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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Oct 18, 2020 22:52:48 GMT -5
Somebody is going to lose a limb WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS? Because those two are maniacs
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2020 1:09:53 GMT -5
They signed the contract for the main event tonight, Ibushi vs Naito. It will be for both the IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championships.
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Post by Mozenrath on Oct 19, 2020 3:35:43 GMT -5
The Bret's rope Piledriver is mildly less stupid, but Ibushi is too slim a dude to be ever doing that. Rhino at least has thick thighs, so I would feel more safe there, and even then.... Ibushi moving his hands to break his fall and not hold onto Naito the whole time is also concerning, though the camera cut makes it hard for me to really break down if that's extra dangeorus or not.
I think they have enough material for two nights this year, given some of the stable intrigue going on right now, but I think it also comes down to them wanting to get the most out of the ticket holders they are allowed to have in.
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Post by chrom on Oct 19, 2020 5:15:17 GMT -5
So will the titles be defended back to back like at 14
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Post by Duke Cameron on Oct 19, 2020 9:37:31 GMT -5
They signed the contract for the main event tonight, Ibushi vs Naito. It will be for both the IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championships. So much for SANADA getting the intercontinental championship.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Oct 19, 2020 16:01:49 GMT -5
I'm only in favor of Naito/Ibushi being for the IWGP/IC title because of Ibushi declaration of wanting to be "God"
Plus, it kind of goes full circle since he was the one who made the double titles happen, tho Naito had thrown that suggestion out since after WK he wanted both titles
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Oct 22, 2020 22:50:07 GMT -5
I'm only in favor of Naito/Ibushi being for the IWGP/IC title because of Ibushi declaration of wanting to be "God" Plus, it kind of goes full circle since he was the one who made the double titles happen, tho Naito had thrown that suggestion out since after WK he wanted both titles That should be the absolute last time both belts are defended together. Ibushi wins it, and then should defend them separately.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Oct 23, 2020 1:07:16 GMT -5
I'm only in favor of Naito/Ibushi being for the IWGP/IC title because of Ibushi declaration of wanting to be "God" Plus, it kind of goes full circle since he was the one who made the double titles happen, tho Naito had thrown that suggestion out since after WK he wanted both titles That should be the absolute last time both belts are defended together. Ibushi wins it, and then should defend them separately. Since the roster has been so depleted due to COVID, they haven't missed the IC title as much as they would have and the time off meant no new feuds was building However, it is now time to switch it back. IMO SANADA should be IC champ. Having him lose to Naito in a championship match is not a smart move. They have a built in excuse for the match. EVIL gets the IWGP title shot because he beat SANADA in the G1 so that serves as a tie breaker but he will still get a shot at the IC title due to beating Naito
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Post by lionheart21 on Oct 23, 2020 15:41:19 GMT -5
I think we're going to have Naito defend each belt separately either night. You have 8 belts in the company, so can have 4 each night. The King of Pro Wrestling belt is supposed to be a yearly thing, so you can do something to decide the Inaugural 2021 Champion.
We appear to be building to Ospreay vs Okada & Jay vs EVIL as non-belt feuds as well. Finally, they have the STARDOM ace up their sleeve too if they want to bulk up the cards.
And either Kenta or Tanahashi vs Moxley as well I so hope that we can get Tanahashi/Moxley
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Post by chrom on Oct 23, 2020 15:43:46 GMT -5
If The US Title does happen, Moxley will have to be in quarantine for two weeks so he can get to Japan
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Post by Duke Cameron on Oct 23, 2020 22:26:20 GMT -5
That should be the absolute last time both belts are defended together. Ibushi wins it, and then should defend them separately. Since the roster has been so depleted due to COVID, they haven't missed the IC title as much as they would have and the time off meant no new feuds was building However, it is now time to switch it back. IMO SANADA should be IC champ. Having him lose to Naito in a championship match is not a smart move. They have a built in excuse for the match. EVIL gets the IWGP title shot because he beat SANADA in the G1 so that serves as a tie breaker but he will still get a shot at the IC title due to beating Naito EVIL didn’t beat SANADA in the G1.
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Post by clifford on Oct 24, 2020 12:13:50 GMT -5
If The US Title does happen, Moxley will have to be in quarantine for two weeks so he can get to Japan I just can't see it happening. Mox would have to spend Christmas and New Years in Japan for this to work. Now, unless Renee feels like spending the holidays in Tokyo...
