{"id":98289,"date":"2020-05-31T14:14:53","date_gmt":"2020-05-31T19:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=98289"},"modified":"2020-05-31T14:14:53","modified_gmt":"2020-05-31T19:14:53","slug":"5-22-roh-tv-report-top-moments-of-dragon-lee-in-roh-including-matches-against-kamaitachi-bandido-ishimori-shane-taylor-plus-dragon-discusses-his-life-and-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2020\/05\/31\/5-22-roh-tv-report-top-moments-of-dragon-lee-in-roh-including-matches-against-kamaitachi-bandido-ishimori-shane-taylor-plus-dragon-discusses-his-life-and-career\/","title":{"rendered":"5\/22 ROH TV REPORT: Top moments of Dragon Lee in ROH including matches against Kamaitachi, Bandido, Ishimori, Shane Taylor, plus Dragon discusses his life and career"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-393042676\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><h3>ROH TV REPORT (ep.453)<br \/>\nMAY 22, 2020<br \/>\nAIRED ON SINCLAIR SYNDICATED TV &amp; ROHWRESTLING.COM<br \/>\nREPORT BY RYAN SULLIVAN, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR<\/h3>\n<p><em>Host: No Host This Week<\/em><\/p>\n<p>-The opening theme aired.<\/p>\n<p>-A highlight package was played, consisting of the top moments for Dragon Lee in Ring of Honor.<\/p>\n<p>-After this, Dragon Lee is shown, presumably in the backyard of his house, holding the ROH TV Title over his shoulder. Lee welcomes the fans to the show. Then, Lee begins reminiscing on his feud with Kamaitachi, and talks about their terrific match at All Star Extravaganza in 2016.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(1) KAMAITACHI vs. DRAGON LEE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The action begins in the ring, with neither man receiving ring introductions or an entrance. There was no Code of Honor. The pace is rapid to begin, with each man going counter for counter with the other. The match soon moves outside, seeing Dragon Lee hit a suicide dive. Kamaitachi quickly turns the tide, hitting a sunset flip powerbomb on Lee, onto the floor. Kamaitachi continues to punish Lee outside the ring into commercial. [c]<\/p>\n<p>The action is back in the ring, and Lee is using his quickness in attempt to change the momentum. Lee hits a dropkick, knocking Kamaitachi outside the ring, and then hits a somersault plancha on Kamaitachi on the floor. Soon after, Kamaitachi recovers enough to hit a super senton bomb from the top rope, onto Lee, who was on the floor. Both men somehow answer the referee\u2019s 20 count. The action moves to the corner and both get on the top rope, which sees Kamaitachi reverse a \u201cFrankensteiner\u201d into a modified powerbomb. Lee somehow kicked out at 2 from this devastating move. [c]<\/p>\n<p>Back \u201clive\u201d, Lee is on offense, delivering a German suplex into a bridge for a long two count. Lee puts Kamaitachi in a \u201cFujiwara arm bar\u201d, but Kamaitachi finally reaches the ropes. Lee follows this with an over the top rope \u201cFrankensteiner\u201d on Kamaitachi, sending both men to the floor. Wow! Back in the ring, Lee hits two consecutive \u201cnorthern lights\u201d suplexes, into a \u201cBrain Buster\u201d suplex for a two count.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-792224463\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The finish occurs when both men are in the corner, on the top rope, and after some scuffling, Lee hits a double stomp on Kamaitachi. Lee soon followed this with his \u201cFenix Plex\u201d on Kamaitachi for the win.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Dragon Lee in 15:12<\/p>\n<p><em>(Ryan\u2019s Reaction: What an outstanding match! I remember watching this, and it foreshadowed that both men were destined for big things in professional wrestling. This is awfully close to five stars for me.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>-Dragon Lee celebrated his victory on the top rope, amidst a shower of streamers from the appreciative audience. [c]<\/p>\n<p>Returning \u201clive\u201d Dragon Lee is sitting on an outdoor couch, reflecting on his match last year at Madison Square Garden, for G1 Supercard. He talked about how good the match was, and how much it meant for him to win the IWGP Super Junior title.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(2) DRAGON LEE vs BANDIDO vs TAIJI ISHIMORI (Champion) \u2013 IWGP Super Junior Title Match<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All three men received their full ring entrances and introductions. The match has an incredibly fast pace to begin, making it challenging for the announcers (and myself) to fully explain the action in the ring. Lee quickly hits an over the top rope \u201cFrankensteiner\u201d on Bandido, sending both to the floor. Ishimori follows this with a top rope moonsault onto Lee. [c]<\/p>\n<p>Ishimori delivers a nasty jumping knee to Bandido. Lee uses this opportunity to capitalize, and hits a springboard dropkick, followed by the \u201cBulls\u2019 Horns\u201d on Taiji. The \u201cBulls\u2019 Horns\u201d move by Lee was noted by commentary as being an obvious homage to his brother, RUSH. Soon thereafter, an incredible series of moves occur \u2013 Bandido hits a springboard super \u201cFrankensteiner\u201d on Dragon Lee. Taiji then hits a bulldog on Bandido. Lee, still weary, delivers a running \u201cdestroyer\u201d on Ishimori, sending all three men down to the mat. Next, all three men get on the top rope, and after some scuffling, Bandido lifted the other two men, and hit a \u201cfall away\u201d slam.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-2090322171\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The finish happens when Dragon Lee hits a stiff pump knee to Bandido and then Taiji, sending Ishimori to the floor. Lee capitalizes on Taiji being out of the picture, and hits a modified \u201cBlue Thunder Bomb\u201d on the weary Bandido for the 1-2-3.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER and New Champ: Dragon Lee in 9:21<\/p>\n<p><em>(Ryan\u2019s Reaction: This match was absolutely wild, and the pace was as frenetic as I can recall a match in several years. I feel like ROH cut several minutes from this match due to television time constraints, and I wish they had shown a few more minutes. Nonetheless, terrific match and well worth re-watching.