Grim

It's grim seeing DragonGate AJPW falling into AI slop

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>>21358414
it's so frustrating
>gets the dates wrong
>spells the venue name wrong
>covers the entire title belt with text

>>21358457
I just saw the promo video for gate of miyane and from the background to the font is AI.
Why people stopped learn the basic of photoshop

>>21358414
Japan has fully embraced it

>>21358610
Japan is filled with boomers who refuse to give up their positions and boomer management that doesn't bother looking for new blood. AI is an amazing tool for the boomer graphic designers to keep their position for longer without effort.

>>21359906
I'd say anyone who work in the artistic and creative field (not corpo) or is a hobbyist is against that. The rest of the japanese population who is online 24/7 "got not internet"
>>21359971
Sadly true. idk how dg and ajpw fans feel about AI usage for merch or even logo design
So far i only saw njpw and ddt's fans being vocally against that

>[NOAH] Kiyomiya Kaito hints that "something might happen…" when he teams with Yoshiki Inamura on October 25 — Three years ago, he delivered a shocking kick to Okada Kazuchika

>Kiyomiya Kaito (30), who will team with Yoshiki Inamura (Inamura Yoshiki, 33) at NOAH's October 25 event at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, has issued an ominous warning that something unexpected may happen.

>The two, who will face Kouga & Kenoh at Ryogoku, held a joint training session at NOAH's dojo in Saitama on the 16th. In addition to physical training with tires weighing over 100 kilograms and sandbags, they worked up a sweat sparring before finishing the session by enjoying steaks specially prepared by Inamura.

>Kouga has expressed his anger toward the pair, accusing them on social media of "bullying" him during his days as a trainee. However, Inamura seemed completely unfazed. "I'm very happy that he's coming at us so aggressively. He might be feeling hate toward us, though." Kiyomiya was similarly unconcerned, responding in a way that seemed almost calculated to provoke Kouga further: "I think he actually likes us. Maybe he's just the type who has trouble expressing his feelings directly."

>>21363403
>It has been quite some time since the two teamed together. At CyberFight Festival in June 2021, they lost to the DDT team of Takeshita Konosuke & Ueno Yuki. Inamura described that match as a "painful memory," explaining, "That was a difficult time because Mr. Kiyomiya was in a really bad place mentally back then. But we're completely different people now compared to who we were at that time."

>Furthermore, the two were also teaming together during the January 2023 match in which Kiyomiya kicked Okada Kazuchika in the face from behind. Remembering that incident, Inamura expressed some concern, saying, "When we team up, incidents tend to happen." But upon hearing this, Kiyomiya responded, "Oh, that's right. Whenever we team together, something always seems to happen." With a wild grin spreading across his face, he clenched his fist and declared, "Something might happen at Ryogoku too. No, let's make something happen!" It sounds like trouble may be brewing, but what exactly will happen…?

https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/406856

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Would you?

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>>21364254
>64 bucks to meet the goat
Hell yeah.

>[Megumi Kudo 40th Anniversary] Fan attacked by Tiger Jeet Singh taken to hospital by ambulance! Also comes close to blows with Fujinami Tatsumi

>Tiger Jeet Singh (82), known as the "Mad Tiger of India," caused a shocking incident at "Megumi Kudo 40th Anniversary Show — Legend of the Hardcore Princess" (October 17, Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 2), marking his first visit to Japan in 14 years.

>Singh served as the "special ringside witness" for the tag team match between Fujinami Tatsumi & Funaki Masakatsu and Koshinaka Shiro & Nagai Mitsuya. After the wrestlers had made their entrances, Singh walked down the aisle to his entrance theme, "Sabre Tiger," accompanied by his son, Tiger Jeet Singh Jr., and his grandson, Sarjen.

>As an announcement warned spectators, "Please be careful!", something seemed to switch on inside Singh. Breaking free of his son Singh Jr.'s attempts to restrain him, he charged toward the spectator seating on his left, saber in hand. Even when his son managed to hold him back physically, Singh continued swinging his saber. The blade struck a spectator wearing a Sareee T-shirt in the forehead over the barricade, causing the spectator to bleed from the head.

>The spectator injured in Singh's attack received first aid from the ringside doctor backstage. According to the doctor, the injury was fortunately minor, but the spectator was transported to a hospital by ambulance. Singh, seemingly unconcerned, proceeded into the ring and confronted Fujinami, the top disciple of his longtime rival, the late Antonio Inoki. Although the two shook hands at one point, Singh soon returned to a fighting stance, and the 82-year-old's rampage showed no signs of stopping.

>>21364581
>Singh continued antagonizing Fujinami throughout the match, demonstrating why he earned the nickname "Mad Tiger." The tag team match, for which Singh served as special ringside witness, ended with Fujinami defeating Nagai with a Dragon Sleeper. However, Singh continued provoking Fujinami from ringside, bringing the two to the brink of a physical confrontation.

