“If the referee hadn't been crooked, Sam wins the finals earlier, showing the strength of Miyagi-Do.” Reddit · r/cobrakai
Kenny uses the "Silver Bullet" technique taught to him by Silver to take down Hawk, though the match was heavily influenced by a crooked referee paid off by Silver. [S5E8] Taikai
Fans often discuss the "Taikai" episode for its intense choreography and the frustration caused by the biased officiating, which served to further villainize Terry Silver. “If the referee hadn't been crooked, Sam wins
This episode highlights Tory’s internal struggle as she realizes Silver has been rigging the fights, leading her to eventually alert Sam about the cheating. Community Perspectives “Counting the fights in S5E8 (Taikai) feels wrong
After Terry Silver’s expansion of Cobra Kai, the Sekai Taikai committee visits the Valley to determine if the local dojos are worthy of the international stage. The Matches:
Sam LaRusso faces off against Devon Lee. Despite the biased officiating, Sam manages to secure the win, proving Miyagi-Do's skill.
“Counting the fights in S5E8 (Taikai) feels wrong but again crooked Ref and Sam vs Devon is honestly an unfair matchup.” Reddit · r/cobrakai