Curt McGirt Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 I didn't realize that was the leg, yes, but the question remains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ka-to Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 You never know. In DDT the leg itself could win matches. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Bugg Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 So, I'm watching Toru Yano vs Tajiri from the 2009 G1 Climax. My memory of Shin Nihon Puroresu in 2008-11 is a bit cloudy because I only got to sparingly watch it. Now, I know Yano was a midcard heel around this time, but when did he start to transition into the prankster that we know today? And was this why Iizuka turned on him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonzombie Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 Why the arrow from Izanagi to Yuma? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Why don't New Japan put more classic content on NJWorld? I was looking for more Bulldogs matches or Black Tiger matches. They have the time to add more content, I don't care about the English commentary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinube Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 I think Izanagi is trying to recruit Aoyagi into Purple Haze. The text is too small to read but I believe that is what is going on between them now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 NJPW has now cancelled Sakura Genesis and the April 11 Road to Dontaku show in Kanagawa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 AJPW spoilers: https://twitter.com/alljapan_eng/status/1242059495636959234?s=20[/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matwarz Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 I’m not sure the rights and wrongs of running shows right now, but Kento v Suwama was fkn tremendous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 4 hours ago, Pete said: NJPW has now cancelled Sakura Genesis and the April 11 Road to Dontaku show in Kanagawa. There was a K-1 show a few days ago with 10k (w/ masks) in attendance at SSA. Something tells me that people starting back running shows w/ fans right now are doing it out of financial necessity. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Other than economics, there's no fucking way that's a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Oyaji said: Other than economics, there's no fucking way that's a good idea. I thought it was haphazard that people were saying move Mania and UFC 249 to Japan. While it may not correlate directly with the Summer games and trying to escape postponement, here are the issues: - If everything was fine in Japan, they wouldn't ask anyone coming from the states (and other countries) to do a fourteen day self quarantine upon arrival until the end of April. - Despite the belief certain regions of Japan have had success containing COVID-19, you cannot possibly go knowing there is still limited testing in Japan. Certain cities have still experienced a spike in cases over the last week. - Even if you're checking the temperature of spectators and handing out masks, the last thing you want is to have people sitting on top of each other for long periods of time. Seeing a few pictures from the K-1 show, a few people just said "Fuck it" and didn't have their mouths covered. Edited March 23, 2020 by Elsalvajeloco 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonzombie Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 Fuck yeah Wama! So, I see that DBS Jr is travelling to Japan to enter quarantine and then mix it up during the Carnival. Valetta was there yesterday, too. Wonder if the British wrestlers, Joel Redman and Lucas Steel, can still make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 Watched yesterday's show and I gotta say I'm not a big fan of AJPW's new "COVID Deathmatch" gimmick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonzombie Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Huh? What do you mean by that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 Just that the ring is surrounded by a bunch of potential carriers. Every time they brawled in the crowd I was like “oh god don’t touch them!” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonzombie Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Suwama wants AJP to wrestle outside in the sun. And he wants to challenge Mutoh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinube Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 The Tokyo governor is trying to shut down the city right now so pretty much all the shows at Korakuen have been more or less cancelled for the time being. Some are going with empty arena possibly because there was such short notice. No word on how this is going to affect W-1. Their last ever show is scheduled for 3/25. There was going to be a GAEA reunion show next month too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 I get that these companies are basically on a lifeline but health of an aging country > indie pro wrestling every single time (oversaturated as it is, the scene could probably use a culling of promotions - though that doesn't change my tune one bit. And yeah people losing their jobs would suck. Good thing Japan has a responsible government that looks after its people, oh wait.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinube Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Dropped these links in the Joshi thread but here are what's cancelled so far at Korakuen Hall for March and April: March https://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/hall/notice/341213.html April https://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/hall/notice/post_2.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 I'll be surprised if one or two feds don't go out of business because of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 8 hours ago, lostinube said: Dropped these links in the Joshi thread but here are what's cancelled so far at Korakuen Hall for March and April: March https://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/hall/notice/341213.html April https://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/hall/notice/post_2.html I'm way too amused at the ballroom dance shows on 3/22 and 4/5 mixed in with all the puro, boxing, kickboxing etc. Just imagine getting the wrong ticket... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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