>After the match, Singh made no comments. He merely glanced at the injured spectator receiving first aid before returning to the dressing room without saying anything. Addressing the attack that occurred at her own anniversary event, ZERO1 General Manager Megumi Kudo apologized during a post-match media scrum. "I believe there were shortcomings in our ringside support and security arrangements. I sincerely apologize for causing an injury to a spectator who had come looking forward to enjoying the show. I'm very sorry," she said.

>Regarding Singh, Kudo remarked, "I think everyone got to experience the Singh-san they had wanted to see." However, she continued in a solemn tone, "Nevertheless, I am truly sorry that someone was injured. As a promotion, we will do everything we can to respond appropriately." She remained serious and apologetic throughout her remarks.

https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/406934

work or wtf

I was just checking and i read not just that but also a rookie got killed, jesus
>>21364478
>https://x.com/kakutolog/status/2111410325799247974

the dangers of Indian immigration

>If I started a subscription service for international fans, would wrestling fans overseas be interested ?
https://x.com/noah_marufuji_/status/2111292654063337924

I'm guessing he means English translations of his paywalled Note articles, something like that, but he doesn't say.

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>>21364581
>The blade struck a spectator wearing a Sareee T-shirt
Dude saw a disciple of Inoki and saw red, yjg respect the commitment to the feud. Kek what a goat

If you attack one Saree-IST, you attack all of us.

>>21364581
welp that's pretty bad.

>>21366263
sheesh this froggy nigga got drip

if you planned on watching some illicit streams of Japanese wrestling this weekend maybe check the Chinese sites:

>A VK data centre next to a power station in St. Petersburg was also hit tonight. VK social media is currently operating at 56% normal connectivity according to Netblocks.

https://x.com/FaytuksNetwork/status/2111637138819432854

I just went to VK and clicked around and it seems to be running fine.

Just announced on DDT stream
https://x.com/ddtpro/status/2111665762180243467
>Shinya Aoki Joining DDT Pro-Wrestling We are pleased to announce that Shinya Aoki, who has been competing as a free agent, will be joining DDT Pro-Wrestling effective November 3, 2026.

https://x.com/ddtproENG/status/2111665640864153920?s=20
>We have 3 new trainees:
>Shuntaro Kobayashi 25 years old, baseball experiece
>Maito Furuhashi 19 years old, judo experience
>Haruki Satoh 24 years old, judo experience.

>They will all debut in December 9th!

>>21370672
>>21372422
>Shinya Aoki Joining DDT Pro-Wrestling
Genuinely thought he was signed already until that happened

>>21373520
I think a lot of ppl thought the same considered he's wrestling with them since 2018
But if they are not openly freelancers, in a Suzuki Minoru way, rarely wrestlers disclose the type of contract they are under.
I only know there is a period where companies renew contracts (and for ddt was around the timed yuki iino decided to go fully noah)

>>21373030
big fellas

>>21373030
Surprised at how tall Fujita is

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HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

>>21374904
Based Smack Daddy

is he keeping the bitchin theme in NOAH
https://youtu.be/pVaCJg5szkc

https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/407041
>[DDT] Shinya Aoki reveals the reason behind his surprise joining: values diversity, "wipes out the old guard," and aims for "Tokyo Dome expansion"
Shinya Aoki (43), affectionately known as the "Baka Survivor," made a surprise announcement that he is officially joining DDT at their Korakuen Hall show on the 18th. Having wrestled for DDT on an irregular basis since around 2018, why did he decide to join the promotion now? In an exclusive, no-holds-barred interview, he spoke passionately with a raspy voice about his reasons. With an upcoming match against Zack Sabre Jr. (New Japan) at the Ryogoku Kokugikan event in Tokyo on November 3, he also shared his future outlook and ambitions through his gleaming glasses.

>What led to your decision to join DDT?
After my match against Mikuru Asakura in September, I was left wandering aimlessly, and Sanshiro Takagi and Yuki Ueno reached out to me. Instead of just getting deeply involved in DDT, I've actually gone and joined the company. What do you think, you guys? Aren't you jealous!

>Will you be shifting your focus more from mixed martial arts to professional wrestling moving forward?
It's more of a public statement to those around me that I'm going to do just that. It's not like something inside me is changing, though. From now on, I can officially call myself 'professional wrestler Shinya Aoki.' Because after all, I'm signed to a promotion.

>What kind of things did Ueno, who was entrusted as your second in your match against Mikuru, say to you?
He expressed his desire for us to work together. He was genuinely thrilled this time around, so I'm glad.

