Category: New Japan Pro Wrestling

Jake Roberts Agrees To Drop Charges Against Davey Boy Smith Jr. After WrestleCon Altercation

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Earlier this month, there was an incident between WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts and New Japan Pro Wrestling star Harry Smith (aka Davey Boy Smith Jr.) at WrestleCon in New Orleans. The two exchanged words and Smith threw a hot cup of coffee in Jake’s face. Security quickly cleared the area and police were called, but Smith left the building before police could speak with him.

According to F4WOnline, it now looks like Roberts will be dropping charges against Smith after the two spoke on the phone, which was set up by Bret Hart.

Smith wasn’t happy about things Roberts had said about his Father, Davey Boy Smith (aka The British Bulldog), during a podcast with Roddy Piper.

Both apologized privately, but Smith also apologized publicly earlier today.

https://twitter.com/DBSmithjr/status/990523284562292736

Source: WrestlingINC

NJPW G1 Special Tickets Going On Sale May 1

NJPW hits the Cow Palace! Tickets for G1 Special on sale May 1!

NJPW announced tickets for the G1 Special in Fan Francisco will be available beginning on May 1 at 1pm ET / 10am PT. The event will take place from the Cow Palace on July 7, which NJPW says will host 10,000 fans. Ticket prices range from $40-$300.

NJPW issued the following:

NJPW hits the Cow Palace! Tickets for G1 Special on sale May 1!

This summer, New Japan returns to America, bigger than ever. On July 7, “G1 SPECIAL IN SAN FRANCISCO” will see the stars of NJPW rock the legendary Cow Palace.

After wildly successful events in Los Angeles, NJPW management sought out a bigger building for our San Francisco debut. The Cow Palace will host 10,000 strong witnessing the very best pro-wrestling on the planet. With our biggest American crowd to date on hand, and the historic legacy of this famous building to live up to, you can be sure of a card for the ages.

 

G1 SPECIAL IN SAN FRANCISCO

Saturday, July 7, 2018
Doors 15:30 Show start 17:00
Venue: Cow Palace

2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014

TICKETS ON SALE:
Tuesday May 01, 10AM (US Pacific time)

Ticket prices:
●Arena
・Rows 1-2: $300
・Rows 3-5: $200
・Rows 6-22: $150

●BLEACHER
・Rows 1-10: $120

●BOX
・Rows 1-5: $100

● DRESS CIRCLE
・Rows 1-9: $80
・ Rows 10-16: $50

●CORNERS
・ Rows 1-16: $40

*Ticket handling fee not included in price*

Tickets available from this link!

https://www1.ticketmaster.com/new-japan-prowrestling-daly-city-california-07-07-2018/event/1C005497930934E4?artistid=2496445&tm_link=tm_homeA_header_search

 

Davey Boy Smith Jr Wanted By Police For Battery Incident Involving Jake Roberts

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TMZ.com is reporting that Davey Boy Smith Jr. (former WWE star DH Smith), the son of WWE legend the British Bulldog, is now wanted for battery by New Orleans police following an incident with WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts over WrestleMania 34 weekend.

According to the TMZ report, Smith reportedly threw coffee in the face of Roberts and the New Orleans Police Department is now investigating the allegations.

Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting that Smith is now “wanted for battery in connection with this incident”, an incident Smith reportedly admitted to openly.

A rep for the New Orleans Police Department told Pro Wrestling Sheet:

The NOPD is investigating a simple battery incident that occurred on April 7, 2018 in the 500 block of Canal Street. The victim told police that at about 11 a.m., he was signing autographs at the location when he was approached by a known subject, later identified as Harry Smith (DOB: 08-02-1985). The victim told police he attempted to shake hands with Smith, at which time a verbal argument ensued. Smith then allegedly threw a cup of coffee at the victim’s face and fled the scene. No major injuries were reported by the victim.

Roberts informed police Smith threw coffee at him, with Smith saying that Roberts refused to apologize for negative comments he had made about his father, the British Bulldog (who passed away in May of 2002) and refused to step outside to settle their differences in a fight. Smith says Jake told him to “f*ck off” at that point, so he threw coffee in his face.

