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Post by Moore on Sept 15, 2022 21:18:50 GMT 1
  AJPW Champion Carnival Day 9 (A Block)
March 26th 1992
Sapporo, Japan – Attendance: 8,700- Match #1: Jackie Fulton & Minoru Tanaka def. Rusher Kimura & Richard Slinger --- Fulton > Kimura (Bridging German Suplex) --- 9 min. [51];
- Match #2: Al Perez & Giant Warrior & Satoru Asako def. The Youngbloods & Fire Cat --- Warrior > Mark (Big Boot) --- 9 min. [54];
- Match #3: Kazuo Yamazaki & Naoki Sano & Ultimo Dragon def. Masanobu Fuchi & The Great Sasuke & Yoshinori Ogawa --- Sano > Fuchi (Dragon Suplex) --- 14 min. [64];
- Match #4 – A Block: Giant Kimala [2] def. Dan Spivey [4] --- (Big Splash) --- 8 min. [64];
- Match #5 – A Block: Steve Williams [4] def. Dan Kroffat [2] --- (Backdrop Driver) --- 13 min. [80];
- Match #6 – A Block: Stan Hansen [10] def. Johnny Ace [4] --- (Western Lariat) --- 10 min. [64];
- Match #7 – A Block: Kenta Kobashi [7] vs. Mitsuharu Misawa [7] ended in Time Limit Draw --- 30 min. [88].
Show Rating: 83
Non-Tournament Highlight:The third non-tournament match of the night pit Kazuo Yamazaki, Naoki Sano and Ultimo Dragon against Tsuruta-gun’s Masanobu Fuchi, Yoshinari Ogawa and ally The Great Sasuke. A true all-star Junior Heavyweight contest, which ended when Sano pinned Fuchi after a Dragon Suplex. After the bell, Naoki Sano challenged the AJPW World Jr. Heavyweight Champion for a title match at April 13th, the day of the Champion Carnival Finale. Angered, Masanobu Fuchi accepted. Is his reign finally on its last days?
A Block Recap: X 
Dan Spivey vs. Giant KimalaIn this match between two big men, both kept it simple and told a story, holding some bad blood against one another due to happenings in the early stages of the league. Spivey was superior throughout the bout, but Kimala got the somewhat upsetting win after a Big Splash, collecting his first two points. Giant Kimala [2] over Dan Spivey [4] --- 8 min. X 
Dan Kroffat vs. Steve WilliamsThe Canadian half of Can-Am Express has been impressing in the league, despite having only one win. And against ‘Dr. Death’, of the Miracle Violence Connection that beat his team for the Unified Tag Team Champions, he gave it his all. The two had a more technical affair for most part of the match, until Williams felt the need to recur to his brute offense, specially after almost falling victim to a Tiger Driver. In the end, Kroffat kicked out at two after a big Belly-to-Belly Superplex, but fell victim to a super-spiked Backdrop Driver. ‘Dr. Death’ is slowly redeeming himself. Steve Williams [4] over Dan Kroffat [2] --- 13 min. X 
Johnny Ace vs. Stan HansenAfter some matches defined by resiliency, Ace’s will to win had to cost him badly at some point. In a shorter match than some had predicted, Ace endured Hansen’s stiffness the best he could, even raising his shoulder after a big Powerbomb. But the Western Lariat would be too much and the Triple Crown Champion became the first man to reach 10 points in this year’s Champion Carnival. Stan Hansen [10] over Johnny Ace [4] --- 10 min. X 
Kenta Kobashi vs. Mitsuharu MisawaVery hard, if not impossible, to tell who had the most to prove. Misawa has made his wish known: to get another title shot and take Stan Hansen’s Triple Crown. But Kobashi is not willing to let Misawa be the biggest star of Super Generation Army without a fight. And a grueling one it was. The two had multiple tough striking battles, and Misawa’s chest turned from green (ah? Good pun?) to red in two or three minutes. But Misawa’s forearms also took a toll on Kobashi. Then, the former #1 contender began to focus on the ‘Tetsujin’’s back, be it with submissions or with high impact moves, specially Suplexes: German, Dragon, Electric Chair… by the 17th minute mark, Kobashi endured all of them. And from then on, both were exhausted, but Kobashi found it in himself to fight against Misawa and had the crowd by his side doing so. The turning point was a crunching Piledriver, a move he doesn’t use often. Maybe the crowd’s cheering was the factor motivating him, and they popped loud with the Kneeling Powerbomb. 1…2… a very close call! Suddenly, the clock was on the 28th minute mark, and both men fought on their feet as sweat was dripping heavily on the mat. Kobashi had one more move to do! And he lifted Misawa for the Vertical Drop Brainbuster, as the crowd, once again, popped hard… but Misawa escaped! But not from the Burning Lariat! 1…2… but no! Once again! 29 minutes! And both men got back to their feet as soon as possible after hearing the warning: «One minute left!» The two hit each other, but Misawa hit faster and hardest this time! And he went for the Tiger Driver! But Kobashi blocked it! Dropkick from Misawa! And he picks Kobashi up! Tiger Dr… but the bell sounds when he was lifting Kobashi… hearing the bell, Misawa did not hit the move, and both men collapsed on the mat. Kenta Kobashi [7] vs. Mitsuharu Misawa [7] ended in Time Limit Draw --- 30 min.»» After the match, the crowd applauded for what was probably a minute. And both Kenta Kobashi and Mitsuharu Misawa took some time getting up. When they did, they instantly hugged. And then… Stan Hansen came to the ring. He briefly applauded the wrestlers in the main event and then locked eyes with his next opponent: Mitsuharu Misawa. Again, the two will do battle next Wednesday at Day 11. He then turned his back briefly before staring back at Misawa. And out of nowhere… Western Lariat! For the first time in their feud, Hansen physically attacked Misawa! He knows what’s in stake, as a win against Misawa will give him the honor of winning the Champion Carnival as the Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. Stan Hansen then left, as Kenta Kobashi stood for his friend and opponent.
