NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 Predictions

[@italotrivisan9767]

YOU! Who have never watched New Japan or is very new to it, I REALLY HIGHLY recommend to you these 2 youtube channels: 1) Showbuckle and 2) RealNeatPuro. Because the "informational" side of this predictions video left lots of things missing. These channels are REALLY good in introducing New Japan to beginners. Also, bit disapointed that you didn't mention the role that today's Andrade Cien Almas played in the formation of Naito's gimmick. Also, the stable itself isn't lazy, that's just Naito's thing. Each member has its own style. But overall, this is the video I was looking forward to the most from you guys. Just can't get enough of New Japan content, it is just THE best Pro-Wrestling company in the world right now, and they're on FIRE! So freaking good matches, so freaking good wrestlers and gimmicks, so freaking good storylines and storytelling! It is just so exciting! Wrestle Kingdom isn't "New Japan's Wrestlemania" anymore. It is THE WRESTLING KINGDOM. Like Kenny Omega said, "Wrestlemania is WWE's Wrestle Kingdom now". Best PPV of the year, every year. Except when Dominion tops it, of course.

[@SuperKeith00]

Guito Trivisan thanks man

[@brad-laa5082]

Guito Trivisan I disagree. I find NJPW boring. I would recommend 2005-09 TNA matches - Unbreakable and Sacrifice 2005 are great PPVS. And I know TNA sucks now, but prime TNA is better than NJPW. 2002-13 WWE is better than NJPW. Some PPVS from those years: 1) Survivor Series 2002 2) SummerSlam 2002 3) Backlash 2003 4) Night of Champions 2009 5) Vengeance 2006 These are better than NJPW.

[@italotrivisan9767]

Brad, I know TNA prime time. And no, that was not better than today's New Japan. Of course there was lots of great matches and storylines, but that's it. The only thing that would top today's New Japan is possibily AJPW's prime. And NOAH's tag team wrestling is also way better than NJPW's tag team wrestling. And hell, 2002-13 WWE is no way NEAR today's New Japan. You said you find New Japan boring, I'm sorry to hear that. But I challenge you to watch the two-video series about Tanahashi and Okada's feud at Showbuckle's channel, then get back here and tell me if you didn't get any interest about it. And those WWE PPV's you listed don't come close the the quality of New Japan's PPV's ever since 2015 or maybe even 2014. You may find it boring 'cause there no shenanigans like in WWE, but I'm telling ya, nowaday's NJPW's storytelling is just phenomenal. You'll see in Showbuckle's videos. Or you can just watch the Okada-Omega legendary trilogy from last year. Just storytelling at its best: everything is told brilliantly inside the ring. And Wrestle Kingdom 10 alone can beat all of the PPV's you listed, specially its last 3 matches: Ishii vs Shibata; Nakamura vs Styles and Okada vs Tanahashi. I just think you don't really know New Japan, because there is no possible way of finding TNA's or WWE's prime better than today's New Japan content. I really recomed you watch Showbuckle's channel and then get back here and tell me what you think, because I honestly think you don't really know New Japan.

[@brad-laa5082]

Guito Trivisan NJPW is nowhere near the quality of Survivor Series 2002. The Smackdown six match, was better than the entire NJPW library. And so is the Elimination Chamber match. Samoa Joe vs Aj Styles at Sacrifice 2005 (Watch it on KZbin now) is better than most NJPW matches. And what did you think of those PPVs and matches?

