New Japan Pro-Wrestling

dnmt · October 2, 2016

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New Japan Pro-Wrestling Co., Ltd. (新日本プロレス株式会社 Shin Nihon Puroresu Kabushiki-kaisha), operating as New Japan Pro-Wrestling (新日本プロレス Shin Nihon Puroresu) and sometimes referred to as NJPW, is a major Japanese professional wrestling promotion founded in June 1972 by Antonio Inoki. In 2005, Inoki sold the promotion to Yuke's, who sold it to Bushiroad in 2012. Dean is the current President of the promotion and has held that position since January 2017, when the previous President, Katsuhiko Harada, was promoted to Chairman.

Owing to its TV program aired on TV Asahi, NJPW is the largest wrestling promotion in Japan and the second largest in the world in terms of attendance and revenue (behind WWE). From its creation in 1972 until 1986, it was a member of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). NJPW is known for openly engaging in working agreements with various MMA and professional wrestling promotions around the world, and presently has relationships with Ring of Honor (ROH), Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), and Revolution Pro Wrestling (RPW). NJPW's biggest event is January 4th at the Tokyo Dome, held each year since 1992 and currently promoted under the Wrestle Kingdom banner.

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">I can only hope a few of you were wondering what happened to my NJPW journal, but wonder no more. I ran into one too many problems with my old game, and realized it was a big mistake to run a journal off the first save I had in TEW 2016. I made some critical mistakes in both the game and in the general booking of New Japan (for example, there are always rematches after title changes, and I ignored that). In addition to some (luckily resolved) computer issues, I decided to go with a clean slate and start over again, using the newest Real World mod.

I won't link to my old game, just so I can hopefully surprise some new readers. But I will link to Mootinie's NJPW as it has really influenced my style and presentation, and is well worth a read if you want some inspiration. He also gave me permission to use some of his graphics, so even more gratitude sent his way!</div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">Show Index

The New Year Begins

- Big Pro-Wrestling Festival 2017, 1/3/17, 1,275 fans @ Tokyo Differ Ariake, rating: B

- Wrestle Kingdom 11, 1/4/17, 32,836 fans @ Tokyo Dome, rating: A*

- New Year Dash!!, 1/5/17, 2,205 fans @ Tokyo Korakuen Hall, rating: B

NJPW & CMLL Present Fantastica Mania 2017

- Fantastica Mania 2017, Night 1, 1/16/17, 1,000 fans @ Kyoto KBS Hall, rating: B

- Fantastica Mania 2017, Night 2, 1/18/17, 880 fans @ Kochi Sunpia Chres, rating: B+

- Fantastica Mania 2017, Night 3, 1/19/17, 2,205 fans @ Tokyo Korakuen Hall, rating: B

- Fantastica Mania 2017, Night 4, 1/21/17, 2,205 fans @ Tokyo Korakuen Hall, rating: B

- Fantastica Mania 2017, Night 5, 1/23/17, 2,205 fans @ Tokyo Korakuen Hall, rating: B

Road to the New Beginning

- Road to the New Beginning, Night 1, 1/28/17, 2,205 fans @ Tokyo Korakuen Hall, rating: B+

- Road to the New Beginning, Night 2, 1/30/17, 2,300 fans @ Tokorozawa Hall, rating: B

- Road to the New Beginning, Night 3, 1/31/17, 1,000 fans @ Akita Terssa Great Hall, rating: B+

- Road to the New Beginning, Night 4, 2/2/17, 1,600 fans @ Chiba Port Arena Sub Arena, rating: B

- Road to the New Beginning, Night 5, 2/4/17, 1,050 fans @ Yamagata Big Wing, rating: B+

- Road to the New Beginning, Night 6, 2/6/17, 2,100 fans @ Iwaki Gymnasium, rating: B

- Road to the New Beginning, Night 7, 2/7/17, 2,400 fans @ Furukawa Gymnasium, rating: B

The New Beginning

- The New Beginning in Hiroshima, 2/11/17, 6,040 fans @ Hiroshima Sun Plaza, rating: A*

- The New Beginning in Osaka, 2/14/17, 4,800 fans @ Osaka Maishima Arena, rating: A

NJPW & ROH Honor Rising: Japan 2017

- Honor Rising: Japan 2017, Night 1, 2/19/17, 2,205 fans @ Tokyo Korakuen Hall, rating: B

- Honor Rising: Japan 2017, Night 2, 2/21/17, 2,205 fans @ Tokyo Korakuen Hall, rating: B+

Lion's Gate Project4

- Lion's Gate Project4, 2/28/17, 600 fans @ Shinjuku FACE, rating: B

New Japan Cup 2017

- New Japan Cup 2017, Night 1, 3/3/17, 4,010 fans @ Ota Ward Gymnasium, rating: B+

- New Japan Cup 2017, Night 2, 3/4/17, 2,205 fans @ Tokyo Korakuen Hall, rating: B+

- New Japan Cup 2017, Night 3, 3/8/17, 1,900 fans @ Saku City Gymnasium, rating: B+

- New Japan Cup 2017, Night 4, 3/9/17, 2,000 fans @ Kumagaya Citizen Gymnasium, rating: B

- New Japan Cup 2017, Night 5, 3/10/17, 2,100 fans @ Iwaki Municipal Gymnasium, rating: B+

- New Japan Cup 2017, Finals, 3/12/17, 5,000 fans @ Amagasaki Memorial Park Gymnasium, rating: A

New Japan Road

- New Japan Road, 3/18/17, 3,000 fans @ Okinawa Nippon Budokan, rating: B+

Road to Invasion Attack

- Road to Invasion Attack, Night 1, 3/20/17, 4,000 fans @ Nagoya International Exhibition Hall, rating: B

- Road to Invasion Attack, Night 2, 3/21/17, 2,000 fans @ Takaoka Techno Dome, rating: B

- Road to Invasion Attack, Night 3, 3/23/17, 3,500 fans @ Nagano Movement Park Gymnasium, rating: B

- Road to Invasion Attack, Night 4, 3/26/17, 3,200 fans @ Komatsu Dome, rating: B

- Road to Invasion Attack, Night 5, 3/28/17, 2,000 fans @ Hakodate Citizen Gymnasium, rating: B

- Road to Invasion Attack, Night 6, 3/30/17, 2,000 fans @ Sapporo Teisen Hall, rating: B+

- Road to Invasion Attack, Night 7, 4/1/17, 1,800 fans @ Hasuda City Municipal Gymnasium, rating: B+

- Road to Invasion Attack, Night 8, 4/2/17, 2,205 fans @ Tokyo Korakuen Hall, rating: B

Invasion Attack 2017

- Invasion Attack 2017, 4/6/17, 13,000 fans @ Tokyo Ryogoku Kokugikan, rating: A

Road to Wrestling Dontaku

- Road to Wrestling Dontaku ~ Tiger Hattori Retirement, 4/17/17, 2,205 fans @ Tokyo Korkuen Hall, rating: B+

- Road to Wrestling Dontaku, Night 1, 4/20/17, 2,300 fans @ Kofu Civic Center, rating: B

- Road to Wrestling Dontaku, Night 2, 4/23/17, 1,500 fans @ Choshi City Gymnasium, rating: B

- Road to Wrestling Dontaku, Night 3, 4/24/17, 1,900 fans @ Saku City Gymnasium, rating: B

- Road to Wrestling Dontaku, Night 4, 4/26/17, 3,000 fans @ Oita City Gymnasium, rating: B+

