RIPPA Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I am catching up on my WON backlog and the one I just read has a blurb from Meltzer about how Ibushi is still banned from Budokan Hall. I don't know why that makes me laugh but it does. Anyway... http://youtu.be/fabOFDb32D8 http://youtu.be/u8lHCN9cqJo http://youtu.be/b7fg8bI46Ew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAN Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I think it was that El Generico match where Ibushi was beaten into my heart. What is the Budokan story? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I met Kota Ibushi when ROH came to Detroit when he and Austin Aries worked the Briscoes.. Dude is not afraid to die for your amusement and he is cooler than a mother fucker. As nice of a human being as there ever will be that genuinely appreciates fans. Also handsome as hell. Do not bring your significant other around this cat. Ring rats of all races, creeds, and colors were throwing themselves at his feet in droves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stay Gold Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I like Ibushi a lot and was bummed when it was announced he'd be out of the G1 (although Honma has been an amazing replacement). Some of the easier and more recent stuff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSSXiUKqyUM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=637eM__LHb0 (his recent brutal concussion) http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x136q31_kota-ibushi-vs-minoru-suzuki-njpw_sport http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1zyt9o_kota-ibushi-vs-ricochet-njpw-dominion-6-21-2014_sport http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1wn3qi_tomohiro-ishii-vs-kota-ibushi-njpw-back-to-yokohama-arena-2014_sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 I think it was that El Generico match where Ibushi was beaten into my heart. What is the Budokan story? On one of the big DDT shows a few years ago - He was told not to jump off the second floor. He didn't listen and did a moonsault from the 2nd floor. That got him banned. It hasn't really been an issue since New Japan and DDT don't run the building anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 On one of the big DDT shows a few years ago - He was told not to jump off the second floor. He didn't listen and did a moonsault from the 2nd floor. That got him banned. It hasn't really been an issue since New Japan and DDT don't run the building anymore He did a standing corkscrew moonsault plancha out into the audience and took an unprotected Jay Driller onto a chair in the ROH show. Sounds like he wants to travel around by cripple scooter by the time he is fourty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool arrow Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 He's HARDCORE~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIwASBS424M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Kota vs El Generico vs Nick Jackson vs Jigsaw from the 2009 King of Trios 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon-E Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbsAeLcXqIc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3Dn8OcQw5A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJiQMvxdwbY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awouy7zRbqk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hk55KrVeA8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingus Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Is it fair to say that "really fun above-average spot monkey" is an accurate summation of his talents? Like a next-gen Taka Michinoku, except with even less regard for his own body. He did pull the best matches outta Davey Richards that I've ever seen, so he's got that going for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool arrow Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Remember a few years ago when everyone called him "Ifushi Kota?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumanChessgame Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 The first match of his I saw was when he wrestled Red in ROH way back when. Red landed right on his face for the finish and they showed a closeup of Ibushi's face that was all swollen and whatnot. He's only gotten better since then and is one of those wrestlers who makes insane movez look easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Z Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 The first match of his I saw was when he wrestled Red in ROH way back when. Red landed right on his face for the finish and they showed a closeup of Ibushi's face that was all swollen and whatnot. He's only gotten better since then and is one of those wrestlers who makes insane movez look easy. I think you're confusing Kota Ibushi with Ikuto Hidaka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodear Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I find Ibushi to be an entirely frustrating watch who puts the emphasis on physical ability above any sort of mental acumen. In other words, he wrestles like a moron. Or someone JR would call the 'best pure athlete in the game". Dude doesn't have three brain cells to rub together when it comes to wrestling and shouldn't be encouraged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKash202 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Ibushi is my dude. That Nakamura match from the 2013 G1 is one of my favorite Japanese matches of the last decade. I was mad a hell when he didn't make the G1 this year because that Ibushi/Tanahashi match would have been vicious. But, I understand why most of DVDVR gets mad at him because he doesn't have much logic in his matches. Someone could be working on his legs for an entire match and he will just end up doing his usual flying stuff as usual. He needs to slow down. He should utilize that karate background a little more heavy and stop the pointless flying as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ray Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I figured I'd bump this: After realizing that Kota Ibushi is working the Tokyo Dome. Here's footage of him and Michael Nakazawa having a fight at my college, Stevens Institute of Technology at an Anime Festival that had Peelander-Z performing. It's a long way to the top.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 vs Shinsuke Nakamura https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLHbbg4We2o vs Prince Devitt vs Kenny Omega https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRMLZLODKo8 w/Katsunhiko Nakajima vs Eddie Edwards & Ricky Marvin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvC1bXCUA-A w/Naomichi Marufuji vs The Briscoe Brothers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJcgLIfyiI8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I have seen a few Ibushi matches since ROH and he is only as good as the opposition that reels him in. He definitely works within the traditional framework where the heel calls the spots. He seems kinda lost in some matches where he is not in the role of upstart babyface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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