{"id":9025,"date":"2020-09-11T21:00:06","date_gmt":"2020-09-12T03:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?p=9025"},"modified":"2020-09-13T12:09:03","modified_gmt":"2020-09-13T18:09:03","slug":"njpw-strong-episode-6-fighting-spirit-unleashed-recap-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/njpw-strong-episode-6-fighting-spirit-unleashed-recap-review\/","title":{"rendered":"NJPW Strong (Episode 6: Fighting Spirit Unleashed) Recap &#038; Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-8868 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/StrongFIghtingSpirit2020-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/StrongFIghtingSpirit2020-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/StrongFIghtingSpirit2020.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>NJPW Strong<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Episode 6<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Fighting Spirit Unleashed<\/strong><br \/>\n#njpwstrong<\/p>\n<p><strong>Original Air Date: September 11, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Event Date: September 11, 2020<\/strong> (unconfirmed)<br \/>\n(uploaded to NJPW World)<\/p>\n<p><strong>City: <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=port-hueneme-ca\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Port Hueneme<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=california\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">CA<\/span><\/a><\/strong> (unconfirmed)<br \/>\n<strong>Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=oceanview-pavilion\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Oceanview Pavilion<\/span><\/a><\/strong> (empty arena) (unconfirmed)<br \/>\n<strong>Series: <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=fighting-spirit-unleashed-2020\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Fighting Spirit Unleased 2020<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Commentary<\/strong> (English)<strong>: Kevin Kelly, Alex Koslov<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ring Announcer: Kimihiko Ozaki<\/strong> (remotely?)<strong>, Adnan Kureishy<\/strong> (ringside)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Intro Video<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Ring Area<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nKevin Kelly and Alex Koslov welcome us to tonight&#8217;s show.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nA brief look at some of the wrestlers taking part in NJPW Strong&#8217;s Fighting Spirit Unleashed tour.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 1<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Adrian Quest &amp; Logan Riegal vs ACH &amp; TJP<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Sparky Ballard)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69e7524c79b5c','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69e7524c79b5c\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69e7524c79b5c\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: ACH pins Adrian Quest after a diving frog splash<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 9:23<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nVery good match. ACH seemed particularly focused and aggressive tonight, but Adrian Quest stood out for being highly energetic and very resilient. The team of ACH and TJP went about their business and seemed to be headed for an easy win in the first few minutes, but Quest and Riegel stuck around and gave them a very good fight. Quest really led his team, and even though he got beat up a fair amount, he definitely had a strong fighting spirit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 2<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Danny Limelight vs Rocky Romero<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Jeremy Marcus)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69e7524c79c8b','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69e7524c79c8b\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69e7524c79c8b\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Rocky Romero wins via submission with the Diablo Armbar<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 8:12<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nVery good match. This was framed as Rocky doing a bit of in-ring scouting of Limelight after being impressed with Limelight&#8217;s performances on previous episodes of Strong and Lion&#8217;s Break Collision. Limelight knew this of course, and he played into it by being cocky and imitating some of Rocky&#8217;s movements. Rocky took Limelight&#8217;s attitude with a smile, but things did get mildly heated once they really started to get into the action. This was a fast and fun match, and the connection between these two wrestlers seems to just be beginning.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Intermission<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nThe ring is cleaned and sanitized during a brief intermission.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nStarting next week: Lion&#8217;s Break Crown.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 3<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Guerrillas of Destiny vs PJ Black &amp; David Finlay<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Justin Borden)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69e7524c79cc7','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69e7524c79cc7\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69e7524c79cc7\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Tanga Loa pins PJ Black after Apeshit<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 9:24<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nVery good match. PJ Black and David Finaly make for a very fun team, but the Guerrillas of Destiny are a very established and decorated tag team, so this seemed like a mismatch. GOD did well throughout the entire match, and they used teamwork and sneaky tactics almost constantly to keep Finlay and Black unbalanced. Finlay and Black looked good individually, but GOD dominated this match.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nA look at Bullet Club dominating the New Japan Cup and the New Japan Cup in the USA with EVIL and KENTA winning the tournaments respectively. Is Bullet Club taking over the world, or can Jeff Cobb stall their momentum by beating KENTA for the right to challenge for the IWGP US Heavyweight Title?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 4<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>IWGP US Heavyweight Title Challenger Rights Holder Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Jeff Cobb vs KENTA<\/strong> (US Title challenger rights holder)<br \/>\n(referee: Justin Borden)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69e7524c79cfd','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69e7524c79cfd\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69e7524c79cfd\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: KENTA wins via pinfall after Go2Sleep<\/strong> (after a whole lot of shenanigans with the help of Chase Owens), KENTA retains the right to challenge for the IWGP US Heavyweight Title<br \/>\n<strong>Time: 17:57<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nVery good match. Cobb came into this match with a taped knee, and KENTA targeted Cobb&#8217;s knee almost immediately. Before that though, KENTA rolled out of the ring to make Cobb wait and to get him frustrated. Once KENTA decided to start attacking though, his game plan was focused and effective. Cobb&#8217;s knee was a huge issue throughout the match. Cobb&#8217;s power moves were less powerful because he was having trouble standing, and he couldn&#8217;t move quickly enough to get out of the way of many of KENTA&#8217;s attacks. KENTA dominated the match, but Cobb started to build a comeback as the match went longer. As Cobb was rising though, a bunch of shenanigans took place including the referee getting knocked out and Chase Owens coming out to support his Bullet Club teammate. Cobb pushed hard in the end, but the odds were stacked heavily against him. This was a fun, is somewhat frustrating match in that usual Bullet Club style.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Show Impressions<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nThis was a really good show. All the matches were very entertaining, and the main event felt important.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match of the Night<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Jeff Cobb vs KENTA<\/strong><br \/>\nI think the importance of the match and the brief history leading up to it helped put this match at the top of my list tonight.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Official Results: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njpw1972.com\/tornament\/80190?showResult=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">https:\/\/www.njpw1972.com\/tornament\/80190?showResult=1<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jeff Cobb challenges KENTA for the right to challenge for the IWGP US Heavyweight Title in a good episode of NJPW Strong and part two of Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2020!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8584,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[620,297,6635],"tags":[769,6565,6665,235,723,1555,1587,6585,581,6697,6698,2600,1486,6714,2349,6564,6641,2679,637,1319,6650,577,576,6567,6652,6568,714,6640,6636,594,1778,1332],"class_list":["post-9025","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-njpw","category-show-results","category-strong","tag-ach","tag-adnan-kureishy","tag-adrian-quest","tag-alex-koslov","tag-bullet-club","tag-california","tag-chase-owens","tag-danny-limelight","tag-david-finlay","tag-fighting-spirit-unleashed","tag-fighting-spirit-unleashed-2020","tag-god","tag-guerrillas-of-destiny","tag-iwgp-us-heavyweight-title-challenger-rights-holder-match","tag-jeff-cobb","tag-jeremy-marcus","tag-justin-borden","tag-kenta","tag-kevin-kelly","tag-kimihiko-ozaki","tag-logan-riegel","tag-new-japan-pro-wrestling","tag-njpw","tag-oceanview-pavilion","tag-pj-black","tag-port-hueneme-ca","tag-rocky-romero","tag-sparky-ballard","tag-strong","tag-tama-tonga","tag-tanga-loa","tag-tjp"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9025","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9025"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9025\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9030,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9025\/revisions\/9030"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8584"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9025"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9025"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9025"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}