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If you don't mind me expressing my open mind to these new directions that NJPW has decided to embark. Maybe it'll give some optimism on EVIL as the safe choice as double champion. (In the thread)
@adamwilbourn @SimonMiller316
@MichaelHamflett
If you don't mind me expressing my open mind to these new directions that NJPW has decided to embark. Maybe it'll give some optimism on EVIL as the safe choice as double champion. (In the thread)
If you (understand Japanese and still remember) the first promo when Takaki Watanabe finished his excursion and comeback to Japan as EVIL. You would not be surprised by this / at least you thought that this situation would happen sooner or later.
On that promo, the narrator said that "Mr. Watanabe has sold his soul and become EVIL. Little by little the darkness will consume his heart." Kayfabe-wise, This is the real character of EVIL when darkness fully consumed his heart and they already planned this since 2015.
For business perspective, EVIL is one of the most promising wrestlers in NJPW, he's the 3rd biggest draw for LIJ after Naito & Hiromu. His merch sales is good and he has many fans too.
His match against Chris Jericho at Power Struggle 2018 is one of NJPW methods to make him more popular for western audience.
Since Okada Naito saga is over, Tana & Ibushi busy with their tag matches, corona virus become pandemic and some of the NJPW top stars can't compete in Japan.
I think it's a good choice for New Japan to push EVIL. It will open more fresh storylines & more possible feuds for NJPW shows in the future.
