Post by cruefan68 on Mar 26, 2016 23:47:20 GMT -5
LOW Kings Road United - Castle Hall - Osaka, Japan (Card #964)
1) 15-Man Battle Royal:
The opening contest was a 15-Man Battle Royal featuring such stars as Rikidozan, Masked Superstar, Big John Studd and Bullet Club member Adam Cole. There were also four tag teams among the participants (Steve Williams & Terry Gordy, Mr. Fuji & Mr. Saito, Bepo & Bolo of The Mongols and the impressive Moose Nation duo of Moose & Uhaa Nation). The teams held an advantage being able to work together but only one team member, Gordy, was able to make it to the final four. Studd was surprisingly the first man eliminated after Williams sent him over the top rope with a lariat. His former tag team partner, the Masked Superstar, quickly followed as he was sent over the top rope by Cole. There were some impressive performances in the match including C.W. Anderson who lasted until the final four and managed to eliminate Moose during the battle. Arik Cannon just missed out on the final four when Gordy tossed him out. Cole really held his own and lasted into the final three and it was Gordy who went out first courtesy of a big forearm hammer by Rikidozan. That left two men who have had a rivalry brewing during this tour as Rikidozan was left against Cole. The crowd was decidedly in favor of Rikidozan but it was Cole who won it when he tossed Rikidozan out after hitting the Florida Key. The crowd jeered the decision but Cole could care less as fellow Bullet Club members the Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) joined him in holding up the winning check.
Order of Elimination:
● Big John Studd (by Steve Williams)
● Masked Superstar (by Adam Cole)
● Uhaa Nation (by Mr. Saito)
● Bepo Mongol (by Rikidozan)
● Erick Stevens (by Moose)
● Mr. Fuji (by Steve Williams)
● Bolo Mongol (by Terry Gordy)
● Moose (by C.W. Anderson)
● Steve Williams (by Adam Cole)
● Mr. Saito (by Rikidozan)
● Arik Cannon (by Terry Gordy)
● C.W. Anderson (by Adam Cole)
● Terry Gordy (by Rikidozan)
● Rikidozan (by Adam Cole)
W) Adam Cole
2) Jushin Liger defeated Brent Albright:
The popular Jushin “Thunder” Liger took on “The Shooter” Brent Albright one night after failing to secure a shot at the LOW Junior Heavyweight title. Liger showed his seriousness early countering a headlock takeover by Albright with a shoda scoring a near fall seconds into the match. Liger followed up with a top rope huracanrana and rolling koppo kick. Albright is a seasoned competitor but he was off his game here and Liger planted him with a Brainbuster to score the pin.
3) Young Bucks defeated Bravado Brothers:
The free agent tag team of the Bravado Brothers (Harlem & Lancelot Bravado) hoped to end their KRU tour on a successful note as they took on the brash Bullet Club members the Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson). This was an exciting tag team battle as both teams put forth a great effort. Harlem Bravado, in particular, showed great resiliency as he survived both the Indy Taker and the Meltzer Driver late in the match. Lancelot Bravado was not as fortunate as Harlem had to save him from being pinned after taking More Bang For Your Buck. The tandem offense of the Young Bucks is difficult to overcome and a buckle bomb and enzuigiri combo helped to finish off Harlem. It wasn’t long after that when Nick tagged back in and nailed Harlem with a 450 Splash to score the pin. The Young Bucks celebrated their win by taunting the fallen Harlem and then laying out Lancelot as they engaged in a “Superkick Party”.
