Isami Kodaka vs. MIKAMI (Union Pro, 6/2/2011)

Union Pro - Nimomakezu Rain

DDT Extreme Championship - Best Two out of Three Falls Match: Isami Kodaka (c) vs. MIKAMI

Honestly, I was concerned for Kodaka watching this match. MIKA was wrestling like the worst type of indie shitter. He botches a Tornado DDT on the outside, he lands directly on top of Kodaka's head with his over-rotated moonsault, he powerbombs the back of Kodaka's head onto a ladder.. lots of nasty stuff. It made the match in a way, because I was anticipating what type of reckless dumb shit he would do next. The ending was weak.

***1/2

BASARA - VAJRA 25 ~SHIPPUJINRAI~ (12/25/2016)

3. Takumi Tsukamoto vs. Trans-Am ★ Ryuichi

I never thought much of Ryuichi Kawakami in Big Japan, he was another hard-hitting dude amongst hard-hitting dudes, but here in BASARA he's been allowed to show range and he's great. Match itself was mediocre.

**

4. IRON PRIEST (FUMA, Madoka & Yusuke Kubo) vs. Jun Kasai, MIKAMI & Tanomusaku Toba

Toba looks like something that blew in off the highway, but he throws gnarly punches. FUMA was getting nailed with hard hits left and right and selling amazingly. The veterans did a great job building up heat for the home team to make the comeback. FUMA's heavy metal heart refused to give in!

****

5. Jun Akiyama vs. SAGAT

SAGAT's selling was awesome in this, he's a freak show but the fans rallied behind him as bald, mean bully Akiyama had his way with him. I liked SAGAT reverting back to his crotch-chewing persona during the final sequence... only to get rocked by a big knee from Jun.

***

7. Union Pro MAX Championship (vacant): Isami Kodaka vs. Trans-Am ★ Hiroshi

There was great legwork here that was neglected in the final act which is always a pet peeve of mine, but this was pretty good. Both guys were throwing meaty slugs, especially Trans-Am's lariats.

***1/4