Puroresu News/Views: The only thing that makes sense is money laundering.

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RealFoxy: May 11, 2011; I'm not making a fucking QCS thread for this but seriously can we take a harder stance on Kiwifarms freaks like this guy, Jesus Christ seriously, you used to be better at knocking these creeps down. I guess ADTRW mods aren't responsible like GBS mods are.

Ditch posted:

KENTA is the NEW GHC heavyweight champion

I cannot say I didn't see this coming but He still seems so tiny compared to previous GHC Heavyweight champions. Especially the man he won it from

# ? Jan 27, 2013 20:07

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# ? May 22, 2024 06:32

Wazzu: Feb 28, 2008; Are you sure I'm winning the Rumble? That does'nt seem right.....

Flameingblack posted:

I cannot say I didn't see this coming but He still seems so tiny compared to previous GHC Heavyweight champions. Especially the man he won it from

He's considered a good draw, isn't he? I'm not sure how desperate NOAH are for a popular champion, but is this a desperate final attempt to stay afloat? Perhaps a rematch with Kobashi would be considered, but I have no idea what Kobashi wants for his final match, like everyone else.

# ? Jan 28, 2013 02:47

Illinois Smith: Nov 15, 2003; Ninety-one? There are ninety other "Tiger Drivers"? Do any involve actual tigers, or driving?

Nobody in NOAH is a good draw, except for the guy who retires next month.

# ? Jan 28, 2013 11:44

Illinois Smith: Nov 15, 2003; Ninety-one? There are ninety other "Tiger Drivers"? Do any involve actual tigers, or driving?

IVP has a Best Of La Parka comp for free right now, for once it's not puro footage but all late 80s / early 90s lucha.

quote:

La Parka, Ice Killer & Karis La Momia vs. Solar I, Volador & Misterioso
La Parka, El Espanto Jr. & El Sicodelico vs. Konnan El Barbaro, Octagon & El Hijo Del Santo
La Parka, Rambo & Blue Panther vs. Solar I, Angel Azteca & Super Astro
La Parka, Sicodelico & Espanto Jr. vs. Konnan, Octagon & El Hijo Del Santo
La Parka, Rambo & Ice Killer vs. Angel Azteca, Panterita del Ring & Galactico
La Parka, El Expectro & Kharis La Momia vs. Solar, Angel Azteca & Super Muneco

http://new.ivpvideos2.com/product_info.php?products_id=9924

# ? Jan 29, 2013 14:14

coconono: Aug 11, 2004; KISS ME KRIS

About loving time, NOAH.

# ? Jan 29, 2013 20:44

yea ok: Jul 27, 2006

http://theditch.biz/BestOf2000s.xls

# ? Feb 2, 2013 05:18

RealFoxy: May 11, 2011; I'm not making a fucking QCS thread for this but seriously can we take a harder stance on Kiwifarms freaks like this guy, Jesus Christ seriously, you used to be better at knocking these creeps down. I guess ADTRW mods aren't responsible like GBS mods are.

DDT Pro had an "rear end Kiss Death Match" Betwen Danshoku Dino & some poor victim. What is that, you ask? Four men stand on the turnbuckles with their asses hanging out and the two men in the ring must kiss all four asses consecutively? Actually I don't have a goddamn clue. It was tweeted by Kikutaro. Also note the photographers also have their asses hanging out. :wtc:

http://a.yfrog.com/img619/5264/zrpcbh.jpg :nws:

# ? Feb 3, 2013 19:03

Ditch: Jul 29, 2003; Backdrop Hunger

I don't see anyone in the crowd. Are you sure it was DDT?

Also those aren't photogs, they're corner guys/wrestlers.

# ? Feb 3, 2013 19:53

Truther Vandross: Jun 17, 2008

What in the gently caress

# ? Feb 3, 2013 20:04

RealFoxy: May 11, 2011; I'm not making a fucking QCS thread for this but seriously can we take a harder stance on Kiwifarms freaks like this guy, Jesus Christ seriously, you used to be better at knocking these creeps down. I guess ADTRW mods aren't responsible like GBS mods are.

Ditch posted:

I don't see anyone in the crowd. Are you sure it was DDT?

Also those aren't photogs, they're corner guys/wrestlers.

Kikutaro told me it was a DDT New Year's party which could mean it was a private show for wrestler's friends.

# ? Feb 3, 2013 20:09

RealFoxy: May 11, 2011; I'm not making a fucking QCS thread for this but seriously can we take a harder stance on Kiwifarms freaks like this guy, Jesus Christ seriously, you used to be better at knocking these creeps down. I guess ADTRW mods aren't responsible like GBS mods are.

Ditch posted:

I don't see anyone in the crowd. Are you sure it was DDT?

Also those aren't photogs, they're corner guys/wrestlers.

