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When I tried to give NJPW Strong a chance a year or so ago (maybe longer, I dunno), Kevin Kelly was the best part of the show. Fantastic commentator who completely understands his job. No problem with him as a hire at all. I hope the team has got some good content to call. JR is getting older, but the biggest problem with him is that he had bullshit to call and he’s not going to bury himself or insult the audience.
Even if they just use JR for sit-downs and main events, that would be cool.
The main event for the first show looks like a good one. My fantasy booking was Jeff Jarrett, Jay Lethal & Samoa Joe vs. Mark Briscoe & FTR announced. Punk does an opening promo. Mark Briscoe is taken out backstage with guitar shards around him. Jarrett denies it was him. Scorpio Sky offers to replace Mark, FTR say they already have a partner. Punk teams with FTR, Mark runs out and foils a guitar shot on Punk allowing the GTS to win the faces the match.
From that you can move onto Punk vs. Joe and Scorpio Sky can have issues with being brushed over (with both Punk and FTR). That can lead to stuff with The Firm, SCU or a new team/group with Sky. Eventually Punk can reveal he took Mark Briscoe out with the guitar.
This is kind of like that without the story, but the match is probably a better choice because it doesn’t have the potential Jarrett stink. But it’s not a bad start.
Wish it was just Wardlow vs. Christian Cage though. Luchasaurus sucks. Have Brock Anderson & Brian Pillman cancel out Luchasaurus and do the Arn spinebuster spot and have Wardlow retain before being challenged by God’s Chosen TNT Champion, Miro.
Was also hoping for Willow Nightingale & Skye Blue vs. Mercedes Martinez & Serena Deeb in Chicago. And Andrade vs. Christopher Daniels with Andrade coming out in a Sammy Guevara shirt.
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