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 31st annual, will feature 20 men competing across 19 dates for a spot in the finals on October 21. Each show will be broadcast worldwide on New Japan’s streaming service, NJPW World.
Current Standings
A Block
14 Points
- Kota Ibushi (7-2) BLOCK WINNER
13 Points
12 Points
- KENTA (6-3)
- Zack Sabre, Jr. (6-3)
10 Points
- Tomohiro Ishii (5-4)
- Toru Yano (5-4)
8 Points
6 Points
5 Points
0 Points
- Tetsuya Naito (0-9 after being injured out and forfeiting his remaining matches)
B Block
16 Points
14 Points
12 Points
8 Points
- Hiroshi Tanahashi (4-4)
- SANADA (4-4)
6 Points
4 Points
- Chase Owens (2-6)
- Hirooki Goto (2-6)
- Taichi (2-6)
- YOSHI-HASHI (2-6)
Today’s action takes place in Tokyo’s legendary Nippon Budokan, kicking off at 5 am ET / 2 am PT, and it’s the final night of B Block action as we head into the finals on Thursday!
Chase Owens vs. YOSHI-HASHI
Hirooki Goto vs. Tama Tonga
Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Taichi
EVIL vs. SANADA
Jeff Cobb vs. Kazuchika Okada
Enjoy the show!
