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Post by Ganon83 on Apr 7, 2019 23:58:55 GMT -5
Sanada is the first challenger. I don't like Sanada but for his benefit this match does not need to happen again for a long time. I didn't check the dates (it's dontaku, Sengoku Lord, and hi no kuni) but there's also EVIL/Ishii, Ibushi/ZSJ, Taichi/Cobb, White/Goto, and Lee/Ospreay vs. Ishimori and X (fantasma). Might also have Jericho lurking around somewhere
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Apr 7, 2019 23:59:42 GMT -5
IMO it was the right call. It wouldn't have been a good look for New Japan to have Okada, someone they're trusting to bring in new fans, losing at such a notable event for them in the US market. And I agree with White's accomplishments already giving him a great base to work from.
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Post by EyeofTyr on Apr 8, 2019 1:13:46 GMT -5
I'm cool with Okada winning it again, even moreso if Naito is the man that dethrones him and it marks Naito's first proper long term reign with the title.
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Post by EZ: Broken Bae on Apr 8, 2019 12:42:37 GMT -5
I wanted White to keep it until at least Dominion but I get closing MSG with a happy ending, especially with how the ROH side of things landed. If this leads to Naito/Okada and Ibushi/White I can get behind it even more.
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Post by HMARK Center on Apr 8, 2019 18:34:22 GMT -5
So with the Dontaku tour announced, I think we can start projecting what Okada's challenger slate is going to look like in certain parts...and if I had to guess, it's going to be one more run through LIJ leading back to Naito at the Dome.
-Dontaku will be the usual NJ Cup finalist title match against SANADA -EVIL is facing Ishii, and a win for EVIL likely puts him in line for a shot...Dominion doesn't seem super likely, but hey, anything's possible. -If Shingo works BoSJ but then ALSO works G1, I could see him pinning Okada during the tournament and getting a shot at King of Pro Wrestling -That'd likely mean a third G1 win for Naito, and the real final chapter to main event the Dome double shot.
Can't say it'd thrill me for him to beat SANADA and EVIL again, but good God would I love to see Okada vs. Shingo.
Now, obviously, that's just one road; there's still a lot more that could happen, because I find that when I try to project NJPW's booking I tend to be quite miserable at it.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Apr 8, 2019 18:52:35 GMT -5
So with the Dontaku tour announced, I think we can start projecting what Okada's challenger slate is going to look like in certain parts...and if I had to guess, it's going to be one more run through LIJ leading back to Naito at the Dome. -Dontaku will be the usual NJ Cup finalist title match against SANADA -EVIL is facing Ishii, and a win for EVIL likely puts him in line for a shot...Dominion doesn't seem super likely, but hey, anything's possible. -If Shingo works BoSJ but then ALSO works G1, I could see him pinning Okada during the tournament and getting a shot at King of Pro Wrestling -That'd likely mean a third G1 win for Naito, and the real final chapter to main event the Dome double shot. Can't say it'd thrill me for him to beat SANADA and EVIL again, but good God would I love to see Okada vs. Shingo. Now, obviously, that's just one road; there's still a lot more that could happen, because I find that when I try to project NJPW's booking I tend to be quite miserable at it. At least creates an intriguing story of Okada vs LIJ for the next few months with each guy trying to dethrone him and they seem to be content with letting SANADA and Evil back into singles action with G.O.D. staying the tag champs
Naito winning the G1 for the 3rd time has to be it because they really can't go this route again and losing to Okada again will be a big monkey he may never get off his back or I should say it won't matter when he does.
Will be interesting how the G1 is bracketed because if memory serves me correct they haven't had Okada/Naito on the same side for a while and I don't really expect them to this time as they haven;t clashed in singles since the Dome match up
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Post by Convoy on Apr 8, 2019 20:14:42 GMT -5
Inject it directly into my veins.
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Post by AwamoriRock on Apr 8, 2019 20:20:55 GMT -5
Shingo as a jr is still baffling to me.
NJPW's line account sent out a poster advertising BOSJ, Eagles, Gresham, Scurll, Bandido, Flip and Titan are on the poster.
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Post by 2coldMack is even more baffled on Apr 8, 2019 21:10:55 GMT -5
Shingo as a jr is still baffling to me. NJPW's line account sent out a poster advertising BOSJ, Eagles, Gresham, Scurll, Bandido, Flip and Titan are on the poster. Gresham's in BOSJ? I mean, I know he won't win, but f*** YEAH, JON!
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Post by Convoy on Apr 8, 2019 21:44:07 GMT -5
The poster (if real) has 19 competitors on it. That would be the most all-time, and they'll probably end up with an even 20.
Assuming the 20th participant is ELP, this group is okay. Not thrilled about Rocky/TAKA at this stage of their careers, and Narita was previously rumored to get a shot which would've been nice.
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Post by Fundertaker on Apr 9, 2019 5:31:07 GMT -5
You guys and the "we want Shingo as a heavyweight!" know that he won't until Hiromu comes back (which seems to be in August, aka when the G1 is already under way) AND it probably won't be an immediate change.
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Post by BRAINFADE on Apr 9, 2019 11:09:16 GMT -5
Shingo as a jr is still baffling to me. I get what you're saying, and I want him to be heavyweight too (Shingo vs. Okada is a mouth-watering prospect), but right now the junior division is in a bit of a rebuilding phase. With KUSHIDA leaving, Hiromu still out and Ospreay trying to break into the heavyweight division, the juniors need stars like Shingo- especially if the BoSJ Final is going to be in Sumo Hall. As far as Okada's new reign is concerned, there is one thing that I desperately want- Ospreay enters the G1, beats Okada in a massive upset, which then sets up Ospreay vs. Okada for the title at Royal Quest in London. This purely because I'll be there and that's the main event I want.
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Post by RedSmile on Apr 9, 2019 12:51:24 GMT -5
Inject it directly into my veins. They've teased both Ishii/Shingo and Suzuki/Shingo in undercard tags before they quickly tagged out. Very cruel teases, mind you! Gimme! Gimme!
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Post by 2coldMack is even more baffled on Apr 9, 2019 14:14:00 GMT -5
Inject it directly into my veins. They've teased both Ishii/Shingo and Suzuki/Shingo in undercard tags before they quickly tagged out. Very cruel teases, mind you! Gimme! Gimme! I truly believe that Ishii/Shingo would destroy whatever building they were in if they wrestled each other. To paraphrase Seanbaby, they'd just be seeing how hard they had to hit each other for the shockwaves to set off nearby car alarms.
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