New Japan Pro-Wrestling General Discussion Thread

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^same. I'll always go for the Japanese commentary version first. But I have no problem tuning into the JR version afterwards. I could be completely wrong about him not being able to keep up after all.


Trailer is good too
 

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That seems like the general consensus, watching it in the original version, then re-watching with Ross' commentary.
 

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I think it's a great move to add JR. If they want to get to the American market, I guess English commentary is a must and there is no one better than JR. I'm torn on which version to watch, honestly. I'm a big JR mark but Japanese commentators are awesome even when you have no idea what they're saying.
 

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Stop, since this is related, is GFW gonna be just an NWA type association thing or are they eventually going to be an actual fed?
I have zero idea.
 

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Stop, since this is related, is GFW gonna be just an NWA type association thing or are they eventually going to be an actual fed?
NWA is a governing body of promotions, GFW is a promotion in its self. So no they aren't gonna be like the NWA.
 

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NWA is a governing body of promotions, GFW is a promotion in its self. So no they aren't gonna be like the NWA.
Well, that's the exact doubt I had. I heard somewhere (maybe posts here, can't recall) that GFW was just going to be sort of a conglomeration of promotions ala New Japan and AAA and not hold any shows of their own, thus being NWA-like. Thanks.
 

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Well, that's the exact doubt I had. I heard somewhere (maybe posts here, can't recall) that GFW was just going to be sort of a conglomeration of promotions ala New Japan and AAA and not hold any shows of their own, thus being NWA-like. Thanks.
No problem.
 

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NWA is a governing body of promotions, GFW is a promotion in its self. So no they aren't gonna be like the NWA.
Except GFW isn't a promotion at all.
At the moment they are a production company at best