iHEARTdg July 2012 News Archive

8/13 Event Card - 31 Jul 2012

8/13/2012 Dragon Gate Special Match in Parlour Sunrise Caribbean Ocean
1. Ryo "Jimmy" Saito vs. Super Shisa
2. CIMA vs. Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa
3. Shingo Takagi vs. Jimmy Kagetora
4. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino vs. Jimmy Kanda, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!

New Tag League Cards - 30 Jul 2012

8/4/2012 Aichi, Tsushima Bunka Hall - 18:00
1. Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk vs. CIMA, Super Shisa
2. Naruki Doi vs. Gamma
3. Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 B Block: YAMATO, Shingo Takagi, Tominaga or Shenlong vs. Jimmy Susumu, Jimmy Kagetora, Jimmy Kanda
4. Masato Yoshino vs. Kzy
5. Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 A Block: Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Dragon Kid vs. Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!, Naoki Tanizaki

8/10/2012 Toyama, Toyama Techno Hall - 18:30
1. YAMATO, Shingo Takagi vs. CIMA, Gamma
2. Masato Yoshino vs. Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!
3. Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 A Block: Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanisaki vs. Kenichiro Arai, Super Shisa, Shachihoko BOY
4. Naruki Doi vs. Ryo "Jimmy" Saito
5. Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 B Block: Jimmy Susumu, Jimmy Kagetora, Jimmy Kanda vs. Mondai Ryu, Kzy, Cyber Kong

8/11/2012 Kyoto, KBS Hall - 18:00
-Dragon Kid vs, Jimmy Kanda
-Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk vs. CIMA, Gamma
-Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii
-Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 A Block: Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!, Naoki Tanizaki vs. Kenichiro Arai, Super Shisa, Shachihoko BOY
-Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 B Block: YAMATO, Shingo Takagi, Tominaga or Shenlong vs. Mondai Ryu, Kzy, Cyber Kong

Card order for KBS Hall is still to be decided.

7/29 DGUSA Enter the Dragon 2012 - 30 Jul 2012

7/29/2012 Illinois, Chicago The Congress Theatre ~Enter the Dragon 2012: Third Anniversary Celebration~ - 712 Attendance
1. MASADA (5:10 Half Nelson Suplex) Jake Manning
2. Scott Reed{W}, Caleb Konley (10:11 The Obscene) CJ Esparza, Brett Gakiya{L}
3. Samuray Del Sol (7:39 Rising Sun) Shane Hollister
4. Player Uno{W}, Player Dos (11:39 High Fatality) Pinkie Sanchez{L}, Arik Cannon
5. Jon Davis (15:38 Three Seconds Around the World) YAMATO
6. Akira Tozawa (21:56 Package German Suplex Hold) El Generico
7. Open the United Gate Decision Match: CIMA, AR Fox{W} (26:55 Lo Mein Pain) Ricochet, Rich Swann
*CIMA & Fox become the 4th champions

7/28 DGUSA Untouchable - 29 Jul 2012

7/28/2012 Michigan, Taylor Gibraltar Trade Center - 412 Attendance ~Untouchable 2012
1. Jon Davis (5:23 Three Seconds Around the World) Jake Manning
2. Player Uno, Player Dos{W} (8:05 High Fatality) Scott Reed{L}, Caleb Konley
3. YAMATO (13:12 Mushakaeshi) Ricochet
4. MASADA (9:56 STO) Pinkie Sanchez
5. CIMA{W}, AR Fox (19:44 Meteora) El Generico, Samuray Del Sol{L}
6. Open the Freedom Gate: Johnny Gargano (25:41 Gargano Escape) Akira Tozawa
*Successful defense for Gargano

7/29 NEX Premium 21 - 29 Jul 2012

7/29/2012 Dragon Gate Arena ~NEX Premium vol.21~
1. Mondai Ryu{W}, Cyber Kong (11:29 Kong Power Bomb → Pin) Chihiro Tominaga{L}, Super Shenlong III
2. Jimmy Kagetora (9:28 Modified Michinoku Driver) Kotoka
3. Shachihoko "Speed Star" Machine (14:55 DQ for Mask removal) Shisa BOY
4. Naoki Tanisaki (6:59 Night Ride) Super Shisa
5. Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!, Naoki Tanizaki{W} (10:14 Small Package Hold) BxB Hulk, Kzy{L}

