENTLEY:
Well, it’s been a few minutes guys, and neither one can penetrate the other’s defenses.
ALBERT MORDECAI:
Ueno has the youth and athleticism, but Mike Musket has the cagey experience.
KAI HARRISON:
I’d like to see Ueno bring the heat and really gas out Mike Musket. It’s tough to grapple at any age, but the lungs start to lose air just a little quicker the older you get.
Ueno shoots it on Musket. He snatches Musket around one of the knees, but Musket drops on Ueno’s head and quickly locks in a front face lock! WAIT!
SOLOMON BENTLEY:
Is that a guillotine choke?
ALBERT MORDECAI:
No! He’s sitting on an anaconda sleeper!
KAI HARRISON:
He hasn’t got it yet though, guys. He has to roll it over to make it work!
Ueno with his face down and Musket over him with the hold is trying to reach across his chest to grab one of Musket’s arms, but the superheavyweight is a bit too beefy to make the reach! Musket is trying turn him over to lock in the hold… Ueno is trying to spin out the other way to break it…
It’s a test of strength…
Musket tries to turn it over… Ueno resists…
Musket tries… Ueno resists…
Ueno tries to use a foot to spring up and generate a bit more strength, but his footing slips! Musket takes advantage and rolls it over! He’s got on the anaconda sleeper and is pressing his belly against the back of Ueno’s head! Ueno can’t fight it! He taps! He taps!
SOLOMON BENTLEY:
Folks, I can’t believe my eyes! Mike Musket has just dethroned Makoto Ueno to become the All-Japan Imperial Champion!
ALBERT MORDECAI:
It wasn’t a long bout, but there was some drama there let me tell you! Ueno thought he could get away cheating with a little footwork and really try to outmuscle the mountain man. But Big Ole Country wouldn’t have it!
KAI HARRISON:
What impresses me is that Mike Musket, known more for his hooks, was able to counter the takedown from the esteemed Greco-Roman wrestler in Makoto Ueno. It was a worthy contest.
Mike Musket accepts the All-Japan Imperial title from Takeo Yoshida and even returns the bowing gesture from the company president. As Makoto Ueno exits the ring he gives Musket a respectful clap on the shoulder and smacks the belt. Musket grabs the former champ and gives him a big hug. Musket along with Yoshida poses for the posse of photographers that want to see him pose with the belt.
That’s right, folks. Less than a month after losing the MAX-J Heavyweight Championship, Mike Musket has captured some new hardware! Asked if he would defend the title in MJPW, Mike said that he didn’t know about any of the rules regarding where he could or could not defend the title and that you’d have to ask “someone fancier” than him. We have messaged the All-Japan Sports and Wrestling Commission but so far have received no comment. We will let you know when we have an update.
We also tried to get information regarding the 8-man tournament for the vacant GPWS Heavyweight Championship and what it means for the future of Shining Road. The GPWS titles originally belonged to the SAKURA Pro-Wrestling Federation and were incorporated under Shining Road with the commissioning of the All-Japan Imperial title. But if the AJSWC pulls out of the agreement, it's possible that the GPWS will do the same. What sort of implication might this have on Shining Road? Only time will tell and there is certainly more news to break!
- RECAP -
AMAZING GALAXY~SHINING ROAD WORLD!!
Date: 12/16/2017
Location: Bushidokan, Yokohama, Japan
Attendance: 4,750 fans (95% capacity)
1. Nobosuke Okada defeats Shinzo Takamori (7:34) via pinfall after a senton bomb.
2. Katushiko Himura and Akira Nakamura defeat BLADE Takano and Kishin Nozaki (9:45) via pinfall when Nakamura uses a German suplex hold on Nozaki.
3. Zen Hayashi and Hajime Tanaka defeat KOSUKE and El Chupacabra Jr. (13:16) via pinfall after Hayashi uses the Crystal Field Splitter on KOSUKE.
4. Shigeru Toyama defeats Sheik Spectre (11:10) via submission after the Starboy Special II.
5. DARK FEATHER II defeats Iron Mack Brody (10:49) via submission with a cross armbreaker.
6. Satoshi Kamakura defeats Big Cage Mike (10:23) via pinfall with a backdrop hold.
7. Takeshi Morimoto and Thunder Mask defeat Hayato Hamada Yoshihiro Sawamura (14:02) via pinfall after the Morimoto uses the Volcanic Buster on Sawamura.
8. Masayoshi Arimoto defeats Ikki Yanagi (14:24) via pinfall after an Edo Brainbuster.
9. Alexander Irvine and Jimmy Winner defeat James Edwards and KRAKEN (16:09) via technical submission when Jimmy uses a heel hook on KRAKEN after Irvine uses a Sliding Elbow.
10. All-Japan Imperial Championship (submission shootfighting rules): Mike “Musket” Connors defeats Makoto “Kamakiri” Ueno (c) (R1 3:17) via submission with an anaconda sleeper to become the 2nd champion.