New Japan Pro-Wrestling General Discussion Thread

[Dojo]

When the Taguchi stans attack me

 

[NexFlax]

I'd much rather have Shibata win than Taguchi.

Taguchi = champion
Shibata = not champion
Need I go on?

 

[Dat Kid1]

Just saw Okada vs Omega since everyone seemed to go gaga over it. While I enjoyed the spots I don't think it was that good of a match as much as everyone said it was. Yes, there were lots of how the fuck are they conscious right now moments, but eh, other than that it didn't do much for me. I don't watch NJPW, so maybe I'm just not used to how they go about things.

 

[Roadster]

Well Omega is staying. Was a good rumor mill while it lasted.

 

[Stopspot]

This is a fantastic little piece detailing suzuki-gun

 

[Stopspot]

Just saw Okada vs Omega since everyone seemed to go gaga over it. While I enjoyed the spots I don't think it was that good of a match as much as everyone said it was. Yes, there were lots of how the fuck are they conscious right now moments, but eh, other than that it didn't do much for me. I don't watch NJPW, so maybe I'm just not used to how they go about things.

I wouldn't call Okada vs Omega a typical New Japan main event, rather a typical big Kenny Omega match. It kinda sorta followed the New Japan big match mold of starting slow and steadily growing to a big climax. But this was a Omega match if I ever saw one.

 

[RedDwarfTechy]

New Beginning was pretty good. The main event wasn't fast but I never mind a slow match as long as they manage to tell a story and Suzuki was awesome with his systematic torturing of Okada.

Not sure I agree with the result, but definitely a match I enjoyed watching.

 

[Leo C]

I'm not going to go on a long rant or anything but I thought Okada should've sold the leg a little more.

 

[RedDwarfTechy]

I'm not going to go on a long rant or anything but I thought Okada should've sold the leg a little more.

Agreed. He did it at times but like that kip up, he should have immediately sold the leg there. He sold the pain when in submission but not so much out of it.

He did it more at the end with the falling down when Suzuki whipped him onto the ropes but yeah, there were some parts where he didn't seem to have any injury at all.

 

[Prince Bálor]

The New Beginning in Sapporo was a good show. I watched the English feed, and it was fine.

We've got some strong wrestling on the show and we've also got some nice build for the Osaka show on Saturday.

Goto vs Juice and Okada vs MiSu were highlights of the show for me.

 

[RedDwarfTechy]

The New Beginning in Sapporo was a good show. I watched the English feed, and it was fine.

We've got some strong wrestling on the show and we've also got some nice build for the Osaka show on Saturday.

Goto vs Juice and Okada vs MiSu were highlights of the show for me.

Yeah both really good matches. I was rooting for Juice though, but Goto was impressive too.

Davey Boy Smith Jr. looks exactly like his dad. I hadn't seen him during his stint in WWE but he's a carbon copy. Not a bad wrestler either, haven't seen too much to know for sure but still.

 

[Stopspot]

Judging by what went down today Juice will probably get a second shot at Goto as well

 

[RedDwarfTechy]

I really liked that 10 man elimination tag stipulation, with over the top rope included.

I'm all pumped for Osaka now! A lot of interesting matchups!

 

[Prince Bálor]

I really liked that 10 man elimination tag stipulation, with over the top rope included.

I'm all pumped for Osaka now! A lot of interesting matchups!

I look forward to Shibata kicking the ever loving shit out of Ospreay the most.

And of course, Takahashi/Lee and Naito/Elgin.

 

[RedDwarfTechy]

I look forward to Shibata kicking the ever loving shit out of Ospreay the most.

And of course, Takahashi/Lee and Naito/Elgin.

Oh me too! Ospreay is talented but I can't stand him.