>>19354851I specifically said "young talent," not just putting someone over. The Ace of the company should probably help to pass the torch to the younger generation or at least have one go the distance against them to spark some enthusiasm, Inoki refused and it hurt the company... so every Ace since was more respectful to their young lions. Okada was made by Tanahashi and Nakamura.
Name a wrestler currently under 30 years old that has beaten Okada in a singles match. Should be easy.
Name a wrestler currently employed by NJPW that has beaten Okada and is under 35 years old.
How many Reiwa wrestlers have had a singles match with Okada at all? Win, lose or draw.
>>19354740I'm not your boogeyman. I never once used the scary "g" word. I noted issues that I, and many fans, have with the company. Strawman arguments and hyperbole won't get you anywhere.
It wasn't so much that the length of Goto's reign was cut short in time but that the reign was ended without accomplishing anything. Nothing was gained. No booking was furthered, no talent elevated, no storylines developed.
Goto beat ZSJ, capturing the hearts and attention of the fans... then he had a few pointless matches before dropping it back to ZSJ. Status quo achieved, kicked the can down the road and really didn't make anyone look good. I'd say the reign was cut short of achieving anything lasting for the company.