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Post by marc91 on Sept 17, 2022 14:06:53 GMT 1
The build to the eventual Misawa/Hansen title match is just great!
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Post by Moore on Sept 19, 2022 19:40:45 GMT 1
The build to the eventual Misawa/Hansen title match is just great! Thanks! I appreciate comments like that! |
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Post by Moore on Sept 25, 2022 20:23:46 GMT 1
I know I'm taking long to post shows, but I'm having a busy schedule. Next week, I'll have more time to post. Sorry, fellas!
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Post by Asaemon on Sept 27, 2022 18:21:04 GMT 1
I know I'm taking long to post shows, but I'm having a busy schedule. Next week, I'll have more time to post. Sorry, fellas! No worries. I'm in the same situation myself. |
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Post by Moore on Oct 3, 2022 18:49:07 GMT 1
 AJPW Champion Carnival Day 10 (B Block)
March 27th 1992
Sapporo, Japan – Attendance: 9,300
Complete Results:- Match #1: Wild Bunch def. Masayoshi Motegi & Mitsuo Momota --- Black > Motegi (Aided Splash) --- 8 min. [53];
- Match #2: Dean Malenko & Richard Slinger def. Satoru Asako & The Great Sasuke --- Malenko > Asako (Texas Cloverleaf) --- 11 min. [61];
- Match #3: Jackie Fulton & The Fantastics def. Rusher Kimura & The Funk Brothers --- Rogers > Kimura (Double Dropkick) --- 12 min. [69];
- Match #4 – B Block: Toshiaki Kawada [6] def. Mighty Inoue --- (Dangerous Kick) --- 6 min. [70];
- Match #5 – B Block: Terry Gordy [8] def. Johnny Smith [2] --- (Backdrop Driver) --- 14 min. [62];
- Match #6 – B Block: Bret Hart [8] def. Akira Taue [6] --- (Sharpshooter) --- 17 min. [76];
- Match #7 – B Block: Jumbo Tsuruta [8] def. Doug Furnas [2] --- (Powerbomb) --- 17 min. [82].