4) 8MW Offer Match: Cobalt Commander, Dark Invader, Johnny Kobra, & The Piranha defeated Lazer, Arizona Chance, Starboy, & Rad Racer:
The stars of 80’s Mania Wrestling, the sports entertainment brand taking the world by storm, were featured in eight-man tag team action as Lazer, Arizona Chance, Starboy, & Rad Racer took on Cobalt Commander, Dark Invader, Johnny Kobra, & The Piranha. The good guy team was managed by Mr. Bonsai while the bad guy team had Big Boss, Jr. in their corner. The crowd ate up the action in this one which was entertaining from start to finish. Cobalt Commander found himself frequently on the defensive in the early going as the four good guys worked him over. Chance looked great during his time in hitting the Whiplash Crack and flying clothesline on Cobalt. Rad Racer then laid him out with a sleeperhold drop but Cobalt was able to roll over and tag out. The imposing Dark Invader entered and laid waist to the good guy team using moves like the Choke Lift and Shadow Side Slam. Kobra and The Piranha also helped out as the bad guy team reversed the momentum. The finish of a wild bout saw The Piranha use his controversial Outlaw Choke on Lazer nearly putting the big man away. That set up Cobalt nailing Lazer with a Back Suplex which led to him scoring a controversial pin as Big Boss, Jr. held his leg from the outside. The crowd jeered the decision as Cobalt celebrated the win with his cohorts in the dark army of 8MW. It wasn’t over there, though, as Lazer regrouped and led his team in a fired up attack driving the bad guys out of the ring.
5) The Destroyer defeated AJ Styles by DQ:
There was a lot of tension going into this match as The Destroyer took on Bullet Club leader AJ Styles. The tension came from a proclamation by Adam Cole the night before that the Bullet Club would take the mask of The Destroyer. He took that threat personally and went after Styles with a vengeance quickly applying the Figure Four Leglock for a submission chance. Adam Cole then ran down to ringside attempting to assist Styles who remained on the defensive. The Destroyer delivered the Bombs Away and again applied the Figure Four Leglock prompting Cole to pull the referee out of the ring. That led to Cole being ordered away from ringside to cheers from the crowd. The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) attempted to intervene but were also escorted to the back by KRU officials. The Destroyer maintained the advantage and applied a third Figure Four Leglock which looked to be the charm as he had Styles trapped in center ring. Before the referee could make a call there was a disruption in the front row as a huge man broke through security and entered the ring splashing The Destroyer. That led to Styles being disqualified but The Destroyer hardly had time to celebrate as a second splash left him laid out. Styles then attempted to pull off his mask but fortunately Rikidozan flanked by The Mongols (Bepo & Bolo) ran in to stop the attack. Styles and the large man retreated but clearly a message had been sent by the Bullet Club.
The Bullet Club was surrounded by reporters backstage and Styles, accompanied by Adam Cole and the Young Bucks, relished in what they had tried to accomplish in unmasking The Destroyer. Styles said that the Bullet Club has no boundaries and whether they are attempting to unmask The Destroyer or taking out the House of Truth in the IWA that they were going to prove their dominance in LOW. He then brought in the huge tattooed man and introduced him as Terex, the “Underboss” of the Bullet Club. Terex was said to be 400-pounds and Styles said he is a dynamic big man that will only make Bullet Club stronger. The five then posed for pictures with the Bullet Club logo flag hanging on the wall behind them.
6) IWA J-Crown title: Kyle O’Reilly defeated Zack Sabre Jr. to retain the title:
The first of two junior heavyweight championship matches saw popular British star Zack Sabre Jr. challenge Kyle O’Reilly for the IWA J-Crown title. Sabre is a free agent in LOW but his work on this tour has certainly helped elevate his status. O’Reilly, who is one-half of reDRagon with Bobby Fish in the IWA, was making his version one defense of the title having become the inaugural champion by defeating Johnny Gargano at IWA Supercard of Honor in Chicago, IL (Card #949). Sabre Jr. was explosive early including trapping O’Reilly in the Cross Armbreaker for a submission chance. O’Reilly effectively escaped the punishing finisher and caught Sabre with a brainbuster followed by a triangle choke for a submission chance of his own. The pace was set early and the two men went on to have a thrilling back and forth match. O’Reilly twice trapped Sabre in Armageddon but each time he was able to get to the ropes for a break. Sabre battled back with such moves as the Rolling Elbow and the rolling prawn hold attempting to put O’Reilly away. The crowd was at a fever pitch in the finishing stretch which saw O’Reilly get the better of a shoulder tackle off of the ropes and then nail Sabre with a High Kick to the Head to score the pin. O’Reilly needed everything that he had to survive the challenge of Sabre and he made up for the disrespect he may have had for his opponent the night before in Chiba by extending his hand. Sabre briefly thought it over and then accepted with the two shaking hands to cheers from the crowd.
