Fire Pro Wrestling D
-Pro Wrestling NOAH Character Guide
Author-The Senator
Version-1.0
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Contents:
A) NOAH Profile
B) Basic Info-How to understand the guide
C) Character Bios
1. Mitsuharu Misawa
2. Kenta Kobashi
3. Jun Akiyama
4. Akira Taue
5. Takao Omori
6. Yoshihiro Takayama
7. Tamon Honda
8. Jun Izumida
9. Masao Inoue
10. Daisuke Ikeda
11. Kentaro Shiga
12. Takeshi Rikoh
13. Big Van Vader
14. Yoshinari Ogawa
15. Tsuyoshi Kikuchi
16. Yoshinobu Kanemaru
D) Credits and Other Fun Stuff
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Pro Wrestling NOAH
Number of Wrestlers-16
Average Edit Points per Wrestler-152
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NOAH Major Titles
Global Honored Crown (GHC) Heavyweight Title
GHC Junior Heavyweight Title
GHC Tag Titles
GHC Junior Tag Titles
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{An offshoot of All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling NOAH came about
when AJPW star Mitsuharu Misawa took all but two members of the AJPW
roster following a dispute with the AJPW president, and started his own
federation. NOAH is now the number two wrestling organization in Japan
and is known for having some incredibly brutal wrestling matches
involving moves that will most likely never see the light of day in the
WWE. It has been accused by some for containing some questionable
booking at times, but for the most part, has some of the top wrestlers
in the world who consistently put on incredible matches.}
The guides cover a number of details---
1-(Brackets) around a wrestlers name indicates that the wrestler is an
unlockable hidden character.
2-Class refers to which weight division the wrestler can enter in the
Victory Road mode, some can compete in both heavyweight and junior
heavyweight title matches.
3-Total edit points refers to the amount of skill points the wrestler
possesses out of a perfect 300, although no default wrestler is ranked
that high.
4-Offence and Defense refer to the preset style that each wrestler has,
and define how effective their moves are and how effective their
resistance to opponents moves are. See Frank James Chan's excellent FPD
translation guide at GameFaqs for more on the individual types in the
edit area of the guide.
4-CRITICAL refers to which moves can KO opponents with, certain move
types within the assigned CRITICAL type will have the potential to KO
the opponent, one noted anomaly is that top rope attacks can not
CRITICAL. This will be noted as such for wrestlers who have finisher
assigned as CRITICAL type and a top rope finisher. Moves that can
CRITICAL are marked with a !, favorite CRITICAL moves with a !!
5-Special Skill refers to an assigned skill that gives wrestlers a
special ability, see Frank James Chan's excellent FPD translation guide
at GameFaqs and look under the edit area for a good example.
6-(+) and (-) are scouting reports on individual strengths and
weaknesses, rather, I generally attempted to detail at least one
statistical strength and weakness, and one gameplay related strength
and weakness for each wrestler.
7-Each wrestler has one Finisher, which can be done at any time in a
match and up to four Signature moves, which are stronger than their
normal moves.
8-Notable Moves are three moves that are favorites of the author, aside
from the Finisher and Signature Moves. They are chosen mainly for match
ending ability, which means that strong grapples, corner grapples, and
ground moves are often chosen as Notable Moves, as they both are quite
strong, and are often the most impressive moves in a wrestlers arsenal.
9-Recommended Download Moves are downloadable moves that you can save
to the VMU for created wrestler edits, Orochi Geese has an excellent
guide at his website on how to download, and is always helpful at the
Fire Pro D board at GameFaqs.
10-Character Guides have already been done for many characters, and are
in great depth, while this guide gives a lot of information on each
wrestler, these guides are still highly recommended by the author, and
will be indicated if available.
11-Author's Notes are my own thoughts on each wrestler, they may be
redundant with the scouting reports, but also could contain info on
their history, or on personal strategies I use for or against the
wrestler. Just consider it my own personal color commentary:)
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---Mitsuharu Misawa---
Class-Heavyweight
Total Edit Points-241
Offence-Technical
Defense-All Around
CRITICAL Type-Strike
Special Skill-Counter Attack
+_Elbow strikes are vicious CRITICAL weapons
+_Very high Suplex, Technical, Instant P stats, 10 in Punch offence
+_Excellent movelist with tons of potential finishers
-_Poor Head and Leg endurance
-_Low Submission and Rough offence, average Submission defense
Finisher
Front Grapple-D+B-Tiger Driver (Double Arm Sitdown Powerbomb Pin)
Signature Moves
Standing-B-Rolling Elbow !
