Can’t help but think they should’ve run Oiwa vs Goto instead it would’ve really helped Oiwa getting some Main event exposure and i assume they wanna run back ZSJ vs Goto soon so the transition could be more natural. Ik Oiwa has been getting a bunch of title shots but maybe it can be worked into a story or sm. Oiwa also had that match with YH earlier this year just feels like a natural choice.
by Active_Mistake6911
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Personally, I think Goto vs Great-O-Khan would’ve made the most sense, given it seems NJPW wanted someone from UE to sub in for Cobb.
That being said, I’m cautiously optimistic about Goto vs Newman.
I think the only reason they don’t have Oiwa in the main event is because he just lost to Takeshita at Sakura Genesis
The problem with doing someone outside of UE is that it completely changes the entire plan of the tour, all the way down to the preview tags.
I think GOK would have probably been the better choice personally, but it’ll be interesting to see how Newman does.
I like Newman as a “Kid has to sink or swim” deal. Plus it feels like a completely new challenger which I can appreciate.
Then again I’d also have Cobb lose to Goto on the way out on a Road To… Show instead of the Tana match so I get why others would disagree.
I wouldn’t want Oiwa only because I don’t want him to keep losing title matches just for the sake of a banger match.
As others said, anyone other than a UE member would mess with plans too much. A shame HENARE isn’t healthy.. but regardless, it was going to be a loss for the challenger.
Oiwa wouldn’t make any sense either since he just lost his match against Takeshita. And he doesn’t have a major singles win under his run so far.
Should be a good match. Goto is a great veteran who can dance with anyone and Callum has the chance to solidify himself as a long-term player. Felt a bit out of nowhere but it’s fresh and I don’t hate it.