Show Rating: 78
B Block Recap: X 
Mighty Inoue vs. Toshiaki KawadaThe new fastest match of the league. In just six minutes, Kawada obliterated Inoue and the veteran’s fighting spirit wasn’t enough to stop it. The Dangerous Kick knocked Inoue off his boots and out for the three. Toshiaki Kawada [6] over Mighty Inoue --- 6 min. X 
Johnny Smith vs. Terry GordyGordy’s first match after winning the AWWA Global Open Championship and, of course, it wasn’t a title match, as both wrestlers are from AJPW. Once again, the match looked like it could have been a little better. The Englishman showed his guts and ‘Bam Bam’ had to sweat to conquer the win, but he ultimately did it with a Backdrop Driver. He’s still in contention! Terry Gordy [8] over Johnny Smith [2] --- 14 min. X 
Akira Taue vs. Bret HartFor Taue, this was a grudge match, as Hart cut his AWWA Global Open Championship reign short at just the 3rd defence. For the fans, it was another opportunity to witness this improbable great match-up. Taue was more aggressive from the early goings this time. But Hart was more cautious and knew what his opponent was capable of. That didn’t prevent him from almost getting defeated in two occasions with the Dynamic Suplex. However, Taue was incapable of using his Chokeslam variations and the whole match shifted at ringside after Hart countered one of his moves with a Snap Suplex. With his back in shambles, this time, Hart was successful in making him tap out with the Sharpshooter and hurting Taue’s chances of winning the B Block. Bret Hart [8] over Akira Taue [6] --- 17 min.»» Bret Hart was celebrating after his important win, when one man joined him in the ring: Johnny Smith! The Englishman congratulated Bret for his win and clearly told him «May the best man win next Thursday.» ‘The Hitman’ agreed and the two shook hands.  X 
Doug Furnas vs. Jumbo TsurutaProbably the best singles match in the career of Doug Furnas. The crowd was fully embracing him against turncoat Tsuruta, and Furnas certainly let the fans fuel him throughout the bout. Jumbo, of course, reached his own bar, making the American look like the underdog… which he was. All in all, it was a very technical affair, with Furnas managing to get Tsuruta on the ground a few times in the first half of the match. But then, Tsuruta got the control, propelled by some Suplex variations, including a painful-looking Double Underhook Suplex… on the apron. From then on, Furnas’ resilience was the major factor of the match and his biggest sympathy-gainer. The crowd loved when Furnas kicked out of a Lariat nearing three. Then, Furnas found some more guts inside him, and began pummeling Tsuruta while bleeding from his nose due to said Lariat. Then, a Frankensteiner! 1…2… but no! Tsuruta kicked out and Furnas announced to the crowd he was going for one more. But… the former Triple Crown Champion gets hold of Furnas legs in mid-air: Powerbomb! A strong one! 1…2…3! There’s no fairytale ending for Day 10. Jumbo Tsuruta [8] over Doug Furnas [2] --- 17 min.»» After the match, Jumbo Tsuruta grabbed a mic as Doug Furnas was being helped to the back. Credit to where it’s due, the winner complimented Furnas on his performance. And then he targeted Terry Gordy. Calling ‘Bam Bam’ out, Tsuruta vowed to end Gordy’s chances to top B Block on Thursday, April 4th, when both men face on the main event of Day 12. Maybe he was expecting something from Terry, but the big man no-showed the call-out.
Prediction Contest - Results:1. Asaemon - 6/8 2. marc91 - 5/8 *both Day 9 and 10 are counted together |
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Post by Moore on Oct 3, 2022 18:58:01 GMT 1
It feels very good to be able to be back. I've been working full-time + having classes during the night, which makes it about 14 hours per day, except during the weekends. I now have some more free time and I'll be posting more ofted, as this Champion Carnival seems like it's been running since forever. A big thank you for all of you that are following the diary, reading my longer matches and enjoy it (or maybe not). All feedback is also appreciate it, so please, feel free to write ten lines praising or criticizing the shows or simply say "#INOUELOSESLOL". |
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Post by Asaemon on Oct 3, 2022 19:59:15 GMT 1
Champion Carnival Day 11 – Apr. 13rd 1992
A Block Match
Dan Kroffat vs. Johnny Ace
A Block Match
Giant Kimala vs. Steve Williams
A Block Match
Dan Spivey vs. Kenta Kobashi
A Block Match
Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Stan Hansen
Champion Carnival Day 12 – Apr. 4th 1992
B Block Match
Akira Taue vs. Mighty Inoue
B Block Match
Bret Hart vs. Johnny Smith
B Block Match
Doug Furnas vs. Toshiaki Kawada
B Block Match
Jumbo Tsuruta vs. Terry Gordy
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Post by marc91 on Oct 4, 2022 18:14:19 GMT 1
14 hours? Hope you are well!
Champion Carnival Day 11 – Apr. 13rd 1992
A Block Match
Dan Kroffat [2] vs. Johnny Ace [4]
A Block Match
Giant Kimala [2] vs. Steve Williams [4]
A Block Match
Dan Spivey [4] vs. Kenta Kobashi [7]
A Block Match
Mitsuharu Misawa [7] vs. Stan Hansen [10]
Champion Carnival Day 12 – Apr. 4th 1992
B Block Match
Akira Taue [6] vs. Mighty Inoue
B Block Match
Bret Hart [8] vs. Johnny Smith [2]
B Block Match
Doug Furnas [2] vs. Toshiaki Kawada [6]
B Block Match
Jumbo Tsuruta [8] vs. Terry Gordy [8]
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Post by Moore on Oct 7, 2022 15:35:36 GMT 1
AJPW Champion Carnival Day 11 (A Block)
April 3rd 1992
Sendai, Japan – Attendance: 9,100 Complete Results:- Match #1: The Youngbloods def. Haruka Eigen & Isamu Teranishi --- Chris > Teranishi (Tomahawk Chop) --- 8 min. [44];
- Match #2: The Funk Brothers def. Al Perez & Giant Warrior --- Terry > Warrior (Texas Piledriver) --- 9 min. [62];
- Match #3: Dean Malenko & Fire Cat & Naoki Sano def. Minoru Tanaka & Satoru Asako & The Great Sasuke --- Sano > Tanaka (Tiger Suplex) --- 10 min. [59];
- Match #4 – A Block: Dan Kroffat [4] def. Johnny Ace [4] --- (Sitout Powerbomb) --- 14 min. [68];
- Match #5 – A Block: Steve Williams [6] def. Giant Kimala [2] --- (Backdrop Driver) --- 10 min. [65];
- Match #6 – A Block: Dan Spivey [6] def. Kenta Kobashi [7] --- (Spivey Spike) --- 17 min. [67];
- Match #7 – A Block: Mitsuharu Misawa [9] def. Stan Hansen [10] --- (Tiger Driver ‘91) --- 16 min. [86].
