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Neo Japan Pro Wrestling - Denkoo Puroresu - 2/6/99 PART 1

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 /    / // / ___/ |/ |/ /  DENKOO PURORESU/Osaka Prefectural Gym
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Voice: hey cameraman.. are we rolling?

Cameraman: We will be shortly, are we all set there on your end? Did you get the nod?

Voice: Just start the feed, we're ready.. 

[The backdrop is a closed, black stage curtain. A dimly-lit, narrowly-circumferenced spotlight 
hits a small portion of the stage where a microphone stand is located. A dirge hums in the 
background and a figure steps into the light and behind the mic. It is difficult to discern who 
this silhouetted figure is, until the spotlight is slowly faded brighter..  Then we see none 
other than RAPTOR, clad in his normal in-ring attire of blue Everlast boxing trunks, taped fists
and bare feet]

RAPTOR: [humbly] Every once in a great while, a television event takes place that makes us all 
-no matter what country we originate from- feel a sense of global community..

In 1969, Man walked on the moon..

In 1975, CBS brought us Bea Arthur in 'Maude'.

Then for a really long time, nothing happened.

[takes the mic from its holder, and strolls solemnly to the edge of the stage]

RAPTOR: Until TONIGHT.. 
We will make television history once again..
It will be so inspirational..

Tasty salmon will leap right out of the water and into the nets of the famished.. 

The scared and downtrodden will impale their antagonists with bluntly pointed objects..

Geriatrics of the world's convalescent homes will collectively rise out of their chairs and in 
one simultaneous act of revolt, remove their Depends..

People will take to the streets of their own hometowns and flip over cars and loot the vendors..

Traci Lords and Martha Stewart will engage in a..

{ZAAAPPP}

[the house lights blindingly snap on to full power and RAPTOR's soliloquy is cut short by 
Genichiro Matsumura, who stomps angrily onto the stage..]

RAPTOR: [squinting from the 1000-watt bulb, shields the light with his left hand]  What? WHAT?!

NJP/Genichiro Matsumura: [barely maintaining his composure, clearly teetering on the verge of a 
complete breakdown]  What in Sam-hell do you think you're doing out here? We're not scheduled to 
roll live for another 3 minutes and you ARE NOT supposed to be here, BAKA!!

RAPTOR: But you said that the promotion was seeking a dynamic, seasoned orator to address the 
humanoids, and I was led to believe that I had carte blanche.. who better than I to eloquently 
capture this historic moment in words? I am a visionary, ya know..

Genichiro Matsumura: Pull your shenanigans on your OWN time. What exactly did they EXPOSE you to
in America?! [shakes his head sadly] 

RAPTOR: Alright, alright, don't flip your wig Poindexter.. You handle it then, I was just trying
to help.. and you know, if you can arrange for a nice podium for me next time I would really 
appreciate it..

[Genichiro hastily takes the mic out of RAPTOR's taped fist as the rambunctious one simply 
shrugs and saunters off stage right..]

Genichiro Matsumura: Fans, we apologize for this tomfoolery, we are just about set to bring you.. 
[abruptly turns around]

RAPTOR: [partially audible in the background] Yeah, Key Grip? Best Boy? Can one of you grab me a
Fresca?

Genichiro Matsumura: ..as I was saying, we're about ready for our first big match here on the 
debut of Denkoo Puroresu.. 

[camera cuts away to a sweeping shot of the Osaka Prefectural Gym; a decent-sized crowd of 
approximately 2,500-2,800 have made it out to the card]

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 /    / // / ___/ |/ |/ /   Marc Thomas vs. Satoshi Yamagiwa
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Ring Announcer: This match is scheduled for one fall, and has a 30 minute time limit. First up, 
fighting out of Kanagawa, Japan.. weighing in at 122 kilograms.. Satoshi Yamagiwa!

['Delicate Terror' by My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult drones out of the arena speakers, as 
Yamagiwa ambles his way to the ring to a polite reception. Satoshi is wearing long red karate 
pants, black boots with a red stripe on them.]

His opponent, hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.. weighing in at 112 kilograms, Marc 
Thomas!

["Back in Black" blares from the house system as Marc Thomas makes his way with purpose down the 
aisle; he enters between the second and third ropes]

{ding ding ding}

Genichiro Matsumura: Marc Thomas with a show of sportsmanship, offers a handshake to Yamagiwa, 
and this is a great way to start things off in my opinion..

Takao Fugawra: I say just drill the guy, get it over with as soon as possible and grab your 
paycheck..

Genichiro Matsumura: Great..
They lock up, whip to the ropes by Satoshi Yamagiwa, reverse by Thomas, off the ropes, catches 
him with an ARM DRAG takedown..Yamagiwa up and charging right back at him DROP TOE HOLD.. follows
that up with a quick ELBOWDROP but Yamagiwa rolls out of the way..

Genichiro Matsumura: Satoshi Yamagiwa delivers a vicious chop to the solar plexus, followed up by s
everal stiff kicks to the thighs and knees of Thomas..

Takao Fugawra: I know of ONE sure fire place to kick somebody that'll get you the victory..

