1 Jun 2009 - 00:19 - NEX 49 Lineup
6/8/2009 Dragon Gate Arena~Sanctuary.49 1. Kenshin Chikano vs. Kotoka Shiiba 2. Shachihoko Machine vs. Jackson Florida 3. m.c.KZ vs. Super Shisa 4. KAGETORA, Super Shenlong vs. Shisa BOY, PAC

31 May 2009 - 13:20 - New Lineups
6/5/2009 Aichi, Toyohashi-shi Synthesis Gym 1. Shingo Takagi, Akira Tozawa, Dragon Kid vs. KAGETORA, Super Shisa, Shisa BOY 2. Masaaki Mochizuki vs. Jackson Florida 3. Kenichiro Arai vs. Super Shenlong 4. BxB Hulk, PAC vs. Cyber Kong, Yasushi Kanda 5. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi vs. Don Fujii, Anthony W. Mori 6. CIMA, Gamma, Susumu Yokosuka vs. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, Naoki Tanizaki 6/6/2009 Fukui, New Sun Pier Tsuruga 1. Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk, PAC vs. Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma, Super Shisa 2. Don Fujii vs. Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 3. Naruki Doi, Naoki Tanizaki vs. Yasushi Kanda, Kenichiro Arai 4. CIMA, KAGETORA vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Anthony W. Mori 5. Akira Tozawa, Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid vs. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi, Cyber Kong 6/13/2009 Hiroshima, Fukuyama Big Rose 1. Akira Tozawa, Dragon Kid vs. CIMA, KAGETORA 2. Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma vs. m.c.KZ, Super Shenlong 3. Cyber Kong vs. Shisa BOY 4. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii vs. Shingo Takagi, Kenshin Chikano 5. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanizaki vs, Ryo Saito, Kenichiro Arai, Yasushi Kanda, Genki Horiguchi 6/14/2009 Kagawa, Takamatsu Symbol Tower 1st Floor Hall 1. Akira Tozawa, Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid vs. Kenichiro Arai, Yasushi Kanda, Genki Horiguchi 2. Shachihoko Machine vs. Jackson Florida 3. Don Fujii vs. Kenshin Chikano 4. Ryo Saito, Cyber Kong vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Super Shenlong 5. CIMA, Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma, KAGETORA vs. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanizaki 6/21/2009 Fukuoka, Hakata Star Lanes -Gamma vs. Akebono -Open the Brave Gate Special Rules No Rope Match: CIMA vs. Kenichiro Arai 7/8/2009 Tokyo, Shin-Kiba 1st RING~WARRIORS-5 Independent Perfromance "Ichoume Wasshoi Wasshoi!" -CIMA, Gamma, "Commander from Tohoku" vs. X, XX, XXX -Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa Bosou 10 Match Series #9: Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa vs. Ultraman Robin *W5 members will watch from ringside

31 May 2009 - 11:05 - 5/31 AGGRESSIVE GATE
5/31/2009 Hyogo, Kobe Sambo Hall 1. Cyber Kong, Kenichiro Arai{W}, Yasushi Kanda (13:25 Low Blow->Small Package Hold) Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Super Shenlong{L} 2. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi{W} (11:23 Backslide from Hell) Kenshin Chikano{L}, Dragon Kid 3. Masato Yoshino{W}, BxB Hulk, PAC (12:43 Sol Naciente) Anthony W. Mori, Super Shisa, Shisa BOY{L} 4. Gamma{W}, Susumu Yokosuka (16:47 Gamma Special) Naruki Doi, Naoki Tanizaki{L} 5. Shingo Takagi (5:19 Last Falconry) KAGETORA 6. Open the Brave Gate: CIMA (22:21 Crossfire) Akira Tozawa *V2 for CIMA Araken challenged CIMA for the Brave Gate, and it looks like it will happen as a no rope match. 5/31 Ibaraki, Mito Citizens Gym -Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Wataru Inoue, Tiger Mask, Togi Makabe (16:47 DQ) YAMATO, Shinsuke Nakamura, Toru Yano, Takashi Iizuka

30 May 2009 - 13:48 - 5/30 AGGRESSIVE GATE
5/30/2009 Ehime, Texport Imabari 1. Shingo Takagi, Akira Tozawa, Dragon Kid{W} (12:17 Ultra Hurricanrana) Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, PAC{L} 2. K-ness (0:12 High Kick) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 2b. K-ness (2:43 Pinfall from failed Ina Bauer German) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 3. Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma (14:15 DQ) Genki Horiguchi, Kenichiro Arai 4. CIMA, KAGETORA{W} (15:39 Ikkitousen) BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanizaki{L} 5. Ryo Saito, Yasushi Kanda, Cyber Kong{W} (14:37 Power Bomb) Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Anthony W. Mori{L} YAMATO had his first BotSJ match today, falling to Ryusuke Taguchi in 13:17 via Shikagoroshi.

