Suzuki Gun defeats Nagata, Uemura, Ibushi, Tanahashi: June 16th New Japan Cup

Result: Suzuki Gun defeats Nagata, Uemura, Ibushi, Tanahashi

Match

• Yoshinobu Kanemaru, Zack Sabre Junior, Taichi, and Minoru Suzuki represent Suzuki Gun.
• This match previews some opening round matches from later in the tournament
  • Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Kota Ibushi
  • Minoru Suzuki vs. Yuji Nagata
  • Taichi vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi
  • Yuya Uemura vs. Yoshinobu Kanemaru
• Per usual Suzuki Gun attacked prior to the opening bell.
• A lot of time focused on Tanahashi’s knee.
• Kanemaru used the liquor bottle on the side of Uemura’s head and then tossed him back to Suzuki.
• After a rear naked choke and a gotch-style pile driver on Uemura, Suzuki picked up the pinfall victory.
• Suzuki Gun cleared the ring afterward

All Matches from June 16th New Japan Cup

• Full Results
  • Togi Makabe vs. Yota Tsuji
  • Tomoaki Honma vs. Hiromu Takahashi
  • Tomohiro Ishii vs. El Desperado
  • Toru Yano vs. Jado
  • Suzuki Gun vs. Tanahashi, Uemura, Ibushi, and Nagata

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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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