Post by LAW-JET Alliance on Mar 8, 2021 2:42:00 GMT
JET Presents RISE Together 2021 Tour Night 2
Location: Club Citta Kawasaki
Date: March 5th, 2021
Recap of last week’s episode of JET played as it focused on the first set of round one matches in the RISE Together Tournament. And now the focus on this week’s episode with the final set of first-round matches, the announcement by Hanako Nakamoto about a brand new championship, and the first confrontation between JUNKO and Midori before their inevitable Cinderella Story main event. As the video package ends and the camera focuses on the packed Club Citta. After shots focusing on the crowd, the camera cuts to the commentary team who is breaking down the card for tonight’s show before we head to ringside for the first match of tonight’s show.
Location: Club Citta Kawasaki
Date: March 5th, 2021
Recap of last week’s episode of JET played as it focused on the first set of round one matches in the RISE Together Tournament. And now the focus on this week’s episode with the final set of first-round matches, the announcement by Hanako Nakamoto about a brand new championship, and the first confrontation between JUNKO and Midori before their inevitable Cinderella Story main event. As the video package ends and the camera focuses on the packed Club Citta. After shots focusing on the crowd, the camera cuts to the commentary team who is breaking down the card for tonight’s show before we head to ringside for the first match of tonight’s show.
Hinata Tatsuo vs. Aoi Kitamura
The match starts in an almost one-sided way as every time Aoi about to hit her own offense, the more experienced Hinata is already anticipating the moves and turning it into her own offense. Hinata's striking and submission prowess are shown as Hinata is seen immobilizing Aoi's movements with one attack and then begin to twist and stretch Aoi's limbs alternately. Aoi had a chance to do counterattack as Hinata running out of stamina by hitting her with a barrage of strikes. The chance was there but Hinata delivers a Shining Triangle, shout out to her father, legendary puro wrestler Hiroto Tatsuo on the center of the mat, which Aoi has no choice but to tap out.
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Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. Home to Japan’s red-light district, Kabuki-chō, Tokyo. The place where dreams come true for some and for others it might be their worst nightmare. Although it's nearly pitch black outside, the bright lights illuminate the lively area. Our camera pans over toward the nearest soapland where we see 4 broad-shouldered men in suits; standing on the corner like they’re itching for someone to hurry up.
Disclaimer: The men shown on camera refused to state their names for legal reasons.
Man #1: Hey! When’s the boss going to hurry up?
Man #2: Boss? Just because she’s the boss's kid doesn’t mean she’s the boss of me.
The largest of the 4 men step in the middle and toggle with his black suit jacket, reaching inside to pull out a single cigarette out before putting it to his mouth and lighting up. He takes a drag while the 3 men around him watch to see if he’s going to say anything or stand there like the intimidating fucking oaf that he is.
Man #3: Do you want to be the one to tell her that? Remember what she did to Shinji for saying something similar?
All four men shiver at the thought of what happened to their (possibly) fallen comrade.
Man #4: If she weren’t doing fuck all in those dojos, she’d be at the top of the chain. She seems just like her old man.
Man #2: Old man!? She acts more like her batshit crazy mother. That woman scares me more than the boss.
They all collectively laugh, each taking a cigarette from the larger man as they hear tiny footsteps behind them.
: Are you fuckheads done talking about my family or shall we go down the family tree.They turn around to find a tiny woman with long straightened hair and a shiny light blue suit on. She raises her head to reveal buffer shades and a toothpick in her mouth. The woman in question seems a bit irritated which until she reaches into her pocket and pulls out a wad of cash, and fans herself with it. The eyes light up in the men surrounding her as she starts to give them a cut of what she made.
Man #3: Shake them down good, boss?
She smirks a devilish smirk as she looks up to her gigantic subordinate and nods as she starts to walk, slightly skipping with her arms behind her back in the most innocent way a tiny girl like her could do. With her shiny blue suit standing out amongst the people around him, she walks down the busy streets. As she takes her small steps, the people on the sidewalk begin to worriedly move out of the way; as if they were scared of her. Suddenly, her phone begins to vibrate, prompting her to look down and check who decided to bother her.
