[News] The Invasion of the Steel Wind Dojo! ARMADA vs. T.A.P. set for 4/17!

As we march one step towards the fated 4/17 date in Osaka, the events leading up to this historic event continue to send reverbing shockwaves throughout the country! This after noon, television cameras and members of the media quickly responded to a text alert sent out by the leader of Hybrid Corps ARMADA, the "Gladiator King" Kenji Tanamura. The text simply listed the address of the world-renown Steel Wind dojo.

The media were reportedly confused upon arriving to the private training facility, where they were promptly refused entry by the dojo representatives. Within minutes however, Kenji Tanamura had arrived. He was alone however, as he brought with him his willing soldiers from ARMADA: Yuichi Miwa, Harumi Sakai, Yusaku Kitajima, and newest recruit -- the KJPW-trained Yukio Kisanuki.

"INOUE! I'M HERE!" Tanamura bellowed, in front of at least a dozen snapping cameras. While his familiars remained stoic in their demeanor, their mentor unleashed a side rarely seen by the public. This was not the usual diplomatic ambassador to all combat sports. With every passing, unanswered second, Tanamura showed more and more frustration. Tanamura would occasionally stop his frantic pacing to directly address the media, calling Inoue a "coward, hiding behind a wall." Finally, eying the aged wood sign board hanging above the door displaying the very name of the prestigious dojo, Tanamura began trying to REMOVE it! Tanamura cracked up the group of reporters, "THANK YOU FOR THE FIRE WOOD, ASAKINO-SAMA!"

This finally got the full attention of the Steel Wind Dojo as two students quickly came out to reprimand Tanamura. However, the moment one touched Tanamura, the members of ARMADA quickly disposed of the strong, but inexperienced rookies! As Tanamura continued to wrestle the sign from its position, an older representative finally ran out, politely asking Tanamura to cease, along with extending an invitation to enter. Unfortunately however, the invitation was not extended to the media...

Many reporters felt discouraged, and contemplated leaving. However, a loud commotion could suddenly be heard emanating from the Steel Wind Dojo! Within moments, the doors suddenly swung open violently as all five members of ARMADA stormed out. Tanamura noticeable was sporting noticeable swelling around his left cheek. More noticeable however was the ear-to-ear grin on his face. With the doors still open, cameras briefly caught a glimpse of Ryo Inoue himself, wearing his traditional kimono and hakama, with what appeared to be soy sauce and tea covered over the front. "TANAMURA! YOU'VE ASKED FOR YOUR OWN DEATH! ...THANK YOU!" Inoue shouted defiantly, before cuing his familiars to shut the door.

Of all five ARMADA members, Harumi Sakai appeared most animated as he paced back and forth angrily, prompting his sensei to finally attempt to calm him down... While the reporters were utterly confused over what had transpired, Tanamura recanted the events, as they are most significant.

While not going into exactly what was said, Tanamura stated that the war between Hybrid Corps ARMADA and Total Attack Puroresu will begin on April 17 in Osaka. While still unsure himself of Inoue's exact motives, Tanamura said that the chance to fight Ryo Inoue was something he could never turn down. Thus, the two factions will put the reputation of their respective dojos up in an eight-man tag team bout, pitting Tanamura, Miwa, Sakai, and Kitajima against Inoue and three disciples of his choosing. Tanamura stated that a singles bout appeared to be an impossibility at this point, but said 4/17 would be the first step towards that incredible Dream Match.

When asked about his swollen jaw, Tanamura laughed and said "He didn't not appreciate me declining his invitation to tea." The mention of the incident appeared to get under Sakai's skin. "Sakai-kun was perhaps too overzealous, but he... offered Inoue's hakama some tea," Tanamura continued to joke. Tanamura added further insult with a short bow towards the dojo. "Please forward all laundry expenses to Kenji Tanamura!"

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April 17, 2015

Osaka - BODYMAKER Colosseum (6,000)

1. ARMADA vs. T.A.P. ~ The First Shot: "Gladiator King" Kenji Tanamura, "The Berserker" Yuichi Miwa, "Cosplay Warrior" Harumi Sakai & Yusaku Kitajima vs. Ryo Inoue [T.A.P.], X [T.A.P.], XX [T.A.P.] & XXX [T.A.P.]

2. "DAUNTLESS" Naoki Fukuda & "Hot-Blooded Samurai" Riki Ichiro vs. Tetsuhisa NAKAI & Mamoru Sekishima

3. Unified Double Titles Match: Genji Yamato (c) vs. Kazuma Fujita