Show Rating: 79 [/b][/spoiler]
A Block Recap: X 
Dan Kroffat vs. Johnny AceA clash between two of the AJPW wrestlers that give all they have to give in every match. It was a matter of whoever wanted it more, or, in fact, a matter of whoever could take more. They both were close to lose (and to win) in some occasions, and until the end, the fight was livid. In the end, Ace charged at Kroffat repeatedly in the corner with a bunch of Lariats. But at the fourth one, Kroffat found some inner strength to block them and connected with a quick Sitout Powerbomb. And he got the win! Dan Kroffat [4] over Johnny Ace --- 14 min. X 
Giant Kimala vs. Steve WilliamsAs soon as the bell sounded, the ‘African Savage’ jumped ‘Dr. Death’: bad mistake. Williams soon gained control and stiffed Kimala down. It took a while, but Kimala gained some composure and after nothing more than a false comeback, he tried to hit his Running Splash finishing move, only for Williams to move off the way. Soon after, Williams won with an impressive Backdrop Driver. Steve Williams [6] over Giant Kimala [2] --- 10 min. X 
Dan Spivey vs. Kenta KobashiThe longest match of the night… which might have affected the quality. Spivey and Kobashi both have been having a tiring schedule, and a match between both, of course, could only be a very physical one. Credit to where it must be due, Kobashi did his best to hit harder than his taller nemesis, and that proved to be working, to some extent, as a very stiff Discus Chop acted as a proper set up to a Dragon Suplex that almost got him the win. At the end, however, Kobashi may have underestimated Spivey, going for the Moonsault too soon. Spivey got up, locking the Bear Hug on Kobashi, following up with a Big Boot and then a Spivey Spike. 1…2…3. And just like that and with the crowd in shock, Kobashi is out of contention. Dan Spivey [6] over Kenta Kobashi [7] --- 17 min.»» After the match, an heartbroken Kenta Kobashi had some difficulty leaving the ring, and even apologized to the fans while they were applauding him. Then, Mitsuharu Misawa joined the ‘Orange Crush’ in the ring. The leader of the Super Generation Army hugged Kobashi in an emotional moment, helping him to the back afterwards.  X 
Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Stan HansenPerhaps the most anticipated match of the whole league: Misawa’s rematch with Hansen wasn’t for the Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship, but if Hansen had won, he’d also win the A Block. The mindset of both wrestlers was different from their February 14th encounter, as both seemed more cautious with one another. Specially Stan Hansen. The match started out slow, but after four minutes, more or less, heated up, with Misawa showing Hansen that he wanted another shot at the title by successfully applying a Northern Lights Suplex and then a Belly-to-Back that got near-falls. Hansen was shook and lost his composure. At first, that seemed to pay off, as an aggressive Hansen is a scary Hansen and a Running Knee Drop took a toll on Misawa’s stamina. The younger athlete was in danger, but Hansen didn’t become more methodical, as he probably should have. After missing a Lariat, Hansen was thrown to the outside after an Axe Kick and then was caught with a Diving Crossbody. The crowd was fully supporting Misawa. Surely he would win this one, right? Back in the ring, he managed to lift Hansen for a nasty Brainbuster. Then… Tiger Driver ’91!!! 1…2…3! Misawa pins the champion! The battle for the top stop in the block is still on! Mitsuharu Misawa [9] over Stan Hansen [10] --- 16 min.»» A pissed off Stan Hansen refused help to the back, but left Mitsuharu Misawa in the ring. There, while celebrating, he was joined… by Kenta Kobashi. His stablemate raised his arm, although looking down for losing his own match moments before and being, himself, out of contention for the block. The two left the ring together after Kobashi promising to do his best to beat Hansen at Day 13, doing his part for Misawa.
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