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公式Webサイト に 掲載しました。 ジムカーナのあるべき姿の模範がここにあります。 It has been posted on the official website. This is a perfect example of what gymkhana should be like.

                          ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ オートバイが自動車以上に社会的な偏見を受けている事を考慮すれば、しかもナンバープレートを装着している車両であれば、尚更のこと、外観もエンジン等もノーマルの車両を基本とすべきだと信じています。  現在、GRAとして、ジムカーナ競技の開催は行なっていませんが、いつか機会が来れば、改造レベルを抑えた車両で、初心者でも完走できる“おおらかな” 設定のコースで、純粋にライディング技術と車両のセットアップ技術を競い、一緒に楽しみたいと願っています。

Considering that motorcycles face more social prejudice than cars, and especially if they have license plates, we believe that the basic vehicle should be a normal vehicle in appearance and engine, etc. Currently, GRA is not holding gymkhana competitions, but if the opportunity arises, we would like to compete purely in riding technique and vehicle setup technique on a course with a minimal level of modification and a "generous" setting that even beginners can complete, and have fun together.

A step up to the defences for the last while. Misawa brings a great energy to this match, his high flying is a great new aspect to one of these defences. The dynamic of the young up-comer, trying to stay ahead, while Jumbo uses his veteran prowace to keep his titles, and gets a great reaction for it. ****¼.

17. Jumbo Tsuruta (c) vs. Steve Williams (20.07.1991)

Pretty good. Slow going, but enjoyable enough. The big power moves is as the most enjoyable part for me. The injury to Williams did hurt the match though. ***½

18. Jumbo Tsuruta (c) vs. Toshiaki Kawada (24.10.1991)

A really good match, Kawada's first Triple Crown Championship match, interesting to see him as an underdog face than the top heel, or ace of the promotion, still, he does still work well in the role. A really good King's Road match, being very sympathetic in his role, while Tsuruta is great at being the old angry ace. ****

19. Jumbo Tsuruta (c) vs. Stan Hansen (28.01.1992)

A fairly good defence, some nice big moves, another pretty good one, but nothing special. Pretty good, though I am getting bored of this match, and its not improving. ***½

20. Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Stan Hansen (c) (04.03.1992)

Better then the previous few matches in the Triple Crown's history, but not by too much. Misawa brings much needed energy into these matches - still bridging his more energetic Tiger Mask II days to his current persona and this progression is cool to see. There is a lot more high flying and attempts to go after Hansen in this. Hansen is pretty good, is offence looked great, and the crowd made a difference. But, these two have limited chemistry. ***¾

21. Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Stan Hansen (17.04.1992) (CC)

Okay, but I am sick of seeing Stan Hansen in Triple Crown Title matches, or in Champion Carnival finals. His work is rarely too bad, but always similar, to varying degrees of success, with this being slightly better than average. Again these two don't really work together, especially as Misawa gets more into the typical heavyweight style, one would guess him going into a harder hitting style would be better for these two, but really it just makes it less interesting. ***

22. Stan Hansen (c) vs. Toshiaki Kawada (05.06.1992)

This is a massive upgrade to the last few Triple Crown and CC final matches. Stan Hansen proves he still has it in this match, his stuff actually looks good in this. Kawada looked great, he really brings it, hes quite aggressive, but his inexperience keeps him from winning. Despite Kawada never having a chance, the hope spots are great, young Kawada is really good as a rough underdog youth. **** 1/4

23. Akira Taue vs. Stan Hansen (c) (31.07.1992)

Alright, I think Taue is great, and deserves more respect, and I know by this point he was good (his match with Kawada on 15/01/1991 was better then a large majority of the matches I have reviewed so far). However, the match doesn't reflect that, and is rather dull and even botchy, luckily it is realtively short for a Triple Crown defence. ***

24. Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Stan Hansen (c) (22.08.1992)

Better then some of their other matches. But that is largely down to the crowd, this were servicable, and it is cool to see Misawa finally become the champion, and show that his Super Generation Army can succeed, when Taue and Kawada failed. So historically interesting, and adds to the storyline, on the other hand, this translates to an interesting title win from a weak match. There is still some young fire in Misawa that adds to the story and match, but not enough really. ***1/4

25. Mitsuharu Misawa (c) vs. Toshiaki Kawada (21.10.1992)

Quite good, a lot more fun then previous Triple Crown Championship matches (especially during the Hansen reigns). These two are friends and tag team partners in Super Generation Army, so that makes for a cool story, as you can tell Kawada is a bit jealous but not ready to go against Misawa, and depends on the team for his success - being tag champs earlier and later in the reign, which is on par with the Triple Crown. Outside of the storyline, the actual wrestling is pretty good, espcially the end, but it was nothing special in my opinion, they showed chemistry, but I am guessing they need some experience to get to the highs everyone says they get to. ***¾

26. Akira Taue vs. Mitsuharu Misawa (c) (28.02.1993)

Quite an exciting match. Despite there being little tension over the result (in retrospect especially, but likely at the time as well). Taue performed well here, he dominated Misawa for a bit, but eventually Misawa over came the giant and retained, I slightly prefered this to the Kawada match, which was a bit surprising, but welcome, even if the story is slightly less interesting then the previous defence - it still was great. Taue split from SGA (Super Generation Army) to join Tsuruta, to learn from him, and an upgrade in postioning. and was tag champs with Tsuruta going into Real World Tag League 1992, but lost to Kawada & Misawa in the finals - also losing the titles, so he was looking to get revenge, and be the top guy, but was not ready, and would not be for a while. ***¾

27. Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Stan Hansen (21.04.1993) (CC)

This took too long to get going, and I am so damn sick of this feud, easily the most Hansen is easily is the most fustrating performer in All Japan in my watch since I know he can do better, and has done better, but is generally the worst performer in the series. But this was better then the usual offering between and helped by a great crowd. Some really like it though so check it out, just not after having a series watch like me, becuase then you will care a fuck ton less. ***¾

28. Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Stan Hansen (21.05.1993)

Fucking hell, this again. I know the All Japan roster is not deep at this point, and they slowly built up the pillars, but still, give a junior a challenge - like the Can-Am, or Masanobu Fuchi (not after the CC as they would have to win that, but mix it around still). Started pretty good, got dull in the middle, picked a bit at the end, same as usual. *** (would be higher if I wasn't bored to tears of these two wrestling all time - tho maybe not lol)

29. Mitsuharu Misawa (c) vs. Toshiaki Kawada (29.07.1993)

By this point Kawada headed the Holy Demon Army and became a top heel since Jumbo Tsuruta is basically done now. This was quite good throughout and the ending half did take it up a level, but I just did not feel it too much. The big moves were done well, but I have seen them be done better too. Plus the arm work did not lead to much. ***3/4

30. Mitsuharu Misawa (c) vs. Steve Williams (03.09.1993)

Only just four stars for me, its partially because I am feeling generous. The start was fine and while the ending was not super hot, so i thought the crowd was kinda poor - a fairly weak reaction for the huge powerslam which was a really cool spot. Everything looked better executed then usual, I really liked one of Misawa's elbows more then usual as well, so a good performance all round. ****

31. Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Stan Hansen (23.10.1993)