EVA Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Yeah, Flip didn't make the most of a big opportunity. Very lucky he didn't blow his knee out on that ugly fall from the apron on the 3-way. I imagine he'll get plenty of chances to acquit himself better in the BOSJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beech27 Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Seems we may be headed towards a reconciliation before my belief in friendship falters after all: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 We may be getting the reluctant wrestling ending in warm embrace after all! But not with Kenny & Kota, as I originally hoped. Instead the Bucks and Golden Lovers will tear the house down probably in Long Beach (oh how many tickets could they have sold with announcing such a match prior to tickets going on sale?! Staples Center doesn't seem that crazy) and The Elite will take a new form. Short of Danielson or Punk, is there a bigger match that All In could've headlined with than Golden Lovers vs. The Young Bucks? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beech27 Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 It does feel a bit like New Japan is leaving money on the table in California, and (broadly) may not quite have anticipated how big of a deal the Golden Lovers/Elite/Bullet Club angle would be. But I do want to be careful with that latter point. Even if they're only indulging what the primary actors want to do and being totally hands off otherwise, that takes a great deal of trust. Regardless, it's all happening, which I didn't really ever expect, so... yeah. A cool thing to file away in the "Jay White is gonna make me wonder why I ever doubted him really soon" tab: Unprompted, during his backstage interview, he mentioned that Ibushi should be wary of Omega, lest he get his heart broken again. Specifically, he should remember the distraction against AJ. Of course this furthers his character's apparent thrill at creating division, which is good. But it's especially cool because, as White mentions, he was ringside for the match as a Young Lion. But he wasn't just standing there, he and his buzzut mohawk basically carried Kota to the back after Kenny (albeit reluctantly) betrayed him. Continuity! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I posted about that the night of The Embrace in how weirdly symmetrical it all is. Jay was the one to carry Ibushi to the back on that fateful night and there he is beating Omega to light the spark of the two reconnecting. This is such a ridiculously amazing angle that has LAYERZ. Beautiful layers and because there is a sense of ownership and even reality, you get this attention to detail and care that is normally absent in such angles. It's the best. It's cool that he specifically mentions that and remembers it. He's already starting to make some adjustments in his in-ring persona to match his new character, now I think there are just a few aesthetic tweaks to make and he's more or less good to go. His hair has a bit of the Bret Hart/Curt Hennig syndrome where it puffs up quite a bit as it dries out later on in matches and it's not a good look. He needs to get hold of whatever stay-in conditioner or whatever it is that Roman soaks his hair with, as that mother fucker's locks are dripping nonstop. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVileOne Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Has anyone done the obvious "It was I, Dio" meme but with Cody Rhodes after he kissed Ibushi yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beech27 Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 I haven’t seen anything like that, but Cody himself gave us this ~scoop~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Cody turning into sleazy frat boy Ric Flair is the greatest thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizium Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Would that mean he's Tully? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 1 hour ago, elizium said: Would that mean he's Tully? Nah. Cody is a modem sleazy frat boy crossed with 80's Flair. Tully was pure 80's coked out asshole. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I don't think I've ever done a 180 on someone as fast with pure character work than I have with Cody. Dude's been on fire. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt925 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 3 hours ago, Raziel403 said: I don't think I've ever done a 180 on someone as fast with pure character work than I have with Cody. Dude's been on fire. Even in July I was annoyed he was the one wrestling Okada. Now I can’t wait to see his matches and can’t wait for supercard of honor. Good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 "AND THE EARTH IS FUCKING ROUND." CODY! Nothing like a grown man walking into a school zone with a 4 litre jug of his own piss. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 God damn yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Lord Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I watched night 2 last night and that was a fun show. Liger/Delirious/Cheeseburger vs. The Guerrilla's/Bad Luck Fale was such a fun match. Callis had me cracking up with his commentary during it. "No one wants to wrestle angry Tongan's" was too damn funny. I didn't realize TRENT? was hurt, so I guess adding the Bruiser was a on the fly decision. It started off a little slow, but man it turned into one of the best random ECW type triple threats I've seen in a long time. The Bruiser and his flying fat man move set are amazing. I also legit went holy shit when Dalton did the deadlift German on him at the end. Cody is becoming possibly the best heel around. He is such a dick and it is fun to watch. That match was so fun. But maybe it's because I've seen so many turns in my life, I just feel like the Golden Lovers are doomed to split up only with Koda breaking Kenny's heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Trent tore his pec and biceps (I think) in his big match with Chuck at PWG not even two weeks ago but I guess wanted to get these shows in before recuperating and getting whatever surgery is needed. After watching all of the Best Friends interviews on Highspots, a lot of those were filmed when he had his last major injury and he was really down about it. Hopefully now that he's got a good spot in ROH and is moving up the cards in New Japan he doesn't need to worry as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jiji Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 TRIPLE POSTING. Fuck it, this made me laugh too much and I hope you guys enjoy it too. The interactions between Trent and Knife Pervert™ are golden. Trent's arm is fucked. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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