Dean's New Japan Pro-Wrestling

[packerman120]

<p>Road to the New Beginning Night 1</p><p> </p><p>

1. <strong>Jushin Thunder Liger & Tiger Mask</strong> vs. David Finlay & Henare</p><p>

comments: Silly young lions.</p><p> </p><p>

2. Toru Yano, Tomohiro Ishii & Will Ospreay vs. <strong>Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Satoshi Kojima & KUSHIDA</strong></p><p>

comments: KUSHIDA win to give legitimacy to Ospreay rematch, perhaps?</p><p> </p><p>

3. YOSHITATSU & Captain New Japan vs.<strong> Yujiro Takahashi & Tanga Loa</strong></p><p>

comments: Yeah, CNJ doesn't beat anyone but young lions.</p><p> </p><p>

4. <strong>Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma</strong> vs. Katsuyori Shibata & Yuji Nagata</p><p>

comments: Same reasoning for the KUSHIDA match.</p><p> </p><p>

5. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Juice Robinson, Manabu Nakanishi & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. <strong>Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, SANADA, BUSHI & Kamaitachi</strong></p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

6. Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale & Tama Tonga vs. <strong>Kazuchika Okada, Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI</strong></p><p>

comments:</p>

[Larrikn]

<p>1. <strong>Jushin Thunder Liger & Tiger Mask</strong> vs. David Finlay & Henare</p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

2. <strong>Toru Yano, Tomohiro Ishii & Will Ospreay</strong> vs. Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Satoshi Kojima & KUSHIDA</p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

3. YOSHITATSU & Captain New Japan vs. <strong>Yujiro Takahashi & Tanga Loa</strong></p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

4. <strong>Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma</strong> vs. Katsuyori Shibata & Yuji Nagata</p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

5. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Juice Robinson, Manabu Nakanishi & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. <strong>Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, SANADA, BUSHI & Kamaitachi</strong></p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

6. Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale & Tama Tonga vs.<strong> Kazuchika Okada, Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI</strong></p>

[dnmt]

<p>Road to the New Beginning night 1 results!</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">Road to the New Beginning night 1 results!</span></strong> by <strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">Dean</span></strong> - <em>2/1/17</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">The Road to the New Beginning began at the Naruto Boat Race Place as Hirooki Goto picked up another victory, using his Shoryu Kekkai to submit Tama Tonga in the main event. Goto continues to pick up momentum before his title shot at the New Beginning in Osaka. Kamaitachi picked up a big win as well, using a Canadian Destroyer to pin Juice Robinson and pick up the win for Los Ingobernables de Japón.</div><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>NJPW "Road to the New Beginning", 2/1/17</strong></p><p><strong> Naruto Boat Race Place</strong></p><p><strong> 5,000 fans</strong> - Super No Vacancy</p><p> <strong>Show rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#006400;">B-</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42558" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>1. Jushin Thunder Liger & Tiger Mask defeated David Finlay & Henare <strong>(8:49)</strong> when Liger used a Liger Bomb on Henare. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#FFFF00;">C+</span></strong>.<p> </p><p> 2. KUSHIDA, Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima defeated Will Ospreay, Toru Yano & Tomohiro Ishii <strong>(13:24)</strong> when Kojima used a lariat on Yano. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#006400;">B-</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 3. Yujiro Takahashi & Tanga Loa defeated YOSHITATSU & Captain New Japan <strong>(11:20)</strong> when Takahashi used the Pimp Juice on Captain. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#FFFF00;">C+</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 4. Katsuyori Shibata & Yuji Nagata defeated Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma <strong>(12:59)</strong> when Shibata used the PK on Honma. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#008000;">B</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 5. Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, SANADA, BUSHI & Kamaitachi defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Juice Robinson, Manabu Nakanishi & Ryusuke Taguchi <strong>(16:06)</strong> when Kamaitachi used a Canadian Destoryer on Robinson. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#008000;">B</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 6. Hirooki Goto, Kazuchika Okada & YOSHI-HASHI defeated Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale & Tama Tonga <strong>(18:23)</strong> when Goto used the Shoryu Kekkai on Tonga. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#006400;">B-</span></strong>.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42558" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Predictions</span></strong><p> </p><p> packerman120: 5 of 6</p><p> </p><p> OwenRey: 5 of 6</p><p> </p><p> Larrikn: 4 of 6</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/watchxyoxface/NJPW-Logo_1.png</span></div><p></p><p></p>

