Essential Japanese Wrestling Discussion/News

[DaylitoJames]

I've always been intrigued by that, since puro shows often have small attendances.

One post I read somewhere else said most wrestlers in the big companies have jobs in the office too to compensate the small pay. Also they depend on "very generous fans" (Money marks). Some have external businesses (Toru Yano's Ebrietas bar is an example) and such.

Don't know how much of that is true, though.

Yano must be slanging that heroin as a side hustle

Rocky Romero is his connect in Roppongi

 

[Cattle Mutilation]

Tetsuya Naito is a free agent, but the market isn't looking robust for him.

The 42-year old has battled injuries in recent years, to the point that those that we spoke to in NJPW and WWE said that even if WWE were interested, they had concerns that Naito would be able to pass WWE physicals.

Sources in AEW said that they would "be surprised" if AEW offered Naito anything beyond occasional appearances when things fit.

Most that we spoke to in NJPW believed that he could still make occasional appearances, but that a lot of it will come down to money. Some that are familiar with Naito believe that he will try his hand at NOAH.

 

[SubZeroDegrees]

I hope Naito goes freelance like Suzuki and just cashed out in Japan, States, and Mexico.

First thing first, take some time off.

 

[stro]

The last 2 years or so of Destinos have been brutal to see. Every bit as brutal as the last 2 years of slingblades where Tana has one foot on the mat the whole move.

 

[stro]

"With the two departures, attention has turned to the future of L.I.J., one of the industry’s most popular units. While no concrete plans have been set, Takahashi stated, “I’m staying with NJPW. I’m thinking positively about pursuing what I want to do. L.I.J. has always been a group of uncontrollable individuals, so I don’t know what’s next, but I’m planning to put some of my ideas into action.”

However, Takahashi also criticized NJPW’s response. The departures of Naito and BUSHI were announced separately on the 16th, with noticeable differences in the length and tone of the statements. “Even if their exits were different, I thought, ‘Isn’t there a better way to handle this?’ Just say, ‘Thank you, and good luck.’ If the person who wrote those statements acted on fleeting emotions, NJPW won’t change. To me, those were the worst statements,” he said, visibly frustrated."

Tana might need to get the boot from the office

 

[Cattle Mutilation]

In what seems like rare god news for New Japan these days, Hiromu says he is staying

Fightful Wrestling (@fightful.com)

Hiromu Takahashi Confirms He Is Staying With NJPW, Hopes NJPW Addresses Reasons Why Tetsuya Naito And BUSHI Are Leaving https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/hiromu-takahashi-confirms-he-staying-njpw-hopes-njpw-addresses-reasons-why-tetsuya-naito-and-bushi

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[KingBeez]

Yikes….TJP/Jeff Cobb beef

 

[Cattle Mutilation]

Yikes….TJP/Jeff Cobb beef

 

[stro]

I don't know what the beef is but I'm taking damn near anyone's side against TJP, who also I believe has been freelancing in NJ and could be gone at any time anyway.

 

[Cattle Mutilation]

@The Intergalactic Koala

 

[The Intergalactic Koala]

@The Intergalactic Koala

fukk fukk fukk

First Bodzilla bowing out, then Meiko retiring (I mean it's a given but still), and now my Joshi rough ting retiring.

Im crying in my prayer closet

 

[The Rainmaker]

I just realized CHAOS was quietly dissolved last month.

Another miracle pulled by the forever champion, Goto

 

[OneDeep]

Stardom absolutely put on one of the best shows of the year

 

[Cattle Mutilation]

Anyone got a link for Stardom from last night?

 

[Cattle Mutilation]

WrestleTalk (@wrestletalk.bsky.social)

Tetsuya Naito has dismissed the idea that his NJPW exit was money related, saying he never made "unreasonable demands" during negotiations. (Tokyo Sports)

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