ROH Live in tokyo!

ROH LIVE IN TOKYO

Jack Evans/ Kotaro Suzuki vs No Remorse Core (Rocky Romero/ Davey Richards)

Suppose to be later in the show, however because of the attack on Delirious, we’re starting the show with it. A good match, especially when it was Romero and Suzuki. Back and forth most of the way with Evans getting only a few of his big spots in. Finish was Romero pinning Evans after massive kicks to the head.

Overall: 6.5/10

Akihiko Ito vs Shuhei Taniguchi

Some solid wrestling between two somewhat green NOAH young boys. Nothing overly impressive in this match. No pinnacle at all and sort of ends out of nowhere. Both could have a future, but they have a long ways to go before then. Finish is a German suplex win for Shuhei Tanihuchi.

Overall: 4/10

Jimmy Rave vs BJ Whitmer

A back and forth match, although you never really believe Whitmer is going to win (Do you really think hes gonna win any match?). This match could have been a lot better had it been given some more time to develop and reach a good pace, but as soon as it picks up Rave hits the pedigree and its over.

Overall: 5.5/10

Go Shiozaki vs Brian Danielson

A very solid wrestling match between two of the best wrestlers in the world today. Back and forth the whole way, and kept it more than a mat style chess game. Really weren’t sure until the ending who was going to win and reached a solid pinnacle before the finish. Many are calling this a match of the year candidate however, I wouldn’t put it that high on the list. It was good, but it wasn’t THAT good. Ending was a tap out by Shiozaki due to cattle mutilation by Danielson.

Overall: 8.5/10

Delirious vs Roderick Strong- Fight without Honor.

A pretty good fight between these two, mixing the Japanese style fight with an ROH style fight to put on one of the best matches of the night. Nice to see Delirious get some redemption in this little feud they have going on. Nothing spectacular happens in this match, nothing too stiff, just a good solid fight. Delirious wins with Chemical Imbalance 2.

Overall: 7/10

Naomichi Marufuji & The Briscoes vs Matt Sydal, Ricky Marvin, & Atsushi Aoki

If you like the excitement and craziness of a 6 man tag then this match is for you. Stays one on one for most of the match, but really breaks down near the end. Some good wrestling and tag team maneuvers, especially out of the Briscoe’s. Finish is doomsday device on Sydal for the pin.

Overall: 7/10

Takeshi Morishima vs Nigel Mcguinness

Another great match in this classic series between them. A pretty stiff match that im sure they both walked away from with many bruises. Nigel really shows his heart in this war, and some crazy high flying stuff. Like I said, awesome match. Nigel threw everything he had at Morishima but in the end Morishima wins after 2 back drop drivers.

Overall 9/10

Overall thoughts of the show:

A pretty decent show. No where near the best show of the year, but decent. A few really great matches and the rest of the card wasn’t too bad either. No real stinkers besides the two NOAH young boys and even that had some good wrestling in it.

Overall show rating: 7/10

1. Rocky Romero & Davey Richards beat Jack Evans & Kotaro Suzuki

2. Shuhei Taniguchi beat Akihiko Ito

3. Jimmy Rave beat BJ Whitmer

4. Bryan Danielson defeated Go Shiozaki

5. Delirious beat Roderick Strong in a Fight Without Honor

6. Naomichi Marufuji & The Briscoes defeated Matt Sydal, Ricky Marvin, & Atsushi Aoki

7. Takeshi Morishima beat Nigel McGuinness to retain the ROH World Title

your truly

mr.Shawn Winfield Smith