by Chris Samsa | Jul 2, 2020 | Column, NJPW, Preview
Semi Final Match: Hiromu Takahashi v. Kazuchika Okada New Japan Cup History Kazuchika Okada’s three victories via the Cobra Clutch in this year’s New Japan Cup leave him with four total submission victories in New Japan Cup history, second only to SANADA and...
by Chris Samsa | Jul 1, 2020 | Column, NJPW, Preview
Quarter Final Match: Kazuchika Okada v. Taiji Ishimori New Japan Cup History Kazuchika Okada has defeated both of his New Japan Cup opponents this year by submission, his last singles victory via submission before this year’s tournament was on...
by Chris Samsa | Jun 30, 2020 | AEW, Column, Preview
All Elite Wrestling’s Fyter Fest comes to you live from Jacksonville, Florida on July 1st and July 8th on TNT or AEW Plus. My raw statistical preview is below with specific applicable statistics highlighted for each match on Night One! Check out my core...
by Chris Samsa | Jun 30, 2020 | Column, NJPW, Preview
Round 2 Match: Kota Ibushi v. Taichi New Japan Cup History Kota Ibushi’s .778 (7-2) winning percentage in New Japan Cup matches is second amongst competitors with more than two New Japan Cup matches behind only Kazuchika Okada (11-1 / .917) While it’s only two...
by Chris Samsa | Jun 23, 2020 | Column, NJPW, Preview
Round 2 Match: Kazuchika Okada v. Yuji Nagata New Japan Cup History • Kazuchika Okada’s .909 Win % is the highest amongst all New Japan Cup competitors with more than one New Japan Cup Win. • Yuji Nagata’s New Japan Cup experience shouldn’t be understated. His 5:26:59...