>>21384310
spike player is looking a little rough

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>>21394025 >>21398974

I did a thorough chronological rewatch of AJPW from the mid-80s to the end of 2023. I was already familiar with the King's Road era prior to this and I started watching current AJPW when Nakajima jumped over in 2023, so I wanted to cover the vast space in between. Lots of good stuff. My takeaways: the Mutoh-era was pretty fun for the most part, Taiyo Kea was cool, the cruiserweights like Kondo and Tanaka and Hayashi were awesome and underrated. I liked the Akiyama era a lot too and I loved the BJW crossovers they did in the 2010s.

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>>21384310
AJPW 10/22 Korakuen (6:30pm)
>Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship: Honda Ryuki (13th Oudou Tournament winner) vs Miyahara Kento (c) [76th champion, 10th defense]
>All Japan Pro Wrestling vs Gajadokuro: Kikuta Madoka, ISHIN, & Kato Yoshiki vs Aoyagi Yuma, Anzai Yuma, & Ayabe Ren
>Saito Brothers vs HAVOC: Xyon, Oddyssey, Ashino Shotaro, & Cal Bloom vs Saito Jun, Saito Rei, "Mr. Saito" Doi Naruki, & Senor Saito
>Intermission
>Sekimoto Daisuke & Mashimo Kengo vs Suwama & Shiozaki Go
>World Junior Heavyweight Championship Preview: Rising HAYATO, MUSASHI, Yoshioka Seiki, & Yano Yasutaka vs Tamura Dan, Tachibana Seigo, Omori Hokuto, & Aoki Yuya
>Kofuji Shouta vs Suzuki Hideki

https://www.ajpw.tv/lives/86a5f295-8e2f-4561-a607-c9e2ce3cac8e

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>>21387055

>The injured man was actually a big fan of Sareee and Takumi Iroha’s “Spark Rush.” However, he left the venue without seeing the main event in which the two appeared. Feeling sorry for him, Sareee decided to send tickets for her self-produced show, Sareee-ISM Chapter XIII, along with a photo featuring a three-shot of Sareee, Singh, and his son Tiger Jeet Singh Jr., signed by all three.

Was she ribbing him? Why the fuck would he want that kek

wonder what's the announcement. doubt its acquired by a black company
https://x.com/alljapan_pw/status/2113163452424335388

>>21386465
after that japanese said it was definitely work kek

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>>21387175

the announcement at today's AJPW show:

>[AJPW] Comedian Hanawa's Eldest Son, Hanawa Genki, to Make New Year's Eve Debut Against Suzuki Hideki: "I'm Really Excited"

>All Japan Pro Wrestling announced on October 22 that Hanawa Genki (25), the eldest son of comedian Hanawa, will make his professional wrestling debut at the promotion's New Year's Eve show at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 2 in Tokyo.

>Hanawa is a 25-year-old native of Saga Prefecture. He devoted himself to judo from childhood and went on to attend the prestigious Kokushikan University. After graduating, he worked as a teacher, but left his position last year and signed a trainee contract with All Japan Pro Wrestling in March of this year.

>After the third match at that day's Korakuen Hall show, Hanawa entered the ring with a nervous expression and addressed the crowd: "It's been decided that I'll be making my debut. I'll give it everything I've got. Thank you for your support." His announcement was met with loud applause. The arena's big screen then revealed that he would face Suzuki Hideki in a singles match on New Year's Eve. "I'll give it my all. Please cheer me on!" he declared before bowing to all four sides of the ring. The crowd responded with thunderous chants of "Hanawa!"

>>21387174
>Later, in the backstage interview area, Hanawa expressed his determination: "First and foremost, I'm happy. But I also feel that I need to work many times harder from here until my debut. There are about two months until the match, and I want to put in the maximum possible effort during that time to become stronger." Regarding his opponent, Suzuki, he said emphatically, "I've been watching his matches for a long time, and he's a senior wrestler I deeply respect. I intend to give it everything I've got and take him on with the attitude of someone learning from a much more experienced wrestler."

>Although he has yet to tell his family, Hanawa plans to invite them to his debut match. Clenching his fist, he declared, "I'm really excited, and I feel like I'm ready to go out there and do this. I'll fire myself up and give it everything I've got."

https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/407441

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I've now seen notifications from NOAH and GLEAT that they fixed the PHP issue but have not yet seen one from my bank.

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Convert your money into Kenohbucks.

