Post by bjg on May 14, 2017 13:18:54 GMT -8
Since this section hasn't gotten much attention in some time even though I'm new I'll try to post stuff I come across if anyone is interested. I try to watch alot of different promotions but I can't keep up with most but with NJPW being more accessible along with their ties to ROH and for those that have AXStv can catch up on missed episodes if you don't have a way to watch which makes it easier than it was in to he 90's though I'm not all sure if anyone watches it on here now either? Okay I'm rambling....
At the moment New Japan and ROH are doing the War Of The Worlds tour with last night being a big deal for those that watched the show or just for fans of both companies general. During the show New Japan introduced the new IWGP United States Championship.
From New Japan:
I know there are a few more that were affiliated with New Japan in the 70's 80's like the NWF and WWF North American Championships along with the NWA North American Tag Team. While the NWF could be seen as a predecessor (depending who you ask) to the current IWGP Heavyweight Championship which Inoki held both with him being the inaugural IWGP Champion but this isn't the first time a new title was introduced in states by New Japan with a tournament to boot.
The IWGP Intercontinental Championship was created or atleast won in 2011 with former WWE US and Tag Team Champion MVP being the first to hold it but it was Nakamura's reigns that helped elevate it to a bigger status along with guys like Omega and most recently Naito.
As for the this new IWGP US tile, I'm kinda torn on this. I like the idea but New Japan already has alot of titles so I don't know where this would fit in? The last singles title was created only a year after the IC one was in the NEVER Openweight Championship which was supposed to be held for guys who were up and comers aswell as being defended only on their Never events didn't happen as it should.
While Minoru Suzuki is the current champion, guys like Tomohiro Ishii and one my personal favorites Shibata (hope he gets better) has made it more meaningful than it was projected to be.
These are just my opinions and I'm not sure if anything I put in this thread is a problem but if so I apologize.
At the moment New Japan and ROH are doing the War Of The Worlds tour with last night being a big deal for those that watched the show or just for fans of both companies general. During the show New Japan introduced the new IWGP United States Championship.
From New Japan:
On the heels of this sellout and in the middle of a great War of the Worlds tour, New Japan Pro-Wrestling had a surprise announcement for the fans of New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling Chairman Naoki Sugabayshi, and referee Tiger Hattori, Kevin Kelly, Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff, George Carroll Jr and ROH Ambassador Cary Silkin stood in a sold out Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan, New York and shocked the world.
New Japan officials took note of the demand for the global branding and wanted to ensure that the already epic G1 in the USA specials on July 1 & 2 become truly landmark events in the history of professional wrestling.
It was announced that at the G1 in the US Specials in Long Beach California, the stars of New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Ring of Honor will complete in a round robin tournament.
For the first time in its 45 year history, New Japan Pro-Wrestling will add their first championship based in the US. At the G1 Specials in the USA, The winner of this tournament will become the New IWGP United States Champion!
It was also announced that former ROH World Champion Jay Lethal would be the first competitor announced for this epic tournament!
The Bullet Club’s Hangman Page attempted to crash that party and let Lethal and NJPW officials know that he wants to be the first champion!
New Japan Pro-Wrestling Chairman Naoki Sugabayshi, and referee Tiger Hattori, Kevin Kelly, Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff, George Carroll Jr and ROH Ambassador Cary Silkin stood in a sold out Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan, New York and shocked the world.
New Japan officials took note of the demand for the global branding and wanted to ensure that the already epic G1 in the USA specials on July 1 & 2 become truly landmark events in the history of professional wrestling.
It was announced that at the G1 in the US Specials in Long Beach California, the stars of New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Ring of Honor will complete in a round robin tournament.
For the first time in its 45 year history, New Japan Pro-Wrestling will add their first championship based in the US. At the G1 Specials in the USA, The winner of this tournament will become the New IWGP United States Champion!
It was also announced that former ROH World Champion Jay Lethal would be the first competitor announced for this epic tournament!
The Bullet Club’s Hangman Page attempted to crash that party and let Lethal and NJPW officials know that he wants to be the first champion!
I know there are a few more that were affiliated with New Japan in the 70's 80's like the NWF and WWF North American Championships along with the NWA North American Tag Team. While the NWF could be seen as a predecessor (depending who you ask) to the current IWGP Heavyweight Championship which Inoki held both with him being the inaugural IWGP Champion but this isn't the first time a new title was introduced in states by New Japan with a tournament to boot.
The IWGP Intercontinental Championship was created or atleast won in 2011 with former WWE US and Tag Team Champion MVP being the first to hold it but it was Nakamura's reigns that helped elevate it to a bigger status along with guys like Omega and most recently Naito.
As for the this new IWGP US tile, I'm kinda torn on this. I like the idea but New Japan already has alot of titles so I don't know where this would fit in? The last singles title was created only a year after the IC one was in the NEVER Openweight Championship which was supposed to be held for guys who were up and comers aswell as being defended only on their Never events didn't happen as it should.
While Minoru Suzuki is the current champion, guys like Tomohiro Ishii and one my personal favorites Shibata (hope he gets better) has made it more meaningful than it was projected to be.
These are just my opinions and I'm not sure if anything I put in this thread is a problem but if so I apologize.
Have a blast regardless. 
