November 13, 2009 (Samurai! TV)
Tokyo - Korakuen Hall (2,100)
2,350 Fans (Super No Vacancy Full House)
The fifth annual F-MAX Summit tournament opened in front of a packed house in Korakuen, filling every possible seat within the venue. As the show kicked off, all sixteen participants in the tournament were introduced one-by-one. Each wrestler entered wearing a ceremonial sash around their shoulder bearing their name. All sixteen participants were given the chance to give their thoughts on the tournament. Comments ranged from the usual "I will do my best" to TAKU, who vowed to go undefeated, and retire every wrestler in his block. The fans were particularly interested in the comments made by Keiji Takano, who said that it was an honor competing in the tournament, and said he simply wanted to fight the best. Kazuma Fujita spoke finally, saying that he was still the gatekeeper for his generation, and promised to show the wrestlers that his spirit still burned. This raised the ire of his opponent tonight, Norihiro Akashi, who SLAPPED Fujita across the face, before leaving!
1. F-MAX Summit - Block B: Naoki Fukuda [2] beat Shuji Kido [Nansei] [0] (10:58) with the Mastodon Splash. [**1/2]
[COMMENTS:] The first tournament match of the night saw Naoki Fukuda face Nansei Nihon Pro-Wrestling's Shuji Kido in the B Block. Both wrestlers had their game plan: Fukuda with his short-burst attacks, and Kido with his strikes and submissions, creating an interesting clash of styles. Despite being less experienced, Kido looked impressive early on, working over Fukuda's legs with sharp kicks. This would play into the match later on, as Kido used various submission holds targeting Fukuda's leg. Even when Fukuda began to mount a comeback, Kido fought defensively, and would ensnare Fukuda in an achilles holds and hizajujigatames. In the end however, Fukuda's experience and strength would win out after connecting with a lariat, the Mastodon Slam, and finally the Mastodon Splash to secure the three count!
[INTERVIEWS:]
Naoki Fukuda: "Winning on the first night is a great feeling... I'll use this momentum to propel myself to the tournament finals!" [...] "Kido? He's exceptionally skilled for somebody of his experience. But tonight wasn't his night."
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Shuji Kido: "I did my best... This is all I could ask for." [...] "This is by far the biggest challenge of my career. One loss will not deter me!!"
2. F-MAX Summit - Block A: Chikao Kessin [2] beat Masahiro Sakamoto [S-PRO] [0] (9:24) with the Sekai Ichi no Backdrop. [**1/4]
[COMMENTS:] The Ace of Superstar Pro-Wrestling, Masahiro Sakamoto began his campaign facing one of FURY's stalwart walls, the "Heavy Tank," Chikao Kessin. Despite the short match, Sakamoto showed the heart of an Ace in taking THREE Sekai Ichi no Backdrops within the first two-minutes of the match, only to comeback with brutal elbows, nearly striking Kessin into unconsciousness! However, when Sakamoto was unable to use any of his other prime attacks, such as the Superdriver, Kessin came back, punishing Sakamoto with a flurry of back blows, before catching him with the Scrap Buster. Sakamoto attempted to resist one final Sekai Ichi no Backdrop, but eventually succumbed to the attack after a back blow to the back of the head, keeping the spirited Sakamoto down!
[INTERVIEWS:]
Chikao Kessin: "Sakamoto is strong--stronger than I even imagined. The fact that it took me four Backdrops to keep him down is a testament to his strength..." [...] "Last year I made it to the finals of the tournament. This year, I plan on winning! DOSUKOI!!"
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Masahiro Sakamoto: "...Damnit!!" [...] "While my goal is to represent Superstar Pro-Wrestling, Sensei (Jason Ramsey) told me that wins and losses did not matter. What is important is that I gain experience and growth in my matches. Even in defeat, I feel that I've grown stronger."
