Being Tired

Yes it's true, I'm tired...

I don't even know what's the local time is, but it's not too late maybe around 9. I'm sitting in the internet room, well it's not really a room, more a lower leveled area of the lobby typing and watching youtube.

Youtube may be a men's best friend when he's bored. So much stuff going on! I watched lots of old Rock promos the other day and I discovered Powerthirst. I know it has like over a million hits, so I must have lived under a rock.

In case you're wondering why my grammar is all messed up it's because I'm

A. Swiss and

B. Tired!

Today was Korakuen Hall and a lot of fun. Team Gaijin took on Rikioh, Yone, Saito and Gemba (I don't want to look up how to spell his last name right now) and after some awesome Tag Team moves (from all 4) we were able to get the victory after the KRS-1.

The fans seemed to really like the match and it was awesome to perform in front of them.

Also me and Hero got some awesome plaques which represent the best technical Tag Team in this years Global Tag League. I would also like to mention that we were in a really tough group. But I wouldn't wanna have it any other way. Competition is the way to go and this year started out with amazing competition. I'm looking forward to the rest of the year.

Tomorrow there's an 12 hour flight to Chicago and then another 3 to Philly waiting for the KoW.

I'm also happy that people seem to enjoy my coffee blog at very-european.com. It will be updated when I get home too.

As will this side with more pictures!

I'm also looking forward to next weekend, with ROH in LA and then CHIKARA in Philadelphia! I'm looking forward to kicking this year off great in the US!

And now, sleep time!

Ciao,
Claudio

So while...

Roger Federer is winning his second round match, I figured it's time to write a new blog.


If you got a chance to donate some money for Haiti, you should do so. I just saw the video on Japanese TV today of the 5 year old boy getting rescued and it was really moving.


Ok, since my last update a bunch of things happened. One was myself and Chris Hero joined team Dynamic in a great 6 man match against Sugiura, Battleship Morishima and Gemba Hirayanagi.


To our surprise we were also joined by T-2 who was no other than Takayama. Apparently Takayama is part of Team Dynamic too, with Taue being T-1 and Takayama being T-2. Seeing Takayama doing the Terminator entrance complete with the music was quite the sight (I hope it will make it to youtube soon)


The following day the Kings of Wrestling were taken to Mutoh's restaurant which was a great treat.

 There was cool Mutoh memorabilia everywhere, and the food was really good.

I actually managed to take a picture before eating! So go me.

Always a good measuring stick of how cool a place is, is the bathroom. And this one wouldn't disappoint. Having rocks in the sink just screams awesomeness!


After that we went to Mister Cacao's mask shop and he had all kinds of cool stuff! Including a Que Monito mask and javero! click here: http://blog.livedoor.jp/fukumen_ya_kobo/ for a picture of the Kings at his shop.

I also found this amazing picture!! It's reeking of awesomeness! Do you know who's in the picture? And who it's supposed to be?


The day was then concluded by a visit to Taue's restaurant. The food there is always amazing and fresh. We actually met the dude who shoots the ducks for the duck soup we enjoyed and he even brought in a dead duck for us to see. (He then also came back with his rifle, but just to show off).


Since I've been boring you guys here a lot with coffee talk and I know some people are not really into that, i figured I will stop.


But just in case you're into coffee, don't worry and check out www.very-european.com! It's my latest work of art and will be only about coffee :)


Also check out Chris Hero's Japanese blog (if you can read Japanese) at http://thechrishero.blogspot.com


Tomorrow is our last match of the Global Tag League and I'm really exited!


So long and stay European,
Claudio

Ja-

pan!

The first week is behind me and the second already started! Now the second holds considerably less shows than the first week. Which means more days off and time to explore stuff. So today me and Hero went to the Venus Fort, a mall close to the hotel we're staying to do some exploring. We found some cool stuff, including a 3000$ Leather jacket, but good news, it was 50% off. That was easily trumped by a 4000$ suit and even a 200$ hat. Good stuff!

I also found a Starbucks which I enjoyed. The only bad news is that they don't accept the American version of the Starbucks card. The upside of that is that I won't be walking there every day now. Not to worry because I've got Starbucks VIA with me (one of the great Christmas / Birthday presents I got).

For those of you who speak (and read) Japanese, you should check out Chris Hero's Japanese Blog at http://thechrishero.blogspot.com/ . He writes almost daily updates.

Yes that's true this is a picture of "The European Jasmine Tea" I did not purchase that but I took a picture of it. There are more pictures to come once i get home.

Now, the tour for Pro-Wrestling NOAH is great so far. Last night me and Chris had our second Global Tag League match against Morishima and Kensuke which we lost thanks to an Northern Lights Bomb courtesy of Mr. Sasaki, unhappily received by yours truly.
Never the less we didn't go down without a fight and since it was taped for Japanese TV hopefully you'll be able to watch it.

You should also be able to watch the six man from the night before which was basically the warm up match for this one with Marufuji joining Kensuke and Morishima while Ricky Marvin joined the KoW.

Just in case you find any pictures online, let me know because I couldn't.

Thanks to shows in Nagoya and Kyoto we drove around the countryside a little too which I love. It reminds me so much of home. Mountains, little villages and tunnels. All the good stuff!

I wish we would have some more time in Kyoto so I could go pay my respects to one of Switzerland's greatest, Andy Hug. If you don't know who he is, you need to check this out:

Yes, he's awesome!