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>-The show pivots to Dragon Lee in his home, talking about his match against Shane Taylor for the ROH World Television title at Final Battle. Lee says he felt like it was a handicap match of sorts, due to the incredible size difference. Lee pitches it to the match.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(3) SHANE TAYLOR (Champ) (w\/Ron Hunt) vs. DRAGON LEE \u2013 ROH World TV Title match<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Neither man received their ring entrances or introductions. The Code of Honor does not take place, as Taylor decided to spit in Lee\u2019s hand, rather than shake it. Dragon Lee starts like a house of fire, and quickly dropkicks Taylor outside the ring. However, when Lee goes outside after Taylor, Shane is able to go on offense. Taylor puts Lee in a chair, and delivers a powerful running knee lift. Taylor then puts Lee on the edge of the ring, and delivers a \u201cguillotine\u201d leg drop. Shane sends Lee back in the ring, and really slows the pace, pounding on Lee. Taylor starts to lay in the heavy \u201csmack talk\u201d to Lee. Taylor then charges at Lee, but Lee avoids Taylor, sending Shane over the top rope. Lee follows this with a \u201ctorpedo\u201d dive and a somersault plancha into commercial. [c]<\/p>\n<p>Back \u201clive\u201d, Lee is using his quickness to try to overcome Taylor\u2019s size advantage. Lee hits a top rope jumping stomp on Taylor. Lee gets Taylor back in the ring, and hits another jumping stomp, but can only manage a two count. Lee is fired up now, and begins trading strikes with Taylor mid-ring. Taylor soon gets the advantage, and hits his patented package piledriver, but only gets a two count. Taylor is stunned by Lee\u2019s kick out. Taylor again charges toward Lee, and again Lee avoids Taylor, hitting a \u201cGerman\u201d suplex, followed by a jumping knee to Taylor\u2019s chin. Taylor quickly counters with a \u201cGerman\u201d suplex of his own. Taylor goes to the top rope, but Lee meets him. Lee then delivers a top rope double stomp on Taylor, then hits a running kick to Shane\u2019s jaw. Lee tries to follow with a suplex, but Taylor counters into his \u201cWelcome to the Land\u201d finishing move, but can only get a two count on Lee. Taylor is in complete disbelief.<\/p>\n<p>Ron Hunt takes this opportunity to toss a large chain to Taylor. The referee sees this, but Taylor continues to wrap his hand with the chain. Taylor misses a right-hand and Lee hits a \u201cMexican Destroyer\u201d on Taylor. Lee wraps the chain around his knee, and charges at Taylor, hitting a kick to Shane\u2019s jaw. This only gets a one count. Lee then takes down his knee pad, and hits Taylor with a running knee to the face for the win.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Dragon Lee to capture the ROH TV Title at 13:22.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Ryan\u2019s Reaction: This match was quite good, and told an excellent story of the smaller wrestler overcoming a great deal of punishment to defeat the champion. ROH could have shaved a few minutes off this match, in order to feature more of the Lee vs Bandido vs Ishimori match, but I understanding shining the focus on the ROH television championship.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>-The show returns to Dragon Lee\u2019s house. Lee thanks for the fans for their support and for watching the show. He says they will be back soon, as the show faded to black.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FINAL THOUGHTS:<\/strong> This was a great hour of professional wrestling, consisting of three outstanding matches, surrounded by four short promos by Dragon Lee. I wish we got to see a bit more personality from Dragon Lee in his vignettes, but understandably, the language barrier hinders this. Overall, this show achieved its goal, as it made me eager to see Dragon Lee back in Ring of Honor, defending the television championship.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>CATCH UP&#8230;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2020\/05\/24\/5-15-roh-tv-report-dalton-castle-themed-show-including-match-vs-marty-scurll-and-a-four-way-tag-match\/\">5\/15 ROH TV REPORT: Dalton Castle themed show including match vs. Marty Scurll and a Four-Way Tag match<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-1705534229\"><div id=\"pwtor-2419249517\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>ROH TV REPORT (ep.453) MAY 22, 2020 AIRED ON SINCLAIR SYNDICATED TV &amp; ROHWRESTLING.COM REPORT BY RYAN SULLIVAN, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Host: No Host This Week -The opening theme aired. -A highlight package was played, consisting <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2020\/05\/31\/5-22-roh-tv-report-top-moments-of-dragon-lee-in-roh-including-matches-against-kamaitachi-bandido-ishimori-shane-taylor-plus-dragon-discusses-his-life-and-career\/\" title=\"5\/22 ROH TV REPORT: Top moments of Dragon Lee in ROH including matches against Kamaitachi, Bandido, Ishimori, Shane Taylor, plus Dragon discusses his life and career\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":91717,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"episode_type":"","audio_file":"","podmotor_file_id":"","podmotor_episode_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-98289","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tvshowsandevents","category-tv_rohreports"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2020\/01\/ROH_Logo_2020_3x2_600.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98289","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98289"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98289\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98290,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98289\/revisions\/98290"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/91717"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98289"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98289"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98289"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}