Kikutaro told me it was a DDT New Year's party which could mean it was a private show for wrestler's friends.

e: what in the hell

# ? Feb 3, 2013 20:43

HulkaMatt: Feb 14, 2006; BIG BICEPS SHOHEI

The Shaman of Cum posted:

http://theditch.biz/BestOf2000s.xls

Oh man I wanna participate!!!

# ? Feb 3, 2013 23:09

Truther Vandross: Jun 17, 2008

HulkaMatt posted:

Oh man I wanna participate!!!

I thought you quoted the rear end match photo for a second there and was like :wtc:

# ? Feb 3, 2013 23:38

RealFoxy: May 11, 2011; I'm not making a fucking QCS thread for this but seriously can we take a harder stance on Kiwifarms freaks like this guy, Jesus Christ seriously, you used to be better at knocking these creeps down. I guess ADTRW mods aren't responsible like GBS mods are.

HulkaMatt posted:

Oh man I wanna participate!!!

Until I find something better, KENTA vs Kotaro Suzuki is still my favorite Puro match from the 00's.

# ? Feb 3, 2013 23:48

hunnert car pileup: Oct 28, 2007; the first world was a mistake

Flameingblack posted:

Until I find something better, KENTA vs Kotaro Suzuki is still my favorite Puro match from the 00's.

KENTA's first GHC junior belt defense against SUWA is better.

I miss SUWA :smith:

# ? Feb 4, 2013 00:28

Ditch: Jul 29, 2003; Backdrop Hunger

KENTA vs Kotaro is good but the first half doesn't hold up IMO, certainly not compared to the very best of the decade. But then that's why I'm doing the vote; to see what holds up and what doesn't.

re SUWA:
There is a rumor that SUWA is wrestling in NOAH as "Maybach Taniguchi Jr.", which of course would lead to a big unveiling down the line

# ? Feb 4, 2013 01:22

hunnert car pileup: Oct 28, 2007; the first world was a mistake

Best of 2000s posted:

Do Fixer vs M2K, Toryumon June 29th

I think this match is massively underrated and one of the best that Toryumon ever put on. It has a pretty good story centering around Arai's broken hand on top of the great spotfest stuff.

# ? Feb 4, 2013 01:38

Ishin: Dec 31, 2008; ~the animatronic spirit of
so many forgotten waves

:edit:

Ishin fucked around with this message at 07:21 on Feb 4, 2013

# ? Feb 4, 2013 01:44

Ditch: Jul 29, 2003; Backdrop Hunger

Fauxhawk Express posted:

I think this match is massively underrated and one of the best that Toryumon ever put on. It has a pretty good story centering around Arai's broken hand on top of the great spotfest stuff.

Definitely in my top 10 for Toryumon/DG of the decade, maybe top 5.

# ? Feb 4, 2013 07:06

apsouthern: May 24, 2007; Chain Gang Soldier

This week's free IVP Download is the Best of Bruno Sammartino

code:

1.Bruno/Hurricane Calypso (aka Cyclone negro) vs Giant Baba/Anton Geesnik
2.Bruno vs Giant Baba (Hour Long Match!)
3.Bruno/Giant Baba vs Tiger Jeet Singh/ Ueda (aka Mr.Ito)
4.Bruno vs Bruiser Brody (very rare Japan match)
5.Bruno/Giant Baba vs Harley Race/Buck Robley (very rare Japan match)

http://new.ivpvideos2.com/product_info.php?products_id=9939

# ? Feb 5, 2013 16:31

weekly font: Dec 1, 2004; Everytime I try to fly I fall
Without my wings
I feel so small
Guess I need you baby...

I imagine Bruno/Baba has a bearhug spot longer than the Andre/Hogan one.

# ? Feb 5, 2013 17:32

coconono: Aug 11, 2004; KISS ME KRIS

weekly font posted:

I imagine Bruno/Baba has a bearhug spot longer than the Andre/Hogan one.

if its the era I'm thinking of, each match will be a case study in how to use a headlock like a submission hold.

# ? Feb 5, 2013 17:43

handsome only face: Apr 22, 2010; Cockroach went out of the room in anger. And roach's go to empty room...

Cockroache's Anarchist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKunYNNNm5Y

# ? Feb 5, 2013 18:59

Ditch: Jul 29, 2003; Backdrop Hunger

That Bruno/Baba match is legit good y'all.

# ? Feb 6, 2013 04:57

Ishin: Dec 31, 2008; ~the animatronic spirit of
so many forgotten waves

Ditch is there a reason NJPW SSS 1999 seems impossible to find anything from? I've only ever seen the entrances for Onita/Chono which is amazing and makes me want to see the rest of the show.

# ? Feb 6, 2013 15:02

Ditch: Jul 29, 2003; Backdrop Hunger

IVP has it.

