Hail Sabin Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 HOJO announced at the Stardom event today that she is leaving. Looks like she could be there as early as this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 PWI is reporting that the first two taping dates are 7/13 and 7/14 Finals will air last week of August Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 In the newest Observer - Meltzer says Kairi Hojo is expected to be in the tournament. Io Shirai might not be because she signed so much later, the timing might not work out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Maybe, maybe not. Depends on when Io drops the belt to Mayu. If its next month there is a chance since none of Stardom's July dates seem to clash with the first two tapings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Meltz: Quote Hojo was given the word that she has to come up with a new finisher. A lot of people questioned that. Hojo has the coolest looking elbow off the top rope in pro wrestling, probably the best since a young ICW-era Randy Savage. She was told that’s Bayley’s move. To those in Japan, it’s considered ridiculous because that’s the move she’s known for, but it’s a different world. ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 That sounds right. "Don't do anything that makes you special!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail Sabin Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Maybe Nakamura can help her keep her finisher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I can't stand WWE's decision makers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwegian Rudo Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 This sounds like the sort of thing that's made a big deal of, and then by the time it's relevant everything is quietly worked out. Can't imagine she won't be allowed to use it in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCM Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Pete said: Meltz: ......... If that's true then it's just stupid. Bayley doesn't even use it as a finish, and it's mediocre at best while Hojo's is one of a kind. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Bayley has won matches with it, not saying it's any less stupid just pointing that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Bayley shouldn't do it because Zack Ryder was using it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Lord Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Do any of them use a Tombstone Piledriver? That one is up for grabs now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 On today's Takeover Conference Call - Triple H said the original number was 16 for the tournament but they found "some hidden gems" so it grew to 32 They are trying to find the right balance between youngsters and vets from all over the globe citing what the did in the CWC as their model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofuture Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 For all the talk of Shiari and Hojo, it's surprising no one else from Japan has been rumored to be brought in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Well Kagetsu did just go on hiatus with no reasons really mentioned. Really the CWC format kind pushes down how many Japanese women they would likely go after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCM Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 15 hours ago, Phantom Lord said: Do any of them use a Tombstone Piledriver? That one is up for grabs now. Io does along with the moonsalt(Charlotte's move) 619 (Cesaro's move) running double knee(Almas' move) missle dropkick(Brie's move duh) etc etc. They could really get stupid with this move owning stuff if they wanted to. I think it's just someone trolling Meltzer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Jim Ross confirmed that he will be calling the women's tournament Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwegian Rudo Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 hour ago, JCM said: I think it's just someone trolling Meltzer. I can absolutely believe it has been an issue backstage, can't believe they'll go through with it though. Like the WWEUK guys "can't work shows that make tape" controversy it will hopefully get worked out in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Who's going to tell Zeuxis not to do the double knees in the corner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iron Yuppie Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 On 5/18/2017 at 2:34 PM, Pete said: Meltz: ......... If this is indeed the case, it's a shame Bayley wasn't around and using an elbow drop during CM Punk's run. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 WWE could bring in a dozen Japanese women but they are probably trying to be diverse except when it comes to brunette backstage announcers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muhammedboehm Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 22 minutes ago, Niners Fan in CT said: WWE could bring in a dozen Japanese women but they are probably trying to be diverse except when it comes to brunette backstage announcers. Renee says hello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Renee was on board before the influx of brunettes, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofuture Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 They hit a home-run with Renee. Now they're trying to find their brunette Renee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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