NJPW G1 Climax 27 Night #5
July 23, 2017
Machida Gymnasium
Machida, Japan
NJPW G1 Climax 27 Tournament Reference Sheet:
Block A Competitors: (Bad Luck Fale, Hirooki Goto, Tetsuya Naito, Zack Sabre Jr, Yoshi Hashi, Kota Ibushi, Tomohiro Ishii, Togi Makabe, Yuji Nagata and Hiroshi Tanahashi)
Block A Standings: (Coming out of the July 21st Event, Tetsuya Naito and Hirooki Got has four points, Bad Luck Fale, Zack Sabre Jr. Yoshi Hashi, Tomohiro Ishii and Hiroshi Tanahashi has two points, Yuji Nagata and Togi Makabe have yet to score a point in the tournament )
Block B Standings: (Coming out of the July 22nd Event, Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada has four points, EVIL, Juice Robinson, Sanada, Minoru Suzuki, Tama Tonga and Toru Yano has two points, Michael Elgin and Satoshi Kojima have yet to score a point in the tournament)
First Match: Katsuya Kitamura & Michael Elgin vs. Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima
Kojima and Elgin will start things off. Kojima applies a side headlock. Kojima goes for a shoulder block, but Elgin stands still. Elgin tries to return the favor, but we have ourself a stale mate in the middle of the ring. Elgin finally drops Kojima with the shoulder tackle. Elgin lands a series of forearm smashes. Elgin bodyslams Kojima. Elgin follows that with a SlingShot Splash for a two count. Elgin tags in Kitamura. Kitamura lands a series of stiff knife edge chops. Kitamura connects with a gut wrench suplex for a two count. Kitamura goes for a German Suplex, but Kojima counters with a DDT. Kojima knocks Elgin off the ring apron. Kojima tags in Tenzan.
Tenzan HeadButts Kitamura. Tenzan lands two Mongolian Chops. Tenzan rams his shoulders to the midsection of Kitamura. Tenzan follows that with a Body Avalanche. Tenzan connects with a vertical suplex for a two count. Tenzan stomps on Kitamura back. Tenzan tags in Kojima. Kojima repeatedly stomps on Kitamura’s chest in the corner. Kojima attacks Elgin on the ring apron. Elgin has to be held back by the referee. Kojima is lighting up Kitamura chest in the corner. Kojima lands a running forearm strike. Kojima follows that with a Flying Elbow Drop for a two count.
Kojima and Tenzan are now double teaming Kitamura. Kitamura drops Tenzan and Kojima with a Double Shoulder Tackle. Kitamura tags in Elgin. Elgin hits Tenzan and Kojima with a flurry of running corner clotheslines. Elgin with a Big Boot to Kojima. Elgin connects with a German Suplex. Elgin plants Kojima with the Falcon Arrow for a two count. Elgin tags in Kitamura. Kitamura starts forearming Kojima in the corner. Kitamura drops Kojima with a shoulder tackle. Kitamura gets Kojima trapped in the Torture Rack. Tenzan drops Elgin with a Mongolian Chop. Kitamura knocks down Tenzan with another stiff knife edge chop. Kojima plants Kitamura with the Koji Cutter. Kojia follows that with a running lariat to pickup the victory.
Winner: Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima via Pinfall
Second Match: El Desperado, Taichi and Minoru Suzuki vs. Hirai Kawato, David Finlay and Juice Robinson
Suzuki tosses Robinson out of the ring before the bell rings. We have ourself a big donnie brook ensuing at the ringside area. Robinson and Suzuki are trading back and forth chops in the middle of the ring. Robinson lands a series of left jabs. Suzuki ducks a lariat from Robinson. Suzuki connects with the single leg takedown. Suzuki applies a Heel Hook. Desperado drags Kawato out of the ring. Robinson is trying to turn Suzuki over, but Suzuki keeps grasp of the hold. Kawato starts punching Suzuki. Suzuki drops Kawato with a big right hand then proceeds to kick him out of the ring. Suzuki hits Robinson with a chair. Suzuki wraps a chair around Robinson’s leg. Suzuki then locks in the Single Leg Boston Crab. Suzuki hits Robinson in the knee with the chair. Suzuki repeatedly kicks Robinson in the back. Robinson fires up with a series of forearm smashes. Suzuki responds with another kick to the knee.
