Matt Cross vs. Ricky Starks

NWA Powerrr – Premier 2/11 – Television Title Match

Starks has one title defense out seven required for a Worlds Heavyweight Championship match. Television Title matches have a 6:05 time limit.

The match started slow especially considering the time limit constraints. Cross hit a big back breaker with three and a half minutes left. After a handspring back elbow, Cross earned only a one count. He answered with a pump kick that earned Cross a two count. Starks blocked the vertical suplex and hit one of his own.  With 10 seconds left, Cross hit a Cross cutter. Unaware of the time, Cross went for a top rope move, but the time limit expired.

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