Concluding Update – As the Curtain is Closing:
Soon the expression on Yumi’s face changes from one of rage to one of cold hard certainty as says to herself, “This ends…NOW!”. During the entire match, Japan Panther has been undeniably stubborn in refusing to submit but now it is Yumi’s turn to be the stubborn one! Continuing to hold Panther’s torso over her knee, she presses one hand into Panther’s upper chest and the other at the base of her crotch pushing both down hard.
“ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!”, Yumi counts before letting up for a moment with the sounds of the brave Panther moaning in the background. She repeats the process twice more, applying the excruciating pressure to her defiant rival. By now, even Japan Panther’s most devoted fans are urging her to give in, knowing it has reached the point of no return. Without showing a bit of emotion, Yumi warns, “I am going to start counting to TEN!”.
As Yumi carries out her threat, going to SIX and then SEVEN…, Panther begrudgingly shouts, “STOP! Y-you a-are C-C-Captain!”. Realizing that there is nothing more to prove, the brave and scrappy fighter submits. But in a surprise reaction, Yumi is suddenly speechless! Amazed by her partner’s bravery Yumi turns to hug her defeated rival.
Japan Panther cringes at first but Yumi reassures her that everything is okay. As the two partners continue to hug, ignoring everything around them, words are spoken between them. I cannot make out what they are saying so I will leave that between the two of them.
In a few minutes, Japan Panther calms down. Yumi is able to stand up but not so for Japan Panther as she is feeling the effects of the savage punishment. With a throbbing back, and utter complete exhaustion, it is evident that the sweat-drenched brave Panther is going to need some help. Soon Yumi asks for two chairs to be brought out and then helps her beaten partner, by carrying her over to one of the chairs and helping her sit. Then the new Captain sits in the other one, holding a microphone. Because Japan Panther is nervous and uncomfortable, not knowing what to expect from the crowd, Yumi takes her hand and reassures her that everything will be okay as she starts to speak:
(Yumi motions to the crowd for quiet and they go along with her request.) “Before you applaud for me, I would like to ask for a resounding round of applause for my brave and tenacious partner!”. (The crowd cheers and starts chanting “PANTHER! PANTHER! PANTHER!” while Yumi raises her hand and smiles). I have never seen anyone put in so much effort, refusing to yield no matter what the odds! This is why I wanted Japan Panther as my Tag Team Partner and I know I made the right choice!”.
Japan Panther starts to regain some of her strength and composure and asks Yumi to help her stand up as she takes her turn at the microphone:
“Today you have seen one incredible battle! While we were adversaries just a few minutes ago we are now ONE TEAM! Believe you are going to see one exciting team from now on! We are here for each other and we will not be defeated!”.
Panther puts her arm around Yumi as both of them shout in unison, “WE ARE THE JAPANESE JUGGERNAUGHT AND WE ARE HERE TO BECOME CHAMPIONS! WE LOVE YOU!”.
Then the crowd starts chanting “JAPANESE JUGGERNAUGHT ROCKS!”.
(OBSERVATION: Congratulations to both of these AWESOME WOMEN! What started with a back breaker now ends with two women who have each other’s back! United after a battle against each other!)
These updates have covered a story of the formation of a very strong Tag Team! It is one that I am sure will be heard from for a long time to come! Thank you to everyone for your support, comments and for voting! Stay tuned for further adventures of... THE JAPANESE JUGGERNAUGHT!
Yumi is clearly focused on her imminent victory...

As the courage and tenacity of Japan Panther is also recognized in this amazing struggle!