Tomorrow we have a SEM show at Differ Ariake, which should be fun. Followed up next Friday with our last Tag League Match against Takuma Sano and Yoshihiro Takayama. A tough one but hey, I'm already exited about it.

But now I will need some sleep! Thanks for checking in and have a great day!

Salü
Claudio "The Great"

January Twittourage Q&A, live from Tokyo Japan!

Without any further adoooooooo:

mrcab asked: What's the most profound thing you've ever thought in the ring?

CC: Who am I? Why are we here? Act

Jeffrey Hooker asked: What's the biggest crowd you ever worked in front of what was it like to hear the roar?

CC: That would have been Budokan Hall in Japan for Pro Wrestling in '08. It's an amazing feeling. The crowd gives you such an unbelievable adrenaline rush!

Jeff Danger asked: Every time you come to Chicago the crowd is relentless with the Hey!s, do you get that as bad other places, are you sick of it?

CC: No that's a Chicago thing (at least for now).

Austin Crane asked: Are the kings of wrestling going to continue their great singles careers as well as go for tagteam gold?

CC: What do you think? Both! I'm number 1 in the ROH pick six, Chris Hero is 3! We united so we can dominate both, singles and tag team competition.

Suzanne Caldwell asked: I'll ask you again like I did last time, who is your favorite ROH opponent?

CC: Why would you ask the same question again? I'd say my favorite would be me toughest which would be Chris Hero

Ty Cook asked: how come roh doesn't c9me to el paso texas.

CC: It's a far trip from Philadelphia (where ROH's offices are) to El Paso. But maybe we'll come there in the future!!

Todd Phillips asked: Since you have been wrestling w/Chris Hero in Japan lately, you have probably been eating a bit of the cuisine? Any favorites?

CC: Chankonabe, Shabu Shabu, Shaka-Shaka Chicken, Calorie Mate and many more!

Richmond Bramblet asked: what is your new years resolution?

CC: Push myself further, have fun and enjoy life!

Mike Irizarry asked: Any chance we'll be seeing some Bruderschaft merch? and how excited are you to be working Ares in CHIKARA?

CC: Yes, there will be and I am very exited!!

Ma_Bo asked: What does the future hold for The BRUDERSCHAFT DES KREUZES in Chikara?

CC: Only good things! We're going to take over CHIKARA and we're doing it in an unprecedented fashion.

PW Ponderings asked: Who is your favorite DBZ character and why.

CC: Vegeta. He's awesome. He's always working hard, harder than anybody else, pushing himself further and further. Very inspring.

Bianca Mountford asked: Claudio what places do u like to hit up while ur in Tokyo or Roppoing?! And do u heart otaku/harijoku girls

CC: I like the Wanza Ariake Bay Mall and the Venus Fort. They're within walking distance so i like to go there and chill.... I heart all people who have a positive outlook on life!

FranCk Cotelli asked: What does it take to see Claudio in a ring down in Montreal ?!

CC: A show that I'm booked on!

Los Conquistador 3 asked: Question: What was the motivation behind reforming The Kings Of Wrestling with @thechrishero?

CC: If you take two successful identities and put them together they build something even better... That's what we did. It happens a lot in the business world too. And since we're both such accomplished singles wrestlers now it makes perfect sense to reunite.

Garrett Adams asked: how long was the kings of wrestling reunion in the works? You guys are both the shit!

CC: Well thank you. I can't go into specifics, but let me rest you assure that it's been a while. Smart men plan and prepare.

Damien Pezzuti asked: How valuable do you think Jim Cornette will be to ROH in 2010?

CC: Well at the moment he's not doing his job very well... I am number one in his invention, the pick six and Tyler is getting a title shot? Very American! He gives his countryman a shot instead of the man who clearly deserves it and also holds the place to demand one.

Chris Taylor asked: what has been your favorite promotion to work for so far?

CC: I can't just pick one! I've worked in some great promotions over the years. Each was great and had it's appeals. I love wrestling, and every promotion that makes that possible for me, I'm thankful for.

Debra Gloriosa asked: I'm not your longtime fan. So I've been look for your old matches on YouTube. Would you recommend me any matches?

CC: There are some good and cool music videos of me on youtube! I think they'd be a great way to watch some of my stuff! I'll go through them one of those days and post them here!

Japan!

Good morning dear reader.

Well actually it's more evening for you guys, for me it's early morning. I woke up way too early but I decided to use that to be productive, write a blog and watch "Leg Magic" commercials on Japanese TV. Squats are not as effective as the Leg Magic for those who are wondering.

This week flew past like a jetplane past a dove. Quite an analogy I know. With gym, practice and getting ready for Japan and watching 30 Rock there's only time left to eat.

Thanks to a snowstorm in Chicago myself and Chris Hero were re routed through Dallas Forth Worth were we missed resident Admiral Lounger Dave Lagana by only a few hours. Never the less we enjoyed our time there and were soon on the way to the land of the rising sun.

Because of the poor movie selection I either slept or read the whole flight and only took a break from either to enjoy some airplane food.

After checking into the hotel and barely unpacking (mainly because we're leaving the hotel again on Sunday morning) it was time to go to Ribera Steak house (not stake like I falsely wrote on my Twitter, thanks to Mr. Hero for pointing that out) and it was glorious!

Back in bed and asleep by 10pm I finally got some good sleep.

And now... Now I'll let you enjoy the rest of your day!

Until soon,
Claudio