EVA Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 The other potential appeal you have to keep in mind re: an Okada/White final is that they want White to be their big English-speaking star for their Western expansion, taking Kenny’s place. Well, Kenny’s springboard to mega stardom was a WK main event against Okada. Wouldn’t put it past them to try to capture that magic again. Plus, there’s also the traditional idea that wins and losses at WK mean more than others. So, while Okada did get his win back at MSG, there’s still unfinished business between them at the Dome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archibald Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 There is always a risk of Okada winning everything because he is the guy that wins everything, but on the other hand this year he feels less relevant than in previous years and thats by design. He got that historic MSG win, but other than that his year has been "empty" asides of trying to elevate Sanada. He was also removed from WK main event last year, which is kinda important since he now likely can't match Tanahashi's 5 back-to-back WK main event wins. His title defence against Jericho wasn't even about him, but a set up for Jericho/Tanahashi. Maybe if Jericho sticks around they'll have Okada get his revenge, but if not then he got nothing out of it. He does not feel like a protagonist this year, more like a roadblock. Naito's booking in last few years has been rather simple, if he loses two times in a row then he finally beats whoever he is feuding on third attempt. White going 3-0 against Naito would break that pattern. I also think that they got away with WK12 ending because they were able to move on and immediately gave Jericho for Naito on NYD. This time it is problematic because you have second day that you hope to get good walk up number for, you also don't want some of the hardcore Naito fans skipping the show. Naito/Ibushi is nice, but we saw it three times this year so I doubt that many people would be very interested in that. In other words there is more financial risk here. What I think is most likely to least likely: Okada/Naito Ibushi/Naito Okada/White Ibushi/White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVA Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 I’ll say this, if Naito beats White, he’s definitely winning the whole thing. Would be a very bizarre move to have him win the IC belt and then drop it the next night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 How many times have Ibushi and and Naito wrestled each other the past year? I don't see them running it back again as a Dome main event. Sadly I don't see Ibushi winning here. Bridesmaid yet again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 At the very least, the matches should be outstanding. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamBroken Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Has there been any word on if this is airing on AXS like the last few years? I know there were rumors once Impact moved to AXS and NJPW hasn't been on the last few weeks but wasn't sure if anything was official yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 The G1 Climax Final is gonna be on AXS Saturday, btw. Had to look it up myself because I deactivated the automatic recording to DVR as endless 4 AM replays were clogging it up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Add in the Opening matches: Night 1: Makabe, Honma, Uemura & Tsuji vs, Henare, Coughlin, Connors & Fredricks and Nagata/Nakinashi vs, Tencozy. Night 2: NEVER 6 Man Gauntlet: Taguchi/Makabe/Yano, Ishii/HASHI/Eagles, BUSHI/EVIL/Tagaki, Kanemaru/Despy/Taichi, & Fale/Yujiro/Owens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublime Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Sad that they didn't bring back the WK Rumble for one of the nights. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 19 minutes ago, Sublime said: Sad that they didn't bring back the WK Rumble for one of the nights. That feels more and more like something they'll run on NYD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archibald Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I'm not sure, last year we didn't have it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ka-to Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 4 hours ago, Sublime said: Sad that they didn't bring back the WK Rumble for one of the nights. The old timers that would have gotten the pops in the rumble are all in the Liger match this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 6 hours ago, ka-to said: The old timers that would have gotten the pops in the rumble are all in the Liger match this year. Yeah but Cheeseburger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 (edited) Great video documenting Chris Jericho's time in NJPW. Edited December 24, 2019 by The Natural 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Tanahashi says if he wins, he wants an AEW title shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 10 hours ago, Ace said: Tanahashi says if he wins, he wants an AEW title shot. I'm now actively rooting for Jericho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofuture Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Unfortunately, due to conflicting tv partners, it sounds it will be a dark match and won't be broadcasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 12 hours ago, Ace said: Tanahashi says if he wins, he wants an AEW title shot. Apparently that's not exactly what he said. If Tanahashi wins and Jericho comes back asking for another match against him, then Tanahashi will take the rematch on the condition it's for the AEW title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kang Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 Thank Hana for drawing the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofuture Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 Good to see Giulia get rewarded for screwing Ice Ribbon over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted December 27, 2019 Author Share Posted December 27, 2019 Released a day ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted December 27, 2019 Author Share Posted December 27, 2019 Rules for Archer vs. Moxley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 (edited) No pinfall for the 10 count? Bogus. Well, I guess it's Japan, they gonna do what they want. EDIT: Then again the old rules do remind me of the first Texas death matches I ever saw, the pair of Hogan/Race matches that were near identical on an old WWF tape... those memories are probably best forgotten. Edited December 27, 2019 by Curt McGirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Kinda the old "This way someone can go over without actually eating a pin" way out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archibald Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Super J-Cast does not often report "rumours", but when they do they usually are correct. They were first, and I think only, to say that Stardom will have a match on WK cards and said that Kawato was fine after he left Mexico, while Dave did whole "might not wrestle again" bit. So I'm inclined to believe them here. From what I understand 40 000 would be a slight increase from last year and an actual sell out. 1/5 is noticeably lower, but probably it is difficult to expect casual fans to attend both shows and I guess could be used as an argument for "Mania should be 2-days event" talks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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