Tiger Heaven

[LUKIE]

One young man had a dream, since watching the days of the great Tiger Mask, Satoru Sayama, and his many amazing matches, to the days of watching Mitsuharu Misawa don the mask, and bring it's value down. He continued with Tiger Mask Koji Kanemoto, who turned out to be better off without it, and he finally ended up, in Michinoku Puro, with the current Tiger Mask.

Back in 96, Michinoku Puro was at the top of it's game. Selling out their big arenas, holding amazing matches, and showcasing the Lucharesu style, a mic between the Lucha Libre of Mexico, and the Junior Puroresu style of New Japan. It was becoming the big thing, with fast paced matches, amazing high flying, and what it had become known for, it's multi-person Tag Team matches. The young man was only 15 at the time, when he moved away from the big time of New Japan, and left behind the Tiger Mask III, Koji Kanemoto, and made his way over to witness the newest, and unknown of the Tiger Mask's, Tiger Mask IV.

Tiger Mask IV was showcased to the fans, against the Great Sasuke, and in only his first match, this young man was going to follow him the whole way. Sasuke knew the potential of Tiger Mask IV, and continued to feature him in his promotion, until it reached 1999.

Something bigger then the now fledgling M-Pro, was about to hit the shores of Japan, Nihon. It had intstant credibility, and was hyped as the new wave of stars in Lucharesu. It was Ultimo Dragon's Toryumon! Tiger Mask IV, along with others of the M-Pro group were used to fill cards, and created a big feud with Toryumon, and Ultimo Dragon's boys. The Young Man watched, focusing on his hero, Tiger Mask. But he soon was dragged away from it all. The amazing Lucharesu action surpassed that of what M-Pro could ever provide. He was drawn away from the eternal kids hero in Tiger Mask, and to the more risque, and crazy characters in Crazy Max, and Magnum TOKYO. The boy was becoming a man, he was 21 when Tiger Mask IV left his home of M-Pro, and turned his attention to the home of the original Tiger Mask, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, but the man did not follow.

The man continued his attention with Toryumon, who with the arrival of M2K, was showing amazing Multi-person Tag Matches, and great characters, with the main premise, that made it even more unique. Unit Fighting! The Young Man focused all his energies, on the amazing Lucharesu that Toryumon was showcasing, and it was heightened more, by the T2P arrival, who showcased Llave Mucho. A unique style of facy submissions. Something more amazed him, when Llave Mucho became a part of the Lucharesu style, when T2P faced off against Toryumon in 2002. He was at the top of the world, watching the pinnacle in Junior style, which continued until 2004, when Ultimo Dragon was booted.

Dragon Gate was born, and the Lucharesu style, he grew to love, continued, with this amazing roster of young men. Things began to wane nearing 2005, and the young man, was reaching the age of 24, and decided enough was enough. He decided that the Lucharesu style, he had bore witness to, following the great Tiger Mask, and his successors was not at it's pinnacle, it's peak. The man had an idea...

I will be providing my own 'artwork' for this diary, so as instead of having made-up characters who you find hard to attach to, because you don't know what they look like, it has been solved. BUT, the characters are simple drawings, and aren't supposed to look like amazing pieces of artwork. I wanted to use a simple style, so I could quickly bust them out, for when I need them. I am saying all this because I don't want people judgeing me on my artistic ability, based on this pretty crappy drawings I am using for this diary... I am really a lot better... honest!

[LUKIE]

*PRESS CONFERENCE NOTES*

>26th April 2005<

A man, known as Akira Kuroda held a Press Conference at a small Dojo in the city of Kobe, Hyogo. None of the few media representatives in the audience, who were invited to the Press Conference, knew who the man was, but the letters stated that it was an important conference for fans of Puroresu... For fans of Lucharesu.

The man quickly announced the arrival of a new promotion, a promotion to showcase the true Lucharesu, which was first showcased by Tiger Mask, Satoru Sayama, and then moved on to the Great Sasuke's Michinoku Puro, where it became main stream. He then spoke about the pinnacle of it being Toryumon, when headed by Ultimo Dragon, but stated that Michinoku Puro, and the new Dragon Gate have both lost what Lucharesu is. He said he will take the elements from all the years of Lucharesu, the tradition of Sayama, the fundamentals of Michinoku and Sasuke, and the revolution, and Llave elements of Toryumon and Ultimo Dragon.

As an ode to Tiger Mask, who Kuroda considers the founder of the style, he shall be forming a promotion, entitled Tiger Heaven (Toraten) Pro-Wrestling! Tiger is the ode to tradition, to Sayama and Tiger Mask, while Heaven means the pinnacle, the best, and the Gate to better things. He said that Tiger Heaven shall focus on the love of Lucharesu, and bring it to the fans to witness, and to make it the number one style in Japan. Bigger then Junior Puroresu, bigger then Strong Style, bigger then Royal Road, bigger then all!

He then announced the first wave of students to debut for Tiger Heaven. He said they had come from training by Satoru Sayama, the original Tiger Mask, The Tiger, a successor of Sayama, and Sasuke, a successor of Sayama and Tiger (Ultimo). It was quickly known who the Ace would be, for the name said it all... Now introducing the First Wave of Tiger!

The Great Super Tiger

Debuted under the Tiger Mask, very similar to that of Tiger Mask, and Satoru Sayama's many masks. Has showcased some strong psychology and high flying moves, and shall be a future Ace of any Junior Heavyweight Division.

Birthdate: 22 August 1985

Home Town: Kobe, Hyogo

Height: 5'6

Weight: 192lbs

Signature Moves: Tiger Suplex Hold, Super Tiger Splash.

The Darkside of Falcon

Debuted under a Falcon Mask. Seems destined to be one of the Main Rivals, and the Main Rudo for Tiger Heaven. Has showcased amazing abilities himself, and tends to lean towards a stronger, more technical style, but can still take it to the air.

Birthdate: 12 February 1985

Home Town: Kobe, Hyogo

Height: 5'7

Weight: 186lbs

Signature Moves: Falcon Driver '05, Falcon Arrow.

Akira Hamasaka

Appears to be the brawler of the group, and has some good strength. Slightly heavier then the rest of the Young Tigers, and has some good Power Moves.

Birthdate: 11 Octover 1985

Home Town: Kishiwada, Osaka

Height: 5'7

Weight: 198lbs

Signature Moves: FuckIt Driver, Powerbomb Hold.

Kazuwo

Studied Judo and Kick Boxing during his High School days. Seems to be heading down a more strike and Judo Throwing route, and shall be a strong Junior. The oldest out of all the Young Tigers.

Birthdate: 02 Febraury 1984

Home Town: Kyoto, Kyoto

Height: 5'5

Weight: 163lbs

Signature Moves: Kazuwo Juji, Flying Jujigatame.

Yusuke

Hardcore Rocker! Is a big fan of Yusuke Chiba and Thee Michelle Gun Elephant, and debuted as a Thrash Rocker, entering the crowd, and creating Mosh Pits. Shows great promise as a Junior, having some nice High Flying moves, and good matwork.

Birthdate: 26 August 1985

Home Town: Kobe, Hyogo

Height: 5'7

Weight: 155lbs

Signature Moves: La Magistral, Missile Dropkick.

Kitao Hamasaki

The Manga and Anime Geek of Tiger Heaven. Comes out with a copy of Shonen Jump! all the time, and mimmicks his favourite Anime and Manga characters. Shows great talent otherwise. Also the youngest of the group, at only 17 years of age.

Birthdate: 26 December 1987

Home Town: Sapporo, Hokkaido

Height: 5'4

Weight: 157lbs

Signature Moves: Ultra Flash Mega Super!, Diving Body Press.

Tigre Ogre

Not much is known about the Mysterious Tigre Ogre. He has a very flashy and flamboyant look, and style, which he can boast about because of his amazing in-ring work. He has never uttered a word, and some think he may be a true monster.

Birthdate: Unknown

Home Town: Unknown

Height: 5'8

Weight: 191lbs

Signature Moves: Tigre Suplex Hold, Ogre Throw.

Johnny Chang

Probably the most arrogant and big headed man you could meet. Thinks he will one day become a Hong Kong Movie Star, and have his pick of many gorgeous women. Has some talent inside the ring, and is naturally charismatic.

Birthdate: 12 April 1984

Home Town: Tokyo, Tokyo

Height: 5'7

Weight: 177lbs

Signature Moves: Thrust Kick, Superstar Moonsault.

The small group of media reps. clapped as each player was introduced. It was noted again, that by the character of The Great Super Tiger, he was definately going to be the ace of Tiger Heaven. Kuroda once again spoke, and announced that a final card has already been formalised, for May 21st. In the bigger news for the show, it shall pay host to a tournament to kick start what will soon be a great promotion. It shall be the first Young Tigers Cup, and shall feature the First Wave of Tiger students in a single elimination show.

The eight men were then asked to pick out their numbers, and too provide quick comments about their future goals in Tiger Heaven:

The Great Super Tiger: 1

"My Goal in Tiger Heaven is to showcase true Lucharesu style, and to make it the number one in Japan. We shall also go back to tradition, and hope to incorporate aspects like All Asia, the WWF Juniro Heavyweight Title, if given permission. It is my goal to hold that title at least once, as Tiger Mask, Satoru Sayama did so in the 1980's.

Darkside of Falcon: 2

"My goal is to become the best in Japan, with the Lucharesu style, and for all Juniors."

Akira Hamasaka: 5

"For Myself..."

Kazuwo: 6

"I hope to showcase a new part of Lucharesu. Incorporating my own skills and joining them with the fast paced style of Lucharesu."

Yusuke: 7

"BYE BYE CANDY! BYE BYE BABY~! WHOA~!"

Kitao Hamasaki: 3

Get's interrupted reading the new issue of Shonen Jump! He then fixes up his glasses, and quietly talks... "Umm... Oregato..."

Tigre Ogre: 4

"..."

Johnny Chang: 8

"Tiger Heaven is only a step, to the bigtime of Hong Kong and the movies. Superstardom! WOMEN AND MONEY~! BWAHAHAHAH!"

Akira Kuroda, who shall also act as ring announcer, announced the show...

Tiger Heaven 21/05/05

"Heaven's Gate: Young Tigers Cup"

Kyoto KBS Hall (1,500)

1. Round 1: The Great Super Tiger Vs The Darkside of Falcon

2. Round 1: Kitao Hamasaki Vs Tigre Ogre

3. Round 1: Akira Hamasaka Vs Kazuwo

4. Round 1: Yusuke Vs Johnny Chang

5. Semi-Final: Winner 1 Vs Winner 2

6. Semi-Final: Winner 3 Vs Winner 4

7. Loser 1 & Loser 3 Vs Loser 2 & Loser 4

8. Young Tigers Cup Final: Winner 5 Vs Winner 6

Akira Kuroda then said that the winner of the show, shall receive 100,000 JPY (App. AUD 1,203), and shall feature as a leader for the next show, where Tiger Heaven shall battle in Six Man action, against an outside team. Kuroda then thanked everyone, and closed off the Press Conference.

[Shay-D]

This should be good! I mean Lukie + Lucharesu + Llave Mucho = GOODNESS~! Good to see the Johnny Chang character again! Liked him back in one of your old dairies! (Can't remember which one!) I just hope you don't loose intrest in this one because it will be very good!

