-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
NJPW World |OT| Like the WWE Network, but better
- Thread starter British Monsoon
- Start date
- Status
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Just need an app.
British Monsoon
Member
Yeah, I watched the iPPV this morning on Nicovideo and the NJPW World quality is definitely a step above.
D
Deleted member 47027
Unconfirmed Member
Thanks Bewts, firing it up now to put on while I play some kideo games.
D
Deleted member 47027
Unconfirmed Member
Goddamn Hoyt has such a dope look for Japan
D
Deleted member 47027
Unconfirmed Member
Just finished that match. I feel like I've seen more of Maria than ever before. Shameless.
British Monsoon
Member
It worked for Shiro Koshinaka, but he was leader of the most badass stable in Japan and didn't generally act like an idiot the way Taguchi does. When you watch Taguchi's young lion stuff it's really hard to see how he turned out the way he has; trained by El Samurai and idolised mat technicians like Osamu Nishimura and Tatsumi Fujinami, but ends up as 'The Funky Weapon' :/
Just at the start of the match, I've seen more of Maria's ass in the past 3 minutes than in her entire ROH run.
British Monsoon
Member
The cameraman was practically glued to her ass for the entire match, absolutely shameless. I'm pretty sure the commentator was talking about how she distracts the cameraman - would be funny if they made that part of her gimmick, so not only the wrestlers but the cameramen, the announcers, the commentators and the ref get distracted by her "dynamite-o body-dess!!" as well.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Maria is actually a 6000 year old sex goddess. Too bad it's not DDT.
British Monsoon
Member
Not sure who's the biggest heel, MiSu for making the Sakuraba superfan cry, or Lance Archer for traumatizing small children;
D
Deleted member 47027
Unconfirmed Member
I enjoyed World Tag League.
And it only cost $8.40! We're in a great era with regards to price and value, friends.
And it only cost $8.40! We're in a great era with regards to price and value, friends.
FallingEdge
Member
It is Taven and Bennett. You aren't missing anything.
It's still ridiculous/funny.
The commentators can't shut up about Maria either. lol
I just wonder if Bennett realizes this is why New Japan choose him. Its not because he is a talented wrestler.
Of course he does. His entire heel act is "I got here because of Maria".
What they showed of Maria today for the World Tag League finale was far more gratuitous and blatant than the G1 finals.
As to the event itself, it was pretty good by New Japan standards. Some interesting feuds being set into motion, or progressed further, and a great final match to set up Wrestle Kingdom.
We still get three live "Road to Wrestle Kingdom" events to go this month, so my $9.00 is well spent.
Someone should make gifs because how dumb it down as. Pretty sure at some point the cameraman was trying to find a camel toe.
British Monsoon
Member
Full cards announced for the Road to Tokyo Dome show and Wrestle Kingdom 9 itself;
FlammableD
Banned
Where has Kenny Omega disappeared to?
EDIT: Never mind, found him. Still seems like they debuted him and then he's MIA card wise until WK9?
Just look at all the NEW wrestling you get in one month... For only 999.
Seriously though, compared to WWE Network, it's insane. Yes, WWE gives you two hours of wrestling in Main Event and Superstars, but that's C- and D-level talent mostly, maybe you get Ambrose or Miz in a five-minute match, but that's it. Then you get an hour of NXT, which is great wrestling mostly and a monthly PPV.
Aside from that, you get some low-level recap shows like Countdown, Rivalries and Monday Night War, which is okay for time passing, but Christ, the contrast in value is insane.
2. IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Titles: reDRagon (c) vs Time Splitters vs Forever Hooligans vs The Young Bucks
5. UWFi Rules: Kazushi Sakuraba vs Minoru Suzuki
6. NEVER Openweight Title: Tomohiro Ishii (c) vs Togi Makabe
7. IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Title: Ryusuke Taguchi (c) vs Kenny Omega
8. IWGP Heavyweight Tag Titles: Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows (c) vs Hirooki Goto & KAtsuyori Shibata
9. Tetsuya Naito vs AJ Styles
10. IWGP Intercontinental Title: Shinsuke Nakamura (c) vs Kota Ibushi
11. IWGP Heavyweight Title: Hiroshi Tanahashi (c) vs Kazuchika Okada
Seriously a crazy amount of matches I'm looking forward to seeing. Truly stacked!!!
