John Pollock and Wai Ting discuss NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017 featuring Kazuchika Okada vs. Katsuyori Shibata and the infamous skull-on-skull headbutt that resulted in the latter suffering a life-threatening subdural hematoma.
They discuss their thoughts on the match and the continued use of unprotected headbutts in wrestling, Shibata’s return and reasons why NJPW may have stopped using him, and what his future prospects are in AEW.
Also discussed on this show: Zack Sabre Jr. begins his love affair with Sumo Hall, KUSHIDA vs. Hiromu ends with a surprising booking decision, Juice Robinson’s career trajectory since 2017, and Kenny Omega’s comedic chemistry with Toru Yano.
This review was chosen by Espresso Executive Producer, Kishan Ameerali.
YouTube Members: video.postwrestling.com
NJPW Sakura Genesis
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Tokyo Japan at Ryogoku Kokugikan
- IWGP Heavyweight Championship: Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Katsuyori Shibata
- IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship: Hiromu Takahashi (c) vs. KUSHIDA
- NEVER Openweight Championship: Hirooki Goto (c) vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
- IWGP Tag Team Titles: Satoshi Kojima & Hiroyoshi Tenzan (c) vs. War Machine
- Hiroshi Tanahashi, Juice Robinson, Ricochet & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, BUSHI & SANADA
- Kenny Omega & Bad Luck Fale vs. Tomohiro Ishii & Toru Yano
- IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Titles: Taichi & Yoshinobu Kanemaru (c) vs. Jado & Gedo
- Minoru Suzuki, El Desperado & Taka Michinoku vs. Beretta, Rocky Romero & YOSHI-HASHI
- Yuji Nagata, Tiger Mask W, Tiger Mask & Togi Makabe vs. Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa, Chase Owens & Yujiro
- Jushin Thunder Liger, David Finlay & Manabu Nakanishi vs. Hirai Kawato, Tomoyuki Oka & Katsuya Kitamura
Watch NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017 (New Japan World account required): https://watch.njpwworld.com/details/39726
Next time on Rewind-A-Wai: Saturday Night’s Main Event XII: Mega Powers Unite
Check out the Rewind-A-Wai Archives for all patrons: https://www.postwrestling.com/category/podcasts/postwrestlingcafe/raw/
Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe
Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com
Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com
Discord: https://postwrestling.com/discord
Merch: https://chopped-tees.com/postwrestling
X/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling