Post by James Peterson on Jul 17, 2023 2:45:03 GMT
Round 5: 18th July - Miyagi, Sendai Sun Plaza Hall
Attendance: 1,075
**Leo Lions has an automatic win over Cannon due to injury.
Block B
vs. 
The opening match of the evening involved two fan favorites, with The Timeless Wanderer Shikimi ‘TSUJIGIRI’ Kurokawa returning to action following a break due to Cannons withdrawl from the tournament, going up against The Shining Star MYŌJIN, yet to be defeated in the tournament. The two shook hands before engaging in a standard collar to elbow tie up and jockeying in position. They exchanged holds, countering one another to the amazement of the crowd, who applauded as the competitors stared for a brief moment. They circled the ring, eyeing each other up before approaching the centre. Kurokawa was the first to make a move, delivering a Kawada kick to the chest of MYŌ. She delivered another, and another. But as she went for the third, MYŌ sidestepped and grounded her with a Leg Sweep. The Shining Star rebounded off of the ropes, looking for a basement dropkick but Kurokawa rolled out of the way.
They both returned to their feet and Shikimi grabbed the arm of MYŌ, wrenching it round before applying pressure on their wrist. MYŌ rolled forwards, then back before kipping up. MYŌ dropped Kurokawa with a snapmare before taking off to the ropes, rebounding and nailing Kurokawa with a penalty kick. Kurokawa immediately got to her feet, to the applaud of the crowd as she encouraged MYŌ to deliver another. MYŌ dropped Kurokawa with a snapmare, before delivering multiple alternate shoot kicks to her back. The Shining Star then rebounded off the ropes, attempting a penalty kick, but Kurokawa evaded. TSUJIGIRI got to her feet and delivered a series of kicks to the legs of MYŌ. They dopped to a knee, as Kurokawa changed her tactics, delivering a series of Kawada kicks to the chest. She took off to the ropes, rebounding and was caught off guard by MYŌ, who rose to their feet, performing a Low Spinning Leg Sweep followed by a Punt to Kurokawa.
The Timeless Wanderer clutched onto her jaw as MYŌ rebounded off the ropes, delivering a penalty kick to the back of Kurokawa! MYŌ took off to the ropes once more, attempting their signature Katharsis (Curb Stomp) but The Timeless Wanderer evaded, getting to their feet and MYŌ with a Back Suplex. The fans applauded as both competitors got to their feet, with Kurokawa managing to drop MYŌ again with a Side Suplex. Once again they were both on their feet and as MYŌ attempted a lariat, Kurokawa ducked underneath it, lifting them up and over for another suplex. But MYŌ managed to flip onto their feet, immediately performing a Bridging Snap German Suplex. The fans were restless as MYŌ returned to their feet and pointed towards the ropes. They positioned themselves, before attempting their finishing Falling From Heaven (Corkscrew 450° Splash). Kurokawa rolled out of the way, MYŌ managed to land on their feet. They charged towards Kurokawa ducking under her arm, but Kurokawa delivered her signature Kurokawa-Ryū #7 - Northern Discus Lariat to the back of their head!
MYŌ gradually got to their feet as Kurokawa scouted them from behind, before performing her finishing Tsujigiri-Ryū #1 - Pumphandle STO for the 1-2-NO, MYŌ kicked out! Kurokawa couldn't believe it, holding her head in disbelief as MYŌ reached for the ropes. Kurokawa delivered a series of Kawada kicks to the chest of MYŌ as they gradually rose to their feet. She rebounded off the ropes but was greeted by Stardust Rush (Roundhouse, Shoot, Spinning Heel, Buzzsaw, Axe, followed by a Super to a kneeling opponent). The Shining Star delivered a Standing Shooting Star Press before performing their finishing Chamaeleon (Spinning Inverted Figure-Four Ankle Lock, preceded by a Tilt-A-Whirl Victory Roll) to secure the 1-2-3!
WINNER: MYŌJIN (29:51)
Block A
vs. 
