- On 8/14/2002, Kazuma Fujita ran a small stand-alone show in Miyagi to show off the young students he had been training to become professional wrestlers in what would be considered FURY's unofficial debut show. Six days later, FURY returned to Sendai in what looks to be an annual tradition, drawing a full house. The show opened with Kazuma Fujita, Tetsuhisa NAKAI, Akira Takayoshi and Hiroaki Nakata appearing in the ring, wearing the original "KAZUMA FUJITA GYM" track suits they wore years before. Fujita thanked the Miyagi fans for coming, and said that FURY has never forgotten their support over the years.
- The first match saw the Japanese return of veteran and former BSPW foreigner Stevie C, facing Daisuke Iwata in something of a rematch from Iwata's debut show six years ago. Of course, this wasn't the same spunky rookie Stevie had met, but instead, he was up against a ruthless and cunning fighter. The two opened with some chain wrestling, with the much older Stevie showing he could still hang with Iwata. However, Iwata took control with his heel style, and earned a warning from the referee early on for gouging the eyes. Eventually, Stevie was forced to return to his roots, and fought back with wild jabs and kicks, before ultimately planting a firm kenka kick into Iwata's face. The pace picked up towards the end, with the two trading hard shots back and fourth. But finally, with only a minute left in the alloted time limit, the two scrambled to score a flash pinfall, until the gong finally sounded, signifying the draw. Stevie offered a sporting handshake afterwards, only to be met with Iwata's cold shoulder...
- It was also six years ago that Otsuo Kayusa faced friend Kyoshima Yosuken for the first time. The two partners squared off yet again, having a friendly battle. The two never came to blows, but rather tried to out-wrestle each other using nothing but skill and technique. Things remained even early on, until Yosuken managed to catch Kayusa in a sleeper hold, almost forcing a submission! However, Kayusa found out of it, and ended up dealing severe damage with a flash German Suplex. In the end, Kayusa aimed for another German, causing Yosuken to scramble for a counter, causing both men to scramble for positioning. Ultimately, Kayusa finally caught Yosuken with a crafty backslide, pinning Yosuken's shoulders to the mat for three! The fans applauded the battle of technique, and rallied support for both men as a friendly hug was exchanged. Kayusa spoke afterwards, saying that Miyagi was the creation of STRONG RIDERS, and that the two would always have Miyagi to thank...
- For Go Taniguchi, Sendai is a constant reminder of what faced him six years ago. For a rookie, it's hard enough debuting against a peer... However, it's even more difficult facing one of the most feared foreigners in the history of Japanese Pro-Wrestling, as Go faced the legendary James Goodwin in his first match. Since that day, the name "James Goodwin" has sent nervous goosebumps down Go's spine... But today, Goodwin returned to the FURY ring at the request of Go himself, who looked to redeem himself. And indeed, Go held nothing back against Goodwin, laying into him with hard northern chops to the top of the head early on. But just as Go looked to be getting control, Goodwin abruptly ended his momentum with a short lariat. Goodwin looked as vicious as ever, and looked to make short work of Go. However, Taniguchi would continually, and perhaps stubbornly, try to fight back. Ultimately, Go connected with a boot as Goodwin rushed into the corner, prompting him to take a page out of Kazuma Fujita's play book by following with the Running Neckbreaker drop. With the Sendai fans behind him, Go looked to be building some serious momentum until foolishly trying to finish Goodwin with the Tama Tama Drop (Goodwin's own Firedrop,) only for Goodwin to fight back with elbows, before connecting with ANOTHER lariat. Go used what little strength he had to kick out of the following pin attempt, earning him LOUD cheers from the Sendai fans. However, nothing was left in Go, as Goodwin finished him with the Terror Ride, giving the veteran the win... After the match, Goodwin uncharacteristically applauded Go's effort as he was carried out. Goodwin spoke afterwards, and said he wanted to face Kazuma Fujita again soon...
