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Post by Moore on Aug 17, 2022 12:07:59 GMT 1
  AJPW Champion Carnival Day 3 (A Block)
March 17th 1992
Saitama, Japan - Attendance: 11.098- Match #1: Kazuo Yamazaki & Satoru Asako def. Minoru Tanaka & Richard Slinger --- Yamazaki > Tanaka (Cross Armbreaker) --- 12 min. [55];
- Match #2: Al Perez & Giant Warrior def. Mitsuo Momota & Rusher Kimura --- Perez > Momota (Sleeper Hold) --- 10 min. [45];
- Match #3: Naoki Sano & The Fantastics def. Yoshinari Ogawa & Wild Bunch --- Fulton > Black (Rocket Launcher) --- 13 min. [64];
- Match #4 – A Block: Dan Kroffat [2] def. Giant Kimala --- (Diving Senton) --- 12 min. [48];
- Match #5 – A Block: Johnny Ace [2] def. Kenta Kobashi [2] --- (Ace Crusher) --- 18 min. [65];
- Match #6 – A Block: Stan Hansen [4] def. Dan Spivey [2] --- (Western Lariat) --- 14 min. [80];
- Match #7 – A Block: Mitsuharu Misawa [4] def. Steve Williams --- (Tiger Driver ‘91) --- 21 min. [82].
Show Rating: 79
A Block Recap: X 
Dan Kroffat vs. Giant KimalaA lackluster match for which 12 minutes were too much. Kroffat did his best and sold the far bigger man’s offence for the largest portion of the match. In the end, Can-Am’s ‘Can’ dodged a big Running Splash and then climbed the top rope to beat Kimala with a Diving Senton. Dan Kroffat [2] over Giant Kimala --- 12 min. X 
Johnny Ace vs. Kenta KobashiTwo on-and-off tag team partners collided in a long, long match. We had seen Ace’s spirit against Misawa, but somehow Ace might have been even more punished in this bout. Never falling victim to Kobashi’s flurry of chops or Suplexes. Not even a Kneeling Powerbomb, halfway through the match, was enough to pin Ace’s shoulders for the three-count. The turning point in the match was a missed Moonsault by Kobashi, leading the gaijin to almost get the win with a rare Johnny Spike (Lifting DDT). Not enough, but having done considerable damage, a few moments later, Ace hit the Ace Crusher to get the somewhat upset win. Johnny Ace [2] over Kenta Kobashi [2] --- 18 min. X 
Dan Spivey vs. Stan HansenLike WCW’s commentator Jim Ross would say: «this one was a slobberknocker!» The two tag team partners beat the living hell out of each other. For 14 minutes only, but it looked like far more than that at each potato being thrown. It was Dan Spivey to start the match more on the offensive, but the Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion soon followed. The action even spilled to the outside during its first half, with Hansen hitting a Snap Suplex at ringside that prompted him to start working on Spivey’s back. But Spivey endured the punishment like he should and was close to pin the champion after a huge Brainbuster. Hansen lived, as saving himself from an eminent Spivey Spike, he then hit two huge Western Lariats to score two more points. Stan Hansen [4] over Dan Spivey [2] – 14 min.»» After the match, Dan Spivey refused Stan Hansen’s help to get to his feet but the two shook hands. However, they were interrupted by… Giant Kimala, the next opponent of Stan Hansen. The ‘African Beast’ was there to attack Hansen, but it was actually Spivey who got in his way, beating him down at ringside and throwing him onto the guardrail before leaving to the back.  X 
Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Steve WilliamsPerhaps an all-or-nothing match for ‘Dr. Death’, who admittedly couldn’t have faced two tougher opponents in the two first rounds. The match featured the expected roughness and resilience, but started out slower and in a more methodical manner, with sequences being won by both men. After that phase, Steve Williams went in for the early kill, trying to pin Misawa and looking a bit desperate when failing to do so. By the middle of the match, the big moves became regular, with the Tiger Suplex ’84 being close to seal the deal for Misawa. That actually motivated Williams to do more. When a Belly-to-Belly Superplex didn’t suffice, however, Williams may have lost it and lost his cautioness. Missing moves that allowed Misawa to hit his own moves, ‘Dr. Death’ almost fell to a Rolling Elbow. He didn’t, and he escaped a Tiger Driver attempt at first. But Misawa also escaped a Backdrop Driver attempt, and then he realized he had to pull Tiger Driver ’91. He did. And beat Steve Williams. Mitsuharu Misawa [4] over Steve Williams --- 21 min.