Suzuki tags in Taichi. Taichi hits Robinson with the ring bell hammer. Taichi proceeds to drive the ring bell hammer to the knee of Robinson. Robinson is having a hard time getting back on his feet. Taichi connects with a corner clotheslines. Robinson dodges a leg lariat from Taichi. Robinson connects with a falling clothesline. Suzuki is tagged back in. Another chopping exchange from Robinson and Suzuki. Robinson clotheslines Suzuki. Desperado and Finlay are tagged in. Desperado lands a spinning thrust kick to the midsection of Finlay. Finlay ducks a clothesline from Desperado. Finlay drops Desperado with a Running European Uppercut.
Finlay leapfrogs over Taichi. Finlay dropkicks Taichi. Finlay lands a series of Running European Uppercuts to both Taichi and Desperado. Finlay connects with the Flying European Uppercut for a two count. Finlay tags in Kawato. Kawato knocks Suzuki off the ring apron. Kawato connects with a SpringBoard Basement Dropkick for a two count. Kawato lands a running forearm to Suzuki. Kawato goes for a backslide, but Desperado kicks out at two. Kawato repeatedly kicks Desperado in the gut. Desperado plants Kawato with a SpineBuster for a two count. Suzuki tosses Robinson out of the ring again. Kawato lands a series of forearm smashes. Suzuki and Desperado starts double teaming Kawato. Desperado Spears Kawato for a two count. Desperado plants Kawato with the Pinche Loco to pickup the victory. After the match, Suzuki hits Robinson in the knee with the chair.
Winner: El Desperado, Taichi and Minoru Suzuki via Pinfall
Third Match: Hiromu Takahashi & EVIL vs. Chase Owens & Tama Tonga
LIJ starts brawling with Bullet Club on the outside before the bell rings. Tonga launches EVIL to the steel guard rail. Owens perches Takahashi on top of the steel guard rail. The fight with EVIL and Tonga spills into the crowd. Tonga HeadButts EVIL. Owens drops Takahashi with a closed fist. Tonga is trying to hit EVIL with a cinder block. Owens is talking smack to Takahashi. Takahashi start slapping the chest of Owens. Owens leapfrogs over Takahashi. Owens connects with a dropkick. Owens and Tonga plants Takahashi with a Neck Breaker/Samoan Drop combination for a two count. Tonga grabs Takahashi by his hair. Tonga transitions into a ground and pound attack. Takahashi side steps Tonga into the turnbuckles. Takahashi connects with the Dragon Screw Leg Whip.
Takahashi tags in EVIL. EVIL drops Owens with a shoulder tackle. EVIL connects with a Falling PowerSlam to Tonga. EVIL lands a Senton Splash for a two count. EVIL follows that with a Double Senton Splash to Owens and Tonga. EVIL connects with a side walk slam for a two count. EVIL goes for a Discus Lariat, but Tonga counters with a swinging neck breaker. Takahashi kicks Owens in the gut. Owens blocks a german suplex attempt from Takahashi. Owens plants Takahashi and EVIL with a DDT/FlatLiner Combination for a two count.
Owens lands a Big Boot to EVIL. Owens and Tonga goes for the Neck Breaker/Samoan Drop Combination, but Takahashi drags Tonga out of the ring. Owens SuperKicks Takahashi. EVIL with a leaping knee strike. Owens responds with a enziguri. Takahashi SuperKicks Owens. EVIL lands a big lariat for a two count. EVIL locks in the Banshee Muzzle which forces Owens to tap out. After the match, Tonga tries to drop EVIL with the GunStun, but EVIL shoves Tonga out of the ring.
Winner: Himoru Takahashi & EVIL via Submission
Fourth Match: Yujiro Takahashi & Kenny Omega vs. Jado & Toru Yano
Jado and Takahashi will start things off. Collar and elbow tie up. Takahashi applies a side headlock. Takahashi drops Jado with a shoulder tackle. Jado stops Takahashi in the middle of the ring, then proceeds to poke him in the eye. Takahashi tries to stop Jado, but Jado slaps him in the face. Jado lands a couple knife edge chops. Takahashi drives Jado’s face to the canvas. Takahashi connects with the Basement Dropkick. Takahashi with a Big Boot that knocks Yano off the ring apron. Takahashi stomps on Jado’s chest. Omega is choking Yano with a stick on the outside. Takahashi goes into the Corner Mount. Takahashi tags in Omega. Omega with a SpringBoard Double Axe Handle to the back of Jado. Omega is teeing off of Jado in the corner. Omega lands another SpringBoard Double Axe Handle which leaves Jado staggering. Jado tries to tag in Yano, but he crashes to the canvas. Omega goes for a cover, but Jado kicks out at two. Omega tags in Takahashi.
