No idea, but I've been low key impressed by Hideki Suzuki. Dude reminds me a little bit of Otani.
Check out Invasion Attack too with AJ vs Ibushi for the title too, should be posted this Sunday morning
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No idea, but I've been low key impressed by Hideki Suzuki. Dude reminds me a little bit of Otani.
Check out Invasion Attack too with AJ vs Ibushi for the title too, should be posted this Sunday morning
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Could we be about to eat the impossible feast, brehs?
Could we be about to eat the impossible feast, brehs?
If only D Bryan was a part of the force
Not familiar with King Ricochet. Anyone have any info?
*edit* I see he works in Lucha Underground as Prince Puma. May have to hit up youtube
Honga Ciganesta
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Not familiar with King Ricochet. Anyone have any info?
*edit* I see he works in Lucha Underground as Prince Puma. May have to hit up youtube
Check this one out breh, great match. Should be an amazing match with Nak too
I actually haven't checked any of his LU stuff yet, I need to make some time to watch some of that promotion in general.
The Forever Hooligans vs. The Young Bucks (IWGP Jr. Tag Team Champions)
I'm back to my weekend review of New Japan Pro Wrestling on AXS-TV. As a reminder, if ya'll peep out AXS you need to either fast forward through the commercials or mute your sound.
The try to spoil us, ya'll.
To Open
The match was joined in progress. But it didn't seem like we missed anything so that comment seemed odd. Did they do some sort of gimmick promo to open the night?
Also, the opening to this match reminded how much the WWE has fallen. They used to have guys like the Hardies and Edge/Christian who could keep the action fast paced, unpredictable and narrative based.
Also, shout out to the dude @Don Rhymus as we finally have more tag action on the show.
In sum
I don't like this match. Too much comedy and slap azz. When they do it straight the action proved to be solid.
Also, I must have forgotten that the Young Bucks were in TNA. That's a shame that we don't have anything for these talents in North America.
I'm back to my weekend review of New Japan Pro Wrestling on AXS-TV. As a reminder, if ya'll peep out AXS you need to either fast forward through the commercials or mute your sound.
The try to spoil us, ya'll.
To Open
The match was joined in progress. But it didn't seem like we missed anything so that comment seemed odd. Did they do some sort of gimmick promo to open the night?
Also, the opening to this match reminded how much the WWE has fallen. They used to have guys like the Hardies and Edge/Christian who could keep the action fast paced, unpredictable and narrative based.
Also, shout out to the dude @Don Rhymus as we finally have more tag action on the show.
In sum
I don't like this match. Too much comedy and slap azz. When they do it straight the action proved to be solid.
Also, I must have forgotten that the Young Bucks were in TNA. That's a shame that we don't have anything for these talents in North America.
Ryuske Taguchi vs. Kota Ibushi (IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion)
To Open
Several weeks ago, Ibushi wrestled my dude Nakamura in a fantastic match. So I'm now partial to Ibushi and am hopeful about this matchup.
Taguchi
Taguchi looks familiar, but I was too new to New Japan to appreciate who he was. He wrestles smart, and that's what I like to see.
His counters aren't sexy, but they show that he pays attention to the storyline.
He doesn't have a lot of power, and some of his moves look clunky, but you can tell that he throws his heart into his moves.
Ibushi
This dude is just psycho. He looks violent and intentional when he attacks.
Peep his moonsault, btw.
Also, check his 450 Splash. . . I was like, woah, rewind, wtf?!
To Open
Several weeks ago, Ibushi wrestled my dude Nakamura in a fantastic match. So I'm now partial to Ibushi and am hopeful about this matchup.
Taguchi
Taguchi looks familiar, but I was too new to New Japan to appreciate who he was. He wrestles smart, and that's what I like to see.
His counters aren't sexy, but they show that he pays attention to the storyline.
He doesn't have a lot of power, and some of his moves look clunky, but you can tell that he throws his heart into his moves.