The penalty for a simple battery in Louisiana can be up to 6 months in jail and/or a fine of up to $1000.

Sources: WrestleView and Pro Wrestling Sheet

NJPW Sakura Genesis Results 4/1/18

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* The Young Bucks defeated Chase Owens and Yujiro Takahashi
* Toru Yano and Tomohiro Ishii defeated Taichi and Takashi Iizuka
* Tanga Loa, Tama Tonga, and Bad Luck Fale (c) defeated Ryusuke Taguchi, Michael Elgin, and Togi Makabe (NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Championship)
* David Finlay, Juice Robinson, and Hiroshi Tanahashi defeated YOSHI-HASHI, Jay White, and Hirooki Goto
* Davey Both Smith Jr., Lance Archer, Minoru Suzuki defeated SANADA, EVIL, Tetsuya Naito
* El Desperado and Yoshinobu Kanemaru (c) defeated Roppongi 3k and Hiromu Takahashi and BUSHI (IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship)
* Will Ospreay (c) defeated Marty Scurll (IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship)
* Hangman Page and Cody defeated Kota Ibushi and Kenny Omega
* Kazuchika Okada (c) defeated Zack Sabre Jr. (IWGP Heavyweight Championship)

NJPW Sakura Genesis 4/1/18

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NJPW announced the full card for this year’s Sakura Genesis on April 1. The show will air live on NJPW World at 3am ET.

* Chase Owens & Yujiro Takahashi vs. The Young Bucks

* Toru Yano & Tomohiro Ishii vs. Taichi & Takashi Iizuka

* NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Championship: (C) Tanga Loa, Tama Tonga & Bad Luck Fale vs. Ryusuke Taguchi, Michael Elgin & Togi Makabe

* David Finlay, Juice Robinson & Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. YOSHI-HASHI, Jay White & Hirooki Goto

* SANADA, EVIL & Tetsuya Naito vs. Killer Elite Squad (Davey Both Smith Jr. & Lance Archer) & Minoru Suzuki

* IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship: (C) El Desperado & Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs. Roppongi 3k vs. Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI

* IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship: Will Ospreay (c) vs. Marty Scurll

* Golden Lovers (Kota Ibushi & Kenny Omega) vs. Hangman Page & Cody

* IWGP Heavyweight Championship: (C) Kazuchika Okada vs. Zack Sabre Jr.

Jim Ross Reacts To Strong Style Evolved Commentary Criticism (AUDIO)

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross received some harsh criticism towards his commentary following Strong Style Evolved … but he believes it’s because die-hard fans want Don Callis and Kevin Kelly.

Ross was interviewed by WrestleZone Radio and said:

I read some of the criticisms about my work and the broadcast in general but essentially people want, the die-hards who follow New Japan World, they want their team. They want Kevin Kelly and Don Callis to do the show. I don’t blame them. I don’t even get mad about it. The only thing that gets frustrating is when you’ve got wrestling fans who’ve got like 40 followers on Twitter that tell you, “your career sucks,” and that you should be dead or not allowed to be on television. That’s kind of crude, I think. Does that really feel necessary for not knowing the certain name of a certain hold?

I have a pet peeve about that deal, to be honest with you. A bodyslam is a God damned bodyslam. You can give it 18 different names to sell t-shirts, that’s fine and I don’t care but to me it’s a bodyslam. We find ourselves talking about this variant or that variant and worry about not pissing off the talent because we didn’t give their hold a name or use the name they use in their niche marketing. I find it almost embarrassing to be quite frank about it.

(NJPW talk starts around the 13-minute mark)

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Being The Elite At NJPW Strong Style Evolved

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Below is episode 98 (“Strong Style Evolved”) of Being the Elite. We see some of the backstage footage surrounding Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi vs. The Young Bucks. At the event, after The Young Bucks lost to Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi, Cody came out, yelled at Matt Jackson and shoved Nick Jackson to the ground. In the back, Cody apologized to The Young Bucks, but Nick told Matt and Marty Scurll, “I don’t think we can trust this guy.”