3. F-MAX Summit - Block B: Tetsuhisa NAKAI [2] beat Masakazu Fujimoto [CRIMSON] [0] (14:25) with a lariat. [**1/2]
[COMMENTS:] Two bulls collided head-on as Tetsuhisa NAKAI faced Pro-Wrestling CRIMSON's Masakazu Fujimoto. The match had the typical strong man spots, with both men demonstrating incredible power. Fujimoto ran away with the match in the later portions, scoring a near fall after using both his MONSTER Buster and diving senton. NAKAI however came back after avoiding Fujimoto's "MONSTER RUSH!" shoulder tackle, and countering with a crushing lariat! NAKAI followed up with the Half-Nelson Suplex for a 2.5 count. NAKAI then gathered all of his strength, allowing him to lift Fujimoto's massive body, and spiking him with a brainbuster for another 2.5 count! NAKAI finally smashed into Fujimoto with a second lariat; this time giving him the three count!
[INTERVIEWS:]
Tetsuhisa NAKAI: "I've won this tournament twice now. I have every intentions of winning my third this year. When I do, I'll expect everyone in the media to call me "Mr. November!!" [...] "Fujimoto is strong, but I was stronger!!"
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Masakazu Fujimoto: "Hmm... Yes, he was stronger tonight... I'm disappointed in myself having seen Toyota beat him so decisively!! I have much to learn, I suppose..."
4. F-MAX Summit - Block A: Akira Takayoshi [2] beat Jun Kobayashi [0] (9:08) with the Tiger Suplex hold. [**1/4]
[COMMENTS:] While by no means an easy win, Akira Takayoshi had an impressive performance in beating Jun Kobayashi for his first win of the tournament. Kobayashi brought an aggressive offense early on, allowing Akira to counter and fight defensively until making his big move. In the end, it would take Akira a brainbuster, a flurry of enzuigiris, and finally his Tiger Suplex hold to pin Jun's shoulders to the mat.
[INTERVIEWS:]
Akira Takayoshi: "I wanted to make a statement tonight by winning. This is only the beginning for me!!" [...] "I will be pulling for Naoyuki in the tournament. Hopefully we will have an all NEW FORCE finals...?"
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Jun Kobayashi: "...Unfortunately, Akira exploited my faulty game plan. I'd expect nothing less from him..." [...] "I won't worry so much about one loss. I have Fujita next in Miyagi!"
5. F-MAX Summit - Block B: Masato Osagawa [2] beat Otsuo Kayusa [0] (13:15) with the Last Ride Powerbomb. [***1/4]
[COMMENTS:] Certainly the biggest upset of the night, as the former Shin Kaiju, Masato Osagawa makes his first big wave as a heavyweight in pinning the F-MAX Unified Heavyweight Champion! Kayusa held nothing back against Osagawa, using his usual style of suplexes and leg work. In fact, Osagawa's ankle would be a constant target for Kayusa, who came close to submitting him with his ankle lock at several points. Osagawa however pushed through the pain, and scored many near falls using his diving body press, and Death Valley Bomb. In the end, Osagawa caught Kayusa on the middle rope, where he carried the F-MAX Unified Heavyweight Champion towards the center of the ring, before lifting Kayusa up by his trunks, before PLOWING him into the mat with a vicious Last Ride Powerbomb for the three count!
[INTERVIEWS:]
Masato Osagawa: "If I can defeat the F-MAX Unified Heavyweight Champion, there is nobody that can beat me!!" [...] "All of the other heavyweight fighters are on notice! If they thought Shin Kaiju's dominance as a Jr. Heavyweight was impressive, they haven't seen anything yet! Remember that!!"
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Otsuo Kayusa: "...Perhaps I underestimated him, but I won't use excuses. I was beaten tonight..." [...] "As the champion, it's my responsibility to be the standard-bearer. Tonight, I didn't live up to that..."
6. F-MAX Summit - Block A: Keiji Takano [Takano Gundan] beat TAKU (10:00) by referee stoppage. [**3/4]
[COMMENTS:] Tonight, in front of a rabid Korakuen Hall crowd, the "Strongest Heel of FURY" faced the "Aomori Terrorist," Keiji Takano! TAKU tried to lure Takano into a brawl, but Takano kept the match on his terms in the ring. TAKU appeared to be no match for Takano early on, who established dominance with brutal kicks and elbows. TAKU however would seize control using every shortcut possible. The closing moments saw Takano unleash his Axe Bomber, only for TAKU to completely disregard the attack and bounce back to his feet! Takano proceeded to brutalize TAKU with knees and elbows before locking in a front sleeper! TAKU tried to use his strength to break free, leading to him even lifting Takano's body off the ground. As TAKU tried to toss Takano off however, Takano transitioned to a front neck lock, dragging TAKU's neck to the mat with him! Despite being in an impossible situation, TAKU refused to submit, and rather let himself pass out into unconsciousness, forcing Referee Edd Sasaki to stop the match!
