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Post by switchbladeera on Jan 18, 2024 21:21:56 GMT -5
Wouldn’t be surprised if TNA signed him when he worked their show over the weekend, but wherever he goes it’ll be a huge get. They've got that money they were saving for Punk or Mercedes lol. Okada is in that same pay bracket
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Post by hitmancmedge on Jan 18, 2024 21:23:08 GMT -5
Not that I blame Tony, anyone who can make my company better, but this is definitely why partnerships in wrestling never work long term.
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Post by CM Tusk on Jan 18, 2024 22:30:20 GMT -5
I can’t imagine anyone other than Tony signing him, and it’s understandable why he would go there, but I think it would be a whole lot more interesting if he signed elsewhere.
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Post by kinnikuman on Jan 18, 2024 22:36:27 GMT -5
Surely he'd be TNA's top paid guy if he went there. Can they afford that much for one dude? Okada and Danielson do need to have the rubber match though! Maybe another (yes another) faction in AEW but with NJPW guys led by Okada. With Jack Perry as their American token member.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2024 12:32:42 GMT -5
Dude isn’t needed anywhere. Both major rosters are currently overfilled and I don’t see the guy going to TNA. Whatever, it’s 2024… Okada brings nothing to the table anymore.
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Post by Back to the Codyverse on Jan 19, 2024 12:40:34 GMT -5
I feel like Okada is almost a guarantee for AEW, no?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2024 12:46:39 GMT -5
I feel like Okada is almost a guarantee for AEW, no? One would expect it, but there’s no need. 2/3rds of the roster is barely used as it is.
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Post by Back to the Codyverse on Jan 19, 2024 12:51:01 GMT -5
I feel like Okada is almost a guarantee for AEW, no? One would expect it, but there’s no need. 2/3rds of the roster is barely used as it is. I feel like he'd mainly work PPVs in "dream match" type situations and probably a title/main event run within there somewhere. I just can't see him going anywhere else
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2024 12:56:13 GMT -5
One would expect it, but there’s no need. 2/3rds of the roster is barely used as it is. I feel like he'd mainly work PPVs in "dream match" type situations and probably a title/main event run within there somewhere. I just can't see him going anywhere else Me neither, but outside of those 1-off “dream matches”, he brings nothing to the company in 2024. Another Japanese signing under TK’s belt isn’t going to improve the company’s direction. AEW is becoming what ROH was during the peak of NJPW. Only difference is that Tony has the funds that Sinclair/Silkin didn’t have.
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Post by rkmo: The FOCUS Method on Jan 19, 2024 13:15:51 GMT -5
It wouldn't be as major as losing one of their top bills (top Phil's? 😉) but it would be a decent reputational blow to miss out on Okada. For the extensive history with the EVP's and recent working relationship, AEW not being the one to bring Rainmaker stateside will be another black eye.
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Post by switchbladeera on Jan 19, 2024 13:25:18 GMT -5
Well, much like every other major name, the narrative that'll occur is insanely predictable. If they don't sign him, it's a huge loss aew is doomed second class bush league. If they do, he's overrated and isn't a big deal and he won't move the dial. It's such a tiresome and exhausting diatribe.
It's gotten so bad even cagematch had to start putting out warning threats about cross promotion discussion in match/show reviews can lead to banned accounts and no review abilities there. That site used to be awesome.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2024 14:39:28 GMT -5
See, I don’t think it’s a big deal if Tony doesn’t sign him. I’d just be shocked if they didn’t, because of the connections/relationship with New Japan.
I personally never cared much for Okada past his matches with Omega over there. He’s the Japanese Randy Orton while Tanahashi is the Japanese John Cena. 🤷♂️
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Post by CM Tusk on Jan 19, 2024 14:51:47 GMT -5
I’d like to see him in the ring with guys like Joe, Hangman, Mox, Orange and a few others. I’m sure people will want at least another match with Kenny when Kenny is good to go, but honestly I’m in the majority that was bored senseless by their last match. Regardless AEW will be a natural fit for him so it makes sense.
I just think there’s more exciting possibilities elsewhere, but I’ll leave it at that.
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Post by rkmo: The FOCUS Method on Jan 19, 2024 18:08:23 GMT -5
Forbidden Door on now. Let's get this Rainmaker hypetrain rolling!
