Kenta defeats Jeff Cobb: New Japan Strong August 14

Result: Kenta defeats Jeff Cobb

Match:

• Kenta played the hits. Dropkick in the corner and a double stomp from the top.
• When Cobb went for the Tour of the Islands, Kenta grabbed the referee by the shirt. He then pushed Cobb into the referee squishing him in the corner.
• After a low blow, Kenta used an inside cradle to pick up the pinfall victory.

All Matches from New Japan Strong August 14

• Full Results
  • Kenta vs. Jeff Cobb – New Japan Cup USA Semi-Final
  • Toma Tonga vs. David Finlay – New Japan Cup USA Semi-Final
  • TJP, ACH, Alex Zayne vs. PJ Black, Misterioso, Blake Christian
  • Clark Connors and Jordan Clearwater vs. Logan Riegel and Barret Brown

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