# ? Feb 6, 2013 15:08

Ishin: Dec 31, 2008; ~the animatronic spirit of
so many forgotten waves

Ditch posted:

IVP has it.

Oh poo poo, I didn't even notice, thanks. Is that show worth it or am I just being lured in by Onita sitting in the aisle smoking and ChonoHummer?

Ishin fucked around with this message at 15:30 on Feb 6, 2013

# ? Feb 6, 2013 15:27

Ditch: Jul 29, 2003; Backdrop Hunger

I don't think any of the matches are outstanding. I mean, Chono/Onita is clearly going to peak at the entrances; main event is Inoki-style bad shoot crap; Liger tag is held back by Kashin; TenKoji vs Nagata/Nakanishi is before those guys were consistently good, etc.

The highlight is Fujita obliterating Ishikawa, which you can find in this clip set: http://theditch.us/puroset4.rar

# ? Feb 7, 2013 07:56

Suben: Jul 1, 2007; In 1985 Dr. Strange makes a rap album.

Ditch posted:

That Bruno/Baba match is legit good y'all.

What are some old Baba matches you'd recommend since it seems like what most people are familiar with is the '80s and on when he started becoming broken down.

# ? Feb 7, 2013 21:30

Ditch: Jul 29, 2003; Backdrop Hunger

March '67 vs Bruno
March '69 vs Destroyer
July '76 vs Robinson
December '78, Baba & Jumbo vs The Funks

# ? Feb 8, 2013 01:15

Gyro Zeppeli: Jul 19, 2012; sure hope no-one throws me off a bridge

That tag match especially. I was amazed how well it aged.

# ? Feb 8, 2013 01:19

Ditch: Jul 29, 2003; Backdrop Hunger

That's because prime Terry Funk was the funking man.

# ? Feb 8, 2013 06:55

Paper Jam Dipper: Jul 14, 2007; by XyloJW

Suben posted:

What are some old Baba matches you'd recommend since it seems like what most people are familiar with is the '80s and on when he started becoming broken down.

I've watched some Baba but the only thing I think of when his name comes up is his commentary. It tends to sound like, "Ohhh Hibbu Hubbu". Hard to put in text. The best voice ever. I have no idea if he was considered good for Japanese PBP but if I don't hear him on an All Japan match I get sad.

But yeah, Jumbo/Baba vs. The Funks is fantastic. I have a hard time thinking about a Jumbo match I didn't like, and if I had to name it, it'd be his match with Cactus Jack that Foley claims Jumbo didn't sell for him in. gently caress you, Foley.

# ? Feb 8, 2013 14:07

Price Check: Oct 9, 2012

Ditch posted:

March '69 vs Destroyer

Watched this while snowed in this morning and HOLY CRAP it was good. It was both what I was expecting (and wanted) and full of surprising moments. Destroyer is way more athletic and charismatic than I was expecting. That, and the fact that he's from Upstate New York, has him on the fast track to becoming my new favorite old school wrestler. Baba is definitely good too and his excellent blade job really took the match to another level (and totally works within the psychology of the match and is no way superfluous). But to me it's The Destroyer who I now want to see more of.

Which leads me to ask: Ditch, what are some other examples of Destroyer greatness?

If you're a fan of the early Puro style then this is a must-see.

# ? Feb 9, 2013 17:58

rare Magic card l00k: Jan 3, 2011

Add me to the list of people who recently watched one of those matches and was blown away. It's impossible to put to words how great that Baba/Bruno singles match is.

# ? Feb 9, 2013 19:20

Gyro Zeppeli: Jul 19, 2012; sure hope no-one throws me off a bridge

Ditch posted:

That's because prime Terry Funk was the funking man.

Truth right here.

I mean, he's obviously way more famous for his brawling and hardcore stuff, but in his younger days, he was a fantastic mat worker.

# ? Feb 9, 2013 19:30

Ditch: Jul 29, 2003; Backdrop Hunger

Destroyer:
vs Mascaras from '74
vs Don Leo Jonathan from '75

# ? Feb 9, 2013 19:31

Paper Jam Dipper: Jul 14, 2007; by XyloJW

The Destroyer is also one of my favourite old school wrestlers. Only wrestler to ever use the figure four leglock properly.

# ? Feb 9, 2013 19:32

Boco_T: Mar 12, 2003; la calaca tilica y flaca

The Destroyer has a book out, has anyone read it? I have a huge book backlog but I'll get to it at some point. You can also pick up a bobblehead or sweatshirt while you're there: http://www.thedestroyer.com/shop/

# ? Feb 9, 2013 22:15

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# ? May 22, 2024 06:32

Ditch: Jul 29, 2003; Backdrop Hunger

Bought the book but haven't gotten to it yet.

# ? Feb 9, 2013 23:38

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