Tiger Mask W
In the white mat jungle
shiroi mat no jungle ni
Ravaged yet again by a storm today
kyou mo arashi ga fukiareru
Deliver the fist of justice on the unruly villains
rule muyou no akutou ni seigi no punch wo buchikamase
Go, go, Tiger
yuke yuke Tiger
Tiger Mask!
A tiger, a tiger
tora da tora da
You shall become a tiger
omae ha tora ni narunoda
Go, go, Tiger
yuke yuke Tiger
Tiger Mask!
Tiger Mask on every front page.
"Tiger Mask K.O. Odin".
"Mystery wrestler Tiger Mask".
"Tiger Mask appears in GWM".
Our match only a minor article.
What'll New Japan Pro-Wrestling do?
I bet our management is discussing it right now.
Ignore them, ride with them, or make our move.
What do you prefer, Okada-san?
Me?
Well... Nothing in particular.
No! I don't want to go back to Tiger's Den!
Spare me!
Past his prime. Maybe Odin will just be scrapped?
Miss X, I'll take on Tiger Mask. Arrange a match.
Not a chance.
Why not?
You don't know the gravity of the name "Tiger Mask".
It's the name of a rebel who turned against Tiger's Den.
The wrestler who once wiped out Tiger's Den.
Wiped out Tiger's Den?
You mean, he's back?
It was almost 50 years ago, so certainly a different guy inside.
But he assumed the name "Tiger Mask".
Tiger's Den will send strong wrestlers.
Execute him in the ring.
Let me.
Takuma, you are an up-and-coming wrestler.
I'll take my time with you.
Yes?
What? But the wrestler I requested to the HQ is...
Yes, I understand.
Top management has dispatched Black Python.
Is he weak, too?
He's talented and experienced.
He'll steal the spotlight.
What's the matter with her?
She's ambitious, that Miss X.
Hey, rev the engine.
Yes, sir.
Uncle, Naoto-san.
Breaking news from Monopoly!
GWM News!
An additional match for GWM's Wrestle Max in Japan has been set!
The British master of the mat, Black Python is making an appearance!
Seems like he's fighting Tiger Mask!
A python strangles a tiger!
"Seems like"? That's news to me.
Tiger's Den took the bait.
But Black Python, eh...
Tiger's Den seems to be using all sorts of old ring names like Yellow Devil.
There's been one before?
He was a giant rough fighter, but don't know about this one.
"Black Python..."
"Identity unknown. UK champion with expertise in catch wrestling."
What's a "catch"?
Good with submission holds.
They're giving a press conference.
Fine, I'll go in and give them a taste.
You? No, you're not photogenic.
Photogenic? What do you mean?
Instead of Tiger Mask's middle-aged trainer,
his young and cute agent should go in!
See you, guys.
Drive safe, okay?
Tiger and Lion
Nagata-san, reached a deal?
At this rate, Monopoly will do as they please.
So we'll take a piece of the Tiger Mask action.
How?
Well... whatever happens happens.
At Wrestle Max the other day, GWM incurred
a great loss in our promotion by the self-claimed Tiger Mask.
As such, we demand from Tiger Mask a formal apology and
for him to officially join the next Wrestle Max match.
Black Python!
The UK champ really came!
Tiger Mask, fight me!
I dare you to challenge me!
Has Tiger Mask agreed to fight?
We request his participation through this press conference.
If we do not hear from Tiger Mask, we are ready to appeal to the court...
What started in the ring ends in the ring.
You are?
Tiger Mask's agent.
Sure, I remember now.
Then first, start with your apology for the other day.
Apology? No need.
With Mikasa's sudden withdrawal,
our Tiger saved you from leaving a hole in the main draw.
We'd rather have you show some gratitude.
"Our Tiger"? I'm not a kitty, you know?
Don't push too hard, Haruna.
Obviously we're not seeing eye to eye here,
but I take it he'll officially join Wrestle Max?
No, he won't.
Then what did you come for?
We will run the show.
And Tiger Mask will accept Black Python's challenge.
Run the show? When did we say that?