Front Grapple-L/R+B-Tiger Driver '91 (Sheer Drop Tiger Driver Pin)
Front Grapple-X+A-Emerald Flowsion (Cradle Side Head Drop)
Back Grapple-U/D+B-Tiger Suplex Pin
Notable Moves
Running-X-Running Elbow Strike
Front Grapple-U+B-Final Elbow Combo
Back Grapple-X+A-Tiger Suplex '85 (Half Nelson+Half Tiger Suplex Hold)
Recommended Download Moves
-Elbow Pat (JB)
-Avalanche Tiger Driver
-Side German Suplex
Character Guide by Bill Wood
(Author's Notes-Misawa is one of the most decorated wrestlers of all
time, anywhere. From his days as Tiger Mask II, to his classic AJPW
matches, especially with Toshiaki Kawada, to his current status as
wrestler/chairman in NOAH, Misawa is a true legend. Doing a guide for
him (as well as the rest of the NOAH elite) was actually rather tough,
as his moveset is one of the strongest and most interesting in the
game. Any strategy with Misawa, however, should focus on his elbow
strikes, as they are his best attacks.)
---Kenta Kobashi---
Class-Heavyweight
Total Edit Points-209
Offence-Orthodox
Defense-Orthodox
CRITICAL Type-Finisher
Special Skill-Second Wind
+_Devastating moves, including the infamous Burning Hammer
+_Very high stats on Arm Power offence, Suplex defense
+_Burning Lariat is one of the most powerful CRITICAL moves in the game
-_Low Submission and Rough offence, average Submission defense
-_The Diving Moonsault is a very risky maneuver to attempt
-_Low Leg endurance
Finisher
Front Grapple-L/R+B-Burning Lariat (Head Hold Lariat) !!
Signature Moves
Running-A-Lariat
Top Rope Down-A-Diving Moonsault
Back Grapple-U/D+B-Half Nelson Suplex
Corner Grapple-U+B-Burning Hammer (Inverted Sheer Drop DVD)
Notable Moves
Front Grapple-U+B-Orange Crush Pin (Suplex to Sitdown Powerbomb Pin)
Back Grapple-L/R+B-Sleeper Suplex
Corner Grapple-D+B-Turnbuckle Powerbomb
Recommended Download Moves
-None
Character Guide by Bill Wood
(Author's Notes-Kenta Kobashi may be my favorite wrestler in the game.
A perennial Global Heavyweight Champion in NOAH, Kobashi has a robust
moveset with tons of match ending moves from almost every position
imaginable. His lariat attacks, especially the head hold Burning
Lariat will crush opponents in no time, his back grapple suplex moves
can wear down anyone and both the Burning Hammer and the Diving
Moonsault are adept desperation finisher moves.)
---Jun Akiyama---
Class-Heavyweight
Total Edit Points-200
Offence-Orthodox
Defense-Orthodox
CRITICAL Type-Finisher
Special Skill-Quick Return
+_High Suplex stats and moves
+_Extremely effective grapple moves that play to his strengths
-_Average Kick, Submission, and Power offence
-_Not especially effective with standing strikes
Finisher
Front Grapple-L/R+B-Exploder Suplex !!
Signature Moves
Running-A-Running Knee Attack
Front Grapple-B-Roll Through DDT To Neck Lock
Front Grapple-U+B-Exploder Suplex '98 (Wrist Clutch Exploder Suplex)
Front Grapple-X+A-Blue Thunder Bomb (Back Suplex Sitdown Powerbomb)
Notable Moves
Corner Grapple-U+B-Top Rope Exploder Suplex
Corner Grapple-L/R+B-Top Rope DDT
Inside Apron Grapple-X/A/B-Apron Exploder Suplex
Recommended Download Moves
-Front Facelock
-Skewer Shining Wizard
Character Guide by Bill Wood
(Author's Notes-Jun Akiyama is one of the elite wrestlers in Pro
Wrestling NOAH, and has taken part in some important crossover matches
with other organizations to prove his worth. He also is the head of
his own stable, called Sternness. Akiyama is a very well rounded
wrestler. He has few real weaknesses. Even more important, his
grapple attacks, especially from the front and corner positions, are
extremely effective. Abuse the Exploder and his other suplexes to
fight your way to a win.)
