>>19783100
suwama back in ajpw? guess the issue with fukuda is fixed?

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arriving to the new thread

>>19783112
Suwama left AJPW? That's news to me

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Is he ever going back to DDT?

>>19783166
Until he gets a belt, I guess? But as long as he's fine in NOAH don't think his fans will complain especially after DDT got Junta.

>>19783036
The only DG x DDT match i want to see is still Shun vs Ueno but I have no hope
But I imagine the tag from DDT will be Iino&Naya or MAO with another guy.

>>19783160
He was mainly working on that Evolution Indie he made. That's how we got Chi Chi and ZONES.

want to watch a match lads?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdSLcT2PL2E

>>19783112
Suwama technically never left. He just backed off to focus on his indie. He's being more active now at least to work towards that Go Shiozaki feud that was teased earlier in the year but hard to say if Suwama stays active after that.

>[NOAH] Aiki Inamura licks his chops for a defense against “Godfather” Takashi Sugiura: “I’ll make it my experience”

>NOAH’s GHC Heavyweight Champion Yoshiki Inamura (Aiki Inamura, 33) spoke candidly about his fourth title defense against Takashi Sugiura (55) on February 11 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. Inamura still holds deep respect for Sugiura, having received countless pieces of advice from him as a young trainee—but how does he plan to confront a challenger who, as the “Godfather” of the black unit TEAM 2000 X (T2KX), has embraced villainy without restraint?

>With the Sugiura match looming, Inamura didn’t hide his conflicted feelings. His first words were a sigh-laced murmur: “I don’t think a clean fight is going to be easy.”

>In previous defenses against OZAWA and Masa Kitamiya—both fellow members of T2KX—Inamura had called for them to “repent.” This time, though, his expression hardened: “Mr. Sugiura is a wrestler with chivalry and strong convictions. You can’t just casually tell a man who knows both the sour and the sweet—who’s gained an outrageous amount of experience—‘wake up.’” He then stated flatly: “It’s very sad, but I’m resolved to fight ‘Mr. Sugiura of T2KX.’”

>Inamura also confessed that he had admired Sugiura since he was a boy. “Back then I was in junior high school, and I thought, ‘Is there really a man this cool?’” After joining NOAH and debuting, Sugiura began inviting him out to meals. “I started pro wrestling late by industry standards—I was 25. But Mr. Sugiura started at 30, so he told me, ‘Compared to me, you’re still young…’ He’s my mentor. In every respect he influenced me and had an impact on me.” That’s why, he recalled, he couldn’t hide his shock when he heard in the U.S. that Sugiura had joined T2KX.

>>19784463
>At the same time, Inamura’s eyes sharpened. “But honestly, there’s also something rare about being able to fight the black Mr. Sugiura at this moment.” Sugiura has repeatedly walked the dark path before, including his sudden 2015 entry into Suzuki-gun, who were then running roughshod over NOAH.

>As for this “black Sugiura,” Inamura said, “In times like that, Mr. Sugiura’s scary side—his harshness—stands out even more. He really is the Godfather.” And then, licking his chops, he added: “I’m going to make this fight with the rare, black Mr. Sugiura my experience.”

>Regarding Kenoh—whom he continues to name as the next challenger, only for T2KX’s interference to keep the match from happening—Inamura gave a wry smile: “Honestly, I do want to fight Mr. Kenoh.” Even so, he continued: “But after I defend this time, I won’t be surprised no matter who interferes. If I didn’t think that way, my heart couldn’t take it. If I win this one, next I’ll fight the opponent who’s right in front of me. I’m saying that now.” Not only the outcome of this defense, but what comes after it, will be closely watched.

https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/375253

>>19783100
Based

>>19783596
cant believe it ended like that
he got his ass kicked the whole match

>[AJPW] Jun Saito aims for the full revival of the “Saito Brothers” — condemns Triple Crown champion Kento Miyahara’s reluctance as “simply uncool”

>Jun Saito (39) of All Japan Pro Wrestling wants to defeat the “challenge-refusing” Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, Kento Miyahara, and fully revive the “Saito Brothers” tag team with his younger brother Rei Saito, who is set to return.

>Jun is scheduled to challenge Miyahara at the Ota City event on February 23. On the same day, Rei—who has been out with a right-shoulder injury—is also slated to have his return match. Jun revealed that his feelings for his brother are the driving force behind the challenge: “As Rei’s big brother, I want to be standing next to him holding the Triple Crown belt.”

>After winning the Triple Crown, Jun also hinted at challenging for the World Tag Team Titles with Rei (the current champions are Ren Ayabe & Talos), raising his voice: “Lately we’ve inevitably faded into the background, but I want to say it loud and clear: ‘When you talk tag teams, you talk the Saito Brothers.’” He added, “Even as we move forward as a tag team, I’m going to firmly take the Triple Crown belt for myself,” vowing that this challenge will be the springboard for the complete revival of the “strongest twins.”

>>19785668
>On the other hand, Jun had plenty to say about his opponent Miyahara. While the title match was formally announced on the 26th, when Jun declared his intention to challenge at the Chiba–Makuhari event on the 25th—taking into account Rei’s return match as well—Miyahara refused, saying, “I won’t do it in enemy territory.” He also insisted to reporters, “A champion has the right to choose the situation.”