Have already been informed that Sting and the Hyucks had crossed paths at the previous year's event.
Wet fart of an ending for the NJPW title match. Was all this crap over the misconception their time was cut?
10-man is a jumble. BCC are boobs, Hangman hanging onto the Bucks again, Eddie Kingston. Meh. "Eddie Kingston will hold a grudge forever." Yeah, no crap.
Why bother throwing a manager out then letting him come back with no repercussions? Self absorbed flagellation, end it 15 minutes ago.
Definitely rushed the 6-man extracurriculars outta there. Sting nearly died a couple times.
The "convulsions" spot was freaking disgusting. Go home bro! If dude doesn't want a title, why go over here?
Positives: International 4-way was awesome, Garcia's goober gimmick actually worked. Willow was cool here as well. Sting 6-man was decent aside from the Stinger death spots. Punk was the man.
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Post by kinnikuman on Jan 19, 2024 22:58:52 GMT -5
Dude isn’t needed anywhere. Both major rosters are currently overfilled and I don’t see the guy going to TNA. Whatever, it’s 2024… Okada brings nothing to the table anymore. He still brings AMAZING pro wrestling. Anyone that watches it for that will get all that and more from Okada.
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Post by kinnikuman on Jan 19, 2024 23:01:48 GMT -5
I’d like to see him in the ring with guys like Joe, Hangman, Mox, Orange and a few others. I’m sure people will want at least another match with Kenny when Kenny is good to go, but honestly I’m in the majority that was bored senseless by their last match. Regardless AEW will be a natural fit for him so it makes sense. I just think there’s more exciting possibilities elsewhere, but I’ll leave it at that. Yep ... if he shows up on the 27th, my how the posts about Okada will change lol. In fact, I think he will.
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Post by CM Tusk on Jan 20, 2024 14:26:28 GMT -5
I’d like to see him in the ring with guys like Joe, Hangman, Mox, Orange and a few others. I’m sure people will want at least another match with Kenny when Kenny is good to go, but honestly I’m in the majority that was bored senseless by their last match. Regardless AEW will be a natural fit for him so it makes sense. I just think there’s more exciting possibilities elsewhere, but I’ll leave it at that. Yep ... if he shows up on the 27th, my how the posts about Okada will change lol. In fact, I think he will. I don’t think he will. Especially given his contract doesn’t end until the 31st. I’d be more interested to see how he would be booked elsewhere but don’t think that’ll happen, as I said. It’s just going to be weird at the next Forbidden Door when all the biggest stars NJPW had are now AEW stars.
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Post by kinnikuman on Jan 20, 2024 20:12:22 GMT -5
Yep ... if he shows up on the 27th, my how the posts about Okada will change lol. In fact, I think he will. I don’t think he will. Especially given his contract doesn’t end until the 31st. I’d be more interested to see how he would be booked elsewhere but don’t think that’ll happen, as I said. It’s just going to be weird at the next Forbidden Door when all the biggest stars NJPW had are now AEW stars. Maybe they'll have to change promotions lol. CMLL or AAA! TNA/NWA/MLW combo!
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Post by rkmo: The FOCUS Method on Jan 20, 2024 20:26:16 GMT -5
I don’t think he will. Especially given his contract doesn’t end until the 31st. I’d be more interested to see how he would be booked elsewhere but don’t think that’ll happen, as I said. It’s just going to be weird at the next Forbidden Door when all the biggest stars NJPW had are now AEW stars. Maybe they'll have to change promotions lol. CMLL or AAA! TNA/NWA/MLW combo! That actually is what some of their big multi-bill events need, more representation and more promotions getting the benefit of their platform
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Post by CM Tusk on Jan 20, 2024 21:58:08 GMT -5
I don’t think he will. Especially given his contract doesn’t end until the 31st. I’d be more interested to see how he would be booked elsewhere but don’t think that’ll happen, as I said. It’s just going to be weird at the next Forbidden Door when all the biggest stars NJPW had are now AEW stars. Maybe they'll have to change promotions lol. CMLL or AAA! TNA/NWA/MLW combo! They definitely should rebuild the working relationship with TNA at the very least.
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