Joe Gagne
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Day 7: 11/29/25
Nothing stellar, but the top two were rock solid meat and potatoes tag team matches (Yano dials the schtick down to a 1 in the main). First two matches are a skip because they involve Yujiro and Don Fale, respectively (and disrespectfully).
Nothing stellar, but the top two were rock solid meat and potatoes tag team matches (Yano dials the schtick down to a 1 in the main). First two matches are a skip because they involve Yujiro and Don Fale, respectively (and disrespectfully).
November 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Day 7: 11/29/25
Nothing stellar, but the top two were rock solid meat and potatoes tag team matches (Yano dials the schtick down to a 1 in the main). First two matches are a skip because they involve Yujiro and Don Fale, respectively (and disrespectfully).
Nothing stellar, but the top two were rock solid meat and potatoes tag team matches (Yano dials the schtick down to a 1 in the main). First two matches are a skip because they involve Yujiro and Don Fale, respectively (and disrespectfully).
Day 6: 11/28/25
Nothing super today, but I mostly enjoyed everything (semi-main went full HOT by the end unfortunately). Best was Uemura/Umino vs Newman/O’Khan. Matches played to everyone’s strengths unlike yesterday.
Nothing super today, but I mostly enjoyed everything (semi-main went full HOT by the end unfortunately). Best was Uemura/Umino vs Newman/O’Khan. Matches played to everyone’s strengths unlike yesterday.
November 28, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Day 6: 11/28/25
Nothing super today, but I mostly enjoyed everything (semi-main went full HOT by the end unfortunately). Best was Uemura/Umino vs Newman/O’Khan. Matches played to everyone’s strengths unlike yesterday.
Nothing super today, but I mostly enjoyed everything (semi-main went full HOT by the end unfortunately). Best was Uemura/Umino vs Newman/O’Khan. Matches played to everyone’s strengths unlike yesterday.
Yup, there is a long and apparently very good Punk/Bryan match third from the top
November 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Yup, there is a long and apparently very good Punk/Bryan match third from the top
Day 5: 11/26/25
Nothing must see today. The matchups didn’t look enticing on paper and that ended up being the case in reality. The Despy/Shuji vs Kojima/Taichi match was best but with a messy finish.
Nothing must see today. The matchups didn’t look enticing on paper and that ended up being the case in reality. The Despy/Shuji vs Kojima/Taichi match was best but with a messy finish.
November 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Day 5: 11/26/25
Nothing must see today. The matchups didn’t look enticing on paper and that ended up being the case in reality. The Despy/Shuji vs Kojima/Taichi match was best but with a messy finish.
Nothing must see today. The matchups didn’t look enticing on paper and that ended up being the case in reality. The Despy/Shuji vs Kojima/Taichi match was best but with a messy finish.
Day 4: 11/25/25
Definitely recommend the main event (Zack/Oiwa vs Uemera/Umino), probably the best match of the tournament. Would have been a great build to Zack/Shota at the Dome if that was happening (and I guess it still could).
Definitely recommend the main event (Zack/Oiwa vs Uemera/Umino), probably the best match of the tournament. Would have been a great build to Zack/Shota at the Dome if that was happening (and I guess it still could).
November 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Day 4: 11/25/25
Definitely recommend the main event (Zack/Oiwa vs Uemera/Umino), probably the best match of the tournament. Would have been a great build to Zack/Shota at the Dome if that was happening (and I guess it still could).
Definitely recommend the main event (Zack/Oiwa vs Uemera/Umino), probably the best match of the tournament. Would have been a great build to Zack/Shota at the Dome if that was happening (and I guess it still could).
Day 3: 11/24/25
Nothing great today. Best match was Shingo/Drilla vs Shuji/Despy, but I thought it would be better. Good closing stretch and it did make me want to see an Ishikawa/Drilla match.
Nothing great today. Best match was Shingo/Drilla vs Shuji/Despy, but I thought it would be better. Good closing stretch and it did make me want to see an Ishikawa/Drilla match.
November 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Day 3: 11/24/25
Nothing great today. Best match was Shingo/Drilla vs Shuji/Despy, but I thought it would be better. Good closing stretch and it did make me want to see an Ishikawa/Drilla match.
Nothing great today. Best match was Shingo/Drilla vs Shuji/Despy, but I thought it would be better. Good closing stretch and it did make me want to see an Ishikawa/Drilla match.