30 Apr 2009 - 11:48 - 4/30 GATE OF PASSION
4/30/2009 Hyogo, Art Theater dB Kobe 1. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk{W} (12:51 E.V.O.) Susumu Yokosuka, Nick Jackson{L}, Matt Jackson 2. Anthony W. Mori (6:42 Reversed Figure 4) Jackson Florida 3. 5/5 PPV Participation Match: Super Shenlong (8:30 Ryu☆Sei 2) m.c.KZ 4. Cyber Kong (5:49 Cyber Combination) Kenshin Chikano 5. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi{W} (10:40 Shenlong Blue Box->Schoolboy) Masaaki Mochizuki{L}, Don Fujii 6. Naoki Tanizaki (16:47 Repeated Elbow Strikes) YAMATO 7. Akira Tozawa{W}, Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid (19:22 German Suplex Hold) KAGETORA{L}, CIMA, Gamma Shenlong will move on to team with Naoki in Aichi. He was second for Zetsurins in match 5, but directly caused their loss to build up the Aichi match.

29 Apr 2009 - 12:13 - 4/29 GATE OF PASSION
4/29/2009 Yamaguchi, Kudamatsu Citizens Gym 1. YAMATO, Cyber Kong{W}, Kenichiro Arai, Yasushi Kanda (12:06 Power Bomb) KAGETORA, Gamma, Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson{L} 2. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi{W} (12:48 Backslide From Hell) Kenshin Chikano{L}, Anthony W. Mori 3. Masato Yoshino{W}, m.c.KZ (13:07 Sol Naciente) Shingo Takagi, Shisa BOY{L} 4. CIMA, Susumu Yokosuka{W} (13:58 Mugen) Akira Tozawa{W}, Dragon Kid 5. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Akebono{W} (15:00 Body Press) Naruki Doi, BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanizaki{L}

29 Apr 2009 - 01:13 - Complete DEAD OR ALIVE Card
5/5/2009 Aichi, Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium~DEAD OR ALIVE 2009 1. Akira Tozawa, Kenshin Chikano, Anthony W. Mori vs. RYOMA, Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson 2. 3 Way Match: Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa vs. Shachihoko Machine vs. Jackson Florida 3. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii vs. Naoki Tanizaki, Winner of 4/30 m.c.KZ vs. Super Shenlong 4. 4 Way Match: KAGETORA vs. Shingo Takagi vs. Masato Yoshino vs. Cyber Kong 5. YAMATO vs. BxB Hulk 6. Open the Twin Gate 3 Way Match: Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma vs. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi vs. Kenichiro Arai, Yasushi Kanda 7. Open the Brave Gate: CIMA vs. Dragon Kid 8. Open the Dream Gate: Naruki Doi vs. Akebono

28 Apr 2009 - 21:30 - Dragon Gate USA Update
As a reminder, tickets for the Dragon Gate USA debut show will go on sale tomorrow on the official site. In addition to the already announced (and yet to be determined) DG talent, some North American names have been added. DGUSA and Pennsylvania based independent Chikara have reached a working agreement. Chikara will be sending an 8 man tag match to the show. Today, WARRIORS-5 assistants the Young Bucks and high flying veteran 2 Cold Scorpio were confirmed. Once again, ticket details are as follows: 1st Row Golden Ringside - $75 each -Collectable ticket -Early admission for meet & greet -Early admission for bonus match -Appreciation Bag -1st row reserved seating 2nd Row Golden Ringside - $50 -Collectable ticket -Early admission for meet & greet -Early admission for bonus match -A special gift -2nd row reserved seating 3rd Row Golden Circle - $35 -Collectable ticket -Early admission for meet & greet -Early admission for bonus match -3rd row reserved seating General Admission - $20 -Collectable ticket -First come, first serve seating The meet and greet is, as the name would indicate, a pre-show session for autographs, photos, mingling, and such. The bonus match is, using standard Dragon Gate terminology, a Match 0, before the proper show begins. It promises to be just as high quality as the main show. The appreciation bag will consist of exclusive DGUSA goodies that cannot be obtained elsewhere. Being the debut show, the ticket itself will also be issued as a collectors item

28 Apr 2009 - 12:32 - 4/28 GATE OF PASSION,
4/28/2009 Nagasaki, ncc&Studio 1. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk{W} (12:58 E.V.O) Dragon Kid, Kenshin Chikano{L}, Shisa BOY 2. Don Fujii (8:40 Leg Roll Clutch) Naoki Tanizaki 3. Akira Tozawa{W}, Shingo Takagi (10:07 German Suplex Hold) Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson{L} 4. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi{W} (11:48 Backslide from Hell) Masaaki Mochizuki, Anthony W. Mori{L} 5. CIMA{W}, KAGETORA, Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma (17:05 Meteora) YAMATO, Cyber Kong, Yasushi Kanda{L}, Kenichiro Arai I will be writing a series of articles for the official DGUSA site. The first of which was posted today. Please have a look and send me any feedback you may have. http://www.dgusa.tv/

28 Apr 2009 - 01:53 - Stuff for sale
The combination of needing to decrease the amount of stuff I have, and increase the amount of money I have, I am going to be selling some items from my personal collection of Dragon Gate merchandise. I haven't really set prices for stuff yet, so I guess just make me an offer if there is an item you are interested in. The list is here Send inquiries and such to dgusa1 at gmail dot com.

