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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 11, 2019 16:09:48 GMT -5
Well that was the other news coming out of New Beginning besides the White title win
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Post by corndog on Feb 11, 2019 16:11:03 GMT -5
This is definitely thread worthy, especially since a lot of us expected him to join AEW. Also, as I said in the AEW thread, word is he signed a two year contract via Reddit, but nothing official yet.
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Post by chrom on Feb 11, 2019 16:11:56 GMT -5
Finally signed a contract with them.
He's infamously fickle about signing contracts with promotions which maybe why New Japan has never pulled the trigger on him in the past
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2019 16:17:04 GMT -5
Genuinely curious as to why, AEW seemed like such a natural fit for him.
That said I’m thrilled. Still have the chance to see a Okada/Ibushi world title main event.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 11, 2019 16:21:04 GMT -5
Genuinely curious as to why, AEW seemed like such a natural fit for him. That said I’m thrilled. Still have the chance to see a Okada/Ibushi world title main event. I would assume he see now is the time for him to be the person they need him to be. It would be easy for him to make the jump but I assume his overall sense of loyalty has him staying there I guess it also depends on TV deal AEW gets too and whether it’s live or not because otherwise he would have to move. I’m sure Ibushi could have gotten a deal like Omega where he can come back to NJPW when he wants but this is good for NJPW that Kota would be upfront about this
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 11, 2019 16:21:49 GMT -5
This is definitely thread worthy, especially since a lot of us expected him to join AEW. Also, as I said in the AEW thread, word is he signed a two year contract via Reddit, but nothing official yet. From 2019-2021 is what I heard
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Post by Convoy on Feb 11, 2019 16:23:16 GMT -5
Genuinely curious as to why, AEW seemed like such a natural fit for him. That said I’m thrilled. Still have the chance to see a Okada/Ibushi world title main event. Ibushi recently opened up a wrestling school in Japan that he’s now devoting his time to. My best guess is that finally signing a New Japan contract means (1) that he’ll remain local and keep his focus on the school and (2) that he can promise his trainees a Young Lion trial similar to Ayato Yoshida.
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Feb 11, 2019 16:23:57 GMT -5
Title run eminent?
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 11, 2019 16:26:39 GMT -5
I wouldn’t be surprised. He’s no doubt winning the IC title this year at some point and his name will be involved in the IWGP title but right now he’s behind Okada and Naito as one is poised to beat White for that title this year
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Post by ANuclearError on Feb 11, 2019 16:42:36 GMT -5
I'd say this tips him ahead of Okada in the New Japan Cup. Though frankly trying to predict that tournament has been a bastard the past couple of years.
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Post by Fade on Feb 11, 2019 16:44:31 GMT -5
Happy for the dude. Guessing he’s really gonna etch his place now that he’s signed.
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Feb 11, 2019 17:02:11 GMT -5
Not that I don’t believe his word but just like I need to see real humans playing Kingdom Hearts 3 (and I have), I need to see Ibushi signing a contract with a real pen on real paper to fully believe this.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 11, 2019 18:17:43 GMT -5
Not that I don’t believe his word but just like I need to see real humans playing Kingdom Hearts 3 (and I have), I need to see Ibushi signing a contract with a real pen on real paper to fully believe this. Yea, need pics or it didn't happen
Tho i'm giving them the benefit because I doubt they would let Kota say that and he turn around and pull up in AEW in May
If he did indeed sign a contract with NJPW his glass ceiling is now broken and he's a legit contender for the IWGP title
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Post by toodarkmark on Feb 11, 2019 18:23:32 GMT -5
AEW isnt looking to sign exclusive Japanese stars. Ibushi will be doing shows for AEW within the next two years.
AEW isnt a new WWE, where the wrestler stops existing once they sign. They will have a relationship with NJPW, and probably ROH, Impact, and others.
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Post by thirteen3 on Feb 11, 2019 18:38:36 GMT -5
So him vs Jay White at MSG?
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Post by corndog on Feb 11, 2019 18:46:14 GMT -5
So him vs Jay White at MSG? Considering Ibushi announced himself for the New Japan Cup, I'm guessing he wins that and gets his title shot is at Sakura Genesis.
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Post by Fundertaker on Feb 11, 2019 18:49:20 GMT -5
So him vs Jay White at MSG? Considering Ibushi announced himself for the New Japan Cup, I'm guessing he wins that and gets his title shot is at Sakura Genesis. There's no Sakura Genesis this year. It's NJC, then the G1 Supercard and then it's the Wrestling Dontaku/Hi no Kuni shows.
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Post by corndog on Feb 11, 2019 18:52:42 GMT -5
Considering Ibushi announced himself for the New Japan Cup, I'm guessing he wins that and gets his title shot is at Sakura Genesis. There's no Sakura Genesis this year. It's NJC, then the G1 Supercard and then it's the Wrestling Dontaku/Hi no Kuni shows. Oh.., so the New Japan Cup winner gets the title shot at MSG?
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Post by Fundertaker on Feb 11, 2019 18:56:59 GMT -5
There's no Sakura Genesis this year. It's NJC, then the G1 Supercard and then it's the Wrestling Dontaku/Hi no Kuni shows. Oh.., so the New Japan Cup winner gets the title shot at MSG? Either that or at Dontaku.
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Post by chrom on Feb 11, 2019 18:59:34 GMT -5
There's no Sakura Genesis this year. It's NJC, then the G1 Supercard and then it's the Wrestling Dontaku/Hi no Kuni shows. Oh.., so the New Japan Cup winner gets the title shot at MSG? Looks that way
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