[dnmt]

<p>Road to the New Beginning nights 2 - 4 cards!</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">Road to the New Beginning nights 2, 3 and 4 cards!</span></strong> by <strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">Dean</span></strong> - <em>2/2/17</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">The cards for the next three nights of Road to the New Beginning shows have been released!</div><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>NJPW "Road to the New Beginning", 2/2/17</strong></p><p><strong> Sendai Gymnasium</strong></p><p> </p><p> 1. Ryusuke Taguchi & Juice Robinson vs. David Finlay & Teruaki Kanemitsu</p><p> 2. Will Ospreay, Tomohiro Ishii & YOSHI-HASHI vs. KUSHIDA, Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima</p><p> 3. YOSHITATSU & Captain New Japan vs. Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa</p><p> 4. Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma vs. Katsuyori Shibata & Manabu Nakanishi</p><p> 5. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Yuji Nagata, Jushin Thunder Liger & Tiger Mask vs. Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, SANADA, BUSHI & Kamaitachi</p><p> 6. Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale & Yujiro Takahashi vs. Hirooki Goto, Kazuchika Okada & Toru Yano</p><p> </p><p> <strong>NJPW "Road to the New Beginning", 2/4/17</strong></p><p><strong> NGK Sports Plaza</strong></p><p> </p><p> 1. Jushin Thunder Liger & Hirai Kawato vs. Tiger Mask & David Finlay</p><p> 2. Will Ospreay, Toru Yano & YOSHI-HASHI vs. KUSHIDA, Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Manabu Nakanishi</p><p> 3. Michael Elgin & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Bad Luck Fale & Yujiro Takahashi</p><p> 4. Togi Makabe & Juice Robinson vs. Katsuyori Shibata & Yuji Nagata</p><p> 5. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tomoaki Honma, Satoshi Kojima, YOSHITATSU & Captain New Japan vs. Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, SANADA, BUSHI & Kamaitachi</p><p> 6. Kenny Omega, Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa vs. Hirooki Goto, Kazuchika Okada & Tomohiro Ishii</p><p> </p><p> <strong>NJPW "Road to the New Beginning", 2/6/17</strong></p><p><strong> Hirata Lakeside Hall</strong></p><p> </p><p> 1. Manabu Nakanishi & David Finlay vs. Jushin Thunder Liger & Henare</p><p> 2. Will Ospreay, Tomohiro Ishii & YOSHI-HASHI vs. KUSHIDA, Michael Elgin & Tomoaki Honma</p><p> 3. Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima vs. Yujiro Takahashi & Tanga Loa</p><p> 4. Togi Makabe & Juice Robinson vs. Katsuyori Shibata & Tiger Mask</p><p> 5. Hiroshi Tanahashi, YOSHITATSU, Captain New Japan, Yuji Nagata & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, SANADA, BUSHI & Kamaitachi</p><p> 6. Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale & Tama Tonga vs. Hirooki Goto, Kazuchika Okada & Toru Yano</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42558" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>More "Road to" fun! <img alt=":o" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/redface.png.900245280682ef18c5d82399a93c5827.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> These shows are very formulaic and easy to book, but I am itching to just get to the big PPV shows. I have some cool stuff coming afterwards, like the ROH Honor Rising show, Lion's Gate Project and the New Japan Cup! I am running six nights of "Road to" shows, and night six is going to be a bit more fun, so I'll probably post these results tomorrow night along with the next two cards. Good luck with predictions!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42558" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Predictions</span></strong><p> </p><p> Road to the New Beginning Night 2</p><p> </p><p> 1. Ryusuke Taguchi & Juice Robinson vs. David Finlay & Teruaki Kanemitsu</p><p> comments:</p><p> </p><p> 2. Will Ospreay, Tomohiro Ishii & YOSHI-HASHI vs. KUSHIDA, Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima</p><p> comments:</p><p> </p><p> 3. YOSHITATSU & Captain New Japan vs. Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa</p><p> comments:</p><p> </p><p> 4. Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma vs. Katsuyori Shibata & Manabu Nakanishi</p><p> comments:</p><p> </p><p> 5. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Yuji Nagata, Jushin Thunder Liger & Tiger Mask vs. Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, SANADA, BUSHI & Kamaitachi</p><p> comments:</p><p> </p><p> 6. Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale & Yujiro Takahashi vs. Hirooki Goto, Kazuchika Okada & Toru Yano</p><p> comments:</p><p> </p><p> Road to the New Beginning Night 3</p><p> </p><p> 1. Jushin Thunder Liger & Hirai Kawato vs. Tiger Mask & David Finlay</p><p> comments:</p><p> </p><p> 2. Will Ospreay, Toru Yano & YOSHI-HASHI vs. KUSHIDA, Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Manabu Nakanishi</p><p> comments:</p><p> 3. Michael Elgin & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Bad Luck Fale & Yujiro Takahashi</p><p> comments:</p><p> </p><p> 4. Togi Makabe & Juice Robinson vs. Katsuyori Shibata & Yuji Nagata</p><p> comments:</p><p> </p><p> 5. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tomoaki Honma, Satoshi Kojima, YOSHITATSU & Captain New Japan vs. Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, SANADA, BUSHI & Kamaitachi</p><p> comments:</p><p> </p><p> 6. Kenny Omega, Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa vs. Hirooki Goto, Kazuchika Okada & Tomohiro Ishii</p><p> comments:</p><p> </p><p> Road to the New Beginning Night 4</p><p> </p><p> 1. Manabu Nakanishi & David Finlay vs. Jushin Thunder Liger & Henare</p><p> comments:</p><p> </p><p> 2. Will Ospreay, Tomohiro Ishii & YOSHI-HASHI vs. KUSHIDA, Michael Elgin & Tomoaki Honma</p><p> comments:</p><p> </p><p> 3. Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima vs. Yujiro Takahashi & Tanga Loa</p><p> comments:</p><p> </p><p> 4. Togi Makabe & Juice Robinson vs. Katsuyori Shibata & Tiger Mask</p><p> comments:</p><p> </p><p> 5. Hiroshi Tanahashi, YOSHITATSU, Captain New Japan, Yuji Nagata & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, SANADA, BUSHI & Kamaitachi</p><p> comments:</p><p> </p><p> 6. Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale & Tama Tonga vs. Hirooki Goto, Kazuchika Okada & Toru Yano</p><p> comments:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BONUS</strong>: One of these matches earned a B+ rating, my highest since Tanahashi vs. Naito at the Dome. Which match was it? (Hint: it was <span style="text-decoration:underline;">not</span> one of the CHAOS vs. Bullet Club main events.)</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/watchxyoxface/NJPW-Logo_1.png</span></div><p></p><p></p>

