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Graps. Mostly Stardom but trying to branch out. RIP my Jay White follow.
Next week - well, you'll just have to wait & see won't you? 😄 But, whatever & whoever it is, be sure to be back here next Monday for more High Speed History!
November 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Next week - well, you'll just have to wait & see won't you? 😄 But, whatever & whoever it is, be sure to be back here next Monday for more High Speed History!
I'm not gonna spoil this one (for once) as it's excellent, & if you enjoy this kind of style you should definitely give it a look. With it being a 3 way they come up with a bunch of neat little spots & the action keeps moving with barely any downtime
It is still relatively brief so won't take long
It is still relatively brief so won't take long
November 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I'm not gonna spoil this one (for once) as it's excellent, & if you enjoy this kind of style you should definitely give it a look. With it being a 3 way they come up with a bunch of neat little spots & the action keeps moving with barely any downtime
It is still relatively brief so won't take long
It is still relatively brief so won't take long
How has this become a 3 way, you ask? Well, I don't really know. And nobody bothers to elaborate on it.
There was nothing obvious in terms of the results between the last match & this one & I can't find anything sooooo...I dunno. Hazuki just felt like it, I guess? Hubris?
There was nothing obvious in terms of the results between the last match & this one & I can't find anything sooooo...I dunno. Hazuki just felt like it, I guess? Hubris?
November 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
How has this become a 3 way, you ask? Well, I don't really know. And nobody bothers to elaborate on it.
There was nothing obvious in terms of the results between the last match & this one & I can't find anything sooooo...I dunno. Hazuki just felt like it, I guess? Hubris?
There was nothing obvious in terms of the results between the last match & this one & I can't find anything sooooo...I dunno. Hazuki just felt like it, I guess? Hubris?
But, what's this? Not only is AZM challenging, but also Death Yama-san? A 3 way? Well well, this just became a lot more intriguing
For some reason the match graphics for this one (and this show) are done in a water colour style & it looks quite good!
For some reason the match graphics for this one (and this show) are done in a water colour style & it looks quite good!
November 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
But, what's this? Not only is AZM challenging, but also Death Yama-san? A 3 way? Well well, this just became a lot more intriguing
For some reason the match graphics for this one (and this show) are done in a water colour style & it looks quite good!
For some reason the match graphics for this one (and this show) are done in a water colour style & it looks quite good!
Hazuki intends on setting the defence record for the title with the next match, & nominates AZM as the challenger - who of course is not going to say no.
And seeing as the last match was *so* short, we're going to double dip & go to that match right...now!
And seeing as the last match was *so* short, we're going to double dip & go to that match right...now!
November 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Hazuki intends on setting the defence record for the title with the next match, & nominates AZM as the challenger - who of course is not going to say no.
And seeing as the last match was *so* short, we're going to double dip & go to that match right...now!
And seeing as the last match was *so* short, we're going to double dip & go to that match right...now!
That is to say - this is very short. Like, the shortest defence of her reign so far, which is saying something. In fact it's not even 3 minutes
It's decent enough, for 3 minutes, but really, there's not a whole lot you can say about a match that's just that short. Aside from talking trash after
It's decent enough, for 3 minutes, but really, there's not a whole lot you can say about a match that's just that short. Aside from talking trash after
November 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
That is to say - this is very short. Like, the shortest defence of her reign so far, which is saying something. In fact it's not even 3 minutes
It's decent enough, for 3 minutes, but really, there's not a whole lot you can say about a match that's just that short. Aside from talking trash after
It's decent enough, for 3 minutes, but really, there's not a whole lot you can say about a match that's just that short. Aside from talking trash after
Now, if you know anything about Saki, you'll know she likes to work smart, not hard. Or, well, at all really. So in many ways this is perfect for her - even as fiery babyface (!) there are still some things that don't change.
Hazuki meanwhile has been on a tear & getting progressively quicker
Hazuki meanwhile has been on a tear & getting progressively quicker
November 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Now, if you know anything about Saki, you'll know she likes to work smart, not hard. Or, well, at all really. So in many ways this is perfect for her - even as fiery babyface (!) there are still some things that don't change.