27 Apr 2009 - 15:46 - Zetsurins in Osaka Pro
Mochizuki and Fujii will travel to the Osaka Pro Wrestling 10th anniversary show in Korakuen Hall on 5/20. They will be facing the Sengoku team of Hideyoshi and Masamune. Hideyoshi spent some time in the Toryumon Japan ring back in 1999 and 2000, as Daiyu Kawauchi. His most notable accomplishment was being the guy Darkness Dragon turned on when he joined M2K. Today is trivia day.

26 Apr 2009 - 13:25 - 4/26 GATE OF PASSION, New lineups
4/26/2009 Fukuoka, Hakata Star Lanes 1. Naruki Doi{W}, Naoki Tanizaki (10:15 Bakatare Sliding Kick) Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson{L} 2. Cyber Kong (9:07 Fire Thunder) Akira Tozawa 3. Masaaki Mochizuki{W}, Don Fujii (11:37 Twister) Anthony W. Mori, Kenshin Chikano{L} 4. Shingo Takagi{W}, Dragon Kid (14:44 STAY DREAM) Masato Yoshino{L}, BxB Hulk 5. WARRIORS-5 vs. Real Hazard Full Confrontation #1: CIMA, KAGETORA, RYOMA (14:54 DQ for Ref Attack) Kenichiro Arai{L}, Yasushi Kanda, Genki Horiguchi 6. WARRIORS-5 vs. Real Hazard Full Confrontation #2: Ryo Saito (14:23 Double Cross) Susumu Yokosuka 7. WARRIORS-5 vs. Real Hazard Full Confrontation #3: Gamma (18:23 Skytwister Press) YAMATO *WARRIORS-5 win 2-1 Gamma threw out a Dream Gate challenge after pinning YAMATO. Presumably he will get the winner of Doi/Akebono. 4/28/2009 Nagasaki, ncc&Studio 1. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk vs. Dragon Kid, Kenshin Chikano, Shisa BOY 2. m.c.KZ vs. Don Fujii 3. Akira Tozawa, Shingo Takagi vs. Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson 4. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Anthony W. Mori 5. CIMA, KAGETORA, Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma vs. YAMATO, Cyber Kong, Yasushi Kanda, Kenichiro Arai 4/29/2009 Yamaguchi, Kudamatsu Citizens Gym 1. YAMATO, Cyber Kong, Kenichiro Arai, Yasushi Kanda vs. KAGETORA, Gamma, Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson 2. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi vs. Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson 3. Masato Yoshino, m.c.KZ vs. Shingo Takagi, Shisa BOY 4. CIMA, Susumu Yokosuka vs. Akira Tozawa, Dragon Kid 5. Naruki Doi, BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanizaki vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Akebono 4/30/2009 Hyogo, Art Theater dB Kobe (formerly SITE KOBE) 1. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk vs. Susumu Yokosuka, Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson 2. Anthony W. Mori vs. Jackson Florida 3. 5/5 PPV Participation Match: m.c.KZ vs. Super Shenlong 4. Cyber Kong vs. Kenshin Chikano 5. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii 6. YAMATO vs. Naoki Tanizaki 7. KAGETORA, CIMA, Gamma vs. Akira Tozawa, Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid

25 Apr 2009 - 13:20 - 4/25 GATE OF PASSION, Hakata Tonight
4/25/2009 Hiroshima, Hiroshima Green Arena 1. Naruki Doi{W}, Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk (10:05 Bakatare Sliding Kick) CIMA, Matt Jackson{L}, Nick Jackson 2. Susumu Yokosuka (9:39 Mugen) Naoki Tanizaki 3. KAGETORA, Gamma (11:08 DQ due to YAMATO Intrusion) Yasushi Kanda, Kenichiro Arai 4. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii{W} (11:30 Nodowa Otoshi) Anthony W. Mori, Shisa BOY{L} 5. YAMATO{W}, Cyber Kong, Genki Horiguchi, Ryo Saito (16:01 Gallaria) Akira Tozawa, Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid, Kenshin Chikano{L} A slight change to Hakata tonight, due to the injury to Iwasa. Anthony replaces him in match 3. 4/26/2009 Fukuoka, Hakata Star Lanes 1. Naruki Doi, Naoki Tanizaki vs. Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson 2. Akira Tozawa vs. Cyber Kong 3. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii vs. Anthony W. Mori, Kenshin Chikano 4. Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk vs. Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid 5. WARRIORS-5 vs. Real Hazard Full Confrontation #1: CIMA, KAGETORA, RYOMA vs. Kenichiro Arai, Yasushi Kanda, Genki Horiguchi 6. WARRIORS-5 vs. Real Hazard Full Confrontation #2: Ryo Saito vs. Susumu Yokosuka 7. WARRIORS-5 vs. Real Hazard Full Confrontation #3: YAMATO vs. Gamma