Cards for 8/5 & 8/12 - 28 Jul 2012

8/5/2012 Hyogo, Kobe Sambo Hall
0. Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!
1. Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 A Block: Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Dragon Kid vs. Kenichiro Arai, Super Shisa, Shachihoko BOY
2. Jimmy Susumu vs. Kotoka
3. Naoki Tanizaki vs. Naoki Tanisaki
4. Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk vs. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino
5. Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 B Block: CIMA, Gamma, Magnitude Kishiwada vs. YAMATO, Shingo Takagi, Tominga or Shenlong

8/12/2012 Aichi, Nagoya Congress Center
0. Chihiro Tominaga, Super Shenlong III vs. Mondai Ryu, Cyber Kong
1. Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 B Block: CIMA, Gamma, Magnitude Kishiwada vs. Jimmy Susumu, Jimmy Kagetora, Jimmy Kanda
2. Super Shisa vs. Mondai Ryu
3. Shingo Takagi vs. Naoki Tanizaki
4. YAMATO vs. Kenichiro Arai
5. Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!! vs. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino
6. Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 A Block: Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanisaki vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Dragon Kid

The Naoki battle in Kobe doesn't have stipulations attached, at least not yet. It's just being called the first clash between the real and the fake.

Summer Adventure Tag League Details, CIMA Royale 6, 8/2 Card - 23 Jul 2012

As expected, with PAC graduating from DG, WORLD-1 International has been forced to vacate the Triangle Gate. Further, Rich Swann & Ricochet will be home from Japan for the month of August. Therefore, W1i will not field a team for the league. The overall winner will be crowned the 36th Triangle Gate champion team. WORLD-1 will be the first challengers.

The tag league will follow A/B Block style round-robin rules. All matches will have a 30 minute time limit. 2 points for a win, 0 for a loss. Time limit draws will award 1 point to each team. The top team in each block will go on to the finals on 8/19. As mentioned above, the winning team becomes the 36th Open the Triangle Gate champion team.

CIMA was quick to announce the next CIMA Royale. The Open the Twin Gate match between TakaYAMA & DoiYoshi on 8/2 has also become the 6th match in the series. The winner of the fall will earn the title shot straight away, no singles match with their partner afterwards. The title shot is currently penciled in for Ota-ku on 9/23.

The Owarai Gate will also finally be settled after a long period of uncertainty. It was stolen from Rich Swann by Naoki Tanizaki back at FINAL GATE. Tanizaki finally remembered to mail it back to the office. So, there will be a decision match on 8/2 between AraKen & Stalker.

Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 Teams
-A Block-
Zetsurin & Dragon: Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Dragon Kid
MaraIsaChuui!: Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!, Naoki Tanizaki
Blankey Yellow: Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanisaki
Howl at the Window: Kenichiro Arai, Super Shisa, Shachihoko BOY

-B Block-
South Osaka Strongest Trio: CIMA, Gamma, Magnitude Kishiwada
Shokuninsan: Jimmy Susumu, Jimmy Kagetora, Jimmy Kanda
Team Salty Dog: Mondai Ryu, Kzy, Cyber Kong
Team Dragon: Shingo Takagi, YAMATO, winner of 8/2 Tominaga vs. Shenlong

8/2/2012 Tokyo, Korakuen Hall ~Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 Kickoff
0. K-ness, Kotoka vs. Super Shisa, Shisa BOY
1. Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 B Block: CIMA, Gamma, Magnitude Kishiwada vs. Mondai Ryu, Kzy, Cyber Kong
2. Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 B Block -akatsuki- Member Decision Match: Chihiro Tominaga vs. Super Shenlong III
3. Open the Owarai Gate Decision Match: Kenichiro Arai vs. Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa
4. Jimmy Kagetora vs. Dragon Kid
5. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii vs. Jimmy Susumu, Jimmy Kanda
6. Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 A Block: Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanisaki vs. Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!
7. Open the Twin Gate & CIMA Royale 6: YAMATO, Shingo Takagi vs. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino

8/4/2012 Aichi, Tsushima Bunka Hall - 18:00
-Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 A Block: Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Dragon Kid vs. Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!, Naoki Tanizaki
-Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 B Block: YAMATO, Shingo Takagi, Tominaga or Shenlong vs. Jimmy Susumu, Jimmy Kagetora, Jimmy Kanda