- Road to Wrestling Dontaku, Night 5, 4/27/17, 2,800 fans @ Hakata Star Lane, rating: B+

Wrestling Hirokuni 2017

- Wrestling Hirokuni 2017, 4/29/17, 6,800 fans @ Kumamoto Gran Messe, rating: B+

Wrestling Dontaku 2017

- Wrestling Dontaku 2017, 5/3/17, 10,000 fans @ Fukuoka International Center, rating: A

New Japan Road

- New Japan Road, 5/5/17, 3,500 fans @ Matsuyama City Community Center, rating: B+

Global Wars 2017

- Global Wars 2017, 5/11/17, 4,640 fans @ Joseph J. Gentile Center, rating: B+

War of the Worlds 2017

- War of the Worlds 2017, Night 1, 5/13/17, 4,000 fans @ Tom Gola Arena, rating: B

- War of the Worlds 2017, Night 2, 5/14/17, 2,600 fans @ Hammerstein Ballroom, rating: B+

- War of the Worlds 2017, Night 3, 5/17/17, 4,120 fans @ Varsity Arena, rating: B

Lion's Gate Project5

- Lion's Gate Project5, 5/19/17, 600 fans @ Shinjuku FACE, rating: B

Best of the Super Jr. XXIV

- Best of the Super Jr. XXIV, Night 1, 5/21/17, 2,205 fans @ Tokyo Korakuen Hall, rating: B

- Best of the Super Jr. XXIV, Night 2, 5/22/17, 3,000 fans @ Kira Messe Numazu, rating: B

- Best of the Super Jr. XXIV, Night 3, 5/23/17, 1,500 fans @ Yamagata Sports Center #2, rating: B

- Best of the Super Jr. XXIV, Night 4, 5/24/17, 3,200 fans @ Aomori Gymnasium, rating: B

- Best of the Super Jr. XXIV, Night 5, 5/26/17, 3,000 fans @ Yonezawa Gymnasium, rating: B+

- Best of the Super Jr. XXIV, Night 6, 5/28/17, 4,000 fans @ Nagoya International Exhibition Hall, rating: B

- Best of the Super Jr. XXIV, Night 7, 6/1/17, 3,500 fans @ Nagano Movement Park Gymnasium, rating: B+

- Best of the Super Jr. XXIV, Night 8, 6/2/17, 3,440 fans @ Ibaraki Sports Center, rating: B

- Best of the Super Jr. XXIV, Night 9, 6/3/17, 2,205 fans @ Tokyo Korakuen Hall, rating: B+

- Best of the Super Jr. XXIV, Night 10, 6/4/17, 1,275 fans @ Tokyo Differ Ariake, rating: B

- Best of the Super Jr. XXIV, Night 11, 6/5/17, 3,000 fans @ Wakayama Gymnasium, rating: B

- Best of the Super Jr. XXIV, Night 12, 6/6/17, 3,130 fans @ Osaka Gymnasium, rating: B-</div>

dnmt · October 2, 2016

NJPW Roster

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<div style="background-color:#000000;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"><div style="text-align:center;">Los Ingobernables de Japón

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BUSHI | EVIL | Hiromu Takahashi | SANADA | Tetsuya Naito</div></div>

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Bobby Fish (reDRagon) | Jay Briscoe (The Briscoes) | Kyle O'Reilly (reDRagon) | Mark Briscoe (The Briscoes)</div></div>

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<div style="background-color:#000000;color:white;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"><div style="text-align:center;">Young Lions

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Henare | Hirai Kawato | Katsuya Kitamura | Teruaki Kanemitsu | Tomoyuki Oka</div></div>

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Jay White (ROH and RPW) | Sho Tanaka (CMLL, LLE and DTU, as Raijin) | Yohei Komatsu (CMLL, LLE and DTU, as Fujin)</div></div>

dnmt · October 2, 2016

NJPW Championships & Tournaments

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"><div style="text-align:center;">IWGP Heavyweight Championship

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66th champion - Kenny Omega

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1st reign, won on 4/6/17, defenses: 1

1. Kenny Omega defeated Kazuchika Okada, 5/3/17

Previous champions:

- Kazuchika Okada, 6/19/16 - 4/6/17, 4th reign, 3 defenses</div></div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"><div style="text-align:center;">IWGP Intercontinental Championship

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17th champion - Tetsuya Naito

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2nd reign, won on 2/11/17, defenses: 1

1. Tetsuya Naito defeated Yuji Nagata, 4/29/17

Previous champions:

- Hiroshi Tanahashi, 1/4/17 - 2/11/17, 2nd reign, 0 defenses

- Tetsuya Naito, 9/25/16 - 1/4/17, 1st reign, 1 defense</div></div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"><div style="text-align:center;">IWGP Tag Team Championship

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73rd champions - CHAOS (Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii)

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1st reign, won on 1/4/17, defenses: 4

1. Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii defeated Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa, 2/11/17

2. Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii defeated Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reilly, 2/21/17

3. Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii defeated Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma, 4/6/17

4. Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii defeated Yujiro Takahashi & Hangman Page, 5/3/17

Previous champions:

- Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa), 10/10/16 - 1/4/17, 2nd reign, 1 defense</div></div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"><div style="text-align:center;">IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship

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76th champion - Will Ospreay

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1st reign, won on 4/6/17, defenses: 1

1. Will Ospreay defeated KUSHIDA, 5/3/17

Previous champions:

- KUSHIDA, 11/5/16 - 4/6/17, 4th reign, 2 defenses</div></div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"><div style="text-align:center;">IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Championship

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49th champions - Roppongi Vice (Beretta & Rocky Romero)

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3rd reign, won on 2/19/17, defenses: 3

1. Beretta & Rocky Romero defeated Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson, 4/6/17

2. Beretta & Rocky Romero defeated Ricochet & David Finlay, 5/3/17

3. Beretta & Rocky Romero defeated ACH & Lio Rush, 5/17/17

Previous champions:

- The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson), 6/19/16 - 2/19/17, 5th reign, 4 defenses</div></div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"><div style="text-align:center;">NEVER Openweight Championship

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13th champion - Michael Elgin

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1st reign, won on 4/6/17, defenses: 1

1. Michael Elgin defeated Tomoaki Honma, 4/29/17

Previous champions:

- Katsuyori Shibata, 6/19/16 - 4/6/17, 2nd reign, 5 defenses</div></div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"><div style="text-align:center;">NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Championship

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12th champions - Los Ingobernables de Japón (EVIL, SANADA & BUSHI)

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2nd reign, won on 4/2/17, defenses: 2

1. EVIL, SANADA & BUSHI defeated TenKoji (Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima) & Tiger Mask, 4/29/17

2. EVIL, SANADA & BUSHI defeated Yuji Nagata, Manabu Nakanishi & Ryusuke Taguchi, 5/5/17

Previous champions:

- TenKoji (Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima) & Jushin Thunder Liger, 3/18/17 - 4/2/17, 1st reign, 0 defenses

- Los Ingobernables de Japón (EVIL, SANADA & BUSHI), 1/4/17 - 3/18/17, 1st reign, 3 defenses

- CHAOS (Will Ospreay & Roppongi Vice [Rocky Romero & Beretta]), 10/8/16 - 1/4/17, 1st reign, 0 defenses</div></div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"><div style="text-align:center;">G1 Climax

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Last winner, August 2016 - Kenny Omega

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Previous winners: </div></div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"><div style="text-align:center;">New Japan Cup

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Last winner, March 2017 - Kenny Omega

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Previous winners:

Tetsuya Naito (2016)</div></div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"><div style="text-align:center;">World Tag League

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Last winners, December 2016 - CHAOS (Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii)

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Previous winners: </div></div>

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Last winner, June 2016 - Will Ospreay

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Previous winners: </div></div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"><div style="text-align:center;">Super J-Cup

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Last winner, August 2016 - KUSHIDA

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Previous winners: </div></div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";"><div style="text-align:center;">Super Jr. Tag Tournament

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Last winners, November 2016 - David Finlay & Ricochet

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dnmt · October 2, 2016

End of the Year Recap!

