Eivion Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Koguma was fired as opposed to retired. There is a chance she could return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wilson Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Officially she retired, and even if she was fired she could still wrestle in a dozen other promotions if she wanted to/could find someone to use her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sareeedicted Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 : - Yuna Manase (retired) Yuna Manase hasn't retired yet, she working in another promotion called "Actress girl'Z" www.hello-agz.com/member/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trocar Slush Weasel Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Act is selling a new hoodie for her comeback on the 23rd. (Hopefully, Coming to America) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wilson Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I am selective with wrestling shirts I wear and that one is a bit too out there for me. Luckily they rarely sell the shirts in my size so its a moot point. That promotion Yuna is in looks adorable, I'll have to see if they ever 'make tape' so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trocar Slush Weasel Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I am selective with wrestling shirts I wear and that one is a bit too out there for me. Luckily they rarely sell the shirts in my size so its a moot point. Well, I know that's how they make a lot of their extra money, and since you can't just hand them money (in most cases) I'll buy some stuff. The shirts and stuff, I can just give to my sister who loves anything Japanese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritenaut 32 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I'm lucky. I have yet to see the wrestling shirt I'd ever buy or wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamBroken Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I love it. I'd definitely wear that. I change the minus to the plus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRV Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 - Yoshiko ('retired') I read "Yoshihiko" and was momentarily baffled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinube Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 There's a triple card in Hakata this Wednesday of Oz Academy/WAVE/Big Japan but I'm skipping it (I would have skipped the Big Japan show anyway - one can watch only so many light bulb tubes being broken) mainly because Mio isn't going to be there. With her, Kana and Sakura Hirota gone, there's going to be gaps in tons of joshi cards for the time being. Battle News Kevin's recap of Mio's career Oh, and not that she's going to read this but congrats on the engagement, Mio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wilson Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Yea pretty cool about the engagement and I find that a better reason on why she retired. I was already suspicious when she announced she had a neck injury and then wrestled in 125+ matches this year Don't get me wrong, I have no doubt she has nagging injuries after wrestling eight years but I am guessing the engagement had more to do with it. Even though I am a huge Kana fan, her leaving is just as hard, she was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sareeedicted Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Apparently Joshi Puroresu Legend Akira Hokuto diagnosed had a breast cancer and tomorrow she's going to hospital for undergoing surgery and removing her tumor which is taken a few months for this. it's hard to say but Get well soon and hope you back in television again as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trocar Slush Weasel Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Apparently Joshi Puroresu Legend Akira Hokuto diagnosed had a breast cancer and tomorrow she's going to hospital for undergoing surgery and removing her tumor which is taken a few months for this. it's hard to say but Get well soon and hope you back in television again as possible. That sucks. Hope she gets over this quickly. In happier news, Act Yasukawa made her comeback to the ring. Bull Nakano also came out to meet up with her old rival Medusa: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H. Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Act is far and away the most captivating character in Joshi right now. I think its only a matter of time before she wins the Stardom red belt. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Apparently Joshi Puroresu Legend Akira Hokuto diagnosed had a breast cancer and tomorrow she's going to hospital for undergoing surgery and removing her tumor which is taken a few months for this. it's hard to say but Get well soon and hope you back in television again as possible. This is terrible news and I wish for the speediest and fullest recovery possible for her. Easily my favourite female wrestler and top 5 all time period in my books. Incredible in-ring charisma, passion, selling, and psychology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sareeedicted Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 That sucks. Hope she gets over this quickly. This is terrible news and I wish for the speediest and fullest recovery possible for her. Easily my favourite female wrestler and top 5 all time period in my books. Incredible in-ring charisma, passion, selling, and psychology.according to Yahoo Sports Kensuke Sasaki announced she has been healing but need several months to recovery http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20150924-00000097-dal-ent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sareeedicted Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 So Apparently Mio Shirai Fiance is a K-dojo Roster, his name is! Tank Nagai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sareeedicted Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 in the other news, Aoi Kizuki suffering knee injury after match at Yokohama Radiant Hall on September 23rd, several cards has been changed. no idea if Tag title will be stripped, but she will be back soon as possible. so, get well soon! - http://iceribbon.com/news_detail.php?id=746- https://www.facebook.com/JapanesePuroresuIchiban/photos/a.649601758467354.1073741828.649570988470431/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trocar Slush Weasel Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Watching that NXT show the other day, I wonder how long it will be before joshi puroresu has relevancy again. Or is it in for another 10 years of splinter promotions and running Shin-Kiba? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wilson Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I think it is the same as a lot of wrestling situations, if they find a big star it could be relevant tomorrow. Or never. I mean as recently as 2013 Stardom was getting 1K+ every few months at Korakuen and 5K+ at Sumo Hall, then Yuzuki Aikawa retired. But I don't think any of the current crop will do it, it would have to be someone new that bridged that gap between casuals and hardcores. Which of course is always the goal but easier said than done. I don't see it happening anytime soon to be honest, there aren't any current wrestlers that I get the vibe are going to suddenly draw new fans in exponential numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I think it is the same as a lot of wrestling situations, if they find a big star it could be relevant tomorrow. Or never. I mean as recently as 2013 Stardom was getting 1K+ every few months at Korakuen and 5K+ at Sumo Hall, then Yuzuki Aikawa retired. But I don't think any of the current crop will do it, it would have to be someone new that bridged that gap between casuals and hardcores. Which of course is always the goal but easier said than done. I don't see it happening anytime soon to be honest, there aren't any current wrestlers that I get the vibe are going to suddenly draw new fans in exponential numbers. You never really know, and it won't be on one wrestler per say anyways. It will first take a promotion building up a solid base in story lines & talent. That is where the real problem lies. Too many promotions, too many talent freelancing or in the wrong promotions, and too many promotions not really giving a damn about building actual stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 enuhito on Twitter mentioned that Act Yasukawa is retiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sareeedicted Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 To dispel any rumors, Act Yasukawa has not retired. She hinted at it, but she said that any announcement is "to be continued..." She will be in Los Angeles next weekend for Stardom USA. according to Stardom English page https://www.facebook.com/StardomJoshiPuroresu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H. Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I hope Act isn't retiring anytime soon. She is far and away the most charismatic person in Joshi in many, many years James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzombie1988 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Eh, she'll retire. She's just announcing it ahead of time like usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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