Riho vs. Nyla Rose (AEW, 10/2/2019)

AEW - Dynamite #1 (10/2/2019)

AEW Women's World Championship (decision): Riho vs. Nyla Rose

Nyla's pacing, facial expressions and mannerisms were on point. Riho was compelling as the physically overmatched underdog with fighting spirit, and the strong crowd support for her produced one of the best and most emotional comeback sequences of the year. This was an amazing match, and one of the best television matches I've ever seen.

****1/4

Yuna Mizumori vs. Kuishinbo Kamen (Gatoh Move, 1/11/2020)

Gatoh Move - gtmv #30 (1/11/2020)

Yuna Mizumori vs. Kuishinbo Kamen

Another “openweight” Mizumori match. This one integrated comedy into traditional wrestling in a way that was seamless and not overwhelming. There’s some fun antics with the referee (Aoi Kizuki) getting involved. Kuishinbo has masterful comedic timing.

***3/4

Yuna Mizumori vs. Yasu Urano (Gatoh Move, 1/13/2020)

Gatoh Move - gtmv #31 (1/13/2020)

Yuna Mizumori vs. Yasu Urano

Good intergender singles, with Yuna continuing the theme of being able to go blow-for-blow with male opponents. She’s about the size of the average indie wrestler in Japan. Although maybe not quite as strong. Urano is a wizard on the mat and a great heel prick.

***1/2