29 May 2009 - 16:48 - Apology from Shingo
Paraphrased again where the direct translation is confusing: "I would like to personally apologize. I apologize for the misunderstanding caused by the photos of Cora posted to my blog. For the uncomfortable feelings and trouble caused, I am very sorry. Everyone is worried, but Cora is doing very well now, the above photo was taken a few days ago. Though this is my own blog, I wanted to show an image of a healthy and happy Cora. For causing our fans such great worry, I am truly very sorry. Shingo Takagi" From http://spora.jp/takagishingo/archive/961/0

29 May 2009 - 12:59 - Official Statement regarding the Cora Situation
I'm going to paraphrase a bit in some spots, but for the most part this is just translated from the Gaora BBS. My own thoughts and additional information at the end. "Thank you very much for your continued support of Dragon Gate. One of our rookie wrestlers made an unofficial blog detailing incidents regarding our pet monkey Cora, detailing them from the monkey perspective. We received many inquiries about the abuse mentioned in the blog. We apologize respectfully for causing such a great concern and worry. To confirm the facts gathered from our staff and roster. Cora has lived at our gym for many years. She is raised and cared for by our rookies and trainees, and is cherished and loved. The cruelty to animals allegations on the internet were investigated and no evidence was found. The offensive blog posts have been deleted. Cora is now living with foster parents to ensure safety and remove fears of her conditions. The company will continue to investigate to uncover further facts and information, in hopes of eliminating any further doubts and recover the trust of our fans. The wrestler responsible for causing all this confusion has been disciplined for an indefinite amount of time. Further, President Takashi Okamura accepts responsibility for these events and will incur both disciplinary action and a reduction in pay." http://www.gaora.co.jp/cgi-bin/bbs/dragon/news.cgipost #1901 The offending player and the person behind the blog that started this entire series of events was RYOMA. He was keeping a blog from the perspective of Cora, and discussed all of the various allegations of abuse that are out there now. The blog was deleted immediately after it was discovered. Regarding the official blog posts from Shingo and Araken, neither of them were involved in the incidents detailed by RYOMAs' blog. While the choking photo is inexcusable, the post itself details an incident where Cora escaped and attacked people, and had to be restrained. Cora has lived at the gym since the early Toryumon days, and alongside Momo the dog she has been an idol and mascot for the gym. She is now staying with the parents of a roster member and will be cared for properly. Hopefully the healing process over this whole ugly ordeal can begin now. EDIT: An additional postscript I neglected to mention. Also mentioned as an active participant on the RYOMA blog was a dojo boy known only in this situation as "Nao-chan". Presumably he is also among the punished. He is, from what I understand, the person choking Cora in the photo.

29 May 2009 - 12:09 - 6/11 Card, Akebono vs. Gamma
6/11/2009 Tokyo, Korakuen Hall 1. Susumu Yokosuka, KAGETORA, Super Shenlong vs. Cyber Kong, Yasushi Kanda, Kenichiro Arai 2. Open the Owarai Gate: Kikutaro vs. Don Fujii 3. Masaaki Mochizuki vs. Kenshin Chikano 4. Akira Tozawa, Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid vs. BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanizaki, PAC 5. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi vs. CIMA, Gamma 6. Open the Dream Gate: Naruki Doi vs. Masato Yoshino 6/21/2009 Fukuoka, Hakata Star Lanes -Gamma vs. Akebono

29 May 2009 - 11:50 - 5/29 AGGRESSIVE GATE
5/29/2009 Osaka, Osaka Prefectural Gym #2 1. BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanizaki, PAC{W} (11:36 360 Shooting Star Press) CIMA, Susumu Yokosuka, KAGETORA{L} 2. Masaaki Mochizuki (5:08 Iron Claw) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 3. Super Shenlong{W}, Don Fujii (9:33 Ryu☆Sei II) Anthony W. Mori, m.c.KZ{L} 4. Naruki Doi (8:58 Bakatare Sliding Kick) Kenshin Chikano 5. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi{W} (9:58 Mask Rip->Rope Assisted Schoolboy) Super Shisa, Shisa BOY{L} 6. Akira Tozawa{W}, Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid (16:01 German Suplex Hold) YAMATO, Cyber Kong, Yasushi Kanda{L} 7. Open the Dream Gate Next Challenger Decision Match: Masato Yoshino (25:24 Sol Naciente Kai) Gamma Yoshino will face Doi for the Dream Gate on 6/11 in Korakuen. Continued trouble within RH today. YAMATO mistakenly hit Kanda with the blue box, leading to the loss. Kanda argued and attempted to usurp leadership, and then Ryo hit YAMATO from behind with the blue box. Things were diffused though, and the parties agreed to hopefully cool off while YAMATO does his NJ tour.

29 May 2009 - 00:45 - Cora
I will talk about the Cora situation soon, but for now I am waiting for the official statement from the office. There are a lot of misconceptions going around that hopefully can be cleared up very shortly. Rest assured the guilty parties will be punished for their actions.

27 May 2009 - 13:39 - 5/27 AGGRESSIVE GATE, 6/7 Card
5/27/2009 Miyagi, Zepp Sendai 1. Ryo Saito, Kenichiro Arai, Genki Horiguchi{W} (13:49 Low Blow->Small package Hold) Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk, PAC{L} 2. Masaaki Mochizuki (0:12 Swandive Missile Kick) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 2b. Masaaki Mochizuki (4:14 Twister) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 3. Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma{W} (16:26 Gamma Special) Anthony W. Mori{L}, Don Fujii 4. CIMA, KAGETORA{W} (12:53 Ikkitousen) Naruki Doi, Naoki Tanizaki{L} 5. Akira Tozawa{W}, Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid (16:28 German Suplex Hold) YAMATO, Yasushi Kanda{L}, Cyber Kong 6/7/2009 Aichi, Nagoya Congress Center 1. Naruki Doi, m.c.KZ, Naoki Tanizaki vs. Akira Tozawa, Kenshin Chikano, Anthony W. Mori 2. Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa vs. Shachihoko Machine vs. The Terminator 3. Super Shenlong vs. Super Shisa 4. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii vs. Yasushi Kanda, Cyber Kong 5. Susumu Yokosuka vs. Kenichiro Arai 6. Open the Triangle Gate: CIMA, Gamma, KAGETORA vs. Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk, PAC 7. Open the Twin Gate: Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi vs. Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid Tickets for the DGUSA Chicago show went on sale today, the pricing scale is the same as Philadelphia. Click the link on the sidebar to purchase.

