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Andrew’s G1 Climax 30 B Block Results & Match Ratings: Day 6

The third day of G1 Climax 30 B Block action gets going! Can Yano, Juice and Naito keep pace atop the field?

Published

4 years ago

September 29, 2020

Andrew Balaz

This has all the makings of a solid card. However, nothing is overly intriguing, beyond the main event.

In the third day of B Block action, I suppose the major stories are: SANADA is on the verge of being irrelevant, Yano, Naito and Juice could remain undefeated, and if Juice does, The Ace would be 0-3 as well.

So who rises, who falls, and can Yano figure out a fun way to prove why he’s the Sublime King of Thieves?

Ratings:

YOSHI-HASHI vs SANADA: HASHI wins via Karma @15:15 – *** ¼
Zack Sabre Jr vs KENTA: KENTA wins via Go 2 Sleep @15:46 – *** ¾
Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Juice Robinson: Tanahashi wins via Cradle @14:16 – *** ½
Toru Yano vs EVIL: Yano wins via Locomotion Low Blows @4:33 – ** ¼
Tetsuya Naito vs Hirooki Goto: Naito wins via Destino @21:58 – **** ¼

Results:

YOSHI-HASHI vs SANADA

SANADA is on the receiving end of a lot of early offense. A Running Frankensteiner followed by a Karate Chop sends SANADA to the outside. It isn’t until SANADA catches HASHI with a reversal, that he can pull off a guardrail assisted Neckbreaker for a small reprieve.

There’s a normal back and forth with each man trying to get the best of the other. Both focus strikes and Neckbreakers, since each man’s submission finish puts pressure on the neck. HASHI gets some space and a small comeback after a Headhunter, but a long Skull End attempt and a TKO look to have momentum for SANADA. As SANADA goes to lock the Skull End back in, HASHI rolls out and hits his Fisherman Buster.

HASHI goes for Karma, but SANADA turns it into a Dragon Sleeper with a Giant Swing. HASHI sneaks a Small Package, and then we see a strike trade. A Headbutt from HASHI stuns SANADA, Running Meteora and only a 2 count. HASHI hits Karma though right after, and grabs the victory.

While SANADA isn’t mathematically out yet, 0-3 is awful and he’s definitely within shouting distance of elimination. Sure Jay White made a great run last year after starting 0-3; but it’s very unlikely.

Zack Sabre Jr vs KENTA

KENTA plays the beginning smart by getting down into the Inoki style guard, to frustrate ZSJ, so by the time he can grab a Heel Hook, KENTA is already at the ropes. KENTA powders and when he comes back in ZSJ tries the similar guard, but it doesn’t work well against relentless kicking strikes. So KENTA takes an early advantage with striking to the head and chest. ZSJ does go hunting for a Knee Bar again, but KENTA gets out and keeps up the kicks.

KENTA tries to display some of his submission work with the Front Neck Lock, but that gives ZSJ the opening to get his style in. Every time ZSJ gets a few things going, KENTA drops him with a strike, shakes off his offense and then goes at the vegan bendy man. KENTA applies an STF to the mostly prone ZSJ, but as we’ve seen, whenever he tries to mat wrestle, Zack finds an opening.

Both struggle taking occasional moments of offense, KENTA tries to lock in Game Over, ZSJ counters and slaps on the Young Boy Killer. Fast paced back and forth with a few KENTA strikes, ZSJ tries to slow it down by grabbing a limb, but KENTA connects with a knee and then tells ZSJ to Go 2 Sleep.

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— njpwworld (@njpwworld) September 29, 2020

Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Juice Robinson

The beginning of this match is a little back and forth with counter rolls, glancing blows and a stare down. But Juice starts to get things going with a Senton, Headlock and a few Backdrops. Simple offense that is quite effective, as we start to see a spark of the same Juice we saw in the New Japan Cup a year or two ago (covid time makes everything fuzzy), where he seems determined to surpass the Ace.

Tanahashi spends a lot of time trying to fight out of holds and swing back at Juice, but Juice keeps the offense going. He hits his punch combination, Tanahashi tries to Paint Brush back, but Juice dodges and spikes him with a DDT. For every Tanahashi counter attempt, Juice seems to have a bigger answer.

