Rafa=FedKilla
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The hype just isn't there this year. I don't like the direction NJPW is going in....
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G1 Climax 24 |OT| New Japan Pro-Wrestling
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Would they put Ricochet in? Could they even get Ricochet for that long?
FallingEdge
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Time to bring in ADAM COLE BAYBEEEEE
BronsonLee
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The power of money. They could if they really wanted to, yes.
...Oh my.
RE: The Ibushi thing, it was honestly only a matter of time before something got him. He works a ridiculous schedule with NJPW and DDT, and he was wearing down about it before. It pissed off some of the NJPW guys
As much as New Japan wants to sign Ricochet full time, I doubt they will get him to do this. I guess either KUSHIDA, Tomoaki Honma or YOSHI-HASHI will fill in Ibushi's spot. KUSHIDA is the most similar and can benefit from the opportunity (see Prince Devitt replacing Naomichi Marufuji in 2010), Honma deserves the spotlight much like Ishii did. YOSHI would just be a blatant job guy.
British Monsoon
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If they got Ricochet, he'd have to skip the EVOLVE shows - maybe he'd do it, but it'd be a real big blow for Gabe. The EVOLVE roster is thin enough as it is without one of, if not the main draw skipping shows.
KUSHIDA makes the most sense, as much as I'd love to see Honma get the spot.
KUSHIDA makes the most sense, as much as I'd love to see Honma get the spot.
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I'd love to see KUSHIDA take his spot. This would be his biggest break yet.
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What are some of the stiffest matches in NJPW? I'm new, still trying to get into it.
Shoot, the early 2000s had some brutal shit. Bootaaay will deliver the cream of the crop (yeah) however so I'll defer to him.
BronsonLee
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What are some of the stiffest matches in NJPW? I'm new, still trying to get into it
Just watch that asshole Shibata dropkick people in the face over and over
British Monsoon
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Yeah, Shibata works a real hard style - anything from his first and second stints in New Japan are worth a watch. As for other matches, generally look for anything with guys like Genichiro Tenryu, Shinya Hashimoto, Yoshiaki Fujiwara, Kensuke Sasaki, Yoshihiro Takayama, early-2000's Tenzan, etc.
Here's a good one;
Genichiro Tenryu vs Shinya Hashimoto - (NJPW 1998/08/01)
Here's a good one;
Genichiro Tenryu vs Shinya Hashimoto - (NJPW 1998/08/01)
What are some of the stiffest matches in NJPW? I'm new, still trying to get into it
Recently, Shibata vs Goto, any of them, or Shibata vs Ishii.
This made me wince multiple times...
That's the one - 10 minutes of complete brutalness.
He can live vicariously through Shibata winning. Jannetty style.
mechashiva
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Fantastic op, would read again.
Empyrean Heaven
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I'm in.
What are some of the stiffest matches in NJPW? I'm new, still trying to get into it
Kensuke Sasaki vs. Yoshihiro Takayama - G1 Climax 2004
So rough that it, almost singlehandedly, gave Takayama a stroke.
Rafa=FedKilla
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Honma is not a good replacement. It does nothing to stymie the problem of NJPW aging stars....
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Valued Twitter user @STRIGGA mentioned that NJPW should have kept the announcement quiet, and kept it a surprise. Still, no complaints other than I won't see Ibushi this year which is my only complaint. Honma is a shitload of fun and I look forward to it all.
which is my only complaint. Honma is a shitload of fun and I look forward to it all.FallingEdge
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Shoulda been KUSHIDSA. Could have been his coming out party.
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Wait, his what? I didn't know this.
slightconfuse
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Kenny Omega would have been a good chocie
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I do think this year we'll see some Bullet Club vs Bullet Club matches be intentional draws to build head. Bullet Club will get their last big chance to shine here, and will eventually self-destruct, climaxing at Wrestle Kingdom 9 in January. That's how I'd book it.
British Monsoon
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Added Honma to the OP, though no fancy graphic yet until New Japan update their G1 site.
No, but it does reward a valued undercard guy who's become something of a fan favourite. He's no different than Ishii was three years or so ago and it'll be good to see him get a chance on a bigger stage.
No, but it does reward a valued undercard guy who's become something of a fan favourite. He's no different than Ishii was three years or so ago and it'll be good to see him get a chance on a bigger stage.
FallingEdge
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Lol. I mean his chance to get out there and shine. Take it to the next level.
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Still very impressed with his match against Jay Lethal in ROH. Really great match. And since then, yknow, things been looking pretty good. Very good dude.
He was great in his match with Shibata, although it was kind of like watching someone punch a puppy.
Rafa=FedKilla
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Yep. A true gaijin star that respects and cherishes the culture. The NJPW roster is already thin as it is. I'm just baffled by this decision.....
avengers23
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They'd have to reschedule the Time Splitters vs. reDRagon match from the Seibu Dome show, which would be a blow. I'd rather see someone other than KUSHIDA.
Evening Musuko
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8 so far! Not bad! 14 spots to go!
Remember you have until 12:00 AM CST/2:00 PM JST/ to add your name to the list. That's an hour before the first show starts.
As for Honma replacing Ibushi, I have no problems with it. Ibushi wasn't going to win it, and Honma sure as hell isn't either, but he's a fan favorite and he'll no doubt have some fun matches.
That's how I see things happening, but we still need Tama Tonga and the Young Bucks to win Shelly's and Kushida's titles first!
Evening Musuko
Vince McMahon
ghostmind
FallingEdge
KRNFLX
Browny
GodDuckman
Reneledarker
8 so far! Not bad! 14 spots to go!
Remember you have until 12:00 AM CST/2:00 PM JST/ to add your name to the list. That's an hour before the first show starts.
As for Honma replacing Ibushi, I have no problems with it. Ibushi wasn't going to win it, and Honma sure as hell isn't either, but he's a fan favorite and he'll no doubt have some fun matches.
That's how I see things happening, but we still need Tama Tonga and the Young Bucks to win Shelly's and Kushida's titles first!
serenewarfare
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Not necessarily. Just say the match is contingent upon KUSHIDA not being in the final, which everyone knows wouldn't happen anyways. No reason he can't compete in the tournament.
My pipe dream replacement would be Ricochet, but there's almost no chance of that happening.
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FallingEdge
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This is awesome. I've never seen this before.
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Might want to put this really dope graphic I found in the OP, Boots:
serenewarfare
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Guys, what will we do with ourselves when Yano wins the G1?
Reneledarker
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Empyrean Heaven
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Might want to put this really dope graphic I found in the OP, Boots:
Probably not unless it gets updated.
By the way, where are people seeing that Honma is in? Not seeing it in the usual places...
Sibersk Esto
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Fuck it, I'm in
British Monsoon
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I'm in for the avatar thing as well, I guess.
Japanese fans on twitter said this graphic was posted on New Japan's website and then quickly removed;
So no official confirmation yet, as such.
Japanese fans on twitter said this graphic was posted on New Japan's website and then quickly removed;
So no official confirmation yet, as such.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
That's where Shelton Benjamin is, cool.
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