New Japan Pro-Wrestling General Discussion Thread

[Roadster]

I'm quite looking forward to the finals. Not sure how I want it to turn out or what, but I like seeing one guy in the finals who hasn't been there before and someone who hasn't in a while.

I still don't get into Elgin. I don't have anything against him but he really doesn't do anything for me. Not sure why.

This G1 really reminds me of the 1995 King of the Ring. That tournament had the likes of Jeff Jarrett, Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Lex Luger, Yokozuna, Razor Ramon and King Kong Bundy yet we have Savio Vega and Mabel in the finals.

I'm very much, disappointed with the turn out, this year. I have nothing against either guy but Omega and Goto are not really G1 Finalists, imo. Maybe the match will prove me otherwise.

 

[Jacob Fox]

This G1 really reminds me of the 1995 King of the Ring. That tournament had the likes of Jeff Jarrett, Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Lex Luger, Yokozuna, Razor Ramon and King Kong Bundy yet we have Savio Vega and Mabel in the finals.

I'm very much, disappointed with the turn out, this year. I have nothing against either guy but Omega and Goto are not really G1 Finalists, imo. Maybe the match will prove me otherwise.

I think they're both capable of putting on a G1 finals caliber match. Hopefully they will do so and it'll change your mind.

You definitely don't come across as being close minded to the possibility

You watching it live or later?

 

[Roadster]

I think they're both capable of putting on a G1 finals caliber match. Hopefully they will do so and it'll change your mind.

You definitely don't come across as being close minded to the possibility

You watching it live or later?

I can't handle anymore wrestling, let alone six, 8-man tags. Leggo Omega (then lose it to Shibata)!!!

 

[Jacob Fox]

I can't handle anymore wrestling, let alone six, 8-man tags. Leggo Omega (then lose it to Shibata)!!!

I'm very burnt out on tag matches so I definitely understand that. There is an overabundance of wrestling out there now.

 

[Jacob Fox]

Honestly, I really enjoyed the finals. It really was the only high part of the card for me. Yeah it was a lot of near falls but we knew that going in.

I won't be the first to comment on the outcome because I know I'll spoil it for someone and I don't wanna do that. But I was entertained. I wouldn't rate it 5*... maybe *** 3/4.

 

[Leo C]

If Shibata gets shipped off to NOAH I will get a job so I can buy a plane ticket to Japan and murder Gedo and whoever else is responsible.

 

[Leo C]

Suzuki is not coming back

 

[Roadster]

Honestly, I really enjoyed the finals. It really was the only high part of the card for me. Yeah it was a lot of near falls but we knew that going in.

I won't be the first to comment on the outcome because I know I'll spoil it for someone and I don't wanna do that. But I was entertained. I wouldn't rate it 5*... maybe *** 3/4.

I think that's underrating it. The match had great action, an intense crowd and was one of the very few matches where I was duped into thinking a near fall was really it. This might be the first match since Undertaker v. Lesnar that really did have me on the edge of my seat. However, I could really do without that many nearfalls, and maybe controlling the intensity. It seemed that when the crowd reached the peak of their excitement, they just kept up the heat, instead of playing the heat and allowing for more build. Other than that, I'm completely convinced that Omega can handle the heat of a Dome Main Event, but I highly doubt that he will make it to WK 11.

**** 3/4

 

[Jacob Fox]

I think that's underrating it. The match had great action, an intense crowd and was one of the very few matches where I was duped into thinking a near fall was really it. This might be the first match since Undertaker v. Lesnar that really did have me on the edge of my seat. However, I could really do without that many nearfalls, and maybe controlling the intensity. It seemed that when the crowd reached the peak of their excitement, they just kept up the heat, instead of playing the heat and allowing for more build. Other than that, I'm completely convinced that Omega can handle the heat of a Dome Main Event, but I highly doubt that he will make it to WK 11.

**** 3/4

Actually I thought I had rated it 4 3/4. It should read, "I wouldn't rate it 5*... maybe **** 3/4." "I wouldn't rate it 5, maybe 3 3/4" actually doesn't make much sense.

 

[Stopspot]

None of the stuff in the video itself fit with Suzuki-Gun tho.



I think it is someone new debuting. A particular Big Guy if you will

 

[Prince Bálor]

None of the stuff in the video itself fit with Suzuki-Gun tho.



I think it is someone new debuting. A particular Big Guy if you will

THE Big Guy? :happy:

 

[Stopspot]

THE Big Guy? :happy:

He's negotiating with them so yeah, that big guy

 

[Prince Bálor]

Awesome!

 

[Dojo]

Can't wait to see The Big Boys (Big Mike and Big Guy) win the G1 Tag League.

 

[¡Tranquilo!]

I was able to watch Omega Vs. Naito earlier this morning and my gawd was that a good match. Lovely thing about New Japan is that the commentary isn't necessary for my understanding of a match when I do watch because the wrestlers themselves tell the story. Kenny Omega is a great wrestler(but we already knew that) and Naito may be one of my new faves. I rate it a 8/10 because I don't know what ***3/4 means.