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Juice Robinson (1-0) vs. KENTA (1-0) - G1 Climax 30 B Block Match
B Block competition in the G1 Climax 30 resumed with Juice Robinson vs. the winner of the New Japan Cup USA, KENTA of Bullet Club. Both men won on Night 2, so a victory here would give either of them momentum.
KENTA tried to dictate the pace early by rolling to the floor. Robinson attempted his Juice combo punches once KENTA was back in the ring, but KENTA rolls out again.
KENTA caught Juice on the apron with kicks. Then, he landed a second rope knee drop on Robinson, while he was hung up in the ropes to gain control in this G1 Climax 30 bout.
KENTA kept targeting his opponent's eyes to regain control whenever Robinson gained momentum. Still, Juice took control and rallied the crowd into a rhythmic clap as he placed his opponent on the top rope but KENTA blocked and hit a missile dropkick. He followed up with a running boot to the face and corner dropkick. KENTA then hits a diving foot stomp for a near fall.
Juice reversed a running knee and hits a full nelson slam. Both men were down and fight to their feet before a strike exchange. The exchange ended with Juice hitting a lariat followed by a gutbuster for another near fall as this G1 Climax 30 match picked up the energy late.
In the end, both men attempt their finishers. However, Juice nailed two Left Hand of God punches to knock out KENTA. He followed up with his finisher, Pulp Friction, for the win in seventeen minutes. Juice gains two more points in the G1 Climax 30. This was a very solid affair that could have been even better if it was shorter.
After the match, Juice seemingly challenged KENTA for his IWGP US title shot briefcase.
Results: Juice Robinson (4) defeats KENTA (2) via pinfall
Star Rating: ***1/2
