8 years ago today, Kazuchika Okada started his BALLOON arc in NJPW after losing the IWGP Heavyweight Championship to Kenny Omega.
Okada debuted red hair, balloons, and altered ring gear as a man experiencing crisis of identity but free of responsibilities.
Before becoming the Rainmaker again at WK13.
Tony: Okada-san we're going to have Thekla spit on your logo, beat Starlight Kid and embarrass your company.
Okada: Yes sir. Thank you sir
Tony: Okada-san we're going to need you to leave those shitty AI trons back in Japan
Okada:
I Just got off the phone with Kurt where we reminisced about this match and how proud we both are of it and that it has withstood the test of time. Thank you all for supporting us both over these many years. You guys are the greatest fans in the world.
PES and fake player names go hand in hand. Mention the series to a casual observer and there's every chance it's the first thing that'll be brought up. "Oh yeah remember Man United were Man Red..."
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