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Post by "Sweet & Sour" ImSoFudginGreat on Aug 6, 2020 6:29:34 GMT -5
So, from what I saw as I was in and out of sleep due to a migraine, there are 3 talking points from today’s show:
It appears ZSJ and Taichi offered Ibushi the chance to join them and go after the NEVER 6 Man Titles. Okada appears to have challenged Yujiro to a 3-1 handicap match for the KOPW trophy. Minoru Suzuki appears to be Shingo’s next NEVER challenger.
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Post by chrom on Aug 6, 2020 8:07:02 GMT -5
Kidd continues to improve
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Post by Convoy on Aug 6, 2020 13:54:38 GMT -5
Interesting that they are running two "crisis of confidence" storylines at the same time. Ibushi is doubting his idol and tag partner in Tanahashi, flirting with leaving him for greener pastures in Suzuki-gun. Meanwhile, Makabe is doubting himself while everyone from Kidd to Goto note that he is no longer the "unchained gorilla" of old.
I wonder if they will intertwine, go separate ways or if both will fizzle out with Ibushi/Makabe ultimately returning to Hontai unchanged. Hoping for some progression, but betting on status quo.
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Post by chrom on Aug 6, 2020 22:14:51 GMT -5
Lineup for tomorrow
Yuji Nagata vs Yuya Uemura
Tencozy vs Yota Tsuji and Gabriel Kidd
Kazuchika Okada, Sho and Toru Yano vs Minoru Suzuki, El Desperado and Douki
Los Ingobernables de Japon vs Evil, Dick Togo, Taiji Ishimori and Gedo
Never Tourney: Great Bash Heel and Ryusuke Taguchi vs Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii and Yoshi Hashi
Never Tourney: Golden Ace and Master Wato vs Dangerous Tekkers and Yoshinobu Kanemaru
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Aug 6, 2020 22:18:16 GMT -5
Okada and Yujiro have named their stipulations for fans to vote on for their KOPW match:
Okada has chosen a 1-on-3 handicap match against Yujiro, Jado, and Gedo. Yujiro has proposed a Lumberjack with belts match.
My guess is the fans will pick the handicap match.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Aug 6, 2020 22:23:24 GMT -5
And of course Suzuki, Despy, and DOUKI are out in the first round. Meaning LIJ are all but penciled in for the 6-man belts. Ugh.
What? No gold for Despy until he signs a long term deal, New Japan? Still that sore over Brock?
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Post by Mozenrath on Aug 6, 2020 22:25:34 GMT -5
That's a bummer, but I guess not super shocking considering DOUKI was on the team.
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Post by chrom on Aug 6, 2020 22:33:08 GMT -5
Guy can't get in the NJC but Young Lions could, what made you think he was going to win?
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Post by Convoy on Aug 6, 2020 23:59:22 GMT -5
Shingo/Suzuki seems set for the NEVER in Jingu. Also interesting is that SANADA is now discussing a potential match with SHO, who is looking to avenge his NJC loss. SANADA seems to be uninterested for the most part, and is saying that SHO needs to make it worth his while. Perhaps by pinning him next round?
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Post by chrom on Aug 7, 2020 5:18:25 GMT -5
Sho with a new submission finisher
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Post by chrom on Aug 7, 2020 6:45:19 GMT -5
Semis are set
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Post by chrom on Aug 7, 2020 10:54:44 GMT -5
The New Japan Cup USA starts tonight
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Post by chrom on Aug 7, 2020 12:38:29 GMT -5
I'm thinking it'll be Okada's team vs Tanahashi's team in the finals
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Post by Convoy on Aug 7, 2020 15:37:13 GMT -5
Interesting that they are running two "crisis of confidence" storylines at the same time. Ibushi is doubting his idol and tag partner in Tanahashi, flirting with leaving him for greener pastures in Suzuki-gun. Meanwhile, Makabe is doubting himself while everyone from Kidd to Goto note that he is no longer the "unchained gorilla" of old. I wonder if they will intertwine, go separate ways or if both will fizzle out with Ibushi/Makabe ultimately returning to Hontai unchanged. Hoping for some progression, but betting on status quo. Won my own bet with the Ibushi storyline. I liked the aggression shown by GBH today though.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Aug 7, 2020 17:40:18 GMT -5
So, from what I saw as I was in and out of sleep due to a migraine, there are 3 talking points from today’s show: It appears ZSJ and Taichi offered Ibushi the chance to join them and go after the NEVER 6 Man Titles. Okada appears to have challenged Yujiro to a 3-1 handicap match for the KOPW trophy. Minoru Suzuki appears to be Shingo’s next NEVER challenger. It makes sense I def want to see more of "death trance" Ibushi were he tried to murder Okada at WK. That extra aggression where you know you just going take an ass whooping and have to weather the storm is a good edge for Ibushi as they continue to move him along to an eventual IWGP title run
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Aug 7, 2020 20:34:33 GMT -5
It would be disappointing to just have Ibushi and Tanahashi's slow burn storyline ending with them winning the NEVER belts.
I'd love to see them wrestle in Jingu.
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Post by chrom on Aug 7, 2020 20:54:38 GMT -5
NJPW Strong is starting in a few minutes
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Aug 7, 2020 21:17:32 GMT -5
KENTA turned into Kaito Ishida during quarantine.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Aug 7, 2020 21:18:39 GMT -5
KENTA and Fredricks was awesome.
Fredricks sold the G2S beautifully.
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Post by chrom on Aug 7, 2020 21:40:35 GMT -5
Kenta vs Cobb, that's a match worth watching next week.
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