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NJPW G1 Climax - July 24 to July 26 Jul 30, 2020 19:04:48 GMT -5

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Post by Josh Spicer on Jul 30, 2020 19:04:48 GMT -5

Aired on New Japan World on 5AM Eastern, 1AM Pacific.

G1 Climax Block A

FRI. JULY 24. 2020

Live from Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan

We get a VTR showcasing the history of the G1 Climax for the past 46 years. It then goes into Block A, giving a few highlights of all those participating in that block as well as a few words from them.

Once that is done, we go ringside where we see Kimihiko Ozaki. He runs down the card for the evening.

G1 Climax Block A Match

Los Ingobernables de Japon's Tetsuya Naito vs. Chaos' Japan's Hiroshi Tanahashi

G1 Climax Block A Match

Curt Hennig vs. PAC

G1 Climax Block A Match

Chaos' Japan's Kota Ibushi vs. Chaos' Japan's Tomohiro Ishii

G1 Climax Bock A Match

Chaos' Japan's Juice Robinson vs. Bullet Club's Jay White with Gedo

Special 6-Man Tag Team Match

Jushin Thunder Liger, Tiger Mask, and Santos Escobar vs. Rob Van Dam and Wrestling's Best Tag Team

Special 8-Man Tag Team Match

Zach Sabre Jr. and The Major Stars vs. Cedric Alexander and The Lions' Roar

Special 8-Man Tag Team Match

Chaos' Japan (Kushida, David Finlay, and Roppongi 3K with Rocky Romero) vs. The Legion of Doom and The Good Brothers

From there, we go ringside, where we first get the introductions of The Legion of Doom. The crowd gives them a major set of cheers as they come out. Kevin, Chris, and Gino (who himself is introduced as returning to the announce desk) talk about their unfortunate loss at Dominion to GoD, but that they still have momentum on their side following their Heavyweight Tag Team victory.

The Good Brothers are brought out next and they get a much more mixed reaction. They share a "Too Sweet" as they approach the ring with Kevin, Chris, and Gino acknowledging their challenge and acceptance by EVIL and Sanada at Dominion. They assure the fans that the loser will no longer able to use the Magic Killer as a finisher. Doc and Karl share a handshake with Hawk and Animal, putting to rest any disrespect the two teams might have.

Chaos' Japan comes out next, captained by Kushida and accompanied by Rocky. The trio at the table bring up Roppongi's and David's victories at Dominion with all of them holding their titles up high. Kushida did not walk out a winner though as he limps to the ring with a wrapped up leg following the assault by Taiji Ishimori on it recently.

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Before the bell officially rings, EVIL and Sanada come out to a respectable pop from the crowd. They stand at the stage, watching as the match gets under way.

Special 8-Man Tag Team Match

Chaos' Japan (Kushida, David Finlay, and Roppongi 3K with Rocky Romero) vs. The Legion of Doom and The Good Brothers

As the match starts with David and Karl sharing some holds, the trio at the announce desk bring up Chaos' Japan's recent troubles between Tanahashi and Ibushi. When Rocky approaches them to squash any rumors, they quickly change subjects to talk about Kushida's leg in further detail and the damage that's been done to it recently.

The match itself is a standard 8-Man Tag affair. Doc/Karl and Hawk/Animal make a decent combination and actually work together really well. Chaos' Japan gets a lot more offense ahead of them despite Kushida's weakness.

It's an errant distraction by Karl and chop block by Doc to Kushida that gets them upper hand. This doesn't sit right with LoD who choose not to tag in when the Good Brothers want to. Karl and Doc really focus a lot of the match by themselves, but the tides turn when David hits a Superkick to Doc, taking him out of the ring and a Prima Nocta takes Karl back to his corner. Hawk makes the tag and starts really getting things going with Chaos' Japan.

The end comes when Animal has Kushida up for a Doomsday Device. Karl goes for a Gun Stun to Yoh, who tries to break it up. Yoh, however, pushes Karl into the ropes, crotching Hawk up top. As Kushida reverses Animal into a victory roll to get the win, Chaos' Japan does a good job at keeping their opponents at bay.

Winners: Chaos' Japan (Kushida, David Finlay, and Roppongi 3K with Rocky Romero) at 7:48

After the match, EVIL and Sanada smirk at the stage before leaving as LoD really lay it into The Good Brothers. Doc and Karl take their lashings before they all head to the back together.

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Once all the participants have left, Kimihiko introduces the next match, starting with Cedric's team, who captains both Ren and Shota towards the ring. The three of them get a modest pop, with the trio at the announce table congratulating Cedric on his win at Dominion while applauding Lions' Roar's attempts which unfortunately came up short.

Sabre is introduced next, who gets a decent set of boos from the crowd. Nothing too loud, but enough to sour Zach's mood, which Kevin does a good job selling his recent troubles give his one-man-gang nature. Once he hits ringside, the Major Stars are introduced. John is dressed as a sexy Buckingham guard while Matthew is actually rocking a dress ala the Queen. Zach can't help but crack a smile despite his otherwise serious nature as Matthew sells the out of it.

Special 8-Man Tag Team Match

Zach Sabre Jr. and The Major Stars vs. Cedric Alexander and The Lions' Roar

Given the nature of the two teams, the focus by the announcer's was mostly on Cedric and Zach and how their match was well received, but it was Cedric who came out the winner.