'D'

[LUKIE]

Tiger Heaven 21/05/05

"Heaven's Gate: Young Tigers Cup"

And so it begins, with 940 fans piling into the Kyoto KBS Hall to witness the first show ever, of what seems to be a resurgance of Traditional and True Lucharesu. Akira Kuroda welcomed the fans, and ran down the card, before the eight wrestlers made their way out to the ring, as is usual in a tournament situation. They lined up in 2 lines, with the opponents situated across from one another. Tiger and Falcon were first, with Tigre and Kitao behind them. Then came Akira and Kazuwo and finally Yusuke and Chang, which will be an interesting character contrast between the two. Akira Kuroda ran down each of the wrestlers, and introduced them, with each of them getting equal applause from the crowd. Finally they headed to the back, while Kuroda once again ran down the card, before the opening Gong was sounded.

The Great Super Tiger came down to some original fast paced, heroic music, and entered the ring, getting a nice applause from the crowd, and was soon followed by his opening match opponent, Falcon. The match was slow to get started, as both men went to the ground, and tried to gain the upperhand, to no avail, and they soon backed off. A quick attack by Super Tiger saw some Shotei's and a Savate Kick, leading to a Brainbuster. Super Tiger then continued the attack, working on the ground, with various submissions, before Falcon managed the rope break. The two backed off, restarting the match in a way, and they both had the same idea, going for a Dropkick, but both missed. Falcon was slightly quicker, coming back up, and hitting a Dropkick, before coming off the ropes, and ducking a High Kick, and then hitting a Heel Kick, gaining control. Falcon then worked over the leg with various strikes and holds, but soon picked up Tiger, continuing the assault, with a Bodyslam, and Footstomp. Falcon posed for the crowd, before turning back, and trying to pull the mask off of Tiger, but was quickly thwarted by Referee Taiki Suruwatari, as the crowd gave him some strong heat. Falcon picked up Tiger, and sent him off the ropes again, going for a Mountain Bomb, but Tiger reversed it with a Backslide...1...2... NO! Kickout by Falcon. Tiger quickly reacted, and went for an Inside Cradle...1...2... NO! Falcon kicked out again. Tiger then hit a Dropkick, and used a quick La Magistral...1...2...3!!! The crowd popped as Tiger picked up the opening match in the first Tiger Heaven event, and also moving on to the Semi-Finals of the Tigers Cup.

(1%, 69.2%, 39.6%)

The lights then went out, and soon came back on again, with Tigre Ogre standing in the corner, surprising everyone else in attendance. The Dragonball theme then hit the speakers, as Kitao Hamasaki came out with the newest issue of Shonen Jump! a popular Manga magazine in Japan. Hamasaki stood in the corner reading the Jump, as the bell was rung. He still had his glasses on aswell, while Ogre stood there looking puzzled. Referee Taiki walked over, and tapped Kitao on the shoulder, telling him to start the match. Kitao replied, 'after this chapter', and continued reading. This time Ogre came over, and ge pulled the magazine out of Kitao's hands, and threw it down, angering Kitao, who unloaded with Elbows, a Spinning Back Elbow, Jumping Knee Kick, and ended with the Ultra Flash Mega Super!, a spinning Backfist. Ogre rocked back, but didn't fall down, and then unloaded with some Middle Kicks on Kitao, shrugging off the strong blow easily. Ogre sent Kitao off the ropes, and hit him with a Running Kenka Kick. Ogre then picked him up, and hit a Double Arm Suplex, and headed to the apron, before hitting a Swandive Body Press...1...2...NO! Ogre then lifted the near unconcious Kitao, and sent him to the corner, before charging in with a corner Abisegiri. Ogre then dragged him out, and stood still, raising his hand up high, as if to draw in power, and then he hit a vicious Standing Shotei. Kitao slumped down, and Ogre made the cover...1...2...3! Match over, with Ogre going on to the semi's against Tiger.

(1%, 67.6%, 37.1%)

Metallica's BLACKENED hit the speakers, as Akira Hamasaka made his way out to the ring, carrying with him a chain around his neck. His opponent was Kazuwo, who ran down to the ring, Young Tiger style, sliding in, and taking his place in the corner. The match was a fast paced sprint start, as the two charged out with Lariats, with neither going down, and then Akira came off the ropes, and went for another Lariat, but Kazuwo ducked it, and used a modified Flying Jujigatame, locking it on hard. Akira was too close to the ropes, and he got the foot on them, breaking the hold. Akira rolled outside, but Kazuwo headed up top, and hit a Plancha! Kazuwo rolled Akira back inside, and joined back in, working over the arm a bit more. A fast paced start, and the fans were into the match, as Kazuwo had control over the bigger man. Kazuwo sent him off the ropes, and used a Rolling Judo Throw, before rolling through into the Kazuwo Juji! A standing Inverted Head Hook Jujigatame! Akira struggled to the ropes again, in trouble with Kazuwo's skill, finally making the ropebreak. Kazuwo then picked up Akira, and hit him with several knee kicks to the stomach, before sending him off the ropes, and going for a Shotei, but Akira ducked under it, and hit a Vicious Release German Suplex! Akira then yelled out in anger, and picked up Kazuwo, destroying him with vicious elbow smashes, followed by a Front Overhead Suplex! He then picked up Kazuwo again, and went for a Powerbomb, but Kazuwo reversed it in mid-air, into a Triangle Choke! Akira slumped down, but managed to draw more power, lifting up Kazuwo, dropping him down hard with a Powerbomb. He then broke the hold, and picked up Kazuwo, before hitting him with another vicious Powerbomb Hold...1...2...3! Ending a fast paced, vicious match. Akira held his arm on the way back to locker room.

(1%, 59.8%, 36.9%)

The final match of Round 1. Thee Michelle Gun Elephants, Revolver Junkies hit the speakers, as Yusuke ran out from the back, and then stopped, taking in the atmosphere. He then moved on into the crowd, head banging away, before creating a mosh pit in the crowd. He then contined his crazy head banging, and thrashing about, around through the crowd, getting everyone involved. He then made it to the ring, and was soon followed by his opponent, Johnny Chang. Chang stepped out, with his long trenchcoat on, and dark sunglasses. He headed out to the ring, acting cool on the way down, before entering the ring. The two started the match off slowly, with a lot of show boating, before getting in one anothers face, and hitting each other with hard slaps. Yusuke then went for a Dropkick, but Chang moved out of the way, and came off the ropes with a Seated Dropkick to the face of Yusuke, sending him rolling outside. Chang then readied himself, and came off the ropes, and hit a Tope Suicida, getting a nice pop, before showboating to the crowd. Chang then rolled back into the ring at 11, followed by Yusuke, who climbed onto the apron. Chang then hit him with some Elbow Smashes, and then came off the other side of the ropes, and ran right into a Swandive Dropkick. Yusuke then quickly made the cover...1...2...NO!! Chang just kicked out. Yusuke waited for Chang to get back up, before hitting him with a Spinning slap, and then came off the ropes, and hitting a Frontflip Neckbreaker, making the cover once again...1...2...NO! Chang once again kicked out. Yusuke then headed up top, and waited for Chang to get up, before going for a Missile Dropkick, but Chang moved out of the way, and grabbed the ropes, to hold himself up. Yusuke slowly got back up, and Chang hit him with a vicious Thrust Kick, nearly breaking his jaw. Yusuke slumped to the mat, and Chang show boated some more, announcing victory over Yusuke. As he show boated, Yusuke noticed it, and hopped up in pain, and used a quick Inside Cradle!...1...2...3! Yusuke has done it, he defeats Johnny Chang, and moves on to the Semi Final, against the big Hamasaka.

(1%, 66.5%, 42.3%)

After a short intermission break, the show contined with the Semi-Finals. The lights went out, and when they came back on, Tigre Ogre was standing in the ring, in his corner, to the delight of the crowd. Super Tiger then made his way down to the ring, to a nice reaction from the crowd. The match was a quick start, with Ogre hitting a quick running Elbow Smash, and then locking on a side headlock, before getting sent off the ropes. He came back with a Shoulder Tackle, and continued the rope running, before hitting a vicious Kenka Kick. Tigre then followed up with a Kakaotoshi, and Tiger fell straight backwards, before Ogre made the cover...1...2...2.9!!! NO!!! It was nearly over so quickly, as the crowd popped for the near fall. Ogre then picked up Tiger, and hit him with a Knee Lift, before crossing his arms, and hitting a Cross Arm Brainbuster. Ogre then headed up top, and hit a Diving Elbow Drop, before making another cover...1...2...2.9!!! NO!!! Another really close near fall for the crowd. Ogre was frustrated, as he picked up Tiger, and went for another Brainbuster, but Tiger slid out of it, and showed he had learnt something from the first Tiger Mask, hitting a Jumping Back Enzui Kick! Ogre slumped down across the middle rope, and Tiger came off the ropes, and hit a Tiger Feint Kick, before heading up top. Ogre stood up, and was collected with a Tiger Top Rope Quebrada!...1...2...2.9!!! Tiger gets a near fall of his own. Tiger then used a quick La Magistral...1...2... Ogre kicked out easily, but as he stood up, Tiger showed his quickness, getting behind him, and using a Crucifix Hold...1...2...3! No near count there, as Tiger picks up the big win over the mysterious Tigre Ogre, and moves on to be the first finalist!

(3.7%, 60.4%, 41.4%)

The second semi final was about to begin, as once again, Revolver Junkies hit, and Yusuke came running out with the antics from before, creating another mosh pit. He then entered the ring, as BLACKENED hit the speakers, and Akira Hamasaka entered the arena, and the ring. He was quickly met with a Dropkick from Yusuke, sending him outside again. Yusuke then came off the ropes and hit a beautiful Tope Con Hilo!, the Stage Dive! Yusuke then rolled Akira back inside the ring, and hit him with a series of Low Kicks, and then came off the ropes with a Flying Forearm, before making the cover...1... Akira threw him off with power! Akira then got back up, and as Yusuke charged at him again, he exploded at him with a Lariat, turning Yusuke inside out. Akira then picked up Yusuke, and came back off the ropes, and hit another vicious Lariat, causing Yusuke to do a perfect Moonsault, hitting the mat hard. Akira then made the one knee cover, picking up the quick three count, and not expending much energy at all in the semi-final match.

(2.2%, 65.3%, 25%)

The losers of the first matches were up next in a special Tag Team match. Falcon and Kazuwo were the first two out, Falcon losing to Tiger, while Kazuwo lost to Akira, both who are now in the finals. The DragonballZ theme then hit, as Hamasaki arrived once again, but he was being told to stay away from Chang, who didn't want to be embarrassed by such a geek. Chang lost to Yusuke, who then lost to Akira in the Semi's, while Kitao sported a red eye, after taking a stiff Shotei from Ogre, who then lost to Tiger in the Semi's. Kazuwo and Chang were the two starting the match, as Chang said he would do it himself. They locked up, but Kazuwo was too experienced in submissions for Chang, who took him down, and locked on an Elbow Hold. Chang made it to his feet, and flipped out of it, and then hit an Armdrag, before pointing to his head. He then turned around, into a Forearm Smash from Kazuwo, who then hit a High-Angle Backdrop on Chang, sending him outside. Kitao then entered the ring, as Falcon was tagged in by Kazuwo. Falcon and Kitao then quickly locked up, with Falcon easily taking Kitao down, before slapping him in the back of the head, and backing off laughing. Kitao slowly stood up, and told Falcon to hold on. Kitao then grabbed his Shonen Jump, flicking through the pages. He then found what he was looking for, and stood in a firm stance in his corner. He then put on a strained face, and started yelling, before yelling out, KAIOKEN ATTACK~! Kitao then charged the dumbfounded Falcon, who side stepped Kitao, who went crashing into the turnbuckles. Falcon then used a Schoolboy Cradle...1...2...2.9!! NOOO!!! Kitao just managed to kick out! Kazuwo was standing in the corner, shaking his head, as was Kitao's partner, Chang. Kitao slowly crawled over to his corner, and tagged in Chang. Chang entered the ring, and quickly locked a Side Headlock on Falcon, being sent off the ropes, and ducking a strike attempt, before coming back with a Body Block! Chang rolled through, and then picked up Falcon, hitting him with a Fisherman Suplex. Chang then went up top, and went for the Superstar Moonsault!, but Falcon moved out of the way, and quickly tagged in Kazuwo. Kazuwo entered the ring, and picked up Chang, before sending him off the ropes, and hitting a vicious Back Elbow. Kazuwo then hit a Knee Lift on Chang, before coming off the ropes again, but Chang hit a desperate Thrust Kick, knocking Kazuwo down, so he could make the tag to Kitao. Kitao entered the ring, and picked up Kazuwo, hitting him with the Ultra Flash Mega Super!, but Kazuwo just stood there, and then hit a Knee Lift on Kitao, knocking him down. He then tagged in Falcon, before taking Chang out of the ring. Falcon picked up Kitao, before hitting him with a Rolling Elbow, and then hitting him with a Falcon Arrow...1...2...3! And it is over. Falcon picks up an easy win over Kitao, who proved to be useless in the match.