8/5/2012 Hyogo, Kobe Sambo Hall - 17:00
Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 A Block: Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Dragon Kid vs. Kenichiro Arai, Super Shisa, Shachihoko BOY
Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 B Block: CIMA, Gamma, Magnitude Kishiwada vs. YAMATO, Shingo Takagi, Tominaga or Shenlong

8/10/2012 Toyama, Toyama Techno Hall - 18:30
Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 A Block: Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanisaki vs. Kenichiro Arai, Super Shisa, Shachihoko BOY
Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 B Block: Jimmy Susumu, Jimmy Kagetora, Jimmy Kanda vs. Mondai Ryu, Kzy, Cyber Kong

8/11/2012 Kyoto, KBS Hall - 18:00
Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 A Block: Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!, Naoki Tanizaki vs. Kenichiro Arai, Super Shisa, Shachihoko BOY
Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 B Block: YAMATO, Shingo Takagi, Tominaga or Shenlong vs. Mondai Ryu, Kzy, Cyber Kong

8/12/2012 Aichi, Nagoya Congress Center - 16:00
Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 A Block: Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Dragon Kid vs. Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanisaki
Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 B Block: CIMA, Gamma, Magnitude Kishiwada vs. Jimmy Susumu, Jimmy Kagetora, Jimmy Kanda

8/17/2012 Kumamoto, Kumamoto City Distribution & Information Hall - 18:30
Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 Last Place Decision Match

8/19/2012 Fukuoka, Hakata Star Lanes - 16:00
Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 Finals

7/22 Kobe Pro Wrestling Festival 2012 - 22 Jul 2012

7/22/2012 Hyogo, Kobe World Kinen Hall ~Kobe Pro Wrestling Festival 2012~ - 9500 Attendance
1. Windows vs. Jimmys: K-ness, Kenichiro Arai, Super Shisa{W}, Shisa BOY (10:04 Yoshitonic) Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Jimmy Kanda, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!, Naoki Tanizaki{L}
2. Chihiro Tominaga, Super Shenlong III{W} (6:37 School Boy) Kotoka{L}, Rich Swann
3. Evil Ways Calling!: Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa, Atsushi Onita{W} (11:29 Thunder Fire Power Bomb onto Barbed Wire Table) Mondai Ryu, Kzy{L}
4. Open the Brave Gate: Dragon Kid (24:13 Dragonrana) Ricochet
*DK succeeds in his 2nd Defense
5. Open the Twin Gate: YAMATO, Shingo Takagi{W}(21:05 Last Falconry) Jimmy Susumu{L}, Jimmy Kagetora
*The Jimmys fail in their 1st Defense, -akatsuki- become the 22nd Champions
6. Open the Triangle Gate 3 Way: Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, PAC vs. BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanisaki, Cyber Kong vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Gamma
-Doi (20:50 V9 Clutch) Gamma
-PAC (25:50 360 Shooting Star Press) Hulk
*W1i succeed in their 5th Defense
7. Open the Dream Gate: CIMA (28:45 Meteora) Akira Tozawa
*CIMA succeeds in his 5th Defense

Onita was in typical form after the match. He told CIMA to be a man and let him bring an exploding barbed wire match to DG. CIMA replied with one word. "FIRE!"

President Okamura gave his customary speech after intermission. He didn't have much of note to say, just re-affirming the loyalty to the homebase in Kobe while expanding throughout the world.

Tozawa did end up having MB seconding him. However, he did stay true to his word to fight a solo battle. Mondai Ryu attempted to interfere and received a bicycle kick from Tozawa for his trouble.

CIMA gave the standard closing speech. He said he wasn't sure who or what generation his next challenger would be from, but he would beat them. Because he is CIMA. He also seemed to accept the offer from Onita, in his excitement.

He then called out PAC. He came out with the rest of W1i. It was time to say farewell, as this was his final night with Dragon Gate in Japan. Soon the entire roster joined them in the ring. Each and everyone had a chance to say a few words to the Man Gravity Forgot. They ranged from brief words of respect, to memories of prior battles, to YAMATO asking him to come get drunk in Roppongi one more time. There was one common theme, though. That he was a member of the Dragon Gate family, an incredible performer, and we will never forget him. He gave his own brief speech, before his theme song played one final time.

The home stretch to Kobe World - 16 Jul 2012

The RAINBOW GATE tour is now over, so we are in the final steps to the annual Pro Wrestling Festival in Kobe World Kinen Hall. I leave for Japan early Wednesday morning. I don't anticipate much news between now and the show, but aside from times I am on an airplane, coverage should be fairly normal.

