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Post by Mozenrath on Apr 21, 2022 8:35:45 GMT -5
I think they're going to learn their lesson from the NJPW/ROH show and we'll get a couple big AEW vs. NJPW matches. Danielson/ZSJ, Jay White/Hangman, Okada/Punk. Who knows what else. I think there are a few reasons why bigger matches are likely now. One is that AEW offers them more exposure than ROH did, and with NJPW trying to spread in the US more, that's important. That's also the second question, really, that NJPW is just more international than it was at the time, along with the current owner being a little less of an egotist about partnerships. I don't intend to slag off ROH saying any of this, just that the circumstances are different this go-round. NJPW's co-promoting with someone who has more leverage than ROH did, so it'd behoove them to pull out the stops some more.
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Apr 21, 2022 8:49:53 GMT -5
The term “embarrassment of riches” comes to mind when I picture an AEW/New Japan crossover show. I mean that in the best way possible, because it would be impossible for me to make a card that wouldn’t be like 15 matches and eight hours long.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Apr 21, 2022 10:03:02 GMT -5
The term “embarrassment of riches” comes to mind when I picture an AEW/New Japan crossover show. I mean that in the best way possible, because it would be impossible for me to make a card that wouldn’t be like 15 matches and eight hours long. I do legit think this could be a 10-12 match main card and a like 4-5 Match Buy-In, multiple title matches and multi-man matches as well could be included in this. I don't care if I'm halfway in a coma by the end of it either lmfao.
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Post by sportatorium on Apr 21, 2022 10:03:15 GMT -5
I’m watching the replay and the President of NJPW acted well when Jay came out. Tony, god bless him, acted like an alien. He always seems super nervous when he goes out in front of the audience. Conversely, when he appears on Busted Open he seems relaxed and laid back.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Apr 21, 2022 10:04:23 GMT -5
I’m watching the replay and the President of NJPW acted well when Jay came out. Tony, god bless him, acted like an alien. He always seems super nervous when he goes out in front of the audience. Conversely, when he appears on Busted Open he seems relaxed and laid back. I think it was smart to have Adam and Jay handle the heavy lifting on the mic, like I don't think Tony is unaware of his nerves in front of live crowds and live TV, and he wanted this to come across as clear and as concise as possible.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2022 10:33:24 GMT -5
Honestly this show happening just as my New Japan itch has come back in a big way is just perfect serendipity.
Just better be better than the g1 supermarket. I don't want a card with aew matches and njpw matches, give me aew vs njpw or give me death
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Post by Kalmia on Apr 21, 2022 14:45:48 GMT -5
I think it was important to have the heads of AEW and NJPW out there together to sell it as an equal and collaborative project, but also a very wise idea to have Cole and White do the actual talking.
I have hopes that the supershow will live up to people's expectations. I think the forbidden door stuff between the two companies has largely gone better and more smoothly than most would have expected, and hope it continues into the supershow. Both companies need to be willing to have some high-profile people lose and hopefully they can match up who they're willing to have lose and who has to win to make some good matchups.
AEW has shown that it's not against having high-profile losses, especially if it doesn't count towards the rankings (Britt and Cole in the lights out matches, for example) and that's the attitude needed to make this show good. Is anyone really going to care in a couple of weeks if Danielson loses to Okada if the match is good?
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Post by Cyno on Apr 21, 2022 14:53:50 GMT -5
I don't know if I'm going to have more fun actually watching the show or spending the weeks ahead recklessly speculating about the kinds of matches we're getting until a card is formalized.
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Post by markymark on Apr 21, 2022 19:37:31 GMT -5
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Post by Mozenrath on Apr 21, 2022 20:45:45 GMT -5
Good Bros. not being involved would sorta make sense. I don't dislike them as many do, but it'd be a "been there, done that" thing, and they're primarily Impact talent right now, anyway, who have barely crossed over with NJPW since reuniting with Bullet Club, so now isn't the time.
