Summary
Cobra Kaiseason 5 featured one of the most disappointing fights in the series, but season 6’s villain setup can finally make up for it. SinceCobra Kaiseason 5’s endingnearly resolved all overarching rivalries, it was hard not to wonder what season 6 would be about. Season 6’s trailers have offered some clarity by hinting that new villains will be introduced and some characters from the Miyagi Do dojo might also end up facing each other in the Sekai Taikai tournament.
Another interesting revelation inCobra Kai season 6’s trailersis that many characters, like Kyler, who were antagonists all this while, will now join forces with the heroes. However, even though nearlyeveryCobra Kaivillainhas switched teams, some are still rooted in their villainous roles. One of these villain characters set up byCobra Kaiseason 6 allows the show to feature a highly anticipated rematch.
Kreese’s New Students In Cobra Kai Season 6 Explained
The Cobra Kai season 6 trailer just revealed Kreese’s new roster of students. As for who they were, this development was teased in season 5.
Hawk Deserves A Rematch With Kenny After His Disappointing Cobra Kai Season 5 Loss
Hawk’s Loss To Kenny In Cobra Kai Season 5 Did Make Sense
Hawk has been one of the primary characters inCobra Kaisince season 1. While he was one of the strongest Cobra Kai fighters in the initial seasons, he became one of Miyagi Do karate’s best young practitioners after his redemption. Owing to this, when he won the All-Valley tournament inCobra Kaiseason 4’s ending, it was hard to feel proud of him for his victory. Strangely, however, despite being one of the best fighters in the entire franchise, Hawk lost to Kenny during their showdown inCobra Kaiseason 5.
Since Kenny started learning karate inCobra Kaiseason 4 and is still a newbie compared to Hawk,it makes no sense that the All-Valley champion lost to him in a fight.Cobra Kaitries to justify Kenny’s win by showing how he uses Silver’s controversial “Silver Bullet” move to take Hawk down. However, considering Hawk’s diverse karate skills and experience, it is still hard to believe he lost to Kenny.Cobra Kaiseason 6 needs to make up for this disappointing bout by featuring a Kenny vs Hawk rematch at the Sekai Taikai Tournament.
Cobra Kai Season 6 Seems To Be Setting Up Kenny As One Of Its Main Villains
Kenny Isn’t Seen Training At The Miyagi Do Dojo In Cobra Kai Season 6’s Trailers
TowardCobra Kaiseason 5’s ending, Terry Silver’s students dump their dojo uniforms after learning about his unethical practices in the All-Valley Tournament. This ending hinted that most Cobra Kai students would end up joining the Miyagi Do dojo in the final season. By showing characters like Tory and Kyler teaming up with their former Miyagi Do enemies,Cobra Kaiseason 6’s trailer confirms that many former antagonists have switched sides after season 5’s events. However, in the trailers,Kenny is nowhere to be found among the students training at the Miyagi Do dojo.
Since Kenny has still not forgiven Anthony for bullying him in school, he harbors a deep-seated resentment towards the dojo he and his family represent.
Kenny’s absence suggests that even though he does not supportTerry Silver afterCobra Kaiseason 5’s events, he is still not willing to join Miyagi Do. The likely reason behind this is that the Miyagi Do Dojo is run by Anthony’s father, Daniel LaRusso. Since Kenny has still not forgiven Anthony for bullying him in school, he harbors a deep-seated resentment towards the dojo he and his family represent. Owing to this, unlike Kyler and Tory, he remains one of the primary villains inCobra Kai.
Kenny’s Villain Setup Perfectly Paves The Way For His Rematch With Hawk
Hawk & Kenny Can Have A Fair And Square Rematch At The Sekai Taikai
Since Hawk has been on the Miyagi Do team for quite some time now, and Kenny will likely represent the show’s villains in season 6, the two could have a rematch in the Sekai Taikai tournament. The silver bullet would likely be an unethical move in the international fighting tournament, which would prevent Kenny from defeating Hawk with cheap tricks. Hawk, on the other hand, can put his diverse karate skills on full display inCobra Kaiseason 6 to not only overpower Kenny but also to humble him and help him realize that fighting with anger will lead to nothing but destructive outcomes.
Cobra Kai
Cobra Kai is a sequel series continuing the narrative of the Karate Kid saga, set 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament. It focuses on Johnny Lawrence seeking redemption by reopening the Cobra Kai dojo, reigniting his rivalry with Daniel LaRusso, who strives to maintain balance in his life.
