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SANADA (2-3) vs. KENTA (2-3) (G1 Climax 30 B Block Match)
B Block matches resumed with SANADA against KENTA. SANADA came in at 2-3 after two straight wins, while KENTA stood at 2-3 following a loss to Tanahashi on Night 10 if the G1 Climax 30. SANADA beat KENTA in last year's tournament.
KENTA attacked SANADA before the bell to gain the early advantage here. He tried grounding his opponent and dictating the pace. SANADA cut off KENTA to get his first upper hand. He locked him in the Paradise Lock. After rallying the Okayama crowd for this G1 Climax 30 contest, he then hit the running dropkick to break KENTA free. KENTA raked the eyes and hit a powerslam to regain control.
He followed with the tornado DDT onto the top rope. KENTA then hit a flying clothesline for a two count. SANADA evaded KENTA, sending him to the floor. SANADA faked out the dive, but KENTA dropped him on the apron and followed with a rope hung DDT in the ring for a near fall. KENTA quickly hit his running boot and corner dropkick. He followed with the double foot stomp from the top for a near fall.
KENTA looked for Game Over, but SANADA got to the ropes. Back on his feet in this G1 Climax 30 match, SANADA hit a TKO. KENTA then ran him into the referee and looked to use the New Japan Cup USA briefcase. SANADA reversed, hit a dropkick and looked for the Muta-sault. KENTA got his knees up and rolled him up for a near fall.
After a series of near falls for both men, SANADA got KENTA in a cradle with a bridge for the win in eleven and a half minutes. SANADA got his third win and two more points in the G1 Climax 30. That was a strong contest with some good technical wrestling throughout. SANADA is surging up the standings.
Results: SANADA (6) defeats KENTA (4) via pinfall
Star Rating: ***1/2
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