(1.4%, 65.1%, 36%)

It was time, for the final of the Young Tiger's Cup. The Great Super Tiger came out, to a nice pop from the crowd, which had been growing all night long. Interesting enough, so had Akira Hamasaka's, who received a strong pop when Blackened hit the speakers. The bell was rung, and the start was slow, as both men paced the ring, waiting to see who would make the first move. The two moved in, locking up, with Akira getting a waistlock on, and then quickly threw Tiger over, looking for a German, but Tiger backflipped out of it, before hitting a Dropkick on Akira, sending him outside. Tiger then waited for Akira to get up, and came off the ropes, hitting a Tope Suicida, taking Akira out. Both men slowly got back up, and Akira exploded with a Lariat on the outside, knocking Tiger down hard. He then lifted Tiger up, and sent him crashing into the crowd, who were ushered out of the way by four Dojo Boys. Akira then grabbed a chair, and blasted it over the back of Tiger, before choking him with it. Akira then threw it away, and re-entered the ring at 13. The count continued, coming to 16, before Tiger started to move. It reached 18, as Tiger made it to his feet, and he rushed the ring, JUST making it in, at the late ends of 19. Akira was waiting for him, and he stomped down hard on Tiger, before picking him up, and sending him off the ropes, before hitting a Flying Shoulder Tackle. Akira then locked on a Half Crab Hold, putting Tiger in a lot of trouble. Tiger slowly dragged himself to the ropes, but Akira pulled him back to the middle of the ring, before changing the Half Crab Hold in an STF. Tiger was in even more trouble, as calls of Tiger yelled out across the arena. Tiger slowly made it to the ropes, but faultered just near them. It looked like he was ready to tap, before he made one last lunge, and made the break. Akira broke the hold, keeping himself composed, as he lifted up Tiger, and hit him with the vicious Release German Suplex. He then called for the finish, as he headed up top, and hit a Diving Headbutt, before making the one knee cover...1...2...NO! Tiger kicked out! Akira then lifted up Tiger, and picked him up, looking for a Michinoku Driver type move, but Tiger reversed it, and hit an Enzuigiri. Tiger then picked up Akira, and placed him in the corner, before hitting him with some slow middle kicks. Akira shrugged them off, and threw Tiger into the corner, hitting him with vicious elbow Smashes. Akira then sent Tiger to the opposite side, and charged in after him, but when Tiger reached the corner, he charged up it, and hit a Quebrada, otherwise known as the Super Tiger Splash!...1...2...2.9!!! NOO!!! So close. The crowd were on the edge of their seats for the fall, as Tiger picked up Akira, and went for a Tiger Suplex, but Akira blocked it, and stomped on the foot of Tiger, before coming off the ropes and going for a Lariat, but Tiger ducked it, and hit a Tiger Suplex Hold...1...2...3!!! IT WAS OVER! The Great Super Tiger rolled off, and lay face down on the mat, breathing heavily. Akira slowly crawled over to the corner, as Young Lions entered the ring, and helped both men, spraying them down with H2O spray. Akira was helped from the ring, and to the back, as Akira Kuroda entered the ring, with the trophy and official documents.

(6.2%, 60.4%, 34%)

Tiger was slow to get up, but managed it at his own strength. Akira then read through the official documents, before handing the big Young Tiger's Cup Trophy to The Great Super Tiger, who accepted it graciously. He then accepted the microphone to make his victory speech.

Tiger said that today, he showcased the form of Lucharesu, that was expected in singles competition. He said he fought hard, and he managed to do what he had hoped; Win the Young Tiger's Cup. He said this proclaimed him as Ace of Tiger Heaven, and now it was his duty to continue to make Lucharesu the strongest style. His immediate aim now, is to go into the Six Man Tag match on 17/06, and showcase the fast paced style of Lucharesu in a Multi-Person Tag Match. The Great Super Tiger then announced that he shall be taking Yusuke, who made it to the Semi-Finals of the show, and Kazuwo, who showcased amazing ability today, the two men Akira Hamasaka had to defeat to get to the Finals. He said he shall be taking those two men into the Six Man Tag Match as his partners, and he promised victory for Tiger Heaven. The Great Super Tiger then thanked all the fans in attendance, which rang out the show.

Tiger Heaven 21/05/05

"Heaven's Gate: Young Tigers Cup"

Kyoto KBS Hall

940 fans (No Vacancy)

1. Round 1: The Great Super Tiger d. Darkside of Falcon (7:19) with a La Magistral.

2. Round 1: Tigre Ogre d. Kitao Hamasaki (6:04) with a Shotei.

3. Round 1: Akira Hamasaka d. Kazuwo (9:50) with a Powerbomb Hold.

4. Round 1: Yusuke d. Johnny Chang (5:11) with an Inside Cradle.

5. Semi-Final: The Great Super Tiger d. Tigre Ogre (5:39) with a Crucifix Hold.

6. Semi-Final: Akira Hamasaka d. Yusuke (3:53) with a Lariat.

7. Darkside of Falcon & Kazuwo d. Kitao Hamasaki & Johnny Chang (9:16) when Falcon used a Falcon Arrow on Kitao.

8. Young Tigers Cup Final: The Great Super Tiger d. Akira Hamasaka (12:00) with a Tiger Suplex Hold.

[Shay-D]

Nice first show! Looking forward to the 6 Man Action more though! Bring on the Lucharesu action!

'D'

[LUKIE]

*Press Conference*

>05/05/05<

(Hosted by Akira Kuroda)

Akira Kuroda held a Press Conference to announce the full card of the next Tiger Heaven Show. Alongside him was Akira Kuroda, and Young Tiger's Cup Champion, The Great Super Tiger.

Kuroda spoke about the Young Tiger's Cup, and how fans thouroghly enjoyed the show, and were hoping for more growth by Tiger Heaven. The Main Event was seen to be an amazing match, with Tiger and Akira both proving to be ready to carry the promotion, and bring forth a new era in Lucharesu. Fans were disappointed with Hamasaki losing in odd ways, as they took a strong liking to the character.

He then allowed the Runner-Up to the Young Tiger's Cup, Akira Hamasaka, to say a few words. Akira took the post, and said that Tiger won the show, and it posed a problem. Akira said that Tiger isn't the right man to be Ace, and that Akira will have to support him, even though he is against him, in order for Tiger Heaven to suceed. Akira said that the only way to keep interest in Tiger Heaven, with Super Tiger on top, is for him to lead the first Unit. A Unit to oust Super Tiger from the top, and put the right man there, Akira. Akira then said, the next series of shows are vital in his thinking, and results are what he is looking for, not only from himself, but for prospective talent for his group. He finally stated, that Ogre has showed the most promise to him, but he isn't a man of words, and only actions, and shall wait to see what Ogre does, if anything, at the show.

Kuroda announced the next show, stating the outside participation from K-Dojo is going to be a tough challenge for Super Tiger, a suitable ace, and the two men he has decided to take into the show, Kazuwo and Yusuke. The final thing he did, was introduce the first member of the Second Wave of Tiger, Kenji Kurosawa.

Kenji Kikoshima

Competed in the Amateur Jujitsu championships in High School, coming in at 3rd place, a remarkable achievment. Has some brutal kicks, and very amazing throws, and submissions. A silent assassin, who hardly speaks.

Birthdate: 11 January 1985

Home Town: Esashi, Iwate

Height: 5'7

Weight: 185lbs

Signature Moves: Swandive Inazuma Leg Lariat, Inazuma Leg Lariat.

Tiger Heaven 17/06/05

"Heaven's Gate Conclude"

Kobe Free Sports Gymnasium (500)

1. Kenji Kurosawa (debut) Vs Johnny Chang

2. Akira Hamasaka Vs Tigre Ogre

3. Darkside of Falcon Vs Kitao Hamasaki

4. The Great Super Tiger, Yusuke & Kazuwo Vs Super X, Mr. X & MIYAWAKI (K-Dojo)

[LUKIE]

Tiger Heaven 17/06/05

"Heaven's Gate Conclude"

Tiger Heaven arrives in Kobe! At the place they usually hold their Dojo training sessions, the Kobe Free Sports Gymnasium. 500 fans packed the arena, with another 300 been turned away at the door, that is how strong word of mouth can be, as it didn't take long for the news of Tiger Heaven to travel from the Office in Kyoto to the Dojo in Kobe.

The opening match debuted the first of the second wave, as Kenji Kikoshima made his way out to the ring. He had a mysterious look about him. His opponent was the self-pro-claimed Future Hong Kong Super Star, Johnny Chang. The match kicked off slowly, with the two locking up, with a few reversals, and then ending with a stand-off. The two locked up again, and Chang got a side headlock on, being sent off the ropes, and coming back with a Shoulder Tackle. He ran the ropes again, but this time, was taken down by a Kenji Waterwheel Drop...1...2...NO! Kickout! Chang rolled to the ropes, but Kenji was on him, picking him up, and sending him off the ropes again, before hitting a Leg Lariat. Kenji then locked on a Cross Knee Scissors Hold, but Chang was too close to the ropes, and managed the rope break easily. Kenji continued his attack, with a Brainbuster, holding on, and rolling back into a Front Necklock. Chang slowly got to his feet, and reversed it into a Release Northern Lights Suplex. Chang then slumped over the ropes, and dragged himself to the corner. Kenji slowly got up, and charged the corner, but Chang moved out of the way, and Kenji hit the turnbuckles hard. Chang then charged in, but Kenji moved out of the way, but Chang recovered quickly and burst out of the corner with a Flying Neckbreaker Lariat. Chang then lifted up Kenji, and hit him with a Thrust Kick, taking his head off, and covering for the win.

