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Post by ANuclearError on Oct 2, 2022 13:59:03 GMT -5
Night two spoilers. {Spoiler}{Spoiler}Almost five years ago, I traveled from Scotland to Tokyo to attend Wrestle Kingdom. My hope was that at the end of the show, I would join Naito in the LiJ role call.
Today, I finally got the chance to do so.
As an aside, Tsuji is ready to be part of the main roster. He came in as a last minute replacement and f***ing delivered above and beyond. Was one of the top performers of the weekend.
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Post by Mozenrath on Oct 2, 2022 14:27:17 GMT -5
So, is he a free agent now, or is that just kayfabe? According to him, he is a free agent now. Yeah, NJPW's atypical compared to a lot of top wrestling companies in that freelancers can sometimes occupy spots of prominence. They still tend to commit harder to someone if they do sign a contract, like putting the world title on Ibushi, but Suzuki and SANADA are/were freelancers that they have featured heavily. I am just not sure if SANADA signed a contract or not since then.
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Post by chrom on Oct 2, 2022 16:47:48 GMT -5
{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW} I believe this will be Naito's first shot at The US Title
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Post by chrom on Oct 2, 2022 17:07:55 GMT -5
{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW} Gabert will be facing Kairi at The Stardom show on the 23rd.
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Post by chrom on Oct 2, 2022 18:56:36 GMT -5
Lio Rush has been cleared to compete.
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Post by chrom on Oct 2, 2022 20:02:34 GMT -5
On October 11th, entry restrictions into Japan will be lifted
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Post by AwamoriRock on Oct 3, 2022 2:22:57 GMT -5
Interesting that the US title shot isn’t specified for WK.
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Post by AwamoriRock on Oct 3, 2022 4:29:31 GMT -5
For the IWGP women’s title tournament, as they announced today:
Round 1, both on October 22nd
Mayu Iwatani vs Momo Watanabe Utami Hayashishita vs Himeka.
On October 23rd, The winners of those two matches face off and KAIRI vs Alpha Female.
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Post by chrom on Oct 3, 2022 7:09:45 GMT -5
{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW} Great O-Khan made a challenge to Ricky Knight Jr after the match for the British Heavyweight Championship
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2022 7:37:16 GMT -5
{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW} Great O-Khan made a challenge to Ricky Knight Jr after the match for the British Heavyweight Championship {Spoiler}
They made a point at the show that O'Khan hasn't been pinned or submitted in the UK, which includes his entire excursion
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Post by chrom on Oct 3, 2022 12:31:04 GMT -5
Declaration of Power will have English commentary
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Post by chrom on Oct 3, 2022 12:56:02 GMT -5
Today marks the 35th anniversary of Inoki vs Masa Saito on the deserted island of Ganryujima.
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Post by chrom on Oct 3, 2022 16:54:09 GMT -5
For the IWGP women’s title tournament, as they announced today: Round 1, both on October 22nd Mayu Iwatani vs Momo Watanabe Utami Hayashishita vs Himeka. On October 23rd, The winners of those two matches face off and KAIRI vs Alpha Female. I say Iwatani is probably gonna win it.
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Post by AwamoriRock on Oct 3, 2022 18:49:26 GMT -5
For the IWGP women’s title tournament, as they announced today: Round 1, both on October 22nd Mayu Iwatani vs Momo Watanabe Utami Hayashishita vs Himeka. On October 23rd, The winners of those two matches face off and KAIRI vs Alpha Female. I say Iwatani is probably gonna win it. Yeah the popular assumption is Mayu vs KAIRI for the final.
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Post by chrom on Oct 3, 2022 19:01:14 GMT -5
I say Iwatani is probably gonna win it. Yeah the popular assumption is Mayu vs KAIRI for the final. That's a good final, Mayu is the Ace of Stardom and Kairi is someone casual fans will recognize from her time stateside
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Post by chrom on Oct 4, 2022 7:46:45 GMT -5
Before Inoki's passing, there was going to be a segment with him at Declaration of Power.
He was going to come out and be announced as The Honorary Lifetime Chairman of New Japan Pro Wrestling
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2022 8:44:16 GMT -5
Narita’s return match has him teaming with Robbie Eagles & David Finlay vs Suzuki-Gun (DOUKI, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & El Desperado).
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Post by chrom on Oct 4, 2022 9:29:00 GMT -5
The full card has been announced. The US Title match won't be happening there, instead it'll be at Osaka for Battle Autumn
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Post by chrom on Oct 4, 2022 9:59:18 GMT -5
Odd that Ren isn't in a more high profile match for his return.
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Post by chrom on Oct 4, 2022 12:04:10 GMT -5
Hikuleo will get his Never Title shot at Battle Autumn
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