[Owen Rey]

<p>Predictions</p><p> </p><p>

Road to the New Beginning Night 2</p><p> </p><p>

1. <strong>Ryusuke Taguchi & Juice Robinson</strong> vs. David Finlay & Teruaki Kanemitsu</p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

2. <strong>Will Ospreay, Tomohiro Ishii & YOSHI-HASHI</strong> vs. KUSHIDA, Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima</p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

3. YOSHITATSU & Captain New Japan vs. <strong>Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa</strong></p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

4. <strong>Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma</strong> vs. Katsuyori Shibata & Manabu Nakanishi</p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

5. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Yuji Nagata, Jushin Thunder Liger & Tiger Mask vs. <strong>Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, SANADA, BUSHI & Kamaitachi</strong></p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

6. Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale & Yujiro Takahashi vs. <strong>Hirooki Goto, Kazuchika Okada & Toru Yano</strong></p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

Road to the New Beginning Night 3</p><p> </p><p>

1. <strong>Jushin Thunder Liger & Hirai Kawato</strong> vs. Tiger Mask & David Finlay</p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

2. Will Ospreay, Toru Yano & YOSHI-HASHI vs. <strong>KUSHIDA, Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Manabu Nakanishi</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong>comments:</p><p>

3. <strong>Michael Elgin & Ryusuke Taguchi</strong> vs. Bad Luck Fale & Yujiro Takahashi</p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

4. Togi Makabe & Juice Robinson vs. <strong>Katsuyori Shibata & Yuji Nagata</strong></p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

5. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tomoaki Honma, Satoshi Kojima, YOSHITATSU & Captain New Japan vs. <strong>Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, SANADA, BUSHI & Kamaitachi</strong></p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

6. Kenny Omega, Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa vs. <strong>Hirooki Goto, Kazuchika Okada & Tomohiro Ishii</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong>comments:</p><p> </p><p>

Road to the New Beginning Night 4</p><p> </p><p>

1. Manabu Nakanishi & David Finlay vs. <strong>Jushin Thunder Liger & Henare</strong></p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

2. <strong>Will Ospreay, Tomohiro Ishii & YOSHI-HASHI</strong> vs. KUSHIDA, Michael Elgin & Tomoaki Honma</p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

3. Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima vs. <strong>Yujiro Takahashi & Tanga Loa</strong></p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

4. Togi Makabe & Juice Robinson vs. <strong>Katsuyori Shibata & Tiger Mask</strong></p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

5. Hiroshi Tanahashi, YOSHITATSU, Captain New Japan, Yuji Nagata & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. <strong>Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, SANADA, BUSHI & Kamaitachi</strong></p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

6. <strong>Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale & Tama Tonga</strong> vs. Hirooki Goto, Kazuchika Okada & Toru Yano</p><p>

comments:</p><p> </p><p>

BONUS: One of these matches earned a B+ rating, my highest since Tanahashi vs. Naito at the Dome. Which match was it? (Hint: it was not one of the CHAOS vs. Bullet Club main events.)</p><p> </p><p>

Wow.... hmmm.... I'm going to guess Ospreay/Ishihi/YOSHI-HASHI vs. KUSHIDA/Elgin/Honma. Match 2 of Night 3.</p><p> </p><p>

These are so dang impossible to predict. On the Road To shows... anyone can win</p>

[Mootinie]

<p>I won't predict on these because, you know, Road To shows are pretty annoying to book let alone predict on. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

May I recommend something similar to my World Pro Wrestling write-ups? I found that covering these shows one by one led to a drop in reader interest, it seems the tighter, more story-driven World Pro Wrestling shows were better for my readers and you may well find the same.</p><p> </p><p>

With regards the B+ rated match, I'm thinking it's <strong>Togi Makabe & Juice Robinson vs. Katsuyori Shibata & Yuji Nagata</strong>. That match is loaded with talent, even Juice can go and Makabe is usually a ratings machine due to a high psychology cancelling out most of his physical limitations.</p>

[dnmt]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Mootinie" data-cite="Mootinie" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42558" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I won't predict on these because, you know, Road To shows are pretty annoying to book let alone predict on. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> May I recommend something similar to my World Pro Wrestling write-ups? I found that covering these shows one by one led to a drop in reader interest, it seems the tighter, more story-driven World Pro Wrestling shows were better for my readers and you may well find the same.</p><p> </p><p> With regards the B+ rated match, I'm thinking it's <strong>Togi Makabe & Juice Robinson vs. Katsuyori Shibata & Yuji Nagata</strong>. That match is loaded with talent, even Juice can go and Makabe is usually a ratings machine due to a high psychology cancelling out most of his physical limitations.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks for the advice, and yes I think I am going to change it up because something doesn't feel right about posting all these random "Road to" cards instead of just the results. I might do one massive post of "Road to Results", with a little write up on top and then just a quote with every match result posted. I think keeping predictions for just the PPVs and stuff like the New Japan Cup would be best. Gotta keep the readers entertained!</p>

[dnmt]