>Jun condemned the hesitant champion as “simply uncool.” “You shouldn’t say that out loud. If I were the champion, it’d be ‘whoever comes, I won’t refuse.’ No matter how big the opponent is, or how unfavorable the situation is for me, I wouldn’t turn it down. What do you think the fans and the other wrestlers feel when they hear that?” he said, calling it out.

>As a post-title roadmap, Jun is eager to hold a Triple Crown title match against Rei at the postponed Kakuda City, Miyagi event. The brothers had a title match at last June’s Sendai event, but Jun insisted, “It wasn’t satisfying at all. That was never the best match between me and Rei. We can have a far, far greater match.” Can February 23 become “Saito Brothers Day”?

https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/375266

What are some of your favorite puro events? For example, NOAH's Destiny 2005?

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>>19786398
Kensuke Office Take The Dream Vol. 7 (11.02.2009)
Fu-Ten BATI-BATI 43 (30.01.2011)
NJPW G1 Climax 23 - Night 4 (04.08.2013)
Fortune Dream 3 (14.06.2016)
NOAH N-1 Victory 2021 - Night 6 (03.10.2021)
NOAH Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling Last Love Hold Out (21.02.2023)
Sareee-ISM Chapter VI (23.01.2025)

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This is the match

>>19785668
The Saitos have grown on me since I've been watching AJPW but I really don't want another Jun Saito Triple Crown run right now. Building the Saitos towards challenging Titans of Calamity I can accept though.

>/
>The 1st UNIVERSE CUP is officially confirmed!
>A tournament featuring representatives from each wrestling group and promotion streamed on WRESTLE UNIVERSE! Kicks off on March 9th!!
>＼
>Representatives from NOAH, DDT, Michinoku Pro Wrestling, ZERO1, BASARA, GAMBADO*Pro-Wrestling, Uptown, and MONDAY MAGIC will compete!!
>The finals are on April 6th!

>Purchase event tickets
>noah.co.jp/schedule/780/

>#wrestleUNIVERSE

https://x.com/W_UNIVERSE2020/status/2017140097569972728

>I've been living in Osaka for 14 years! It's my favorite city! I like it more than New York (lol). But in Japan, most pro wrestling organizations are based in Tokyo. Everyone often tells me, "You should move to Tokyo," but I haven't left Osaka. Right now, it's becoming a difficult situation to stay in Osaka. I love Osaka, but I love pro wrestling even more.

https://x.com/qstormprowres/status/2017152962662191377

>>19788168
giwtwm

Updated list of United Japan Pro Wrestling federation since Sendai Girl joined them
>Regular Members: New Japan, All Japan, Big Japan, NOAH, DDT, Dragongate, Kyushu Pro, Stardom, Tokyo Joshi Pro, GanbarePro, FREEDOMS, Sendai Girls
>Supporting Members: Dradition, Diana, WAVE
https://x.com/DramaticDDT/status/2017159001377476980

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>>19783100
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgRsAIe2M0g

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how can bitch no-spaghetti tag teams even compete

>>19788051
pretty cool! looking forward to see who's in it

>>19783100
BUMPOLA

>>19793240
predator into nationalist pipeline has reached the east

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>When you exhale smoke, it kind of feels like the bad stuff gets pushed out with it…

>That reminded me—and the cigars I started smoking have already been with me for 16 years now.

>While smoking a cigar, I’ve been looking at the SNS, etc., of people who post about Baba-san.

>Ah, right now I’m smoking with no bad things or anything.

#ジャイアント馬場 #ddtpro #秋山準

https://x.com/jun0917start/status/2017610929421332800

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>>19797372
puff puff pass dat shit

>>19783100
>DragonGate
2/1 Memorial Gate 2026 @ Wakayama Prefectural Gymnasium (3:00pm)
>Open the Triangle Gate Championship: HYO, Ben-K, & Mochizuki Junior (c) vs KAI, ISHIN, & Kato Yoshiki
>Yoshioka Yuki, Dragon Dia, Tanaka Ryo, & Marcus Mathers vs YAMATO, Dragon Kid, B×B Hulk, & Doi Naruki
>Strong Machine J, Kzy, & U-T vs Kikuta Madoka, BIGBOSS Shimizu, & Minoura Kota
>Ultimo Dragon & Ho Ho Lun vs Yokosuka Susumu & Kagetora
>Shinbashi Jiro vs Horiguchi Genki
>JACKY KAMEI & Riiita vs Homare & El Cielo

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>#DRAGONGATE USA presents #TheGateOfSinCity Talent Announcement

>April 15th
>Horseshoe Las Vegas
>8PM
>DGLV2026.EVENTBRITE.COM

>Scheduled to Appear
>#GAJADOKURO
>Madoka Kikuta (1st USA Appearance)
>Yoshiki Kato (1st USA Appearance)
>ISHIN
>KAI

>#LoveAndPeace
>Hyo
>Ben-K

https://x.com/DragonGateEN/status/2014174743792882050

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https://x.com/uno_hana333/status/2017594544112673166

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>The only time I was able to be around Giant Baba-san was for about half a year, when I was 18–19 and had just entered this business.
>There was no way I’d be taking photos with him in private.
>So a few years later, I was able to take one like this.
>I post it every year, and I still have the ring shoes Baba-san bought for me even now.

