Posts tagged "Masayuki Kono"
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Notes: 1 / 1 month ago
![[All Japan News] All Japan Pro-Wrestling held a public press conference at the J:COM Wonder Studio at the Tokyo Skytree for the upcoming 2013 Champion Carnival tournament. 10 out of the 12 participating wrestlers were on hand to meet with the press before the tournament as it is set to begin on April 18th at the Korakuen Hall.Akebono and Joe Doering both appeared via video (VTR) to give their thoughts on the upcoming tournament as well.Full info on the upcoming Champion Carnival can be found in the link below…http://www.puroresuspirit.com/2013/04/01/2013-champion-carnival/A BLOCK■ Suwama: This marks the 9th time for Suwama to be involved in the Champion Carnival tournament. Suwama has picked up a win in the tournament back in 2008 and looks to do the same this year as he reigning Triple Crown champion. Suwama’s goal is to remain undefeated in the tournament and claim the big win on April 29th.■ Tako Omori: Omori’s main goal this year has been laid out as “stop Burning.” Omori has already fallen to defeat by the hands of Burning in the loss of the World Tag belts, but he aims to reclaim his loss and to keep Burning from further “gather strength” in All Japan. Of course Omori still aims to win the tournament and go after the TC once again as well.■ Seiya Sanada: This will mark Sanada’s fifth year of competing in the CC. He only has one goal this year “Just win.”■ Masayuki Kono: This marks the 4th year for Kono to be involved in the tournament. He aims to make this tournament a standout for himself and aims to face his mentor Funaki in the Finals on April 29th.■ Ryota Hama: This will be the 5th time Hama has competed in the Carnival. In the past, Hama has yet to leave with the best results in the end, but this year he seems to have a new found sense of momentum to carry him in the tournament. Hama stated that he looks forward to the matches with his fellow All Japan comrades in KAI, Sanada, and Kono. He wants to work hard to prove himself and aim to once again be called the Triple Crown champion.■ Go Shiozaki: This marks the debut for Shiozaki in the CC and he only aims to walk away with victory. He stated that he would like to face Akiyama in the finals and for Burning to carry the momentum throughout the Carnival.B BLOCK■ Maskatsu Funaki: This will mark the 3rd time that Funaki has competing in the CC. No one in the B Block has managed to win the CC in the past, but Funaki aims to proceed carefully and decisively in each of his bouts. Funaki seems to be working towards a match by match plan to make sure he advances to the finals. Funaki will have one of the heaviest schedules in the tournament as he is scheduled for a CC match back to back for the first 4 days.■ KENSO: This marks KENSO’s 3rd year in the tournament. KENSO will be up against Akiyama first thing and he seems to be only concerned with that match at this time. A win over Akiyama would do wonders in raising KENSO’s confidence as he aims for victory.■ KAI: This will be KAI’s first time competing in the CC and he aims to make an impact since his transition to become a Heavyweight class wrestler. KAI acknowledged that he might be a little smaller than everyone else, but he aims to fight with his full heart and soul to claim victory.■ Jun Akiyama: This year marks Akiyama’s 10th time for competing in the CC, and he aims to go to the Finals and once again get a shot at the Triple Crown. “Intense match, Please expect. I will do my best.”■ Akebono: This year will be the 2nd time for Akebono to compete in the CC, and he wants to do his best to try and go to the finals. ■ Joe Doering: This will be Doering’s 4th year competing in the CC. Doering aims to face his fellow LAST REVOLUTION teammate, Suwma, in the finals and show the fans a great match. He wants to showcase what L/R is all about and hopes to meet the expectations of the fans. He aims to be a worthy challenger for the Triple Crown.The 2013 Champion Carnival tournament is set to begin on April 18th and will run to the finals that are set to take place on April 29th. Once again, the full info can be found via the link below.http://www.puroresuspirit.com/2013/04/01/2013-champion-carnival/Previous interview post with Jun Akiyama and Go Shiozaki.https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151605822366098&set=a.297677646097.181869.189144446097&type=1&relevant_count=1Previous interview post with Suwama and Tako Omori.https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151608919046098All Japan Event Cards for March & April 2013http://www.puroresuspirit.com/2013/02/25/all-japan-event-cards-for-march-april-2013/](http://25.media.tumblr.com/15af16a201be919c14f74104641e32b3/tumblr_ml9p3zxIHg1qj1jhno1_500.jpg)
[All Japan News] All Japan Pro-Wrestling held a public press conference at the J:COM Wonder Studio at the Tokyo Skytree for the upcoming 2013 Champion Carnival tournament. 10 out of the 12 participating wrestlers were on hand to meet with the press before the tournament as it is set to begin on April 18th at the Korakuen Hall.