---Akira Taue---
Class-Heavyweight
Total Edit Points-149
Offence-Orthodox
Defense-Power
CRITICAL Type-Finisher
Special Skill-None
+_Excellent power grapple moves
+_High Power, Arm Power, Punch stats
-_Slow ring movement and climbing rate
-_No special skill
-_Low Submission, Stretch, and Technical Stats
Finisher
Front Grapple-L/R+B-Nodowa Otoshi (Chokeslam)!
Signature Moves
Running-X-Dynamic Kick (Running Side Kick)
Top Rope Standing-X+A-Diving Dynamic Kick
Front Grapple-X+A-Dynamic Bomb(Sitdown Powerbomb Pin)
Corner Grapple-D+B-Super Chokeslam
Notable Moves
Counter To Run-A-Nodowa Otoshi (Chokeslam)
Back Grapple-X+A-Throw German Suplex
Inside Apron Grapple-X/A/B-Apron Diving Chokeslam
Recommended Download Moves
-Ore Ga Taue
-Atomic Drop to Back Suplex (JB)
-Arm Wrench Hook Kick (JB)
(Author's Notes-Taue is a powerful wrestler, and is one of the first
people to regularly use a chokeslam. He is known as one of AJPW's
former "Big Four", along with Misawa, Kobashi, and Toshiaki Kawada, and
had many classic matches with those people. In FPD, Taue is more
versatile than most big man wrestlers, and can take advantage of some
effective air attacks, running moves, and most importantly, a good
variety of power grapples.)
---Takao Omori---
Class-Heavyweight
Total Edit Points-148
Offence-Orthodox
Defense-Orthodox
CRITICAL Type-Finisher
Special Skill-None
+_High Instant P offence and Suplex defense
+_Excellent tag wrestler
-_Low Submission and Technical stats
-_Low Arm endurance
Finisher
Running-A-Axe Bomber (Hogan Style Lariat) !
Signature Moves
Standing-X+A-Spin Wheel Kick
Top Rope Down-A-Diving Double Knee Drop
Back Grapple-U/D+B-Full Nelson Slam
Back Grapple-X+A-Dragon Suplex Pin
Notable Moves
Standing-Dir+B-Thrust Kick
Front Grapple-B-Frankensteiner Pin
Opponent Down Face Up at Head-A-Dragon Sleeper
Recommended Download Moves
-Omori Style Axe Bomber (JB)
-Schwein
(Author's Notes-Omori and Yoshihiro Takayama made up NOAH's premiere
tag team, Team No Fear. While both have gone their separate ways at
this time, Team No Fear still is a force to be reckoned with in FPD.
Omori's chief strength is his deadly Axe Bomber, a move inspired by
Hulk Hogan's famous use of the move in Japan.)
---Yoshihiro Takayama---
Class-Heavyweight
Total Edit Points-132
Offence-Orthodox
Defense-Power
CRITICAL Type-Finisher
Special Skill-
+_Dynamite Knee Strikes devastate opponents
+_High Kick offence, decent Punch and Stretch defense
-_Stats take a large hit if bleeding
-_Low Head and Body endurance
-_Overall average to low defensive stats, very low Suplex defense
Finisher
Front Grapple-X+A-Dynamite Knee Strike Combo !!
Signature Moves
Front Grapple-B-Canadian Backbreaker
Back Grapple-L/R+B-Everest (High Angle) German Suplex Pin
Opponent Down Face Down at Head-A-Cross Armbar
Running At Opponent On Ground-B-Leg Drop
Notable Moves
Standing-Dir+B-High Roundhouse Kick
Front Grapple-D+B-Double Arm Suplex Pin
Corner Grapple-D+B-Super Back Suplex
Recommended Download Moves
-None
(Author's Notes-Takayama is now noted most for being a freelancer, and
for his IWGP title run, but was once a great tag wrestler in Team No
Fear with Takao Omori. In FPD, his low defense may seem troubling, but
if used primarily in tag matches, Takayama can be quite effective. His
Dynamite Knee Strike Combo has a high CRITICAL rate.)
