Scottie Drippin
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Jmare007
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Here are the two matches
KAI & Naoya Nomura vs. Strong BJ
Shuji Ishikawa (c) vs. Kento Miyahara
Big Japan's show has also been upped, hopefully I'll watch it tonight
PlayerNinety_Nine
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I totally expected him to just turn around and throw the ball into the field.
It was a definite possibility.
And when everyone starts booing he turns to the crowd like "Tranquilo
"
Jmare007
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Hideki Suzuki vs Daichi Hashimoto was interesting. It lacked the drama to get a high recommendation and it was worked more as veteran vs young guy bout than a real title match. They ended it right when it was picking up and I think that was kind of on purpose. But still, I was surprised at how well Daichi looked on the mat, the times he one upped Hideki felt legit and earned and made the first few minutes fun to watch even though it was pure mat wrestling and that doesn't always work. Suzuki keeps doing dope little things like refusing to do a stand off and going directly at Daichi because he was pissed he lost an exchange on the mat 
I also liked how they've been protecting Hashimoto by not having him hit his ultimate finisher (modified DDT and brainbuster, like his daddy) in his big matches, kayfabe wise he still has ways to go before "figuring it all out" like he did that one time against Daisuke. All in all, as a Big Japan stan I thought it was good but I wouldn't recommend this match unless you care about at least one of these guys. There was nothing wrong with it, but it didn't have enough to reach a higher level.
Sekimoto/KENSO vs Okabayashi/Kamitani had sparks of awesome, specially when the big fellas were in the ring and just clashed against other and did big man stuff. I think the idea they had for the match was the right one but the execution was lacking (including a bunch of slips and mishaps), mostly because KENSO is fukking useless unless he's stooging or throwing slaps, he does both but is too clumsy and just feels out of his element in a match like this. Daisuke winning with a modified Burning Hammer made me think he might try that one again if the faces Suzuki for the belt one more time
I also liked how they've been protecting Hashimoto by not having him hit his ultimate finisher (modified DDT and brainbuster, like his daddy) in his big matches, kayfabe wise he still has ways to go before "figuring it all out" like he did that one time against Daisuke. All in all, as a Big Japan stan I thought it was good but I wouldn't recommend this match unless you care about at least one of these guys. There was nothing wrong with it, but it didn't have enough to reach a higher level.Sekimoto/KENSO vs Okabayashi/Kamitani had sparks of awesome, specially when the big fellas were in the ring and just clashed against other and did big man stuff. I think the idea they had for the match was the right one but the execution was lacking (including a bunch of slips and mishaps), mostly because KENSO is fukking useless unless he's stooging or throwing slaps, he does both but is too clumsy and just feels out of his element in a match like this. Daisuke winning with a modified Burning Hammer made me think he might try that one again if the faces Suzuki for the belt one more time
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Scottie Drippin
Should Never Mention Me
@Jmare007
I gotta wax poetically about Shuji/Kento for a minute. The Strong BJ style was such a revelation a few years ago, seeing these looked over b*stards teach themselves Kings Road and become my favorite collective of workers in the world. And now, after some time has passed since his takeover, seeing Jun’s reinstallation of King’s Road (with guys of course modernizing it), and seeing these two schools blend so perfectly (because of course they do) in a big match in Sumo Hall was incredible.
There’s a spot in like the first 5-7 minutes of this match that just sums up everything there is to love about this shyt. King’s Road and I’d say, ESPECIALLY Strong BJ are based in a heavy reward system. If you want to execute an offensive maneuver against an opponent in an area that he is better than you at, you have to EARN IT.
Shuji is bossing the open after cutting off Kento’s quick offense and just working him over. Kento avoids something and goes for a scoop slam on the much larger and stronger Shuji. He struggles big time twice before finally slamming him…and after selling for a bit Shuji is up first and back on the offense as Kento sells he effects of a gutsy bit of offense that ultimately took more out of him than he dished out
For years, that sort of logical, simple, beautiful storytelling would only take place in a Strong BJ match, but seeing a young dude like Kento bought into the concept of having to work for everything in a big match was amazing. And of course, Nomura was looking like the chosen one in the other Strong BJ/AJ encounter on the card.
This show did a good number (slight increase over the November Sumo Hall show during the Sumo Hall death month) and for good reason. For the first time maybe since Jun’s comeback, I was genuinely anticipating an AJPW show.
And Shuji making sure Kento knew they were 1-1 (and then refusing the handshake to dap him instead
) before he left got me hype for the next one.
At this point I just wish atleast 2/3 of BJ/AJ/NOAH would collapse into one another.
Food for thought: if not for Mutoh being a ho Sanada and Kento, two of the best heavyweights under 30, would both be in AJ together right now.
Also, Shuji is having a banner year. Still can't believe this dude went from ultraviolent nonsense to becoming a Jumbo reincarnate.
I gotta wax poetically about Shuji/Kento for a minute. The Strong BJ style was such a revelation a few years ago, seeing these looked over b*stards teach themselves Kings Road and become my favorite collective of workers in the world. And now, after some time has passed since his takeover, seeing Jun’s reinstallation of King’s Road (with guys of course modernizing it), and seeing these two schools blend so perfectly (because of course they do) in a big match in Sumo Hall was incredible.
There’s a spot in like the first 5-7 minutes of this match that just sums up everything there is to love about this shyt. King’s Road and I’d say, ESPECIALLY Strong BJ are based in a heavy reward system. If you want to execute an offensive maneuver against an opponent in an area that he is better than you at, you have to EARN IT.
