Post by Lord Hastings on Jul 14, 2015 6:48:02 GMT -5
Name: Alex Kiseragi
Nicknames: The Dragon
Year Inducted: 2015
Major Promotions: GIW, UGWC
Accomplishments:
Championships Held
GIW Global Heavyweight Champion (x2)
GIW.com Champion
GIW Tag Team Champion (w/ Brandon Brown)
UGWC Cross-Hemisphere Champion
Achievements
UGWC Global Challenge Winner 2011
UGWC Voted Best Face 2010
UGWC Voted Best Feud 2010 (vs Travis Pierce)
UGWC Voted Best Handler 2010
UGWC Voted Best Feud 2011 (vs Donovan Hastings)
Career Notables:
Feuds
Randy Boolzian (GIW, 2008-2009)
Travis Roberts (GIW, 2008-2009)
Travis Pierce (UGWC, 2010)
Donovan Hastings (UGWC, 2011)
Partnerships
Brandon Brown(2009) - Brown Dragons
Matches
GIW Distant Whispers 2008 – Alex Kiseragi vs Brandon Brown vs Travis Roberts, Triple Cage Match for the Global Heavyweight Title
GIW Horizons 2008 – Alex Kiseragi vs Randy Boolzian vs Travis Roberts, Hell in a Cell for the Global Heavyweight Title
GIW No Holds Barred 2009 – Alex Kiseragi vs The Crimson Ghost, Dragon’s Cave
GIW Toxic Intent 2009 – Alex Kiseragi and Brandon Brown vs Raenius and Dirge, Tag Team Championship
GIW Dark Days 2010 – Alex Kiseragi vs Jordan King, GIW.com Championship
UGWC No Holds Barred 2010 – Alex Kiseragi vs Travis Pierce, Dragon’s Cave for the Cross-Hemisphere Championship
UGWC Horizons 2010 – Alex Kiseragi vs Marek Daisuke, Coffin Match
UGWC Infinity 2011 – Alex Kiseragi vs Donovan Hastings, Global Challenge Final
UGWC Horizons 2011 – Alex Kiseragi vs Donovan Hastings, Dragon’s Cave
Induction:
'Everybody Down'
Jet Somers walks down into the ring in a sharp suit and stands behind the podium.
"In UGWC, there are certain names that are synonymous with focus and determination. Zane Scott spent several years pushing aside the illusion that he was dumb muscle for hire. The Mainstreamer spent eight years in exile obsessing over the slight that Alan Wallace gave him in HSW. Dave Rydell followed his dream of becoming the most decorated Cross Hemisphere Champion in history for an entire year."
"In the earliest days of our company, that level of dedication and focus, along with loyalty, honor, and tradition, were embodied no better than by one man, "The Dragon," Alex Kiseragi!"
"Before Jet Somers became a household name in our company, I struggled to find my place, and A-kis served as a mentor to me for a long time. He had a unique ability to carry out a series of matches in a respectful program, and wasn't daunted by the sniggering detractors who called him out for being a babyface."
"Alex Kiseragi was an early innovator for a company that has become the forerunner in innovation. Without the Dragon's Cave Gym, there would have been no Dungeon of Pain, no Stars of Tomorrow. Without Alex's signature match, we may have never opened the doors to things like the Bushfire Match, Run of the Mill, or the signature chaos and spectacle of events like Wrestlestock!"
"Alex was a dedicated example of staying the course, ignoring adversity, and being a paragon of fairplay. He was a leader, a champion, and most of all, a friend. It is with great respect and honor that I present to you, 2015 Hall of Fame Inductee, Alex Kiseragi!"
'Teahouse'
Covert Jay: Dragon Ninja!
Vinegar: Listen to this crowd. They're going nuts.
Lieberjosch: I think nuts is a little exaggerat-
Covert Jay: They're going NUTS!
Vinegar: Alex Kiseragi was always a favourite among the GIW and UGWC fans.
Alex walks out onto the stage, dressed in a sharp pinstripe suit jacket, an old school Dragon's Cave t-shirt and slate grey jeans. He pauses for a moment, throws his fist into the air and soaks in the adulation.
Lieberjosch: Arrogant ba-
Vinegar: I don't think a guy can be blamed for soaking this all in. It's his moment. We haven't seen him in UGWC since this very event three years ago.
Alex takes his time making his way down to the ring, shaking hands, bumping fists and giving high fives all the way. When he reaches the ring he sedately climbs up the steps and in through the middle ropes. As Jet hands him the microphone, Alex shakes his hand and gives a classic man hug. As Jet steps aside Alex pauses a little longer before raising his hand and patiently waiting for quiet.
Kiseragi: Thank you Germany!
Another quick pop from the local fans.
Kiseragi: And thank you to all of those watching at home. I truly would not be here without every one of you, the fans, who make this company what it is. And what an honour it is to be here today, being inducted into the UGWC Hall of Fame. I have so many people to thank that I couldn't possibly go through them all by name or we'll be here for a week.