Akebono and Joe Doering both appeared via video (VTR) to give their thoughts on the upcoming tournament as well.
Full info on the upcoming Champion Carnival can be found in the link below…
http://www.puroresuspirit.com/2013/04/01/2013-champion-carnival/
A BLOCK
■ Suwama: This marks the 9th time for Suwama to be involved in the Champion Carnival tournament. Suwama has picked up a win in the tournament back in 2008 and looks to do the same this year as he reigning Triple Crown champion. Suwama’s goal is to remain undefeated in the tournament and claim the big win on April 29th.
■ Tako Omori: Omori’s main goal this year has been laid out as “stop Burning.” Omori has already fallen to defeat by the hands of Burning in the loss of the World Tag belts, but he aims to reclaim his loss and to keep Burning from further “gather strength” in All Japan. Of course Omori still aims to win the tournament and go after the TC once again as well.
■ Seiya Sanada: This will mark Sanada’s fifth year of competing in the CC. He only has one goal this year “Just win.”
■ Masayuki Kono: This marks the 4th year for Kono to be involved in the tournament. He aims to make this tournament a standout for himself and aims to face his mentor Funaki in the Finals on April 29th.
■ Ryota Hama: This will be the 5th time Hama has competed in the Carnival. In the past, Hama has yet to leave with the best results in the end, but this year he seems to have a new found sense of momentum to carry him in the tournament. Hama stated that he looks forward to the matches with his fellow All Japan comrades in KAI, Sanada, and Kono. He wants to work hard to prove himself and aim to once again be called the Triple Crown champion.
■ Go Shiozaki: This marks the debut for Shiozaki in the CC and he only aims to walk away with victory. He stated that he would like to face Akiyama in the finals and for Burning to carry the momentum throughout the Carnival.
B BLOCK
■ Maskatsu Funaki: This will mark the 3rd time that Funaki has competing in the CC. No one in the B Block has managed to win the CC in the past, but Funaki aims to proceed carefully and decisively in each of his bouts. Funaki seems to be working towards a match by match plan to make sure he advances to the finals. Funaki will have one of the heaviest schedules in the tournament as he is scheduled for a CC match back to back for the first 4 days.
■ KENSO: This marks KENSO’s 3rd year in the tournament. KENSO will be up against Akiyama first thing and he seems to be only concerned with that match at this time. A win over Akiyama would do wonders in raising KENSO’s confidence as he aims for victory.
■ KAI: This will be KAI’s first time competing in the CC and he aims to make an impact since his transition to become a Heavyweight class wrestler. KAI acknowledged that he might be a little smaller than everyone else, but he aims to fight with his full heart and soul to claim victory.
■ Jun Akiyama: This year marks Akiyama’s 10th time for competing in the CC, and he aims to go to the Finals and once again get a shot at the Triple Crown. “Intense match, Please expect. I will do my best.”
■ Akebono: This year will be the 2nd time for Akebono to compete in the CC, and he wants to do his best to try and go to the finals.
■ Joe Doering: This will be Doering’s 4th year competing in the CC. Doering aims to face his fellow LAST REVOLUTION teammate, Suwma, in the finals and show the fans a great match. He wants to showcase what L/R is all about and hopes to meet the expectations of the fans. He aims to be a worthy challenger for the Triple Crown.
The 2013 Champion Carnival tournament is set to begin on April 18th and will run to the finals that are set to take place on April 29th. Once again, the full info can be found via the link below.
http://www.puroresuspirit.com/2013/04/01/2013-champion-carnival/
Previous interview post with Jun Akiyama and Go Shiozaki.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151605822366098&set=a.297677646097.181869.189144446097&type=1&relevant_count=1
Previous interview post with Suwama and Tako Omori.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151608919046098
All Japan Event Cards for March & April 2013
http://www.puroresuspirit.com/2013/02/25/all-japan-event-cards-for-march-april-2013/ -
1 month ago
All Japan Official Videos for April 12, 2013
Great Muta & TAJIRI vs. “KojiKazu” Satoshi Kojima & Kaz Hayashi from October 29, 2006 at the Nippon Budokan.
Masayuki Kono vs. Yuji Nagata, Wire-Mesh/Steel Cage Match, from March 21, 2012 at the Ryogoku Kokugikan/Sumo Hall.
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1 month ago
All Japan Official Videos for April 5, 2013
Suwama vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, 2008 Champion Carnival Match, from April 9, 2008 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.
2008年4月9日 後楽園ホール チャンピオンカーニバル優勝決定戦 諏訪魔vs棚橋弘至Masayuki Kono vs. Yuji Nagata from February 11, 2012 at the Matsushita IMP Hall in Osaka.