[@italotrivisan9767]

Brad, this is really insane, you don't know what you are talking about. It makes me wanna rip my eyes off. Yes, the six match was good and the EC even better. THAT'S IT. It was good. But saying that it was better than NJPW fucking library is literally INSANE. Samoa Joe vs AJ Styles was also really great. My favorite TNA match was Joe vs Styles vs Daniels at Unbreakable '05. Best triple threat ever in my opinion. But that isn't better than today's New Japan product. While WWE and TNA's great matches happened once in a while, NJPW puts on phenomenal quality matches on a regulay basis. Here are some matches that are WAY better than anything you listed: - All 3 Kazuchika Okada vs Kenny Omega matches (WK 11, Dominion in Osaka, G1 CLIMAX 27) - Will Ospreay vs KUSHIDA (Best of the Super Juniors 2017 Finals) - Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Tetsuya Naito (G1 CLIMAX 27) - Tetsuya Naito vs Michael Elgin (New Beginning in Sapporo) - Kazuchika Okada vs Katsuyori Shibata (Sakura Genesis) - Kazuchika Okada vs Minoru Suzuki (G1 CLIMAX 27) - Kazuchika Okada vs Naomichi Marufuji (King of Pro Wrestling 2016) - Kenny Omega vs Tomohiro Ishii (any of their 3 matches last year) - Tomohiro Ishii vs Katsuyori Shibata (New Japan Cup Semifinals) - Hiromu Takahashi vs Dragon Lee (New Beginning I think) - Hiromu Takahashi vs KUSHIDA (Dominion in Osaka) - Tetsuya Naito vs Kenny Omega (G1 CLIMAX 27 Finals) And these are just some that I could think of, there are so much more. 2017 was their year. WK11's main event was revolutionary. That's way TODAY there's no wrestling company that can top New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Not even WWE or TNA from the 2000's, it's actually hilarious to make such a statement. AJPW's prime is the only wrestling that could top today's New Japan. Seriously dude, check it out before say that it is boring, that's a fucking sin.

[@HT97775]

Whoever wins has to dress up as sandman to make the kendo stick shots more authentic

[@matokastee]

I absolutely love how NJPW-newbie-friendly this video is. I do follow New Japan, but I think it's so good that you're explaining who everyone is and giving a bit of background to matches in case someone wants to watch WK but hasn't followed the company before. Big thumbs up for you guys.

[@jtstearns3373]

milsmils so you’re describing me exactly

[@ImPhysix]

Please support NJPW and stream this legally! Show them they have a market around the world!

[@DARKxJUGZ]

Physix_TV they don't

[@goldenbanana4911]

DARKxJUGZ they do, not as big as Wwe but it's there

[@switchblade6993]

Physix_TV lmao I can't afford that shit

[@JohnDoe-dw8eh]

AJ Styles its like 9 bucks......

[@dromepc9865]

John Doe still cant...

[@ChaosTheory693]

I love how this is a prediction video with plenty of background. As I don't really watch NJPW, I am glad to be caught up now. Slowly becoming a fan of NJPW also. Thanks cultaholic.

[@wolfiehatesgoogle]

To be honest... This is a really stacked card with many amazing wrestlers! A perfect mix of dream matches and potential MOTY.

[@Liam_Warren]

No need to be rude, Brizz.

[@jmthehologram]

Brizz talk shit to someone's face bitch

[@RealBrizz]

JM Bruce yet you just talked shit not to my face nice one dumbass

[@wolfiehatesgoogle]

Brizz Bitch I wasn’t trying to get likes I was voicing my pleasure for this ppv. Jesus Christ quit being so subjective.

[@eliasneely4388]

Brizz how tf does pressing read more mean you like the comment dumbass

[@jaron9978]

With NJPW making such big waves this past year, I’ve decided to actually give it a real chance. I’ve streamed matches for free but I’ve never actually experienced a full show, let alone pay for it. I live in the US and I just signed up for NJPW World, $8.40 a month seems like a great deal. It was a little confusing signing up but you can translate each page to English. Wrestle Kingdom 12 will be my first show. I hope more people consider paying for the show, WWE desperately needs some competition and I think New Japan appeals much more to true wrestling fans. I’m considering this as an investment for the future of wrestling. Give it a chance!

[@jks5637]

Please do more vids about njpw

[@Borgesboy1]

could Sam please speak up a bit? It seems like he didn't wear the mic

[@ChopTheViking]

Caio Borges he’s not wearing a mic that I can see... get that man a microphone.