24 Apr 2009 - 14:08 - NEX 46, Kensuke Office, 5/10 Race Event
4/24/2009 Dragon Gate Arena~Sanctuary.46 1. m.c.KZ (6:52 Half Crab Hold) Kotoka Shiiba 2. Shachihoko Machine (5:52 Shachihoko Clutch 2009) Jackson Florida 3. Super Shisa (8:40 Face the Mountain) RYOMA 4. KAGETORA{W}, Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson (12:03 Ikkitousen) Akira Tozawa, Kenshin Chikano, Super Shenlong{L} NEX 47 will be on 5/9. Here are the DG related results from today's Kensuke Office. 4/24/2009 Tokyo, Shinjuku FACE~Kensuke Office TAKE THE CHANCE vol. 1 -Kikutaro, Namazu Man{W} (Leg Roll Clutch) K-ness, CHANGO{L} -Go (Both Ringout) Genba Hirayanagi -Masaaki Mochizuki{W}, Don Fujii, TAKA Michinoku (Twister) Masaki Okimoto, Takeshi Minamino, Katsuhiko Nakajima{L} After pinning Nakajima, Mochi said he wanted to have another Buyuden and face him in a singles match. 5/10/2009 Dragon Gate Special Match in Ichinomiya Keirin 1. Ryo Saito, Cyber Kong vs. BxB Hulk, Keirin Man 2. Shachihoko Machine vs. Jackson Florida 3. CIMA, KAGETORA vs. Akira Tozawa, Dragon Kid

23 Apr 2009 - 14:25 - I'm still important.
Here is part 2 of my Q&A session. http://wrestling.insidepulse.com/2009/04/23/puroresu-pulse-issue-147-more-with-jae/

23 Apr 2009 - 14:16 - CIMA to marry.
CIMA recently announced his engagement to TV personality Eleni Masuda. The pair met back in 2003 when CIMA threw out the first pitch at a baseball game in Fukuoka. CIMA proposed back in 2005 while in Greece. They will be married in June of this year. Congratulations to CIMA!

22 Apr 2009 - 21:51 - Dragon Gate USA Ticket Info
First, to avoid the name confusion. When i refer to DGUSA in capital letters I am referring to Dragon Gate USA the entity. When I refer to dgusa in lower case, I am referring to this site. DGUSA tickets will be going on sale one week from today, 4/29, at 10AM. They will be available directly through the official site, so just follow the link on the sidebar here. Here is how they will break down in terms of pricing and what you get, courtesy of the official site: 1st Row Golden Ringside - $75 each -Collectable ticket -Early admission for meet & greet -Early admission for bonus match -Appreciation Bag -1st row reserved seating 2nd Row Golden Ringside - $50 -Collectable ticket -Early admission for meet & greet -Early admission for bonus match -A special gift -2nd row reserved seating 3rd Row Golden Circle - $35 -Collectable ticket -Early admission for meet & greet -Early admission for bonus match -3rd row reserved seating General Admission - $20 -Collectable ticket -First come, first serve seating The meet and greet is, as the name would indicate, a pre-show session for autographs, photos, mingling, and such. The bonus match is, using standard Dragon Gate terminology, a Match 0, before the proper show begins. It promises to be just as high quality as the main show. The appreciation bag will consist of exclusive DGUSA goodies that cannot be obtained elsewhere. Being the debut show, the ticket itself will also be issued as a collectors item

19 Apr 2009 - 13:19 - Updated DEAD OR ALIVE Lineup
5/5/2009 Aichi, Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium~DEAD OR ALIVE -KAGETORA vs. Shingo Takagi vs. Masato Yoshino vs. Cyber Kong -YAMATO vs. BxB Hulk -Open the Twin Gate 3 Way Match: Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma vs. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi vs. Kenichiro Arai, Yasushi Kanda -Open the Brave Gate: CIMA vs. Dragon Kid -Open the Dream Gate: Naruki Doi vs. Akebono

