Independent Jr. title abandoned

[Hisaharu Tanabe]

Michinoku Pro abandoned the Independent World Junior Heavyweight Title, held by Ikuto Hidaka, on 2002/05/15.

The belt had an FMW logo on it, and since FMW was closed down, they decided to drop the belt. They also announced that they would create a new junior heavyweight title.

[Peru-Yakuza]

I can't understand any of this. I thought FMW had stopped recognized the belt a long time ago. Well, I guess since it was the last recognizable legacy of the Onita regime...

[Hijo de Carlos]

I think that although FMW dropped recognition ages ago, the title continued to be recognised in independent promotions, primarily MPW

[ElGringo]

I think it's more of a respect thing. Sasuke is paying his dues to the company that gave him his first big break all thos years ago.