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>>21389124

HOLY FUCKING AVRA

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>>21388265
Dimes

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>>21391564

Naito vs Killer Kross free live on YouTube 7:30pm Aussie time on Halloween
https://x.com/WSWWrestlingAUS/status/2113392188705132872

>>21384310
look at this dude

>>21385824
whats the verdict on Cal Bloom

>>21390091
kek

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fuck rocky

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>trick or treat

>>21384911
This is the depressing part of these threads. Good discussion point, but no discussion :(

>[NOAH] Marufuji Naomichi Eager to Face Luis Mante, aka M.P.I.: "I Want to Put on Some Cool Wrestling"

>A contract signing ceremony for NOAH's October 25 show at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo was held in the city on October 24, where GHC National Champion Marufuji Naomichi (47) vowed to deliver an exciting battle against challenger Luis Mante.

>Mante first appeared at the September 23 Korakuen Hall show wearing a black mask, attacking GHC National Champion Marufuji Naomichi while he was facing Los Tranquilos de Japon (LTJ). He subsequently competed at the October 4 Yoyogi show as the masked wrestler "M.P.I.," securing a direct victory over Marufuji in a tag team match to earn a championship opportunity. Then, during a preview match on October 15, he removed his mask and revealed his identity.

>Looking ahead to their showdown, Marufuji expressed his enthusiasm: "Since he's taken off his mask and come forward openly to face me, I want to respond to that sincerity." He continued, "I want to put on some 'cool wrestling.' Lately, there's been a lot of outside interference and rule-breaking. I think I can have the kind of cool wrestling match I'm looking for with him." Mante responded, "Marufuji-san, you're a wrestler I deeply respect and admire. Tomorrow, let's put on a match worthy of being called a Match of the Year contender. And let's settle which of us is stronger."

https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/407607

Kyoki looks weird
https://x.com/noah_ghc/status/2113865810418766307

>>21384911
>>21394025
Nature of the board. And of this thread in particular because people are watching different stuff and with different levels of keeping up with it. I stopped to read that when it was posted but I'm too historically ignint to really say anything interesting.
>I did a thorough chronological rewatch of AJPW from the mid-80s to the end of 2023
I have been kicking around doing something similar though. But just the big shows and then having Grok or one of them go back and create a narrative style write-up of what was happening in between them as it unfolded. To get a feel for what it was like if you were watching live back in the day and following through coverage in Tokyo Sports or whatever. Can't imagine I'll ever get around to doing it though, I have a hard enough time keeping up with what's on now.

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>>21400400 >>21401790

NOAH 10/25 Wrestle Odyssey II @ Ryogoku Kokugikan (3:00pm)
>GHC Heavyweight Championship: Naito Tetsuya (c) vs OZAWA [51st champion, 1st defense]
>GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship: Fujimura Kai (c) vs Dragon Bane [63rd champion, 2nd defense]
>GHC Tag Team Championship: Soya Manabu & Iino Yuki (c) vs Shane Haste & Mikey Nicholls vs Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows [77th champions, 3rd defense]
>GHC National Championship: Marufuji Naomichi (c) vs Luis Mante [20th champion, 5th defense]
>The Fangs of Rebellion: Kiyomiya Kaito & Inamura Yoshiki vs Kenoh & Kouga
>GHC 200 Championship: HAYATA (c) vs Kondo Shuji [1st champion, 2nd defense]
>THE FINAL MAYBACH: KENTA & Maybach Taniguchi vs Masa Kitamiya & Sugiura Takashi
>Endo Tetsuya & Koyanagi Yuto vs BUSHI & RYUSEI vs Alpha Wolf & Tadasuke vs Fujita Kazuyuki & Black Mensore
>GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship: YO-HEY & Masaoka Jun (c) vs Alejandro & Odashima Daiki [66th champions, 1st defense]
>Kotoge Atsushi & Hi69 vs Tsuruya Hiroto & Namiki Hiroya

https://www.wrestle-universe.com/en/lives/hMJakKHxnXcrdjEuoh9vBM

>>21400011
wonder how much they draw with this?

>>21400400
Over 4,000 hopefully.

>>21400011
>THE FINAL MAYBACH: KENTA & Maybach Taniguchi vs Masa Kitamiya & Sugiura Takashi
I thought Kenoh was supposed to be teaming with him?

