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I didn't get why everyone thought Tanahashi was so good until that G1 final and now I understand
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 21:50 |
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# ? Mar 29, 2024 02:15 |
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Byolante posted:I didn't get why everyone thought Tanahashi was so good until that G1 final and now I understand Tanahashi is roughly equivalent to Steve Austin that in the twilight of his career, where most guys are doing comedy tags, Tanahashi is turning in his best singles work.
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 21:56 |
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I didn't get Tanahashi either until that Suzuki match at New Beginning. That's when I realized that he is nearly second to none when it comes to match psychology, selling and character work. The Cup solidified my opinion and I started to appreciate his moveset too.
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 22:01 |
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I appreciated Tanahashi and what a great wrestler he is without being really emotionally invested in him until last year when he defended the IC Title against ZSJ and Ibushi. I thought he was gonna lose the title to Zack without really caring too much about it and then part way through the match I was like dude, I really don't want him to lose this title and then when he won, it was so loving great.
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 22:07 |
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tana is njpw's hbk
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 22:07 |
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Tana's kinda just been there for me so far since getting into New Japan but because I called him as the winner from the start I was cheering for him loads and I ended up building up quite an attachment, particularly after those two matches with Okada and Ibushi. And now I know that the Ace will never let me down
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 22:10 |
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Tana is like John Cena in that if you can move past a reactive distrust of smiling white meat babyfaces he's a world class talent
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 22:11 |
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handsome only face posted:tana is njpw's hbk I never liked Shawn this much
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 22:12 |
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Crossposting from the G1 thread:TriffTshngo posted:Decided to catch the finals on delay and somehow managed to stay un-spoiled so I'd just like to give my thoughts. I'll occasionally flinch or go "oh poo poo" at a big crazy move or particularly impactful strike in a wrestling match but extremely rarely does watching it like, increase my heart rate or anything. Ibushi vs Tanahashi made me feel like I just spent 35 minutes sprinting with no breaks. I legit think it was better than every Omega/Okada match, except maybe IV. Maybe.
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 22:16 |
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Dave on yesterday's WOR called Tana a mix of Flair, Bret Hart and HBK/Steamboat which is pretty apt. I remember people being down on Tanahashi back in the early 00's when watching the times he wrestled in NOAH (watch his Dome match for the GHC title with Riko to see this form of Tanahashi). That version wasn't able to show any charisma cause of what New Japan wanted at the time (either MMA or a stoic young lion). So when I came back to watch New Japan when Okasa came back and saw the Modern Tanahashi it was like man, every one was so wrong and if Inoki wasn't forced out Tana could of been wasted.
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 22:21 |
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I have always loved Ibushi but after his Kenny and Tanahashi matches I want him to take over Okada's old spot
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 22:30 |
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Tana is like a mix of HBK's ringwork with Cena's goofy earnest nature.
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 22:48 |
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I find it funny that they succesfully booked a Tana "one last hurrah" run that got massively over, in the same year that WWE basically threw Cena in the dumpster.
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 22:52 |
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this match hosed me up man. when kota went into murder mode and tana just steeled himself and trucked forward with pure will that unlocked something about tanahashi for me
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 22:59 |
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Benne posted:I find it funny that they succesfully booked a Tana "one last hurrah" run that got massively over, in the same year that WWE basically threw Cena in the dumpster. This the textbook blueprint on how to book Cena breaking the Flair record so ofc WWE will either not do it or so it out of the blue on a random PPV or TV
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 23:06 |
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Super No Vacancy posted:this match hosed me up man. when kota went into murder mode and tana just steeled himself and trucked forward with pure will that unlocked something about tanahashi for me Same. Kota going from throwing those strikes with rage to throwing them in terror was amazing.
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 23:07 |
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I got to meet Tanahashi in Vegas during an ROH taping a while back. He signed my NJPW shirt I was wearing (he loved it, of course) and said I was "Ace number 1 fan." I was smiling ear to ear the whole time my friend took pictures of us. Looking back now after watching this G1 and following his career over the years... and wow. I got to meet a true legend. Once in a lifetime, man. I still haven't washed that shirt.
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 23:09 |
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I was full on Tanahashi converted years ago, but I honestly thought that post arm injury, he just wasn't able to hit those highs anymore. Goddamn was I wrong. Also, Tanahashi has the best open hand slap in wrestling. It is perfect in form and timing. Also also, Tanahashi's in the ropes dragon screw has to be the most devastating looking safest move in the world.
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 23:11 |
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I wasn’t super sold on Tanahashi until like Okada/Tanahashi 2 that had a finishing stretch so exiting I was jumping up and down like a little kid. At 6am.
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 23:17 |
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Tana has amazing charisma in person. His hair is also magical
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 23:26 |
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I'm totally baffled that so many people were down on Tanahashi! Granted, I just came into NJPW when NJPW World launched so maybe I missed some rocky Tana years but since that time he's always been someone I've enjoyed. Not the flashiest, not doing the craziest stuff, not the hardest striker or any of that - but always really solid, can tell a story in a match, and has always just made me buy into everything happening. GO ACE
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 23:34 |
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Super No Vacancy posted:this match hosed me up man. when kota went into murder mode and tana just steeled himself and trucked forward with pure will that unlocked something about tanahashi for me
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 23:39 |
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Jenkem Delivery posted:Tana has amazing charisma in person. His hair is also magical He had to remove the hair and grow it back to regain his power. Also, I can't wait to see his movie.
