NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11 Review | Wrestling With Wregret

NOTE: Just to avoid confusion, I DID watch the entire show, but only chose to comment on the matches included in this video. I did watch the Shibata/Goto match, and it was very hard-hitting and intense, but honestly, it's hard for me to remember specifics about it because I was pretty tired by this point and stopped watching live after this match.
Brian Zane does his first-ever NJPW review! Watch as Brian gives a rundown of the matches from Wrestle Kingdom 11 that really stood out in his mind and made him feel like a new fan again, including the insane Okada/Kenny Omega match! Post your thoughts on WK11 in the comments section below!
NOTE: The following matches are not talked about, but they were still solid!
*NEVER OPEN 6-Man Tag Team Championship Match
*ROH World Championship Match
*NEVER OPEN Heavyweight Championship Match
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[@jordanfrost25]

Omega vs Okada is already MOTY for me

[@starhunter9085]

Jordan Frost I literally just got done watching it and I thought it was VASTLY OVERRATED.

[@david5577]

Starhunter Or maybe you just didn't enjoy it. Just cuz you didn't enjoy doesn't mean everyone is wrong about it.

[@starhunter9085]

David Azmy I did enjoy it. I'm saying that it wasn't as good as people are saying.

[@lordhawkeye]

Starhunter You are certainly welcome to your opinion but not many agree with you. That last match, really the last four matches, was amazing.

[@starhunter9085]

Mike Hart Muchas Gracias I knew I wasn't the only one thinking that.

[@MadPanicGaming]

I was lucky enough to be there live, first floor bleachers. Amazing show. The crowd was SO into the Okada and Omega match, it was great.

[@jordand5616]

In your opinion what is it that these guys do Live that sucks you into their match more than any other guys on the card? THANKS

[@leongaines3805]

I feel ashamed for just finding out about Kenny Omega. Please forgive me

[@MohlaVarun]

Cam Gaines Felt the same thing last year..

[@realxtraki11er]

Cam Gaines we forgive you brother cam

[@TrolledBy]

I don't know if it's still on KZbin but try to find Omega vs Prince Dewitt (Finn Balor). It showcases both wrestlers and is overall great match.

[@peacexlove]

Jan Vehmanen Is that the one where they took the match outside? That was a good one.

[@TrolledBy]

Peace X Love The one where Omega flipped over Dewitt in the crowd between two stands.

[@WhatIsThis93737]

LIJ left with all the belts they fought for. Hell yeah.

[@leonardopassos6222]

Maggle Cole they already lost the Never 6-man to Tanahashi, Taguchi and another veteran

[@WhatIsThis93737]

Lol yeah just saw that. Those 6 man belts never stay on anyone for long. Hell only Naito gets to hold on to a belt longer than 1 ppv

[@SAM-ru4vx]

SUZUKI GUN is back! Davey Boy Smith Jr and Archer + mystery partner will be the NEVER 6 man tag champion at next show?

[@leonardopassos6222]

OLE SammyOLE KES will go for the tag titles hold by CHAOS, such as Suzuki will go for Okada. Maybe Taka, Taichi and Iizuka or Desperado will go for the 6-man

[@thatguyfromak5190]

Chaos did pretty good for themselves as well. Really, it seems Bullet Club is the one becoming obsolete, especially with Suzuki-Gun back in NJPW.

[@Salisboury]

(Read it with Bryan Alvarez voice) Kenny Omega vs Kazuchika Okada as been rated SIX STARS BY DAVE MELTZER

[@crucifixmegabuster95]

you missed the more underrated match goto vs shibata. the story is amazing between them. I said kushida takahashi match was gonna be A+. Wwe is gonna have to make sure wrestlemania is gold.

[@leftinthedust]

Honestly what match was my 2nd match of the night, any match that can make me cringe and almost stop watching because of how hard they're hitting is an A+ in my books.

[@crucifixmegabuster95]

slacked yep, I grew up with my grandfather showing me wrestling that made since. the high flying is good but these matches make sense. why do a 450 splash when you can just kick the piss out of a dude.