Ibushi
This dude is just psycho. He looks violent and intentional when he attacks.
Peep his moonsault, btw.
Also, check his 450 Splash. . . I was like, woah, rewind, wtf?!
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Not familiar with King Ricochet. Anyone have any info?
*edit* I see he works in Lucha Underground as Prince Puma. May have to hit up youtube
He works for dragon gate and won the new japan best of juniors last year, he is proly the best junior out right now.
So what you're saying is that match will be piff
TrueEpic08
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So what you're saying is that match will be piff
Ricochet's the shyt, Nakamura's the shyt, the match will most likely be the shyt.
AJ Styles vs. Okada (IWGP World Heavyweight Champion)
To Open
We open with an interview session with Okada, and he rips AJ Styles. Talking about how AJ wasn't that great while he was in America...I was like, 'oh, we talking spit again?'
Okada is always that dude to talk down his opponents: "When I was in the States I thought AJ Styles was done."
DAMN!
Styles
I didn't know that AJ Styles was Bullet Club's replacement for Prince Devitt! This is his first match as a member of NJPW.
I'm shocked that he gets a title match.
Loved AJ's Suplex into the corner. It's always fun to see non generic moves that are grounded in pro-wrestling holds.
Peep the kneedrop and the Suplex exchange. Very fluid.
Also, I love how violent he attacks legs. It's like, "I'm a heel, now! This is fun." Peep the elbows & kicks to Okada's shin.
Oddly enough, Styles has slowed down the same way Taker did when he became a thug. He has reminiscent babyface bursts, but in full heel mode Styles prefers to punch attack body parts.
Btw, the Calf-Killer has really grown on me. It is the kind of 21st century submission hold that doesn't look like a resthold.
Okada
I love the early psychology. Loved the way Okada used the headlock to dictate movement and to differentiate our grapplers' personalities.
Okada sold the hell out of Styles' move set. Peep his "Ric Flair-kickout" where everyone knew that it was over. Props.
Also, when he was on the attack he was quick and nimble.
Hero/villain status in New Japan seems to be almost fluid. Fans cheer talent and athleticism.
Curiously, Okada acts like a heel but he's clearly the face in this match.
Close: fans popped for the ending. I didn't realize that it was so controversial. WoW.
To Open
We open with an interview session with Okada, and he rips AJ Styles. Talking about how AJ wasn't that great while he was in America...I was like, 'oh, we talking spit again?'
Okada is always that dude to talk down his opponents: "When I was in the States I thought AJ Styles was done."
DAMN!
Styles
I didn't know that AJ Styles was Bullet Club's replacement for Prince Devitt! This is his first match as a member of NJPW.
I'm shocked that he gets a title match.
Loved AJ's Suplex into the corner. It's always fun to see non generic moves that are grounded in pro-wrestling holds.
Peep the kneedrop and the Suplex exchange. Very fluid.
Also, I love how violent he attacks legs. It's like, "I'm a heel, now! This is fun." Peep the elbows & kicks to Okada's shin.
Oddly enough, Styles has slowed down the same way Taker did when he became a thug. He has reminiscent babyface bursts, but in full heel mode Styles prefers to punch attack body parts.
Btw, the Calf-Killer has really grown on me. It is the kind of 21st century submission hold that doesn't look like a resthold.
Okada
I love the early psychology. Loved the way Okada used the headlock to dictate movement and to differentiate our grapplers' personalities.
Okada sold the hell out of Styles' move set. Peep his "Ric Flair-kickout" where everyone knew that it was over. Props.
Also, when he was on the attack he was quick and nimble.
Hero/villain status in New Japan seems to be almost fluid. Fans cheer talent and athleticism.
Curiously, Okada acts like a heel but he's clearly the face in this match.
Close: fans popped for the ending. I didn't realize that it was so controversial. WoW.
