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Post by whothehellami on Aug 19, 2011 21:19:15 GMT -5
All I can say is that I hope they show other competitors besides the Americans on the finally.
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Post by TCM on Aug 19, 2011 21:24:33 GMT -5
All I can say is that I hope they show other competitors besides the Americans on the finally. No chance. They did the same for ANW1 and ANW2 and despite people's complaints of separating the Americans from the rest of the competition, they don't listen. |
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Post by dudesky1000 on Aug 19, 2011 21:25:10 GMT -5
All I can say is that I hope they show other competitors besides the Americans on the finally. ...who the hell is that guy and what the hell does that mean???!! |
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Post by Badalight on Aug 19, 2011 21:44:18 GMT -5
All I can say is that I hope they show other competitors besides the Americans on the finally. Not likely... but we can all dream. |
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Post by RiderLeangle on Aug 19, 2011 22:23:38 GMT -5
If we're lucky we might see the Ebay qualifier, assuming that person does good enough that would be the only person else we'd see run in ANW3, and I doubt that
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Post by thebobmaster on Aug 20, 2011 1:05:51 GMT -5
I know this is A. Old news, and B. not really relevant, but I'm not really sure whether to make a topic for it, so here goes: a certain someone with alliterative initials in the top 15 mentioned "American Ninja Warrior 4" in a throw away line during an update on Facebook.
If an American Ninja Warrior 4 were to happen, would NBC be picking it up again, or was this a one time thing? Also, I would love for it to happen and see Oti make it to the semi-finals at least.
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Post by TCM on Aug 20, 2011 1:10:55 GMT -5
I would assume it will be based on the ratings, but Comcast owns G4 and NBC, so really they decide.
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Post by mikessssssss on Aug 20, 2011 4:36:09 GMT -5
So it seems more and more likely that it was an American whitewash.
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Post by SRW on Aug 20, 2011 6:03:18 GMT -5
So it seems more and more likely that it was an American whitewash. Please don't say that its a worrying thought for the show ratings wise in Japan. If thats the case! |
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Post by dudesky1000 on Aug 20, 2011 12:33:48 GMT -5
So it seems more and more likely that it was an American whitewash. uhhh what evidence is here that can support that? What Matt said? so what? he could've just meant ONE american beat the UCH. What James said? That could've meant we've got some incredible japanese runs. |
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Post by Ghan on Aug 20, 2011 12:45:11 GMT -5
My guess: There was an absurd amount of 1st stage clears from America, like 7 or more. The team that went this year is much stronger than the team that went last year. That much is apparent from watching bootcamp.
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Post by setg696 on Aug 20, 2011 13:14:34 GMT -5
My guess: There was an absurd amount of 1st stage clears from America, like 7 or more. The team that went this year is much stronger than the team that went last year. That much is apparent from watching bootcamp. ^ This... Everyone at bootcamp this year seems to be much better then last years bootcamp, and there is no one there that I think just coasted in which happened with a few people last year. So they will probably do very good in Japan this year. |
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Post by Badalight on Aug 20, 2011 13:34:45 GMT -5
Stratus posted this blog.livedoor.jp/himasoku123/archives/51655954.htmlSome japanese blog, which from the looks of it talks about obstacle courses. Featured some vids of stratus and apparently his youtube page exploded with views. Anyone know what this is? I havn't even bothered to google translate it. |
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Post by arsenette on Aug 20, 2011 13:38:38 GMT -5
It's the same article saying HUGE ratings in the USA for ANW and zomg it's going to be on terrestrial television and zomg they have huge ratings for it in the USA. Same G4 press release from a few months ago going through Japanese media again. It's literally in 100 places by now.
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Post by Badalight on Aug 20, 2011 14:11:08 GMT -5
Well, if it makes TBS/M9 happy even if it's not really true, I guess that's fine...
Though, they could easily like... use their energy to promote it in Japan.
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Post by arsenette on Aug 20, 2011 14:27:44 GMT -5
Well, if it makes TBS/M9 happy even if it's not really true, I guess that's fine... Though, they could easily like... use their energy to promote it in Japan. My point exactly. I wish they spent more time doing that but we know where their focus is now sadly  |
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Post by Badalight on Aug 20, 2011 14:41:49 GMT -5
Well, if it makes TBS/M9 happy even if it's not really true, I guess that's fine... Though, they could easily like... use their energy to promote it in Japan. My point exactly. I wish they spent more time doing that but we know where their focus is now sadly If things continue how they are right now (as in, nothing changes) I personally would be fine with it, as long as Sasuke stays alive, whatever they have to do to achieve that. Just as long as it stays Sasuke. |
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Post by arsenette on Aug 20, 2011 16:15:14 GMT -5
Monday will have a huge impact either way to what M9 will ultimately decide to do.
