10 Best Matches From The G1 Climax 30
9. Tomohiro Ishii Vs. Taichi (G1 Night 9)
Ishii and Taichi proved their chemistry and capacity for mutually assured destruction with their trilogy of scintillating matches in 2019, cementing Taichi as an impeccable in ring talent to audiences all around the world. In their first singles match since last year's G1, the two held nothing back whatsoever, delivering every violent move they could think of on the bloody path to victory.
Similarly to last year's saga, this match was designed to establish Taichi as a legitimate fighter instead of just a cheating manipulator. There was no effort to cheat here, no effort to undermine or use dirty tactics to defeat the Stone Pitbull, Taichi just spammed him with deadly moves, trying his best to make sure his nemesis wouldn't be able to stand up after this. Ishii is a notoriously perfect G1 performer and he thrives most when his opponents try to brutalise him, throwing his lariats and chops with visceral intensity.
By the end of the match, everyone watching is enraptured by the violence these two have thrown at each other. You could show this match to any non wrestling fan and they would understand the appeal of this business.