Chiyo: Wait...
She stops in her tracks as she reads the message sent to her.
Chiyo: From T-The board!?
Men collectively: The board!??
Chiyo: Mhm! Mhm! They have accepted the terms in the contract and I am to report to JET for the next show.
Man #1: So this is a celebration, eh?
Man #3: Let’s all go back to the soapland then and celebrate. Heh.
Chiyo raises an eyebrow in disgust and tiptoes, reaching up to snatch the cigarette from his mouth. She then puts it in her mouth and takes a long drag, tapping her feet as she looks up at the dark night’s sky in thought.
Chiyo: Ah. Oi! Hey you. Yes, you.
She breaks the fourth wall and grabs the collar of the cameraman in front of her, smirking as she tugs on his collar. The men around her laugh at how cowardly he’s being, even though they know what Chiyo is capable of.
Chiyo: The Joshi way is to fight hard and fight with your heart, is it not? So what do you do to a person that seems to have no heart!?
The woman glares past the camera and at the cameraman with a deadpan stare. She leans back and laughs as she tilts her head.
Chiyo: The world of puroresu has not learned evil yet. Not as long as I have yet to step in the ring against those of JET because you see; the women of JET, have yet to learn what it truly feels like to hurt. Emptiness, loss, depression… those are all feelings that they may have felt but true death; doesn’t seem to affect anyone there. Warriors, pfft…
She spits the rest of the cig at the cameraman as she shakes her head in disgust.
Chiyo: That is merely bullshit that the relics of puroresu try to fill our fucking minds, this is not glorified war; this is a way out. We are circus animals and if that is so, then albeit. I shall be the lioness who loses her mind and tears her tamer’s head off. I will be the crazy animal that has to be shot and killed because the thought of being caged, closed, kept on a shelf, it makes me sick. You can keep your bullshit warrior’s glory. What I want is much more important than glory or to be the greatest; what I want is…
All the money and fame in the world.
She pauses, looking happy for the first time in the entire segment as she daydreams about bundles of cash. Nakazawa looks into the camera and forms a pistol with her index finger and thumb, pointing it down the gullet of the lens.
Chiyo: So people of JET, The King of All Scumbags is here. Sacrifice yourself to me. Die, okay?
She smiles brightly as the scene fades to black.
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RISE Together Round 1:
Na Fionna and Tate Amado vs. Yuna Miyamoto and Seijun Kanemoto
Since the bell rings, these two teams got a pretty solid showcase of their skills. The gaijin team of Fionna and Tate got the crowd's side as they rallied the crowd on each offense while the opposing team just rejected the support from the crowd. The arrogance of either Yuna and Seijun got paid after their opponent is taking the driving seat as Tate is showing the striking craftsmanship to both Yuna and Seijun, firing up as she ends her barrage of strikes to Seijun, the legal competitor with her Uraken signature. Tate goes for a pin but Seijun can somehow kick out. A 10-minute mark passed as for now the team of Yuna and Seijun who got their momentum. Yuna is playing around with Tate, dragging away from her corner, making Fionna looks really pissed. She kicks Tate to the face and lets her crawling once again and again dragging her away. However, Tate turns around and kicks Yuna to the gut, slowly getting up, and then hits Yuna with an enzuigiri. Eventually, Tate tags to a hot Fionna as she jumps inside the ring at the same time Yuna tags to Seijun. Fionna charges to Seijun that is also running but Fionna welcomes her with a series of lariats. Fionna looks fired up as she waits for her opponent to get up. However, Yuna interrupted by charging at Fionna, however, Fionna anticipated it and just throw her out of the ring. But seems like Yuna is doing a feint interruption as she just goes Suicide Diving soon as Fionna throws her right at Tate who is recovering. Seijun who is already standing then grabs Fionna from behind, looking for an impossible as she tried to lift the bigger Fionna for a German. Seijun is struggling plus added some resistance from Fionna, but out of nowhere, Yuna kicks Fionna to the head with her Jumping Thrust Kick, making Seijun's German perfectly executed. With a nice bridge, Seijun pins Fionna as she failed to kick out as the ref's count goes to three.
