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Post by Cyno on Jun 24, 2023 21:19:02 GMT -5
Even the Zero Hour is stacked:
- United Empire (Jeff Cobb, Kyle Fletcher, and TJP) vs. Los Ingobernables de Japon (Shingo Takagi, Hiromu Takahashi, and BUSHI) - Stu Grayson vs El Phantasmo - Mogul Embassy (Swerve Strickland, Kaun, and Toa Liona) vs. Roppongi Vice (Rocky Romero and Trent Beretta) and El Desperado - Owen Hart Tournament Women's Quarterfinal: Athena vs. Billie Starkz
Curious, though. I don't think there's any OG Bullet Club representation in either the Zero Hour or the card itself. Not even David Finlay.
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Post by Allie Kitsune on Jun 24, 2023 22:40:50 GMT -5
When are Sting and Darby officially members of LIJ?
I feel like they deserve it at this point.
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Post by ace on Jun 25, 2023 0:09:41 GMT -5
Is Willow really going to lose a match while in the middle of a tournament she’s still alive in while also holding a title? That’s some seriously stupid shit.
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Post by Mozenrath on Jun 25, 2023 1:31:30 GMT -5
Even the Zero Hour is stacked: - United Empire (Jeff Cobb, Kyle Fletcher, and TJP) vs. Los Ingobernables de Japon (Shingo Takagi, Hiromu Takahashi, and BUSHI) - Stu Grayson vs El Phantasmo - Mogul Embassy (Swerve Strickland, Kaun, and Toa Liona) vs. Roppongi Vice (Rocky Romero and Trent Beretta) and El Desperado - Owen Hart Tournament Women's Quarterfinal: Athena vs. Billie Starkz Curious, though. I don't think there's any OG Bullet Club representation in either the Zero Hour or the card itself. Not even David Finlay. I am not super surprised about that, with the Bullet Club. I'm guessing NJPW really wants to delay the inevitable clash. OG Bullet Club couldn't really be present and not have to acknowledge the elephant in the room, and I doubt NJPW wants that to finally happen on a show where it'd be frankly really low on the list of big, anticipated matches and confrontations, especially when they are still trying to build Finlay up, something they're being more patient about than when they made Jay White the Bullet Club leader and world champion and really exposed how unready he initially was for that spot.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Jun 25, 2023 1:38:38 GMT -5
Is Willow really going to lose a match while in the middle of a tournament she’s still alive in while also holding a title? That’s some seriously stupid shit. I don't know, and neither does anyone else, given it hasn't happened yet.
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Post by Mid-Carder on Jun 25, 2023 6:24:50 GMT -5
Is Willow really going to lose a match while in the middle of a tournament she’s still alive in while also holding a title? That’s some seriously stupid shit. Probably not a clean loss, though
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Post by KME on Jun 25, 2023 7:56:10 GMT -5
Is Willow really going to lose a match while in the middle of a tournament she’s still alive in while also holding a title? That’s some seriously stupid shit. I did think it would be a bit of a strange choice but you can look at it the other way and say the loss doesn't hurt her as she's already a champion and has just advanced in a tournament, and why shouldn't she be trying for more gold in storyline, she'd have the opportunity to be a double champion and a tournament winner, so I don't think it's as stupid as it first appears.
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Post by Bang Bang Bart on Jun 25, 2023 8:02:19 GMT -5
Is Willow really going to lose a match while in the middle of a tournament she’s still alive in while also holding a title? That’s some seriously stupid shit. Probably not a clean loss, though Probably Outcast bullshit then a Skye Blue run in.
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Post by daaave on Jun 25, 2023 10:31:27 GMT -5
Interesting what the match order will be.
So MJF/Takahashi opens and Okada/Danielson closes. Do they put Ospreay/Omega 2nd last as a double main event or do they put a buffer match inbetween. Where's Punk go on the card?
