by Daniel Johnson *NJPW in collaboration with Global Force Wrestling (GFW) put out an international spectacle on January 4. The NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 9 show may not have been an indie show on the surface, but at its heart was… Read More ›
Yuji Nagata
Puro Flashback: Yuji Nagata Takes on Kono Masayuki Inside a Cage
by Daniel Johnson Yuji Nagata vs. Kono Masayuki Yuji Nagata’s performance in this AJPW cage match is considerably different from what one might expect of a well seasoned Japanese technical wrestler. Kono Masayuki likewise is no slouch when it comes… Read More ›
MMA: Wrestling’s Distant Cousin 5
by Daniel Johnson Two MMA icons are set to battle at UCF 164. While not technically the main event Josh Barnett fighting Frank Mir has to be the most interesting bout of the night for many. Both have extensive histories… Read More ›
Puro Flashback: Masakatsu Funaki Takes On Yuji Nagata MMA Style
by Daniel Johnson Masakatsu Funaki vs. Yuji Nagata The following is a description of perhaps the most baffling non-comedy puro matches I have ever seen. It starts out normally enough with Masakatsu Funaki firing off a kick and Yuji Nagata… Read More ›
Site News 5/31/13
by Daniel Johnson Hey chaps and ladies! Another month goes by and The Johnson Transcript is still kicking! The site is not yet back on full blast, Transcriptonians. Instead of running on Diesel power, it may more closely resemble running… Read More ›
Two of Japan’s Best Active Veterans
by Daniel Johnson Yuji Nagata vs. Masato Tanaka The above clip showcases perhaps the two best ring veterans in Japan currently still competing. Okay, unless the match involves The Great Muta that statement can’t be completely true, but Nagata and… Read More ›
Okada Keeps it Raining in April
by Daniel Johnson NJPW Invasion Attack Hype Video Sometimes when a person is given too much in too little time they self-destruct. Even worse this dilemma is not just limited to people with the first name, “Warrior,” but has affected… Read More ›
Nagata and In-ring Psychology
by Daniel Johnson Yuji Nagata vs. Toru Yano This match is brief, but Nagata manages to pack a feud’s worth of psychology into it. While there have been rumors as of late that the WWE is interested in signing Kazuchika… Read More ›
When a Wristlock Isn’t Just a Wristlock
by Daniel Johnson Aaron Epic vs. Maserati Rick I’ve written more than once about restholds dragging down the quality of a match such as one bout involving Savio Vega, King Kong and the bear hug that wouldn’t end. Yet, extended… Read More ›
6 Wrestlers TNA Should Sign/Re-sign…Just for Giggles
by Daniel Johnson I’ve heard TNA called the “spiritual successor of WCW” and for a while I almost believed it. However, if you’ve been watching TNA television lately then you’ll know that TNA is far too financially responsible to be… Read More ›
