[2001-05-25-NJPW] Katsuyori Shibata vs Minoru Tanaka

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Another pretty good showing from baby Shibata. This time, he tries to catch Minoru off guard with the plancha to the outside. I really liked that when Minoru tried the same tricks he used in their previous match, Shibata was well-prepared, avoiding the kneebar takedown and bridging out of the armlock attempt. He also hits some BIG moves including a top rope bulldog and a German suplex hold for a pretty great nearfall. He one counts a high kick to the head and gets a couple of roll up two counts but Minoru ends up submitting him with the crab hold like a true young lion.