7) LOW Junior Heavyweight title: Exotic Adrian Street© defeated Tiger Mask to retain the title:
This highly anticipated match for the LOW Junior Heavyweight title saw Tiger Mask, a six-time champion, challenging the Exotic Adrian Street, accompanied by his valet Miss Linda, for the gold. The flamboyant Street posed with his purple and pink championship belt, complete with his face emblazoned on the side plates, as he had his hair combed by Miss Linda. The often silent valet would play a huge role in the outcome of the match. Tiger Mask sprinted to the ring and vaulted over the ropes as he hoped to tie his friendly rival, Jushin Liger, for the most reigns as the LOW Junior Heavyweight champion. It looked bad for Tiger early as Street scored a big near fall using the London Bridge Leglock. He also stretched the masked man with holds like The Daffodil and the cobra clutch. Tiger finally got going as he used his great speed and lightning fast kicks to stun Street. He then planted him with a tombstone piledriver and hit the rolling senton splashes for a near fall. Street was in a bad way as Tiger executed the Tiger Suplex but Miss Linda distracted the referee breaking up the pin. Street would rally back and score another near fall after a knee lift. He also tore away at the mask with a face ripper and busted Tiger open during a battle on the floor. Tiger battled back furiously and executed another Tiger Suplex but this time Miss Linda swept his leg out from under him breaking up the pin. The crowd jeered the actions of the valet who would interfere again later by spraying hair spray into the eyes of Tiger Mask with Street then executing the Crucifix to score the pin. It was a successful version one title defense for Street who was lucky to leave Osaka with the title.
8) Harley Race & Antonio Inoki defeated Andre the Giant & Giant Baba:
The main event featured four of the greatest stars in LOW as Harley Race and Antonio Inoki teamed up to take on Andre the Giant and Shohei “Giant” Baba with the latter pair forming the tallest tag team to be found anywhere. The undefeated Andre, who has battled Baba on a few occasions in the past, received a scare the night before in Chiba as he nearly lost to Race in a one-on-one match. The heat was off the charts as the four men met in center ring for instructions from the referee. Once the bell sounded the crowd gasped knowing that they were likely witnessing an historic tag team confrontation. Race and Andre started things off and it was Andre who gained control early flattening him with a turnbuckle squash for a two count. Andre was looking unstoppable in the early going as he worked over both Race and Inoki. The tide turned when Baba tagged in and Inoki trapped him in the cobra twist wearing the big man down. Race tagged in and laid out Baba with the Piledriver for what looked to be a sure pin but Andre broke it up. Baba battled back and laid out Race with the 16-Mon Kick (boot to the face) scoring a two count. Andre tagged in and used his size to its fullest advantage again battering both men. The action also went to the floor several times with all four men trading blows. Baba was busted open by Race when he was rammed head first into the timekeeper’s table. There was nearly a double disqualification at one point but the referee opted to wave it off. Inoki got the upper hand on a bloody Baba late and trapped him in the Octopus Hold going for the submission but Andre made the save. A quick exchange with Race was made and he nailed Baba with a second Piledriver to score the pin as Inoki cut off Andre with an Enzuigiri. Race and Inoki scored a huge win over their giant opponents and Andre found himself on the losing side. He was not happy and tossed around chairs at ringside while Race and Inoki stared him down from inside the ring. Baba had to be helped out of the ring by KRU officials as Andre looked to climb back in. He stepped over the top rope and went towards Race and Inoki who thought better of it and quickly bailed to the outside ending a memorable night of action.
