HAYABUSA
World Champion
Aug. 1997 - Aug. 24, 1997
The Japanese sensation Hayabusa and his manager Sonny Onoo caused quite a sensation in the NOWF when they arrived late in the summer of 1997. Quickly finding allies in the Ultimo Dragon and Mr. Fuji, he staked his claim as one of the top NOWF superstars in quite a hurry. In his very first attempt, he defeated Rob Van Dam in a match that was full of controversy and interference, not just from the New Era and Hayabusa's Japanese compatriots, but also from Taz's boys, the Heenan Family, and the nWo.