#ジャイアント馬場 さん
#ご命日

https://x.com/noah_marufuji_/status/2017443912546456013

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>I tried making a hand-written towel with a drawing of “El-kun,” whom Sekimoto adores
>but… I was told “El is gross,” so they only let me order seven

https://x.com/sekimotodaisuke/status/2017898814078910500

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spaghettibros we did it
https://x.com/alljapan_pw/status/2017864198022414400

>>19812691
whats rocky doing in the puro zone

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fuck rocky

>>19815646
dimes

Just finished the 2/1 AJPW show. It was fine but nothing too noteworthy. The main event was serviceable but I've seen better out of Titans of Calamity and Hokuto-gun. I am a little curious about Hideki Suzuki challenging for the tag belts with a mystery partner though. The obvious answer would probably be his stablemates in Evolution but which one is hard to say. What did surprise me though is AJPW had a pretty decent sized crowd for this show. They seem to do really good in Okinawa every time they go over there.

I forgot to add in my last post that Kuma is out of Hokuto-gun. Not sure if that's a sign Hokuto-gun is on the verge of disbanding. That only really leaves Omori and Cyrus as the only members of the faction who appear pretty often to shows and aren't complete comedy jobbers.

January attendance numbers (top 20 promotions which reported attendance for at least 1 show):

>1. NJPW: 59,346 (10 shows, 5,934 avg)
>2. NOAH: 9,911 (9 shows, 2 w/o reported attendance, 1,415 avg)
>3. Stardom: 9,035 (11 shows, 821 avg)
>4. Marigold: 5,030 (7 shows, 718 avg)
>5. Dragongate: 5,005 (11 shows, 1 w/o reported attendance, 500 avg)
>6. AJPW: 4,369 (5 shows, 873 avg)
>7. TJPW: 2,827 (5 shows, 565 avg)
>8. BJW: 1,755 (8 shows, 1 w/o reported attendance, 250 avg)
>9. Kyushu Pro: 1,730 (2 shows, 865 avg)
>10. OZ Academy: 1,498 (2 shows, 749 avg)
>11. WAVE: 1,371 (6 shows, 228 avg)
>12. GLEAT: 1,090 (3 shows, 363 avg)
>13. Michinoku Pro: 900 (6 shows, 4 w/o reported attendance, 450 avg)
>14. Osaka Pro: 680 (9 shows, 7 w/o reported attendance, 340 avg)
>15. Ice Ribbon: 663 (9 shows including 1 joint show with AWG, 1 w/o reported attendance, 82 avg)
>16. Diana: 632 (4 shows, 3 w/o reported attendance)
>17. FREEDOMS: 577 (3 shows, 192 avg)
>18: ZERO1: 471 (3 shows, 1 w/o reported attendance, 235 avg)
>19. 2AW: 424 (7 shows, 2 w/o reported attendance, 84 avg)
>20. AWG: 244 (3 shows including 1 joint show with Ice Ribbon, 1 w/o reported attendance, 122 avg)

>>19818461
January 2025 numbers:

>1. NJPW: 51,445 (11 shows, 4,676 avg) Domestic attendance: 49,631 (includes 16,300 from one joint show with CMLL/AEW). Overseas attendance: 1,814 from 1 U.S. show
>2. NOAH: 9,509 (8 shows, 1,188 avg
>3. Dragongate: 8,045 (11 shows, 731 avg)
>4. STARDOM: 6,853 (10 shows, 685 avg)
>5. AJPW: 4,096 (4 shows, 1,024 avg)
>6. Marigold: 4,002 (7 shows, 571 avg)
>7. TJPW: 2,828 (6 shows, 471 avg)
>8. BJW: 2,085 (6 shows, 347 avg)
>9. OZ Academy: 1,486 (2 shows, 743 avg)
>10. GLEAT: 1,118 (4 shows, 279 avg)
>11. Osaka Pro: 954 (3 shows, 318 avg)
>12. Kyushu Pro: 740 (1 show)
>13. WAVE: 557 (3 shows, 185 avg)
>14. Michinoku Pro: 512 (6 shows, 4 w/o reported attendance, 256 avg)
>15. Ice Ribbon: 498 (6 shows, 83 avg)
>16. Evolution: 494 (1 show)
>16. 2AW: 489 (5 shows, 97 avg)
>17. FREEDOMS: 345 (2 shows, 172 avg)
>18. JTO: 304 (3 shows, 101 avg)
>19. SEAdLINNNG: 270 (1 show)
>20. AWG: 237 (3 shows, 1 w/o reported attendance, 118 avg)

>>19818461
>NJPW: 59,346
It's wild how dominant they are despite almost nobody being happy with the product right now. The obvious comparison is with WWE in the US but I don't think New Japan has the same cultural saturation. They're certainly not synonymous with wrestling in Japan, the way an Ameican casual or non-fan will call all wrestling "WWE" regardless of what company it is. I wish at least one of other feds would look at that number and see it as market share that's potentially there for the taking instead of all the gay kumbaya shit like All Together and UJPW. AJPW is on the outs with the others now, maybe they'll give it a shot.

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>I just turned 50.

>All those things people say—like “once you’re past 40 you can’t move anymore” or “after 45 everything starts hurting”—looking back, they were all just superstitions.

>There’s no way something I can do today will suddenly become impossible tomorrow.
>If I keep being mindful and stacking up the days, I’m sure five years from now things will still be the same.

