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JoeRulz · 12-04-2012, 10:26 AM

Apparently Kobashi wants to be a freelancer when he returns, this is where it probably happens:

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President Taue said Kobashi will announce something in Dec 9 NOAH Ryogoku show

I don't want to see anyone in NJPW, because they're fucking loaded, it's better if they go elsewhere, there needs to be some kind of balance. AJPW is not super rich, but they're in way better shape than NOWA, so they can afford Go and Akiyama. Plus, D-Ring will get more TV deals with ease, if they sign Kobashi & Co, so no biggie there.

**Derek** · 12-04-2012, 10:34 AM

Looks like Aoki is going to be added to the list as well.

**Obfuscation** · 12-04-2012, 10:35 AM

The hope for the guys to appear in NJPW is only based on a dream match format. For me. Except for my mention of Ishimori to be involved with the Junior division. I'm seriously pulling for that now.

JoeRulz · 12-05-2012, 02:49 PM

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On Tuesday, Taue faced the press in Chiba. Being clearly worried about the recent headlines, Taue declined Kobashi had been fired, as reported by Tokyo Sports. However, he also noted that Kobashi will comment on the issue at Sunday's Ryugoku Kokugikan show. It is to be expected that Kobashi's appearence has to do with the report of Tokyo Sports, what exactly he will announce though, Taue didn't comment on.

About the news of Akiyama, Shiozaki, Suzuki, Kanemaru and Aoki leaving the promotion out of loyality to Kobashi, Taue only commented that he will continue trying to keep them in the promotion. Since the current situation is tense, the chance of an agreement seems to be small.

Meanwhile Uchida-san, president of AJPW noted that the doors are open for appearences of all six wrestlers, especially Kobashi. Uchida didn't promise new contracts with AJPW, but said that nothing would speak against all six wrestlers appearing as freelancers in the Zen Nihon ring.

Credit: purolove.com

Coffey · 12-05-2012, 03:56 PM

Minoru Suzuki is, most often than not, my favorite part of any NJPW card. Although admittedly his performance sometimes coincides with his card placement, (he seems to get a little lazy when he's in just a throwaway tag match or something for example) he really steps it up when the spotlight is on. Plus, even in some of those throwaway matches, he's damn entertaining. At this point, I would be happy to see him win the title & get a run like Okada did. Age seems to matter a lot less in Japan than it does in the States & as a former Triple Crown Champion, it's not like he's not credible enough.

Plus his Piledriver is gross!

What is the date for the January Tokyo Dome show?

**Cactus** · 12-05-2012, 04:06 PM

Aoki & Suzuki would be a great additions to NJPW's junior division.

Seeing how Kobashi will probably never retire, I can see him doing what he did in NOAH before his injury but in AJPW. Never advancing up/down the roster but staying on cards to be a draw for the company.

Shiozaki and Kanemaru can fuck right off. Never really liked them. Dull as dogshit but realistically, wouldn't be surprised if NJPW picked Go up on his name value alone and the fact he's still quite young. No idea about Kanemaru though. Probably freelance or retirement.

I don't want to sound to enthusiastic about seeing a company that was once great going out of business but imagine the possibilities of a motivated Morishima or Yone taking names in AJPW.

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Originally Posted by Walk-In

What is the date for the January Tokyo Dome show?

January 4th as always.

Nervosa · 12-05-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Cacti Roasting On An Open Fire

Shiozaki and Kanemaru can fuck right off. Never really liked them. Dull as dogshit but realistically, wouldn't be surprised if NJPW picked Go up on his name value alone and the fact he's still quite young. No idea about Kanemaru though. Probably freelance or retirement.

Man, rough day for me. My guilty pleasures, Low Ki, and Kanemaru, both dissed on different threads by people I respect. today hurts!

I really, really love Kanemaru. I think he is a great junior. His tag stuff with KoSu is great. Remember those matches from 08 with KoSu/Kanemaru vs. Nakajima/Miyahara that were incredible? Kanemaru is cool. He'd bring a grounded logic to the flippy flashiness of NJPW's current junior division.

Shiozaki can also be really good as well, especially in tag matches. I think he would be very welcome in NJPWs heavyweight group. Better than Goto, at the very least.

I also don't see how one can diss Kanemaru and Go and yet get excited for even the very most 'motivated' version of the shithole that is Yone.

**Cactus** · 12-05-2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Nervosa

I really, really love Kanemaru. I thin khe is a great junior. His tag stuff with KosU is great. Remember those matches from 08 with Kosu/Kanemaru vs. Nakajima/Miyahara that were incredible? Kanemaru is cool.

I went back on my blog to go through my old reviews to help me gather up some more thoughts and I can't really remember seeing Kanemaru add anything to a match ever or even have a great match for that reason. Granted, my puro knowledge from the 2000s is pretty limited (started watching in 2011), so all I've seen from him is anything 2011-12 NOAH stuff, but unless 2000s Kanemaru is a complete different beast then I don't think I'm going to enjoy it.

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Originally Posted by Nervosa

Shiozaki can also be really good as well, especially in tag matches. I think he would be very welcome in NJPWs heavyweight group. Better than Goto, at the very least.

I take what I said about Go back actually. He's not my favorite wrestler and I do find some of his control segments dull but it's more of a subjective thing. I'd definitely prefer him to Go though.

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Originally Posted by Nervosa

I also don't see how one can diss Kanemaru and Go and yet get excited for even the very most 'motivated' version of the shothole that is Yone.

When Yone is booked to his liking, he was puts in the effort. A good example of this is his match against Sasaki earlier this year. He carries himself like a no-nonsense veteran badass.