Having Tanahashi win the title is like having John Cena win it again and take back the "Ace" status. I am not sure this is a good move, and I am really questioning Meij's tenure so far. That said, NJPW is still a great product to watch.
In the potential absense of Kenny, NJPW in 2019 should be pushing LIJ to the moon. Naito needs to win the title from Tanahashi at some point this year (maybe at Dominion), and Sanada needs a great singles run. Not sold on Jay White either, personally I think Tama Tonga should be pushed as a massive heel if they're going to pick a gaijin to do so.
Additionally, I am baffled as to how Minoru Suzuki is not getting main event matches; dude is incredibly over in both Japan and the U.S. and has charisma through the moon. The U.S. crowds sing Kaze Ni Nare at his matches, that's nuts!
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