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Post by TCM on Aug 21, 2011 23:01:38 GMT -5
Final two episodes before Finals Episode 7 -- Boot Camp Pt. 3
Teams:
Red Dragons:
1. Ryan Stratis
2. David Campbell
3. Travis Rosen
4. James McGrath
5. Alan Connealy
White Tigers:
1. Brent Steffensen
2. Brian Orosco
3. Drew Drechsel
4. David Rodriguez
Blue Monkeys:
1. Paul Kasemir
2. Travis Furlanic
3. Jake Smith
4. Brandon Douglass
Punishment Challenge: Bungee Rope Climb -- Must ring the bells on the ropes in order for as long as you can going up and down ropes. No time limit.
[Team with worst performance faces punishment]
Red Dragon: David Campbell (19 bell rings)
White Tiger: Drew Drechsel (19 bell rings) -- Leader via Tiebreaker (hit 19 faster than Red Dragons)
Blue Monkey: Travis Furlanic (16 bell rings)
Punishment: Untangle 400 pound rope from tree and carry to training ground
Team Relay:
Obstacles: Double Salmon Ladder + Unstable Bridge [3 minute penalty for combo -- failing at DSL means auto fail at UB], Warped Wall [2 minute failure penatly]
Endurance Addition: Carry a rope from obstacle to obstacle, varying lengths and weight
Blue Monkeys:
1. Travis Furlanic: DSL (fail), UB (fail), WW (clear) -- Time: 3:42.15
2. Paul Kasemir: DSL (clear), UB (clear), WW (fail) -- Time: 3:38.04
3. Brandon Douglass: DSL (fail), UB (fail), WW (fail) -- Time: 6:06.11
4. Jake Smith: DSL (fail), UB (fail), WW (clear) -- Time: 3:55.23
5. Travis Furlanic (2): DSL (fail), UB (fail), WW (clear) -- Time: 4:00.68
Overall Time: 21:22.19
Red Dragons:
1. David Campbell: DSL (clear), UB (clear), WW (clear) -- Time: 1:35.18
2. Ryan Stratis: DSL (clear), UB (clear), WW (clear) -- Time: 1:39.05
3. Travis Rosen: DSL (fail), UB (fail), WW (fail) -- Time: 6:21.11
4. James McGrath: DSL (clear), UB (clear), WW (clear) -- Time: 1:33.06
5. Alan Connealy: DSL (clear), UB (fail), WW (fail) -- Time: 6:59.68
Overall Time: 18:08.08
White Tigers:
1. Brent Steffensen: DSL (clear), UB (clear), WW (fail) -- Time: 3:49.12
2. Brian Orosco: DSL (clear), UB (clear), WW (clear) -- Time: 1:44.73
3. David Rodriguez: DSL (clear), UB (clear), WW (clear) -- Time: 1:30.34
4. Drew Drechsel: DSL (fail), UB (fail), WW (clear) -- Time: 4:13.09
5. Brent Steffensen (2): DSL (clear), UB (clear), WW (clear) -- Time: 1:28.12
Overall Time: 12:45.40
Stats:
DSL: 9/15 successfully completed
UB: 8/15 successfully completed
WW: 10/15 successfully completed
Heavenly Ropes: Blue Monkeys [White Tigers choose representatives being 1st in Relay -- Got a negative reaction from either team when hearing who chooses]
Brandon Douglass vs. Travis Furlanic
Travis Furlanic wins
Brandon Douglass Eliminated [13th Place]
Episode 8 -- Boot Camp Pt. 4 [Final Day -- 2 eliminated]
Teams:
Red Dragons:
1. Ryan Stratis
2. David Campbell
3. Travis Rosen
4. James McGrath
5. Alan Connealy
White Tigers:
1. Brent Steffensen
2. Brian Orosco
3. Drew Drechsel
4. David Rodriguez
Blue Monkeys:
1. Paul Kasemir
2. Travis Furlanic
3. Jake Smith
[No Pressure Challenge, No Punishment]
Team Relay:
Obstacles: Double Salmon Ladder + Unstable Bridge [2 minute penalty], Balance Tank [1 minute penalty -- 1 chance only], Ultimate Cliffhanger [2 minute penalty]
[No Endurance Addition]
[Team with fastest time goes to Japan, other 2 teams face Heavenly Ropes]
[Overall times revealed at end]
Red Dragons:
1. David Campbell: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 2:14.73
2. Ryan Stratis: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 2:35.45
3. Travis Rosen: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: Unknown [G4 blocked time with NBC Finals ad]
4. James McGrath: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (fail), UCH (clear) -- Time: 2:50.44