[@zmcmuffin]

How dare you compare hulk Hogan to hiroshi Tanahashi...thats an insult to hiroshi Tanahashi

[@FatherSasuke]

josh isn't funny plays games how? Hogan was the ace of Wwe and so is Tana and furthermore Hogan knew how to wrestle really good but WWE watered him down. If you watch Hogans stuff in Japan you'll see how good he was. That is in no way an insult

[@zmcmuffin]

FatherSasuke Hogan took his legacy and flushed it down the toilet after what that rasict bastard said I lost all respect for him and no he's not s good wrestler and yes it is an insult to hiroshi Tanahashi

[@markboon2024]

josh isn't funny plays games Would calling him New Japan's John Cena make you happy?

[@FatherSasuke]

Ok yeah Hogan is a piece of shite but its not an insult to compare Hogan in the 80s popularity to Tana's popularity with the crowd. Can we agree on that?

[@zmcmuffin]

FatherSasuke yeah I see what now you do put on some valid points

[@gerby_3606]

I hope this means we get a lot of NJPW content!

[@jeffm7007]

You didn't even predict the New Japan Rumble! MINUS FIVE STARS!

[@Nick94956]

My predictions Overall prediction: I think this is gonna be a BIG night for both Bullet Club and LIJ and a rough night for Chaos and Suzuki-gun -Young Bucks (keep their team record going and eventually break Rocky’s individual record) -Bullet Club -Cody (further the animosity between Cody and Kenny by having Cody beat Kenny’s old partner) -EVIL and Sanada -Hiromu Takahashi -Jay White (possibly with surprise help of LIJ) -Kenny Omega -Tetsuya Naito

[@JustineN]

Team Naito! Who's with me?

[@malcocanedo9061]

I'm with you, pal. Naito deserves it after reinventing himself.

[@helpidroppedmydignity6138]

Definitely.

[@tripplyons9599]

Justine Zeta me

[@malcocanedo9061]

I couldn't think of a KZbin name I hope not. Naito winning would be the perfect ending for his comeback story.

[@JustineN]

I couldn't think of a KZbin name I want Jericho to win.

[@jcp1977]

Bullet Club is supposed to be this heel group in New Japan,but within the last year they've slowly but surely became the top babyface group in NJPW then when LIJ was formed they were such a villanous heel group,but thanks to the popularity of Naito,they're on the fast track to becoming a babyface group (despite one of it's members being named EVIL) The only pure heel faction New Japan has right now is Suzuki-gun and their leader Minoru Suzuki is one man you don't want to fuck with.

[@jaron9978]

Also, I think it would be awesome if Cultaholic could make a video or an article detailing where and how fans around the world can watch the show. Skimming through the comments, I can see that a lot of people don’t know how to watch it. Thanks for the videos guys!

[@benschmelzer7748]

Inoki’s Hulk Hogan, Tanahashi’s John Cena, Naito is the best case scenario for Roman Reigns, and Okada’s the modern day version of Ric Flair if not greater, Omega reminded me of Brian Pillman when he came to NJPW, but has since then morphed into his own man that wants to change the world as we know it...

[@igoriosalamonqe4706]

I think as much as I would like Kenny to win, I also agree with Sam about Jericho being the man who could bring more attention from the US. It would also allow Kenny to challenge either Okada or Naito for IWGP Heavyweight Championship. He has beaten Okada during G1, and he never demanded a rematch for the G1 final like Goto did in 2016. With these two NJPW could bring even more fans from the west. So I say Jericho wins by cheating and then Omega wins IWGP Heavyweight Championship at Sakura Genesis.

