Horangi Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 I don't think there will be any outsiders. There's enough on the roster where they wouldn't have to use tournament retired guys like Nagata or Young Lions. Hypothetically 20 could be Okada, Ishii, Goto, YOSHI-HASHI, Yano, Tanahashi, Ibushi, Makabe, Naito, SANADA, Takagi, Suzuki, Taichi, Zack, EVIL, Yujiro, Hiromu, SHO, Desperado and Ishimori. Would love to see some All Japan involvement though (especially Suwama or Jake), but won't get my hopes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spontaneous Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 I've been catching up on AJPW, Jake Lee in the G1 would be incredible. I kinda dig the all NJPW G-1 line up if that's what they have to do though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodyslamdunk Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Japan has only just started allowing foreigners with Japanese residence back into the country this week, as mentioned in another topic. I imagine almost none of the non-Japanese roster members have Japanese residence, if I recall most of them live in the US. If that’s the case, it’s not a matter of 2-week quarantine—they won’t be admitted into the country, period. Unless Kenta has become a US citizen, he would be available, and would only need to quarantine upon arrival for 3 days. But they haven’t brought him over yet, and he just won the tournament in US, so it seems like they want him on those shows going forward. They can either scale it back or find randos to fill the slots, either way we’re still in for some bangers just like every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 I'm pretty sure I saw that White, Juice, Ospreay, and the Tongans have Japanese residences. Still, Juice and GoD are still in the US so they're probably out anyway. But White and Ospreay are probably on the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 White is wrestling on the NJ Strong USA shows so he's in the states as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archibald Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 In theory his matches could have been taped a while ago. But no, I also think that he won't be in G1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archibald Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Two days remaining. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 If Yuji Nagata returns to the G1 Climax, options are restrictive due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVA Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Bea is being advertised for a Stardom show on 10/3, so pretty good odds that Will is going to be back for the G1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 13 hours ago, EVA said: Bea is being advertised for a Stardom show on 10/3, so pretty good odds that Will is going to be back for the G1. This is not entirely accurate. She is on the Yokohama poster, but she was on the previous version as well. It seems to be showcasing the roster in general. All that said, general suspicions are that they will be in Japan soon if they aren't already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 No juniors(guys used as juniors anyway). Block A Ibushi, Okada, Ishii, Shingo, Yujiro, Taichi, MiSu, Cobb, Ospreay, White Block B Tana, Goto, Yano, Yoshi, Sanada, Naito, EVIL, Zed Ess Jay, Juice, KENTA 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archibald Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 White/Sanada finals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 Video announcement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spontaneous Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I'm thinking it comes down to White/Okada and Sanada/EVIL. White beats Sanada. I'm avoiding any schedule announcements since the block finals spoil the final four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordi the former AEW fan Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) So, A Block has got MiSu v Shingo, MiSu v Ospreay, MiSu v Ishii (!), MiSu v Okada, MiSu v Cobb, MiSu v Ibushi, Shingo v Ospreay, Shingo v Ishii, Shingo v Okada, Shingo v Cobb, Shingo v Ibushi, Ospreay v Ishii, Ospreay v Okada, Ospreay v Cobb, Ospreay v Ibushi, Ishii v Okada, Ishii v Cobb, Ishii v Ibushi, Okada v Cobb, Okada v Ibushi, and Cobb v Ibushi to look forward to, as well as the Jay and/or Taichi matches if those are your bag. And B Block has Naito v Tanhashi and Naito v ZSJ and, uh, maybe Yano v Juice or v KENTA might be fun? Edited September 9, 2020 by gordi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Tanahashi vs. Juice was excellent last time out. I'm probably most hyped for that tbh. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVA Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 That’s about as good of a lineup as they could’ve put together given the circumstances, minus Yujiro and Yoshi-Hashi. I’d have rather seen Sho or Henare get in there. SHINGO VS IBUSHI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spontaneous Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I guess Yujiro is there for a easy night for guys? Like Yano? Otherwise I'd rather anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 They could put Jado in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgian_Waffle Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Sorry for being the shrill PC guy but 1) they are crazy for bringing in this many outsiders when global coronavirus numbers are still so high and 2) glad to see Will Ospreay recovered from that crippling bout of depression and suicidal ideation he tweeted about a couple months back . Shy of Ishii going to the finals, I don't think I'll tune in this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archibald Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 7 hours ago, Six String Orchestra said: I guess Yujiro is there for a easy night for guys? Like Yano? Otherwise I'd rather anyone else. I see people saying this and I just can't see it. He is going to wrestle his normal match every show and it is going to suck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Christ, Juice looks like Gary Albright in that photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spontaneous Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 8 hours ago, Archibald said: I see people saying this and I just can't see it. He is going to wrestle his normal match every show and it is going to suck. It's wishful thinking on my part, especially after his match at Dominion this year... let me live the lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintedbynumbers Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Group B looks significantly worse than Group A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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