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Daniel Garcia & Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Katsuyori Shibata & Orange Cassidy

Match

Match Data
Date:
21.06.2023
WON rating:
***1/2
Match type:
7.12
Current Total Rating (?)
Valid votes: 233
Number of comments: 34
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Average rating: 7.12  [233]
Average rating in 2025: 7.25  [8]
Average rating in 2024: 7.25  [8]
Average rating in 2023: 7.12  [217]
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Screaming Enigma wrote on 13.08.2023:
[7.0] "This was a rock solid Tag Team Match that sets up a really interesting Four-Way Match at Forbidden Door. With three champions going into the match, I hate to say it, but I feel like the odd man out, Garcia in this scenario, is eating the pin or submission."
Gonto03 wrote on 29.07.2023:
[5.0] "I didn't feel any chemistry between these four. The match was too long and it felt dull and uninteresting throughout. All of them did their moves and they were well executed, but story-wise it seemed like the match never kicked off. The post-match segment also felt odd with the immediate announcement of the 4-way and the very forced tension between Shibata and Orange Cassidy. Overall, I expected more from this lineup and hope they deliver at Forbidden Door."
conker8 wrote on 30.06.2023:
[4.0] "Quatre bons mecs mais le match était vraiment pas bon, c'était trop long et parfois des maladresses."
LeoJosephXXI wrote on 26.06.2023:
[4.0] "This was a slog. Way too long. Cut 4 minutes, and maybe we would have a more dynamic match. I'm having a good time watching Daniel Garcia dancing. It's so dump and bad, but he gets into it. Special points for dancing with his crotch right in the face of Cassidy in the corner. Zack Sabre Jr his very fast in his submissions and holds, and I sometimes I think that he needs to slow down, or at least wait for the opponent to try to escape the hold before putting another. Even Schiavone was confused on commentary. I'm not a fan of Orange Cassidy's title reign. His gimmick can work (even though I find too silly for his position), but BOY, does he need to look this strong? The Orange Punch is a dumb finish even for him. Shibata didn't look that good. I wish he had a thunderous hot tag to come in and whoop some ass, but we got this OK match, which led to the announce of the 4 wrestlers going against each other for Cassidy's belt. That don't makes sense, since Shibata is ROH Pure Champion and Zack Sabre Jr is the TV Champion, they don't need to go after Cassidy's belt (especially Shibata, as he is supposed to be his friend). Daniel Garcia was in the 4 Way to eat the PIN to Cassidy, which is very on the nose. If I remember correctly, the NJPW TV Title has a 15 minute time limit. Why didn't they book a double title match, Zack Sabre Jr vs Orange Cassidy, but a twist that Cassidy has to win within the time limit to get the TV Title? If the match goes beyond 15 minutes, it will only be for Cassidy's title. Let's say the match ends in 15:20, with Cassidy winning. Cassidy retains his belt, but can't win the TV Title, because he didn't win within the rules of the TV Title. So that protects the New Japan talent (a bit) and puts over the AEW star, but the New Japan talent can always sneaks his way out of the loss by being a heel (because Zack is). This little fantasy booking I just made was something that was booked in the Territory Days of old, but would make the match more interesting and more focus on building interest. So TL;DR: match was ok, wish it was shorter. Not a fan of the booking, wish it was better."
WrestleWire wrote on 25.06.2023:
[7.0] "I say this over and over again, but no one makes me rewind a match more than Zack Sabre Jr. is able to. Everything he does is full of intent, malice, and innovation. Breaking up a potential finish with his signature Neck Twist was one of the more creative breakups I have seen, for instance. Even when he keeps it simple, it is cringeworthy in the best way. Across the ring, seeing him share the squared circle with Katsuyori Shibata once more was a treat. One of my favorite rivalries ever. And the chemistry between Orange Cassidy and ZSJ is clear. Throw in a solid showing from Daniel Garcia and this became a damn good match that flirted with greatness at times. 3.5 stars, 7 out of 10."
August Maldonado wrote on 25.06.2023:
[5.0] "Bad things, there was some lack of coordination, dull moments and you could tell that there were moments when they didn't know what to do, hence, I love the way Zack and Cassidy fight, Garcia and Shibata excelled, there were very attacks and movements flashy, it was a somewhat incongruous match, but it was acceptable."
Cal1641 wrote on 25.06.2023:
[5.0] "Didnt think this was all that special, standard tv tag match which should have really been better with the talent involved"
Pandawithwingsx wrote on 24.06.2023:
[9.0] "Loved this match and loved all four of these guys, all had different styles ish that worked well for the overall match. Shibata and Garcia looked great against eachother, Garcia is a championship level wrestler, and ZSJ has been awesome all year long. OC did his stuff great and loved him doing his dance."
ajgant73 wrote on 23.06.2023:
[7.0] "Best match of the night on the card in my opinion. ZSJ and Shibata really carried this match, Cassidy didn't care, and Garcia looked like he was lost till the very end. Garcia pins Shibata via roll up after Cassidy accidentally hits him with orange punch. 7.25 out of 10. ***1/2"
Mizzle Assault Ant wrote on 23.06.2023:
[9.0] "Great TV match, four super talented guys who did some super fun work together. Garcia danced so hard he blew his crotch out."
eltetechori wrote on 23.06.2023:
[8.0] "The best fight of the night without a doubt, very good technique by both teams, also full of entertainment and with a time more than debatable because I think it has been given too much, but still, very good fight, the best of the night."
