Dramatic DDT

NJPW, 3/6/11
Wakayama City Gymnasium
1,000 Fans

1. Best of the Super Jr. – Block A: Kenny Omega [8] defeated TJP [2] with the Croyt’s Wrath (8:20).
3. Best of the Super Jr. – Block B: The Great Sasuke [8] defeated Daisuke Sasaki [2] (8:20).
8. Best of the Super Jr. – Block B: Kota Ibushi [4] defeated TAKA Michinoku [4] with the Firebird Splash (9:40).

NJPW, 4/6/11
Kyoto KBS Hall
1,250 Fans

5. Best of the Super Jr. – Block B: Kota Ibushi [6] defeated Daisuke Sasaki with the Firebird Splash [2] (10:39).
6. Best of the Super Jr. – Block A: Kenny Omega [10] defeated Tiger Mask [8] with the Croyt’s Wrath (9:05).

NJPW, 5/6/11
Akashi Municipal Industrial Exchange Center
1,560 Fans

1. Best of the Super Jr. – Block B: Mascara Dorada [6] defeated Daisuke Sasaki [2] with a Tornillo (8:02).
6. Best of the Super Jr. – Block B: Kota Ibushi [8] defeated Gedo [2] with the Firebird Splash (10:10).
8. Best of the Super Jr. – Block A: Prince Devitt [10] defeated Kenny Omega [10] with the Bloody Sunday (12:08).

Kenny Omega has been on fire in the Best Of The Super Jr tournament. Up until the most recent show he achieved a five match winning streak. His first defeat was to Prince Devitt, who now ties with Kenny on the top of Block A. As you can see in the pic above, Kenny used the “Anywhere Pro-Wrestling” style for which he is infamous for to battle Devitt with. Kenny’s remaining matches are against Jado and Davey Richards.

In Block B, Kota Ibushi has recovered from his early setbacks to reach second place, sharing the position with a couple of rivals. Ibushi has dusted off the Firebird Splash as his finisher of choice for the tournament*. Ibushi’s final two matches are vital for Block B as he takes on the current leader Great Sasuke and fellow 2nd placer Jushin Liger. Wins over both men will guarantee Ibushi of qualifying for the Semi-Final and could also prevent both Sasuke and Liger from advancing.

Daisuke Sasaki however can kiss goodbye his chances of advancing past the block stage. The best he can do now is play the role of spoiler for his last opponent, TAKA Michinoku.

*For the love of Takagi, don’t injure yourself with it again!

NJPW, 28/05/11
Tokyo Differ Ariake
900 Fans

2. Best of the Super Jr. – Block B: Ryusuke Taguchi [4] defeated Daisuke Sasaki [0] with the Milano-Style Dodon Throne (7:18).
6. Best of the Super Jr. – Block A: Kenny Omega [4] defeated Koji Kanemoto [0] (11:43).
8. Best of the Super Jr. – Block B: KUSHIDA [4] defeated Kota Ibushi [0] with the Midnight Express (12:46).

NJPW, 29/05/11
Tokyo Korakuen Hall
1,950 Fans

Best of the Super Jr. – Block B: Daisuke Sasaki [2] defeated Gedo [0] with the NOW OR NEVER (11:10).

NJPW, 02/06/11
Toyohashi City Gymnasium #2
1,200 Fans

1. Best of the Super Jr. – Block B: Jushin Thunder Liger [4] defeated Daisuke Sasaki [2] with an Air Scissors Drop (8:06).
3. Best of the Super Jr. – Block A: Kenny Omega [6] defeated Fujita “Jr.” Hayato [4] with the Croyt’s Wrath (10:43)
5. Best of the Super Jr. – Block B: Kota Ibushi [2] defeated Mascara Dorada [2] with a Firebird Splash (7:28).

Kenny Omega is carving through the competition, winning all three of his matches so far. He has now defeated Koji Kanemoto twice in BOSJ match and can now add Fujita “Jr.” Hayato to the list of wins over big names in the Jr. Heavyweight scene. Omega is currently tied in first place along with Prince Devitt and Tiger Mask. Omega’s next opponent is American wrestler TJP.

Kota Ibushi on the other hand is hoping he has gotten over his poor start to the tournament. He lost to KUSHIDA in a big upset on the 28/5 event but finally grabbed his first points by beating Mascara Dorada on today’s show. Ibushi’s next opponent is TAKA Michinoku. Both Ibushi and Omega had their day off on 29th May and will have matches for the rest of the tour.

Daisuke Sasaki is having a similar run to Ibushi. Only one win in four matches. His sole victory came over the veteran Gedo, so at least he’s gotten something out of the tour. Sasaki’s next opponent is The Great Sasuke.