NJPW G1 Climax 2018, Week 4: Every Match Ranked From Worst To Best

13. Toru Yano Vs. Tetsuya Naito (1 August)

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Rating: ***

As with any other Toru Yano G1 match, your mileage may vary here. If you're tired of his shtick, it'll likely be a dud, but if you're still into 'The Sublime Master Thief,' this was a load of fun, and exactly the kind of light-hearted break necessitated by the brutal tournament schedule.

The CHAOS jester spent most of the match stuck in full banter mode, but fell victim to a move from his own playbook late on, as Naito taped him to the barrier. 'YTR' couldn't dislodge himself, so instead dragged it inside. That cheeky scamp...

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