Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling (FMW) has taken America by storm. In the last two issues BANDWIDTH has reviewed a total of four volumes from this hot wrestling federation. I have looked at a lot of hardcore federations in the past that tried to emulate the success of ECW, but none of them were worth going crazy over. FMW, on the other hand, began the whole hardcore revolution and has intrigued wrestling fans throughout the world with its brand of intense, action-packed, well choreographed, wonderfully written form of sports entertainment. FMW has allowed me to love wrestling again. I am happy to find a federation that has allowed me to suspend my disbelief and enjoy the show. In this issue, I decided to take a look at two volumes of FMW action that specifically profile the wrestlers that help make FMW what it is today.

• Torn to Shreds: The Women of FMW
• Flying Assassin: Behind the Mask of Hayabusa

Torn to Shreds: The Women of FMW (VHS)

     This is an awesome look at the women that make FMW wrestling so different from other federations. These women can do the same thing the men can do-They are hardcore to the bone. The women of FMW bleed as much as the men and the women of FMW are respected as much as the men.

Sato vs. Bomber

     Sato brutalized Bomber by biting her, but Bomber showed more courage in the face of fire. She Bodyslammed Sato and then hit a Vader-bomb to get a two count. Of course, Bomber's great courage bit her in the ass when she threw Sato out on the floor and missed a Suicide Bomb, giving the heel an advantage. Sato then used a chain in the match to regain the advantage and choked her out, almost getting a big pin. However, Sato made a mistake going for a high flying move and having it reversed against her. Bomber was able to hit her finisher, the Bomber Bomb to get the victory.

Bad Nurse Nakamura vs. Mad Dog Nagoya

     This had to be the quickest match of the show. Bad Nurse is hot in her white makeup, but Nagayo was possibly a tougher opponent. Nurse brought in a barbed wire bat and the two wrestlers fought over it. Mad Dog pulled it away, and with her hands a bloody mess she hit Nurse with a running Powerbomb to get the pin.

Kaoru vs. Combat Mother-in-Law Toyoda

     Toyoda is a brutal force in this business and before she retired, she was the flag-bearer for the women of the federation. Toyoda dominated this match, throwing Kaoru around like a rag doll. However, Kaoru is strong and would not allow herself to be pinned. As the match wore on, Toyoda became tired, allowing Kaoru to get the advantage. However, Mother-in-Law was able to hit the move of the night when she held Kaoru in a Torture Rack and then threw Kaoru off her back and into the ring post.

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