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Post by mistery on Jul 9, 2022 13:26:45 GMT -5
The biggest takeaway from the latest show (at least imo) is that DDM continues to implode with Natsupoi stabbing them in the back to join Cosmic Angels.
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Post by BatPunk on Jul 9, 2022 14:12:17 GMT -5
Tam and Syuri is going to be big amounts of fun.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2022 19:47:04 GMT -5
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Post by AwamoriRock on Jul 23, 2022 1:13:09 GMT -5
Stardom already goes in that direction so I dunno why this has to be classified as a different brand exactly, but it looks like Sonny took today's happenings as an opportunity to lean into the WWE nature of Showcase.
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Jul 28, 2022 23:17:05 GMT -5
This seems relevant to a lot of people’s interests.
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Post by asuka007 on Jul 28, 2022 23:18:47 GMT -5
If it to be defended on NJPW US shows as well, which is a cool idea.
Who then pick as the first champion will be interesting?
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Post by AwamoriRock on Jul 28, 2022 23:54:31 GMT -5
Kinda think it's unnecessary but given that it seems to be made for Strong shows, WK, and NJPW events in general they want to put it on I suppose it doesn't mess up Stardom's title hierarchy.
Who it goes on first depends on what the mixed tags end up being for the Stardom/NJPW joint show I supposed since that would eliminate some because of double duty.
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Post by Mozenrath on Jul 29, 2022 3:18:37 GMT -5
Suppose it'll be their equivalent to the "International Princess Championship" of TJPW? A belt held by outsiders and those who face outsiders regularly?
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Post by AwamoriRock on Jul 29, 2022 3:48:44 GMT -5
Suppose it'll be their equivalent to the "International Princess Championship" of TJPW? A belt held by outsiders and those who face outsiders regularly? Stardom has the SWA belt, which the rules for matches state only wrestlers from countries other than the reigning champion can challenge it. (There are loopholes to this, for instance Syuri can use her Filipino heritage, Giulia Italian etc, and Fukigen Death can just say she’s from outer space). I have a feeling this will eventually be against more outsiders on Strong and even WK, but in the immediate will probably be used to promote Stardom wrestlers to NJPW audiences. Bushiroad noted that since they’ve been running Strong and after Forbidden Door they’ve seen that in doing shows overseas it’s hard to do it without women, so I think they especially want to add that appeal to international shows. They should really just unify the belts though
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Post by Mozenrath on Jul 29, 2022 4:04:40 GMT -5
Suppose it'll be their equivalent to the "International Princess Championship" of TJPW? A belt held by outsiders and those who face outsiders regularly? Stardom has the SWA belt, which the rules for matches state only wrestlers from countries other than the reigning champion can challenge it. (There are loopholes to this, for instance Syuri can use her Filipino heritage, Giulia Italian etc, and Fukigen Death can just say she’s from outer space). I have a feeling this will eventually be against more outsiders on Strong and even WK, but in the immediate will probably be used to promote Stardom wrestlers to NJPW audiences. Bushiroad noted that since they’ve been running Strong and after Forbidden Door they’ve seen that in doing shows overseas it’s hard to do it without women, so I think they especially want to add that appeal to international shows. They should really just unify the belts though I'm sure that may eventually happen, the unification, but ah, makes sense. I have honestly seen it said numerous times that people who run shows see significantly better ticket sales if they also have women on the card. I'm sure there's a variety of theories as to why, some more cynical than others, but it's just been an observation that comes up a lot. I'm inclined to think it's due to it adding more of a sense of variety, rather than, "ooh, hot ladies", specifically, but I'm sure there are debates on that.
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Post by ANuclearError on Jul 29, 2022 4:17:39 GMT -5
I can see this belt doing the rounds in places like Rev Pro and potentially also Mexico and AEW, so I can see the SWA belt sticking around for the foreseeable future.
I do think having the IWGP name as an umbrella over NJPW and Stardom is a sensible decision. I would like to see the NEVER/STRONG belts get IWGP rebrands for example, I dunno if RevPro would want to rebrand their belts to be "IWGP British ... Championship".
I do think the missing link for Bushiroad could be a more streamlined streaming service, something more akin to Cyberfight. A service that gives you NJPW, Stardom, AEW (locked to Japan of course) and potentially RevPro & CMLL sounds like a tempting proposition. It also makes sense from a technical perspective to at the very least let Stardom World and NJPW share digital infrastructure (which tbh might already be the case behind the scenes).