I would of bumped Saku v Minoru up the card though.
But does New Japan have the same quality in ring dance offs that you get on the Network?
I just saw a match with a ton of ass-based offense, so I would say they're about on-par as far as shitty comedy goes
I just saw a match with a ton of ass-based offense, so I would say they're about on-par as far as shitty comedy goes
Do they have an optional audio track where I can have JBL, Cole and Lawler completely ignore the action in the ring?
"Daisuki yo, Maggle!"
D
Deleted member 47027
Unconfirmed Member
Look, honestly, WWE Network is the better value if you just like to watch wrestling. I love NJPW and I love NJPW World but WWE has a lot of money to produce a lot of incredible content and their old DVD releases and documentaries as well.
Point being buy both and enjoy more wrestling than you can ever watch. Plus their live channel is nice. There's always something on.
Despite my ill will towards WWE *being stuck in commitment hell despite the "no commitment" ad*. WWE Network has the edge for 9.99. NJPW World is amazing and I'm addicted to the network, but let's be real here...the website is still barebones and I wish it had someway of making a playlist or at least a live network option for those that just want to watch a quick match without clicking certain videos.
Bottom line...NJPW World is good for your wrestling needs and WWE Network is good for entertainment needs.
Both products for 18 ish dollars a month is truly a good value.
Bottom line...NJPW World is good for your wrestling needs and WWE Network is good for entertainment needs.
Both products for 18 ish dollars a month is truly a good value.
Global Force Wrestling presents New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom 9 Pre-Show:
http://youtu.be/nHEDt18dbko
30 minute teaser for American audiences for WK9, with Jim Ross and others commentary.
http://youtu.be/nHEDt18dbko
30 minute teaser for American audiences for WK9, with Jim Ross and others commentary.
I thought Mutoh got injured.
Good thing Mutoh and Muta aren't the same person.
British Monsoon
Member
Nope, still wrestling - won the W-1 title at his 30th anniversary show last month.
This is awesome. Pumped for it even more now.
D
Deleted member 47027
Unconfirmed Member
Motherfucking DOPE! I love it Maggle. I love that GFW is busting their ass promoting this to english speakers.
For those that aren't regular members of Wrasslegaf, I watch a bunch of wrestling and then review shows and make a bunch of gifs. Been doing it the last few days from stuff from NJPW World.
NJPW vs UWFI All Out WAR 10/9/95
Inoki Era: NJPW ON TOUR
Inoki Era: Gaijin
NJPW/WCW Supershow III: Fantastic Story
NJPW/WCW Supershow II: Super Warriors in Tokyo Dome
NJPW/WCW Supershow I: '91 Star Arcade in Tokyo Dome
In general, legitshook.com is the content home for Wrasslegaf away from GAF. Bunch of reviews and words and gifs and dumb shit about wrestling from members of the board. Also the glorious Laserfrog's Lou Thesz Grappling Shrine.
NJPW vs UWFI All Out WAR 10/9/95
Inoki Era: NJPW ON TOUR
Inoki Era: Gaijin
NJPW/WCW Supershow III: Fantastic Story
NJPW/WCW Supershow II: Super Warriors in Tokyo Dome
NJPW/WCW Supershow I: '91 Star Arcade in Tokyo Dome
In general, legitshook.com is the content home for Wrasslegaf away from GAF. Bunch of reviews and words and gifs and dumb shit about wrestling from members of the board. Also the glorious Laserfrog's Lou Thesz Grappling Shrine.
British Monsoon
Member
Enjoying your reviews stro, that UWFi/NJPW show is a ton of fun - I think the worst thing about Chono's burial of UWFi was how little he gave Anjo, especially as Chono had put Anjo over just a few months earlier. Anjo's reputation was pretty much ruined after the Choshu match, to the degree that Anjo felt he needed to do something big to regain it - that something was challenging Rickson Gracie at his dojo and getting his face obliterated. Still, Choshu was just getting revenge for the UWF split and Maeda breaking his eye socket. Everything goes back to Maeda being a massive cunt.
*edit, also, that goddamn brainbuster from Hash. Jeeeeeeezus.
*edit, also, that goddamn brainbuster from Hash. Jeeeeeeezus.
- Status