Is it time for an asian world champ?

[Jordan]

Originally Posted by Hanso I think if he was somehow to show up, with a mouth piece, and challenge Punk for BEST IN THE WORLD it could be a pretty decent money draw for a PPV or two. Obviously he would need to last awhile to get the title. the problem with getting someone born and raised in China, Korea, Japan etc is getting them through the major language and cultural gap.

Whoa whoa whoa... now nothing against Tanahashi, he's fantastic. But what makes you think he would be a "draw" in America with Punk?

If WWE were to do a Japan only PPV and release it on DVD in the States, that could work. But why do you think people would pay for Tanahashi having no idea who he is? They'd just think it was Yoshi Tatsu vs CM Punk.

If WWE got Tanahashi for a deal, you'd have to hype him by airing videos from NJPW on Raw, have him do a match where he kills somebody that matters, but also showing the similarities between him and Punk, then it might work. But come on, it would never happen.

[whiteyford]

Originally Posted by Fragile X If WWE were to do a Japan only PPV and release it on DVD in the States, that could work.

Would actually like to see them do this,maybe just as a Raw main event when they're in Japan/Mexico etc., have them defend a world title or the intercontinental belt against a local name talent.