#Jake Lee

[coquinaclutch]

[elphantxsmo]

Did not have Jake Lee shipping Sanada & ZSJ on my bingo card.

"Love story from a press conference"

[scarskelly]

[frentique]

[shotaumino]

Jake Lee they could never make me hate you.

[mackdaddyofthecravate]

Jake Lee v Kaito Kiyomiya

Pro Wrestling NOAH - Monday Magic Season 2 FINAL

22.4.24

[fang-revives]

joshi ass gear this is the hottest anyone has made bullet club look in a while

[joearlikelikeswrestling]

[zsjbrightensday]

NJPW: Gabe Kidd and Jake Lee Shingo Takagi 20th Debut Anniversary

@majesticwren

[debbiechanclub]

Wait where the video of David putting his hands on Drilla? Need it for personal reasons 😈

As and ye shall receive.

Clark playing peacemaker once again, just like he did with Gabe. Bullet Club is fine.

[allgoldenelite]

NOAH New Year show translations

Rather than reposting the screenshots from Twitter here, I'm gonna make my tls an original post here on Tumblr.

bummers ahead, please proceed with care

Ibushi: (tl link)

"I got scammed by a place called C5 Clinic* that I tweeted about before, which has branches in the whole country. Please be careful, everyone.

I think NOAH will release information about my surgery and bone fractures and dislocation and such. I'm sorry to everyone for the inexcusable match. Everything is my fault."

*this clinic specializes in adipose tissue stem cell treatment

Ibushi: (tl link)

"Sorry for the late message. I think there will be a detailed report from NOAH, but I'm letting you know that my left ankle is a mangled mess, and I'll have surgery for the right [ankle] ligament. I think there will be a release [by NOAH] soon.

I'm really, really sorry."

Ibushi: (tl link)

"I've come [this far] with the goal of getting 20 years [in ring career], so I think it might be time soon [to quit] being an active [wrestler]. I still have a lot of contracts and such left so I'll see those through!

I try not to think too much about the negative things or the future and stuff like that, but I have a lot of things [to do] like taking care of my mother, so when it's time I'll talk about it! Don't miss a single match😊 ‼️ "

Jake Lee: (tl link)

"It's not about whose fault it is or anything like that

Everyone awaits you standing in the ring again

That's what I believe."

more under the cut

Marufuji: (tl link)

"Good morning. [The] Ariake Arena [show] was a couple days ago.

I'm going to assume that you understand that as professionals, we have to share perfection with everyone.

I feel sorry to the fans who, spending good money and valuable time, came to watch what could not meet the expectations, if you listen to a lot of the opinions.

I write "a lot of opinions" because there are people who hold a different opinion than that.

I can't write in detail here about the two different sides, but...

I think among the staff there are probably people from either side.

So there are among the wrestlers.

"As professionals, we have to share perfection with everyone": In the end, I've certainly learned a lot from being unable to share that.

[When you're] going for sharing perfection, it's also important to take big risks.

I myself ascribe to both.

But when you gamble, sometimes you fail.

I think as people, we often want to walk the path that's safe for ourselves. I think there is an incredible amount of pressure on those who challenge themselves to taking big risks with shows that they have a responsibility for because many other people aside from themselves are involved.

I want to convey my thanks to those people. And at the same time, I want to urge [everyone] to work hard so that we, based on what happened, change the things we can change and head for a brighter future.

There have been a lot of developments on the part of the wrestlers as well, so I think it'll be exciting as long as everyone can keep their professionalism.

I wasn't able to watch New Japan's Tokyo Dome show yesterday, but the news were everywhere.

In the end it is frustrating.

And also I, you know [...]

I wasn't able to show what I'm made of at all.

I think personally, I have to try and search for something new. That goes for moves and for where I stand as well.

I feel like if I don't, then [my career] is just going to end like with me as a boring wrestler.

Because I'm a guy who does what he decides to do (I [shouldn't] say this myself]...