<p>Road to the New Beginning nights 2 - 4 results!</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">Road to the New Beginning update!</span></strong> by <strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">Dean</span></strong> - <em>2/7/17</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">New Japan Pro-Wrestling has continued on the Road to the New Beginning, running three sold-out shows over the last week.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Night 2 was held in front of 7,000 fans at a sold-out Sendai Gym, and was highlighted by Hirooki Goto picking up another victory over the Bullet Club, using his GTR on Yujiro Takahashi. Los Ingobernables de Japón continued their winning ways, when EVIL used his EVIL (an STO) on Tiger Mask. Earlier in the night, KUSHIDA picked up a big win over CHAOS by making YOSHI-HASHI tap out to the Hoverboard Lock.</div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42558" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>NJPW "Road to the New Beginning", 2/2/17</strong><p><strong> Sendai Gymnasium</strong></p><p><strong> 7,000 fans</strong> - Super No Vacancy</p><p> <strong>Show rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#006400;">B-</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> 1. Ryusuke Taguchi & Juice Robinson defeated David Finlay & Teruaki Kanemitsu <strong>(8:22)</strong> when Taguchi used a Sliding Hip Attack on Kanemitsu. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#FFA500;">D+</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 2. KUSHIDA, Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima defeated Will Ospreay, Tomohiro Ishii & YOSHI-HASHI <strong>(10:49)</strong> when KUSHIDA used the Hoverboard Lock on YOSHI-HASHI. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#006400;">B-</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 3. Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa defeated YOSHITATSU & Captain New Japan <strong>(10:01)</strong> when Tonga pinned Captain after the Guerrilla Warfare. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#FFFF00;">C</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 4. Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma defeated Katsuyori Shibata & Manabu Nakanishi <strong>(11:50)</strong> when Makabe used the King Kong Knee Drop on Nakanishi. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#006400;">B-</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 5. Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, SANADA, BUSHI & Kamaitachi defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Yuji Nagata, Jushin Thunder Liger & Tiger Mask <strong>(15:08)</strong> when EVIL used the EVIL on Tiger. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#006400;">B-</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 6. Hirooki Goto, Kazuchika Okada & Toru Yano defeated Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale & Yujiro Takahashi <strong>(17:14)</strong> when Goto used the GTR on Takahashi. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#006400;">B-</span></strong>.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">On night 3, 10,000 fans filled the NGK Sports Plaza to see Kazuchika Okada use his Rainmaker clothesline to defeat Tanga Loa in the main event. However, the semi-main event was something special, as Los Ingobernables de Japón put on an amazing match against the team of Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tomoaki Honma, Satoshi Kojima and the Bullet Club Hunters! BUSHI picked up the win after using the MX on Captain New Japan, but the fans were raucous and thought Captain had a chance to pick up the major upset.</div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42558" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>NJPW "Road to the New Beginning", 2/4/17</strong><p><strong> NGK Sports Plaza</strong></p><p><strong> 10,000 fans</strong> - Super No Vacancy</p><p> <strong>Show rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#006400;">B-</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> 1. Tiger Mask & David Finlay defeated Jushin Thunder Liger & Hirai Kawato <strong>(6:43)</strong> when Finlay used the Celtic Cross on Kawato. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#FFFF00;">C</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 2. Will Ospreay, Toru Yano & YOSHI-HASHI defeated KUSHIDA, Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Manabu Nakanishi <strong>(11:05)</strong> when YOSHI-HASHI used a Swanton Bomb on Nakanishi. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#006400;">B-</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 3. Michael Elgin & Ryusuke Taguchi defeated Bad Luck Fale & Yujiro Takahashi <strong>(10:33)</strong> when Elgin used the Elgin Bomb on Takahashi. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#FFFF00;">C</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 4. Katsuyori Shibata & Yuji Nagata defeated Togi Makabe & Juice Robinson <strong>(13:22)</strong> when Shiabata used the PK on Robinson. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#006400;">B-</span></strong>. </p><p> </p><p> 5. Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, SANADA, BUSHI & Kamaitachi defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tomoaki Honma, Satoshi Kojima, YOSHITATSU & Captain New Japan <strong>(15:01)</strong> when BUSHI used the MX on Captain. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#00FF00;">B+</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 6. Hirooki Goto, Kazuchika Okada & Tomohiro Ishii defeated Kenny Omega, Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa <strong>(16:10)</strong> when Okada used the Rainmaker on Loa. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#006400;">B-</span></strong>.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">A sold-out Hirata Lakeside Hall saw what some are calling the best show of the tour so far, as the card ended in back-to-back good matches. In the main event, Kenny Omega picked up a victory after using his running knee strike, which he calls the V-Trigger, on Toru Yano. In the semi-main event, Captain New Japan once again fell short in a valiant effort, as EVIL scored another win over the New Japan Sekigun.</div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42558" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>NJPW "Road to the New Beginning", 2/6/17</strong><p><strong> Hirata Lakeside Hall</strong></p><p><strong> 3,200 fans</strong> - Super No Vacancy</p><p> <strong>Show rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#008000;">B</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> 1. Manabu Nakanishi & David Finlay defeated Jushin Thunder Liger & Henare <strong>(6:49)</strong> when Nakanishi used an Argentine Backbreaker Rack on Henare. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#FFFF00;">C</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 2. KUSHIDA, Michael Elgin & Tomoaki Honma defeated Will Ospreay, Tomohiro Ishii & YOSHI-HASHI <strong>(10:32)</strong> when Elgin used the Elgin Bomb on YOSHI-HASHI. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#006400;">B-</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 3. Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima defeated Yujiro Takahashi & Tanga Loa <strong>(11:35)</strong> when Tenzan used the Original TTD on Takahashi. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#006400;">B-</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 4. Togi Makabe & Juice Robinson defeated Katsuyori Shibata & Tiger Mask <strong>(13:48)</strong> when Makabe used the King Kong Knee Drop on Tiger. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#006400;">B-</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 5. Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, SANADA, BUSHI & Kamaitachi defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi, YOSHITATSU, Captain New Japan, Yuji Nagata & Ryusuke Taguchi <strong>(14:21)</strong> when EVIL used the EVIL on Captain. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#008000;">B</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 6. Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale & Tama Tonga defeated Hirooki Goto, Kazuchika Okada & Toru Yano <strong>(16:37)</strong> when Omega used the V-Trigger on Yano. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#008000;">B</span></strong>.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42558" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>So yes, the best match I've booked since Tanahashi vs. Naito at the Dome had Captain FOOKIN New Japan! I can't make this stuff up and I guess that's why we love TEW. As for predictions, I am going with Mootinie's suggestion and not going to post them for these "Road to" shows as it is just too much and too hard to figure out. With that being said, OwenRey went a very respectable 11 of 18! Congrats on that and I appreciate the effort, but I am going to save the next predictions for the New Beginning PPVs. Results for nights 5 and 6 will most likely be posted tonight, along with the final cards for the PPVs.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/watchxyoxface/NJPW-Logo_1.png</span></div><p></p><p></p>

