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[Hex]

Okada probably watched that match and wondered why Nakamura-san was apologizing.

Bruv....Naito vs Ibushi..G1 night 1.
Glorious wtf cringe fest of greatness and sympathetic neck pain.

I will say that in the Tana match we saw how Ibushi's corner spear was supposed to work (thanks to a poor camera angle).
The one with Naito was definitely a botch

 

[Beefy]

Well that's fucked up

Just a lil

 

[serenewarfare]

Being a main stay on 205 live is like being on the browns practice squad. Sure you made to the NFL but no really cares.

I mean, maybe, but it's more than most of the CWs get.

It's because how he says "Fox" though.

That helped, but it's not just because of that from the way I understand it. Vince likes his general ability to work with anything he's given.

I haven't watched 205 Live in a few weeks. What happened with the Dar and Alicia story? The last time I watched he turned on her which confused the fuck out of me because up until then the story seemed to be that Dar doesn't want to be with Alicia at all but then came this big reveal that the whole time he was playing her by making her think he liked her.

That was the end of it.

 

[FlammableD]

This is their first time facing each other right?

I'd bet on it yeah. (Minus NXT house shows)

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

That was the end of it.

I guess I'll count that as a good thing since the story kind of sucked.

 

[Sephzilla]

If WrassleGAF was banned, no one would ever be able to defeat the Huggerz for the GWF tag titles... 🤔

The final GWF would be the Huggers versus two 100 overall Modbots for the tag titles

 

[avengers23]

This is their first time facing each other right?

They missed each other completely outside of WWE.

 

[Angry Grimace]

I mean, I have no problem with Japanese wrestling, but defending Cena getting dropped on his head by saying that Japanese dudes take worse hits is kind of a ridiculous take. I mean, two different Japanese wrestlers have gotten absolutely fucked up in the ring this year. That isn't good or indicative of how wrestling is "supposed to be done." Meltzer seems pretty resigned to the fact there's going to be kick-ass matches in Japan until someone inevitably gets killed in the ring. He brings up Tanahashi working hurt like every other podcast. I think like last week he said he wished Titus O'Neill was Tanahashi's manager and would throw the towel in for him.

 

[Anth0ny]

I know (assume?) you're joking but that spot (hell, a lot of the spots in those guys matches, or Ibushi v Naito recently and many others) really shouldnt be happening.

Honest question cause I don't know how fake sports work: Isn't the scary place to land on the top of your head as opposed to your shoulder/traps?

Like when Austin had his near paralysis it was the top of his fucking head and I imagined his neck and spine crunching together like an accordion.

The Cena bump and all the bumps we see in Japan look like they land on their shoulder or traps, which is why they can continue with the match afterwards instead of being, you know... dead.

 

[MC Safety]

Nia Jax did a podcast with Chris Jericho.

Jericho also did a podcast with Bo Dallas, and the promotional text on the Podcast one Web site states Dallas is a huge conspiracy theorist. I'd hope this is part of his wrestling gimmick, or that he's being facetious, but I don't really care to investigate the matter.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Huge respect for John Cena, I'm starting to think he might just be WWE's Greatest of All Time now.

 

[RecRoulette]

I mean, I have no problem with Japanese wrestling, but defending Cena getting dropped on his head by saying that Japanese dudes take worse hits is kind of a ridiculous take. I mean, two different Japanese wrestlers have gotten absolutely fucked up in the ring this year. That isn't good or indicative of how wrestling is "supposed to be done."

I don't think anyone was saying that. We were just talking about why Meltzer and Alvarez wouldn't bring it up, probably just didn't have that much of an impact on them.

 

[slightconfuse]

Nakamura giving Cena a bit of that kings road

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zwSzkcvLdvE

 

[klonere]

I mean, I have no problem with Japanese wrestling, but defending Cena getting dropped on his head by saying that Japanese dudes take worse hits is kind of a ridiculous take. I mean, two different Japanese wrestlers have gotten absolutely fucked up in the ring this year. That isn't good or indicative of how wrestling is "supposed to be done." Meltzer seems pretty resigned to the fact there's going to be kick-ass matches in Japan until someone inevitably gets killed in the ring. He brings up Tanahashi working hurt like every other podcast. I think like last week he said he wished Titus O'Neill was Tanahashi's manager and would throw the towel in for him.

