Lil' Kazu Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Damn, those last 5 matches all look great. Awesome to see Tiger Mask W and Ricochet back in New Japan! And can Taguchi Japan just become an official stable already? Oh btw, do we know what (if any) of the Road To shows will be live/broadcast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiq. Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 That card is pretty intriguing. Flyers being handed out to promote the Long Beach, CA New Japan Pro Wrestling debut for this July featured Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kenny Omega and Tetsuya Naito; these shows are being called G1 Specials, but are not officially part of the yearly G1 tournament. They are stacking the shows I order to make a good first impression. http://411mania.com/wrestling/various-news-top-stars-advertised-for-july-njpw-us-shows-update-on-tonights-smackdown-dark-matches/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generations Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 I was actually thinking that card didn't do much for me...personally. Definitely interested in the main event, as well as the Jr. title match. But the others are hit or miss for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil' Kazu Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 So I think the March 26th and April 4th Road To shows will air on NJPW World. The April 4 show's main event is Taguchi, Tanahashi and Ricochet vs LIJ for the NEVER Openweight 6 man belts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generations Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 So I think the March 26th and April 4th Road To shows will air on NJPW World. They will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiq. Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Kenny Omega on his surprise exit from the New Japan Cup and his future global plans: https://www.njpw1972.com/5306 NJPW U.S. G1 Specials in Long Beach, CA Ticket On Sale Information Revealed: http://411mania.com/wrestling/njpw-u-s-g1-specials-ticket-on-sale-information-revealed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Generations Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 “Jado’s DDT that match was definitely the hardest one I’ve ever felt. After it hit, I noticed I couldn’t feel anything below my neck. I could hear everyone rush to my side, but I couldn’t hear my own voice. I tried to speak, but nothing… Then little by little, things went black. ‘Ahhh, guess this is what it’s like, crossing the river Styx,’ I thought. That’s when I heard a voice calling me. It was an enlightening experience to say the least. I’ve been able move my feet and hands quite a bit since then, but currently I’m still paralyzed from the neck down. So the staff is kindly typing this journal entry for me. While my body may be what it is now, I’m getting better day by day. I’ll focus on my rehabilitation and be back in the NJPW ring for sure. Nothing can quell this burning desire I have to get back in there. Pro wrestling is not broken or at fault here. This was simply an accident between two professionals.” Honma ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E#37 Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 I have no idea what this is. But enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiq. Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 - NJPW Sakura Genesis takes place tomorrow at 3am EST, live on NJPW World (about $9 a month) and will have English commentary with Kevin Kelly and Don Callis. Shibata won the New Japan Cup in March and challenged Okada to a match at this event. Here is the full card: * Manabu Nakanishi, Jushin Thunder Liger & David Finlay vs. Hirai Kawato, Tomoyuki Oka & Katsuya Kitamura * Togi Makabe, Yuji Nagata, Tiger Mask W & Tiger Mask IV vs. Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa, Chase Owens & Yujiro Takahashi * YOSHI-HASHI, Beretta & Rocky Romero vs. Minoru Suzuki, TAKA Michinoku & El Desperado * Taichi & Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs. Jado & Gedo (IWGP Jr Heavyweight Tag Team Championship) * Tomohiro Ishii & Toru Yano vs Kenny Omega & Bad Luck Fale * Hiroshi Tanahashi, Juice Robinson, Ryusuke Taguchi & Ricochet (Doctor told him to rest, most likely out of this match) vs. Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, SANADA & BUSHI * Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima vs. Hanson & Ray Rowe (IWGP Tag Team Championship) * Hirooki Goto vs. Zack Sabre Jr. (NEVER Openweight Championship) * Hiromu Takahashi vs. KUSHIDA (IWGP Jr Heavyweight Championship) * Kazuchika Okada vs. Katsuyori Shibata (IWGP Heavyweight Championship) http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/0408/625068/roh-signs-wrestler-to-full-time-contract/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil' Kazu Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 https://twitter.com/TIMEBOMB1105/status/850686226898104321 I love this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunchbox Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 How long has Trent been going by just Beretta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fight Me. Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 How long has Trent been going by just Beretta? Since RPG Vice formed, so like 2 years. I think he's still Trent? in PWG though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunchbox Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Juice got the pin over Naito! Guess i never noticed till now haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St★rstruck Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Booooooy, Okada vs. Shibata was something else! If Okada's match against Omega doesn't win MOTY, this one most likely will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunchbox Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 So are the fans turning on Okada or do they like Shibata that much more? Dude was getting booed hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E#37 Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 It was VERY pro Shibata that crowd for that match. And what a match it was. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E#37 Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Guess the match with Okada took quite a toll on Shibata. After the match he collapsed backstage and was taken to a hospital. https://twitter.com/wrestlingirlJPN/status/851096182323429376 Update regarding Katsuyori Shibata’s conditionKatsuyori Shibata was taken to hospital due to poor health following his main event match on April 9th at Ryogoku Sumo Hall. He was conscious and able to communicate while being admitted to hospital. After a medical examination, he was diagnosed with subdural hematoma and surgery was conducted as part of his treatment. He is now recovering following a successful operation. Updates will be posted as his condition progresses. New Japan Pro-Wrestling Co., Ltd. https://www.njpw1972.com/6670 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!I!I!I Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 FUK how did shibata not go over...felt incredibly right (+ the way match was executed Okada looked soooo weak throughout, ESPECIALLY on the finish...v weird; i didn't think it was a problem at all in the Suzuki defence but absolutely felt it here) anyway rly great match on an ok show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGION Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Shibata's been injured for a while now, but didn't want to take time off,because of his momentum. But he really needs a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiq. Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 More on Shibata: New Japan Pro wrestling reports that Katsuyori Shibata collapsed after yesterdays NJPW SAKURA GENESIS event, where hr faced Kazuckika Okada. There were reports that Shibata passed out after the match; NJPW confirms he was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a subdural hematoma. Surgery was performed, was considered a success, and Shibata is recovering and resting. According to WebMD, A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood outside the brain. Subdural hematomas are usually caused by severe head injuries. The bleeding and increased pressure on the brain from a subdural hematoma can be life-threatening. Some subdural hematomas stop and resolve spontaneously; others require surgical drainage. Shibata often does a head butt spot in his matches, which leads to him busting himself open. He did that spot at SAKURA GENESIS. http://411mania.com/wrestling/katsuyori-shibata-hospitalized-after-yesterdays-njpw-sakura-genesis-event/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generations Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Yeah, I'm completely over Okada at this point. I never liked the guy a whole lot...but retaining against Omega and Shibata has been enough to put me over the fence. Definitely bored with the man. I mean...he's still "THE" guy for having five star matches in main events...but it's high time that he lost that belt to someone who deserves a chance of their own. I really think it ought to have been Omega... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiq. Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 New Japan Pro Wrestling announced the lineups for Wrestling Toyonokuni and Wrestling Dontaku at a press conference this morning. The shows will be headlined by title matches that were set up at Sakura Genesis. Kazuchika Okada is set to defend the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Bad Luck Fale in the main event of Wrestling Dontaku on May 3rd, while Tetsuya Naito will put his IWGP Intercontinental title on the line against Juice Robinson in the top match at Wrestling Toyonokuni on April 29th. Wrestling Dontaku will also feature another singles match between Kenny Omega and Tomohiro Ishii, which could have future title implications for the winner. Two other titles will be up for grabs at a smaller show on April 27th, where Hirooki Goto will defend the NEVER Openweight Championship against Minoru Suzuki and Roppongi Vice will challenge for Taichi & Yoshinobu Kanemaru's IWGP Junior tag titles. Due to what NJPW reported to be a subdural hematoma, Katsuyori Shibata underwent emergency surgery following his match at Sakura Genesis and will miss this upcoming tour as a precaution. Wrestling Toyonokuni on April 29th will have -- Jushin Thunder Liger, Tomoyuki Oka & Hirai Kawato vs. Tiger Mask IV, Katsuya Kitamura & Shota Umino (another new young lion making his debut soon on the April 13th Lions Gate show) Rocky Romero, Beretta & Jado vs. Yoshinobu Kanemaru, Taichi & El Desperado Ryusuke Taguchi & Yoshitatsu (returning from CMLL) vs. SANADA & BUSHI Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Satoshi Kojima & David Finlay vs. Tama Tonga, Tanga Roa & Yujiro Takahashi Hirooki Goto, YOSHI-HASHI & Will Ospreay vs. Minoru Suzuki, Takashi Iizuka & TAKA Michinoku Kazuchika Okada, Tomohiro Ishii & Toru Yano vs. Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale & Chase Owens IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi defending against Ricochet Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. EVIL IWGP Intercontinental Champion Tetsuya Naito defending against Juice Robinson Wrestling Dontaku will follow on May 3rd and will feature -- Yoshitatsu & Hirai Kawato vs. Tomoyuki Oka & Katsuya Kitamura YOSHI-HASHI & Will Ospreay vs. Yujiro Takahashi & Chase Owens Tiger Mask W, Tiger Mask IV & Togi Makabe vs. Yuji Nagata, Manabu Nakanishi & Jushin Thunder Liger Hirooki Goto, Toru Yano, Jado, Rocky Romero & Beretta vs. Minoru Suzuki, Takashi Iizuka, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, Taichi & El Desperado David Finlay vs. Cody Juice Robinson & KUSHIDA vs. Tetsuya Naito & Hiromu Takahashi NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Champions Hiroshi Tanahashi, Ryusuke Taguchi & Ricochet defending against SANADA, EVIL & BUSHI IWGP Tag Team Champions War Machine defending against Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima and Guerillas of Destiny in a three-way match Tomohiro Ishii vs. Kenny Omega IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada defending against Bad Luck Fale http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-reveals-cards-wrestling-dontaku-and-wrestling-toyonokuni-233411?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E#37 Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 And there it is the mandatory Fale title shot, i knew it was coming again one of these days. Hiromu vs. Ricochet is going to be *censored*ing insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generations Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 I don't mind Fale. I don't think I'd want him to be champion...but there's something about him that I appreciate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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