There is nothing wrong with how Sho won the Jr title. He is a HEEL, he should win the title in a dishonorable fashion. Plus this way Despe is somewhat protected because he can say he wasn’t truly beaten.
Same with EVIL retaining. Shota overcame getting beaten down by the entire HoT and needed to be rammed into exposed steel bolts to be defeated. Plus without a midcard title restricting his booking, he’s free to go deep in the NJC.
Speaking of the NJC, Finlay, who may I remind y’all went to the finals last year, is also poised for another strong run now that he doesn’t have to build to another title defense.
Putting the belts on Nemeth and Riddle respectively makes sense when you remember they booked a 10,000 seat venue for Chicago. It’s perfectly reasonable for NJPW/Bushiroad officials to believe that these former WWE talents, men known to the American wrestling audience, would help move tickets. Not saying they’re right but I don’t blame them for thinking it.
Also considering that the stated goal of the Global title is to be defended away from NJPW, putting the strap on a free agent like Nemeth does make sense. Likewise the TV title could now appear on shows for current partner MLW.
by Glad_Union_2037
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