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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Oct 27, 2020 8:15:28 GMT -5
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? It wouldn't make sense for WK tho Hiromu vs Naito was going to be an exhibition match with no stakes except pride Now, both guys will have big matches coming up. Most likely Hiromu will be getting another shot at the Junior title while Naito has to defend both belts on Night 2. Add on to that, it could be a scenario where Hiromu has his match Night 1 and Naito has a match scheduled for Night 2 They have to fill matches for 2 nights but it doesn't make sense to throw an exhibition in there when everything else is high stakes or a title match. It can happen at NYD or NJC but WK is not the venue for that match
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Post by chrom on Oct 27, 2020 14:56:41 GMT -5
Looks like capacity will be limited to twenty thousand
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Post by chrom on Nov 7, 2020 7:05:04 GMT -5
Major change happened today
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Nov 7, 2020 7:38:45 GMT -5
A few notable changes happened that will effect WK
- Jay White beat Ibushi for the case and as of right now will face Naito at WK who defeated EVIL to retain - KENTA keeps his case - Shingo is NEVER champ once again - Will Ospreay vs Kazuchika Okada looks to be a key matchup for WK
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Post by Convoy on Nov 7, 2020 13:12:12 GMT -5
Ibushi losing the case gives a clearer picture of their intent this year, as he's not leaving the title picture. Definitely feels like he's getting the redemption story Naito got last year, probably defeating Jay on Night 1 and Naito on Night 2.
The question is who does Naito face on Night 1 - SANADA, EVIL, Hiromu or someone else?
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Nov 7, 2020 13:18:16 GMT -5
Ibushi losing the case gives a clearer picture of their intent this year, as he's not leaving the title picture. Definitely feels like he's getting the redemption story Naito got last year, probably defeating Jay on Night 1 and Naito on Night 2. The question is who does Naito face on Night 1 - SANADA, EVIL, Hiromu or someone else? EVIL doesn't need to be involved in the title picture but if they want to cap off his great year, they will probably insert him Keep the possibility alive of a BC Civil War over the IWGP title with Jey and Evil The thing is the redemption wasn't needed. If he beats Jay White and keeps the case that's his redemption. He already got his W over Okada at the G1 so beating White who has become his main nemesis in place of Naito would have been a simple option
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Post by ANuclearError on Nov 7, 2020 14:01:51 GMT -5
I think it's safe to say that EVIL won't be in the title scene. He was a non-factor in the post-match angle. I think we'll get a Special Singles Match between him and SANADA on one night, as he also needs something for WK.
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Post by Convoy on Nov 7, 2020 14:42:28 GMT -5
There is a WK press conference set for tonight at 1am EST. That should clear up a few things, and maybe they will announce the WTL teams around the same time.
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Post by chrom on Nov 7, 2020 15:14:49 GMT -5
With Shingo regaining the Never Title, hope they don't go the route of Goto automatically getting a title shot like he has the past four years.
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Post by ANuclearError on Nov 7, 2020 15:37:41 GMT -5
With Shingo regaining the Never Title, hope they don't go the route of Goto automatically getting a title shot like he has the past four years. If they don't go EVIL vs SANADA like I speculated earlier, then EVIL would be a good choice of contender. Obviously there's the EVIL vs LiJ builder intrigue, it puts EVIL back into what would be a more comfortable environment, and KENTA being the US title contender leaves the gap.
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Post by chrom on Nov 7, 2020 23:58:14 GMT -5
Shingo declared so long as he's champ, the Never Title will not be in the curtain jerker role
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Post by Convoy on Nov 8, 2020 1:59:26 GMT -5
Nothing much coming out of the press conference. Sugabayashi even mentioned that they planned to announce more, but had to change plans. Unfortunately that means no WTL teams announced, even with the tour starting in a week.
Seems like the current plan is Ibushi/Naito on 1/4 and the winner facing Jay on 1/5. Feels odd, if this is Ibushi's redemption story, to have him win the belt on Night 1 instead of closing the event's second night with his crowning.
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Post by Dub H on Nov 8, 2020 2:08:41 GMT -5
I trust NJPW enough but I didnt like Jay winning it. I dont think he was the right person for the main event match right now
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Post by chrom on Nov 8, 2020 10:00:00 GMT -5
Apparently Ryu Lee was to be part of BOSJ as he had been in quarantine to prepare to travel until he had to stop due to ROH commitments
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Post by Magic knows Black Lives Matter on Nov 8, 2020 10:58:38 GMT -5
Naito Tha God said, “I’m hardcore, I’ll take em both”
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Post by 1 Free Moon-Down with Burger on Nov 8, 2020 11:43:13 GMT -5
White/Naito matches suck ass
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Post by chrom on Nov 8, 2020 11:51:23 GMT -5
Rumors going around Suzuki maybe done with New Japan soon
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Nov 8, 2020 11:55:17 GMT -5
Rumors going around Suzuki maybe done with New Japan soon That was the same rumor last year too
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Nov 8, 2020 11:56:55 GMT -5
I trust NJPW enough but I didnt like Jay winning it. I dont think he was the right person for the main event match right now Gedo is jumping the gun a bit Jay White time was coming in 2021. I assumed he was going to win the title off Ibushi at Dominion and carry the title through the G1 defending and beating Okada at WK and dropping it to whoever won the cup in 2022
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Post by clifford on Nov 8, 2020 14:08:41 GMT -5
White/Naito matches suck ass I loved their WK match earlier this year but after it was over had no interest in seeing them wrestle again for a loooong time. I don't think we'll actually see them wrestle each other at WK next year though.
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