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[lucebuce12]

Except it will actually be good.

This.

 

[Syder]

It like 20 3 plus hours shows, it like watching raw every other day

 

[British Monsoon]

Less than 7 hours to go! Remember, today's show is FREE on NJPW World so spread the word;

 

[Brinbe]

Naito/Ibushi is gonna be fucking incredible.

 

[Empyrean Heaven]

Here's the lineup for tonight's/tomorrow's show, which airs at 2AM EST/ 11PM PST

(1) Satoshi Kojima, Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Michael Elgin, Juice Robinson & David Finlay
(2) Suzuki-gun (Minoru Suzuki, Taichi & El Desperado) vs. Bullet Club (Kenny Omega, Tama Tonga & Chase Owens)
(3) Los Ingobernables de Japon (SANADA & BUSHI) vs. Los Ingobernables de Japon(EVIL & Hiromu Takahashi)
(4) CHAOS (Kazuchika Okada & Gedo) vs. CHAOS (Toru Yano & Jado)
(5) G1 A BLOCK MATCH: Yuji Nagata vs. YOSHI-HASHI
(6) G1 A BLOCK MATCH: Togi Makabe vs. Bad Luck Fale
(7) G1 A BLOCK MATCH: Hirooki Goto vs. Tomohiro Ishii
(8) G1 A BLOCK MATCH: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
(9) G1 A BLOCK MATCH: Tetsuya Naito vs. Kota Ibushi

While the G1 matches are the hightlight, the undercard looks very interesting with the CHAOS vs. CHAOS and LIJ vs. LIJ tag matches, plus the first meeting of Omega and Suzuki in a Six-man.

 

[Jerm411]

This G1 is super intriguing to me because I feel like you can make a compelling argument for what, 5 or 6 guys to win it....

I picked Naito and I still think he'll win but there's part of me that thinks to they're building to Ibushi beating Omega in the finals and then the huge rematch at WK...but would it be for the IWGP title? What happens to the U.S. Title? What about Okada?

Maybe Tana makes that improbable run to a WK main event or Suzuki just mauls everyone and Suzuki-gun is back as a dominant force...

Then there's the darkhorse picks IMO...could really see Sanada reaching the finals or ZSJ making a run...

My hype is through the roof!!!!

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

When does it start again?

 

[tchocky]

When does it start again?

In 4 hours 30 minutes

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

In 4 hours 30 minutes

I'm going to catch it then.

 

[Foggy]

Might just pull an all nighter and watch this one live since I'll be up watching Evo anyways.

 

[Anth0ny]

It like 20 3 plus hours shows, it like watching raw every other day.

except it won't be complete and utter dog shit

 

[norm9]

Having subscribed to the website last month, I'm starting to recognize the wrestlers better. Should be real cool tonight. WWE needs to bring back the round robin tournament style of Starrcade 89.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

Might just pull an all nighter and watch this one live since I'll be up watching Evo anyways.

Same here.

 

[ghostmind]

Tonight has one of the best undercards that I've seen from the G1, so I'm going to watch the whole thing.

Hyped!

 

[Hex]

Right here with you, going to iron man my way through

 

[hitme]

An actual early start for once.

Gimme some

Spoiler

of that Tanahanshi ass.

 

[FallingEdge]

I will prolly regret staying up tonight but it is the first night of the G1. I have to watch it.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

It's almost time.

 

[avengers23]

If I want to just catch the G1 matches, when should I wake up?

No Tanahashi ass, but the next best thing:

 

[Jashobeam]

Links are up:

English Commentary

Japanese Commentary

This first show is free for all, no subscription required!

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

I'm ready for this.

 

[Foggy]

Remember boys, when dealing with extended G1 viewing, keep an ice pack on hand in case of emergency

 

[ghostmind]

Here we gooooooo!

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

It's go time.

 

[Foggy]

Here we gooooooooo

 

[Evening Musuko]

Amazing how years ago I paid over $100 to watch the G1 on Ustream and now, years later, the first night of the G1 is free.

Let's do this!

 

[HashtagLapsed]

Fuuuuck Im only getting on a train now. I will miss at least 2 hours.

 

[Reneledarker]

It is time for Naito to tranquilo his way to the top!!!

 

[excelsiorlef]

This card is siiiick even the tags sound amazing.

LIJ VS LIJ YESSSSSSS


So nice to have Kevin Kelly and Don Callis back in the saddle.


Lol I totally forgot Juice Robinson's nickname is Moon Child

 

[Nekofrog]

juice going all the way

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

Six man tag is going to be good.

 

[excelsiorlef]

TenCozy <3

Bread Club 4 Life

It's just too wheaaaaaat

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

60,000? That seems like a good number.

 

[Foggy]

Amazing how years ago I paid over $100 to watch the G1 on Ustream and now, years later, the first night of the G1 is free.

Let's do this!

LOL yeah, dark times

 

[Jashobeam]

having all the B block guys in tags makes perfect sense, and these are some very interesting matchups like LIJ vs LIJ and Suzuki Gun vs Bullet Club. Going to be a fun show indeed

 

[excelsiorlef]

It's so nice to have the regular Japan camera and tech crew back.


This is more like it.

 

[Foggy]

 

[Reneledarker]

Finlay always with the worst attires, what is he wearing in his feet?

 

[ghostmind]

I'm watching the Japanese commentating, as this is how I'm used to the presentation, even though I can't understand 75% of what is being said - I get enough though.

Will give the English stream a try in a bit.

 

[excelsiorlef]

<3


I like that all the gaijin are on one team here.

It's young gaijin vs New Japan legends. Love it

 

[ghostmind]

 

[Foggy]

Kojima rips that elbowpad off with such swagger

 

[The Strokes]

This show being free for everyone with that outstanding Cars is incredible.

If there's a day to hook people on NJPW, that's today.

 

[Foggy]

Ladies Love Cool Cozy

 

[Jashobeam]

finlay really needs something to stand out more, he doesn't have a good look at all, the only thing I can remember about his moveset is that he hits those turnbuckle/pads really hard.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

Bullet Club time.

 

[fauxtrot]

Tokido shoutout by Kenny! So cool.

 

[excelsiorlef]

Kenny rocking Scurll's wicked BC tee.

 

[Foggy]

finlay really needs something to stand out more, he doesn't have a good look at all, the only thing I can remember about his moveset is that he hits those turnbuckle/pads really hard.

I like his backbreaker, but I agree. He's missing at least a couple pieces.

 

[Foggy]

KA
ZE
NI
NAREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Tokido shoutout by Kenny! So cool.

Yeah that was awesome. You'd figure Kenny would have more pressing matters than keeping up on Evo, but we should never underestimate how much of a nerd he is.