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That just might make me want to watch the Show after seeing them put over NJPW.
 

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Bummer but completely understandable.
 

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Damn Coronavirus is getting that bad in Japan woah. Really bummed because the New Japan Cup starts next Week so I guess that is getting pushed back, but that might be a great thing for talent to rest up.
 

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Japan has lifted their state of emergency. In regards to “pro-sports”, arenas will be able to fill up to 50% capacity by August 1st

Pretty interesting, lets see what happens with New Japan now.
 

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That is awesome to hear. NJPW has been one of the Companies over in Japan who haven't run any Shows since the Pandemic started and I've been itching to see Shows from them. I imagine no New Japan Cup Tourney, but hearing this tells me a high possibility the G1 Climax still happening.
 

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June 15th were officially back as I watch the Special Press Conference! The New Japan Cup will start on June 16 and end July 3. The winner of the New Japan Cup will face Naito in Osaka Jo Hall with 33% attendance on July 12th.
 
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So, is EVIL a guy they're thinking of making legit or is he the stepping stone to get to Takahashi vs Naito? I hope it's the latter because EVILs matches tend to be a bit dull...
 

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EVIL really doesn't seem like a top guy to me at all tbh
 

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So, is EVIL a guy they're thinking of making legit or is he the stepping stone to get to Takahashi vs Naito? I hope it's the latter because EVILs matches tend to be a bit dull...

Yeah EVIL is a solid guy, but not someone to bet all the Chips on for sure. I still think Jay White might be the guy to stop him and the seeds were put in on Social Media when Jay felt like oh you guys are boys with EVIL not you've forgotten me already. Getting back to Naito, Tana, or Okada would be too easy to do and I don't think they'll ever pull the trigger on my homie Ibushi either. Gedo being in charge of booking screams to me Okada or Jay White, but EVIL was unexpected so safe to say they might have more surprise to give us in the future.
 

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New NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champions will be determined next week! Over four nights from Korakuen Hall, a stacked eight team tournament!

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Yeah my Prediction has Sabre JR/Taichi/Kanemaru vs Shingo/Sanada/Bushi. I wouldn't be shocked to see Ibushi/Tana/Wato win their Bracket though. You could legit have them win and Ibushi and Tana wanting another Tag Title shot in their own right if they win it all.
 

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