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Post by CeilingFan on Mar 4, 2022 8:26:18 GMT -5
Will Ospreay will defend the RevPro British Heavyweight Championship on May 22 at York Hall against Minoru Suzuki. I would love to see AEW establish a working relationship with RevPro.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Mar 4, 2022 8:41:08 GMT -5
It was sad that Inoki couldn't make the 50th anniversary but because of his health issues, as the Japanese would say: "It couldn't be helped."
The tribute to him at the end was awesome, though. Especially when you consider the issues guys like Tanahashi, Chono, Choshu, and Fujinami have had with Inoki in the past. Inoki is one of my favorites so, it was nice to see him get the credit he deserves.
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Post by Mozenrath on Mar 4, 2022 8:46:23 GMT -5
Inoki is one of those guys like Vince in that there are a ton of reasons why people would have grudges with him, but is obviously such a pivotal figure in wrestling and such a weirdo that it still engenders some affection from many, or at least, patience.
Puroresu owes much to Inoki, and in many ways, it was for the best for Japanese wrestling that he and Giant Baba went their separate ways with differing visions, with both thankfully prospering.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Mar 4, 2022 8:53:09 GMT -5
I was also struck once again by just how broken down Chono is. I know he walks with two forearm crutches these days but, the man could hardly even stand up from the commentary booth for the short time that he did.
He and Mutoh are seemingly worse off than Fujinami and Fujiwara are. Even though they haven't been wrestling nearly as long as the latter have.
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Post by chrom on Mar 4, 2022 13:52:02 GMT -5
Restrictions are lifting in Japan for foreign talent to come over
Talent won't need to quarantine
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Mar 4, 2022 16:22:33 GMT -5
Restrictions are lifting in Japan for foreign talent to come over Talent won't need to quarantine LFG
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2022 16:49:37 GMT -5
Restrictions are lifting in Japan for foreign talent to come over Talent won't need to quarantine Just in time for Best of the Super Juniors. Well, if they go back to the pre COVID schedule that is. I can easily name a dozen names I’d love to see in it. Though currently Dragon Lee getting back to NJPW is a top my list
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Post by chrom on Mar 4, 2022 20:36:37 GMT -5
Maybe Mikey Nicholls can finally show up again
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Post by chrom on Mar 5, 2022 12:04:46 GMT -5
Lineup for tonight
TJP vs Brogan Finlay
Karl Fredericks vs Christopher Daniels
JONAH and Bad Dude Tito vs FinJuice
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Mar 5, 2022 12:12:02 GMT -5
Brogan Finlay is, of course, David’s brother and Fit’s son.
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Post by EZ: Brainy Bae on Mar 5, 2022 15:45:40 GMT -5
Any news that the G1 will move back to the Summer time? Tried to find something but couldn't
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2022 19:01:17 GMT -5
Any news that the G1 will move back to the Summer time? Tried to find something but couldn't I assume they will keep that close to their chest until it’s announced. Need to make it through the Spring first. Though I didn’t mind the winter G1s. Made for a shorter turn around to the Wrestle Kingdom title shot than before
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Post by Fundertaker on Mar 5, 2022 19:06:46 GMT -5
Any news that the G1 will move back to the Summer time? Tried to find something but couldn't Still no news on that front. In fact, the latest show they seem to have scheduled is on Osaka Jo Hall in June which will probably be this year's Dominion. There's also nothing between Wrestling Dontaku and said June show, so it's possible to have the BOSJ return to its usual May schedule. Meanwhile, only got to see day 1 of the New Japan Cup today and holy heck that main-event! If we go by past confrontations between heavy and Jr. heavy champions in singles matches, this was top tier if not outright the best one. A great story with neither really acknowledging each other's station (especially Okada towards Despy) and at the end fighting to survive, weight classes be damned. Loved that Desperado counter from Okada's dropkick into the Magma Hold too.
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Post by chrom on Mar 5, 2022 19:38:04 GMT -5
Misterioso will be at tomorrow's RPW show facing Yota Tsuji
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Post by chrom on Mar 5, 2022 20:01:38 GMT -5
Brogan a fourth generation wrestler
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Post by chrom on Mar 5, 2022 20:03:26 GMT -5
With Quarantines being lifted, we may see youngsters like Brogan, DKC and Knight go to Japan for additional experience
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Post by chrom on Mar 5, 2022 20:06:07 GMT -5
United Empire with an important night in the upcoming show in a few hours
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Post by chrom on Mar 5, 2022 20:09:50 GMT -5
Headstand spot by TJP
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Post by chrom on Mar 5, 2022 20:10:21 GMT -5
Brogan not getting a free pass just because his Brother is there
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Post by chrom on Mar 5, 2022 20:11:44 GMT -5
TJP been wrestling before Brogan was born
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