1) 15-Man Battle Royal:
The opening contest was a 15-Man Battle Royal featuring such stars as Rikidozan, Masked Superstar, Big John Studd and Bullet Club member Adam Cole. There were also four tag teams among the participants (Steve Williams & Terry Gordy, Mr. Fuji & Mr. Saito, Bepo & Bolo of The Mongols and the impressive Moose Nation duo of Moose & Uhaa Nation). The teams held an advantage being able to work together but only one team member, Gordy, was able to make it to the final four. Studd was surprisingly the first man eliminated after Williams sent him over the top rope with a lariat. His former tag team partner, the Masked Superstar, quickly followed as he was sent over the top rope by Cole. There were some impressive performances in the match including C.W. Anderson who lasted until the final four and managed to eliminate Moose during the battle. Arik Cannon just missed out on the final four when Gordy tossed him out. Cole really held his own and lasted into the final three and it was Gordy who went out first courtesy of a big forearm hammer by Rikidozan. That left two men who have had a rivalry brewing during this tour as Rikidozan was left against Cole. The crowd was decidedly in favor of Rikidozan but it was Cole who won it when he tossed Rikidozan out after hitting the Florida Key. The crowd jeered the decision but Cole could care less as fellow Bullet Club members the Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) joined him in holding up the winning check.
Order of Elimination:
● Big John Studd (by Steve Williams)
● Masked Superstar (by Adam Cole)
● Uhaa Nation (by Mr. Saito)
● Bepo Mongol (by Rikidozan)
● Erick Stevens (by Moose)
● Mr. Fuji (by Steve Williams)
● Bolo Mongol (by Terry Gordy)
● Moose (by C.W. Anderson)
● Steve Williams (by Adam Cole)
● Mr. Saito (by Rikidozan)
● Arik Cannon (by Terry Gordy)
● C.W. Anderson (by Adam Cole)
● Terry Gordy (by Rikidozan)
● Rikidozan (by Adam Cole)
W) Adam Cole
2) Jushin Liger defeated Brent Albright:
The popular Jushin “Thunder” Liger took on “The Shooter” Brent Albright one night after failing to secure a shot at the LOW Junior Heavyweight title. Liger showed his seriousness early countering a headlock takeover by Albright with a shoda scoring a near fall seconds into the match. Liger followed up with a top rope huracanrana and rolling koppo kick. Albright is a seasoned competitor but he was off his game here and Liger planted him with a Brainbuster to score the pin.
3) Young Bucks defeated Bravado Brothers:
The free agent tag team of the Bravado Brothers (Harlem & Lancelot Bravado) hoped to end their KRU tour on a successful note as they took on the brash Bullet Club members the Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson). This was an exciting tag team battle as both teams put forth a great effort. Harlem Bravado, in particular, showed great resiliency as he survived both the Indy Taker and the Meltzer Driver late in the match. Lancelot Bravado was not as fortunate as Harlem had to save him from being pinned after taking More Bang For Your Buck. The tandem offense of the Young Bucks is difficult to overcome and a buckle bomb and enzuigiri combo helped to finish off Harlem. It wasn’t long after that when Nick tagged back in and nailed Harlem with a 450 Splash to score the pin. The Young Bucks celebrated their win by taunting the fallen Harlem and then laying out Lancelot as they engaged in a “Superkick Party”.