2012年2月11日大阪・松下IMPホール 河野真幸vs永田裕志 -
2 months ago
![[All Japan Champion Carnival 2013 News] All Japan Pro-Wrestling announced the 12 competitors that will be involved in this years Champion Carnival tournament.GAORA SPECIAL 2013 Champion Carnival competitors:◆ Suwama [LAST REVOLUTION/Current Triple Crown Champion] (2008 Winner)◆ Masakatsu Funaki [STACK OF ARMS]◆ Takao Omori [GET WILD]◆ KENSO [Team Bichitto]◆ Masayuki Kono [STACK OF ARMS]◆ Seiya Sanada◆ KAI (CC debut)◆ Ryota Hama [SMOP]◆ Akebono [SMOP]◆ Jun Akiyama [Burning]◆ Go Shiozaki [Burning] (CC debut)◆ Joe Doering [LAST REVOLUTION]The 2013 Champion Carnival tournament is set to begin on April 18th (Korakuen Hall) and will end with the Finals on April 29th (Korakuen Hall).There will be semi-finals held for this tournament, with the 2 highest ranked wrestlers per block, via points, will move on to the semi’s.The tournament will be conducted under PWF rules. Regular block matches will be conducted under a 30 min. time limit with the semi-finals and final match held under no time limit.2 points will be awarded to the winner of the match, 1 point will be awarded for a draw, and 0 points will be given for a loss, double ring out, or no contest.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/7a4eabfe85617c96811476a24a22bf01/tumblr_mjwahkHiR31qj1jhno1_500.jpg)
[All Japan Champion Carnival 2013 News] All Japan Pro-Wrestling announced the 12 competitors that will be involved in this years Champion Carnival tournament.
GAORA SPECIAL 2013 Champion Carnival competitors:
◆ Suwama [LAST REVOLUTION/Current Triple Crown Champion] (2008 Winner)
◆ Masakatsu Funaki [STACK OF ARMS]
◆ Takao Omori [GET WILD]
◆ KENSO [Team Bichitto]
◆ Masayuki Kono [STACK OF ARMS]
◆ Seiya Sanada
◆ KAI (CC debut)
◆ Ryota Hama [SMOP]
◆ Akebono [SMOP]
◆ Jun Akiyama [Burning]
◆ Go Shiozaki [Burning] (CC debut)
◆ Joe Doering [LAST REVOLUTION]
The 2013 Champion Carnival tournament is set to begin on April 18th (Korakuen Hall) and will end with the Finals on April 29th (Korakuen Hall).
There will be semi-finals held for this tournament, with the 2 highest ranked wrestlers per block, via points, will move on to the semi’s.
The tournament will be conducted under PWF rules. Regular block matches will be conducted under a 30 min. time limit with the semi-finals and final match held under no time limit.
2 points will be awarded to the winner of the match, 1 point will be awarded for a draw, and 0 points will be given for a loss, double ring out, or no contest. -
Notes: 4 / 2 months ago
![[All Japan News] All Japan Pro-Wrestling held a final press conference before tomorrow’s big Ryogoku show.Don Frye, Keiji Mutoh, Yoshihiro Takayama, and Masayuki Kono were on hand for the press event. As they will be a part of a special tag match on the second half of the show. This match is aimed to be a continuation of this years theme by showcasing the BASIC & DYNAMIC features that make up professional wrestling as a whole in All Japan.It took no time in the press conference for a provocation to happen between Don Frye and Yoshihiro Takayama, given their rivalry going back to a 2002 super fight in PRIDE.
