Predicting All 20 NJPW G1 Climax 2018 Entrants

7. Toru Yano

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Toru Yano's divisive brand of comedy draws in more Sports Entertainment than NJPW's pro wrestling-heavy product allows, but select contests over the years in the tournament have allowed performers from Kenny Omega to AJ Styles to let their hair down against the bothersome buffoon.

This will astonishingly be his 13th appearance in the G1 should he enter - will his longevity be rewarded with luck?

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