Disagree….
Kenny Omega who was top 4 during the greatest time period in NJPW times comes back from nearly dying (as an AEW contracted talent).
His first match back is against Gabe Kidd.
They legitimately have the craziest match that year. Did they capitalise on the performance of Gabe ??
Answer NO.
You look at Goto who has been a solider has only reach that popularity after god knows how many years.
Callum has completely grown into the role and now he is hurt.
You got some diamonds in the rough like Yuya & Oiwa.
Shota is just finding his feet after so many flops.
Drilla puts in so much work and still isn’t being given the ball
I’m not saying AEW relationship is perfect, there is more we could do as a partner…
But come off the idea of we don’t send our top guys.
We legitimately have given you the top 1% in the wrestling world in Kenny, Okada, Takeshita, Andrade & myself.
And I’m speaking for myself mainly, but for sure the other feel the same.
I love coming to NJPW because it was my home for 8years. I’ve legit owe my life to the lion mark
My point remains throughout this battle with opinion of those that have no idea what it is to be a New Japan Wrestler,
Tsuji should represent the company as champion in any event that has New Japans presence.
Whether it’s a multi man, open challenge or whatever the fuck it is.
There is a level of pride you should have especially holding that championship.
Don't forget the spirit of accepting anyone's challenges at any time... Isn't it like admitting defeat before fighting!!︎ I think we should fight. Because he is the IWGP heavyweight champion #IWGP
Never send any of their talent???
The highest attended WK, had an AEW contracted wrestler.
The semi of that same show had another AEW talent.
Do you think they would’ve sold that many tickets without the generosity of Tony Khan??
Kenny went back…
Andrade…
Myself…
Could they send more absolutely but in that same sense why can’t they make their own stars anymore.
I did it and I did it in the worst possible situation New Japan has ever found themselves in.
You can’t blame the company that gave NJPW a platform to remind people how talented the roster is. Especially during the covid years when NO ONE wanted to watch NJPW unless me or the UE boys were involved.
If they want to be treated equally level the fuck up and actually call out the guys you wanna be on that same level
Or maybe have some pride in representing your company as the top lad.
When I held any IWGP championship I wanted to travel the world calling out the best to show them all New Japan is the better.
Obviously his home market is Japan & he has done great job in the top spot to me this screams “ insecure”
The roster clearly isn’t as driven as the guys I was once surrounded by.
Just big belly boys wanting to keep playing “Free Play”
Grow a sack, fill it with some nuts, call out the BITW & show the world how good New Japan is….
Just my thoughts.