NJPW Announces Return To U.S. For G1 Special

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Last night at Strong Style Evolved NJPW announced they will be returning to the United States on July 7th in San Francisco at the Cow Palace for a G1 Special.

Depending on the seating arrangement, the Cow Palace can hold around 13,000 fans. Last year’s G1 Specials had around 2,300 fans at each show.

https://twitter.com/totaldivaseps/status/978100381451538432

NJPW Strong Style Evolved Results 3/25/18

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Roppongi 3K & Rocky Romero vs. SoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian & Scorpio Sky) – Winners: Roppongi 3K & Rocky Romero

Gedo & Hirooki Goto vs. Juice Robinson & David Finlay – Winners: Juice Robinson & David Finlay

Chuck Taylor & Toru Yano vs. Killer Elite Squad – Winners: Killer Elite Squad

Cody Rhodes & Marty Scurll vs. Guerrillas of Destiny – Winners: Cody Rhodes & Marty Scurll

Hiroshi Tanahashi, KUSHIDA, Dragon Lee & Rysuke Taguchi vs. Los Ingobernables de Japon (SANADA, Tetsuya Naito, BUSHI & Hiromu Takahashi) – Winners: Los Ingobernables de Japon

Rey Mysterio apologized for not being able to wrestle (Rey has a torn bicep) Jushin Thunder Liger. Mysterio promised that he will come back and wrestle in a NJPW ring.

Mysterio sat at ring side for the next match.

Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Will Ospreay – Winner: Will Ospreay

After the match, Ospreay issued a challenge to Mysterio. Marty Scurll ran in and hit Ospreay in the back with his umbrella. Mysterio tried to come in for the save but Scurll removed Mysterio’s mask. Scurll stomped on Mysterio a few times before being chased off by Jushin Thunder Liger. Mysteruio got his mask back on and shook hands and embraced Liger and Ospreay.

Kazuchika Okada & Tomohiro Ishii vs. Zack Sabre Jr. & Minoru Suzuki – Winners: Zack Sabre Jr. & Minoru Suzuki – referee stoppage

It was announced that NJPW is returning to the United States on July 7 in San Francisco at the Cow Palace for a G1 Special.

IWGP United States Championship: (C) “Switchblade” Jay White vs. Hangman Page – Winner: Jay White

After the match, David Finlay ran in and took out White with a spear. Finlay challenged White to a Title match for April 24.

Golden Lovers (Kenny Omega & Kota Ibushi) vs. The Young Bucks – Winners: Golden Lovers

After the match, Cody came in and got in Matt Jackson’s face yelling at him. Nick grabbed Cody and Cody shoved Nick to the mat. Omega came back in the ring and Cody fled the ring. Omega shook hand with Nick and offered his hand to Matt but Matt refused and walked away.

Omega got on the mic and said sometimes friends have to go to war and sometimes they are causalities. He wished he was more happy with the situation, but the silver lining is that the Golden Lovers are back and they are here to stay. He said he’s going to beat Cody up in the very near future. They will up the ante at their next US show which will be bigger and better.

NJPW Strong Style Evolved 3/25/18

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NJPW Strong Style Evolved in Long Beach, California airing Live on AXS TV this Sunday, March 25 at 8/7C.

Golden Lovers (Kenny Omega & Kota Ibushi) vs. The Young Bucks

IWGP United States Championship: (C) “Switchblade” Jay White vs. Hangman Page

Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Will Ospreay

Kazuchika Okada & Tomohiro Ishii vs. Zack Sabre Jr. & Minoru Suzuki

Cody Rhodes & Marty Scurll vs. Guerrillas of Destiny

Hiroshi Tanahashi, KUSHIDA, Dragon Lee & Rysuke Taguchi vs. Los Ingobernables de Japon (SANADA, Tetsuya Naito, BUSHI & Hiromu Takahashi)

Chuck Taylor & Toru Yano vs. Killer Elite Squad (Davey Boy Smith Jr. & Lance Archer)

Gedo & Hirooki Goto vs. Juice Robinson & David Finlay

Roppongi 3K & Rocky Romero vs. SoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian & Scorpio Sky)