LIJ and Chaos Ends in Double Count Out: June 23rd New Japan Cup Event

Result: LIJ and Chaos Ends in Double Count Out

Match

• Tetsuya Naito, Sanada, Shingo Takagi, Hiromu Takahashi vs. Toru Yano, Sho, Tomohiro Ishii, Kazuchika Okada
• This match previews second round matches:
  • Toru Yano vs. Hiromu Takahashi
  • Sho vs. Sanada.
• Hiromu Takahashi appears visibly upset to have to face Yano. They had a feud in 2011 that result in Yano shaving Hiromu Takahashi’s head.
• Before the match could even start, Yano pulled out a set of clippers from his pants.
• While the referee took those away, Toru Yano chased Takahashi through the arena with a second pair about 12:00 minutes in. With both men in the hallways of the arena, the referee counted both teams out of the match.

All Matches from June 23rd New Japan Cup Event

• Full Results
  • Yoshi Hashi vs. Tenzan
  • Hirooki Goto vs. Yujiro Takahashi
  • Bushi vs. Yoh
  • Evil vs. Satoshi Kojima
  • LIJ vs. Chaos

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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?
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