(1.2%, 65%, 38.7%)

The man who wants the army, Akira Hamasaka, the runner-up to the Young Tiger's Cup made his way out to the ring, to a great reaction from the crowd. The Lights then went out, and came back on, with Tigre Ogre in the ring. The two started out fast, charging out of their corners, and hitting Shoulder Tackles. Akira then yelled for Ogre to come off the ropes, and he did and hit a Lariat, but Akira shook it off. Akira retaliated with a standing Lariat, which Ogre threw off. Both men got in one anothers face, before a chop war started, with Ogre winning over Akira. Ogre then sent Akira off the ropes, and went for a Back Elbow, but Akira ducked it and came back with a Flying Shoulder Tackle, knocking Ogre to the outside. Akira then headed outside also, and grabbed a chair from a fan, before smashing it over the back of Ogre, who slumped to the concrete. Akira then threw the chair away, and told the fans to move, as the Dojo Boys created a space. Akira then sent Ogre flying into the chairs, before standing there with his arms raised. The fans were giving him a heavy amount of booing, as he grabbed another chair, and used it to choke the mysterious Ogre. The count reached 14, when Akira returned to the ring, and Ogre slowly got up, and rushed in at 19, most of his energy drained. Akira picked him up, and sent him off the ropes, catching him with a Spinebuster, with a cover...1...2...NO! Ogre kicked out. Akira then turned Tigre Ogre over into a Double Arm Camel Clutch. It was a very unique submission, and had Ogre in trouble, as he edged over to the ropes, looking for the break. Akira tried to hold him still, but Ogre showed his strength, moving over and making the break. The 10 minute mark was coming up, as Akira picked up Ogre, and placed him in the corner, hitting him with vicious elbows, before sending him to the opposite side. Akira then charged in, hitting the Hama-Drive, a Seated Dropkick in the corner, to the chest of Ogre. Ogre slumped down in the corner, and Akira dragged him out, before heading up top. Akira then dove off with a Diving Headbutt, but Ogre moved out of the way, causing Akira to hit the ground hard. Ogre then quickly used a La Magistral, hoping for the upset...1...2...2.9! NOO!!! So close. The crowd popped, thinking Ogre had won, but it wasn't the case. Ogre then picked up Akira, and hit him with several hard slaps to the face, and came off the ropes with a Shotei! He then made the cover...1...2...NO! Akira kicked out again. Ogre then lifted Akira and hit him with a Double Arm Suplex. Ogre then called for the finish, and picked up Akira, locking him in a Leg Clutch Backdrop, before throwing him over, causing Akira to do a Moonsault, and land face first on the mat, the OGRE THROW! Ogre then crawled over to make the cover...1...2...2.9! NOOO! Again Akira kicked out. The match was on 15 minutes, as Ogre picked up Akira, and hit him with some slaps again, followed by Side Kick to the head. Akira slumped down onto his knees, and Ogre went for an Enzuigiri, but Akira ducked it, and then waited for Ogre to get back up, before hitting him with a Knee to the head. He then came off the ropes, and collected him with a Lariat, before covering...1...2...NO! Again he couldn't pick up the win. The match was winding down, as Akira called for the win, and lifted Ogre up in the Michinoku Driver setting, but Ogre reversed it, and hit an Inverted DDT. Both men were down, as the Time Limit came up. Referee Taiki called for the bell, as Dojo Boys entered the ring, to check over both men. The lights went out, and came back on, and Ogre was gone. Akira was helped up, and he took the microphone.

(1.5%, 65.1%, 45.5%)

Akira called for Ogre to return, but there was nothing. He then said that Ogre proved himself tonight, and he wants him to be the first member of his new army. Once again there was nothing, as Akira placed the microphone down, and headed to the back.

Kitao Hamasaki was out for revenge, after taking the loss in the Tag match at the debut show, to Falcon. He made his way out to the DragonballZ theme, reading his Shonen Jump as per usual. He seemed to be carrying what appear to be Yugioh! Trading Cards, and he was sifting through them in the ring. Falcon made his way out to the ring, and made a cutting sign across his neck, while pointing to Hamasaki, who took no notice. Falcon was getting some nice heat, as he seems to be performing his heel antics well. The match kicked off with Hamasaki still sifting through his cards, while Falcon stood there with a smile on his face. Hamasaki then stopped, his eyes getting wide, as he held a card up. He then yelled, GO SUPER DRAGON!, and threw the card onto the mat... nothing happened... they looked at the card... still nothing happened. Falcon walked over and picked the card up, and ripped in his hands. Kitao's eyes welled up with sadness, and then they turned to anger, as he let out a huge scream, and charged Falcon with Elbow Smashes, knocking him into the corner. Kitao continued, before sending Falcon to the other side of the ring, and charged in with a Flying Elbow Smash. Kitao then threw Falcon to the mat, and yelled out BAKAYARO~! in a Kojima-esque way, before heading to the top rope. He then dove off with a Senton Atomico! The fans were ecstatic, as Kitao made the cover...1... FALCON KICKED OUT! The assault had done little damage, as Falcon made it back to his feet, and Kitao went for the Ultra Flash Mega Super!, but Falcon ducked it, and locked on an Iron Claw, pushing Kitao to the corner. Falcon then climbed the corner, and started biting the head of Kitao, getting major heel heat, before climbing back down, and hitting a Front Overhead Suplex. Falcon then picked up Kitao, and dropped him with the Falcon Arrow, picking up the win with ease.

(1.5%, 65.8%, 31.5%)

A short intermission then happened, before the Main Event. Soon enough, the fans returned to their seats, as Super X led out Mr. X and MIYAWAKI of K-Dojo fame, to the ring. Soon enough, the theme of Super Tiger hit, as he lead out Rocker, Yusuke, and Kazuwo to the ring. The match was slow starting, with Yusuke and Mr. X in the ring. The two traded slaps to the chest, before Yusuke got a side headlock on, and was sent off the ropes, coming back with a Shoulder Tackle. He then did more rope running, ending with a Flying Forearm for a 2 count. Yusuke then picked up X, and backed him against the ropes, before chopping him hard, several times. He then sent him off, and caught him with a Dropkick, sending him outside. Yusuke, then clapped, getting the fans attention, before coming off the ropes, and hitting the Stage Dive. Super X and Kazuwo then entered the ring, and Kazuwo used a Rolling Armdrag on Super, before coming off the ropes, and running into a Dropkick. Super then came off the ropes, and hit a Corbata, sending Kazuwo to the outside. Super then headed up top, and as Yusuke helped Kazuwo up, Super came off with a Front Flip Plancha! taking both men out. MIYAWAKI and Super Tiger then entered the ring, and exchanged hard strikes, with the bigger MIYAWAKI getting the upperhand, and hitting some Mongolian Chops. He then sent Super Tiger off the ropes, and caught him with a Kitchen Sink shot. MIYAWAKI then locked on a Sleeper Hold, which had Tiger in trouble, but he slowly moved over and made the ropebreak. Tiger was then kicked out of the ring, as Yusuke was rolled in by Super X. Super and MIYAWAKI then sent Yusuke off the ropes, and caught him with a Double Spinebuster. Super then picked him up, and hit the Bullet Train, covering for the first fall of the match.

Yusuke rolled outside, as Tiger re-entered the ring, only to have all three of the K-Dojo boys attack him. They sent him to the corner, before Super charged in with a Flying Elbow Smash, and then X charged in with a Leg Lariat, and finally MIYAWAKI charged in with a Lariat. MIYAWAKI then hit a Brainbuster, and Mr. X locked on a Fujiwara Armbar. Once again, Tiger was in trouble, but MIYAWAKI and Super were holding the others back. Tiger finally made the ropebreak, causing frustration in X. X then picked up Tiger, and sent him off the ropes, and went for a High Kick, but Tiger rolled under it, and hit a Jumping Heel Kick on X, sending him outside. MIYAWAKI then charged Tiger, but Tiger pulled the rope down, sending him over the top rope. Kazuwo and Yusuke then entered the ring, and the three Tiger Heaven men attacked Super, stomping him down into the mat. Kazuwo then held him in a Camel Clutch, as Yusuke and Tiger both came off the ropes, and hit joint Low Altitude Dropkicks to the face of Super. Kazuwo then lifted him up, and hit a High Angle Backdrop, before making the cover...1...2...NO! Kickout! Kazuwo then lifted him up, and placed him in the corner, before elbowing him, and sending him to the opposite side. Kazuwo then charged in with a Knee Kick, and then Yusuke charged in with a Flying Elbow Smash, and finally Tiger charged in with a Heel Kick. Tiger then went for the Tiger Suplex Hold, but MIYAWAKI came in and grabbed him in a Waistlock. Kazuwo then charged in, and locked MIYAWAKI in a Backdrop position, as Yusuke held off X. They then tried for the chain Suplex's, but Super kept blocking it. Finally Kazuwo was able to pull MIYAWAKI over, with a High-Angle Backdrop, causing him to let go of Tiger. Tiger then hit the Tiger Suplex Hold...1...2... Mr. X SAVE! The fans were ecstatic, as Tiger, Super, MIYAWAKI and Kazuwo all rolled outside. Yusuke picked up X, and went for a Brainbuster, but X blocked it, and went to pull him down with a Fujiwari Armbar, but Yusuke grabbed the ropes, and used them to backflip over, and then hit an Armdrag. X slowly got up, and Yusuke hit him with a Dropkick, as Kazuwo entered, and took him over with a Judo Takedown. Kazuwo then locked on a Jujigatame, causing X to tap out, nearing the 20 minute mark.

It was one fall a piece, as X rolled outside, and MIYAWAKI came in, exchanging hard strikes with Kazuwo. MIYAWAKI then came off the ropes, and hit a Lariat, turning Kazuwo inside out. Kazuwo rolled outside, as Yusuke hit a Missile Dropkick on MIYAWAKI, causing him to roll outside. Mr. X then hit a Swandive Dropkick, causing Yusuke to roll outside. Tiger then hit a Running Enzuigiri on X, causing him to roll outside. Super X then entered the ring, and hit a Flying Back Elbow on Tiger. He then picked him up, and sent Tiger to the corner, but Tiger ran up the corner and hit the Super Tiger Splash...1...2...2.9!!! KICKOUT JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME! Super X then slowly got up, and Tiger hit a Savate Kick, and a Gutwrench Suplex. He then called for the finish, and picked up Super, before dropping him with a Tiger Suplex Hold...1...2...3! It was over. Super Tiger did what he promised, lead Tiger Heaven to victory over the foreign team, ending a great night of Lucharesu.

(2.2%, 57.6%, 19.8%)

Tiger Heaven 17/06/05

"Heaven's Gate Conclude"

Kobe Free Sports Gymnasium

500 fans (Super No-Vacancy Fullhouse)

1. Johnny Chang d. Kenji Kikoshima (8:15) with a Thrust Kick.

2. Tigre Ogre Vs Akira Hamasaka (20:00) went to a Draw when the Time Limit expired.

3. Darkside of Falcon d. Kitao Hamasaki (6:06) with a Falcon Arrow.

4. The Great Super Tiger, Yusuke & Kazuwo (2-1) Super X, Mr. X & MIYAWAKI (K-Dojo)

- Super X d. Yusuke (7:58) with the Bullet Train.

- Kazuwo d. Mr. X (18:04) with a Jujigatame.

- Tiger d. Super X (23:39) with a Tiger Suplex Hold.

[Kurei]

Gotta love the Tigre Ogre and the lights... Where does he come from? Where does he go? The Mystery~! Also Yay! for Stalker Ishikawa 2005, aka. Kitao Hamasaki! I get this strange feeling you're pushing this guy The Great Super Tiger all the way to the moon and back, which might kinda turn him into Tiger Heaven's Dragon Kid down the road, but on the other hand, once the novelty of Super Tiger has worn off, there'll be a whole bunch of people who could take his place as the Ace of Tiger Heaven.

[IAceI]

Where does he come from? Where does he go?

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[LUKIE]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

It's still early days here in Tiger Heaven. A lot could happen... I have so many plans... I'm loviong this diary, and evolving the characters

[Guest GhostShadow]

This is such a great diary, you puro God.

[LUKIE]

*AKIRA WANTS TIGER*

>New Cards released<

The Kyoto Public Sports Chat FM, held host to a talk back slot with Akira Hamasaka. The man who is quickly becoming known as the violent heel of Tiger Heaven was asked several questions, one of which was about his near future goals.

Akira responded that he wants to lead two men against Super Tiger, and so is hoping of winning the Battle Royale scheduled for the next show. He shall still be on the lookout for wrestlers to join his yet to be named unit, while also still wanting to confront Tigre Ogre, who he called Mysterious and Amazing.

