Daisuke Harada vs. Kenoh

[7.0] "A fun sprint with some nice back and forth, it suffered a bit from the predictable outcome, there was just no way that anyone believed that Harada could've won, which took a lot away from the suspense."

[8.0] "A damn good match suited for someone like Kenoh. All the selling needed for something good lays in his opponent, and he can just keep throwing kicks, which honestly, is the only thing he's good at. Harada is believable as an underdog as he's constantly trying to get a quick pin, but takes too much damage and loses. 4 Stars."

[6.0] "Familiar friendly formula followed w/ the heavy bullying the junior early, taunting the crowd w/ seemingly how-easy it is, the junior scrapes his way back, eventually countering his way onto building momentum of his own, but then the junior tries to repeat an execution of an earlier move (step-up knee-to-the-head, ) the heavy knows this trick, counters, and soon-after builds such a head-of-steam that he can successfully hit his finisher and win. There was one rollup Harada executed off-of an attempted top-rope footstomp that was impressive, but mostly it was what one would predict, and perhaps, even too-short to best register. 3"

[7.0] "This one checked the boxes for sure. Insane kicks, convincing near falls, strong counters, and a coherent story. Kenoh gave a clinic on working over the midsection and did everything imaginable to labor the breathing of his opponent. Daisuke Harada had pin combinations for days and brought just enough to match the physicality. Matches of this length are what make a balanced card, especially when the wrestlers are this good. All in all, a damn solid bout. 3.5 stars, 7 out of 10."

[8.0] "This was a good match and I might be bit higher than others on this due to liking both Kenoh and Harada a lot. This was a strong 10 minutes of wrestling and a good defence to Kenoh. 8/10"

[8.0] "Daisuke Harada is one of the best Junior Heavyweights in the world, with the exception of maybe Dragon Gate's Jason Lee. And this match with Kenoh goes a long way to prove that as well. Kenoh did Kenoh things with just brutal as hell kicks, and Harada has that spirit that just gets you to bite on every two-count."

[7.0] "***3/4 I expect Harada to break out in 2022. That was his first challenge for the national title in a blow off show and he did well. He is no position yet to dethrone Kenou but I hope he can get a reign with the title this year. It was a good match, Kenou is on top form"

[7.0] "Good 10 minute match with high pace and high intensity from beginning to end. Great contrast in styles with the high speed and high flying of the challenger Harada against the lethal strikes of the GHC National champion Kenoh. Some real good nearfalls in the end as well. Solid defense from the champion in what I hope will be a fantastic year from him and pro-wrestling NOAH."

[7.0] "A very nice little match and good defense for Kenoh. A good showcase for Harada at times, even if he did spend half his offense trying to win with rollups. Match is hurt by the fact that I knew Daisuke had zero chance of taking that title but nevertheless, I really hope and more juniors challenge for the National Championship."

[7.0] "This was the best match on the card and I think only the second time a jr had challenged for the national belt. Despite there being almost zero chance of a title change I actually bit on a couple of the near falls."

[8.0] "They had me biting on near falls, until the very end. The open weight title should be defended against juniors it's an open weight belt after all. Harada is a really good babyface you wanna see when and Kenoh is a prick match made in heaven. I loved when Harada went for a takedown and Kenoh reversed it getting into mount and started pounding the shit out of his midsection. Harada spent to much time in distress, but when he got going he had me convinced at some points he was gonna win. Good match."