One of the most interesting mixed cards this G1, should be a great show.

YOSHI-HASHI vs Yuji Nagata

YOSHI looks to add another win by defeating undefeated Nagata, who has a win over Naito. YOSHI’s shoulder is tapped, Nagata seems confident and in rythm. Strong strikes are exchanged, YOSHI’s shoulder is compromised.

YOSHI is still looking flat, Nagata still looking terrific. Both guys really went all out, some close finishes really got the crowd amped. Definitely YOSHI’s strongest showing.

Nagata takes the win with the Back Drop Driver.

2.5/5

EVIL vs Katsuhiko Nakajima

Two young guys looking to gain some meaningful wins. EVIL as always aggressive. Nakajima struggles to get the momentum.

EVIL’s works Nakajima for quite some time, delivers a Senton which looked like it made Naka shit himself. The match itself does seem a bit slow, less methodical and more tired if anything. Maybe the schedule is getting to them?

Super strong exchange sets up for a huge Lariat and a reverse Death Valley Driver. Crowd is back to life, with a transition into a huge drop kick from Nakajima.

Nakajima hits a Brain Buster for the win.

Definitely believe EVIL should have gotten a win, especially from a strong wrestler as Nakajima. A lot of emphasis is being put on the NOAH talent, hopefully NJ and NOAH’s relationship doesn’t fall through in the future.

2.5/5

Tetsuya Naito vs Toru Yano

Lets hope Naito can get a win over the NOAH talent. Gosh it sounds like I hate NOAH… I LOVE NOAH.

As always Naito is cool, calm and collection. Lets find out if Yano’s mind games will play an effect on the top heel of the company. Its almost interesting to see Naito actually getting the advantage with his antics. I have never seen Yano being played like this. Naito doesn’t give a crap about anything, even Yano’s singing. What talent!

Naito with the easy win. After delivering a Destino. Looks like Naito escapes the ever present big match school boy finish from Yano. Who will fall pray?

2/5

Kenny Omega vs Tomoaki Honma

Love how Kenny can say what ever he likes coming out. Guy could be going over his grocery list and no one would know what hes talking about. Wax on, Wax off Honma’s head, what a heel.

Honma looks dead serious coming out, actually pretty scared Kenny may loose this one. It is actually pretty intimidating watching Honma act totally straight. Honma missing his headbutt on the apron looked gross, please don’t have brain damage. The match is quite smooth and entertaining. Some great sequences lead to Honma’s 2nd failed Kokeshi on the outside.

An outstanding suplex trading spot set up the Kokeshi Otosh. Followed by a really good finishing sequence, each stage leads into an Omega signature move. Omega takes the advantage, Honma gains it back; both competitors are down.

A chop battle ends in a huge bicycle knee into a flying Kokeshi.

One Winged Angel pins Honma.

3/5

Katsuyori Shibata vs Michael Elgin

A very pissed looking Elgin enters the ring, a win over Shibata could really do wonders for the newly crowned Intercontinental Champion. Also Shibata’s entrance music definitely sounds odd, especially for a head kick, heart punching lunatic.

A very methodical fleshing out of the two competitors starts the match. Strong chain wrestling, Shibata some how posing more a technical strength than the brute strength of Elgin. Keeping in mind the IC Champion hasn’t wont a single match this tournament. Shibata admits that anything Elgin brings he can handle, as they trade inviting chops and kicks. Nothing like a good turn for turn strike battle.

Elgin targets the injured shoulder. Like good old fashion, Shibata kicks his way out of that uncomfortable position. Unfortunately for the NEVER Weight Champion, Elgins strength is to much. Blunt force is Shibata’s only effective weapon.

After trading some big German suplex’s, Elgin shakes off a block of a Lariat and sends Shibata outside with another Lariat. Then proceeds to Power Bomb Shibata into the steel ring post. Shibata manages to deliver a Sleeper Suplex after unsuccessfully choking the IC Champ out. Shrugging off 5 Lariats, Elgin Power Bombs Shibata once into the post and down for the win.

Shibata has been defeated by a deserving Michael Elgin.

3.7/5