Fire Pro Wrestling D -Pro Wrestling NOAH Character Guide Author-The Senator Version-1.0 ================== 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 ================== ------------------------ Pro Wrestling NOAH Number of Wrestlers-16 Average Edit Points per Wrestler-152 ------------------------ NOAH Major Titles Global Honored Crown (GHC) Heavyweight Title GHC Junior Heavyweight Title GHC Tag Titles GHC Junior Tag Titles ------------------------ {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:) ================= ---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.) ================= 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! ================= 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 GOPNICK82@AOL.com Copyright 2003-2004 Nicholas Miller