Post by Roy Vezina on Aug 2, 2024 23:49:40 GMT
(The camera opens inside a local dojo in Tokyo, where "The Midwest Nightmare" Ryan Samuels is vigorously working out. He lifts weights, performs striking drills, and practices grappling with an intensity that speaks to his determination. Nearby, Mr. Japan, Saito Sawamura, watches with a mix of admiration and concern. As Ryan takes a break, dripping with sweat, he joins Saito on a bench for a brief discussion.)
Mr. Japan: Ryan, you’re looking strong. I can see the fire in your eyes. We need to talk about your opponents in the J1 Summit’s C-Block.
Ryan Samuels: (catching his breath) Yeah, let’s go over them. Who’s first?
Mr. Japan: (holding up a notepad) First, we have Jimmy Winner. He’s 5'10", 205 pounds, and 27 years old. Used to be a someone often overlooked, but he turned his life around after being mentored by Julian Cutlass and Alexander Irvine in the LION'S ROAD Pro-Wrestling promotion. Now, he’s dedicated to Judo and is an assistant instructor at the Kaminari Dojo.
Ryan Samuels: (nodding) Yeah, I remember hearing about him. What’s his style like?
Mr. Japan: He wrestles in a judo-gi and uses various joint locks. His primary finisher is the Winning Position, a sit-out Anaconda Vise. You’ll need to watch out for his submission game.
Ryan Samuels: (smirking) Submissions, huh? I’ve tangled with plenty of submission experts. I just need to stay on my feet and avoid getting trapped. Who’s next?
Mr. Japan: Next is METAL HERO. He’s 5'11", 209 pounds, and his background is shrouded in mystery. They call him the “Atomic Assassin” and say he’s a product of World War II experiments. He’s known for his shootboxing skills and cerebral approach in the ring.
Ryan Samuels: (raising an eyebrow) Sounds like a comic book villain. What’s his finishers?
Mr. Japan: He has two main finishers: the Metallic Kick, a running heavy Yakuza kick, and the Kujira Blaster, a running vertical-drop brainbuster. He also uses various kicks to wear down his opponents.
Ryan Samuels: (grinning) I like a good striker. I’ll have to keep my guard up and take the fight to him. Who’s the last one?
Mr. Japan: Finally, we have Tiger Mask Red. He’s 6'2", 250 pounds, and a veteran of over a dozen years. Originally trained in Mexico, he perfected his craft here in Japan. He’s won championships all over the world and is known for his strong style offense.
Ryan Samuels: (serious) Tiger Mask Red... I’ve heard stories. What’s his style like these days?
Mr. Japan: He’s adapted his style due to leg injuries. Now, he relies on stiff chops, neck strikes, kicks, and devastating moves like the roaring elbow and lariat clothesline. His finishers include the Tiger Driver '91 and the Boyame knee strike to the back of the head.
Ryan Samuels: (nodding thoughtfully) He’s gonna be a tough one. I’ll need to be at my best to take him down. Thanks for the rundown, Saito. I know what I’m up against now.
(Mrs. Sawamura appears, carrying a tray of water bottles and towels. She hands one to Ryan, who nods in gratitude.)
Mrs. Sawamura: You’re working very hard, Ryan. Make sure to stay hydrated and take care of yourself.
Ryan Samuels: (smiling) Thanks, Mrs. Sawamura. I appreciate it.
Mr. Japan: Remember, Ryan, each match in the round-robin stage counts. Under pro-wrestling rules, a win is worth two points. In the sport form rules, any decision within rounds is two points, a unanimous decision is one point, and a split decision is zero points. You need to rack up as many points as you can to move on to the single-elimination stage.
Ryan Samuels: (determined) I’ve got this, Saito. I’ll fight smart and fight hard. These guys may be tough, but they haven’t faced The Midwest Nightmare yet.
Mr. Japan: That’s the spirit, Ryan! Let’s get back to training and make sure you’re ready to dominate C-Block.
(The camera follows Ryan as he returns to his workout, his focus razor-sharp.)
Mr. Japan: Ryan, you’re looking strong. I can see the fire in your eyes. We need to talk about your opponents in the J1 Summit’s C-Block.
Ryan Samuels: (catching his breath) Yeah, let’s go over them. Who’s first?
Mr. Japan: (holding up a notepad) First, we have Jimmy Winner. He’s 5'10", 205 pounds, and 27 years old. Used to be a someone often overlooked, but he turned his life around after being mentored by Julian Cutlass and Alexander Irvine in the LION'S ROAD Pro-Wrestling promotion. Now, he’s dedicated to Judo and is an assistant instructor at the Kaminari Dojo.
Ryan Samuels: (nodding) Yeah, I remember hearing about him. What’s his style like?
Mr. Japan: He wrestles in a judo-gi and uses various joint locks. His primary finisher is the Winning Position, a sit-out Anaconda Vise. You’ll need to watch out for his submission game.
Ryan Samuels: (smirking) Submissions, huh? I’ve tangled with plenty of submission experts. I just need to stay on my feet and avoid getting trapped. Who’s next?
Mr. Japan: Next is METAL HERO. He’s 5'11", 209 pounds, and his background is shrouded in mystery. They call him the “Atomic Assassin” and say he’s a product of World War II experiments. He’s known for his shootboxing skills and cerebral approach in the ring.
Ryan Samuels: (raising an eyebrow) Sounds like a comic book villain. What’s his finishers?
Mr. Japan: He has two main finishers: the Metallic Kick, a running heavy Yakuza kick, and the Kujira Blaster, a running vertical-drop brainbuster. He also uses various kicks to wear down his opponents.
Ryan Samuels: (grinning) I like a good striker. I’ll have to keep my guard up and take the fight to him. Who’s the last one?
Mr. Japan: Finally, we have Tiger Mask Red. He’s 6'2", 250 pounds, and a veteran of over a dozen years. Originally trained in Mexico, he perfected his craft here in Japan. He’s won championships all over the world and is known for his strong style offense.
Ryan Samuels: (serious) Tiger Mask Red... I’ve heard stories. What’s his style like these days?
Mr. Japan: He’s adapted his style due to leg injuries. Now, he relies on stiff chops, neck strikes, kicks, and devastating moves like the roaring elbow and lariat clothesline. His finishers include the Tiger Driver '91 and the Boyame knee strike to the back of the head.
Ryan Samuels: (nodding thoughtfully) He’s gonna be a tough one. I’ll need to be at my best to take him down. Thanks for the rundown, Saito. I know what I’m up against now.
(Mrs. Sawamura appears, carrying a tray of water bottles and towels. She hands one to Ryan, who nods in gratitude.)
Mrs. Sawamura: You’re working very hard, Ryan. Make sure to stay hydrated and take care of yourself.
Ryan Samuels: (smiling) Thanks, Mrs. Sawamura. I appreciate it.
Mr. Japan: Remember, Ryan, each match in the round-robin stage counts. Under pro-wrestling rules, a win is worth two points. In the sport form rules, any decision within rounds is two points, a unanimous decision is one point, and a split decision is zero points. You need to rack up as many points as you can to move on to the single-elimination stage.
Ryan Samuels: (determined) I’ve got this, Saito. I’ll fight smart and fight hard. These guys may be tough, but they haven’t faced The Midwest Nightmare yet.
Mr. Japan: That’s the spirit, Ryan! Let’s get back to training and make sure you’re ready to dominate C-Block.
(The camera follows Ryan as he returns to his workout, his focus razor-sharp.)