Matsuda Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/6202/coverxw.jpg [The following interview takes place after a showing of NO LIMIT (零・リミト), the flagship program of the National Japanese Wrestling Association (NJWA). This particular showing would be last show in which Hideto Matsuda, more popularly known by his ring name Spider MATSUDA, would participate in--deciding to take his talents to the United States to build an international fan base. The interview is for RISE Puroresu Magazine based out of Osaka Prefecture, conducted by reporter Hitsuo Takeshi and has been translated for English speaking audiences.] [Hide Matsuda enters the interviewing room, having just changed out of his ring attire and into his street clothes. He has a seat, physically and emotionally tired from his last match in NJWA. This interview is taken out of character.] TAKESHI: I’m here with Matsuda Hide, formally of NJWA, who has just wrestled what may be his last match here in Japan. How do you feel right now Matsuda-san? MATSUDA: Tired... excited... anxious. It’s a big mix of things--but wrestling in front of my fans here in Tokyo was fantastic as always. TAKESHI: Yes indeed we are live from Tokyo, currently your place of residence. But you weren’t born here, correct? Tell me a little about where you come from and how you got here. MATSUDA: Well I was born in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. I was the first born of a pretty big family. My father was a fisherman, naturally that’s what I was trained in. I didn’t do much... I went to school... fished with my father [pauses] drank with my friends [laughs], it was pretty boring stuff. TAKESHI: So then how did you go from the boring fisher boy Matsuda Hide to the mysterious, face painted Spider MATSUDA that we all know and love to watch? http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/bmwblastya/ropes.jpg MATSUDA: Well when I was thirteen I joined my schools Judo club, and eventually I would join the schools amateur wrestling league. I participated in a few tournaments in Sendai. When I was sixteen, I was in a national tournament here in Tokyo. There were a bunch of talent scouts, Kamen Yoshiro, most importantly. I think at the time he was going by Thunder Dragon. He approached me and asked me if I was interested in Puroresu. TAKESHI: Really, so Thunder Dragon brought you into the business? I assume he trained you as well, Matsuda-san? MATSUDA: Surprisingly enough he didn’t. I traveled with him to the US and Canada during his international stints. I was little more than one of many bodyguard for him. I jobbed a few matches in the States, but eventually I got fed up and left him. I went South, to Mexico, where I had joined the famous ALL (Associatión del Lucha Libre) promotion and made a name for myself. TAKESHI: And that is where you formed the faction Rizing Sun with fellow Japanese wrestlers Iwashita Kensu (Shiroi Tiger) and Gomi Kyouji (Young Dragon). MATSUDA: Thats right, those guys are too of my best friends to this day. TAKESHI: So you made your way to Mexico and began wrestling as Hide “Tsunami” Matsuda. Tell me about coming back to Japan. MATSUDA: Mexico was great, and it will always be my second home, but after training with the best wrestlers in Mexico, I felt like it was time to go home. Plus, who had every heard of a Japanese wrestler who didn’t wrestle strong style? I had to learn it. http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/bmwblastya/face.jpg TAKESHI: So where did you go first? MATSUDA: I went straight to Thunder Dragon’s promotion, Dragon Pit. Surprisingly we didn’t have any problems after our issues in the States. He gave me a big push right away, he even gave me a big push right away. I quickly rose to the top, and eventually left that organization to join NJWA. TAKESHI: NJWA, where you made a name for yourself here, wrestling in some legendary matched and legendary opponents. You’ve had some amazing accomplishments as Spider MATSUDA MATSUDA: I have. Winning ten titles in NJWA and wrestling in some iconic matches has been quite an accomplishment. I’ve been fortunate to have a successful career thus far. TAKESHI: As we all know by now, the next step of your career is to pursue fame in the United States of America. Matsuda-san, tell me about your thinking and your plans. MATSUDA: As I’ve said I have had a very successful career--but I need to know that I can compete in the United States. My flights tomorrow and my first match will be in two weeks--I am nervous and excited. http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/bmwblastya/mist.jpg TAKESHI: You’ve gone by many names in your career, what gimmick are you planning on brining to the states? Will you continue to be the Spider in America? MATSUDA: Apparently I’m supposed to be running with my success here in Japan. Unbeatable MATSUDA is what there calling me. Its a lot to live up to, but hopefully I’ll be able to live up to my namesake. I’ll keep the paint, though [laughs]. TAKESHI: What are you worried about going into the United States? MATSUDA: Wrestlers in the United States are much different from the ones here in Japan. Here we are respectful behind the scenes, despite what goes on in the ring. Americans are much more aggressive, I’ll have to stay on my toes. TAKESHI: How’s your English? MATSUDA: [Laughs] My English? [Laughs again] MATSUDA in English: My name is Hide Matsuda, my English is not so good [laughs]. http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/bmwblastya/fly.jpg 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josiah Cross Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 I am reading this today, looks like quite the debut RP from the rook. Good stuff man. Quote THE DEAN http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/bombsquad07/barb.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsuda Posted December 25, 2010 Author Share Posted December 25, 2010 Thanks! Hopefully there will be more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Bold Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Rookie of the year! Quote http://i.imgur.com/zP10f.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morrison Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Great backstory; makes me interested to see whether or not Matsuda is successful or not. The bottom line, you made me want to watch your first match, thus this RP is major success, Matsuda-san. Also, did you make reference to the Thunder Dragon here in OCW, or was that just coincidence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsuda Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 Oh wow... pure coincidence. Theres a Japanese wrestler called Thunder Dragon here? The idea comes from Ultimo Dragon, with the history in Mexico and the promotion. I had no idea lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lecarius Saviour Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 great backstory man. i havent been here very long, but i think your guy can go far in ocw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Mr.Sensation Posted December 27, 2010 Administrators Share Posted December 27, 2010 I think this is worthy of the front page. Quote 15-06, 18:20 Tiberius Dupree make him tap with brownie mix "Booking Wrestling is the most thankless no-win position anyone could ever be in. When things go well it's the talent that makes it work. When they go badly, it's because the Booker doesn't know what he's doing." - Eric Bischoff Jookie: what website do we upload to againi for got Our Hero: uploadafraud.com Jookie: fuck u boricua "I'm like Smythe, except Good" - Matsuda OCW works best when it’s a melting pot of different ideas and opinions coming together to create some cool ass shit. It’s at its worst when people are only invested in their own/their pals’ content." - Paul Pugh "I'm 5,9" - Ry "I'm sorry if this sounds mean but OCW shouldn't be allowed to vote" - Jake Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Trance Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 A similar idea was done with little sccess. However this was done beautifully and im fairly certain big things lie ahead for you. Ichi ni san matsuda! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsuda Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 Awesome thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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