10 Must-See Matches At NJPW Best Of The Super Jr 29
9. Block B: Robbie Eagles Vs Wheeler Yuta
Night two of this year's Best of the Super Jr. arrives on 17th May in Yamagata, but the two will face off in tag team action during the opening night of the event.
Robbie Eagles Vs Wheeler Yuta is bound to be an instant classic, with both men being trained in a similar style and being able to take things down to the mat. While Yuta was trained by Drew Gulak, Mike Quakenbush, and Tracy Williams, Robbie Eagles was trained at the Eagles Wrestling Academy in Australia.
Robbie Eagles is one of the most successful Australian wrestlers in the modern era, winning championships all over the world. During his time in New Japan, he has been a part of both Bullet Club and as of right now CHAOS, he is also a former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team and IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion.
Wheeler Yuta is the current ROH Pure Champion and a member of The Blackpool Combat Club alongside Jon Moxley, who has previously competed in the G1 Climax, Bryan Danielson, and manager William Regal. how well will he do in New Japan and will these two men bring some high-flying thrills and submission skills to the tournament?