[INTERVIEWS:]
Keiji Takano: "While I wish he was smart enough to just submit, I admire his guts..." [...] "My goal in competing in this tournament is merely to face the strongest wrestlers Japan has to offer. So far, I'm unimpressed."
7. F-MAX Summit - Block B: Naoyuki Watanabe [2] beat Hiroaki Nakata [0] (15:57) with the Dragon Suplex hold. [***1/2]
[COMMENTS:] The upsets continued tonight, as Naoyuki Watanabe scored his first win of the tournament by pinning Hiroaki Nakata with his own Dragon Suplex hold! The match started slow, with both men using their precise technical skills to establish control. The pace quickened with time. Nakata led a vicious onslaught with his brutal kicks, while Watanabe spent most of his time fighting on the defensive. The Tokyo crowd rallied behind Watanabe as the underdog, and roared with excitement after every counter. Watanabe began to trip Nakata up shortly after the ten-minute mark, using various cradles and pinning predicaments to try and steal the win. When it became obvious that trickery wouldn't work, Watanabe fought Nakata blow-for-blow. The two traded release Dragon Suplexes, leading to Watanabe connecting with a Shining Wizard, followed by his Shining Kenka Kick for a 2.5 count! Watanabe tried to seal the match with a German Suplex hold, only for Nakata to pull a trick out of Watanabe's play book, and counter with a front cradle for a near fall. Nakata tried to finish with another Dragon Suplex, leading to both men struggling back-and-forth. Eventually, Watanabe won out, as he folded Nakata in half with a Dragon Suplex hold, pinning Nakata's shoulders to the mat for the three count! The fans erupted with surprise!
[INTERVIEWS:]
- Naoyuki Watanabe: "...I admire Nakata's strength, but this was a battle between two dragons. And tonight, my dragon was stronger!!" [...] "Tonight, both Akira and I won. This will continue!"
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- Hiroaki Nakata: "...I could say I underestimated him... But the truth is I did not. I did my best, and failed... All I can do is work even harder in the matches to come."
8. F-MAX Summit - Block A: "Mr. 300%" Kazuma Fujita [2] beat Norihiro Akashi [0] (23:55) with a Powerbomb. [***3/4]
[COMMENTS:] The young and brash Akashi challenged the high elder of Pro-Wrestling FURY, Kazuma Fujita. Despite the eventual result, Akashi showed incredible growth against Fujita. The early going was dominated entirely by Akashi, who dug into Fujita with hard elbows and knees. Having enough, Fujita eventually fought back, using blistering chops and thudding knees to the body. However, Akashi refused to back down, and used his strength to power Fujita around the ring. Akashi garnered a huge ovation mid-way through the match, as he collided head-on with Fujita, using a lariat. Fujita fought back however, using his own Fujita Lariat to send Akashi crashing to the mat! Fujita used more chops on Akashi, leaving his chest with a red glaze. It made no difference to Akashi however, who put everything he had into thudding elbows to the side of Fujita's head. Akashi was eventually able to hoist Fujita up, and fold him in half with a picture-perfect German Suplex hold for a 2.5 count, only to follow up with a second lariat, this time sending Fujita to the canvas! Akashi's tenacity however would come back to bit him, after Fujita countered a third lariat attempt with a brutal half-nelson suplex! After Akashi kicked out of the ensuing pin attempt, Fujita sent Akashi crashing back to the mat with incredible force after using a high-angle Nodowa Otoshi! Akashi however won over fans after kicking out of Fujita's pin attempt! As the match approached the twenty-minute mark, it was clear Akashi was spent, and was going on pure burning spirit. Fujita tried to extinguish Akashi's flame with BRUTAL knee kicks to the body, which softened Akashi up with a sickening vertical Brainbuster! Even then, Akashi had enough strength to kick out at 2.8! Fujita finally tried to end it after going for his trademark lariat. Akashi however countered with a go-behind, before clasping his arms around Fujita's and folding him in half with the Akashi Trap! Fujita however kicked out after two. This prompt Akashi to come off the ropes, only for Fujita to counter, blasting Akashi with a crushing lariat! Akashi scrambled back to his feet in a daze, allowing Fujita to come off the ropes, CRUSHING Akashi once more with the Fujita Lariat! Fujita went for the cover, only to be SHOCKED as Akashi kicked out at 2.999! Finally, Fujita lifted the near-unconscious Akashi, before hoisting him up and FOLDING him in half with a brutal Powerbomb, while using his weight to pin the tenacious Akashi to the mat for the three count!