[@codyman5540]

Igorio Salamon'qe To me, I believe that Kenny will go on to win the G1 Climax THEN dethrone Naito at WK13

[@lukeshdoesntknow]

My predictions: Kazuchika Okada vs. Tetsuya Naito: Naito Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho: Omega Hiroshi Tanahashi (c) vs. Jay White: Tanahashi Marty Scurll vs. Hiromu Takahashi vs. Kushida vs. Will Ospreay: Ospreay Minoru Suzuki vs. Hirooki Goto: Suzuki Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Lance Archer (KES) vs. Evil and Sanada (LIJ): KES Cody vs. Kota Ibushi: Cody 6-man tag gauntlet match: Bullet Club Roppongi 3K vs. The Young Bucks: R3K

[@bryangallagher75]

This program will be my first NJPW program so I appreciate the quick back grounds on the wrestlers and a bit of storyline. Looking forward to watching it this Saturday.

[@kris5058]

Do more of these, I absolutely love NJPW!

[@rexablett943]

I’ve flown from Australia with my GF. We’re in Tokyo right now. Cannot wait to see the Dome Show live!

[@enigmapgh]

Rex Ablett ....How cool is that?!! Awesome man! Hope u have a great experiance. 👍👍

[@rexablett943]

ENIGMA PGH - Thanks, mate! Definitely very excited. :D

[@theresnothingon2065]

Really good stuff this lads. Still early days but the channel is been just quality content so far.

[@coldmilkyumm8731]

If anyone here is new to njpw and this will be your first show I highly suggest watching real neat puro and showbuckle videos they will help all the new viewers get an understanding of some of the huge stars, storylines, and stables in njpw

[@dyllankeaton1378]

So Will There Be Reactions To It?

[@N_Adler92]

Dyllan Keaton yes

[@Lmms13]

Also, New Japan's English channel posted a video reviewing all the matches, and they kept saying that whoever wins the Ibushi vs Cody match could challenge for whatever title they wanted because "momentum" I guess. So I'm guessing it's supposed to set up Omega vs Ibushi for the US Title

[@metalheadwrestling5928]

My picks: Roppongi 3K Bullet Club Kota Ibushi Hiromu Takahashi Evil and Sanada Hirooki Goto "Switchblade" Jay White Kenny Omega Tetsuya Naito

[@IgTaveras]

Great video, please keep making NJPW content. Happy new year.

[@JS-rc2ox]

Jack are you good? "If this was WWE white would win" you sure? Most talent get buried quickly lmao

[@mezPNG]

Is Ross freaking dead from the last predictions punishment.

[@Stefanejro69]

There is one thing you forgot to mention when you explained the hair match. Being bald is common with young lions. Suzuki wants to humiliate Goto and cutting his hair would hurt him.

[@coopermccue9197]

So glad you guys did this video, and i am hoping there will be a live reactions as well. And stop complaining about the 8am start time, cuz i am gonna have to wake up at 2 am to watch live.

[@dialsquarenj9049]

Great video lads. If anyone is new to NJPW and wants to know more about the characters and story arcs, then the KZbin channels Showbuckle and Real Neat Puro are amazing. Can't recommend highly enough.

[@burhanullahkhan8712]

New Japan is very unpredictable,and that's one of the many things I love about NJPW.

[@benschmelzer7748]

Also, more NJPW product please!!!

[@kylepoole8472]

I was waiting for this video!! Thanks guys for uploading continue the great work!

[@razza119]

Great video guys, do more NJPW videos they are great, also I would get another flimsier kendo stick cause that looks like it could legit break bones

[@stonecold6426]

How about this: Jericho loses to Omega, then Jericho grabs the mic to congratulate Omega on a hard fought victory, pays his respects, and then offers him a match at Wrestlemania.

[@Vertabreaker3]

You guys should do a monthly video series in which you review the top 5 WWE matches of the year with each month serving as an update to the list. Each commentator could take part. The last video of the year, in December, would be a longer video in which each commentator would go more in depth regarding why each match was placed as one of their yearly best. Either in the same video or perhaps another, each commentators top 5 best matches list would be put into a pool and voted on by the commentators to see which would be the official Cultaholic top 10 best matches of the year.

[@supxrkicks560]

I have been following NJPW for a year, but I haven't got NJPW World yet, and am probably getting it for Wrestlekingdom 12, I only have watched the G1 US tournament. I really enjoyed it. Obviously I watched random matches like Shinsuke VS AJ and Omega VS Okada.