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Post by Moore on Aug 19, 2022 22:08:47 GMT 1
 AJPW Champion Carnival Day 4 (B Block)
March 18th 1992
Kawasaki, Japan - Attendance: 11,098
Complete Results:- Match #1: Fire Cat & The Youngbloods def. Dean Malenko & Haruka Eigen & Isamu Teranishi --- Mark > Eigen (Tomahawk Chop) --- 12 min. [53];
- Match #2: The Funk Brothers def. Jackie Fulton & Masayoshi Motegi --- Dory Jr. > Motegi (Spinning Toe Hold) --- 8 min. [59];
- Match #3: Masanobu Fuchi & Yoshinari Ogawa [Tsuruta-gun] def. The Great Sasuke & Ultimo Dragon --- Ogawa > Dragon (Bridging Belly-to-Back Suplex) --- 12 min. [62];
- Match #4 – AWWA Global Open Championship – V2 + B Block: Bret Hart © [4] def. Mighty Inoue --- (Sharpshooter) --- 10 min. [63];
- Match #5 – B Block: Toshiaki Kawada [2] def. Johnny Smith --- (Brainbuster) --- 17 min. [66];
- Match #6 – B Block: Terry Gordy [4] def. Doug Furnas --- (Powerbomb) --- 16 min. [63];
- Match #7 – B Block: Akira Taue [4] def. Jumbo Tsuruta [2] --- (Ore Ga Taue) --- 19 min. [77].
Show Rating: 73
B Block Recap:AWWA Global Open Championship – V2 + B Block Match
Bret Hart © [WWF] vs. Mighty Inoue [AJPW]Even the crowd less familiar to Bret Hart knew he was keeping his belt and scoring the two points. Mighty Inoue brought a lot of fighting spirit to the table, but that was about it. In the end, Hart rolled back on Inoue’s Sunset Flip and locked the Sharpshooter to win. Bret Hart [4] over Mighty Inoue --- Still champion! --- 10 min. X 
Johnny Smith vs. Toshiaki KawadaThe big grapples of Smith vs. the big kicks of Kawada met in a match that was better during its early stage, somewhat, when Smith was able to put Kawada on his heels. Both men were trying to get their first points, and the Englishman was close to do it with a Double Underhook Powerbomb. Kawada kicked out but took it personal and tried to hit his own Powerbomb, the Folding version. To no success. At the end, a Gamengiri followed by a Brainbuster put Smith to sleep. Toshiaki Kawada [2] over Johnny Smith --- 17 min. X 
Doug Furnas vs. Terry GordyAnother miss for Doug Furnas. But whoever saw the first half of the match certainly thinks the he beat Terry Gordy. The Tag Team Champion seemed a bit disconnected at times, and Furnas, who recently lost his own share of gold to Gordy’s team took advantage whenever he could. At the second half, Gordy began using his own size better, hitting the big moves and really proving to be a force to be reckoned in this Champion Carnival. A Powebomb finished Furnas, who tried to hit the Frankensteiner. Terry Gordy [4] over Doug Furnas – 16 min. X 
Akira Taue vs. Jumbo TsurutaThe two heavyweights of Tsuruta-gun went at it in the main event of Day 4 and the crowd really wanted to see it. Specially because Taue made Tsuruta know in advance that he was not going to make it easy for the leader. Tsuruta started out more cautious, with Taue looking to surprise early, hitting his big moves whenever possible and, per example, making the leader shake with a Dynamic Kick after four mere minutes. Throughout the match, the veteran managed to get some control by working on Taue’s base, even using Masanobu Fuchi’s STF at some point to try to make Taue submit. He didn’t and the battle spilled to the outside, where Taue gained control again, even trying to punish his stablemate with a Dynamic Bomb at ringside. Tsuruta managed to counter it and avoid it. In the end, the two looked tired but neither wanted to resign. Tsuruta won a strike battle with a Lariat that knocked his opponent off his feet. But, when going to the Powerbomb, Taue countered it too and went for the Nodowa Otoshi! Tsuruta’s feet didn’t lift but… Ore Ga Taue! 1…2…3!!! Akira Taue beats his leader! Akira Taue [4] over Jumbo Tsuruta [2] --- 19 min.»» After the match, Jumbo Tsuruta refused Akira Taue’s help to get to his feet, but volunteered to raise the hand of his disciple. The two traded an intense stare and the former Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion was preparing to leave the ring and let Taue in his celebration. However, Toshiaki Kawada reached the ring and stared into Tsuruta himself, to make him know that in two days he’s next. Things are not looking good for the former (?) AJPW ace.