19 Apr 2009 - 03:26 - 4/19 GATE OF PASSION, Tag Tournament Night 2
4/19/2009 Kyoto, KBS Hall 1. Open the Twin Gate #1 Contender Tournament Semifinal B: BxB Hulk, Masato Yoshino{W} (9:34 Lightning Spiral) Nick Jackson{L}, Matt Jackson 2. Open the Twin Gate #1 Contender Tournament Semifinal A: Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi{W} (5:24 Mask Rip->Small Package) Masaaki Mochizuki, Super Shenlong{L} 3. Jackson Florida (6:54 Backslide with Cane) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 4. CIMA{W}, Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma (16:23 Schwein) Naruki Doi, Naoki Tanizaki, Shinobu{L} 5. YAMATO, Cyber Kong{W}, Yasushi Kanda (19:08 Cyber Combination) Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid, Akira Tozawa{L} 6. Open the Twin Gate #1 Contender Tournament Finals: Ryo Saito{W}, Genki Horiguchi (16:41 Double Cross) Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk{L} Shingo and Cyber argued after match 5, which prompted a KAGETORA appearance. After some talk, a 3 way for 5/5 was made. Shingo vs. Cyber vs. KAGETORA. After the main however, Yoshino was added, via his recent strife with Kong. So it will be a 4 way. MaraIsappa earned the Twin Gate shot, but RH managed to convince Gamma into making it a 3 way match, with Araken and Kanda.

18 Apr 2009 - 14:07 - 4/18 GATE OF PASSION
4/18/2009 Kyoto, KBS Hall 1. YAMATO, Cyber Kong{W} (9:56 Fire Thunder) Dragon Kid, K-ness{L} 2. Open the Twin Gate #1 Contender Tournament A Block: Masaaki Mochizuki, Super Shenlong{W} (11:05 Ryu★Sei II) KAGETORA, RYOMA{L} 3. Open the Twin Gate #1 Contender Tournament A Block: Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi{W} (0:36 Backslide) Yasushi Kanda, Kenichiro Arai{L} 4. Open the Twin Gate #1 Contender Tournament B block: Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson {W} (10:56 MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK) Anthony W. Mori, Kenshin Chikano{L} 5. Open the Twin Gate #1 Contender Tournament B Block: BxB Hulk{W}, Masato Yoshino (16:24 FTX) Akira Tozawa, Shingo Takagi 6. CIMA, Susumu Yokosuka{W}, Gamma (19:49 Mugen) Naruki Doi, Naoki Tanizaki, m.c.KZ{L} Quite a bit of friendly fire between Kong and YAMATO today, but they still won out in the end. Afterward Kong took K-ness' mask, prompting a save from Yoshino. The RH match naturally never even started. Araken allowed himself to be pinned. 4/19/2009 Kyoto, KBS Hall 1. Open the Twin Gate #1 Contender Tournament Semifinal B: BxB Hulk, Masato Yoshino vs. Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson 2. Open the Twin Gate #1 Contender Tournament Semifinal A: Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Super Shenlong 3. Anthony W. Mori vs. Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 4. CIMA, Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma vs. Naruki Doi, Naoki Tanizaki, Shinobu 5. YAMATO, Cyber Kong, Yasushi Kanda vs. Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid, Akira Tozawa

17 Apr 2009 - 21:26 - World 2009
The 10th Anniversary Dragon Gate Pro Wrestling Festival in Kobe World Hall will take place on July 19th, 6 days before the Dragon Gate USA kickoff. Tickets will go on sale (for World) on 5/1. As always, they break down like this: Dragon VIP 15000Y (Includes Gifts with the Seat) Special Ringside: 10000Y Ringside: 7000Y Stands A: 8000Y Stands B: 6000Y 2nd Floor Fixed Seating A: 6000Y 2nd Floor Fixed Seating B: 5000Y 3rd Floor Fixed Seating: 5000Y 3rd Floor Extra Seating: 3000Y

17 Apr 2009 - 16:14 - Iwasa injured
Taku Iwasa suffered a neck injury in the Triangle Gate match at Korakuen. He will miss some time, including the tag tournament this weekend. It looks like Mori will be replacing him Kenshin Chikanos' partner.

17 Apr 2009 - 10:48 - 4/17 GATE OF PASSION
4/17/2009 Shizuoka, Act City Hamamatsu 1. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii{W} (10:12 Leg Roll Clutch) Masato Yoshino, Naoki Tanizaki{L} 2. Jackson Florida (6:10 Cane Assisted Backslide) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 3. Cyber Kong, Genki Horiguchi (10:37 No Contest) Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson 4. Shingo Takagi (12:19 MADE IN JAPAN) Anthony W. Mori 5. Naruki Doi{W}, BxB Hulk (11:25 Bakatare Sliding Kick) Akira Tozawa{L}, Dragon Kid 6. YAMATO, Ryo Saito{W}, Kenichiro Arai, Yasushi Kanda (18:25 Dragon Suplex Hold) CIMA, KAGETORA, Gamma, Susumu Yokosuka{L}