Haruna-chan, such a big bluff.
GWM wrestlers won't get into just any random ring.
If you want Tiger Mask in your ring, it must be a one-match show.
That won't work!
Then in our ring.
No, in GWM's ring.
Fighting over the rights.
What'll happen now?
- Ours. - No, ours.
Then how about a third party's ring?
It's Nagata!
Nagata!
Nagata of New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
Here on behalf of my organization.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling?
Nice to meet you, GWM members.
Monopoly's world advancement is a hot topic in Japan, too.
We've heard so much about NJPW, too.
We offer the semi-final spot of our Ryogoku tournament.
How about a Tiger Mask vs. Black Python match there?
If it's a ring other than GWM's, we're fine with it.
Thank you for your offer, but...
Fine.
I will fight Tiger Mask there.
Black Python, don't accept matches without going through me.
Miss X, the top management expects a swift resolution.
No matter the location.
As long as I beat and unmask Tiger Mask in front of the audience.
It's a deal.
Tiger Mask vs. Black Python special match at the NJPW Ryogoku tournament.
Let's sign a contract later.
Fantastic, Nagata-san!
The Ryogoku tickets are selling like hot cakes!
I see, I see. I knew it. Which means...
One match isn't enough.
The main event is at Ryogoku,
but they also want us at the NJPW Sannomiya tournament in 2 days.
What for?
A press conference and a signing ceremony to hype up the event.
NJPW played us well.
That's fine.
Whichever ring, we need to beat the Tiger's Den wrestlers one by one.
Nagata-san of NJPW.
Hello?
What?
A prelude.
A prelude?
You both must understand as agents.
A prelude match before the main event.
Fire up the excitement. It's only natural in our industry.
Still... It's so sudden...
It's not sudden. You already agreed.
Both Tiger Mask and Black Python
are going into the ring at the Sannomiya tournament.
So...
Tiger Mask and a buddy against
Black Python and so-and-so. A tag-team match as a prelude.
Take the offer, I beg you!
A buddy? So-and-so? But who...
I'll leave that up to you.
We'll have Tiger the Dark. You?
Huh? We will...
Well... Um...
If you'd like,
how about Ryu Wakamatsu, our young rising talent?
Yes please, sir.
The crafty old foxes manipulated me before I could say anything.
With this...
Please forgive me!
NJPW sure is slick.
A tag-team match? I've never done it.
Talk with the dude from NJPW.
Um... Am I off the hook now?
Tiger Mask and Ryu Wakamatsu vs. Black Python and Tiger the Dark
Today's tickets sold out!
A sell-out crowd.
Such excitement!
Hey, little miss agent.
It's Takaoka. Haruna Takaoka.
You can sell Tiger Mask merchandise if you have any.
Merchandise?
Yup.
It sure makes good money.
I see.
Team Black Python and Tiger the Dark versus
Team Tiger Mask and Ryu Wakamatsu.
It's obvious that I'm a sidekick.
Swallow the others.
You're the young lion of NJPW.
Devour the tiger and python.
You're right.
Wakamatsu?
Y-Yeah.
We're a team today.
Uh, sure.
Good to see you, Tiger Mask.
Same here.
See you.
How much career does he have?
Who knows? But he's young. Maybe your age.
What?!
NJPW must've raked in loads thanks to our participation.
But teach them it comes with a price.
Beat the bloody hell out of the NJPW wrestler?
Outshine the main act.
And Tiger Mask?
Today focus on leaving our mark on NJPW.
For us to monopolize the Japanese market.
In the blue corner, here comes Team Black Python!
Is there a rule for tagging?
Is this your first tag-team match?
Just assume that's why if I act unusual.
I see, then I'll swallow you all whole!
In the red corner, here comes Team Tiger Mask!
Pro wrestling again today?
It's NJPW today.
There's a difference?
Sort of.
Tiger Mask!
Starting with Tiger Mask, huh?
Tag out as soon as you're in danger, okay?
Fight!
The highly anticipated semi-final.
Starting with Tiger Mask and Tiger the Dark.
Switching to Black Python here.
