I have no issue calling this a good match. Asako has traded in his all white gear from the night before for some shiny black motif. Kenta shows a lot of fire but also shows promise in being able to put together a match that progresses from matwork to a shift on the outside and then leading to a finishing stretch. The slam on the outside to the unprotected area of the floor was a well done highspot. In 2000, we have seen the potential of Danielson, Punk, Styles, etc and now you can add Kenta to that list with performances like this five months into his career. *** (5.9)

Kenta really did hold his own here. Comparatively, I thought he was much more interesting and watchable than Marufuji the night before. Both the crispness of his offense and his ability to make Asako's offense look good. The match is decent enough with the slam outside changing the complexion and Kenta getting a nice reaction for a run of dropkicks and some fun underdog offense. A camel clutch finishes it but the future is bright for Kenta in NOAH.

 

**1/4