26 May 2009 - 13:35 - 5/26 AGGRESSIVE GATE
5/26/2009 Niigata, Hive Nagaoka 1. Cyber Kong, Kenichiro Arai{W}, Genki Horiguchi (12:48 Low Blow->Jacknife Cradle) Akira Tozawa{L}, Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid 2. Don Fujii (0:11 Sasuke Special Failure) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 2b. Don Fujii (3:13 HIMEI) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 3. Susumu Yokosuka, KAGETORA{W} (13:33 Ikkitousen) Masaaki Mochizuki, Anthony W. Mori{L} 4. CIMA, Gamma{W} (15:23 Gamma Special) Naruki Doi, Naoki Tanizaki{L} 5. Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk, PAC{W} (14:37 360 Shooting Star Press) Ryo Saito, YAMATO, Yasushi Kanda{L}

25 May 2009 - 13:46 - WARRIORS-5 Indepedent Performance
WARRIORS-5 will produce their own show, on 7/8 from Shin-Kiba 1st RING. 7/8/2009 Tokyo, Shin-Kiba 1st RING~WARRIORS-5 Independent Perfromance "Ichoume Wasshoi Wasshoi!" They have hinted that there will be 3 new members for the show, with some clues given: The "commanding officer" will come from the North East, he may not want to team with Gamma. The "boss" a tiny giant with a love for fishing and pachinko. The last is a Rock and Roller. No other hints necessary. He will perform live as well. So, The Great Sasuke, Gran Hamada, and Ricky Fuji.........

24 May 2009 - 11:00 - 5/24 AGGRESSIVE GATE
5/24/2009 Hokkaido, Sapporo Teisen Hall 1. Ryo Saito{W}, Genki Horiguchi (13:41 Mask Rip -> Pinfall) Susumu Yokosuka, Super Shisa{L} 2. Cyber Kong (8:10 Cyber Combination Ver. 2) m.c.KZ 3. Masaaki Mochizuki{W}, Don Fujii (13:24 Twister) Naruki Doi, Naoki Tanizaki{L} 4. Akira Tozawa{W}, Dragon Kid (10:21 German Suplex Hold) Kenichiro Arai, Yasushi Kanda{L} 5. Special Match: Shingo Takagi (18:09 Pumping Bomber) YAMATO 6. Open the Triangle Gate: CIMA, KAGETORA, Gamma{W} (23:54 Nadare-shiki Tombstone Piledriver) Masato Yoshino{L}, BxB Hulk, PAC *V1 for W-5 Yesterday YAMATO asked RH to not interfere today. They didn't, but they did attempt to pass along a blue box to him. He refused to use it. Horiguchi later questioned his reasoning. Kid and Shingo will be the next Twin Gate challengers. Gamma used a chair to lead to the finish of the main, so Yoshino asked straight away for a rematch from the same W1 team. Both title matches have already been confirmed for Nagoya on 6/7. 6/7/2009 Aichi, Nagoya Congress Center -Open the Twin Gate: Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi vs. Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid -Open the Triangle Gate: CIMA, Gamma, KAGETORA vs. Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk, PAC Naoki will travel to the 6/9 K-Dojo show, returning as a member of the Omega unit for the first time in a few years. He teams with Yuji Hino, Bambi, and Saburo Inematsu vs, Taishi Takizawa, Randy Takuya, Hiro Younai, and Ryuichi Sekine.

23 May 2009 - 13:12 - 5/23 AGGRESSIVE GATE
5/23/2009 Hokkaido, Sapporo Teisen Hall 1. Ryo Saito{W}, Yasushi Kanda, Genki Horiguchi (15:35 Double Cross) Akira Tozawa{L}, Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid 2. Anthony W. Mori (6:41 Elegant Magic) Jackson Florida 3. Super Shisa (9:22 Face the Mountain) m.c.KZ 4. Kenichiro Arai{W}, Cyber Kong (12:26 Low Blow -> Small Package) Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii{L} 5. YAMATO (19:00 Gallaria) PAC 6. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanizaki (2-1) CIMA, KAGETORA, Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma -Yokosuka (10:43 Mugen) Tanizaki -Yoshino (4:36 Speed Star) Gamma -Hulk (14:15 FTX) KAGETORA