16 Apr 2009 - 13:46 - 4/16 GATE OF PASSION
4/16/2009 Tochigi, Utsumiya Culture Center 1. Naruki Doi{W}, Masato Yoshino (9:35 Bakatare Sliding Kick) Akira Tozawa{L}, Shingo Takagi 2. Masaaki Mo hizuki (7:16 Small Package Hold) Jackson Florida 3. Don Fujii (9:10 HIMEI) RYOMA 4. Kenichiro Arai{W}, Genki Horiguchi (8:03 Low Blow -> Samson Clutch) BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanizaki{L} 5. KAGETORA{W}, Susumu Yokosuka (13:40 Ikkitousen) Dragon Kid, Anthony W. Mori{L} 6. CIMA{W}, Gamma, Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson (15:54 Meteora) YAMATO, Ryo Saito, Cyber Kong, Yasushi Kanda{L} The Young Bucks will be assisting WARRIORS-5 during their stay.

15 Apr 2009 - 21:46 - I'm important
In what has become to be some impeccable timing, I recently gave an interview about my years covering Dragon Gate, and generally being an old guy on the internet. Part 1 ran today: http://wrestling.insidepulse.com/2009/04/14/puroresu-pulse-issue-146-talkin-dragon-gate-with-jae/

15 Apr 2009 - 16:18 - Dragon Gate USA
I realize am a little behind announcing this, but I was waiting for a few bits of information to come my way first, and I also didn't want the happenings at Korakuen today to be buried by this. The Dragon Gate USA project was announced today, both in Japan and here in the US. The first show has been announced for July 25th, in Philadelphia, PA at the The Arena. Tickets will go on sale at the end of this month. I will have a lot more info in the coming days. http://www.dgusa.tv/

15 Apr 2009 - 13:40 - 4/15 GATE OF PASSION
4/15/2009 Tokyo, Korakuen Hall 1. Race Naming Rights Decision Match: Masato Yoshino{W}, Naoki Tanizaki, BxB Hulk (10:49 Speedstar) Kenichiro Arai, Yasushi Kanda, Cyber Kong{L} *5/10 Ooi Horse Races main race will be called "WORLD-1" 2. Open the Owarai Gate 3 Way Match: Anthony W. Mori (5:00 Reverse Figure 4) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa{L}; Jackson Florida *V1 for Anthony via fan support 3. Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson{W} (8:46 More Bang for your Buck!) Naruki Doi, m.c.KZ{L} 4. Akira Tozawa{W}, Kenshin Chikano (12:10 German Suplex Hold) Susumu Yokosuka, RYOMA{L} 5. YAMATO, Ryo Saito{W} (10:36 Pinfall) Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii{L} 6. Open the Triangle Gate: CIMA, KAGETORA{W}, Gamma (23:54 Kekonitteki) Shingo Takagi, Taku Iwasa{L}, Dragon Kid *Kamikaze fail in V3, W5 become the 23rd champions Black Hulk appeared again after match 5. He had recently appeared in Nagoya to attack Ryo. RH actually got the better of him today, beating him down. YAMATO said since Ryo was focusing on the Twin Gate, and he himself had beaten Shingo in a singles match, he was challenging Hulk to one. Black or normal version, it didn't matter. Several matches were made for the May Korakuen, including the first ever 3 way 8 man. In addition, the lineup for the upcoming NEX. 4/24/2009 Dragon Gate Arena, NEX Sanctuary 46 1. m.c.KZ vs. Kotoka Shiiba 2. Shachihoko Machine vs. Jackson Florida 3. RYOMA vs. Super Shisa 4. KAGETORA, Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson vs. Akira Tozawa, Kenshin Chikano, Super Shenlong 5/15/2009 Tokyo, Korakuen Hall -Open the Owarai Gate: Anthony W. Mori vs. Kikutaro -Kenshin Chikano vs. RYOMA -WARRIORS-5 vs. KAMIKAZE vs. Real Hazard Survival Elimination 3 Way Match: CIMA, KAGETORA, Gamma, Susumu Yokosuka vs. Shingo Takagi, Akira Tozawa, Taku Iwasa, Dragon Kid vs. Ryo Saito, Kenichiro Arai, Yasushi Kanda, Genki Horiguchi

13 Apr 2009 - 15:10 - ROH Situation
I wasn't going to comment on this, but since I have received a metric ton of email about it already, here it is. I don't know anything beyond what has been made public by CIMAs' MySpace post and the ROH press release. This falls way out of my jurisdiction. It has nothing to do with the intent of this site or my coverage. So please stop asking. Thanks.

12 Apr 2009 - 17:01 - Dragon Gate European Tour
I know I'm a little late with announcing this, but I was waiting on official confirmation. The first Dragon Gate shows to take place on European soil will occur later this year. Dragon Gate Invasion UK will take place on 10/31, in a yet to be determined venue. The following day, on 11/1, DG invades Germany. I will have all the related information for European fans, as the dates draw closer.