---Tamon Honda---
Class-Heavyweight
Total Edit Points-131
Offence-Orthodox
Defense-Power
CRITICAL Type-Finisher
Special Skill-None
+_Decent Suplex stats, Punch and Rough defense
+_Can execute his German Suplex from multiple positions
-_Poor Respiratory
-_1 for Submission offence, low Technical, Kick, and Stretch stats
Finisher
Back Grapple-X+A-German Suplex !
Signature Moves
Top Rope Down-X-Diving Headbutt
Front Grapple-B-Front Headbutt Combo
Back Grapple-L/R+B-High Angle German Suplex Pin
Opponent Down Face Down at Feet-A-Tamon's Shooter (STF)
Notable Moves
Front Grapple-D+B-Jumping Tombstone Piledriver
Opponent Down Face Down at Feet-B-Pickup German Suplex
Back Mount-B-German Suplex
Recommended Download Moves
-Dead End
(Author's Notes-Tamon Honda is noted for his past Olympic competition
in wrestling. He now is one half of the Burning tag team with Kenta
Kobashi, and has surprised many with their success. His amateur
knowledge has aided him in the realm of professional wrestling, in FPD,
abuse his German Suplexes, especially the ground pickup version.)
---Jun Izumida---
Class-Heavyweight
Total Edit Points-118
Offence-Orthodox
Defense-Power
CRITICAL Type-None
Special Skill-None
+_Good variety of top rope moves
+_Decent Power on offence, Punch and Rough defense
-_Low Kick offence, low Submission and Technical stats
-_Low Respiration
-_Low climbing skill makes it hard for him to hit his top rope finisher
Finisher
Top Rope Down-X-Meteorite (Diving) Headbutt
Signature Moves
Standing-B-Front Step Kick
Front Grapple-D+X-Dragon Screw
Front Grapple-B-Front Headbutt Combo
Front Grapple-L/R+B-Bulldog
Notable Moves
Running-A-Lou Thesz Press Pin
Top Rope Down-B-Diving Moonsault
Opponent Down Face Up at Head-A-Stranglehold Gamma
Recommended Download Moves
-None
(Author's Notes-Izumida is a rather slow wrestler, yet he has some
excellent high flying moves. His ground attacks are good wear down
moves that will ready the opponent for a Meteorite Headbutt or a Diving
Moonsault. Overall, however, Izumida is not a top wrestler in NOAH.)
---Masao Inoue---
Class-Heavyweight
Total Edit Points-125
Offence-Orthodox
Defense-Power
CRITICAL Type-Finisher
Special Skill-None
+_Good Power and Rough stats
+_Has some decent pinning moves and submissions
-_Low Kick and Submission stats
-_Low Respiratory
Finisher
Front Grapple-B-Argentine Backbreaker (Torture Rack)!
Signature Moves
Running-A-Falling Lariat
Front Grapple-X-Eye Rake
Front Grapple-D+B-Fallaway Slam Pin
Back Grapple-L/R+B-Million Dollar Buster (Cobra Clutch Leg Sweep)
Notable Moves
Front Grapple-X+A-Fallaway Slam
Back Grapple-U/D+B-Dragon Backbreaker (Back Suplex to Backbreaker)
Running At Opponent on Ground-B-Flipping Senton
Recommended Download Moves
-None
(Author's Notes-Inoue is best known for his old AJPW day, tagging with
Tamon Honda. His FPD moveset is decent, with few real strengths or
weaknesses. The Argentine Backbreaker, Fallaway Slam, Fallaway Slam
Pin, and Million-Dollar Buster all are excellent moves for working the
back area.)
