Pete Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 7 minutes ago, EVA said: I can't imagine NJPW sending anyone over to lose to Page. Isn't MiSu technically a free agent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, West Newbury Bad Boy said: His barber also drinks. who happens to be Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVA Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, Pete said: Isn't MiSu technically a free agent? Yeah, but NJPW is his priority booking, and he works for all their international partners. It would cause all kinds of trouble if he showed up to work for ROH's new rival, with all the heat there currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 With the show in three days, is it safe to say we can rule out anyone not based in the US or already touring the US from another country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 We will apparently know at 3 PM EST since Cody has said the World Title situation will be discussed on the final Road to Double or Nothing and that is getting posted at 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Was there any reason given that in a promotion where wins and losses are going to matter, why a random singles match with a champ from another promotion was going to decide their World Title? Was PAC/Page really supposed to decide their first champ, and if so, that puts more context into why PAC and/or DGate would back out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 41 minutes ago, EVA said: I can't imagine NJPW sending anyone over to lose to Page. PAC wasn't going to lose to Page, so why should Suzuki? Suzuki is also a freelancer who isn't booked on the Super Juniors tour. And NJ is already using AEW contracted talent next month in Jericho. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) Edited May 22, 2019 by Ace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVA Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Just now, Ace said: PAC wasn't going to lose to Page, so why should Suzuki? Suzuki is also a freelancer who isn't booked on the Super Juniors tour. And NJ is already using AEW contracted talent next month in Jericho. Jericho' deal with NJPW is separate from his AEW deal. It's not a talent exchange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 25 minutes ago, Raziel said: Was PAC/Page really supposed to decide their first champ, and if so, that puts more context into why PAC and/or DGate would back out. No, but even if it did - they wanted PAC to win to move onto a program with Omega, so if the match between him and Page did decide the first champion.... PAC would have been it. Don't see why they'd back out if that was the case (but it wasn't, so this is hypothetical). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) Quote Jericho' deal with NJPW is separate from his AEW deal. It's not a talent exchange. Much like Omega's eventual deal. Edited May 22, 2019 by Ace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxB Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 1 hour ago, tbarrie said: Is that an actual name? I googled it and came up empty. Damien Sandow. Not a fan of UpUpDownDown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarrie Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, AxB said: Damien Sandow. Not a fan of UpUpDownDown? I'm vaguely aware of its existence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flair’s Shadow Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) AEW just announced... Winner of Casino Battle Royale vs Winner of Jericho vs Omega will fight for AEW World Championship at a place and time to be determined later. So maybe we do see Moxley or some huge surprise name enter the Battle Royale? Very good promotion heading into DON by AEW. Edited May 22, 2019 by Flair’s Shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tromatagon Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) Battle Royal is probably structured specifically for a huge mystery opponent to make their way in at the end. The whole waves of five men enter and then ONE GUY gets to enter by himself at the end is telegraphing something (or just Glacier getting the full entrance). Edited May 22, 2019 by Tromatagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Dean Malenko vs Chris Jericho for the AEW Championship on TNT! 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tromatagon Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Sadly the usage of the name Ciclope by someone else and the unmasking of Halloween makes the best possible way for Dean to win the battle royal go right out the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenalysis Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Ace said: Much like Omega's eventual deal. NJPW just removed Omega's profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 34 minutes ago, alstein said: NJPW just removed Omega's profile. NJPW has two Tokyo Dome shows to fill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterCopperpot Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, Ace said: NJPW has two Tokyo Dome shows to fill. There's plenty of guys to build without going to the dude that was bummed out because he had to go over Tanahashi and left to start his own company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 The winner of the battle royal would have to be a good worker I would think. I think it will be Jericho vs. I'm hoping Moxley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf&Subs Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 If it’s Omega Vs. Moxley, then I’m not that big on that match happening so soon. Unless that world title determining match opens the first episode on TNT. That would be a great way to kick off that show by crowning your very champion. You are guaranteed to get a lively crowd with something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I have a feeling Jericho's picking up the win in Omega-Jericho 2. I'd do something Crazy and have Brian Pillman Jr. win the Casino Royale. Build Jericho vs Pillman Jr for the title on the first TNT show or the Memorial Day Chicago Show, give them 25 minutes let Jericho make this kid look like a million bucks and put him over. Jr is still green i know but he can go and he's only going to get better as he gets more ring time. Giving him the strap and having him beat a legend like Jericho would be a good way to differentiate yourself from the WWE. Give a rising still unproven star the strap and see if he can run with the wolves or not. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flair’s Shadow Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 6 minutes ago, Web Conn said: I have a feeling Jericho's picking up the win in Omega-Jericho 2. I'd do something Crazy and have Brian Pillman Jr. win the Casino Royale. Build Jericho vs Pillman Jr for the title on the first TNT show or the Memorial Day Chicago Show, give them 25 minutes let Jericho make this kid look like a million bucks and put him over. Jr is still green i know but he can go and he's only going to get better as he gets more ring time. Giving him the strap and having him beat a legend like Jericho would be a good way to differentiate yourself from the WWE. Give a rising still unproven star the strap and see if he can run with the wolves or not. Great post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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