- Six years ago, Masafuji Yoshida faced Kyoto Okazaki under Different Style Fight rules. Last year, the two faced each other once again under the same rules, with Okazaki causing an unsavory DQ... This year, the two met again under normal rules. Like last year, Eizo Hayakawa made the mistake of calling Okazaki "Kyoko," provoking an attack from Okazaki... Most of the match saw Okazaki using his speed and craftiness to work around Yoshida's size and strength. The strategy fairly well in the end, as Okazaki stole the pin with a rope-assisted schoolboy... Okazaki cursed the name of Miyagi, and said he never wanted to return again... ... ...
- The next match saw Akira Takayoshi and TAKU locking horns in homage to TAKU's debut match six years prior. Given the fifteen minute time limit, neither held anything back, and threw heavy bombs early on. TAKU quickly took the fight to the outside, using whatever he could to hurt Akira. Back in the ring, the NEW FORCE leader fought back valiantly with the support of the Miyagi fans behind him. Akira dealt severe damage after connecting with a flurry of Enzuigiris, before ultimately connecting with a Tiger Suplex hold for a near fall. Akira went to the well once too often though, as TAKU countered out of a following Tiger Suplex attempt, before laying into Akira with a heavy polish hammer. With time ticking down, the fight spilled to the outside once again. The fight became heated, with both men pummeling one another with forearms. The two finally snapped out of it when they realized the referee's count had reached EIGHTEEN. Both immediately began dashing to the ring, with TAKU reaching first. Akira jumped onto the apron at the count of NINETEEN, ONLY TO BE SUDDENLY PULLED OFF BY MASTODON FUKUDA, causing a ring out! The fans booed the result heavily, with TAKU and Fukuda taunting the fans, along with Akira... Akira protested the result to the referee, but before the match could be restarted, TAKU and Fukuda ambushed Akira from behind. Akira's fellow NEW FORCE members bolted to the ring to make the save, and chase the F-MAX Tag Champions off...
- The main event pitted two of the strongest pillars of FURY against each other, as eternal rivals Hiroaki Nakata and Tetsuhisa NAKAI faced off. Early going saw the two trading hard blows, with NAKAI using hard elbows and chops, while Nakata stuck to using palms and sharp kicks. Nakata surprisingly won out early, and nearly KO'd the new F-MAX Champion with a jumping knee! Moments later however, NAKAI recovered, and laid into Nakata with more chops, before eventually folding Nakata in half with a Half Nelson suplex! The closing moments of the match saw Nakata struggling to Dragon Suplex NAKAI, with NAKAI trying to fight out of the hold. NAKAI eventually escaped, and tried to catch Nakata off guard with a lariat. However, Nakata telegraphed it perfectly, and countered with the Dragon Suplex hold for a near fall... Nakata quickly aimed for the Zanzai Blow, only for NAKAI to roll out of the way, leading to NAKAI connecting with a VICIOUS lariat! NAKAI then aimed to finish the match with the MAX BULLET, but Nakata countered with a slide-down, before attempting another Dragon Suplex! The two continued to counter one another, until finally the fifteen minute time limit elapsed... The fans roared in applause for the effort both men put in... NAKAI however said he wasn't happy with the draw, and DEMANDED an overtime period! Nakata, and obviously the fans agreed, with all both men petitioning directly to referee Edd Sasaki. He finally agreed, as the match was given a five-minute extension. Both men turned it up to eleven, throwing everything they had to give the Miyagi fans the best match possible. Several falls were traded in the short period, but it would once again go to the time limit... The two rivals shook hands and acknowledged each other's strength. NAKAI closed the show by thanking the fans, and ended with the traditional "3! 2! 1! FURY!" call.
