New Japan Pro-Wrestling continued the 30th G1 Climax on Tuesday. The show was marked by a new record in the history of the prestigious tournament. Hirooki Goto defeated Toru Yano in 18-seconds, beating the previous record for shortest match set in 2002, when Kenzo Suzuki defeated Tadao Yasuda in 37-seconds.
Elsewhere on the show, SANADA was able to get a much-needed win over Zack Sabre Jr., keeping him in competition after an opening slump. EVIL was able to get past Juice Robinson, with EVIL and his “Spoiler” Dick Togo seemingly working much better together than in matches past. YOSHI-HASHI took Tetsuya Naito to the limit in a losing effort.
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In the main event, Hiroshi Tanahashi was able to overcome KENTA’s shenanigans to get a big win. KENTA even dented his IWGP US Challenge Briefcase, but it wasn’t enough to topple the Ace. KENTA submitted to a Texas Cloverleaf.
NJPW G1 Climax 30
Night 10
Available on NJPWWorld.com
- Yuya Uemura (3-3-1) wrestled Yota Tsuji (3-2-2) to a Time Limit Draw. (15:00)
- B Block Match: Hirooki Goto (4) def. Toru Yano (6) by pinfall via Goto Shiki. (0:18)
- B Block Match: SANADA (4) def. Zack Sabre Jr. (4) by pinfall via Moonsault. (14:31)
- B Block Match: EVIL (6) def. Juice Robinson (6) by pinfall via EVIL. (15:35)
- B Block Match: Tetsuya Naito (8) def. YOSHI-HASHI by pinfall via Destino. (24:43)
- B Block Match: Hiroshi Tanahashi (6) def. KENTA (4) by submission via Texas Cloverleaf. (23:41)
G1 Climax 30 continues on Oct. 7th at 5:30am ET
