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[avengers23]

Japanese wrassle experts Data, Bootaaay, etc.:

Can you tell me about the angle in Japan that inspired the nWo? Or point me to a strobogo write-up or something? >_>

Japanese companies have a history of running invasion angles. NJPW itself ran a Universal Wrestling Federation invasion angle twice, the second time in December 1985. That invasion angle lasted for a couple of years, and then Riki Choshu and the Choshu Army invaded NJPW.

 

[Kaladin]

I would so pay $13 / month for that.

WWE issued a survey to former subscribers of the WWEs Network today asking them if they would reconsider subscribing again. One of the more interesting choices on the survey was the option to pay $12.99 a month and get the option of Raw and Smackdown replays 24 hours after they air on the USA Network. Currently, the episodes are added to the Network's VOD 30 days after they air. So, they are at least considering the change.

 

[avengers23]

Thank Christ Athena finally debuted in NXT.

 

[Bluekaveli]

So Miz v Roman. That's an insult to the Miz.

 

[Data West]

It was also probably the most heated angle in JApanese wrestling history


like that or Dump fucking up the Crush Gals

 

[avengers23]

It was also probably the most heated angle in JApanese wrestling history


like that or Dump fucking up the Crush Gals

The UWF invasion or the Choshu Army invasion? The UWF was definitely a spark for New Japan.

 

[Data West]

the UWF invasion. it's what made Hashimoto such an icon

 

[Keyser Soze]

NXT is doing really well out of this Draft. Some great First Round picks.

 

[mreddie]

I would so pay $13 / month for that.

No.

 

[Jimmy King]

I would so pay $13 / month for that.

But RAW and Smackdown suck.

 

[Zach]

Hmmm. I was listening to The Lapsed Fan while walking the dog. It's the Bash at the Beach '96 episode and I thought they said Bischoff got the idea from working with New Japan. So was one of these invasion angles you guys are talking about in the mid-90s?

 

[Zach]

I wouldn't watch RAW/Smackdown if they were available live as part of the $9.99 I'm paying now sooo...

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

Hmmm. I was listening to The Lapsed Fan while walking the dog. It's the Bash at the Beach '96 episode and I thought they said Bischoff got the idea from working with New Japan. So was one of these invasion angles you guys are talking about in the mid-90s?

That is the one. The Monday Night Wars documentary mention this also.

 

[Ithil]

I don't think NXT is some well-booked paradise.

Please see:

Samoa Joe in TNA.

vs

Samoa Joe in NXT.

Even "substandard booking" would be a significant step up from TNA, let alone "adequate/solid".

 

[Data West]

Hmmm. I was listening to The Lapsed Fan while walking the dog. It's the Bash at the Beach '96 episode and I thought they said Bischoff got the idea from working with New Japan. So was one of these invasion angles you guys are talking about in the mid-90s?

Bischoff got the idea from the UWF vs NJPW angle because it was a white hot angle. WCW had their working relationship with NJPW long before that.

Please see:

Samoa Joe in TNA.

vs

Samoa Joe in NXT.

Even "substandard booking" would be a significant step up from TNA, let alone "adequate/solid".

Samoa Joe's NXT booking was his X Division TNA booking. You can see Joe meandering during his entire face run in NXT.

 

[Zach]

That is the one. The Monday Night Wars documentary mention this also.

Which one? What? I'm so confused. Haha...

I guess I'll just google around and figure it out. I just thought you guys could give me the ol' quick 'n' dirty. >_>

 

[Kaladin]

Happening Now on NXT Twitterverse:

Spoiler

Nakamura and Aries vs Blake and Murphy

 

[avengers23]

Hmmm. I was listening to The Lapsed Fan while walking the dog. It's the Bash at the Beach '96 episode and I thought they said Bischoff got the idea from working with New Japan. So was one of these invasion angles you guys are talking about in the mid-90s?

It's possible they're referencing NJPW and Inoki's feud with WAR and Tenryu, but I think the UWF/NJPW feud is usually cited as the inspiration for the NWO.

 

[Zach]

Bischoff got the idea from the UWF vs NJPW angle because it was a white hot angle. WCW had their working relationship with NJPW long before that

UWF/NJPW. Got it. I'll look into it. Thanks.

Thanks to my man avengers23, too.

 

[Arrowgigantic]

Nakamura just beat the ever living fuck out of Riley.

All is right in the world

 

[Ithil]

Bischoff got the idea from the UWF vs NJPW angle because it was a white hot angle. WCW had their working relationship with NJPW long before that.


