corwo Posted November 21, 2022 Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 Nomura rushed Fudo but quickly got caught in a headlock, forcing him to use an escape early on. He would have to rely on his technique to gain small advantages throughout the match. Nomura delivered a dropkick and followed up with a sleeper to pressure Fudo into using an escape of his own. Fudo was unrelenting in his attack and downed Nomura with a forearm to the face. I especially liked how whenever Nomura was down, Fudo would get impatient and deliver an errant kick or elbow drop to maintain control. When people talk about wrestlers not wasting any motion, more often than not, it's a buzz phrase. Not with Rikiya Fudo, however. The way he applies his side headlocks is captivating. He really cranks on holds to make you feel for whoever's on the receiving end. Fudo was the perfect foil for Nomura, a towering giant for Naoya to overcome on his way to the title tournament finals. Nomura's spear looked fantastic, but Fudo's offensive onslaught was ruthless. He clobbered Nomura with lariats, Vader Hammers to the face, and stiff kicks. That made it all the more gratifying when Nomura, learning from his previous mistakes, caught Fudo off-guard and delivered a flash armbar for the win. A delightful slice of pro wrestling. One of the year's finest sub-ten-minute matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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