New Japan Pro-Wrestling General Discussion Thread

[Chris]

 

[Canadian Dragon]

 

[Alexa]

Between Ishii and Suzuki, man, them two have been on a roll as of this year. And, King v Suzuki will be a good slugfest.

Also, I got caught up on New Japan, and I have to say Will Osprey talking like a British Thug is the funniest shit ever.

 

[FatBagzJones]

After Saturdays NOAH show now Ryogoku Kokugikan held 8 pro wrestling events in 2022. So took a look at how much people companys was able to draw in same venue weeks apart.

NJPW Hyper Battle 2022 - Day 5 (April 9th)
Main event:IWGP World Heavyweight Title Match
Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
Attendance:4.755

ZERO1 Osu Premium Show ZERO1 20th & 21st Anniversary Pro Wrestling (April 10th)
Main event:ZERO1 World Heavyweight Title Match
Takashi Sugiura (c) vs. Shinjiro Otani
Attendance:3.520

Stardom World Climax - Day 2: The Top (March 27th)
Main event:World Of Stardom Title Match Syuri (c) vs. Mayu Iwatani
Attendance:3.085

Stardom World Climax - Day 1: The Best (March 26th)
Main event:World Of Stardom Title Match
Syuri (c) vs. Giulia
Attendance: 2.712

DDT Judgement 2022 - DDT 25th Anniversary Show (March 20th)
Main event:KO-D Openweight Title Match
Konosuke Takeshita (c) vs. Tetsuya Endo
Attendance:2.516

NOAH Majestic 2022 (April 30th)
Main event:GHC Heavyweight Title Match
Go Shiozaki vs. Kaito Kiyomiya
Attendance:2.077

TJPW Grand Princess '22 (March 19th) -
Main event
Princess Of Princess Title Match
Miyu Yamashita (c) vs. Shoko Nakajima
Attendance 1.714

NOAH Majestic 2022 - N Innovation (April 29th)
event:GHC Junior Heavyweight Title Match
Eita (c) vs. HAYATA
Attendance:1.585

 

[Chris]

United Empire: Rising Takes over STRONG in Philadelphia! 【NJoA】​

United Empire to produce an episode of NJPW STRONG during Collision

NJPW STRONG will see United Empire in force in the coming weeks. Not only will TJP be facing Mascara Dorada this Saturday, the Mutiny series starting in May will see the faction in full force, and when STRONG hits Philadelphia May 15 for Collision, they take over entirely. United Empire: Rising will see a whole episode of STRONG produced by the faction, with big time, first time matchups signed!
NJPW STRONG: 2300 Arena Philadelphia, May 15 TICKETS

In a first time ever dream match, none other than Homicide makes his NJPW STRONG debut to face Will Ospreay. The independent legend Homicide has earned the respect of the wrestling world, and perhaps even the respect of the Commonwealth Kingpin. But in the wild, unpredictable and unforgiving environment of the 2300 Arena, might Ospreay have bitten off more than he can chew for this singles contest? From his ring name, to his attitude, Ospreay lays claim to a lifestyle and gangland mentality that Homicide has lived far more closely over the decades, and in the former ECW Arena, may show that in violent form to the former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion.

Jeff Cobb will face former IMPACT X Division Champion Willie Mack. Mack and Cobb have met several times over the years on the independents, both as tag team partners and as opponents. They’re opponents tonight- will the normally jovial Mack be able to make his mark on the imposing brick wall that is the Imperial Unit?

Aaron Henare and Great-O-Khan will combine with Aussie Open, as they face a reunited Aussie trio in TMDK joining Bad Dude Tito. For the first time since 2019, Mikey Nicholls is in New Japan action, and he’s joining his brethren in Shane Haste and JONAH. As powerful and quickly growing as United Empire are, TMDK are looking for their own resurgence in both the US and Japan in the coming months, and may start that resurgence in the best possible way by defeating United Empire on their own show!

 

[Alexa]

So, we have fake tough guy brit v Homicide...RIP to Will, and rest of the matches seem interesting especially Jeff v Willie

 

[Chris]

 

[Canadian Dragon]

Delirious

 

[Alexa]

Should be interesting

 

[Chris]

Fred Rosser vs Tom Lawlor Title Bout Official for Philadelphia Sunday! 【NJoA】​

Rosser’s NJPW STRONG career at stake Sunday in Philadelphia

NJPW STRONG tapings: COLLISION May 15 Philadelphia 2300 Arena TICKETS

After months of campaigning, Fred Rosser will finally have one last shot at the STRONG Openweight Championship Sunday in Philadelphia. The opportunity came despite Rosser losing a handicap match this week on STRONG to the West Coast Wrecking Crew, after he showed his resolve by shaving his own head. Lawlor would again deny Mr. No Days Off his title shot before granting it on the condition that Rosser’s career on STRONG ends if he loses.

It’s title versus loser leaves STRONG Sunday in Philly!

 

[Alexa]

Fred Rosser is the former Darren Young?

 

[Chris]

Fred Rosser is the former Darren Young?

Yes and I believe he is going to be the next Strong champion with the stip lol he's had a fucking rebirth on Strong since the start, him and Filthy are like career rivals now. They've had Strong MOTY (not sure if fan voted or what but Strong has an award show episode) two years in a row now so they're gonna go nuts with this one

 

[Alexa]

Yes and I believe he is going to be the next Strong champion with the stip lol he's had a fucking rebirth on Strong since the start, him and Filthy are like career rivals now. They've had Strong MOTY (not sure if fan voted or what but Strong has an award show episode) two years in a row now so they're gonna go nuts with this one

Yeah, I have seen some of his matches on strong through twitter, or well clips, and he does seem to have had a career resurrection from it so good for him.

 

[Chris]

Kevin Kelly always credits his feud with Hikuelo when they were still doing empty arena tapings as helping Hikuleo out like crazy and I'm inclined to agree

 

[Alexa]

I began wondering about something, mainly since I am big Tiger Mask fan, who do you think will take over that mantle or do you think they will let it go?