The exception will be the show itself. I will be able to cover the show live, unlike last year. But for now I anticipate it to be Twitter only. I will also be posting up photos from the party the night before, and from the show. So, follow us on twitter @DragonGateJae.

Also - Let me know if you are going to be at the show!

7/16 RAINBOW GATE Finale - 16 Jul 2012

7/16/2012 Okayama, Wholesale Center Orange Hall
0. Super Shenlong III (5:07 Pinfall) Kotoka
1. Naruki Doi, PAC{W} (11:51 Swan Dive Firebird Splash) Gamma, Shachihoko BOY{L}
2. Shingo Takagi (9:44 Pumping Bomber) Rich Swann
3. YAMATO (11:30 Mushakaeshi) Ryo "Jimmy" Saito
4. Masato Yoshino, Ricochet{W} (13:45 High Angle Shooting Star Press) Jimmy Kagetora, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!{L}
5. CIMA, Masaaki Mochizuki, Dragon Kid{W} (18:29 Bible) Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Kzy{L}

7/15 RAINBOW GATE - 15 Jul 2012

7/15/2012 Aichi, Nagoya Telepia Hall - 480 Attendance
0. Chihiro Tominaga (5:49 Flying Cross Armbreaker) Kotoka
1. Ricochet{W}, Rich Swann (14:15 Phoenix Splash) Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!{L}
2. PAC (10:22 High Angle Shooting Star Press) Jimmy Kagetora
3. YAMATO, Shingo Takagi{W} (15:04 Pumping Bomber) Jimmy Susumu, Jimmy Kanda{L}
4. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii{W} (14:44 Gedo Clutch) Naruki Doi{L}, Masato Yoshino
5. CIMA{W}, Dragon Kid, Gamma (21:21 Meteora) Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Cyber Kong{L}

7/14 RAINBOW GATE - 14 Jul 2012

7/14/2012 Ehime, Texport Imabari - 950 Attendance
0. Naoki Tanisaki (2:54 Night Ride) Super Shenlong III
1. Akira Tozawa{W}, BxB Hulk (12:54 Dead Lift German Suplex Hold) CIMA, Super Shisa{L}
2. Ricochet (9:39 Phoenix Splash) Jimmy Kanda
3. Masato Yoshino (9:51 Pinfall) Ryo "Jimmy" Saito
4. YAMATO{W}, Shingo Takagi (14:14 Gallaria) Jimmy Kagetora, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!{L}
5. Masaaki Mochizuki{W}, Dragon Kid, Gamma (17:21 Sankakugeri to the Face) Naruki Doi, PAC, Rich Swann{L}

Tag League Update - 12 Jul 2012

Some quick tag league news:

Both Shenlong & Tominaga are vying for the third spot on the -akatsuki- team. Takagi & YAMATO decided that they should fight for it, so they will face off in a singles match on an upcoming show. The winner will be their partner.

Shisa & AraKen confirmed themselves as the first two members of the Windows team. They aren't sure if K-ness, BOY, or Kotoka will be their third.

7/11 KANSAI TV Studio Match 2012 - 11 Jul 2012

7/11/2012 Osaka, Kansai TV Nandemo Arena ~DRAGON GATE Studio Match 2012 - 500 Attendance
0. Super Shisa{W}, Kotoka (7:56 Yoshitonic) Ryo "Jimmy" Saito{W}, Jimmy Kanda
1. PAC{W}, Rich Swann (10:05 High Angle Shooting Star Press) Naoki Tanisaki, Mondai Ryu{L}
2. Who is the Real H.A.G.E.!?: Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!! (9:03 Beach Break) Chihiro Tominaga
3. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Dragon Kid{W} (16:49 Ultra Hurricanrana) Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, Ricochet{L}
4. Twin Gate Preliminary Skirmish Round Two #1: Shingo Takagi (11:38 Pumping Bomber) Jimmy Kagetora
5. Twin Gate Preliminary Skirmish Round Two #2: YAMATO (16:14 Mushakaeshi) Jimmy Susumu
6. CIMA{W}, Gamma, Magnitude Kishiwada (19:20 Meteora) Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Cyber Kong{L}

Naoki Tanizaki appeared after the opener. He addressed Tanisaki. He thanked him for keeping the name alive while he was out injured, but it was time for him to return to Tomahawk. Trying to keep things friendly, he extended his hand to him. Tanisaki kicked it away. Tanisaki said Kagetora must have not delivered the message from Korakuen. The real Naoki was him. He wasn't sure when this fake Naoki was coming back to the ring, but when he did the true Naoki would chop him back out of it.