>>21400400
>>21401383
4000 or more would be considered a huge success for them, but it probably be around 3500+

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>>21401885 >>21401894

>using the cuck chair setup instead of seatboxes

You already know it's gonna be GRIM

>>21401808
New Japan got 6k with a similar setup 2 years ago so it's not inherently grim but that entrance setup and the floor seats is where the GRIMness is

>>21401808
Still more than MariCOLD

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>>21401954 >>21402271

4-5 thousy not too bad

>>21401922
Based Naito and Temu Naito drawing the house.

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November 5th. Korakuen Hall
>Open the Triangle Gate Championship Match: LOVE&PEACE Hyo, JACKY KAMEI & Riiita) (c)vs. XenisS (Yuki Yoshioka, Kota Minoura & El Cielo)
>Open the Brave Gate Champion Decision Match: (Interim Champion) Dragon Kid vs. Homare

November 8th. Kobe Sambo Hall
>Open the Drem Gate Championship Match: Yoshiki Kato (c) vs. Strong Machine J

>Pro Wrestling Noah Ryogoku

>October 11, 2025 (Sat) 3,617 attendees

October 25, 2026 (Sun) 4,253 attendees *Compared to last year: 118%

>Last year, they brought in big-name guests from other promotions, whereas this year, they mostly used their own roster & regular participants for match booking, so I think this substantial increase is a major success.

#noah_ghc

>>21402245
This shit is actually down from their May show with less buzz and star power lmao

>>21401922
10/25 NOAH
Getworks Presents WRESTLE ODYSSEY II
Tokyo, Ryogoku Kokugikan
Attendance: 4253
>https://wp.bbm-mobile.com/sp2/result/resultshow.asp?sendtime=20261025170253&s=067684

Provisional top 9 at Ryogoku Kokugikan:
1st NJPW G1 Tenzan Retirement 7,777 people
2nd NJPW G1 Final 7,260 people
3rd NJPW KOP 6,422 people
4th NJPW Sakura 6,009 people
5th DAM 5 Star Final 5,004 people
6th NOAH May Ryogoku 4,539 people
7th NOAH October Ryogoku 4,253 people
8th Joshi Pro Wrestling 3,089 people
9th Marigot 2,100 people

Naito is so fucking broken down, give OZAWA the belt please.

>>21402285
He isn't even a draw anymore, fucking Inamura/Haste was a bigger draw.

>>21402271
Yappari the top 3 in Japan are firmly NJPW, Stardom and NOAH!

grim

oh boy

Naito tried to break ozawa's neck multiple times kek

>>21402322
Ozawa should sue noah

>>21402292
5ch uncs reported that last ddt's ryogoku (WPP) attendance was around stardom's numbers (and they hate ddt so i have no reason to not believe that).
we'll see how will go next month. but since mao is champ i noticed tickets not selling as fast as they used to

Haven’t watched the show but seems like Naito is getting roasted online

Mr Smack Daddy outdrew Naito and Temu Naito back in May. If that isn't a sign to strap the rocket on him then NOAH should just close for business.

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>>21402420
as much as i love that little freak i wouldn’t be running to buy a ticket either. ueno had a great championship run and mao’s run has been pretty ass so far by comparison besides the fuminori match and even that could’ve gone better
most of his defenses so far just feel like stat padding, hopefully this match with chris will be a turning point if he retains but i doubt it

>>21402483
>Naito, man... Aren't his stamina, knees, and eyes all starting to go? His execution on moves in the latter half is just awful... Like Muto said, he really needs to change up his fight style.
>The fact that he managed to claw things back on the mic shows Naito still has plenty of commercial value after all. That said, he really needs to change up his moves. They're too dangerous.
>Even when Naito can't move properly anymore, he still wants to dish out and take dangerous moves, huh? That's tough on his opponents.
>I wonder if OZAWA is going to stick with that persona forever. Honestly, it's starting to fall flat.
>If he lacked popularity or drawing power in the industry, or if his matches remained unwatchable, he'd probably fade out from the main event scene. But Naito isn't at that point yet, at least for now. As long as Naito fans keep demanding it, he'll likely keep standing at the center of the ring.
>It's not Naito's fault; the promotion is to blame for building an event around a Naito like this. He hasn't been able to put on anything but terrible matches for years due to his poor physical condition. Did they really think holding things together to carry him through the Shane match meant everything was fine?
>If you read his interviews, it's clear that Naito has zero intention of changing his style. The organization using him is to blame, and Naito doesn't really have much of a pro wrestling IQ either.
>During his 20th-anniversary live stream, Naito practically said he doesn't intend to keep going for that much longer, and in other interviews, he's mentioned that he won't change his style and will just retire once he can no longer wrestle this way—so things are going to stay as they are. Leaving aside whether or not he's already reached that point, as everyone has their own opinion on that...