<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">End of the Year Recap by Dean - 12/10/16</div>

With Wrestle Kingdom 11 around the corner, let's take a look back at the last few months of New Japan and recap the Road to the Tokyo Dome.

At King of Pro-Wrestling in October, we saw three successful title defenses. Kazuchika Okada defeated Naomichi Marufuji in an amazing main event, while Katsuyori Shibata retained his NEVER Openweight Title against Kyle O'Reilly. As for the tag team championships, the Bullet Club reigned supreme as the Guerrillas of Destiny won the IWGP Tag Team Title when they defeated the Briscoes, while the Young Bucks successfully defended against the newly formed team of Ricochet and David Finlay.

At Power Struggle, we saw Tetsuya Naito successfully defend his IWGP Intercontinental Title in a rematch against Michael Elgin, while KUSHIDA regained the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Title in a rematch against BUSHI. Shockingly, the masked man we've recently seen accompany Los Ingobernables attacked KUSHIDA after the match. The returning Kamaitachi unmasked, proclaimed himself the newest member of Los Ingobernables de Japón, and demanded a match against KUSHIDA!

The end of the year also saw the annual tag team tournaments; Hirooki Goto and Tomohiro Ishii won the World Tag League, defeating EVIL and SANADA in the finals. As for the Super Jr. Tag Tournament, the team of David Finlay and Ricochet defeated Roppongi Vice in the finals, which should earn them another shot at the Young Bucks.

The full card for Wrestle Kingdom 11 should be announced shortly, as New Japan begins a new year with a massive show at the Tokyo Dome.

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">This is just a little recap of what I am assuming will happen over the course of the next three months. I am beginning my game on 1/1/17, and will start with the Big Pro-Wrestling Festival. I want to make a note about two major story lines - I am assuming that the new Ingobernable is Kamaitachi. I love this idea and think he is a perfect fit, so I am going to run with it. As for the "TIME BOMB" that's been teased on recent NJPW shows, I am going to hold off to see who they really bring in and will most likely copy that in my game (unless it's someone like Ryback lol). I have a feeling it's Minoru Suzuki, but I am unsure if it will be just him or the whole Suzuki-Gun, and I don't want to add that many guys to my roster unless it's the direction Gedo really goes in. The card for WK11 will be posted next.</div>

Dr_Avalanche · October 2, 2016

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dnmt · October 2, 2016

Fan vote for Wrestle Kingdom 11 main event!

<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">Fan vote for Wrestle Kingdom 11 main event! by Dean - 12/11/16</div>

In a shocking turn of events, it has been announced that New Japan Pro-Wrestling will allow an online fan vote to determine the main event of Wrestle Kingdom 11! The choice will be between the IWGP Heavyweight Title match that sees the first ever foreign-born G1 Climax winner, Kenny Omega, challenge Kazuchika Okada and the IWGP Intercontinental Title match between champion Tetsuya Naito and Hiroshi Tanahashi!

Tetsuya Naito famously lost the vote to main event Wrestle Kingdom 8, in which the fans chose to see the Intercontinental Title match between Shinsuke Nakamura and Tanahashi over Naito's Heavyweight Title match against Okada. Will Naito avenge his loss an finally main event the Tokyo Dome?

dnmt · October 2, 2016

Full card for Wrestle Kingdom 11 @ Tokyo Dome!

<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">Full card for Wrestle Kingdom 11 @ Tokyo Dome! by Dean - 12/17/16</div>

The full card for Wrestle Kingdom 11 has been announced! In a turn of events that is eerily similar to what unfolded before Wrestle Kingdom 8, the fans voted to see the IWGP Intercontinental Title match in the main event of the evening! We will see Tetsuya Naito defend his Intercontinental Title against "The Ace of the Universe" Hiroshi Tanahashi.

The semi-main event will be the IWGP Heavyweight Title match between "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada and "The Cleaner" Kenny Omega. This is Okada's 2nd defense, as he beat Naomichi Marufuji at King of Pro-Wrestling in October.

Katsuyori Shibata will continue to wage war against Pro-Wrestling NOAH, and will defend his NEVER Openweight Title against Go Shiozaki. These two have consistently had heated interactions over the last few months, including a memorable brawl on the last night of the G1 Climax.

In a special singles match, Michael Elgin will face "The Unchained Gorilla" Togi Makabe. These two bruisers have never had a singles match against each other. As in years past, the winner of this contest would be in line for a shot at the IWGP Heavyweight Title.

The Guerrillas of Destiny regained the IWGP Tag Team Title at King of Pro-Wrestling, but must defend against the World Tag League winners Hirooki Goto and Tomohiro Ishii in a match that furthers the feud between CHAOS and Bullet Club.

KUSHIDA has dominated the junior heavyweight scene in 2016, but BUSHI's upset win at Destruction in Tokyo shocked the ace of the juniors. BUSHI's reign was short-lived, as KUSHIDA regained the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Title at Power Struggle. Nevertheless, KUSHIDA is not done with Los Ingobernables, as Kamaitachi attacked him after the match, demanding a shot at KUSHIDA's newly won title.

The CHAOS trio of Will Ospreay, Rocky Romero and Beretta won the NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Title in October, defeating Satoshi Kojima, Ricochet and David Finlay to capture the gold. On January 4th, the CHAOS vs. Los Ingobernables feud will be rekindled, as they will face off with EVIL, SANADA and BUSHI!

In what has become tradition, the ROH World Champion will defend his title at the Tokyo Dome. This year, the match will continue the Bullet Club's feud with CHAOS, as YOSHI-HASHI challenges Adam Cole!

The rivalry between NJPW and NOAH continues, as the Third Generation and Tomoaki Honma will take on the GHC Heavyweight Tag Team Champions Toru Yano and Naomichi Marufuji and some of NOAH's best in a ten man tag match.

Finally, the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Title will be defended in a four way tag match. The newly formed team of Ricochet and David Finlay bounced back in a big way after their loss to the Young Bucks in October, winning the annual Super Jr. Tag Tournament in December. While the winners traditionally receive a shot at the title, the Motor City Machine Guns were actually the team that eliminated the Young Bucks in the tournament, granting them a spot in this contest. Furthermore, reDRagon lost the belts last year without ever being pinned, as Matt Jackson scored the victory over Rocky Romero. All three of these teams are more than worthy contenders!

The 11th Wrestle Kingdom will be live from the Tokyo Dome on January 4th!

