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[RecRoulette]

Why are so many people saying Okada was trying to look good for a WWE tryout. Dude has everything in NJPW. I really don't think he feels like he has something to prove by going WWE.

The US title being the main event pretty much cements Kenny Omega as the champion, now THAT'S a guy who is on the way to WWE.

 

[Heroman]

I was more disappointed in an American crowd paying to see a New Japan show and deciding to get themselves over with American style chants. Would it have killed them to act like a Japanese crowd?

Also that match was pretty much Okada auditioning for NXT.

Cause we ain't Japanese

And yeah okada isn't going to NXT

 

[Evening Musuko]

I was more disappointed in an American crowd paying to see a New Japan show and deciding to get themselves over with American style chants. Would it have killed them to act like a Japanese crowd?

Considering the sound issues they were having last night, I thought they were. Only chant that really stuck out was the "Throw the towel" chant, but that's because by that point of the match, nobody was on Cody's side.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

Considering the sound issues they were having last night, I thought they were. Only chant that really stuck out was the "Throw the towel" chant, but that's because by that point of the match, nobody was on Cody's side.

That made me happy.

 

[lucebuce12]

Finally managed to catch up.

I agree with what was posted in the last page. That Okada match was good, but Okada is such a great performer that it feels like a waste not having someone who could work with him on delivering a great match.

All in all, a very good event IMO. Omega vs Naito would've been my dream match for the finals, but if we get Omega vs ZSjunior then that's the next best thing to me.

 

[DeathyBoy]

Cause we ain't Japanese

And yeah okada isn't going to NXT

Imagine Okada vs Omega with a bunch of douchebag fans yelling "this is wrestling."

 

[Heroman]

Imagine Okada vs Omega with a bunch of douchebag fans yelling "this is wrestling."

And?

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

Imagine Okada vs Omega with a bunch of douchebag fans yelling "this is wrestling."

I'm sure he'll drop his $2M deal with NJPW to make that a reality.

 

[kiguel182]

Just finished the first night and well, I liked the main event. It was entertaining at least.

Omega vs Elgin was great too and Zack Sabre Jr vs Juice was also pretty cool. Juice has come a long way form his NXT days.

Second night should be good (Billy Gunn match excluded).

Also, I’m a first time NJPW subcriber! I’m now converted I guess.

 

[Anth0ny]

I really enjoyed the show. 4 hours flew by. I also thought the crowd was surprisingly respectful.


Some of the production hickups were really weird, need to iron that stuff out.

 

[Reneledarker]

So who do you want to get the US title?

I am fine with everyone except Lethal, but my personal favorite is ZSJ. Hope he is the next breakout international star from NJPW.

 

[Syder]

So who do you want to get the US title?

Kenny, for sure.

 

[Rawr Its Ry]

So who do you want to get the US title?

I am fine with everyone except Lethal, but my personal favorite is ZSJ. Hope he is the next breakout international star from NJPW.

I'm fine with anyone but Kenny tbh, he feels too big for anything other than Heavy or I.C

 

[FallingEdge]

I was more disappointed in an American crowd paying to see a New Japan show and deciding to get themselves over with American style chants. Would it have killed them to act like a Japanese crowd?

Also that match was pretty much Okada auditioning for NXT.

lmao

 

[SallyIsNow]

I was more disappointed in an American crowd paying to see a New Japan show and deciding to get themselves over with American style chants. Would it have killed them to act like a Japanese crowd?

Also that match was pretty much Okada auditioning for NXT.

This is a Heroman tier post

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

Is day two starting soon? I just got a notification about it.

 

[British Monsoon]

Day 2's starting now!

 

[FallingEdge]

lol

Tanahashi vs Billy Gunn

I still can't believe it.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

Nice.

 

[Raw64life]

Cool that JR is on the NJPW world feed. I didn't know if the logistics were gonna allow for that.

 

[SallyIsNow]

Could really do without all the tag shit after yesterday.

 

[Raw64life]

Liger and Tatsu doing a pose off and the production crew can't keep up at all. They did not improve from yesterday so far.

Could really do without all the tag shit after yesterday.

I usually watch NJPW PPVs the morning after and I usually skim through the first 90 minutes because it's always just these same type matches.

 

[ghostmind]

So is the NJPW YouTube channel going to stream the whole event, or just the first match or two?

 

[SallyIsNow]

So is the NJPW YouTube channel going to stream the whole event, or just the first match or two?

First match or two.

 

[Evening Musuko]

Komatsu is gonna be one hell of a heel in NJPW one day.

Shame Bushi vs Kushida happened at Kizuna Road. That would have been one hell of a match here.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

Damn.

 

[FallingEdge]

David Finley prolly has the worst look in NJPW. Fucking filth.

Could really do without all the tag shit after yesterday.

It is the NJPW way. All the good stuff is after the intermission.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

The crowd is hot.

 

[Syder]

David Finley prolly has the worst look in NJPW. Fucking filth.

He'll be in NXT soon enough.

 

[ghostmind]

JR's getting hungry again.

 

[Beefy]

JR fucking up again

 

[somedevil]

Notes are ready:

 

[Syder]

Going to watch these early matches on mute, can't handle the commentary.

 

[RecRoulette]

Tonight I'm giving JR a fair shake

"Teriyaki boys"

SOMEBODY PLEASE FEED JR.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

What, JR?

 

[FallingEdge]

I wonder what would have happened to Tatsu if he never got injured with AJ.

Also switch over to Japanese commentary. Best experience.

He'll be in NXT soon enough.

he can blend in with the other jobbers

 

[Syder]

he can blend in with the other jobbers

AKA SAnitY

 

[SallyIsNow]

Notes are ready:

Lol

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

That was okay.

 

[Anth0ny]

Could really do without all the tag shit after yesterday.

tag shit is done so big matchups don't become stale, and allows stars that don't currently have a focused singles program to be on the card. Also, they can get their two or three big spots in without having to kill themselves.


It's actually genius, because pretty much every combat sport in the world sells a big show based on their main event, MAYBE 1 or 2 other matches, and the rest is skippable. That's all New Japan is doing. the tag matches are totally skippable, but then you know shit is about to get real when we get to the top of the card.

 

[Beefy]

Finley goes red way quick

 

[FallingEdge]

AKA SAnitY

he can be a mini Chris Hero

 

[SallyIsNow]

Liger should be Okada's next challenger. Maybe even his retirement match.

tag shit is done so big matchups don't become stale, and allows stars that don't currently have a focused singles program to be on the card. Also, they can get their two or three big spots in without having to kill themselves.


It's actually genius, because pretty much every combat sport in the world sells a big show based on their main event, MAYBE 1 or 2 other matches, and the rest is skippable. That's all New Japan is doing. the tag matches are totally skippable, but then you know shit is about to get real when we get to the top of the card.

I'm aware, jabronie.

 

[Beefy]

Fuck Lethal

 

[fury]

Notes are ready:

hahaha

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

Wait what? What are you trying to hint at, JR?

 

[Ultratech]

It's Kenny time!

 

[The Strokes]

So is the NJPW YouTube channel going to stream the whole event, or just the first match or two?

First three matches, the tag opener and both semifinals.

 

[SallyIsNow]

Kenny wearing his good tights.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

First three matches, the tag opener and both semifinals.

Will they show the whole thing on NJPW World?