Union Card For March

February 6, 2011

UNION, 06/03/2011
Shin-Kiba 1st RING

1. Shinichiro Tominaga Vs Hikaru Sato
2. Shuji Ishikawa, Seiya Morohashi & Tsuyoshi Kikuchi Vs Yoshiaki Yago, Kengo Mashimo & Madoka
3. DDT Extreme Title: Isami Kodaka (c) Vs Cao Zhang (w/ Princess Makoto)

Tensions are building up in Union coming out of their recent show. The Union Sekigun now have to contend with two opposing groups, the TKG48 and the newly named SS Susan, who can also be referred to as the Susan Guard. The new threat consists of Yoshiaki Yago, Kengo Mashimo and Madoka who all claim that they were hired to be Naomi Susan’s bodyguards. Union and TKG48 seem to be willing to put aside their differences for the moment so they can take on a common enemy. Sanshiro Takagi has allowed Shuji Ishikawa and Seiya Morohashi to rent Tsuyoshi Kikuchi as their partner for the upcoming 6-Man Tag match against the SS Susan.

The biggest match coming out of Union’s next show will be Isami Kodaka’s first defence of the DDT Extreme Title. His opponent is Cao Zhang from New Beijing Pro Wrestling, who has been on a roll in Union ever since Choun-Shiryu brought him over to Japan. Part of their success comes in the seductive form of Princess Makoto who has distracted referees during their matches. Another part of their success is a giant mallet they use to whack their opponents with once the ref’s back in turned. What kind of match the title will be contested under is unknown right now but expect Makoto and the giant mallet to come into play whether they will be allowed to or not.

So far Shinichiro Tominaga has spent his time in Union taking on accomplished wrestlers such as El Generico, El Samurai and Tigers Mask. The trend continues when Tominaga will take on Hikaru Sato in what will be Sato’s first match in Union. The former KO-D Openweight Champion has been spending time in IGF and ZERO1 lately, the latter being where he and Munenori Sawa have formed a team called the SEX-MEN. Not sure if they come out to the 1990’s X-Men cartoon theme song but it would be another reason to like them if they did.

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Union In Korakuen Hall Results

January 3, 2011

Union, 03/01/11
Tokyo Korakuen Hall
1,955 Fans – Super No Vacancy Full House

1. Shigehiro Irie & Ryuji Ito defeated Seiya Morohashi & Hiro Tsumaki when Ito pinned Tsumaki with the Dragon Splash (12:49).
2. Cherry, Hiroyo Matsumoto & Misaki Ohata defeated Black Cherry #1, Black Cherry #2 & Black Cherry #3 when Cherry pinned Black Cherry #2 with the Spring Night Love (12:49).
3. DDT Extreme Title – Captain’s Fall Six Man Tag: Isami Kodaka (c), Yano K Data & Survival Tobita defeated Kim Nun Pun (c), Chou-un Shiryu & Cao Zhang (with Princess Makoto) when Kodaka pinned Pun with the Diving Double Knee Drop (7:23).
*Kim Nun Pun fails in V1. Isamai Kodaka becomes the 15th DDT Extreme Champion.
4. Bread Eating Deathmatch: Tsuyoshi Kikuchi (2.5) defeated Ken Ohka (1.5).
5. Shinichiro Tominaga Debut Match: El Generico defeated Shinichiro Tominaga with the Brainbustaaaaahhhhh!!!!! (16:11).
6. Sanshiro Takagi & Munenori Sawa defeated Kengo Ohka & Madoka when Takagi pinned Madoka with the SHB (19:43).
7. Manabu Nakanishi defeated Shuji Ishikawa with the Hercules Cutter (13:40).

It’s a new year and a new spring of life for Union. 2011 looks to be very good for DDT’s sleazier step-brother as the brand plans to be lot more active in the next 12 months. Union ace, Shuji Ishikawa put up a strong effort to Manabu Nakanishi of New Japan, but the strongman’s “Muscle Orchestra” was just too loud for Shuji to overcome. Manabu did give Shuji plenty of praise after the match though.

The TKG48 was victorious over Union once again with Sanshiro Takagi & Munenori Sawa defeating Kengo Mashimo & Madoka. However, Yoshiaki Yago appeared after the match to join forces with Union. He has formed his own unit to battle with his arch enemy Takagi. For now the unit is called the Revolutionary Armed Forces and their first battle with TKG48 will be a 6-Man Tag at Shinjuku FACE on 3rd February.

El Generico made his first appearance for Union, mask and all. He defeated the debuting Shinichiro Tominaga with the always deadly Corner Brainbuster. Tominaga’s next opponent was confirmed to be Tigers Mask from Osaka Pro.

After six long months of recovery, Ken Ohka promised to eat lots of bread to grow strong. So he had a Bread Eating Deathmatch with Tsuyoshi Kikuchi with the winner being whoever ate most of the bread that was hanging above the ring. Kikuchi had a nice glass of milk to wash down all the bread he ate after he won.

Isami Kodaka won the DDT Extreme Championship in the Captain’s Fall Six Man Tag. Kim Nun Pun’s reign was cut short by Isami’s Diving Double Knee Drop. No word on any monster sightings while Survival Tobita was in the ring.

Two other matches were announced for February 3rd. Shuji Ishikawa and Tsuyoshi Kikuchi will pair off against each other while Ken Ohka will take on Canada’s “First Lady of Hardcore”, LuFisto!

Ryuji Ito was introduced as another member of the TKG48. So far, all of the members of TKG48 that we know of are Sanshiro Takagi, Shigehiro Irie, Munenori Sawa, Tsuyoshi Kikuchi, Ryuji Ito and DJ Nira.