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">NJPW "Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome", 1/4/17 (WPW/TV Asahi Ch.2/PPV/NJPW World)

Tokyo Dome

1. IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Title, Four Way Match: Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson © vs. Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish vs. Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. David Finlay & Ricochet

2. NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Title: Will Ospreay, Rocky Romero & Beretta © vs. EVIL, SANADA & BUSHI

3. ROH World Title: Adam Cole © vs. YOSHI-HASHI

4. Special Ten Man Tag Match: Yuji Nagata, Manabu Nakanishi, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Satoshi Kojima & Tomoaki Honma vs. Naomichi Marufuji http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/noah.jpg, Toru Yano, Maybach Taniguchi http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/noah.jpg, Katsuhiko Nakajima http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/noah.jpg & Masa Kitamiya http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/noah.jpg

5. IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Title: KUSHIDA © vs. Kamaitachi

6. IWGP Tag Team Title: Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa © vs. Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii

7. Special Singles Match: Togi Makabe vs. Michael Elgin

8. NEVER Openweight Title: Katsuyori Shibata © vs. Go Shiozaki http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/noah.jpg

9. IWGP Heavyweight Title: Kazuchika Okada © vs. Kenny Omega

10. IWGP Intercontinental Title: Tetsuya Naito © vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi</div>

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0. New Japan Rumble winner:

comments: I think someone might be able to guess, it's a guy who is on the roster, but not the card below.

1. Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson © vs. Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish vs. Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. David Finlay & Ricochet

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2. Will Ospreay, Rocky Romero & Beretta © vs. EVIL, SANADA & BUSHI

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3. Adam Cole © vs. YOSHI-HASHI

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4. Yuji Nagata, Manabu Nakanishi, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Satoshi Kojima & Tomoaki Honma vs. Naomichi Marufuji , Toru Yano, Maybach Taniguchi , Katsuhiko Nakajima & Masa Kitamiya

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5. KUSHIDA © vs. Kamaitachi

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6. Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa © vs. Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii

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7. Togi Makabe vs. Michael Elgin

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8. Katsuyori Shibata © vs. Go Shiozaki

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9. Kazuchika Okada © vs. Kenny Omega

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10. Tetsuya Naito © vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi

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dnmt · October 2, 2016

Big Pro-Wrestling Festival results!

<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">Big Pro-Wrestling Festival results! by Dean - 1/3/17</div>

The annual Big Pro-Wrestling Festival held at the Tokyo Differ Ariake just wrapped up, and the main event saw Jushin Thunder Liger victorious over the Bullet Club, using the Liger Bomb to pin the newest member of the Club, BONE SOLDIER. The match was very well received by the fans, who are highly anticipating Wrestle Kingdom tomorrow night!

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">NJPW "Big Pro-Wrestling Festival 2017", 1/3/17 (NJPW World)

Tokyo Differ Ariake

1,275 fans - Super No Vacancy

Show rating: B

1. Juice Robinson defeated Hirai Kawato (5:33) with the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Clutch. Rating: D.

2. Kazushi Sakuraba & Gedo defeated Henare & Takumi Honjo (7:59) when Sakuraba used a Cross Armbreaker on Henare. Rating: C.

3. Ryusuke Taguchi defeated Teruaki Kanemitsu (7:01) with a Sliding Hip Attack. Rating: B-.

4. YOSHITATSU, Jushin Thunder Liger & Tiger Mask defeated Bad Luck Fale, Yujiro Takahashi & BONE SOLDIER (12:37) when Liger used the Liger Bomb on SOLDIER. Rating: B+.</div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">I forgot to do this show in my old game, but it is a fun little card with guys that aren't on the main show tomorrow. I'm shocked it was a B, but I booked to avoid the "crowd disappointed because of a match between jobbers" note that comes up if you do Young Lion matches. Taguchi carried Kanemitsu to a B-, so I'm happy about that. This show lost some popularity for me, but is consider a "success" in my locker room, and boosted the morale.</div>

packerman120 · October 2, 2016

Predictions

0. New Japan Rumble winner: Bad Luck Fale

comments: I think someone might be able to guess, it's a guy who is on the roster, but not the card below.

1. Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson © vs. Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish vs. Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. David Finlay & Ricochet

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2. Will Ospreay, Rocky Romero & Beretta © vs. EVIL, SANADA & BUSHI

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3. Adam Cole © vs. YOSHI-HASHI

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4. Yuji Nagata, Manabu Nakanishi, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Satoshi Kojima & Tomoaki Honma vs. Naomichi Marufuji , Toru Yano, Maybach Taniguchi , Katsuhiko Nakajima & Masa Kitamiya

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5. KUSHIDA © vs. Kamaitachi

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6. Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa © vs. Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii

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7. Togi Makabe vs. Michael Elgin

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8. Katsuyori Shibata © vs. Go Shiozaki

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9. Kazuchika Okada © vs. Kenny Omega

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10. Tetsuya Naito © vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi

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Dr_Avalanche · October 3, 2016

Predictions

0. New Japan Rumble winner: Jushin Thunder Liger

comments: I think someone might be able to guess, it's a guy who is on the roster, but not the card below.

1. Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson © vs. Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish vs. Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. David Finlay & Ricochet

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2. Will Ospreay, Rocky Romero & Beretta © vs. EVIL, SANADA & BUSHI

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3. Adam Cole © vs. YOSHI-HASHI

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4. Yuji Nagata, Manabu Nakanishi, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Satoshi Kojima & Tomoaki Honma vs. Naomichi Marufuji , Toru Yano, Maybach Taniguchi , Katsuhiko Nakajima & Masa Kitamiya

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5. KUSHIDA © vs. Kamaitachi

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6. Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa © vs. Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii

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7. Togi Makabe vs. Michael Elgin

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8. Katsuyori Shibata © vs. Go Shiozaki

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9. Kazuchika Okada © vs. Kenny Omega

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10. Tetsuya Naito © vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi

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dnmt · October 4, 2016

Wrestle Kingdom 11 results!

<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">Wrestle Kingdom 11 results! by Dean - 1/4/17</div>

New Japan Pro-Wrestling began the year with a show that might not be topped at any point in 2017. 32,000 fans were in attendance for a night highlighted by amazing matches for the NEVER Openweight and IWGP Intercontinental Championships, as well as three title changes.

Katsuyori Shibata retained his NEVER Openweight Title in what will inevitably be a Match of the Year candidate, and one of the best matches of either his or Go Shiozaki's career. This victory may very well signal the end of Shibata's feud with Pro-Wrestling NOAH.

Exactly one year after defeating Hiroshi Tanahashi in one of the best matches in New Japan's history, Kazuchika Okada won once again at the Tokyo Dome. Kenny Omega's performance established him as a top star in New Japan, but Okada remained the champion.

In the main event, we saw a story three years in the making come to a close. At Wrestle Kingdom 8, Tetsuya Naito's match against Okada for the IWGP Heavyweight Title lost the fan vote to Tanahashi's match for the IWGP Intercontinental Title against Shinsuke Nakamura. This year, the fans voted to finally see Naito in the Tokyo Dome main event. However, this position did not guarantee a win, as Hiroshi Tanahashi defeated Naito, earning his second reign as IWGP Intercontinental Champion. As in so many years past, Tanahashi played his air guitar to close out the Tokyo Dome show.

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Tokyo Dome

32,836 fans

Show rating: A*</div>

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0. New Japan Rumble: Bad Luck Fale defeated Ryusuke Taguchi with the Bad Luck Fall (26:42). Order of elimination: BONE SOLDIER, Takumi Honjo, Hirai Kawato, Gedo, Cody Hall, Teruaki Kanemitsu, Chase Owens, Juice Robinson, Tiger Mask, Jushin Thunder Liger, Kazushi Sakuraba, Yujiro Takahashi, YOSHITATSU, Ryusuke Taguchi. Rating: B+.