Remaining cards for July - 09 Jul 2012

7/14/2012 Ehime, Texport Imabari - 18:00
0. Naoki Tanisaki vs. Super Shenlong III
1. Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk vs. CIMA, Super Shisa
2. Ricochet vs. Jimmy Kanda
3. Masato Yoshino vs. Ryo "Jimmy" Saito
4. YAMATO, Shingo Takagi vs. Jimmy Kagetora, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!
5. Naruki Doi, PAC, Rich Swann vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Dragon Kid, Gamma

7/15/2012 Aichi, Nagoya Telepia Hall - 17:00
1. Ricochet, Rich Swann vs. Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!
2. PAC vs. Jimmy Kagetora
3. YAMATO, Shingo Takagi vs. Jimmy Susumu, Jimmy Kanda
4. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii
5. CIMA, Dragon Kid, Gamma vs. Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Cyber Kong

7/16/2012 Okayama, Wholesale Center Orange Hall - 17:00
0. Super Shenlong III vs. Kotoka
1. Naruki Doi, PAC vs. Gamma, Shachihoko BOY
2. YAMATO vs. Ryo "Jimmy" Saito
3. Shingo Takagi vs. Rich Swann
4. Masato Yoshino, Ricochet vs. Jimmy Kagetora, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!
5. CIMA, Masaaki Mochizuki, Dragon Kid vs. Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanisaki

NEX 94 - 09 Jul 2012

7/9/2012 Dragon Gate Arena ~Sanctuary.94
1. Rich Swann (6:06 Crucifix Hold) Chihiro Tominaga
2. Super Shenlong III (3:24 Modified La Magistral) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa
3. Kzy (8:00 Low Blow → Jacknife Cradle) Shisa BOY
4. Super Shisa, Kotoka, Shisa BOY{W} (10:10 Moonsault Press) Naoki Tanisaki, Mondai Ryu, Kzy{L}

iHEARTdg Podcast for July 8th, 2012 - 08 Jul 2012

Joel & I are back today with our latest podcast. The main topic is our preview of Kobe World Hall, but with the recent developments we also had to devote a good amount of time to the PAC situation. The usual thoughts on TV, random musings, and a rundown of the Kobe Eve party bingo prizes are also included. Enjoy!

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7/8 RAINBOW GATE - 08 Jul 2012

7/8/2012 Mie, Yokkaichi Australia Commemoration Hall - 700 Attendance
0. Naoki Tanisaki (3:55 Night Ride) Kotoka
1. Naruki Doi, Ricochet{W} (12:30 Phoenix Splash) Gamma, Super Shisa{L}
2. Shingo Takagi (9:46 Pumping Bomber) Rich Swann
3. YAMATO (11:28 Mushakaeshi) Ryo "Jimmy" Saito
4. Masato Yoshino, PAC{W} (13:55 Swan Dive Firebird Splash) Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!, Jimmy Kanda{L}
5. CIMA{W}, Dragon Kid, Don Fujii (15:00 Meteora) Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Kzy{L}

NEX Premium 21 Card - 07 Jul 2012

7/29/2012 Dragon Gate Arena ~NEX Premium vol.21~
1. Mondai Ryu, Cyber Kong vs. Chihiro Tominaga, Super Shenlong III
2. Jimmy Kagetora vs. Kotoka
3. Shisa BOY vs. Shachihoko "Speed Star" Machine
4. Super Shisa vs. Naoki Tanisaki
5. BxB Hulk, Kzy vs. Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!, Naoki Tanizaki

7/7 RAINBOW GATE - 07 Jul 2012

7/7/2012 Gifu, Seratopia Toki - 800 Attendance
1. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, PAC{W} (16:42 Swan Dive Firebird Splash) Jimmy Susumu, Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!{L}
2. Gamma (7:31 School Boy) Jimmy Kanda
3. Masaaki Mochizuki (13:28 Twister) Jimmy Kagetora
4. CIMA{W}, Dragon Kid (14:11 Schwein) Rich Swann{L}, Ricochet
5. Akira Tozawa{W}, BxB Hulk, Mondai Ryu (19:41 Dead Lift German Suplex Hold) YAMATO, Shingo Takagi, Chihiro Tominaga{L}

Updates - 06 Jul 2012

Nothing we didn't already know.