Tanahashi eats the Cannonball and slowly comes back with a flurry of Elbows and a Slingblade, but again, Juice slows down the Ace and rocks him with a Jackhammer. Pulp Friction attempt, countered by a Slingblade, another Slingblade invigorates Tanahashi and he heads up for High Fly Flow. Juice takes it as a crossbody and rolls back into a pin, but only two. Juice hits the Left Hand of God, sets up for Pulp Friction again, but Tanahashi drops and grabs the ankle. When Juice turns, Tanahashi Cradles and picks up the win.

Toru Yano vs EVIL

Well this I suppose is a battle of cheat philosophies. EVIL does it maliciously, Yano does it mostly playfully. Yano takes off all the turnbuckle pads, except one that EVIL was working on. So EVIL blindsides Yano, Dick Togo gets involved and we see a few Yano staples. Yano tapes Togo to the guardrail and tries to do the same to EVIL, but EVIL fights it off and they get back in the ring.

A few amusing spots, but Togo distracts Red Shoes, so EVIL Low Blows Yano, then goes for Everything is Evil, but Yano shoves EVIL, so Red Shoes cowers, now we get to the gif/meme part. Yano hits EVIL in the nuts, Togo hits Yano in the nuts and chokes him, Yano back kicks Togo in the nuts, shoves Togo into EVIL so they’re side by side, Double Nut Shot, then he Rolls Up EVIL for the win. The Nut Shot train was pretty damn funny.

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G1 CLIMAX30後楽園大会‼️
本日はBブロック公式戦🏆
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２対１の構図でEVILと東郷に苦しめられた矢野が反撃‼️
やられたらやり返す…

🆚 @YTR_CHAOS × @151012EVIL
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— njpwworld (@njpwworld) September 29, 2020

Tetsuya Naito vs Hirooki Goto

The matchup that should be the main event of the show! Lots of history between the two, and we all know Goto has a tendency to perform well in tournaments but choke in big moments. Naito’s former stigma wasn’t all that different, but he’s overcome most of his demons to achieve a lot of boyhood dreams. Will this be the continuation of Naito’s dream world or does Goto get some well-deserved momentum?

In a very interesting turn of events, Naito takes pretty solid control early on. Forces things to the outside, beating Goto up with the rail enough to nearly get a Count Out. Then when Goto beats the count, Naito stays on him with strikes and a Double Wristlock. When Naito attempts the Combinacion Cabron, Goto shows some life and fights back with some boots and an Uranage. Water Wheel Kick in the corner followed by a Bulldog give Goto his first near fall of the math. Goto’s momentum is halted by a well-timed Back Elbow and a small breather.

Combinacion Cabron gets countered again, but Naito has a counter for the counter. An interesting swing and miss from Goto, leads to Naito wrenching the arm, bringing Goto down and applying Puma Blanca. Goto breaks the Puma Blanca, and then wrestle toward the corner and up to the top rope. What looked to be a chance for Naito to hit an Avalanche Frankensteiner, turned into Goto hitting a Superplex followed up by a Plancha to the outside (okay, Goto doesn’t fly much).

Goto rolls Naito back in, hits the Flying Elbow, but only a two count. GTW is attempted, Naito slides out, then there’s a little rope run dodging, Naito tries to grab and arm, but eats a Lariat for his trouble. When Goto tries to continue, Naito grabs a hold of the head for a quick Swing DDT. They both struggle to their feet and Naito batters Goto with three sets Back Elbows and tries to keep Goto down. Naito takes Goto to the top turnbuckle again, hits the Avalanche Frakensteiner and looks for the Running Destino.

Goto counters the Running Destino with a Reverse GTR, into a hanging Reverse GTR, but only a two. GTR attempted, fought out of, Goto then tries for GTW, but Naito counters with a Destino, and both men are down. Elbow exchange that Naito gets the best of, Goto counters with Ushigoroshi, Naito counters the next with a short Destino, and then Goto counters another Destino with GTW. Goto looks for the Round Kick, but Naito hits Valentia, then the Arm Wringer version of Destino, for the pinfall!

Overall Score: 7.25/10

Now, this was a solid day of action, but in the grand scheme of emotion and intrigue, it was really a one match show. KENTA tapping back into more of “old” KENTA, is very nice to see, also nice to see that the initial vitriol of New Japan fans, is slowly coming around to respect. Juice’s growth and determination helped to show him as a legit threat to the main event, soon. Yano’s crazy run has yet to lose it charm, SANADA being the ass of Gedo’s jokes however, that’s old. I don’t know if SANADA and Gedo made a bet that he lost, but SANADA is someone that could be in a much better position than he is.