Teamwork wasn't enough to take down the Bullet Club, as they ran roughshod over their opponents in the Rumble. While BONE SOLDIER was eliminated first by the Young Lion combination of Takumi Honjo and Hirai Kawato, the returning Cody Hall worked with Chase Owens to eliminate many of their opponents. By the time they were eliminated, Yujiro Takahashi and Bad Luck Fale were able to team up. YOSHITATSU and Ryusuke Taguchi eliminated Takahashi to remain in the final three with Fale, who reversed a YOSHITATSU elimination attempt by throwing him over the rope and then managed to hit the Bad Luck Fall on Taguchi. The crowd was very much into this, as the Club still gets tons of heat.</div>

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1. IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Title, Four Way Match: Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson © defeated Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin, Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reilly and Ricochet & David Finlay (14:56) when Matt pinned Sabin after the Meltzer Driver (3rd defense). Rating: B.

The traditional Jr. Heavy four way car crash saw the Young Bucks retain in the same way they won their first defense, as Matt also pinned Sabin after a Meltzer Driver back on 8/21/16 at the Super J-Cup Finals. The Young Bucks continued the Bullet Club's winning ways.</div>

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2. NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Title: EVIL, SANADA & BUSHI defeated Will Ospreay, Rocky Romero & Beretta © (11:15) when SANADA used the Skull End on Beretta - title change. Rating: B.

In a match that rekindled the CHAOS vs. Los Ingobernables feud, SANADA caught Beretta in the Skull End, forcing him to tap and bringing the NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Title to Los Ingobernables. This is the first time any of these three have held a title in New Japan.</div>

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3. ROH World Title: Adam Cole © defeated YOSHI-HASHI (9:39) with the Last Shot (5th defense). Rating: C-.

This was the worst match of the night. The both gave it their all but they simply had no chemistry which made for an awkward bout. Another win for the Bullet Club.</div>

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4. Yuji Nagata, Manabu Nakanishi, Tomoaki Honma, Satoshi Kojima & Hiroyoshi Tenzan defeated Naomichi Marufuji http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/noah.jpg, Toru Yano, Maybach Taniguchi http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/noah.jpg, Katsuhiko Nakajima http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/noah.jpg and Masa Kitamiya http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/noah.jpg (8:43) when Tenzan used a Moonsault Press on Kitamiya. Rating: B-.

A big win for the Third Generation. Tenzan got the pin in what is certainly one of his last major matches at the Tokyo Dome.</div>

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5. IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Title: KUSHIDA © defeated Kamaitachi (13:25) with the Hoverboard Lock (1st defense). Rating: B.

A very solid match in what was the biggest spot of Kamaitachi's career so far. KUSHIDA is looking to re-establish himself as the ace of the juniors after losing the title to BUSHI for a short time.</div>

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6. IWGP Tag Team Title: Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii defeated Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa © (10:25) when Goto used the GTR on Loa - title change. Rating: B.

Goto and Ishii are a very interesting team and could have some great, fresh matches this year. This was the first loss for the Bullet Club tonight, and was one of the better matches of either Tonga or Loa's time in New Japan.</div>

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7. Special Singles Match: Michael Elgin defeated Togi Makabe (13:14) with the Elgin Bomb. Rating: B-.

A slightly disappointing match, but the two big bruisers fought hard in a match that has traditionally granted the winner a shot at the IWGP Heavyweight Title come the New Beginning.</div>

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8. NEVER Openweight Title: Katsuyori Shibata © defeated Go Shiozaki http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/noah.jpg (16:35) with the PK (3rd defense). Rating: A.

This was an incredible contest that will certainly be in the discussion for Match of the Year come December. Shibata may have ended the NOAH feud once and for all with this victory, as a bloodied Shibata offered his hand to Shiozaki after the match.</div>

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9. IWGP Heavyweight Title: Kazuchika Okada defeated Kenny Omega (23:36) with the Rainmaker (2nd defense). Rating: B.

Unfortunately these two did not have much chemistry in the ring and it showed. Okada did his best to reaffirm his status as ace, one year after taking the mantle from Tanahashi. However, with Tanahashi putting on an amazing performance in the main event, some might argue the torch may not have been passed.</div>

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10. IWGP Intercontinental Title: Hiroshi Tanahashi defeated Tetsuya Naito © (28:24) with the High Fly Flow - title change. Rating: A.

Another amazing match that will certainly be in the running for Match of the Year. These two lived up to the fan vote, and while the crowd might have slightly favored Tanahashi, Naito supporters were out in full force. In what now seems like a tradition, Tanahashi played his air guitar to celebrate winning the main event at the Tokyo Dome.</div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">I'm glad I got this back up! It's always fun to book, and I feel pretty confident that this card will not be too far off from the real one. I am very happy with how it ended up (did not expect to ever get an A* show), but very disappointed that the AI decided to give Omega and Okada the "no chemistry" factor. This sets up Okada vs. Elgin and rematches between Tanahashi and Naito as well as the Guerrillas and CHAOS. New Year Dash!! card will be posted next, as I think it's more fun to predict than your average "Road To" show.</div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">Predictions

Dr_Avalanche: 9 of 11 (amazing! You only missed the NJPW/NOAH tag, but I don't feel like the Third Generation would job at the Dome. I think I'm going to wrap up the NOAH feud at this point as well)

packerman120: 7 of 11 (great job!)</div>

dnmt · October 4, 2016

Full card for New Year Dash!! @ Korakuen Hall

Just like last year, the full card for the annual New Year Dash!! was not released until the day of. Tonight's show will see a main event pitting the CHAOS team of IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada, YOSHI-HASHI, Jado and Gedo against IWGP Intercontinental Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Ryusuke Taguchi and Juice Robinson!

The NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Title will be on the line in the semi main event as EVIL, SANADA and BUSHI defend against another CHAOS combination of (unofficial member) Kazushi Sakuraba and Roppongi Vice.

Four of New Japan's hardest hitters will wrestle in a first time ever tag match, as Katsuyori Shibata and Yuji Nagata take on Togi Makabe and Tomoaki Honma. New Japan looks to start of the new season with a major impact.

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">NJPW "New Year Dash!!", 1/5/17 (NJPW World)

Tokyo Korakuen Hall

1. Yujiro Takahashi, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Cody Hall & BONE SOLDIER vs. Satoshi Kojima, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Kyle O'Reilly, Bobby Fish & Henare

2. Tetsuya Naito & Kamaitachi vs. Manabu Nakanishi & Tiger Mask

3. Adam Cole vs. YOSHITATSU

4. Bad Luck Fale, Kenny Omega, Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa vs. Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii, Will Ospreay & Toru Yano

5. KUSHIDA, Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. Jushin Thunder Liger, Ricochet & David Finlay

6. Katsuyori Shibata & Yuji Nagata vs. Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma

7. NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Title: EVIL, SANADA & BUSHI © vs. Kazushi Sakuraba, Rocky Romero & Beretta

8. Kazuchika Okada, YOSHI-HASHI, Gedo & Jado vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Juice Robinson & Ryusuke Taguchi</div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">This was a nice card in my opinion; nothing too crazy, but plenty of story lines being set up. Literally none of the segments scored lower than a B-, while none scored higher than a B+. Very solid show, with a few surprises. Also, just to note, I decided to book real venues as often as possible. So while I could have drawn like 20,000 for this show, I am booking Korakuen Hall in-game. This makes it feel a bit more realistic to me, but is certainly a challenge as I'm losing out on money. We'll see what happens down the line, but I can always pretend Bushiroad pumps more money into NJPW (thru the editor <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />).</div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">Predictions

1. Yujiro Takahashi, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Cody Hall & BONE SOLDIER vs. Satoshi Kojima, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Kyle O'Reilly, Bobby Fish & Henare

comments:

