Indy: All-Purpose Non-WWE Discussion Thread -- Part 2 [NJPW G1 Special in San Francisco July 7]

[M.C.G. 31]

If he isn't signed then just go Ibushi vs. Omega in the finals or Ibushi vs. Naito.

WK12

Omega/Naito
Ibushi/Okada
Tanahashi/??? (initially I was thinking someone like Goto, although with the American expansion it feels like a spot for Cody too...I would have had Shibata in here if his career didn't end though)

 

[Kimi]

Ishii.

'Cos he's awesome.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

Ishii was another name I had in there, too. It's pretty much between Ishii, Goto, Cody imo for the Tanahashi match. I think Naito is in the title match as the challenger and hopefully Omega is taking the belt before the end of the year.

 

[17futurecap]

Okada's last title match for the year is probably vs Cody, G1 is rest of the summer and then things kind of going into a holding pattern with everyone getting a breather in World Tag League in November.

I'll go Naito beating Kenny in the G1 Final, but obviously who knows with Kenny's contract.

Edit: Last year Okada had two singles matches after G1, and 1 was non title.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

I think Meltzer did say the hope was to do Omega/Okada III before the end of the year so I'm holding out hope for that.

 

[17futurecap]

I think Meltzer did say the hope was to do Omega/Okada III before the end of the year so I'm holding out hope for that.

Hope you're right, I'm still trying to find time to watch the 2nd match.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

Hope you're right, I'm still trying to find time to watch the 2nd match.

Same.

I'm either going to try getting it done tomorrow or doing it in Montreal on Saturday since there's going to be nothing else on hockey-wise anyways.

 

[Sacha Baron Corbin]

I believe Big Dave said Okada-Omega II will be shown in full on AXS on June 30th

 

[M.C.G. 31]

This is heartbreaking:

 

[GKJ]

Cody Rhodes is now Ring of Honor champion. Didn't see the show with the insanity of the Flyers, but sounds like it was a good match, and now we'll get champion vs. champion in Long Beach. Kazarian and Hangman Page had a strap match that was completely insane where the strap was covered in thumbtacks and Kazarian's back was all cut up. Sounds like they went full-ECW.

 

[offkilter]

I just got back from ROH's tv tapings. Even after last night's PPV they still manage to put together some great matches! Even though clocking at nearly five hours long I never felt bored at all. The only complaint I have is pretty much having to wait another six months or so before ROH swings by this area again.

 

[Falco Lombardi]

Just read what happened at ROH tv tapings tonight. Definitely did not see that coming

 

[Karma]

The two blocks have been announced for G1. Omega & Okada in the same block. Really looking forward to that match and also hoping for an Ibushi vs Omega final.

A Block
Zack Sabre Jr.
Yuji Nagata
YOSHI-HASHI
Tomohiro Ishii
Togi Makabe
Tetsuya Naito
Kota Ibushi
Hiroshi Tanahashi
Hirooki Goto
Bad Luck Fale

B Block
EVIL
SANADA
Juice Robinson
Satoshi Kojima
Toru Yano
Kenny Omega
Minoru Suzuki
Kazuchika Okada
Michael Elgin
Tama Tonga

 

[GKJ]

Zack Sabre and Kota Ibushi in the match we didn't get in the CWC

 

[Sacha Baron Corbin]

Okada-Omega III will be on August 12th

 

[Kimi]

Here are the matches for the top of the cards each day. All are good, mostly 'cos it's hard to have a bad G1.

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July 17th
Kota Ibushi vs. Tetsuya Naito
Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Zack Sabre Jr.

July 20th
Minoru Suzuki vs. Kenny Omega
SANADA vs. EVIL

July 21st
YOSHI-HASHI vs. Tetsuya Naito
Kota Ibushi vs. Zack Sabre Jr.