---Daisuke Ikeda---
Class-Heavyweight/Junior Heavyweight
Total Edit Points-130
Offence-Orthodox
Defense-Power
CRITICAL Type-None
Special Skill-None
+_Remarkable well rounded moveset
+_Good Kick and Rough offence, Flying defense
-_Below average Power offence, weak Lariat defense
-_Takes more damage when cut open
Finisher
Running-A-Dai-Chan Bomber (Lariat)
Signature Moves
Standing-Dir+B-Sobat (Turning Back Spin Kick)
Top Rope Standing-B-Diving Dai-Chan Bomber (Diving Lariat)
Front Grapple-D+A-Knee Combo
Front Grapple-X+A-Muscle Buster (Hanging Double Leg Cradle Drop)
Notable Moves
Running-X-Inazuma (Lightning) Leg Lariat
Front Grapple-L/R+B-Death Valley Bomb (Also called Death Valley Driver)
Back Grapple-X+A-Release Dragon Suplex
Recommended Download Moves
-None
(Author's Notes-The former Battlearts fighter has a great movelist. He
can stand up and trade strikes, drop someone with a power grapple, fly
through the air with a moonsault, or lock on a submission hold. Ikeda
is an interesting character to use, even if his stats are not the
highest, he can put up a good fight against anyone in NOAH.)
---Kentaro Shiga---
Class-Heavyweight
Total Edit Points-101
Offence-Orthodox
Defense-Power
CRITICAL Type-Finisher
Special Skill-None
+_Decent Submission, Instant Power on offence, and Technical defense
+_Has some good joint lock moves
-_Low Head, Arm, and Body Endurance
-_Overall average to low stats, very low Arm Power on offence
-_Only has three signature moves
Finisher
*10-L/R+B-Tornado DDT !
Signature Moves
13-A-Reverse Armbar
4-Diving Dropkick
6-A-Jujigatame (Cross Armbar)
??-None given
Notable Moves
Apron Springboard Attack-B-Springboard Dropkick
Front Grapple-Takedown Jujigatame (Cross Armbar)
Corner Running Springboard-X-Triangle Enzuigiri
Recommended Download Moves
-None
(Author's Notes-Shiga may be small for a heavyweight, and may have poor
edit points and weak attributes, but don't count him out. Shiga has
some good submission moves targeting the arms, and his AI always seems
to put up a good fight. He is best used in a tag team.)
---Takeshi Rikoh---
Class-Heavyweight
Total Edit Points-128
Offence-Power
Defense-Power
CRITICAL Type-Finisher
Special Skill-None
+_High Power on offence
+_Strong Endurance for Head and Waist
-_1 on Submission and Technical on Offence
-_No special skill
Finisher
*11-A-Power Lariat !
Signature Moves
1-Dir+B-Punch
1-X+A-Football Charge
2-U+B-Chokeslam
10-L/R+B-Sumo Slap Combo
Notable Moves
Counter To Run-X-Power Lariat
Counter To Run-A-Chokeslam
Front Grapple-X+A-Pumphandle Slam
Recommended Download Moves
-None
(Author's Notes-Yaaaahhh! Yaaaahhh! The first thing that I noticed
about Rikoh in FPD was his incessant yelling. The former sumo wrestler
has a good power moveset, but his best strategy is to focus on striking
moves.)
---Big Van Vader---
Class-Heavyweight
Total Edit Points-187
Offence-Power
Defense-Power
CRITICAL Type-Power
Special Skill-Start Dash
+_Vader is the CRITICAL King of FPD, no doubt about it
+_10 in Arm Power, Power on offence, and Lariat on defense
+_Has great high risk moves for a big man if you want to use them
-_Low Body Endurance
-_Low Technical, Instant Power, and Submission stats
-_High risk moves are hard to connect with, due to his slow speed
Finisher
Front Grapple-D+B-Vader Powerbomb !!
Signature Moves
Standing-B-Vader Hammer (Clubbing Strikes)
Top Rope Down-A-Diving Big Van Crush (Diving Splash)
Back Grapple-X+A-Reverse Powerbomb !!
Running At Opponent On Ground-B-Big Van Crush (Running Splash Pin)
Notable Moves
Running-A-Running Vader Attack
Top Rope Down-X+A-Diving Moonsault
Corner Grapple-D+B-Vader Crush/Vader Bomb (Reverse Splash)
Recommended Download Moves
-Sky High Chokeslam
Character Guide by TheCrazyEst
(Author's Notes-It's Vader Time! Big Van Vader has had an illustrious
past in almost every major fed in both Japan and the United States.