21 May 2009 - 13:05 - 5/21 Results
5/21/2009 Yamagata, Yamagata-shi Sports Center 1. Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma{W} (9:41 Gamma Special) BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanizaki{L} 2. Jackson Florida (6:48 Cane Assisted Backslide) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 3. Kenichiro Arai{W}, Genki Horiguchi, Cyber Kong (11:41 Low Blow->Small Package) Shingo Takagi, Super Shisa{L}, Anthony W. Mori 4. Akira Tozawa, Dragon Kid{W} (14:13 Ultra Hurricanrana) CIMA, KAGETORA{L} 5. Ryo Saito, YAMATO{W}, Yasushi Kanda (14:06 Gallaria) Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, PAC{L} Match 3 was originally a Shisa/Araken singles match, but a quick no contest ended up merging it into the Shingo/Mori vs. Horiguchi/Kong tag match. 5/21/2009 Tokyo, Shinjuku FACE ~Kensuke Office TAKE THE CHANCE vol2 -Masaki Okimoto, Kikutaro, Namazu Man{W} (15:17 German Suplex Hold) Don Fujii, CHANGO{L}, Spark Aoki -Atsushi Aoki (11:03 Cross Armbreaker) Go -Masaaki Mochizuki, The Great Sasuke{W} (21:11 Sasuke Special X ver10.2 Segue Monomane Kinshi) Katsuhiko Nakajima, El Blazer{L} Mochizuki and Nakajima will more than likely have a singles match at the revived Buyuden on 7/26. I have a new article on dgusa.tv, this time introducing the units and their background/concepts.

20 May 2009 - 12:23 - 5/20 AGGRESSIVE GATE
5/20/2009 Toyama, Toyama Techno Dome 1. Naruki Doi, BxB Hulk, PAC{W} (13:58 360 Shooting Star Press) YAMATO, Yasushi Kanda{L}, Genki Horiguchi 2. Anthony W. Mori (4:22 Eleganton -> Elegant Pinfall) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 3. Akira Tozawa, Yoshiaki Yago (9:11 German Suplex Hold) KAGETORA, Super Shisa{L} 4. Shingo Takagi{W}, Dragon Kid (14:15 Arm Stretch Kesagatame) Masato Yoshino, Naoki Tanizaki{L} 5. Ryo Saito, Kenichiro Arai, Cyber Kong{W} (17:13 Power Bomb->One Foot Fall) CIMA, Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma, Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa{L} Mochizuki and Fujii were successful in Osaka Pro today, downing Hideyoshi and Masamune in 13:47, Fujii via Nice German over Masamune.

18 May 2009 - 12:10 - NEX 48 & May Lineups
5/18/2009 Dragon Gate Arena - Sanctuary.48 1. Super Shisa (7:59 Half Crab Hold) Kotoka Shiiba 2. PAC (5:59 Small Package Hold) Jackson Florida 3. KAGETORA (10:51 Wakigatame) m.c.KZ 4. Super Shenlong{W}, Shisa BOY (12:43 Ryu☆Sei 2) Akira Tozawa, Kenshin Chikano{L} NEX 49 will be on 6/8. 5/20/2009 Toyama, Toyama Techno Dome 1. Naruki Doi, BxB Hulk, PAC vs. YAMATO, Yasushi Kanda, Genki Horiguchi 2. Anthony W. Mori vs. Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 3. KAGETORA, Super Shisa vs. Akira Tozawa, Yoshiaki Yago (Freelance) 4. Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid vs. Masato Yoshino, Naoki Tanizaki 5. CIMA, Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma vs. Ryo Saito, Kenichiro Arai, Cyber Kong 5/21/2009 Yamagata, Yamagata-shi Sports Center 1. Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma vs. BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanizaki 2. Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa vs. Jackson Florida 3. Kenichiro Arai vs. Super Shisa 4. Cyber Kong, Genki Horiguchi vs. Shingo Takagi, Anthony W. Mori 5. Akira Tozawa, Dragon Kid vs. CIMA, KAGETORA 6. Ryo Saito, YAMATO, Yasushi Kanda vs. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, PAC 5/26/2009 Niigata, Hive Nagaoka 1. Akira Tozawa, Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid vs. Cyber Kong, Kenichiro arai, Genki Horiguchi 2. Don Fujii vs. Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 3. Susumu Yokosuka, KAGETORA vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Anthony W. Mori 4. CIMA, Gamma vs. Naruki Doi, Naoki Tanizaki 5. Ryo Saito, YAMATO, Yasushi Kanda vs. Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk, PAC 5/27/2009 Miyagi, Zepp Sendai 1. Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk, PAC vs. Ryo Saito, Kenichiro Arai, Genki Horiguchi 2. Masaaki Mochizuki vs. Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 3. Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma vs. Anthony W. Mori, Don Fujii 4. CIMA, KAGETORA vs. Naruki Doi, Naoki Tanizaki 5. Akira Tozawa, Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid vs. YAMATO, Yasushi Kanda, Cyber Kong

17 May 2009 - 12:41 - 5/17 AGGRESSIVE GATE
5/17/2009 Okayama, Tamano-shi Uno Harbor ~ Minato Festival Special Ring ~ 1. Akira Tozawa, Dragon Kid{W}, Shingo Takagi (13:35 Bible) CIMA, Gamma, KAGETORA{L} 2. Shachihoko Machine{W}, Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa (11:30 Shachihoko Clutch 2009) Jackson Florida{L}, Johnson Florida 3. Masaaki Mochizuki, PAC{W} (11:12 Firebird Splash) Anthony W. Mori{L}, Susumu Yokosuka 4. Ryo Saito, Cyber Kong{W} (10:57 Power Bomb->One Foot Pinfall) Don Fujii, Super Shenlong{L} 5. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk{W}, Naoki Tanizaki (13:45 E.V.O.) YAMATO, Genki Horiguchi, Kenichiro Arai, Yasushi Kanda{L}