5. Alan Connealy: DSL (fail), UB (fail), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 3:43.63
White Tigers:
1. Brent Steffensen: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 2:28.39
2. Brian Orosco: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (fail) -- Time: 4:14.16
3. David Rodriguez: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (fail) -- Time: 4:16.14
4. Drew Drechsel: DSL (fail), UB (fail), BT (fail), UCH (fail) -- Time: 6:27.13
5. Brent Steffensen (2): DSL (fail), UB (fail), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 4:08.28
Blue Monkeys:
1. Paul Kasemir: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 1:59.39
2. Travis Furlanic: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 2:12.38
3. Jake Smith: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 2:55.40
4. Paul Kasemir (2): DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 2:08.64
5. Travis Furlanic (2): DSL (fail), UB (fail), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 3:54.59
Stats:
DSL: 11/15 successfully completed
UB: 11/15 successfully completed
BT: 13/15 successfully completed
UCH: 12/15 successfully completed
Overall Times:
Red Dragons: 2nd Place
White Tigers: 21:34
Blue Monkeys: Fastest time
Heavenly Ropes: Red Dragons and White Tigers
Red Dragons:
Alan Connealy, Travis Rosen
White Tigers:
Drew Drechsel, Brian Orosco
2 fastest times of the 4 goes to Japan
Alan [failed just before bell] climbed with Drew [completed]
Brian [completed] climbed with Travis [completed]
Alan Connealy Eliminated [12th Place]
Travis Rosen to Japan
Drew Drechsel to Japan
Brian Orosco Eliminated [11th Place]
ANW3 Top Ten:
1. David Campbell
2. Ryan Stratis
3. Travis Rosen
4. James McGrath
5. Brent Steffensen
6. David "Young Flip" Rodriguez
7. Drew Drechsel
8. Paul Kasemir
9. Jake Smith
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Post by arsenette on Aug 22, 2011 1:18:27 GMT -5
Final two episodes before Finals Episode 7 -- Boot Camp Pt. 3
Teams:
Red Dragons:
1. Ryan Stratis
2. David Campbell
3. Travis Rosen
4. James McGrath
5. Alan Connealy
White Tigers:
1. Brent Steffensen
2. Brian Orosco
3. Drew Drechsel
4. David Rodriguez
Blue Monkeys:
1. Paul Kasemir
2. Travis Furlanic
3. Jake Smith
4. Brandon Douglass
Punishment Challenge: Bungee Rope Climb -- Must ring the bells on the ropes in order for as long as you can going up and down ropes. No time limit.
[Team with worst performance faces punishment]
Red Dragon: David Campbell (19 bell rings)
White Tiger: Drew Drechsel (19 bell rings) -- Leader via Tiebreaker (hit 19 faster than Red Dragons)
Blue Monkey: Travis Furlanic (16 bell rings)
Punishment: Untangle 400 pound rope from tree and carry to training ground
Team Relay:
Obstacles: Double Salmon Ladder + Unstable Bridge [3 minute penalty for combo -- failing at DSL means auto fail at UB], Warped Wall [2 minute failure penatly]
Endurance Addition: Carry a rope from obstacle to obstacle, varying lengths and weight
Blue Monkeys:
1. Travis Furlanic: DSL (fail), UB (fail), WW (clear) -- Time: 3:42.15
2. Paul Kasemir: DSL (clear), UB (clear), WW (fail) -- Time: 3:38.04
3. Brandon Douglass: DSL (fail), UB (fail), WW (fail) -- Time: 6:06.11
4. Jake Smith: DSL (fail), UB (fail), WW (clear) -- Time: 3:55.23
5. Travis Furlanic (2): DSL (fail), UB (fail), WW (clear) -- Time: 4:00.68
Overall Time: 21:22.19
Red Dragons:
1. David Campbell: DSL (clear), UB (clear), WW (clear) -- Time: 1:35.18
2. Ryan Stratis: DSL (clear), UB (clear), WW (clear) -- Time: 1:39.05
3. Travis Rosen: DSL (fail), UB (fail), WW (fail) -- Time: 6:21.11
4. James McGrath: DSL (clear), UB (clear), WW (clear) -- Time: 1:33.06
5. Alan Connealy: DSL (clear), UB (fail), WW (fail) -- Time: 6:59.68
