We have reached the halfway point!

While only A Block is in action tonight, don’t think that means Best of the Super Juniors is going to take it easy! But can Titan stay undefeated this deep into the tournament?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• Taiji Ishimori & Gedo VS Tatsuya Matsumoto & Taisei Nakahara; Taiji & Gedo win.
• Daisuke Sasaki & Masatora Yasuda VS Jakob Austin Young & Zane Jay; Jakob & Zane win.
• Six Man Tag: YOH, Toru Yano & Tiger Mask VS TMDK; TMDK wins.
• Six Man Tag: El Desperado, KUSHIDA & HYO VS The House of Torture; Desperado, Kushida & Hyo win.
• Best of the Super Juniors 33 A Block: Nick Wayne VS Daiki Nagai; Nick wins.
• Best of the Super Juniors 33 A Block: Titan VS Ryusuke Taguchi; Titan wins.
• Best of the Super Juniors 33 A Block: Valiente Jr. VS Francesco Akira; Akira wins.
• Best of the Super Juniors 33 A Block: Robbie X VS Jun Kasai; Kasai wins.
• Best of the Super Juniors 33 A Block: Kosei Fujita VS Master Wato; Wato wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Here are the current A Block standings!

Titan: 4-0, 8 points
Ryusuke Taguchi: 3-1, 6 points
Jun Kasai: 2-1, 4 points
Robbie X: 2-2, 4 points
Kosei Fujita: 2-2, 4 points
Nick Wayne: 2-2, 4 points
Master Wato: 2-2, 4 points
Valiente Jr: 1-2, 2 points
Francesco Akira: 1-3, 2 points
Daiki Nagai: 0-4, 0 points

Best of the Super Juniors 33 A Block: Nick Wayne VS Daiki Nagai!

The Prodigy has had a roller coaster ride of a run already, but that’s still better than the Unbound Young Lion being stuck at the bottom. Will Daiki finally score a win? Or will he be lost in Wayne’s World?

Daiki’s impatient strategy continues as he DROPKICKS Nick the moment Nick’s in the ring! The fans fire up as Nick bails out, and Daiki builds speed! The bell rings right before the DIVE! Down goes Nick and Daiki throws his shirt to the crowd. A free souvenir, and Daiki stomps Nick. Daiki puts Nick in the ring, stomps him again, then brings him around to scoop and SLAM! Cover, TWO! Nick is tougher than that but Daiki brings him back up. Nick fires body shots but Daiki kicks low. Daiki KNEES, runs, but Nick hurdles and UPPERCUTS! Nick kips up, the fans cheer, and Nick drags Daiki up now. Nick puts Daiki in a corner for a CHOP!

The fans cheer while Daiki leans on the ropes. Nick brings Daiki around, reels him in, and snap suplexes! Cover, TWO! Daiki is tougher than that but Nick keeps on him. Nick whips Daiki to a corner, then runs up to UPPERCUT! Nick snapmares Daiki, then goes up the corner. Daiki rises, Nick MISSILE DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO! The fans applaud while Nick waits on Daiki. Daiki sits up, Nick waistlocks, and Nick goes to full nelson. Daiki elbows free, runs the ropes, but Nick mule kicks! Nick runs, but Daiki DROPKICKS! The fans fire up again as Daiki goes to a corner. Daiki runs corner to corner at Nick to BACK BODY BLOCK!

Daiki sits Nick down, then runs again, HYDRAULIC DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Nick toughs it out but Daiki drags him up. Nick blocks the suplex, but Daiki still tries! Nick wrenches free to ROCK Daiki! Daiki CHOPS Nick in return! The fans fire up as Daiki suplexes, but Nick lands out! Daiki blocks the full nelson so Nick GERMAN SUPLEXES! But Daiki’s right up! Only to run into the DRAGON SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Daiki escapes! Nick huffs ‘n’ puffs and he calls his shot! Nick goes up the corner, WAYNE’S- NO, Daiki ducks under, then runs up to trip Nick! But Nick twists and victory rolls, TWO!

