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Post by Feargus McReddit on Feb 13, 2021 18:12:34 GMT -5
They mentioned on commentary for Hirsh/Rosa that the winner would take on Shida for the title at the PPV but then that could be changed. Should do the finals at the Buyin then face Shida in the main show, doing double duty. Oooooh, I like that idea. Then you could potentially have whoever wins on the Japan side do a main show appearance and a Dark one if they can to build their rep up in America.
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Post by toodarkmark on Feb 13, 2021 20:51:57 GMT -5
Did you see a mention of the US final being on March 3? I thought this would go through March. They mentioned on commentary for Hirsh/Rosa that the winner would take on Shida for the title at the PPV but then that could be changed. I missed that. So yeah. It doesn't make much sense. Id prefer it play out through March. Who do I call?
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Post by Duke Cameron on Feb 14, 2021 0:04:13 GMT -5
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Post by Dub H on Feb 14, 2021 2:33:19 GMT -5
You know I know growing and expanding is important,I'm sure they care about it.
But really as a hardcore fan that has trouble getting into other wrestling I really enjoy the "expanded" universe, I'm just happy they are making me happy with this. Love getting an excuse and means to watch Joshis
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Post by markymark on Feb 14, 2021 8:18:36 GMT -5
Oh they are gonna open that other forbidden door?
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Feb 14, 2021 8:26:44 GMT -5
Oh they are gonna open that other forbidden door? Considering the history I’ve heard with Sakura and STARDOM, this seems like an even crazier prospect.
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Post by AwamoriRock on Feb 14, 2021 8:40:15 GMT -5
I probably wouldn’t read too much into that one at the moment since it’s a show dedicated to showcasing Stardom past and present and with the exception of Rin and Mei is sort of a legends/thought to be retired wrestler rumble.
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 14, 2021 9:11:13 GMT -5
Yeah, like, awesome if so, but it honestly often seems like joshi are even more territorial than the other puro companies.
Of course, these are weird times. If it's going to happen, these are the kinds of circumstances it might happen under.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Feb 14, 2021 17:03:45 GMT -5
I'm just happy Kyoko Inoue is still wrestling
Doesn't shock me Shimoda is I saw her live when she came to CHIKARA, she is legit crazy.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2021 17:12:05 GMT -5
I'm not sure when the 90 days are up but they really need to sign Zelina Vega/Thea Trinidad before Impact or someone else gets her. She's always had huge underdog babyface potential but everywhere she's been they've booked her as a heel.
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Post by Celgress on Feb 14, 2021 17:46:09 GMT -5
Apparently, this is airing tomorrow on Youtube. One of my friend's randomly messaged me about it that's why I know -
Edit - Did they mention the specific date on TV or that it will air on Youtube? I thought they said "coming soon" but no date or platform was listed. Maybe I missed it? If not, wow this is poor advertising.
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Post by Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby on Feb 14, 2021 17:50:13 GMT -5
Apparently, this is airing tomorrow on Youtube. One of my friend's randomly messaged me about it that's why I know - Edit - Did they mention the specific date on TV or that it will air on Youtube? I thought they said "coming soon" but no date or platform was listed. Maybe I missed it? If not, wow this is poor advertising. They did announce the Japanese quarterfinals for Youtube tomorrow on Dynamite. They've been more fast and loose with the schedule of the US matches.
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Post by carp (SPC, Itoh Respect Army) on Feb 14, 2021 17:53:11 GMT -5
Lulu trotting off there at the end makes me so happy, for some reason.
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Post by Yamashita Enforcement Division on Feb 14, 2021 19:23:23 GMT -5
Chie has completed her audition to second Mei in all of her promos.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Feb 14, 2021 19:32:06 GMT -5
Jungle Boy's Tarzan Boy entrance vs
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Post by Duke Cameron on Feb 14, 2021 19:40:42 GMT -5
Shida didn’t even know who Maki Itoh was before she was announced for the tournament.
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 14, 2021 20:58:08 GMT -5
I wonder if she's kayfabing. I know Shida probably made the decision to move to the US and take her career West years ago, but there was a time when Shida was one of the trainers at Ice Ribbon, I think particularly when Emi Sakura had whatever beef she had with the company and left, and I'd assume in that kind of situation, you'd be keeping abreast of the scene. I know Maki Itoh isn't like the second coming of Aja Kong or Megumi Kudo or anything, but I was under the impression she was making waves for a while now.
Of course, I guess what English-speaking wrestling fans are talking about isn't always the same as the tastes of Japanese wrestling fans, sort of like how I think Ishii in NJPW is more popular with American, UK, etc, fans than he is with Japanese ones. Like, he's obviously still liked and respected, but I've always heard that he's not necessarily a great promo guy, plus I imagine looks are an issue because a lot of NJPW's top guys are considered traditionally handsome or cute.
So, no idea if this is a thing where the "cute, but vulgar and intensely bitter" Maki gimmick translates to English more or not, or if maybe Shida just missed the boat on her if she was already looking to leave the full-time joshi scene. Of course, Maki is also the kind of person Shida could profess to be ignorant of to build to a future match, hence me wondering if it's kayfabe.
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Post by Yamashita Enforcement Division on Feb 14, 2021 21:50:24 GMT -5
She also said this in front of professional Maki Itoh support Chris Brookes.
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Post by carp (SPC, Itoh Respect Army) on Feb 14, 2021 22:10:57 GMT -5
I wonder if she's kayfabing. I know Shida probably made the decision to move to the US and take her career West years ago, but there was a time when Shida was one of the trainers at Ice Ribbon, I think particularly when Emi Sakura had whatever beef she had with the company and left, and I'd assume in that kind of situation, you'd be keeping abreast of the scene. I know Maki Itoh isn't like the second coming of Aja Kong or Megumi Kudo or anything, but I was under the impression she was making waves for a while now. Of course, I guess what English-speaking wrestling fans are talking about isn't always the same as the tastes of Japanese wrestling fans, sort of like how I think Ishii in NJPW is more popular with American, UK, etc, fans than he is with Japanese ones. Like, he's obviously still liked and respected, but I've always heard that he's not necessarily a great promo guy, plus I imagine looks are an issue because a lot of NJPW's top guys are considered traditionally handsome or cute. So, no idea if this is a thing where the "cute, but vulgar and intensely bitter" Maki gimmick translates to English more or not, or if maybe Shida just missed the boat on her if she was already looking to leave the full-time joshi scene. Of course, Maki is also the kind of person Shida could profess to be ignorant of to build to a future match, hence me wondering if it's kayfabe. Yeah, TJPW isn't some obscure promotion. Even if you don't watch it, there's no way you can be connected to the joshi scene and not be familiar with one of their biggest stars. She's definitely kayfabing.
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Post by Celgress on Feb 14, 2021 22:17:30 GMT -5
As someone previously unfamiliar with her, Maki Itoh's Twitter antics have already won my heart including her owning a certain bigotted southern tennis player (he's so flustered he devoted a segment of his show to vent about her colorful replies to his hateful tweets lol).
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