Bad Influence and The Elevated One circled the ring, with Nickols accompanied by her Devlin-Gun companions, Gods & Monsters (Rowen, Vanessa & Harry) on the outside, Cloudy had the support of the fans who were chanting her name. The two engaged in the centre of the ring with Nickols easily winning the battle, cornering Cloudy. Nickols attempted a chop to the chest but Cloudy evaded, rolling out of the way. Nickols charged towards her and once again Cloudy managed to evade, ducking underneath her strike attempt. She delivered a Pele kick that stunned Nickols, forcing her to stagger as Cloudy rebounded off of the ropes and dropped her with a Tiltawhirl headscissors takedown.
Cloudy posed and soaked in the applause of the fans and Nickols recovered on the outside, being briefed by her stablemates. Cloudy rolled herself to the outside, un-fazed by the presence of Devlin-Gun, she grabbed Lyra, attempting to Irish whip her into the railing. Lyra reversed it, but Cloudy used her foot to avoid impact with the railing. The Elevated One then springboarded onto the railing and caught Lyra with a Moonsault. Cloudy rolled Lyra back into the ring and scaled the top rope herself. As she did, Rowen and NESSA tried to distract her on the apron.
The official made his way out, demanding that Devlin-Gun stay out of it. Cloudy leaped over the incoming Lyra before rolling through and turning around, Lyra delivered her signature Hell Hound's Bite (Lariat), before locking Cloudy in her finishing 20 Year Slumber (Dragon Sleeper with Body Scissors) to secure the 1-2-3!
Winner: LYRA NICKOLS (09:15)
Block B
vs. 
Sears Irish whipped Blaise into the ropes, Blaise rebounded and was met with a flting forearm smash from Jessica Sears. Sears picked her up, delivering a series of European Uppercuts, whilst leading Blaise towards the padded corner. Jessica took off towards the opposite corner, quickly preparing herself before charging back towards Blaise, looking to connect with a corner Yakuza kick. Blaise evaded her attempt, managing to get in behind her, she attempted a German suplex but Blaise landed on her feet, charging back towards Blaise to take her down with a Jumping Yakuza Kick. Blaise rolled to the outside and Sears immediately followed, grabbing Pro Wrestling Glamour and rolling her back into the ring.
Before Sears could roll herself in, she was intercepted by The Regime, who attacked her from behind as Blaise garnered the attention of the referee, distracting him as the crowd's boo's echoed through the Sendai Plaza Hall. They rolled her back into the ring and Blaise positioned Sears for her finishing Shattered Image (Rope Hung Hangman’s Neckbreaker) to secure the 1-2-3!
Winner: LILY BLAISE (08:20)
Block A
vs. 
Avalon Vega had garnered much support amongst the NJFC faithful, with a section of the crowd chanting Vega's name as she made her way down to the ring. The Shotgun Zachary Sears was accompanied by his stablemate Ricky Valero, with the two eliciting jeers as they made their way towards the ring. Valero talked some game into the ear of Sears before the bell rang and the match started. Vega was onto Sears like a flash, delivering stiff and punishing blows to the chest of Sears, who welcomed them as Vega led him towards the padded corner.
She attempted an Irish whip towards the opposite set, but Sears reversed, following afterwards as he attempted an elbow corner smash. Vega replied with one of her own, followed by a stiff knife edge chop to the chest. She smirked, grabbing Sears by his hair as she launched him towards the ropes. Sears rebounded, managing to duck underneath the arm of Vega and lift her up and over, slamming her down to the canvas. He kept her on the ground, swiveling across her body as he locked her in a grounded hammerlock. Valero applauded as Vega gradually got to her feet, pushing Sears back into the ropes. She launched him towards the opposite set and Sears faked the rebound. Vega then ran towards Sears, looking to connect with a lariat but at the last second, he pulled down the ropes, sending Vega to the outside.
Sears immediately went to the ropes, rebounding before launching himself towards Vega on the outside, landing a somersault dive! Sears wasn't done there though. He grabbed Vega and demanded a section of the crowd, the same one's who were chanting her name, to move. Once they did, Sears delivered his signature “Grave Punishment” (Gargoyle Suplex) onto a stack of chairs, before slowly walking back towards the ring. The referee began to count and at first, Vega was motionless. Suddenly "VEGA" began to chant through the arena and slowly but surely, Vega started to make movements. The referee had got to the count of fifteen when Vega was finally able to get to her feet. She struggled as she climbed over the guard railing, racing towards the ring to make it just before the 20 count. The fans applauded Vega whilst Sears shook his head in disdain. Vega gradually got to her feet but was met by a sickening “Indignation v2” (Discus Elbow Smash), followed by “Vergessenheit” (Anaconda Choke/Arm Triangle Choke), which choked Vega out and secured the first win of the tournament for The Shotgun!