I'm definitely not defending it.

That Cena bump was scary as hell, guess I'm just desensitized at this stage though. Flat back bumps are CTE inducing, I'm morally compromised watching any type of wrestling~

 

[Rhaknar]

Honest question cause I don't know how fake sports work: Isn't the scary place to land on the top of your head as opposed to your shoulder/traps?

Like when Austin had his near paralysis it was the top of his fucking head and I imagined his neck and spine crunching together like an accordion.

The Cena bump and all the bumps we see in Japan look like they land on their shoulder or traps, which is why they can continue with the match afterwards instead of being, you know... dead.

dude you JUST posted a gif of Okada landing right on his head lol

 

[Damn Silly]

The final GWF would be the Huggers versus two 100 overall Modbots for the tag titles

I just read that as 100 Modbots and the image of Cena and Orton vs the entire roster flashed in my mind.

 

[serenewarfare]

Honest question cause I don't know how fake sports work: Isn't the scary place to land on the top of your head as opposed to your shoulder/traps?

Like when Austin had his near paralysis it was the top of his fucking head and I imagined his neck and spine crunching together like an accordion.

The Cena bump and all the bumps we see in Japan look like they land on their shoulder or traps, which is why they can continue with the match afterwards instead of being, you know... dead.

Landing on the top of your head is worse.

That does not mean landing very high on your shoulders and causing your neck to strain is okay.

 

[Zach]

The final GWF would be the Huggers versus two 100 overall Modbots for the tag titles

We would overcome through the power of teamwork.

[Biggest-Geek-EverKnockingGuyOffTopRope.gif]

 

[Beefy]

Nia Jax did a podcast with Chris Jericho.

Jericho also did a podcast with Bo Dallas, and the promotional text on the Podcast one Web site states Dallas is a huge conspiracy theorist. I'd hope this is part of his wrestling gimmick, or that he's being facetious, but I don't really care to investigate the matter.

Nah, he said Sandy Hook is a lie etc

 

[jmdajr]

I mean, I have no problem with Japanese wrestling, but defending Cena getting dropped on his head by saying that Japanese dudes take worse hits is kind of a ridiculous take. I mean, two different Japanese wrestlers have gotten absolutely fucked up in the ring this year. That isn't good or indicative of how wrestling is "supposed to be done." Meltzer seems pretty resigned to the fact there's going to be kick-ass matches in Japan until someone inevitably gets killed in the ring. He brings up Tanahashi working hurt like every other podcast. I think like last week he said he wished Titus O'Neill was Tanahashi's manager and would throw the towel in for him.

It certainly is. It should never be the norm. Yeah, mistakes happen but they should be avoided as much as possible.

 

[serenewarfare]

We would overcome through the power of teamwork.

[Biggest-Geek-EverKnockingGuyOffTopRope.gif]

You needed the refs help to even beat the Nation tho....

 

[Heroman]

If tana was in America he would have had the surgery to bad he is in Japan.

 

[Zach]

Nia Jax did a podcast with Chris Jericho.

Jericho also did a podcast with Bo Dallas, and the promotional text on the Podcast one Web site states Dallas is a huge conspiracy theorist. I'd hope this is part of his wrestling gimmick, or that he's being facetious, but I don't really care to investigate the matter.

Dudes posted about it on here, of course. You don't want to hear the details.

 

[Sephzilla]

Nia Jax did a podcast with Chris Jericho.

Jericho also did a podcast with Bo Dallas, and the promotional text on the Podcast one Web site states Dallas is a huge conspiracy theorist. I'd hope this is part of his wrestling gimmick, or that he's being facetious, but I don't really care to investigate the matter.

Spoiler

It's not

 

[Heroman]

I mean, I have no problem with Japanese wrestling, but defending Cena getting dropped on his head by saying that Japanese dudes take worse hits is kind of a ridiculous take. I mean, two different Japanese wrestlers have gotten absolutely fucked up in the ring this year. That isn't good or indicative of how wrestling is "supposed to be done." Meltzer seems pretty resigned to the fact there's going to be kick-ass matches in Japan until someone inevitably gets killed in the ring. He brings up Tanahashi working hurt like every other podcast. I think like last week he said he wished Titus O'Neill was Tanahashi's manager and would throw the towel in for him.

