-Hitomi Asami

The scene cuts to the hallways backstage of the arena, where flocks of reporters crowd around a single dressing room door. The murmuring goes on as the camera zooms in on the letters across the glass of the door, reading “Inphino Blitz”. Just then, as the door comes open, flashbulbs begin to barrage the Black Dragon Master as he steps out into the hallway. Millions of questions come shooting at him, but he pays them no mind as he secures the white tape across his hands. Then he holds up two fingers before his chest, drawing the crowd to a hush.

Inphino: I will only take three questions.

Before the crowd and surge up again, one man steps forward, wearing a brown fedora and a brown suit.

Man: Kenichi Fujikoma, Martial Arts Monthly… why have you decided to head up this week’s Gekito after it was supposedly cancelled this week?

Inphino: I felt that with the absence of preparation for this week’s show, I could use this event to prove a point to the world, mainly the Sports Entertainment mogul Tokyopop. With this exhibition match with El Lunes Mascara, I wish to prove the power, skill, and strength of puroresu style combat to the naysayers that doubt the entertainment value of it.

Another man jumps out ahead of the people.

Man: Tenchi Tazawa, Wrestling Fan. What are your plans to further the ongoing war of Sports Entertainment and Puro?

Inphino shrugs his shoulders as he checks on the straps of his bondage pants.

Inphino: Who knows at this point... I don’t stress trivial things like that. All that concerns my mind is training… since my initial training in wrestling has been from the Puro style, I do feel however that it’s my sworn duty to stay loyal to my training and uphold the tradition. However, seeing the overall motives of Jamar Wilson, I would say that if SE succeeded in overthrowing the traditional PURE way, then it would most definitely spark my attention. Since that has not succeeded yet, I deal with my battles accordingly…

Next, Yuri “Quest” Takayama steps forward wearing a white blouse and silver satin slacks. She smiles at Inphino before asking her question.

Yuri: Yuri Takayama, freelance reporter. With the addition of PCW’s Pharaoh to your Puroresu Deluxe team with The End, do you plan on branching out your training anytime soon in outside endeavors of battle?

Inphino cocks his eyebrow as he puts on his black trench coat.

Inphino: Puroresu Deluxe? Is that what the media is callng us?

Yuri: You betcha!

He shrugs before finishing his outfit, the black shades on his face.

Inphino: To be honeset, I’ve been receiving offers from the other WT federations, FSW, RUSH, and I’m sure there’s something from NTICW Mina’s received in the mailbox. I don’t know why all these people are asking for me to train in their companies…it’s not a big thing for everyone to watch me. I’m just your average everyday wandering lone martial artist doomed to battle to my very death.

Yuri: So are you planning on doing some work in these other companies?

Inphino: That…I cannot say.

Just then, Mina de Margo steps through the crowd, wearing black bondage pants and a red crop top. She slips on a pair of black-rimmed red shades and nods to Blitz.

Mina: It’s time…

With a nod, Inphino begins to make way through the crowd.

Inphino: With that said and done, the Black Dragon Master has spoken.

As he makes his way to through the crowd, the camera feed shifts to the ring, where thousands of fans are on their feet cheering. Sitting at the announce table is Mori Morishigi and Kobentai Kiyashi.

Kiyashi: We have ourselves an excellent show here for you today on Gekito!

Mori: Blitz is here for live action against Lunes Mascara!

Hanza Kibagame stands in the center of the ring with Taki Kuonji by his side.

Hanza: Gekito’s main event is scheduled for ONE FALL!!! Already in the ring, weighing in at 220 pounds and hailing from Spain…EL LUNES MASCARA!!

The people cheer as a black-clad individual in a black cape and white Zorro-like mask raises his white gloved hands and nods. Just then, the lights all-lower in the arena, and the fans immediately go into applause and cheer. They all clap their hands in unison for the entrance of Inphino Blitz. Their cheers lower as silence fills the arena. Then from out of nowhere, a mellow beat plays through the speakers, blue lights flashing moderately to the music. Then suddenly, smoke fills the entrance way as hard guitars roar out, and Dragon Ash’s “Glory” breaks into full beat.

Mori: Here he comes now!

From out of the smoke walks Inphino Blitz, with Mina de Margo by his side. The people all stand to their feet and cheer as he bows his head, his hand going up in a single palm prayer position. Then he and Mina dash towards the ring, sliding in and climbing up on the turnbuckles. Mina de Margo blows a kiss to the fans as Inphino claws his hands at his face and roars at the people. Mina stands by Inphino as he comes down, and the two of them stare at El Lunes Mascara in the corner next to them.