The match itself suffers a bit due both their spot on the card and it being nothing but a reason to use the guys. Cedric and his teammates do take it to the Major Stars who get their comedy selling out of the way quickly. It's Zach who moves Matthew out of the way of an ongoing splash by Shota which gets his team on top.

Zach takes some time really tearing away at Shota's arm, something Matthew and John add in when they throw in a few of their double teams. Shota manages to reverse an arm bar by John into a powerbomb, which really knocks the wind out of the dancer. One hot tag later and Cedric and Zach once again are at odds.

The end comes when Cedric and Zach have themselves tagged back out, but their fight continues on the outside and threw the crowd. In the ring, Ren goes for a flying dropkick to John, who dodges, sending the attack into Shota! One Superkick by Matthew to Ren later and a follow-up Disaster Blaster to Shota nets the fashion icons a victory.

Winners: Zach Sabre Jr. and The Major Stars at 7:03

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The next match is soon to be introduced. Wrestling's Best Tag Team is brought out first to a modest set of cheers. The trio at the announce table bring up their challenge and acceptance against LoD and how they will face off at Destruction in Kobe. Rob Van Dam is brought out next, and after his debut before Dominion and his impressive performance, the real focus is on his victory at Dominion over KENTA.

Jushin Thunder Lige captains his team next, coming out with Tiger and Santos. The trio finally seem on the same page, with Kevin, Chris, and Gino making note of Tiger looking surprised when Santos opens the ropes for both his veteran teammates.

Special 6-Man Tag Team Match

Jushin Thunder Liger, Tiger Mask, and Santos Escobar vs. Rob Van Dam and Wrestling's Best Tag Team

This match was mainly put together with the goal of getting Liger, Tiger, and Santos to be a unit, and it really showed. The first bulk of the match was the three of them trading shots and double teaming with Shelton and Charlie. The announcers focus a lot on all six men's ability and how they are all looking to make big moves in the near future.

RVD gets the upper hand after Tiger goes for a Tiger Bomb to Shelton, only to hit a spin kick which takes the veteran. Things break down further when Shelton and Charlie focus on him for a bit.

A predictable match of this sort deserves a predictable conclusion and to follow suit, Tiger manages to throw Shelton out of the ring long enough to tag in Santos. Santos comes in like a house of fire and takes out all three of his opponents in due time.

The end comes not long after when Tiger gets tagged back in and immediately meets Shelton. They brawl for a bit but when Shelton goes for a Superkick, Tiger catches his leg. Shelton goes for a Dragon Whip, but Santos pushes Tiger out of the way, taking the kick to his face. Tiger follows that up with a Tiger Bomb while Liger makes sure RVD and Haas are out of the way. Marty Asami counts the pin as Tiger cinches the pin.

Winners: Jushin Thunder Liger, Tiger Mask, and Santos Escobar at 6:31

After the match, Tiger shows Santos some respect by shaking his head and keeping him close, helping him to the back as he grips his head.

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We take a momentary break to sanitize the ring as well as take a brief intermission. Kevin, Chris, and Gino over the card for the next two days of shows.

First, tomorrow night's finalized card.

G1 Climax Block B Match

Brock Lesnar vs. Chaos' Japan's David Finlay

G1 Climax Block B Match

Bullet Club's KENTA with Gedo vs. Rob Van Dam

G1 Climax Block B Match

Pete Dunne vs. Zach Sabre Jr.

G1 Climax Block B Match

Dragon Lee vs. Cedric Alexander

Special 10-Man Tag Team Match

Chaos' Japan (Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kota Ibushi, Tomohiro Ishii, and Roppongi 3K with Rocky Romero) vs. Bullet Club (Jay White, Taiji Ishimori, Yujiro Takahashi, and Guerrillas of Destiny with Jado)

Special Tag Team Match

Los Ingobernables de Japon (Hiromu Takahashi and Shingo Takagi) vs. Curt Hennig and PAC

Special 8-Man Tag Team Match

The Good Brothers and Wrestling's Best Tag Team vs. Los Ingobernales de Japon (Testuya Naito, EVIL, Sanada, and BUSHI)

They focus on the KENTA vs. RVD and PAC getting a match against Hiromu Takahashi. We will also see EVIL, Sanada, and The Good Brothers have another match. Finally, focus isp ut on Brock Lesnar's return to New Japan.

Up next, they go over the card for Sunday.

G1 Climax Block A Match

Los Ingobernables de Japon's Tetsuya Naito vs. Curt Hennig

G1 Climax Block A Match

Chaos' Japan's Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. PAC

G1 Climax Block A Match

Chaos' Japan's Kota Ibushi vs. Chaos' Japan's Juice Robinson

G1 Climax Block A Match

Bullet Club's Jay White with Gedo vs. Chaos' Japan's Tomohiro Ishii

Special 6-Man Tag Team Match

Los Ingobernables de Japon (EVIL, Sanada, and BUSHI with Hiromu Takahashi and Shingo Takagi) vs. Bullet Club (KENTA, Taiji Ishimori, and Yujiro Takahashi with Jado and Guerrillas of Destiny)

Special 6-Man Tag Team Match

Pete Dunne and The Good Brothers vs. Rob Van Dam and Wrestling's Best Tag Team

Special 10-Man Tag Team Match

Zach Sabre Jr., The Major Stars, and The Colons vs. Ricky Steamboat, Cedric Alexander, Santos Escobar, Jushin Thunder Liger, and Tiger Mask

The announcers focus a small bit on the debut of The Colons, as well as Zach and Cedric getting another chance to attack each other. However, the main focus is on the Dominion rematch between Naito and Hennig.

