Taishi Ozawa vs. Yu Owada

"A routine opener between two of their younger guys they hope can be the future of NOAH. Pretty basic stuff. *3/4 stars."

[4.0] "This match was a textbook young lion showcase, kicking off the event with a straightforward, solid contest. The back-and-forth exchanges gave both rookies a chance to shine, though there were no jaw-dropping moments -- just solid, unpolished work. Owada, the less experienced of the two, secured a surprise win with a roll-through pin, which was notable given his inexperience at this level. His victory suggests NOAH might have interesting plans for him down the road. Ultimately, the match served it's purpose: providing both rookies a platform to showcase their development. 2.25 stars"

[5.0] "A perfectly average match between two rookies. They both had solid performances to start off the show."

[8.0] "Allowing the less experienced Owada to secure the victory is encouragement enough for NOAH. Moreover, the seamless performance of the two newcomers in the ring, avoiding any mistakes, definitely qualifies it as a well-received opening match."

[5.0] "Solid match and fulfilled its purpose. The two rookies looked good and seem to have promising futures."

[5.0] "A perfectly fine young boy match with an interesting finish. I don't trust NOAH's talent development at all, but both Owada and Ozawa seem to have promising futures."

[5.0] "Hey, Owada got a profile! This was short and sweet and very solid. Noah has two potential stars here if they handle them well. The fans were into this which is a good sign for their development and potential. Im a little concerned with how slow Noah pushes guys but hopefully they recognize the need to elevate people"