Ulka Sasaki back from NXT at NOAH New Year's Eve show.
https://x.com/noah_ghc/status/2114245350513168880

NOAH is where reputation go to die. First Ibushi, now Naito

>>21402762
His reputation died in New Japan, though. That match with Moxley and Forbidden Door followed by that final G1 said everything this NOAH run is just repeating.

Ozawa getting badly injured by two 50 years old men twice in a year, poor guy.

>>21402781
i didn't get he got injured, how bad it is

>>21398974
Yeah like I'm actually doing a similar watch, but I'm still in the 80's and don't have much to say aside from the obvious

>>21402762
>>21402781
What happened?

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>>21404121 >>21404313

>>21403979

>>21404116
MY GOAT IS WASHED FUCK

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>>21404116
The message is clear. Misawa-sama doesn't approve of the sports-entertainmentification of NOAH.

>>21384310
>Imake Gas
lmfao me too buddy

Naito Gassed Hall

I regret to inform you that NOAH are now also recruiting w*men as trainees

>>21405970
Ya seethe chud

>>21406422
shoulda been MIRAI

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>It has been decided that DDT will perform street pro wrestling together with Tenshin Nasukawa at the "Tenshin Festival" hosted by Tenshin Nasukawa on October 31st (Sat) at Matsudo Central Park.
https://x.com/ddtpro/status/2114727319202111753

>【NOAH】GHC Champion Naito Tetsuya Fires Back at Kenoh for Labeling Him "Dangerous": "Will He Stop Using High Kicks, Then?"

>GHC Heavyweight Champion Naito Tetsuya (44), who will make his second title defense against Kenoh (41) at NOAH's November 9 Korakuen Hall show, has fired back at his challenger's characterization of him as a "dangerous individual." Naito defeated N-1 winner OZAWA in a showdown between two of NOAH's top stars at the October 25 Ryogoku show, but Kenoh criticized the match, saying, "If he keeps doing things like that, injured wrestlers will be piling up, and NOAH won't have any wrestlers left." So what does the Uncontrollable Man have to say in his defense?

>Naito accepted Kenoh's challenge in the ring immediately after successfully making his first title defense, and the match was officially confirmed the following day. A contract signing ceremony was promptly held, where Naito expressed confidence ahead of their first encounter since the January 2023 Yokohama Arena show. "He's someone I've already beaten once. I don't really have that much to say about him."

>During the Ryogoku show, Naito drove OZAWA into the mat with moves including an avalanche reverse Frankensteiner and a high-angle Valentia, prompting Kenoh to question their safety. Asked about the criticism, Naito explained, "I used each of those moves because I absolutely couldn't afford to lose and desperately wanted to win. I believed he was an opponent I couldn't beat without going that far."

>>21409066
>Speaking to reporters after the press conference, Naito further challenged Kenoh's criticism. "Professional wrestling itself is dangerous to begin with. If you want to avoid that danger, you shouldn't be doing it. Everyone who steps into the ring should be doing so fully aware of the risks and prepared to accept them. So all I can think is, 'What on earth is he talking about?'" Naito also questioned their differing perspectives, saying, "Of course, fans are free to debate these things however they like, but I have to wonder about a wrestler publicly making those kinds of accusations. If I told Kenoh that kicking someone in the head is extremely dangerous and asked him to stop throwing high kicks, would he actually stop using them?"

>Some fans have also voiced criticism on social media and elsewhere because certain moves during the match were not executed as intended. However, Naito defended his position, saying, "This is a match, and moves rarely go exactly as planned 100% of the time. Those kinds of risks are unavoidable whenever you wrestle. I've been carrying those risks for more than 20 years, so my reaction is basically, 'Why are you bringing this up now?'"

>Needless to say, Naito is not deliberately executing moves with the intention of injuring his opponents. He explained his unwavering position: "I do think we need to listen to the opinions of people who raise concerns about safety, but if we become too preoccupied with those concerns, professional wrestling will stop functioning properly as a sport. After all, we wrestlers are constantly training for precisely these situations. We train relentlessly, and we step into the ring having prepared ourselves physically and mentally, fully aware of the risks. I wish people would place a little more trust in us as professional wrestlers."

https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/407862

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