NJPW Strong Style Evolved Tonight at a proper time!

[Jordan]

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This is the official thread for the 3 or 4 of us who are going to discuss this show tonight! Awesome tag main event! NJPW in USA, here we go!

* Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi vs. The Young Bucks
* Jay White (c) vs. Hangman Page (IWGP US Championship)
* Kazuchika Okada and Tomohiro Ishii vs. Zack Sabre Jr. and Minoru Suzuki
* Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Will Ospreay
* Hiroshi Tanahashi, KUSHIDA, Dragon Lee, and Rysuke Taguchi vs. SANADA, Tetsuya Naito, BUSHI, and Hiromu Takahashi
* Cody Rhodes and Marty Scurll vs. Guerrillas of Destiny
* Chuck Taylor and Toru Yano vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Lance Archer
* Gedo and Hirooki Goto vs. Juice Robinson and David Finlay
* Roppongi 3K and Rocky Romero vs. Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, and Scorpio Sky

The show will air live on AXS TV at 8PM ET for those in the U.S. while international audiences can watch it live on NJPW World. Those in the US can also check it out on NJPW World on VOD after the event airs.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

On too late for me, but I might catch a replay tomorrow.

Card isn't amazing outside of the main event.

[Jordan]

Well to start I'm kind of annoyed that the show is on AXS because I don't have cable so I'll have to stream it, sure there won't be a problem but I pay for New Japan World and haven't used it since 1/4, just like last year.

[Jordan]

On too late for me, but I might catch a replay tomorrow.

Card isn't amazing outside of the main event.

You're right it's not amazing but it could be a sleeper, there are some really great workers on the card. I personally haven't watch ROH steadily for years so seeing some guys like Daniels and Kazarian, I haven't seen them wrestle in like 5 years. Also I'm really into the Hangman Page vs Jay White match and hoping that Page goes over. I like his promo's and look, he could be a big deal. Kind of reminds me of AWA Curt Henning. And as for Jay White, I want him to do well, I don't fully believe in him but I'm hoping he pulls out an incredible performance.

Also the big tag match with Okada and Ishii vs Zack Sabre and Suzuki is exciting, just to see how those stories will progress.

The main event is so so for me, I don't care for the Bucks but, I know that they have the ability and likelihood to totally change my mind. Mostly I'm just excited to see something new. This is NJPW's US product so I am excited to see how it feels like on the air.

[Droford]

Its getting 4 hours. Wish it started at 7

[Simple Fan]

I'll be watching but probably not live.

[Droford]

If its anything like the last one there won't be a lot of commercials they only did them between matches.

[Fignuts]

Whoa did I miss something?

Whats the story behind Cody and Marty vs G.O.D.?

[Simple Fan]

Didn't know anything about it either. As I want Tama Tonga to crash the Omega/Cody match at Supercard of Honor and take sole leadership of Bullet Club, I hope this match plants the seeds.

[Emperor Smeat]

On too late for me, but I might catch a replay tomorrow.
Card isn't amazing outside of the main event.
Yeah. Losing Rey vs Liger was a big blow considering the reaction the announcement generated. Also didn't help this show didn't have any real time for focus because it was squished in between two bigger events for NJPW.


Whoa did I miss something?
Whats the story behind Cody and Marty vs G.O.D.?
Just something added at the last minute for the show's card.

[Evil Vito]

Wait I can't watch on NJPW World until after the show is done? God dammit.

[Droford]

I guess people don't watch NJPW on Fridays on AXS as everyone's pissed at it being JR and Barnett

[Jordan]

It has begun!

[Emperor Smeat]

Wait I can't watch on NJPW World until after the show is done? God dammit.

Original plan supposedly was just to be on New Japan World for the US but AXS TV managed to convince NJPW to make it a live event exclusive to them.

[Jordan]

The arena looks good. They can double this easy next time.

[Jordan]

Kazarian may be hurt after an odd springboard fall.

[Jordan]

Nope.... maybe it was just good workin.

[Jordan]

Sick springboard dropkick to the ribs by Romero. He's awesome.

[Jordan]

Really good opener. All 6 guys are great workers and got to shine a little bit.

[Simple Fan]

Pretty good opened that went as expected.

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: at Barnett's f-bomb for Roppongi 3.0 to leave the ring. Guess the production botches of last year are continuing tonight.

[Jordan]

Lots of smarks bitching about Jr and Barnett on commentary for the show tonight, but I'd rather listen to Ross half know a product than Kelly's child like voice and Don's constant attempts at self validation.

[Emperor Smeat]

Wonder how much money Yano makes from his constant hawking of DVD merch.

[Droford]

Archer singlely looks like James Storm and Elias

[Jordan]

If Chuckie T would get on the gas he might find himself higher up the card about everywhere. Reminds me of Sami Zayn.

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: Yano

[Emperor Smeat]

Yano & Chuckie T vs KES match was really good.

[Simple Fan]

Felt like them last two matches flew by. Next match should be interesting.

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: at the back-and-forth boos & cheers spot for The Villain and Cody.

[Droford]

Lol fuck you Cody

[Jordan]

Are these Tongans related to The Uso's?

[Emperor Smeat]

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[Emperor Smeat]

8-man tag match was very good

[Jordan]

Great 8 man tag

[Jordan]

Cool pose

[Droford]

KISS Mysterio

[Droford]

Taker and Liver are the same age
*mind blown*

[Emperor Smeat]

Liger-Ospreay match was good.

Biggest weakness of this show so far has been the camerawork and production. Not as terrible as last year when ROH was solely in charge of it.