Takahashi with a snap mare takeover followed by a leg drop for a two count. Takahashi rakes the eyes of Jado. Takahashi kicks Jado in the chest. Jado responds with a falling lariat. Yano and Omega are tagged in. Yano ducks a clothesline from Omega. Yano rips off the turnbuckle pad. Yano hits Omega in the head with the turnbuckle pad. Takahashi accidentally hits Omega with the turnbuckle pad. Yano tosses Takahashi out of the ring. Yano drives Omega’s head to the canvas. Omega returns the favor. Omega tags in Takahashi. Takahashi backs Yano in the ropes. Yano knocks Omega off the ring apron. Yano tags in Jado. Yano connects with a Inverted Atomic Drop. Jado follows that with a running lariat for a two count. Omega kicks Yano in the gut. Both men are grabbing their hair. Takahashi connects with a leaping chin breaker. Takahashi plants Jado with a Fisherman’s Buster for a two count. Takahashi follows that with a DDT to pickup the victory.
Winner: Yujiro Takahashi & Kenny Omega via Pinfall
Fifth Match: Bushi & Sanada vs. Gedo & Kazuchika Okada
Okada and Sanada will start things off. Collar and elbow tie up. Okada backs Sanada into the ropes. Sanada kicks Okada in the chest. Sanada then rakes the eyes of Okada. Okada drops Sanada with a PowerSlam. Okada goes for a SlingShot Senton, but Sanada ducks out of the way. Sanada drops Okada with a single leg takedown. Sanada goes for the Paradise Lock, but Okada shoots him to the corner. Sanada escapes out of the Tombstone. Okada sends Sanada to the ring apron. Sanada dives over Okada. Okada goes for the Rain Maker, but Sanada counters with Skull In. Okada escapes out of Skull In with the Deep ArmDrag. Bushi and Gedo are tagged in. Gedo refuses to shake Bushi hands. Bushi starts shaking hands with the referee. Gedo responds by hugging the referee. Gedo lands a series of left jabs in the middle of the ring. Bushi kicks Gedo in the gut. Gedo responds with a Big Boot. Bushi drops Gedo with a enziguri. Sanada knocks Okada off the ring apron. Bushi is choking Gedo with his t-shirt.
Sanada sends Okada into the steel guard rail. Bushi tags in Sanada. Sanada with a clubbing axe handle to the beard of Gedo. Sanada gets Gedo trapped in the Paradise Lock. Sanada follows that with the Basement Dropkick. Bushi and Sanada connects with a Double Basement Dropkick for a two count as Okada breaks up the pin attempt. Okada side steps Bushi into the turnbuckles. Okada drops Sanada with a Big Boot. Okada plants Bushi with a FlapJack. Sanada uppercuts Okada. Okada plants Sanada with a Reverse Neck Breaker. Gedo with a Jaw Breaker to Bushi. Gedo follows that with a Thrust Kick for a two count. Bushi responds with a Missile Dropkick. Bushi connects with the CodeBreaker for a two count. Okada goes for a dropkick, but Sanada holds onto the ropes. Sanada gets Okada trapped in Skull In. Bushi connects with MX to pickup the victory.
Winner: Bushi & Sanada via Pinfall
Sixth Match: (2) Zack Sabre Jr w/El Desperado vs. (2) Yoshi Hashi in a Block A MatchUp in the G1 Climax Tournament
Sabre starts grappling around Hashi. Sabre applies a front face lock that transitions into a Leg Scissors Hold. Hashi finds a way to escape out Sabre’s chain grappling. Sabre applies a Standing Cravate. Sabre backs Hashi into the ropes. We have ourself a clean break. Desperado distracts Hashi. Sabre lands a series of uppercuts. Hashi responds with a running shoulder tackle. Hashi bodyslams Sabre. Hashi stomps on Sabre back. Hashi follows that with a back elbow strike to the back. Sabre responds with a Over The Head Kick to the wrist of Hashi. Sabre lands a ankle pick then proceeds to stomp Hashi on the back. Sabre uses his legs to apply more pressure to the shoulder of Hashi. Sabre stomps on Hashi shoulder. Sabre starts his joint manipulation game. Sabre repeatedly kicks Hashi in the back. Sabre lands another uppercut. Hashi responds with a knife edge chop. Sabre takes out the legs of Hashi. Sabre slaps Hashi in the face.