[@MJfp6lx]

Naito fans are definitely gonna be disappointed. Sorry guys but Okada is like Super Cena fused with a hair dyed Roman Reigns and has a nice clean shave

[@HM4Hill]

Omega Styles only reason I see Okada winning l, is so that they can settle the 1-1-1 with him and Omega. Though why they didn't do it here, I'll never know

[@switchblade6993]

Omega Styles I mean even Cena doesn't have 500 day reigns, Naito's taking it

[@hlg0313]

But a better wrestler lol

[@Hac-dieu]

Would Cultaholic do an eventual collaboration prediction with other KZbinrs/Podcasters? Would be cool to have more people in on the bets and punishments.

[@brandonalbert9495]

Hacdieu cultaholic and post wrestling Pollack and wai king ross and paccitti

[@enigmapgh]

Hacdieu ....Oli Davis V Ross....Luke Owen V Jack....great idea...im in!! I can just see it now....Oli Davis doing the Wrestletalk news with the Cultaholic belt slung over his shoulder. 👍

[@alistairdsouza1602]

Love these NJPW vids, more please 👌🏽👌🏽

[@benschmelzer7748]

Kendo stick shots please!!!

[@JVisser91]

Good too see other lads! Tbh I hope jack gets the punishment love you jack but Sam needs to be edged in smoothly 😂

[@madboy9xx]

Really excited to see the hype for WK12! It'll be a year exactly since I started watching and I haven't looked back. :D

[@BLasherman]

A WWE kendo stick is loosend and not bound tight (just watch a match with one) might want to do that before you hurt a guy for no reason

[@LexIconLS]

Ospreay and Scurll should just never stop fighting.

[@jamieholmes4751]

Happy New Year Cultaholic

[@luvcalv]

So happy to see Jay White being successful, spoke to him after his stellar match with Marty Scurll at OTT Scrappermania 3 and he's a very humble and talented guy who deserves to go far.

[@omo7878]

I really like this new series, keep doing things like this!

[@KingDIEAHBEATUS]

Are you guys gonna have the balls to do a live reaction show? I'll watch it.

[@AntonioYatJr]

Sam looked different shaved, glad to see he’s on videos (:

[@stevemichaels1230]

Please make ROH videos!

[@CoroCola]

i actually really like that opening graphic. SHOUT OUT TO SAM!

[@canUsaythis]

The Young Bucks (New IWGP Jr Heavyweight Tag Champs) Suzuki-Gun (New Never 6 Man Tag Champs) Kota Ibushi (Sets up for Kota vs Suzuki for The Never OpenWeight Tite down the road) Los Ingobernables De Japon (New IWGP HeavyWeight Tag Champs) Suzuki (STILL Never Open-Weight Champ) Hiromu Takahashi (New IWGP Jr Champ) Tanahashi (STILL IWGP IC Champ) Kenny Omega (STILL IWGP US Champ) Okada (STILL IWGP World Champ) = Reason why it just seems to perfect for Naito the way this has turned out so this is the match Im taking a gamble on

[@LunchboxGoesWithEverything]

"If Suzuki have his hair shaved, everyone's gonna die" lol

[@galnovak7500]

More NJPW please if you can they are amazing and deserve to be shown

[@kierenbuckley370]

this will be my 3rd Wrestle Kingdom and I'm so excited always my favourite wrestling show of the year

[@ronanlangford2747]

Thank god NJPW got a new IWGP intercontinental title. Not only did Naito throw and kick the belt around ( because that belt was in the main event of wrestle kingdom 8 when tanahashi faced nakamura even though he was fighting for the heavyweight title against okada) but the strap was turning from white to brown because they were mishandling it. Hopefully they have learned their lesson

[@distractdelude7121]

The real question is, will it be LIJ or Suzuki-gun that interfere for Jericho? I'm leaning towards LIJ due to the Mexico connection. Plus Suzuki-gun already bagged a gaijin recently in ZSJ, they don't need another. Then again, it could be that CHAOS surprise us all due to Jericho's link with Gedo... Honestly, I'd just be happy if the No DQ stipulation is solely there to allow them to bleed, rather than invite interference, since they've already introduced colour in the build.

