Toru Yano defeats Hiroshi Tanahashi: G1 Climax 30 Night 4

Result: Toru Yano defeats Hiroshi Tanahashi

Match:

• Tanahashi wrapped tape around Yano’s eyes, but Yano made it back in the ring before the referee counted 20.
• Tanahashi hit the ropes to go for sling blade, but Yano grabbed the referee. When the ref ducked, so did Yano. Yano turned and kicked blindly at Tanahashi. It ended up being a low blow. Toru Yano managed a cradle to get his second G1 Climax 30 victory.

All Matches from G1 Climax 30 Night 4 Results September 24:

• Full Results
  • Yota Tsuji v. Yuya Uemura
  • Hirooki Goto v. Sanada – G1 Climax 30 Match
  • Hiroshi Tanahashi v. Toru Yano – G1 Climax 30 Match
  • Juice Robinson v. Kenta – G1 Climax 30 Match
  • Yoshi-Hashi v. Evil – G1 Climax 30 Match
  • Tetsuya Naito v. Zack Sabre Jr. – G1 Climax 30 Match

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