I. Overview
NeoJapan Puroresu is a booked e-promotion patterned after the more traditional puroresu stylings of Japan. That being said, we feel compelled to mention that if you are seeking a promotion with screwjob endings or cheesy run-ins, then NeoJapan will in all likelihood not be a proper fit for you.
NeoJapan is angle-based, with roleplays primarily determining the outcome of each match. There are no strategy sheets necessary for the weekly TV cards, but they are paramount to your wrestler's success for supercards (or 'PPVs' as they are known stateside).
Strategy sheets, if you are not familiar, are basically an outline for what you would like to see take place during your match, from ring entrance to finisher, on down to the scenario in the event of a win and a loss, as well as counter strategizing what you feel your opponent may bring to the table. As stated above, these play largely into the outcome of your match during SUPERCARDS, with 'roleplays' (or 'flashes' or 'promos,' what have you) equally contributing to your wrestler's success.
This basic match-outcome premise and school of thought for both weekly cards and supercards is generally snubbed by certain ewrestlers --who are somehow more entertained
by 4-on-1 gang-ups and tainted victories-- but it is a formula which we
feel will benefit our members in the long run.
A feud with tons of heat and a tactfully-woven match psychology is what will get your character 'over' the fastest. Our main objective here is to HAVE FUN; running characters for the sole purpose of notoriety, or any other ego-feeding machinations is sorely frowned upon. Sure, it's great to be recognized and rewarded for your efforts by acknowledgment from your peers in various polls and what not. But if that sort of thing is going to take place, then it's going to happen in the natural scheme of things. We guarantee that you will be rewarded justly if you roleplay consistently, stick to an angle and direction, and HAVE FUN. This combination will certainly work in cyclical fashion with the rest of the promotion and ensures your wrestler of his just due; i.e., pushes, title shots, etc.
The NeoJapan Executive Committee consists
of a three-man booking panel, thus lending flexibility and a 'tiebreaker'
facet to the outcome of each match. Our booking philosophy is this: With
the exception of a time limit draw, you can count on there being a definitive
win/loss outcome to each match you are involved in.
II. Membership
NeoJapan is open only to original characters; no Kenta Kobashi’s, no Tiger Masks, et al. Cleverly-borrowed surnames and such will be considered, but we strongly suggest you come in with a fresh, original character. The preferred ratio of Japanese-to-gaijin wrestlers is 3-to-1, but that figure is not necessarily etched in stone. The committee will strongly consider additional non-Japanese wrestlers above and beyond this ratio only in special circumstances. These 'special circumstances' would be considered something along the lines of an extremely crafty angle, or somebody who is an established presence in the efed community (but that doesn't automatically make you a lock). Also, if you do handle a gaijin wrestler and are not accepted into NeoJapan, this is not necessarily a reflection on your character or your abilities as a handler. Are we discriminating? We don't think so; it's just very difficult to run an authentic ePuroresu promotion with gaijins outnumbering Japanese.
Tag teams will be given instant billing
and tag matches are certain to appear on most every card. This policy is
in the grand tradition of the motherland, where tag-team competition still
thrives. Tag-team participation is also a surefire way to set your wrestler
up for future tag and singles title shots alike.
We air one episode of 'DENKOO PURORESU' every
week and between four and six supercards for the calendar year. Contingent upon the promotions' success,
the regularity of supercards could easily progress to one every 6-8 weeks.
III. Titles
J1 Rikidozan/NJPW Unified Heavyweight Title
(over 102kg/219 lbs.)
Only the upper echelon of wrestlers, the
creme de la creme if you will, compete for this belt. Or should we say
'belts'? The Champion will wear two (2). Arguably, the most prestigious
title in the world. The J1 Rikidozan double titles must be defended every 60 days.
J1 Middleweight Title (under 102kg/219 lbs.)
The true measuring stick for high flyers
and mat wrestlers alike. In some circles, this belt has as much meaning
as the heavyweight title; the only thing less credible about this one is
the weight limitation. Not a 'stepping stone' title belt, do not be mislead.
Must be defended every 30 days.
Asia-Pacific Tag Titles (open weight class)
All roads to tag team excellence lead
to NeoJapan Puroresu. Looking to solidify that team that's on the verge? Sign
them on up.. the forefathers would have wanted it that way. Must be defended
every 30 days.
IV. Keys to Success
It is wholeheartedly recommended that you 'flash' or 'roleplay' at least once a week. PURORESU LUNCHBOX© promo packets will be sent out approximately 1-2 times a week, but with more frequency, depending on participation.
Ideally, NeoJapan could also serve as
a promotion where grapplers of diverse backgrounds can gravitate to, and
also where younger, less experienced fighters can turn to 'hone their craft' (i.e., kind of how ECW sends some of their workers to FMW each year).
Japanese wrestlers of course will get priority and fill most of the roster,
with select gaijins rounding out the available spots.
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