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Following Zack's words in his post-match presser about *breaking* Goto's arm and his willingness to do whatever it will take to hold onto his belt going forward, Fujita vs. El Desperado could be very interesting in my eyes. With Zack's history in Suzuki-Gun and fans online clamoring for some more edge, danger, killer instinct and a "heel" leaning faction that isn't House of Torture, I'm hoping we see something drastic to close or following the main event.
With G1 right around the corner, it means that El Desperado isn't exactly needed for the tours coming up, so why not use him to push a new dangerous edge. Have the match go on however you want, but it has to end with Fujita locking in his submission the Kami Special on Desperado. Desperado submits but Fujita keeps the hold locked in after the bell at the behest of his cornerman ZSJ. Zack rolls into the ring, lines it up and hits Desperado square in the chest with a PK. Fujita breaks the hold in shock as Zack attempts to lock in his own submission, something simple like a fujiwara or ankle lock. Despe is tapping and screaming in pain, Fujita pulls Zack away in what appears to be defiance, only to lock in the same submission and "Snapping" Desperado's limb (Be it ankle or shoulder). Then just have Despe on the shelf the whole tour or at least until the final shows, you can have him on commentary in a sling or crutches, really sell the fact that this new version of TMDK is willing to do whatever it takes.
Then, when Mikey and Shane inevitably come back, have ZSJ take Mikey and Shane aside in a backstage promo, point out how they were once the team to beat in the tag division. And they need to rip their spots back, and if they break a few limbs or digits in the process, all the better.
Just set up TMDK as almost a Suzuki-Gun spiritual successor. A group that respects the ring, respects the rules but will do whatever it takes within the ropes to win.
by that1dudecolton