[@beane10]

Jack’s nervous face scratch=Mitch’s nose grab from Dazed and Confused.

[@DoubleM22]

My picks: Naito Omega Tanahashi Scurll Goto KES Ibushi Bullet Club (NEVER 6 Man Titles) Roppongi 3K Kawato (New Japan Rumble)

[@13seneca]

So like a lot of other guys, I will probably watch WK12 as my first NJPW show. Does the show have english commentary?

[@ryansmith6465]

13seneca Yes. If you are new to njpw, English is the go. If you know the back stories or just after watching the matches, Japanese commentary is the better in my opinion. Japanese commentary may not be as popular with western viewers, but after watching Omega v Okada II in English (which took away from the match for me), I only watch in Japanese now

[@13seneca]

Cool, thanks for the reply man!

[@enigmapgh]

You won't be dissappointed. And if you have cable AXS Tv has a weekly NJPW show on Fridays with Good ol' JR on commentary. They will be airing the WK12 main events 2 days after and then the rest of the show on Fridays. That's my preferred way to watch. Jr and josh barrnet do a great job and its well worth waiting to watch it that way if u just don't like the subtitles....not sure who does English commentary on NJPW world but AXS is my advice. 👍

[@gokureal7005]

13seneca Yes they do but if you you click on one and it's Japanese then just click the other wk12 choice

[@Tchnfrq]

"the biggest stage of them all apart from wrestlemania" is probably the work-in-progress name for the bulletclub show 😂

[@RollinsFN]

I'm gonna start watching NJPW With this PPV, its not the first match i've seen from them but it is the first PPV, i hope this gets me into the product like Extreme Rules 2016 got me into WWE.

[@FamousWolfReactions]

My predictions Okada Tanahashi Omega Goto Evil & Sanada Takahashi (jr title) Young bucks Ibushi Elgin & war machine

[@josephmolnar5464]

Can’t wait for wrestle kingdom 12!

[@philrobinson3292]

I'll go with: Naito Jericho (Cody kicks Omega out of BC, costing him match) Tanahashi Takahashi Goto LIJ Ibushi (botched interference from Omega) Chaos Roppongi 3K

[@wohli218]

My Predictions: Tetsuya Naito Kenny Omega Hiroshi Tanahashi Hiromu Takahashi Minoru Suzuki Evil & Sanada Cody Chaos (Beretta, Tomohiro Ishii, Toru Yano) Roppongi 3K

[@phoericnix]

Yay!!! Please, keep this up. ☺️

[@Sourcandy333]

It really wouldn't be a huge shock if White took the ic title off Tanahashi. Takahashi in his first match back from excursion took the title off Kushida and Roppongi 3k took the titles off Funky Future in their first match back from excursion.

[@Chigen_Atomic]

I'm calling it and have been calling it, that Bullet Club are gonna make a run-in on Jericho, and in the middle of this Balor Club and probably Styles are gonna charge out of the crowd to save Jericho. Hint at a possible reunion, Styles and Omega shake hands only for him to rear back and elbow/forearm him and start a huge brawl.

[@Chigen_Atomic]

If not that, then Balor Club is a cheap attempt at pulling attention away.

[@Courageous91]

My predictions. R3K over the Bucks Bullet Club retain the 6 man titles Evil and Sanda over KES Goto over Suzuki Takahashi wins the Jr belt White over Tanahashi Omega over Jericho Naito over Okada.

[@Courageous91]

Oh and Ibushi wins over Cody. Ibushi moves on to feud with White over the IC Title.

[@JP-wf1cb]

It's definitely Naito's time. The guy has waaay too much momentum. He is, without a doubt, the most popular guy in Japan right now. Plus, the story line between Okada and Naito has been going on for quite some time now (since Wrestle Kingdom 8 actually).