12 Apr 2009 - 12:54 - 4/12 GATE OF PASSION
4/12/2009 Mie, Tsu City Gym 1. CIMA, KAGETORA{W}, Gamma (13:31 Ikkitousen) Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, Naoki Tanizaki{L} 2. YAMATO, Cyber Kong{W} (8:53 Pineapple Hold) BxB Hulk, Shisa BOY{L} 3. Open the Owarai Gate Tag Title Decision Match: Don Fujii, Kikutaro{W} (9:30 Shining Kikuzard) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa{L}, Magnitude Kishiwada *The Fujii team become the 1st Champions 4. Ryo Saito{W}, Genki Horiguchi (11:24 Double Cross) Susumu Yokosuka, RYOMA{L} 5. Yasushi Kanda, Kenichiro Arai{W} (11:54 Jacknife Hold) Taku Iwasa, Anthony W. Mori{L} 6. Masaaki Mochizuki, Shinjiro Ohtani{W}, Masato Tanaka (21:23 Spiral Bomb) Akira Tozawa{L}, Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid Akebono has been added to the 4/29 Yamaguchi show. 4/29/2009 Yamaguchi, Kudamatsu Citizens Gym -Naruki Doi, BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanizaki vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Akebono

11 Apr 2009 - 13:22 - 4/11 GATE OF PASSION
4/11/2009 Toyama, Toyama Techno Dome 1. YAMATO, Kenichiro Arai{W}, Genki Horiguchi (13:02 Low Blow -> Samson Clutch) Naruki Doi, BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanizaki{L} 2. Masaaki Mochizuki (7:56 Reverse Figure Four) Jackson Florida 3. Cyber Kong (8:12 Fire Thunder) Kenshin Chikano 4. Anthony W. Mori{W}, Yoshiaki Yago (9:14 Elegant Magic) Don Fujii, Shisa BOY{L} 5. Ryo Saito{W}, Yasushi Kanda (12:25 Double Cross) Masato Yoshino, m.c.KZ{L} 6. CIMA, Susumu Yokosuka, KAGETORA{W}, Gamma 20:03 Ikkitousen) Akira Tozawa{L}, Taku Iwasa, Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid

7 Apr 2009 - 23:14 - CIMA to NJPW
CIMA will be appearing on the 5/3 New Japan show in Fukuoka Kokusai Center. He will be returning the favor from 12/28, teaming up with Lyger to face Koji Kanemoto and Tiger Mask IV.

6 Apr 2009 - 13:26 - NEX 45
4/6/2009 Hyogo, Dragon Gate Arean~Sanctuary.45 1. Super Shisa (6:42 Camel Clutch) Kotoka Shiiba 2. Shisa BOY (10:04 Polaris) m.c.KZ 3. Super Shenlong 50 Match Series #11: Dr. Muscle (12:10 Doctor Bomb) Super Shenlong *Shenlong is 0-11 4. KAGETORA{W}, RYOMA (11:21 Ikkitousen) Akira Tozawa, Kenshin Chikano{L} NEX 46 will be on 4/24.

5 Apr 2009 - 13:58 - 4/5 Results, Upcoming Lineups
4/5/2009 Osaka, Takaishi Shimin Bunka Kaikan Appla Hall 1. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi, Cyber Kong{W} (11:00 Pineapple Bomber) Shisa BOY{L}, Masaaki Mochizuki, Anthony W. Mori 2. KAGETORA{W}, RYOMA (11:19 Ikkitousen) BxB Hulk, m.c.KZ{L} 3. YAMATO (10:20 CBV) Kenshin Chikano 4. Taku Iwasa, Shingo Takagi{W} (15:35 Pumping Bomber) Don Fujii, Shoichi Uchida{L} 5. Yasushi Kanda{W}, Kenichiro Arai (10:29 Low Blow->Small Package Hold) Akira Tozawa{L}, Dragon Kid 6. CIMA, Gamma{W}, Susumu Yokosuka (18:38 Skytwister Press) Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, Naoki Tanizaki{L} The pairings for the Kyoto Tag tournament were decided today. 4/18/2009 Kyoto, KBS Hall 1. YAMATO, Cyber Kong vs. Dragon Kid, Anthony W. Mori 2. Open the Twin Gate #1 Contender Tournament A Block: KAGETORA, RYOMA vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Super Shenlong 3. Open the Twin Gate #1 Contender Tournament A Block: Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi vs. Yasushi Kanda, Kenichiro Arai 4. Open the Twin Gate #1 Contender Tournament B block: Taku Iwasa, Kenshin Chikano vs. Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson 5. Open the Twin Gate #1 Contender Tournament B Block: BxB Hulk, Masato Yoshino vs. Akira Tozawa, Shingo Takagi 6. CIMA, Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma vs. Naruki Doi, Naoki Tanizaki, m.c.KZ 4/26/2009 Fukuoka, Hakata Star Lanes 1. Naruki Doi, Naoki Tanizaki vs. Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson 2. Akira Tozawa vs. Cyber Kong 3. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii vs. Taku Iwasa, Kenshin Chikano 4. Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk vs. Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid 5. WARRIORS-5 vs. Real Hazard Full Confrontation #1: CIMA, KAGETORA, RYOMA vs. Kenichiro Arai, Yasushi Kanda, Genki Horiguchi 6. WARRIORS-5 vs. Real Hazard Full Confrontation #2: Ryo Saito vs. Susumu Yokosuka 7. WARRIORS-5 vs. Real Hazard Full Confrontation #3: YAMATO vs. Gamma

