NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 2018 Night 2: Results, Grades, and Analysis

B Block Matches

We’re in for a few matches that could absolutely steal the show here, with some potential match of the year candidates.

Dragon Lee (CMLL) vs. SHO (CHAOS)

This one started with both men exchanging massive forearms and shoulder blocks. SHO got the best of that, but Dragon Lee kicked up and SHO was unable to knock Dragon Lee off his feet after that. Lee dodged a majority of SHO’s offence, so SHO decided to switch tactics and started to grapple. He went for an armbar, but Dragon Lee got to the ropes. SHO dropkicked Dragon Lee off the apron, and kicked the arm of Dragon Lee.

This didn’t last long though, as Dragon Lee hit a huge tope con giro and the pace of the match suddenly increased. Dragon Lee locked on an armbar of his own, but SHO escaped. After an exchange of strikes, the action spilled to the outside of the ring. Both men exchanged forearms again, and got back in the ring and continued exchanging forearms. They both then exchanged a series of German suplexes before Dragon Lee hit a one man standing Spanish Fly, but SHO kicked out.

SHO went back to the arm of Dragon Lee, and Dragon Lee barely made it to the ropes. Dragon Lee went for an armbar of his own on the arm of SHO. This is looking to be a breakout performance for SHO as he has been able to keep up with Dragon Lee. Lee went for a hurricanrana over the top rope to the floor while SHO was on the apron, but SHO caught him and powerbombed him into the ring!

SHO hit a last ride powerbomb into a lung blower! Dragon Lee kicked out! SHO went for a package piledriver, but Dragon Lee was able to block it. SHO locked in an armbar, but Dragon Lee escaped again. Both men ended up seated on the top rope and they exchanged forearms. Dragon Lee won the exchange and hit a double foot stomp. SHO kicked out. Dragon Lee hit the Desnucadora for the pinfall! What a match!

Result: Dragon Lee (1-0)

Rating: 4.75 stars out of 5