I doubt that will happen.

 

[Tall4Life]

For example, Jericho believes the Montreal Screwjob was a work

 

[klonere]

I mean, I have no problem with Japanese wrestling, but defending Cena getting dropped on his head by saying that Japanese dudes take worse hits is kind of a ridiculous take. I mean, two different Japanese wrestlers have gotten absolutely fucked up in the ring this year. That isn't good or indicative of how wrestling is "supposed to be done." Meltzer seems pretty resigned to the fact there's going to be kick-ass matches in Japan until someone inevitably gets killed in the ring. He brings up Tanahashi working hurt like every other podcast. I think like last week he said he wished Titus O'Neill was Tanahashi's manager and would throw the towel in for him.

I doubt that will happen.

Shibata was really, really close to dying or at least being wheelchair bound for life.

 

[Zach]

You needed the refs help to even beat the Nation tho....

You mean a referee who called it right down the middle?! A man who wouldn't stand for Beefy's outside interference?! Beefy put his hands on my person, okay?! My person!! The referee did the right thing and deserved the standing ovation the GWF Galaxy gave him!

 

[serenewarfare]

Tanahashi's quote about not getting the surgery was fucking terrifying. He basically said he owes it to the fans to show up and be Tanahashi right now, regardless of whatever problems it may personally cause him later.

You mean a referee who called it right down the middle?! A man who wouldn't stand for Beefy's outside interference?! Beefy put his hands on my person, okay?! My person!! The referee did the right thing and deserved the standing ovation the GWF Galaxy gave him!

Beefy did nothing wrong. He was simply supporting his client and that ref threw him out. Most blatant example of 'cism I've ever seen.

 

[Angry Grimace]

I don't think anyone was saying that. We were just talking about why Meltzer and Alvarez wouldn't bring it up, probably just didn't have that much of an impact on them.

Alvarez was trying to bring it up, but the issue was a straight up non-starter for Meltzer (like he legit misinterpreted Alvarez's question about it) because Cena was pretty clearly not injured on it. It was just a scary looking bump.

It's kind of crazy that Sasha Banks takes bumps like that all of the goddamn time, but Bayley gets hurt on a botched shoulder tackle from an opponent who has no business in a ring. Nia did nothing to protect her opponent there and didn't even notice she fucked up. You shouldn't be putting people like that in a ring.

Imagine if Big E and Sasha Banks hooked up and had a kid. It would probably moonsault off of the crib and land headfirst.

I doubt that will happen.

He says something to that effect that you can't keep pushing the envelope further fairly often. He sometimes will remark on some guy working NJPW and says something like "he's doing great and going to have kick ass matches until he kills himself in a year or two."

 

[miserable]

For example, Jericho believes the Montreal Screwjob was a work

I'm pretty sure some people in here believe that too

 

[Stall19]

Joshi, not to be outdone by the men also have gotten on the action of terrible unsafe spots. Say hello to one of Kairi's concussions.

 

[Angry Grimace]

Shibata was really, really close to dying or at least being wheelchair bound for life.

Honma announced his plan to return to the ring like a month after he got surgery. He spent something like another two and a half months in the hospital after his announcement. I mean, it's a different culture, sure, but you shouldn't want to see this dude back in a ring.

 

[serenewarfare]

Joshi, not to be outdone by the men also have gotten on the action of terrible unsafe spots. Say hello to one of Kairi's concussions.

Why would anyone ever want to leave this for WWE?

 

[Draxal]

To be honest, the second big hiatus from wrestling was after watching the documentary about Mick Foley's wife when Mick got nailed in the head 23029309230923092309230 times by the Rock with the chair.

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

Nakamura not having to have someone kick the shit out of him every match is probably a big reason why he jumped to WWE.

That and the fact he could deliver 2 star matches forever and have the crowd eating out of his hand.