[@jxewarren-9458]

Kota Ibushi looks like he would be a very good heel to me. He kind of reminds me of Asuka with his brutal moves and I think that Ibushi could use heel momentum to get the IWGP heavyweight title and hold that for quite a while and maybe just maybe manage to be the one the finally unify the IWGP heavyweight title and the Roh world title.

[@FoXDi3]

I can't wait for the entire event, it will be wonderful.

[@ashleynewman3360]

Love the channel. Love the guys. Production needs work. Sound quality is especially bad on this one. Talent makes up for it, but for new fans it may be a turn off.

[@JD-zt9bd]

Do this for every NJPW ppv

[@ReligiousFanboy]

Okada Omega Tanahashi Kushida or Hiromu Sanada's team Suzuki Idj Ropangi 3k

[@MatthewHain11]

WK12: NAITO DEF. OKADA(C) WK13: OMEGA DEF. NAITO(C) WK14: OMEGA(C) DEF. OKADA

[@karanrawat835]

I have the feeling that Jay White will win the Intercontinental Championship. And here are my reasons - 1) Tanahashi is injured. I heard his injuries are really bad. Yes, he will still be able to compete at WK12. But I think he can wrestle just for WK12. If you ask me, Tanahashi should lose the belt and get some time to recover before getting his rematch and winning the title again. 2) I may be the only one who thinks this is just like the Okada situation. A young lion who has returned from excursion challenges Tanahashi right away instead of earning his title shot. And the young lion goes to the match as a heel. Nobody expects him to win the belt, even Tanahashi himself doesn't see himself losing. Then, he shocks both the fans and Tanahashi by winning the belt and beating Tanahashi clean. Obviously, after Jay White attacks him, Tanahashi won't really be that confident and won't underestimate him. But my point still stands. NJPW can shock us again by making White beat Tanahashi for the belt. But it's more likely that Tanahashi would win. He already lost two consecutive times in Wrestle Kingdom (10 and 11). Also, Jay White hasn't really proven that he deserves the belt right away. You can always bring up his performance against Ospreay, but that's not really that convincing and not enough to show he deserves the belt right away

[@jamieholmes4751]

My Predictions 1) Kazuchika Okada retains Heavyweight Title 2) Jay White wins IC Title 3) Kenny Omega retains US title 4) Marty Scurll retains or Hiromu Takahashi wins Junior Heavyweight Title 5) Hirooki Goto wins NEVER Openweight Title 6) EVIL and Sanada win Tag Titles 7) Roppongi 3K retain Junior Tag Titles 8) Suzuki Gun win Six Man Tag Titles 9) Kota Ibushi beats Cody 10) I can’t remember his name but the guy who won the Young Lions Cup will win the New Japan Rumble

[@dimzar8704]

these are some good predictions!but kind of controversial

[@jamieholmes4751]

DimZar Good life lesson: Expect the unexpected

[@dimzar8704]

especially in njpw lol

[@jamieholmes4751]

I’m impressed. WrestleKingdom have met their target of 30,000 seats and are making more available on the day.

[@CRob172]

Jamie Holmes I heard it will be a sellout

[@Mattcruzedc]

I’m a bit biased toward Okada since I’ve been able to actually hang out and talk to him a few times thanks to the fact that we have common friends

[@SonRob01]

I’m happy others actually agree with me when I say should Ibushi win

[@jamesnorrie401]

Lance Archer was Lance Hoyt in TNA. He was Vance Archer in WWE.

[@markboon2024]

I have a feeling that Cody might cost Omega the match. Or at the very least Cody will lead a BC mutiny afterwards.

[@m.muradbasic4186]

Now there‘s a Theory of mine that i absoloutley think has a 50/50 Chance of happening, and that is that Dolph Ziggler will interfere in the Chris Jericho VS Kenny Omega match. There are also 2 outcomes IF that would happen. The 1st being that Dolph and Chris will form something like the Alpha Club and Doloh will help Chris to win the US Title. The 2nd outcome being, that Dolph will help Kenny Omega and joins Bullet Club. I mean, Dolph is absent from every Social Media, he is a man that gives 100% for Wrestling and he did have a farewell in WWE.