It's at this point that Rocky Romero joins the trio at the announce table.

From there, we go back to ringside where Kimihiko is in the ring.

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He introduces the first match of the G1 Climax. Jay White comes out first, accompanied by the apparent return of Gedo, much to everyone's shock and dismay. The quartet focus on Jay's victory of the NEVER Openweight 4-Way at Dominion and becoming the NEVER Openweight Champion, but also bring up Gedo's return.

After that, Juice Robinson comes out to the crowd's cheers. The quartet do bring up his title win at Dominion, winning the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Title with his Chaos' Japan bretheren Ishii and Finlay.

G1 Climax Block A Match

Chaos' Japan's Juice Robinson vs. Bullet Club's Jay White with Gedo

The match starts off in standard Bullet Club fashion: with Jay attacking Juice before the bell. Jay hammers into Juice for a while until an errant clothesline takes Jay to the mat. From there the focus is really on the two duking it out and trying to keep the other down to the mat.

A turning point comes when Jay hits Juice with a uranagi on the apron. From there, Jay really hammers into Juice's back, making sure to keep him down to the mat with backbreakers and suplexes and slams. Jay goes for a Blade Runner, but Juice gets out into a spin kick. Despite his back, Juice tries to follow-up, but when Jay grabs onto the ref and Juice runs to the ropes, it's Gedo with a kendo stick to the back that settles Juice back down. Jay continues the assault from there.

Jay continues to assault Juice, making sure to distract the ref a couple times to allowing Gedo time to choke or attack Juice from behind. Eventually, it appears that he struck one too many times as Shingo Takagi comes out from the back, making his return to New Japan. Gedo notices this and tries to calm him down. Gedo tries to attack him with the kendo stick, but Shingo takes it and starts wailing on the weasel with it. Jay notices this and takes a Pulp Friction, which only nets him a two!

The end comes when Shingo gets Gedo away. The ref is distracted with this, allowing Yujiro Takahashi to run out from the crowd. He nails Juice down low with his cane, allowing Jay to hit a quick Blade Runner to signal the end.

Winner: Jay White at 11:23

After the match, Jay, Yujiro, and Gedo celebrate with the NEVER Openweight Title. However, Shingo grabs a mic.

Shingo Takagi: [Switchblade...I don't know if you have noticed...but that championship is mine. I never lost it because I wasn't signed at the time...but now that I'm back...I want a shot.]

Shingo tosses the mic and lets this stew. Jay seems adamant against it, but otherwise is happy for his win tonight.

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Kimihiko introduces Ishii first who gets a huge pop from the crowd. He brings along his NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Title that he won at Dominion. Kevin tries to needle Rocky that it's Chaos' Japan vs. Chaos' Japan, who makes it clear that this is what Hiroshi Tanahashi has promoted since his leadership.

When Kota Ibushi comes out, he gets an equal amount of cheers. Rocky seems less adamant of supporting Kota's recent actions when compared to Tanahashi, but still supports his fellow stablemate. Gino calls hogwash, but the two don't get into an argument.

G1 Climax Block A Match

Chaos' Japan's Kota Ibushi vs. Chaos' Japan's Tomohiro Ishii

The match is hard-hitting affair, to say the least. Both men hit hard and neither really give the other an inch. For every blow the other hits, the other tries to get one better. It gets so intense that neither man ever leaves the ring. They just focus on pure wrestling and needling the other with strikes.

It's Ibushi who makes the first deviation when he hits a German Suplex on Ishii. The big man is quick to get back up, so Kota hits him with another. With Ishii on the mat, Kota nails him with some roundhouses. It gets to a point where Ishii starts begging Kota to hit him. After the sixth one, Ishii gets up and belly-to-belly suplexes Kota to the mat. When Kota gets up, he suffers a harsh lariat for his troubles. Kota seems out of it, but Ishii brings him back up, hitting another harsh lariat. Ishii goes for a third one, but Kota kicks him in the arm before hitting a roundhouse that takes them both to the mat.

The match continues with both men nailing strikes and slams to the other. It seems neither man can really get the better of the other, with Chris suggesting that maybe the agreed to this backstage. Ishii eventually catches a roundhouse, nailing a lariat to Kota. Ishii goes for a Brainbuster, but Kota gets behind him, hitting another German Suplex. Kota grabs both of Ishii's arms, but the thicker man gets up and headbutts Kota in the face. Kota responds with one of his own. The two trade a few more headbutts while Kota has Ishii's wrists. It's when Kota lets one hand go and hits Ishii with a kick to the head mid-headbutt that Ishii hits his knees. Kota grabs the other wrist and nails a Kamigoye. It takes him a while to climb on Ishii and hook the leg, which is more than enough time for Ishii to kick out at two!