16 May 2009 - 13:29 - 5/16 AGGRESSIVE GATE
5/16/2009 Gifu, Gifu Chamber of Commerce Large Hall 1. Genki Horiguchi, Kenichiro Arai{W}, Diablo (10:55 Low Blow -> Jacknife Cradle) Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Naoki Tanizaki{L} 2. CIMA (7:52 Splash on Table) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 3. Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma{W} (13:00 Gamma Special) Anthony W. Mori, Kenshin Chikano{L} 4. Shingo Takagi{W}, Dragon Kid (11:36 Arm Stretch Kesagatame) KAGETORA, Super Shisa{L} 5. Open the Brave Gate Next Challenger Decision: Super Shenlong (11:42 No Contest) Akira Tozawa 5b. Open the Brave Gate Next Challenger Decision: Akira Tozawa (0:53 German Suplex Hold) Super Shenlong 6. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk, PAC{W} (17:14 360 Shooting Star Press) YAMATO. Cyber Kong, Ryo Saito, Yasushi Kanda{L} Shenlong scored a pinfall in the original match, but it was rope assisted and he got caught. The match was thrown out and restarted. Tozawa will get his shot on 5/31. His first singles title shot, in his hometown (and the same building he debuted in), against the Dragon Gate ace. Suffice to say it is the biggest match of his career. 5/31/2009 Hyogo, Kobe Sambo Hall 1. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii, Super Shenlong vs. Cyber Kong, Kenichiro Arai, Yasushi Kanda 2. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi vs. Kenshin Chikano, Dragon Kid 3. Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk, PAC vs. Anthony W. Mori, Super Shisa, Shisa BOY 4. Naruki Doi, Naoki Tanizaki vs. Gamma, Susumu Yokosuka 5. Shingo Takagi vs. KAGETORA 6. Open the Brave Gate: CIMA vs. Akira Tozawa YAMATO is missing due to his BotSJ commitments.

15 May 2009 - 13:31 - 5/29 Osaka Lineup, May outsiders
5/29/2009 Osaka, Osaka Prefectural Gym #2 1. CIMA, Susumu Yokosuka, KAGETORA vs. BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanizaki, PAC 2. Masaaki Mochizuki vs. Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 3. Super Shenlong, Don Fujii vs. Anthony W. Mori, m.c.KZ 4. Naruki Doi vs. Kenshin Chikano 5. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi vs. Super Shisa, Shisa BOY 6. Akira Tozawa, Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid vs. YAMATO, Cyber Kong, Yasushi Kanda 7. Open the Dream Gate Next Challenger Decision Match: Masato Yoshino vs. Gamma The winner will get his Dream Gate match on 6/11 in Korakuen Hall. Outsiders through the next Korakuen: KAGETORA: All shows Gamma: All shows PAC: All shows through 6/11 Yoshiaki Yago: 5/20 Toyama Diablo: 5/16 Gifu

15 May 2009 - 10:05 - 5/15 AGGRESSIVE GATE
5/15/2009 Tokyo, Korakuen Hall 1. Kenshin Chikano (3:28 Flying Cross Armbreaker) RYOMA 2. Open the Owarai Gate: Anthony W. Mori (6:17 Eleganton) Kikutaro *Kikutaro becomes the 13th Champion via Fan Decision 3. Masaaki Mochizuki, Super Shenlong{W} (8:31 Ryusei 2) Super Shisa, Shisa BOY{L} 4. Dragon Gate USA Inc. Commemoration Bonus Match: BxB Hulk, PAC{W} (13:13 Flaming Star Press) Naruki Doi, Naoki Tanizaki 5. Masato Yoshino (15:20 Sol Naciente Kai) Cyber Kong 6. Don Fujii (1:35 Both Ringout) YAMATO 6b. Don Fujii (8:47 Ground Cobra Twist) YAMATO 7. WARRIORS-5 vs. KAMIKAZE vs. Real Hazard Survival Elimination 3 Way Match: CIMA, KAGETORA, Gamma, Susumu Yokosuka vs. Shingo Takagi, Akira Tozawa, Kenshin Chikano, Dragon Kid vs. Ryo Saito, Kenichiro Arai, Yasushi Kanda, Genki Horiguchi -Horiguchi (12:44 Backslide from Hell) Chikano -Kid (17:23 Ultra Hurricanrana) KAGETORA -Tozawa (17:51 German Suplex Hold) Kanda -Yokosuka (18:40 Mugen) Horiguchi -Saito (19:38 Crucifix Hold) Yokosuka -Saito (20:19 Over the Top Rope) Kid -CIMA (21:16 Over the Top Rope) Tozawa -CIMA (22:22 Meteora) Saito -Arai (23:45 Beer Bottle Attack) CIMA -Arai (25:45 Firebird Splash) Gamma -Takagi (31:11 Pumping Bomber) Arai Due to Iwasa being injured, Kenshin asked to replace him in the main. Takagi also invoked Iwasas' spirit, hitting a Noshigami on Arai before the last lariat. Yosihno made his anticipated Dream Gate challenge after match four. However Gamma intruded here, since he had already appealed himself. They will face off to determine the next challenger, but it seems to be only for the next Korakuen, not World, for now. Shenlong was all over this show. He attacked CIMA after match one while CIMA was seconding RYOMA. Then he intruded on the semi, attacking YAMATO. He lost his mask again during his proper match, but was masked at all other times. He took a beat down from YAMATO and Cyber after YAMATO lost. The match itself was messy and a lot of RH friendly fire lead to YAMATO losing.