(Winners - Yuna Miyamoto and Seijun Kanemoto)
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Like last week, a video package focusing on the Jessica Rose vs Stephanie Matsuda is shown but this time from Stephanie’s perspective. Talking her side of the story for her friendship and how she felt about Jessica’s betrayal last year, talking about how Jessica was willing to throw away a friendship due to jealously. Stephanie made it clear that she was going to make Jessica pay for both the chair shots, and her ruining the opportunities that her protege Sora Todoh got.
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RISE Together Round 1
New Generation Army (IZM and Asa Kawada) vs. Spring TORA and Saya Okita
The first half of the match starts with Asa and Tora who are showcasing their good chemistry who impressed the crowd. Their agility is showing with some quick and accurate strikes that make the crowd applaud. Another attempt of the offense trying to be done with both competitors and turned out to be Tora who gained the upper hand. After connecting their striking and grappling combos with a Hurricanrana, Asa makes the tag to IZM, trying to turn the tide for the NGA. Ten minutes pass as these two teams are doing their best effort to deliver a back-and-forth match. Saya is shining brightly in these sequences but Asa comes out of nowhere to deliver a counter-attack. Asa hits a Bridging German Suplex to Saya but Tora comes to the rescue by breaking the pin. IZM is trying to stop too but she's too late, however, the brawl still ensues until two illegal competitors are going outside of the ring. Saya slowly recovers and about to charge at Asa but she catches Saya with a Kawada DDT (Single Underhook DDT). She tags to IZM that is already coming back to her corner while dragging Saya, going for a double team. They both do a Generational Legacy II to end the match and making them advancing to the next round.
(Winners - NGA)
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A few moments pass before the picture comes to life. Rio Kurokawa can be seen as it does. She is seated on a sturdy wooden bench outside of what appears to be some sort of locker room area. A black towel is draped over her shoulders.
Rio Kurokawa: I’ve been feeling frustrated as of late.
Her voice is clear and crisp as she speaks in Japanese. But the real point of focus is her eyes. Their usual coldness has been replaced by a flame.
Rio Kurokawa: Defeat is an integral part of any combat sport. No wrestler will ever go undefeated. You will get caught and yoked up at some point, or perhaps your body will misfire at the wrong time for just a split second. Regardless, only an idiot would believe they would go their whole career without suffering a loss—
There’s a brief pause before she continues on.
Rio Kurokawa: I was quite aware that I wouldn’t hold onto the Joshi Extreme Takeover National Championship forever. I knew that someone would best me at some point. The fact that it was SAIKO stung, but it did not change reality. An eventual loss was invaluable, so that is not what grinds my gears. No. What truly agitates me is the fact that I was relegated following that loss. I put my heart and soul into defending the National Championship. I offered up my body in sacrifice so that the belt could garner some sort of prestige. I set the standard of what it means to be the National Champion. But when it was all said and done with, I was tossed aside like a piece of trash.
There’s now a harshness to her tone.
Rio Kurokawa: JET partnered up with some of the best promotions in the world to host Collision Course III. It was said to be a showcase of the best women in professional wrestling. But that was a lie. How could that be the truth when one of the women who exemplified what it meant to be a professional wrestler wasn’t even mentioned over the course of those three days?
Rio shakes her head.
Rio Kurokawa: I watched and listened as the people around me acted as if the last six months of my career didn’t matter any longer. And that is what frustrates me. That’s what pisses me off.
The cameras over to her right hand. There’s a small tremble in it. Rio stops it by balling that hand up into a fist.
Rio Kurokawa: I should not be tasked with facing women like Satsuki Fujioka. And that is no disrespect to her. She is learning and growing. With time and seasoning, I’m sure she’ll become a fine wrestler. Who knows? Perhaps she will surpass me in talent one day. However, in the here and now? It was crazy to put her in the ring against me.