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Post by Mid-Carder on Jun 25, 2023 12:00:06 GMT -5
Match order is easy: MJF demands to be on first so he can get away from such indy nonsense asap. What are this week's lottery numbers, please?
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Post by Kalmia on Jun 25, 2023 12:27:14 GMT -5
I'm not convinced Danielson vs Okada should go on last. It's the dream match of all dream matches, but Danielson is banged up. He's barely wrestled this year and kept his bumps in Anarchy in the Arena to the bare minimum. I'm sure he'll bring it against Okada and I'm sure the match will be 5* amazing, but I think it might be a different match to what we're expecting. It's not going to be a 40+ minute epic, I don't think.
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Post by glorious83 on Jun 25, 2023 12:39:48 GMT -5
If this has been mentioned already then I apologize but is there any reason they can’t run these 4-5 PPV extravaganzas on Saturdays instead of Sundays, even starting them at 7pm est. I know they have Collision now but it’s not like you can’t preemptive that for a week. It’s brutal being on the east coast watching these things until midnight and you know like most of the public have to work early Monday morning. Just a suggestion.
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Post by polarbearpete on Jun 25, 2023 13:30:40 GMT -5
I'm not convinced Danielson vs Okada should go on last. It's the dream match of all dream matches, but Danielson is banged up. He's barely wrestled this year and kept his bumps in Anarchy in the Arena to the bare minimum. I'm sure he'll bring it against Okada and I'm sure the match will be 5* amazing, but I think it might be a different match to what we're expecting. It's not going to be a 40+ minute epic, I don't think. I think he’s barely wrestled recently in order to make sure he’s ready to go for this dream match. It’s an Okada match, I’d be shocked if it was sub-30 minutes.
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Post by Kalmia on Jun 25, 2023 13:41:33 GMT -5
I'm not convinced Danielson vs Okada should go on last. It's the dream match of all dream matches, but Danielson is banged up. He's barely wrestled this year and kept his bumps in Anarchy in the Arena to the bare minimum. I'm sure he'll bring it against Okada and I'm sure the match will be 5* amazing, but I think it might be a different match to what we're expecting. It's not going to be a 40+ minute epic, I don't think. I think he’s barely wrestled recently in order to make sure he’s ready to go for this dream match. It’s an Okada match, I’d be shocked if it was sub-30 minutes. Okada has had a lot of matches around the 20 minute mark this year. Even the title match with Sanada was only around 25. He's not busting out the long matches very often these days and this is a very packed card.
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Post by polarbearpete on Jun 25, 2023 13:57:09 GMT -5
I think he’s barely wrestled recently in order to make sure he’s ready to go for this dream match. It’s an Okada match, I’d be shocked if it was sub-30 minutes. Okada has had a lot of matches around the 20 minute mark this year. Even the title match with Sanada was only around 25. He's not busting out the long matches very often these days and this is a very packed card. He hasn’t had a ton of singles matches, just 4 for NJPW this year. Last one was the Sanada’s title match and was 27 minutes. Tanahashi 21 minutes, Shingo 32 minutes, White 33 minutes. So a little shorter than usual (which is good, I’m not a huge fan of 40+ minute main events), but I’d be surprised if this match wasn’t give a ton of time.
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Post by asuka007 on Jun 25, 2023 14:20:37 GMT -5
Gonna be a busy few weeks for Willow. The match tonight, the Owen, and {Spoiler} Gulia from STARDOM just challenged her to a STRONG Women’s Title match as well.
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Post by Kalmia on Jun 25, 2023 15:31:38 GMT -5
Shame. I hope Cole feels better soon.
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Post by Zone Was Wrong on Jun 25, 2023 15:31:41 GMT -5
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Post by Zone Was Wrong on Jun 25, 2023 15:31:58 GMT -5
Shame. I hope Cole feels better soon. Beat me by seconds lol
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Post by Cyno on Jun 25, 2023 15:37:52 GMT -5
Hope Adam feels better soon.
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