>#2月2日 #ドラゴンキッド #1世紀の半分 #DRAGONGATE

https://x.com/Dragon_Kid_0202/status/2017988381180100772

>>19818747
AJPW doesn't have the big money NJPW and NOAH has. They've seen a little growth this year so far but AJPW is going to be pretty capped in many regards. For example NJPW and NOAH are starting to turn out a pretty decent number of guys from their dojos while the AJPW dojo is still struggling to produce much talent. It isn't an immediate issue for AJPW since so many guys on their roster are young and have much they can still do but they need to figure something out sooner rather than later in that regard. On the other hand though AJPW has been taking a Japan-centric focus over the global growth NJPW and NOAH are chasing and they've been getting along with Big Japan and Dragon Gate so they have some extra hands for their cards which seems to be working well.

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>https://www.wrestle-universe.com/ja/lives/qNd3eqKC9SKguWQTRHmLCg
full cards for Sauna Kamiina 5th produced show
>https://x.com/ddtpro/status/2018234704990961735
announced dates for King of DDT tournament
>https://x.com/ddtpro/status/2018263313273192512
DDT x MOP (Mitsui outlet park, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsui_Fudosan) 3 free-admission shows in 3 different venues: Tokyo, Kobe and Oyabe

>>19820540
Suwama is a bit more interesting than Dan I guess though I suspect the Titans will hold the titles until the Saito Brothers officially reunite.

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Was surprised to see Masakatsu Funaki yesterday in MM

>>19821886
I thought he had some significant injury recently.

>>19818461
Based Marigold already a top 5 fed. Tick tock Stardrones

I want New Japan, NOAH, All Japan, and DragonGate to hate each other like Bushiroad and Rossy hate each other. Then maybe we'll see a little fire.

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arkchads we got him

>>19822442
whats going on at NJPW

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>Announcement of Katsuhiko Nakajima’s first self-produced event

>This time, Katsuhiko Nakajima is entering his third year as a freelancer.
>Looking back, these two years have been filled with many different things, but as I begin my third year, I’ve made a fresh start and a decision.
>I will hold a self-produced event—something I’ve long set as a goal—for all the fans who have supported Katsuhiko Nakajima up to now.

>I want you to witness the knowledge and skills I’ve cultivated throughout my career.
>With that in mind, I will be running a self-produced event on Sunday, May 31 in Osaka.

>I’ll be honest.
>The match card hasn’t been decided yet.
>I’m thinking and moving every day, so I’d like to announce it as soon as it’s set.
>I’d be happy if you can enjoy the process as well.

>On the coming May 31,
>I want it to be a day where everyone in attendance can fully enjoy the full range of emotions in pro wrestling.

>Katsuhiko Nakajima—please look forward to this new challenge.

>Event Name
>[XXSTYLE~IT'S SHOW TIME~]
>2026.5.31 (Sun)
>Doors 17:30 / Start 18:00
>Osaka - Azalea Taisho Hall
>Access: 1-minute walk from Osaka City Bus “Kobayashi” stop

>■Ticket Information
>VIP Seat ¥11,000
>GOLD Seat ¥7,700
>SILVER Seat ¥6,600
>BRONZE Seat ¥5,500
>*¥1,000 more at the door
>*Preschool children free on a guardian’s lap

>*Advance sales at Katsuhiko Nakajima’s merchandise booth at the GLEAT Osaka event held at the same venue on 2/8 (Sun)!

>Ticket outlets…
>・Ticket Pia (P-code: 865-713)
>・Lawson Ticket (L-code: 56442)
>・R Planning (https://rplanning075.stores.jp)
>*The above play guides will go on sale sequentially from 10:00 on 2/9 (Mon)

>Contact
>Katsuhiko Nakajima Self-Produced Event Executive Committee (within R Planning) (090-3650-3489)
>rplanning075.stores.jp

#XXSTYLE #初自主興行

https://x.com/Katsuhiko_N311/status/2018520404361675051

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>>19824326
LET'S... FUCKING... GOOOOOOOOOOOO

>>19824326
Will Go be on the card?

/NOAH/ general and NJposting here soon

>>19822442
the rumor of hiromu leaving was right so i might guess that him going to WWE is more likely than NOAH

>>19826133
NOAH and WWE is like TNA and WWE, same pattern

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>https://x.com/shinnichichan5/status/2018616841158201848

>>19826243
yum
>>19827817
/puro/ bros, thoughts on this?

>>19828254
as always it's an amusing list but not worth taking seriously

>>19828367
Oh sure, it's a fanpoll so people have to put that in prospective. It's just to keep this thread alive.

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happy birthday, 5th most popular male wrestler in Japan according to ShuPro

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>mfw no V-Bucks for my birthday

WU-Bucks to buy Wrestle Universe PPVs

>>19831840
go ace!

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>https://www.wrestle-universe.com/en/lives/nrSEDkxKBiSiZztybcu5NQ
DDT stream just started

>>19832895
grim card if im being honest

>>19831840
With Kuma out of Hokuto-gun AJPW should probably consider either phasing the faction out or revamping it somehow. The crowd clearly loved Omori as an underdog in his match with Kento. I think they should consider letting him ease out of the comedy a bit and lean heavier into that. They can start small too by incorporating him into the Gaora belt scene with guys like Ashino and Sekimoto who can bully him around a bit to emphasize that more.

>>19834218
it's because of DGeneration tournament. so they just put people together until shit is done. the six man tag was fine, even if Iino and Naya added to MAO's stable is quite random, the build up to that was quite lame considered their last title match was mediocre.

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>>19828254
That Kento and Ueno looks good next to each other

Inevitable, but Pantera Jr. will be part of CMLL's Torneo de Escuelas

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give him your energy

>At the February 23 Ota City event, it’s expected that the company will be pushing the Saito Brothers all-out.