Hazuki meanwhile has been on a tear & getting progressively quicker
Hazuki meanwhile has been on a tear & getting progressively quicker
This was another of those days where for whatever reason Stardom decided to run a double-header with 2 shows in one day (tbf they do still do that, occasionally, but nowhere near as much as they used to)
Earlier in the day in a trios match Saki got the pin on the champ, so she's feeling confident
Earlier in the day in a trios match Saki got the pin on the champ, so she's feeling confident
November 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
This was another of those days where for whatever reason Stardom decided to run a double-header with 2 shows in one day (tbf they do still do that, occasionally, but nowhere near as much as they used to)
Earlier in the day in a trios match Saki got the pin on the champ, so she's feeling confident
Earlier in the day in a trios match Saki got the pin on the champ, so she's feeling confident
Also I would've done so for Yagami a while ago but it just feels like she's stalled or slowed down a bit. I have faith though.
November 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Also I would've done so for Yagami a while ago but it just feels like she's stalled or slowed down a bit. I have faith though.
Here's where I currently stand
1. Sayaka Kurara
2. Aya Sakura
3. Rian
4. Akira Kurogane
5. Ranna Yagami
6. Kikyo Furosawa
7. Hanako
8. Ema Maishima
9. Yuria Hime
I was a little skeptical of how hard people used to go to bat for Kurara but she had 2 of my fave 5* matches & outwitted Saki, sooo..
1. Sayaka Kurara
2. Aya Sakura
3. Rian
4. Akira Kurogane
5. Ranna Yagami
6. Kikyo Furosawa
7. Hanako
8. Ema Maishima
9. Yuria Hime
I was a little skeptical of how hard people used to go to bat for Kurara but she had 2 of my fave 5* matches & outwitted Saki, sooo..
November 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Here's where I currently stand
1. Sayaka Kurara
2. Aya Sakura
3. Rian
4. Akira Kurogane
5. Ranna Yagami
6. Kikyo Furosawa
7. Hanako
8. Ema Maishima
9. Yuria Hime
I was a little skeptical of how hard people used to go to bat for Kurara but she had 2 of my fave 5* matches & outwitted Saki, sooo..
1. Sayaka Kurara
2. Aya Sakura
3. Rian
4. Akira Kurogane
5. Ranna Yagami
6. Kikyo Furosawa
7. Hanako
8. Ema Maishima
9. Yuria Hime
I was a little skeptical of how hard people used to go to bat for Kurara but she had 2 of my fave 5* matches & outwitted Saki, sooo..
And with that, we reach the end of another show. Coming up, lucky 13!
Chuck Taylor!
Jeff Cobb!
Taiji Ishimori!
Stuff we’ve seen before! And some we haven’t! Next time!
Chuck Taylor!
Jeff Cobb!
Taiji Ishimori!
Stuff we’ve seen before! And some we haven’t! Next time!
November 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
And with that, we reach the end of another show. Coming up, lucky 13!
Chuck Taylor!
Jeff Cobb!
Taiji Ishimori!
Stuff we’ve seen before! And some we haven’t! Next time!
Chuck Taylor!
Jeff Cobb!
Taiji Ishimori!
Stuff we’ve seen before! And some we haven’t! Next time!
I wouldn’t necessarily have it amongst the very best Dome main events, it’s good but I would still have Okada-Tanahashi above it, for example. But, very good nonetheless, and definitely worth a watch.
November 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I wouldn’t necessarily have it amongst the very best Dome main events, it’s good but I would still have Okada-Tanahashi above it, for example. But, very good nonetheless, and definitely worth a watch.
It’s a little slow in places, I won’t argue that – they probably could’ve tightened it up a little & trimmed a few minutes. But I don’t think there’s anything too egregious – they end up beating each other quite badly & taking time to sell that beating, which, y'know - they should do
November 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
It’s a little slow in places, I won’t argue that – they probably could’ve tightened it up a little & trimmed a few minutes. But I don’t think there’s anything too egregious – they end up beating each other quite badly & taking time to sell that beating, which, y'know - they should do
But, at the same time with how things worked out it did lead to something greater down the line.
It’s ultimately a very human story, the relentless champion vs the upstart who has finally made the promised land, has all the momentum on his side, & has a chance to fulfil the final part of his dream.
It’s ultimately a very human story, the relentless champion vs the upstart who has finally made the promised land, has all the momentum on his side, & has a chance to fulfil the final part of his dream.
November 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
But, at the same time with how things worked out it did lead to something greater down the line.
It’s ultimately a very human story, the relentless champion vs the upstart who has finally made the promised land, has all the momentum on his side, & has a chance to fulfil the final part of his dream.
It’s ultimately a very human story, the relentless champion vs the upstart who has finally made the promised land, has all the momentum on his side, & has a chance to fulfil the final part of his dream.
It’s difficult to talk too much about this one without spoiling it, which I don’t really want to do.
It’s very much a crossroads moment in NJPW history though – a lot of people will tell you it should have gone differently, & I can see why, given hindsight.
