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First, it was the Senton into the Asai Moonsault. Then it was the Tiger Driver, followed by the Phoenix Splash, the Firebird Splash and the Falcon Arrow. Unfortunately for Hayabusa, each move only earned him a two count and Awesome was not about to give. Awesome fought back, hitting a Power Bomb once too often. When he went to land the second Power Bomb, Hayabusa rolled him up for the two count and then used a Dragon Supple/Pinning Combination to take the victory and advance to meet Mr. Ganosuke.
The feud between these men has been chronicled in past reviews of FMW action. On this DVD, there is more of an in-depth look at why the two former friends are now mortal enemies. The match itself begins much in the same way as their past matches with both men feeling each other out and then performing a variety of powerful, aerial and ground attack maneuvers, wowing the fans. They traded the advantage back and forth between one another, neither man really gaining an advantage for almost 10 minutes.
As in the past, Ganosuke hit Hayabusa with a variation of the Falcon Arrow, stealing a move from Hayabusa to mock and insult him. This time around, Ganosuke also steals the Praying Power Bomb move that belonged to former WWF star, Hakushi.
The White Angel happened to be watching from the outside, cheering on his partner, Hayabusa, while Ganosuke insulted them. Hayabusa regained the advantage hitting an awe-inspiring Somersault Press, followed by a Flying Leg Drop. Once more, Hayabusa landed a number of his trademark finishers only to be rebuffed by Ganosuke's pride. He would not let Hayabusa win the match and take his titles. These men have wrestled each other so well; it reminds me of the Rock vs. HHH rivalry, only much better. These guys can really perform and it seems like they bring out the best in each other and sometimes the worst.
Hayabusa, a man of honor, actually cheats in this match when he kicks Ganosuke below the belt, an action that made the referee's jaw drop, but since this is FMW, anything goes. Still, the aggressive action turned the tide and Hayabusa pretty much had it under control from there. Nothing could keep Ganosuke's shoulder down, so Hayabusa just improvised, going to the top ropes and performing an awesome combination of the Firebird and Phoenix Splash. The announcers were amazed by how fluid the move looked, but the fans knew what to expect for their hero, and that was nothing but the best. Hayabusa stated that his gimmick means the bird that never dies, and even when he is up against the wall, as he has been with Ganosuke in the past, Hayabusa gets the big win and takes the double championship (The Independent World Heavyweight championship and the Brass Knuckles Championship).
This feud actually ends in The Judgment, a tape reviewed in these pages, and recommended like the other volumes have been. It was a feud that captured an audience, a feud that really made Hayabusa a major player in the wrestling world. This is one of those DVDs that you watch over and over again, take to your friend's house and watch some more. We can't fly, but it's fun watching someone else do it and do it so well. Step into a real ring and join the millions of people who discovered that FMW means you get your Full Money's Worth.
Send your comments and or questions to JMinners@ybfree.com.