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NOAH returns to the Nippon Budokan for the first time in 11 years on Friday. The full PPV is available on FITE TV with English commentary at https://www.fite.tv/watch/destination-2021-back-to-budokan/2p8nk/
4:30pm JST start time.
NOAH "DESTINATION 2021 ~BACK TO BUDOKAN~", 12.02.2021 (PPV)
Tokyo Nippon Budokan1. Akitoshi Saito & Masao Inoue vs. Kinya Okada & Daiki Inaba
2. Atsushi Kotoge, Junta Miyawaki & Yasutaka Yano vs. Hajime Ohara, YO-HEY & Kai Fujimura
3. Mohammed Yone & Shuhei Taniguchi vs. Masaaki Mochizuki & Masato Tanaka
4. Takashi Sugiura, Kazushi Sakuraba, NOSAWA Rongai, Kazuyuki Fujita, Kazunari Murakami & Kendo Kashinvs. Katsuhiko Nakajima, Masa Kitamiya, Manabu Soya, Haoh, Nioh & Tadasuke
5. GHC Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Title: Yoshinari Ogawa & HAYATA (c) vs. Kotaro Suzuki & Ikuto Hidaka
6. GHC Jr. Heavyweight Title: Daisuke Harada (c) vs. Seiki Yoshioka
7. NOAH GENERATION: Naomichi Marufuji & Jun Akiyama vs. Kaito Kiyomiya & Yoshiki Inamura
8. Double Main Event I - GHC National Title: Kenoh (c) vs. Masakatsu Funaki
9. Double Main Event II - GHC Heavyweight Title: Go Shiozaki (c) vs. Keiji MutoWho will be watching? What are your predictions?
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Here's my story for the UFC on my countryman Mason Jones https://www.ufc.com/news/enter-the-dragon-mason-jones-octagon-debut-ufc-fight-island-8-chiesa-magny
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For those looking to check out the Shiozaki - Sugiura MOTYC from Sunday 6 Dec you can do so here with Japanese commentary - https://abema.tv/channels/fighting-sports/slots/EQT5PxVm5omChd?utm_campaign=slot_share_tw&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
Or here with English commentary - https://www.fite.tv/watch/noah-the-best-final-chroncile-2020/2p8ho/
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You can see last night's show, Premium Prelude, the final build-up to Sunday's big Yoyogi show, for free via Abema at https://t.co/lGCqfQX1Vz?amp=1
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12 hours ago, Tommy! said:
How does FITE work, do you need to watch live or do the shows go into an "on demand" type pot after first showing?
I used to love NOAH, never followed it like some on here but loved picking up shows and comps, and I am tempted to dip in and see what's going on but not enough to get up at sparrows fart on my day off.
Hi Tommy. Once ordered you'll also get unlimited replays.
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10 hours ago, KingofSports said:
I don't think the National Title existed in the days when I watched NOAH on a more regular basis. Was it designed for Japanese competitors only, with GHC Heavyweight open to all comers?..or just an additional belt to compete for? Kenoh v Saku sounds interesting. I enjoyed early Taniguchi as a wrestler, but not so much as Maybach. Glad to see that's gone now.
It was created late last year. I think it suits Kenoh. He's the third person to hold the title. Effectively a championship for those currently outside of the main event picture to fight over.
The 12/6 show can be ordered at https://www.fite.tv/watch/noah-the-best-final-chroncile-2020/2p8ho/
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16 minutes ago, KingofSports said:
I nearly mentioned the announce team. After 20 years of listening to it, I've become totally accustomed to Japanese commentary, which generates the excitement, yet doesn't patronise or piss me off. I really struggle with English/American and can happily watch a match with no commentary at all. This was well done though. Informative, without being too intrusive & treating the matches more as a legit' sporting contests than 'pro wrestling'. Not sure if the Scots guy is the same one who covered Pancrase a few years ago. Top marks anyway to both gentlemen.
Thank you very much. Yes, it's Stewart Fulton, who usually does Pancrase, and myself.
Here is the card for 12/6. It marks NOAH's first visit to this venue in 16 years. Show will be available to pre-order soon on FITE TV.
NOAH "NOAH THE BEST 2020 ~FINAL CHRONICLE 2020~", 06.12.2020
Yoyogi National Stadium Gymnasium #2
1. Kinya Okada vs. Yasutaka Yano
2. Daisuke Harada, Atsushi Kotoge & Junta Miyawaki vs. Tadasuke, Haoh & Nioh
3. Hajime Ohara, YO-HEY & Seiki Yoshioka vs. Katsuhiko Nakajima, Masa Kitamiya & Manabu Soya
4. GHC Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Title: Yoshinari Ogawa & HAYATA (c) vs. Kotaro Suzuki & Salvaje de Oriente
5. GHC National Title: Kenoh (c) vs. Kazushi Sakuraba
6. Naomichi Marufuji, Keiji Muto, Masakatsu Funaki & Yuko Miyamoto vs. Kaito Kiyomiya, Shuhei Taniguchi, Daiki Inaba & Yoshiki Inamura
7. GHC Heavyweight Title: Go Shiozaki (c) vs. Takashi Sugiura -
On 11/24/2020 at 4:06 AM, KingofSports said:
Had a look at the GHC Tag & Heavyweight matches last night. Both pretty enjoyable as it goes. Always happy to see SAKU. Funaki looking good too. Average age of the participants in that match is 48 (brought down by Marufuji, at a tender 41).
