TildeGuy~! Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Nice little documentary on this years G1 Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TildeGuy~! Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Kishin Liger made a return. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wideload90 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 You can keep the demon Balor. Kishin Liger takes the whole demon alter ego thing to another murderous level. It feels special and significant. Best thing to happen in NJPW for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_3165 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Anyone got the backstory on Kishin Liger? Never seen this version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Supremo Posted September 22, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted September 22, 2019 I’d never heard or seen of Kishin Liger before. Holy shit. Goosebumps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members TheBurningRed Posted September 22, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted September 22, 2019 17 minutes ago, Michael_3165 said: Anyone got the backstory on Kishin Liger? Never seen this version. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/thestrongstyleblog.wordpress.com/2018/10/13/kishin-liger-the-dark-side-of-a-legend/amp/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paid Members BomberPat Posted September 23, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted September 23, 2019 Kishin Liger has long been one of my favourite things in wrestling, because I love a good powerful image, and some of the photos of that first reveal were incredible. It played into the MUTA "demonic alter-ego" persona better than anyone ever has, and that it's been used so sparingly since, rather than him busting it out for every big show, just makes it so powerful. That he's completely bald with it now just makes it look even more sinister, and creates a stronger distinction between Kishin and the Liger we're more familiar with. I don't know if the facepaint being smeared and smudged was a result of him wearing the mask over it and working up a sweat, or a conscious design choice, but it also made it all seem so much creepier and more dangerous than if it had all been perfectly smooth, well applied and flawless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TildeGuy~! Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) The commentary for the ending of White/Naito was great putting over the fact people were storming out after Naito lost the gold and Gambino being happy about it, good post match promo and comments from White too, he’s the best heel in the business for me. King Of Pro Wrestling is gonna be must watch with what they’ve already announced plus a possible Kishin Liger/Suzuki Death Match Edited September 23, 2019 by TildeGuy~! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Accident Prone Posted September 23, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted September 23, 2019 10 minutes ago, TildeGuy~! said: The commentary for the ending of White/Naito was great putting over the fact people were storming out after Naito lost the gold and Gambino being happy about it, good post match promo and comments from White too, he’s the best heel in the business for me. You sure about this statement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TildeGuy~! Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, Accident Prone said: You sure about this statement? He’s a great heel and no one gets booed in New Japan like Jay White does. Besides it’s just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Accident Prone Posted September 23, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted September 23, 2019 Booing as they're walking out the door and not buying a ticket when he headlines the next show (probably). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Carbomb Posted September 23, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted September 23, 2019 I saw him for the first time at the UK show. He wasn't awful, but I didn't think he was all that great, and I was shocked to find out he'd been IWGP champ. Belongs nowhere near that belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members gmoney Posted September 23, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted September 23, 2019 Yeah, he didn't impress at the London show. Granted he was in a tag, but even so he certainly wasn't standing out. KENTA was a much better heel on the show and he didn't know left from right for half his match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westlondonmist Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 2 hours ago, BomberPat said: Kishin Liger has long been one of my favourite things in wrestling, because I love a good powerful image, and some of the photos of that first reveal were incredible. It played into the MUTA "demonic alter-ego" persona better than anyone ever has, and that it's been used so sparingly since, rather than him busting it out for every big show, just makes it so powerful. That he's completely bald with it now just makes it look even more sinister, and creates a stronger distinction between Kishin and the Liger we're more familiar with. I don't know if the facepaint being smeared and smudged was a result of him wearing the mask over it and working up a sweat, or a conscious design choice, but it also made it all seem so much creepier and more dangerous than if it had all been perfectly smooth, well applied and flawless. Have to agree with the rarely being used thing. Makes it seem only when he loses it and you see the hidden anger in the popular baby face. I think him vs Suzuki will have the crowd on their toes and will be a hell of a way for Liger to end his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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