A Tale of Two
Tenru's
by Devil Tetsuo, December 13th, 1998
My sources in Super Japan Pro Wrestling tell me that the rivalry between
Jensei Tenru and "Japanese Superstar" Jinsei Tenru is growing by
the minute. These two have been going at each other tooth and nail in
the past few weeks. It seems as if a match between these two men is
almost certain.
I talked to Jensei Tenru and his father Hakiro Matsuoko this past week at
the Matsuoko Dojo International. They have both expressed a willingness
and desire to enter into a match with the "Tokyo Titan". The
real question, as expressed to me by Hakiro Matsuoko, is the status of the
MLWO Japan title that Jinsei Tenru holds. Super Japan officials have
told me that plans to make the MLWO Japan title a SJPW title are still being
worked out. But, Jensei Tenru was extremely confident that he will
defeat "the other Tenru" and take his belt.
As we come to press, another X-factor has entered into this situation.
That is the return of "Iron Man" Tetsuuo Matsumoto (a.k.a. Super
Tengu). Matsumoto returned to action in SJPW against "Seven
Second Killer" Oleg Vladikoff. Matsumoto looked extremely well,
both physically and technically in the ring.
We all remember the tremendous rivalry between Super Tengu and Jensei Tenru
when SJPW once again opened its doors months ago. The feud then grew
to include MLWO Japan champion Jinsei Tenru. Tengu was sidelined with a
neck injury by the MLWO Japan champ in a three way match that featured all
parties.
Although Matsumoto could not be reached for comment, my lockeroom sources
say that he wants to "finish his business with the two
Tenru's." And to add another twist to this situation, Oleg
Vladikoff is said to want Matsumoto back in the ring very soon.
One thing is very certain: over the holiday season this scenario is bound
to be one of the most explosive situations that SJPW has had to date.

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