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Post by chrom on Feb 8, 2019 20:19:38 GMT -5
With the guys that have left and freeing up New Japan's salary, who would you like to see them sign and bring in? Honestly, it's hard to say - gaijin talent is going to be a bit harder to come by, I think, with AEW being a draw now for a lot of western guys who might not want to make the regular trips to Japan, and despite getting Ishimori and Shingo this past year it's just not super common for significant puro names to bounce much between companies. Before anything else I hope they make use of the guys they currently have available and come up with some interesting new directions to take them in; next, it's probably almost time for guys like Oka to start heading back from excursion, and the current loss of names could speed that process up a bit; but after that it's certainly a tough call. Brian Pillman Jr has expressed interest in going to Japan.
He and Smith are the MLW Tag Champs so him joining and being Suzukigun's Junior wrestler makes sense.
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Post by AwamoriRock on Feb 8, 2019 20:48:03 GMT -5
I’d like them to bring in other Japanese talent to bolster tours and weaker tournaments but not entirely sure who is open to working with them atm. I have enjoyed NJPW a lot more than last year since WK but a little extra here and there could help. Sekimoto indicates he was open to it but prioritizes other commitments. Someone like Hino would be amazing in a G1.
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Post by chrom on Feb 9, 2019 7:48:34 GMT -5
Tanahashi defeated White today in the final prelude show.
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Post by chrom on Feb 9, 2019 15:18:26 GMT -5
Umino/Yoshida scored their 2nd victory as a team today
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Post by chrom on Feb 9, 2019 23:19:50 GMT -5
Evil in a post match promo has said he wants to defend the tag belts against Okada and Tanahashi
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 10, 2019 1:02:09 GMT -5
Very nice.
On the topic of people who can work for them, I hope they will bring in Jeff Cobb more, though I imagine ROH is probably not going to want to lend him out too many times. I'd also like Jeff to get more chances to showcase what he can do that aren't just tagging with Elgin, especially if Elgin is still in Cobb's shithouse. Not sure if they made peace, or if Cobb is just a pro.
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Post by chrom on Feb 10, 2019 16:21:11 GMT -5
Unlikely to happen but if Umino/Yoshida were to win tomorrow they'd be the top tag contenders
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Post by chrom on Feb 10, 2019 19:19:07 GMT -5
If White wins, he's the youngest Champion since Okada
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Post by chrom on Feb 11, 2019 2:51:42 GMT -5
10 minutes to go
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Post by chrom on Feb 11, 2019 3:01:04 GMT -5
Live from Osaka
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Post by chrom on Feb 11, 2019 3:06:30 GMT -5
Suzukigun vs Tencozy & Liger starts the show
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Post by chrom on Feb 11, 2019 3:09:45 GMT -5
Starts as it always does, a brawl
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Post by chrom on Feb 11, 2019 3:14:30 GMT -5
Iizuka sucks
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Post by chrom on Feb 11, 2019 3:22:23 GMT -5
Match ends in a DQ
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Post by chrom on Feb 11, 2019 3:26:00 GMT -5
Umino and Yoshida with a big test
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Post by chrom on Feb 11, 2019 3:28:03 GMT -5
Selling mini scythes that glow.
Appear to be popular with fans and kids
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 11, 2019 3:28:24 GMT -5
If White wins, he's the youngest Champion since Okada I'll accept it if he does, but I don't think he's quite ready yet. Would totally be okay with him having a strong showing, but winning the IC title instead sometime soonish. (Though, if he won the title, Okada beats him, and Naito beats Okada, I could be down for that.)
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Post by chrom on Feb 11, 2019 3:32:44 GMT -5
Champs aren't taking this match seriously
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Post by chrom on Feb 11, 2019 3:40:15 GMT -5
Magic Killer ends it, no upset today
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Post by chrom on Feb 11, 2019 3:43:34 GMT -5
6 man tag, LIJ vs SZKG
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