Akira finally said that he is looking for a direct fall over Super Tiger, in order to garner another singles match. A plan is also to take Super Tiger out first, and then jump out second, in order to face him in the singles match. His plan is still undecided...

Akira was also asked of Akira Kuroda's plans for the rest of the year. Akira spoke briefly, but did make mention of Six Man Tag Team Titles, that management want to get up and running by, around the last show of the year, or the first of next. He said that his unit shall be up and running by then, and it is easy to say that his unit shall be the inaugral champions.

The next card, and rest of the small tour, which is covering around a month and a half, entitled First Tiger, were released...

Tiger Heaven 08/07/05

"First Tiger"

Sonobe City Gymnasium (700)

1. Kenji Kikoshima & Katsuki Matsuo (debut) Vs Juro Daihasu (debut) & Takumi Ishimaru (debut)

2. 8 Man Royal

3. Loser 1 Vs Loser 2

4. Winner, Loser 3 & Loser 5 Vs Runner-Up, Loser 4 & Loser 6

Tiger Heaven 22/07/05

"First Tiger"

Osaka NGK Studio (500)

Tiger Heaven 06/08/05

"First Tiger"

Kobe Free Sports Gymnasium (500)

The big thing out of the shows, is the debut of the rest of the second wave, with Katsuki Matsuo, Juro Daihasu and Takumi Ishimaru all looking to make an impact.

Also, the 8 man royale can lead to even possibly, an Akira Hamasaka Vs Super Tiger match-up, or maybe another Akira Vs Tigre match. Some great ones.

[LUKIE]

Tiger Heaven 08/07/05

"First Tiger"

The First Tiger tour kicked off, with 551 fans packing into the Sonobe Ciry Gymnasium, just on the out skirts of Kyoto City. It was to host the debuts of three new wrestlers, and a special series of matches.

Juro and Takumi were the first two out, and both ran down to the ring, Takumi clapping along the way, looking quite excited to be making his debut. Kenji Kikoshima then lead out the third debutant, the self-proclaimed Mr. Disco, Katsuki Matsuo. Matsuo did some disco moves on his way down, decked out in 70's disco gear, to the delight of the fans. Katsuki and Juro started the match, with Katsuki doing a little dance, before locking up with Juro, before arm wringering him, and doing another little dance, while connected to Juro. He then hit him with an Armdrag, and kipped back up, doing a Staying Alive Stance, much to the delight of the crowd, and the frustration of Juro. The two locked up again, and this time, Juro pushed him away, and levelled him with several chops, before coming off the ropes, and doing some average rope running, and then hitting a Running Elbow Smash. Katsuki then rolled outside, holding the back of his head, as Juro tagged out to the Animal Hamaguchi Dojo graduate, Takumi. Takumi locked up with Kenji, who quickly took him down, and kicked him in the back, before coming off the ropes with a Seated Leg Lariat. Kenji then picked him up, and hit him with a Waterwheel Drop, looking for the quick win...1...2...NO! Kickout! Kenji then lifted up Takumi, and sent him off the ropes, before coming off himself, but Takumi ducked a Lariat attempt, and caught Kenji coming back, with a Samoan Drop, obviously taught to him by the great Hamaguchi. Takumi shouted out, on fire, and waited for Kenji to get up, before hitting him with a Backdrop Hold...1...2...2.9!!! NO!!! Nearly an upset. Kenji rolled outside, and Takumi headed up top, before hitting an Orihara Style Moonsault to the outside, on Kenji and Katsuki. The crowd was ecstatic for the amazing move, as Takumi rolled Kenji back in, and Juro also slid into the ring. Juro then hit a Mountain Bomb on Kenji, and locked him in a Half Crab Hold. Kenji was in trouble, as he edged his way over to the ropes, looking for the break. He finally made it, after expending a lot of energy. Juro then picked him up, and called for the finish, before sending Kenji off the ropes, he then hit a Dropkick, before quickly picking up Kenji, and going for a German Suplex Hold, but Kenji broke out of it, and hit an Overhead Kick, rocking Juro. Kenji then came off the ropes, and hit a beautiful Inazuma Leg Lariat, making the cover on Juro...1...2...3! MATCH OVER! Kenji picks up a solid win, in only his second match.

(1.2%, 60.9%, 27.3%)

The 8 man Royale was up next, as Akira Hamasaka, The Great Super Tiger, Kazuwo, Tigre Ogre, Yusuke, Darkside of Falcon, Johnny Chang and Kitao Hamasaki, all made their way out to the ring. The bell was quckly rung, and all the men quickly circled the ring. Tigre was the first to get it on, attacking Akira, the two elbowed one another, before the rest of the men attacked one another. Hamasaki took the advantage, as he snuck up on Ogre, and threw him outside the ring, eliminating Ogre first! Hamasaki couldn't believe it, as he eliminated the mysterious monster, Ogre, but soon enough, he joined him, as Akira Hamasaka was thwarted in his efforts to talk to Ogre once again, and he threw Kitao over the top rope, making up the singles match for later on in the evening, with Ogre Vs Kitao. The Royale continued, with some little spurts of action, but mainly brawling. Falcon and Kazuwo went at it with slaps in the middle of the ring, with Falcon winning, before coming off the ropes, and hitting a Flying Forearm. He then picked up Kazuwo, and went to throw him out, but as Kazuwo was going over, he held the arm of Falcon, and locked him in a Hanging Jujigatame over the top rope. Falcon was in, incredible pain, as he tried to eleviate it, and climbed onto the top of the ropes, trying to get over it. Yusuke then ran over, and pushed him off the top, as Kazuwo wasn't expecting it. Falcon hit the ground first, and was followed by Kazuwo, who lost balance, holding onto the arm of Falcon. Falcon #3, Kazuwo #4. Yusuke looked over the top not believing what he was seeing, as from behind, Chang charged him. Kazuwo jumped on the apron, and decked Yusuke with an Elbow Smash, just as Chang was there, who collided with Kazuwo, knocking him off the apron. Chang rocked, and turned around, as Tiger hit a Dropkick on him, sending him over the top and to the floor, causing #5. It was down to Akira, Tiger and Yusuke. Yusuke was down, as Akira hit Tiger with vicious kicks and slaps to the face, backing him into the corner. Akira then sent him to the opposite side, and charged in, hitting the HAMA-Drive. Akira then went to follow it up with a Powerbomb, but Yusuke came from behind, and hit an Enzui Elbow Smash, before hitting a Backdrop. Yusuke then called for the finish, and picked up Akira, before hitting him with a Spinning Slap. He then came off the ropes, but Akira exploded with a Lariat, sending Yusuke over the top rope and to the floor, causing #6. It was down to Akira, and Tiger, as Akira picked up Tiger, and sent him off the ropes, catching him with a Flying Shoulder Tackle. Akira then picked him up, and went for the Powerbomb again, but Tiger reversed it with a Frankensteiner, and then waited for Akira to get back up, before charging at him, but Akira hit a vicious Lariat. Akira then picked up Tiger, and sent him to the corner, but Tiger ran up the corner, obviously looking for the Super Tiger Splash, but Akira was ready, and he charged at him, pushing him off the top rope, to the outside, winning the Battle Royale!

(4.2%, 62.9%, 39.6%)

The DragonBallZ theme hit the speakers, as Kitao Hamasaki made his way out to the ring. He looked around ringside, watching over his back, looking very scared, waiting for Ogre to attack him. Kitao finally entered the ring, and stood there, relieved, before the lights went out. They came back on, with Tigre Ogre standing right behind Kitao. Kitao slowly turned around, and ducked a Shotei attempt, coming off the ropes with a Dropkick, starting the match. Kitao then picked up Ogre, and sent him off the ropes, hitting another Dropkick. He then headed up top, and came off with a Senton Atomico, making the cover...1...2...NO! Ogre kicked out. Kitao once again headed up top, and went for another Senton Atomico, but this time, Ogre moved out of the way, and Kitao hit hard. Kitao slowly got up, and Ogre came off the ropes, and nailed a vicious Kenka Kick, nearly taking the head off of Kitao. Kitao rolled outside, looking lifeless, as a couple of dojo boys ran over to check on him. The count had started and soon reached 10 with no movement from Kitao. It reached 15, and Kitao started to slowly move. He was back up at 18, and quickly rolled back in, to a clap from the crowd. Ogre was waiting, and he picked him up, before hitting a Double Arm Suplex, and then went outside, before hitting a Swandive Body Press. He didn't go for the cover though, and soon picked up Kitao, before dropping him with the Ogre Throw, picking up the easy win in the process.

(4.3%, 67.1%, 42%)

The final was up, as Blackened hit the speakers, and Akira Hamasaka lead out his rudo group, of Falcon and Johnny. They entered the ring to a strong heel reaction, all three totally different heels. Akira a Bad Ass Monster, Falcon a sneaky cheater, and Chang and up himself Egoist. Super Tiger then made his way out, leading out his top two of Tiger Heaven, Kazuwo and Yusuke. The match started quick, as Akira and his partners took out the Tiger Heaven crew, throwing them outside, and brawling. Akira had Tiger, and threw him into the crowd, as Falcon had Kazuwo, and the two just traded strikes on the floor. Chang had Yusuke, and was taking him to the back wall, sending him crashing into it, and stomping on him while he was down. Akira and Chang then helped Falcon with Kazuwo, and rolled him inside the ring. The three them stomped him down, walking around, in control of the ring. They then picked him up, and sent him off the ropes, with Falcon and Chang hitting a Double Back Elbow, knocking him down hard. Akira then lifted him up, and sent him off the ropes, collecting him with a Flying Shoulder Tackle. Chang then came off the ropes with an Elbow Drop, while Falcon hit a Footstomp. Akira then lifted him up, and threw him against the ropes, before kicking him. Chang and Falcon then came off the ropes with a Double Dropkick to the side of his head, and then Akira hit a vicious Lariat, making the cover...1...2...NO~! Super Tiger Save! Kazuwo then rolled outside, as Akira and the others started laying into Tiger, before Referee Taiki got control of the match, and sent Falcon and Chang outside. Akira hit a slam on Tiger, and dropped a knee across his chin. He then locked on a Double Arm Camel Clutch, pulling back hard. Tiger wouldn't give though, and soon enough, Akira broke the hold, taking the arm of Tiger, and tagging in Falcon, who went up top, and dropped a Footstomp across the arm. Falcon then used a Rolling Armlock on Tiger, putting him in trouble once again, but Tiger soon enough got a foot on the ropes, making the break. Falcon then held then arm, this time tagging in Johnny, who headed up top, and dropped a Flying Knee on the arm of Tiger, who collapsed in agony. The 10 minute mark rocked up, with Chang in control stomping over the arm.