2. Tetsuya Naito & Kamaitachi vs. Manabu Nakanishi & Tiger Mask

comments:

3. Adam Cole vs. YOSHITATSU

comments:

4. Bad Luck Fale, Kenny Omega, Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa vs. Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii, Will Ospreay & Toru Yano

comments:

5. KUSHIDA, Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. Jushin Thunder Liger, Ricochet & David Finlay

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6. Katsuyori Shibata & Yuji Nagata vs. Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma

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7. EVIL, SANADA & BUSHI © vs. Kazushi Sakuraba, Rocky Romero & Beretta

comments:

8. Kazuchika Okada, YOSHI-HASHI, Gedo & Jado vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Juice Robinson & Ryusuke Taguchi

comments:</div>

michgcs · October 4, 2016

Was supposed to predict on the first show but since I missed the cut, gotta make sure to predict early this time <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

1. Yujiro Takahashi, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Cody Hall & BONE SOLDIER vs. Satoshi Kojima, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Kyle O'Reilly, Bobby Fish & Henare

comments:

2. Tetsuya Naito & Kamaitachi vs. Manabu Nakanishi & Tiger Mask

comments:

3. Adam Cole vs. YOSHITATSU

comments: I really hate how bitter Yoshi's become IRL

4. Bad Luck Fale, Kenny Omega, Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa vs. Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii, Will Ospreay & Toru Yano

comments: Sucks that Kenny and Okada didn't have chemistry. I think those two can lead NJPW for a long time IRL

5. KUSHIDA, Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. Jushin Thunder Liger, Ricochet & David Finlay

comments: Motor City Time Splitters! But I think JTL, Ricochet, and Finlay can benefit from a win

6. Katsuyori Shibata & Yuji Nagata vs. Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma

comments:

comments:

8. Kazuchika Okada, YOSHI-HASHI, Gedo & Jado vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Juice Robinson & Ryusuke Taguchi

comments: Figures that the only time CM Pun-kada gets to main event is when Tana-Cena joins him. The only "Ace" Okada will even be getting near is John Laurinaitis LOL

FankuKaibutsu · October 5, 2016

So, I gotta ask- if a B show loses you popularity, what is your popularity?

dnmt · October 5, 2016

So, I gotta ask- if a B show loses you popularity, what is your popularity?

I think my popularity is 84 or so in Japan. I use the letter grades, not numbers, so I am unsure and can't check now. I have noticed that some B shows give me the "lost popularity" note, while others do not. I'm assuming I'm right in the middle of what constitutes a "B", so some shows send me down and some don't. However, the advice I received on the General Discussion board really helped me out. Who knew Tanahashi playing that air guitar would be so vital to my show's rating!

Dr_Avalanche · October 5, 2016

I have no idea how I managed to get a score like that. Don't expect it to happen again. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Predictions

1. Yujiro Takahashi, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Cody Hall & BONE SOLDIER vs. Satoshi Kojima, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Kyle O'Reilly, Bobby Fish & Henare

comments:

2. Tetsuya Naito & Kamaitachi vs. Manabu Nakanishi & Tiger Mask

comments:

3. Adam Cole vs. YOSHITATSU

comments:

4. Bad Luck Fale, Kenny Omega, Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa vs. Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii, Will Ospreay & Toru Yano

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5. KUSHIDA, Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. Jushin Thunder Liger, Ricochet & David Finlay

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6. Katsuyori Shibata & Yuji Nagata vs. Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma

comments:

8. Kazuchika Okada, YOSHI-HASHI, Gedo & Jado vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Juice Robinson & Ryusuke Taguchi

comments:

Rateddc · October 6, 2016

Man, disappointed I did not see this earlier.

1. Yujiro Takahashi, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Cody Hall & BONE SOLDIER vs. Satoshi Kojima, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Kyle O'Reilly, Bobby Fish & Henare

comments: Henare's there to take the fall.

2. Tetsuya Naito & Kamaitachi vs. Manabu Nakanishi & Tiger Mask

comments:

3. Adam Cole vs. YOSHITATSU

comments: Unless it's against a young lion I will never not pick against Yoshi in a singles match.

4. Bad Luck Fale, Kenny Omega, Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa vs. Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii, Will Ospreay & Toru Yano

comments: Omega needs the rub after WK.

5. KUSHIDA, Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. Jushin Thunder Liger, Ricochet & David Finlay

comments: Title shot for Liger? I'd dig it.

6. Katsuyori Shibata & Yuji Nagata vs. Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma

comments: Someone's pinning Shibata to set up a title shot.

comments:

8. Kazuchika Okada, YOSHI-HASHI, Gedo & Jado vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Juice Robinson & Ryusuke Taguchi

comments: Elgin with the pin to set up the title shot?

dnmt · October 7, 2016

New Year Dash!! results!

<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">New Year Dash!! results by Dean - 1/5/17</div>

The annual New Year Dash!! event has always shaped the direction of the coming months in New Japan, and this night was no different. In the main event, Michael Elgin was dominant, using the Elgin Bomb to pin Gedo and securing the win for his team over CHAOS. After the match, Elgin grabbed the microphone and issued a challenge to IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada! Okada stole the microphone and accepted, all while Hiroshi Tanahashi looked on.

However, Okada was not the only champion to be on the losing side of a match. Both NEVER Openweight Champion Katsuyori Shiabata and IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion KUSHIDA were pinned, by Tomoaki Honma and Ricochet, respectively. In New Japan Pro-Wrestling, there is no better way to secure a title shot than by pinning a champion. Honma also beat Shibata in a one-on-one contest back in the G1 Climax, so he is all but guaranteed a NEVER Openweight Championship in the near future.

In addition, the newly crowned IWGP Tag Team Champions also lost, and Tama Tonga picked up a huge pinfall over Tomohiro Ishii. Oftentimes, newly dethroned champions are granted a rematch, and this victory certainly secures another shot at the belts for the Guerrillas of Destiny.

Not all of the champions lost tonight! Los Ingobernables de Japón retained their NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Title, as EVIL picked up a big win over Kazushi Sakuraba with the EVIL (his appropriately named STO). These three might be the most cohesive trio to win the titles so far.

With rivalries brewing between Okada and Elgin, Shibata and Honma, KUSHIDA and Ricochet, and the Guerrillas of Destiny and CHAOS, the New Beginning is sure to be a heated event. But before that, the CMLL luchadores will make their appearance! Fantastica Mania is next on the calendar!

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">NJPW "New Year Dash!!", 1/5/17 (NJPW World/TV Asahi Ch. 2)

Tokyo Korakuen Hall

2,205 fans - Super No Vacancy

Show rating: B

1. Satoshi Kojima, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Kyle O'Reilly, Bobby Fish & Henare defeated Yujiro Takahashi, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Cody Hall & BONE SOLDIER (10:12) when O'Reilly used a Guillotine Choke on SOLDIER. Rating: B-.

2. Tetsuya Naito & Kamaitachi defeated Manabu Nakanishi & Tiger Mask (8:14) when Naito used the Destino on Nakanishi. Rating: B.

3. Adam Cole defeated YOSHITATSU (6:59) with the Last Shot. Rating: B-.

4. Bad Luck Fale, Kenny Omega, Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa defeated Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii, Will Ospreay & Toru Yano (10:32) when Tonga used the Gun Stun on Ishii. Rating: B-.

