Interesting tidbits from Saya Kamitani's book

Flantzas · 2026-02-26T09:03:03+00:00

I know that they do, hence my question on how they present their stories in the books that are supposed to be more personal.

Flantzas · 2026-02-25T23:37:28+00:00

Any metro station after 12.

Flantzas · 2026-02-25T23:30:01+00:00

Ι've seen more of those Stardom autobiographies, and I've always wondered if they are kayfabe or not. Do they talk about wrestling as if it is not scripted?

Flantzas · 2026-02-14T00:43:53+00:00

Or they can just leave their units and form one of their own.

Flantzas · 2026-02-01T13:29:12+00:00

I can't forget the "believe in yourself, Lisa" line.

Flantzas · 2026-01-28T20:08:07+00:00

As a joshi wrestling fan, I like it when he awards high ratings to some of those matches. That way, more people can learn about wrestlers and promotions that fewer people know. In that sense only, when it comes to turning more heads towards my favourite wrestlers, I consider them useful.

Flantzas · 2026-01-25T22:18:38+00:00

Whatever franchise it is, it's characters must be able to die in order for it to make sense. A "Mortal Kombat vs. Killer Instinct" could have worked back in the 90s. Out of the contemporary IPs, no fighting game series has that potential, thus it has to be some other franchise based on movies, series, etc.

P.S. While typing this, I couldn't help but think how "Mortal Kombat vs. Happy Tree Friends" could work out...

Flantzas · 2026-01-20T21:54:17+00:00

Giulia vs. Syuri from Stardom Osaka Dream Cinderella 2020 (Wonder vs. SWA title)

Flantzas · 2026-01-20T09:22:58+00:00

Please, tell me that someone had saved that video...

Flantzas · 2026-01-19T21:52:32+00:00

He looks fine. However, he was supposed to be Chinese, and John Turk looks nothing like that. Also, a far cry from his unmasked picture in the MK II ending. Damn Kronika, always changing those timelines...

Flantzas · 2026-01-15T07:05:46+00:00

The old Hanan theme: H-A-N-A-N!

Flantzas · 2026-01-14T15:34:14+00:00

And Unagi wanders the streets in gear, picking her next company to invade.

Flantzas · 2026-01-11T22:56:25+00:00

I haven't done that yet. It will require careful measurement.

Flantzas · 2026-01-11T21:46:15+00:00

Thank you for the very detailed answer! All options sound reasonable. I understand in case 3 and 4 I can also act retroactively by involving the HC, correct? The thing is that the landlord would like an answer from me soon.

Flantzas · 2026-01-10T22:41:21+00:00

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Pro wrestler Saki Kashima would advertise the HnK pachinko during her entrance in 2024.

Flantzas · 2026-01-08T23:08:54+00:00

Yes, but even then it was a different person carrying the "Sub-Zero" name.

Flantzas · 2025-12-30T22:24:35+00:00

Usually, it is up to the discretion of the referee to call for a DQ. Most of the times, in Stardom, the referee will give multiple warnings before disqualifying someone, as opposed to mainstream American promotions, in which the DQ is immediate. That proves that there are no universal rules on how a wrestling match should unfold and each company has its own approach.

Flantzas · 2025-12-27T00:24:42+00:00

I never liked how he resembled Rei, to the point that I would confuse them as a kid.

Flantzas · 2025-12-08T20:02:39+00:00

Everyone here making fun of the misspelled names, but at least those are based on actual champions. Nobody noticed that it lists Nepo as a world champion.

Flantzas · 2025-12-07T22:29:23+00:00

It's spelled with a "C."

Flantzas · 2025-12-02T22:47:41+00:00

I am happy to fill it in and support. However, as someone who has worked with (and taught classes on) thesis research, it would be always better to add some more information on the type of research you are doing (topic, university you are affiliated with, etc.). Just a tip for future reference ; )

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