5 must-see NJPW Best of Super Juniors 27 matches

#2 Taiji Ishimori vs. Robbie Eagles (Best of Super Juniors 27 Day 5 - November 25th)

【『SUPER Jr.』全公式戦が決定！】・11月25日(水)新潟でワトvs DOUKI！・11月29日(日)後楽園でロビーvsヒロム！ ワトvsSHO！・12月2日(水)大阪で石森vsデスペラード！ SHO vsヒロム！ ・12月5日(土)鹿児島で田口vsヒロム！☆詳細は⇒https://t.co/Y9CLbx02uW#njbosj #njpw pic.twitter.com/8ZWVNswfUD

— 新日本プロレスリング株式会社 (@njpw1972) November 7, 2020

When Robbie Eagles was introduced to the New Japan Pro Wrestling roster, his biggest ally in the Bullet Club was Taiji Ishimori. The two stablemates made the group's best junior heavyweight tag team. Prior to the Best of Super Juniors 26, El Phantasmo debuted and created resentment against Eagles, which eventually led to his dismissal from the Bullet Club.

Over a year later, Eagles and Ishimori will finally meet in singles action in the Best of Super Juniors 27 tournament. These are not only two of the fastest and proficient high flying competitors in the entire junior heavyweight division, but also two of the best when it comes to submissions.

'There’s something about the way he won the title that’s a problem with me. I don’t think he deserves to be champion.'Robbie Eagles speaks his mind about his former partner and current champion Taiji Ishimori in our interview!https://t.co/TqMApKhHHg #njpw #njbosj pic.twitter.com/azIFKv7vSl

— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) November 13, 2020

Eagles uses the Ron Miller Special to submit his opponents, while Ishimori has used the Lebell Lock to great success, including to beat Hiromu Takahashi to win the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship at Summer Struggle in Jingu Stadium.

Their skills are very evenly matched and should provide fans with a brilliant encounter that is among the most memorable of the Best of Super Juniors 27 tournament.