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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Aug 26, 2021 17:34:36 GMT -5
So long as I live, I’ll never understand why Satoshi Kojima always gets crap from western fans. First it was him constantly getting “Don’t come back” chants as a NJPW rep for NWA, and now he’s getting anger from some fans for being who Mox is facing at All Out. I don’t get it. Like I get the guy is older... but it is weird to me his legacy is being discredited. Also he can still work with the best of em. I look forward to this match being a potential sleeper hit.
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Post by polarbearpete on Aug 26, 2021 17:47:54 GMT -5
So long as I live, I’ll never understand why Satoshi Kojima always gets crap from western fans. First it was him constantly getting “Don’t come back” chants as a NJPW rep for NWA, and now he’s getting anger from some fans for being who Mox is facing at All Out. I don’t get it. In this case, it’s because Tanahashi is a bigger star and attraction and was teased so it’s a bit of a let down.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Aug 26, 2021 17:49:05 GMT -5
So long as I live, I’ll never understand why Satoshi Kojima always gets crap from western fans. First it was him constantly getting “Don’t come back” chants as a NJPW rep for NWA, and now he’s getting anger from some fans for being who Mox is facing at All Out. I don’t get it. In this case, it’s because Tanahashi is a bigger star and attraction and was teased so it’s a bit of a let down. Yeah but it was due to the fault of no one that it isn't happening right now. And it's still going to happen down the line.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Aug 26, 2021 17:50:15 GMT -5
So long as I live, I’ll never understand why Satoshi Kojima always gets crap from western fans. First it was him constantly getting “Don’t come back” chants as a NJPW rep for NWA, and now he’s getting anger from some fans for being who Mox is facing at All Out. I don’t get it. In this case, it’s because Tanahashi is a bigger star and attraction and was teased so it’s a bit of a let down. Not his fault. Both EVIL and Shingo are dealing with their match being delayed due to COVID, and Ibushi needed an opponent for his return match.
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Post by polarbearpete on Aug 26, 2021 17:51:22 GMT -5
In this case, it’s because Tanahashi is a bigger star and attraction and was teased so it’s a bit of a let down. Yeah but it was due to the fault of no one that it isn't happening right now. And it's still going to happen down the line. The reason doesn’t make it less of a let down, though. Same with Page/Omega. Not blaming AEW, but it’s definitely a hit to my interest in the card.
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Post by polarbearpete on Aug 26, 2021 17:52:19 GMT -5
In this case, it’s because Tanahashi is a bigger star and attraction and was teased so it’s a bit of a let down. Not his fault. Both EVIL and Shingo are dealing with their match being delayed due to COVID, and Ibushi needed an opponent for his return match. You can be disappointed and also understand that it’s not AEW or his fault. They’re not mutually exclusive opinions.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Aug 26, 2021 17:54:33 GMT -5
Not his fault. Both EVIL and Shingo are dealing with their match being delayed due to COVID, and Ibushi needed an opponent for his return match. You can be disappointed and also understand that it’s not AEW or his fault. They’re not mutually exclusive opinions. I don't think Artificial is even saying you can't be validly disappointed. I think their point was people were being way too harsh on Kojima as an alternate and underselling who he is as a performer and has been for decades. You not being one of them of course.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Aug 26, 2021 17:59:30 GMT -5
Right. I mean, I am disappointed that it’s not Tanahashi, Switchblade, or Ospreay but, they’ve all got stuff to do right now. And Kojima is one of the most reliable guys around and I don’t like people downplaying his legacy as a result of the announcement.
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Post by Cyno on Aug 26, 2021 18:02:38 GMT -5
I'm disappointed it's not the Ace, but Kojima and BREAD CLUB being on AEW is going to be a really fun time.
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Post by MrElijah on Aug 26, 2021 19:10:04 GMT -5
This is one hilarious coincidence: Punk debuts for AEW last Friday. Samoa Joe returns for NXT on Sunday. Anyone remembers their famous Straight Shooting vid? Now we get Kojima.
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Post by JoDaNa1281 on Aug 26, 2021 19:24:24 GMT -5
So long as I live, I’ll never understand why Satoshi Kojima always gets crap from western fans. First it was him constantly getting “Don’t come back” chants as a NJPW rep for NWA, and now he’s getting anger from some fans for being who Mox is facing at All Out. I don’t get it. Outside of maybe a couple people, most of us Impact fans were cool with him being on there, even hoping that he comes back.
