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
8 Points
- Great-O-Khan (4-2)
- KENTA (4-2)
- Kota Ibushi (4-2)
- Zack Sabre, Jr. (4-1)
6 Points
- Shingo Takagi (3-2)
- Tomohiro Ishii (3-3)
- Toru Yano (3-2)
4 Points
- Tanga Loa (2-3)
- Yujiro Takahashi (2-3)
0 Points
- Tetsuya Naito (0-9 after being injured out and forfeiting his remaining matches)
B Block
10 Points
- Jeff Cobb (5-0)
- Kazuchika Okada (5-0)
8 Points
6 Points
4 Points
- SANADA (2-3)
- Taichi (2-3)
2 Points
- Chase Owens (1-4)
- Hirooki Goto (1-4)
- Tama Tonga (1-4)
- YOSHI-HASHI (1-4)
Today’s action takes place in Hiroshima’s Sun Plaza Hall, kicking off at 5:30 am ET / 2:30 am PT, and it’s all about A Block, one of two groupings whose winner will go on to a spot in the finals.
Kota Ibushi over Tanga Loa by pinfall with Kamigoye.
Zack Sabre, Jr. over Yujiro Takahashi by submission with Tesco Meal Deal.
Shingo Takagi over Toru Yano by pinfall with Last of the Dragon.
Tomohiro Ishii over Great-O-Khan by pinfall with the vertical drop brainbuster.
Enjoy the show!