Winner: ZACHARY SEARS (13:19)
Block B
vs. 
They approached the centre with Lovejoy swinging his leg once again but Tanahashi managed to catch it, dropping it immediately before nailing Lovejoy with an enziguri. She followed this with a drop kick that sent Lovejoy back into the padded corner. Tanahashi then sprinted towards him, with Lovejoy lifting her up and over onto the apron. As he turned, Tanahashi managed to connect with an enziguri kick from the apron. Lovejoy staggered back towards the centre of the ring, as Tanahashi springboarded onto the top rope, looking for an aerial move but Lovejoy rolled through, evading. He rebounded off of the ropes, attempting a Rip-cord Elbow Strike, but Tanahashi evaded, performing a Rope-assisted tornado DDT.
Lovejoy rolled to the outside as Tanahashi encouraged the crowd, looking towards Lovejoy who was recovering on the outside. She sprinted towards him, flying between to ropes to connect with a Tope Suicida, but NO! Lovejoy connected with a knee to the face of Tanahashi! The Yosei Princess held onto her head as Lovejoy quickly grabbed Tanahashi, and dropped her again with a Double underhook DDT. He rolled her into the ring and as Tanahashi gradually got to her feet, Lovejoy springboarded off the second rope, delivering a OK, Time for plan B ( Springboard Roundhouse Kick ) - Tribute to Josh Kennedy. Lovejoy locked The Yosei Princess in The Brightside (Vertical Muta Lock), forcing her to tap and securing the win!
Winner: WESTON LOVEJOY (09:32)
Block A
vs. 
The fans were split between The Suplexpert Trey Bouchet and The Funky Technician TJ Techniques. The two stood opposite from one another, admiring the cheers and applause from the crowd as the bell rang to signal the beginning of their match. The two shook hands before circling the ring, scouting each other as they approached the centre spot and locked horns. They jockeyed in position with Bouchet managing to use his strength and size to his advantage, pushing Techniques back into the ropes.
The referee began to count and Bouchet cleanly braked, eliciting applause from the fans. The two locked horns once more but this time Techniques managed to lock Bouchet in a side headlock, taking him down to the canvas with a slam. Bouchet wrapped his legs around the body of Techniques, who kipped up through, with the two racing to their feet afterwards. Techniques dropped Bouchet with an armdrag, followed by a hurricanrana, which forced Bouchet to the outside of the ring. The Funky Technician then performed a Tope Con Hilo on Bouchet, getting to their feet afterwards and soaking in the applause from the crowd.
Techniques went to roll Bouchet back into the ring but Bouchet reversed it, sending the back of Techniques hard into the apron. Techniques staggered towards him and Bouchet countered with an overhead belly to belly suplex on the outside. Techniques landed hard by the guard railing, arching his back as Bouchet approached him, grabbing him by his hair. Bouchet rolled him onto the apron before joining him, delivering a series of forearm strikes before preparing for a German on the apron.
Techniques held onto the ropes with everything he had, refusing to be slammed onto the apron. He used his free arm to elbow Bouchet, who gradually broke the hold. Once he did, Techniques turned, delivering an enziguri. Techniques took a few step backwards before he ran towards Bouchet on the apron, who countered with a swift Overhead belly to belly Suplex off the apron and to the floor! Techniques arched his back, screaming in agony as Bouchet grabbed him, rolling him back into the ring. Bouchet proceeded to deliver his signature Three Rolling German Suplexes and then a Release German Suplex into the ringpost for the “Quadra-Plex”.
The Suplexpert picked Techniques back up, attempting his finishing Tornado Slingshot Powerslam Suplex (aka a Jackhammer) “Com-plex" but Techniques managed to roll down the back of him, dropping Bouchet with his signature Shaolin Sidekick (Harlem Sidekick). As Bouchet sat themselves up by the padded corner, Techniques delivered another signature Buck 50 (running face wash in the corner), before scaling the ropes, feeding off the energy of the crowd as he performed his finishing The 20th Letter - 450 Splash, to secure the 1-2-3!