Shuji is bossing the open after cutting off Kento’s quick offense and just working him over. Kento avoids something and goes for a scoop slam on the much larger and stronger Shuji. He struggles big time twice before finally slamming him…and after selling for a bit Shuji is up first and back on the offense as Kento sells he effects of a gutsy bit of offense that ultimately took more out of him than he dished out
For years, that sort of logical, simple, beautiful storytelling would only take place in a Strong BJ match, but seeing a young dude like Kento bought into the concept of having to work for everything in a big match was amazing. And of course, Nomura was looking like the chosen one in the other Strong BJ/AJ encounter on the card.
This show did a good number (slight increase over the November Sumo Hall show during the Sumo Hall death month) and for good reason. For the first time maybe since Jun’s comeback, I was genuinely anticipating an AJPW show.
And Shuji making sure Kento knew they were 1-1 (and then refusing the handshake to dap him instead
) before he left got me hype for the next one.At this point I just wish atleast 2/3 of BJ/AJ/NOAH would collapse into one another.
Food for thought: if not for Mutoh being a ho Sanada and Kento, two of the best heavyweights under 30, would both be in AJ together right now.
Also, Shuji is having a banner year. Still can't believe this dude went from ultraviolent nonsense to becoming a Jumbo reincarnate.
Jmare007
pico pal q lee
@Jmare007
I gotta wax poetically about Shuji/Kento for a minute. The Strong BJ style was such a revelation a few years ago, seeing these looked over b*stards teach themselves Kings Road and become my favorite collective of workers in the world. And now, after some time has passed since his takeover, seeing Jun’s reinstallation of King’s Road (with guys of course modernizing it), and seeing these two schools blend so perfectly (because of course they do) in a big match in Sumo Hall was incredible.
There’s a spot in like the first 5-7 minutes of this match that just sums up everything there is to love about this shyt. King’s Road and I’d say, ESPECIALLY Strong BJ are based in a heavy reward system. If you want to execute an offensive maneuver against an opponent in an area that he is better than you at, you have to EARN IT.
Shuji is bossing the open after cutting off Kento’s quick offense and just working him over. Kento avoids something and goes for a scoop slam on the much larger and stronger Shuji. He struggles big time twice before finally slamming him…and after selling for a bit Shuji is up first and back on the offense as Kento sells he effects of a gutsy bit of offense that ultimately took more out of him than he dished out
For years, that sort of logical, simple, beautiful storytelling would only take place in a Strong BJ match, but seeing a young dude like Kento bought into the concept of having to work for everything in a big match was amazing. And of course, Nomura was looking like the chosen one in the other Strong BJ/AJ encounter on the card.
This show did a good number (slight increase over the November Sumo Hall show during the Sumo Hall death month) and for good reason. For the first time maybe since Jun’s comeback, I was genuinely anticipating an AJPW show.
And Shuji making sure Kento knew they were 1-1 (and then refusing the handshake to dap him instead
At this point I just wish atleast 2/3 of BJ/AJ/NOAH would collapse into one another.
Food for thought: if not for Mutoh being a ho Sanada and Kento, two of the best heavyweights under 30, would both be in AJ together right now.
Also, Shuji is having a banner year. Still can't believe this dude went from ultraviolent nonsense to becoming a Jumbo reincarnate.
Perfectly put breh, 2017 has been a good year to us
. I remember getting my hopes up for All Japan when Jun came back and took the TC from Suwama, that match was the closest to King's Road I had seen in I couldn't even remember how long. It's great to see a prodigy like Miyahara learn from him AND pick up stuff from the best current heavyweight school (Strong BJ). I hope Sanada comebacks eventually, even if it's as an "outsider" representing New Japan in an interpromotional effort. As great as Kento is, he needs a legit rival.
ps: Agreed on Shuji, I can't wait to see him face pretty much anyone at this point, dude is on fukking fire. Imagine if we get Hideki vs Shuji for the belt
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Jmare007
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And the good news keep on coming 
The first challengers for Strong BJ's AJPW Tag Tittes are Jun Akiyama & Takao Omori. Can't fukking wait for that matchup
-Big Japan's Tag League has been announced.
Shingo in Big Japan @The Rainmaker
And to make matters even better. Daisuke/Sato vs Yuji/Shingo is in fukking Korakuen (9/20)
The first challengers for Strong BJ's AJPW Tag Tittes are Jun Akiyama & Takao Omori. Can't fukking wait for that matchup
-Big Japan's Tag League has been announced.
Shingo in Big Japan
@The Rainmaker And to make matters even better. Daisuke/Sato vs Yuji/Shingo is in fukking Korakuen (9/20)
The intestinal fortitude 76 yr old Dory Funk Jr showed while fighting through the debilitating red mist from 68 yr old Great KaGOATki to pick up the win via spinning toe hold submission
Scottie Drippin
Should Never Mention Me
~ Shingo Takagi & Yuji Okabayashi
Jun Akiyama & Takao Omori v Strong BJ
Jun Akiyama & Takao Omori v Strong BJ
Beautiful Bobby Eatin
SWEEEEEEEEEETNESS!
ALWAYS down for grumpy veteransThe grumpiness from Akiyama and Omori is gonna be off the fukking charts. I can't wait till Yuji chops the fukk outta Jun
Omori is so much better in a tag team to me
PlayerNinety_Nine
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If this dude somehow manages to walk out at Wrestle Kingdom after eating a subdural hematoma like a Scooby Snack
If this dude somehow manages to walk out at Wrestle Kingdom after eating a subdural hematoma like a Scooby Snack
He will join the likes of Meng, Harley Race and so on in the annals of legendary tough guys.
MenacingMonk
Tranquilo
I can't believe Tana did his hair like that. 