Look forward to it."

underneath that post was a reply by someone going:

"I agree with the risk taking thing. But what bothers me is, I think Ibushi is under contract with AEW for the time being, however through this failed gamble he got injured and I worry about how the other side [AEW] is going to react to that. Looking at it that way, I think I can't agree with a gamble that involves a wrestler from another promotion."

and then someone else replied to that:

"Ibushi came into this already injured so you don't have to write that Marufuji injured him or something, do your research before you post"

and to that Ibushi replied: (tl link)

"I was in the best condition I could've been in to walk 500 meters, not exactly [have a] match. But I gave in to [NOAH?] negotiating with me 3 or 4 times like 'can't you please make it work?' It's my fault."

NOAH: (tl link)

"An announcement about Ibushi Kôta's medical diagnosis

As a result of a thorough examination, Ibushi Kôta, who suffered injuries during the NOAH Ariake Arena show on January 2nd, has been diagnosed with a complex injury of the lateral ankle ligament of the right foot, along with a rupture of the tibiofibular ligament of his right leg.

Regarding the left foot, there will be a separate thorough examination and dedicated treatment.

As soon as we learn more we will let you know further.

We deeply apologize for any inconvenience and concerns we caused the fans and every single person involved, and ask for your understanding and cooperation."

[astrocatdraws]

I really liked this match in this year's G1 💖

[urakenbomb]

credit: taigaPhoto_pw

[scarskelly]

Jake seemingly was never debriefed on Exotico behaviour.

Maria wins in the Game of Life.

[frentique]

[westofessos]

I haven’t been posting about the G1 because I’ve just been so fucking tired, but I figured since were at the halfway point I’d do a quick recap of the first half:

First, let’s just address the press conference because what the FUCK was Sanada wearing there and why were he and Zack just flirting the whole time??

Gabe. I love you. Also my mom (who doesn’t know anything about NJPW beyond the guys that were on AEW TV or Forbidden Door and sometimes she even forgets those) watched it with me and LOVES Gabe now. Has been asking every couple days “how’s my guy doing?”

My mom also got up at 4:30 in the morning to watch one day because she’s on holidays now and wanted to see him

I’m trying not to flinch and be confident that Zack is winning but my hope was pretty much crushed the second he beat Naito

Speaking of Naito. Yikes. I have nothing against him but I think it might be time to hang it up.

Yuya Uemura has blown me completely out of the water. I’ve always liked him, but he was never someone whose matches I got excited for, and through the tournament he has just been amazing.

And Takeshita! My god he’s incredible. Tony Khan had better be watching this with plans to get him the fuck away from Don Callis when he gets back.

ELP. My sweet, sad ELP. Someone PLEASE give this man a hug already. My heart is breaking for him.

I really hoped that at least for the G1 we could be free of House of Torture bullshit but evidently not.

It’s pissing me off so much.

And the fact that Evil is leading Block A? Don’t even talk to me.

Evil, Narita, and Lee are really spoiling an otherwise fantastic tournament.

Also, I hate to say it but I’ve been mildly impressed with David Finlay’s performance. His promos are still shit, but his matches have been pretty good. Gotta give credit where credit is due.

Oh and Shota! Can’t forget Shota. He’s been doing pretty good, imo. I’m really hoping he gets some more wins because I was really hoping he’d be at the top of his block.

I’m not super crazy over Boltin Oleg, but he’s been good too.

Yota Tsuji! I’ve always loved him but he’s really been awesome. Hope he starts getting more points because, like Shota, I really wanted him to be at the top of his block.

Sanada, Great-O-Khan, and Hirooki Goto have been solidly okay.

Jeff Cobb, Callum Newman, and Henare have been great. Love my United Empire boys. Shingo has been fantastic too.

And Zack. My guy. The love of my life. He’s been perfect. So good. Wonderful as always. Still my pick to win. If he loses to Evil I might have to stop watching.

Oh, and as much as I like Chris Charlton at the commentary booth with Walker for banter and translation purposes, I’ve really been loving him having wrestlers on commentary! It’s so much fun. I think I prefer it honestly.

Favourite matches so far: Shota Umino vs Gabe Kidd, Konosuke Takeshita vs Jeff Cobb, Konosuke Takeshita vs Yuya Uemura

Overall it’s been really good and I’ve been having a great time. Can’t wait for the second half!

What has everyone else thought of the G1 so far?