After signing an All Japan contract, former W*ING and FMW wrestler, Hideki Hosaka, had a trial series throughout the "
SUPER POWER SERIES 2002" tour, along with Tomoaki Honma. He wasn't able to win any of his five matches, making a slow start to his career as an All Japan wrestler.
Hideki Hosaka 5 Match Trial Series (4/27/02 to 5/6/02)
1. (4/27/02 @ Tokyo Korakuen Hall) Mike Barton beat Hideki Hosaka (8:25) with a high-angle powerbomb.
2. (4/29/02 @ Fukushima National Athletic Meet Gymnasium) Abdullah The Butcher beat Hideki Hosaka (5:40) with a jumping elbow drop.
3. (5/1/02 @ Niigata City Gymnasium) Taiyo Kea beat Hideki Hosaka (11:12) with the Hawaiian Smasher.
4. (5/4/02 @ Kurakata Sports Hall) Johnny Smith beat Hideki Hosaka (12:16) with the British Fall.
5. (5/6/02 @ Gifu Industrial Hall) George Hines beat Hideki Hosaka (10:45) with a Shining Wizard.