Winner: TJ TECHNIQUES (22:10)
Block B
vs. 
The Wonderkid Yui Watanabe still had her right arm all strapped up, which was something Misawa targetted in the early portion of the match. He delivered a series of shoot kicks to the arm, before wrenching round and pulling down on it. He went for the quick cover but Watanabe was quick to kick out at 1.
The Wandering Star was yet to make a real impression in the tournament despite his first round win over Cannon, he had stagnated since, and was eager to try and make the most out of an injured Watanabe. He brought her back up, attempting an Irish whip but she reversed, and as he returned The Wonderkid stunned him with a Ryo no Ikari (Superkick). Misawa fell to the canvas and Watanabe was quick to make the most of it; performing Watanabe no Sayonara (Grounded Cruflix Pin) to secure the 1-2-3!
Winner: YUI WATANABE (05:34)
Block A
vs. 
The Greek Goddess and The Wonder Princess locked horns in the centre of the ring, with Katrina immediately grabbing Matsuda by the hair. She pulled her down to the canvas, delivering a series of strikes to the head as the fans in the arena boo'd. Matsuda managed to get to the ropes and Katrina had to get separated by the official, who was warning her of disqualifcation. Katrina ignored him, shoving him aside as she approached Matsuda, who immediately performed her Air Eimi Driver (Crucifix Driver Pin) for the 1-2-3!
Winner: EIMI MATSUDA (02:12)
Block A
vs. 
The main event of the evening. The KOH Junior Dash Champion ZEN'NO-SHA against Pro Wrestling's Superhero, Moonlight Rose.
The two competitors hook hands before the bell rang and the main event was underway. Rose came firing out of the blocks, delivering an Arm wrench headkick to ZEN'NO-SHA. She performed a combo of moves, starting with a Leg Kick, followed by a Gut kick and an Elbow to the back of the head. She then delivered a Turning side kick before taking off to the ropes, but as she rebounded, ZEN'NO-SHA levelled her with a series of European Uppercuts.
They sprinted towards the opposite ropes with Moonlight Rose tracking them, delivering a hard forearm as ZEN'NO-SHA rebounded. She attempted an Irish whip but ZEN'NO-SHA reversed, and as Rose rebounded once more, she grabbed them, performing a Tornado DDT. ZEN'NO-SHA rolled to the outside to recover whilst Moonlight Rose scouted them from the inside, before performing a Low rope suicide dive to the outside! Pro Wrestling's Superhero rose to her feet, elicting cheers as she rolled ZEN'NO-SHA back into the ring, covering them for the 1-2-but they kicked out.
Returning to her feet, Rose prepared herself as ZEN'NO-SHA slowly got to theirs, turning around as Rose attempted her signature Silver Bullet (Ripcord Lariat) but ZEN'NO-SHA rolled underneath it, kipping up afterwards, before dropping Rose with a dropkick. Both competitors raced to their feet and ZEN took Rose down with an arm-drag transitioned into an armbar submission. She hooked her legs onto the bottom ropes in order to force the break and ZEN released her, bringing her back up. They Irish whipped her into the corner before charging towards her, delivering a corner back elbow. They took a few steps forwards, allowing Rose to stagger out as they followed it up with a pele kick. ZEN then took off towards the ropes, rebounding off of them, only to be met with Moonlight Rose's signature Silver Bullet (Ripcord Lariat)! She covered for the 1-2-but ZEN kicked out!
The fans were chanting Rose's name as she got back up, signaling the end of the match as ZEN gradually rose. Rose went for OTK (Destino/Spin out reverse DDT), but ZEN countered with the “HYPER CRASH” Styles Clash! They went for the 1-2-but Rose kicked out! The fans were on their feet, half of them chanting for ZEN whilst the other chanted for Rose. ZEN was back on their feet, bringing Rose back up with them. ZEN performed their finishing “SUNSET OVERDRIVE.” One Winged Angel, to secure the 1-2-3!
Winner: ZEN'NO-SHA (18:00)
