5 things New Japan Pro Wrestling does right
The world wrestling scene is more exciting than ever, even though some companies such as Impact has been struggling, NJPW and ROH have taken advantage! With indy wrestling being the hottest it's ever been, with the internet taking them around the globe, there is no shortage of good wrestling to watch.
And NJPW has had a breakout year in terms of global reach, with the company being named 'The Promotion of the Year' at the Wrestling Observer Newsletter's Year-end Awards (2017)
There is no doubt that NJPW is the best promotion in the world in terms of pure wrestling and in-ring storytelling, and has been appreciated by fans and critics alike. Here are five things that New Japan dLong-term!
#5 Long-term booking
For a promotion regarded as the best, it comes as no surprise that the booking is absolutely world class.
With Gedo winning the best booker award at the aforementioned W.O.N's year-end awards, it is clear that he, along with Jado and his other staff, do things right.
The obvious difference between NJPW and WWE's booking lies in the long-term planning. It's a common thing to hear how Vince McMahon changes his mind often, but the Japanese promotion put in a lot more effort to build up feuds.
While WWE would have repeated a WrestleMania match the very next PPV, New Japan waited about half a year to book Omega/Okada II.