08-24-2019, 12:40 AM | #1601 |
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Gedo could have easily done something else. Jay White was with Gedo before they knew 100% that Omega was leaving. There were negotiations going on after Wrestle Kingdom. I think the White push is completely intentional.
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08-24-2019, 07:27 AM | #1602 |
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Is the Super-J Cup on a delay on NJPW World?
Was looking around Thursday night and all they had was the free match from the '16 finals with KUSHIDA and Kanemaru. |
08-24-2019, 09:49 AM | #1603 |
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Yes It's only airing on PPV via Fite. Airs in a few weeks on Japan World.
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08-25-2019, 03:13 PM | #1604 |
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It seems New Japan might be doing a 4 wrestlers, 3 title matches, 2 nights, 1 champion thing between Okada, Ibushi, Naito and maybe Jay White. Although it could very easily be Tanahashi in place of White. Ibushi said he wants to defend the IWGP Title on 5th.
So many interesting possibilities. I mean, there’s nothing stopping them from having Omega get back into things and doing Okada/Naito and Ibushi/Omega on Liger’s retirement show. It will probably be White, but that lends itself to a better story. There’s stuff brewing between Tanahashi and Suzuki, and Shibata and KENTA. You’ll likely have Moxley dropping the US Title to somebody (probably Juice). It should be an amazing weekend. Any word on who Liger is likely to face? Who is the guy holding together the junior heavyweight side of things? Think they give it to someone emerging? |
08-25-2019, 03:22 PM | #1605 |
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08-25-2019, 03:41 PM | #1606 |
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I would rather see Suzuki win the US Title. Not sure they go that route though.
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08-25-2019, 03:42 PM | #1607 |
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I’ve got this odd desire to see Goto vs. Sanada.
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08-25-2019, 07:51 PM | #1608 |
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They've protected Jericho vs. Tanahashi, haven't they? I imagine that's a Dome match, so maybe that does free up Suzuki for Mox?
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08-25-2019, 07:52 PM | #1609 |
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Seemed for a while NJPW was hinting at Suzuki vs. Liger for Liger's retirement match but who knows if they actually go ahead with it.
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08-25-2019, 08:08 PM | #1610 |
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I could go for Suzuki beating Mox night 1 for the US Title and then beating Liger night 2.
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08-26-2019, 03:27 AM | #1611 |
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NJPW teasing another potential matchup for Liger's retirement based on last night's Super J-Cup Finals.
SPOILER: show Spoiler tag used since it reveals who won the tournament for those interested in watching it once it gets uploaded to New Japan World. |
08-26-2019, 08:12 AM | #1612 |
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The Young Lions Cup is returning during the DESTRUCTION tour, Round Robin style again.
Shota Umino Ren Narita Yota Tsuji Yuya Uemura Clark Connors (LA Dojo) Karl Fredericks (LA Dojo) Alex Coughlin (LA Dojo) Michael Richards (Fale Dojo) You'd think Shota would easily take this to lead to his excursion but they've been putting over the LA Dojo boys over strong lately. |
08-27-2019, 04:23 PM | #1613 |
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Don't worry everyone, I just scored front row seats to the Hammerstein show. Once I saw Ishii on the card I had to.
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08-27-2019, 04:50 PM | #1614 |
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Sold out. So, I assume you got them from one of the other ticket outlets or from a private seller.
Pay a lot? Or get a steal? |
08-27-2019, 05:15 PM | #1615 |
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Ticketmaster has resale tickets on their seat map.
Well considering the other front row seats on there are going for $700 and $800 my $350 ticket wasn't too bad! I love the Hammerstein, I try to go to every show I can and get the best seats I can. Also gonna be front row for Bloodsport but not as excited for that considering Moxley is out now and the lineup is pretty lame. |
08-28-2019, 08:50 AM | #1616 |
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The last row of Hammerstein is going for $80 ... I may pick up a single. Thoughts? I went to MSG by myself and still had fun.
