Lambda Pie
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they should've shown a little respect for a man with a 400-0 fight record.
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they should've shown a little respect for a man with a 400-0 fight record.
avengers23
Banned
I thought about going, but going to Izod is a pain.
British Monsoon
Member
AJ Styles becomes the 60th IWGP Heavyweight Champion and is just the 6th gaijin wrestler to ever hold the title (Big Van Vader, Salman Hashimikov, Scott Norton, Bob Sapp, Brock Lesnar, AJ Styles).
I think that is awesome and a good choice on NJPW's part for their upcoming US tour.
I also think somebody in TNA should print out these pictures and paste them all over the backstage area of the Impact Zone's next tapings to piss Dixie off. I'd say this title means at least 10 times as much as the TNA title ever did.
I also think somebody in TNA should print out these pictures and paste them all over the backstage area of the Impact Zone's next tapings to piss Dixie off. I'd say this title means at least 10 times as much as the TNA title ever did.
avengers23
Banned
How is it in a picture featuring the Young Bucks that Karl Anderson is the goofiest looking one there?
No need to be so spiteful. Dixie is just having fun, y'all.
Well, when it comes to AJ, I think some spite is well placed. The guy is one of the few people that remained loyal to TNA through thick and thin only to be shoved aside after a decade.
But fun, y'all
Does this mean the main event of the NY show is Styles vs. Elgin or is it still going to be Okada?
Edit: Also, I hate to be this guy, but in the future, could we spoiler tag NJPW results at least until the end of the weekend? I'm pretty sure for me to watch live I would have to stay up to watch a 2-3 hour show that starts at 3 am.
Edit: Also, I hate to be this guy, but in the future, could we spoiler tag NJPW results at least until the end of the weekend? I'm pretty sure for me to watch live I would have to stay up to watch a 2-3 hour show that starts at 3 am.
British Monsoon
Member
Just look at Karl's face. That's a face that says "it should have been me".
Aiii said:
That was probably their mindset behind doing it, but I'd guess there were a fair few people going to the ROH shows who were expecting to see Okada defend the belt.
Honestly, I'm OK with this - Okada's reign needed ending and they'd booked themselves into a bit of a corner. Also, Elgin will probably work better with AJ than he would have with Okada. The only downside was the lack of reaction AJ winning the belt received, more of a stunned silence than anything. It'll be interesting to see where they go from here, especially with a huge arena show to sell out at the end of the month.
XenoRaven said:
No word yet, but I'm guessing ROH were promised an IWGP title match, so they'll do Styles vs Elgin III.
XenoRaven said:
I did start to spoiler tag stuff, but then everyone was like "NEW CHAMP!", so yeah...sorry
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Deleted member 47027
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I love Anderson but he looks like a caricature.
How hard does he work to have a body that unimpressive?
BronsonLee
Member
I'm selling my ticket to ROH on Sunday.
I'll still come up to hang out and such but fuck that card even more now, that + tickets are going for ridiculous prices
I'll still come up to hang out and such but fuck that card even more now, that + tickets are going for ridiculous prices
It's not a huge deal. I care more about the matches than the actual results which is kind of the opposite of WWE for me, but it would still be nice. I don't expect people to not react, and I will typically avoid previous pages if I know an event happened that I want to see on demand. But I will most definitely see a results update with pictures on a later page. Again, if we could hold off at least until late Sunday I would really appreciate it.Just look at Karl's face. That's a face that says "it should have been me".
That was probably their mindset behind doing it, but I'd guess there were a fair few people going to the ROH shows who were expecting to see Okada defend the belt.
Honestly, I'm OK with this - Okada's reign needed ending and they'd booked themselves into a bit of a corner. Also, Elgin will probably work better with AJ than he would have with Okada. The only downside was the lack of reaction AJ winning the belt received, more of a stunned silence than anything. It'll be interesting to see where they go from here, especially with a huge arena show to sell out at the end of the month.
No word yet, but I'm guessing ROH were promised an IWGP title match, so they'll do Styles vs Elgin III.
I did start to spoiler tag stuff, but then everyone was like "NEW CHAMP!", so yeah...sorry
I'm becoming less and less interested in the NY show. NY is a pretty big drive too. I have to keep telling myself it'll be worth it, since it'll probably be my only chance to ever see Nakamura and Tanahashi live.
I'm waiting until an official announcement. But I didn't pay to see AJ Styles in the main events. Frankly I would prefer no ROH guys in the main event but I know that's unrealistic. I don't think my expectations were that outrageous. But NJPW's gotta do what's good for them, and a title change is probably good for them right now.
slightconfuse
Banned
Okada isn't even booked for the NY card.
I thought the main event was supposed to be Okada vs. Elgin for the IWGP title.
British Monsoon
Member
He's booked, he just no longer has a match announced. I'd expect him to wrestle someone like Roderick Strong.