Goto and Naito, of course delivered well. Naito showing some power and resilience was a slight tweak on his usual attempt at just being more clever and finding his openings. This is a weird year, so I guess it’s not a surprise that Yano is tied with Naito at the top of the block so far.

B Block Standings:

Tetsuya Naito: (3-0) – 6 Points
Toru Yano: (3-0) – 6 Points
Juice Robinson: (2-1) – 4 Points
KENTA: (2-1) – 4 Points
Zack Sabre Jr: (1-2) – 2 Points
EVIL: (1-2) – 2 Points
Hirooki Goto: (1-2) – 2 Points
Hiroshi Tanahashi: (1-2) – 2 Points
YOSHI-HASHI: (1-2) – 2 Points
SANADA: (0-3) – 0 Points

Let us know what you think on social media @ChairshotMedia and always remember to use the hashtag #UseYourHead!

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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 5.2.2024

Under Siege is tomorrow! Yeah the card looks pretty awful, but maybe this Go Home will spice things up!

Published

33 mins ago

May 2, 2024

Andrew Balaz

Not gonna mislead anyone here, Under Siege looks nearly as bad as a Steven Segal film by the same name. Lots of useless tag matches, only really the X Division title to care about. It reminds me of a “Road to” show that New Japan does. Bunch of worthless matches with a few story wrinkles but entirely skippable.

Hopefully something crazy happens or the show is good enough to cover the bad card. But let’s hope something happens tonight to maybe create some reason to watch.

.@TheSamiCallihan debuts the first episode of #DMTV! #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/OWrTeBtRZ6

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

Ratings:

Mustafa Ali vs Chris Bey w/Ace Austin: Ali wins via 450 – **
Dani Luna w/Jody Threat vs Alisha Edwards w/Masha Slamovich: Lish wins via Russian Death Device – ** 1/4
Hammerstone vs Cody Deaner: Hammerstone wins via Torture Rack – *
#1 Contender Match: Ace Austin w/Chris Bey vs Trey Miguel w/Zachary Wentz: Ace wins via The Fold – ***
TNA Knockouts Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs Miyu Yamashita: Grace retains via Juggernaut Driver – *** 1/2

Results:

Mustafa Ali vs Chris Bey w/Ace Austin

Ali with a simple Headlock takeover, Bey fights back up and tries to create something with a rope run; but Ali gets the best of things with a Back Elbow. Ali gets cocky as Bey retreats to the corner, Bey turns things around quickly, lands the 10 Count Punches in the corner, Ali tries to fight back but Bey snaps off a quick DDT for a near fall. As Bey goes to continue the offense, Ali Drop Toe Holds Bey into the ropes neck first. Ali again, demonstrating some of the worst in-ring trash talk, Bey turns things around since Ali is running his mouth too much. Ali gets set in the Tree of Woe, Bey goes across to another corner and does a Coast to Coast Elbow Drop as Ali tries to sit up. Honestly, stupid looking since its obviously too coordinated. No one would stay half sat up just to eat an elbow.

While the move looked cool, I now care significantly less about what’s going on. Illogical spots just because “they’re cool”, should not be rewarded. Bey controls the match after the stupid spot, hits his Corner Uppercut Hip Attack, Ali tries to duck a few moves and create something but eats a Spinebuster for 2. Art of Finesse attempt, but Ali shoves him to the outside. Working back inside Ali goes for his Rolling Neckbreaker but Bey connects with a Roundhouse Kick to stop Ali in his tracks. Fighting Spirit spot, they run into the ropes, Ali has a bad Double Leg takedown that he tries to turn into a Cradle with feet on the ropes, but Ace pushes the feet off.

As security starts to move on Ace, Ali hits a Suicida, then Bey connects on a Tope con Hilo. Bey starts rocking Ali, hits the Kudome Valentine but Ali manages to pull himself under the bottom rope just enough to avoid losing. Bey climbs the corner, Ali German Suplexes Bey to the apron, Ali goes for the 450, misses, Bey goes to finish the match but the security get involved again, hit Bey with the flag and then Ali lands the 450 for the win.

I liked when the Security Guards were window dressing instead of mooks to cheat with. This just makes the matches dumber and significantly less interesting, especially when its nameless mooks and its not even a talent getting heat.