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Omega Out Of HP, Ibushi & Co Join Kana

December 16, 2010

Kenny Omega suffered a dislocated ankle while training during the week. The injury will put him off this weekend’s big Ring Of Honor iPPV event and may also remove him from the last DDT show of the year on 26th December. He and Kota Ibushi are supposed to defend the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles against Jado & Gedo on that show. The match might have to be delayed until 2011 to allow Omega to properly recover. This means he may also have to miss wrestling at the Tokyo Dome for New Japan on 4th January aswell.

I don’t follow that much of the joshi scene but I do know there is a split of opinion when it comes to the wrestler Kana. Some joshi enthusiasts are fans of her only because they fancy the woman. Others criticise her for wrestling a wreckless Bati style and having little regard for the safety of her opponents in matches, among other things. I’m not ashamed to admit I am part of the former. Hey, I’m a sucker for an Asian girl with short hair and a cute face.

Anyway, the reason I bring this up is because the lovely Kana will be holding her next produce show in January and it will have some DDT and Union alumni involved. Kota Ibushi and Hikaru Sato are no slouches when it comes to the Bati Bati style of fighting which I am sure the show will be built around while Isami Kodaka will take part in another Hardcore match. He’s used to them by now. At least he should be.

Kana Produce “KANA PRO 2”, 10/01/2011
Shinjuku FACE

1. Big Murakami, Kota Ibushi & Keita Yano Vs Tatsuhito Takaiwa, Kengo Mashimo & Shigehiro Irie
2. Hardcore Match: Katsumi Usuda Vs Isami Kodaka
3. Hikaru Sato Vs GAMI
4. TAJIRI & Io Shirai Vs Mineo Fujita & Mio Shirai
5. Submission Only Match: Yuki Ishikawa & Kana Vs Yoshiaki Fujiwara & Carlos Amano

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Yago, Isami, Dino & HARASHIMA Go Round The Indys

November 24, 2010

There has been some DDT and Union involvement in other promotions this month. Over in SMASH, Yoshiaki Yago was defeated by Akira Shoji while Isami Kodaka fought on the winning team in the semi-main event. A day earlier, Danshoku Dino made an appearance for the NEO Joshi promotion and defeated 5-Time former Ironman Heavymetalweight Champion, Tanny Mouse. Finally HARASHIMA was in Big Japan earlier in the month to take on Shinya Ishikawa in Shinya’s return match from injury. HARASHIMA earned the victory with the always reliable Somato.

SMASH.10, 22/11/2010
Tokyo JCB Hall
3,200 Fans – Super No Vacancy Full House

4. Akira Shoji defeated Yoshiaki Yago with a Headbutt (6:23).
7. Hardcore Match: Super Crazy, KUSHIDA & Isami Kodaka defeated Hajime Ohara, Häijy-Heimo Ukonselkä & Jessica Love when KUSHIDA pinned Love with the Midnight Express (18:54).

NEO “STAND OUT IN OSAKA”, 21/11/2010
Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium #2
627 Fans – No Vacancy

4. Danshoku Dino defeated Tanny Mouse with the Danshoku Driver (9:29).

BJW “DAINICHI DASH”, 06/11/2010
Yokohama Nigiwaiza
141 Fans – Super No Vacancy Full House

5. Shinya Ishikawa Return Match: HARASHIMA defeated Shinya Ishikawa with the Somato (12:47).

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DDT In NEVER.4, HMV, Union News

November 19, 2010

DDT had three wrestlers involved in the latest NEVER event from New Japan. Keisuke Ishii now has two wins in two appearances for the brand, defeating Hiromu Takahashi with the Kneel Kick. Daisuke Sasaki however is at two losses in two appearances when he was defeated by Tomohiro Ishii. Finally Antonio Honda was involved in the match that attracted the most attention, losing to the returning Hiroyoshi Tenzan.

NJPW “NEVER.4”, 11/18/10
Shin-Kiba 1st RING
450 Fans – Super No Vacancy Full House

1. Keisuke Ishii defeated Hiromu Takahashi with the Kneel Kick (7:04).
4. Tomohiro Ishii defeated Daisuke Sasaki with a Lariat (11:56).
5. Hiroyoshi Tenzan Return Match: Hiroyoshi Tenzan defeated Antonio Honda with the Anaconda Vice (13:07).

Sanshiro Takagi, Toru Owashi & DJ Nira are now a faction. The new stable is called HMV, which stands for Hagure Metal Vampire.

On the Union side of things, the brand is looking for foreign wrestlers who are interested in working for the promotion. Those interested can find the contact information over at the Union website.

Isami Kodaka will be in the semi-main event of SMASH.10. He will be feeling right at home by taking part in a Hardcore 6-Man Tag Team match with KUSHIDA & Super Crazy versus the Fight Club Finland trio of Hajime Ohara, Häijy-Heimo Ukonselkä & Jessica Love.

Union, 03/12/10
Shin-Kiba 1st RING

1. Hiro Tsumaki Vs Kento Miyahara
2. Cherry & Kengo Ohka Vs Yuki Miyazaki & Madoka
3. Isami Kodaka & Keita Yano Vs Survival Tobita & X

X will be a new monster Survival Tobita discovered on his travels. Keita Yano might be doing a Doink The Clown meets The Joker gimmick for the match.

Cherry will be promoting her fourth Fantasy Illusion show on the 23rd December with the main event being an hour long Ironman match between herself and Yuki Miyazaki from the NEO promotion. This match comes just over a week before Miyazaki’s retirement from wrestling.

Fantasy Illusion 4, 23/12/10
Shin-Kiba 1st RING

1. Ironman Match: Cherry Vs Yuki Miyazaki

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