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EIGHTH MATCH: New Japan Cup First Round Match: EVIL vs. Zack Sabre Jr.

EVIL gut kicks Sabre. EVIL locks in a side headlock. EVIL takes Sabre to the canvas. EVIL transitions to a headscissors. EVIL hits a shoulder tackle. EVIL wins a Test Of Strength. Sabre and EVIL trade hammerlocks. EVIL dodges a PK. Sabre dodges a lariat. Sabre counters a Senton with an armbar. EVIL fights to the ropes.

Sabre continues to manipulate the limb. Sabre tortures EVIL’s fingers, wrist, and elbow. Sabre stomps on EVIL. EVIL fights back. EVIL gets a nearfall.

EVIL sends Sabre to the canvas. EVIL hits a deadlift suplex. EVIL covers Sabre for two.

Sabre fights back with an Octopus Hold. Sabre counters Darkness Falls. Sabre locks in a Full Nelosn. EVIL powers out and knees Sabre in the face. Sabre counters a bulldog with a Cobra Twist. EVIL counters with a Cobra Twist. Sabre manipulates EVIL’s fingers. Sabre hits a corner uppercut. EVIL hits a lariat. EVIL hits Darkness Falls. EVIL covers for two.

Sabre and EVIL exchange rollups. EVIL counters a backslide with a backslide for two. Sabre hits a Penalty Kick and collapses. They trade stiff shots. Sabre locks in The Inevitable March Of Progress yada yada yada. EVIL fights to the ropes. EVIL fights out of a hold. Sabre hits a Penalty Kick. EVIL uses Sabre to take out the referee.

EVIL hits a corner lariat. EVIL hits a Superplex. EVIL covers for two.

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After a series of counters, Sabre locks inHurrah! Another Year, Surely This One Will Be Better Than the Last; The Inexorable March of Progress Will Lead Us All to Happiness. EVIL submits in 15:33.

WINNER: Zack Sabre Jr.

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