Yuji Nagata vs. Zack Sabre Jr.

[7.0] "This was alright. It had some pretty good technical wrestling and kicks and shots but the match itself was alright. It was good but not as good as expectations were for it."

[7.0] "Yuji Nagata -vs- Zack Sabre Jr. – (G1 Climax – Block A) [*** 1/4] Fine technical match in the first stages of the bout where Sabre was shining against the veteran. The more the match went over in striking mode Nagata was the superior, gradually dominating the skinny Brit."

[7.0] "A really good, smooth technical, if slightly heatless, match w/ both guys, especially ZSJ, doing a # on each other's left arm. I like the choice of old-guard Nagata's years of NJPW technical excellence, and the high regard he holds among fans/competitors of a pure-wrestling style, toppled the man who could for years to come replace him in that regard. *** 1/3 - *** 1/2"

[7.0] "Nice technical match and also amazing to see Nagata get a win finally. Finish was a little flat in my opinion but the bulk of the match itself was really good and hard-hitting. Their similar styles meshed together well and it made for a great match. (***3/4)"

[7.0] "Recommended match of course, Nagata's victory finally. Both showing a great display of technique, anything you could expect from these two... hard kicks, great holds and counters. Sabre was dominating and Nagata went on top in a very compelling way... ***1/2"

[9.0] "Was very enjoyable seeing these two take it to the mat, great counters & momentum shifts. Also really liked Zack's arm work which Nagata sold well. ZSJ's work on top in general was really great as usual & Nagata fighting from underneath was fantastic w/ him battling in his last ever G1 to get those 2 points. Great match. ****"