Kiseragi: There's a question I used to ask my mentors and it's a question that many of my own students still ask me. What does it take to be a Champion? Well, you need a lot of things. Strength, both physical and mental, determination, openness, and a dash of talent certainly helps. More than that though, you need friends. No-one ever became a World Champion alone. You need people around you who believe in you and support you, who put your goals ahead of their own. I'm lucky to have had such people and I'd like to thank all my trainers, both here and in Japan, my whole team at the Dragon's Cave, men like Jet here, who put their faith in me, my team and my facility to further their own careers and help me secure a legacy I could be proud of. Above all I have to thank my parents, my Mother for all of her support through the thick and thin and my Father, for teaching me so much, and having my back when I needed it most.
Kiseragi: That's a Champion though and as great as it is to be a Champion, there is always something more you can become, and I hesitate to use this term about myself but it is what the Hall of Fame celebrates and that is, Legends.
Kiseragi: To become a legend you need something more than skill or talent or friends. You need one thing, enemies.
Kiseragi: In this business we are defined by our enemies. Not just in who we defeat or were defeated by, but in the rivalries. The weeks of competition, the back and forth, the twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat, tuning in week in and week out and win or lose, the great matches that make up the finales to these tales. It's a strange quirk of this business that some of those I have faced in my greatest rivalries, I also consider my friends.
Kiseragi: Men like the Crimson Ghost, who inspired the creation of the first ever Dragon's Cave match and whose spirit made it one of the greatest matches in this companies history.
Kiseragi: Others have always remained rivals. Like, Travis Roberts, the man I claimed the GIW Heavyweight title from not once but twice and who in turn took it away from me. I know you're around here Roberts. You should know, I'm not ready to say it's over quite yet.
Vinegar: Did he just call out the Headliner?
Lieberjosch: He wouldn't...
Vinegar: I don't know.
Kiseragi: Above all others though, there is one man I consider my greatest rival. A man who always took me to the very limit and brought out both the very best and very worst in me. The only man I have ever wanted to kick from a third storey window, and had the opportunity to do so. I didn't matter if we were fighting in a ring, the streets, the halls of the GIW arena or in a cage of barbed wire, ever time we went toe to toe it was a battle for the ages. Wherever you are Randy BoolZian, thank you. I hope you found the peace you were looking for.
Kiseragi: There are many more names I could mention and I'm sorry to anyone I have missed. But I think you have heard enough from me. This is Wrestlestock, is it not? Let's see some Wrestling!
With that Alex raises his hands into the air to one final ovation, then leaves the ring.
Nicknames: The Dragon
Year Inducted: 2015
Major Promotions: GIW, UGWC
Accomplishments:
Championships Held
GIW Global Heavyweight Champion (x2)
GIW.com Champion
GIW Tag Team Champion (w/ Brandon Brown)
UGWC Cross-Hemisphere Champion
Achievements
UGWC Global Challenge Winner 2011
UGWC Voted Best Face 2010
UGWC Voted Best Feud 2010 (vs Travis Pierce)
UGWC Voted Best Handler 2010
UGWC Voted Best Feud 2011 (vs Donovan Hastings)
Career Notables:
Feuds
Randy Boolzian (GIW, 2008-2009)
Travis Roberts (GIW, 2008-2009)
Travis Pierce (UGWC, 2010)
Donovan Hastings (UGWC, 2011)
Partnerships
Brandon Brown(2009) - Brown Dragons
Matches
GIW Distant Whispers 2008 – Alex Kiseragi vs Brandon Brown vs Travis Roberts, Triple Cage Match for the Global Heavyweight Title
GIW Horizons 2008 – Alex Kiseragi vs Randy Boolzian vs Travis Roberts, Hell in a Cell for the Global Heavyweight Title
GIW No Holds Barred 2009 – Alex Kiseragi vs The Crimson Ghost, Dragon’s Cave
GIW Toxic Intent 2009 – Alex Kiseragi and Brandon Brown vs Raenius and Dirge, Tag Team Championship
GIW Dark Days 2010 – Alex Kiseragi vs Jordan King, GIW.com Championship
UGWC No Holds Barred 2010 – Alex Kiseragi vs Travis Pierce, Dragon’s Cave for the Cross-Hemisphere Championship
UGWC Horizons 2010 – Alex Kiseragi vs Marek Daisuke, Coffin Match
UGWC Infinity 2011 – Alex Kiseragi vs Donovan Hastings, Global Challenge Final
UGWC Horizons 2011 – Alex Kiseragi vs Donovan Hastings, Dragon’s Cave
Induction:
'Everybody Down'
Jet Somers walks down into the ring in a sharp suit and stands behind the podium.
"In UGWC, there are certain names that are synonymous with focus and determination. Zane Scott spent several years pushing aside the illusion that he was dumb muscle for hire. The Mainstreamer spent eight years in exile obsessing over the slight that Alan Wallace gave him in HSW. Dave Rydell followed his dream of becoming the most decorated Cross Hemisphere Champion in history for an entire year."
