So much is happening in New Japan: outside stars are debuting, MOTY contenders are occurring, and now we have to start debating who will be champion at the end of Wrestle Kingdom.

Points of interest from this episode:

“Ospreay = 2019 Wrestler of the Year (this is not up for debate)”

“Chris ’The Painmaker’ Jericho made that main event painful as promised”

“I’m an Okada fanboy and even I’m seriously questioning his current reign”

“I love danger in a match, but I also love Ibushi being capable of walking and breathing, so I’m conflicted”

“Is Naito as IWGP Heavyweight Champion a thing anymore or?…”

“New Japan poach yet ANOTHER outside talent, and I’m just smiling while others boycott”

“Of course I’m travelling when the most stacked G1 of all time starts”

“It is now illegal to accuse Taichi of having bad matches”

"I don't have time to review every BOSJ match, and I barely remember most of them, so let me just wing it"

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