[@radusocol2613]

I 100% disagree on the Tanahashi/White prediction. Tana is obviously still New Japan's hero, but let's face it; he's currently a broken man. Now Jay White seems to be a very cold, calculated, opportunistic sort of wrestler, who will definitely take advantage of Tana's injuries (as he has already shown during their brawl at the last Road to Tokyo Dome event). The way I see this match unfolding is obviously Tanahashi giving his all despite all the pain and suffering that White will inflict upon him, and he'll most likely be extremely close to winning. But then White will do something devastating, hit the Blade Runner (which is a great and fitting name for his finisher btw) and pick up the win, forcing the crowd to boo the absolute hell out of him. I don't think that New Japan wanna build up White like they did with Omega (aka doing exactly what you two have explained), but rather they wanna make him this new proper heel that the Japanese fans hate but the Western ones support. How else could they achieve that than by having him not only defeat, but brutalise the universally adored Ace? Plus, this will also give Tana the chance to finally lay down a bit for god's sake, the guy's had a callous 2017 physically wise. So yeah, sorry guys, but that's an awful prediction. Could happen, but I don't see them doing it as the company sees something special in White, just like they did in Hiromu.

[@helpidroppedmydignity6138]

Mine: EVIL & Sanada Hirooki Goto GOD & Fale Young Bucks Kota Ibushi Marty Scurll Jay White Kenny Omega Tetsuya Naito

[@nking729]

Omega is keeping that belt. Absolutely NO WAY NJPW is changing their long term story plans to incorporate a (in essence) part timer.

[@AceTrainerLupi]

Jericho might win due to Cody's interference and that could start the implosion of Bullet Club, Boss vs Underboss, Youngbucks and Omega vs Cody and some other Bullet Club members

[@idontusetwitter]

Sam and Jack: the 3MB of cultaholic

[@stevencox3930]

It’s Jack wearing black on the left and Jack Black on the right.

[@SyxxPunk]

Please tell me that Jack's two IMHMW Championship wins are on KZbin somewhere.

[@EarthQuakeGaming9000]

I’m quite new to NJPW can someone recommend where I watch this?

[@Puppetboystudio]

Use their streaming service NJPW WORLD

[@luscorpio3679]

Brandoon How much does it cost, is there a free month ?

[@JohnDoe-dw8eh]

Think it's roughly the cost of WWE Network, cheaper in EU atm (I paid about 7,70 euros) - no free month

[@Puppetboystudio]

Lu Scorpio I don’t think there’s a free month but it’s about $10 USD a month

[@DESPICABLEVIDEO]

10$ with no free trial. Once you figure out how to use the site you won’t want to cancel it. I got it for wrestle kingdom 10 and haven’t cancelled since. I use it more than the network honestly.

[@MrJordanSilver]

been so bored with WWE lately. finally got around to subscribing to NJPW WORLD and couldn't be happier. def worth the 7 quid a month.

[@sonicheroxd5767]

Okada may be the ace of New Japan but I think it's time his reign as IWGP Champion comes to an end. Naito winning the belt at the main event of Wrestle Kingdom is the perfect ending to his comeback story. Yes he's won it before but winning it at Wrestle Kingdom will matter so much more. He was screwed out of his main event spot at WK 8 and now, 4 years later, he finally gets to have that main event. Ironically, he's going against Okada which was supposed to be the main event of WK 8 but then that poll came out and was replaced by Tanahashii vs Nakamura for their Intercontinental Championship which has WAY more prestige and is respect a lot more than WWE's Intercontinental Championship.

[@switchblade6993]

My predictions: Katsuya Kitamura to win the rumble Roppongi 3K Taguchi, Makabe & Robinson Ibushi Sanada & Evil Suzuki Hiromu Omega Tanahashi (but want White to win so much) Naito