VIEW FROM THE RISING SUN
by Masanori Horie

My Kick A** Photo Gallery, Part Three

Masanori and Kintaro Kanemura
Another purpose---Kintaro Kanemura (December 11, 1999 / Tokyo)

Kanemura left Narita Airport for the USA on Monday, December 13. He will work for ECW at Tennessee Tech Hyder-Burks Pavilion in Cookeville, Tennessee on Thursday, December 16, at Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, December 17, at Chattanooga State Tech College in Chattanooga, Tennessee on Saturday, December 18, and at Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York on Thursday, December 23. One of his hobbies is collecting American Comix figures. Is there anyone who can drive for him to "Toys 'R' Us"?


Kimo Leopoldo
Tattoo---Kimo (October 10, 1999 / Tokyo)

Kimo (Kimo Leopoldo), a famous UFC fighter (Ultimate Fighting III, VIII, and XVI, and Ultimate Ultimate 2) beat Yuji Nagata (Nagata in WCW) by sleeper (3:54) at Tokyo Dome on October 11, 1999. He will face Kazuyuki Fujita at Tokyo Dome on January 4, 2000. He is a legit pious Christian.


Abdullah and Masanori with Foley's book
Blood Brother---Abdullah the Butcher (December 4, 1999 / Yokohama)

Abdullah will have his 59th birthday in Japan on January 11, 2000 (Information that his birthday is 1/1/1936 or 11/2/1936 is incorrect). Mick Foley wrote, "Blood is thicker than water with my 'blood brother' Abdullah," in his book, "Have A Nice Day! - A Tale Of Blood And Sweatsocks." He is a realistic fellow from his experiences in his business.


Dragon Kid
Year Of Dragon---Dragon Kid (April 22, 1999 / Tokyo)

Nobuyoshi Nakamura was born in Tokai City in Aichi Prefecture on February 2, 1976. His dream was to be a professional wrestler, and he joined Atsushi Onita's FMW. However, Onita ordered him to be a referee because of his size (5 ft 7 inch and 154 lbs). He couldn't give up his dream. He went over to Mexico and was trained by Ultimo Dragon (Yoshihiro Asai) at Toryumon Gym. He debuted as "Dragon Kid" at Arena Mexico in Mexico City on November 14, 1997.


Shawn Michaels
HBK---Shawn Michaels (November 23, 1999 / Yokohama)

Shawn worked as a special referee for FMW at Yokohama Arena in Japan on November 23. He met Terry Funk, Tommy Dreamer, and Raven there. Rumors that he would like to work in ECW began to spread immediately after he left Narita Airport. Will this rumor come true in the near future?


Tajiri, Masanori, and Super Crazy
Super Estrellas---TAJIRI and Super Crazy (December 10, 1999 / Tokyo)

Yoshihiro Tajiri was treated hard by the IWA and Big Japan Pro's promoters for four years. Super Crazy was staying in the Dojo of Wrestle-You-Me-Factory, one of the smallest wrestling companies in Japan, in 1995. They went over to the USA and made success of life with ECW. The man who has a firm resolution can attain his aim.


Cactus Jack and his burned arm
King of the Death Matches---Mick Foley (1995)

"What's burning?"
"God, Mick, that's bad, was someone smoking next to you on the plane?"
"Can't you smell something burning, Mick? It's awful."
"Yes, I do, Colette, it's me."---from Chapter 29 of "Have A Nice Day!-A Tale Of Blood And Sweatsocks" by Mick Foley

Also be sure to see.....

Kick A** Photo Gallery Part One

Kick A** Photo Gallery Part Two

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