The fans roared in cheers and applause for both men, with many fans split between chants of "FU-JI-TAH!" and "A-KA-SHI!" While Akashi was tended to by his fellow Ooinaru Waza members, Fujita walked over, and raised the arm of the unconscious Akashi, garnering a big reaction from the Tokyo fans...
[INTERVIEWS:]
- Kazuma Fujita: "Tonight, my goal was to show that my spirit still burns! While I respect my students, I have no intention of stepping aside! If they want to surpass my generation, they're going to have to get past me first!" [...] "I was greatly impressed with Akashi. With time, he will realize his full potential."
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- Norihiro Akashi: "...Damnit!!! I respect him, but I know I could beat him!!! Takano! I will make my claim by crushing you in Miyagi!!!"
F-MAX Summit 2009 Standings
Block A:
1. Chikao Kessin [2]
- Akira Takayoshi [2]
- Keiji Takano [2]
- "Mr. 300%" Kazuma Fujita [2]
5. Masahiro Sakamoto [0]
- Jun Kobayashi [0]
- TAKU [0]
- Norihiro Akashi [0]
Block B:
1. Naoki Fukuda [2]
- Tetsuhisa NAKAI [2]
- Masato Osagawa [2]
- Naoyuki Watanabe [2]
5. Shuji Kido [0]
- Masakazu Fujimoto [0]
- Otsuo Kayusa [0]
- Hiroaki Nakata [0]
Tokyo - Korakuen Hall (2,100)
2,350 Fans (Super No Vacancy Full House)
The fifth annual F-MAX Summit tournament opened in front of a packed house in Korakuen, filling every possible seat within the venue. As the show kicked off, all sixteen participants in the tournament were introduced one-by-one. Each wrestler entered wearing a ceremonial sash around their shoulder bearing their name. All sixteen participants were given the chance to give their thoughts on the tournament. Comments ranged from the usual "I will do my best" to TAKU, who vowed to go undefeated, and retire every wrestler in his block. The fans were particularly interested in the comments made by Keiji Takano, who said that it was an honor competing in the tournament, and said he simply wanted to fight the best. Kazuma Fujita spoke finally, saying that he was still the gatekeeper for his generation, and promised to show the wrestlers that his spirit still burned. This raised the ire of his opponent tonight, Norihiro Akashi, who SLAPPED Fujita across the face, before leaving!
1. F-MAX Summit - Block B: Naoki Fukuda [2] beat Shuji Kido [Nansei] [0] (10:58) with the Mastodon Splash. [**1/2]
[COMMENTS:] The first tournament match of the night saw Naoki Fukuda face Nansei Nihon Pro-Wrestling's Shuji Kido in the B Block. Both wrestlers had their game plan: Fukuda with his short-burst attacks, and Kido with his strikes and submissions, creating an interesting clash of styles. Despite being less experienced, Kido looked impressive early on, working over Fukuda's legs with sharp kicks. This would play into the match later on, as Kido used various submission holds targeting Fukuda's leg. Even when Fukuda began to mount a comeback, Kido fought defensively, and would ensnare Fukuda in an achilles holds and hizajujigatames. In the end however, Fukuda's experience and strength would win out after connecting with a lariat, the Mastodon Slam, and finally the Mastodon Splash to secure the three count!
[INTERVIEWS:]
Naoki Fukuda: "Winning on the first night is a great feeling... I'll use this momentum to propel myself to the tournament finals!" [...] "Kido? He's exceptionally skilled for somebody of his experience. But tonight wasn't his night."
