OCW 24: "Yuki no Bourei" An Aisu's Saga. (III)

PART III – THE BIRTH OF AISU (2003–2007)

When Satohiko returned to SPW, nobody recognized him.

The smiling aerial prospect was gone. In his place stood a silent warrior wearing a mask, speaking little and showing no emotion.

His new identity was simple:

AISU.

His wrestling style had transformed. Rather than relying on spectacular offense, he systematically targeted arms, shoulders, wrists, and elbows. Every hold led to another hold. Every escape led to another trap.

He introduced devastating submissions such as the Frozen Cross, Winter Lock, and eventually Absolute Zero.

His first major rivalry came against his old dojo rival Shinji Arakawa, whose technical brilliance matched Aisu’s own.

Soon another rival emerged: Kuro Oni.

The contrast fascinated fans.

Aisu represented control.

Kuro Oni represented destruction.

The media called their conflict:

Ice vs Fire

In 2006, Kuro Oni formed the BLACK DRAGON ARMY, a faction that terrorized SPW. Aisu became the unofficial guardian of the promotion, standing against them again and again.

By 2007, children wore his masks. Veterans respected him. Champions feared him.

The Warrior of Frost was no longer a prospect.

He was becoming a Legend.