Dani Luna w/Jody Threat vs Alisha Edwards w/Masha Slamovich

Dani starts strong and fast, forearm shots, lariats and a quick near fall sends Alisha retreating to the ropes to get some advice from Masha. Dani goes to attack Lish, Lish with a Drop Toe Hold, Masha takes advantage of the distracted ref and Lish hits a Satellite DDT and then taunts entirely too much. As Lish talks too much, Dani stands up and starts beating the hell out of Lish, Suplex into the rope assisted Blue Thunder Bomb. Dani goes for the Luna Landing, but Masha climbs on the apron, distraction happens, then Lish goes after Jody and the ref stays distracted with Lish. Masha slides into the ring, Roundhouse Kick into the Russian Death Device and Lish turns around for the win!

Sami’s little segment is aptly named DMTv since it feels like a weird hallucination or trip with the way he does stuff.

Hammerstone vs Cody Deaner

Am I supposed to care about this? Hammerstone looks like he’s chiseled out of granite and Deaner looks like he’s fished out of a trailer park. Hammerstone says a lot of how I feel that the Deaner schtick is pathetic. Deaner says he’s given the power to add a stipulation, Hammer says Arm Wrestling Match, Deaner wants a Sin City Street Fight. So we know what the crowd will pick. Christ this is so carny even Court Bauer blushed.

Deaner bonks Hammer with the mic, low dropkick, goes to grab a trash can lid and hits Hammer…but it just pisses off Captain Hammer. Stomps a mudhole in him, Irish Whip into a Back Elbow and Hammer deposits him to the outside to utilize the gimmick I would assume. This is going on much longer than it should, Deaner finds a chair, clocks Hammer once, goes for Twice, but this isn’t Kpop; so Hammer says no and hits him with a Backbreaker. Then Hammer hits him with a chairshot, 10 Count Punches in the corner, Sack of Shit, Deaner goes for the Ricky Morton lean against the ropes and sell to the crowd spot, but Hammer leans into him and starts using the chair again.

Deaner does his nerd Hulk Up, tries to call for a Body Slam but Hammer doesn’t move and drops the dweeb down. Deaner is back to the begging the crowd Ricky Morton spot…but the crowd doesn’t care since Deaner is a jabroni. Hammer tosses Deaner like a pizza ribs first into the back of the chair and just takes a few moments to revel in his handwork. Deaner fights back, lands a few right hands, tries to call for the Body Slam again like an idiot, gets Hammer half way and falls over so Hammer just rains down punches (can we end this waste of time please). Hellavator, I mean Nightmare Pendulum but Deaner floats over and lands the Scoop Slam onto the steel chair for only 2.

The crowd starts chanting for table, so of course Deaner obliges…this is going on so damn long. Hammer no sells the forearm, Vertical Suplex, goozle, and then Hammer Chokeslams Deaner through the table and calls to for the Torture Rack. Deaner is Rack’d and dead. ‘Bout damn time.

Like a Torpedo, Something is there…

Trent The Seventh and Ball Of Speed, alongside Broken Matt Hardy, are geared up to render The System obsolete tomorrow night at #TNAUnderSiege! pic.twitter.com/laEOlXayIc

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

I’m mad at myself that I popped for Ball of Speed. I’m not even sure why, but I like it.

"Can you please get fired?"

.@joehendry's live apology transformed into a new hit about @AJFrancis410! The "apology" song took things HIGHER than ever! #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/6P7pDFbK3p

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

If I’ve said it once I’ve said it at least 3 dozen times, Joe Hendry is a treasure. Starting with a medley of the insult songs to lead into the Creed parody is genius. Odd apology, but I respect it. “Can you please get fired…”, such a great song.

#1 Contender Match: Ace Austin w/Chris Bey vs Trey Miguel w/Zachary Wentz

Typical Junior style start with counters and some chain wrestling and then a quick tension spot where Trey slaps Ace and then they fire off on each other for a few seconds before they get broken up because its just a shmoz. Trey baits Ace to the outside, Up and Over but Ace lands on the apron and then Wentz picks the ankle as Trey feigns injury to distract the referee. Back Rake back into the ring and just insulting Knife Edge Chops at a deliberate pace. Commercial break happens and Trey is still in charge. Ace shoots the Double and turns it into a Jacknife Cradle for 2 but Ace is still visibly hobbled.