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Shuji Kido: "I did my best... This is all I could ask for." [...] "This is by far the biggest challenge of my career. One loss will not deter me!!"
2. F-MAX Summit - Block A: Chikao Kessin [2] beat Masahiro Sakamoto [S-PRO] [0] (9:24) with the Sekai Ichi no Backdrop. [**1/4]
[COMMENTS:] The Ace of Superstar Pro-Wrestling, Masahiro Sakamoto began his campaign facing one of FURY's stalwart walls, the "Heavy Tank," Chikao Kessin. Despite the short match, Sakamoto showed the heart of an Ace in taking THREE Sekai Ichi no Backdrops within the first two-minutes of the match, only to comeback with brutal elbows, nearly striking Kessin into unconsciousness! However, when Sakamoto was unable to use any of his other prime attacks, such as the Superdriver, Kessin came back, punishing Sakamoto with a flurry of back blows, before catching him with the Scrap Buster. Sakamoto attempted to resist one final Sekai Ichi no Backdrop, but eventually succumbed to the attack after a back blow to the back of the head, keeping the spirited Sakamoto down!
[INTERVIEWS:]
Chikao Kessin: "Sakamoto is strong--stronger than I even imagined. The fact that it took me four Backdrops to keep him down is a testament to his strength..." [...] "Last year I made it to the finals of the tournament. This year, I plan on winning! DOSUKOI!!"
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Masahiro Sakamoto: "...Damnit!!" [...] "While my goal is to represent Superstar Pro-Wrestling, Sensei (Jason Ramsey) told me that wins and losses did not matter. What is important is that I gain experience and growth in my matches. Even in defeat, I feel that I've grown stronger."
3. F-MAX Summit - Block B: Tetsuhisa NAKAI [2] beat Masakazu Fujimoto [CRIMSON] [0] (14:25) with a lariat. [**1/2]
[COMMENTS:] Two bulls collided head-on as Tetsuhisa NAKAI faced Pro-Wrestling CRIMSON's Masakazu Fujimoto. The match had the typical strong man spots, with both men demonstrating incredible power. Fujimoto ran away with the match in the later portions, scoring a near fall after using both his MONSTER Buster and diving senton. NAKAI however came back after avoiding Fujimoto's "MONSTER RUSH!" shoulder tackle, and countering with a crushing lariat! NAKAI followed up with the Half-Nelson Suplex for a 2.5 count. NAKAI then gathered all of his strength, allowing him to lift Fujimoto's massive body, and spiking him with a brainbuster for another 2.5 count! NAKAI finally smashed into Fujimoto with a second lariat; this time giving him the three count!
[INTERVIEWS:]
Tetsuhisa NAKAI: "I've won this tournament twice now. I have every intentions of winning my third this year. When I do, I'll expect everyone in the media to call me "Mr. November!!" [...] "Fujimoto is strong, but I was stronger!!"
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Masakazu Fujimoto: "Hmm... Yes, he was stronger tonight... I'm disappointed in myself having seen Toyota beat him so decisively!! I have much to learn, I suppose..."
4. F-MAX Summit - Block A: Akira Takayoshi [2] beat Jun Kobayashi [0] (9:08) with the Tiger Suplex hold. [**1/4]
[COMMENTS:] While by no means an easy win, Akira Takayoshi had an impressive performance in beating Jun Kobayashi for his first win of the tournament. Kobayashi brought an aggressive offense early on, allowing Akira to counter and fight defensively until making his big move. In the end, it would take Akira a brainbuster, a flurry of enzuigiris, and finally his Tiger Suplex hold to pin Jun's shoulders to the mat.
[INTERVIEWS:]
Akira Takayoshi: "I wanted to make a statement tonight by winning. This is only the beginning for me!!" [...] "I will be pulling for Naoyuki in the tournament. Hopefully we will have an all NEW FORCE finals...?"
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Jun Kobayashi: "...Unfortunately, Akira exploited my faulty game plan. I'd expect nothing less from him..." [...] "I won't worry so much about one loss. I have Fujita next in Miyagi!"
