15.08.2009 -
MASSIVE UPDATEIn this Update :
2 More Fighters Announced
Website
Fighting Spirit & The Sun Online Articles
Merchandise Auction
Roster Line Up
Misc Notes
Future Updates
2 New Fighters Confirmed!
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Susumu Yokosuka
One of the Warriors-5, Susumu Yokosuka is something of a veteran in Dragon Gate. In his 11th year, the former Susumu Mochizuki has become one of the most respected competitors in Dragon Gate, having graduated through the Toryumon dojo.
A founding member of the M2K stable, Yokosuka has long been associated with some of the most successful and renowned teams in Dragon Gate and Toryumon, whether it be Do Fixer, Typhoon or the current Warriors-5. Dragon Gate members always seem to turn to Yokosuka whenever they want a powerful warrior for their team.
Yokosuka’s offence is some of the most explosive around, and has won him numerous championships in his career, including the major singles, tag and trios titles in Dragon Gate (the Open the Dream, Twin and Triangle Gate titles), the NWA Welterweight championship, and the UWA World Trios Championship. Yokosuka has also had successful tours of Ring of Honor and PWG.
Having recently lost the Twin Gate titles to Ryo Saito and Genki Horiguchi, Yokosuka may be gearing up for some major revenge when he comes to the UK.
Favourite Moves:
Jumbo no Kachi! (lariat into pinfall attempt)
Yokosuka Cutter
Aikata (overhead gutwrench into DDT)
Exploder Suplex,
The Final British Entrant
Mark Haskins
One of, if not the hottest prospect in Europe today. The self professed "Star Attraction" is slowly making 2009 his own.
This year, aside from competiting for the UK's largest group, All Star Promotions regularly, the former IPW Tag Champion and current cruiserweight champion has seen his stock rise with outstanding bouts in Premier Promotions, 4Front Wrestling, FWA, 1PW, WXW in Germany, Irish Whip Wrestling and is a staple of Premier Promotions and few would argue that Haskins is more than deserving of his inclusion at Invasion : UK.
2008 was something of a breakout star for the Oxfordshire born Haskins with a blistering double header in June at Pro Wrestling Noah's European Navigation events with the superlative "Dark Match" at the Skydome and then an incredible main event during the second night against the Legendary Misawa and Noah's Kotaro Suzuki.
One of the most diverse all-rounders currently plying his trade on these shores would appear to be a perfect fit with the fast paced charismatic style of Dragon Gate and he clearly has designs on showing that he is ready to follow his fellow Brit Pac into worldwide notoriety. Haskins has been working non stop to make sure he is ready for November 1st, He has left his job to commit full time to wrestling and will be in the shape of his life at Invasion : UK before heading stateside at the end of November.
Trademark Moves
Superkick
Shooting Star Press
Ace Crusher
Back Drop Suplex
Modified Capture Piledriver
Website Online Now
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The new DragongateUK.com website is finally live, it is a brief insite into the show and a place to order tickets, event merchandise and to check any event details. We will be expanding the site when possible, but with our huge workload for the event and other projects it is unlikely to contain any exclusives or additioal material, although that said we hope to update it at every oppertunity.
www.dragongateuk.comFighting Spirit
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The Issue of Fighting Spirit, onsale now. Has a 4 page feature on the Dragon Gate Promotion and serves as a good look back at the history of the company and why fans who haven't seen Dragon Gate should make their way to Oxford on November 1st. The informative piece takes a look at the must see events in it's history, stars to watch, and about the stables/gangs of Dragon Gate. Check out Issue 44 at everywhere where magazines are sold or order online at
www.fightingspiritmagazine.co.ukDragon Gate are coming : The Sun Online
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Adam Sibley and Simon Lilsboy take a first look at Dragon Gate Invasion : UK and get a few quotes from Amerchandise's Mark Sloan on why Dragon Gate are coming to the UK and what to expect when they touch down in Europe for the first time. The Sun also announces one of the competitors exclusively on August 15th! A link to the article is below.
www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/2578614/Dragon-Gate-are-coming-to-the-UK-on-November-1.htmlMerchandise Auction
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From September 1st we will be holding a Dragon Gate merchandise Auction for several items that we have aquired over the last few months. We have 2 copies of the Best of Dragon Gate DVD, which is no sold out. We have 3 Dragon Gate Figures (Cima, Dragon kid, BxB Hulk - which I am sure Cima/Dragon Kid will sign on the day), 2 rare DVDs from a few years back only released in the US. One VIP Pack and possibly some other bits. We'll update where you can bid on these items and further details in the next update.
Card To Start being revealed on September 5th!
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Opening Tag Team Battle
TBC & TBC vs TBC & TBC
Challenge Match
TBC vs TBC
Dragon Gate Singles Match
TBC vs TBC
Intermission
Dragon Gate Singles Match
TBC vs TBC
Dragon Gate Six Man Tagteam Match
TBC,TBC & TBC vs TBC, TBC & TBC
We are also discussing some form of Dark Match, and considering the calibure of the Pro Wrestling Noah : European Navigation Dark Match we will need to think very carefully when deciding the format and competitors for this one. They have a tough act to follow and an incredible show to proceed.
Event Details in Short
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Event Title : Dragon Gate Invasion : UK
Date: Sunday November 1st
Start time : 6.15 pm.
Doors :5.30 pm.
Venue : The Regal, Cowley Road, Oxford.
Ticket Prices : £30, £25
Tickets Hotline : 023 9265 2211
Order Online :
www.dragongateuk.comTicket & Meet and Greet Update
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Tickets Have been selling fast with sell outs in the following area
Front Row Ringside
Prime Seats, Vip Seats
Second & Third Row
Meet and Greet 3.30 Entry
Still Remaining Tickets in the following area.
£30 : General Seating
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4th Rows and back, great value for a tremendous view and in the thick of the atmosphere. Would have cost you £50 at the Noah events and now you can get row 4 for just £30!
£25 : Possibly Restricted View
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There is a small chance due to the production and arena set up that the view may ever so slightly be obscured. We are probably going to have the freestanding lighting rigging and the leg from that "may" partaily obscure the view slightly and Chances are all but 4 or 5 seats will be unaffected in this area
Meet and Greet
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This will be your chance to get a photo taken with your favourite stars, There will be three entry times, Starting at 3.30pm (FULL), Half of the 4.30pm entry and the 4pm entry will only be available once the 4.30 batch is sold. Batches of 40 people will be allowed into the arena at those intervals and then, you will be able to gain access to the holding area where you will be able to buy official merchandise for the superstars to sign, and then you will be filtered through and meet the stars of your choice.
Limited Places of only 60 Remain
Price : Meet and Greet Entry & Vip Pack: Only £25
(This includes the 10 8x10's for the guest superstars and permits you to have your photo taken with your own camera at no charge)
10 Superstar 8x10's Included in the Vip Pack:-
Cima
Shingo
Dragon Kid
Nakuki Doi
Masato Yoshino
Kagetora
Genki Horriguchi
The Young Bucks
Yokosuka
TBA
All other fighters will be at the meet and greet and will have 8x10's should you wish to purchase them : Inc
Pac, Johnny Storm, Marty Scurll, Mark Haskins, One Japanese Star