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 23:41 |
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Phenix Rising posted:I'm totally baffled that so many people were down on Tanahashi! Granted, I just came into NJPW when NJPW World launched so maybe I missed some rocky Tana years but since that time he's always been someone I've enjoyed. Not the flashiest, not doing the craziest stuff, not the hardest striker or any of that - but always really solid, can tell a story in a match, and has always just made me buy into everything happening. GO ACE I’ve always liked and been uhhh fascinated by him and enjoyed his matches but only recently am I like emotionally invested
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# ? Aug 13, 2018 23:55 |
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extradite THIS! posted:I didn't get Tanahashi either until that Suzuki match at New Beginning. That's when I realized that he is nearly second to none when it comes to match psychology, selling and character work. That match was loving incredible, until Okada/Omega IV came along it was my personal MOTY. Gumball Gumption posted:Same. Kota going from throwing those strikes with rage to throwing them in terror was amazing. This was also amazing: Tanahashi didn't do a single move in that entire exchange and yet it was Ibushi backing up and looking more and more terrified the entire way. So loving good.
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# ? Aug 14, 2018 00:01 |
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Gumball Gumption posted:Same. Kota going from throwing those strikes with rage to throwing them in terror was amazing. It’s that first slap that seems to shake Kota, and then Tana just keeps coming at him and he’s like “why won’t he go down oh no”
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# ? Aug 14, 2018 00:40 |
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Phenix Rising posted:I'm totally baffled that so many people were down on Tanahashi! Granted, I just came into NJPW when NJPW World launched so maybe I missed some rocky Tana years but since that time he's always been someone I've enjoyed. Not the flashiest, not doing the craziest stuff, not the hardest striker or any of that - but always really solid, can tell a story in a match, and has always just made me buy into everything happening. GO ACE I think it's less being down on him and more the fact that people saw him and understood that he's a great wrestler but didn't have the emotional investment that all the native fans have had for years until X thing happened and it all clicked. The fact that it looked like he was on his way down the card last year and into this year probably also had something to do with it.
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# ? Aug 14, 2018 00:49 |
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That whole spot is now my favorite fighting spirit/no sell spot of all time. Just the whole sequence is so amazing and I don't see how anything can top it
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# ? Aug 14, 2018 00:57 |
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# ? Aug 14, 2018 01:01 |
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The_Rob posted:Yeah 2000's new Japan had some great work in ring wise. It all came down to booking and not being sure how to market themselves. There were good matches but overall it was a huge step down from the 90s and what NOAH was presenting at the same time. Even the junior division suffered as they pushed some complete turds from time to time.
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# ? Aug 14, 2018 01:04 |
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Jenkem Delivery posted:Tana has amazing charisma in person. His hair is also magical Can confirm both.
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# ? Aug 14, 2018 01:09 |
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Speaking of Tanahashi, I found what I believe to be his acting debut, as Gouki in Garo: Ashura. It was a NJPW x Garo collab. It also has Makabe as well. Tana's a dude that turns into a gold night to wreck monsters and Makabe's a badass monster. There's a lot of grunting and scowling. thoughts summarized on twitter: https://twitter.com/coconono/status/1028788231297540096 I'm not entirely sure what its legal status is, otherwise I'd upload it for your enjoyment. Its worth looking for if you're curious. I'm trying to keep an eye out for his latest movie. coconono fucked around with this message at 01:19 on Aug 14, 2018 |
# ? Aug 14, 2018 01:17 |
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I'm sure the Tanahashi vs Mike Bennett match I saw on an ROH show wasn't much on tape but live I was high-fiving the strangers next to me and going nuts. That's when Tanahashi clicked for me.
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# ? Aug 14, 2018 01:42 |
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I wonder if Ibushi doesn't get a shot at an upcoming big show, wins the belt, then defends against Tana at WK and wins this time. That said, I also wouldn't be surprised if Tana was the first to lose the briefcase, just because they figure he can afford to lose it.
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# ? Aug 14, 2018 01:45 |
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Speaking of maybe losing the briefcase https://twitter.com/STRIGGA/status/1028893259190476800 if they do Okada/Tanahashi and Ibushi/Omega at KOPW it sure would mean that the Dome main event would be up in the air
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# ? Aug 14, 2018 01:50 |
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Hiroshi is winning.
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# ? Aug 14, 2018 01:52 |
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i want ishii to win the belt
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# ? Aug 14, 2018 01:53 |
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Phenix Rising posted:I'm totally baffled that so many people were down on Tanahashi! Granted, I just came into NJPW when NJPW World launched so maybe I missed some rocky Tana years but since that time he's always been someone I've enjoyed. Not the flashiest, not doing the craziest stuff, not the hardest striker or any of that - but always really solid, can tell a story in a match, and has always just made me buy into everything happening. GO ACE When I started watching NJPW it was during the rise of Okada. I think a lot of people saw him as a bigger deal, or liked Nakamura more. I felt Tana would generally get less hype around here than the other top guys in the mix at any given time.
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# ? Aug 14, 2018 01:59 |
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https://twitter.com/reasonjp/status/1028960348383010822 That pretty amazing and a great instinct by Hall
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# ? Aug 14, 2018 02:00 |
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MassRafTer posted:Hiroshi is winning. I'm with you on this. I do think there's a decent chance they give Ibushi the title at KOPW, though. Tana/Omega has the novelty of not having happened for years, and avenging Ibushi, but Ibushi finally once and for all proving he's better, at WK, for the belt, is a pitch-perfect story.
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# ? Aug 14, 2018 02:01 |