HazySaiyan
Banned
If Omega wins the title do you think Okada will win the G1 this year? I want the big Omega/Okada rematch but I really want Naito to win the G1.
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Sir_Crocodile
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Although Naito is the only indispensable man in NJPW.
If he got injured, house shows would go *way* down. They could probably survive without Okada.
If he got injured, house shows would go *way* down. They could probably survive without Okada.
British Monsoon
Member
For me, the story this year's Omega/Okada - I would personally have Omega win the NJ Cup, take the title at Sakura Genesis, have Okada win the G1 and reclaim the title at Wrestle Kingdom, only for Naito to attack him post-match and kick start their feud again in 2018.
They've only just started relying on Naito in a drawing role, I know he's popular, but to say they could do without Okada is nuts.
Dunno, he looked more 80's, so probably Hogan.
HazySaiyan
Banned
I really like that idea, guess it just depends if NJPW want a best of 3 series with Omega/Okada or hold off until next year. Omega needs a win over him though otherwise he'll just look like he can't hang.
Also, yes Okada is also a draw. To say otherwise is silly.
FlammableD
Banned
Took 2 weeks to reach the UK and not sure what to watch first...
EXPLOSIONS
First match I've picked is Combat Toyada vs Megumi Kudo No Rope Explosive Barbed Wire Death Match, Toyada's retirement match.
avengers23
Banned
Keep working the gimmick, LOS.
It's almost like they know how to keep some heat on the Los Ingobernables gimmick.
Holy shit the CC is going to be LIT this year JBL!
Okada winning the G1 again? Can you imagine the meltdowns if this happens?
I'm all for it
I'm wondering when they pull the trigger on Kenny turning face and starting to cut Japanese promos. He's already over, that would take him to the next level but I wonder if they feel obligated to have the top foreigner be nominally a "bad guy".
I just hope that they view Cody as a part-timer and thus won't push him as the new top Bullet Club guy although that is kind of already happening over in ROH from the reviews I've been reading. My
American
FlammableD
Banned
If you do the split, and firmly establish the Elite as separate from the Jobber BC, I'm totally fine with Cody running it. He's a good bellend.
I liked the skiing part.
British Monsoon
Member
Pop quiz, without looking it up on google: name the current NWA World Heavyweight Champion.
Jax Dane?
British Monsoon
Member
Well, you're probably about as well known as the current champion.
Close, he was the previous champion.
FlammableD
Banned
jfc I just googled it 😂
slightconfuse
Banned
Rusev and Lana are in Jericho's podcast
Brad Maddox
EDIT: Looked it up. Literally who.
HINT: PWI ranked him # 200 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 2015. Hope I didn't give it away!!
British Monsoon
Member
Dude's a lifer in shitty NWA affiliated feds, also the oldest wrestler to ever win the belt! The only 'name' fed he's worked, as far as I can tell, is Inspire Pro in Texas. Also got squashed by Big Daddy V on an episode of WWECW in 2007, lol.
Sir_Crocodile
Member
Basing it off what Meltz was saying about recent shows. "Do without" is a relative term anyway, not saying Okada being gone would make no difference, but that Naito is the only one who would make a *massive* difference.
I hope we never have to find out though.
HazySaiyan
Banned
Who pays to watch NWA shows in 2017? I mean honestly?
FlammableD
Banned
maybe that's why fight nation ditched them, they demanded they flew over this jobber to defend the title
He could but I doubt it going to happen anytime soon and no.
British Monsoon
Member
I dunno, I think they'd be in a lot of trouble if they lost either - they'd certainly have to scramble to get Tanahashi or Shibata into the main event picture, because that's just the way it works now. They need two top guys. Also, while Naito selling out Osaka's a big feather in his cap (especially as I don't think Elgin's in any way a draw yet), I'd also say that failing to sell out Sapporo's more on a lack of great interest in Suzuki-gun and a far weaker card than Naito had to draw with.
newdayrocks
Member
Yep, i saw him wrestle in three different tag matches in one night for Inspire Pro Wrestling back in 2015. He's ... fine, I guess?
slightconfuse
Banned
Lana not even trying to keep her accent. They should just drop it
Roland_Gunner
Member
The blocks for this year's Champion's Carnival have been released and they look pretty damn good. This has the chance to be the best tournament All Japan has had in several years.
A
Kento Miyahara, Daisuke Sekimoto, Zeus, Joe Doering, KAI, Ryouji Sai, Jake Lee
B
Suwama, Shuji Ishikawa, Kengo Mashimo, Takao Omori, Daichi Hashimoto, The Bodyguard, Naoya Nomura
A
Kento Miyahara, Daisuke Sekimoto, Zeus, Joe Doering, KAI, Ryouji Sai, Jake Lee
B
Suwama, Shuji Ishikawa, Kengo Mashimo, Takao Omori, Daichi Hashimoto, The Bodyguard, Naoya Nomura
Yup that is a very very strong lineup with all the potential to be one of the year's best tournaments. The turnaround of AJPW has had since last year's CC is amazing.
Based Uncle Jun.
BewareTheBatsie
Member
Is it a Kayfabe interview? If not, then I think it's fine. Lana straight up drops the accent for Total Divas too.
slightconfuse
Banned
Rusev was trained by rikiski and Gangrel
Holy shit Zach, you are a glutton for punishment...
BewareTheBatsie
Member
Ambrose vs Lesnar was terrible. And by all accounts it seems to be Lesnar's fault for that since he didn't want to work much effort into the match.
slightconfuse
Banned
Dusty wanted to give Rusev a genie gimmick.
Probably already posted, but lol
I love Dusty, but some of his character ideas when he was booking places were rough.
I love Dusty, but some of his character ideas when he was booking places were rough.
The punjabi prison matches are 4.75 star matches, so says Tuna Meltz.
SallyIsNow
Banned
Where is your fighting spirit?!
Here is a good gif to show how much I love The Great Khali matches as a whole.
He's utter shite.
Oh boy!
Here is a good gif to show how much I love The Great Khali matches as a whole.
He's utter shite.
Nah man.
He's a playa
I've made it to ECW One Night Stand 2006. I watched it for whatever reason a year or two ago, but I think I'll watch it again.
Edit: oh wait, '05 was the one with that rad Tanaka/Awesome match. Maybe I'll skip a lot of this one then. Probably watch the main event, though. That was fun, I know.
Edit: oh wait, '05 was the one with that rad Tanaka/Awesome match. Maybe I'll skip a lot of this one then. Probably watch the main event, though. That was fun, I know.