Muur Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 This was posted in the UK thread but like... that's not even relavent for the UK thread, like wtf With NXT UK launched (more or less), Triple H and WWE may be looking to the other side of another ocean for their next global territory.New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), and the stars WWE’s signed and promoted from their ranks like Shinsuke Nakamura, AJ Styles and Finn Bálor, have proven that the Japanese product has appeal all around the world. With New Japan making inroads into the United States, both on their own and via partnerships with Ring of Honor (ROH) and possibly Impact Wrestling, it’s not surprising WWE’s looking to step up their presence in Japan and establish a dedicated pipeline for talent from the country.The newest Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports WWE has found a promotion with whom they could possibly begin to gain a foothold in the country. And it’s one to which a few NXT stars already have ties... in fact, one of those talents will be heading home in August to kick start what’s described as a temporary deal between WWE and Pro Wrestling Noah.205 Live’s Hideo Itami, who as KENTA was the face of Noah as their Heavyweight Champion before signing with WWE, is set to return to Noah for their Aug. 29 show to herald the new arrangement.Where it goes from there is unclear, but it The Observer mentions that a WWE Network has been discussed for 2019 which would feature talent not under contract from partner promotions like WWN/Evolve in the U.S., and Progress and ICW in the United Kingdom. If the Noah partnership goes well, they would seem to fit in that mix, as well.Could the deal with Itami and The Mighty’s old fed be the foot in the door for NXT Japan? If so, how would NJPW and their global partners respond?That’s a ways away, obviously, but it’s intriguing to think about. https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2018/6/21/17488194/wwe-partnering-pro-wrestling-noah-japan-hideo-itami-kenta-report-japanese-partner-promotion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil' Kazu Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 It was also posted in the WWE Show discussion with the actual source, just fyi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Well, RIP Impact-NOAH partnership it seems like. At least they got Ishimori outta that partnership, who's still making appearances there even after joining Bullet Club. I hope they stiff Hideo and light that fire in his ass again lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willows Way Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 This sounds dope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muur Posted June 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 It was also posted in the WWE Show discussion with the actual source, just fyi. This isn't something that happened on screen though, so this is more relevant to get a thread of its own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil' Kazu Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Right, if it didn't happen on screen it needs its own topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slevin. Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Right, if it didn't happen on screen it needs its own topic.Or not everybody reads the show discussion...Making an issue over nothing really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushy. Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Right, if it didn't happen on screen it needs its own topic. Whats your deal? Theres plenty of people including me who wouldnt have known this if it was posted in that thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernez Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Yeah, not sure the big deal. This is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muur Posted June 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Right, if it didn't happen on screen it needs its own topic. In that case, close the entire WWE section and only have the show discussion thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generations Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Very cool and unexpected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDAWG Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 I would love for Naomichi Marufuji to have a match inside a WWE ring, whether it be NXT or even Takeover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St★rstruck Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 That would be huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E#37 Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Would have been dope if this happened 10 years ago when NOAH was actually good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepia Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Hideo needs some fire back in his work, hopefully this helps him. We might perhaps see some NOAH guys on 205Live because of this. Which would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senex Beast Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Hmm pretty cool. Itami must be thrilled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekka_No_Ryo Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Hopefully this will get that fire back in Itami's belly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nerd Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Actually pretty excited for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monarch98 Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Hmm pretty cool. Itami must be thrilled I'm sure Itami was involved in the negotiations somehow...wouldn't be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ! Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Hope this is just another step in the direction of a partnership with NJPW. The Elite wants it to happen and thats probably the only way WWE can get their hands on Kenny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generations Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Hope this is just another step in the direction of a partnership with NJPW. The Elite wants it to happen and thats probably the only way WWE can get their hands on Kenny. Working with NOAH sounds like a step away from ever working with NJPW. Like they want to work with NJPW's competition and build their own brand over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AssaultDriver720 Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Looks like Itami is gonna be on SD Tour of Japan that happens later this week. We might get more info this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Naomichi Marufuji vs. Hideo Itami at Marufuji's 20th anniversary show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil' Kazu Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Hope this is just another step in the direction of a partnership with NJPW. The Elite wants it to happen and thats probably the only way WWE can get their hands on Kenny. Working with NOAH sounds like a step away from ever working with NJPW. Like they want to work with NJPW's competition and build their own brand over there. I would hope promoters in Japan aren't as dumb/naive as they are in the UK or the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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