Also, the card looks pretty good to me, regardless of the bait and switch main event;
. AJ vs Elgin
. Doc & Anderson vs The Briscoes
. Cole vs Liger
. Steen vs Nakamura
. Lethal vs KUSHIDA
. Tanahashi vs Bennett
Also, the card looks pretty good to me, regardless of the bait and switch main event;
. AJ vs Elgin
. Doc & Anderson vs The Briscoes
. Cole vs Liger
. Steen vs Nakamura
. Lethal vs KUSHIDA
. Tanahashi vs Bennett
Empyrean Heaven
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Just watched Dontaku. Most of my predictions were right, and while I expected Yujiro to turn on CHAOS, I never thought he would hook up with the BC so I'm plesantly surprised there. This defintely opens up a rematch down the road, which I'm happy with since Okada/Styles was a very good match. I'm guessing we'll see Styles/Yujiro vs. Okada/Uh, YOSHI-HASHI I guess... in Yokohama. Also, I expect to see Fale contend for the IC title and Tama Tonga go after the NEVER title soon. Oh, and Yujiro can go after the Jr. title (he's still a Jr. right?)
With AJ now being the bridge I can also see a lot of ROH talent working with NJPW in the future, like Elgin, Steen, and Cole. Whether any of them will join the Bullet Club is anyone's guess but it opens the door for way more gaijin talent at NJPW shows, which I think NJPW needs to really open up the international iPPV market. Like it or not the fact that "It's Japanese!" is a major hurdle for some people, and bringing in a more American...dare I say...WWE style is exactly what NJPW needs to really make them a top company worldwide.
With AJ now being the bridge I can also see a lot of ROH talent working with NJPW in the future, like Elgin, Steen, and Cole. Whether any of them will join the Bullet Club is anyone's guess but it opens the door for way more gaijin talent at NJPW shows, which I think NJPW needs to really open up the international iPPV market. Like it or not the fact that "It's Japanese!" is a major hurdle for some people, and bringing in a more American...dare I say...WWE style is exactly what NJPW needs to really make them a top company worldwide.
Lambda Pie
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Empyrean Heaven
Member
I get around that since I know a bit of Japanese from my anime weeaboo days, but I agree it isn't for everyone.
Hey NJPW! I have experience with commentary. Call me!
lovely ladies
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That's a women's shirt dude, sorry.
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Deleted member 47027
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Yeah, and if you follow Karl Anderson on Twitter, he almost NEVER tweets about AJ - compare that to the others.
I'm sure he's catching feels over this. I would too, he busts his ass, but AJ has a better look and...yeah it shoulda been Karl.
British Monsoon
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Elgin talking about wanting to enter the G1 this year...also, some Japanese fans are spreading a rumour that there will be 24 participants this year, as it's the 24th anniversary of the tournament. Crazy.
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Deleted member 47027
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Wouldn't surprise me considering how they're spreading it out.
Shellshock929
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Just after seeing that, I now want Psycho Sid vs. Dolph Ziggler.
Spider from Mars
tap that thorax
Will Karl tweet about how much vag AJ destroys while in Japan?
Mr. Enigma
Member
Didn't someone post some Emma gifs a few months ago of her stripping or something? Where exactly did those come from?
slightconfuse
Banned
Last year had 20 guys. would be too much to get some ROH guys in.
Fist bump makes Dolph shatter into a billion bouncy balls.
slightconfuse
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British Monsoon
Member
30 on the heavyweight roster, plus there's usually one or two juniors and young lions in there and a number of outside competitors - however, apparently the tournament is going to be focussing on young talent, so guys like Tenzan, Kojima & Suzuki might not find themselves placed and certainly not guys like Nakanishi.
Just about everyone's gonna be available for photos and autographs at Global Wars in TO.
http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/global-wars-autograph-signing
$160 bucks for everybody, or $15 for photo and signed item with individual stars.
Want pics and autographs with:
-Tanahashi
-Liger
-Nakamura
-Styles
Will be 60 bucks for the 4 of them, but it'll be worth it. I'll probably get the special program for the show and have it signed too. Reeeaaally hope NJPW will have a nice t-shirt or two.
http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/global-wars-autograph-signing
$160 bucks for everybody, or $15 for photo and signed item with individual stars.
Want pics and autographs with:
-Tanahashi
-Liger
-Nakamura
-Styles
Will be 60 bucks for the 4 of them, but it'll be worth it. I'll probably get the special program for the show and have it signed too. Reeeaaally hope NJPW will have a nice t-shirt or two.
I recall people complaining about NJPW's roster last year. The main difference is NJPW's roster is leagues more talented than TNA's.
I'm watching Smackdown now and loving it so far. Someone said they botched the Daniel Bryan segment live, but the edited version was all right, the angry promo was good.
And I hope Sandow milks the hell out of this Magneto thing. Just the notion of wrestling in a cape is so good. When he has a cool spot at the WM31 undercard later this year, we can trace his revival back to when he was Magneto.
And I hope Sandow milks the hell out of this Magneto thing. Just the notion of wrestling in a cape is so good. When he has a cool spot at the WM31 undercard later this year, we can trace his revival back to when he was Magneto.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
That never happened.
And I just don't see G1 being succesful for NJPW this year. Too bloated and too pricey, even for the hard core. Especially with options like Chikara, AAA on Del Rey and DDT.
Macho Madness
Member
Extreme Rules has the chance to be better than initial perception. We'll see. Very low chance it'll be "bad" though. Decent at worst.