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10. Bálor Directing Nakamura

Finn Balor Shinsuke Nakamura
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There were several points in the match where it became clear that Nakamura, as the heel, was following traditions and calling the match. That all changed when Bálor hit him with the Slingblade then went up to the top rope for his double foot stomp.

Looking down at his peer, Finn shouted, "Up!" before scaling the turnbuckle. Suddenly, Nakamura leapt to his feet and crotched the Irishman on the top strand. Good, if obvious, direction from Bálor at a crucial cut off point in the match.

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