Him slapping and berating Tanahashi was, funny enough, what got him over as a face in the first place.
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Him slapping and berating Tanahashi was, funny enough, what got him over as a face in the first place.
British Monsoon
Member
That's Tanahashi for you, knows exactly when and when not to be a jerk. Naito should go back to that, I'm not liking him as much now he's a smiley member of the New Japan Sekigun.
They're really building up Atsushi vs Kotaro with Kotaro winning the title and Miyahara in general in AJPW.
Honestly, it might be the thing I'm most excited about in wrestling right now. And Naoya Nomura is honestly the most promising young lion in any promotion right now to me.
Honestly, it might be the thing I'm most excited about in wrestling right now. And Naoya Nomura is honestly the most promising young lion in any promotion right now to me.
StylesClash
Member
Battle royal moved to the preshow...wtf
British Monsoon
Member
I find it difficult to compare the young lions, the All Japan ones get a lot more singles matches than the New Japan ones do - mainly because that was Baba's style of presenting them, with more singles matches vs the veterans, rather than the way New Japan do it with random tag matches and the occasional singles match where the young lions face each other.
I'm really looking forward to Watanabe & Hiromu returning from their excursions, though - firstly, because Tanaka & Komatsu can finally leave on their own excursions, but also because it's going to be interesting to see where the returning guys slot in. Watanabe's probably going to be a heavyweight, seems to be building a Goto-like look, but is working a heel quite a fair bit. Hiromu's obviously going to be a junior and I was very impressed with him in the mask vs mask match against Dragon Lee.
I'm really looking forward to Watanabe & Hiromu returning from their excursions, though - firstly, because Tanaka & Komatsu can finally leave on their own excursions, but also because it's going to be interesting to see where the returning guys slot in. Watanabe's probably going to be a heavyweight, seems to be building a Goto-like look, but is working a heel quite a fair bit. Hiromu's obviously going to be a junior and I was very impressed with him in the mask vs mask match against Dragon Lee.
FlammableD
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I have the Muta one on my desk at work, it's awesome. Just go through eBay, I had no problem.
blackaroni
Member
Wale dropping something hot?Big Dave & Wale about to drop the hottest mix of 2015;
Why Dave caressing Wale's knee though? Is that a subscriber only spoiler signal?
British Monsoon
Member
and look who Jun wrestled recently boots
Fucking hell, I thought Tenryu was going to take it easy in his last year, not wrestling the Crazy Monkey! Incidentally, I find it pretty funny that Kasai's getting booked by so many joshi promotions recently. So weird.
Uno Venova
Banned
That does signify the kind of push whoever wins it is going to get.
About the same push the winner last year on the main show got.
Or how they are always unable to throw their own undercard a bone. Always that uphill struggle.
Also why are people upset that Balor isn't in the preshow battle royal? Bring in it isn't a push or confidence you are great, it is way better that he is as far away from that thing as possible. WWE have bigger plans.
Where is this from? Missed it yesterday.
Ahahaha, I love old man Flair not giving a fuck
funkystudent
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It is impressive WWE have gone this entire Sting run without even hinting that Sting was somewhere else for the last decade and a half.
Trying to think of times WWE have hinted that TNA existed.
During the Summer of Punk when everyone was shootin' and Cena said to Vince "I can always go somewhere else BROTHER!" when Hogan was in TNA.
When Heyman said something like "this guy is the toughest man in any ring. 4 sides or 6" in like... 2007. I forget who he was managing or what the context was.
When Kid Kash showed up at ECW One Night Stand and was called "Mr TNA" by a annoucer. He was actually under contract with TNA at the time and ended up getting fired for showing up in WWE.
And I think thats it.
The Shapesmith
Member
Itami getting a Wrestlemania moment and payday is awesome for that dude. Took him awhile to adjust to the WWE style but he has had some fun matches the last few weeks. Good to see a guy work hard and not bitch & moan about his spot get rewarded for once.
Kaval/Low Ki also mentioned "making an impact" when on NXT. Don't remember the whole promo, but he was clearly referring to TNA.
Honestly, Tyler/Itami 2 out of 3 is probably my most anticipated match, even more so than the eventual Zayn/Owens rematch.
Which is probably why he cashed in his title shot for ANY WWE title in a losing effort for the IC belt.
funkystudent
Member
They acknowledged them with by firing someone over this:
Such a fucking dick move by TNA.
TNA has always been super shameless about stuff like that.
I remember TNA milked that 6 sided ring comment by Heyman for a while as well.
Its probably why WWE have a real strict "TNA doesnt exist here" policy now.
I also think Flair mentioned them another time as well back when he first returned on one of those Legends of Wrestling shows.
You can do better than cheap Russian liquor and sugar sludge, friend. #teamscotchandespresso
Why would you do this?
WHY?
Stop it. You stop it right now.
If I can be serious for a moment.Glorious coffee, the drink of drinks, the granddaddy of them all. The best drink there, there was and there ever will be, WOOOOOOOOOOOOO, the whole f'n drink, if you want to drink the drink, you have to drink that drink. It's true, it's DAMN true. What I'd like to do right now, is for all of you fat, out of shape, WrassleGAF sweathogs, to stop posting while I take my robe off and show all the ladies what a real man drinks. Give me my coffee. If you smellellelllellell what the Aiii is drinking! AAAAAH! WHAT A RUSH! So, if you love coffee, give me a hell yeah!
I think you'll find it's sugar free!! Also, it's espresso vodka... They're not being mixed, I'm having it straight. It's so goddamn nice, but I love anything coffee flavoured.
A few of those weren't on coffee when they cut those promos, that's for sure.
Never underestimate the buzz you can get from five liters of black gold, brother Hasney.
British Monsoon
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Tea > coffee
I know I know, I'm supposed to be all British, but I'm not a fan of regular tea.
Green tea? To quote
From the renting a stripper for Wrestlemania thread.
Clearly the battle royal isn't enough to draw in viewers and it would be weird having a stripper show up during the main card.
EDIT
That sunuvvabitch wanted a stripper while the prestigious Andre The Giant Memorial Pre-Show Battle Royal was occurring. Outrageous.
Clearly the battle royal isn't enough to draw in viewers and it would be weird having a stripper show up during the main card.
EDIT
That sunuvvabitch wanted a stripper while the prestigious Andre The Giant Memorial Pre-Show Battle Royal was occurring. Outrageous.
Exposing the business.
Caffeine in every form besides glorious pre-workout powder is for babies. Coffee is awful. If coffee were decaffeinated, no one would lie to themselves about enjoying it.
Good man.
Good man.
Now we can agree on something beverage wise.
I think it's a good move. Finn can make an impact on his own, Itami can make an impact with a good showing.
Just don't make him throw Axel out or the crowd will turn on him.
Sibersk Esto
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Fuck coffee friends, drink water
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Bruce Tharpe givin' some goods:
"Month 1 at NWA Classics will be amazing! You will see at least 2 World Title Matches - Flair vs Wahoo and Race vs Andre! History recorded!"
nice try Beef, we all know you're pushing 50
"Month 1 at NWA Classics will be amazing! You will see at least 2 World Title Matches - Flair vs Wahoo and Race vs Andre! History recorded!"
nice try Beef, we all know you're pushing 50
Being in these battle royales has never been a hot shot to the main roster anyways. Bo took a long time to get on the roster after RR 2013 and Rusev didn't start having proper matches until April last year. It's just a way to get them some experience and exposure.
I'm legit shook there are people that old that are still Sonic fans.
I'm legit shook there are people that old that are still Sonic fans.