[@TrolledBy]

In my opinion it didn't top Shibata ns Ishii in WK10.

[@crucifixmegabuster95]

Jan Vehmanen this match was more story driven than his match with ishii was a competitive contest. Shibata ishii is in my all time favorite matches as well as the rematch.

[@TrolledBy]

megaman exe Did you listen English commentary? I think that when they talked about how shitty Goto's matches are it devalued the match for me.

[@mahiru20ten]

What caught my attention on the Tiger Mask W match was the girl accompanying Tiger Mask W. For the uninitiated, she's the voice actress of Tiger's manager/crush/childhood friend, Haruna Takaoka. Girl's name is Suzuko Mimori. Too bad the English commentary doesn't mention her name, though. She was also seen in the Japanese commentary seat during the Tiger match. And she also happens to know some english too due to she wants to settle in Singapore (lol) The Cody - Juice was a bit fun, especially with that cannonball spot, but well, it's not a really good match either... And also if only NJPW World can get the rights to the music, especially for Honma's, that would be really good.

[@Megistrus]

Muammar Gibran Makabe's music is a cover of a Led Zeppelin song, so it's unlikely.

[@TrolledBy]

CJ Parker =Cody's Jobber Parker

[@uainjansun]

Mimori was okada's girlfriend

[@luilovebug]

Man Okada vs Omega is such an Incredible Main Event. My favorite spots are the Dragon Suplex off the top rope and Omega faked a Rainmaker with a High Knee that sounded brutal as hell! And also that crazy spinning Tombstone. One of if not the Greatest match I seen. I was a bit emotional after the match.

[@tuckerlacey9909]

Bo Rida same

[@ElBribri]

dude the rainmaker with the knee was brutal, and back drop from the apron to the table omega ate...holy jesus fuck

[@luilovebug]

ElBribri I know! Omega may lose the fight but definitely did not lose for the fans that witnessed an incredible 5 Star Match of the Year contender.

[@afromime]

Wrestle Kingdom is my new WrestleMania. It's always the biggest show of the year, with the best performances.

[@gnikulodeon1999]

afromime It already pooped on WrestleMania for the last 4 years or so.

[@juancena649]

Wk11 was my first show of Njpw that I watched and omfg was it amazing

[@Abhishek-tg4il]

Same lol

[@sharona1981]

I just watched that Omega/Okaka match-already a candidate for match of the year. So many near falls, counters, big moves...it was unbelievable.

[@juansanchez209]

Tanahashi vs Naito was the match of the night in my opinion. Naito is a made-man at this point and I'm excited to see what he does in 2017. And what more can you say about Tanahashi? That man is the GOAT as far as Japanese wrestling goes.

[@rexablett943]

Juan Sanchez - I loved all four of the last four matches. I thought Naito v Tanahashi was better than the 4.5 that Meltzer gave it.

[@Smiley_1932]

Rex Ablett should've been a 4.75*

[@rexablett943]

Smiley - My thoughts exactly!

[@gnikulodeon1999]

Smiley, me too.

[@MauFerrer2000]

Now imagine how good Okada vs Naito will be next year!

[@zackaryb1013]

going into wrestlekingdom i say it was 6 freaking hours long and there was no moment during the show i looked at the time waiting for the show to be over.

[@williamhowe1]

It's refreshing seeing a new japan review from you.

[@joeylaflamme8855]

"I feel like a wrestling fan again." Everything is said here.

[@darkashtar]

Just gonna throw this out there, I met Scott Norton, back in the 90s when he was associated with the nWo, but he was friendly with fans and just all around an awesome person, he teased being heel with a few other wrestlers but was still friendly with fans. Scott Norton is one of the few wrestlers that when you meet you remember was an awesome person. .. This happened in 99, and I still remember he being cool in 2017.

[@kingpiccolo82]

Great video review. Loved the review. Can't wait for the next one!