Sabre applies a Reverse Kimura Lock then floats over into a Single Leg Boston Crab. Sabre lightly kicks Hashi in the head. Hashi lands a series of forearm smashes. Sabre kicks the shoulder of Hashi again. Hashi responds with a Basement Dropkick to the knee of Sabre. Hashi connects with the Bunker Buster. Hashi follows that with a corner clothesline. Hashi with a Basement Dropkick to the back of Sabre. Hashi drops Sabre with a neck breaker for a two count. Sabre goes for a leg sweep, but Hashi counters with a spinning heel kick. Hashi plants Sabre with a PowerBomb. Hashi with a jack knife cover for a two count. Hashi drops Desperado with a Wrecking Ball Dropkick.
Hashi goes for the Swanton Bomb, but Sabre gets his knees up in the air. Sabre connects with the PK for a two count. Sabre gets Hashi trapped in the Triangle Choke. Sabre then transitions into a Cross Arm Breaker. Hashi reaches the bottom rope to create separation. Sabre lands a leg lariat to the shoulder of Hashi. Hashi responds with a running clothesline for a two count. Sabre gets Hashi in the Bridging Prawn Position for a two count. Sabre floats over into another Cross Arm Breaker. Hashi escapes again. Hashi goes for the Exploder Suplex, but Sabre counters with the Octopus Stretch which forces Hashi to tap out.
Winner: Zack Sabre Jr. Gains 2 Points via Submission
Seventh Match: (0) Yuji Nagata vs. (2) Hiroshi Tanahashi in a Block A MatchUp in the G1 Climax Tournament
Collar and elbow tie up. Tanahashi connects with the standing switch. Tanahashi applies a side headlock. Nagata grapples around Tanahashi which leads us to a stand off in the middle of the ring. Tanahashi applies an arm-bar. Nagata responds with a forearm strike. Nagata repeatedly kicks Tanahashi in the back. Nagata ducks a clothesline from Tanahashi. Tanahashi drops Nagata with a Basement Dropkick. Tanahashi follows that with the Dragon Screw Leg Whip. Tanahashi repeatedly attacks the back of Nagata’s knee. Tanahashi lands another Dragon Screw Leg Whip. Tanahashi applies the Figure Four Leg Lock. Nagata is talking smack to Tanahashi. Nagata reverses the Figure Four Leg Lock. Nagata reaches the bottom rope to create separation. Nagata and Tanahashi starts trading back and forth shots. Tanahashi kicks Nagata in the knee. Nagata lands a high knee strike to the midsection of Tanahashi. Nagata lands a series of buzzsaw kicks.
Tanahashi slaps Nagata. Nagata lands a leg sweep. Nagata repeatedly kicks Tanahashi in the back. Nagata slaps Tanahashi. Nagata and Tanahashi engages in a slap exchange in the middle of the ring. Nagata drops Tanahashi with another Buzzsaw Kick. Nagata connects with the Helluva Kick. Nagata follows that with the Exploder Suplex for a two count. Nagata goes for a vertical suplex, but Tanahashi counters with a Swinging Neck Breaker. Tanahashi escapes out of the waist lock and lands a german suplex. After a forearm exchange, Tanahashi lands another Dragon Screw Leg Whip. Nagata goes for the Triangle Choke, but Tanahashi escapes. Nagata gets Tanahashi trapped in the Fujiwara ArmBar. Tanahashi places his boot on the bottom rope to create separation.
Nagata connects with the ArmRinger. Nagata follows that with a double knee strike in the corner. Nagata places Tanahashi on the top turnbuckle. Nagata plants Tanahashi with the Avalanche Exploder Suplex for a two count. Nagata follows that with a Brain Buster for another two count. Nagata goes for a belly to back suplex, but Tanahashi counters with a crossbody block. Tanahashi drops Nagata with a leg sweep. After another long slap exchange, Nagata gets busted open and drops to the canvas. Tanahashi connects with the SlingBlade for a two count. Tanahashi goes to the top turnbuckle. Tanahashi HeadButts Nagata back to the canvas. Tanahashi connects with two consecutive High Fly Flows to pickup the victory.
