NJPW Inoki Dojo Shows

[onlxn]

So I'm psyched that NJPW-USA is back and running weekly -- cool opportunity for us locals. Probably gonna try to make it on Sunday.

I know Vanderpyle said they'd hopefully have the card up shortly, but I'm wondering in general what the plans are for these shows. Having a lucha-based show was an awesome change of pace, but I'm assuming they won't all be lucha shows. Will each show be a different showcase of different guys and styles? Will there be NJPW-USA regulars (I'm assuming Rocky and Perkins will be if they're in town), or will there be a rotating cast of workers?

I realize you guys may not have all the details sorted out just yet, and that it may be premature to ask these questions, but a few more bits of info would help fans like myself get even more excited about the Sunday shows. Thanks in advance.

[Photofreak]

the card is up at NJPW.com

[no1 jobber]

For those who are lazy....

SUNDAY JANUARY 15, 2006
Event Match Line Up
Bell Time 5 PM
Tickets $10 Adults/$5 Children
3200 S. Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Meteorik, Jaguar and Charrito de Oro Vs. Cadaver, Fabuloso Hernandez and Somnra Infernal

Tommy Williams and The Montreal Jaguar Vs. Hartley Jackson and Mikey Nicholls

Antonio Mestre Vs. Karl “The Machine Gun” Anderson

Alex Koslov and Durando Kid Vs. Shamu Jr. and Impacto

Amazing Kong Vs. The American Balloon

Puma Vs. Rocky Romero

Its being highlighted by the return of NJPW student Amazing Kong. I hope they can bring in Melissa...I miss her....

[onlxn]

Ah, nice, thankya. Looks like they're largely sticking with the lucha theme. Interesting to see Kong -- does anyone know anything about this "American Balloon"?

Also interesting that they're doing Puma/Romero. I know they'd originally advertised it for last week, too, but it's a match-up between their two most-profile regulars... you could argue that it's best saved for later. But somehow I'd guess that their attendance won't hinge on storylines so much as random attractions who are in town.

Also, what was last week's attendance like? If NJPW-USA can start drawing some of the traditional lucha crowd, they could actually outdraw PWG before long. It's a very interesting, smart strategy -- the question is whether or not they're devoted to a lucha product long-term. (I would imagine probably not.)

Anyway, looks like a fun show, and I'll be there.

[lizflame]

I'm guessing just from looking at these cards that Kid Durango is booking the matches.

[Indy]

Credit to PuroresuFan.com

new Inoky Army?

Perhaps related to all this is the hint of a new Inoki Army forming. It wouldn't be comprised of big MMA names this time, it seems, but young pro wrestlers from around the world, based at the L.A. Dojo. The L.A. Dojo has just tied up with a company in Perth, Australia, and has actually had a couple of Australian wrestlers training there. They also house trainees from several other countries, including a talented young Russian named Alex Koslov. Shows are now being run regularly there again (with attention and coverage from the Japanese side). Inoki reportedly recently spoke to Kendo Kashin (trainer at the L.A. Dojo) and double junior champion Black Tiger, and Naigai Times says Inoki is trying to create a new breed of toukon warriors for New Japan in L.A.

[Headbanging Otaku]

any results for this show?