OZ Academy puts the spotlight on Matsumoto/Hiren

OZ Academy held a press conference to promote the Aug. 10 Korakuen Hall show. And though the emphasis was on the rivalry between Mayumi Ozaki and Carlos Amano and the hair vs hair tag team match, Ozaki also shined the spotlight on the match between youngsters Hiroyo Matsumoto and Hiren. And they don't even work for OZ. Obviously I'm not crazy about another hair match but at least the recent tournaments in OZ Academy have led to a decent payoff and compelling storylines. Meanwhile, other joshi companies like JWP & NEO are running pointless and boring tournaments and you don't have to be a genius to see that they're leading nowhere. They're just killing time on a dead end street. Show some imagination and stop doing the same old stuff.











Hiren sat down at the OZ Academy press conference accompanied by Mika Nishio. Hiroyo Matsumoto said that yes, she was defeated by Hiren in the six girl tag team match. But she plans to return the favour on Aug. 10 as long as there is no outside interference. She accused Hiren of cowardice for bringing Nishio to the press conference. Why can't she come alone? Hiren says it doesn't matter. She still won last time. Matsumoto said she wouldn't have won without help. Hiren says she'll win again with or without help. Nishio backed that up. Matsumoto told Nishio that D-Fix doesn't have confidence in Hiren. Hiren blew her off. Nishio laughed but Matsumoto isn't convinced. Matsumoto was asked about the use of the name Jungle Jack. She says she is excited about using the name and believes they have the opportunity to exceed the success of the original Jungle Jack. I like that Ozaki is creating interest in this feud between two youngsters and hopefully they run with that and make it mean something.