She lets put a sigh.
Rio Kurokawa: I don’t have a massive group backing me. I don’t have the support of all the legends and notable names. I don’t garner a bunch of attention by saying or tweeting dumb things. But I am still one of the best wrestlers employed here in JET. And because of that, I shall not be disrespected.
Rio takes the end of the towel and uses it to wipe her face.
Rio Kurokawa: I am one of the best wrestlers here, so I expect to face the best here. Make it happen. And don’t make me inquire again.
The shot lingers on Rio for a moment before the picture fades to black.
Rio Kurokawa: I’ve been feeling frustrated as of late.
Her voice is clear and crisp as she speaks in Japanese. But the real point of focus is her eyes. Their usual coldness has been replaced by a flame.
Rio Kurokawa: Defeat is an integral part of any combat sport. No wrestler will ever go undefeated. You will get caught and yoked up at some point, or perhaps your body will misfire at the wrong time for just a split second. Regardless, only an idiot would believe they would go their whole career without suffering a loss—
There’s a brief pause before she continues on.
Rio Kurokawa: I was quite aware that I wouldn’t hold onto the Joshi Extreme Takeover National Championship forever. I knew that someone would best me at some point. The fact that it was SAIKO stung, but it did not change reality. An eventual loss was invaluable, so that is not what grinds my gears. No. What truly agitates me is the fact that I was relegated following that loss. I put my heart and soul into defending the National Championship. I offered up my body in sacrifice so that the belt could garner some sort of prestige. I set the standard of what it means to be the National Champion. But when it was all said and done with, I was tossed aside like a piece of trash.
There’s now a harshness to her tone.
Rio Kurokawa: JET partnered up with some of the best promotions in the world to host Collision Course III. It was said to be a showcase of the best women in professional wrestling. But that was a lie. How could that be the truth when one of the women who exemplified what it meant to be a professional wrestler wasn’t even mentioned over the course of those three days?
Rio shakes her head.
Rio Kurokawa: I watched and listened as the people around me acted as if the last six months of my career didn’t matter any longer. And that is what frustrates me. That’s what pisses me off.
The cameras over to her right hand. There’s a small tremble in it. Rio stops it by balling that hand up into a fist.
Rio Kurokawa: I should not be tasked with facing women like Satsuki Fujioka. And that is no disrespect to her. She is learning and growing. With time and seasoning, I’m sure she’ll become a fine wrestler. Who knows? Perhaps she will surpass me in talent one day. However, in the here and now? It was crazy to put her in the ring against me.
She lets put a sigh.
Rio Kurokawa: I don’t have a massive group backing me. I don’t have the support of all the legends and notable names. I don’t garner a bunch of attention by saying or tweeting dumb things. But I am still one of the best wrestlers employed here in JET. And because of that, I shall not be disrespected.
Rio takes the end of the towel and uses it to wipe her face.
Rio Kurokawa: I am one of the best wrestlers here, so I expect to face the best here. Make it happen. And don’t make me inquire again.
The shot lingers on Rio for a moment before the picture fades to black.
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RISE Together Round 1
Wolfegang Symphony (Vivina Wolfe and Bethany Sharpe) vs. Natsu Toyama and Sara Ashiya
The match started with Sharpe and Toyama, both of whom had a history with multiple singles matches in the past two RISE Grand Prix. Both of them knew the other well as they traded holds until they tagged in their respective tag partners. Wolfe seemed to laugh at the idea of wrestling the young Sara who was being mocked by her much taller opponent. Vivina would soon seem to regret it as she was overwhelmed by Ashiya’s speedy offense until a big boot put a stop to that. Soon the match in control of Wolfegang who isolated Sara from Natsu perfectly and without any problems. Both the fans and the crowd wanted Sara to make the eventual tag but at every attempt, Sara would fight back she would be halted by Wolfegang cutting her off. But eventually, WS’ arrogance would get the better of them as Natsu was tagged in by Sara and the IJWF Champion attacked with a fiery comeback. She took it to both members of Wolfegang Symphony and it looked like she was ready to end it until somebody wearing a LAW hoodie slipped under the ring! The referee was busy dealing with the brawl on the outside to notice as Natsu was hit with a stunner!! This gave Sharpe the opportunity to hit Natsu with a Grand Finale for the win.
