As the match passes the halfway point the action picks up dramatically. Both men exchange lightning quick offence and Nakamura catches Ibushi with a brutal kick to the back of the head. Ibushi begins to “no-sell” Nakamura’s offence and both men start trading vicious shots without selling a thing. Taz points out that you just don’t see this type of thing in WWE because Vince McMahon and other officials would be furious.
Taz is very impressed by the work rate of these guys in this match. He laughs as he points out that Ibushi certainly outdid him in this match in terms of creative suplexes, but a lot of them were very dangerous moves. There was one suplex from the outside of the ring by Ibushi that could have easily broke Nakamura’s neck, and Taz would never throw, or take that type of suplex. Nonetheless, he knows that these men are professionals who have mastered these types of bumps.
Nakamura won the match with a kick to the head, and Taz initially thought this was going to be a false finish spot, especially after all the other offence we saw in this match. Nonetheless, he thought the finish worked, pointing out that strong style relies on the effectiveness of striking and kicks. Overall, he really enjoyed the match and he wishes we could see this version of Nakamura in WWE.
That sums up today’s episode of The Taz Show. You can listen to the show yourself anytime here, and I’ll catch ya next week for another recap!