Whether he was powerbombing Antonio Inoki in New Japan Pro Wrestling,
feuding with Kenta Kobashi in NOAH, or being misused horribly in the
WWF(go figure...), there is arguably no place in the world that has not
seen the big Mastodon rule. In the Fire Pro Wrestling series, Vader is
infamous for his ability to CRITICAL people at a higher rate than any
other wrestler. His power moves are the stuff of legend in FPD, and
quite often, a Vader match will end up with the opponent sprawled out
on the mat with the ref calling for the bell. Don't forget his awe
inspiring high risk maneuvers either, but do beware, although agile,
Vader is not particularly fast, and setting up the Diving Moonsault is
quite a task.)
---Yoshinari Ogawa---
Class-Heavyweight/Junior Heavyweight
Total Edit Point-194
Offence-American
Defense-Technician
CRITICAL Type-Technical
Special Skill-One Hit Reversal
+_10 in Technical defense
+_High CRITICAL rate
+_Highly rated for a Jr. Heavyweight
-_Very low Arm Power on offence and Lariat defense
-_Average speed for his size
Finisher
Back Grapple-X+A-Backdrop Suplex Pin
Signature Moves
Front Grapple-D+A-Jawbreaker
Front Grapple-L/R+B-Shake Jab Combo
Back Grapple-U/D+B-Backdrop Driver
Opponent Down Face Up at Feet-A-Jacknife Pin !
Notable Moves
Running-A-Jump Around DDT
Front Grapple-B-Small Package Pin
Front Grapple-D+B-Tiger Driver
Recommended Download Moves
-None
(Author's Notes-Yoshinari Ogawa is one of NOAH's most distinguished
wrestlers with a GHC title reign, and a great tag team with Mitsuharu
Misawa. However, he aggravates some fans with his cheap wins, which
his technical CRITICAL skill accurately depicts. One of the highest
rated Jr. Heavyweight wrestlers in the game.)
---Tsuyoshi Kikuchi---
Class-Heavyweight/Junior Heavyweight
Total Edit Points-124
Offence-Orthodox
Defense-Orthodox
CRITICAL Type-Finisher
Special Skill-None
+_Has a number of good kicks and power grapples
+_Good Stretch, Flying and Technical defense
-_Low Submission and Rough offence
-_Low Leg Endurance
Finisher
Front Grapple-D+B-Fireball Bomb (Blue Thunder Bomb) !
Signature Moves
Running-A-Zero-sen Kick (Leaping Calf Kick)
Top Rope Down-X+A-Flying Swan Dive Headbutt
Front Grapple-L/R+B-Fisherman Suplex
Back Grapple-X+A-Triple German Suplex Pin
Notable Moves
Standing-Dir+B-Front High Kick
Corner Grapple-U+B-Super Overhead Belly To Belly Suplex
Corner Grapple-D+B-Tornado DDT
Recommended Download Moves
-None
(Author's Notes-Kikuchi is one of my favorite Jr. Heavy wrestlers in
FPD. He has a good variety of kicks and grapple moves that can
demolish opponents. While best used in a tag team, Kikuchi can hold
his own in a singles match.)
---Yoshinobu Kanemaru---
Class-Heavyweight/Junior Heavyweight
Total Edit Points-120
Offence-Junior Heavyweight
Defense-Junior Heavyweight
CRITICAL Type-None
Special Skill-None
+_Great high risk and agile moveset
+_Very fast movement
+_High Instant Power for offence, Flying defense
-_1 in Power offence
-_Stats take a huge hit if cut open
Finisher
Top Rope Down-A-Diving Moonsault !
Signature Moves
Front Grapple-B-Kanemaru (Kido) Clutch (Side Fireman Carry Cradle Pin)
Back Grapple Counter-Back Groin Kick
Corner Grapple-U+B-Reverse Hurricanrana
Corner Grapple-L/R+B-Hollywood Star Press (Split Leg Moonsault)
Notable Moves
Running-A-Swinging Headscissors
Top Rope Standing-X+A-Diving Tornado DDT
Corner Springboard Attack-X-Springboard Moonsault
Recommended Download Moves
-None
(Author's Notes-Kanemaru is an impressive high-flying Jr. Heavyweight
wrestler for NOAH. He is extremely fast, which makes it easier to hit
his high-risk moves, especially his Diving Moonsault finisher. Avoid
grappling with larger opponents, he works best on the run.)
