Jushin Thunder Liger coming to NXT Takeover

[Stress Welker]

Probably bullshyt but I have seen speculation of a ROH, NJPW, NXT working relationship in some form happening.

 

[Kidd Dibiase]

NXT doin whats best for business

 

[Green Ranger]

According to F4WOnline.com, the announcement of Liger at Takeover is a controversial one, as Liger and New Japan Pro Wrestling have ties to ROH, and several NJPW stars will be working the ROH Field of Honor event also taking place in NYC on August 22nd.

The report also notes significant behind-the-scenes moves are being made regarding the NXT and ROH relationship, and they’re moves which reportedly have nothing to do with NJPW.

 

[3Rivers]

I've read that Liger is allowed to book himself internationally. I'm guessing that's what took place here, although I wonder what a hypothetical roh/nxt partnership would involve

 

[DoubleJ13]

Dave says the next chapter in the WWE/ROH war was described from someone close to the situation as "They'll never see what's coming next."

at how that doesn't really say anything though because it could mean completely different things.

 

[3Rivers]

Saw this posted on a ROH board
http://rohworld.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4681#p116645

Dave also posted this

Phone rings at building ROH books: "Hello, this is ----- from WWE. We love your building and would like to run it."

Building rep: But it's only 1,500 seats and you don't run buildings this size

WWE rep: Well, we have this new brand catering to smaller buildings and we just love your building.

Building rep: We'd love to have you.

WWE rep: Well, there is one thing.

 

[3Rivers]

 

[TheGodling]

Hol' up, so what's going on here with WWE/ROH?

 

[MightyHealthy]

Dirt sheets are getting serious.

Apparently there are potentially groundbreaking talks between WWE and NJPW on talent sharing and cross promotion, beyond just having Jushin Thunder Liger at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn.



Speculation seems to veer as to how this will affect ROH - Some say they'll get cut out (and that a grudge is being held over the Kevin Steen action figure, of all things), but it seems the common safe bet is banking on both stateside companies to make more money by working together.

My opinions? Anyone who watched Beast In The East, and all of the surrounding programming around it, was probably shocked in some way by the unprecedented acknowledgement and outright naming of other promotions and accomplishments. You've had mentions and sporadic nods over the years, but this was an embracing like none other.

Everybody can have their lane and strengthen each other. There are clearly folks with a vision, the connections to make things happen, and the diplomacy to see the money right.

@Silkk @Honga Ciganesta @3Rivers thoughts?

 

[Riley Escobar]

:trips2:

 

[Heelish]

Run the biz

 

[MightyHealthy]

I made a thread all late and excited and shyt, then read this discussion

 

[LastEmperor2k2]

This is pretty cool, imagine a NJPW vs. WWE PPV, shyt would be bonkers, every match would be a draw.

Or it'd be all stars vs. mid-carders

Nakamura vs. Ryder
Tanahashi vs. Kofi
Okada vs. Miz

 

[Silkk]

Dirt sheets are getting serious.

Apparently there are potentially groundbreaking talks between WWE and NJPW on talent sharing and cross promotion, beyond just having Jushin Thunder Liger at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn.



Speculation seems to veer as to how this will affect ROH - Some say they'll get cut out (and that a grudge is being held over the Kevin Steen action figure, of all things), but it seems the common safe bet is banking on both stateside companies to make more money by working together.

My opinions? Anyone who watched Beast In The East, and all of the surrounding programming around it, was probably shocked in some way by the unprecedented acknowledgement and outright naming of other promotions and accomplishments. You've had mentions and sporadic nods over the years, but this was an embracing like none other.

Everybody can have their lane and strengthen each other. There are clearly folks with a vision, the connections to make things happen, and the diplomacy to see the money right.

@Silkk @Honga Ciganesta @3Rivers thoughts?

WWE won't allow NJPW to book for them like ROH allows them to do

 

[LastEmperor2k2]

This is some exciting stuff, HHH sniped Bryan's idea for a NJPW/WWE show haha.

shyt man, it's good to see the E notice that incorporating NJPW isn't gonna hurt them in any way, WWE doesn't have to be the only company in the universe.