14 May 2009 - 13:51 - Complete schedule for YAMATO in New Japan
5/30 Tokyo, Korakuen Hall -Best of the Super Junior B Block: YAMATO vs. Ryusuke Taguchi 5/31 Ibaraki, Mito Citizens Gym -YAMATO, Shinsuke Nakamura, Toru Yano, Takashi Iizuka vs. Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Wataru Inoue, Tiger Mask, Togi Makabe 6/2 Tochigi, Well Sun Pier Tochigi -YAMATO vs. Nobuo Yoshihashi 6/3 Saitama, Tokorozawa Citizens Gym -Best of the Super Juniors Block B: YAMATO vs. Jushin Thunder Lyger 6/5 Tottori, Tottori Prefectural Yonago Industrial Gym -YAMATO, Black Tiger vs. Tiger Mask, Mitsuhide Hirasawa 6/6 Shimane, Shinji Lake Park "Koyukan" -Best of the Super Juniors Block B: YAMATO vs. Tsuyohsi Kikuchi 6/7 Hyogo, Akashi Municipal Center -Best of the Super Juniors Block B: YAMATO vs. Taichi 6/8 Fukui, Fukui-shi Gymnasium -YAMATO, Jado, Karl Anderson vs. Ryusuke Taguchi, Kazuchika Okada, Mitsuhide Hirasawa 6/9 Gifu, Mount Ace -YAMATO, Tomohiro Ishii vs. AKIRA, Mitsuhide Hirasawa 6/11 Mie, Yume Dome Ueno -Best of the Super Juniors Block B: YAMATO vs. Koji Kanemoto 6/12 Aichi, Toyohashi Synthesis Gym -Best of the Super Juniors Block B: YAMATO vs. Kota Ibushi 6/13 Kyoto, KBS Hall -YAMATO, Toru Yano, Shinsuke Nakamura, Takashi Iizuka vs. Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Tomoaki Honma, Togi Makabe, Wataru Inoue

14 May 2009 - 12:20 - Buyuden Returns
The Mochizuki produced Buyuden will return on 7/26, from Shin-Kiba 1st Ring.

12 May 2009 - 16:05 - Dragon Gate USA Update
Here is a DGUSA announcement recap from the last week or so: New DG names announced for 7/25: YAMATO, Susumu Yokosuka, BxB Hulk Announced for the Chikara tag: Fire Ant A tie up with the record label Ferret Music was also announced. This is their website if you want to know more about them. http://www.ferretstyle.com

12 May 2009 - 02:21 - NEX 48 Card
5/18/2009 Dragon Gate Arena~Sanctuary.48 1. Super Shisa vs. Kotoka Shiiba 2. KAGETORA vs. m.c.KZ 4. PAC vs. RYOMA 5. Akira Tozawa, Kenshin Chikano vs. Super Shenlong, Shisa BOY

10 May 2009 - 19:42 - Sapporo Doubleheader Lineups
5/23/2009 Hokkaido, Sapporo Teisen Hall 1. Akira Tozawa, Shingo Takagi, Dragon Kid vs. Ryo Saito, Yasushi Kanda, Genki Horiguchi 2. Anthony W. Mori vs. Jackson Florida 3. Super Shisa vs. m.c.KZ 4. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii vs. Kenichiro Arai, Cyber Kong 5. YAMATO vs. PAC 6. CIMA, KAGETORA, Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma vs. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk, Naoki Tanizaki 5/24/2009 Hokkaido, Sapporo Teisen Hall 1. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi vs. Susumu Yokosuka, Super Shisa 2. Cyber Kong vs. m.c.KZ 3. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii vs. Naruki Doi, Naoki Tanizaki 4. Akira Tozawa, Dragon Kid vs. Kenichiro Arai, Yasushi Kanda 5. Special Match: Shingo Takagi vs. YAMATO 6. Open the Triangle Gate: CIMA, KAGETORA, Gamma vs. Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk, PAC

10 May 2009 - 12:38 - 5/10 Events
5/10/2009 Dragon Gate in Tokyo City Keirin 1. YAMATO, Kenichiro Arai{W} (9:49 Low Blow->Jacknife Cradle) Anthony W. Mori{L}, Naoki Tanizaki 2. Masaaki Mochizuki (6:07 Pinflal after Stumbling) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 3. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino{W} (8:28 Cradle Cutback Exchange->Pinfall) Susumu Yokosuka, K-ness{L} 5/10/2009 Dragon Gate Special Match in Ichinomiya Keirin 1. Ryo Saito, Cyber Kong{W} (10:03 Power Bomb) BxB Hulk, Keirin Man{L} 2. Shachihoko Machine (11:13 Shachihoko Clutch 2009) Jackson Florida 3. Akira Tozawa, Dragon Kid{W} (12:07 Ultra Hurricanrana) CIMA, KAGETORA{L}

9 May 2009 - 12:10 - NEX 47, ZERO1
5/9/2009 Dragon Gate Arena~NEX Sanctuary.47 1. Kenshin Chikano (5:00 Crab Hold) Kotoka Shiiba 2. Shachihoko Machine (7:46 Shachihoko Clutch 2009) Jackson Florida 3. Super Shenlong 50 Match Series #12: Super Shenlong (15:00 Draw) Akira Tozawa 4. Super Shisa{W}, Shisa BOY (12:25 Face the Mountain) KAGETORA, RYOMA{L} NEX 48 will be on 5/18. Mochizuki and Shingo clashed in ZERO1 today. 5/9/2009 Osaka, Osaka Prefectural Gym #2~ZERO1 -Masaaki Mochizuki, Masato Tanaka{W} (20:35 Rolling Elbow) Shingo Takagi, Ryouji Sai{L}

