[Rah]

Originally Posted by Crusade

Omega vs Kokada was a good match but definitely not a MOTYC. Around a *** 1/4. Disappointing considering I know that Omega is capable a lot better matches.

But Omega was fine in that match.

He worked over Kodaka's lower back and chest beautifully. It's when they go to the outside that it almost went to piss. Omega's being the dickbag here, and when Kodaka gets in some offence, Kenny takes exception to it and throws him violently around in the crowd. As soon as they went for that they forgot the back work (which made Kodaka's hulking up retarded), and somewhat started on Kodaka's knees following the double stomp (or was it a knee drop?) only to stop almost immediately. Kodaka's more at fault in this one, imo.

Rating's about the same as yours, though.

[Obfuscation]

Originally Posted by manga4life

I'm totally down for Tanahashi vs Devitt for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, I just don't want Devitt to win. I love Devitt, I think he's one of the best (if not the best) Jr. Heavyweights in the world right now, and Tanahashi is simply the best Heavyweight of the past several years and to have them square off for such a prestigious prize.....it should be breath taking.

Tanahashi for the win.

I don't think the upset will happen even with Tanahashi's reign being at the point of ending anytime now. I could see a championship switch following the New Japan Cup, but not prior to it.

Sure be a hell of a match.

[Crusade]

Originally Posted by Rah

But Omega was fine in that match.

He worked over Kodaka's lower back and chest beautifully. It's when they go to the outside that it almost went to piss. Omega's being the dickbag here, and when Kodaka gets in some offence, Kenny takes exception to it and throws him violently around in the crowd. As soon as they went for that they forgot the back work (which made Kodaka's hulking up retarded), and somewhat started on Kodaka's knees following the double stomp (or was it a knee drop?) only to stop almost immediately. Kodaka's more at fault in this one, imo.

Rating's about the same as yours, though.

No no no you're not understanding me. That wasn't me saying Omega is at fault at all. I'm saying that he's been in better matches with talent. That is all.

[vanboxmeer]

91000 buys for New Beginnings.

[Tinkerbell]

DRAGON GATE - MEMORIAL GATE 2013 - 10 Feb 2013
2/11/2013 Wakayama, Iwade City Sougou Gymnasium Large Hall ~MEMORIAL GATE 2013 in Wakayama~ - 1100 Attendance
credit: iheartdg
1. Dragon Kid, Gamma, HUB{W} (11:25 Armageddon) Super Shisa, Super Shenlong III, Chihiro Tominaga{L}
2. Cyber Kong (4:49 Diving Elbow Drop) Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa
3. Mondai Ryu (2:52 Inside Cradle after Salt Attack) Jimmy Kagetora
4. YAMATO, Shingo Takagi{W} (11:00 MADE IN JAPAN) Masato Yoshino, Shachihoko BOY{L}
5. Open the Twin Gate Title Match: Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii{W} (20:39 Gedo Clutch) Naruki Doi{L}, Ricochet
*6th Defense
6. Jimmys vs. MAD BLANKEY Losing Captain Exile 5 vs. 5 Captain Fall Elimination Match: Naoki Tanizaki(c), Ryo "Jimmy" Saito, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!!, Jimmy Susumu, Jimmy Kagetora (4-3) Mr. Pii Pii Tomakomai Penguin(c), Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, Kzy, Mondai Ryu
-Kagetora (Ikkitousen) Mondai Ryu
-Tozawa (Over the Top Rope) Kagetora
-Tanizaki (Implant) Kzy
-Tomakomai (Outsiders Edge) Horiguchi
-Tomakomai (Implant) Saito
-Tanizaki (Over the Top Rope) Tozawa
-Tanizaki (24:35 Implant) Tomakomai
*Tomakomai is exiled from DRAGON GATE
7. Open the Dream Gate Title Match: CIMA (20:13 Meteora) Jimmy Kanda
*11th Defense

After the Mondai chicanery in match 3, both competitors were added to the semi-final.

Tanizaki praised Penguin for his fighting ability, and asked him how he felt about losing. Penguin admitted defeat, and tearfully said that while he had plenty of things left to accomplish in wrestling, he would abide by the rules of the match. Tanizaki agreed that the rules were the rules, however Penguin was important to the future of DG. Further, he actually had grown fond of the Toyonaka Dolphin ring name. He thought that a Dolphin & Penguin team had some potential. Penguin was humbled by the offer, but received a bicycle kick from Tozawa for his trouble. First he lost, then he cried like a baby, now he was considering teaming with the enemy? MB were done with him. Tanizaki made the save. MB were run off. Dolphin & Penguin shared a firm handshake! Tanizaki once again thanked the fans for their assistance today, but reminded them there was still one Jimmy left to fight tonight. He hoped they would give Kanda their full support in the main.

CIMA talked at length about his recent battles. He said he absolutely respected Kanda and praised him for his toughness today. CIMA wore his WORLD-C pink costume for the match. While blue is his favourite colour, it is also the colour that Kanda wears. He didn't want a Blue vs. Blue fight. He hoped that the next time they meet, Kanda was the one who wore the pink costume. He called out anyone to challenge him. This brought out Yoshino. Yoshino barely finished his challenge when Doi came out. CIMA reminded them that they both had title matches late last year so it was a bit early for them to come at him again. Still, he didn't duck any challenges. However, they will have to fight each other to see who gets the shot at CHAMPION GATE in Osaka. Whoever it is, Doi or Yoshino, he will beat them again. Because he is CIMA.

[antoniomare007]

Originally Posted by vanboxmeer

91000 buys for New Beginnings.

That's an outstanding number. Do we know how many buys Wrestle Kingdom got?

[Rah]

Well, that's an estimated figure for total buys (including replays). After the show the number for live buys was around 89,000. Which is a phenomenal number for PPV let alone it being an internet PPV. That's a massive percentage compared to WWE noting the population sizes and almost twice the draw of October and November.

WK7 was around the 100,000 range, as well.

The top three matches of the night got network TV attention, airing on TV Asahi and pulled in a very respectable 3.4 rating, granted the time slot of 1:10am-2:10am.

Future's looking bright.

[CHAMPviaDQ]

Could someone be kind enough to point me in the right direction to where I can watch New Beginnings? I would appreciate it greatly. Cheers.

[manga4life]

Originally Posted by HayleySabin

I don't think the upset will happen even with Tanahashi's reign being at the point of ending anytime now. I could see a championship switch following the New Japan Cup, but not prior to it.

Sure be a hell of a match.

Still, with the New Japan Cup coming up and then a brief wait for the impending match between the winner and Tanahashi we could very well be looking at another 10+ month reign as IWGP Heavyweight Champion for Tanahashi. That's damn impressive!

[Obfuscation]

Originally Posted by CHAMPviaDQ

Could someone be kind enough to point me in the right direction to where I can watch New Beginnings? I would appreciate it greatly. Cheers.

It should be upload on Youtube pretty soon. I'd say keep looking on there. Maybe someone who watched the iPPV knows more than I do on if there is a way to watch it right now.

Originally Posted by manga4life

Still, with the New Japan Cup coming up and then a brief wait for the impending match between the winner and Tanahashi we could very well be looking at another 10+ month reign as IWGP Heavyweight Champion for Tanahashi. That's damn impressive!

It wouldn't surprise me. He's the Ace. Considering he trumped Okada at Wrestle Kingdom, this championship reign has proven it's status as one that's going to stretch across a calendar.