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Post by Fundertaker on Aug 27, 2021 5:04:08 GMT -5
This is one hilarious coincidence: Punk debuts for AEW last Friday. Samoa Joe returns for NXT on Sunday. Anyone remembers their famous Straight Shooting vid? Now we get Kojima. "Kojima. Lariat. Lariat. Kojima."
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Post by MrElijah on Aug 27, 2021 10:24:55 GMT -5
This is one hilarious coincidence: Punk debuts for AEW last Friday. Samoa Joe returns for NXT on Sunday. Anyone remembers their famous Straight Shooting vid? Now we get Kojima. "Kojima. Lariat. Lariat. Kojima." "Yo, Gabe! This is CM Punk, I'm f***ing with ya!!" *Samoa Joe starts cracking up*
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2021 15:18:22 GMT -5
Finally got around to watching NWA Empowerrr and I must say the AEW representatives all killed it. Leyla Hirsh and Kamille put on a great David vs Goliath like match, and Velvet/King vs The Hex was great and really shows how far Velvet/King have come from arriving on the scene over a year ago. I hope AEW either uses the NWA Women's Tag Titles as they build their own future division, because Velvet & King can be a cornerstone of said division.
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Post by Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby on Aug 30, 2021 10:33:35 GMT -5
Finally got around to watching NWA Empowerrr and I must say the AEW representatives all killed it. Leyla Hirsh and Kamille put on a great David vs Goliath like match, and Velvet/King vs The Hex was great and really shows how far Velvet/King have come from arriving on the scene over a year ago. I hope AEW either uses the NWA Women's Tag Titles as they build their own future division, because Velvet & King can be a cornerstone of said division. I kept thinking throughout the show that the AEW wrestlers looked better in the NWA. Maybe because they didn't do so many high spots (especially Velvet) and the match style was a bit more story-driven than spot-driven; I often feel like the One Women's Match on Dynamite is a mess because there's a rush to get in a bunch of big spots and a de-emphasis on story structure, both exacerbated if the match is short. I think Leyla's tope was one of the only dives on the entire show, and a lot of the matches benefited from staying inside the ring.
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Post by HMARK Center on Sept 2, 2021 8:00:16 GMT -5
So long as I live, I’ll never understand why Satoshi Kojima always gets crap from western fans. First it was him constantly getting “Don’t come back” chants as a NJPW rep for NWA, and now he’s getting anger from some fans for being who Mox is facing at All Out. I don’t get it. Outside of maybe a couple people, most of us Impact fans were cool with him being on there, even hoping that he comes back. Seriously, Koji is a legend and can still absolutely go in the ring, love that man. Never heard the story of some NWA fans booing him, guessing that was back when the NWA title was showing up on NJPW shows in the pre-Corgan days, but outside of a disappointed "Aw, I was hoping we'd get Tanahashi", there's no reason for people to be angry that they're getting Satoshi-by God-Kojima.
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Post by Convoy on Sept 4, 2021 23:24:45 GMT -5
Couple of GCW items from tonight's big show. Mox surprised Matt Cardona and quickly won the GCW title. Nick Gage then confronted him, and Mox said "you know where to find me" as a hint to a potential confrontation in AEW. They will have the official deathmatch for the belt at a GCW show next month in Atlantic City.
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Post by Bang Bang Bart on Sept 4, 2021 23:27:04 GMT -5
{Spoiler}Could you imagine Gage showing up Wednesday in Mox's hometown to confront him?
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Sept 5, 2021 1:34:52 GMT -5
Couple of GCW items from tonight's big show. {Spoiler}{Spoiler}Mox surprised Matt Cardona and quickly won the GCW title. Nick Gage then confronted him, and Mox said "you know where to find me" as a hint to a potential confrontation in AEW. They will have the official deathmatch for the belt at a GCW show next month in Atlantic City. {Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW} It both makes total sense yet is a total shock Moxley ended up winning the belt. I thought Cardona would hold onto it much longer.
I hope this means he shows up with the title at All Out.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2021 22:21:11 GMT -5
{Spoiler}{Spoiler}Could you imagine Gage showing up Wednesday in Mox's hometown to confront him? Seems he'll be preoccupied with another outsider
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