8 May 2009 - 17:08 - More Kensuke Office
Mochizuki will be teaming with none other than The Great Sasuke on 5/21 for Kensuke Office. Sasuke was revealed to be the X in the main event. The X on the Nakajima side will be El Blazer. Don Fujii and several El Dorado alumni will be on the undercard. 5/20/2009 Tokyo, Shinjuku FACE ~TAKE THE CHANCE vol 2 -Don Fujii, CHANGO, Spark Aoki vs. Masaki Okimoto, Namazu Man, Kikutaro -Go vs. Atsushi Aoki -Masaaki Mochizuki, The Great Sasuke vs. Katsuhiko Nakajima, El Blazer

8 May 2009 - 13:08 - 5/10 Race Events
In addition to the event in Ichinomiya Keirin, there will be a second special race event on 5/10, this one featuring a DoiYoshi vs. KnesSuka tag. This event will feature the race that W1 won naming rights to on 4/15. Doi, Yoshino, and Naoki will present the WORLD-1 Prize to the winner of the final race. 5/10/2009 Dragon Gate in Tokyo City Keirin 1. YAMATO, Kenichiro Arai vs. Anthony W. Mori, Naoki Tanizaki 2. Masaaki Mochizuki vs. Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 3. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino vs. Susumu Yokosuka, K-ness 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

7 May 2009 - 13:54 - YAMATOs' Schedule, Mochizuki to Kensuke Office
Here is the schedule for YAMATO in the BotSJ: 5/30 Korakuen Hall vs. Ryusuke Taguchi 6/3 Saitama, Tokorozawa Citizens Gym vs. Jushin Thunder Lyger 6/6 Shimane, Shinji Lake Park "Koyukan" vs. Tsuyohsi Kikuchi 6/7 Hyogo, Akashi Municipal Center vs. Taichi 6/11 Mie, Yume Dome Ueno vs. Koji Kanemoto 6/12 Aichi, Toyohashi Synthesis Gym vs. Kota Ibushi Mochizuki will travel to the 5/21 Kensuke Office show in Shinjuku FACE. 5/21/2009 Tokyo, Shinjuku FACE ~TAKE THE CHANCE vol 2 -Masaaki Mochizuki, X vs. Katsuhiko Nakajima, X

6 May 2009 - 12:53 - YAMATO to New Japan
YAMATO will be competing in the 2009 BEST OF THE SUPER JUNIORS tournament for New Japan. This will be the second time a DG member has taken part in the tournament. BxB Hulk participated in 2007. He'll be in Block B along with: Jushin Thunder Lyger Koji Kanemoto Ryusuke Taguchi Taichi Tsuyoshi Kikuchi (NOAH) Kota Ibushi (DDT)

5 May 2009 - 13:05 - Upcoming Lineups
Full Korakuen card, decision match for the next Brave challenger, and the V1 Triangle defense for WARRIORS-5. 5/15/2009 Tokyo, Korakuen Hall 1. RYOMA vs. Kenshin Chikano 2. Masaaki Mochizuki, Super Shenlong vs. Super Shisa, Shisa BOY 3. Open the Owarai Gate: Anthony W. Mori vs. Kikutaro 4. Dragon Gate USA Inc. Commemoration Bonus Match: Naruki Doi, Naoki Tanizaki vs. BxB Hulk, PAC 5. Masato Yoshino vs. Cyber Kong 6. YAMATO vs. Don Fujii 7. 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 5/16/2009 Gifu, Gifu Chamber of Commerce Large Hall -Open the Brave Gate Next Challenger Decision: Akira Tozawa vs. Super Shenlong 5/24/2009 Hokkaido, Sapporo Teisen Hall -Open the Triangle Gate: CIMA, KAGETORA, Gamma vs. Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk, PAC

5 May 2009 - 09:01 - DEAD OR ALIVE 2009
5/5/2009 Aichi, Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium~DEAD OR ALIVE 2009 1. Akira Tozawa{W}, Kenshin Chikano, Anthony W. Mori (11:08 German Suplex Hold) RYOMA{L}, Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson 2. 3 Way Match: Shachihoko Machine (5:22 Jacknife Cradle) Jackson Florida{L}; Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa 3. Masaaki Mochizuki{W}, Don Fujii (11:46 Shin Saikyou High Kick) Naoki Tanizaki, Super Shenlong{L} 4. 4 Way Match: KAGETORA vs. Shingo Takagi vs. Masato Yoshino vs. Cyber Kong -Yoshino (9:42 Lightning Spiral) KAGETORA -Yoshino (12:45 Speed Star) Kong -Yoshino (18:47 Sol Naciente Kai) Shingo 5. BxB Hulk (16:44 Head Kicks -> Referee Stop) YAMATO 6. Open the Twin Gate 3 Way Match: Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma vs. Ryo Saito, Genki Horiguchi vs. Kenichiro Arai, Yasushi Kanda -Susumu (15:22 Jumbo no Kachi!gatame) Kanda -Ryo (20:33 Double Cross) Susumu *W5 fail in V2, RH become the 7th Champions 7. Open the Brave Gate: CIMA (26:37 Meteora) Dragon Kid *V1 for CIMA 8. Open the Dream Gate: Naruki Doi (15:24 Five Consecutive Bakatare Sliding Kick) Akebono *V3 for Doi Stalker was accompanied to the ring by a Terminator, from the upcoming Terminator 4 movie. Shenlong lost his mask at some point, leading to a large "Kimata" call. Hulk did appear as Black Hulk. No movement regarding a heel turn or the like. Yoshino was the MVP of the show, and the 4 way was called the best match. Should we just pencil in Doi vs. Yoshino for World now?