5. Jushin Thunder Liger, Ricochet & David Finlay defeated KUSHIDA, Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin (12:28) when Ricochet used a Shooting Star Press on KUSHIDA. Rating: B.

6. Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma defeated Katsuyori Shibata & Yuji Nagata (11:52) when Honma used the Kokeshi on Shibata. Rating: B.

7. NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Title: EVIL, SANADA & BUSHI © defeated Kazushi Sakuraba, Rocky Romero & Beretta (13:20) when EVIL used the EVIL on Sakuraba (1st defense). Rating: B.

8. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Juice Robinson & Ryusuke Taguchi defeated Kazuchika Okada, YOSHI-HASHI, Gedo & Jado (16:24) when Elgin used the Elgin Bomb on Gedo. Rating: B+.</div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">New Year Dash!! always sets up some stuff for the New Beginning, so no different here. Looking like Okada vs. Elgin, Shibata vs. Honma, KUSHIDA vs. Ricochet (!) and GoD vs. CHAOS will happen in February. Plus a rematch between Naito and Tanahashi? We'll see. Fantastica Mania is up next, and I'm already done with three of five nights. I am going to post the participants and schedule, and will then post the full cards for all five nights with some interesting questions for my prediction prompts, instead of the standard "pick the winner". I'm very happy with how things are turning out so far!</div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">Predictions

Rateddc: 7 of 8 (so close to a perfect score! You predicted a bunch in my old game and I think you have a good feel for how I book things...Henare is certainly someone who takes falls, but so is the BONE SOLDIER lol)

michgcs: 6 of 8 (great start!)

Dr_Avalanche: 5 of 8 (glad to see your predictions again!)</div>

dnmt · October 7, 2016

CMLL announces Fantastica Mania participants!

<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">CMLL announces Fantastica Mania participants, dates and venues confirmed! by Dean - 1/6/17</div>

For a week in mid-January, a group of CMLL's best luchadores come to New Japan for some of the best high-flying action the fans will see all year. While the full cards will be released in the coming week, we can confirm the participants as well as the dates and venues.

The following técnicos have been confirmed: Caristico, Místico, Mexican National Light Heavyweight Champion Atlantis, NWA World Historic Welterweight Champion Volador Jr., CMLL World Lightweight Champion Dragon Lee, Ángel de Oro, CMLL Arena Coliseo Tag Team Champions Guerrero Maya Jr. and the Panther, and Fuego.

These rudos will be joining them: NWA World Historic Middleweight Champion Último Guerrero, CMLL World Welterweight Champion Mephisto, El Barbaro Cavernario, OKUMURA, Virus, Hechicero, and Niebla Roja.

The dates and venues have also been released. Fantastica Mania starts on January 16th!

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">NJPW "NJPW presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2017", 1/16/17 (Samurai! TV)

Kyoto KBS Hall

NJPW "NJPW presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2017", 1/18/17 (Samurai! TV)

Kochi Sunpia Chres

NJPW "NJPW presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2017", 1/19/17 (Samurai! TV/NJPW World)

Tokyo Korakuen Hall

NJPW "NJPW presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2017", 1/21/17 (Samurai! TV/NJPW World)

Tokyo Korakuen Hall

NJPW "NJPW presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2017", 1/23/17 (Samurai! TV/NJPW World)

Tokyo Korakuen Hall</div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">I will be posting the full cards soon, and have a different way about going about predictions! These were challenging to book since I was trying to ensure every card was realistic but also a B or better, and the CMLL vs. CMLL matches bomb every time. Last year's main events were matches that would have gotten me a D or C in this game, so I had to mix it up a bit. I kept with the idea of CMLL title matches, but they don't seem to have them defend against NJPW guys, as the outcomes would be too predictable. I like what I ended up with, but it was tougher than a regular show.</div>

dnmt · October 7, 2016

Fantastica Mania 2017 full cards!

<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">Full cards for Fantastica Mania 2017! by Dean - 1/7/17</div>

The cards for all five nights of the Fantastica Mania tour have been announced! In addition to the traditional Black Cat Memorial match, we will see six CMLL titles defended, a rematch between Dragon Lee and Kamaitachi, and three contests pitting Kazuchika Okada against the #1 contender to the IWGP Heavyweight Title, Michael Elgin!

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">NJPW "NJPW presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2017", 1/16/17 (Samurai! TV)

Kyoto KBS Hall

1. Ángel de Oro http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg vs. Tiger Mask

2. Mephisto http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg, Hechicero http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & Niebla Roja http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg vs. David Finlay, Guerrero Maya Jr. http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & The Panther http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

3. Ryusuke Taguchi & Fuego http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg vs. Virus http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & El Barbaro Cavernario http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

4. YOSHI-HASHI & OKUMURA http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg vs. Jushin Thunder Liger & Atlantis http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

5. EVIL, SANADA & BUSHI vs. Juice Robinson, Volador Jr. http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & Místico http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

6. Hiroshi Tanahashi & Dragon Lee http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg vs. Tetsuya Naito & Kamaitachi

7. Michael Elgin, KUSHIDA, & Caristico http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg vs. Kazuchika Okada, Will Ospreay & Último Guerrero http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg</div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">NJPW "NJPW presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2017", 1/18/17 (Samurai! TV)

Kochi Sunpia Chres

1. Tiger Mask, Atlantis http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & Místico http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg vs. Hechicero http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg, Mephisto http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & Niebla Roja http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

2. Fuego http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg vs. OKUMURA http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

3. Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Ángel de Oro http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

4. YOSHI-HASHI, Will Ospreay, Virus http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & El Barbaro Cavernario http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg vs. KUSHIDA, David Finlay, Guerrero Maya Jr. http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & The Panther http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

5. SANADA & Kamaitachi vs. Juice Robinson & Dragon Lee http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

6. Michael Elgin & Volador Jr. http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg vs. Kazuchika Okada & Último Guerrero http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

7. Tetsuya Naito, EVIL & BUSHI vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Jushin Thunder Liger & Caristico http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg</div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">NJPW "NJPW presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2017", 1/19/17 (Samurai! TV/NJPW World)

Tokyo Korakuen Hall

1. David Finlay vs. Fuego http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

2. Will Ospreay, YOSHI-HASHI, Hechicero http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg, Niebla Roja http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & El Barbaro Cavernario http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg vs. Jushin Thunder Liger, Tiger Mask, KUSHIDA, Ryusuke Taguchi & Atlantis http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

3. CMLL Arena Coliseo Tag Team Title: Guerrero Maya Jr. http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & The Panther http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg © vs. OKUMURA http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & Virus http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

4. BUSHI & Kamaitachi vs. Dragon Lee http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & Ángel de Oro http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

5. CMLL World Welterweight Title: Mephisto http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg © vs. Místico http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

6. Special Six Man Tag Match: Tetsuya Naito, EVIL & SANADA vs. Michael Elgin, Volador Jr. http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & Juice Robinson

7. Special Tag Match: Hiroshi Tanahashi & Caristico http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg vs. Kazuchika Okada & Último Guerrero http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg</div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">NJPW "NJPW presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2017", 1/21/17 (Samurai! TV/NJPW World)

Tokyo Korakuen Hall

1. David Finlay, Jushin Thunder Liger & Juice Robinson vs. Will Ospreay, OKUMURA http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & El Barbaro Cavernario http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

2. Tiger Mask, The Panther http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & Guerrero Maya Jr. http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg vs. Virus http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg, Hechicero http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & Niebla Roja http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

