Niners Fan in CT Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 I know we aren't supposed to comment on live shows but I'm just gonna say with two matches left Resurgence has already been a great show. A little of everything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt925 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Spoiler Wasn’t expecting that. Aew could’ve had that speech if she beat Jade when she was first hot. But new japan got it. That was a really good show. I’m going to watch the Vaquer match again later. Masked revolution mentioned that she has a work visa and is available for bookings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) Spoiler Mercedes definitely got hurt there. She couldn't put weight on her leg. I wonder if they called an audible or that was supposed to be the finish and they just rushed into it. Really good show. The main event felt like a moment. Edited May 22, 2023 by Niners Fan in CT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphman 3000 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt925 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Damn I knew that spot was bad but figured she got out of it ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphman 3000 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) Maybe she second-guessed herself with the footing because she's not used to New Japan having different corner padding than WWE Edited May 22, 2023 by Dolphman 3000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) I was there live right behind the timekeeper. It looked to me like she broke her foot on the landing. She was carried out of the ring. Edited May 22, 2023 by Ace 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt925 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Well that’s not good at all. Damn that sucks. What a reaction they got before the matches started too. That was fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 This was one of my favorite shows of the year and not just because of Mercedes kicking ass. I think I liked every match on the card. -Juice and Fred Rosser really brought the violence with a SURPRISE appearance by Toni Storm. That whole thing was very entertaining and I think AEW needs to ratchet up the Toni Storm heel push, she's fucking awesome. -Six-man tag was tremendous. What a fucking pop Okaka got after delivering The Rainmaker to Mox. Shota looked great tonight too. -Ospreay vs. Tanahashi was really good as well. Tana can still go. No surprise here. -But the main attraction was the women's tournament and man did it deliver. Crowd was red hot for Mercedes and I hadn't seen much of Stephanie Vaquer but holy shit, she can go. They had a fantastic ~11-minute match. Willow and Momo was also pretty good although maybe Willow did a little too much bumping for her. -Main event was Mercedes vs. Willow. Mercedes Cleopatra gear was cool for the first match but the 'Snow White' gear for this match was outstanding. HUGE standing ovation and extended applause before the match even starts. "This is awesome!" chants before the first lockup. Mercedes bumped like crazy for Willow here. At one point Willow delivered a pounce and sent Mercedes flying about 20 feet in the air. The match was really coming together but unfortunately Mercedes injured her ankle and they had to go to the finish. Congrats to Willow, Tony Khan really needs to push her and obviously a get well soon for Mercedes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Gutted for Mercedes Mone. One of my favourites since 2015. Best wishes to a speedy recovery xxx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Popped for this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matt D Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 There's a exact, perfect moment shortly after the pin where Willow's expression shifts from disbelief to joy and it's one of those instances that you can only get from pro wrestling and it's just #1 and the best. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 On 5/22/2023 at 1:55 AM, Niners Fan in CT said: This was one of my favorite shows of the year and not just because of Mercedes kicking ass. I think I liked every match on the card. -Juice and Fred Rosser really brought the violence with a SURPRISE appearance by Toni Storm. That whole thing was very entertaining and I think AEW needs to ratchet up the Toni Storm heel push, she's fucking awesome. -Six-man tag was tremendous. What a fucking pop Okaka got after delivering The Rainmaker to Mox. Shota looked great tonight too. -Ospreay vs. Tanahashi was really good as well. Tana can still go. No surprise here. -But the main attraction was the women's tournament and man did it deliver. Crowd was red hot for Mercedes and I hadn't seen much of Stephanie Vaquer but holy shit, she can go. They had a fantastic ~11-minute match. Willow and Momo was also pretty good although maybe Willow did a little too much bumping for her. -Main event was Mercedes vs. Willow. Mercedes Cleopatra gear was cool for the first match but the 'Snow White' gear for this match was outstanding. HUGE standing ovation and extended applause before the match even starts. "This is awesome!" chants before the first lockup. Mercedes bumped like crazy for Willow here. At one point Willow delivered a pounce and sent Mercedes flying about 20 feet in the air. The match was really coming together but unfortunately Mercedes injured her ankle and they had to go to the finish. Congrats to Willow, Tony Khan really needs to push her and obviously a get well soon for Mercedes. Vaquer has been teaming with Zeuxis in CMLL and make a good partnership. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Matt D said: There's a exact, perfect moment shortly after the pin where Willow's expression shifts from disbelief to joy and it's one of those instances that you can only get from pro wrestling and it's just #1 and the best. Yeah, I felt really happy for Willow and I hope Tony pushes her now. Also, you have to give Mercedes a ton of credit. Not only did she finish the match on a broken ankle but she audibled out of winning the match because she knew her ankle was done. She didn't panic. To think on the fly like that and do what needed to be done in that moment was special. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Oh my. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublime Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Mox/Despy was something I never even considered but I want it so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teflon Turtle Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 There is some history there already. Moxley and El Desperado wrestled on one of the NJPW shows in the U.S. 07/30/2022 - No DQ. I watched it a while ago and remember liking it. The match is still up on NJPWWorld. Sort of deathmatch-lite, I guess? The fact that a match like that happened under an NJPW banner is a pretty rare thing, anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinube Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Catch 22 vs Connors and Maloney for the IWGP Jnr Tag Titles on Day 1 of Independence Day Eddie Kingston vs KENTA for the STRONG title on Day 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinube Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Kidd and Coughlin just challenged Bishamon for their tag titles for Independence Day. One night for the Strong titles, one night for the IWGP titles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teflon Turtle Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 The Moxley/Desperado match that I mentioned a few posts up just went up for free on NJPW's Youtube channel: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Eddie Kingston is a champion in Japan. Literally the boyhood dream coming true 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Guys, I kind of like 2023 KENTA. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Mox vs. El Desperado and Willow vs. Giulia were both fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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