5 Greatest wrestling matches to end in a draw

Sometimes, a wrestling match doesn't need a clear winner to be a classic.
Sometimes, a wrestling match doesn't need a clear winner to be a classic.

#4 Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi - G1 Climax 28 Night 17 8/10/2018 (New Japan Pro Wrestling)

The centerpiece feud of New Japan Pro Wrestling over the past decade has been Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Tanahashi is the man responsible for the re-emergence of NJPW as a force in the professional wrestling world. The Ace was the initial rivalry that introduced Okada as "The Rainmaker" to the New Japan fanbase.

When the two rivals met at the G1 Climax 28 tournament, both men were at different stages of their careers. Tanahashi was looking to re-establish himself as The Ace of New Japan Pro Wrestling and get back to the Tokyo Dome main event at the Wrestle Kingdom.

On the other hand, Okada had just lost the IWGP Heavyweight Championship in a dramatic battle with Kenny Omega that ended his record-breaking 720-day reign. Okada and Tanahashi faced each other in the A Block Finals of the G1 Climax 28. They have had a history of time limit draws in this tournament, but Okada needed the win to move on to the finals, while Tana just had to avoid defeat.

It was an excellent encounter to revel in with the high stakes involved. Every spot and move had meaning and logically led into the next sequence. It was an emotional final few minutes with Tanahashi evading the Rainmaker and hitting the High Fly Flow, but Okada kicked out as the 30 minutes expired. It was yet another classic to add to the transformative feud.

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