New Japan Pro Wrestling Discussion

[dubcity]

Quote: Originally Posted by UFCMPunk

Is it similar to WWE Network in the fact that I can just watch it the next day on their service? I find it odd that the PPV is airing on a Thursday and not a Friday Night or Saturday Night.

Yes. Everything is archived the same way as WWE Network. Power Struggle was available to watch via replay as soon as last night.

[reyes the roof]

Do they have a TV show where they advance their angles? I'd have a hard time getting hyped for a Jericho match if he isn't going to be showing up on TV interacting with other guys

[jvalverde88]

Quote: Originally Posted by reyes the roof

Do they have a TV show where they advance their angles? I'd have a hard time getting hyped for a Jericho match if he isn't going to be showing up on TV interacting with other guys

They advance angles on the smaller shows they air on NJPW World.

[ubernoob]

Quote: Originally Posted by reyes the roof

Do they have a TV show where they advance their angles? I'd have a hard time getting hyped for a Jericho match if he isn't going to be showing up on TV interacting with other guys

Most of their stuff is advanced in the ring.

It's definitely not "sports entertainment" like most fans are used to. Then they'll air stuff like press conferences and such after the shows.

[jasontoddwhitt]

Speaking of press conferences....

[Dead2009]

Kenny Omega Expected to Re-Sign With NJPW When His Contract Expires

[redsox4evur]

3 of the biggest title matches from Wrestle Kingdom 12 will air on January 6th, 2 days after they air live on New Japan World, which is the fastest turnaround for a NJPW event. The three matches are Tanahashi vs Jay White for the Intercontinental title, Omega vs Jericho for the US title, and Okada vs Naito for the IWGP Heavyweight title. They will start at 8pm eastern.

[Dead2009]

I seriously hope they pull the trigger on Naito and give him a longer title run.