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Credits+Some Great Links
(Taken directly from my Finisher/Favorite FAQ, I used the same sources
for this guide as I did for that one)
1. The GameFaqs Fire Pro boards---introducing me to the phenomenon that
is Fire Pro Wrestling
2. Bill Wood, Pink Spider, Kkorn34713, Frank James Chan, Viper Mask,
GokuKenshiro, Orochi Geese, and all the other great FPD contributors---
creating guides, giving me information and advice that helped me figure
out the translations and identities for the wrestlers and moves, and
continuing to improve the Fire Pro experience, check out their guides
to truly become a Fire Pro master!
3. Spike---creating the best wrestling game series ever, period.
4. www.gswf.org---for providing the edit points, tons of info that is
used in this guide and being a general Fire Pro D authority on about
anything, this is one of the best FPD sites out there, any fan should
either check it out, or most likely already has done so.
5. www.puroresufan.com---for being the best up to date authority for
English Puroresu fans, and really piquing my interest in Japanese
wrestling, has a great board for wrestling discussion
and international wrestling news, may only cover NJPW now on their main
news page, but they do it well.
6. www.puroresu.com---for being the best English source available on
the history of the wonderful world of Puroresu, a must see for any fan
of pro wrestling the way it used to be.
7.Jujigatame Puroresu (
http://geocities.com/jpuroresu)---great
profiles, got lots of move names from here, a good place to go if you
just want to learn the basic facts about the Puro stars in FPD.
8. www.quebrada.net---A very nice site with a great set of summaries of
old school Puro, plus a great Puro Dictionary that can help you learn
basic Japanese terms.
9.
http://www.angelfire.com/freak/jblackhart/moves.html---This is the
site for Jason Blackheart's download moves that he hacked from Fire Pro
Z for the PS2-I have not been able to download any of them yet, but I
recommend this site to anyone who can do so.
10.
http://fpwd2k.gswf.org/Frontpage.html---Rock n' Roll's excellent
site that walks you through graphical representations of the menus and
has great edit packs to boot. Must see for beginners new to FPD, and
vets looking for edit packs.
11.
http://www.wrestlecrap.com---This site may not have given me any
real info for this guide, but is a must read for any wrestling fan,
especially old school fans, and those disenfranchised with the WWE and
constantly provides me with a number of great laughs every week.
12.
http://og-fpd.freeservers.com---Orochi Geese's great site with its
own exclusive FAQ's, edit packs, his own personal fed (OG- FPD), and
other goodness. O.G. deserves special thanks here for assembling my
guide from posts on the Gamefaqs message boards and placing it on his
site when Gamefaqs was having problems with my guide submission.
If any of these links fail to work, please inform me, and if
applicable, send me a working link to the site. If you feel you have
been left off the list, want to contribute or see a site that should be
included, please let me know ASAP!
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Version 1.0-Added all wrestlers with weight class, total edit points,
CRITICAL info, Special Skill info, scouting report, Finisher,
Signature, and Notable moves, and recommended
download moves, added a basic description of NOAH
If anyone can provide me with the Fire Pro names of all the wrestlers
and feds, I promise you will receive a great deal of credit and
appreciation, anyone willing to aid me with bios for individual
wrestlers or to help with more detailed fed descriptions is also
extremely welcome to offer your aid.
This may be not be reproduced under any circumstances except for
personal, private use. It may not be placed on any web site or
otherwise distributed publicly without advance permission. Use of this
guide on any other web site or as a part of any public display is
strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright. Please contact me
if you wish to use this guide on your own site, I encourage you to do
so, but only with permission.
If anyone wishes to contact me with feedback on this FAQ please post on
the Fire Pro D board at GameFaqs(www.gamefaqs.com) or E-mail at
[email protected]
Copyright 2003-2004 Nicholas Miller