>For all the fans who get their energy from Kento Miyahara every day—should you really let Kento Miyahara fight in a super-away atmosphere?

>So,
>I’m asking for everyone’s cooperation in the
>“We’re not letting Kento Miyahara fight as the away side” campaign.
>#ajpw

https://x.com/KentoMiyahara/status/2019358717473673705

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>Fire breaks out at National Treasure Himeji Castle; pro wrestler extinguishes flames and chases man fleeing scene... Mayor presents commendation, but he says, “I didn't do anything special.”

>Ryuto Mochizuki (Mochizuki Jr.) is affiliated with Dragon Gate (Kobe City). His signature moves are kicks and the German suplex.

Kek based jr

>>19839851
is he shoot mochizuki's son?

>>19839972
As far as I'm aware

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>>19839972
Yes. Here's some lore
>On May 11, 2022, Ryoto made his main roster debut, then-known as Masaharu Eto, saving Masaaki Mochizuki from a pre-match assault from H.Y.O
>the name 'Masaharu Eto' was a clever reference to to the (Masaaki) Mochizuki contra (Susumu) Mochizuki feud of 2002. Masaaki was going to have to rename himself Masaaki Eto if he lost as a reference to his home neighborhood in Tokyo (he obviously couldn’t be Masaaki Tokyo with Magnum around). The second syllable in Masaaki, 'Aki', means Fall, where 'Haru' in Masaharu means spring.
>On June 3, Mochizuki confessed that Eto was promised to be a big rookie, due to him being his own son "Ryoto Mochizuki" who had just recently turned 20 years.
He sometimes posts stuff from his childhood when the DG wrestlers would entertain him backstage at shows

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News from DGs Korakuen Hall show
>Natural Vibes has 2 new members added to it’s ranks: Daiki Yanagiuchi & Akihiro Sahara! The two will now be referred to as “Giuchi” and “Akki” going forward.
>It was announced that Natural Vibes (Kzy, Giuchi & Akki) will challenge Love & Peace (Ben-K, Hyo & Mochi Jr.) for the Triangle Gate Belts on the February 23rd show in Fukuoka
>Strong Machine J made an official challenge against Masaaki Mochizuki & Don Fujii for the All-Asia Tag Titles of AJPW, with his partner being none other than the legendary Tatsumi Fujinami! It was announced the match will take place on March 3rd.
>Shun Skywalker vs BIGBOSS Shimizu would end in a DQ, when Gajadokuro would get involved and attack Shun, only for Homare, El Cielo and Masa Kitamiya of Pro Wrestling NOAH to come out and even the odds
>It was made official that there will be a 5v5 “All Out War” match of Gajadokuro (BIG BOSS Shimizu, KAI, ISHIN, Yoshiki Kato & Kota Minoura) against a combined team of PSYPATRA & TEAM 2000X (Shun Skywalker, Homare, El Cielo, Masa Kitamiya & Takashi Sugiura). This match will take place on the February 23rd Fukuoka show.

>>19839430
based

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>>19840759

>>19783100
FREEDOMS (VOD)
>2/1 TOKYOSQUARE Itabashi (6:30pm)

main event up on YouTube
>Fluorescent Lighttubes Death Match: Jun Kasai, Mizuki Watase & Tomoya Hirata vs. Mammoth Sasaki, Takashi Sasaki & Violento Jack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdJUZQOU46Y

I know it was a six man tag but that was the best Naito’s looked in quite awhile. He should absolutely stick with the more deliberate, ground based style.

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>>19783100
Noon Saturday show in Japan = Friday Night show in the US. Starts at the beginning of the third hour of Smackdown. First three matches stream free on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/live/VDb3_PCIn2Q

>AJPW
2/7 Shinkiba 1st Ring (12:00pm)
>Miyahara Kento, Honda Ryuki, & Inoue Ryo vs Saito Jun, Doi Naruki "Mr. Saito", & Señor Saito
>Ayabe Ren, Talos, & Anzai Yuma vs Suzuki Hideki, Sekimoto Daisuke, & Mashimo Kengo
>Takashi vs Kumaarashi
>Intermission
>Road to Zen-Nichi Jr Tag Festival: Aoyagi Atsuki & Rising HAYATO vs Yoshioka Seiki & Susumu Yuya
>Road to Zen-Nichi Jr Tag Festival: MUSASHI & Kofuji Shota vs Tamura Dan & Sato Hikaru
>Shiozaki Go & Ashino Shotaro vs Tachibana Seigo & Miyamoto Yuko

>[NOAH] KENTA demands that Tetsuya Naito “cut his hair”: “I’ve been saying it since the New Japan days…”

>KENTA (44), who will challenge for the GHC Tag Team Titles at NOAH’s February 11 Korakuen Hall show in Tokyo, demanded that Tetsuya Naito (43) of “Los Tranquilos de Japon (LTJ)” cut his hair.

>Teaming with HAYATA to challenge the belts held by Naito and BUSHI, KENTA competed in a six-man tag preview match this day. As soon as the opening bell rang, loud “Naito!” chants erupted throughout the venue. Not to be outdone, cheers for KENTA also flew in, sending the building into a frenzy.