It’s very much a crossroads moment in NJPW history though – a lot of people will tell you it should have gone differently, & I can see why, given hindsight.
November 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
It’s difficult to talk too much about this one without spoiling it, which I don’t really want to do.
It’s very much a crossroads moment in NJPW history though – a lot of people will tell you it should have gone differently, & I can see why, given hindsight.
It’s very much a crossroads moment in NJPW history though – a lot of people will tell you it should have gone differently, & I can see why, given hindsight.
Okada is in full dickhead mode in the buildup to this one, it’s pretty much full on 100% Naito support for the crowd (which he says he’s expecting, but it doesn’t matter, as he’s just too good)
November 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Okada is in full dickhead mode in the buildup to this one, it’s pretty much full on 100% Naito support for the crowd (which he says he’s expecting, but it doesn’t matter, as he’s just too good)
Match 9: IWGP Heavyweight title
Tetsuya Naito vs Kazuchika Okada (c)
Naito finally gets his Dome main event, & at the same time he has a chance to win back the big belt, having won it from Okada ever so briefly in 2016, & the chance to avenge his loss at WK8
Tetsuya Naito vs Kazuchika Okada (c)
Naito finally gets his Dome main event, & at the same time he has a chance to win back the big belt, having won it from Okada ever so briefly in 2016, & the chance to avenge his loss at WK8
November 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Match 9: IWGP Heavyweight title
Tetsuya Naito vs Kazuchika Okada (c)
Naito finally gets his Dome main event, & at the same time he has a chance to win back the big belt, having won it from Okada ever so briefly in 2016, & the chance to avenge his loss at WK8
Tetsuya Naito vs Kazuchika Okada (c)
Naito finally gets his Dome main event, & at the same time he has a chance to win back the big belt, having won it from Okada ever so briefly in 2016, & the chance to avenge his loss at WK8
We’ve seen a few different matches in this series where that really comes across & to me this one just doesn’t chime with those. It’s ok, it’s fine, there are some neat touches here & there, but not much more than that I feel.
November 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
We’ve seen a few different matches in this series where that really comes across & to me this one just doesn’t chime with those. It’s ok, it’s fine, there are some neat touches here & there, but not much more than that I feel.
Yeah I dunno – even leaving aside Red Shoes’ idiocy & absolute *need* to get his stupid gesticulating in, I can’t say I thought that much of this.
It’s very slow (not that you were going to see Omega-Okada v2) & while there’s some blood you don’t really feel like these two actually hate each other
It’s very slow (not that you were going to see Omega-Okada v2) & while there’s some blood you don’t really feel like these two actually hate each other
November 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Yeah I dunno – even leaving aside Red Shoes’ idiocy & absolute *need* to get his stupid gesticulating in, I can’t say I thought that much of this.
It’s very slow (not that you were going to see Omega-Okada v2) & while there’s some blood you don’t really feel like these two actually hate each other
It’s very slow (not that you were going to see Omega-Okada v2) & while there’s some blood you don’t really feel like these two actually hate each other
We’ll skip ahead a little bit & for some reason later in the match Jericho has the Walls again, Kenny reaches the ropes but this time he just..breaks? Soooo what are we doing here exactly? Is this no DQ or what?
Logical consistency pleeeeease
Logical consistency pleeeeease
November 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
We’ll skip ahead a little bit & for some reason later in the match Jericho has the Walls again, Kenny reaches the ropes but this time he just..breaks? Soooo what are we doing here exactly? Is this no DQ or what?
Logical consistency pleeeeease
Logical consistency pleeeeease
Jericho pie-faces Red Shoes to the floor when he tries to get him to break the hold, again (different incident, mind) then slaps Shota around for good measure. YES, DO IT. All is forgiven. Well, most is forgiven.
November 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Jericho pie-faces Red Shoes to the floor when he tries to get him to break the hold, again (different incident, mind) then slaps Shota around for good measure. YES, DO IT. All is forgiven. Well, most is forgiven.
Jericho gets the Walls early, Omega goes for the ropes and Red Shoes calls for the break..? In a No DQ match? Jericho literally tells him he’s an idiot & I’m somewhat getting back on his side. It’s nice when your supposed top referee doesn’t know the rules of the match he’s officiating?
November 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Jericho gets the Walls early, Omega goes for the ropes and Red Shoes calls for the break..? In a No DQ match? Jericho literally tells him he’s an idiot & I’m somewhat getting back on his side. It’s nice when your supposed top referee doesn’t know the rules of the match he’s officiating?