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Post by TCM on May 25, 2014 14:53:44 GMT -5
Bunpei -- Might be the most pressured other than Nagano of the All-Stars this tournament. Absent since 21, 46 years old, and a bad back/knee. How well has he kept up in shape? How well has his back/knee held up in about 6 years? If he can get past the Long Jump, I'm thinking the end of the 1st Stage. Obviously I would love a clear, but just for him to reach the end would be a small victory considering he's been gone for so long.
Shingo -- Interestingly enough, I think he's slightly pressured this time. He's here for perfect attendance. He's also the only All-Star to clear in the last two tournaments. I don't think he would have cleared in Stage 2, due to the time limit, even if the Backstream wasn't at full power, but I think if the 1st Stage stays the same, he clears it fine, and assuming the 2nd Stage is reasonable, he has a chance.
Yamada -- In my opinion, the least pressured. Long considered over the hill, he's pushing 50 more than Bunpei. He also has lower body issues, so I'm thinking the Ni Ren again.
Takeda -- Wild card because of his sudden early exits. If his brain farts continue, he's probably failing the 1st Stage again. Otherwise I see 2nd Stage, maybe 3rd.
Nagano -- If Bunpei isn't under the most pressure, it's Nagano. Back-to-back wall fails, although 29 was because of injury. Seems like time is creeping up on him now, even though Okuyama proves you can still be dominant in your 40s (although he was a victim of the Backstream chaos). Like Mike B says, getting older sucks, and although ideally, he'll be threatening the course, I think the dark cloud stays over him. It's crazy how he's still considered a possibility for #3000. He shouldn't have to worry about that, but it comes with the territory when your the face of Sasuke. Yuuji's the Grand Champion x2, but from a popularity standpoint, in spite of his story, he's the 2nd best there.
If it seems like I'm pessimistic, it's because I'm kinda am. They're the All-Stars. But they've been on a clear decline for a while now.
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on May 25, 2014 18:55:26 GMT -5
I can agree that their golden days are behind them, but I can still see them performing as good as they were back then. Both Takeda and Shingo haven't hit 40 yet so... Those 2 will be interesting to see once SASUKE 30 hits the TV screens. Nagano too just because of everything he's done.
I can also see Shiratori passing stage one but barely.
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Post by Alzy on May 25, 2014 19:22:24 GMT -5
Nagano - I think he'll get past stage 1 this time, have no problems with stage 2, but go out on the pipe slider
Takeda - Hard to tell where he'll fail but I'm thinking the backstream
Yamamoto - Again hard to predict but somewhere in stage 2 i think, either the backstream or the passing walls (if they are there). If he does get through the stage I'm guessing he'll go out on the Iron Paddler in stage 3
Yamada - Honestly i see him getting through the Long Jump (just) but failing on either the Hedgehog or the Jump Hang Kai
Shiratori - The hardest to predict as he hasn't competed since 21, I see him going out on the Jump Hang Kai (although I sincerely hope he passes the first stage)
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Post by Xherdan on May 26, 2014 10:03:47 GMT -5
my predictions:
Nagano - I can see nagano time out again on the ni ren soritatsu kabe for the third time in a row.
Shingo - maybe he clears first stage and second stage. and fall while landing at rumbling dice.
Bunpei - his run was short, he will fail on the log grip version sasuke 29.
Takeda - takeda will easily beat the new cliffhanger and strunggle on the pipe slider.
Yamada - he gets lucky this time and pass first stage with 27 seconds left,and then he slip on spider walk, lol.
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on May 26, 2014 12:41:58 GMT -5
Something tells me you have no faith in Yamada! XD But I doubt Takeda will fail that final jump AGAIN... I think he's gonna finally learn and execute how to clear it.
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Post by Lachlan on May 26, 2014 17:22:43 GMT -5
Shingo will be the first competitor (#2901) and wow everyone by cruising to the goal. Just before he reaches the button however, he trips on the carpet, stumbles, and falls into the water. Takeda then cracks up, and Nagano calls him a 'baka' Bunpei will fail the Long Jump, making everyone else uncomfortable and causing many awkward convosations Yamada will start to massive cheers at the start of his run, as he fails the long jump as well Takeda will make it to the Pipe Slider, prepared for round 4. Due to being nervous, he has a few cigarettes to calm his nerves, and is completely out of breath when he has to make the jump. 4-0 Nagano will make it to the final, where he will give he final tower an intense glare so powerful, it shrinks in fear. He easily achieves kanzenseiha due to the new tower height being 7 feet This is one of the FUNNIEST posts I have EVER seen!!!!!!
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Post by dlee on May 26, 2014 17:34:03 GMT -5
Is anyone else super skeptical about how good the allstars will perform? I think they will be extremely lucky if one makes it out of the first stage. People saying that several stars will make it to stage 3 is crazy. My only prediction is that Nagano or Takeda will complete the first stage. Proably Takeda but like everyone I wanna so badly see Nagano do well.
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Post by m4tt3r0x on May 26, 2014 18:20:55 GMT -5
Is anyone else super skeptical about how good the allstars will perform? I think they will be extremely lucky if one makes it out of the first stage. People saying that several stars will make it to stage 3 is crazy. My only prediction is that Nagano or Takeda will complete the first stage. Proably Takeda but like everyone I wanna so badly see Nagano do well. I'm usually quite pessimistic myself, but the 1st Stage is honestly nothing compared to what it used to be in 18-24, 26, and 27.