Kota tries for a Golden Star Powerbomb, but Ishii reverses it into a Air Raid Crash which plants Kota on his head. Ishii goes for it, but Kota kicks out! Ishii hits a Brainbuster, but Kota kicks out at one! He gets right back on his feet and starts feeling it, but a quick lariat take Kota to the mat.

The end comes when Ishii nails two more lariats to Kota before hitting a Brainbuster to him and Ishii actually keeps him down.

Winner: Tomohiro Ishii at 17:34

After the match, Ishii and Kota shake hands with the latter bowing to him. He is helped to the back by young lions. Ishii is also beat up but goes to the back on his own.

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Kimihiko introduces PAC first who gets a decent set of boos. The quartet at the announce desk bring up his recent challenge to Hiromu Takahashi for the Junior Heavyweight Title which has gone unanswered by both the champion and Harold Meij.

Curt Hennig comes out with a more subdued and mixed reaction. His loss at Dominion was a tough one as the quartet are quick to bring up.

G1 Climax Block A Match

Curt Hennig vs. PAC

In a match that some might call bad guy vs. bad guy, it's actually a fairly respectable affair. They trade holds and lock-ups for a good while with Curt coming out on top. It frustrates PAC to the point where he enzuguries Curt in the head.

From there, PAC really starts focusing on Curt's head, kicking it and hitting high angle suplexes a lot. Despite the repeated assault, Curt still kicks out. It reaches an apex when PAC Tombstones Curt for a two count! PAC goes for a Black Arrow, but Curt moves, sending PAC to the mat. Curt then starts bringing the assault to PAC.

The end comes when PAC reverses a Perfect-plex into a Tombstone. PAC hits a Black Arrow and goes a Rings of Saturn. Curt manages to etch out just enough to roll PAC up for the three.

Winner: Curt Hennig at 13:21

After the match, PAC is not happy and tries to make it known, arguing with anybody he can see and beating on a few young lions.

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With the final match approaching, Kimihiko first introduces Hiroshi Tanahashi who gets the loudest pop of the night. He is cheered all the way down to the ring. Kevin again tries to bring up Chaos' Japan's problems--focusing this time on Hiroshi's interference at Dominion costing Kota Ibushi the NEVER Openweight Title. When Rocky tries to argue, it's Gino who interrupts and lays down the facts that Hiroshi has caused the most problems for the Tag Champs. Rocky seems like he's siding with Hiroshi in the grand scheme of the argument.

It quickly comes to a close as Kimihiko introduces Tetsuya Naito next. The double champion comes out to a big that's almost as loud but not quite as much as Hiroshi's. The quartet congratulate Naito on winning at Dominion before moving on to the present match at hand.

G1 Climax Block A Match

Los Ingobernables de Japon's Tetsuya Naito vs. Chaos' Japan's Hiroshi Tanahashi

These two are repsectful to each other and show each other a "can you top this" for the start of the bout. Both men hit each other with their build-up moves, but neither keep the other down long enough. Twist and Shout, Dragon Screw by Hiroshi. Enzuguri, Catapult Dropkick by Naito. Things quickly take a toll for the worst as Naito is launched over the top. Hiroshi goes for a High Fly Flow, but Naito moves, sending the Ace through the English announce table.

After some moments of EMTs making sure he's alright, Hiroshi is quickly brought back into the ring by Naito, who wastes no time in taking advantage. Naito begins working Hiroshi over with various holds, making sure to keep the Ace to the mat as much as he can. Eventually, Hiroshi breaks out and hits a Sling Blade. Hiroshi tries to go up top, but its Naito who catches him with a top rope victory roll bomb to send him to the mat. Hiroshi kicks out and Naito starts getting frustrated. Naito goes for a Destino, but Hiroshi reverses it into a sit-out powerslam. Tetsuya kicks out, but quickly finds himself in a Sling Blade.

Hiroshi starts getting into it, ignoring the pain and taking it to the champ. Another Sling Blade takes Naito down and allows Hiroshi to hit a High Fly Flow which Naito kicks out of! Hiroshi goes up top for another, but Naito moves. Naito goes up top and goes for a Stardust Press, but this time Hiroshi moves. Sling Blade to Naito. Hiroshi goes up top, but Naito crotches him. The two duke it out up top, but Hiroshi shoves Naito off, sending Red Shoes to the mat. High Fly Flow to Naito but there is no ref.

It's at this point the Organization--all five members--rush out from the crowd. Two of them nail Naito with a Springboard Hart Attack while the one with the pipe beats down on Hiroshi. Santos, Liger, and Tiger run out and run interference long enough to get three of them out of there, but the remaining two slink back in. Ishii runs and deals with one, taking him back through the crowd. Kevin notes that there's no Ibushi as the pipe wielding Organization member goes for Naito. Naito catches the arm and hits him with a Destino, getting him out of the ring.

The end comes when Naito grabs the lead pipe and teases hitting Hiroshi with it. He declines and throws the pipe away, hitting him with a Destino that ends the match.

Winner: Tetsuya Naito at 18:57

After the match, Naito and Hiroshi shake hands before Naito thanks the fans for coming out. He then celebrates with his two titles to end the night.