[@Iwillone]

Been getting into NJPW and WK11 is my first whole show I've seen. I'm blown away at everything that went down (-_- ) Okada v Omega was so EPIC

[@TaylorXIV]

this was my first NJPW show and Okada v Omega was the greatest match I've ever seen.

[@robswitzer8334]

Glad to see you watching and talking about NON-WWE stuff! I lose respect for some internet wrestling "experts" when I find out they know next to nothing about non-WWE wrestling.

[@gqsmoove87]

Exfuckingactly

[@KunTaoRuiDian]

Ill say that for the first time in many years,t his was a show that I feel Id want to watch again!

[@daoust26]

Thank you Zane for putting over njpw I hope you cover more njpw and roh in the future

[@PBRmeTMNT]

it was so great i went to bed! glowing review Zane.

[@edwinbetancourt8471]

I'm glad I was born in the prefect time to watch the first official 6 star match ever, thank you omega and okada

[@dylanogg347]

I think there have been more 6-Star Matches.

[@terranceforeman5116]

Great Review and i need to check out more NJPW

[@mkfjtiger]

Happy birthday, Brian

[@davidfrench4276]

This was my first full NJPW show, and I freakin loved it. Omega/Okada was just perfect. One of my favorite matches of all time. Shibata/Goto and Naito/Tanahashi were also incredible, everything just had me in awe. I'll definitely be watching a lot more NJPW moving forward.

[@Smiley_1932]

AJOmegaMark the last 4 matches were 4.5* + for me

[@davidfrench4276]

definitely. I would say Kushida/Takahashi was 4.5*, same as Goto/Shibata. Naito/Tanahashi was 4.75* for me, and Okada/Omega 5*. Six was a bit much from Meltzer in my opinion, he should've done just 5* or only 5.25*

[@cpthurme]

Absolutely loved it. Now I want to find a way to start watching NJPW. Hope Okada/Omega really can help the product 'go global' and become more accessible.

[@disgraced101]

Proud to say I was there in Tokyo and was in the live audience. Seats could have been better but by God...it was incredible. Like Zane mentions, Kushida vs Takahashi was insane.

[@BlackWind90]

It was an amazing show from start to finish. That Okada vs Omega match....just wow, it can't be described, it has to be seen to be believed. And today NJPW is the only real alternative to WWE, as it is in fact a different product, both in and outside the ring.

[@howie_potterYT]

+Wrestling With Wregret Brian, Wrestle Kingdom 11 was a stellar show from top to bottom. Omega vs. Okada is an early candidate for match of the year but also qualifies for the greatest wrestling match ever! I give it 5 stars and I give your review a big thumbs up.

[@TheMistahWooseNetwork]

Awesome show!

[@LukesYuGiOhChannel]

It was a fantastic show, loved just about every minute of it. I don't think I need to say much about that main event. Everyone that seen it knows.

[@MrKajjaGG]

Wow, I guess I got here early. Thanks for this round up. What an awesome show it was. Fucking 6* main event. Craziness.

[@TheHmanLives]

Glad you are doing some New Japan stuff.

[@pablosplinter5530]

The thing I took most from the show was it really brought home how over-sanitized WWE is in comparison(helped massively by the excellently laid back english commentary). The matches they put on were so much more visceral. Everything at Wrestle Kingdom felt like it had meaning and consequence, and told an easy to follow story. It felt like a massive event.

[@Scarnogemini]

It was an awesome event and the Okada vs Omega was the peak of greatness.

[@GuyNamedSean]

Year in and year out NJPW starts the year strong with a major contender for match of the year.

[@boomboom418]

I'm glad I got up at 3:00 am to watch WK live. I only wish we could get more people to watch this event.

[@5dollarsbuster]

Just watched the main event. Holy shit! Amazing match.

[@1mickiejames]

NJPW is definitely my favorite wrestling show, it's very competitive and shows amazing matches weekly

[@TheRicardo1280]

Okada v Omega was epic. You are so right...this was my second time watching the Japanese shows...amazing!!!

