pryko Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 KOJIMA!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members IANdrewDiceClay Posted January 4, 2014 Paid Members Share Posted January 4, 2014 New Japan are ridiculous when it comes to pageantry. They are a fantastic promotion these days. Half the roster are US regulars. There's so much appeal to the average fan on their shows. If they could get Jim Ross or Mauro Ranallo to do announcing for them, I think they'd really attract a lot more attention. I don't mind the foreign announcers myself, but I can see it being off putting for some people. Â Who was the Lenne Hardt tribute doing the ring announcing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Joe Joe Jr Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I've caught bits and pieces of NJPW in the last 2 years from recommendations and enjoyed what I've seen. I just haven't had time to keep up with it consistently. However, some of the things I've heard about the entrances alone (the GIFs I've seen today have blown me away) are really tempting me to buy this show. On top of that, you've got a lot of US guys who have been under-utilised in America doing some really exciting things. I never thought I would enjoy a DH Smith match as much as I have done seeing his NJPW stuff. Plus I've been an Alex Shelley nut for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryko Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 What was with Prince Devitt's look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Of Swing Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 So is Spanish commentary on Ustream the norm or did I fuck up ordering? Â Not a serious issue just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgi86 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 There were two streams - one in Japanese and one in Spanish. I guess you must've used the Spanish link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Of Swing Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Ah right, cheers. First time actually ordering an show so that's good to know for the future. Â Not had time to watch the show yet but last years was probably my favorite wrestling show of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 So I was going to order this, but Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rob Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I didn't think much of the show in terms of the matches, will agree that the entrances and production in general was absolutely terrific. Typical no-selling spots aside, I really liked a lot of Shibata vs Goto. The last 5-10 mins of Devitt vs Ibushi was pretty damn good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrestlescotland Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 First time watching any Japanese wrestling in a few years and glad I checked this out. Cracking show made me want to see more of some of the guys anyway. Loved the entrances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honor87 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Just caught this on YouTube. Boy did archer and debit look the dogs on their entrance attire. US promotions could really take note of some of the badass outfits. Â Loved the highlight vid in background of previous iwgp champs before okada/ naito, which was a belter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Of Swing Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 What was with Prince Devitt's look? Â Fuck knows what whoever came up with that look was smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackhennessey Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 What was with Prince Devitt's look? Â Fuck knows what whoever came up with that look was smoking. Carnage from Spiderman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Onyx2 Posted January 5, 2014 Awards Moderator Share Posted January 5, 2014 What was with Prince Devitt's look? Â Fuck knows what whoever came up with that look was smoking. Carnage from Spiderman. Â spoiler gif of his entrance. Â Coolest thing ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heath Scumm Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 4 + hours of awesomeness. There were things I liked, there were things I was indifferent to but there were some things I absolutely loved. Â Sakuraba still moves like a boss When you've got Liger in the dark match, you know the show is going to rock Great Muta is still getting the biggest pop in New Japan Kojima is going to elevate that title and it's about time they bring some credibility to it The IWGP JR. TAG match was so great, they innovated and moved so fast I could barely see all the action Nakamura was so excentric and the best heavyweight on the show, in my opinion he was better than Tanahashi Devitt vs Kota was MOTN in my opinion, especially after Bullet Club were sent to the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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