Kazuchika Okada defeats Yuji Nagata: June 24th New Japan Cup Event

Result: Kazuchika Okada defeats Yuji Nagata

Match

• Okada played the hits at the 15 minute mark hitting both a dropkick and a tombstone. When he went for a submission, Nagata countered into one of his own.
• A few minutes later, Okada did cinch in the the submission and the referee had to call for the bell.

All Matches from June 24th New Japan Cup Event

• Full Results
  • Kazuchika Okada vs. Yuji Nagata
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  • Toru Yano vs. Hiromu Takahashi
  • Taiji Ishimori vs. Yoshinobu Kanemaru
  • Douki, Taichi, ZSJ vs. Ryuske Taguchi, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kota Ibushi

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Match Ratings

Six dimensions combine to make up the overall rating. Matches score ratings of 1-10 only if the match lasts for a minimum of 5 minutes.

1. Match Quality– Was the match well wrestled or sloppy?
2. Audience Engagement– Did the live audience care about the match?
3. Competitiveness– Was the match competitive or one-sided?
4. Stakes – Did the match matter?
5. Finish– Did the match end in a satisfying manner?
6. Performance: (1) Poor (2) Below Average (3) Average (4) Above Average (5) Excellent