4 May 2009 - 12:17 - 5/4 AGGRESSIVE GATE
5/4/2009 Shizuoka, Twin Messe Shizuoka 1. Ryo Saito, Kenichiro Arai{W}, Genki Horiguchi (9:36 Low Blow->Samson Clutch) Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson{L}, Gamma 2. Masaaki Mochizuki (8:25 Both Ringout) Yasushi Kanda 3. Naruki Doi{W}, BxB Hulk (11:10 Bakatare Sliding Kick) Don Fujii, Anthony W. Mori{L} 4. YAMATO{W}, Cyber Kong (11:46 Gallaria) Masato Yoshino, Naoki Tanizaki{L} 5. CIMA, KAGETORA{W}, Susumu Yokosuka (18:26 Ikkitousen) Akira Tozawa{L}, Dragon Kid, Shingo Takagi There really was no better way for match 2 to end, eh? I have a 2009 recap posted on the DGUSA site, please take some time to read it and send along any feedback.

3 May 2009 - 12:12 - 5/3 AGGRESSIVE GATE
5/3/2009 Ishikawa, Ishikawa Industrial Exhibition Center #3 1. Naruki Doi{W}, Masato Yoshino (11:49 Bakatare Sliding Kick) Cyber Kong, Genki Horiguchi{L} 2. Anthony W. Mori (6:23 Elegant Magic) Jackson Florida 3. Dragon Kid (9:50 DQ due to RH Intrusion) Kenichiro Arai 4. Masaaki Mochizuki{W}, Don Fujii (12:43 Twister) Naoki Tanizaki, BxB Hulk{L} 5. PWG Tag Titles: Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson{W} (14:14 MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!) Akira Tozawa{L}, Shingo Takagi 6. YAMATO{W}, Yasushi Kanda, Ryo Saito (17:15 Gallaria) KAGETORA{L}, Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma CIMA was on the winning side of his New Japan match today. He and Lyger defeated Kanemoto and Tiger Mask IV in 13:03, Lyger over Kanemoto via CTB.

2 May 2009 - 13:44 - 5/2 AGGRESSIVE GATE
5/2/2009 Mie, Ueno Undou Kouen Kaikan 1. Ryo Saito, Kenichiro Arai{W}, Genki Horiguchi (9:46 Low Blow->Jacknife Hold) Susumu Yokosuka, Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson{L} 2. Masaaki Mochizuki (6:37 Reverse Figure 4) Jackson Florida 3. Don Fujii (8:22 Nadare-shiki Nodowa Elbow) Anthony W. Mori 4. Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk{W} (9:54 E.V.O.) Shingo Takagi, Kenshin Chikano{L} 5. Akira Tozawa{W}, Dragon Kid (13:48 German Suplex Hold) Naruki Doi, Naoki Tanizaki{L} 6. CIMA, KAGETORA{W}, Gamma (18:17 Ikkitousen) YAMATO, Cyber Kong, Yasushi Kanda{L}

1 May 2009 - 12:47 - WARRIORS-5 on NOSAWA show
7/9/2009 Tokyo, Shinjuku FACE~NOSAWA BOM BA YE 5 Rongai ONE NIGHT STAND -CIMA, KAGETORA, Gamma vs. NOSAWA Rongai, MAZADA, FUJITA

1 May 2009 - 12:20 - Lineups through Aichi

5/2/2009 Mie, Ueno Undou Kouen Kaikan 1. Ryo Saito, Kenichiro Arai, Genki Horiguchi vs. Susumu Yokosuka, Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson 2. Don Fujii vs. Jackson Florida 3. Masaaki Mochizuki vs. Anthony W. Mori 4. Masato Yoshino, Bxb Hulk vs. Shingo Takagi, Kenshin Chikano 5. Naruki Doi, Naoki Tanizaki vs. Akira Tozawa, Dragon Kid 6. CIMA, KAGETORA, Gamma vs. YAMATO, Cyber Kong, Yasushi Kanda 5/3/2009 Ishikawa, Ishikawa Industrial Exhibition Center #3 1. Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino vs. Cyber Kong, Genki Horiguchi 2. Anthony W. Mori vs. Jackson Florida 3. Dragon Kid vs. Kenichiro Arai 4. Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii vs. Naoki Tanizaki, BxB Hulk 5. PWG Tag Titles: Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson vs. Akira Tozawa, Shingo Takagi 6. KAGETORA, Susumu Yokosuka, Gamma vs. YAMATO, Yasushi Kanda, Ryo Saito 5/4/2009 Shizuoka, Twin Messe Shizuoka 1. Ryo Saito, Kenichiro Arai, Genki Horiguchi vs. Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson, Gamma 2. Masaaki Mochizuki vs. Yasushi Kanda 3. Naruki Doi, BxB Hulk vs. Don Fujii, Anthony W. Mori 4. YAMATO, Cyber Kong vs. Masato Yoshino, Naoki Tanizaki 5. CIMA, KAGETORA, Susumu Yokosuka vs. Akira Tozawa, Dragon Kid, Shingo Takagi