Hirooki Goto vs. Tetsuya Naito

[7.0] "The typical Goto/Naito match. This match suffered from the same problem most Goto main events have. Not once did I believe Goto would beat Naito. He definitely wouldn't beat him with a Naito/SANADA match coming up on Night 8. This match isn't without merit though. There's some very slick sequences and solid arm work by Naito. 22 minutes seemed like the right time on paper, but it felt plodding at times. I can't fault their work though. ***1/2"

[7.0] "I was disappointed by this match, but you can't make a bad match with two wrestling Gods like Goto and Naito. I was expecting one of the bests matches of the G1, moreover it was in the main event. I liked some spots like the Avalanche Frankesteiner of Naito. ***1/4"

[7.0] "This was every Goto/Naito match of the past five years: Very good, with the predictable result and a disappointing aftertaste due to said result. Rinse and repeat. ***1/2"

[7.0] "Some slick sequences and exchanges, some really good arm work by Naito, and some fine selling by Goto. Nothing special, but a solid outing overall. (***1/2)"

[8.0] "Another solid main event for Naito, who's looking close to his old self. Goto held up his end of the bargin here as well, especially in the final stretch."

[8.0] "Very nice match filled with cool counters and spicy spots. Maybe a little weaker than I expected from these two but still a great match overall."

[7.0] "Another good match from Naito's G1 run. The selling was the best part here, along with the amazing counter-after-counter. I would say that Goto trying to defeat the champion and failing at the end was a good story, but, you know, yeah it was, but it is the same fucking thing over and over again, it's just getting boring and boring to watch Goto's match against a Main Eventer or the Heavyweight Champion. Still, I enjoyed the match, although I think it could've been a little faster and intense. ****"