8/2/2012 Tokyo, Korakuen Hall
-Open the Twin Gate: Winner of 7/22 title match vs. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino

The Summer Adventure Tag League 2012 will kick off on the same show and run through the 19th in Fukuoka. On the 17th in Kumamoto there will be a playoff match to decide the official last place team.

Regarding PAC and his actions yesterday. The bowing to all four sides and waving to the fans is being regarded as a farewell to Japan. It hasn't (officially) progressed beyond rumours & speculation at this point. We will update as soon as we can.

7/6 RAINBOW GATE Kickoff - 06 Jul 2012

7/6/2012 Tokyo, Korakuen Hall - 1800 Attendance
0. Super Shenlong III (6:23 Modified Pinfall) Kzy
1. BxB Hulk, Cyber Kong{W} (6:38 Cyber Bomb) Kenichiro Arai, Kotoka{L}
2. Dragon Kid, Gamma{W} (9:01 Gamma Special) Jimmy Kanda, Shachihoko BOY{L}
3. Naoki Tanisaki (10:10 Night Ride) Jimmy Kagetora
4. PAC{W}, Rich Swann (11:58 High Angle Shooting Star Press) K-ness, Super Shisa{L}
5. Mascara contra Pasaporte Falls Count Anywhere Handicap Match: CIMA (12:23 Meteora) Akira Tozawa, Mondai Ryu{L}
6. 4 Way 6 Man Tag: Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Magnitude Kishiwada def. Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Jimmy Susumu, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!! vs. YAMATO, Shingo Takagi, Chihiro Tominaga vs. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, Ricochet
-Doi (27:00 Bakatare Sliding Kick) Tominaga
-Kishiwada (33:36 Last Ride) Saito
-Mochizuki (38:36 Sankakugeri to the Face) Doi

All the participants for the main event came out for the opening MC. Not much of note, aside from everyone mocking Horiguchi & Tominaga for their unfortunate hair loss situation.

Tanisaki said there was an impostor in the Jimmys, and he had some words of warning for him.

Strangely, PAC bowed to all four sides of the arena after his match...

After taking Mondai Ryus' mask, CIMA also decided to take his hair. Perceiving this as a betrayal of the agreed terms, Mondai Ryu said he would do the same and continue to wear his mask.

Tozawa blamed the loss entirely on being saddled with Mondai Ryu. At Kobe World it will be 1 on 1, with no MB involvement. Without the baggage, he will win. CIMA questioned his words about his supposed friends. He said Tozawa wouldn't beat him. Next month in Korakuen he will still have the Dream Gate title. Because he is CIMA.

Mochizuki threw the Veteran Army win back at W1i, saying that the combined experience of 125 years beat them today, and promised to repeat the result at World. Yoshino basically blew him off, saying only that it certainly wasn't going to happen. He then turned his attention to the Summer Adventure Tag League. He proclaimed that DoiYoshi would be returning to win it for a fourth time. Mochizuki called him selfish for blowing off the loss today. He also pitched the idea of making the tag league into a trios league. The other units agreed with the idea. Mochizuki left the decision up to Yoshino, since Speed Muscle created the league in the first place. Yoshino agreed, and once again returned to the DoiYoshi talk. They wanted the Twin Gate. They challenged the winners at World to face them next month in Korakuen Hall. Both TakaYAMA & the Jimmys accepted. All sides left the Veteran Army to close the show. They did the customary closing speech, and announced the East Osaka trio of CIMA, Gamma, & Kishiwada would be the first team in the trios league.

The Summer Adventure Trios Tag League (not an official name) will kick off on 8/2 in Korakuen Hall and run through 8/19 in Hakata Star Lanes.

NEX 94 Card - 04 Jul 2012

7/9/2012 Dragon Gate Arena ~Sanctuary.94
1. Rich Swann vs. Chihiro Tominaga
2. Super Shenlong III vs. Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa
3. Kzy vs. Shisa BOY
4. Naoki Tanisaki, Mondai Ryu vs. Super Shisa, Kotoka

Autumn Big Match - 03 Jul 2012

DRAGON GATE will make their first advance on the newly re-opened Ota-ku Gymnasium on 9/23, for their first large scale event in the Tokyo area since Sumo Hall 2010. Tickets will go on sale at 7/6 Korakuen.

