GOTNW 383 Posted November 24, 2014 Glad to see their expansion continue. AxsTV or whatever supposedly used to be HDNet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raziel 6,144 Posted November 24, 2014 I need to get this channel into my rotation now. NJPW without dealing with Daily Motion, FUCK YES! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace 3,964 Posted November 24, 2014 From my understanding, it's a 13 episode run of past matches. Commentary will be Mauro Ranallo & Josh Barnett. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomAct 1,927 Posted November 24, 2014 They sold me with Mauro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curt McGirt 6,248 Posted November 24, 2014 Oh hell yeah, Barnett's crazy ass sells it for me. Now if CMLL could just get their shit together and run their shows in real time instead of backlog... I wonder what matches they're gonna show. Surely a couple showcases to get over the stars before they switch to the fresh stuff, if they decide to keep on after the initial run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace 3,964 Posted November 24, 2014 According to the LAW, it'll have the 2013 G-1, and Tanahashi -v-Okada from the 2013 Dome show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jstout 2,790 Posted November 24, 2014 They should just produce "The Tomohiro Ishii Show." - "marvel as grumpy dudes beat crap out of each other for your amusement." 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stay Gold 83 Posted November 24, 2014 Fingers crossed for Nakamura vs Ibushi getting a spot on the show. Really curious to see that with English commentary. I remember absolutely losing it when Ibushi kicked out at 1 and basically went all "FUCK YOU" to Nak so I'd like to see how the announce team react to that particular moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan 4,097 Posted November 24, 2014 I assume in the end it will be a big swerve and they'll use Dan Lovransky and that other guy they used for the Tokyo Pop FMW stuff and just make things up and mix it badly, so you can't hear the in-ring audio. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin877 202 Posted November 24, 2014 It can join the parade of channels I should have but not available in my area, right up there with El Rey 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curt McGirt 6,248 Posted November 24, 2014 Fuuuuuuuuuuck that. Then again it could be even worse... they could hire Missy Hyatt like on the Japanese Hardcore Wrestling DVDs! Seriously though, Mauro for play-by-play and Warmaster on color is a great pair. Mauro unbeknownst to me called pro in Stampede and All-Star Wrestling in Vancouver to start his career so he already has experience beyond the MMA leagues. So does Michael Schiavello, who I'm surprised isn't in the position. He was good doing Dream when they had pro matches and would make a great addition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin877 202 Posted November 24, 2014 Could be the stellar hosting team of Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J from Stranglemania! Just think of the commentary on the swag of Nakamura! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wakigatame 16 Posted November 24, 2014 Seems like this might be a dub of WPW Returns, where they air highlights of a show and then one match in full at the end of the show. If it's not that and we get a 2 hour sow with full matches, I'll be pleasantly surprised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Playa Shunna Ver 3.0 3,845 Posted November 24, 2014 They should rename that youtube video "2 Minutes of Shit....plus 10 seconds of awesome". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Infinit 1,179 Posted November 24, 2014 Mauro also did the voiceovers for The Fight Network's Pro Wrestling Noah broadcasts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dewar 1,840 Posted November 25, 2014 Not liking Mauro as the main announcer. Recently whenever he's discussed pro wrestling, it's with some distain in his voice. I don't need to see another announcer who doesn't give a shit about doing a good job, and just wants the paycheque. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomAct 1,927 Posted November 25, 2014 If it matters, he seems to be really flattered by all the comments on Twitter. I think he'll do well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jstout 2,790 Posted November 26, 2014 I thought I read discussion that Mauro was a big wrestling fan, and was even a manager for some indy organization for a while. Plus betcha he's looking at this as a tryout for something bigger... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRV 248 Posted November 26, 2014 Yeah, didn't he start out calling wrestling? Like that awful Schiavello duder? (The "goodnoite oireen" guy.) Except Mauro is pretty dope & Josh on there is gonna make it work anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dewar 1,840 Posted November 26, 2014 He did start out as a wrestling announcer. I remember him calling the Stampede re-boot in the 1990's, and he was good, because he was passionate about it. Not sure if he's still passionate about wrestling these days. Mauro used to appear on The Score (now Sportsnet 360) during their Right After Wrestling shows with Renee Paquette (Young) and Jimmy Korderas, and he shit on pretty much everything they did every week, and he eventually was replaced or quit. If he's hoping NJPW leads to something bigger, he better hope nobody in WWE remembers his stint on that show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChesterCopperpot 3,447 Posted November 26, 2014 He and Bad News Allen commentated on Stampede Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace 3,964 Posted November 26, 2014 He did start out as a wrestling announcer. I remember him calling the Stampede re-boot in the 1990's, and he was good, because he was passionate about it. Not sure if he's still passionate about wrestling these days. Mauro used to appear on The Score (now Sportsnet 360) during their Right After Wrestling shows with Renee Paquette (Young) and Jimmy Korderas, and he shit on pretty much everything they did every week, and he eventually was replaced or quit. If he's hoping NJPW leads to something bigger, he better hope nobody in WWE remembers his stint on that show. To be fair, he's already on something bigger anyways. He calls Showtime Boxing as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomAct 1,927 Posted November 26, 2014 I was about to say, calling Mayweather fights is about a million times bigger than anything WWE can offer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kobashi100 0 Posted December 1, 2014 for people who never heard mauro call noah matches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