Daiki runs up again, trips Nick, then blocks the victory roll! TWO, Nick kicks low, then runs, but into a SPINEBUSTER! High stack, TWO! But Daiki holds the legs! Daiki turns Nick over, BOSTON CRAB! The fans fire up for Nick as he endures and crawls forward! ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer while Daiki lets go. Daiki drags Nick up, scoops and SLAMS, then he goes to a corner! The fans rally as Daiki climbs, DIVING HEAD- CUTTER! Then Nick goes up the corner, WAYNE’S WORLD! Cover, Nick wins!

Winner: Nick Wayne, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Daiki earns 0)

The Young Lion keeps tryin’, but he just can’t seem to score. At 0-5, Daiki is mathematically out of the running, but can he at least get one win before the end? As for The Prodigy, he bounces back from his losses, but can he still reach the top?

Best of the Super Juniors 33 A Block: Titan VS Ryusuke Taguchi!

El Inmortal certainly looks unstoppable at 4-0, but the Funky Weapon has been taking things seriously this time, which is why he’s right behind Titan at 3-1! Can Taguchi take over the block with a win tonight? Or will Titan thrive in round five?

Taguchi offers a handshake, Titan accepts, and the fans applaud the sportsmanship. The bell rings, the fans rally as the two circle, and they feel things out. They tie up, break, then tie up again. Titan waistlocks, trips Taguchi, then floats all over Taguchi just to show off! The fans cheer, but Taguchi wrenches out, and he floats all over Titan! The fans cheer again, and Taguchi swivels them hips. Titan shakes his head but Taguchi point-blank HIP ATTACKS! Taguchi brings Titan up, wrenches the arm, then wristlocks. Titan moves around, rolls, kips up, then cartwheels and handsprings to arm-drag free! Titan DROPKICKS and Taguchi tumbles!

Titan gets moving, and he DIVES! Direct hit on Taguchi at the ramp! The fans cheer and Titan holds up the Mexican flag. The fans cheer again as Titan represents his people, then he KICKS Taguchi! Titan puts Taguchi in, goes up the corner, and LA- NO, Taguchi dodges, then dropkicks the legs out! OH MY GAH ANKLE! Titan scrambles and makes the ROPEBREAK! Taguchi holds until the ref counts, but then has OH MY GAH ANKLE in the ropes! The ref counts again, Taguchi lets go, and he brings Titan around to drop a knee on the knee! Taguchi steps over, bends the leg, but Titan fires kicks. Taguchi puts on the pressure but Titan still endures.

The fans rally as Titan reaches out, ROEPBREAK! Taguchi shifts angle to pull on the leg, but he still lets go. Taguchi brings Titan up, CLUBS him on the neck, and he brings Titan up. Taguchi back suplexes, Titan lands out, then Titan bobs ‘n’ weaves to fire fast hands and kicks! SOBAT, run, but Taguchi mule kicks! Taguchi fires faster hands, then ENZIGIRIS! The fans cheer while Titan slumps over! Taguchi whips, Titan reverses, then Titan goes Matrix! But Taguchi HIP ATTACKS the calf kick down! The fans cheer as both men’s butts are sore! The fans then rally as Titan and Taguchi slowly rise back up and head for center.

Titan CHOPS, Taguchi CHOPS, repeat, but then Titan SOBATS! Titan brings Taguchi up, underhooks, but Taguchi fights the lift. Taguchi powers Titan to the ropes, the ref counts the break, but Taguchi fires body shots! Taguchi stomps Titan’s feet, whips, but Titan reverses to TORNADO DDT! Titan holds on, GOURD BUSTER and HIP ATTACK! The fans fire up as Titan shows he can get funky, too! Titan then skins the cat to go up the corner, LA LANZA Atomic Drop! Then OH MY GAH ANKLE!! Titan flails, reaches out, but Taguchi yanks him back! HIP ATTACK! Cover, TWO! Titan survives, but OH MY GAH ANKLE!