- The first match saw the Japanese return of veteran and former BSPW foreigner Stevie C, facing Daisuke Iwata in something of a rematch from Iwata's debut show six years ago. Of course, this wasn't the same spunky rookie Stevie had met, but instead, he was up against a ruthless and cunning fighter. The two opened with some chain wrestling, with the much older Stevie showing he could still hang with Iwata. However, Iwata took control with his heel style, and earned a warning from the referee early on for gouging the eyes. Eventually, Stevie was forced to return to his roots, and fought back with wild jabs and kicks, before ultimately planting a firm kenka kick into Iwata's face. The pace picked up towards the end, with the two trading hard shots back and fourth. But finally, with only a minute left in the alloted time limit, the two scrambled to score a flash pinfall, until the gong finally sounded, signifying the draw. Stevie offered a sporting handshake afterwards, only to be met with Iwata's cold shoulder...
- It was also six years ago that Otsuo Kayusa faced friend Kyoshima Yosuken for the first time. The two partners squared off yet again, having a friendly battle. The two never came to blows, but rather tried to out-wrestle each other using nothing but skill and technique. Things remained even early on, until Yosuken managed to catch Kayusa in a sleeper hold, almost forcing a submission! However, Kayusa found out of it, and ended up dealing severe damage with a flash German Suplex. In the end, Kayusa aimed for another German, causing Yosuken to scramble for a counter, causing both men to scramble for positioning. Ultimately, Kayusa finally caught Yosuken with a crafty backslide, pinning Yosuken's shoulders to the mat for three! The fans applauded the battle of technique, and rallied support for both men as a friendly hug was exchanged. Kayusa spoke afterwards, saying that Miyagi was the creation of STRONG RIDERS, and that the two would always have Miyagi to thank...
- For Go Taniguchi, Sendai is a constant reminder of what faced him six years ago. For a rookie, it's hard enough debuting against a peer... However, it's even more difficult facing one of the most feared foreigners in the history of Japanese Pro-Wrestling, as Go faced the legendary James Goodwin in his first match. Since that day, the name "James Goodwin" has sent nervous goosebumps down Go's spine... But today, Goodwin returned to the FURY ring at the request of Go himself, who looked to redeem himself. And indeed, Go held nothing back against Goodwin, laying into him with hard northern chops to the top of the head early on. But just as Go looked to be getting control, Goodwin abruptly ended his momentum with a short lariat. Goodwin looked as vicious as ever, and looked to make short work of Go. However, Taniguchi would continually, and perhaps stubbornly, try to fight back. Ultimately, Go connected with a boot as Goodwin rushed into the corner, prompting him to take a page out of Kazuma Fujita's play book by following with the Running Neckbreaker drop. With the Sendai fans behind him, Go looked to be building some serious momentum until foolishly trying to finish Goodwin with the Tama Tama Drop (Goodwin's own Firedrop,) only for Goodwin to fight back with elbows, before connecting with ANOTHER lariat. Go used what little strength he had to kick out of the following pin attempt, earning him LOUD cheers from the Sendai fans. However, nothing was left in Go, as Goodwin finished him with the Terror Ride, giving the veteran the win... After the match, Goodwin uncharacteristically applauded Go's effort as he was carried out. Goodwin spoke afterwards, and said he wanted to face Kazuma Fujita again soon...
- Six years ago, Masafuji Yoshida faced Kyoto Okazaki under Different Style Fight rules. Last year, the two faced each other once again under the same rules, with Okazaki causing an unsavory DQ... This year, the two met again under normal rules. Like last year, Eizo Hayakawa made the mistake of calling Okazaki "Kyoko," provoking an attack from Okazaki... Most of the match saw Okazaki using his speed and craftiness to work around Yoshida's size and strength. The strategy fairly well in the end, as Okazaki stole the pin with a rope-assisted schoolboy... Okazaki cursed the name of Miyagi, and said he never wanted to return again... ... ...
