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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Jan 4, 2023 7:19:25 GMT -5
God, that Inoki movie has to be like five hours with all the weird and wild shit he did.
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Post by ANuclearError on Jan 4, 2023 7:21:04 GMT -5
Showing the NOAH confrontation in the Dome.
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Post by brettappedout (BLM) on Jan 4, 2023 7:41:52 GMT -5
Pretty great show as a new viewer.
Opening JR. tag was fun, but the finish was flat.
Women's match was f***ing fire and then it end alittle over 5 minutes. That was super disappointing. Both women killed it. those 5 felt like 2 they were doing so much. good shit.
Mercedes debut was awesome and awkward. She sounded sick and her new finish wasn't executed right, but the look and presentation is going to make lots of money for NJPW. February 18th can come soon enough.
FTR vs. Bishamon was really solid despite being a shorter match.
ZSJ vs. Ren Narita f***ing ruled. love that hard hitting technical shit!
Anderson vs. Tama was much better than I thought it might be, but oof that Gun Stun was smelly!
Muto's last match was meh, but old dudes beat the shit out of each other. that was cool...kind of lol
4 Way For Jr Heavyweight was fun, but nothing you don't see on atleast one or more on the weekly shows TV (WWE/AEW)
OMEGA VS. OSPREAY f***ING RULED! WATCH IT! ABSOLUTELY 2 DUDE'S KILLING EACH OTHER IN MOST BRUTAL AND BEAUTIFUL WAY POSSIBLE!
White vs. Okada. Great main event wasn't going to top the last match, but still deliver. Jay White is a star. Would love to see him in US full time.
And Okada...well he is just a goddamn star. I'd love fir him to get an AJ like run in WWE. This guy is the guy. like him vs. Roman would be nuts shit would sellout any stadium.
Definitely a 9 for me, but I could see longer time viewers not enjoying some of the choices.
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Post by Mozenrath on Jan 4, 2023 7:47:44 GMT -5
Thinking about it, I think Mercedes was attempting to do a Weapon X, only Kairi went down too fast. Not sure if that was Mercedes' fault or miscommunication and Kairi messed up.
It seems like she panicked and tried to get the flatliner component in, but she should have just left it as the drop and just tried to do it better next time.
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Jan 4, 2023 7:55:45 GMT -5
Thinking about it, I think Mercedes was attempting to do a Weapon X, only Kairi went down too fast. Not sure if that was Mercedes' fault or miscommunication and Kairi messed up. It seems like she panicked and tried to get the flatliner component in, but she should have just left it as the drop and just tried to do it better next time. This is more what it was supposed to look like in execution.
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Post by Mozenrath on Jan 4, 2023 7:59:12 GMT -5
Thinking about it, I think Mercedes was attempting to do a Weapon X, only Kairi went down too fast. Not sure if that was Mercedes' fault or miscommunication and Kairi messed up. It seems like she panicked and tried to get the flatliner component in, but she should have just left it as the drop and just tried to do it better next time. This is more what it was supposed to look like in execution. Ah, I see. That's probably more doable for her, though obviously there's clearly room for error.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Jan 4, 2023 8:26:47 GMT -5
And that's your show. I'm figuring Okada is taking this belt into WK18, so who challenges him? Ospreay is winning it at Dominion. I been calling that for a while now
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Post by Mozenrath on Jan 4, 2023 8:34:13 GMT -5
You know, a title reign has the middle and all, but should also be judged in part by how it begins and finishes. Jay's loss here tonight honestly makes me think of his championship reign in a more favorable light than I did prior. It was still not everything it could have or should have been, but it was markedly better than his initial reign or his NEVER reign. He played his part wonderfully tonight. And that's your show. I'm figuring Okada is taking this belt into WK18, so who challenges him? Ospreay is winning it at Dominion. I been calling that for a while now I could see it. His initial title reign ended due to his neck injury and derailed things. This also would either A. give him a guy in Omega to get a successful title defense off of if Omega returns the favoe, or B. a story for Ibushi if NJPW got him to return, given Ospreay and Ibushi obviously have plenty of story together. It's probably the person with the most storyline potential right now who is in a position to do it. Additionally, with Bullet Club's losing three titles in one night, I could see United Empire overtaking them as the top villain faction over the course of this year.
