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Post by xstraightedgedavex on Apr 17, 2014 7:52:32 GMT -5
Its either you like puroresu and are loyal to that or you're a Wwe fan and only watch them.over with the wrestlers themselves at least. Not really. I watch both products whenever I can. Me too. I was referring to what I believe the Japanese perspective to be :-)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2014 15:46:46 GMT -5
Thanks for answering my question, Chris and WH.
I didn't mean to come off as arrogant, and I'm sorry. I meant that for a guy my age, I can't just go back and learn a language like Japanese. It's just that most "gaijins" who wrestle there don't grab the mic and talk. I apologise for being rude, and if there's something I can do to rectify the situation, please tell me.
EDIT: I wasn't too serious when I popped the question anyway. As you may recall in a previous note in the forum, I asked what it will take to make a mark in the wrestling industry even in North America. There was one particular poster in here whose brother didn't succeed, was bitter about it, and had nagging and permanent injuries. I was warned.
I guess if people can't cut it in a local promotion, why should I even consider Japan. I guess my expectations of myself was like being a Tom Cruise-like movie star when I didn't even have any experience.
Well, all the best and I look forward to a good May edition of JAW.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2014 21:26:05 GMT -5
OK, next question.
I've been into Japanese wrestling since 2001, after I saw someone's music video of the G1 Climax 2001 tournament using U2's "Beautiful Day." I think it's the music used in the WWF for Triple H's WWF Desire theme. After that, I got hooked. Now, in a quest to chase back my puroresu craving, I would like to know how I can get the 2001 G1 Climax Tournament for a good price.
Here's the video:
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Post by whpark on Apr 20, 2014 8:56:10 GMT -5
Thanks for answering my question, Chris and WH. I didn't mean to come off as arrogant, and I'm sorry. I meant that for a guy my age, I can't just go back and learn a language like Japanese. It's just that most "gaijins" who wrestle there don't grab the mic and talk. I apologise for being rude, and if there's something I can do to rectify the situation, please tell me. EDIT: I wasn't too serious when I popped the question anyway. As you may recall in a previous note in the forum, I asked what it will take to make a mark in the wrestling industry even in North America. There was one particular poster in here whose brother didn't succeed, was bitter about it, and had nagging and permanent injuries. I was warned. I guess if people can't cut it in a local promotion, why should I even consider Japan. I guess my expectations of myself was like being a Tom Cruise-like movie star when I didn't even have any experience. Well, all the best and I look forward to a good May edition of JAW. Ok so please don't feel bad about your post and you don't have to apologize. I kind of feel bad if you took my comments the wrong way. If you want to become a pro wrestler and try to make it in Japan then please follow your dream. However you should try to give yourself every advantage and that would include trying to learn some Japanese. If for nothing else then to be able to take care of yourself while you're over here. Am I a fluent Japanese speaker? No. Do I have enough grammar and vocabulary to make a good life for myself over here? Yes. But I try to improve on what I already know. Anyways thanks for your support of the podcast and feel free to keep the questions coming.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2014 16:03:43 GMT -5
WH and Chris, just one last question for a while and I will give the other guys in the board the opportunity to ask:
How were you guys able to learn Japanese? It's a hard language, though seeing that the surname Park suggests that you, WH, are Korean. I would think that Koreans tend to learn it "easier" as Koreans and Japanese cultures overlap. Being a Chinese myself, although Japanese use Chinese-based characters called "Kanji," I can derive many usages that date back from China, though the differences between Chinese and Japanese go further back.
Thanks.
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Post by Alan Jones on Apr 22, 2014 17:32:44 GMT -5
Who is a bigger star in Japan Hiroshi Tanahashi or Shinji Kagawa ?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2014 15:25:18 GMT -5
Kazuchika Okada, Tetsuya Naito, and, to a lower extent, Shunsuke Nakamura.
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Post by pretty toney on Apr 24, 2014 12:43:50 GMT -5
RobertX, no offense, but Nakamura is a way bigger star than Naito. It's not even close. You can even argue Nakamura is more popular than Okada.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2014 14:22:31 GMT -5
Let's ask WH and Chris about this: Who is the biggest among my list: - Nakamura - Naito - Okada
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2014 14:24:31 GMT -5
Who is a bigger star in Japan Hiroshi Tanahashi or Shinji Kagawa ? Sorry for throwing the topic way off-course, Alan. I really don't know what Kagawa's accolades are, so I can't really answer. How about you, toney?
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Post by pretty toney on Apr 24, 2014 15:11:27 GMT -5
Kagawa is a footballer, not a wrestler, so I don't know. I'm not that familiar with football. I'd assume Kagawa is a more well known figure but I could be way off base.
On their latest podcast, WH Park said "Nakamura is, I think, pretty much the most popular guy in that company." To which Chris replied with "I think so, yeah". IMO, it's between Nakamura and Tanahashi easily. With Okada behind them, and Naito WAY beneath them.
Chris and WH, I'd like to know what you guys think of these ROH/NJPW cards. I know WH is probably more familiar with the ROH guys than Chris is, so I'd like to know what his take is on some of these matches (for the NYC show in particular). I know you're intrigued by Elgin/Okada as you mentioned on the last show. But I'm kinda assuming you'll briefly talk about these events on your next show anyway, even if they're not a huge deal in Japan like you alluded to.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2014 15:52:20 GMT -5
I stand corrected.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2014 22:10:38 GMT -5
I know it's not August yet, but it will be soon; time flashes quickly when it is not expected. August is G1-Climax month.
Who do you guys think they should push for the tournament?
I'm going for Minoru Suzuki. He has charisma, wrestling psychology, and, most of all, his clan needs some direction. What better way to influence direction to Suzuki Gun than having him win.
A runner-up would be to push the Bullet Club. This is a pack that is being booked slowly but surly. If AJ Styles is indeed in Bullet Club, I would like to see him pushed.
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Post by Chris.charlton on May 3, 2014 9:25:39 GMT -5
One week left call for questions, and I'm guessing there'll be a lot to talk about with the Gracie mess and the Styles stuff this month, let alone KENTA..
We should also be joined this month by Rionne Fujiwara of Tajiri's WNC promotion, fresh off working Matt Hardy for 2CW last month and winning the PPW title at Korakuen last week. Any questions, especially about working in Japan and the Japanese indie scene would be great.
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Post by summerslam on May 11, 2014 15:03:50 GMT -5
I'm going to be in Japan for a few months starting this week and I'd really like to go to the NJPW Yokohama show. What's the best way to get tickets once I arrive? How much should I expect to pay for decent seats? Not looking to be ringside or anything.
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