TheGodling
Los Ingobernables de Sala de Cine
Not familiar with King Ricochet. Anyone have any info?
*edit* I see he works in Lucha Underground as Prince Puma. May have to hit up youtube
OH shyt!!!! 
[FMW News] More details have been released in regards to the full restoration of the former promotion.
Choden Senshi Battleranger lead the press conference as he announced that he and representative Hideki Takahashi have come to terms with Atsushi Onita and this means that he will be competing in the future. Hayabusa also appeared, as pictured above, as he has been making further physical improvements since suffering cervical spine injury in October of 2011. Hayabusa showed that he has the ability to stand on his own now and walk with the use of a cane. He stated that his rehabilitation is far from over as this led to Hideki Takahashi stating that he wants to see Hayabusa back in the ring at least one more time. Hayabusa appears to be in full favor of the new FMW revival as those who are in charge have strong intentions of maintaining and further adding to the promotions legacy.
Hideki Takahashi pointed towards the flag in the back as he showed that this new FMW will maintain the logo of the promotions past. It has been 13 years since FMW last held a show with this banner and he hopes that this will show that FMW is being completely restored. He also announced that the promotion will hold smaller tours ever month with this month being a few shows starting on 4/21 and ending with the official debut show on 4/27 at Shinjuku FACE. He announced that 5 shows are being planned to take place in the month of May.
WRESTLE-1′s KAI made an appearance as he stated that it was always a dream of his to compete for FMW as he declared that he will be competing for this new FMW. KAI in the past noting Atsushi Onita as one of the wrestlers he looked up to in the past and mentioning Hayabusa as well. As the two appear to have a friendship before today’s meeting. Andy Wu, Seiki Yoshioka, and Shotaro Ashino were also announced to be competing along with KAI.
NOSAWA Rongai also appeared as he called out Atsushi Onita and the Bakuha-oh (Blast King) belt. NOSAWA stated that he wants that belt and he will face Onita in any type of match. He also named dropped a new group led by him called Monster Gundan (Corps/Army) and mentioned Kazunari Murakami as a potential ally.
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[FMW News] More details have been released in regards to the full restoration of the former promotion.
Choden Senshi Battleranger lead the press conference as he announced that he and representative Hideki Takahashi have come to terms with Atsushi Onita and this means that he will be competing in the future. Hayabusa also appeared, as pictured above, as he has been making further physical improvements since suffering cervical spine injury in October of 2011. Hayabusa showed that he has the ability to stand on his own now and walk with the use of a cane. He stated that his rehabilitation is far from over as this led to Hideki Takahashi stating that he wants to see Hayabusa back in the ring at least one more time. Hayabusa appears to be in full favor of the new FMW revival as those who are in charge have strong intentions of maintaining and further adding to the promotions legacy.
Hideki Takahashi pointed towards the flag in the back as he showed that this new FMW will maintain the logo of the promotions past. It has been 13 years since FMW last held a show with this banner and he hopes that this will show that FMW is being completely restored. He also announced that the promotion will hold smaller tours ever month with this month being a few shows starting on 4/21 and ending with the official debut show on 4/27 at Shinjuku FACE. He announced that 5 shows are being planned to take place in the month of May.
WRESTLE-1′s KAI made an appearance as he stated that it was always a dream of his to compete for FMW as he declared that he will be competing for this new FMW. KAI in the past noting Atsushi Onita as one of the wrestlers he looked up to in the past and mentioning Hayabusa as well. As the two appear to have a friendship before today’s meeting. Andy Wu, Seiki Yoshioka, and Shotaro Ashino were also announced to be competing along with KAI.
NOSAWA Rongai also appeared as he called out Atsushi Onita and the Bakuha-oh (Blast King) belt. NOSAWA stated that he wants that belt and he will face Onita in any type of match. He also named dropped a new group led by him called Monster Gundan (Corps/Army) and mentioned Kazunari Murakami as a potential ally.
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