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

To be honest, the second big hiatus from wrestling was after watching the documentary about Mick Foley's wife when Mick got nailed in the head 23029309230923092309230 times by the Rock with the chair.

the rock was often a little too rough with chair shots

 

[Hex]

You mean a referee who called it right down the middle?! A man who wouldn't stand for Beefy's outside interference?! Beefy put his hands on my person, okay?! My person!! The referee did the right thing and deserved the standing ovation the GWF Galaxy gave him!

Ref did a fine job, and I am proud of Zach for reaching into his darkness to come up with the win.
Will only make it sweeter when I take the belts from him and his sidekick.

 

[British Monsoon]

Tanahashi's quote about not getting the surgery was fucking terrifying. He basically said he owes it to the fans to show up and be Tanahashi right now, regardless of whatever problems it may personally cause him later.

I'm always wary of interviews like that tbh, it wouldn't be the first time New Japan's played up an injury angle to make a popular face seem more heroic, or to emphasise the challenge they face, etc.

Also, I don't think Dave has much in the way of sources in Japan any more - this isn't the 90's when he was over there every other month, now he relies a lot on word from the gaijin boys over there. For instance, him originally reporting that the Shibata thing might be a work. That was clearly info fed to him by a gaijin not in the loop.

 

[Draxal]

Joshi, not to be outdone by the men also have gotten on the action of terrible unsafe spots. Say hello to one of Kairi's concussions.

Some of the 1990's joshi matches were unbelievably vicious, i've seen screen caps and i'm like wtf.

 

[serenewarfare]

I'm always wary of interviews like that tbh, it wouldn't be the first time New Japan's played up an injury angle to make a popular face seem more heroic, or to emphasise the challenge they face, etc.

Also, I don't think Dave has much in the way of sources in Japan any more - this isn't the 90's when he was over there every other month, now he relies a lot on word from the gaijin boys over there. For instance, him originally reporting that the Shibata thing might be a work. That was clearly info fed to him by a gaijin not in the loop.

The problem is that I don't think that makes Tanahashi look heroic. It makes him seem idiotic.

 

[Zach]

Ref did a fine job, and I am proud of Zach for reaching into his darkness to come up with the win.
Will only make it sweeter when I take the belts from him and his sidekick.

Biggest-Geek-Ever and I rotate Team Captain status and responsibility. We are the perfect team. We are one.

 

[Hex]

Nakamura not having to have someone kick the shit out of him every match is probably a big reason why he jumped to WWE.

That and the fact he could deliver 2 star matches forever and have the crowd eating out of his hand.

He did it at the right time to be honest.
WWE is ...I will not say scared of Japan, their egos are too big for that but they are intrigued by Japan.
They already expected to have a footing their when the network went live there, but they have come to find that the locals are a bit more than some fly by night pyramid scheme.
So they are building a talent base to keep an appeal there for when they do make a push.

 

[Sephzilla]

Ref did a fine job, and I am proud of Zach for reaching into his darkness to come up with the win.
Will only make it sweeter when I take the belts from him and his sidekick.

Who's your tag partner?

Spoiler

Do you need one?

 

[Rhaknar]

LOL at Alvarez pulling from KO's tweet

"Including Nakamura almost killing Cena, with that move where you are supposed to flip over, but Cena did not flip over and landed right on his neck, but as noted by Kevin Owens on twitter, he is now a Transformer, so he is fine"

 

[jmdajr]

 

[Hex]

Biggest-Geek-Ever and I rotate Team Captain status and responsibility. We are the perfect team. We are one.

I am not interested in which one of you is the dom and which is the sub or who spray tans who, whatever makes you both happy.
It will not save you.

 

[Anth0ny]

Cena is more like the real life Wolverine.

He probably broke his next taking that bump but healed it in the 15 seconds between then and the kinshasa finish.

 

[Hex]

Who's your tag partner?

Spoiler

Do you need one?

PM coming

 

[Empyrean Heaven]

I'm super disappointed that nothing came of his heavyweight move up in NJPW. Everytime he had a big singles match it was always a highlight. I guess if they didn't want him, this is how it's meant to be.

O'Reilly wasn't getting great reactions, Gedo liked him but he just wasn't getting over with crowds. WWE was always his end goal, so no surprise he jumped.