Last Edit: Aug 1, 2020 23:20:51 GMT -5 by Josh Spicer

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NJPW G1 Climax - July 24 to July 26 Jul 30, 2020 19:42:50 GMT -5

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Post by Josh Spicer on Jul 30, 2020 19:42:50 GMT -5

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G1 Climax Block B

SAT. JULY 25. 2020

Live from Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan

We get a VTR showcasing the history of the G1 Climax for the past 46 years. It then goes into Block B, giving a few highlights of all those participating in that block as well as a few words from them.

Once that is done we go ringside where Kimihiko introduces the first match.

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The Good Brothers and Wrestling's Best Tag Team are introduced first, with focus being brought to them being opponents tomorrow night, as well as their recent exploits with EVIL/Sanada (who Good Brothers get a shot in the ring with) and LoD. LoD actually decide to pop up on the stage, watching the match closely.

LIJ are brought out next with each man gettin an individual entrance.

Special 8-Man Tag Team Match

The Good Brothers and Wrestling's Best Tag Team vs. Los Ingobernales de Japon (Testuya Naito, EVIL, Sanada, and BUSHI)

The match is a standard starting match. LIJ get most of the offense, though the Good Brothers are allowed to shine a bit on EVIL and Sanada. Eventually, those four start brawling, breaking down outside of the ring.

The end comes when BUSHI breaks up a Leapfrog by Shelton and Charlie, sending Shelton out of the ring. This allows Naito to hit a distracted Charlie with a Destino.

Winners: Los Ingobernales de Japon (Testuya Naito, EVIL, Sanada, and BUSHI) at 6:49

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Curt and PAC are introduced next, both men at edge with each other after their match last night.

Hiromu and Shingo come out next with this being Shingo's first match back in New Japan. Mention is given to him calling out Jay last night.

Special Tag Team Match

Los Ingobernables de Japon (Hiromu Takahashi and Shingo Takagi) vs. Curt Hennig and PAC

The four men really take it to each other for the brunt of the match, with Shingo showing why he's as tough as he claims, getting netting huge attacks on the overselling of PAC and Hennig.

The end comes when Taiji Ishimori runs out and distracts Hiromu. Shingo quickly takes him out, but Hennig nails a Perfect-plex to Hiromu. However, PAC breaks it up with a Black Arrow because Curt isn't legal! PAC got the blind tag! PAC hooks Hiromu's legs and pins the champion!

Winners: Curt Hennig and PAC at 9:17

After the match, PAC highttails it as Curt looks in a bit miffed, but happy he won. Chris brings up that his validity towards the Junior Heavyweight Title has more clout with a victory over the champion.

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Bullet Club comes out first, captained by Jay. Taiji's actions last match are brought up, as well as Yujiro's return last night.

Chaos' Japan are introduced next, captained by Hiroshi. Hiroshi and Kota's issues are brought up once again, with Kota not saving Hiroshi last night from the Organization. When Rocky gets at ringside, the trio at the table shut-off the conversation as if its a switch.

Special 10-Man Tag Team Match

Chaos' Japan (Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kota Ibushi, Tomohiro Ishii, and Roppongi 3K with Rocky Romero) vs. Bullet Club (Jay White, Taiji Ishimori, Yujiro Takahashi, and Guerrillas of Destiny with Jado)

The match is another clustermess. Bullet Club do their standard tactics at the start, allowing them to quickly gain control. Things break down from their will 10 men getting their licks in.

The end comes when Taiji reverses a Roppongi 3K into a forearm to Yoh. Yujiro gets Sho up and hits a Miami Shine to him. Taiji follows that up with a Bloody Cross to Yoh on top of Sho to get the pin.

Winners: Bullet Club (Jay White, Taiji Ishimori, Yujiro Takahashi, and Guerrillas of Destiny with Jado) at 8:25

After the match, Taiji and Yujiro do the handguns to Yoh and Sho, calling their shot.

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During the usual cleaning and intermission, we get a look at the card for tomorrow night.

G1 Climax Block A Match

Los Ingobernables de Japon's Tetsuya Naito vs. Curt Hennig

G1 Climax Block A Match

Chaos' Japan's Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. PAC

G1 Climax Block A Match

Chaos' Japan's Kota Ibushi vs. Chaos' Japan's Juice Robinson

G1 Climax Block A Match

Bullet Club's Jay White with Gedo vs. Chaos' Japan's Tomohiro Ishii

Special 6-Man Tag Team Match

Los Ingobernables de Japon (EVIL, Sanada, and BUSHI with Hiromu Takahashi and Shingo Takagi) vs. Bullet Club (KENTA, Taiji Ishimori, and Yujiro Takahashi with Jado and Guerrillas of Destiny)

Special 6-Man Tag Team Match

Pete Dunne and The Good Brothers vs. Rob Van Dam and Wrestling's Best Tag Team

Special 10-Man Tag Team Match

Zach Sabre Jr., The Major Stars, and The Colons vs. Ricky Steamboat, Cedric Alexander, Santos Escobar, Jushin Thunder Liger, and Tiger Mask

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Dragon is introduced first to a fairly muted pop. He is given huge praise by Gino despite his recent failures.

Cedric is brought out next, with focus on his and Zack's beef as of late.

G1 Climax Block B Match

Dragon Lee vs. Cedric Alexander

The match is hard-hitting but quick match. Both men are moving a mile a second with huge kicks to each other. Neither man can keep the other down with unique pin holds either.