4) 8MW Offer Match: Cobalt Commander, Dark Invader, Johnny Kobra, & The Piranha defeated Lazer, Arizona Chance, Starboy, & Rad Racer:
The stars of 80’s Mania Wrestling, the sports entertainment brand taking the world by storm, were featured in eight-man tag team action as Lazer, Arizona Chance, Starboy, & Rad Racer took on Cobalt Commander, Dark Invader, Johnny Kobra, & The Piranha. The good guy team was managed by Mr. Bonsai while the bad guy team had Big Boss, Jr. in their corner. The crowd ate up the action in this one which was entertaining from start to finish. Cobalt Commander found himself frequently on the defensive in the early going as the four good guys worked him over. Chance looked great during his time in hitting the Whiplash Crack and flying clothesline on Cobalt. Rad Racer then laid him out with a sleeperhold drop but Cobalt was able to roll over and tag out. The imposing Dark Invader entered and laid waist to the good guy team using moves like the Choke Lift and Shadow Side Slam. Kobra and The Piranha also helped out as the bad guy team reversed the momentum. The finish of a wild bout saw The Piranha use his controversial Outlaw Choke on Lazer nearly putting the big man away. That set up Cobalt nailing Lazer with a Back Suplex which led to him scoring a controversial pin as Big Boss, Jr. held his leg from the outside. The crowd jeered the decision as Cobalt celebrated the win with his cohorts in the dark army of 8MW. It wasn’t over there, though, as Lazer regrouped and led his team in a fired up attack driving the bad guys out of the ring.
5) The Destroyer defeated AJ Styles by DQ:
There was a lot of tension going into this match as The Destroyer took on Bullet Club leader AJ Styles. The tension came from a proclamation by Adam Cole the night before that the Bullet Club would take the mask of The Destroyer. He took that threat personally and went after Styles with a vengeance quickly applying the Figure Four Leglock for a submission chance. Adam Cole then ran down to ringside attempting to assist Styles who remained on the defensive. The Destroyer delivered the Bombs Away and again applied the Figure Four Leglock prompting Cole to pull the referee out of the ring. That led to Cole being ordered away from ringside to cheers from the crowd. The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) attempted to intervene but were also escorted to the back by KRU officials. The Destroyer maintained the advantage and applied a third Figure Four Leglock which looked to be the charm as he had Styles trapped in center ring. Before the referee could make a call there was a disruption in the front row as a huge man broke through security and entered the ring splashing The Destroyer. That led to Styles being disqualified but The Destroyer hardly had time to celebrate as a second splash left him laid out. Styles then attempted to pull off his mask but fortunately Rikidozan flanked by The Mongols (Bepo & Bolo) ran in to stop the attack. Styles and the large man retreated but clearly a message had been sent by the Bullet Club.
The Bullet Club was surrounded by reporters backstage and Styles, accompanied by Adam Cole and the Young Bucks, relished in what they had tried to accomplish in unmasking The Destroyer. Styles said that the Bullet Club has no boundaries and whether they are attempting to unmask The Destroyer or taking out the House of Truth in the IWA that they were going to prove their dominance in LOW. He then brought in the huge tattooed man and introduced him as Terex, the “Underboss” of the Bullet Club. Terex was said to be 400-pounds and Styles said he is a dynamic big man that will only make Bullet Club stronger. The five then posed for pictures with the Bullet Club logo flag hanging on the wall behind them.
6) IWA J-Crown title: Kyle O’Reilly defeated Zack Sabre Jr. to retain the title:
The first of two junior heavyweight championship matches saw popular British star Zack Sabre Jr. challenge Kyle O’Reilly for the IWA J-Crown title. Sabre is a free agent in LOW but his work on this tour has certainly helped elevate his status. O’Reilly, who is one-half of reDRagon with Bobby Fish in the IWA, was making his version one defense of the title having become the inaugural champion by defeating Johnny Gargano at IWA Supercard of Honor in Chicago, IL (Card #949). Sabre Jr. was explosive early including trapping O’Reilly in the Cross Armbreaker for a submission chance. O’Reilly effectively escaped the punishing finisher and caught Sabre with a brainbuster followed by a triangle choke for a submission chance of his own. The pace was set early and the two men went on to have a thrilling back and forth match. O’Reilly twice trapped Sabre in Armageddon but each time he was able to get to the ropes for a break. Sabre battled back with such moves as the Rolling Elbow and the rolling prawn hold attempting to put O’Reilly away. The crowd was at a fever pitch in the finishing stretch which saw O’Reilly get the better of a shoulder tackle off of the ropes and then nail Sabre with a High Kick to the Head to score the pin. O’Reilly needed everything that he had to survive the challenge of Sabre and he made up for the disrespect he may have had for his opponent the night before in Chiba by extending his hand. Sabre briefly thought it over and then accepted with the two shaking hands to cheers from the crowd.