Frye ended up removing his shirt and revealed, that even though he is 47 years old, he still looks as tough as ever.Mutoh himself, even stated that he feels the energy already and looks forward to tomorrow. Frye mentioned the fight from the classic match between The Funk Brothers and Baba & Tsuruta, and said that this upcoming match tomorrow will be better. Frye stated that he is looking to enact some revenge against Takayama for breaking his shoulder 11 years ago.Takayama did not walk out injury free himself following that fight against Frye in 2002 and he aims to reclaim that loss. He also mentioned that the referee should be prepared for the match and should just let whatever happens, happen. This will definitely be one of the biggest matches of Masayuki Kono’s career so far. He says that he aims to do his best and hopes that this will be the starting point for even better things to come.What will we see when these two battle tested veterans finally get their hands on one another in the All Japan ring? Could we indeed see a replay from 2002?In a bit of side news, Keiji Mutoh was also asked about the new owner of All Japan Pro-Wrestling, Nobuo Shiraishi, and the controversy surrounding his first press conference. The question was asked if Shiraishi’s proposed talent seclusion & MMA expansion would be going into effect, in which Mutoh said “no”.So take that for whatever that is worth, I guess we will see and know more about what is happening in the coming months.All Japan Pro-Wrestling “2013 Pro Wrestling LOVE in Ryogoku ~BASIC & DYNAMIC~”, 3/17/2013 [Sun] 17:00 @ Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo(1) Hiroshi Yamato & Hikaru Sato [Pancrase MISSION] vs. SUSHI & Andy Woo(2) Masanobu Fuchi & Osamu Nishimura vs. KENSO & Reid Flair~Message from Kenta Kobashi~(3) Asia Tag Championship Match: [91st Champions] Minoru Tanaka & Koji Kanemoto vs. [Challengers] Kotaro Suzuki & Atsushi Aoki~ first defense.(4) World Junior Heavyweight Championship Match: [35th Champion] Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs. [Challenger] Kaz Hayashi~ first defense.(5) Akebono, Ryota Hama & Yasufumi Nakanoueno vs. Masahiro Chono, Joe Doering & Shuji Kondo~Intermission~(6) Special Tag Match: Keiji Mutoh & Don Frye vs. Yoshihiro Takayama & Masayuki Kono(7) KAI’s Return Special Single Match: Seiya Sanada vs. KAI(8) World Tag Championship Match: [64th Champions] “GET WILD” Takao Omori & Manabu Soya vs. [Challengers] “BURNING” Jun Akiyama & Go Shiozaki~ 3rd Defense.(9) Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship Match: [45th Champion] Masakatsu Funaki vs. [Challenger] Suwama~ 5th Defense.All Japan Event Cards for March & April 2013http://www.puroresuspirit.com/2013/02/25/all-japan-event-cards-for-march-april-2013/](http://25.media.tumblr.com/02134b2cb29451aa115c9c6d766941ff/tumblr_mjrfi77dKR1qj1jhno1_500.jpg)
[All Japan News] All Japan Pro-Wrestling held a final press conference before tomorrow’s big Ryogoku show.
Don Frye, Keiji Mutoh, Yoshihiro Takayama, and Masayuki Kono were on hand for the press event. As they will be a part of a special tag match on the second half of the show. This match is aimed to be a continuation of this years theme by showcasing the BASIC & DYNAMIC features that make up professional wrestling as a whole in All Japan.
It took no time in the press conference for a provocation to happen between Don Frye and Yoshihiro Takayama, given their rivalry going back to a 2002 super fight in PRIDE.
Frye ended up removing his shirt and revealed, that even though he is 47 years old, he still looks as tough as ever.
Mutoh himself, even stated that he feels the energy already and looks forward to tomorrow.
Frye mentioned the fight from the classic match between The Funk Brothers and Baba & Tsuruta, and said that this upcoming match tomorrow will be better. Frye stated that he is looking to enact some revenge against Takayama for breaking his shoulder 11 years ago.
Takayama did not walk out injury free himself following that fight against Frye in 2002 and he aims to reclaim that loss. He also mentioned that the referee should be prepared for the match and should just let whatever happens, happen.
This will definitely be one of the biggest matches of Masayuki Kono’s career so far. He says that he aims to do his best and hopes that this will be the starting point for even better things to come.
What will we see when these two battle tested veterans finally get their hands on one another in the All Japan ring? Could we indeed see a replay from 2002?
In a bit of side news, Keiji Mutoh was also asked about the new owner of All Japan Pro-Wrestling, Nobuo Shiraishi, and the controversy surrounding his first press conference. The question was asked if Shiraishi’s proposed talent seclusion & MMA expansion would be going into effect, in which Mutoh said “no”.
So take that for whatever that is worth, I guess we will see and know more about what is happening in the coming months.
All Japan Pro-Wrestling “2013 Pro Wrestling LOVE in Ryogoku ~BASIC & DYNAMIC~”, 3/17/2013 [Sun] 17:00 @ Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo
(1) Hiroshi Yamato & Hikaru Sato [Pancrase MISSION] vs. SUSHI & Andy Woo
(2) Masanobu Fuchi & Osamu Nishimura vs. KENSO & Reid Flair
~Message from Kenta Kobashi~
(3) Asia Tag Championship Match: [91st Champions] Minoru Tanaka & Koji Kanemoto vs. [Challengers] Kotaro Suzuki & Atsushi Aoki
~ first defense.
(4) World Junior Heavyweight Championship Match: [35th Champion] Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs. [Challenger] Kaz Hayashi
~ first defense.