The fans rally as Titan endures again! Titan reaches out but Taguchi reels him in again! DODON- NO, Titan victory rolls! TWO, and Titan steps through, but Taguchi cradles, TWO! SUPERKICK! Taguchi goes to a corner, Titan runs up, FRAME OUT LARIAT! Titan goes up the corner, aims at Taguchi, LA LANZA!! Cover, TWO!?! Taguchi survives, but Titan steps through! Trailer Hitch, death lock, then LLAVE INMORTAL!! Taguchi flails, reaches, but Titan traps the arm in a straitjacket! Taguchi TAPS, Titan wins!

Winner: Titan, by submission (gains 2 points; Taguchi earns 0)

Taguchi was indeed serious, but being serious isn’t always enough! Will Taguchi still have a chance at proving he’s the Best of the Super Juniors? Will Titan still be spotless in the tournament’s second half?

Best of the Super Juniors 33 A Block: Valiente Jr. VS Francesco Akira!

Just as The Valiant got going, he fell back down last round, but Akira can relate. Will Valiente rise up again? Or will he be burned by the Crown of Fire?

The bell rings, the two circle, and the fans rally up. Valiente offers a handshake, Akira takes it, and the fans applaud, but then Akira trips Valiente! Akira runs but rolls over Valiente’s dropdown. Valiente runs up but Akira sweeps the legs, then rolls Valiente to whip. Valiente reverses but Akira RANAS, only for Valiente to handspring through! The fans cheer while Valiente wags his finger at Akira. Akira runs up, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then tilt-o-whirls for a DEJA VU RANA! Valiente tumbles and Akira gives some Latino Heat! Or maybe Italiano? Akira says he can do lucha, too! Akira CHOPS, then wrenches and whips Valiente corner to corner.

Valiente goes up, over, keeps moving, then ducks ‘n’ dodges to RANA Akira! Akira tumbles out, gets back on the apron, but Valiente DROPKICKS him down! Valiente kips up into the superhero pose, then he builds speed. Akira ducks the baseball slide, kicks low, then snap suplexes to the floor! The fans are torn but Akira snatches the Mexican flag to CHOKE Valiente with it! The ref reprimands, the fans boo the disrespect, but Akira stops at 4. Akira drags Valiente up and pushes him into the ring, then covers, TWO! Valiente toughs it out and the fans applaud. Akira brings Valiente up, scoops and SLAMS, then covers, TWO!

Akira sets up, STANDING MOONSAULT! Akira kneels for the cover, TWO! The fans applaud Valiente but Akira talks more trash. Then Akira CLAWS at Valiente’s mask! The fans boo and the ref reprimands, but Akira stops at 4 again. Akira taunts the fans, tells them to shut up, then drags Valiente up. Akira CHOPS Valiente, Valiente tumbles to the outside, but Akira goes out after him. Akira goes after the mask again! The fans boo and the ref reprimands, Akira stops at 4, and he tells the fans to shut up. Akira then whips Valiente to- NO, Valiente stops from hitting the post! Akira runs up, Valiente dodges, but Akira stops from hitting the post!

But then he turns around into a SUPERKICK! The fans fire up as Valiente then whips Akira, but Akira reverses. Valiente handsprings up to the apron, then swings back to RANA Akira! The fans cheer while Akira tumbles away. Valiente rises up, the ring count climbs, but Valiente stands Akira up to CHOP! Akira staggers, he wants a timeout, but Valiente says nope! Snap suplex to the floor! Akira writhes, Valiente hauls him up and into the ring at 12 of 20. Cover, TWO! Akira toughs it out, and the fans rally behind Valiente. Valiente eggs Akira on, then dodges to mule kick! Valiente steps over, INVERTED FAMOUSER! Cover, TWO!