[Jordan]

I liked Liger and Ospreay. Ospreay is one of the best in the world.

[Droford]

Scurll running in highlight of night

[Jordan]

I don't think anyone has wrestler harder and as well as Liger. Crazy. Taker would be close but he doesn't wrestle as often.

[Jordan]

I'm pumped for this tag match right here. All the matches left actually but I am excited to see ZSJ to do some cool stuff.

[Droford]

Ooh this is good.

[Droford]

I wanna know who jack sabre is

[Jordan]

Holy shit this tag is insane!

[Jordan]

Wowwwww what a match.

[Droford]

I'd just take 20 minutes of Suzuki and Ishii beating the he'll out of each other

[Jordan]

LOL they keep cutting JR off

[Jordan]

I'd just take 20 minutes of Suzuki and Ishii beating the he'll out of each other

Yeah that was amazing

[Emperor Smeat]

Tag match was great.

Next event being at the Cow Palace this July is interesting since it seats around 11k for wrestling.

[Simple Fan]

Tag match was great.

Next event being at the Cow Palace this July is interesting since it seats around 11k for wrestling.

Could seat even more seeing as NJPW doesn't go all out on a stage.

[Emperor Smeat]

Holy shit. Hangman Page's neck came really close to snapping on the ring apron.

[Jordan]

Crazy spot with the German from the apron.

[Emperor Smeat]

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[Jordan]

Jay White is winning me over in this one.

[Jordan]

LOL Jay White is determined to kill Hangman with a suplex somehow tonight.

[Jordan]

What a beautiful powerbomb from Hangman. My all time favorite move.

[Emperor Smeat]

White vs Hangman Page was good.

Started off really slow but got better the longer it went on.

[Droford]

Pages neck is half mush

[Jordan]

It was a really good match. Jay White is getting it and Hangman is really good. Reminds me of Curt Henning and Bobby Roode.

[Simple Fan]

Good US Championship match. Both those guys getting gimmicks helped them out a bunch.

[Emperor Smeat]

NJPW should have renamed this show as Spit Style Evolved with all the spitting being done tonight.

[Jordan]

Omg that double superplex was scarrrryyyyy

[Emperor Smeat]

450 Splash & Elbow drop combo by the Young Bucks was great.

[Droford]

Props to them willing to kill each other out tgere like this

[Droford]

Lol Matt making him do the 1WA and then nick makes the save..lol

[Jordan]

Great match really good show. Not crazy good but very enjoyable.

[Emperor Smeat]

Bucks vs Golden Lovers was fantastic.

Very entertaining show tonight.

[Droford]

4 hour 15 minute show blew by but really just the last 2 matches were above ok

[Simple Fan]

Crazy main event. Good show all around.

[slik]

I tuned in for the last 10 min...arena/production looked 'cool' on tv...reminded me of vintage WCW (in a good way).

Should i watch a replay/is it good overall?

[slik]

oh, the replay is on now, might as well watch some of it

[Emperor Smeat]

I tuned in for the last 10 min...arena/production looked 'cool' on tv...reminded me of vintage WCW (in a good way).

Should i watch a replay/is it good overall?

It was good but the first 3-4 matches are pretty skippable in terms of quality.

[Jordan]

It was good but the first 3-4 matches are pretty skippable in terms of quality.

Skippable but enjoyable

[Destor]

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Well that was fucking stupid

[Destor]

COOL THO

[slik]

The first couple of matches were enjoyable and I had them on in the background
Paying attention to this match though. Scurll and Cody are both good.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

That main event was terrific. I was half expecting ZSJ/Suzuki V Okada/Is hi I would steal the show, but the in bring storytelling of that main event was wonderful. Kenny not wanting to pull the trigger to the point where Matt even forced him to, then Nick not able to wake Matt and trying to fight them both off until Omega and Ibushi ended up basically giving the golden trigger to a corpse to finish it. Goddamn

[Bad News Gertner]

Pretty bleh show. 3.5/10.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

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That and the wobbly hand and refusing to do the V-Trigger until Ibushi talked him into it were my favourite moments. And the cliff hanger at the end, wow

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Omega might have legit oribital bone damage that he talked about after the match. Has no vision problems though, so might still make Supercard of Honor.

I think he should do it in a mask.

[Jordan]

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[Jordan]

Also want to mention how awesome Cody is lately. He's one of the best storytellers there is right now. If he ever ends up back in WWE, he will be an ace.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

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[Evil Vito]

God damn what a great main event.

[Simple Fan]

I tuned in for the last 10 min...arena/production looked 'cool' on tv...reminded me of vintage WCW (in a good way).

Thought the same thing, really like that venue for wrestling.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

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[slik]

Cody is great

[Jordan]

Yeah he is.

[Droford]

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Someone on Reddit said In n Out should be the Ribera Steakhouse of US and they should give the NJPW wrestlers jackets.

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[#BROKEN Hasney]

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DAT ENDING

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Watched the main event tag. Really liked it. Great storytelling. A couple of awkward spots early but it either was done for the purpose of Kenny and Ibushi being a bit "off" because Omega didn't want to hurt the injured Jackson brother.... or they were legit bungled and it fortuitously played nicely into a match. Botches don't always hurt if you play them off right, and I'd say they did.


Only actual gripe with the match was it essentially turned into a WCW vs NWO Revenge for N64 match. Young Bucks kicked out of absolutely retarded offence. But it built up so nicely to the one-winged angel, and then the double V-Trigger that I can't nitpick too much.

5/7