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Oct 24, 2020 14:20:11 GMT -5
Jeez, I've been trying to be kind to EVIL during this whole main event run, as I was a fan of him in LiJ. But jeezo, Naito practically shit all over this match. When Naito don't like something, he don't give a f*** what he say and who doesn't like it This will be his 4th match against EVIL in like 3 months. In my mistake earlier I said EVIL beat SANADA. Even more reason why they should had SANADA challenge and take the IC title
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Post by BatPunk on Oct 24, 2020 15:33:19 GMT -5
It’s not NJPW’s style, but I want to see Naito defend both belts in a 2 Falls 3-way. 1st fall for the IC, the second fall for the HW.
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Post by clifford on Oct 24, 2020 15:37:12 GMT -5
Jeez, I've been trying to be kind to EVIL during this whole main event run, as I was a fan of him in LiJ. But jeezo, Naito practically shit all over this match. When Naito don't like something, he don't give a f*** what he say and who doesn't like it This will be his 4th match against EVIL in like 3 months. In my mistake earlier I said EVIL beat SANADA. Even more reason why they should had SANADA challenge and take the IC title I loved the EVIL turn, and him winning the double titles off Naito. Thought it was a great story and way of elevating someone new to the main event scene. However, a piss poor G1 has done him absolutely no favours. Throwing him into another main event with Naito is asinine. Every single fan and viewer knows exactly how this match will go. 30 plus minutes of plodding action, with sporadic decent exchanges, ending with Togo interference and LIJ counterinterference before Naito retains. This is doing nothing for Naito or EVIL- in fact it's hurting them both.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Oct 24, 2020 15:54:16 GMT -5
When Naito don't like something, he don't give a f*** what he say and who doesn't like it This will be his 4th match against EVIL in like 3 months. In my mistake earlier I said EVIL beat SANADA. Even more reason why they should had SANADA challenge and take the IC title I loved the EVIL turn, and him winning the double titles off Naito. Thought it was a great story and way of elevating someone new to the main event scene. However, a piss poor G1 has done him absolutely no favours. Throwing him into another main event with Naito is asinine. Every single fan and viewer knows exactly how this match will go. 30 plus minutes of plodding action, with sporadic decent exchanges, ending with Togo interference and LIJ counterinterference before Naito retains. This is doing nothing for Naito or EVIL- in fact it's hurting them both. The thing with EVIL is, they are giving him the worst of the worst in regards to BC booking It doesn't help that Jay White is doing it better and at a higher level and that's not EVIL fault. Let the man be that sprint brawler with the occasional cheating instead of the plodding 30 min matches which isn't his style This is where Gedo tendency of trying to make main events 30 min epics fall on its face. Can EVIL tell a 30 min story in the ring? Sure. However, the story isn't there and they are undermining him as the fifth guy in the Big 4. Him and Naito should not have clashed for a while after EVIL lost the title
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Post by chrom on Oct 24, 2020 16:11:27 GMT -5
Evil doesn't have the stamina or cardio to go half an hour. 20 minutes is where he tops at and there's nothing wrong with that.
Many of Austin's matches were less than fifteen minutes
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Post by Some Baritone guy IS REDEEMED! on Oct 27, 2020 7:54:44 GMT -5
I'm thinking we finally get Hiromu Vs. Naito one of the two nights (probably the first night).
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Oct 27, 2020 8:02:38 GMT -5
I'm thinking we finally get Hiromu Vs. Naito one of the two nights (probably the first night). Wouldn't make too much sense to do so now Hiromu vs Naito most likely happens as a Cup matchup
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Post by Some Baritone guy IS REDEEMED! on Oct 27, 2020 8:09:13 GMT -5
I'm thinking we finally get Hiromu Vs. Naito one of the two nights (probably the first night). Wouldn't make too much sense to do so now Hiromu vs Naito most likely happens as a Cup matchup I think it would make perfect sense. It's a big match we were supposed to get before the pandemic hit, but got cancelled. It's a big story match for both of them. Naito also mentioned that New Japan "takes their time with his requests" in regards to his match with EVIL. What match has Naito wanted forever and a day? Hiromu. Really it's the only match he seems to be interested in. Plus he's got to do something on night one, what better than his dream match with Hiromu?
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