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Post by mcmahonfan85 on Dec 25, 2008 2:06:13 GMT -5
...he'll surpass Bryan Danielson and become the second longest reigning ROH World Champion in history. Danielson held the belt for 462 days, at Final Battle McGuinness will have held it for 447 days, and ROH's next show is 20 days after that, making it 467 before his next potential defense
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Post by x on Dec 25, 2008 4:25:21 GMT -5
And then it's on to Joe.
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Post by strykerdarksilence on Dec 25, 2008 4:31:05 GMT -5
If they build well enough to the babyface that eventually beats him, then the longer the title run, the bigger the pop.
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Post by BlackHoleMark on Dec 25, 2008 9:34:14 GMT -5
What's the defense number? Isn't Nigel still 5 or 6 defenses behind Danielson?
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Post by Lair of the Shadow MaDaBa on Dec 25, 2008 9:35:48 GMT -5
Also, as if ROH hasn't mentioned it enough, Nigel will become the only man to hold the ROH World title (or any title in ROH) from January 1 to December 31 of any calendar year.
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Post by The Tank on Dec 25, 2008 9:58:50 GMT -5
LET'S GO, NIGEL! *clap, clap, clapclapclap*
LET'S GO, NIGEL! *clap, clap, clapclapclap*
LET'S GO, NIGEL! *clap, clap, clapclapclap*
LET'S GO, NIGEL! *clap, clap, clapclapclap*
LET'S GO, NIGEL! *clap, clap, clapclapclap*
LET'S GO, NIGEL! *clap, clap, clapclapclap*
LET'S GO, NIGEL! *clap, clap, clapclapclap*
LET'S GO, NIGEL! *clap, clap, clapclapclap*
LET'S GO, NIGEL! *clap, clap, clapclapclap*
LET'S GO, NIGEL! *clap, clap, clapclapclap*
LET'S GO, NIGEL! *clap, clap, clapclapclap*
LET'S GO, NIGEL! *clap, clap, clapclapclap*
LET'S GO, NIGEL! *clap, clap, clapclapclap*
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Post by invaderdave on Dec 25, 2008 9:59:10 GMT -5
And it was a leap year this year. So thats even MORE impressive...
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Post by Lair of the Shadow MaDaBa on Dec 25, 2008 10:28:35 GMT -5
Quite frankly, I've warmed up to the idea of him going into '09 as the champ. Sure, it took a FULL YEAR for it to happen, but there it is.
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Post by chotliwala on Dec 25, 2008 11:19:36 GMT -5
What do you mean if he retains? He's holding the belt until the Chicago PPV at least and probably past that IMO.
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Post by Munkie91087 on Dec 25, 2008 11:24:05 GMT -5
I didn't even notice. No offense to Nigel, but I don't feel too much excitement for this reign on top.
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Post by HMARK Center on Dec 25, 2008 14:57:54 GMT -5
I'll be at Final Battle pulling for Marufuji...but there's definitely a part of me that wants to see Nigel retain.
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Post by KLRA on Dec 25, 2008 15:16:35 GMT -5
Fuji is one of my favorites so I'm definitely rooting for him to win. I also don't believe that Nigel should be the one that bests Dragon. Dragon had the best consistent truely every match was awesome reign. Nigel hasn't had that.
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Post by The Line on Dec 25, 2008 15:20:03 GMT -5
It'll be interesting to see what Pearce and Co. do with Nigel's reign if he surpasses Danielson after this weekend. I mean, I doubt they'd have him surpass Joe, but, then again, I didn't think he'd surpass Danielson, either.
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Post by MGH on Dec 25, 2008 15:21:02 GMT -5
At this point I'm fine with whoever dethrones Nigel. I didn't like this reign much at first, then I grew to love it, but now ... now I'm just so done with it. On and on and on, and not in an enjoyable way for me either.
Just end it.
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Post by Stab Sword on Dec 25, 2008 15:28:48 GMT -5
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Post by Shy Guy on Dec 25, 2008 15:29:52 GMT -5
i don't get the whole calender year thing. if joe had it for 21 months, then 12 months in there is jan-dec
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Post by invaderdave on Dec 25, 2008 15:44:29 GMT -5
i don't get the whole calender year thing. if joe had it for 21 months, then 12 months in there is jan-dec Joe lost his belt before the end of 2004. A full calendar year means to hold it from January 1 through December 31, and retain the whole way. Joe and Dragon have never done that, as they both dropped their titles at Final Battle. |
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Post by The Line on Dec 25, 2008 15:48:28 GMT -5
What's the defense number? Isn't Nigel still 5 or 6 defenses behind Danielson? Currently 7(Nigel's defended it 31 times, Dragon defended it 38) |
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Post by Chuckie Finster on Dec 25, 2008 16:09:41 GMT -5
I think Marufuji's winning the title. I think I'm the only person who really thinks that. Just checked on the ROH Pick'ems and no one has picked Marufuji to win the title. Here's what I'm thinking.
First, the curse. The curse of the even year Final Battle. 2004 Final Battle, Aries beats Joe for the title. 2006 Final Battle, Homicide beats Danielson for the title. Both guys were going for being champ for the full calendar year. Same thing with Nigel here.
Second, how crazy would a Marufuji title reign be? With all the rumors about cost-cutting and such, people would honestly expect him to lose the title in his next defense. It would be like the Summer of Punk. It would spark interest back into ROH which is sorely needed. Plus Marufuji can have a four-star match with a broomstick so every title defense would be great no matter who he faces (Marufuji/Tyler, Marufuji/Roderick, Marufuji/McGuiness the rematch, Marufufi/Lynn, etc). Sure he won't be a champ for long and I'd be surprised if he made it pass Houston as champ, but it would be fun and it would give Tyler Black a great guy to win the title from since he's groomed to be the next champ no doubt.
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Post by invaderdave on Dec 25, 2008 16:14:56 GMT -5
I just got this really giddy feeling.
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