Prediction Contest - Results:1. troy - 6/8 - Asaemon - 6/8 3. marc91 - 4/8 *both Day 3 and 4 are counted together |
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Post by Moore on Aug 19, 2022 22:13:32 GMT 1
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Post by marc91 on Aug 19, 2022 23:46:24 GMT 1
Champion Carnival Day 5 – Mar. 19th 1992
A Block Match
Giant Kimala vs. Stan Hansen [4]
A Block Match
Dan Kroffat [2] vs. Kenta Kobashi [2]
A Block Match
Johnny Ace [2] vs. Steve Williams
A Block Match
Dan Spivey [2] vs. Mitsuharu Misawa [4]
Champion Carnival Day 6 – Mar. 20th 1992
B Block Match
Johnny Smith vs. Mighty Inoue
AWWA Global Open Championship – V3 + B Block Match
Bret Hart © [4] vs. Doug Furnas
B Block Match
Akira Taue [4] vs. Terry Gordy [4]
B Block Match
Jumbo Tsuruta [2] vs. Toshiaki Kawada [2]
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Post by Asaemon on Aug 20, 2022 12:42:10 GMT 1
Champion Carnival Day 5 – Mar. 19th 1992
A Block Match
Giant Kimala vs. Stan Hansen
A Block Match
Dan Kroffat vs. Kenta Kobashi
A Block Match
Johnny Ace vs. Steve Williams
A Block Match
Dan Spivey vs. Mitsuharu Misawa
Champion Carnival Day 6 – Mar. 20th 1992
B Block Match
Johnny Smith vs. Mighty Inoue
AWWA Global Open Championship – V3 + B Block Match
Bret Hart © vs. Doug Furnas
B Block Match
Akira Taue vs. Terry Gordy
B Block Match
Jumbo Tsuruta vs. Toshiaki Kawada
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Post by Moore on Aug 25, 2022 13:49:41 GMT 1
AJPW Champion Carnival Day 5 (A Block)
March 19th 1992
Shizuoka, Japan – Attendance: 10.000 Complete Results:- Match #1: Satoru Asako & Wild Bunch def. Mitsuo Momota & Rusher Kimura & Minoru Tanaka --- Deaton > Momota (Diving Leg Drop) --- 9 min. [50];
- Match #2: The Fantastics def. Al Perez & Giant Warrior --- Rogers > Warrior (Rocket Launcher) --- 12 min. [59];
- Match #3: Kazuo Yamazaki & Naoki Sano def. Fire Cat & Richard Slinger --- Yamazaki > Slinger (Roundhouse Kick) --- 11 min. [64];
- Match #4 – A Block: Stan Hansen [6] def. Giant Kimala --- (Western Lariat) --- 10 min. [72];
- Match #5 – A Block: Kenta Kobashi [4] def. Dan Kroffat [2] --- (Moonsault) --- 17 min. [68];
- Match #6 – A Block: Steve Williams [2] def. Johnny Ace [2] --- (Doctor Bomb) --- 16 min. [66];
- Match #7 – A Block: Dan Spivey [4] def. Mitsuharu Misawa [4] --- (Rope-Hung Spivey Spike) --- 18 min. [81].
Show Rating: 77
A Block Recap:
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Giant Kimala vs. Stan HansenKimala’s previous attacks (or tries) to his opponents, if anything, have only managed to anger them, rendering the big man an uninspiring competitor in Champion Carnival. The Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion beat him in 10 minutes after a Western Lariat. Stan Hansen [6] over Giant Kimala --- 10 min.