(5) Akebono, Ryota Hama & Yasufumi Nakanoueno vs. Masahiro Chono, Joe Doering & Shuji Kondo
~Intermission~
(6) Special Tag Match: Keiji Mutoh & Don Frye vs. Yoshihiro Takayama & Masayuki Kono
(7) KAI’s Return Special Single Match: Seiya Sanada vs. KAI
(8) World Tag Championship Match: [64th Champions] “GET WILD” Takao Omori & Manabu Soya vs. [Challengers] “BURNING” Jun Akiyama & Go Shiozaki
~ 3rd Defense.
(9) Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship Match: [45th Champion] Masakatsu Funaki vs. [Challenger] Suwama
~ 5th Defense.
All Japan Event Cards for March & April 2013
http://www.puroresuspirit.com/2013/02/25/all-japan-event-cards-for-march-april-2013/ -
Notes: 1 / 2 months ago
![[All Japan News] All Japan held a press conference today to hold the signing for the upcoming GAORA TV Championship match between Sanada and Kono, as well as, the announcement that Shuji Kondo will officially be joining LAST REVOLUTION (L/R).Seiya Sanada will be defending his GAORA TV Championship against Masayuki Kono on March 10 at Korakuen Hall. Kono has managed to get under Sanada who said that “he doubts his role as champion for the first time” heading into the match. During the scheduled match against Kono on 2.23, Sanada finally had enough and ended up losing the scheduled tag bout due to disqualification. He regrets his action, but the anger towards Kono is still there. Of course it was pushed on by Kono who found it upon himself to attack Sanada repeatedly backstage before that confrontation on 2.23. Masayuki Kono aims to bring yet another belt to STACK OF ARMS, with Funaki as the Triple Crown Champion and Junior Stars as the Asia Tag Champs. Kono has been showing a new ferocity and determination heading into this match and if Sanada has really lost his edge then we might be seeing a new champion crowned.All Japan Pro-Wrestling “HOLD OUT TOUR 2013”, 3/10/2013 [Sun] 12:00 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo(1) Shuji Kondo & Hiroshi Yamato vs. SUSHI & Andy Woo(2) Masanobu Fuchi, Ryota Hama & Yasufumi Nakanoueno vs. Osamu Nishimura, KENSO & Reid Flair(3) Asia Tag Prelude All Japan vs. Burning Single Match: Koji Kanemoto vs. Atsushi Aoki(4) Asia Tag Prelude All Japan vs. Burning Single Match: Minoru Tanaka vs. Kotaro Suzuki(5) World Tag & World Junior Double Prelude All Japan vs. Burning 6 Man Tag Match: Takao Omori, Manabu Soya & Kaz Hayashi vs. Jun Akiyama, Go Shiozaki & Yoshinobu Kanemaru(6) Triple Crown Prelude No Fall Match: Masakatsu Funaki & Akebono vs. Suwama & Joe Doering~ Match can only be decided by KO or Submission only.(7) GAORA TV Championship Match: [1st Champion] Seiya Sanada vs. [Challenger] Masayuki Kono~ 4th Defense.————————————————————-Masahiro Chono and Suwama were on hand for the announcement of Shuji Kondo officially joining a long with them in LAST REVOLUTION. Of course this comes following Kaz Hayashi stating that he will not join the group, which made to believe that his tag partner in “Team 246”, Shuji Kondo, was with Hayashi. Kondo announced that “Team 246” has been abolished with his joining of L/R.Suwama though said that the invitation still stands for Hayashi to join up with them.LAST REVOLUTION aims be the symbol of strength in All Japan Pro-Wrestling as they plan to take on Burning head on.Masahiro Chono, All Japan’s advisor, then spoke about the news of the new owners and said that All Japan is in need of a reform. The foundation of the promotion has definitely weakened, but he believes that L/R is the sign of things moving forward for the better.Chono then announced some more matches for the upcoming big show on 3.17. Including his involvement as he tags with Doering & Kondo to take on the team of Akebono, Hama & Nakanoeuno.All Japan Pro-Wrestling “2013 Pro Wrestling LOVE in Ryogoku ~BASIC & DYNAMIC~”, 3/17/2013 [Sun] 17:00 @ Ryogoku Kokugikan in TokyoNewly Announced:() Hiroshi Yamato & Hikaru Sato [Pancrase MISSION] vs. SUSHI & Andy Woo() Masanobu Fuchi & Osamu Nishimura vs. KENSO & Reid Flair() Akebono, Ryota Hama & Yasufumi Nakanoueno vs. Masahiro Chono, Joe Doering & Shuji KondoPreviously Announced:(-) Asia Tag Championship Match: [91st Champions] Minoru Tanaka & Koji Kanemoto vs. [Challengers] Kotaro Suzuki & Atsushi Aoki~ first defense.(-) World Junior Heavyweight Championship Match: [35th Champion] Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs. [Challenger] Kaz Hayashi~ first defense.(-) KAI’s Return Special Single Match: Seiya Sanada vs. KAI(-) Special Tag Match: Keiji Mutoh & Don Frye vs. Yoshihiro Takayama & Masayuki Kono(-) World Tag Championship Match: [64th Champions] “GET WILD” Takao Omori & Manabu Soya vs. [Challengers] “BURNING” Jun Akiyama & Go Shiozaki~ 3rd Defense.(-) Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship Match: [45th Champion] Masakatsu Funaki vs. [Challenger] Suwama~ 5th Defense.http://www.puroresuspirit.com/2013/02/25/all-japan-event-cards-for-march-april-2013/](http://25.media.tumblr.com/aed95bde9fda866b1c7c355605dc47d3/tumblr_mj5517rNQT1qj1jhno1_500.jpg)
[All Japan News] All Japan held a press conference today to hold the signing for the upcoming GAORA TV Championship match between Sanada and Kono, as well as, the announcement that Shuji Kondo will officially be joining LAST REVOLUTION (L/R).