3. Ryusuke Taguchi & Fuego http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg vs. BUSHI & SANADA

4. NWA World Historic Middleweight Title: Último Guerrero http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg © vs. Atlantis http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

5. Special Six Man Tag Match: Tetsuya Naito, EVIL & Kamaitachi vs. Michael Elgin, KUSHIDA & Dragon Lee http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

6. NWA World Historic Welterweight Title: Volador Jr. http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg © vs. Ángel de Oro http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

7. Black Cat Memorial Match: Hiroshi Tanahashi, Caristico http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & Místico http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg vs. Kazuchika Okada, YOSHI-HASHI & Mephisto http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg</div>

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<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">NJPW "NJPW presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2017", 1/23/17 (Samurai! TV/NJPW World)

Tokyo Korakuen Hall

1. El Barbaro Cavernario http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & OKUMURA http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg vs. Ryusuke Taguchi & David Finlay

2. Fuego http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg, Jushin Thunder Liger & Tiger Mask vs. Hechicero http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg, Niebla Roja http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & Virus http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

3. Special Tag Match: The Panther http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & Guerrero Maya Jr. http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg vs. Gedo & Jado

4. Special Singles Match: Will Ospreay vs. Místico http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

5. CMLL World Lightweight Title: Dragon Lee http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg © vs. Kamaitachi

6. Special Eight Man Tag Match: Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, SANADA & BUSHI vs. KUSHIDA, Ángel de Oro http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg, Juice Robinson & Volador Jr. http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

7. Mexican National Light Heavyweight Title: Atlantis http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg © vs. Mephisto http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg

8. Special Six Man Tag Match: Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin & Caristico http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg vs. Kazuchika Okada, YOSHI-HASHI & Último Guerrero http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/l3Mucxl.png</div>

<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">Wow! That took a bit more effort than I thought. I am going about things a bit differently here, as I want to make sure I post full cards long before the results, just like how it would be in real life. I am also booking these venues in the game, and I'm very happy Fleisch's mod has such an extensive selection of real Japanese venues. The results will be posted one night at a time, hopefully I can get the first one posted tomorrow. Overall, most of the shows went well, only one was a B+ and the rest were all B's. Some surprising outcomes and some disappointments, but nothing too crazy. As for the predictions, instead of pick 'ems I am going to ask you all to try something different.</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/l3Mucxl.png</div>

<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">Predictions

1.) What will be the best match of the whole tour (rated an 88)?

2.) What will be the worst match of the tour (rated a 40)?

3.) What night (1 - 5) will be the only one to score a B+?

4.) Two titles changed hands - which ones?</div>

Rateddc · October 7, 2016

1.) What will be the best match of the whole tour (rated an 88)? Tanahashi / Lee vs. Naito / Kamaitachi

2.) What will be the worst match of the tour (rated a 40)? Fuego vs. OKAMURA

3.) What night (1 - 5) will be the only one to score a B+? Night 1

4.) Two titles changed hands - which ones? Coliseo Tag Team and World Welterweight.

FankuKaibutsu · October 7, 2016

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="dean" data-cite="dean" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42721" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I think my popularity is 84 or so in Japan. I use the letter grades, not numbers, so I am unsure and can't check now. I have noticed that some B shows give me the "lost popularity" note, while others do not. I'm assuming I'm right in the middle of what constitutes a "B", so some shows send me down and some don't. However, the advice I received on the General Discussion board really helped me out. Who knew Tanahashi playing that air guitar would be so vital to my show's rating!</div></blockquote> That's what I was thinking- your companies' popularity was a B, but you show ratings were a slightly-less B. The upside to this is that the losses from these shows should be statistically insignificant, and you should see an over-all growth as long as you keep up with strong PPVs. Good luck with those Fantasticamania shows. 1.) What will be the best match of the whole tour (rated an 88)? Tanashashi/Caristico vs Okada/Ultimo Guererro 2.) What will be the worst match of the tour (rated a 40)? Devit Finray vs Fuego 3.) What night (1 - 5) will be the only one to score a B+? Night 3 4.) Two titles changed hands - which ones? The CMLL World Lightweight and.. I dunnon, the Arena Coliseo titles?

Dr_Avalanche · October 7, 2016

1.) What will be the best match of the whole tour (rated an 88)?

- Hiroshi Tanahashi & Caristico vs. Kazuchika Okada & Último Guerrero

2.) What will be the worst match of the tour (rated a 40)?

- David Finlay vs. Fuego

3.) What night (1 - 5) will be the only one to score a B+?

3

4.) Two titles changed hands - which ones?

CMLL World Lightweight Title, NWA World Historic Welterweight Title

michgcs · October 8, 2016

Wow, this is a different concept and one that I've never had any experience with...

Predictions

1.) What will be the best match of the whole tour (rated an 88)?

Was thinking this HAD to be a singles match involving one of the main players, but going with a shot in the dark... Will Ospreay vs Mistico

2.) What will be the worst match of the tour (rated a 40)?

Fuego vs Okumura

3.) What night (1 - 5) will be the only one to score a B+?

Night 4

4.) Two titles changed hands - which ones?

NWA World Historic Middleweight Title and CMLL World Welterweight Title

dnmt · October 9, 2016

Fantastica Mania Night 1 results!

<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">Fantastica Mania Night 1 results! by Dean - 1/16/17</div>

The first night of the CMLL Fantastica Mania tour just wrapped up, and was highlighted by an amazing bout pitting Tetsuya Naito and Kamaitachi against the team of Hiroshi Tanahashi and Dragon Lee. The tour resumes from Kochi Sunpia Chres the day after tomorrow!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/watchxyoxface/njpwbanner.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/e65wCGM.jpg

<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:red;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">NJPW "NJPW presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2017", 1/16/17 (Samurai! TV)

Kyoto KBS Hall

1,000 fans - Super No Vacancy

Show rating: B

1. Tiger Mask defeated Ángel de Oro http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg (6:53) with a Reverse Double Armbar. Rating: C+.

2. Mephisto http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg, Hechicero http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & Niebla Roja http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg defeated David Finlay, Guerrero Maya Jr. http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & The Panther http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg (8:03) when Mephisto used the Demon Driller on the Panther. Rating: C-.

3. Virus http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & El Barbaro Cavernario http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg defeated Ryusuke Taguchi & Fuego http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg (8:44) when Cavernario used La Cavernaria on Fuego. Rating: C-.

4. Jushin Thunder Liger & Atlantis http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg defeated YOSHI-HASHI & OKUMURA http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg (7:39) when Atlantis used La Atlantida on OKUMURA. Rating: B-.

5. EVIL, SANADA & BUSHI defeated Juice Robinson, Volador Jr. http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg & Místico http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg (11:45) when SANADA used the Skull End on Robinson. Rating: B-.

6. Tetsuya Naito & Kamaitachi defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi & Dragon Lee http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg (15:03) when Kamaitachi used a Canadian Destroyer on Dragon Lee. Rating: B+.

7. Michael Elgin, KUSHIDA, & Caristico http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg defeated Kazuchika Okada, Will Ospreay & Último Guerrero http://www.purolove.com/images/logos/small/cmll.jpg (16:05) when Caristico used La Mística on Guerrero. Rating: B.</div>

http://i.imgur.com/l3Mucxl.png

<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:yellow;border-style:solid;border-width:3px";">Just a note, I am going to tally up everyone's predictions at the end of night 5. The first night went off without a hitch - Tanahashi and Dragon Lee vs. Naito and Kamaitachi was a great match (the only B+ of the night), but will it be the best of the tour? Keep reading along to find out!</div>

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