Whilst they are some of the favourites to make it in due to their stature, there is a chance they don't. Neither are going to be main eventers in NJPW in the coming years. I think an excursion to another Japanese promotion similar to Nagata's in AJPW, Kojima in NOAH or Suzuki Gun in NOAH could be great for them and their legacy. They get a chance to be showcased higher up on the card, have fresh match ups, not get stale to NJPW audiences and potentially win titles.
Ishii could mix it up with other hard hitters like Sugiura, SUWAMA or Sekimoto.
Taichi could finish the story and prove his worth to Kawada and try to win the Triple Crown championship.
NJPW has felt a bit stale at times this year. I think it is due to some of the longer teured roster members who can still go being around. Whilst they are still good it just feel a bit samish. Given them a couple months away from our eyes could do them some good.
I would even suggest this for the likes of Ishimori, Goto, Yoshi-Hashi and all of HOT.
by shecanbromehard