Seiya Sanada will be defending his GAORA TV Championship against Masayuki Kono on March 10 at Korakuen Hall. Kono has managed to get under Sanada who said that “he doubts his role as champion for the first time” heading into the match. During the scheduled match against Kono on 2.23, Sanada finally had enough and ended up losing the scheduled tag bout due to disqualification. He regrets his action, but the anger towards Kono is still there. Of course it was pushed on by Kono who found it upon himself to attack Sanada repeatedly backstage before that confrontation on 2.23.
Masayuki Kono aims to bring yet another belt to STACK OF ARMS, with Funaki as the Triple Crown Champion and Junior Stars as the Asia Tag Champs. Kono has been showing a new ferocity and determination heading into this match and if Sanada has really lost his edge then we might be seeing a new champion crowned.
All Japan Pro-Wrestling “HOLD OUT TOUR 2013”, 3/10/2013 [Sun] 12:00 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo
(1) Shuji Kondo & Hiroshi Yamato vs. SUSHI & Andy Woo
(2) Masanobu Fuchi, Ryota Hama & Yasufumi Nakanoueno vs. Osamu Nishimura, KENSO & Reid Flair
(3) Asia Tag Prelude All Japan vs. Burning Single Match: Koji Kanemoto vs. Atsushi Aoki
(4) Asia Tag Prelude All Japan vs. Burning Single Match: Minoru Tanaka vs. Kotaro Suzuki
(5) World Tag & World Junior Double Prelude All Japan vs. Burning 6 Man Tag Match: Takao Omori, Manabu Soya & Kaz Hayashi vs. Jun Akiyama, Go Shiozaki & Yoshinobu Kanemaru
(6) Triple Crown Prelude No Fall Match: Masakatsu Funaki & Akebono vs. Suwama & Joe Doering
~ Match can only be decided by KO or Submission only.
(7) GAORA TV Championship Match: [1st Champion] Seiya Sanada vs. [Challenger] Masayuki Kono
~ 4th Defense.
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Masahiro Chono and Suwama were on hand for the announcement of Shuji Kondo officially joining a long with them in LAST REVOLUTION. Of course this comes following Kaz Hayashi stating that he will not join the group, which made to believe that his tag partner in “Team 246”, Shuji Kondo, was with Hayashi. Kondo announced that “Team 246” has been abolished with his joining of L/R.
Suwama though said that the invitation still stands for Hayashi to join up with them.
LAST REVOLUTION aims be the symbol of strength in All Japan Pro-Wrestling as they plan to take on Burning head on.
Masahiro Chono, All Japan’s advisor, then spoke about the news of the new owners and said that All Japan is in need of a reform. The foundation of the promotion has definitely weakened, but he believes that L/R is the sign of things moving forward for the better.
Chono then announced some more matches for the upcoming big show on 3.17. Including his involvement as he tags with Doering & Kondo to take on the team of Akebono, Hama & Nakanoeuno.
All Japan Pro-Wrestling “2013 Pro Wrestling LOVE in Ryogoku ~BASIC & DYNAMIC~”, 3/17/2013 [Sun] 17:00 @ Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo
Newly Announced:
() Hiroshi Yamato & Hikaru Sato [Pancrase MISSION] vs. SUSHI & Andy Woo
() Masanobu Fuchi & Osamu Nishimura vs. KENSO & Reid Flair
() Akebono, Ryota Hama & Yasufumi Nakanoueno vs. Masahiro Chono, Joe Doering & Shuji Kondo
Previously Announced:
(-) Asia Tag Championship Match: [91st Champions] Minoru Tanaka & Koji Kanemoto vs. [Challengers] Kotaro Suzuki & Atsushi Aoki
~ first defense.
