08-13-2017, 07:59 PM | #201 | |
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08-13-2017, 08:02 PM | #202 |
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Keep in mind this is the equivalent of the nhl playoffs for njpw. Best comparison I can make since wwe doesn't have an equivalent.
Wrestle Kingdom is their biggest show, but G-1 is where they put on the their best wrestling. Everyone is bringing their a-game and trying to have the best match possible for 19 days. So the "can you top this" gets a bit crazy, as these guys are world class and highly competetive. |
08-13-2017, 08:03 PM | #203 |
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Also, fucking love Big Mike. Was rooting so hard for him to beat okada. Him and Ishii are my favorites.
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08-13-2017, 08:05 PM | #204 |
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Also, was a little surprised Kenny didn't win, but Naito isn't shocking considering how crazy fuck over he's been throughout the tourney. No matter who he faced all you heard was Naito chants.
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08-13-2017, 08:14 PM | #205 |
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08-13-2017, 08:16 PM | #206 |
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It made sense. Omega finally got his win over Okada and can smoothly transition away from him for the rest of the year while EVIL and Naito both should come out with a title shot down the road. Don't Okada and Naito have a history with each other, too?
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08-13-2017, 08:35 PM | #207 | |
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Guess the WWE equivalent would be putting the champ in the Rumble to personally get rid of potential future threats and set up the pre-Mania ppv title shot. In NJPW's case, they have a few more events in between for title defenses. |
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08-13-2017, 08:52 PM | #208 |
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Agree with gert on the finishes. Matches are still fantastic tho. Fucking hate nearfalls galore. It only works if its unique
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08-18-2017, 11:05 PM | #209 |
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Been avoiding this and the other NJPW thread because I was waiting to watch the G1 on AXS tv. Had Tanahashi vs Sabre Jr and Naito vs Ibushi tonight. Was shocked to see Sabre pick up the win but the bicep injury played apart in it still a good match. Naito vs Ibushi was a stellar match though. Was pissed when Ibushi didn't hit that powerbomb as I love his powerbomb. Naito is fucking awesome though and it was a great match.
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