The end comes when Cedric reverses out of a Desnucadora into a roll-up which actually manages to get it.

Winner: Cedric Alexander at 13:14

After the match, the two shake hands.

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Zack is introduced first, which more focus brought to him and Cedric's recent match at Dominion and their brawls as of late.

Pete comes out next with his United States Title, which the trio bring up was won at Dominion. He will also face Hennig at Destruction in Beppu for that title.

G1 Climax Block B Match

Pete Dunne vs. Zach Sabre Jr.

These two trade holds back and forth for a while until Pete starts using his strikes.

The end comes when Pete reverses an octopus hold into a Celtic Cross. Pete then follows that up with the Bitter End.

Winner: Pete Dunne at 14:58

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RVD is introduced first with focus on his matches as of late as well as being 1-2 right now.

KENTA is brought out next and the trio focus on his recent problems with Jay White and his own recent failures as of late.

G1 Climax Block B Match

Bullet Club's KENTA with Gedo vs. Rob Van Dam

The match is a lot more intense and harsh than their original encounter. Both men are quick and hard-hitting and allow their strikes and suplex to do the talking.

The end comes when KENTA goes for a Go 2 Sleep, but RVD catches up and kicks him in the face. RVD goes up for a Five Star Frog Splash but KENTA interrupts him. RVD kicks KENTA to the mat and hits his finisher to end it.

Winner: Rob Van Dam at 10:12

After the match, the trio make notice that KENTA tried the same thing at Dominion and it ended the same way. Jay White comes out with Gedo and him lambasting KENTA. They insult him all the way to the back. KENTA just stands and takes it all the way.

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Finlay is introduced first with the trio understanding this is like a lamb to slaughter.

Brock comes out next to a huge entrance, suited in his MMA shorts with sponsors and all.

G1 Climax Block B Match

Brock Lesnar vs. Chaos' Japan's David Finlay

The match is mostly just David trying to take down Brock to not avail. David does manage to hit a Prima Nocta, but Brock kicks out at one.

The end comes when Brock reverses a Superkick into a Verdict.

Winner: Brock Lesnar at 6:05

Afterwards, Brock gives a promo running down the entire Block B. He calls out of all of them and warns Naito that he's coming for him.

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NJPW G1 Climax - July 24 to July 26 Jul 30, 2020 20:01:55 GMT -5

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Post by Josh Spicer on Jul 30, 2020 20:01:55 GMT -5

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G1 Climax Block A

SUN. JULY 26. 2020

Live from Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan

Once that is done we go ringside where Kimihiko introduces the first match.

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The Colons are introduced to a fairly muted reaction. Both Orlando and Eddie appear to act heelish in their Hawaiian shirts and swim trunks (which are actually wrestling trunks but look like swim trunks). Kevin, Chris, and Gino mention that this their New Japan debut.

The Major Stars come out next with John as the sexy Buckingdom Palace guard and Matthew as a cosplay of Carly Colon, afro and all. They're confused, with Matthew getting mad enough to throw his fake afro away in annoyance. Their victory last night is mentioned.

Zack is out next. His victory last night is mentioned, as well as his brawl with Cedric.

Team Ricky comes out as one, but Cedric wastes no time and goes for Zack.

Special 10-Man Tag Team Match

Zach Sabre Jr., The Major Stars, and The Colons vs. Ricky Steamboat, Cedric Alexander, Santos Escobar, Jushin Thunder Liger, and Tiger Mask

The match isn't anything to right home about. Just your standard clustermess tag team match. Cedric and Zack really don't have much involvement, instead choosing to brawl to the back through the crowd. Two members of the Organization try to interfere, but they are shut down by Liger and Steamboat.

The end comes when Santos saves Tiger from a Superkick by Matthew, taking the blow himself. This leads to a Flying Crossbody by Ricky to Matthew to end it.

Winners: Cedric Alexander, Santos Escobar, Jushin Thunder Liger, and Tiger Mask at 6:27

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Wrestling's Best Tag Team come out first with focus by the quartet (yes Rocky is here already) given to them wanting LoD.

RVD comes out next with a reminder of his victory in Block B last night.

The Good Brothers come out next with a recap of their rival with EVIL and Sanada.

Finally, Pete Dunne comes out repping his title. A reminder is given that he also won his Block B match last night.

Special 6-Man Tag Team Match

Pete Dunne and The Good Brothers vs. Rob Van Dam and Wrestling's Best Tag Team

A standard 6-Man Tag with no real consequences or interference. Pete gets the win with a Bitter End to Haas.

Winners: Pete Dunne and The Good Brothers at 7:21

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Bullet Club come out as one with reminders of KENTA's loss and Jay's reaction last night, as well as Taiji and Yujiro staking their climb to Roppongi 3K's belts, which Rocky says they haven't yet earned.

LIJ come out next, although seperately and accompanied by Hiromu and Shingo. Shingo's desire for Jay's NEVER Openweight Title is brought up as well as Taiji's distraction last night to Hiromu.

Special 6-Man Tag Team Match

Los Ingobernables de Japon (EVIL, Sanada, and BUSHI with Hiromu Takahashi and Shingo Takagi) vs. Bullet Club (KENTA, Taiji Ishimori, and Yujiro Takahashi with Jado and Guerrillas of Destiny)

Another clustermess tag match that goes a usual way with Bullet Club cheating at first before things slow down.

