Minutes to Bell Time

Manabu Nakanishi and Hiroyoshi Tenzan defeats Toa Henare and Tomoaki Honma

NJPW New Beginning February 6

Typical Dad match with three highlights:

  1. Toa Henare’s vertical suplex on Manabu Nakanishi.
  2. Nakanishi’s top rope chop on Honma
  3. Tenzan’s moonsault on Honma for the victory.

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
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