Sanada defeats Sho: New Japan August 26

Result: Sanada defeats Sho

Match:

• This is an Interim KOPW Championship Qualifying Match. The winner advances to a four way match on 8/29 to compete for the Interim KOPW Championship.
• This match is contested with the stipulation that victory can only be achieved through submission.
• After working over Sho’s legs and knees for the majority of the match, Sanada used the Figure Four to secure the submission victory.

All Matches from New Japan August 26

• Full Results
  • Preliminary Matches
    • Uemura, Tsuji, Nagata v. Yoshi-Hashi, Ishii, Goto
    • Wato, Tenzan, Ibushi, Tanahashi v. Douki, Kanemaru, ZSJ, Taichi
  • KOPW Qualifier Matches
    • Kojima v. Desperado – No Finishers
    • Sho v. Sanada – KOPW Qualifier – Submission Match
    • Bushi v. Yano – KOPW Qualifier – 2 Count Pinfalls
    • Yujiro Takahashi v. Okada – 3 on 1 Handicap Match.

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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