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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Dec 4, 2023 18:37:01 GMT -5
I know these things aren't promised, but damnit, I hope Okada has it written into his contract he gets a world title run. If not, pass. I'd be very surprised if Okada didn't win the belt in his first 12 months if he were to sign with WWE |
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Post by xCompackx on Dec 4, 2023 18:38:50 GMT -5
WWE wouldn't use him right, but on the other hand, I wouldn't have to listen to Kevin Kelly butcher his name.
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Post by chrom on Dec 4, 2023 18:39:22 GMT -5
WWE wouldn't use him right, but on the other hand, I wouldn't have to listen to Kevin Kelly butcher his name. Kelly left New Japan about a month ago. |
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Dec 4, 2023 18:41:36 GMT -5
I think we all know why he'd come back to the United States...  MORE OKATO! |
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Dec 4, 2023 18:47:08 GMT -5
I think we all know why he'd come back to the United States... MORE OKATO! Dear god, I wish I could wipe that from my memory. |
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Post by Malibu Albino on Dec 4, 2023 18:57:42 GMT -5
“Seriously considering” seems a bit much when the report states that living in Japan is a priority for him. Anything can happen as we’ve recently been shown but I’d be shocked if this was anything more than leverage for a better deal with NJPW. To be fair, the Sports Illustrated article said: “While a new deal with New Japan would typically be underway, Okada, 36, is seriously entertaining the possibility of wrestling for a different promotion.” I don’t think I was editorializing too hard. Even if it is a negotiating tactic, that’s what the report said. Oh, I wasn’t talking about you, sorry for the confusion. I just thought it was strange wording in the article. Either way, I’m not gonna outright dismiss it because anything is possible. Losing Okada might force Gedo to start really pushing the younger crop of talent New Japan has. That would be the one bright spot for them. |
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Dec 4, 2023 19:50:43 GMT -5
Punk vs. Red pants wearing Balloonkada for Summerslam main event
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Post by XIII on Dec 4, 2023 19:55:24 GMT -5
Michael Cole’s PURO NERD senses are tingling.
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Post by MolotovMocktail on Dec 4, 2023 19:59:48 GMT -5
All Japan?
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Post by HMARK Center on Dec 4, 2023 21:42:26 GMT -5
To be fair, the Sports Illustrated article said: “While a new deal with New Japan would typically be underway, Okada, 36, is seriously entertaining the possibility of wrestling for a different promotion.” I don’t think I was editorializing too hard. Even if it is a negotiating tactic, that’s what the report said. Oh, I wasn’t talking about you, sorry for the confusion. I just thought it was strange wording in the article. Either way, I’m not gonna outright dismiss it because anything is possible. Losing Okada might force Gedo to start really pushing the younger crop of talent New Japan has. That would be the one bright spot for them. I mean, not for nothing, but that's kind of what the last year's been about: Okada's taken a serious step away from the world title scene, and slowly but surely the focus is being shifted toward Umino, Narita, and Tsuji. I'd rather those guys get their steady rise booking that's kind of fundamental to puro; Okada leaving in the same year as what's likely to be Naito's final run at the top would mean having to hit fast forward in a way I'd rather they not have to, only if it's what they want to do. That all said, zero desire to see him in WWE, it's a main event style that does less than nothing for me and will feel like a waste of what he's capable of, but Endeavor is apparently willing to back up the Brinks truck to people according to some reports so who knows on that front, and meantime if he's genuinely free and available Khan will likely do whatever it takes and there's not a ton of fresh matchups in AEW given the top of the card includes previous big stage opponents of his like Omega, Danielson, White, Ospreay, etc. End of the day, hoping Lil' Kazu stays NJPW's final boss. |
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Post by HIM on Dec 4, 2023 21:48:46 GMT -5
Honestly given how unique he is, I think he'd stand out more in WWE compared to AEW although AEW would give him better matches. Still, he'd be interesting for me in WWE. He can do his thing, be good, make a lot of money and potentially get a world title run given there's 2 belts compared to AEW where I doubt he'd get a world title run. At the end of the day, make ya money bruh. Doesn't matter where you go. I think we all know why he'd come back to the United States... MORE OKATO! Oh god. I've heard of his TNA run but never did I imagine it was like this holy shit. |
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Post by MrElijah on Dec 4, 2023 23:15:00 GMT -5
anyone know what he's like at dancing? because that'll probably factor in to the decision I know you're joking but Okada can be a fun goofball. |
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Post by ejm olmos on Dec 4, 2023 23:45:43 GMT -5
There are so many matches I’d love to see him have in WWE. Man that would be amazing.
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Post by RadcapRadsley on Dec 5, 2023 0:06:07 GMT -5
WWE and AEW might have more money and razzle dazzle,but let's just say TNA has a few ideas up their sleeve.
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Post by Fade on Dec 5, 2023 0:07:13 GMT -5
Could the Dirt Sheet writers blow this story up only for Okada just to re-sign with NJPW?  Yeah, probably. Would be fascinating to know how much aew and wwe are willing to offer and how high NJPW’s deal gets. |
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Post by ayumidah on Dec 5, 2023 0:10:13 GMT -5
WWE wouldn't use him right, but on the other hand, I wouldn't have to listen to Kevin Kelly butcher his name. Kelly left New Japan about a month ago. I assume they meant if Okada joined AEW. |
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Dec 5, 2023 0:14:39 GMT -5
There are so many matches I’d love to see him have in WWE. Man that would be amazing. I'm just insanely curious to see how they'd present him, and book him. He just turned 36, he could be a major player for WWE for 10 years if his body holds up. Does he get the AJ Styles, who has been treated fantastic but always felt kinda 1b or does he get the Cody Rhodes, where they are clearly planning on him being one of, if not THE, top draw for a decent stretch of time post-Roman |
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Dec 5, 2023 0:15:52 GMT -5
WWE and AEW might have more money and razzle dazzle,but let's just say TNA has a few ideas up their sleeve. Like what? “I’d rather not get into that right now.” Why not? “All right, we don’t have any new ideas for Okada. We got nothing. Happy?” No. |
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Dec 5, 2023 2:44:18 GMT -5
Honestly given how unique he is, I think he'd stand out more in WWE compared to AEW although AEW would give him better matches. Still, he'd be interesting for me in WWE. He can do his thing, be good, make a lot of money and potentially get a world title run given there's 2 belts compared to AEW where I doubt he'd get a world title run. At the end of the day, make ya money bruh. Doesn't matter where you go. I think we all know why he'd come back to the United States... MORE OKATO! Oh god. I've heard of his TNA run but never did I imagine it was like this holy shit. to be fair to TNA this was well before he was the Rainmaker, and hadn't quite figured out the character work aspect. That said there is no way in hell the best thing they could come up with is a Green Hornet gimmick... |
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Post by Nosnorb on Dec 5, 2023 2:58:06 GMT -5
Honestly given how unique he is, I think he'd stand out more in WWE compared to AEW although AEW would give him better matches. Still, he'd be interesting for me in WWE. He can do his thing, be good, make a lot of money and potentially get a world title run given there's 2 belts compared to AEW where I doubt he'd get a world title run. At the end of the day, make ya money bruh. Doesn't matter where you go. Oh god. I've heard of his TNA run but never did I imagine it was like this holy shit. to be fair to TNA this was well before he was the Rainmaker, and hadn't quite figured out the character work aspect. That said there is no way in hell the best thing they could come up with is a Green Hornet gimmick... There were rumours that NJPW knew that Okada would be booked like that by TNA, and they sent him to teach him humility before his push to the top. Another rumour is that Okada was another dude that played Suicide. |
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