(-) World Junior Heavyweight Championship Match: [35th Champion] Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs. [Challenger] Kaz Hayashi
~ first defense.
(-) KAI’s Return Special Single Match: Seiya Sanada vs. KAI
(-) Special Tag Match: Keiji Mutoh & Don Frye vs. Yoshihiro Takayama & Masayuki Kono
(-) World Tag Championship Match: [64th Champions] “GET WILD” Takao Omori & Manabu Soya vs. [Challengers] “BURNING” Jun Akiyama & Go Shiozaki
~ 3rd Defense.
(-) Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship Match: [45th Champion] Masakatsu Funaki vs. [Challenger] Suwama
~ 5th Defense.
http://www.puroresuspirit.com/2013/02/25/all-japan-event-cards-for-march-april-2013/ -
3 months ago
All Japan Event Digest: 2/17/2013 at Kurashiki Sanyo Heights
All Japan Pro-Wrestling “2013 Excite Series”, 2/17/2013 [Sun] 17:00 @ Kurashiki Sanyo Heights in Okayama
650 Spectators(part 1)
(2) Kaz Hayashi & Shuji Kondo vs. Tomoaki Honma [G-TALENT] & Kazushi Miyamoto [Tenryu Project]
(4) Seiya Sanada vs. Yasufumi Nakanoeuno
(6) Triple Crown Prelude Elimination Tag Match: Masakatsu Funaki, Masayuki Kono, Minoru Tanaka & Koji Kanemoto vs. Suwama, Joe Doering, Hiroshi Yamato & Hikaru Sato(part 2)
(3) 3WAY Match: KENSO vs. SUSHI vs. Andy Woo
(1) Ryota Hama & Reid Flair vs. Osamu Nishimura [Free] & MAZADA
(5) World Tag Prelude ~ All Japan vs. Burning 6 Man Tag Match: Takao Omori, Manabu Soya & Masanobu Fuchi vs. Jun Akiyama, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Kotaro Suzuki -
3 months ago
All Japan Official Event Digest, 2/13/13 at Kochi Sunpia Chres
All Japan Pro-Wrestling “2013 Excite Series”, 2/13/2013 [Wed] 18:30 @ Kochi Sunpia Chres
600 Spectators(Part 1)
(3) 3WAY Match: KENSO vs. SUSHI vs. Hikaru Sato [Pancrase MISSION]
(2) Seiya Sanada & Reid Flair vs. Tomoaki Honma [G-TALENT] & Kazushi Miyamoto [Tenryu Project](6) Triple Crown Prelude Elimination Tag Match: Masakatsu Funaki, Masayuki Kono, Minoru Tanaka & Koji Kanemoto vs. Suwama, Joe Doering, Shuji Kondo & Hiroshi Yamato
(Part 2)
(1) Andy Woo vs. MAZADA
(4) Akebono & Ryota Hama vs. Masanobu Fuchi & Yasufumi Nakanoeuno
(5) World Tag Prelude ~ All Japan vs. Burning 6 Man Tag Match: Takao Omori, Manabu Soya & Kaz Hayashi vs. Jun Akiyama, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Kotaro SuzukiAll Japan Event Cards for January & February 2013
http://www.puroresuspirit.com/2012/12/24/all-japan-event-cards-for-january-february-2013/ -
5 months ago
All Japan Pro-Wrestling “40th ANNIVERSARY FINAL TOUR”, 12/5/2012 [Wed] 18:30 @ Fukui West Gymnasium
450 Spectators(part 1, above)
(5) Akebono & Ryota Hama vs. Bambi Killer & Franz Dynamite
(6) Triple Crown & Asia Prelude 8 Man Tag Match: Masakatsu Funaki, Masayuki Kono, Minoru Tanaka & Koji Kanemoto vs. Manabu Soya, Takao Omori, Kaz Hayashi & Shuji Kondo
(part 2)(1) Hiroshi Yamato vs. Andy Woo
(2) Taiyo Kea vs. Yasufumi Nakanoueno
(3) Suwama & Joe Doering vs. KENSO & MAZADA
(4) GAORA TV Prelude Match: Seiya Sanada & SUSHI vs. Tomoaki Honma & Kazushi Miyamoto(Source: puroresuspirit.com)
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5 months ago
All Japan Pro-Wrestling “40th Anniversary Year 2012 World’s Strongest Tag League Tournament”, 11/27/2012 [Tue] 18:30 @ Toyama Industrial Exhibition Hall, Techno Hall
(1) Shuji Kondo vs. SUSHI
(2) Seiya Sanada & Yasufumi Nakanoueno vs. Tomoaki Honma & Kazushi Miyamoto
(3) Akebono & Ryota Hama vs. KENSO & Yoshiaki Yago [free](5) B BLOCK Match: Suwama & Joe Doering vs. Minoru Tanaka & Koji Kanemoto