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<p>Road to the New Beginning night 5 results!</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">Road to the New Beginning night 5 results!</span></strong> by <strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">Dean</span></strong> - <em>2/8/17</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">The penultimate Road to the New Beginning show happened last night in front of a sold out Tsukisamu Green Dome in the Hokkaido region. The night ended on a high note as Hirooki Goto addressed the crowd, proclaiming that he would take the title away from the Bullet Club once and for all! He showcased his diverse offense, picking up the win over Tama Tonga with the Goto Ni Shiki, his modified arm wrench inside cradle pinning combo. Both heel groups suffered defeat, as Hiroshi Tanahashi pinned Kamaitachi with a High Fly Flow in the semi-main event. Fans were buzzing that this show was on par with the last, featuring quality match after quality match.</div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42558" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>NJPW "Road to the New Beginning", 2/7/17</strong><p><strong> Tsukisamu Green Dome</strong></p><p><strong> 5,830 fans</strong> - Super No Vacancy</p><p> <strong>Show rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#008000;">B</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> 1. Ryusuke Taguchi & David Finlay defeated Jushin Thunder Liger & Teruaki Kanemitsu <strong>(7:07)</strong> when Taguchi used the Oh My & Garankle on Kanemitsu. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#FFFF00;">C</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 2. KUSHIDA, Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima defeated Will Ospreay, Toru Yano & YOSHI-HASHI <strong>(10:32)</strong> when Kojima used a lariat on Yano. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#008000;">B</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 3. Yuji Nagata & Manabu Nakanishi defeated Yujiro Takahashi & Tanga Loa <strong>(9:47)</strong> when Nagata used a Backdrop Hold on Loa. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#006400;">B-</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 4. Togi Makabe & Juice Robinson defeated Katsuyori Shibata & Tiger Mask <strong>(13:19)</strong> when Makabe used the King Kong Knee Drop on Tiger. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#006400;">B-</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 5. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Tomoaki Honma, YOSHITATSU & Captain New Japan defeated Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, SANADA, BUSHI & Kamaitachi when Tanahashi used the High Fly Flow on Kamaitachi. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#008000;">B</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 6. Hirooki Goto, Kazuchika Okada & Tomohiro Ishii defeated Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale & Tama Tonga <strong>(18:15)</strong> when Goto used the Goto Ni Shiki on Tonga. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#008000;">B</span></strong>.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42558" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I tried some subtle booking changes, as these "Road to" shows were consistently losing popularity for me in Japan. Night 6 will be a bit more stacked, as I am going with the NEVER Six Man Tag Team Titles in the main event. I still don't think it's a show worthy of predictions as the under-card will be just like a "Road to" show. Going to hold off for the PPVs.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/watchxyoxface/NJPW-Logo_1.png</span></div><p></p><p></p>