Akira survives, but the fans rally as Valiente hauls Akira up. Valiente dares Akira to take a shot, so Akira winds up to CHOP! Valiente SOBATS, then tucks Akira in, VALIANT- NO, Akira flails and CLUBS the legs! Akira and Valiente trade forearms, Valiente eggs Akira on, and Akira ROCKS Valiente! Valiente fires a flurry in return, but Akira kicks the leg! Akira talks more trash as he brings Valiente around, but Valiente CHOPS him in return! Valiente storms up on Akira, then winds up to CHOP! The fans cheer while Akira is stinging. Valiente then whips Akira corner to corner, runs up, but Akira pops him to the apron.

Valiente kicks, Akira blocks, but Valiente spins through to GAMANGIRI! Akira staggers away, Valiente springboards, but Akira DROPKICKS Valiente down first! The fans rally while Akira brings Valiente back up. Valiente swings, Akira dodges, but Akira CHOPS, only for Valiente to SOBAT! Valiente runs, Akira LARIATS the ropes! Akira runs, Valiente follows, but Akira trips him! Akira puts Valiente under the ropes, CATAPULT GUILLOTINE! Then a TRIANGLE LIONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Valiente survives and the fans fire up again! Akira drags Valiente up, reels him in, but Valiente fights, so Akira fires knee after knee!

Akira hooks Valiente up again, SPEED- NO, Valiente spins and handstands through, to then jackknife bridge! TWO as Akira bridges up! Akira spins things around but Valiente spins them back, backslide! TWO!! Akira ENZIGIRIS, then runs, but into a POP-UP KNEE! Valiente reels Akira in, tucks the arms, and VALIANT- NO, Akira CLAWS at the mas! He turns the mask sideways, rolls Valiente, then BUZZSAWS! Akira hurries to bring Valiente up again, hooks a leg, CROWN FALL!! Cover, Akira wins!

Winner: Francesco Akira, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Valiente earns 0)

Akira conquers Valiente and heats things back up! Will he be able to take the block and a spot in the semifinals? Is Valiente already out of the running at this rate?

Best of the Super Juniors 33 A Block: Robbie X VS Jun Kasai!

Mr. Extreme won last round’s main event, but now he might have to get even more extreme against this Deathmatch junkie! Will the X Express stay on track? Or will he be derailed by a Crazy Monkey?

The moment Kasai is in the ring, he attacks Robbie! The bell rings as Kasai tosses Robbie out! Then Kasai pursues, kicks low, and he SMACKS Robbie off a fan’s chair! The fans rally as Kasai takes off his shirt to CHOKE Robbie with it! The ref reprimands, Kasai stops, and Kasai puts the shirt aside. Kasai whips Robbie, but Robbie WALL WALK MOONSAULTS off the post! Robbie knocks Kasai down, but he’s ready to get extreme! Robbie grabs a chair, he JAMS Kasai up with it, then he makes Kasai take a seat. Robbie SMACKS Kasai, then he confiscates a chair from commentary. Robbie makes sure it is sturdy as he sets it up.

Robbie runs up, and uses the chair as a launchpad for a CANNONBALL! Down goes Kasai and the fans fire up! Robbie goes back to Kasai, he puts the chair in the ring, then brings out another chair! And another chair! And another chair! Robbie puts all those in the ring, ROCKS Kasai, then pushes Kasai into the ring. The fans rally while Robbie climbs and Kasai crawls. Robbie springboards, but Kasai CHUCKS a chair at him! The ref reprimands while Robbie falls to the apron, then the floor! Robbie crawls back into the ring, but Kasai bumps him off buckles. Kasai fires forearms on Robbie in the corner, then climbs up. Kasai BITES Robbie’s forehead!

