09-16-2003, 10:39 PM
Credit to Stuart's Strong Style Website.
-This was reported on September 12th.
Masahiro Chono today returned to Japan from America, where he held direct talks with "Superman" Hulk Hogan regarding participation on New Japan's upcoming Tokyo Dome convention. Chono didn't reveal too much, but did say the important words, "He was responsive", which indicates that talks were successful to some extent. Chono said, "If possible, I want to fight Hogan in a singles match.", although didn't rule out a tag bout. Chono revealed that he went only to represent New Japan in talks, and that he himself is wary about the possibility of Hogan in New Japan. Talks are not complete yet, with money and other issues yet to be finalized before this dream summit can be realized.
Reported today September 16th
-Chono (who turns 40 today) said in New Japan's metropolitan office today, "The probability that Hogan will come to the [Tokyo] Dome is 90%", and re-expressed his interest in a singles match with the gaijin legend. When Chono returned from America days ago, he listed the chances of Hogan participation at 50/50, but seemingly talks have improved, with Hogan now likely to appear at "ULTIMATE CRUSH II". Chono revealed that Hogan is considering a singles match and gets to name his own opponent. Chono acknowledged Sakaguchi's desire to be involved in a match with Hogan in some form though, so may try to set up a tag. Chono said that the Tokyo Dome show would be a generation festival for New Japan, with involvement from members of many different New Japan generations, right back to the start and all the way to the present.
-This was reported on September 12th.
Masahiro Chono today returned to Japan from America, where he held direct talks with "Superman" Hulk Hogan regarding participation on New Japan's upcoming Tokyo Dome convention. Chono didn't reveal too much, but did say the important words, "He was responsive", which indicates that talks were successful to some extent. Chono said, "If possible, I want to fight Hogan in a singles match.", although didn't rule out a tag bout. Chono revealed that he went only to represent New Japan in talks, and that he himself is wary about the possibility of Hogan in New Japan. Talks are not complete yet, with money and other issues yet to be finalized before this dream summit can be realized.
Reported today September 16th
-Chono (who turns 40 today) said in New Japan's metropolitan office today, "The probability that Hogan will come to the [Tokyo] Dome is 90%", and re-expressed his interest in a singles match with the gaijin legend. When Chono returned from America days ago, he listed the chances of Hogan participation at 50/50, but seemingly talks have improved, with Hogan now likely to appear at "ULTIMATE CRUSH II". Chono revealed that Hogan is considering a singles match and gets to name his own opponent. Chono acknowledged Sakaguchi's desire to be involved in a match with Hogan in some form though, so may try to set up a tag. Chono said that the Tokyo Dome show would be a generation festival for New Japan, with involvement from members of many different New Japan generations, right back to the start and all the way to the present.
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