"In the earliest days of our company, that level of dedication and focus, along with loyalty, honor, and tradition, were embodied no better than by one man, "The Dragon," Alex Kiseragi!"
"Before Jet Somers became a household name in our company, I struggled to find my place, and A-kis served as a mentor to me for a long time. He had a unique ability to carry out a series of matches in a respectful program, and wasn't daunted by the sniggering detractors who called him out for being a babyface."
"Alex Kiseragi was an early innovator for a company that has become the forerunner in innovation. Without the Dragon's Cave Gym, there would have been no Dungeon of Pain, no Stars of Tomorrow. Without Alex's signature match, we may have never opened the doors to things like the Bushfire Match, Run of the Mill, or the signature chaos and spectacle of events like Wrestlestock!"
"Alex was a dedicated example of staying the course, ignoring adversity, and being a paragon of fairplay. He was a leader, a champion, and most of all, a friend. It is with great respect and honor that I present to you, 2015 Hall of Fame Inductee, Alex Kiseragi!"
'Teahouse'
Covert Jay: Dragon Ninja!
Vinegar: Listen to this crowd. They're going nuts.
Lieberjosch: I think nuts is a little exaggerat-
Covert Jay: They're going NUTS!
Vinegar: Alex Kiseragi was always a favourite among the GIW and UGWC fans.
Alex walks out onto the stage, dressed in a sharp pinstripe suit jacket, an old school Dragon's Cave t-shirt and slate grey jeans. He pauses for a moment, throws his fist into the air and soaks in the adulation.
Lieberjosch: Arrogant ba-
Vinegar: I don't think a guy can be blamed for soaking this all in. It's his moment. We haven't seen him in UGWC since this very event three years ago.
Alex takes his time making his way down to the ring, shaking hands, bumping fists and giving high fives all the way. When he reaches the ring he sedately climbs up the steps and in through the middle ropes. As Jet hands him the microphone, Alex shakes his hand and gives a classic man hug. As Jet steps aside Alex pauses a little longer before raising his hand and patiently waiting for quiet.
Kiseragi: Thank you Germany!
Another quick pop from the local fans.
Kiseragi: And thank you to all of those watching at home. I truly would not be here without every one of you, the fans, who make this company what it is. And what an honour it is to be here today, being inducted into the UGWC Hall of Fame. I have so many people to thank that I couldn't possibly go through them all by name or we'll be here for a week.
Kiseragi: There's a question I used to ask my mentors and it's a question that many of my own students still ask me. What does it take to be a Champion? Well, you need a lot of things. Strength, both physical and mental, determination, openness, and a dash of talent certainly helps. More than that though, you need friends. No-one ever became a World Champion alone. You need people around you who believe in you and support you, who put your goals ahead of their own. I'm lucky to have had such people and I'd like to thank all my trainers, both here and in Japan, my whole team at the Dragon's Cave, men like Jet here, who put their faith in me, my team and my facility to further their own careers and help me secure a legacy I could be proud of. Above all I have to thank my parents, my Mother for all of her support through the thick and thin and my Father, for teaching me so much, and having my back when I needed it most.
Kiseragi: That's a Champion though and as great as it is to be a Champion, there is always something more you can become, and I hesitate to use this term about myself but it is what the Hall of Fame celebrates and that is, Legends.
Kiseragi: To become a legend you need something more than skill or talent or friends. You need one thing, enemies.
Kiseragi: In this business we are defined by our enemies. Not just in who we defeat or were defeated by, but in the rivalries. The weeks of competition, the back and forth, the twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat, tuning in week in and week out and win or lose, the great matches that make up the finales to these tales. It's a strange quirk of this business that some of those I have faced in my greatest rivalries, I also consider my friends.
Kiseragi: Men like the Crimson Ghost, who inspired the creation of the first ever Dragon's Cave match and whose spirit made it one of the greatest matches in this companies history.
Kiseragi: Others have always remained rivals. Like, Travis Roberts, the man I claimed the GIW Heavyweight title from not once but twice and who in turn took it away from me. I know you're around here Roberts. You should know, I'm not ready to say it's over quite yet.
Vinegar: Did he just call out the Headliner?
Lieberjosch: He wouldn't...
Vinegar: I don't know.
Kiseragi: Above all others though, there is one man I consider my greatest rival. A man who always took me to the very limit and brought out both the very best and very worst in me. The only man I have ever wanted to kick from a third storey window, and had the opportunity to do so. I didn't matter if we were fighting in a ring, the streets, the halls of the GIW arena or in a cage of barbed wire, ever time we went toe to toe it was a battle for the ages. Wherever you are Randy BoolZian, thank you. I hope you found the peace you were looking for.
Kiseragi: There are many more names I could mention and I'm sorry to anyone I have missed. But I think you have heard enough from me. This is Wrestlestock, is it not? Let's see some Wrestling!
With that Alex raises his hands into the air to one final ovation, then leaves the ring.