[@deadpooducks2110]

NJPW is highly entertaining.. WWE can't hold a candle to new Japan.. I think that's sad but oh well.

[@mrredeyes7021]

I know he might not see this but I'm thankful for him working so hard bc he edits all his work and has a new born kid and still hasn't blew off us

[@blakeevert7955]

those powrbombs actually looked brutal at the end of Okada vs Omega

[@monotonedmika17]

for those who's never watched NJPW shows before i suggest you watch their other PPVs online for the past year. World Tag League, G1 Climax, Power Struggle, Super Juniors, and last year's WK10. it was a great year.

[@SeigiChoujin]

Oh yeah, man, WK11 is gonna be hard to top, just like the last 4 years! (I'm sure that makes me an elitist prick with a bias against mainstream wrestling or something, but whatever NJPW does far more good than bad these days). And I'm sure I'll be the absolute first person to tell you this (totally, definitely, positively), but Japanese wrestlers cosplaying as anime characters has been a thing for nearly 40 years. It's how Jushin Thunder Liger and the first Tiger Mask came to be.

[@DavidChapin00]

thanks for the great content!

[@CarolinaBlood704]

I wanted to see this match, but didn't know where to find them. Thanks for the video. Also, what are your thoughts on TNA's new ownership?

[@amillo01]

Shibata vs Goto was also an awesome match. Shibata is a freaking machine and Goto finally wining a big match was nice to see. Fantastic show overall and good luck wrestlemania

[@PokeManny809]

Thanks for the review. Okada and Omega set the bar too high for match of the year. I dont think nothing could top it. Besides the matches you mention the Shibata vs Goto match was brutal.

[@Ben-xj2rf]

Manny SaborUrbano what about Omega vs. Okada II at dominion?

[@Drakeo83]

Okada vs Omega was EVERYTHING I ever loved in Pro Wrestling just a beautiful match! I was divided since I'm a fan of both wrestlers but it didn't disappoint!

[@kamala8883]

Excellent show watched it today.

[@KazeShikamaru]

japan puts on quality shows.

[@JoaquinJackson69]

Having never seen NJPW I went into Omega vs Okada with an open mind and holy shit they did not disappoint. It's the best match I've seen in a long time!

[@waltercheesbro3320]

i love his juice Robinson impression its spot on

[@StuntWolfE1]

I loved Wrestle Kingdom 11 and I think it's going to be show of the year because you can't top the quality of matches WK11 gave. The thing that the show did right that WWE struggles to do is keeping people into the show because there are always 2 to 3 matches that'll drift you away from the event. Saying every match is great and awesome doesn't give them justice. You did leave out and that was the Never Weight 6 man tag 4 team gauntlet match which I enjoyed watching the match. You also didn't mention the Never Weight championship match with Shibata vs Goto which I think they put on a great match with their strong styles. I give Shibata a lot of respect for competing with all the tape he had on. Other than the matches you missed to mention my favorite match is already MOTY Kenny Omega vs Okada but thank you for reviewing WK11.

[@dpalmerama]

First Wrestle Kingdom I've watched and I loved it! Took me a week to finish it. Kashida & Takahashi was the match of the night for me! Closely followed by Shibata & Goto! Okada & Omega was great and definitely hard hitting but had too many false finishers for me. Plus i didn't think it told as great a story as the other two. I've watched very little of NJPW but this had me hooked from start to finish and I want more!

[@jcace13]

I've never watched any New Japan before this show, all the hype around Omega Okada really got me interested and did not disappoint. So weird watching a wrestling show where it just goes from match to match, no promos, no being told to buy the network, no even waiting for the guys to walk back up the ramp, it was refreshing.

[@hitoyoshizofa]

You forgot to mention the Shibata vs Goto for the Never Openweight championship. That match was pure strong style badass awesomeness.