(6) Triple Crown Prelude 6 Man Tag: Masakatsu Funaki, Masayuki Kono & MAZADA vs. Takao Omori, Manabu Soya & Hiroshi Yamato
(Source: puroresuspirit.com)
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5 months ago
All Japan Pro-Wrestling “40th Anniversary Year 2012 World’s Strongest Tag League Tournament”, 11/25/2012 [Sun] 16:00 @ Fujisan Messe (Fuji City) in Shizuoka
(4) Minoru Tanaka & Koji Kanemoto vs. Kaz Hayashi & SUSHI
(5) A BLOCK Match: Masakatsu Funaki & Masayuki Kondo vs. Tomoaki Honma & Kazushi Miyamoto
(6) Suwama, Joe Doering & Shuji Kondo vs. Takao Omori, Manabu Soya & Hiroshi Yamato
(Source: puroresuspirit.com)
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5 months ago
All Japan Pro-Wrestling “40th Anniversary Year 2012 World’s Strongest Tag League Tournament”, 11/24/2012 [Sat] 18:00 @ Nagoya Telepia Hall in Aichi
(4) Suwama, Joe Doering & Shuji Kondo vs. Taiyo Kea, Seiya Sanada & SUSHI
(5) B BLOCK Match: Minoru Tanaka & Koji Kanemoto vs. Bambi Killer & Franz Dynamite
(6) Triple Crown Prelude Match: Masakatsu Funaki & Masayuki Kono vs. Manabu Soya & Hiroshi Yamato
(Source: puroresuspirit.com)
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Notes: 1 / 6 months ago
All Japan Official Videos for November 2, 2012 [2 Matches]
Satoshi Kojima, KAI & Hiroshi Yamato vs. Kenta Kobashi, Tsuyoshi Kikuchi & Akihiko Ito
August 30, 2009 at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.
~ This marked Kenta Kobashi’s first time back in the All Japan ring after 9 years.
Masakatsu Funaki vs. Masayuki Kono
October 23, 2011 at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.(Source: puroresuspirit.com)
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7 months ago
All Japan Official Video: 10/19/12 Event Digest
All Japan Pro-Wrestling “40th ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2012”, 10/19/2012 [Fri] 19:00 @ Kirin Beverage Shunan City Sports Center in Yamaguchi
1,250 Spectators
(2) Ryota Hama vs. Joe Doering
(6) Triple Crown Prelude Tag Match: Masakatsu Funaki & Masayuki Kono vs. Takao Omori & Manabu Soya(1) Hiroshi Yamato & SUSHI vs. Shuji Kondo & Aegyptus Aerial
(5) Taiyo Kea, Seiya Sanada & Masanobu Fuchi vs. Scott Norton, KENSO & Kaz Hayashi(3) Koji Kanemoto & Minoru Tanaka vs. MAZADA & Akihiko Mori [Mori Dojo]
(4) Suwama & Yasufumi Nakanoueno vs. Tomoaki Honma & Kazushi Miyamoto~ Next up for All Japan is the final show for the 40th Anniversary Tour on 10/21. The headlining match being Funaki vs. Omori for the Triple Crown Championship.
Sadly this is a bigger event and will not appear on their youtube for free.
http://www.puroresuspirit.com/2012/08/26/all-japan-event-cards-for-september-october-2012/ -
7 months ago
All Japan Official Video: 10/16/12 Event Digest
All Japan Pro-Wrestling “40th ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2012”, 10/16/2012 [Tue] 18:30 @ Kumamoto City Food Exchange Center (Foodpal)
650 Spectators(1) Kaz Hayashi & Shuji Kondo vs. Koji Kanemoto & MAZADA
(4) Ryota Hama & Yasufumi Nakanoueno vs. Tomoaki Honma & Kazushi Miyamoto
(5) Suwama & Scott Norton vs. Taiyo Kea & Seiya Sanada(2) Andy Woo vs. Joe Doering
(3) Masanobu Fuchi & SUSHI vs. KENSO & Aegyptus Aerial
(6) Triple Crown Prelude 6 Man Tag Match: Masakatsu Funaki, Masayuki Kono & Minoru Tanaka vs. Takao Omori, Manabu Soya & Hiroshi Yamato(Source: facebook.com)
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