Fundertaker
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Post by Fundertaker on Feb 20, 2022 5:53:51 GMT -5
48 man cup? Do they even have the people for that? They actually do have around 40 something wrestlers on the roster in Japan or that have been to Japan recently, so yeah. That would mean using the young lions, Jr. Heavyweights and some returning from injury (Ibushi, kinda with Shibata) but they can pull it off by themselves if need be. Hopefully this is where we see more of the STRONG HEARTS in NJPW, and maybe a couple of names from the other big promotions. My idea before this would to have like 3 NJCs. The regular one with in house wrestelers, a NJC Invitational with 4 wrestlers from outside promotions in Japan and the return of the NJC USA for STRONG, with the winner of eah being able to challenge to a New Japan title of their choosing... but I'll take the 48 man tournament. And with it beginning at the Nippon Budokan, they might have someone big lined up.
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 20, 2022 5:56:51 GMT -5
I suppose that with the NOAH joint-show seemingly being something both parties were happy with, we might get a couple of NOAH people on loan, but I mean, we'll see. I am trying to not expect the world here.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Feb 20, 2022 6:37:02 GMT -5
Things have been moving very quickly since the reports of Japan loosening their COVID restrictions.
Kevin Kelly assured everyone on the Super J-Cast that this is what they’ve been waiting for to really get going.
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Post by AwamoriRock on Feb 20, 2022 6:42:13 GMT -5
Put Lindaman and T-Hawk in the cup please
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Feb 20, 2022 6:52:35 GMT -5
Suzuki being carted to the back in the dog cage while ranting and raving and beating up that poor official stuck in there with him was hilarious.
In kayfabe, how does that even work? Do they just load him into the equipment truck until the next show?
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Feb 20, 2022 6:53:06 GMT -5
Put Lindaman and T-Hawk in the cup please Is Kaz Hayashi considered a heavy now? Put him in.
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Post by chrom on Feb 20, 2022 8:43:57 GMT -5
Some will be getting a first round bye
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Post by chrom on Feb 20, 2022 11:32:53 GMT -5
I have as much interest in Gallows and Anderson as I do Yano and House of Torture
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Post by chrom on Feb 20, 2022 16:17:07 GMT -5
Tonight's episode of Lion's Roar will feature the students having matches in front of a crowd
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Post by chrom on Feb 20, 2022 18:28:06 GMT -5
This is a shock I know but Okada and Naito had another classic
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Post by chrom on Feb 20, 2022 21:13:30 GMT -5
Jay Lethal announced for Strong Style Evolved
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Post by chrom on Feb 21, 2022 4:10:00 GMT -5
Cima will take part in the New Japan Cup
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Post by chrom on Feb 21, 2022 4:11:13 GMT -5
Minoru Tanaka will be at The Anniversary Show making his return to New Japan
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Post by chrom on Feb 21, 2022 4:14:39 GMT -5
Okada vs Desperado is a first round matchup
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Post by chrom on Feb 21, 2022 4:16:15 GMT -5
The Anniversary show is headlined by Tana and Okada teaming with Tatsumi Fujinami to face Suzuki, Sabre and Yoshiaki Fujiwara
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Post by chrom on Feb 21, 2022 4:18:01 GMT -5
Ibushi returns but no Shibata
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Post by chrom on Feb 21, 2022 4:23:21 GMT -5
Why would you put the Young Lions who have a combined 1-105 record in the tournament when Cima's Strong Hearts stablemates are right there?
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Post by Fundertaker on Feb 21, 2022 4:47:04 GMT -5
Why would you put the Young Lions who have a combined 1-105 record in the tournament when Cima's Strong Hearts stablemates are right there? For them to gain high-stakes experience? Because an upset is always possible, especially in a tournament context? Because they have proved themselves to the comittee that they deserve to be there despite their losses? Because, perhaps, the other STRONG HEARS fellows refused to participate and the young lions are fill-ins for them? There, 4 kayfabe reasons just for you in less than 5 minutes.
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Post by JoDaNa1281 on Feb 21, 2022 6:29:15 GMT -5
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Post by AwamoriRock on Feb 21, 2022 8:41:50 GMT -5
Chase Owens vs Jado fire emoji
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