The fans cheer but the ref reprimands. Kasai SPITS out the taste, then he grins as he backs off. Robbie crawls, Kasai scoops him to SLAM him! Kasai runs to ROLLING THUNDER! Cover, TWO! Robbie survives and the fans rally up. Kasai gets the fans to chant for “ROB-BI-E!” while Kasai stomps him around. Kasai then snapmares Robbie, and basement DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO! Robbie is tougher than that but Kasai smiles as he drags Robbie up. Robbie ROCKS Kasai, Kasai eggs him on, repeat! The fans cheer as Robbie fires a flurry, but Kasai still eggs Robbie on by sticking his tongue out. Robbie grabs Kasai’s tongue and CLUBS it!

The ref reprimands, but Robbie SOBATS Kasai to a corner. Robbie runs up, LARIATS, then hooks Kasai’s leg in the rope to KICK! And DREAMCAST KICK! Robbie snapmares Kasia, somersaults and SHOOTING STARS! Cover, TWO! Robbie and Kasai go to corners, then Robbie storms up on Kasai, but Kasai wants a timeout? Robbie says sure, okay. But then he winds up a middle finger! Robbie kicks, whips, and runs up, but into a BOOT! Kasai runs up, Robbie slips around to waistlock, but Kasai switches. Robbie fires elbows, runs, but Kasai LARIATS at the ropes! Kasai even does push-ups after!

Kasai brings Robbie up, suplexes, BRAINBUSTER! The fans cheer while Kasai flexes, then he covers, TWO! The fans rally up while Kasai puts aside his flannel, and brings out the FORK! The ref stops Kasai, Robbie CLUBS Kasai, but the ref gets knocked down! Kasai checks on the ref, Robbie runs in, but Robbie is sent into the ref! Robbie panics, but he stops the fork attack! Robbie kicks low, fireman’s carries, but Kasai JABS Robbie with the fork! Then he runs to JAB Robbie with the fork! Kasai underhooks for the TIGER DRIVER! Kasai calls to the ref as he covers, but the ref is down on the outside! Kasai is annoyed, but then says now we can get nuts!

Kasai goes looking, and he brings out a LADDER! When did that get put there?! The fans cheer Kasai on as he stands this ladder up in a corner, then scoops Robbie. Robbie slips free to SUPERKICK! Robbie fireman’s carries, ROLLING SENTON! Then Robbie fires up as he goes up the corner, and the fans cheer. But then Robbie realizes the ladder is there, so he decides to up the ante! The fans cheer Robbie on as he climbs the ladder! Robbie aims, and he SUPER X EXPRESS FLOPS! Kasai runs, CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL! Both men are down and the fans fire up again! Kasai grins as he now climbs his ladder!

Kasai brings his goggles with him as he climbs to the top. But then Robbie climbs up the other side! Kasai says bring it then! Kasai fires a shot, Robbie eggs him on, so Kasai fires another! Robbie meets Kasai at the very top and they throw hands! The fans rally, and then Kasai HEADBUTTS! Robbie falls off the ladder! Then Kasai salutes, SUPER PEARL HARBOR SPLASH!!! The ref is back, Kasai covers, but then the ref asks about the ladder! Kasai is upset he got caught, but he goes back to Robbie. Kasai tucks the arms but Robbie fights the lift. Robbie powers out of the hold to SMACK Kasai! Kasai kicks low then ENZIGIRIS!

Kasai runs the ropes to build up speed, and he CRAZY LARIATS!! Cover, ONE?!?! The fans are thunderous as Robbie is going extreme! But Kasai gives him the kiss of death! Tuck and JAY DRILLER!! Cover, Kasai wins!

Winner: Jun Kasai, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Robbie earns 0)

In the battle of extremes, it is Kasai that comes out the most extreme! Will Kasai continue to go crazy all the way to the finals? Will Robbie still save his run and make this the X Block?

Best of the Super Juniors 33 A Block: Kosei Fujita VS Master Wato!

The Japanese Young Punk has fallen, the Way to the Grandmaster is rising, yet they meet as they’re both 2-2. Will Fujita prove The Mighty Don’t Kneel? Or will Wato prove he can beat the Best of the Super Juniors?

