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I pity-subbed. I think. Strong Style Gaming, yes?
WrestleMania 33 DVD/Blu-Ray will not contain the pre-show matches:
http://www.wrestlingdvdnetwork.com/will-wwe-include-kickoff-show-on-wrestlemania-33-dvd/134909/
This ultimately doesn't mean as much now that the Network exists, but it still seems like an odd omission regardless.
http://www.wrestlingdvdnetwork.com/will-wwe-include-kickoff-show-on-wrestlemania-33-dvd/134909/
This ultimately doesn't mean as much now that the Network exists, but it still seems like an odd omission regardless.
RecRoulette
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excelsiorlef
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SallyIsNow
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What did Batsie do in his past life to have this happen to Emma?
half a moon
Banned
Any news on Emma?
He wish for emmalina to finally appear
Also consider the fact that there are people out there who still buy WWE PPV's for the full price instead of subscribing to the WWE Network. That's part of the reason why the WWE pushes those pre-paid WWE Network gift cards from WalMart in multiple advertisements.
serenewarfare
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I wonder if Nakamura being a big success would make WWE go after more NJPW guys.
Like could we see WWE going after a guy like Naito in a few years if Nakamura becomes a big star for them?
Like could we see WWE going after a guy like Naito in a few years if Nakamura becomes a big star for them?
Hidden One
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Fuuuuck...Emma injured T_T NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Nakamura is a big success?
serenewarfare
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"If" "would"
Hypothetically. I'd say he's off to a good start though and they obviously really like him considering how much they are promoting him.
slightconfuse
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Not everyone is willing to uproot Thier life.
https://www.youtube.com/ssgnetwork
I wonder how their DVDs sell these days, especially for content already on the Network.
SallyIsNow
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I'm pretty sure WWE already wants them just to gut NJPW
Sweeney Tom
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They've shown major interest in Okada but nothing noted about Naito specifically
He's been the most over guy on NXT for a year and that's somewhat transferred over to crowd reactions on the main roster.
Financially in terms of merch and ticket sales, still have to wait and see, but it's not like he's started off dead in the water.
Sweeney Tom
Banned
Still decent sales with good content (off the top of my head I remember the NXT DVD has that match with Punk and Seth teaming against Cesaro and Hero)
DVD and Blu Ray are by no means anywhere near in danger of dying
serenewarfare
Banned
Naito is more of an vague example than a specific one. I just mean the top guys there in general. Like for so long, WWE never even thought about Japan really, but now with Nakamura and Asuka and Hojo and possibly Shirai, it's obvious that Triple H is thinking about it. But if Nakamura was to get really over and become one of the top three or four guys in the company, that would probably make Vince start thinking about it more as well.
And I think faced with a dramatically increased payday and level of exposure, a lot more guys would uproot than you'd think.
He feuding with Ziggy , I don't know if I call that a great start.
Me either. However.................
The amount of NJPW/Bullet Club tee's(know hes not BC but still they know him if they have that shirt) I see in WWE crowds and NXT being as popular as it is. I think he's good with this lame Dolph start.
If he puts on a good match when he beats Ziggler, that's going to be a good boost.
The risk comes from him either phoning it in because Ziggler is low-tier fodder, or Ziggler managing to drag the match quality down, which is a distinct possibility.
Sweeney Tom
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So just so we're clear, you don't like when someone comes in and immediately loses a feud, but you also don't like when someone comes in and immediately has a feud with someone whose ass he's going to completely kick and defeat
So how was Nakamura in WWE ever going to work out in your opinion? I accept "him not ending up in WWE", it's what I'd have preferred too, but we ain't in that world.
ElRenoRaven
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To fill spots on their networks. It saves them money of having to pay anyone for it and they can shove it into various times on their networks where they need something to fill the slot. Hence why you usually see it a couple times on the weekend.
SallyIsNow
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I mean, AJ came in and put over Jericho.
Beating Ziggy does nothing he is a guy with no heat, the only we get are terrible promos and segment. Like many shitty Ziggy fueds where no one gets over done have to see before he stop feuding.
And for your question, to be realistic I thought he was going to be there in wwe infinite Midcard for a few years and then return to NJPW.
I'm unsubscribing due to the lack of Tekken 7 & Destiny 2 coverage.
(Just kidding! I'm SSGN 4 Life!)
They might be interested in raiding more of njpw but none of the Japanese guys would approach the kind of immediate success that Nak has. The appeal of Naito wouldn't translate to your typical WWE crowd.
For my interests, Nak was a bitter failure but for him and the crowd at large he's gotten over. That's a success even if it is temporary. He's only just begun being put through the WWE creative and booking ringer.
For my interests, Nak was a bitter failure but for him and the crowd at large he's gotten over. That's a success even if it is temporary. He's only just begun being put through the WWE creative and booking ringer.
Oh shit I'm actually totally covering Destiny 2 lol... so many games this year.
Thanks for the support <3
excelsiorlef
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Naito is actually basically the only one of the NJPW group that I could see having success in WWE, dude has physical charisma out the wazoo
Eh, I felt like the tag matches were the best of show on both of those events.
excelsiorlef
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Certainly not in San Antonio.... DIY vs Authors of Pain was better than it had any business of being but it was not Match of the Night.
Orlando is a toss up for some I'll give you that.
WWE doesn't do subdued charisma particularly well, whereas the bombast of Nak is a more natural fit, even if it is more abstract than they're used to. Even if Naito was signed and he was used and communicated appropriately, I'm skeptical he would get over on the main roster. I could see Hiromu Takahashi occupying a Tajiri level of success.
Regardless, I doubt it gets to that. The signing blitz has to end at some point.
Quite possibly my favorite Botchamania ending ever:
https://twitter.com/Maffewgregg/status/857588274826813440
lmao
https://twitter.com/Maffewgregg/status/857588274826813440
lmao
SallyIsNow
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For some reason I don't see AJ/Omega clicking too well.
Sweeney Tom
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The more and more indy people signed, the less and less time Zayn gets. I just hope the ISEC that spent 2 years saying "push Zayn more" remembers that.
At certain point people are just going to start leaving, it will be a revolving door of talent.
serenewarfare
Banned
If all the rumors of Triple H basically wanting modern WWE territories in every region are true, then I think the signing blitz has a long way to go.
They absolutely want Kenny. They want any guys that can get the level of buzz that Omega and Okada got at WK.
I can see where you are coming from with that. AJ is a bit quicker while Kenny is a bit more deliberate...... Mind you again, I'm just hopping on this Omega/NJPW train so I only have old matches to go on.
Spirit of Jazz
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I always thought Zayn was one of the few big indie guys to greatly improve during his time spent in development, poor guy. Guy turned himself from somebody with a fun gimmick to a really reliable and passionate face. Where as people like Rollins are given shot after shot despite never growing into anything more than a movez guy.