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08-28-2019, 09:30 AM | #1617 |
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Go for it! Hammerstein shows have such a fun atmosphere. You'll have fun either way. I went to Mania on my own and had a blast.
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08-28-2019, 10:06 AM | #1618 |
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Hammerstein is like 1 or 2 blocks away from MSG. Really can't get lost.
Also, if you're an Okada fan, it'll be your last chance to see him since he's not going to Philly. Just Boston and NYC. DO IT!, Jordan. |
08-28-2019, 11:45 AM | #1619 |
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I won't get lost, I use to live above the Hammerstein! It was my dorm!
I'm gonna buy the ticket. Anyone going we should have a beer or two before! |
08-31-2019, 12:54 PM | #1620 |
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This Royal Quest show is a bit of a mess right now in terms of production.
First the commentary audio got busted early on, then stream keeps lagging and losing connection, and now part of the entrance tron broke. |
08-31-2019, 03:19 PM | #1623 |
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at the Kaze Ni Nare chant for Suzuki blew out FITE's audio for a brief moment.
If it wasn't for Impact's Wrestlemania weekend show, this show would go down as the worst I've seen soo far this year in terms of production issues. Wrestling-wise, its been pretty good to great. |
08-31-2019, 03:24 PM | #1624 | |
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08-31-2019, 03:57 PM | #1625 |
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Suzuki vs Okada was great despite FITE deciding to take a rest break in the middle of it.
Royal Quest was very good overall. |
09-02-2019, 05:16 AM | #1626 |
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09-02-2019, 05:23 PM | #1627 |
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Sweet. Royal Quest is up on NJPW World.
Got something to watch tonight. |
09-02-2019, 06:29 PM | #1628 | |
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KENTA has been so good in 2019. I said it at the Royal Rumble, but he’s such a good worker. His facial expressions and demeanour and all that. The angle with him and Shibata was the best thing in wrestling this year. AEW has made me appreciate New Japan more. I want AEW to succeed, but their goofy philosophy just doesn’t click with me. New Japan might again be my best hope to enjoy pro-wrestling. |
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09-04-2019, 06:51 AM | #1629 |
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Ive gotta say it; Kota Ibushi is way better without Kenny Omega
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09-04-2019, 07:32 AM | #1630 |
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Royal Quest was really good. All the shows this weekend were really good it hard to say the best one.
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09-04-2019, 07:34 AM | #1631 |
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Eh nevermind. I thought he was pretty decent during most of his G1 run but just got around to watching the final where he was terrible. Why did he look like he was about to cry after every pin attempt?
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09-07-2019, 10:27 PM | #1632 |
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Kota Ibushi is weird to me. I think of him as good, and I get excited about match concepts with him, but whenever I see him against anyone that isn't Tanahashi or Nakamura, he bothers the fuck out of me. That being said, I am looking forward to Okada vs. Ibushi at WK.
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09-07-2019, 11:00 PM | #1633 |
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He just has the worst facial expressions sometimes. You don't have to look like your dog died after every near fall
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09-08-2019, 02:37 AM | #1634 |
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I can’t believe I heard Dave say he was a better seller than Ric Flair, lol.
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09-09-2019, 11:21 PM | #1636 |
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09-09-2019, 11:57 PM | #1637 |
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I don’t know how I feel about that. They’re still two excellent workers, but it’s just odd to imagine how old they are. Good for them though.
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09-10-2019, 08:47 AM | #1638 |
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Chase Owens will finally prove the critics he's better than Ricky Morton once and for all.
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09-16-2019, 10:53 PM | #1639 |
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Based on Suzuki's post-match promo from earlier today, evil Liger (Kishin) is basically a lock to happen one last time.
Maybe even for his retirement match if NJPW holds off Suzkui vs. Liger for that long. |
09-22-2019, 08:37 AM | #1640 |
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So have they announced any matches for any of the cards on the east coast next week?
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