I remember It was around 2018-19 and the first ever NJPW match I watched was Okada vs Ospereay for the former's world heavyweight title. This was during Okada's historic reign where he got 12 defenses for his title. I could some how watch NJPW on cable at that time on a really small TV channel. (It was literally grouped up with those miscellaneous channels b2b, like the small ones that just show random shi).
The best match i watched during that time was probably either Omega vs Ishii in the G1 climax 28 where ishii defeated Omega. This match was a real toss up for me cuz Omega was the champion at that time while Ishii just seemed unstoppable for some reason to me. (Great match genuinely pls watch it if u haven't).
However the wrestler i liked the most was Zack Sabre Jr. Especially during that times New Japan Cup. This guy was a menace during 2018. I saw him contort and traumatise his opponents was crazy dude. The way he basically squashed Sanada in the Semis and his post match interviews were so memorable. ZSJ is such an underrated promo, was heartbroken when he lost to Okada.
Other really nice wrestlers that I liked were ones such as Tanahashi, Ospereay, Ishii, Ishimori and White later on. NJPW in the end was what really got me into wrestling and I just loved that year. (Idk if what i said was linear or not but I'm just saying it how a remember it)
What are ur guys' first year watching wrestling??
by Illustrious-Dot-3169