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*This is about an event which happened in July 2009*
Hey! Como estas! Nine years have passed since Dove wrestling started, and with the belt the "Dove World Heavyweight" established as the pinnacle, the battle over the belt was unfolding.
The first champion was Yuko Miyamoto. Sakigake defeated Miyamoto in the second title defense, and reigned over Dove as the ace. His uncouth fighting style fascinated fans.
In 2009, a number one contenders match was set up with the winner winning the right to challenge for the belt. It was Ray Paloma vs Kabuki Kid. Suddenly, Ray was on fire at this chance as at that time Sakigake had overtaken him in both popularity and ability. But, should he win this match, then he should be back in the mainstream again! Inspired, he was able to defeat villain Kabuki Kid, and won the right to challenge the belt in a match at Club Chinatown.
However, at the moment when he pinned Kabuki Kid, the champion Sakigake rushed in and tore Ray's mask and ripped it off. For the masked man, masks are more important than life. Sakigake said, "Hey! Former ace! Do you think it is possible to challenge so easily? If I am putting this belt on the line, you put something too!" The important thing is, of course, the mask to which Ray replied "Hey, Sakigake! I will put this mask on the line when I challenge you!" Thus on July 19th 2009, the title match that would significantly change Ray's pro wrestling life took place at the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Exhibition Centre (to be continued).
*Born February 20th 1975 in Hiroshima, after Sanyo High School, he graduated from the Osaka Resort & Sports College. At the age of 25 he moved to Mexico alone and made his debut in April 2000. After returning to Japan, Dove Pro Wrestling was launched in his hometown of Hiroshima, and he is currently active in other promotions. His main title in Dove is the World Heavyweight Championship. He runs a Mexican restaurant "Acapulco" in Hiroshima.
