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If Shibata wins, imagine the matches he could have under Pure rules and the opponents:
Bryan Danielson
Daniel Garcia
Timothy Thatcher
Minoru Suzuki (they’ve battled before, but both are technicians with the MMA background)
KENTA (they could finally have that damn one on one, and I’m sure KENTA is game for a Pure rules match)
Welp, so much for Yuta 😬
Also relevant is that it was announced earlier this week that at Collision in Philadelphia Alex Coughlin will be facing Tracy Williams in a Pure Rules match, which was [noted](https://www.njpw1972.com/146417) to possibly have ROH Pure title implications.
Two interesting possible scenarios there: Coughlin becomes a challenger for his mentor’s title, or gets a chance to avenge his mentor and the LA Dojo’s loss. Of course, he could also always lose to Hot Sauce and continue doing nothing (story wise).
Could go either way. Shibata losing isn’t too surprising. However at the same time Pure rules are very Shibata friendly and might be how they get to Shibata and Danielson.
Letting Shibata wrestle but outside of NJPW so if he gets hit in the head too hard they aren’t responsible. Evil genius shit.
God damn, this is going to rule.
I’m of the opinion wheeler is okay.
Maybe shibata can carry him to a good match.
However, I really hope shibata wins because wheeler going over shibata is a terrible mistake.
I’m expecting Yuta retains on the simple basis of Shibata not signed to ROH. However, I would argue Shibata winning would result in a series of Pure Rules matches that are a must-see in ROH, and could potentially raise its subscription numbers, given that ROH is currently only available on Honor Club. Plus Shibata doesn’t need to travel as the matches are pre-taped weeks in advance in Florida, so he can have as many matches there as TK books him in a single day or two of taping. I don’t mind Shibata even acting as a transitional champion and dropping the title to whoever TK chooses either at the next ROH PPV or in AEW, as long as he holds it for a time. And besides, Yuta doesn’t need the belt now as his focus is him and BCC feuding with Hangman and The Young Bucks, and by extension Dark Order.
It’s time Yuta learned he ain’t, in fact, shit
Shibata should win this one
Wrestling Shibata would be wild. You know you’re getting to wrestle one of the very best whoever lived and you’d be so excited for it, on the other hand you’re gonna get your fucking head caved in.
Yuta doesn’t do much for me, but it’s the right stip for a Shibata match in 2023. Should be awesome.
Pure rules is very anti cheating and I’m not sure if a heel yuta will pin shibata clean, I think this is probably the best chance a nooj guy has of taking a tk belt, but yuta could still win for sure.
While I’m not saying Shibata is a lock to win this, it is worth pointing out that both he, and Danielson, do want to work with each other, and Danielson currently isn’t doing anything.
I’m all for Pure Champ Shibata! The ruleset and taping schedule might be a great scenario.
Regardless, it’s 2023 and we’re getting both Shibata and Tanahashi at Mania weekend. What a time to be alive
if shibata takes the L vs wheeler I’ll be very disappointed. Don’t get me wrong wheeler is good but he is not in shibatas league.
Could be like the exhibition he had with Zack in the G1 but longer happy for both of them but I’d rather see Shibata in NJPW proper unless he is doing something with the academy.
I hope Shibata gets the W here, it would be cool to see him hold the Pure Sport title and have Shibata defend against the likes of Danielson, Thatcher, Daniel Garcia, and others
Shibata winning definitely should set up a defense VS Bryan
But yet again, that means no Zack vs Bryan at FD2?
I just hope Yuta doesn’t win, I like the guy, he’s a very fun wrestler, but a win over Shibata should be reserved for maineventer**/uppermid
Oh this is gonna fuck hard.
Sensational.
RIP in peace, young Yooter.
SHibata just signed a new deal with NJPW recently. I expect him to win the title. From my understanding, he has being working a lot in America at the dojo, so if that’s true, I can see him traveling to America more often. All of the episodes of ROH were taped in 2 days at the end of February, so if TK is going to do that again or maybe spread it out more and tape once a month for 3 months until the next ppv since they’re 4 PPV’s a year, it’s doable to travel to America every month
Yuta is gonna die, jejje. It’s going to be a great match
You had a decent career Yuta
Haven’t seen much of Yuta, how are his matches? What’s his character?
I might have to sub to Honor Club…
This card for this PPV is absolutely ridiculous. Sheesh.
No fucking way Shibata should lose this fucking match!!! But this is Tony Kahn booking😔
This one match might’ve just sold me on the PPV.
The fact that I get to see another Shibata match, I’m happy as hell right now
William Regal to Mox, Claudio & Bryan:
“Take care of young Wheeler.”
Months later:
Go-away heat vs. please come back-love