>The match turned into a heated back-and-forth, but in the closing stretch KENTA succeeded in catching LTJ’s young gun RYUSEI. He cinched in GAME OVER and forced a submission, then smirked: “Back in New Japan you really gave me a lot of it. Don’t forget, okay? This is my home.” He also went after Naito for stepping into the ring without a belt, and the two traded barbs.

>In the comment area, KENTA spat: “This isn’t even your home, and you went and started Naito chants—pisses me off. This is my home.” He then acknowledged in a renewed interview: “I could really feel that there are a lot of fans who want to see Naito.” Even so, he didn’t miss a chance to talk him down: “There are hardly any people overseas who want to see Naito. Maybe he finally realized that, because he was saying this year he’s going to increase the number of matches (in Japan). But you should’ve been doing that from the start!”

>KENTA emphasized that the crowd’s support for Naito was “not a threat at all,” adding, “This is already my home, so it’s not a threat—none of that.” He finished with a declaration: “I’ve been saying it since the New Japan days—cut your hair. Start there, at least. That’s it. The number one thing I thought after wrestling today: cut your hair!”

>Where will this title match, fueled by veteran pride, end up?

https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/376287

>>19847712
This is me

>>19821965
It looked really bad in the moment, a match stoppage from a suplex landing. It turned out to just be a ligament injury and he was released the same day.

>>19849839
Luckily it's not a career ending injury.

>>19850714
I was honestly worried it would be just because Funaki is old, feels like the barrier is way lower. The match was good too tho

>>19853260
my friend...

>>19855289
pretty cool shirt. gambatte finnerjima

>>19855289
Lil Jima finally got a hairdresser :,)
I still think the curls or shave are his best look, whatever this SSJ Finner look was was so weird

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best look

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worst look wtf bro

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>>19855761
This is his best look i m o

Just finished the 2/7 AJPW show. Strong start, got slow in the middle, then picked up on the last two matches. Watching Hideki Suzuki slap Ayabe across the face and Ayabe just staring at him for a couple minutes after is the best part of the whole night.

How's the NOAH jr. tournament going? Haven't watched yet.

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My favorite moment from the last show

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>My dad came to watch my live performance for the first time!

>I was sooo nervous aaaah
>The pianist was nervous too ^ ^

https://x.com/muuuua_official/status/2020499768477462712

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>>19858310
sheeeeeeeeeeesh

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>>19858310
>The first time I ever watched my daughter’s live show.
>There was even a song that used me as the subject.
>Even if it’s my daughter… do I get royalties??

>Even with the heavy snow, a lot of people came out.

>Still… am I going to make it home safely??

https://x.com/muto_keiji/status/2020504069085987147

>>19858397
>There was even a song that used me as the subject.


"Nisei" on Mua's YouTube:

>Some of you may already know this, but I’m a second-generation.

>I wrote only one chorus of this song, and then years passed with it left as-is, but I was finally able to give it proper shape. The reason I couldn’t write it for so long was… fear. Fear that what I said might hurt someone, or become a trigger for something to take on a life of its own.

>I grew up receiving plenty of love—both from my parents and from the people around me. I have nothing but gratitude. Because these lyrics feel lonely, I think some people may misunderstand. But I wanted to convey that I also carry these feelings that appear in the lyrics.

>I want to create a world without prejudice.

>Filming / Editing: Asako Nanami, Uehira Tsunefumi, Ami Inui
>Recording Engineer: Nitta Kohei
>Pianist: Kawakubo Norihiko

>ーーーーーーーーーー

>I’m Kiriai, and I work as a singer-songwriter.
>Each and every subscription, like, and comment gives me strength.
>Thank you, always, truly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CMo-3lAqiM

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lol Takagi was out there campaigning for the LDP guy that wrestles in DDT

https://x.com/1aneXuL72bwJ817/status/2020156660308984145

he must be feeling pretty good right about now

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>TADAIMA

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kwab

>>19859984
what happen here. another endo situation?

>>19860009
Nope just slappa and a sell

>>19858395
literally a yen machine

Manji
https://x.com/noah_marufuji_/status/2020612504607744262

/puro/-sama

>https://x.com/noah_ghc/status/2020809103266967745
Jesus christ, and I was excited to get top players doing a tournament but it's "old men fucking around" and Hayabusa
What a fucking letdown

>>19859984
Kek nigga flew out the frame LMAO

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Puerto Rico could never

>>19861432
that was never gonna happen thanks to interpromotional politics

>>19861432
man...... that coulda been something cool

>>19864100
every company if it's not a friendly match doesn't want to do something more serious. but no one thought that the universe cup was g1, but getting a decent booking would be nice
if this is handled by nosawa like the rest of "magic" he lost a bit of touch. this season of monday magic was boring

>>19861658
>>19867642
#girldads am i right fellas

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early show today
two bongs

>>19870449
english commentary today first match in a couple mins

sugi needs to come out and make fun of him for some massive heat

>>19871338
>english commentary
Grim

Just hopping onto the NOAH broadcast since NXT ended. I want to see our own NXT alumni defend his championship.

grimola

Why can't Naito just make Valentia his new finish or something?

No way this motherfucker just blew that dive

it was a beautiful shitshow

This match was quite funny

Wasn't that fucking bad until Naito had to do a tornado DDT

>english commentary calling bushi a lardass who eats his own chicken shop supply
unintentionally funny match kek

The setup to that cage bit made absolutely no sense.

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NOAH was hot but now cold.