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Post by Fundertaker on Jul 29, 2022 8:28:05 GMT -5
I can see this belt doing the rounds in places like Rev Pro and potentially also Mexico and AEW, so I can see the SWA belt sticking around for the foreseeable future. I do think having the IWGP name as an umbrella over NJPW and Stardom is a sensible decision. I would like to see the NEVER/STRONG belts get IWGP rebrands for example, I dunno if RevPro would want to rebrand their belts to be "IWGP British ... Championship". I do think the missing link for Bushiroad could be a more streamlined streaming service, something more akin to Cyberfight. A service that gives you NJPW, Stardom, AEW (locked to Japan of course) and potentially RevPro & CMLL sounds like a tempting proposition. It also makes sense from a technical perspective to at the very least let Stardom World and NJPW share digital infrastructure (which tbh might already be the case behind the scenes). They don't. NJPW's is based off TV Asahi's and STARDOM's off NTV's, so the TV stations would have to agree on that, and look how it took for them to agree to have the STARDOM wrestlers actually appear in a televised fashion on a NJPW show.
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Post by ANuclearError on Jul 29, 2022 10:30:50 GMT -5
I can see this belt doing the rounds in places like Rev Pro and potentially also Mexico and AEW, so I can see the SWA belt sticking around for the foreseeable future. I do think having the IWGP name as an umbrella over NJPW and Stardom is a sensible decision. I would like to see the NEVER/STRONG belts get IWGP rebrands for example, I dunno if RevPro would want to rebrand their belts to be "IWGP British ... Championship". I do think the missing link for Bushiroad could be a more streamlined streaming service, something more akin to Cyberfight. A service that gives you NJPW, Stardom, AEW (locked to Japan of course) and potentially RevPro & CMLL sounds like a tempting proposition. It also makes sense from a technical perspective to at the very least let Stardom World and NJPW share digital infrastructure (which tbh might already be the case behind the scenes). They don't. NJPW's is based off TV Asahi's and STARDOM's off NTV's, so the TV stations would have to agree on that, and look how it took for them to agree to have the STARDOM wrestlers actually appear in a televised fashion on a NJPW show. Ah bugger, I forgot about the TV deals. Yeah, that'd definitely screw the whole thing...
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Post by AwamoriRock on Jul 30, 2022 8:43:21 GMT -5
In what may come across as a hot take but I don't think is, I think KAIRI'S matches since returning have not been that good. I don't put that on her singularly of course, but I felt they were lacking. I thought tonight was her best match since coming back. I think teaming with Nanae has a lot to do with that but it's a reminder I often forget that when wrestlers return after a while it takes a few matches to get back in the groove and good ones like KAIRI just eventually kill it.
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Post by AwamoriRock on Aug 11, 2022 22:29:48 GMT -5
The title matches are kinda interesting because I do think either coullld change hands. KAIRI with the white belt would definitely be a great setup to who can beat her but I think cementing Tall Saya is best. I’m thinking it’s a draw. Their press conference promo was really good. KAIRI is just a great talker and Saya pulled off the “even with all I accomplished I need more respect” angle well while crying.
Syuri vs Nanae—I’m biased because I love Nanae and honestly Syuri since joining Stardom has lost a lot of her bright personality and have not enjoyed her red belt reign but it wouldn’t be bad timing for a shock win. I thinking at the end of the day this is maybe Nanae’s goodbye stardom stop on her retirement tour and Syuri retains to look even more epic when she loses to the five star winner.
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Post by AwamoriRock on Aug 18, 2022 22:18:53 GMT -5
KAIRI tested positive for covid with a high (39) temp so she's been pulled from this weekend's title match with Saya Kamitani.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Aug 19, 2022 10:15:56 GMT -5
KAIRI tested positive for covid with a high (39) temp so she's been pulled from this weekend's title match with Saya Kamitani. I was really looking forward to that one 😔 Get well soon, KAIRI.
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Post by burdette25159 on Aug 19, 2022 15:07:54 GMT -5
KAIRI tested positive for covid with a high (39) temp so she's been pulled from this weekend's title match with Saya Kamitani. Who is going to take KAIRI's place?
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Post by AwamoriRock on Aug 19, 2022 15:17:53 GMT -5
KAIRI tested positive for covid with a high (39) temp so she's been pulled from this weekend's title match with Saya Kamitani. Who is going to take KAIRI's place? It’s been announced as Himeka. Which should be a good match.
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Post by AwamoriRock on Oct 1, 2022 3:05:34 GMT -5
Gotta assume Giulia wins given the card for the crossover show
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