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Dan Kroffat vs. Kenta KobashiTwo rivals of the last days of the All-Asia Tag Team Championship, Kroffat and Kobashi met in singles action and, although a good match, maybe something better was actually expected. Kroffat was the underdog in this, but nonetheless, the crowd was visibly in Kobashi’s favor and as the match progressed, Kroffat favored the heel role more and more. The crowd popped for some near-falls that saw Kobashi almost get the win. And in the end, they popped more when he avoided a Diving Senton, only to hit a Kobashi DDT and follow it up with a Moonsault, gaining two more points. The two shook hands after the match. Kenta Kobashi [4] over Dan Kroffat [2] --- 17 min.
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Johnny Ace vs. Steve WilliamsIt was pretty much all or nothing for Steve Williams, as he needed his first win to be able to, at least, aim for a top-3 spot at the end. But Johnny Ace was tough competition, as proven against Kobashi and Misawa in previous rounds. And while ‘Dr. Death’ started to push Ace to his limits early on, he didn’t hold back to respond and he surprised him with an Ace Crusher out of nowhere in the fourth minute that tricked the crowd. It didn’t end right there and, by the middle of the match, it was Williams’ match to win. After a lot of resilience being shown by Ace, the blonde underdog was finished with a stiff Doctor Bomb. Williams is alive in the league! Steve Williams [2] over Johnny Ace – 16 min.»» After the match, Steve Williams had his hand raised next to a broken and fallen Johnny Ace. Kenta Kobashi then came to the ring to help his former tag team partner to the back. But first helped him roll to the apron and faced with ‘Dr. Death’, eye-to-eye, in the middle of the ring, to let him know that he’s determined to beat him.  X 
Dan Spivey vs. Mitsuharu MisawaIt’s fair to say no one expected this to be this good. Although everyone expected Spivey vs. Misawa to be an interesting clash. Despite Spivey’s physical advantage, Misawa was the heavy favorite going into the match, being seen as more resourceful. But the former Skyscraper was successful to get Misawa hurt early in the contest, taking much of his back strength with a Sidewalk Slam and a Bear Hug. The S.G.A. leader got back into the match and tried to slay Spivey with a variety of Suplexes, getting nearer to win at every new pin attempt. But it didn’t seem Dan Spivey’s day to go down. Not even when hit with a Diving Crossbody. It was very close, though. Another pivotal point in the match was… another Sidewalk Slam, but this time in the apron, after some battle there. Misawa’s back was very hurt at the time, and Spivey seemed to control most of the later stage at the match, turning him into the favorite to win it, despite the crowd cheering more and more for Misawa. But when everything pointed towards Spivey’s surprise win, Misawa connected a big Discus Elbow. Spivey didn’t go down, but Misawa planted him with a Tiger Driver. 1…2… kick-out! And Spivey got back to his feet shouting and smiling at Misawa. He blocked another Elbow after a flurry of strikes and then connected with the Spivey Spike! Then, he lifted Misawa and hung him on the top rope. One more! And for the record: the Rope Hung Spivey Spike looked grueling. 1…2…3! Dan Spivey beat Mitsuharu Misawa, who wasn’t able to defeat Stan Hansen at New Year’s Clash, and now also failed to defeat his tag team partner. Dan Spivey [4] over Mitsuharu Misawa [4] --- 18 min.
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Post by marc91 on Aug 25, 2022 18:30:55 GMT 1
What an upset... match delivered big time too
How over is Spivey now?