Tiger Mask, tag out!
Alright.
Ryu Wakamatsu enters the ring!
A young wrestler of 3 years, but landed this semi-final!
How will he take on the GWM wrestlers?
Oops! He's caught already!
Can two attack at once?
No.
No, no. That's a foul.
You!
1... 2...
From a one-handed backbreaker, he further bends the spine!
Tiger the Dark is on a corner post! What's he up to?
No, Tiger the Dark. Go back to your corner.
Bow and arrow. His spine cracks again!
Is Ryu Wakamatsu okay?
Will Tiger Mask cut...
No, he doesn't cut in. He trusts his partner.
Tiger...
He should cut in here. Cut in, Tiger Mask.
Probably Tiger Mask is testing him. The power of a NJPW wrestler.
Wakamatsu counters with a spear. He gets a blow in!
Finally tags in Tiger Mask!
Go, Tiger Mask!
A ground wrestling battle.
Tiger Mask not yielding at all to Black Python's catch technique!
Black Python, today's game is the young lion. Don't forget.
Black Python now goes for a kick!
Change with him!
And now a release double arm suplex!
Tiger Mask crashing into a corner post!
Wait! Tiger Mask counters with an overhead kick from the post!
Then a German suplex!
And pins him down.
Two count...
Tiger Mask clings onto Black Python!
It's a locomotion!
Tiger Mask goes for three in a row!
N-No, stop!
That hit hard!
A storm of suplex in Sannomiya Hall!
Stop...
More? Is he going for more?
Tiger the Dark has to cut in!
Wakamatsu!
Yeah!
Take this!
2... 3!
Unbelievable! It's just unbelievable!
The winner is Ryu Wakamatsu! Black Python can't move at all!
- He's K.O.! - Yay!
Damn...
Only a prelude, and yet we've a winner. What'll we do with the main event?
See the bigger picture, Ryu.
But well... It's a win for NJPW. It's all good.
So who won?
Monopoly!
The wrestler you got for me from the UK was no use.
Too weak to even speak of.
Bring someone stronger!
The mask of red death...
What?
The strongest wrestler of GWM.
Red Death Mask!
The mask of red death will fight Tiger Mask!
Angels and demons intertwined by fate
tenshi akuma karamiau saga
Tempting me again
madowasu mata ore wo
But the path to be pursued is
daga susumubeku michi ha
Only one, so just take it
tada hitotsu idomu
Light and darkness, reality and illusion, Two sides of the same coin
hikari to kage hyouri ittai genjitsu to yume hyouri ittai
Own yourself, fend off temptation, Amidst pain and love
onore ni kate fukitobase janen itami to ai no naka
Life and death, offense and defense, Two sides of the same coin
datte ikiru mo shinu mo hyouri ittai seme mo mamori mo hyouri ittai
Now fight, until you drop
saa tatakae chikara tsukiru made
King of the WILD, WILD, WILD, King of the WILD, WILD, WILD
King of the WILD WILD WILD King of the WILD WILD WILD
King of the WILD, WILD, WILD, King of the WILD, WILD, WILD
King of the WILD WILD WILD King of the WILD WILD WILD
King of the WILD, WILD, WILD, King of the WILD, WILD, WILD
King of the WILD WILD WILD King of the WILD WILD WILD
King of the WILD, WILD, WILD, WILD, WILD
King of the WILD WILD WILD WILD WILD
WILD
Light and darkness, reality and illusion, Two sides of the same coin
hikari to kage hyouri ittai genjitsu to yume hyouri ittai
Own yourself, fend off temptation, Amidst pain and love
onore ni kate fukitobase janen itami to ai no naka
Life and death, offense and defense, Two sides of the same coin
datte ikiru mo shinu mo hyouri ittai seme mo mamori mo hyouri ittai
Now fight, until you drop
saa tatakae chikara tsukiru made
King of the WILD
Tiger Mask W
Two tigers in the ring.
I pursue the path of darkness to crush Tiger's Den.
The next episode, "The Tiger's Legacy".
Who's the ultimate Tiger, you or me?