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January Wrasslin' |OT| It's a New Year, Yes It Is!
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British Monsoon
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Oh, I am so going to be laughing when Goto wins it next month
I won't rule it out, I'll just be very surprised if it does happen - doesn't seem the right time for it in terms of Okada's storyline. Personally, this year I'd have Goto frustrated that he can't win the heavyweight or intercontinental title, then become jealous of Shibata holding the NEVER belt and turn on him instead.
Cindi Mayweather
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Ricochet has the hottest ass. I just want to grab it so bad. His entrance focuses too little on his cute butt. There's a side shot and you get to see it but I need more. What a complete hottie. Besides Jason Jordan he's totally my wrestling crush and he's the hottest guy in wrestling today.
#assbiz
Empyrean Heaven
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The problem is that NJPW has made it so turning heel = joining a faction (or creating one, in Naito's case), which doesn't make sense for Goto and his samurai honor thing. Plus, the guy has had eight shots at the title....EIGHT! I know Hase probably had more without winning, but good lord. Dude has been a loyal hand for 10+ years.
If I was booking it, I give Goto the win at New Beginning, and then have Naito win the NJC. Naito challenges Goto for the title at Invasion Attack and wins there, then successfully defends against Okada at Dominion. Then, Okada wins the G1 (yes, it would be his third, but whatever), Naito retains against somebody (Goto again?) at King of Pro Wrestling, and we get Okada/Naito at WK11.
NOTE: Originally, I was going to have Nakamura win the G1 and Okada wins the title back at King of Pro-Wrestling, giving us Okada/Nakamura at WK11, but cest' la vie, as it were.
Until I see one of them show up on television/ppv/etc. or there's a news posting on WWE's site, I ain't believing shit.
FlammableD
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Shit, I never had chance to get a King of Strong Style shirt.
Empyrean Heaven
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Actually some of the legend/young lion interactions are pretty funny, as well as the Liger/Cheeseburger and Koshinaka/Taguchi teams, not to mention Fujiwara being a general grumpy old cunt.
Sweeney Tom
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Empyrean Heaven
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http://www.prowrestlingtees.com/king-of-strong-style.html Still available while it lasts!
Actually they still have old Devitt shirts still available, so I don't think WWE will force them to take them down
Cindi Mayweather
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Who's all leaving NJPW?
Having Okada immediately drop the belt after defeating his biggest adversary to Goto and not get back for a year+ doesn't seem like the best way to make a new "ace".
Sweeney Tom
Banned
Styles, Gallows, Anderson, and Nakamura (eventually) confirmed, with Tama Tonga, Rocky Romero, and Bad Luck Fale also in talks
FlammableD
Banned
Do they print both sides? :/
Jesus, they're taking the original Bullet Club dudes?
I guess that explains why Omega referred to him ruling Bullet Club as "The Elite" now...probably their new name.
31GhostsIV
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I'm convinced this was their plan too, until the notice letter got handed over. It's the obvious next step.
neither does having your most popular upcoming heel jobbing to goto in a nothing title match so you can keep pushing the old dated gaijin faction that's been stale for ofver a year
31GhostsIV
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In hindsight this was a) an obvious WWE choice and b) the one I would be happiest to see leave NJPW. He'll become Youmanga 2.0, he even does the spike.
Cindi Mayweather
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Jesus. What HAPPEN?
British Monsoon
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I wouldn't have him turn fully heel as such, just turn on Shibata (usual tag team disagreement stuff) and feud for the NEVER belt. Also, I am all for a Goto 'thanks for your long service' title run a'la Taue or Nakanishi, I just really can't see it happening right after Okada has finally vanquished Tanahashi.
FallingEdge
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neither does having your most popular upcoming heel jobbing to goto in a nothing title match so you can keep pushing the old dated gaijin faction that's been stale for ofver a year
fine by me if they keep on putting on shows like WK10
31GhostsIV
Banned
neither does having your most popular upcoming heel jobbing to goto in a nothing title match so you can keep pushing the old dated gaijin faction that's been stale for ofver a year
I'm starting to get the vague impression you don't dig this NJPW shit, Data.
slightconfuse
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Why waist okada- Naito on the Feb show when you can put it on invasion attack
There's also chatter the Tonga/Fale stuff is just them angling for better deals in New Japan.
They have the best heavyweight roster in the world period. Or did. But their long-term booking is stale and one-note, and their faction warfare is complete shit.
I think their cards are so good because they have some of the best wrestlers on the planet working for them. Not because of their booking.
Sweeney Tom
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I'm fine with that. More Doraemon plugs for all
31GhostsIV
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That's a fair point. The in-ring is so strong (style) that they get away with it. But I much prefer their in-ring first approach over Vince's sports entertainment.
How long until LU is back, by the way? I hope that show finally gets the exposure it deserves.
Then we'll all whimper when Ricochet, Muertes, Fenix and our true god Pentagon end up in NXT as a result
Did? They lost a few dudes. I think a lot of their native talent is rather lucky they don't know English. It keeps them there.
I can't imagine Ishii in WWE unless he's murdering dudes.
Sibersk Esto
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And then think about what makes all those guys you listed cool, and ask yourself if that would stick around after they go to the 'E.
(Except Ricochet, Prince Puma is his weakest incarnation)
Serpentine
Banned
Well, a few dudes including two of the best guys in the world, let alone the company
31GhostsIV
Banned
Did you watch the Devitt documentary that followed him as he finished up with New Japan? Bullet Club all seemed very close - especially Devitt, Anderson, Gallows and Fale. I'd be very surprised if they hadn't all been planning to join him down the road since he made the jump.
Wrestle-1 had a better angle in 2015 than anything NJPW did to me. Hideku Suzuki's reign was smartly booked and was something unique and different, especially in Japan.
AJ was the only guy they built up to be close to Okada and Tanahashi's booking. They squandered Shibata and Naito and now it might be too late
I'd argue AJ Styles is the best wrestler of the last 2 years, so that's a huge blow. Nakamura's body has been wearing down and it really shows in 2015 post-Ibushi. I don't think Nakamura hurts that bad. They've not booked him as the main focus in years. He's more of a Taker role.
AJ was the only guy they built up to be close to Okada and Tanahashi's booking. They squandered Shibata and Naito and now it might be too late
Liquidsnake
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Word.
31GhostsIV
Banned
I think Dave Hexagon has a lot of potential and will go places, friend.
Sure, but with a bunch of guys leaving they could easily angle themselves into better spots in the company. Tonga has basically never done anything but job, for instance.
Look at Omega getting slotted into AJ's spot, it's a big promotion (obviously he's a better talent than either of them but still).
Sweeney Tom
Banned
Ricochet's not going to WWE. He's held a grudge against them for years and denied multiple offers since that time he tried out and they basically said if he was physically bigger they'd actually consider him.
Sweeney Tom
Banned
By all accounts Nakamura's the biggest merch sell. (Less certain about ticket draws, think he and Okada are basically neck and neck) Either way, it definitely hurts to lose that
31GhostsIV
Banned
Hopefully they'll all step up. I presume Omega will make the G1 this year then? Tonga has the most potential out of him, Fale and that cunt Yujiro for sure.
I'm surprised NXT didn't grab Cody Hall, given that they have a permanent erection for second and third gen wrestlers, and how WWE peddles the narrative that the Kliq was somehow a really good thing.
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