(Winners - Wolfegang Symphony)
Post-Match:
The mysterious person lowered their hood to reveal… REVY!? She had a smile on her face as she waved at Natsu and looked right at the IJWF Championship at the timekeeper’s area.
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After the intermission, the camera cuts to the office of Hanako Nakamoto as she seems to be excited about the unveiling. The new championship is hidden under a piece of cloth. She soon talked about how JET has evolved over the years, talking about the roots of JET as a company influenced by a Lucha libre but talked about all the different styles that have come by. Listing multiple JET alumni and focusing specifically on the great technical wrestlers, Strong Style/King’s Road wrestlers, and pure strikers. She said it was time to give those kinds of wrestlers a division for them to thrive.
Hanako would lift the cloth and unveil the championship belt. She proudly introduces the world to the brand new JET STRONG Championship and said this expands the roster’s goal. Hanako would announce that the first champion will be crowned at Cinderella Story and that the two qualifiers will be held on JET 49.
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Semi-Main/Six-Women Tag Match:
DESPERADOS (JUNKO, SAIKO, and Jessica Rose) vs. Midori Miyamoto, Machiko Hasegawa, and HULK.
This match never truly got going as both teams ended up brawling. Referee Hana Oikawa couldn’t stop them as all six women were in the mood to not wrestle but fight. DESPERADOS got some assist in the form of Zhang, Rei, and Q. With the inclusion of those three, Midori and co. were outnumbered This wasn’t a good thing for Midori and co. as they were outnumbered. Even with young girls trying to help them, DESPERADOS couldn’t be stopped. JUNKO wanted to injure Midori and make there was a target before their JET World Championship. The crowd exploded with cheers as AI MOE WAS BACK AND SLID UNDER THE RING, TAKING OUT DESPERADOS WITH CHAIR SHOTS AND FORCING THEM TO RETREAT!
(Match is declared a no contest)
Post-Match:
Ai Moe immediately got a microphone and yelled at DESPERADOS but more importantly, she called out SAIKO for costing her the JET World Championship and she made sure to let the Mob Psycho know that she was coming for the JET National Championship as her form of revenge.
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Main Event/RISE Together Round 1:
Mizuki Nakata and Diantha Rosso vs. Io Ishimori and Celeste Dumont
In the main event, it was the last of the round one matches as Mizuki Nakata and Diantha Rosso teamed up again against LAW’s Dumont and Ishimori. Both teams had similar qualities. Mizuki and Celeste matched up well in terms of strength while Ishimori and Rosso were neck-and-neck in terms of speed. The advantage was definitely in favor of the two former multiple-time world champs. Despite having only teamed once before over two months ago, Rosso and Nakata were taking the fight to the former Lethal Tag Champs. The match went for nearly 20 minutes with multiple near falls including a close one following a Bullet Train + Burning Moon combination. Even Dumont got a close count as she nailed Rosso with a deadlift German Suplex. The finish of the match saw Ishimori dive off the top rope only to be caught by Mizuki and connected with Lanaikea for the win.
(Winners - Mizuki Nakata/Diantha Rosso)
Post match:
After the match, Mizuki closed off the show alongside her partner. She talked about what the intentions truly was as winning this match was the best way to guarantee a singles match between herself and Diantha. Both of them closed off the show declaring their intentions of winning the tournament.
After the match, Mizuki closed off the show alongside her partner. She talked about what the intentions truly was as winning this match was the best way to guarantee a singles match between herself and Diantha. Both of them closed off the show declaring their intentions of winning the tournament.