>https://x.com/ya_shu_ri0622/status/2021435631197655423
>https://x.com/new_voyage0217/status/2021435169169867248
Holy grimola

>>19871797
>tornado DDT
>>19872664
really wish Naito and NOAH had just come to a deal right away and could've maybe got some work done and rested up a few months before the debut instead of jetting back and forth between Europe and East Asia

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I have no memory if some of you mentioned it in the previous thread, but Shinya Aoki will hold independent event "エイオキクラッチ01" (guess it's a puro/mma kind of show) and today annunced one of the cards
>https://x.com/DensukeOFFICE/status/2021534213070356773

>>19872023
That's how NOAH operates, a few months of being hot as fucking only to quickly cool down again

>>19872664
Who's the beaner that joined LIJ

Naito should change his moveset to the old guys from early Noah, like Momota, Eigen, and Kimura.

New finishers: sleeper hold, school boy, full nelson, and

What does NOAH have to do to be competitive with New Japan?

>>19873737
nothing, it's impossible unless njpw collapses

Shinjiro Otani new YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/2qmZVjKS0SY

>【Thank You】Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for all the donations everyone has sent! Pro wrestler Shinjiro Otani is starting a YouTube channel!|Shinjiro Otani Relentlessly Forward Channel
>#noah_ghc #大谷晋二郎
https://x.com/n_takeda2024/status/2021573118104314042

>>19873737
NOAH shouldn't be worried about being competitive with NJPW but instead trying to grow their audience by having a consistent product. NOAH has a huge issue with keeping things consistent so you have a constant wave of highs and lows. I suspect part of it is due to having so many people backstage wanting NOAH to do different things that sometimes clash and that's part of the reason why Shiozaki tapped out and went to AJPW instead.

>>19875117
This. The Bushiroad funded promotions are too far ahead. They should focus on making a consistent identity. The main problems I have seen from them has been the over saturation of Team 2000X, and the top stars being made into bitches to everyone else.

>Interaction between Hayabusa, Katsuhiko Nakajima, and Junya Matsunaga at the ZERO1 Dojo today with subtitles.

https://x.com/BAHUFMW/status/2021433202683019742

>>19878088
can't remember if I posted it last time so here's Fujinami's hindu club training playlist in case anybody else wants that physique when they're 80

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiXKIFegWSA&list=PLeWmJ5YSqk4ftTMAuG6989tZyu4_R7FKK

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https://x.com/JoshLBarnett/status/2021770594761744755

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PObRdn1F_fg
KEK Kenoh is streaming an unboxing Bushiroad's card game

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>>19882824
he's so mischievous

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT0Mpxzlnk4
this nigga collectin' cards and shit

>>19883051
First asking why Tsuji didn't sign NJPW contract (because he's the only one who read Shupro) and now this. Not a fan of him but I like him messing around w/ people.

>>19884503
is he crying

>>19879681
Great wrestler, but Bloodsport just cannot do it right. Their production is always liquid ass

Go seems so much happier in All Japan. Must have been some real drama behind the scenes at NOAH.

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>>19783100
NOAH starting soon
>2/14 Prince Hotel Club eX (1:00pm)

>>19887464
tuned in after the TJPW show. good crowd, some good performances.

I'm a bit behind but just finished the 2/11 AJPW show. Low stakes show so most of the matches were just the boys having fun doing spots than trying to wrestle seriously. Nothing too big happened.

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Forgot to post but DDT Sauna Kamiina's produced show
>https://www.wrestle-universe.com/en/lives/qNd3eqKC9SKguWQTRHmLCg

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>>19889658
Thank you Ace for wearing your new panties

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>>19783100
AJPW 2/15 Korakuen (11:30am)
>Zen-Nichi Jr Tag Festival Round 1: Aoyagi Atsuiki & Rising HAYATO vs Abe Fuminori & Tachibana Seigo
>Zen-Nichi Jr Tag Festival Round 1: Inoue Ryo & Mochizuki Junior vs Doi Naruki "Mr. Saito" & Señor Saito
>Miyahara Kento & Honda Ryuki vs Saito Jun & Anzai Yuma
>Ayabe Ren, Talos, & Kumaarashi vs Suwama, Suzuki Hideki, & Sekimoto Daisuke
>Intermission
>MUSASHI, Miyamoto Yuko, Sekifuda Kota, & Sakuda Toshiyuki vs Tamura Danji, Sato Hikaru, Yoshioka Seiki, & Susumu Yuya
>HAVOC vs Hokuto-gun: Shiozaki Go, Ashino Shotaro, Xyon, & Odyssey vs Omori Hokuto, Takashi, Aizawa No.1, & Jack Kennedy
>Koto Shota vs Mashimo Kengo

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>Let me carry your shoot fighting promotion, bro.

>>19892208
I'm glad Xyon & Odyssey are back which surprises me a bit to say. I think it's because they work really well for the smaller shows since they love messing with the crowd.

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the NXT general manager called noah wrestlers "WWE talent"
it's so over

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>WWE talent

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>The other day, I went to Netflix for a certain shoot! Seriously, it was just pure heaven for me, way too perfect. Full details will be announced later! Everyone, look forward to it

>>19894972
are they joining their WWE BROTHERS on a new platform

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>FOREVER

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Champion Carnival 2026

Rei Saito
Jun Saito
Xyon
Ryuki Honda
Kengo Mashimo
Daisuke Sekimoto
Ren Ayabe
Kento Miyahara
Talos
Cyrus
Kumaarashi
Yuma Anzai
Hideki Suzuki
Go Shiozaki
Oddyssey
Madoka Kikuta

https://x.com/alljapan_pw/status/2022881700708258193

>>19896597
That lineup is ancient. Kikuta is still champ, but he could lose it to Yoshioka on 2/23, which would make his inclusion slightly less interesting.