9/23/2012 Tokyo, Ota City General Gymnasium - 15:00 JST

July - 02 Jul 2012

7/6/2012 Tokyo, Korakuen Hall - 18:30 JST
0. Kzy vs. Super Shenlong III
1. BxB Hulk, Cyber Kong vs. Kenichiro Arai, Kotoka
2. Dragon Kid, Gamma vs. Jimmy Kanda, Shachihoko BOY
3. Naoki Tanisaki vs. Jimmy Kagetora
4. PAC, Rich Swann vs. K-ness, Super Shisa
5. Mascara contra Pasaporte Falls Count Anywhere Handicap Match: CIMA vs. Akira Tozawa, Mondai Ryu
6. 4 Way 6 Man Tag: Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Jimmy Susumu, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!! vs. YAMATO, Shingo Takagi, Chihiro Tominaga vs. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, Ricochet vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Magnitude Kishiwada

7/7/2012 Gifu, Seratopia Toki - 18:00 JST
1. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, PAC vs. Jimmy Susumu, Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!
2. Gamma vs. Jimmy Kanda
3. Masaaki Mochizuki vs. Jimmy Kagetora
4. CIMA, Dragon Kid vs. Rich Swann, Ricochet
5. Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Mondai Ryu vs. YAMATO, Shingo Takagi, Chihiro Tominaga

7/8/2012 Mie, Yokkaichi Australia Commemoration Hall - 16:00 JST
0. Naoki Tanisaki vs. Kotoka
1. Naruki Doi, Ricochet vs. Gamma, Super Shisa
2. Shingo Takagi vs. Rich Swann
3. YAMATO vs. Ryo "Jimmy" Saito
4. Masato Yoshino, PAC vs. Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!, Jimmy Kanda
5. Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Kzy vs. CIMA, Dragon Kid, Don Fujii

7/11/2012 Osaka, Kansai TV Nandemo Arena ~DRAGON GATE Studio Match 2012~- 18:30 JST
0. Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Jimmy Kanda vs. Super Shisa, Kotoka
1. PAC, Rich Swann vs. Naoki Tanisaki, Mondai Ryu
2. Who is the Real H.A.G.E.!?: Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!! vs. Chihiro Tominaga
3. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Dragon Kid vs. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, Ricochet
4. Twin Gate Preliminary Skirmish Round Two #1: Shingo Takagi vs. Jimmy Kagetora
5. Twin Gate Preliminary Skirmish Round Two #2: YAMATO vs. Jimmy Susumu
6. CIMA, Gamma, Magnitude Kishiwada vs. Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Cyber Kong

7/22/2012 Hyogo, Kobe World Kinen Hall ~Kobe Pro Wrestling Festival 2012~ - 15:00 JST
1. Windows vs. Jimmys: K-ness, Kenichiro Arai, Super Shisa, Shisa BOY vs. Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Jimmy Kanda, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!, Naoki Tanizaki
2. Chihiro Tominaga, Super Shenlong III vs. Kotoka, Rich Swann
3. Evil Ways Calling!: Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa, Atsushi Onita vs. Mondai Ryu, Kzy
4. Open the Brave Gate: Dragon Kid vs. Ricochet
5. Open the Twin Gate: Jimmy Susumu, Jimmy Kagetora vs. YAMATO, Shingo Takagi
6. Open the Triangle Gate 3 Way: Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, PAC vs. BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanisaki, Cyber Kong vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Gamma
7. Open the Dream Gate: CIMA vs. Akira Tozawa

Gaora Broadcast Schedule
#262 - 7/1 Osaka BODYMAKER COLOSSEUM: 7/9, 7/13, 7/16
#263 - 7/6 Korakuen Hall: 7/18, 7/27, 8/1
DEAD or ALIVE 2012 Special: 7/27, 8/1, 8/6
#264 - 8/2 Korakuen Hall: 8/9, 8/13, 8/16
#265 - 8/5 Kobe Sambo Hall: 8/11, 8/16, 8/17
#266 - 8/12 Nagoya Congress Center: 8/20, 8/24, 8/27

June 2012 News Archive
GATE OF MAXIMUM 2012 Tour Results
6/17/12 Podcast

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