It’s, well... a few months after that time of year again, and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW)'s G1 Climax tournament is back to ruin sleep schedules all over the globe!
This year's version, the 30th annual, will feature 20 men competing across 19 dates for a spot in the finals on October 18. Each show will be broadcast worldwide on New Japan's streaming service, NJPW World.
Current Standings
A Block
12 Points
- “Switchblade” Jay White (6-2)
- Kazuchika Okada (6-2)
- Kota Ibushi (6-2)
10 Points
- Will Ospreay (5-3)
8 Points
- Jeff Cobb (4-4)
- Taichi (4-4)
6 Points
- Minoru Suzuki (3-5)
- Shingo Takagi (3-5)
- Tomohiro Ishii (3-5)
0 Points
- Yujiro Takahashi (0-8)
B Block
12 Points
- EVIL (6-2)
- Tetsuya Naito (6-2)
10 Points
- SANADA (5-3)
- Zack Sabre, Jr. (5-3)
8 Points
- Hirooki Goto (4-4)
- KENTA (4-4)
6 Points
- Hiroshi Tanahashi (3-5)
- Juice Robinson (3-5)
- Toru Yano (3-5)
2 Points
- YOSHI-HASHI (1-7)
Today’s action takes place in Tokyo’s Ryogoku Sumo Hall, kicking off at 5:30AM Eastern / 2:30AM Pacific, and his is the final night of block action for the boys in A Block— whoever leaves tonight with the most points goes to the finals!
Yujiro Takahashi over Jeff Cobb by pinfall with Pimp Juice.
Shingo Takagi over Minoru Suzuki by pinfall with Last of the Dragon.
Will Ospreay over Kazuchika Okada by pinfall with Storm Breaker in a match that also featured run-ins from Bea Priestley and a returning Great-O-Kharn.
Post-match, Ospreay attacked Okada and told him he was holding him back, so that’s a development.
Kota Ibushi over Taichi by pinfall with Kamigoye.
Tomohiro Ishii over “Switchblade” Jay White by pinfall with the vertical drop brainbuster.
All told, Kota Ibushi is your overall winner for A Block and will move on to the finals on Sunday!
Enjoy the show!