The end comes when KENTA goes a Go 2 Sleep, but Sanada reverses it into a Cold Skull. EVIL and BUSHI keep Taiji and Yujiro back as Hiromu and Shingo keep GoD back. KENTA taps.

Winners: Los Ingobernables de Japon (EVIL, Sanada, and BUSHI with Hiromu Takahashi and Shingo Takagi) at 6:41

After the match, GoD and Jado leave KENTA alone. Yujiro and Taiji are the only two to help him to the back.

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Tomohiro Ishii is brought out first with a recap of his victory two days ago over Kota Ibushi.

Jay White comes out next with a recap of HIS victory two days ago over Juice Robinson.

G1 Climax Block A Match

Bullet Club's Jay White with Gedo vs. Chaos' Japan's Tomohiro Ishii

These two hit each other hard but Ishii is just too much even for Jay.

The end comes when Jay is barely standing after six consecutive lariats. One final Brainbuster gives Ishii the win.

Winner: Tomohiro Ishii at 15:28

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Juice comes out first followed by Kota. Both of their losses two days ago are brought up.

G1 Climax Block A Match

Chaos' Japan's Kota Ibushi vs. Chaos' Japan's Juice Robinson

The end comes when Kota hits a Kamigoye to Juice by reversing a Pulp Friction.

Winner: Kota Ibushi at 18:37

After the match, Hiroshi comes out to celebrate with Kota and Juice, but Kota just walks away before much can happen.

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Hiroshi is already out. PAC soon comes out and his pinning of Hiromu last night is brought up.

G1 Climax Block A Match

Chaos' Japan's Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. PAC

The end comes when Hiroshi dodges a Black Arrow. He nails two consecutive High Fly Flows to end it.

Winner: Hiroshi Tanahashi at 15:49

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Both men come out to huge pops. Their match at Dominion is brought up as this is the rematch.

G1 Climax Block A Match

Los Ingobernables de Japon's Tetsuya Naito vs. Curt Hennig

The ending comes similar to Dominion, although Curt does bring more to Naito. Naito reverses a Perfect-plex into a Destino to end it.

Winner: Tetsuya Naito at 23:12

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NJPW G1 Climax - July 24 to July 26 Jul 30, 2020 20:02:54 GMT -5

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Post by Josh Spicer on Jul 30, 2020 20:02:54 GMT -5

Yes I am aware of how "not good" these last two are. I'm trying to catch up after losing my motivation a bit. I'm not going to go ALL out for the G1 shows just because they're only stepping stones, but I will certainly try to get to the usual flare and effort in the bigger shows, and CERTAINLY more than the last two.

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NJPW G1 Climax - July 24 to July 26 Jul 31, 2020 12:24:20 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by gkr1988 on Jul 31, 2020 12:24:20 GMT -5

First of all don't sell your self short... Short results are not bad... Good brief results on matches if your feeling burnt out goes a long way. I enjoyed the way you put it all together.

The great thing about this game is there are no deadlines and honestly no need to go all out every show... Once I start up weekly shows in about a month you will see my weekly shows we be significantly shorter then my events... Its about having fun not burning yourself out.

As for the show itself I really enjoyed it... Ive said before I dont think I'd be able to do New Japan but you have it down.

I also liked the booking of Lesnar another hard thing to do... Brief 6 minute match with him looking dominant is a good start.

I'm happy by the wins by Dunne and Alexander i hope to see big things from them.

Great shows man can't wait to see what happens next!!

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NJPW G1 Climax - July 24 to July 26 Aug 14, 2020 8:43:44 GMT -5

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Post by cauchi on Aug 14, 2020 8:43:44 GMT -5

I'm glad you're back, as I missed reading NJPW shows.

Show #1:

Legion of Doom lose again. Not sure how much longer they can keep this up before it really begins to effect their stock as a tag team, maybe they are in need of a shake up in order to right this ship? A new member? A manager? Something's got to give.

Really happy to see The Major Stars pick up a victory on the first show this week, especially when it was them scoring the pinfall. It shows that although commical, they can't be counted out as a tag team either. The fact that Matt was dressed as the Queen had me belly laughing as well.

I liked seeing Liger, Tiger Mask and Escobar picking up a victory in their first match since seemingly settling the bad blood with Tiger Mask. I think they could have done without beating RVD and Haas/Benjamin, but it was a major victory for them none the less.

I really like what you've done with Bullet Club. Putting the title on Jay White and moving him in to a major feud with Shingo, while also making sure he's got his back covered with the return of his manager Gedo. I could see that getting very interesting.

Surprised Ibushi lost to Iishi. Mind you, I don't know much about Iishi, but I know enough about Ibushi to have wanted to see him take the victory over his own stablemate. Seemed gracious in defeat though, which is more than I can say about his actions towards Tanahashi lately.

I liked Hennig vs. PAC. Very short with the match descriptions, but it served it's purpose. I don't know why, but I really hate this NJPW version of Hennig, which is a compliment, as he's my top heel right now aside from maybe Brock.

I was wondering when The Organization was going to show up, and finally they did in the Main Event. Interesting to see that Ibushi didn't come out with the rest of his team to aid Tanahashi? Another loss for my favourite NJPW superstar, but against the Champ Champ! It makes too much sense.