The main was heading towards a 5-star match, but whilst I have no issues with guys chopping the shit out of each other (particularly in Japan), it perhaps became a bit one dimensional for my taste. An easy watch anyway. Couldn't tell if Shiozaki was 'out' at one point. It looked like it. Oddly enough, the last match I saw of his in All Japan was a 2/3 falls, which should really have been awarded to his opponent, as he was evidently unconcious at one stage. They somehow bumblefucked throught that, but it put me off watching their product & him in particular. This was more like an old school NOAH match. I hardly recognised Nakajima, with his new look. Bored of saying it, but NJPW should've picked him up years ago, unless there's an issue I'm unaware of.
-Whilst it's clear enough in the opening post that the event was held at Yokohama Budokan, it should perhaps be noted that this is a new facility (also used by STARDOM) & not THE Budokan, which obv's is located in Tokyo-
Good summary. They're jumping straight into another big event next week with Shiozaki defending against Sugiura in Yoyogi on 12/6. It will be live on FITE TV.
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On 11/18/2020 at 9:45 PM, PowerButchi said:
That's nice.
I thought so too
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NOAH is back on FITE TV this weekend with a big show from the Yokohama Budokan. Eight matches including four title matches.
PPV can be pre-ordered at https://t.co/pL3lApt1y0?amp=1
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Just now, Astro Hollywood said:
Bring back Moo I say.
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14 minutes ago, Chest Rockwell said:
Who is that, what history did they make, why should we care, and what do you think about it?
Starting a thread with nothing but a link is very low effort and not the done thing here, thanks.
Story on football's pop culture star and Japanese legend Hidetoshi Nakata.
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Shinsuke Nakamura's attitude at the Meet & Greet was really bad. He and Ishii charged £10 for photos despite being told not to by RPW staff (at least they said when told that they would go and speak to them about it). It was awful because they were doing the same thing during the show's interval anyway, rendering the £15 fans paid (along with the extra time they spent queuing) for the Meet & Greet pretty much meaningless.
The worst part was his attitude when I even tried speaking to him (in his own language no less) without buying anything - he was charging £10 for a couple of tiny stickers and a photo. He continued signing a bulk of posters (which they were probably going to try to sell later) without even looking at me, just about replying to me under his breath. I've actually never felt so insulated by a wrestler in my life. It was like I'd followed him to his hotel or something (as opposed to being a paid fan at an aptly named 'Meet & Greet' event).
It's true that in Japan Meet & Greets tend to be much more formal and less interactive, with photos and signatures typically requiring you to purchase something. However, they don't have the £15 admission fee! But I think Nakamura needs to learn that when in Rome.............
The sour taste from this incident almost completely ruined the show for me. This is about the third time RPW have failed to take a stand on this issue and it's quite infuriating. There were questions about this on Facebook in the days leading up to show that went unanswered. I have emailed a complaint and am awaiting a response.
I met Nakamura after Wrestle Kingdom outside the TD and he was great. He was posing with fans and talking to everyone.
Yes, and he was friendly at last year's RPW as well. I didn't say he wasn't ever friendly; I just said he wasn't this time (presumably because I didn't pay the £10). And it came across very rudely.
Just because he was nice to you, me and other fans on other occasions doesn't make what I'm telling you about this incident any less true or less valid.
I shared my experience of meeting him. Nothing more, nothing less. No need for your tone.
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Shinsuke Nakamura's attitude at the Meet & Greet was really bad. He and Ishii charged £10 for photos despite being told not to by RPW staff (at least they said when told that they would go and speak to them about it). It was awful because they were doing the same thing during the show's interval anyway, rendering the £15 fans paid (along with the extra time they spent queuing) for the Meet & Greet pretty much meaningless.
The worst part was his attitude when I even tried speaking to him (in his own language no less) without buying anything - he was charging £10 for a couple of tiny stickers and a photo. He continued signing a bulk of posters (which they were probably going to try to sell later) without even looking at me, just about replying to me under his breath. I've actually never felt so insulated by a wrestler in my life. It was like I'd followed him to his hotel or something (as opposed to being a paid fan at an aptly named 'Meet & Greet' event).
It's true that in Japan Meet & Greets tend to be much more formal and less interactive, with photos and signatures typically requiring you to purchase something. However, they don't have the £15 admission fee! But I think Nakamura needs to learn that when in Rome.............
The sour taste from this incident almost completely ruined the show for me. This is about the third time RPW have failed to take a stand on this issue and it's quite infuriating. There were questions about this on Facebook in the days leading up to show that went unanswered. I have emailed a complaint and am awaiting a response.
I met Nakamura after Wrestle Kingdom outside the TD and he was great. He was posing with fans and talking to everyone.
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Are general entry tix available on the day?
I'm assuming you're making reference to London Wrestle Convention as the Ric Flair tour has finished? If so then yes I think there were some general admission tickets available before the online store closed yesterday. Just to be sure, I'd contact them directly.
I would like to buy a ticket on the day and meet the WOS guys.
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Are general entry tix available on the day?
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Here's some pics and clips I put together from my day at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4XAac4bVLA
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Are there are other WWE-released Dynamite Kid figures about?
http://www.amazon.com/DYNAMITE-KID-BRITISH-BULLDOGS-Wrestling/dp/B00669P4Q4
NOAH live on FITE TV this Sun w/ Shiozaki v Nakajima
in UK Fan Forum
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The result of the show is one of the biggest wrestling stories of 2021.