4 Apr 2009 - 14:00 - 4/4 YOKOZUNA IMPACT part 2, Upcoming Lineups
4/4/2009 Aichi, Nagoya Telepia Hall~YOKOZUNA IMPACT!! PART 2 1. CIMA, KAGETORA{W}, RYOMA (12:43 Ikkitousen) Taku Iwasa, Shingo Takagi, Kenshin Chikano{L} 2. Open the Owarai Gate: Anthony W. Mori (5:50 Reverse Figure 4) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa *Mori becomes the 12th Champion via fan support 3. Cyber Kong, Kenichiro Arai{W} (9:01 Low Blow->Jacknife Cradle) Naoki Tanizaki, Don Fujii{L} 4. Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma{W} (12:47 Gamma Special) Akira Tozawa{L}, Dragon Kid 5. Akebono (3:44 Body Press) Masaaki Mochizuki 6. Naruki Doi{W}, Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk (15:20 Bakatare Sliding Kick) Ryo Saito, Yasushi Kanda{L}, YAMATO Somehow, Akebono has gained the next Dream Gate shot. This will happen on 5/5. I would guess the finish is not the Muscular Bomb. Also, Kid formally put out his Brave Gate challenge to CIMA, and it was also made for 5/5. 4/15/2009 Tokyo, Korakuen Hall 1. Race Naming Rights Decision Match: Masato Yoshino, Naoki Tanizaki, BxB Hulk vs. Kenichiro Arai, Yasushi Kanda, Cyber Kong *Winning Team Names the Main Race at the 5/10 Ooi Horse Races 2. Open the Owarai Gate 3 Way Match: Anthony W. Mori vs. Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa vs. Jackson Florida 3. Naruki Doi, m.c.KZ vs. Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson 4. Akira Tozawa, Kenshin Chikano vs. Susumu Yokosuka, RYOMA 5. YAMATO, Ryo Saito vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii 6. Open the Triangle Gate: Shingo Takagi, Taku Iwasa, Dragon Kid vs. CIMA, KAGETORA, Gamma 5/5/2009 Aichi, Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium -Open the Brave Gate: CIMA vs. Dragon Kid -Open the Twin Gate: Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma vs. Winner of Kyoto Tag Tournament -Open the Dream Gate: Naruki Doi vs. Akebono

3 Apr 2009 - 13:41 - 4/3 YOKOZUNA IMPACT part 1
4/3/2009 Aichi, Nagoya Telepia Hall~YOKOZUNA IMPACT!! PART 1 1. Cyber Kong{W}, Yasushi Kanda (9:41 Pineapple Bomber) Naoki Tanizaki{L}, BxB Hulk 2. YAMATO (8:23 Heel Lock) Anthony W. Mori 3. Shingo Takagi{W}, Kenshin Chikano (12:08 Elbow Attack) KAGETORA, RYOMA{L} 4. Masaaki Mochizuki (7:36 No Contest due to RH Intrusion) Kenichiro Arai 5. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi (9:54 Low Blow->Small Package Hold) Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino{L} 6. Akebono (3:21 Samoan Flip) Don Fujii 7. CIMA{W}, Gamma, Susumu Yokosuka (20:15 Meteora) Taku Iwasa, Akira Tozawa{L}, Dragon Kid