Wato attacks after introductions! He BOOTS Fujita to a corner, stomps away, and the bell rings. Red Shoes reprimands and he backs Wato down. But Fujita comes back to fire more forearms! They throw shots back and forth, fast n’ furious, but Wato ROCKS Fujita! Fujita ROCKS Wato! The gloves come off quite literally, and Wato CHOPS Fujita before he BOOTS him out of the ring! Wato drags Fujita up, brings him around, and BOWLS him into chairs! STRIKE! The fans hurry aside as Wato rains down fists on Fujita! Red Shoes reprimands but Wato drags Fujita up to put him in the ring. Wato stomps Fujita, then rains down more shots.

Red Shoes reprimands about closed fists, but Wato stands Fujita up to scoop and SLAM! Wato scoops and SLAMS again, and the fans fire up! Wato stands Fujita up but Fujita breaks away to bail out. Wato pursues, kicks Fujita low, then whips him at the chairs, only for Fujita to reverse! Fujita scoops and SLAMS Wato on the floor! The fans fire up, but then Fujita has them clear out. Fujita drags Wato up, takes aim, and BOWLS Wato into chairs! STRIKE! The fans cheer, but then Fujita wants even more fans to clear out. Fujita takes a lot of chairs, makes a big pile, and he brings Wato over. Fujita CLUBS Wato, CHOPS him, then has him take a seat.

Fujita gets space, and he runs up to then use a table as a launchpad to SHOTGUN Wato down! The fans fire up as Fujita is going extreme like Kasai and Robbie! Fujita then drags Wato up, brings him back over, puts him in the ring, then cocky covers with a knee. ONE, and the fans applaud Wato toughing it out. Fujita drags Wato up, grabs a leg, and SHIN BREAKERS! Then Fujita KICKS the leg and Wato falls! Fujita STANDING MOONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! Fujita paces, he drags Wato around, and he SMASHES Wato’s knee! Wato writhes but Fujita grabs the leg again, and turns Wato over for a HALF CRAB! The fans rally as Wato endures!

Wato crawls, reaches out, but Fujita cranks on the leg! Fujita changes the angle, but Wato still fights to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer while Fujita lets go. Fujita stomps Wato, then stands him up to CHOP! Fujita whips Wato corner to corner, then runs up to CHOP! Fujita keeps moving, but Wato CALF KICKS! The fans cheer while both men are down! Wato pounds the mat, the fans rally behind him, and Wato stands Fujita up for forearms. Wato whips. Fujita reverses, but Wato ELBOWS Fujita down! The fans cheer again as Wato waits on Fujita. Fujita sits up, into a KICK! KICK! And KICK! Wato KICKS front and back, again and again!

Wato winds up, BUZZSAW! Cover, TWO! Fujita survives and the fans rally up again. Wato fires up, brings Fujita around, and waistlocks, but Fujita fights the suplex! Fujita pulls hair, but Wato pulls hair! Fujita breaks free, but Wato ducks the lariat to sunset flip, and then VENDEVAL! The fans rally as now Fujita endures! Fujita kicks, flails, and fights his way around. Fujita reaches out while Wato puts on the pressure, and Fujita makes the ROPEBREAK! The fans applaud as Wato lets go. Wato brings Fujita up, but Fujita ROCKS Wato first! Wato pie faces Fujita, Fujita fires another forearm, but Wato pie faces Fujita again.

Fujita SLAPS Wato, so Wato ROCKS Fujita! The fans rally as Fujita stands and he fires a forearm! Wato fires back, they fire shot after shot, and the fans rally again. Wato fires shot after shot, but Fujita returns to CHOP! Fujita then hooks Wato up, RECIENTE- NO, Wato wrenches free and ROCKS Fujita! And ROCKS him again! And again! But Fujita ROCKS Wato! Wato kicks, Fujita ducks! Fujita kicks, Wato ducks! Wato then SOBATS, and PENALTY KICKS! But Fujita is right up to ROUNDHOUSE! Both men fall and the fans fire up again! The fans rally as both men stir, and Fujita stands first. Fujita brings Wato up, waistlocks, and SNAP GERMANS! Bridging cover, TWO!

