New Japan Pro-Wrestling General Discussion Thread

[Stopspot]

I'll TLDR what I've taken too many words to say in previous posts.
What type of match you can expect for the belts depends in part on the person holding them, and in part on the direction the company wants to present for that division at the time.

Heavyweight title is simple: It's the main title, big matches, big fight feel.
IC title: Outside of Nakamura it has just been a regular midcard belt for heavyweights. When he held it it was important and equal to the heavyweight belt.
Junior belt: If Liger/Kushida/someone of that stature holds it. It's pretty important and the matches feel big. If not: Flips for days.
Junior tag belts: NJPW does not give a flying fuck about this belt and neither does the Japanese fans. ten minutes sprints were the live crowd goes to the toilet.
NEVER belt: Depends so much on the guy holding it since they fucked up its true purpose at the start.
six man belt: Intentionally what the junior tags is unintentionally. ten minute sprints of insanity.
Heavyweight tag: Depends so much on who holds them.

 

[seabs]

I like Kushida.

 

[Stopspot]

I like Kushida.

As does everyone. Dude is arguably the most over guy on the roster right now.

 

[Indy]

Weren't there reports about KUSHIDA being in the upcoming G1 a month or two back? Would be pretty fun ngl.

 

[Indy]

Junior Tag Titles make no sense and PWG on a grand scale.

Also, what the fuck, mate?

 

[Stopspot]

Weren't there reports about KUSHIDA being in the upcoming G1 a month or two back? Would be pretty fun ngl.

He's said he wants to do it. Question remains if he will.

All Japan has their junior champ competing in their champion carnival right now. And Koji Kanemoto has competed in at least one G1. So it has happened before

 

[Snowman1]

I'll TLDR what I've taken too many words to say in previous posts.
What type of match you can expect for the belts depends in part on the person holding them, and in part on the direction the company wants to present for that division at the time.

Heavyweight title is simple: It's the main title, big matches, big fight feel.
IC title: Outside of Nakamura it has just been a regular midcard belt for heavyweights. When he held it it was important and equal to the heavyweight belt.
Junior belt: If Liger/Kushida/someone of that stature holds it. It's pretty important and the matches feel big. If not: Flips for days.
Junior tag belts: NJPW does not give a flying fuck about this belt and neither does the Japanese fans. ten minutes sprints were the live crowd goes to the toilet.
NEVER belt: Depends so much on the guy holding it since they fucked up its true purpose at the start.
six man belt: Intentionally what the junior tags is unintentionally. ten minute sprints of insanity.
Heavyweight tag: Depends so much on who holds them.

Appreciate the answers guys. I'll trust PJ just for the time being because just seeing "midcard belt" gives off warning light, and sheer wrestling quality is enough with New Japan. But as you say with the Jr. Title, if it's supposed to be about flips for days, Kushida doesn't work that style. These are more of guidelines than "set in stone rules" but helpful for us newbies.

And so glad for 2 shows in a row to get a 1 on 1 for the Jr. tag titles. That match last month ruled!

 

[Black Iron PJ]

OKADA'S IN AN ANIME!

 

[Stopspot]

them five million a year in a personal marketing budget good at work

 

[Prince Bálor]

OKADA'S IN AN ANIME!

LOL, awesome.

 

[Not Awesomenrh]

Spoiler

Are they actually gonna have Tanahashi/Omega in a ladder match at Dominion?

 

[Prince Bálor]

Well, I haven't watched any of the Road to Dontaku shows yet, but if that's what they've been teasing, I'm all for it.

 

[Prince Bálor]

Random NJPW news:

- Jushin "Thunder" Liger told Japanese media this week that he sees this as his 'final chapter,' as he's over 50 years old. Liger apparently has a very lengthy final chapter planned, as he said he'll likely retire within five years.

 

[Roadster]

Well, I haven't watched any of the Road to Dontaku shows yet, but if that's what they've been teasing, I'm all for it.

They have some really good cards. Leading up to one of the best cards, New Japan has put out this year. Looking forward to Dontaku.

 

[Prince Bálor]

Looking forward to it, as well.