Kiyashi: Inphino looks to be ready for this. I can’t blame him…this is an anticipated battle for most of the Indy fans.

Hanza: And his opponent, accompanied to the ring by Mina de Margo…from Sado Island, Japan weighing in at 230 pounds…THE BLACK DRAGON MASTER, INPHINOOOOOOO BLITZ!!

Blitz steps forward and bows his head as the entire arena calls out “BLITZ!!” Mina de Margo takes Blitz’s coat and sunglasses and steps out of the ring after tapping knuckles with him. El Lunes Mascara and Inphino step into the center of the ring and stare at each other as head PURE ref Taki Kuonji checks over the limbs of both men. Then he signals that he’s ready and raises his hands between them. Inphino holds his hand out to shake it. Lunes looks down at it, and then shakes it nobly, but then holds his knuckles out over their hands. Inphino nods, and then taps knuckles with him as well. The fans applaud greatly as the bell rings.

Kiyashi: That was noble actions from both men right there. It’s that respect and honor among fighters that this war in PURE is all about.

Inphino and Lunes circle around each other slowly before locking up in the center of the ring. The two fighters stand there for a minute, testing each other’s strength before Lunes begins to back Inphino towards the ropes. Inphino stops at the ropes, and starts pushing back on Lunes. Lunes stops himself at the ropes and pushes Inphino back into the center of the ring. Just then, Inphino sweeps his legs out from under him. He goes down with him and locks in a side sleeper hold.

Mori: Inphino has an early lead in this match! He’s going to wear him down with that side sleeper hold.

Kiyashi: The fans of Sports Entertainment are ignorant to true technical skill in combat these days. All it is to them now is clotheslines, insane bumps, and power moves,

Inphino rolls Lunes over and turns the sleeper into a modified camel clutch. Lunes tries to shake off the hold, but finds putting his foot on the ropes successful than breaking free. Inphino lets Lunes go and stands back to his feet. Lunes climbs up from the ropes and turns back around, ready to fight. The two of them lock up again, but this time Lunes turns it into a go-behind. With his arms around Inphino’s waist, he pushes him into the ropes. Inphino grabs the ropes, and bumps Lunes off of him. Lunes rolls back up to his feet as Inphino comes rushing at him with a clothesline. He ducks, and Inphino bounces off the other ropes. Lunes grabs him in a tilt-a-whirl, but Inphino lands behind him. Inphino grabs him and tries a German suplex. Lunes backflips out of the move and watches as Inphino nips back to his feet. He whips around and brings his hands to his face, and the two stand off again. The fans clap as the two circle up again.

Kiyashi: Excellent display of agility there. It’s these kind of reversals are what make this style of wrestling grand.

Inphino goes to lock up again, but Lunes kicks him in his stomach. Then he whips him into the ropes and drops him with a corkscrew dropkick. He goes for the cover.

Taki: ONE…

TWO…

Shoulder up by Blitz! Lunes brings him back to his feet and throws him into the corner. Then he back up and runs at him, nailing him with a moonsault kick to the side of his face. Blitz stumbles out of the corner, straight into the arms of Lunes, who begins to assault Blitz with a series of overhead belly-to-belly suplexes!

Mori: That’s El Lunes Mascara’s Love Symphony! He executes those overhead B2Bs with excellent precision!

Finishing with the fourth overhead belly-to-belly suplex, Lunes goes yet for another pin.

Taki: ONE…

TWO…

TH-KICKOUT!!!

Blitz breaks free just before three! The fans clap as Lunes stands up and watches Inphino get back to his feet. Then he goes at him with punches to the Black Dragon Master’s head. Just then, Inphino blocks his punch and counters with a series of palm strikes to his body! The fans pop as he drops Lunes to the ground with a final palm thrust to his midsection. He stands over ELM and allows him to get back up. Lunes holds his stomach, looking winded as Blitz slowly raises his fists to his face.

Kiyashi: He allowed him to get up. No kicking while he was down, no attacks from behind as he got up. That’s respect of person and respect of fighter.

Mori: Lunes wont win by trying to brawl with Inphino. He can slug the best punches and kicks in the business.

Lunes runs at him with a clothesline, but Inphino ducks and cracks a hooking back kick into the head of Lunes. Lunes turns around as Inphino stands ready with his fists up again. Lunes runs at him again, but Inphino grabs him and throws him over the top rope with a Judo monkey flip! The fans all get to their feet and watch as Inphino backs into the ropes and looks down at his palms.

