Big Roguey Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Jack Swagger is a very good wrestler NJPW just gave Gallows nearly 700 days as tag champ in his 2 year run, I'm sure Swagger being a much better wrestler and having a legitimate background could have success there. He'd be a natural fit for ROH, better than a vast majority of Indy guys, and even could see him in Mexico (probably AAA, if they sort their stuff out) But Swagger in Big Japan would be incredible. He might not want to do it because money and whatnot, but him against the strong guys would bring back memories of the great Rusev matches except turned to eleven. Oh man, give me Swagger/Sekimoto & Swagger/Okabayashi now please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil_Bingo Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 So um, I bet Neville wins the Global Cruiserweight Series, which btw is anyone else excited about this?! http://www.wwe.com/wwenetwork/new-2016-programming-global-cruiserweight-series-28703671?sf21027741=1 Should be pretty great and refreshing to watch.Hopefully they go for some talent outside of WWE as well, would just be nice to see and good opportunity for wrestlers to prove themselves and get some exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilb0y Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 So um, I bet Neville wins the Global Cruiserweight Series, which btw is anyone else excited about this?! http://www.wwe.com/wwenetwork/new-2016-programming-global-cruiserweight-series-28703671?sf21027741=1 With the relationship WWE have been building with New Japan, I'm praying that we get KUSHIDA in that tournament. I hope plundering Nakamura and Styles hasn't soured things between the two companies, though. Mix in Zack Sabre Jr, Ricochet, Matt Sydal, Jay Lethal and others... oh man... yes, you could say I'm excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 With the relationship WWE have been building with New Japan, I'm praying that we get KUSHIDA in that tournament. I hope plundering Nakamura and Styles hasn't soured things between the two companies, though. Mix in Zack Sabre Jr, Ricochet, Matt Sydal, Jay Lethal and others... oh man... yes, you could say I'm excited! I highly doubt those three are even a remote possibility unless Lethal leaves ROH. Ricochet's Lucha Underground work probably works against him and Matt Sydal is signed to ROH and has also talked a lot of trash about WWE since he left the company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhawk8492 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I think Jack Swagger could get signed by TNA, GFW or even ROH if he leaves WWE. He is a technically sound worker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukess11 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I know this is the WWE thread, but is there a good site to watch NJPW with English commentary for free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Roguey Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I know this is the WWE thread, but is there a good site to watch NJPW with English commentary for free? Don't think so. The English commentary is a NJPWWorld exclusive. Even the wink wink, nudge nudge sites upload with the Japanese commentary primarily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilb0y Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I highly doubt those three are even a remote possibility unless Lethal leaves ROH. Ricochet's Lucha Underground work probably works against him and Matt Sydal is signed to ROH and has also talked a lot of trash about WWE since he left the company. Hasn't HHH got a relationship with ROH (among others indies) now though? Although admittedly I didn't know Sydal had bathmouthed WWE. I know this is the WWE thread, but is there a good site to watch NJPW with English commentary for free? Can you not just watch it on New Japan World? With current exchange rates it works out at about £6 a month. It's ridiculously cheap for what you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukess11 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Hasn't HHH got a relationship with ROH (among others indies) now though? Although admittedly I didn't know Sydal had bathmouthed WWE. Can you not just watch it on New Japan World? With current exchange rates it works out at about £6 a month. It's ridiculously cheap for what you get. I can't spend the money just yet. I ask my parents all the time for subscription services. One question: Do all shows on NJPW World have commentary in English or is it mostly English? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Roguey Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Hasn't HHH got a relationship with ROH (among others indies) now though? Although admittedly I didn't know Sydal had bathmouthed WWE. HHH does have a relationship with ROH, it's just that it's him trying to run them out of NXT's markets. HHH/NXT only really has a deal with EVOLVE. The rest are HHH's talent scouts going and watching indies to see guys that would be worth picking up. So, in terms of the GCS, I'll be very surprised if any ROH contracted talent are in it and still in ROH after all is said and done. I can't spend the money just yet. I ask my parents all the time for subscription services. One question: Do all shows on NJPW World have commentary in English or is it mostly English? Most NJPW World shows are in Japanese. Got to remember, they're a Japanese promotion. It's only the BIG events that get English commentary. I think even the Honour Rising cards are only Japanese commentary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Countdown Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 With the relationship WWE have been building with New Japan, I'm praying that we get KUSHIDA in that tournament. I hope plundering Nakamura and Styles hasn't soured things between the two companies, though. I hope it has. If NJPW still wants to play buddy buddy with WWE after that roster pillaging, they're a bunch of dopes. Most NJPW World shows are in Japanese. Got to remember, they're a Japanese promotion. It's