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[RecRoulette]

They're really building up Okada vs Omega during the G1 as the final match. Goodamn.

lmao Gedo.

 

[Hex]

The GOAT

Okada gave that loser the best match of his career

I may never say this again....but the kid speaks the truth




What no ceiling drop?

 

[excelsiorlef]

It's a big Okada match in 2017 if it isn't great it sucked flat out.


Only a good Okada big match in 2017 is unacceptable.

 

[Beefy]

Production has killed this whole event for me.

 

[sf2fanatic]

Main event starts in 15 minutes on AXS tv.

Spoiler

they're showing okada/Omega from WK11

 

[CoolBatteryCharge]

Gedo with a full English promo this is the happiest I've been for this whole New Japan in USA thing

 

[Fox318]

I bet ROH wished that match was for the ROH title so they could have Okada be their champion.

Issue is they'd never be able to get it off him.

Unless they stripped him.

 

[RecRoulette]

Props to Gedo and Okada for cutting these english promos

 

[excelsiorlef]

They're really building up Okada vs Omega during the G1 as the final match. Goodamn.

lmao Gedo.

Not really just a rematch.

Nothing was final about it.


Okada cuts a better English promo than Cody.

 

[serenewarfare]

Second half of the show was really good. Two great matches. Still think it could have been better.

 

[Ithil]

What was the point of that?

"Okada, you're the real Cleaner."

They have a rematch at the G1 so he's not going to challenge him or take his spotlight tonight.

 

[The Strokes]

It was okay, Okada, thank you for asking.

 

[Syder]

 

[theaffection]

You have no idea what an insult that is Okada (well actually more to Cody).


Like below 4* with Okada? You have to be pretty lame.

This match is on the lower end of his amazing title run, but you can't have em all. Sometimes you get Omega, Suzuki, sometimes you get Fale, Cody.

 

[British Monsoon]

Cody was so done by the end of that, looked like Okada was lifting a sack of potatoes. Average match, but the crowd hating Cody helped - I actually liked the One Winged Angel tease, that was a nice bit of storytelling.

 

[RecRoulette]

MAKE IT RAIN STRONG STYLE ALL OVER THE WORLD.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

They're really building up Okada vs Omega during the G1 as the final match. Goodamn.

lmao Gedo.

There'll probably be a 4th at King of Pro Wrestling.

 

[excelsiorlef]

Much more respect for Okada because he carried Cody.

 

[serenewarfare]

They have a rematch at the G1 so he's not going to challenge him or take his spotlight tonight.

I know what he said. But what's the point of having him say anything if it's just "nah, this is your thing".

 

[SallyIsNow]

Kinda sucks Okada has no match tomorrow lol

I can't believe this show, of all shows, made me an Okada mark.

 

[Brian_FETO]

What was the point of that?

"Okada, you're the real Cleaner."

That might've just been Omega trying to stop the "Kenny" chants

 

[Fox318]

Not really just a rematch.

Nothing was final about it.


Okada cuts a better English promo than Cody.

Its all about the emotion and making it feel real.

 

[Hex]

It's a big Okada match in 2017 if it isn't great it sucked flat out.


Only a good Okada big match in 2017 is unacceptable.

I look at it differently.
I look at it as he took an impossible situation, Cody and then he made it gold

 

[somedevil]

Well they started the break up:

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

Kenny and Okada are so cool. Like the presence the two have is just awesome.

 

[RBH]

Great opener and second half of the show

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

Much more respect for Okada because he carried Cody.

Carrying NJPW isn't as heavy as carrying Cody

 

[excelsiorlef]

This match is on the lower end of his amazing title run, but you can't have em all. Sometimes you get Omega, Suzuki, sometimes you get Fale, Cody.

This is your big US break out show and the crowd wanted a towel stoppage.

This wasn't even Fale this was below that.

 

[Ithil]

I know what he said. But what's the point of having him say anything if it's just "nah, this is your thing".

Probably they thought it would be weird for Omega to be out there during the main event and to not have any interaction between them, and also for some hype build to said G1 match

 

[Brian_FETO]

Curious if they split The Elite from Bullet Club, or if they just kick Cody out

 

[sf2fanatic]

Much more respect for Okada because he carried Cody.

Are you serious? Okada was so Cena tonight.

If Okada carried Cody, match would of been done on 5-10 minutes .

 

[serenewarfare]

I think we end up with 4 Okada/Omega matches. They are 1-0-1 right now. Omega wins at G1. They would be 1-1-1. Okada wins the last match at King of Pro Wrestling to finally prove he's better.

 

[HashtagLapsed]

Kinda sucks Okada has no match tomorrow lol

I can't believe this show, of all shows, made me an Okada mark.

The shared experience of Cody's mediocrity brings us all closer together.

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

Kinda sucks Okada has no match tomorrow lol

I can't believe this show, of all shows, made me an Okada mark.

The power of Cody Rhodes.

 

[The Strokes]

Well they started the break up:

The Elite is gonna be so much better by themselves.

 

[Brian_FETO]

HAHAHA JR talking over the translation

Shut the fuck up

Also NJPW give her a mic jesus

 

[theaffection]

Omega/Lethal tomorrow is going to rule



Omega/ZSJ final would be incredible

 

[serenewarfare]

The production of this is fucking dogshit. Like so bad.

 

[excelsiorlef]

Are you serious? Okada was so Cena tonight.

If Okada carried Cody, match would of been done on 5-10 minutes .

Okada 100% carried Cody.

Dude sold Cody's Rainmaker better than Cody sold his

I look at it differently.
I look at it as he took an impossible situation, Cody and then he made it gold

It wasn't it was mediocre. It was average. It wasn't better than a bunch of WWE PPV main events.

 

[HashtagLapsed]

The production of this is fucking dogshit. Like so bad.

Its a shame. The way NJPW is usually presented is a big part of what makes it special. This looks like a run of the mill ROH show.

 

[RecRoulette]

"I wish I could tell you what they were saying" JR, as he talks over the translator.

That's it for me, fine show. Could've been better, but it was fine.

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

If Cody ever becomes Bullet Club leader when Kenny and the Bucks inevitably get kicked out it's time to fucking end Bullet Club.

 

[theaffection]

This is your big US break out show and the crowd wanted a towel stoppage.

This wasn't even Fale this was below that.

This appears to be more of a "beta test" then the true big US breakout. Gave the crowd enough to get them hooked and wanting more. They said 2018 is when they're going to go full steam with this

 

[Brian_FETO]

Holy shit Sabre/Ishii tomorrow

 

[Hex]

Okada 100% carried Cody.

Dude sold Cody's Rainmaker better than Cody sold his




It wasn't it was mediocre. It was average. It wasn't better than a bunch of WWE PPV main events.

It is the best match Cody will ever have until he faces Omega

 

[excelsiorlef]

Its a shame. The way NJPW is usually presented is a big part of what makes it special. This looks like a run of the mill ROH show.

With a run of the mill main event.

And tomorrow we get Jay Lethal's hobbled ass having to be carried by Kenny.

 

[Fox318]

God its a fucking shame this production is 3rd rate.

I really do think if New Japan could get a backer they could do well on primetime with a live or live to tape show.

 

[Heroman]

What a show

 

[serenewarfare]

This appears to be more of a "beta test" then the true big US breakout. Gave the crowd enough to get them hooked and wanting more. They said 2018 is when they're going to go full steam with this

You don't get two chances to make a first impression.

 

[SallyIsNow]

What a show

Was the first half better live?