Chang then picked up Tiger, and sent him into the corner, and charged in with a Leg Lariat. He then placed him up top, and climbed up, but Tiger hit some elbow smashes, and pushed Chang off, before coming off with a Diving Hurricanrana! Both men were down, as Tiger dragged himself over for the tag. Akira and Falcon rushed the ring, as did Kazuwo and Yusuke, who both ducked Lariat attempts, and dropkicked Akira and Falcon outside the ring. Yusuke then clapped, getting the crowd, before coming off the ropes, and hitting the Stage Dive! Kazuwo then lifted up Chang, as Tiger rolled outside, and he sent him off the ropes, catching him with a Spear Tackle. He then locked on a Cross Knee Scissors Hold, working the leg of Chang. Chang quickly shuffled to the ropes, and made the break. Kazuwo lifted up Chang, and sent him into the corner, before charging in, but Chang moved out of the way, and then charged in himself, but Kazuwo got the boot up, and then grabbed the arm of Chang, taking him over the top rope, into a Jujigatame. Kazuwo was dangling with the Juji on, as Akira made his way over, and climbed on the apron. He then hit a brutal seated dropkick on Kazuwo, breaking the roped Juji, and knocking him off the apron to the floor. Kazuwo looked out of it, as Yusuke and Akira entered the ring, exchanging hard strikes. Akira got the easy upperhand, and hit a Front Overhead Suplex. Akira then waited for Yusuke to get up, and came off the ropes, looking for a Lariat, but Yusuke ducked it, and then hit a Dropkick on Akira as he came back, before using an Inside Cradle...1...2...2.9~!! Major heat, as the fans thought Yusuke had the upset. Yusuke then lifted up Akira and hit him with a Spinning Slap, sending him rattling backwards into a Kazuwo High-Angle Backdrop. The two then picked up Akira, and went for a Double Brainbuster, but Falcon entered the ring, and stopped it, joining the chain. Super Tiger then entered the ring, and joined up, making it 3-2 in favour of Tiger. Johnny then entered the ring, and joined the chain, making it 3-3. They jostled for position, before the lights went out, and then came back on, with Tigre Ogre joined on the Tiger Heaven side. He then helped them hit the 4-3 Brainbuster, and then the lights went back off, and came back on, with Tigre gone. Everyone rolled outside, leaving Akira and Yusuke in the ring, as 20 minutes was rolling by.

Yusuke picked up Akira, and hit him with another Spinning Slap, before coming off the ropes, looking for the Frontflip Neckbreaker, but Akira exploded with a Lariat, turning Yusuke inside out. He then made the cover...1...2...3!!! Akira picks up the win out of nowhere, as the crowd were silent for the unexpected fall. They then jeered, as Akira stood there triumphantly, the mighty heel ending another strong Tiger Heaven show.

(4.9%, 61.2%, 22.7%)

Tiger Heaven 08/07/05

"First Tiger"

Sonobe City Gymnasium

551 Fans (No Vacancy)

1. Kenji Kikoshima & Katsuki Matsuo d. Juro Daihasu & Takumi Ishimaru (9:26) when Kenji used an Inazuma Leg Lariat on Juro.

2. 8 Man Royale: Akira Hamasaka d. The Great Super Tiger (16:40) to win an 8 Man Royale.

3. Tigre Ogre d. Kitao Hamasaki (5:13) with the Ogre Throw.

4. Akira Hamasaka, Darkside of Falcon & Johnny Chang d. The Great Super Tiger, Kazuwo & Yusuke (21:44) when Akira used a Lariat on Yusuke.

[IAceI]

Another great show Lukie, your character development is getting better and better with each show. I wasn't too into the first match because I don't know anything about the characters really but I read it and it was a nice opener.

The Battle Royal was interesting, especially with Kitao Hamasaki eliminating Ogre, I sensed he'd be next to go but its good to see the contrast in a Battle Royal and a singles match because he eliminated Ogre, but got his ass whooped. I think Akira Hamasaka and The Great Super Tiger being the last two was inevitable but I would have preferred to have seen Darkside of Falcon as the third last man to go instead of Yusuke (which surprised me), I think it would have been better if Super Tiger had managed to eliminate Falcon while being double teamed and would have added to his character.

Ogre defeating Hamasaki was rather obvious but I'm not sure whether it's intentional but each time Hamasaki is staying longer and longer, and 5 minutes with Ogre isn't too bad, eh? Also because this is Puro, am I to assume he gets whooped because he's the youngest at only 17 and needs to learn more, or is he just a complete geek? It's not like he has NO talent.

The final was a good read, especially with the whole Ogre appearing and helping out team Tiger Heaven rather than Hamasaka who wants him to join him more than anything. I want Ogre to join and a small part of me feels he will align with Hamasaka in the end, even if its not right off the bat. I sense Akira's unit will be just his team he had for the final, Hamasaka, Falcon and Chang. I enjoy Falcon's character a lot for some reason so I hope he gets more of a push in the future.

Can't wait to read the next show, Lukie.

[caucasianheat]

Very good show lukie, a very fun read.

Opener served its purpose as a very entertaining junior sprint, showing off all of the new rookies, but making it clear that they're not yet on the level of Kikoshima. I enjoyed the bits of personality shown by Matsuo, his Mr. Disco shtick should be a whole lot of fun, and I smell a potential feud/series with Yusuke to see who the best dancer really is.

I've never been a fan of battle royals, but this one was entertaining as any. I liked Kitao eliminating Ogre, only to get eliminated right after and then have to wrestle Ogre again right after. Good bit of booking there. Akira beating the odds against Yusuke and Tiger was cool, really puts him over as the heel ace of the company, able to overcome to faces to take the win. Good finish, as it puts Akira over as a quick-thinking guy who can get out of a jam with relative ease.

Ogre/Kitao was an entertaining squash, but it still put Kitao over as tough, surviving the Kenka Kick and getting back into the ring to fight. Tigre Ogre is an awesome monster and his character is being done perfectly.

A fantastic finale to a very strong show, that trios match is a perfect example of lucharesu at its best. It told a great story, worked in some very cool spots and established Akira's group as a strong band of rudos. Like we discussed on MSN, I'm really digging the idea of Akira courting Tigre Ogre and the sort of "will he-won't he" storyline in terms of who Ogre will align with. I'm looking forward to seeing more on that.

Very strong show, I can't wait to see more of this.

[LUKIE]

*AKIRA/TIGER TAG ACTION!*

>Upcoming show news<

Akira Kuroda held a Press Conference, and a special one on one verbal confrontation, with Super Tiger and Akira Hamasaka. Kuroda started out the conference, formally introducing the three men who just made their debuts, one by one:

Takumi Ishimaru

Young and energetic. The youngest Debutant of all of them, and part of the second wave. Has a very flashy attire, and bright blonde hair.

Birthdate: 30 October 1988

Home Town: Fukuoka, Fukuoka

Height: 5'5

Weight: 160lbs

Signature Moves: Dropkick, Half Crab Hold.

Katsuki Matsuo

Self problaimed 'Mr. Disco!' Has an elaborate Disco routine on his way down to the ring. Is a considerable talent, and probably the best of the second wave.

Birthdate: 06 March 1985

Home Town: Itabashi, Tokyo

Height: 5'8

Weight: 181lbs

Signature Moves: Stayin' 'Live, High Kick.

Juro Daihasu

An Animal Hamaguchi Dojo graduate. Has amazing wrestling ability already, but fails in psychology. Has a lot to learn. Always respected the Young Lions pure skill of wrestling, and hopes to focus on that, by starting off as such.

Birthdate: 8 May 1987

Home Town: Tokyo, Tokyo

Height: 5'5

Weight: 149lbs

Signature Moves: Backdrop, Dropkick.

Akira then first spoke to Super Tiger, and congratulated him on leading the Tiger Heaven group to victory over Kaientai Dojo. Kuroda then said that the K-Dojo group have asked for a match of their own, in order to show their true strength. They even nominated facing four opponents, instead of just three.

Super Tiger said that he worked hard to defeat the trio, who proved to be strong opponents, stronger then some in Tiger Heaven (He glanced over to Akira, who gave him an evil glare). Tiger said that he was unhappy they dropped a fall, but ultimately, it was the final result of two to one, which had the most meaning. Tiger said that Kazuwo and Yusuke are his two and three in the Tiger Heaven Sekigun, and he shall lead them against all who oppose Tiger Heaven.

Akira then stepped in, and told Tiger to put his money where his mouth is, as they say. He nominated that Super Tiger bring his two and three, and face off against Akira's group, with Falcon and Johnny.

Kuroda said that, that match was too early to run, as it has so much potential. He said, instead, that Akira would have more of a chance to get his hands on Tiger in a Tag Team Match, which Akira agreed with. Kuroda then nominated that Akira and Falcon, face off against Tiger and Kazuwo, in a big Tag Team Match. Both men agreed to it, and vowed victory, as the full cards of the next two shows were released.

Tiger Heaven 22/07/05

"First Tiger"

Osaka NGK Studio (500)

1. Katsuki Matsudo Vs Juro Daihasu

2. Tigre Ogre Vs Takumi Ishimaru

3. The Great Super Tiger Vs Kenji Kikoshima

4. Akira Hamasaka, Darkside of Falcon & Johnny Chang Vs Kazuwo, Yusuke & Kitao Hamasaki

Tiger Heaven 06/08/05

"First Tiger"

Kobe Free Sports Gymnasium (500)

1. Johnny Chang Vs Katsuki Matsudo

2. Tigre Ogre Vs Juro Daihasu

3. Handicap 3 Vs 4: Super X, Mr. X & MIYAWAKI Vs Yusuke, Takumi Ishimaru, Kitao Hamasaki & Juro Daihasu

4. Akira Hamasaka & Darkside of Falcon Vs The Great Super Tiger & Kazuwo

Tiger Heaven 18/09/05

"Tiger of Power"

Kyoto KBS Hall (1,500)

Tiger Heaven 09/10/05

"The Tiger Rise"

Osaka NGK Studio (500)

Tiger Heaven 23/10/05

"The Tiger Rise"

Sakai City Event Hall (700)

Tiger Heaven 13/11/05

"The Tiger Rise"

Kushimoto Municipal Gymnasium (650)

Tiger Heaven 04/12/05

"Heaven's End"

Kobe Free Sports Gymnasium (500)

Tiger Heaven 11/12/05

"Heaven's End"

Yashiro Town Municipal Gymnasium (800)

Tiger Heaven 18/12/05

"Heaven's End"

Sakai Municipal Ohama Gymnasium (800)

Tiger Heaven 25/12/05

"Heaven's End"

Kyoto KBS Hall (1,500)

[kingtut307]

Great stuff...just got to read it all from the beginning...I like how you are slowly working off of the first class while bringing in some fresh guys with each show.

The Tiger/Akira rivalry is building nicely...I like Ogre's involvement.

I can't wait to see what you do next.

[LUKIE]

Tiger Heaven 22/07/05

"First Tiger"

Tiger Heaven make their first trip to Osaka, at the famed Osaka NGK Studio, bringing in a nice crowd of 370 fans, who more then likely, have heard of Tiger Heaven's arrival, by word of mouth.

Two of the Second Wave kicked off the show, with a singles match. Katsuki Matsuo made his way down to the ring, dancing his way down. He got a young lady to join in, who did so embarrisingly. Juro Daihasu then ran down to the ring, and slid in, taking his spot. The match kicked off with both men locking up by the hands, pushing against one another. Katsuki was able to break one arm away, and arm wringered Juro, before going through a dance routine with him, getting a pop from the crowd. He then poked Juro in the eyes, and then came off the ropes with a Forearm Smash. Matsuo then did more dancing, before coming off the ropes, running the ropes, before getting taken down with a Monkey Flip from Juro. Juro then waited for Matsuo to get up, before using a Headscissors Takedown on him. Matsuo was in trouble, as he edged towards the ropes. He finally made it, and Juro broke the hold, before quickly picking Matsuo up, not letting him regain his breath. He then placed him in the corner, hitting him with hard Slaps, before sending him to the opposite side. Juro then charged in with an Avalanche, and then hit a Half Hatch Suplex out of the corner. Juro then called for the finish, and picked up Matsuo, who hit him with a Mid Kick, knocking him away. Matsuo tried to regroup, and Juro charged at him, but Matsuo exploded with a Zero-Sen Kick. He then hit a Kneel Kick, and made the cover...1...2...NO! Kickout by Juro. He lifted Juro up, and sent him to the corner, before charging in with a Jumping Knee. He then headed up top, and came off with a Diving Knee Drop, making another cover...1...2...NO! Juro kicked out again. Finally, Matsuo signalled for the Stayin' 'Live, with a brief stance, before coming off the ropes, and going for the Spinning High Kick, but Juro ducked it, and Matsuo hit the canvas hard. Juro then lifted him, and hit a Backdrop, before rolling through, and lifting him again, and hitting a Backdrop Hold! The bell then rung, as Juro hopped up, thinking to be the victor. Akira Kuroda then announced that the 10 minute time limit had expired.