only the BIG events that get English commentary. I think even the Honour Rising cards are only Japanese commentary. Yeah, English commentary is still a relatively new thing on NJPW World. King of Pro Wrestling in October was the very first one, and then WK and the show the very next night. I believe Invasion Attack in April is going to have English commentary as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milamber Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Triple H on new cruiserweight show: "It's just good for the health of the business overall" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Triple H on who will be in the tournament Possibly working with indie promotions: “Obviously, if someone is under contract with, say, New Japan Pro Wrestling, I don’t think they are going to have the opportunity to perform in this type of tournament. Though anybody that has the opportunity, freedom and availability to do something like this with us, we are looking at working with them. I’m open to working with other groups that are out there such as Progress, Evolve, Rev Pro and places like that. They have a lot of talent they work with, but those talents have that ability to do other things. It’s an opportunity to be on a platform to be seen by millions around the world and become much bigger stars in their own right. If we can use those promotions in a way that helps them as well, to me that’s great. I think helping that independent undercurrent is beneficial to everybody.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilb0y Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Dammit. No KUSHIDA then. I don't think LU or ROH use written contracts though, do they? So we could still get Ricochet / Puma. I'd expect Zack and Osprey from Progress too, which should be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Nection Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Dammit. No KUSHIDA then. I don't think LU or ROH use written contracts though, do they? So we could still get Ricochet / Puma. I'd expect Zack and Osprey from Progress too, which should be awesome. ROH since being on Destination America have been locking their top guys in contracts in fear of them using the TV exposure then jumping to TNA or WWE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milamber Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I believe ROH have recently tied down some of their top talent like The Young Bucks to contracts. I think most of the Lucha Undergound guys are under contract with AAA and are loaned out to increase their reputations in the US, although some of them like Rey Mysterio are trying to get out because of AAA's financial problems. It would be beneficial for AAA and Lucha Underground to play ball with WWE for the global exposure but I doubt they would risk their best talent like Ricochet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Roguey Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Triple H on who will be in the tournament Possibly working with indie promotions: It's so damn rad to see Progress & RevPro get shout outs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lr10540 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Apparently Taker's opponent has been decided and it's said to not be anyone currently on the active roster. Do you all think it's a returning legend? Angle, Batista? Maybe even Stone Cold!? Okay probably not Steve lol. I have a weird feeling it'll be Finn. Demon vs Deadman is a nice selling point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilb0y Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Apparently Taker's opponent has been decided and it's said to not be anyone currently on the active roster. Do you all think it's a returning legend? Angle, Batista? Maybe even Stone Cold!? Okay probably not Steve lol. I have a weird feeling it'll be Finn. Demon vs Deadman is a nice selling point. Smart money is on Orton or Cena, surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lr10540 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Smart money is on Orton or Cena, surely? I haven't heard anything on Orton's recovery. Last I heard there was neck issues. Even as good as Cena is about coming back, I have a hard time believing he'll be good enough to go balls out against Taker at Mania. Goldberg is another possibility. Although he's basically said if he has another match that he's going over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSelfDestruct Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Goldberg is another possibility. Although he's basically said if he has another match that he's going over. if that happened I may seriously never watch WWE ever again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilb0y Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I just read Meltzer's clarification on his previous statement. He said that Taker's opponent "is not an active wrestler", so if that's true then I'm definitely wrong in saying Cena or Orton. No idea who it could be. Sting? I find it hard to believe they'd be able to keep that one quiet though. EDIT: He also explicitly said that it wont be someone who is injured but on the roster, and it wont be anyone from NXT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyver3 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 My money is on Hulk Hogan coming back to get his heat back for judgment day in 02. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackman Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 It makes sense they're not giving him a 'competitive' match anymore and are just scheduling an appearance to keep the legend alive, though I'd say it would be better to go out with a bang and install a new face of fear. But where the hell are they going to find someone like that? WHERE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Scott Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I'd honestly be down for a Taker/Bray re-match this time Bray going over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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