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Post by jetlag on Jan 27, 2018 7:27:23 GMT -5
tl;dr their first encounter, they STARE at eachother a bunch, Hashimoto tries taking out Tenryu in his own house, some strong limb selling and high end psychology, Top 10 match for 1993?
full review:
This was pretty epic for such a minimalist match. The main thing that these guys do is STARES. And these guys are the masters of staring. You get all kinds of awesome moments thanks to their facial expressions. The pacing and build is of the charts too and thus the crowd is on fire for the finish. The story of Hashimoto coming in, taking out Tenryu's leg and then just drilling him repeatedly in his own ring made for a really compelling match as you were wondering how Tenryu could come back. I don't want to glorify overly stiff moves but Tenryu bloodying Hash's nose was good way to remind you he is still Tenryu even when in trouble. The bomb throwing, and subsequently Tenryu pushing ahead to overcome Hashimoto was really great too. Great match.
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Post by superstarsleeze on Feb 11, 2019 11:07:03 GMT -5
Easy second and surprised this has not passed nomination. Not as good as the #2 and #3 matches of the series, but this is so critical to establish the story to setup #2 and #3. Chono had won the first two G-1 Climaxes and Muta was the first of the Musketeers to win the IWGP Championship, but it was Hahsimoto that was selected as New Japan's Defender. It was a huge honor.
Shinya Hashimoto vs Genichiro Tenryu - WAR 6/17/93
I really need to watch the NJPW vs WAR build to this match. This is the feud that makes Shinya Hashimoto into The Man. Chono may have won the first two G-1 Climaxes and Muta may have been the first one to win the IWGP Championship, but neither was tapped to be the Leader of New Japan to face off against the invading Genichiro Tenryu. Tenryu defeated Choshu at 1/4 Dome show, but lost to Choshu at the April Sumo Hall show. The New Japan vs. WAR feud continued with a greater emphasis placed on Shinya Hashimoto in his quest to defeat Tenryu.
I liked the beginning. Hashimoto was raring to go, but Tenryu is tentative. In a lot of ways, this was Tenryu first major contest against a star of the 90s. He had matches with Misawa, Kawada and Kobashi but he left before any of them were pushed. In the New Japan feud, he was faced against his old rival, Choshu. After leading that Revolution against Jumbo, the tables have been turned and it now Hashimoto who is the upstart and Tenryu is the establishment. He has become an elder statesman and now he has to weather that storm of rage that he knows all too well that causes a man to throw off the chains and topple the establishment. There is a great lock up in the corner where you see Hashimoto give Tenryu the death stare. Hashimoto throws a barrage of kneelifts up against the ropes and Tenryu has to powder. Hashimoto is pissed and throws a wild overhand chop. Hashimoto finally gets a hold of Tenryu starts to blast him. Tenryu goes to the eyes and just rips into Hashimoto. That chop to the throat was just nasty. Reverse top rope elbow. Tenryu wants the win early. Tenryu headbutts Hashimoto in the midst of headbutts, Hashimoto kicks Tenryu's leg and LEG SWEEP! Hashimoto does a great job working holds on the legs and using strikes against the legs. Hashimoto has the best standing elbow drop this side of Lex Luger. Tenryu did a great job selling all the leg work. Tenryu has two hope spots built around Sumo Slaps which of course draw blood from Hashimoto's nose. I love how Hashimoto used the weakened leg to set up his big bomb offense: DDT, powerbomb and rainbow heel kick. He goes for the death sentence the jumping DDT but Tenryu shoves him off. Enziguiri from Tenryu! I love how all of Tenryus offense has been targeting the head during his comeback. Powerbomb 1-2-NO! Tenryu is in shock. Hashimoto hits his own enziguiri; I like how Hashimoto has used the powerbomb and enziguiri in this match. Tenryu hits a couple really bad enziguiris, but thats Tenryu for you. The finish sequence is absolutely amazing. Tenryu tries with all his might to get Hashimoto up for his second powerbomb, but cant do it. Kawada kicks by Tenryu and then two BADASS CHOPS! Hashimoto kicks him in the head with a roundhouse kick and Tenryu responds with a KAPPO KICK! That popped me! POWERBOMB! 1-2-3!
One of those matches where Hashimoto gained as much in a loss as he would have with a victory. Helluva effort him. Totally in the zone once the bell rang, great job working the leg and hell he had Tenryu where he wanted him after the finish sequence and was one move away from winning. Tenryu showed his veteran poise giving a totally selfless performance selling so well for Hashimoto and giving so much of the match to him. Then coming back with the perfect amount of vulnerability and credibility. You come away feeling that is not a matter of if but when Hashimoto will upend Tenryu and take his place among legends of puroresu and the Ace of New Japan Pro Wrestling. ****1/2
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Post by microstatistics on Feb 12, 2019 0:30:59 GMT -5
Third. I need to rewatch this actually. I remember high end limb psychology and terrific selling by Tenryu. Even arguably their most mellow match involved Hashimoto getting his nose busted.
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Post by mvz on Apr 14, 2023 7:04:58 GMT -5
Great storytelling and drama, with every move and action having a purpose. Tenryu’s selling is amazing and Hashimoto is focused and intimidating. Great stuff from two legends.
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Post by elliott on Sept 11, 2023 16:48:16 GMT -5
Awesome match. Not their best but still great
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Post by TheDutifulWebmaster on Sept 11, 2023 17:38:41 GMT -5
I'd like to watch a Shinya v Tenryu match one day. As little as my knowledge of puro is, I know that these two were stiff bastards. Can anyone suggest their most violent clash?
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Post by elliott on Sept 11, 2023 17:43:33 GMT -5
The G1 Climax match from 8/1/98 is their most violent.
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Post by TheDutifulWebmaster on Sept 12, 2023 18:28:17 GMT -5
The G1 Climax match from 8/1/98 is their most violent. Thank you. |
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