>>19896597
no Ashino, no Hokuto

>>19896597
I would've left off one gaijin and put in Omori instead but otherwise it's a lineup I expected for the most part. I wonder if leaving Omori means they'll be having him do stuff in Dragon Gate during the Carnival.

>>19897035
Unless they'll be going to Dragon Gate as part of the deal I'm a little confused why they were left off in favor in Odyssey or Cyrus who aren't going to be able to do a whole lot in singles. Guys like them tend to do better in tag when they don't have to be in the ring for a long time.

>>19896454
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89V3X9WkfHw

>>19896835
I see the final four being Honda, Anzai, Miyahara, and Kikuta so other than Miyahara who is in his 30s that's not bad. I would think AJPW would want to prioritize keeping the Saitos in tag matches this year since fans will be happy to see Rei back and they'll need credible teams to fight the Titans of Calamity. Havoc and Evolution may have a faction war this year that'll keep Shiozaki and Suzuki busy. As for guys like Kengo, Kuma, and Sekimoto they'll make solid guys for the Gaora belt scene but I don't see AJPW making them a Carnival winner. My theory is this will be Honda's year but it's hard to say.

>>19898533
>My theory is this will be Honda's year
That's what I think too but I wonder how' they'll present him. They're clearly trying to tone down the comedy and that's a big part of his schtick. He needs a couple matches at least in the tournament that are some real wars, show a different side.

>>19897035
[Sad news]

hey man, that's MISTER Smack Daddy to you, bub

Just finished the 2/15 AJPW show. Pretty good show for the most part. Evolution vs Titans of Calamity onward was all pretty solid matches. I wasn't really expecting much from this Junior Tag tournament but actually both matches were pretty good and I'm starting to think the AJPW junior division might actually be pretty underrated right now because some of the matches out of the division are easily competing in quality with some of the best AJPW heavyweight matches right now.

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Posting this here as well as its own threads on /pw/ and /wsr/, because I know a large amount of people never leave their generals. I'm looking for the other part of this prank show featuring Minoru Suzuki and Masakatsu Funaki. The subtitled portion features Suzuki, but I know there is another part where Funaki slaps the shit out of some poor guy. If you could provide either the full show or just the part with Funaki I'd appreciate it:

Part with Suzuki:
https://youtu.be/HdDZw1kfuhM?si=gLqVidJMHIzW1ysQ [Open] [Open]

End of this highlight video has a few seconds with the Funaki portion (4:02):
https://youtu.be/y9z-YBYEZsI?si=NWSRtBV7Jq4Su4Sv [Open] [Open]

>>19904714
thats a small boy

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>>19906181
sumi is winning but gonna lose against sasaki.
if they had a 1% chance when the universal champ was ueno with sasaki it's zero

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>[AJPW] Suwama confident about toppling Talos in World Tag Title challenge: “Big guys usually have weak legs”

>Suwama (49), who will challenge for the World Tag Team Championship at All Japan Pro Wrestling’s Ota Ward event on the 23rd, went wild at a press conference.

>Suwama, together with Hideki Suzuki of the revived rampaging unit “Evolution,” will challenge the champion team of Ren Ayabe & Talos. At a press conference held in Tokyo on the 17th, he clenched his fist and said: “I was surprised to see the belts had been updated. Some people might have thoughts about an old guy stepping up to challenge, but I think I’ve still got plenty left.”

>After that, Suwama traded barbs with Talos, but things stayed sloppy throughout. It nearly escalated into a brawl when Talos stood up, but Suwama held it back, saying, “Stop it — it’ll turn into a police matter.”

>As a unit, Evolution revived at the Korakuen Hall show on the 15th for the first time in about a year and seven months. Suwama fired up, saying: “(AJPW these days) isn’t doing it tight. Are you rolling your eyes back? On the day of the (title match), let’s go for real. We’re going to make everyone think, ‘I hate this.’” He also reminisced about long-time members like Joe Doering and the late Atsushi Aoki, then vowed a war: “To the extent we don’t become ‘old-man nuisances,’ I want Evolution to run wild.”

>Talos stands 213 cm tall. Suwama expressed confidence about bringing him down: “Big guys usually have weak legs. That’s basically a given.” He added, “On top of that, we’ve got throws. We’re the ones who are going to win,” thumping his chest.

https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/377671

>>19908436
It's nice of Suwama to be bringing up Joe Doering so much. I doubt Doering will ever wrestle again but cool to see AJPW note him as part of the history.

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>https://www.ujpw.org/post/定時社員総会を開催しました

>>19912518
where was Kenta when Shibata needed a brain donation if they're such soul mates

>>19912650
In NXT.

>>19912094
way too many execs for a company that doesnt do anything

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let the man rest please

>151
conversation hats on

lets talk about puro, fellas

Go Shiozaki seems so much happier in All Japan

>>19919501
AJPW is willing to use him as an upper midcarder that puts over the younger guys. Plus he's actually getting to be in the Champion Carnival while NOAH said he was too washed to do the N1 but they ran Marufuji who is in way worse shape. I think Shiozaki's chill with the role AJPW has given him and he isn't having to fight with people backstage anymore.