WrasslinRob wrote on 23.06.2023:
[8.0] ""Is he saying Ciabatta? " My fiancee "No no. Shibata. He's great." This match did it's job of showcasing the men involved, and setting up the 4 way at Forbidden Door."
Hyt wrote on 23.06.2023:
[8.0] "The best match of the night, the four guys were really good in-ring, great combinations between the two tag Teams."
RavenCrow75 wrote on 22.06.2023:
[6.0] "Good match. Some good technical work in this match. Some good exchanges and combinations between these two teams."
Doof Warrior wrote on 22.06.2023:
[6.0] "Good match though the people around me weren't too in to it. I get it, but this was good, just unfortunate it was the only substantial match on Dynamite and didn't really hit that level you'd want."
SoaKas wrote on 22.06.2023:
[6.0] "I was really looking forward to this match since I love ZSJ and Shibata. These four didn't really have that much chemistry with each other, which is weird but that just happens. Problem is: They'll have a four way match at the PPV and this was not the match to build hype for that sadly."
Soo-Play wrote on 22.06.2023:
[5.0] "This was fine but kind of disappointing. Too long and it felt like the crowd wasn't behind everyone despite being hot all night."
PuroresuLover wrote on 22.06.2023:
[4.0] "I was kinda hyped to watch this match, since we were having Katsuyori Shibata and Zack Sabre Jr in the same ring once again. Sadly, this was not as good as it should be, in fact, it was kinda weak and slow, and Daniel Garcia was looking like a huge flop in this bout, especially because of this stupid gimmick he's been portraying for over a year now. It's a shame to see how the legendary Shibata has been used lately, and I'm praying that the Four Way in Canada will be a good match. ***"
TheLegitBoss wrote on 22.06.2023:
[7.0] "Another fun tag match even if I honestly preferred the trios one with Suzuki because this one was super interesting with four cool names but unfortunately it was way too long for not much, I don't know in what world we made it last seventeen minutes when their four-way will surely last less than the match that was supposed to give hype to their title bout. Surprisingly, there were a few good moments though, so I'll give it a solid rating."
Billy Boy wrote on 22.06.2023:
[8.0] "Very good match as expected with the involvement of ZSJ & Shibata. Garcia looked good. Surprisingly enough, OC looked good here too considering I hate the fucker. The best part of this match was easily the technical wrestling and the low amount of shenanigans. I was genuinely shocked when OC lost, so thank you TK, I guess. In regards to the 4-way at Forbidden Door, my pick is anyone not named Freshly Squeezed. 7.5/10. ***3/4"
Moonlightheart04 wrote on 22.06.2023:
[9.0] "Everyone in this match is great, I really enjoyed the chemistry especially between ZSJ and Cassidy. Overall really fun technical match, plus I will never complain about OC doing a little dance."
psychostar wrote on 22.06.2023:
[7.0] "This was a fun mix of personalities and wrestling styles, and all four men worked well together. The four way match at Forbidden Door should be a blast. ***1/2"
I like wrestling222 wrote on 22.06.2023:
[9.0] "Good match with comedy and had technical spots all of these men at forbidden door will be a good match overall I give it****1/2"
CoachW wrote on 22.06.2023:
[8.0] "This was really good. It's tough to believe that Daniel Garcia is only 24 and so advanced in all aspects of wrestling. Also, seeing ZSJ and Shibata in the ring was a real treat. I hope we get a run for ZSJ in the States at some point."
NoSell wrote on 22.06.2023:
[8.0] "This was really good. The dynamic was super fun to watch and everyone had some great exchanges with each other. The 4 way at Forbidden Door is a pretty inspired and cool choice. ***3/4"
2bitterforyou wrote on 22.06.2023:
[6.0] "Shibata and ZSJ on an AEW ring should have been a huge event, but instead of a must-see match, it was a match played at Daniel Garcia's place which, to be honest, is not particularly entertaining. Also, Orange Cassidy was nowhere near Zack's level in their little chain wrestling exchange. Let's see what happens on Sunday."
Michael Morbius wrote on 22.06.2023:
[7.0] "Pretty good tag team match: every men worked very well with eatch other and the action, especially in the second part, was very good. The beginning was too slow and that hurt the match a bit but didn't ruin it. Garcia was hilarious and the exchanges between Sabre Jr. and Shibara were great, Cassidy was also good. Thought we were going for two separate title matches but insted we are gonna get a four way at Forbidden Door that I'm very hyped to see. 7/10 - 3.5*/5*"
Rocky7 wrote on 22.06.2023:
[8.0] "Very good match that seemed to be leading to two separate matches, but instead it set up a four way for Orange Cassidy's International Championship. Great interplay between the four men involved, which bodes well for Sunday."