Post by Salaryman/Raines/FIPW on Nov 4, 2014 8:00:52 GMT -6
TOKYO, JAPAN - With the card for FIPW's debut show in Korakuen Hall expected to be announced within the next day or so, the company announced that it had come to terms with four more competitors.
Alofa and Ofisa, a duo of Samoans comprising the tandem of Samoan Storm, were announced first in a press conference today by Foreign Talent Liaison, Jun Nagakawa.
"Both men have experience in Japan, though Ofisa is the more experienced of the two men," Nagakawa revealed. "We like their style and hunger, and we think they'll be an excellent fixture in the Four Winds tag division. They're a veteran-rookie combination as well, and we're looking forward to seeing how they blend together in what we are hoping will be the sternest test for teams in the wrestling world."
More familiar to many in attendance, though, were the final two signings.
To the surprise of many, the 35 year old Cam "Gojira" Davis was announced. The terror of PJPW rings, standing 6'11" and weighing over 300 pounds, has a long and illustrious (if unpopular) history in the Land of the Rising Sun.
"He's a twelve year veteran," Nagakawa stated, "and one of the most experienced gaijin in Japan. We can all learn a lot from him. Gojira isn't well-liked, but universally, he is well-respected, and he's coming to the Four Islands to do what he does better than anyone else - throw his weight around."
Perhaps the most astonishing signing, however, was that of the "Eternal Star" Akira Tamura. The longtime junior heavyweight fixture (and former mixed martial arts champion) was thought retired from both MMA and pro wrestling rings after having his jaw broken in his final fight, but has apparently decided to lace up the wrestling boots again at the young age of 42.
"You'd have to talk to Tamura-san or Ozawa-san for more about his signing," Nakamura stated, "as I'm just the Foreign Talent Liaison. With that said, Tamura-san is a legend, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't looking forward to the chance to lock up with him. All of us are. He's seen more than most wrestlers could ever dream of."
When asked about whether or not Tamura's grumpiness towards the "younger generation" could be a problem on a very youthful roster, Nakagawa shrugged.
"Honestly, I think he accepted the call in large part so he can beat up on younger wrestlers," Jun said, "but even if that's the case, we're more than happy to have a veteran of his stature and experience."
Alofa and Ofisa, a duo of Samoans comprising the tandem of Samoan Storm, were announced first in a press conference today by Foreign Talent Liaison, Jun Nagakawa.
"Both men have experience in Japan, though Ofisa is the more experienced of the two men," Nagakawa revealed. "We like their style and hunger, and we think they'll be an excellent fixture in the Four Winds tag division. They're a veteran-rookie combination as well, and we're looking forward to seeing how they blend together in what we are hoping will be the sternest test for teams in the wrestling world."
More familiar to many in attendance, though, were the final two signings.
To the surprise of many, the 35 year old Cam "Gojira" Davis was announced. The terror of PJPW rings, standing 6'11" and weighing over 300 pounds, has a long and illustrious (if unpopular) history in the Land of the Rising Sun.
"He's a twelve year veteran," Nagakawa stated, "and one of the most experienced gaijin in Japan. We can all learn a lot from him. Gojira isn't well-liked, but universally, he is well-respected, and he's coming to the Four Islands to do what he does better than anyone else - throw his weight around."
Perhaps the most astonishing signing, however, was that of the "Eternal Star" Akira Tamura. The longtime junior heavyweight fixture (and former mixed martial arts champion) was thought retired from both MMA and pro wrestling rings after having his jaw broken in his final fight, but has apparently decided to lace up the wrestling boots again at the young age of 42.
"You'd have to talk to Tamura-san or Ozawa-san for more about his signing," Nakamura stated, "as I'm just the Foreign Talent Liaison. With that said, Tamura-san is a legend, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't looking forward to the chance to lock up with him. All of us are. He's seen more than most wrestlers could ever dream of."
When asked about whether or not Tamura's grumpiness towards the "younger generation" could be a problem on a very youthful roster, Nakagawa shrugged.
"Honestly, I think he accepted the call in large part so he can beat up on younger wrestlers," Jun said, "but even if that's the case, we're more than happy to have a veteran of his stature and experience."