WWI "Voyage" 2/23/85
Feb 21, 2019 23:11:24 GMT
Post by tlyne on Feb 21, 2019 23:11:24 GMT
"Voyage"
Korakeun Hall
Tokyo, Japan
2/23/85
Match #1
Antonio Inoki and Giant Baba vs. Los Brazos
Streamers fill the ring, and “Voyage” is underway. The fans are still stunned to see the two Japanese legends teaming. The masked team from Mexico tries every “Rudo” trick they know. Baba uses his chops to control the action. Inoki comes in and uses his cobra twist on Brazo del Oro for the win. Voyage is underway!
Winners-Antonio Inoki and Giant Baba
Match #2
Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs. Genichiro Tenryu
Two big, strong, men meet in this one. They trade power moves back and forth. Tenryu traps Duggan in the corner, and works him over. Hacksaw fights his way out of the corner. The crowd reacts to each blow. The Japanese fans are warming to Duggan. Tenryu fights back, but Duggan wins with the spear. Duggan is ready for bigger things.
Winner-Hacksaw Jim Duggan
Match #3
WWI Jr. Heavyweight Championship
Tiger Mask (Champion) vs. Tiger King
Tiger King claims to be the real “Tiger Mask”. He has made life very tough for the Champion. The bell rings and the high flying starts. Both men are on top of their game. They get nearfall after nearfall. King clamps on a sleeper, but Tiger Mask gets to the ropes, and referee David Manning calls for the break. The match continues at breakneck speed. Tiger Mask hits the Tiger suplex into the Tiger sleeper for the win. Tiger Mask proves he is the top Jr. Heavyweight in the World.
Winner-Tiger Mask
Match #4
Rick Martel vs. Jumbo Tsuruta
The fans are looking forward to this one. Tsuruta uses his power to control the opening moments of the contest. Martel uses his speed, and now he is in control. Martel uses a sunset flip for a two count. Tsuruta starts to rough up Martel. Rick is in trouble. He fights back, and now Jumbo is in trouble. Rick goes to the top rope, and tries a flying bodypress. Tsuruta ducks, and Martel crashes to the mat. He takes over and wins with a power bomb.
Winner-Jumbo Tsuruta
Match #5
The Great Kabuki w/Gary Hart vs. Hercules w/General Skandor Akbar
The mysterious Kabuki represents Gary Hart, and the muscular Hercules represents Akbar.,Hercules goes right after Kabuki. He pounds away at Kabuki. The man from “Boogie Street” fires back with chops, and kicks. Now Hercules is in retreat. Hart and Akbar shouts instructions to their men. Things begin to go Hercules’ way. He whips Kabuki into the ropes and clamps on the full Nelson. Kabuki quickly submits! A very impressive win for Hercules!
Winner-Hercules
Match #6
The One Man Gang w/Gary Hart vs. Tiger Jeet Singh w/General Skandor Akbar
The Hart-Akbar feud continues. Akbar got the better of Hart in the last match, let’s see what happens next. Singh comes to the ring swinging his sword. The ring empties except for referee Joe Higuchi who demands he dispense or sand sword. The bell rings, and the brawl begins. Neither man uses wrestling holds, just extreme violence. Singh chokes the big man in the corner. Gang fights his way out, and slams Singh to the mat. OMG goes for an elbow drop, but Singh rolls out of the way. The brawl continues. Akbar climbs up on the apron. Gang whips Singh into the manager, and the General falls to the arena floor. Singh staggers into the middle of the ring. Gang catches him, and powerslams him. OMG covers him, and Higuchi counts the fall. Hart gains some revenge.
Winner-The One Man Gang
Intermission
Match #7
WWI World Tag Team Championship
The Midnight Express (American Tag Team Champions) w/James E. Cornette bs. The Super Strong Machines (Japanese Tag Team Champions)
Jim Cornette grabs the ring mic.