2 Apr 2009 - 14:00 - Further April Lineups
4/11/2009 Toyama, Toyama Techno Dome 1. Naruki Doi, BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanizaki vs. YAMATO, Kenichiro Arai, Genki Horiguchi 2. Masaaki Mochizuki vs. Jackson Florida 3. Cyber Kong vs. Kenshin Chikano 4. Don Fujii, Shisa BOY vs. Anthony W. Mori, Yoshiaki Yago(Freelance) 5. Ryo Saito, Yasushi Kanda vs. Masato Yoshino, m.c.KZ 6. CIMA, Susumu Yokosuka, KAGETORA, Gamma vs. Akira Tozawa, Taku Iwasa, Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid 4/12/2009 Mie, Tsu City Gym 1. CIMA, KAGETORA, Gamma vs. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, Naoki Tanizaki 2. YAMATO, Cyber Kong vs. BxB Hulk, Shisa BOY 3. Open the Owarai Gate Tag Title Decision Match: Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa, Magnitude Kishiwada vs. Don Fujii, Kikutaro 4. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi vs. Susumu Yokosuka, RYOMA 5. Yasushi Kanda, Kenichiro Arai vs. Taku Iwasa, Anthony W. Mori 6. Masaaki Mochizuki, Shinjiro Ohtani (ZERO1), Masato Tanaka(ZERO1) vs. Akira Tozawa, Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid The Owarai Gate Tag title will be exclusive to shows in Tsu-city.

1 Apr 2009 - 13:02 - Kyoto Tag Tournament, April Preview

The 4/18 & 19 Kyoto double header will feature a two night tournament to decide the next Open the Twin Gate challengers. The winner will get their match on 5/5. Pairings will be determined by a drawing on 4/5. 8 teams in total, 4/18 will have the four 1st round matches, 4/19 will have the semis and finals. Masato Yoshino & BxB Hulk Shingo Takagi & Akira Tozawa Taku Iwasa & Kenshin Chikano Masaaki Mochizuki & Super Shenlong KAGETORA & RYOMA Ryo Saito & Genki Horiguchi Yasushi Kanda & Kenichiro Arai The Young Bucks 4/3/2009 Aichi, Nagoya Telepia Hall~YOKOZUNA IMPACT!! PART 1 1. Naoki Tanizaki, BxB Hulk vs. Cyber Kong, Yasushi Kanda 2. YAMATO vs. Anthony W. Mori 3. Shingo Takagi, Kenshin Chikano vs. KAGETORA, RYOMA 4. Masaaki Mochizuki vs. Kenichiro Arai 5. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino vs. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi 6. Don Fujii vs. Akebono 7. CIMA, Gamma, Susumu Yokosuka vs. Taku Iwasa, Akira Tozawa, Dragon Kid 4/4/2009 Aichi, Nagoya Telepia Hall~YOKOZUNA IMPACT!! PART 2 1. Taku Iwasa, Shingo Takagi, Kenshin Chikano vs. CIMA, KAGETORA, RYOMA 2. Open the Owarai Gate: 3/29 Winner vs. Anthony W. Mori 3. Naoki Tanizaki, Don Fujii vs. Cyber Kong, Kenichiro Arai 4. Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma vs. Akira Tozawa, Dragon Kid 5. Masaaki Mochizuki vs. Akebono 6. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk vs. Ryo Saito, Yasushi Kanda, YAMATO 4/5/2009 Osaka, Takaishi Shimin Bunka Kaikan Appla Hall 1. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi, Cyber Kong vs. Shisa BOY, Masaaki Mochizuki, Anthony W. Mori 2. BxB Hulk, m.c.KZ vs. KAGETORA, RYOMA 3. YAMATO vs. Kenshin Chikano 4. Taku Iwasa, Shingo Takagi vs. Don Fujii, Shoichi Uchida (Freelance) 5. Yasushi Kanda, Kenichiro Arai vs. Akira Tozawa, Dragon Kid 6. CIMA, Gamma, Susumu Yokosuka vs. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, Naoki Tanizaki 4/6/2009 Hyogo, Dragon Gate Arean~Sanctuary.45 1. Super Shisa vs. Kotoka Shiiba (Debut) 2. Shisa BOY vs. m.c.KZ 3. Super Shenlong 50 Match Series #11: Super Shenlong vs. Dr. Muscle 4. Akira Tozawa, Kenshin Chikano vs. KAGETORA, RYOMA 4/24/2009 Tokyo, Shinjuku FACE~Kensuke Office TAKE THE CHANCE vol. 1 -K-ness, CHANGO vs. Kikutaro, Namazu Man -Go vs. Akihito Ito -Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, TAKA Michinoku vs. Masaki Okimoto, Takeshi Minamino, Katsuhiko Nakajima 4/26/2009 Fukuoka, Hakata Star Lanes -Ryo Saito vs. Susumu Yokosuka -YAMATO vs. Gamma -CIMA, KAGETORA, RYOMA vs. RH Members April Outisders Gamma: All Shows KAGETORA: All shows Shinobu: 4/19 The Young Bucks (Nick & Matt): 4/15 through 5/15 Magnitude Kishiwada: 4/12 Akebono: 4/3 & 4/4 Shinjiro Ohtani: 4/12 Masato Tanaka: 4/12 Kikutaro: 4/12 Shoichi Uchida: 4/5 Yoshiaki Yago: 4/11