(1.6%, 60.9%, 24.5%)

Tigre Ogre went to continue his domination streak, in another singles match, this time against Second Wave student, Takumi Ishimaru. Ishimaru was out first, running his way down to the ring, before sliding in. The lights then went out, as Tigre Ogre made his presence felt inside the ring. The match kicked off with Ishimaru charging out, and hitting a Dropkick on Ogre, knocking him backwards into the corner. Ishimaru then charged in with a corner Dropkick, and then sent Ogre to the opposite side, before charging in, but Ogre moved out of the way. Ogre then charged in with a Knee Shot to the gut, and then backed off, before charging in with a Kenka Kick to the jaw. Ogre then let out his frustration with 10 straight Middle Kicks on Ishimaru, who then slumped down to the mat, face first. Ogre stood still, staring down at Ishimaru, waiting for him to move. The referee checked on Ishimaru, who was still concious, and slowly got back to his feet, before Ogre grabbed him and hit a Cross Arm Brainbuster. Ogre then grabbed the leg of Ishimaru, and stomped on his head, before turning him over into a Half Crab Hold. Ishimaru was in trouble, and struggled to the ropes, but Ogre stomped on his head some more, and dragged him back into the middle of the ring. Soon enough, Ogre got bored, and he let go of the leg, and picked up Ishimaru, and hit him with the Ogre Throw, covering for the easy win. The lights then went out, and as quickly as he came, he was gone...

(1.6%, 67.9%, 45.9%)

Super Tiger made his way out to the ring, garnering a great response from the crowd. He entered the ring, and pulled up his knee pads, before Kenji Kikoshima walked his way out to the ring, garnering a little rudo heat. The match kicked off with both circling the ring fast, before locking up, and going through some very quick arm reversals, both looking for the upperhand. Kenji hit a few low kicks, and then took Tiger down into a mount, before slapping him hard in the face. Kenji then started yelling abuse at him, before slapping him a few times more, and then looking to lock in a Shoulder Hold. He did so, as he pulled back on the other arm of Tiger, in an Anaconda Vice like move, called the Baited Mule by Kenji. Tiger was in trouble, as he struggled for the ropes, and soon made them. Tiger slowly got up, only to be Lariated over the top rope, and to the floor by Kenji, who then headed to the top rope. Kenji then came off with a Plancha, to a nice pop from the crowd, taking out Tiger. He then threw Tiger back into the ring, and then climbed onto the apron. Tiger slowly got up, and Kenji went for the Swandive Inazuma Leg Lariat, but Tiger rolled under it, and then popped up, hitting a Savate Kick. Tiger then hit him with a Brainbuster, and headed up top. Kenji slowly got up, only to be hit with a Diving Hurricanrana from Tiger, taking him over. Tiger then locked on a Grapevined Armlock, really pulling back on the arm of Kenji, who has showed a spirited attack. Kenji was in trouble as he slowly headed to the ropes, and soon made the break. Tiger then pulled him to his feet, and hit him with another Brainbuster, before heading back up top, but Kenji was able to slowly get back up, and charge into the corner, knocking Tiger down. Kenji then headed up top, and it looked like he was going for an Avalanche Waterwheel Drop, but Tiger blocked it, and knocked him off, before hitting a Diving Body Press!...1...2...2.9!!! NO!!! Kenji just kicked out of it. Tiger quickly lifted him up and planted him with a Tiger Suplex Hold!...1...2...3! And it was over. Kenji put up a strong fight, but Tiger was able to take him out for the win.

(1.6%, 66.2%, 44.5%)

The Main Event had arrived, as Akira was out to test his new found friends, against Kazuwo, who was leading Yusuke and Number 1 Geek, Kitao into the match. Kazuwo lead out Yusuke, and Kitao, who was busy reading his Shonen Jump. They entered the ring, and then the familiar BLACKENED hit the speakers, as Akira Hamasaka made his way out to the ring, leading out Falcon and Chang. Falcon started the match off against Yusuke, with the two locking up in the middle of the ring. Yusuke got a side headlock on, and was quickly sent off the ropes, and came back with a Shoulder Tackle, but Falcon didn't go down. Falcon then poked Yusuke in the eyes, and locked on the Iron Claw, backing him into the corner. Falcon then climbed to the second rope, and leant down, biting the head of Yusuke to major heel heat from the crowd. The referee tried to get him off, but had no luck, and Kitao and Kazuwo ran into the ring, and pulled him off, only to have Akira and Chang come in, and take them outside the ring. Akira did the usual, sending Kazuwo into the crowd, into a pile of chairs, as Chang slammed Kitao down hard on the concrete. Inside the ring, Falcon had Yusuke in the Iron Claw again, placing him against the ropes, before hitting him with hard Knife-Edge Chops. Falcon then sent him off the ropes, and caught him coming back, with a Heel Kick. Falcon then called in the other two partners, and he and Chang hit a double Spinebuster, before rolling Yusuke through, and then sending him to the corner. Falcon then charged in with a Heel Kick, and then Chang a Leg Lariat, and finally Akira with a Lariat. Akira and Chang then hit a double Backdrop, before Falcon came off the top rope with a Diving Footstomp! making the cover...1...2...2.9! Kazuwo save! Yusuke was able to roll outside, as the three attacked Kazuwo, pounding on him hard. They sent him off the ropes, but Kazuwo held onto the ropes. Falcon charged him, but Kazuwo caught him with a Flying Jujigatame, turning it into the roped Juji! Akira then turned into a Diving Body Block from Kitao, sending him sliding outside. Kitao then unleashed with a series of strikes on Chang, before going for the Ultra Flash Mega Super! but Chang ducked it, and then hit a DDT on Kitao, sending him rolling outside. Chang then broke up the Roped Juji, as the 10 minute mark came by.

Chang then turned around, and took a Missile Dropkick to the jaw, from Yusuke, sending Chang to the outside. Yusuke slowly got up, and realised Chang was outside, as he came off the ropes, and hit the Stage Dive! The ring was empty, but soon enough, Kazuwo and Akira slid into the ring, before exchanging hard strikes with one another. Akira got the upperhand, and sent Kazuwo off the ropes, cleaning him up with a Flying Shoulder Tackle. Akira then quickly lifted him up, hitting a vicious Release German, and then picking him up once again and sending him to the corner. Akira then charged in, hitting the HAMA-Drive, before throwing Kazuwo down, and making the cover...1...2...NO! Kazuwo kicked out strong. Akira picked him up, and went for a Powerbomb. He lifted up Kazuwo, but Kazuwo reversed it in mid air with a Flying Jujigatame, turning it into the Kazuwo Juji~! Akira was in deep trouble, but it soon ended, as Falcon entered the ring and broke the hold. Falcon the took the groggy Kazuwo, and hit him with a Falcon Arrow!...1...2...SAVE! Yusuke made the save. Yusuke then picked up Falcon, and hit him with a Spinning Slap, before coming off the ropes with the Frontflip Neckbreaker, sending Falcon outside. Chang then entered the ring, and hit a quick Thrust Kick on Yusuke, and then turned around into the Ultra Flash Mega Super! from Kitao, knocking him to the outside. Akira was the rolled back into the ring, and Kitao picked him up, before hitting him with some Elbow Smashes. He then hit him with a Spinning Back Elbow, and then came off the ropes, but Akira exploded out with a Lariat! turning Kitao inside out!...1...2...3! Akira picks up another dominating win, as he regroups with Falcon and Chang, and celebrates in the ring, by clearing it out!

(1.6%, 63.2%, 43.9%)

Tiger Heaven 22/07/05

"First Tiger"

Osaka NGK Studio

370 fans (No Vacancy)

1. Katsuki Matsuo Vs Juro Daihasu (10:00) went to a Draw when the Time Limit expired.

2. Tigre Ogre d. Takumi Ishimaru (6:02) with an Ogre Throw.

3. The Great Super Tiger d. Kenji Kikoshima (8:20) with a Tiger Suplex Hold.

4. Akira Hamasaka, Darkside of Falcon & Johnny Chang d. Kazuwo, Yusuke & Kitao Hamasaki (18:15) when Akira used a Powerbomb Hold on Kitao.

* Unfortunately, the next update won't be until next weekend. I am flat out with Projects for TAFE (Tertiary Schooling. Studying Graphic Design (Illustration), which says a lot about my drawings . I promise there will be another update, as I am loving the direction and characters of this diary. Please tell me who you like, what can be improved, ideas EVERYTHING~!!!! I want to involve the readers as much as possible... And thanks *

[Guest EWROnita2003]

I Think it is great however i think after Akira and Super Tiger have finished their feud i think a Tiger and Chang feud would be interesting. I think it is amazing how you have started out with these unknown guys and are building up these characters to the point that i feels like we know them, that we have seen them in the ring. It is very very accurate to a Japanese indy show too keep up the good work.

[LUKIE]

Tiger Heaven 06/08/05

'First Tiger'

The Final show of the First Tiger tour, brought in a full 500 fans, who were to bare witness to a super strong Main Event, in Akira Hamasaka and Falcon taking on Super Tiger and Kazuwo.

Johnny Chang made his way out to open the show, taking the microphone in hand. He said that tonight, he shall be in the corner of Akira, and after what Tigre Ogre did against Hamasaka, Falcon and Chang, that he would have to watch his back, because JOHNNNNNYYYY!!!! will be waiting for him! This then brought out his opponent, Katsuki Matsuo, who danced his way down to the ring, to the delight of the fans. He entered, and the match started quickly, with Chang attacking with some strikes, and locking a side headlock on, before being sent off the ropes. They then went through some quick rope running, ending with Chang hitting a Front Neckbreaker Lariat, causing Matsuo to roll outside, holding the back of his head. Chang wasted no time, springing off the corner ropes to the outside with a Frontflip Plancha! Both men were down, but Chang had control, and was soon back to his feet, before rolling Matsuo into the ring. Chang then quickly came off the ropes, and hit a Seated Dropkick to the face of Matsuo, making a cover...1...2...NO! Kickout by Matsuo. Chang called for the early finish, and waited for Matsuo to slowly get up, and went for the Thrust Kick, but Matsuo ducked it, and came off the ropes with a big Jumping Knee. He then picked up Chang, and hit him with an Exploder! making the cover...1...2...NO! Chang kicked out. So quickly the tables had turned, as Matsuo had control of the way, stomping on the neck and upper back of Chang, before locking on a Camel Clutch. Suddenly the lights went out, and came back on with Tigre Ogre standing right in front of Matsuo. Ogre then burst off the ropes, and levelled Matsuo with a vicious Kenka Kick! The lights then went out, and Tigre was once again, gone. Chang slowly got up, unaware of what had happened, and as Matsuo got up, nailed him with a vicious Thrust Kick, making the cover for the win. Falcon then quickly ran down into the ring, and told Chang what had happened. The two then ran to the back...