>As for Takagi…
It feels like that mastermind bastard set everything up perfectly so he’d have no choice but to join the team on the down-low

>>21375823
>What are your goals in DDT?
Well, of course, the biggest one is making it to the Tokyo Dome. Also, on a personal level, a match with Zack is first. I'm going to lock my sights firmly on that. My ultimate goal? To be inducted into the ONE Hall of Fame as a professional wrestler, of course!

>What do you find appealing about DDT?
Its diversity and the fact that they let you do your own thing. It's the kind of place where I grew to love it more as time went on. Though, when you join, you never really know if you'll end up loving it even more or coming to hate it.

>You didn't join IGF. What's the difference?
It's safe. Just look at DDT's compliance! Meanwhile, IGF is... (omitted here as it goes on for a while).

>Will your style change now that you've joined?
I'm going to keep doing things my way. I plan to wipe out all those aging purists who complain that I've "gone DDT."

>Will you compete in promotions other than DDT?
Well, yeah. "Freelance wrestling" is my reason for living, so I'm not limiting myself to just DDT. Besides, I'm in this mess because they won't let me "GLEAT" even though I want to. Seriously, what gives? Why aren't I getting any offers?

>Such devoted love for GLEAT...
Exactly! I even checked with Takagi-san, and he told me, "You're allowed to appear in GLEAT too." I seriously asked him, you know. But the crucial offer just isn't coming from GLEAT.

>Sigh...
I want to know who the matchmaker is!

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The big guy from Kyushu Pro is doing Power Slap. TAJIRI might want to show him the Swagger video, talk him out of it.
https://x.com/HeavyTank_911/status/2112304946192457887

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>>21377306
>>21377311
kek

>>21357478
What a zesty minx

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>>21364581
>>21364581
finally found it

>>21380096
Where can I watch this?

>【Notice】

>After the 3rd match of the 10.22 Korakuen Hall event, there will be an announcement from All Japan Pro Wrestling to the fans.

>Please check it out at the venue or on the stream.

>Event Information
>all-japan.co.jp/events/9596/

>#ajpw #ZenNichiBirthdayFestival

https://x.com/alljapan_pw/status/2112527545547825173

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>>21370672
I thought i posted this but they also announced all the cards for Ultimate Party
ZSJ vs Aoki and the Extreme are worth checking out.IMO but for the rest, not feeling much. Also not gonna defend MAO if the title match ends in a draw

>https://x.com/noah_ghc/status/2112504369598091465
Seems like they getting called out for copying somone kek

>[NOAH] Naito Tetsuya responds calmly to OZAWA's absurdly illogical taunts: "I'm happy he's making fun of me. Because…"

>At NOAH's October 20 show in Hodogaya, "The Real Rebel" OZAWA (29) continued mocking GHC Heavyweight Champion Naito Tetsuya (44), even in their final preview match.

>On this day, OZAWA teamed with Masa Kitamiya to face Naito & BUSHI. The match was a back-and-forth battle, with neither team giving an inch. However, in the closing stages, OZAWA caught BUSHI with a perfectly executed swinging DDT. After stopping him in his tracks, OZAWA followed up with Destino to secure the three-count.

>Having secured victory by executing Naito's own signature moves in succession, OZAWA began by saying, "Today was the final preview match ahead of the GHC Heavyweight Championship match at Ryogoku Kokugikan. I was able to secure a victory without any problems." However, his expression remained gloomy. "But, but, I'm frustrated. Because right up until the very end, Naito Tetsuya's movements still looked slow to me… Naito Tetsuya! Your movements must be so incredibly fast that they appear slow!" he declared, once again advancing his absurd theory.

>>21382469
>He then addressed the spectators: "There are only five days left until Ryogoku. There's not much time. But my favorite word is 'effort.' Over these next five days, I'm going to work as hard as I possibly can to get closer to Naito Tetsuya-san's level of movement, so please come to Ryogoku Kokugikan!"

>Later, in the backstage interview area, OZAWA sprawled out on the floor and thrashed around, shouting, "Damn it! Ahhh! Aaaow! Even at the very end, Naito's movements still looked slow to me! Shit! That's proof that my own movements are too slow. I want to keep working hard so I can get even a little closer to Naito Tetsuya!"

>Naito, meanwhile, responded, "That's exactly what you'd expect from a man who won N-1 VICTORY. I'm happy to be made fun of by someone like OZAWA." He then explained why, with a grin: "Because that means I'm in OZAWA's sights, doesn't it? I lost to him at Ryogoku in May. And yet, I'm still someone OZAWA has his eyes on, right? Nothing could make me happier than that."

>Finally, Naito declared, "I'm going to get my revenge against OZAWA on that same Ryogoku stage, and I'm going to make sure we have another huge chorus at Ryogoku Kokugikan for the first time in a while. Everyone, please look forward to it. Well then, I'll see you again at Ryogoku Kokugikan on the 25th, domingo (Sunday)."

https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/407217