5. F-MAX Summit - Block B: Masato Osagawa [2] beat Otsuo Kayusa [0] (13:15) with the Last Ride Powerbomb. [***1/4]
[COMMENTS:] Certainly the biggest upset of the night, as the former Shin Kaiju, Masato Osagawa makes his first big wave as a heavyweight in pinning the F-MAX Unified Heavyweight Champion! Kayusa held nothing back against Osagawa, using his usual style of suplexes and leg work. In fact, Osagawa's ankle would be a constant target for Kayusa, who came close to submitting him with his ankle lock at several points. Osagawa however pushed through the pain, and scored many near falls using his diving body press, and Death Valley Bomb. In the end, Osagawa caught Kayusa on the middle rope, where he carried the F-MAX Unified Heavyweight Champion towards the center of the ring, before lifting Kayusa up by his trunks, before PLOWING him into the mat with a vicious Last Ride Powerbomb for the three count!
[INTERVIEWS:]
Masato Osagawa: "If I can defeat the F-MAX Unified Heavyweight Champion, there is nobody that can beat me!!" [...] "All of the other heavyweight fighters are on notice! If they thought Shin Kaiju's dominance as a Jr. Heavyweight was impressive, they haven't seen anything yet! Remember that!!"
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Otsuo Kayusa: "...Perhaps I underestimated him, but I won't use excuses. I was beaten tonight..." [...] "As the champion, it's my responsibility to be the standard-bearer. Tonight, I didn't live up to that..."
6. F-MAX Summit - Block A: Keiji Takano [Takano Gundan] beat TAKU (10:00) by referee stoppage. [**3/4]
[COMMENTS:] Tonight, in front of a rabid Korakuen Hall crowd, the "Strongest Heel of FURY" faced the "Aomori Terrorist," Keiji Takano! TAKU tried to lure Takano into a brawl, but Takano kept the match on his terms in the ring. TAKU appeared to be no match for Takano early on, who established dominance with brutal kicks and elbows. TAKU however would seize control using every shortcut possible. The closing moments saw Takano unleash his Axe Bomber, only for TAKU to completely disregard the attack and bounce back to his feet! Takano proceeded to brutalize TAKU with knees and elbows before locking in a front sleeper! TAKU tried to use his strength to break free, leading to him even lifting Takano's body off the ground. As TAKU tried to toss Takano off however, Takano transitioned to a front neck lock, dragging TAKU's neck to the mat with him! Despite being in an impossible situation, TAKU refused to submit, and rather let himself pass out into unconsciousness, forcing Referee Edd Sasaki to stop the match!
[INTERVIEWS:]
Keiji Takano: "While I wish he was smart enough to just submit, I admire his guts..." [...] "My goal in competing in this tournament is merely to face the strongest wrestlers Japan has to offer. So far, I'm unimpressed."
7. F-MAX Summit - Block B: Naoyuki Watanabe [2] beat Hiroaki Nakata [0] (15:57) with the Dragon Suplex hold. [***1/2]
[COMMENTS:] The upsets continued tonight, as Naoyuki Watanabe scored his first win of the tournament by pinning Hiroaki Nakata with his own Dragon Suplex hold! The match started slow, with both men using their precise technical skills to establish control. The pace quickened with time. Nakata led a vicious onslaught with his brutal kicks, while Watanabe spent most of his time fighting on the defensive. The Tokyo crowd rallied behind Watanabe as the underdog, and roared with excitement after every counter. Watanabe began to trip Nakata up shortly after the ten-minute mark, using various cradles and pinning predicaments to try and steal the win. When it became obvious that trickery wouldn't work, Watanabe fought Nakata blow-for-blow. The two traded release Dragon Suplexes, leading to Watanabe connecting with a Shining Wizard, followed by his Shining Kenka Kick for a 2.5 count! Watanabe tried to seal the match with a German Suplex hold, only for Nakata to pull a trick out of Watanabe's play book, and counter with a front cradle for a near fall. Nakata tried to finish with another Dragon Suplex, leading to both men struggling back-and-forth. Eventually, Watanabe won out, as he folded Nakata in half with a Dragon Suplex hold, pinning Nakata's shoulders to the mat for the three count! The fans erupted with surprise!