Winner: Hiroshi Tanahashi Gains 2 Points via Pinfall
Eight Match: (4) Tetsuya Naito vs. (2) Bad Luck Fale in a Block A MatchUp in the G1 Climax Tournament
Naito attacks Fale before the bell rings. Fale backs Naito into the ropes. Naito lands a series of clubbing blows to the back of Fale. Fale tackles Naito. Fale goes for a bodyslam, but Naito gets back on his feet. Naito slaps Fale. Fale drops Naito with a shoulder tackle. Fale drags Naito out of the ring. Fale repeatedly whips Naito back first to the steel guard rail. Fale walks on Naito’s back. Fale connects with a Seated Senton to the back of Naito. Fale follows that with another Seated Senton to the back for a two count. Fale bounces Naito head on the top turnbuckle pad. Fale repeatedly drives his elbow to the back of Naito. Fale starts choking Naito with a Bullet Club T-Shirt. Fale is applying more pressure to the back of Naito. Fale goes for the cover, but Naito kicks out at two. Naito fires up with a series of right hands.
Fale responds with a shot to the midsection. Fale goes for the Running PowerSlam, but Naito counters with a Reverse DDT. Naito lands a couple of back elbow strikes in the corner. Naito whips Fale to the other side of the ring. Naito connects with the SlingShot Dropkick. Naito follows that with a SpringBoard Basement Dropkick. Fale uses his boot to shoves Naito to the canvas. Fale connects with the Running Body Avalance. Fale follows that with a Splash for a two count. Fale goes for the Bad Luck Fall, but Naito gets back on his feet. Naito lands leaping guillotine choke.
Naito floats over into a Koji Clutch. Naito goes for a German Suplex, but Fale blocks it. Fale with a back elbow strike to the jaw of Naito. Naito responds with a flying forearm strike. Naito goes for Destino, but Fale blocks it. Naito drops Fale with a enziguri. Naito backs Fale into the ropes. Fale clotheslines Naito for a two count. Naito plants Fale with a Satellite DDT for a two count. Naito goes for Destino again, but Fale counters with the Grenade. Fale plants Naito with the Bad Luck Fall to pickup the victory.
Winner: Bad Luck Fale Gains 2 Points via Pinfall
Ninth Match: (2) Tomohiro Ishii vs. (2) Kota Ibushi in a Block A MatchUp in the G1 Climax Tournament
Collar and elbow tie up. Ibushi applies a side headlock. Ibushi goes for a shoulder tackle, but Ishii stands still. Ishii drops Ibushi with a shoulder tackle. Ibushi lands a series of forearm smashes. Ishii drops Ibushi with another shoulder tackle. Ibushi leapfrogs over Ishii. Ishii connects with a sliding lariat. Ishii dodges a leg lariat from Ibushi. Ishii and Ibushi starts trading back and forth shots. Ishii is started to get staggered. Ibushi drops Ishii with a Buzzsaw Kick to the chest. Ishii responds with a series of knife edge chops. Ishii HeadButts Ibushi. Ishii follows that with more knife edge chops in the corner. Ishii repeatedly HeadButts Ibushi. Ishii rams his boot across the face of Ibushi. Ishii goes for a vertical suplex, but Ibushi blocks it. Ibushi lands a delayed vertical suplex. Ishii immediately nips up. Ibushi dropkicks Ishii. Ibushi heads to the ring apron. Ibushi connects with a SpringBoard Missile Dropkick. Ibushi follows that with a SlingShot CrossBody Block to the outside. Ibushi rolls Ishii back into the ring.
Ishii counters out of the waist lock go-behind with a back elbow strike. Ishii connects with a corner clothesline. Ibushi kicks Ishii in the chest. Ishii plants Ibushi with a snap belly to back suplex. Ishii goes for the vertical suplex again, but Ibushi shoots him to the corner. Ibushi misses on the leg lariat. Ibushi connects with a Standing MoonSault for a two count. Ibushi lands a series of roundhouse kicks to the chest. Ishii is started to get pissed off. Ishii chops the throat of Ibushi. Ishii repeatedly kicks Ibushi in the face in the corner. Ishii starts slapping Ibushi around the ring. After a long exchange filled with a back and forth knee strikes, Ibushi starts kicking Ishii in the head. Ishii responds with a series of palm strike. Now we have ourself a slap exchange in the middle of the ring.