Great first show!

Show #2:

Good idea not letting having Good Brothers or EVIL/Sanada involved in the finish of this mach, as to keep hype on their eventual 1-on-1 match. Haas and Benjamin are really starting to pile up the losses now as well, maybe they should sit down with LOD and try to figure out how these two teams can get thing going before being left in the dust.

I would probably have booked Shingo to win his debut match, but losing due to Bullet Club interference is great booking, especially when it wasn't even Jay White who got involved. I like the heel rivalry between Hennig and PAC that is staring based off their match last week.

A big win for the Bullet Club, though I was surprised to see Jado acting as manager instead of Gedo. Ishimori and Takahashi making it know they are going for the belts made me even more interested in this, as I've stated previously, Ishimori is my MVP of your NJPW right now based off last months actions.

Alexander vs. Lee match result was expected, not much more to say on this one, but the right and obvious man won.

Dunne vs. Sabre was a huge match! Either way someone in this match was suffering a major loss, though it was the US Champion who was protected in this one. I think Sabre probably could have taken the victory since Dunne being Champion would recover quickly, but either way it was a good match.

KENTA losin to RVD was unexpected, but also interesting at it furthers the story of his issues with Jay White and the rest of Bullet Club. Nice to see Van Dam picking up a huge win after losing a match he realy shouldnt have been in the day before.

I would have loved more detail on the Main Event as it was Brock Lesnar's NJPW in-ring debut, but I understand needing to shorten the matches due to a burn out feeling, we've all been there. I do however wish night 2 had more detail as I believe this was a better show match card wise then the one the night before.

Night #3:

Matt dressing up like The Colon's father and getting mad when they don't get the reference was pure gold. You've stuck gold with these guys in my opinion, please never get rid of them! For a match that you called a "Standard clustermess", you had quite a few major names involved. Solid opening match. I know the match was lost for my Major Stars once I saw they were teaming with The Colons, and going against Ricky Steamboat.

Dunne wins another, and in doing so helps The Good Brothers erase their loss last night. I'm not sure how many more times you can have Haas and Benjamin lose before they hit NJPW jobber status.

Another loss for KENTA whose GTS is just not working for him, maybe he should leave the move in the past and allow the real pro WCW's CM Punk to be the one who executes that move to perfection. Got to wonder if KENTA's time is almost up with Bullet Club?

I don't hate that Jay White los to Iishi, but it seems like he wasn't able to put up much of a fight at all. Really hurts his stock in my books, hopefully he can bounce back from this.

Glad to see Ibushi get a victory here, still some bad blood between him and Tanahashi apparently.

Tanahashi beating PAC was nice to see, and seeing Naito beat Hennig in a rematch from Domination must have been great for the crowd, though I wish you'd maybe delayed these a week or two until you had some more motivation to write with detail.

Overall, a great weekend of NJPW Shows! My biggest criticism would be to break these show up in order to not brun yourself up so badly. You don't need to post 3 full shows in 1 thread, post them seperately, give it a day or a few hours in between to recharge your creative batteries.

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NJPW G1 Climax - July 24 to July 26 Aug 14, 2020 11:23:49 GMT -5

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Post by Josh Spicer on Aug 14, 2020 11:23:49 GMT -5

Apologies for the delay in shows again. I'm probably going to catch back up this weekend. Just didn't feel it lat week.

Ah. LoD. Yeah, I'm trying to bring them back. I guess I didn't realize how often I had them lose, but then I see guys like Tanahashi and Okada losing in clustermess tag matches to Jay White or Yujiro Takahashi of all people and I'm like "wat." I can guarantee their losing ways isn't going to last.

I needed Team Liger to pick-up a victory on their first ngiht and unfotunately RVD, Shelton, and Charlie were the ones available to take the fall. I will fall back on my previous point if anything.

Good eye on Ibushi and Ishii's reactions versus Ibushi and Tanahashi.

Best part about the Hennig I have is that he's not fuly a heel but he's definitely not a face. He can fill either void right now until I have him settled where I want him.

Also good eye on Ibushi in the main event. I'm trying to keep their tension palpable while justifable.

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Given LoD and Shelton/Charlie are facing at Destruction one of 'em is bound to end up a winner. Hopefully with what I got planned the loser of that match ends up recovering well. Of all the people I can afford to lose right now, the All Americans are not one of 'em.

I really didn't even notice PAC and Curt having a rivalry, but that's a good catch. Funny how things like that can work out.

The biggest thing with giving Sabre a victory is he would have a title match due to it and I, unfortunately, couldn't afford to give Zack that spot right now. His "man without a country" is not soon to be over with so I can afford to give him a few more losses along the way. A win will come soon though (beyond the one he gets the week after this).

Yeah my burn out suffered both these shows. I'd like to think the one the week following was given due justice.

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John and Matt might be a couple of doofuses but they're my doofuses and I love them.

The biggest thing about New Japan is that they have certain guys who tend to lose constantly but then every so often they get a win, luckier still if they manage the pinfall in a match.

Jay and Ishii suffered from my lack of writing on it. I'll take the blame for that one.

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Thanks for the feedback. Hopefully the shows the week after this one are up to par.

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