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Post by KEJB on Oct 31, 2007 12:35:31 GMT -5
Strong Style Spirit is saying that Yamamoto will be coming to the United States for a couple months. First stop, the Florida indi scene.
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Post by Fundertaker on Nov 1, 2007 10:51:13 GMT -5
It's also been reported that he may wind up in one of WWE's "farm system" promotions (most likely FCW) to develop himself (especially a character, since he is bland as hell).
Now, here's the final card for the first NJPW vs TNA confrontation show: DESTRUCTION
NJPW "DESTRUCTION '07", 11/11/07 (WPW/PPV) Tokyo Ryogoku Kokugikan
1. New Japan vs. Legend: Takashi Iizuka, Takashi Uwano, Mitsuhide Hirasawa, Tetsuya Naito & Taichi Ishikari vs. Riki Choshu, Masahiro Chono, Super Strong Machine, Jushin Thunder Liger & AKIRA 2. Koji Kanemoto & X vs. Ryusuke Taguchi & Yujiro 3. New Japan Jr. vs. TNA X Division ~J or X~: Minoru & Prince Devitt vs. Christopher Daniels (TNA Wrestling) & Senshi (TNA Wrestling) 4. New Japan vs. TNA: Tiger Mask vs. Ron Killings (TNA Wrestling) 5. GBH vs. TNA ~ SPEAR or GORE: Toru Yano vs. Rhino (TNA Wrestling) 6. Togi Makabe vs. Milano Collection AT 7. Shinsuke Nakamura Return Match: Yuji Nagata & Manabu Nakanishi vs. Shinsuke Nakamura & Giant Bernard 8. IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Title: Dick Togo & TAKA Michinoku (Kaientai Dojo) (c) vs. Jado & Gedo 9. IWGP Heavyweight Title: Hiroshi Tanahashi (c) vs. Hirooki Goto
One of the most stacked cards I've seen, with plenty of things happening.
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Post by KEJB on Nov 1, 2007 11:00:03 GMT -5
Rumor is that Inoue will be Kanemoto's partner for that tag.
Also. Meltzer is saying that TNA might win all three matches to set up for the Jan 4th show. There is a strong possibility that Nakamura will be taking the title off of Angle, setting up the unification bout with Tanahashi.
Sucks for Nagata if true.
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Post by samachine on Nov 1, 2007 11:38:56 GMT -5
I hope Jado and Gedo win the title, I love them so much. And Taguchi is PURE awesome.
Taguchi vs Human Tornado NEEDS to happen
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Post by Fundertaker on Nov 1, 2007 14:21:31 GMT -5
No. Taguchi vs "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright needs to happen.
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Post by MPBMVP on Nov 1, 2007 14:58:50 GMT -5
Tiger Mask vs. Killings?
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Post by samachine on Nov 1, 2007 15:48:34 GMT -5
No. Taguchi vs "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright needs to happen. But my demand is more realistic
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Post by Joekishi on Nov 1, 2007 15:49:37 GMT -5
Joekishi. Dont get caught up in literal thinking. I make the comparison to the AJPW guys, because despite the Three Musketeers being popular, The Famous Four (or five if you want), were the biggest deal in Puro at the time. Tanahashi, Goto, Nakamura, ext. have the ability to be the biggest deal in Japan, and put on 5 star matches like Kawada, Misawa, and Kobashi were. There is no rule that when making a comparison, I have to stick the most literal choice. Well Those 4 pillars Akiyama does not fit in with Kawada/Taue/Kobashi/Misawa I compare them to the musketeers because the musketeers not only had great matches they were THE most popular guys in wrestling. Hashimoto is the highest drawing wrestler of all time for the Tokyo Dome and drew the biggest ratings (before Pride) for NJPW during his fueds with UFO and especially nWo Japan. Just saying All Japan was based on sport. NJPW is still king of sports, but they fuse their wrestling with compelling fueds and storylines. they give you a reason to care about their matches. which is why they can outdraw the thrown together main events of noah
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Post by KEJB on Nov 2, 2007 17:43:59 GMT -5
Also. Afterwards Tomko & Bernard set out an open challenge to any Tag Team from WWE, or TNA. Word is that The Steiners will take on Tomko & Bernard on the 1/4 Tokyo Dome show.
Another note. After his match, Nagata threw his name into the hat, to take on Angle. This brought out Nakamura, who said he wants Angles. He suggested that He and Nagata have a match on the 11/11 show for the right to take on Angle. This spurred Nagata to open attack on Nakamura.
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Post by KEJB on Nov 6, 2007 16:38:01 GMT -5
Credit: Puroresufan.com
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Post by Fundertaker on Nov 6, 2007 17:36:28 GMT -5
If you asked anyone who didn't know, they would tell you that Nakamura's dancing.
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Post by KEJB on Nov 7, 2007 1:26:06 GMT -5
From TNA's site:
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Post by The Awesome Waffle on Nov 7, 2007 10:58:44 GMT -5
No love for Tagu vs Disco Inferno makes me a sad waffle, though the prospect of a Nakamura/Angle match makes me really happy.
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Post by hollywood on Nov 7, 2007 11:36:09 GMT -5
This may have already been asked, but why the hell is TNA virtually ignoring this?
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Post by KEJB on Nov 7, 2007 12:32:32 GMT -5
I assume they will show some footage, after the 11/11 event. They will hype up the 1/4 event at least some I would hope. They will probably be doing an Angle DVD towards the end of 08, and I bet they will want that match on there. My feeling is they will also try to run a Steiners vs. AJ/Tomko feud around the 1/4 show too, to play off the Steiners vs. Bernard/Tomko.
I think they might not be hyping it because really, if the talked about it, it would go over 90% of the fans heads. They are better suited talking about the 11/11 show after the fact, so they have some video packages. Then when the fans are familiar with whats going on, they can pimp the 1/4 show a little more. At least thats what I see.
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Post by KEJB on Nov 11, 2007 13:29:01 GMT -5
CREDIT: PURORESUFAN.COM
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Post by KEJB on Nov 11, 2007 13:32:52 GMT -5
The reviews of Goto v Tanahashi make it seem like it could take home MOTY no problem. I cant wait to see it.
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Post by KEJB on Nov 11, 2007 13:38:54 GMT -5
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Post by Fundertaker on Nov 11, 2007 14:47:34 GMT -5
Tiger Bono > Any and Everything
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Post by cartern923 on Nov 11, 2007 16:52:24 GMT -5
So was there no Mask v. Killings match?
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