Trey tries to keep Ace grounded but he tries to fire up and Trey finds different ways to keep Ace grounded including a Running Bodyscissors into Full Mount. Kick combination rush from Trey as he goes for the Asai Moonsault to punctuate it but Ace gets the knees up. Short range Knee Strike, Click Click Boom, Corner Splash Seated Lariat spot into a Triangle Kick for 2! Ace looks to set up The Fold, Wentz distracts, Trey grabs tights! But Ace kicks out! Trey with the Backflip Back of the Head Dropkick. Bey levels Wentz and Trey is talking shit to the fans, Ace goes for the Crucifix Pin, but kicks out at 2.

Jackie Bryant Headlock Kick from Trey, but Ace blocks it. Triangle Kick misses, Ace tries to jump on him but misses, Cheeky Nandos, then Trey heads up but Ace cuts him off. They struggle on the top rope, Trey Bell Claps Ace, Ace tries to duck but Trey turns it into the Sunset Flip, locomotion float away, Ace Face Stomp into The Fold! Ace wins!

.@TheEricYoung and @Walking_Weapon make their intentions clear: they're walking into #TNAUnderSiege ready to take down @SteveMaclin and @FrankieKazarian! #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/idI78rvsYJ

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

The Bald Bearded Canadians, good ole team BBC…wait…

TNA Knockouts Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs Miyu Yamashita

They start off respectfully, which is what you expect since Miyu is well respected in this generation. A few Headlock Takeovers, Shoulder Blocks and finally Miyu drops Jordynne with a Switchblade Kick. Miyu goes to follow up, but Jordynne catches the kick and T-Bone Suplex gives Jordynne a near fall. Juggernaut Driver early, but Miyu counters, rams Jordynne into the corner, Triangle Kick from Miyu for 2! Cravat into Knee Strikes and then a PK to the spine keeps Miyu in control. Miyu lets Jordynne up and they trade strikes a bit, Jordynne’s arms prove to be a little stronger than Miyu’s legs, takes out the legs and then the Jackhammer on the floor from Jordynne!

Jordynne tries to roll Miyu back in, but Miyu continues to roll out to buy some space, Jordynne goes for a dive and eats a foot. Miyu looks for an Apron Death Valley Driver, Jordynne fights it a while but Miyu eventually gets her over and down on the apron for 2. Miyu with a Headlock Takeover, but both ties the other one up and the ropes save the awkward but effective exchange. Strike exchange number 2. Miyu no sells a few Scoop Slams and lands Round Kicks. Spinning Backfist and Round Kick connect simultaneously for both women to drop.

Jordynne charges, Pink Striker tries to block with the front kick, but Jordynne plows through with a Back Elbow. Kinniku Buster attempt but Miyu knows how to get away from that and fights off with Knee Strikes, Jordynne is rocked but fights back up and Avalanche Back Body Drop for 2! Jordynne no sells a Roundhouse Kick, Miyu no sells a Lariat then another kick from Miyu and a Back Kick to the face for 2. Skull Kick attempt, blocked, Juggernaut Driver out of nowhere to retain!

Overall Score: 6.25/10

The second half of the show was pretty damn good, but God was the first half useless. Hammerstone and Deaner went on far too long, that was dumb, it looked dumb, I felt dumb watching it. Ali’s match was garbage with the stupid spot monkey indie garbage spot. If I want to watch wrestling that makes less sense than Chinese Dramas with Hindi subtitles, I’ll watch AEW and have a stroke.

Thankfully, Joe Hendry got a good chunk of time, the Trey and Ace match was pretty good and overlooking the stupid run in after match stuff, the Knockouts match itself was pretty damn good. So the new bookers have really consistently done this stuff, where there’s a ton of overbooked stupidity, but they sprinkle in enough okay stuff to make me not completely lose faith. OH – and we do get Kushida versus Gresham tomorrow, so at least that strengthens the lackluster card.

Lets see if they ever figure out how to really book, or if they eventually go full TNA 2015.

Let us know what you think on social media @ChairshotMedia and always remember to use the hashtag #UseYourHead!

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Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (5/2/24)

The Queen is chasing the crown!

Published

4 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Steven Mitchell

Will the One and Only become the #1 contender?

Queen Aminata wants after Athena and the ROH Women’s World Championship, but she will still earn her way to a shot, starting with a match tonight!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

ROH World Tag Team Championships Proving Grounds: The Undisputed Kingdom VS The Qrown; wins and
Queen Aminata VS Robyn Renegade; wins.
Aaron Solo VS Jon Cruz; wins.
Nyla Rose VS ???
Toa Liona w/ The Mogul Embassy VS ???
Six Man Tag: The Dark Order VS ???
The Infantry VS The Outrunners; win(s).