Overall Time: 18:08.08
White Tigers:
1. Brent Steffensen: DSL (clear), UB (clear), WW (fail) -- Time: 3:49.12
2. Brian Orosco: DSL (clear), UB (clear), WW (clear) -- Time: 1:44.73
3. David Rodriguez: DSL (clear), UB (clear), WW (clear) -- Time: 1:30.34
4. Drew Drechsel: DSL (fail), UB (fail), WW (clear) -- Time: 4:13.09
5. Brent Steffensen (2): DSL (clear), UB (clear), WW (clear) -- Time: 1:28.12
Overall Time: 12:45.40
Stats:
DSL: 9/15 successfully completed
UB: 8/15 successfully completed
WW: 10/15 successfully completed
Heavenly Ropes: Blue Monkeys [White Tigers choose representatives being 1st in Relay -- Got a negative reaction from either team when hearing who chooses]
Brandon Douglass vs. Travis Furlanic
Travis Furlanic wins
Brandon Douglass Eliminated [13th Place]
Episode 8 -- Boot Camp Pt. 4 [Final Day -- 2 eliminated]
Teams:
Red Dragons:
1. Ryan Stratis
2. David Campbell
3. Travis Rosen
4. James McGrath
5. Alan Connealy
White Tigers:
1. Brent Steffensen
2. Brian Orosco
3. Drew Drechsel
4. David Rodriguez
Blue Monkeys:
1. Paul Kasemir
2. Travis Furlanic
3. Jake Smith
[No Pressure Challenge, No Punishment]
Team Relay:
Obstacles: Double Salmon Ladder + Unstable Bridge [2 minute penalty], Balance Tank [1 minute penalty -- 1 chance only], Ultimate Cliffhanger [2 minute penalty]
[No Endurance Addition]
[Team with fastest time goes to Japan, other 2 teams face Heavenly Ropes]
[Overall times revealed at end]
Red Dragons:
1. David Campbell: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 2:14.73
2. Ryan Stratis: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 2:35.45
3. Travis Rosen: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: Unknown [G4 blocked time with NBC Finals ad]
4. James McGrath: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (fail), UCH (clear) -- Time: 2:50.44
5. Alan Connealy: DSL (fail), UB (fail), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 3:43.63
White Tigers:
1. Brent Steffensen: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 2:28.39
2. Brian Orosco: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (fail) -- Time: 4:14.16
3. David Rodriguez: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (fail) -- Time: 4:16.14
4. Drew Drechsel: DSL (fail), UB (fail), BT (fail), UCH (fail) -- Time: 6:27.13
5. Brent Steffensen (2): DSL (fail), UB (fail), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 4:08.28
Blue Monkeys:
1. Paul Kasemir: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 1:59.39
2. Travis Furlanic: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 2:12.38
3. Jake Smith: DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 2:55.40
4. Paul Kasemir (2): DSL (clear), UB (clear), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 2:08.64
5. Travis Furlanic (2): DSL (fail), UB (fail), BT (clear), UCH (clear) -- Time: 3:54.59
Stats:
DSL: 11/15 successfully completed
UB: 11/15 successfully completed
BT: 13/15 successfully completed
UCH: 12/15 successfully completed
Overall Times:
Red Dragons: 2nd Place
White Tigers: 21:34
Blue Monkeys: Fastest time
Heavenly Ropes: Red Dragons and White Tigers
Red Dragons:
Alan Connealy, Travis Rosen
White Tigers:
Drew Drechsel, Brian Orosco
2 fastest times of the 4 goes to Japan
Alan [failed just before bell] climbed with Drew [completed]
Brian [completed] climbed with Travis [completed]
Alan Connealy Eliminated [12th Place]
Travis Rosen to Japan
Drew Drechsel to Japan
Brian Orosco Eliminated [11th Place]
ANW3 Top Ten:
1. David Campbell
2. Ryan Stratis
3. Travis Rosen
4. James McGrath
5. Brent Steffensen
6. David "Young Flip" Rodriguez
7. Drew Drechsel
8. Paul Kasemir
9. Jake Smith
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