[INTERVIEWS:]
- Naoyuki Watanabe: "...I admire Nakata's strength, but this was a battle between two dragons. And tonight, my dragon was stronger!!" [...] "Tonight, both Akira and I won. This will continue!"
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- Hiroaki Nakata: "...I could say I underestimated him... But the truth is I did not. I did my best, and failed... All I can do is work even harder in the matches to come."
8. F-MAX Summit - Block A: "Mr. 300%" Kazuma Fujita [2] beat Norihiro Akashi [0] (23:55) with a Powerbomb. [***3/4]
[COMMENTS:] The young and brash Akashi challenged the high elder of Pro-Wrestling FURY, Kazuma Fujita. Despite the eventual result, Akashi showed incredible growth against Fujita. The early going was dominated entirely by Akashi, who dug into Fujita with hard elbows and knees. Having enough, Fujita eventually fought back, using blistering chops and thudding knees to the body. However, Akashi refused to back down, and used his strength to power Fujita around the ring. Akashi garnered a huge ovation mid-way through the match, as he collided head-on with Fujita, using a lariat. Fujita fought back however, using his own Fujita Lariat to send Akashi crashing to the mat! Fujita used more chops on Akashi, leaving his chest with a red glaze. It made no difference to Akashi however, who put everything he had into thudding elbows to the side of Fujita's head. Akashi was eventually able to hoist Fujita up, and fold him in half with a picture-perfect German Suplex hold for a 2.5 count, only to follow up with a second lariat, this time sending Fujita to the canvas! Akashi's tenacity however would come back to bit him, after Fujita countered a third lariat attempt with a brutal half-nelson suplex! After Akashi kicked out of the ensuing pin attempt, Fujita sent Akashi crashing back to the mat with incredible force after using a high-angle Nodowa Otoshi! Akashi however won over fans after kicking out of Fujita's pin attempt! As the match approached the twenty-minute mark, it was clear Akashi was spent, and was going on pure burning spirit. Fujita tried to extinguish Akashi's flame with BRUTAL knee kicks to the body, which softened Akashi up with a sickening vertical Brainbuster! Even then, Akashi had enough strength to kick out at 2.8! Fujita finally tried to end it after going for his trademark lariat. Akashi however countered with a go-behind, before clasping his arms around Fujita's and folding him in half with the Akashi Trap! Fujita however kicked out after two. This prompt Akashi to come off the ropes, only for Fujita to counter, blasting Akashi with a crushing lariat! Akashi scrambled back to his feet in a daze, allowing Fujita to come off the ropes, CRUSHING Akashi once more with the Fujita Lariat! Fujita went for the cover, only to be SHOCKED as Akashi kicked out at 2.999! Finally, Fujita lifted the near-unconscious Akashi, before hoisting him up and FOLDING him in half with a brutal Powerbomb, while using his weight to pin the tenacious Akashi to the mat for the three count!
The fans roared in cheers and applause for both men, with many fans split between chants of "FU-JI-TAH!" and "A-KA-SHI!" While Akashi was tended to by his fellow Ooinaru Waza members, Fujita walked over, and raised the arm of the unconscious Akashi, garnering a big reaction from the Tokyo fans...
[INTERVIEWS:]
- Kazuma Fujita: "Tonight, my goal was to show that my spirit still burns! While I respect my students, I have no intention of stepping aside! If they want to surpass my generation, they're going to have to get past me first!" [...] "I was greatly impressed with Akashi. With time, he will realize his full potential."
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- Norihiro Akashi: "...Damnit!!! I respect him, but I know I could beat him!!! Takano! I will make my claim by crushing you in Miyagi!!!"
F-MAX Summit 2009 Standings
Block A:
1. Chikao Kessin [2]
- Akira Takayoshi [2]
- Keiji Takano [2]
- "Mr. 300%" Kazuma Fujita [2]
5. Masahiro Sakamoto [0]
- Jun Kobayashi [0]
- TAKU [0]
- Norihiro Akashi [0]
Block B:
1. Naoki Fukuda [2]
- Tetsuhisa NAKAI [2]
- Masato Osagawa [2]
- Naoyuki Watanabe [2]
5. Shuji Kido [0]
- Masakazu Fujimoto [0]
- Otsuo Kayusa [0]
- Hiroaki Nakata [0]
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