Samoa Joe's NXT booking was his X Division TNA booking. You can see Joe meandering during his entire face run in NXT.

The face run he spent gradually working off his "five years of not giving a shit because he was in TNA" rust?

It's not just about booking, either, it's about how they're presented. TNA sucks the life out of wrestlers.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

Which one? What? I'm so confused. Haha...

I guess I'll just google around and figure it out. I just thought you guys could give me the ol' quick 'n' dirty. >_>

I should of been more specific. Sorry.

 

[DMczaf]

They're grooming him while they find the Riggs to his Bagwell.

What if his Riggs is actually Riggs?

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

What if his Riggs is actually Riggs?

That would be weird.

 

[somedevil]

NXT spoiler:

Seems like they are building towards a

Spoiler

Nakamura vs Aries match

 

[Kaladin]

NXT Spoiler :

Spoiler

Blake and Murphy with Alexa Bliss are doing a break up angle.

 

[mreddie]

NXT Spoiler :

Spoiler

Blake and Murphy with Alexa Bliss are doing a break up angle.

Who's turning

Spoiler

face

?

 

[Zach]

I should of been more specific. Sorry.

No prob.

And hey, my googling around actually led me to LegitShook.com! :O

You guys think this is the show Bischoff was inspired by?: http://www.legitshook.com/strobogos...-out-war-10995-sponsored-by-one-wipe-charlies

 

[Kaladin]

Who's turning

Spoiler

face

?

Spoiler

Blake and Alexa left Murphy in the middle of the ring.

 

[FallingEdge]

All these ex-TNA people, and you can't get the Freakzilla for one last go to call Samoa Joe fat?

this is what we need, one last Scott Steiner push.

 

[Data West]

Do they expect anyone to give a fuck about

Spoiler

Blake OR Murphy?

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

So Miz v Roman. That's an insult to the Miz.

Nah, the matchup is fine. The only things they're insulting are the belts and the audience.

 

[Shadow780]

Sandow

 

[Arrowgigantic]

Hunter, it's time. Time to bring back Derrick Bateman.

It will be a fine day, he should never have been released. Bill DeMott can never be forgiven.

 

[Laws00]

Let's go Damien Sandow....

 

[Laws00]

Titus O Neal folks........lol

Also am I the only one who gives no fucks about Baron Corbin or is it just me?

 

[TarpitCarnivore]

Titus O Neal folks........lol

Also am I the only one who gives no fucks about Baron Corbin or is it just me?

He looked weak as hell during the Ziggler thing. Here's this guy who's supposed to be big and badass, then he just ducks and runs away when attacked?

 

[Data West]

Hard for him to look big and badass when he gets beat by a dude that's 5'9"

 

[Angry Grimace]

Do they expect anyone to give a fuck about

Spoiler

Blake OR Murphy?

Which ones which

 

[Laws00]

Waiting for the Rick flair go kill yourself to natty I kept hearing about.....

 

[Bluekaveli]

That edit lol

 

[Laws00]

He looked weak as hell during the Ziggler thing. Here's this guy who's supposed to be big and badass, then he just ducks and runs away when attacked?

How was he in NXT?

 

[TarpitCarnivore]

How was he in NXT?

In the few matches I watched of him he was dull as hell to me. His entrance, swagger and announcer handling is what builds him as a bad ass though. To be honest it kind of reminds me of when DoA were a stable and trying to look like bad asses, but just came across as goons.

 

[Kaladin]

NXTwitterverse is reporting that

Spoiler

Doctors are looking at Bayley after her loss to Nia Jax, and it appears to be an ACL injury. It is unclear if it is storyline or not.

 

[Laws00]

Bryan looks so sad sitting on the floor lol

 

[Bluekaveli]

Ghetto selfy stick lol!

 

[slightconfuse]

Nakamura facing th drifter then

Spoiler

alex Reilly

is insane.

 

[avengers23]

Nakamura facing th drifter then

Spoiler

alex Reilly

is insane.

Killing time until the Japan tour.

Right?

 

[Kaladin]

Nakamura facing th drifter then

Spoiler

alex Reilly

is insane.

Not really, he's getting good showings against NXT's jobbers to the stars.

 

[somedevil]

Killing time until the Japan tour.

Right?

Well he also

Spoiler

had a tag match with Aries and Aries was mad at him for not tagging him. So this will probably lead to a match.