My Fire Pro Wrestling World Results: NJPW G1 Climax 28 - Day 3 (Mon.Jul.W3.18)

NJPW G1 Climax 28

Day 3

Monday.July.Week 3.2018

Yurakuen Hall

Referee: Red Shoes Unno

CHAMPIONS

IWGP Heavyweight Champion: Hiroshi Tanahashi

IWGP Intercontinental Champion: Chris Jericho

IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion: Jay White

NEVER Openweight Champion: Hirooki Goto

IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion: YOH

IWGP Tag Team Champions: Los Ingobernables de Japon (EVIL & SANADA)

IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions: World Class Tag Team (Gedo & Jado)

NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Champions: Jyushin Thunder Liger, Delirious & Cheeseburger

MATCH #1

G1 CLIMAX 28

A BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

Michael Elgin (2) vs Hangman Page (0)

WINNER: Michael Elgin (4)

Method: K.O.

Finish: Elgin Bomb

Time: 7:08

Rating: 63%

MATCH #2

G1 CLIMAX 28

A BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

YOSHI-HASHI (2) vs EVIL (0)

WINNER: YOSHI-HASHI (4)

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Karma

Time: 19:11

Rating: 89%

MATCH #3

G1 CLIMAX 28

A BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

Togi Makabe (0) vs Minoru Suzuki (0)

WINNER: Minoru Suzuki (2)

Method: Submission

Finish: Flying Cross Armbreaker

Time: 16:15

Rating: 79%

MATCH #4

G1 CLIMAX 28

A BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

Bad Luck Fale (2) vs Kazuchika Okada (0)

WINNER: Kazuchika Okada (2)

Method: Submission

Finish: Cobra Hold

Time: 17:30

Rating: 96%

MATCH #5

MAIN EVENT

G1 CLIMAX 28

A BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

Hiroshi Tanahashi (2) vs Jay White (2)

WINNER: Hiroshi Tanahashi (4)

Method: Pinfall

Finish: High Fly Flow

Time: 17:09

Rating: 100%

VICTORY SPEECH

(Hiroshi Tanahashi stands in the center of the ring, IWGP Heavyweight Championship slung over his shoulder, as the crowd roars in appreciation for the hard-fought victory against "Switchblade" Jay White.)

HIROSHI TANAHASHI: (raising the microphone to his mouth, breathing heavily) Thank you, everyone! Tonight, right here in my second match of the G1 Climax, we witnessed a battle, a clash of wills. Jay White, you're an incredible competitor, a true talent in this business. But tonight, “The Ace” stood tall!

(Smiling) You see, I'm not just here for myself. I'm here for each and every one of you. (points to the audience) The G1 Climax is a journey, and tonight was a significant step forward. Four points in the bag, and I'm just getting started!

Now, Bad Luck Fale, you're up next. We've had our battles in the past, and I respect the fight you bring. But know this – I'm on a mission, a mission to claim the G1 Climax once again, and nothing will stand in my way!

(crowd cheers as Tanahashi raises the IWGP Heavyweight Championship)

PRESS CONFERENCE

REPORTER: Hiroshi, congratulations on your victory tonight. How are you feeling about your performance in the G1 Climax so far?

TANAHASHI: Thank you. Tonight was a tough match, but I felt the energy of the fans pushing me forward. The G1 Climax is a grueling tournament, and every point matters. I'm feeling confident, and I believe I can carry this momentum through the rest of the A Block matches.

REPORTER: Your next opponent is Bad Luck Fale. Any thoughts on facing him?

TANAHASHI: Fale is a formidable opponent. He's strong, he's cunning, and he knows how to play the game. But I've faced him before, and I know what it takes to come out on top. The G1 is all about proving yourself against the best, and I'm ready for the challenge.

REPORTER: You've previously won the G1 Climax in 2016. What would it mean to you to win it again in 2018?

TANAHASHI: Winning the G1 Climax is always a tremendous honor. It's a testament to the hard work and dedication that every wrestler puts into this tournament. If I can win it again, it would not only be a personal achievement but a victory for the fans who support me and New Japan Pro Wrestling as a whole. I'm focused on taking it one match at a time, but winning the G1 again is definitely on my mind.

Event Rating: 85.4%

STANDINGS

A BLOCK

1. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, YOSHI-HASHI (4 Points)

2. Kazuchika Okada, Jay White, Bad Luck Fale & Minoru Suzuki (2 Points)

3. Togi Makabe, Hangman Page & EVIL (0 Points)

B BLOCK

1. Juice Robinson, Hirooki Goto, Toru Yano, Tetsuya Naito & Zack Sabre Jr. (2 Points)

2. Tomohiro Ishii, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Tama Tonga, Tetsuya Naito & SANADA (0 Points)