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New Japan Cup Round One: Kazuchika Okada vs. El Desperado
Great stiff match. Desperado blistered Okada's chest with wicked chops. Desperado attacked the left knee of Okada. Okada attacked Desperado's neck. Desperado blocked an Okada dropkick and locked in Numero Dos.
Okada reverses out and gets the Money Clip. Desperado is about to pass out but Okada lets go of hold. He sets up Desperado for the Rainmaker, but Desperado stuns him with an elbow. Desperado hits Pinche Loco.
Desperado goes for another Pinche Loco but Okada reverses out. They reverse out a bunch of moves. Okada hits a dropkick. Okada hits a Landslide and finally the Rainmaker.
Okada pins Desperado.
Okada got the mic and praised Desperado and how hard he fought. He thanks everyone who came to see the show. He told the fans to stick with us in 2022, and he promises to make it rain in the New Japan Cup.
Great match. Both men beat each other up badly. My recap cannot do this match justice.
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