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<p>Road to the New Beginning night 6 results!</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">Road to the New Beginning night 6 results!</span></strong> by <strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">Dean</span></strong> - <em>2/9/17</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">The final Road to the New Beginning show was held in front of 8,000 fans at the Suminoe Boat Race Place, and saw CHAOS once again win in the main event. Unlike many nights on this tour, it was not Hirooki Goto who picked up the victory, but Kazuchika Okada, as the Rainmaker and his partners Roppongi Vice captured the NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Titles by defeating Los Ingobernables de Japón in a wild match that saw the action continue after the bell.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Okada pinned BUSHI to return the title to CHAOS, but that did not stop the masked member of Los Ingobernables from blowing some poison mist in the eyes of the Rainmaker after the match had ended. EVIL and SANADA took out Roppongi Vice, while BUSHI hit an MX on Okada. With his partners disposed and Okada all alone, EVIL came into the ring and hit a brutal EVIL onto a chair.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The fans were in shock as Los Ingobernables were leaving the ring, but Gedo quickly grabbed the mic and berated the rudos. Before long, Okada was on his feet, and, despite the damage to his eyes, he issued a challenge to EVIL to face him in a singles match where he wouldn't be able to rely upon Los Ingobernables for help. EVIL, as usual, remained silent and stormed out of the arena. CHAOS celebrated in the ring with their new title belts.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The full cards for the New Beginning in Osaka and in Niigata will be released shortly!</div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42558" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>NJPW "Road to the New Beginning", 2/9/17</strong><p><strong> Suminoe Boat Race Place</strong></p><p><strong> 8,000 fans</strong> - Super No Vacancy</p><p> <strong>Show rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#008000;">B</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> 1. YOSHITATSU & Captain New Japan defeated David Finlay & Henare <strong>(5:36)</strong> when YOSHITATSU used a Pedigree on Henare. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#FFA500;">C-</span></strong>. </p><p> </p><p> 2. Will Ospreay, Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe defeated KUSHIDA, Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima <strong>(8:49)</strong> when Jay pinned Kojima after a Spiked Jay Driller. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#006400;">B-</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 3. Tanga Loa, Nick Jackson & Matt Jackson defeated Michael Elgin, Jushin Thunder Liger & Tiger Mask <strong>(10:07)</strong> when Nick pinned Liger after the Meltzer Driver. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#FFFF00;">C+</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 4. Togi Makabe, Tomoaki Honma & Juice Robinson defeated Katsuyori Shibata, Yuji Nagata & Manabu Nakanishi <strong>(10:11)</strong> when Makabe used the King Kong Knee Drop on Nakanishi. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#008000;">B</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 5. Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii, YOSHI-HASHI & Toru Yano defeated Kenny Omega, Bad Luck Fale, Yujiro Takahashi & Tama Tonga <strong>(13:04)</strong> when Ishii used a Sliding Lariat on Takahashi. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#008000;">B</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 6. Tetsuya Naito & Kamaitachi defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi & Ryusuke Taguchi <strong>(11:24)</strong> when Naito used the Pluma Blanca on Taguchi. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#008000;">B</span></strong>.</p><p> </p><p> 7. <strong>NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Title</strong>: Kazuchika Okada, Rocky Romero & Beretta defeated EVIL, SANADA & BUSHI © <strong>(16:49)</strong> when Okada used the Rainmaker on BUSHI - title change. Rating: <strong><span style="color:#008000;">B</span></strong>.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/watchxyoxface/NJPW-Logo_1.png</span></div><p></p><p></p>