(2.6%, 67.1%, 35%)

Kenji Kikoshima was the victim next, as he made his way out, cocky as ever, to the ring. He entered the ring, and the lights flickered off, announcing once again, the arrival of Tigre Ogre. They came on, and Ogre stood silently in the corner. The bell was rung, and Tigre burst out at Kenji, locking up with him, and backing him into the corner. Ogre then unleased a series of Guh Punches on Kenji, before sending him to the opposite side. Ogre charged in with a vicious corner Kenka Kick, nearly taking the head off of Kenji, before hitting him with a Double Arm Suplex. Ogre then headed to the apron, but suddenly stopped, and focused in on the entry way, where Falcon and Chang were standing, observing. This allowed enough time for Kenji to get up, and hit a Dropkick on Ogre, knocking him off the apron. Kenji then headed up top, and hit a big Plancha, but Ogre moved out of the way, causing Kenji to hit the ground hard. Ogre then rolled Kenji into the ring, and climbed back on the apron, before hitting a Swandive Body Press. He didn't cover though, and waited for Kenji to slowly get up, before collecting him with another Kenka Kick, covering...1...2...3! In under 5 minutes, it was over, as the lights flickered off, and Ogre was gone. Falcon and Chang then showed their frustration, at Ogre leaving, before heading to the back.

(1.8%, 66.8%, 46.5%)

K-Dojo invaded Tiger Heaven for the second time, with Super X, Mr. X and MIYAWAKI all looking for some sought of revenge to their loss against Super Tiger, and his Sekigun. The odds were against them, and so were the fans, as they made their way down to the ring, getting a strong chorus of boos from the crowd. Revolver Junkies then hit, as Yusuke, lead out Ishimaru, Kitao and Juro to the ring. The match started off with Mr. X and Takumi in the ring. The two worked the mat to start things off, with some exchanges, before a slap war started, with X getting the upperhand, and coming off the ropes, only to be caught with a Dropkick from the Young Tiger, Takumi. Takumi then picked up X, and hit him with some Elbow Smashes, before coming off the ropes, only to run into an X Dropkick. Takumi then rolled outside, as X tagged into MIYAWAKI, as Juro entered the ring. Juro charged at MIYAWAKI, but MIYAWAKI levelled him with a boot. MIYAWAKI then picked him up, and sent him off the ropes, catching him with a Back Elbow, before heading up the top. MIYAWAKI then went for a Diving Guillotine Drop, but Juro rolled out of the way, and waited for MIYAWAKI to get up, before dropping him with a Backdrop. MIYAWAKI then rolled outside, as Juro tagged out to Kitao. Kitao entered the ring, and stood still, before screaming, as if powering up, like in DragonballZ. Super X entered the ring, and walked up to him, as Kitao continued with his eyes closed. Super X then grabbed him and threw him outside, as Yusuke shook his head, as Super X called him into the ring. Yusuke entered, and locked up with Super X, going back and forth with Yusuke getting a side headlock on. Yusuke was sent off the ropes, and came back with a Shoulder Tackle. He then went for a quick La Magistral...1... Super X kicked out. Yusuke then bounded off the ropes, and went through some rope running sequences, coming back, looking for a Body Block, but Super X moved out of the way, and then went for a Lariat on Yusuke as he got back up. Yusuke ducked it, and Shoulder Tossed Super X over the top rope, and to the floor. Yusuke then came off the ropes and hit the Stage Dive! Both teams then moved over, to help their partners up, as Takumi went up to the top rope. He then hit his beautiful and dangerous, Orihara-Style Moonsault to the floor, taking everyone out. Seven bodies were littered over the floor, as the 10 minute mark rolled around.

Yusuke and Mr. X were the two to roll into the ring. They exchanged slaps to the chest, before Yusuke hit a Spinning Slap, and then came off the ropes with a Frontflip Neckbreaker! Yusuke then made the cover...1...2...NO! Mr. X kicked out. MIYAWAKI soon entered the ring, and caught Yusuke from behind with a Backdrop. Super X then entered the ring, and picked up Yusuke, hitting him with the Bullet Ride...1...2...2.9! Kitao save! Kitao was thrown out of the ring, but Juro and Takumi entered, and took MIYAWAKI and Mr. X out. Yusuke was lifted up by Super X, who sent him to the corner, and charged in with an Avalanche. He then placed him on top, and went for an Avalanche Brainbuster, but Yusuke blocked it, and pushed him off. Yusuke then dove off with a Flying Body Block, but Super X moved out of the way, and Yusuke hit hard, rolling to the outside. Kitao came back into the ring, and unleashed a series of middle kicks on Super X. He then went for the Ultra Flash Mega Super!, but Super X ducked it, and hit the Bullet Ride!...1...2...3! And it was over. K-Dojo got their revenge with Super X pinning Kitao Hamasaki, to a chorus of boos from the crowd.

(3.3%, 60.8%, 26.1%)

Blackened hit the speakers, as the crowd let out a pop, with Akira Hamasaki and Darkside of Falcon making their way out to the ring. They slowly entered, pacing around, as Super Tiger then lead out Kazuwo to the ring, also garnering a big pop. The crowd were pumped for this big match-up. Falcon and Kazuwo started off the match in the ring, but yells of Akira and Tiger were overpowering. Soon enough, Kazuwo tagged in Super Tiger, to a pop from the crowd. Falcon didn't listen though, until Akira called him over, and made him tag Akira in. Akira entered the ring, to a pop aswell, with Super Tiger and Akira starting the match. The two paced the ring, before slowly locking up. Akira showed off his strength, pushing Tiger down to the mat, before giving him the finger. Akira then cut his throat, and pointed to Tiger, playing a psychological game, as Tiger got up, and fixed his knee pad. The two went for a lock up again, but Tiger ducked behind into a waistlock, only for Akira to hit a Back Elbow, and then pull Tiger over with a Snapmare. Akira then booted Tiger in the back, and came off the ropes with a boot to the chest of Tiger. Akira then lifted him up, and sent him off the ropes, catching him with a Flying Shoulder Tackle. Akira was in control, as he tagged in Falcon, who entered the ring, by hitting a Double Ax Handle off the top to the arm of Tiger. Falcon then hit an Arm Breaker, and then followed with a Bodyslam, then a Footstomp. He tagged Akira back in, and locked on a Stretch Plum, leaving the rib cage open for Akira to stomp down onto. Falcon left the ring, as Akira lifted up Tiger, and sent him off the ropes again, looking for a Lariat, but Tiger ducked it, and then came back off the ropes with a Corbata. Akira was sent to the outside, as Tiger came off the ropes and hit a Tope Suicida! Falcon and Kazuwo then charged into the ring, and Kazuwo hit Falcon with a Rolling Armdrag. He then hit him with another Rolling Armdrag, locking on a Jujigatame in the process. Falcon quickly fought it, and managed to get to the ropes for the break. Kazuwo the readied himself, and as Falcon got up, he hit him with a brutal Knee Lift to the chest. Kazuwo then called for the finish, and picked up Falcon, looking for a High-Angle Backdrop, but Falcon blocked it with Elbows to the head, before locking on the Iron Claw. Falcon then hit an Iron Claw STO! before heading out to the apron. He then hit a Swandive Body Attack, as Kazuwo got up, before making a cover...1...2...SAVE! Super Tiger made the save. Kazuwo rolled outside, as Tiger and Falcon exchanged hard strikes, before Akira entered the ring, and went for an Enzui Lariat on Tiger, but Tiger expected it, and moved out of the way, as Akira hit a Lariat on Falcon. The 10 minute mark then went by.

Tiger then hit a Savate Kick on Akira, and went for a Brainbuster, but Akira blocked it, and went for one of his own, but Tiger floated behind him, and went for a Tiger Suplex. Akira was able to hit a Low Blow on Tiger, getting strong heel heat, before coming off the ropes with a brutal Lariat!...1...2...2.9!!! NO!!! Tiger kicked out! Akira got up, and came off the ropes, but Kazuwo tripped him up, and hopped on the apron. Akira then got up, and swung a strike at him, but Kazuwo caught it...ROPED JUJI! Akira was in trouble! Falcon picked up Tiger, and went for the Falcon Arrow, but Tiger reversed it, and hit a Sheer-Drop Brainbuster!...1...2...2.9!!! NO!!! Akira was still stuck in the ropes Juji, as Tiger picked up Falcon, and hit him with a Tiger Suplex Hold!...1...2...NO!!! AKIRA SAVE! Akira broke the roped Juji and just made the save. Kazuwo entered the ring, as Falcon and Tiger rolled to the outside. Kazuwo ducked a Lariat attempt from Akira, and came off the ropes, hitting a Running Knee Lift on Akira. Akira didn't go down, and Kazuwo unleashed a series of Knee Kicks on Akira. Akira shrugged them off, and yelled COMON, as Kazuwo came off the ropes and went for a Shotei, but Akira ducked it, and caught him in a Waistlock, before hitting him with a Brutal Release German Suplex! Kazuwo showed his own resilience, as he dragged himself up, into the corner, almost instantly, but this was a bad move, as Akira hit the HAMA-Drive! Akira then came off the ropes and caught Kazuwo with a Lariat, but before he could make a cover, he was hit with a Swandive Dropkick from Tiger! Kazuwo rolled outside, but was attacked by Falcon. Inside the ring, Tiger picked up Akira and hit a Tiger Suplex Hold to a massive pop... The referee wasn't there. Johnny Chang had run down to the ring, and was trying to enter. Soon he was grabbed by Kazuwo, and pulled down. Still no count was made, as Falcon was on the apron with a chair, and Referee Suruwatari was holding him back. On the outside, Kazuwo held Johnny, who pulled something out, that he was hiding behind his back. He nailed him with a Black Spraypainted Metal Sheet, making a big TWANG noise on impact. Johnny then slid into the ring, and Tiger got up, only to be nailed with the sheet! Akira got up, as Tiger was stumbling around, and he picked him up, and hit him with the FuckIt Driver!, a Sit-Out TTD! Falcon hopped down, as Akira draped himself over Tiger, while the Referee turned around...1...2...3!!! IT WAS OVER! AKIRA HAMASAKI DID WHAT HE PROMISED, HE PINNED SUPER TIGER! Johnny re-entered the ring, with the metal sheet, as Falcon slid into the ring.

(5.2%, 66.8%, 40.5%)

The three continued to stomp down on Super Tiger, as Kazuwo slid into the ring, only to be hit with the Metal Sheet again. Yusuke, Juro, Kitao and Takumi all ran down to the ring also, only to be hit with the same sheet, and thrown outside the ring. Falcon and Chang then held up Super Tiger, as Akira took the Metal Sheet, and smacked Tiger in the head with it. He then ripped off the top half of Tiger's Mask, and hit him again with it. Tiger slumped to the mat, with half his mask torn, and a bloodied forehead from the metal shot. Akira then took the ringside microphone...

Akira: I told you all this would happen, that I would get my fall over Super Tiger. But it would have never happened without the amazing abilities of the two men with me, Darkside of Falcon and Johnny Chang. You know what you are seeing here? This is Ultimate Black! We are all Black in the hear, and we are the best in Tiger Heaven. No one can deny that. Super Tiger was our first victim, and he shall be conquered soon enough. Everyone else has to watch out for the Ultimate Black!

Johnny Chang held up a flag, white flag, as Akira dipped his fingers in the blood of Super Tiger, and wrote Ultimate Black on the flag. They then draped it over Super Tiger, and headed to the back, to crazy heel heat from the crowd.

Tiger Heaven 06/08/05

"First Tiger"

Kobe Free Sports Gymnasium

500 fans (Super No-Vacancy Fullhouse)

1. Johnny Chang d. Katsuki Matsuo (8:14) with a Thrust Kick.

2. Tigre Ogre d. Kenji Kikoshima (4:13) with a Kenka Kick.

3. Handicap 3 Vs 4: Super X, Mr. X & MIYAWAKI d. Yusuke, Takumi Ishimaru, Kitao Hamasaki & Juro Daihasu (15:25) when Super used a Bullet Ride on Kitao.

4. Akira Hamasaka & Darkside of Falcon d. The Great Super Tiger & Kazuwo (16:40) when Akira used a FuckIt Driver on Tiger.