- The next match saw Akira Takayoshi and TAKU locking horns in homage to TAKU's debut match six years prior. Given the fifteen minute time limit, neither held anything back, and threw heavy bombs early on. TAKU quickly took the fight to the outside, using whatever he could to hurt Akira. Back in the ring, the NEW FORCE leader fought back valiantly with the support of the Miyagi fans behind him. Akira dealt severe damage after connecting with a flurry of Enzuigiris, before ultimately connecting with a Tiger Suplex hold for a near fall. Akira went to the well once too often though, as TAKU countered out of a following Tiger Suplex attempt, before laying into Akira with a heavy polish hammer. With time ticking down, the fight spilled to the outside once again. The fight became heated, with both men pummeling one another with forearms. The two finally snapped out of it when they realized the referee's count had reached EIGHTEEN. Both immediately began dashing to the ring, with TAKU reaching first. Akira jumped onto the apron at the count of NINETEEN, ONLY TO BE SUDDENLY PULLED OFF BY MASTODON FUKUDA, causing a ring out! The fans booed the result heavily, with TAKU and Fukuda taunting the fans, along with Akira... Akira protested the result to the referee, but before the match could be restarted, TAKU and Fukuda ambushed Akira from behind. Akira's fellow NEW FORCE members bolted to the ring to make the save, and chase the F-MAX Tag Champions off...
- The main event pitted two of the strongest pillars of FURY against each other, as eternal rivals Hiroaki Nakata and Tetsuhisa NAKAI faced off. Early going saw the two trading hard blows, with NAKAI using hard elbows and chops, while Nakata stuck to using palms and sharp kicks. Nakata surprisingly won out early, and nearly KO'd the new F-MAX Champion with a jumping knee! Moments later however, NAKAI recovered, and laid into Nakata with more chops, before eventually folding Nakata in half with a Half Nelson suplex! The closing moments of the match saw Nakata struggling to Dragon Suplex NAKAI, with NAKAI trying to fight out of the hold. NAKAI eventually escaped, and tried to catch Nakata off guard with a lariat. However, Nakata telegraphed it perfectly, and countered with the Dragon Suplex hold for a near fall... Nakata quickly aimed for the Zanzai Blow, only for NAKAI to roll out of the way, leading to NAKAI connecting with a VICIOUS lariat! NAKAI then aimed to finish the match with the MAX BULLET, but Nakata countered with a slide-down, before attempting another Dragon Suplex! The two continued to counter one another, until finally the fifteen minute time limit elapsed... The fans roared in applause for the effort both men put in... NAKAI however said he wasn't happy with the draw, and DEMANDED an overtime period! Nakata, and obviously the fans agreed, with all both men petitioning directly to referee Edd Sasaki. He finally agreed, as the match was given a five-minute extension. Both men turned it up to eleven, throwing everything they had to give the Miyagi fans the best match possible. Several falls were traded in the short period, but it would once again go to the time limit... The two rivals shook hands and acknowledged each other's strength. NAKAI closed the show by thanking the fans, and ended with the traditional "3! 2! 1! FURY!" call.
"FURY 6th ANNIVERSARY SENDAI SPECIAL"
October 05, 2008
Miyagi - New World Sendai Tennis Club
1,315 Fans (Super No Vacancy)
1. 6th Anniversary Special ~ DOMINATION: Daisuke Iwata vs. Stevie C. [GSW] (15:00) went to a time limit draw.
2. 6th Anniversary Special ~ CREATION: Otsuo Kayusa beat Kyoshima Yosuken (9:20) with a backslide.
3. 6th Anniversary Special ~ REDEMPTION: James Goodwin beat Go Taniguchi (10:49) with the Terror Ride.
4. 6th Anniversary Special ~ THE FINAL: Kyoto Okazaki beat Masafuji Yoshida (8:33) with a rope-assisted schoolboy.
5. 6th Anniversary Special ~ ELECTRIFY: TAKU beat Akira Takayoshi (14:42) by ring out.
6. 6th Anniversary Special ~ ORIGIN: Hiroaki Nakata vs. Tetsuhisa NAKAI (15:00) went to a time limit draw.
6a. 6th Anniversary Special ~ ORIGIN - Overtime: Hiroaki Nakata vs. Tetsuhisa NAKAI (5:00) went to a time limit draw.
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