7) LOW Junior Heavyweight title: Exotic Adrian Street© defeated Tiger Mask to retain the title:
This highly anticipated match for the LOW Junior Heavyweight title saw Tiger Mask, a six-time champion, challenging the Exotic Adrian Street, accompanied by his valet Miss Linda, for the gold. The flamboyant Street posed with his purple and pink championship belt, complete with his face emblazoned on the side plates, as he had his hair combed by Miss Linda. The often silent valet would play a huge role in the outcome of the match. Tiger Mask sprinted to the ring and vaulted over the ropes as he hoped to tie his friendly rival, Jushin Liger, for the most reigns as the LOW Junior Heavyweight champion. It looked bad for Tiger early as Street scored a big near fall using the London Bridge Leglock. He also stretched the masked man with holds like The Daffodil and the cobra clutch. Tiger finally got going as he used his great speed and lightning fast kicks to stun Street. He then planted him with a tombstone piledriver and hit the rolling senton splashes for a near fall. Street was in a bad way as Tiger executed the Tiger Suplex but Miss Linda distracted the referee breaking up the pin. Street would rally back and score another near fall after a knee lift. He also tore away at the mask with a face ripper and busted Tiger open during a battle on the floor. Tiger battled back furiously and executed another Tiger Suplex but this time Miss Linda swept his leg out from under him breaking up the pin. The crowd jeered the actions of the valet who would interfere again later by spraying hair spray into the eyes of Tiger Mask with Street then executing the Crucifix to score the pin. It was a successful version one title defense for Street who was lucky to leave Osaka with the title.
8) Harley Race & Antonio Inoki defeated Andre the Giant & Giant Baba:
The main event featured four of the greatest stars in LOW as Harley Race and Antonio Inoki teamed up to take on Andre the Giant and Shohei “Giant” Baba with the latter pair forming the tallest tag team to be found anywhere. The undefeated Andre, who has battled Baba on a few occasions in the past, received a scare the night before in Chiba as he nearly lost to Race in a one-on-one match. The heat was off the charts as the four men met in center ring for instructions from the referee. Once the bell sounded the crowd gasped knowing that they were likely witnessing an historic tag team confrontation. Race and Andre started things off and it was Andre who gained control early flattening him with a turnbuckle squash for a two count. Andre was looking unstoppable in the early going as he worked over both Race and Inoki. The tide turned when Baba tagged in and Inoki trapped him in the cobra twist wearing the big man down. Race tagged in and laid out Baba with the Piledriver for what looked to be a sure pin but Andre broke it up. Baba battled back and laid out Race with the 16-Mon Kick (boot to the face) scoring a two count. Andre tagged in and used his size to its fullest advantage again battering both men. The action also went to the floor several times with all four men trading blows. Baba was busted open by Race when he was rammed head first into the timekeeper’s table. There was nearly a double disqualification at one point but the referee opted to wave it off. Inoki got the upper hand on a bloody Baba late and trapped him in the Octopus Hold going for the submission but Andre made the save. A quick exchange with Race was made and he nailed Baba with a second Piledriver to score the pin as Inoki cut off Andre with an Enzuigiri. Race and Inoki scored a huge win over their giant opponents and Andre found himself on the losing side. He was not happy and tossed around chairs at ringside while Race and Inoki stared him down from inside the ring. Baba had to be helped out of the ring by KRU officials as Andre looked to climb back in. He stepped over the top rope and went towards Race and Inoki who thought better of it and quickly bailed to the outside ending a memorable night of action.