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Post by dlee on May 26, 2014 18:36:17 GMT -5
Is anyone else super skeptical about how good the allstars will perform? I think they will be extremely lucky if one makes it out of the first stage. People saying that several stars will make it to stage 3 is crazy. My only prediction is that Nagano or Takeda will complete the first stage. Proably Takeda but like everyone I wanna so badly see Nagano do well. I'm usually quite pessimistic myself, but the 1st Stage is honestly nothing compared to what it used to be in 18-24, 26, and 27. yeah thats a really good point. But the obstacles in stage 1 are not great for old legs. double wharped wall & long jump! having to explode from your legs on the 1st obstacle and take a decent impact will be brutal on the older stars. I stand by the prediction only 1 will make it through stage 1 lol
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2014 10:01:12 GMT -5
Actually, I suspect that Shingo cleared the first stage, at least. Someone (Mike, I think) posted a pic in one of the other threads. I think it got removed when the mods deleted the argument. Anyway, it showed Shingo and three or four other competitors. It was dark when that pic was taken. In the summer tournaments (15, 27, 29) the first stage finishes in the evening, when there's still some light. But in that pic, the sun had set completely. My guess is that was taken before or during the second stage. Usually, when the All-Stars all fail the first stage, they all leave once the first stage is finished. If Shingo was still hanging around, that most likely means that at least one of the All-Stars cleared the first stage.
Also, I happen to know (from seeing their Facebook posts) that Shingo and Nagano trained hard for Sasuke this time. Yamada did some training, too. And he lost some weight. He's in good shape again. He looks more like he did in the early tournaments.
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Post by blah123 on May 27, 2014 10:05:14 GMT -5
Nagano: CCH
Shingo: 1st stage timeout
Takeda: Backstream
Yamada: Rolls ankle while running up to the long jump, has to forfeit
Bunpie: Hedgehog
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Post by wrestlingfan55 on May 27, 2014 11:13:09 GMT -5
The question remains, which all-star will fail the long jump?
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on May 27, 2014 11:36:51 GMT -5
Actually, I suspect that Shingo cleared the first stage, at least. Someone (Mike, I think) posted a pic in one of the other threads. I think it got removed when the mods deleted the argument. Anyway, it showed Shingo and three or four other competitors. It was dark when that pic was taken. In the summer tournaments (15, 27, 29) the first stage finishes in the evening, when there's still some light. But in that pic, the sun had set completely. My guess is that was taken before or during the second stage. Usually, when the All-Stars all fail the first stage, they all leave once the first stage is finished. If Shingo was still hanging around, that most likely means that at least one of the All-Stars cleared the first stage. Also, I happen to know (from seeing their Facebook posts) that Shingo and Nagano trained hard for Sasuke this time. Yamada did some training, too. And he lost some weight. He's in good shape again. He looks more like he did in the early tournaments. I heard that too and that's why I have high hopes for Shingo. He deserves a good run like back in the days of SASUKE 3 or 7 minus the shoulder troubles.
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Post by YoDaUO on May 27, 2014 14:31:41 GMT -5
Alright in all seriousness,
Yamada - I just don't see him making that jump... I think he will fail the long jump. I think he will hesitate a little at the last second before the jump and not make it.
Bunpei - He WILL clear the long jump. I have faith in Bunpei. I think he can clear the first stage if the time limit is lenient. He will time out in the second stage.
Takeda - I have a feeling he will time out in the first stage
Yamamoto - I think he will just barely clear the second stage and then fail the iron paddler.
Nagano - I think he will fail the first stage again on some unexpected obstacle like the hedgehog
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Post by bigblind168 on May 27, 2014 17:09:50 GMT -5
Nagano: I feel like he's going to fail the wall again. I think his legs are gone
Yamada: He'll fail time out on the top of the 1st wall
Shingo: Backstream in stage 2
Takeda: He'll time out on the rope ladder
Bunpei: Tough to tell. I'm thinking a timeout somewhere in the first stage
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Post by thegreatluigi on May 30, 2014 7:58:22 GMT -5
Eh, why not? I'll make a prediction:
Yamada: Either the Warped Wall or possibly the Long Jump if he has a bad day.
Shiratori: No idea. He's not competed since Sasuke 21, so I haven't got much to base it on.
Yamamoto: Either Backstream/Passing Wall time out (assuming a similar Stage 2) or a careless stage 1 failure (I.E Sasuke 27)
Takeda: Swap Salmon Ladder. What? He failed the double one the last time he tried it...
Nagano: Really tough to call. I want to say deep into Stage 3, but I know time is sadly catching up with him. At the very least, I think he'll make it as far as the Backstream...
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Post by wrestlingfan55 on May 30, 2014 8:48:08 GMT -5
What are the odds that one of the all-stars trips while doing the Long Jump and falls into the water/off the sides?
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Post by TCM on May 30, 2014 10:11:22 GMT -5
What are the odds that one of the all-stars trips while doing the Long Jump and falls into the water/off the sides? Don't give Shingo the thought.
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on May 30, 2014 11:32:14 GMT -5
What are the odds that one of the all-stars trips while doing the Long Jump and falls into the water/off the sides? Don't give Shingo the thought. Oh jeez I dear hope that doesn't happen! Well if anyone ends up doing that it's Yamada... He's probably never gonna make it passed the first stage anymore...
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Post by wrestlingfan55 on May 30, 2014 15:31:09 GMT -5
Shingo doesn't make the mistakes you would expect him to make. He'll make a mistake which NO ONE can see coming.
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