Our regular look at what NJPW wrestlers are saying on social media
As we pass the three month mark without a live NJPW event, it’s safe to say wrestlers are itching to get abck to work. To that end, some are already positioning themselves for future matchups. Meanwhile, talking about past matchups wasn’t exactly something that Taichi was thrilled about…
どうしてもやるなら
ミラノ1人でやれよ今日の夜
自宅警備で忙しいしな— タイチ (@taichi0319) May 30, 2020
This weekend saw NJPW World host a special edition of their Tele Pro-Wrestling series, where guest commentators talk about some picks from the archives. Yes, the combination of Milano Collection A.T. and Taichi, Unione, was in effect. Over a decade has passed since the two were in the junior heavyweight tag team ranks, and anyone who has witnessed their interactions since will be aware that feelings have somewhat soured. Taichi was prompted to comment ‘If you have to do this thing, make Milano do it by himself. I’m busy looking after the house tonight. See ya’.
A reluctant Taichi did indeed participate in the end, but his mood didn’t exactly lighten any.
頭痛くなった
もう呼ぶなよ
めちゃくちゃなヤツらだ本当に…
10年分疲れた#njpwworld
— タイチ (@taichi0319) May 30, 2020
‘My head hurts… Don’t ever ask me again. These guys are just all over the place. Ten years worth of hassle right there’.
俺がいつ文句言ったんだ馬鹿野郎！
絶対泣かす！
ケツに爆竹ぶっ込んでやる！ https://t.co/XkolcrqSgv
— El Desperado (@ElDesperado5) May 26, 2020
As for Taichi’s Suzuki-Gun teammate El Desperado, more controversy and antagonism. This time, in response to El Phantasmo referring to the former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion as a ‘bitch’ in our interview (the English version of which will be coming this week), Desperado slammed ELP, stating ‘Where do you get off bitching to me? I’ll make you cry! I’ll shove a firecracker up your ass!’
Desperado had some more respectful words for IWGP Junior Heavyweight champ Hiromu Takahashi. Responding to Hiromu’s ‘happiness’ looking at his defeated face in our Best on their Best series (watch here!)
この試合選ぶとかいい趣味してんじゃねーか
ヒロム@TIMEBOMB1105 知ってるか
お前が「快感だった」と評した俺の顔は「泣き顔」だ
たかだか5秒そこらの試合後の俺の顔を見てこの時のこと色々思い出したよ
ありがとな
次は絶対負けない
ベルトは俺がもらう https://t.co/gNTqBez8Sm
— El Desperado (@ElDesperado5) May 22, 2020
‘Hiromu, the face you were so happy to see was my crying face. Seeing that moment, my face for a few seconds there made a lot of memories come back. Thank you. Next time I won’t lose. That belt is mine.’
To which Hiromu responded:
じゃあヒロムちゃんの未来はデスペの泣き顔で溢れているってことか。
その涙を溜めるボトルを用意しておくよ。— 高橋ヒロム / Hiromu Takahashi (@TIMEBOMB1105) May 22, 2020
‘So Hiromu’s going to be seeing a lot more of your crying face? I’ll bring a bottle to keep those tears in.’
負けてリングの上で泣いたのは初めてだったよ
でももう無いから心配するな
俺とヒロムの未来はヒロムの泣き顔だけだから
そのペットボトルは自分の涙に使え
それじゃタイバニ一気見するからもう話しかけんなよ
— El Desperado (@ElDesperado5) May 22, 2020
‘It was the first time I’ve ever cried after losing a match. But, one and done. The only thing in our future is your crying face, so save that bottle for yourself. Anyway, I’ve TV to binge, so leave me be’.
Hiromu had much more to talk about when it comes to the junior heavyweight landscape, including a controversial suggestion in a recent NJPW World interview, so stay tuned for an English version!