Genichiro Matsumura: Satoshi Yamagiwa scoops up Thomas, BODYSLAM.. goes for a FUJIWARA ARM BAR 
but Thomas able to counter with a CHICKEN WING.. Yamagiwa rolls to the rope and forces the clean 
break.. Thomas with another ARM DRAG takedown, now with a single leg takedown.. he's got a HALF
BOSTON CRAB locked in..

Takao Fugawra: Half of that BAND Boston is locked in.. to a new career with the Circle K chain..

Genichiro Matsumura: Yamagiwa able to kick his way out with his free leg and he hobbles a bit as 
he gets to his feet.. Another lockup, whip to the ropes by Yamagiwa, Thomas ducks under the
incoming elbow, comes back in with a FLYING CLOTHESLINE.. Back off the ropes once again.. FLYING 
SHOULDERBLOCK to the knee of Yamagiwa, taking him down hard.. Follows that up with a KNEECAP
DROPKICK from the second rope..

Takao Fugawra: Kill the wheels and the car will die..

Genichiro Matsumura: Huh? Marc Thomas now in command.. DANGEROUS BACKDROP DRIVER.. youch! cover..

one..


two..


thr.. NO.. a kickout.

Takao Fugawra: Almost had him there..

Genichiro Matsumura: Thomas with a whip into the corner turnbuckle, reversed by Yamagiwa.. 
charges in with a RUNNING HIGH KICK but Marc Thomas side-steps it and connects with the THOMAS 
CRUSHER!!

ONE...



TWO...



THREE!!

{ding ding ding}

Ring Announcer: In a time of 5:57, your winner.. MARC THOMAS

[crowd vigorously applauding a solid opening match.. Marc Thomas offers a handshake to Yamagiwa, 
who at first hesitant, finally accepts, prompting an ovation from the crowd]

Genichiro Matsumura: Alright, we're out of the gate.. Next up, we get a look at one of the 'new 
generation' of Japanese athletes, Loki, as he squares off with Masahiro Najima..

Takao Fugawra: This guy Loki is a man after my own heart.. and can HE dress..
 
Genichiro Matsumura: Great, there's two thoughts that bring forth all sorts of imagery, your 
heart and your wardrobe.. we've hit the ground running here on Denkoo Puroresu.. let's go back to
the ring..

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 /    / // / ___/ |/ |/ /   Loki vs. Masahiro Najima
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Ring Announcer: "This next match is scheduled for one fall, and has a 30 minute time limit. 
Introducing first, from Nagasaki, Japan, weighing in at 112 kilograms...here is Masahiro Najima!

[Masahiro Najima is shown wearing simple red wrestling trunks, and red knee pads and boots. Upon
his head is a white bandanna, donning the red Rising Sun of Japan. He jogs on the spot, and 
raises his arms to the crowd, and receives a polite applause.]

Ring Announcer: And his opponent...from Tokyo, Japan, weighing in at 102 kilograms...Loki!

[Loki saunters to the ring, in his usual attire, and also sporting a pair of big, black, cheap 
plastic sunglasses, which keep sliding down the bridge of is nose. His hair is  also uniquely 
dyed red on one side, and green on the other. He gets in the ring, and gestures with a broad 
smile, which fades after he is met with a round of catcalling.]

{ding ding ding}

Genichiro Matsumura: Najima with a quick thrust kick to the midsection, whip to the ropes, STIFF 
LARIAT.. cover.. one count.. Back to his feet Loki ducks under another attempted Lariat and nails
him with a SPINNING HEEL KICK! Follows right up with a CARTWHEEL MOONSAULT.. nicely done..

Takao Fugawra: Holy jumpin' kangaroo rats, it's Leapin' Loki!

Genichiro Matsumura: 

cover..

One..



Two..


Thr.. NO, able to get the shoulder up.. Masa Najima, takes him down with STANDING SIDE KICK, and 
applies a Leglock Submission.. After 20 seconds or so, Loki wriggles out of the hold and to his 
feet.. Loki now, with a hard Irish whip to the corner turnbuckle, absolutely flattens Najima with
that AVALACHE SPLASH, now he rolls him up..
ONE..



TWO...



NO! Pushed him off..

Takao Fugawra: This kid is just dismantling Najima.. but isn't the name Loki about some Greek 
Mythological character.. I'll have to get back to him on that one..

Genichiro Matsumura: Sure thing..
Loki with a HURRACANRANA! Now he hoists him up.. he's got him up for the HIJACK POWERBOMB..Now 
Loki is scaling the top turnbuckle.. high impact maneuver coming up..

Takao Fugawra: HOLY SHNIKEES!! FROG SPLASH with a FRONT FLIP!!

Genichiro Matsumura: He calls that one the 'Mischief Maker'..

hooks the leg..

ONE..




TWO..




THREE!!

{ding ding ding}

Ring Announcer: In a time of 6:34, your winner.. Loki!

[moderate crowd pop]

Genichiro Matsumura: Looking quite impressive, the quirky young upstart able to get the duke.. 
We'll be back shortly with another great contest after these messages..