I'm frankly shocked there's talk of STARDOM sending anyone at all. They are generally much more wary of crossovers than NJPW is, and DDT, and by extension TJPW, is in bed with AEW, It's a bit more of a tightrope act than NJPW is, so I get that if any steps are taken, they are timid ones.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Apr 21, 2022 20:57:22 GMT -5
Just announced for New Japan’s Capital Collision show in Washington D.C:
Eddie Kingston versus Tomohiro Ishii.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Apr 21, 2022 20:58:57 GMT -5
Just announced for New Japan’s Capital Collision show in Washington D.C: Eddie Kingston versus Tomohiro Ishii. The fact the DC show seems to be a appetizer for the Forbidden Door show is something else... Suzuki vs Brody King and Mox vs Tana seem to be booked for this show... and it's not even THE EVENT...
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Post by Convoy on Apr 21, 2022 20:59:39 GMT -5
Ospreay is hinting at him versus PAC at Forbidden Door.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Apr 21, 2022 21:01:53 GMT -5
Ospreay is hinting at him versus PAC at Forbidden Door. Gravity will be debunked.
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Post by AwamoriRock on Apr 21, 2022 21:04:06 GMT -5
Good Bros. not being involved would sorta make sense. I don't dislike them as many do, but it'd be a "been there, done that" thing, and they're primarily Impact talent right now, anyway, who have barely crossed over with NJPW since reuniting with Bullet Club, so now isn't the time. I'm frankly shocked there's talk of STARDOM sending anyone at all. They are generally much more wary of crossovers than NJPW is, and DDT, and by extension TJPW, is in bed with AEW, It's a bit more of a tightrope act than NJPW is, so I get that if any steps are taken, they are timid ones. Rossy has been showing signs of playing nice with other women's promotions in Japan lately much more than before (although it's hard to not cynically think he's scouting lol). I think the hangup would be the big show they have that day and their politics/AEW feelings/business ideas etc. I dunno what SRS knows but if he thinks they can work out something and he's not just speculating it's not impossible I guess.
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Post by Mozenrath on Apr 21, 2022 21:06:29 GMT -5
Good Bros. not being involved would sorta make sense. I don't dislike them as many do, but it'd be a "been there, done that" thing, and they're primarily Impact talent right now, anyway, who have barely crossed over with NJPW since reuniting with Bullet Club, so now isn't the time. I'm frankly shocked there's talk of STARDOM sending anyone at all. They are generally much more wary of crossovers than NJPW is, and DDT, and by extension TJPW, is in bed with AEW, It's a bit more of a tightrope act than NJPW is, so I get that if any steps are taken, they are timid ones. Rossy has been showing signs of playing nice with other women's promotions in Japan lately much more than before (although it's hard to not cynically think he's scouting lol). I think the hangup would be the big show they have that day and their politics/AEW feelings/business ideas etc. I dunno what SRS knows but if he thinks they can work out something and he's not just speculating it's not impossible I guess. Right, I am not expecting anything, but if it happens, that can only really be a good thing.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Apr 21, 2022 21:19:12 GMT -5
Rossy Ogawa is Giant Baba levels of stingy with his talent and promotion.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2022 8:06:11 GMT -5
Have talked a couple of family members into pooling some christmas/birthday money into paying for a plane ticket to Chicago AND have gotten permission from the missus to not only go but to have a hall pass for the weekend (planning on flying in Thursday and flying back out Wednesday so plenty of time to explore Chicago). But worrie about not getting tickets so holding off until they're onsale. May 6th feels a looooong way away.
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Post by ASYLUMHAUSEN on Apr 22, 2022 13:08:29 GMT -5
Ospreay is hinting at him versus PAC at Forbidden Door. “Oh HELL naw!” - physics
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2022 13:22:21 GMT -5
They've both worked with Impact already, so probably WWE? Never. They don't know what a "mutual partnership" is, ask EVOLVE. I’m not talking anytime soon. More so after Vince is no longer in charge, which could be the next 15 or so years 15 years? That's a bold assumption. I'm convinced that Vinny Mac will hold booking meetings via Ouija board.
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