[@TrueBackLash]

I watch the whole show Brian, and I loved every minute of it. I loved Billy Gunn returning I loved all the title changes all the stiff shot I love that main event it was fantastic. Now I have to watch New Year Dash and see what that's like but I'm completely satisfied with the Dome show.

[@RenegadeVile]

I haven't seen it yet, but if I find some time, I'll watch it.

[@menapperdude]

It was hard not to react vocally watching this live as it was 3 am and everyone's asleep in the house lol

[@Jerred_with_2Es_and_2Rs]

Having the promo show up for weeks on facebook, I decided to give this event a watch, and holy crap I'm glad I did, all the matches were entertaining, leading up to the AMAZING main event! Since I don't currently follow NJPW I was unfamiliar with the stories, but that did not stop the matches from being great. my only complaint is that the whole show was pretty long, clocking in at over 5 hours it was a bit to take in.

[@dplays7978]

Hey Brian, what would you rate the matches from 0 to 5 stars each?

[@JustJulyo]

Kenny Omega and his Terminator dive! the most epic moment!

[@TooSweet2Delete]

Z Man!! huge fan! loved every moment of wrestlekingdom. Omega and Okada was amazing but the stiffest match of the night was defintely Shibata vs Goto! both guys are pretty young; do you think the stiff style hurts the work rate or does it draw more fans due to the realism?

[@alexsr2841]

Brock busting Orton open at Summerslam had me shocked, but thinking "I wonder if that was planned or not... huh, hope Randy is okay." Two or three spots in Okada vs Omega made me think they had legitimately killed each other. Especially the two spots to the outside. That's the difference we're talking here. They hit harder in New Japan? Yeah, definitely not kidding there!

[@AlexTheRed1985]

I still haven't seen the whole show yet, but I watched the 2 main events... and holy shit. Just like last year, I'm pretty sure we've just seen the best PPV of 2017 already.

[@a0040pc]

Have you considered doing an episode about World Of Sport Wrestling featuring Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks?

[@haydenpesci7883]

great vid 😍

[@OwenTMSAmirault]

Brian, do you agree with Dave Meltzer's 6 star rating for Okada vs Omega?

[@Smiley_1932]

Could you do more NJPW PPV reviews?

[@dejesusjason9936]

Kenny Omega versus Okada was amazing

[@JayMil365]

Omega Okada was great kicks out on the rainmaker! Cody was amazing as always unbelievable card top to bottom long live NJW

[@Soultsukino]

I loved the show top to bottom. Amazingly good.

[@juansuarez3470]

WRESTLEKINGDOM 11 WAS THE FUCKING BOMB! I LOVED IT! I FELL IN LOVE WITH WRESTLING AGAIN. NO GIMMICKS, NO SCRIPTS, NO BS JUST PURE WRESTLING! NJPW!!

[@TheDudebot90]

Can someone please tell the story that led up to Okada v Omega? I've looked around and can't seem to find it.

[@BlakeWilliamRhodes]

I am assuming you left off the never open weight title match because it is going to be a separate video?

[@meyera14]

NJPW's big shows are the best wrestling on the plane right now, the consistent quality of in-match storytelling is unparalleled. Also, I appreciate you not going for the sort of click-baity move of calling the main event the greatest match of all time. I personally do think it was the best match of all time, but in just being appropriately complimentary of the match, and not even stepping into the debate, you kept this a really honest review that fans of the product can watch and appreciate, and also won't make WWE fans get defensive.

[@kingtabiso2012]

you gotta give credit to that refree too. He was there the whole night lol

[@mallorycarll6280]

The Omega and Okada match was a thing of beauty. Honestly, I could show that match to a non-wrestling fan and I know they would definitely find something in it that they would enjoy/be amazed by. At one point I thought Okada broke his neck after Kenny did that suplex(?) off one of the turnbuckles. And that table spot that Kenny took outside the ring was absolutely ridiculous. These two men left their heart and soul in the ring, and I sincerely anyone else will be able to top their performance at WK11.