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Post by Moore on Aug 25, 2022 18:38:51 GMT 1
What an upset... match delivered big time too How over is Spivey now? He's 64-65 in every Japanese region. For comparison, Misawa is 79-83. |
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Post by Moore on Aug 29, 2022 18:48:02 GMT 1
AJPW Champion Carnival Day 6 (B Block)
March 20th 1992
Niigata, Japan – Attendance: 10.000
Complete Results:- Match #1: Wild Bunch def. Jackie Fulton & Masayoshi Motegi --- Black > Motegi (Aided Splash) --- 8 min. [58];
- Match #2: Haruka Eigen & Dean Malenko def. Rusher Kimura & Ultimo Dragon --- Malenko > Kimura (Texas Cloverleaf) --- 12 min. [54];
- Match #3: The Great Sasuke & The Funk Brothers def. Kazuo Yamazaki & The Youngbloods --- Terry > Chris (Texas Piledriver) --- 14 min. [64];
- Match #4 – B Block: Johnny Smith [2] def. Mighty Inoue --- (British Fall) --- 8 min. [50];
- Match #5 – AWWA Global Open Championship – V3 + B Block: Bret Hart [6] © def. Doug Furnas --- (Sharpshooter) --- 16 min. [74];
- Match #6 – B Block: Akira Taue [6] def. Terry Gordy [4] --- (Ore Ga Taue) --- 17 min. [63];
- Match #7 – B Block: Jumbo Tsuruta [4] def. Toshiaki Kawada [2] --- (Backdrop Suplex) --- 18 min. [85].
Show Rating: 79
B Block Recap:
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B Block Match
Johnny Smith vs. Mighty InoueThe new shortest match of the tournament. The veteran Inoue lost once again in a match where AJPW’s British gaijin scored his first two points. They came after a British Fall. Johnny Smith [2] over Mighty Inoue --- 8 min.
AWWA Global Open Championship – V3 + B Block Match
Bret Hart [WWF] © vs. Doug FurnasThe technical affair of the night. Furnas accepted to play by Hart’s rules and ended up having one of his best showings in singles action in a long time. Few believed he could win the title, and the crowd was divided. But he certainly had a chance, amidst of Bret’s leg and back work. In the end, Bret actually reversed a Frankensteiner and that allowed him to lock the Sharpshooter, forcing Furnas to tap out. Bret Hart [6] over Doug Furnas --- Still champion! --- 16 min. X 
B Block Match
Akira Taue vs. Terry GordyOne thing was sure: at least one of these two would lose their first points in the league. And the crowd anticipated a heated battle between two of the stars with the most momentum in AJPW. The two big men brawled through the first half of the match, throwing big strikes at each other, with Gordy getting the upper hand at most times. During the second half, the story was different and Taue became slightly superior after connecting with some big moves. Like two nights ago, the Nodowa Otoshi didn’t do it, as Gordy successfully reversed it. But he wasn’t able to avoid the Ore Ga Taue. And that was it! Akira Taue [6] over Terry Gordy [4] – 17 min. X 
B Block Match
Jumbo Tsuruta vs. Toshiaki KawadaIf there was a thing clear at the beginning of the match was that Toshiaki Kawada was able to intimidate veteran Jumbo Tsuruta. And that became even clearer at every early kick Kawada was able to land. So, Tsuruta fought them with his chops. But it was only when he hit his big Suplex variations that Kawada slowed down. After a particular Exploder Suplex against the bottom turnbuckle, Tsuruta started to be more in control. And so he began targeting Kawada’s neck region, managing to get near-falls with a Piledriver and a Brainbuster. The crowd was fully on Kawada’s side as he dodged almost certain death in those two pin attempts. And after some nasty kicks to Tsuruta’s chest, he managed to surprise him with a Spike Brainbuster of his own. 1…2… but the former Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion kicked out. And right after that, he also managed to dodge a Dangerous Kick! But Kawada was still in control and tried to finish Tsuruta with the Folding Powerbomb. But no chance! And the veteran knocked Kawada down with a big Lariat, following it with a Tiger Suplex. Afterwards, he lift him from behind and hit a huge spiked Backdrop Suplex! 1…2…3! Tsuruta gets the two points. Jumbo Tsuruta [4] over Toshiaki Kawada [2] --- 17 min.»» After the match, as Jumbo Tsuruta was celebrating over a fallen Toshiaki Kawada, Akira Taue came to ringside, applauding the leader of Tsuruta-gun, who then joined him on the way to the backstage. Toshiaki Kawada didn’t like it one bit, and lingered towards both men, pulling his former teammate’s (Taue’s) arm and telling him «At the 25th, I’m going to **** you up!», before leaving to backstage himself.
Prediction Contest - Results:1. marc91 - 6/8 2. Asaemon - 5/8 *both Day 5 and 6 are counted together |
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Post by Moore on Aug 29, 2022 18:53:28 GMT 1
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