July 22nd
Minoru Suzuki vs. SANADA
Kenny Omega vs. Tama Tonga

July 23rd
Togi Makabe vs. Hirooki Goto
Kota Ibushi vs. Tomohiro Ishii

July 25th
Kazuchika Okada vs. SANADA
Toru Yano vs. Kenny Omega

July 26th
Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Hirooki Goto
Togi Makabe vs. Kota Ibushi

July 27th
Michael Elgin vs. Kenny Omega
Minoru Suzuki vs. EVIL

July 29th
Tomohiro Ishii vs. Tetsuya Naito
Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. YOSHI-HASHI

July 30th
Juice Robinson vs. Kazuchika Okada
Satoshi Kojima vs. Kenny Omega

August 1st
Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kota Ibushi
Yuji Nagata vs. Tomohiro Ishii

August 2nd
Kenny Omega vs. EVIL
Satoshi Kojima vs. Minoru Suzuki

August 4th
Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Togi Makabe
Tetsuya Naito vs. Zack Sabre Jr.

August 5th
Kazuchika Okada vs. EVIL
Satoshi Kojima vs. SANADA

August 6th
Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Tomohiro Ishii
Togi Makabe vs. Tetsuya Naito

August 8th
Kazuchika Okada vs. Minoru Suzuki
Kenny Omega vs. SANADA

August 11th
Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Tetsuya Naito
Kota Ibushi vs. Hirooki Goto

August 12th
Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega
Toru Yano vs. Minoru Suzuki

August 13th
A Block winner vs. B Block winner in the tournament finals
[/collapse]

A handful of dates:
July 17th - Kota Ibushi vs. Tetsuya Naito - First night
July 17th - Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
July 20th - Minoru Suzuki vs. Kenny Omega
July 21st - Kota Ibushi vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
July 23rd - Kota Ibushi vs. Tomohiro Ishii
July 27th - Michael Elgin vs. Kenny Omega
July 29th - Tomohiro Ishii vs. Tetsuya Naito
July 30th - Juice Robinson vs. Kazuchika Okada
August 1st - Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kota Ibushi
August 4th - Tetsuya Naito vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
August 6th - Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Tomohiro Ishii
August 8th - Kazuchika Okada vs. Minoru Suzuki
August 11th - Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Tetsuya Naito
August 12th - Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega - Final night

 

[GKJ]

Okada vs. Omega on the final night would lead me to believe that Omega goes to the final with a draw.

 

[Kimi]

I like the idea of the match being a 30min draw, but Omega is covering Okada. But last year they did it with Tanahashi drawing with Okada, and I don't know if they'd want to repeat that again this year.

 

[Disclose]

not sure i wanted part 3 already... i mean i really do... but i wish they would wait a little bit longer.
either way too many good matches comming. its gonna be fun.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

Okada vs. Omega on the final night would lead me to believe that Omega goes to the final with a draw.

That, or Omega just squeaks out a pin in the final 30 seconds with the OWA and then wins the finals again and finally takes the title off Okada at WK.

I hope he signs with NJPW -- I want him to hold that belt.

 

[GKJ]

Maybe you get a win by count out. I don't think you get a real finish.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

OWA on the floor would be a nice finish.

 

[Kimi]

Hype as **** \o/



This guy is legit awesome, been a star around Europe for years working mostly in Germany for WXW (he's full time with them). Seen him many times when I've been gone over there for shows, and at PROGRESS too. Hopefully he gets to be a regular for PWG down the line. Really great to see him get an invite.


And double hype because Travis Banks is also invited \o/. He's been a main stay of the UK promotions too, being a Kiwi and all. He won the PROGRESS Super Strong Style tournament this year, which was awesome.


The two other names announced are Flamita and Keith Lee.

 

[Morozov]

Hype as **** \o/



This guy is legit awesome, been a star around Europe for years working mostly in Germany for WXW (he's full time with them). Seen him many times when I've been gone over there for shows, and at PROGRESS too. Hopefully he gets to be a regular for PWG down the line. Really great to see him get an invite.


And double hype because Travis Banks is also invited \o/. He's been a main stay of the UK promotions too, being a Kiwi and all. He won the PROGRESS Super Strong Style tournament this year, which was awesome.


The two other names announced are Flamita and Keith Lee.

I remember trying to hype Banks a bit to you when he first went over from NZ, great to hear how well he's going

 

[Kimi]

Yeah, he's done really well since arriving. It's always great when guys from overseas make it big here, it means you'll send more of them^^.