[@LNReacts]

Have you seen Shibata vs Goto?, IMO that was one of the best as well

[@rgordian624]

2017 will be a great year for wrestling. I have a feeling that the WWE will not just lay down and spread for NJPW. I also have a feeling that NJPW will bust their ass to get strong footing the US this year. Finally some really competition. Loving the idea that people will jump to different companies. So much talent in the world of wrestling love it.

[@TheEdFather]

Okada vs Omega is my new favorite match of all time, it topped Kurt Angle vs Shawn Micheals @ WM21.

[@LORDUnLuCkY13]

What does Kenny have in his wrestling boots that make that awesome sound when he goes for a high knee? I thought he was slapping the leg at first, but he isn't.

[@NEILAMALONE]

I think Rocky Romero is underrated, he was basically selling for the young bucks all match, making them and their offense look very good! I saw Cody live recently here in Scotland and he certainly has a star presence and really good wrestling skills. haven't watched all of it yet but looking forward to doing that.

[@fallenlogan]

The smartest thing they did was have Kenny not pull off the One Winged Angel, and it sets up for another show stealing match.

[@rgordian624]

I have a feeling they are building for a rematch for next year. It was a great match but how do you top it? It is like HBK and Taker at Mania the rematch next year was good but not better.

[@dannythomas4695]

@@rgordian624 very late but they topped it

[@elizabethpicard3109]

Wrestle Kingdom 11 was amazing, the matches on this show are technically better than 90% of WWE stuff I see today. First time I see a PPV where all matches have clean finishes. No DQ or count-out shit!

[@BurntRAM]

the takahashi vs kushida match was prob my second fav of the night as well.

[@rexablett943]

Great review, Brian. Did you watch Shibata v Goto? Wanna talk stiff? Those headbutts looked nasty?!

[@thekillervaldez]

You should review all NJPW big shows thought the year

[@Megistrus]

I've been a fan of NJPW for quite some time, and I can honestly say that's the best show I've ever seen from them, G1 shows included. The storyline with RPG Vice was that Rocky had been costing the team matches, so it made his final stand against the Bucks more meaningful. Okada-Omega was the greatest match I've ever seen. Not only is it an absolute lock for MOTY, but Meltzer has already started calling it the best match of all time.

[@rgordian624]

Okada-Omega was a great match but I do not feel it was the best match of all time. If this is the start of 2017 it is going to be a great year for wrestling.

[@naki1630]

Hello Brian! I was just wondering if you could review the short lived Lucha Libre USA promotion! If I am not mistaken it is still on Hulu, so if you have that you can watch it. I know Mark Jindrak was on the show, if that is a draw.

[@theheat510]

Omega vs Okada goes on my list of best matches of the year

[@rexablett943]

Marcel Robinson - I agree with Dave Meltzer, it may be the greatest match of all time. I freaking loved it!!

[@MrShalvayez]

The last few years, I had been collecting original ECW ppvs to get my wrestling fix, as the WWE product just inspires yawns anymore. I watched WK11, and holy fucking shit, I was hooked. I really hope Kenny Omega DOES NOT go to the WWE. He'll just get buried there, as he's not VKM's creation. :/

[@stankaczynski8699]

Did you skip Shibata vs Goto? it was the second best match imo

[@chronicletenko]

It was the second best match. And if you want to talk about stiff, well that is where Shibata lives. So solid.

[@stevenzack1497]

Brian made a great point. The style difference between NJPW and WWE is completely different so trying to compare the two is basically irrelevant. If you watch New Years Dash the day after WK11 you'll see how many of the stars were truly banged up from the night before.

[@MACsDaddyNotYours]

i LOVED the whole show, if you don't ever watch the product imagine an independent show but really well produced & funded. i really thought omega was gonna win but at least YES his terminator entrance was better, could that have been made for HHH to see maybe a nod in his direction?

[@MrRyan0214]

How can I watch NJPW at all, let alone Wrestle Kingdom, on Bright House (spectrum)?