My Fire Pro Wrestling World Results: NJPW G1 Climax 28 - Day 5 (Fri.Jul.W3.18)

NJPW G1 Climax 28

Day 5

Friday.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 (4) vs Jay White (2)

WINNER: Jay White (4)

Method: Submission

Finish: Reverse Figure 4

Time: 15:13

Rating: 83%

MATCH #2

G1 CLIMAX 28

A BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

YOSHI-HASHI (4) vs Minoru Suzuki (2)

WINNER: Minoru Suzuki (4)

Method: Submission

Finish: Choke Sleeper

Time: 23:29

Rating: 96%

MATCH #3

G1 CLIMAX 28

A BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

Togi Makabe (0) vs EVIL (0)

WINNER: EVIL (2)

Method: Submission

Finish: Step Over Facelock

Time: 17:58

Rating: 97%

MATCH #4

G1 CLIMAX 28

A BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

Hiroshi Tanahashi (4) vs Bad Luck Fale (2)

WINNER: Bad Luck Fale (4)

Method: K.O.

Finish: Bad Luck Fall

Time: 21:41

Rating: 97%

MATCH #5

MAIN EVENT

G1 CLIMAX 28

A BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

Kazuchika Okada (2) vs Hangman Page (0)

WINNER: Hangman Page! (2)

Method: Pinfall

Finish: (Standing) Shooting Star Press

Time: 23:31

Rating: 100%

VICTORY SPEECH

HANGMAN PAGE: "Tokyo! What a night, huh? Did you see that? Did you feel that? Tonight, I stood across the ring from one of the absolute best – Kazuchika Okada. “The Rainmaker” himself. And guess what? I beat him! And yeah, maybe some people are calling it an upset, but let me tell you, I don't see it that way.

I came to the G1 to prove something. I came to show the world that Hangman Page is not just some guy in a cowboy hat, but I am one of the best damn wrestlers on this planet. And tonight, against Okada, I proved it. I proved it to myself, I proved it to all of you, and I proved it to anyone who doubted me.

But you know what? This journey is far from over. Next up, I'm facing Hiroshi Tanahashi. The Ace. The IWGP Heavyweight Champion himself! Now, Tanahashi, I know you're a legend, I know you're a god in this business, but tonight, you got knocked out and I'm about to capitalize on it. I'm coming for you, Tanahashi. I'm coming to prove once again that Hangman Page is a force to be reckoned with!

So, Tokyo, get ready. Hangman Page is riding high, and I'm not stopping until I leave this G1 Climax as the winner. Thank you!”

PRESS CONFERENCE

REPORTER: "Hangman, huge win tonight against Okada. How are you feeling?”

HANGMAN PAGE: "Feeling damn good, you know? This G1 is no joke, and every match is a war. But tonight, against Okada, I showed that I can hang with the best. I'm feeling on top of the world right now!”

REPORTER: “Your next opponent is the IWGP Heavyweight Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi. Any thoughts on facing him?”

HANGMAN: “Tanahashi is a legend. No doubt about it. But tonight, he got knocked out. And when you're in the ring with Hangman Page, you better be ready for a fight. I'm not here to play games; I'm here to win the G1 Climax!”

REPORTER: “Some are calling your win tonight an upset. Any response to that?”

HANGMAN: “Upset? Nah, I call it a statement. I'm here to make a statement in NJPW, in the wrestling world, and tonight was just the beginning. Be ready, Tanahashi, because Hangman Page is coming for you next. And after that, who knows? The G1 Climax trophy might just have my name on it!”

Event Rating: 94.6%

STANDINGS

A BLOCK

1. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Jay White, YOSHI-HASHI, Bad Luck Fale & Minoru Suzuki (4 Points)

2. Kazuchika Okada, Hangman Page & EVIL (2 Points)

3. Togi Makabe (0 Points)

B BLOCK

1. Hirooki Goto, Tetsuya Naito & Zack Sabre Jr. (4 Points)

2. Juice Robinson, Toru Yano, Kota Ibushi & Tama Tonga (2 Points)

3. Tomohiro Ishii, Kenny Omega & SANADA (0 Points)