Yuji Nagata defeats Minoru Suzuki: June 17th New Japan Cup

Result: Yuji Nagata defeats Minoru Suzuki

Match

• This started as a striking match through the first five minutes.
• Despite nearly passing out in the rear naked choke, Nagata managed to block several of Suzuki’s attempts to hit the Gotch Piledriver.
• Nagata caught Suzuki running the ropes, and he hit a quick side suplex with a bridge for the pinfall victory

All Matches from June 17th New Japan Cup

• Full Results
  • Gedo vs. Kazuchika Okada
  • Gabriel Kidd vs. Taiji Ishimori
  • Yuji Nagata vs. Minoru Suzuki
  • Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs. Yuya Uemura
  • Hirooki Goto, Yoshi-Hashi, Sho, Yoh vs. Evil, Sanada, Shingo Takagi, Bushi

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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