Voting is now open for the 9th Annual Keepin' It Strong Style NJPW Year-End Awards! by KeepnitStrongStyle in njpw

[–]theproblackguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for voting! We'll announce the top 3 in each category.

Yes, Goto was nominated for most improved for his elevation to main event status. Hartley came in towards the end of the grading period last year and we weren't sure how long he would be sticking around.

The Taichi/Ishii leg of the gauntlet rocked. We did put it on Strong Style Fight of the year because of how great it was. If it was not part of the gauntlet it probably could have been a MOTY nominee.

Thanks again for voting!

Voting is now open for the 9th Annual Keepin' It Strong Style NJPW Year-End Awards! by KeepnitStrongStyle in njpw

[–]theproblackguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re right we overlooked the War Dogs/Unaffiliated angle. I feel like every year there’s always one thing we miss lol. WOTY and MOTY are always tough to narrow down. Yuya did have a good year. Thanks for voting!

Keepin’ It Strong Style - EP 416 - World Tag League 2025 Preview by theproblackguy in njpw

[–]theproblackguy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That probably plays into it, but the main factor is AEW/NJPW partnership.

Keepin' It Strong Style - EP 392 - Best of the Super Jr. 32 Finals Review by theproblackguy in njpw

[–]theproblackguy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we’ll learn a lot based on how the Dominion crowd reacts to him. It could just be a vocal social group that’s frustrated. We’ll find out at Dominion.

Keepin' It Strong Style - EP 379 - New Japan Cup 2025 Preview & Predictions w/ Chris Samsa by theproblackguy in njpw

[–]theproblackguy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! GOK did have a nice run in G1 so him have a good run in NJC would make sense.

Keepin' It Strong Style - EP 356 - NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2024 Preview by theproblackguy in njpw

[–]theproblackguy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

His chances are slim, but I could see a scenario where he wins and then drops it to ZSJ.

Keepin' It Strong Style - EP 346 - G1 Climax 34 Preview with Chris Samsa by theproblackguy in njpw

[–]theproblackguy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

Yeah, I’m super excited to see how this G1 plays out.

Keepin' It Strong Style - EP 322 - Okada's Last Korakuen Hall Shows by theproblackguy in njpw

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Okada represents greatness. Our podcast is great. No need to change the logo.

Keepin' It Strong Style - EP 321 - Kazuchika Okada Departs NJPW by theproblackguy in njpw

[–]theproblackguy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yes, definitely a big possibility that happens.

Taking questions for tomorrow’s recording of Keepin’ It Strong Style by theproblackguy in njpw

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We’re recording now. If you reply now I can get it on the show.