Oh last night I bought Cobb's Suplay Cologne shirt... the one he made as a clapback to Elgin's "he stinks" comments XD
I think I would have a much easier time getting invested in the characters if they actually had english translations of stuff, that's why the more over the top performers stand out moreI'll agree to disagree then as Rika and Misao have been my two favourites when it comes to character work and I think they had the best two matches in the company this year on the same night. I think one of the things I like most about the company is that you'll have normal wrestler and outlandish character yet everyone works so well together. From working together like Rika and Maho or working against each other like Yuu's tournament match against Misao where she flat out didn't sell any of her shenanigans. Plus I think some of the more compelling stories this year have been more normal characters like Rika and Marika doing everything they could to better themselves. I think I had a similar view when I started watching that you had a few stand out like Maki and Maho because their characters were nuts and that a huge amount of the roster seemed like generic idol characters, however over time most of the roster's grown on me in a way I didn't expect.
Anyway, I'm not trying to drag you for disparaging the product (as I know you're not) and you're right in that a lot of the appeal's about the crazy fun stuff. Just in match storytelling is probably the most important thing in wrestling to me, e.g. I'd be happier with a match that features 5 basic moves with a good story over a match that has over 50 different elaborate super dangerous spots that doesn't have much story to it, so I'd still recommend it to people who just like wrestling with that disclaimer.
there was a group of three guys in full tracksuits at strong styleI was tempted by the NJPW tracksuit
But it's 180$ alone and wtf am I going to do with a tracksuit
there was a group of three guys in full tracksuits at strong style
you could look like a fucking tryhard like them
I think I would have a much easier time getting invested in the characters if they actually had english translations of stuff, that's why the more over the top performers stand out more
ahh you'll have a good timeinsane, jesus fucking christ
I was considering going to the show tonight but ehhhh not feeling it. Kris Wolf vs. Tessa should be fun, and Blue Nation are my faves
Merch Selection is crap wow.
No Suzuki Gun
No ZSJ
No Okada
No Omega specific shirts even
Not even Golden Elite
I was ready to spend hundreds... i bought Blue shirt with a Yellow NJPW lion logo on the front and 72 on the back. 30$
I'm sure I would, honestly I was way more bothered by Madison Eagles sitting out the tour than this (as unfortunate as it is)
it's crazy that they don't realize the people at this show are the exact people willing to drop hundreds on "obscure" merch. let me guess they only had bullet club and lij merch?
the fucking primary audience of pro wrestling in america these days trends older with money to blow on the shit
So the PROGRESS plan for the World Cup final if England make it is to run the first half, then have a 2 hour interval for the football, then run the second half
it's crazy that they don't realize the people at this show are the exact people willing to drop hundreds on "obscure" merch. let me guess they only had bullet club and lij merch?
the fucking primary audience of pro wrestling in america these days trends older with money to blow on the shit
Fuck if this dude wasn't mister "just ok" in the ring. He'd be incredible
This is a hell of a promo.
Bingo just LIJ and BC merch yep.
I'll post the flyer soon it's pathetic
no golden elite merch is just baffling on every level, though. the hot new merch from their champion and hottest wrestling stable in north america. matt and nick should sell them out of their car they'd make a killing.
Elite is branding for Bucks and friends to sell Bullet Club merch without the license, New Japan doesn't own it
https://www.njpw1972.com/30952The official NJPW mobile game, 'KING OF SPORTS – NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING' is now released!
You can now download the official NJPW mobile game, 'KING OF SPORTS – NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING' from App Store and Google Play. It is free to play, though optional in app purchases are available.
Choose your favourite NJPW stars, including Kazuchika Okada, Kenny Omega, Hiroshi Tanahashi and more to become IWGP champion! You can also edit wrestlers' moves and costumes to bring a personal touch to the ring.
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What money? At every show they do incredibly well.ah true
they should still cut a deal or something for these big american shows, feels like there's money left on the table for both parties when you have 6000+ die hard new japan fans in one place. fans are the big losers in the end.
I mean that's regardless of shirt selection
CMLL? Hmmmmmmm...
Any NJPW x Kinnikuman shirts?
....why does Tanahashi have Liger in a baby carrier?