G1 Day 16 is one of the last days of B Block action. We are at crunch time in the block with Hiroshi Tanahashi and SANADA in the main event and EVIL in the semi-main event as he looks to stay in block contention. At this stage, it is all to play for so let’s get into this preview of G1 Day 16.
YOSHI-HASHI (2) vs KENTA (6)
A first time ever singles match between YOSHI-HASHI and KENTA. HASHI has surprised many people with his performances in this G1 so far and he is due some wins for his performances. KENTA won’t want to give him any though as he’s one of the people in need of points to stay in contention to win the block.
Juice Robinson (6) vs Zack Sabre Jr. (8)
Juice Robinson has never been able to defeat Sabre in singles competition. The last two match between these two competitors was in 2018 though and both have come along as competitors in this time. If Sabre loses he could be eliminated depending on the result of Naito’s match
Toru Yano (6) vs Tetsuya Naito (10)
Naito gets his much needed “night off” as he has wrestled a grueling tournament so far. Naito is beaten and wear which will give Yano all the chances he needs to impose his will on Naito and pull out the win using his bag of tricks.
Hirooki Goto (8) vs EVIL (10)
This is a big match for EVIL as we near the climax of this G1. EVIL and Goto have wrestled in the past with EVIL coming away with the win in their most recent encounter which came in round two of the New Japan Cup earlier this year. Goto must win to remain in contention so he will give it his all. EVIL could actually win the block with a win here but he would need a miracle from the other results of the night.
Hiroshi Tanahashi (6) vs SANADA (8)
This is a must-win contest for both men. Depending on results earlier in the show Tanahashi may be eliminated when this match goes down but it is still an important one for SANADA who would be all but eliminated with a loss. We think SANADA wins to get the bragging rights of eliminating Tanahashi and to keep himself in contention to win the block.
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