Mori: Blitz is about to get airborne!

Inphino runs for the ropes, springing on the top rope and diving off at Lunes Mascara with ENTER THE DRAGON!!! Lunes suddenly dives out of the way!! Blitz lands down on the ground hard as Lunes rolls back into the ring. Then he claps his hands as he backs into the ropes.

Kiyashi: Looks like he’s about to grab the sky as well!

Inphino gets back up just in time for a CORKSCREW SOMERSAULT SUICIDA PLANCHA FROM ABOVE!! Both men smack into the ground, but Lunes gets back up right away. He rolls Inphino into the ring and goes for the pin.

Taki: ONE…

TWO…

THRE---KICKOUT!!!

Kiyashi: Inphino with the last second save!!

Lunes shakes his head as he locks in a Sharpshooter on Inphino. Then he reaches back and grabs his head in a crossface hold! Inphino growls in pain as Lunes wrenches in the hold.

Mori: I remember seeing this move when El Lunes Mascara fought Blitz in Pamplona when they fought at the running of the bulls. He calls this the Thorns! A modified sharpshooter into a crossface!

Kiyashi: Looks like a heck of a lock there!

Taki kneels down to check if Inphino wants to break the hold. Inphino doesn’t answer, but props himself up off the mat with his arms. Then his face grows focused as he begins to strain. Lunes looks down at his arms in shock as Inphino began to slowly break free, forcing Lunes’s arms loose with the power of his legs! The fans go wild as Inphino breaks completely free and lies on his stomach as Lunes backs off. Inphino then spins up to his feet, his hips rotating so that his he lands level. Then he cracks his neck and turns towards Lunes, his fists raised to his face again!!

Kiyashi: This crowd is eating up Inphino. He’s been coming back move after move with his hands ready to fight.

Lunes looks on warily and moves in with his hands raised. He throws a punch, but Inphino kicks him in his face to counter. Then he snaps a few more kicks to his sides before knocking him back with hard body shots with his fists. Lunes backs into the ropes and looks back as Inphino grounds himself into a martial arts stance. Lunes comes back with a yell. Blitz snaps out with a roundhouse kick, but Lunes ducks underneath and jumps onto his shoulders from behind. Then he spins around and sends him flying through the air with a spinning hurricanrana!!! Blitz hits the mat hard as El Lunes Mascara gets back to his feet and blows a kiss into the air!

Kiyashi: That’s his signal to finish this! He’s calling for the Crescent Moon Kiss!

Lunes picks Blitz up and scoops him up into a fireman’s carry. Then he throws him forward for an Implant DDT, but Inphino suddenly slides underneath his left arm! Before Lunes can do anything, Inphino has his left arm caught as he locks in the LULLABY SPIKE!!! The crowd pops insanely as El Lunes Mascara immediately taps Inphino on his arm! Taki calls for the bell as Inphino releases the hold. “Glory” by Dragon Ash begins to play as the fans all cheer.

Hanza: Your winner…INPHINOOOOOO BLITZ!!

Mori: Inphino pulled out the sudden win with a Lullaby Spike out of a reversal of El Lunes Mascara’s Crescent Moon Kiss! That takes a lot of skill to counter that move!!

Mina de Margo slides into the ring and hugs Inphino. He pats her on her back before turning back to the kneeling Lunes Mascara still gasping for breath. He stands there with his arms folded, looking down at him. Then he holds his hand out towards him. Lunes looks up at Inphino slowly, staring at him for a minute. Then he takes his hand and stands up with Blitz’s help. The people all stand to their feet and clap as Inphino and El Lunes Mascara hug, two fighters showing respect after a great bout. Then Inphino and Mina leave the ring, walking back up the path to the backstage area.

Kiyashi: With that magnificent bout ended, we have been proved that the Puro style still lives on in the hearts and minds of true fighters such as El Lunes Mascara and Inphino Blitz. For PURE, I’m Kobentai Kiyashi, with Mori Morishigi…wishing you success in obtaining your dreams!

Mori: GOODNIGHT!! DON’T FORGET TO TURN IN FOR IKUSA 3 THIS MONDAY!!

The PURE 2002 log comes at the corner of the screen as Inphino Blitz points two fingers into the camera and takes aim. Then the scene fades to black as he mouths the word “BANG” silently with the fans around him audibly saying it for him.