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Jan 4, 2023 8:36:54 GMT -5
This is more what it was supposed to look like in execution. Ah, I see. That's probably more doable for her, though obviously there's clearly room for error. It’s like the move that I saw Buddy Matthews do a lot in his WWE run, but he did it out of the over-the-shoulder/Dominator position, not out of the Gory Special.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Jan 4, 2023 9:00:39 GMT -5
You know, a title reign has the middle and all, but should also be judged in part by how it begins and finishes. Jay's loss here tonight honestly makes me think of his championship reign in a more favorable light than I did prior. It was still not everything it could have or should have been, but it was markedly better than his initial reign or his NEVER reign. He played his part wonderfully tonight. Ospreay is winning it at Dominion. I been calling that for a while now I could see it. His initial title reign ended due to his neck injury and derailed things. This also would either A. give him a guy in Omega to get a successful title defense off of if Omega returns the favoe, or B. a story for Ibushi if NJPW got him to return, given Ospreay and Ibushi obviously have plenty of story together. It's probably the person with the most storyline potential right now who is in a position to do it. Additionally, with Bullet Club's losing three titles in one night, I could see United Empire overtaking them as the top villain faction over the course of this year. Jay was really made champion to get this ending result so I’m not too mad at it. NJPW doesn’t really have any plans to make him a defending champion yet but that could change with a face turn But yeah, I feel like they want Ospreay to be champion. White got his “official” title run and now it is time for Ospreay to do the same. Okada for the last year and change has firmly been in the get people on my level stage of his career. As I said before they really miss Ibushi in this regard and imo this is going to be another meh year for NJPW as they are basically holding water. Someone needs to break into the main event scene and Shingo is the perfect guy to really add some stability after his run before
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Jan 4, 2023 9:07:07 GMT -5
Since the whole "G1 winner goes to Wrestle Kingdom" thing started, I don't think the belts ever been dropped between the finals and WK. We've had the briefcase change hands, I think we're well overdue that as well. Tanahashi defeated AJ in 2014. AJ gave New Japan a real kick in the ass. They basically put Okada on the back burner for almost a year cause AJ came in the door and allowed them to bring a different element But other then that, yea the title rarely changes hands between G1 and WK. Briefcase yes
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Post by chrom on Jan 4, 2023 9:08:50 GMT -5
I felt for Wato, in the last minute or two you could tell he believed he was going to finally prove himself to everyone.
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Post by asssvvvvxc on Jan 4, 2023 9:31:44 GMT -5
Wish Mercedes Mone the best of luck in NJPW Hope she gets the appreciation she deserves
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Post by Mozenrath on Jan 4, 2023 9:37:25 GMT -5
I felt for Wato, in the last minute or two you could tell he believed he was going to finally prove himself to everyone. I think they've been doing a good job of positioning Wato as a guy with potential, much better than they once were. I still have no idea why NJPW thought Tenzan was a good person to initially put him with, but the pairing with Taguchi definitely was more fruitful for him, and he's there with DOUKI as guys who I feel like could really have a breakthrough year.
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Post by chrom on Jan 4, 2023 9:45:12 GMT -5
Bayley was backstage at the show.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Jan 4, 2023 9:47:18 GMT -5
I felt for Wato, in the last minute or two you could tell he believed he was going to finally prove himself to everyone. Old habits die hard. Hopefully, they don’t keep putting him in positions to lose as he already had some stank on him
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Post by Mozenrath on Jan 4, 2023 9:48:57 GMT -5
Bayley was backstage at the show. Yep, FTR took a pic with her and Mercedes.
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Post by XIII on Jan 4, 2023 9:50:34 GMT -5
Saw the Sasha/Mercedes debut and it was kind of clunky in general. We’ll see what it’s like going forward though.
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Post by chrom on Jan 4, 2023 9:51:01 GMT -5
So I wonder if more guys will join Sabre in TMDK.
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Post by chrom on Jan 4, 2023 10:00:00 GMT -5
New Year's Dash tomorrow is not at Korakuen but at The Ota Gymnasium.
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