The fans rally again as Wato toughs it out. Fujita shakes his head, drags Wato up, and suplexes, but Wato fights it! Wato wrenches, but Fujita catches Wato to the DOUBLE ARMBAR! Wato endures as Fujita pulls back, and Wato kicks his way around. The fans rally harder and harder as Wato reaches out, but Fujita adds a cording hold! Wato still makes the ROPEBREAK! Fujita lets go of his Clarky Cat Young Punk Edition, then drags Wato from the ropes. Wato is dead weight so Fujita stomps him. Fujita stands Wato up, whips, and pops Wato up, GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Wato survives.

Fujita grins as he brings Wato up again, hooks a leg and suplexes into the torture rack. But Wato slips free, ducks an elbow, and he scoops Fujita for the T T D!! Cover, TWO! Fujita survives the Tenzan Tombstone Driver, but Wato fires up again! Wato drags Fujita up, reels him in, TSUTEN- NO, Fujita slips free, and steals RECIENTEMENTE!! Cover, TWO!! Wato survives his own move but Fujita vows to end it with his! Deadlift and torture rack, for the THRILL- NO, Wato lands out! Fujita ROUNDHOUSES first! Fujita goes to run, but Wato spins him around to LARIAT!! The fans are thunderous as Wato roars!

Wato drags Fujita up, wrenches, and RECIENTEMENTE!! Cover, TWO?!? Wato is frustrated, but he pounds the mat as he powers up. The fans are with Wato as he brings Fujita up, TSUTENKAKU!! Bridging cover, Wato wins!!

Winner: Master Wato, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Fujita earns 0)

The Mighty Don’t Kneel, but they can be knocked down! Fujita keeps falling down the block, will he fail to repeat as Best of the Super Juniors?

As for Wato, he grabs a mic and asks Fujita, “How does it feel to get attacked when your back is turned? Tell me about it later.” The fans applaud, and Wato tells them that he’s happy he got to win here in Osaka. The fans applaud that, too, and Wato thanks them for their hot, hot support. No matter what anyone says, Wato will walk this path that he believes in with all his might. The fans applaud again, and Wato promises a path will be created following the footsteps of those who came before. Those wrestlers reached “godhood” and the glory that lies beyond it. Wato vows to do the same. With this momentum, he’ll win BOSJ!

The fans cheer, but will Wato reach the mountaintop at the end of his path? Or is that a much steeper climb than he knows?

Here are the NEW A Block standings!

Titan: 5-0, 10 points
Ryusuke Taguchi: 3-2, 6 points
Jun Kasai: 3-1, 6 points
Nick Wayne: 3-2, 6 points
Master Wato: 3-2, 6 points
Robbie X: 2-3, 4 points
Kosei Fujita: 2-3, 4 points
Francesco Akira: 2-3, 4 points
Valiente Jr: 1-3, 2 points
Daiki Nagai: 0-5, 0 points [ELIMINATED]

My Thoughts:

A great fifth night, and technically only half of round 5. Daiki Nagai being winless this deep is oddly not as surprising as Titan being undefeated this deep. I believe I said before, Daiki’s first win (maybe his only win) happens at a pivotal moment to spoil someone’s chances at the semifinals. Titan is feeling like a strong choice going into the semifinals, but four rounds left means anything can happen. Great showing from Valiente in a loss to Akira, there’s gonna be some close “with a win and a loss from [someone]” scenarios with Akira involved. Great stuff with Robbie and Kasai, always fun to add a little comedy to the hardcore.

And great main event, with Wato winning being somewhat surprising. Perhaps Fujita’s comeback is in the latter half of the round robin, because I still feel like he needs to make the semifinals.

My Score: 8.9/10