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Post by arsenette on Jun 4, 2014 10:52:21 GMT -5
BRUCE LEE GUY! YES! (Now watch them skip his run -_- ) #90-100 is intense. Morimoto, I think I feel bad for him. Yuuji and Nagano both have their winning numbers. LOL Monitoring the retweets and what not on Twitter on the #3000 and the overwhelming thought about Morimoto getting the number was "wow.. good luck.. you're going to need it". I'm happy no one is raging. I honestly believe it's because the stars are staggered and the last man standing 29 got his due. I was scared massive blowback was going to hit Morimoto. I know, I'm biased. I like the kid.
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Post by TCM on Jun 4, 2014 11:00:16 GMT -5
BRUCE LEE GUY! YES! (Now watch them skip his run -_- ) #90-100 is intense. Morimoto, I think I feel bad for him. Yuuji and Nagano both have their winning numbers. I can't think of the last time #90-100 was so strong on paper. Coincidentally, not only do Nagano and Yuuji have their winning numbers, Kanno has his number from his run to the Final in 23. Edit: I'm going to say Lee, Kong, and one (or two) New Stars get digested, though. Everyone but Asa got digested in Stage 1 because of him getting the best time of the tournament. Edit 2: The most recent competition the last 11 were shown (no digests, no all cuts) was 20. And even then, Jovtchev's run was partially cut.
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Post by Badalight on Jun 4, 2014 12:47:54 GMT -5
Neither of the Iketani bros, no Daisuke Nakata, no Sato, no Okuyama, none of the "joke" competitors (tako, aoki, hang glider, chorisu), no Koji, no Rie Komiya, no Yamada (for some reason?) and only 2 of the UNCL.
Also pipe dreams were that they would get Kane, Daisuke Miyazaki, and Yamada Koji.
And I thought Washimi was supposed to be in 30? What happened to him? Also why would Kouji decline...
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Jun 4, 2014 13:01:59 GMT -5
Yeah I do wish Kane would return too... Shane too. Koji I remember retired after SASUKE 19. Hey I'm just happy Shiratori returned for one final go.
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Post by SKC99 on Jun 4, 2014 14:55:20 GMT -5
Neither of the Iketani bros, no Daisuke Nakata, no Sato, no Okuyama, none of the "joke" competitors (tako, aoki, hang glider, chorisu), no Koji, no Rie Komiya, no Yamada (for some reason?) and only 2 of the UNCL. Also pipe dreams were that they would get Kane, Daisuke Miyazaki, and Yamada Koji. And I thought Washimi was supposed to be in 30? What happened to him? Also why would Kouji decline... I think Kouji wasn't invited! TBS HATES THAY GUY also, Washimi was in 29 but probably couldn't show up for 30.
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Post by arsenette on Jun 4, 2014 14:58:10 GMT -5
I know all the invites went out for the dream list (Lord knows I also pushed for those LOL) but each declined with different reasons. Kouji Hashimoto I believe is now trying to quietly get out of the spotlight and just settle back in his home town away from the cameras. Okuyama I think was injury? Akiyama is now officially retired so he's not coming back either. Not sure why Tako Tencho declined but he was invited. Not sure about Koji Yamada if he was asked but Inui insisted he sent out a master list invite to everyone ever in the history of everything because it was an anniversary show so I assume he got one and declined. Yamada Katsumi is a different animal altogether. The deletion is officially deliberate. How that will be handled I have no idea... sucks we have to wait a month to see how they are going to get around that during both Navi and the broadcast.
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Post by SKC99 on Jun 4, 2014 16:21:41 GMT -5
So Yamada did NOT compete? How could he have a pic on the course? I know it's been discussed earlier but I'm still confused. I REALLY DONT WANNA SEE A SASUKE WITH ONLY 97 COMPETITORS!!!
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Post by arsenette on Jun 4, 2014 16:23:29 GMT -5
So Yamada did NOT compete? How could he have a pic on the course? I know it's been discussed earlier but I'm still confused. I REALLY DONT WANNA SEE A SASUKE WITH ONLY 97 COMPETITORS!!! You've seen competitions with 105 competitors and 95 competitors.. you just didn't know it before. Yamada did compete but will not be shown.
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Post by dudesky1000 on Jun 4, 2014 16:28:33 GMT -5
Well, that's really odd about Yamada. There are few reasons I can imagine for his being omitted from an anniversary show.
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Post by wrestlingfan55 on Jun 4, 2014 16:54:38 GMT -5
I don't get it, what happened with Yamada? Why won't he be shown? Did he use rubber shoes to complete the first stage? BAHAHAHAHAHA! (I know, not funny ) Friendly reminder, Bunpei Shiratori and Bruce Lee Guy are returning.
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Post by arsenette on Jun 4, 2014 17:01:31 GMT -5
No specific details and I was afraid to ask specifically (I would consider it rude to pry but that is just me and just explaining why I didn't ask for more). Inui just confirmed that the deletion on the list was deliberate (and that part was public) and it was a problem between him and Yamada (that part is private and I don't even know the reason). The fact that TBS signed off on it was enough to tip me that it's a big deal. When any problem occurred is beyond me. My own personal speculation is that the leaked photo was involved, however I have no proof. I'm only guessing. I also believe that's probably why the list was delayed in the first place. The list is published and the show is owned and produced by TBS. Inui just directs and edits the show. Whatever it was, it was enough to get him written off the show. We have to wait how that is going to turn out. He was present (and competed) and supported the 3 Black Tigers that ran before him.
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Jun 4, 2014 17:05:19 GMT -5
Yikes! I hope Yamada didn't do anything rash! And wait we've seen competitions with 105 competitors and 95 competitors...? Yeah I didn't catch that at all! O.O
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Post by dudesky1000 on Jun 4, 2014 17:23:06 GMT -5
lol imagine if Yamada finally cleared the first stage and he got cut...
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Post by UnrealCanine on Jun 4, 2014 18:01:10 GMT -5
I'm guessing he whined like a baby and acted unprofessionally. It wouldn't be the first time
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Post by mindwarp on Jun 4, 2014 18:26:39 GMT -5
I just noticed this: Shingo has his hat on in his picture. I know the hat curse hasn't been reliable in more recent tournaments, but why are you tempting fate in an anniversary show like that, Shingo?
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Jun 4, 2014 18:28:25 GMT -5
He hasn't worn a hat in 2 tournaments! It was about time he brought that back! XD Seriously he's one of the rare competitors that wears one in competition! Only 2 others in this tournament are shown to wear a hat but only he is wearing it backwards. :3 That's Shingo for ya.
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Post by arsenette on Jun 4, 2014 18:32:17 GMT -5
I just noticed this: Shingo has his hat on in his picture. I know the hat curse hasn't been reliable in more recent tournaments, but why are you tempting fate in an anniversary show like that, Shingo? My husband is laughing.. oh and he wants royalties.
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Jun 4, 2014 18:36:32 GMT -5
I just noticed this: Shingo has his hat on in his picture. I know the hat curse hasn't been reliable in more recent tournaments, but why are you tempting fate in an anniversary show like that, Shingo? My husband is laughing.. oh and he wants royalties. Oh boy the DREADED hat theory! XD I forgot it was your husband that brought it up. Glad it's back in full force now. I love Shingo and his hats!
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Post by urgentemente on Jun 4, 2014 18:54:12 GMT -5
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Post by dyer on Jun 4, 2014 19:33:48 GMT -5
oh man, has yamada been causing trouble again?
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