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Fujiyama meets his dream wrestler center ring.
Announcer: Today, we're broadcasting a match between Fujiyama and Knight Cobra. It's a pleasure to have Kami-Robo creator, Tomohiro Yasui, at my side, to offer insights into these two venerable wrestlers. Well, Mr. Yasui, Knight Cobra is 20 years older than Fujiyama, right?
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This isn't a scenario I set out to create. There just happens to be a 20-year age gap between the wrestlers. I made Knight Cobra back in elementary school. |
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All right, now,
Fujiyama is entering the ring,
followed by Knight Cobra.
Take a look at that---Fujiyama is
pulling the ropes open for Knight Cobra. |
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He respects Knight Cobra. I like this kind of outward emotional display. |
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The gong sounds, and the fight begins.
The fighters grip each other and skirmish.
Knight Cobra shoves Fujiyama lightly on the chest,
and the two separate. |
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This is a beautiful fight. These days, wrestlers tend to go for the throat right from the start, hammering with one lethal tactic after another. Fujiyama hates this approach, and has dreamed of fighting against a wrestler like Knight Cobra, who is a master of conventional fighting techniques. I think Fujiyama hopes to learn a lot from this match. Winning isn't everything here. |
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It's very straightforward, conservative fighting.
Knight Cobra trips Fujiyama.
What a simple trick.
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It's fun to have wrestlers do flashy fights; but, I also enjoy simple fights. |
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Knight Cobra delivers a pile driver, knocking Fujiyama to the mat. From the top rope, he launches a diving headbutt, which is particularly powerful since his head is pointed. It’s a move we expect to see.
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When he delivers a diving headbutt, his longtime fans go wild.
Knight Cobra has survived 20 years in the industry because of his ability to use this technique and the German suplex.
He's like a famous comedian telling his best jokes―the audience knows what to expect, and they eat it up. |
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Knight Cobra steps over Fujiyama and delivers a reversed clutch hold!
He squeezes Fujiyama with all his might.
Using his arms, Fujiyama tries to maneuver toward the rope.
Will he reach it? Knight Cobra pulls him back to center ring.
Again, Fujiyama struggles to reach the rope.
He’s close; but, right now, it must seem far away. Finally, he’s got it---rope break! |
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It's a pleasure to watch, isn't it? Their moves are top notch, and each move they make is sophisticated. I'd say they're both veteran wrestlers, despite the age difference. |
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Fujiyama launches a counterattack. He lands a forearm smash twice.
From the top rope, he goes for a brain buster.
Count one, two.
Looks like Fujiyama has finally found his fighting groove!
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I guess he's trying to call the shots now.
It must have hit him that he was letting his opponent set the tone for things. |
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Knight Cobra isn't such a nice guy, though. It's his turn to attack now.
He seals a falcon arrow, as well as his lethal diving headbutt!
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Looks like Knight Cobra is planning to finish him off. |
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Fujiyama fights back, using his deadly Fujiyama crasher.
Knight Cobra remains steady, and, wow, moves in with a German suplex hold!
Their bodies form a beautiful arch―it looks like a work of art.
Fujiyama shoves him off on the count of two!
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He did it? Good match. This is better than I'd expected. |
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Check it out---Fujiyama is striking a pose.
What's this mean? Is he going for it?
Yes, oh, yes, he delivers a diving forearm smash!
And Fujiyama crasher!
Knight Cobra hits the mat facedown.
One, two, three. The winner is Fujiyama. He beat his dream wrestler! |
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It was an excellent match. Gives you a feel for 20 years of wrestling history. |
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Look at that. Shark Hawk, Knight Cobra's apprentice, is chasing Fujiyama.
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Shark Hawk can't stand the fact that his master lost to a wrestler as young as himself. Fujiyama probably wanted to end the match, shaking hands with Knight Cobra to show his respect. And the audience expected that, too. Shark Hawk should understand that. |
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Is that why Fujiyama left the ring so quickly, with such a solemn expression on his face?
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I think so.
Well, Shark Hawk is still young, so we shouldn't be so critical of him. |
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