Cornette, “I’ve been in Tokyo for a week, I see why Godzilla torched the place! Now, a treat for all you rickshaw drivers, the greatest tag team in the World, twin sons of different mothers, Loverboy Dennis, Beautiful Bobby, the Midnight Express!”
The masked men have the size advantage. They try to trap the Express was n the corner, but Bobby, and Dennis, use their speed to escape each time. The Express Tag in, and out, and control the action. Cornette shouts instructions, and insults the masked men. The Machines mount a brief comeback, but the Express take over. They hit the double goozle for the win. Cornette is his obnoxious self as he celebrates with his team
Winners-The Midnight Express (New World Tag Team Champions)
Match #8
International Championship
Riki Choshu (International Champion) vs. Gino Hernandez (American Heavyweight Champion) w/Gary Hart
The unification of these titles could be the match of the night. Gino is very confident as he struts around the ring. Choshu is no nonsense, and ignores Gino. The bell rings and they lock up. Gino is a fine wrestler, despite his cockiness. They Trade holds and counter holds. Gino gets a quick two count thanks to a handful of tights. Choshu seems to have had enough. He picks up the physicality level of the match. Finally, Choshu hits the lariat, and covers Gino. Referee Joe Higuchi counts the fall! Riki Choshu unifies the Titles!
Winner-Riki Choshu (International Champion)
Match #9
International Six Man Tag Team Championship
The Von Erich Brothers (Champions) vs. The Legion of Doom w/Paul Ellering
The rivalry has been racing for several months. All eyes are on Kevin Von Erich’s shoulder. It was injured by the Road Warriors several weeks ago. The Von Erichs have been very quiet about this injury. Kerry stars for his size, Hawk for his. Kerry is so sharp. He may be the best in the World at this time. Kerry slams the Barbarian, and goes for a quick cover. Referee Bronko Lubich counts two, but the Barbarian kicks out. Kerry keeps dishing out the punishment. He Tags in Mike why Mike? Why not Kevin? Are they protecting the elder brother? Mike puts up, a good fight, but Hawk uses his size to gain control. Hawk traps Mike in the corner, and dishes out punishment. Mike is in trouble. He is able to escape. He dives and tags in Kevin. He goes to work, but he seems to be protecting his shoulder. Hawk tags in Animal, and the big men enters. He and Kevin lock up. Animal goes right after Kevin’s shoulder. Animal is vicious, and it is obvious that Kevin is injured. Kerry, and Mike try to tag in, but Animal won’t let them. Animal hits an Anderson like slam on the arm. He covers Kevin, and Lubich counts the fall. The Legion of Doom celebrate with Ellering, as Kerry, and Mike check on Kevin.
Winners-The Legion of Doom (New International Six Man Tag Team Champions)
Match #10
WWI World Championship
Tatsumi Fujinami (Champion) vs. El Canek
The Champion meets one of the legends of “Lucha Libre”. Canek is powerful, and bigger than your traditional Luchador. Joe zhoguvhi holds the World Title alotf. Canek takes it, and holds it around his waist. The crowd boos. Higuchi calls for the bell, and we are underway. The first few minutes are an exchange of holds and counter holds. Neither man can gain an advantage. Canek uses his strength to slowly gain the edge. He whips the Champion into the ropes and drops him with a shoulder tackle. He goes for the cover, but Fujinami kicks out. Canek tries it again, but this time Fujinami reverses it. Canek comes off the ropes, and the Champ backdrops him. Fujinami goes for a cover, but Canek kicks out at two. Both men continue to wrestle at a top level. Canek now tries “Rudo” tactics. He kicks and punches. Now he has the edge. Fujinami fights fire with fire, and we have an exciting, pier six, brawl. The Champion seizes the momentum. He hits the Dragon suplex, and moves into the Dragon sleeper. Canek fights it, but he must submit! Fujinami retains the World Title!
Winner-Tatsumi Fujinami
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