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Match 5- SANADA Vs Tama Tonga
The two underrated members of their respective factions (at the time of this writing Tama Tonga is Bullet Club Firing Squad Leader, but he was the most underrated guy in Bullet Club and in New Japan.) have fought twice in the past and once in a tag team format in the finals of 2017 World Tag League.
The two almost share a very similar style and from their past bouts, the matches are quick-paced, slick and like them, underrated. Their styles compliment one another and the two should have a great opportunity to showcase and stun the fans once again, hopefully, this time though, there's no funny paradise lock spot and the match remains serious throughout and competitive, but almost to the point where you can feel a mutual respect between the two competitors.
The two are in almost the same predicament where they need to prove themselves. Not to the crowd, Not to the fans. Not to New Japan. To their leaders/former leaders. SANADA is looking to prove that he is not in Naito's shadow and is his own, whereas Tama is focused on beating Kenny Omega to prove he is ready and should not be forgotten or taken for granted again.
Prediction- Tama Tonga. Tama has created his own factions with the Tongans, and to make him and the faction look legitimate, him and Fale will have to pick up victories on the 3-week tour. Tama winning this, even though he won last time makes logical sense due to his shift and ongoing feud, however, SANADA could pick up the win, but my pick is Tama Tonga as, after the G1 Special, he is now a favorite.
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