Ibushi clotheslines Ishii. Ishii responds with a German Suplex. Ibushi goes for a lariat, but Ishii stands still. Ibushi connects with the Pele Kick. Ishii responds with a lariat. Ishii places Ibushi on the top turnbuckle. Ishii plants Ibushi with the Avalanche Brain Buster for a two count. Ibushi responds with a German Suplex for a two count. Ibushi goes for a running knee strike, but Ishii counters with a enziguri. Ishii follows that with the sliding lariat for a two count. Ishii goes for a PowerBomb, but Ibushi gets back on his feet. Ishii slips out of the TombStone then clotheslines the back of Ibushi’s neck. Ishii goes for the German Suplex, but Ibushi counters with the SuperKick. Ishii with a double axe handle to the wrist of Ibushi. Ibushi connects with lightning quick offense for a one count. Ishii responds with a lariat, but Ibushi kicks out at the count of one. Ibushi connects with a Dragon Suplex with a Bridge for a two count. Ishii HeadButts Ibushi. After a slap exchange, Ibushi clotheslines Ishii. Ibushi follows that with a knee strike. Ibushi plants Ishii with the Last Ride PowerBomb to pickup the victory.
Winner: Kota Ibushi Gains 2 Points via Pinfall
Tenth Match: (4) Hirooki Goto vs. (0) Togi Makabe in a Block A MatchUp in the G1 Climax Tournament
Collar and elbow tie up. Makabe applies a hammer lock. Goto responds with a side head lock. After a running shoulder block exchange, we have a stand off in the middle of the ring. Back to the collar and elbow tie up. Goto backs Makabe into the ropes. Goto kicks Makabe in the gut. Goto lands a series of forearm smashes. Makabe responds with a shoulder tackle. Goto lands a corner clothesline. Goto places Makabe on the top turnbuckle. Makabe lands a boot across the jaw of Goto. Goto connects with a clothesline that sends Makabe crashing to the outside. Goto irish whips Makabe sternum first into the steel guard rail. Goto stomps on Makabe back. Goto rolls Makabe back into the ring. Goto goes back to stomping the back of Makabe. Goto applies a Single Leg Boston Crab. Makabe crawls to the bottom rope to create separation. Goto puts the boots to the chest of Makabe. Goto drops Makabe with a back elbow strike for a two count.
Goto with a snap mare takeover the proceeds to kick Makabe in the back again. Makabe wants more torture. Goto and Makabe are trading back and forth shots. Makabe drops Goto with another shoulder tackle. Goto lands more clubbing forearms in the corner. Makabe responds with a clothesline. Makabe follows that with a running corner clothesline. Makabe goes into the Corner Mount. Makabe plants Goto with a Northern Lights Suplex with a Bridge for a two count. Makabe goes for the German Suplex, but Goto counters with the Waist Lock Go-Behind. Goto rakes the eyes of Makabe. Goto connects with a spinning heel kick in the corner. Goto plants Makabe with a side belly to back suplex for a two count. Makabe and Goto are trading back and forth lariats. After a long forearm exchange, Goto connects with the Ushigoroshi for a two count. Goto goes for the GTR, but Makabe blocks it. Makabe connects with a snap german suplex for a two count.
Makabe lands a stiff lariat, but Goto stands still. Makabe gets Goto staggering after landing two more lariats. Makabe connects with the Inside Out Lariat for a two count. Makabe goes for the King Kong Knee Drop, but Goto ducks out of the way. Goto clotheslines Makabe. Goto with a RoundHouse Kick to the chest of Makabe for a two count. Goto applies a rear chin lock. Goto HeadButts Makabe. Goto follows that with a corner clothesline. Goto perches Makabe on the top turnbuckle. After a forearm exchange on the top turnbuckle, Makabe sends Goto crashing to the canvas. Makabe connects with the King Kong Knee Drop. Makabe plants Goto with a PowerBomb for a two count. Goto applies a side headlock. Makabe drives Goto sternum first into the turnbuckles. Makabe lands a clothesline to the back of Goto’s neck. Both men are fighting for position on the top turnbuckle. Makabe connects with a German Suplex off the second rope. Makabe follows that with another King Kong Knee Drop to pickup the victory.
Winner: Togi Makabe Gains 2 Points via Pinfall
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