My Fire Pro Wrestling World Results: NJPW G1 Climax 28 - Day 1 (Sat.Jul.W2.18)

NJPW G1 Climax 28

Day 1

Saturday.July.Week 2.2018

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

YOSHI-HASHI (0) vs Togi Makabe (0)

WINNER: YOSHI-HASHI (2)

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Karma

Time: 13:26

Rating: 86%

MATCH #2

G1 CLIMAX 28

A BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

Hangman Page (0) vs Bad Luck Fale (0)

WINNER: Bad Luck Fale (2)

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Hip Drop

Time: 15:10

Rating: 90%

MATCH #3

G1 CLIMAX 28

A BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

EVIL (0) vs Michael Elgin (0)

WINNER: Michael Elgin (2)

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Burning Hammer

Time: 16:38

Rating: 85%

MATCH #4

G1 CLIMAX 28

A BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

Kazuchika Okada (0) vs Jay White (0)

WINNER: Jay White (2)

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Kiwi Krusher

Time: 24:51

Rating: 100%

MATCH #5

MAIN EVENT

G1 CLIMAX 28

A BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

Hiroshi Tanahashi (0) vs Minoru Suzuki (0)

WINNER: Hiroshi Tanahashi (2)

Method: Pinfall

Finish: High Fly Flow

Time: 15:53

Rating: 91%

Tanahashi expresses gratitude to the audience for their support.

He acknowledges the toughness of Minoru Suzuki.

He talks about the importance of the G1 Climax tournament and the challenges that lie ahead.

(Post-Match Press Conference:)

Tanahashi discusses the strategy he employed against Suzuki and how he plans to approach future matches in the tournament.

He shares thoughts on his upcoming match against "Switchblade" Jay White, recognizing White as a formidable opponent.

He comments on the overall competition in the G1 Climax and the significance of winning the tournament.

He also addresses any potential injuries sustained during the match and how he plans to recover for the next round.

Event Rating: 90.4%

STANDINGS

A BLOCK

1. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Jay White, YOSHI-HASHI & Bad Luck Fale (2 Points)

2. Togi Makabe, Kazuchika Okada, Hangman Page, EVIL & Minoru Suzuki (0 Points)

B BLOCK

1. Juice Robinson, Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii, Toru Yano, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Tama Tonga, Tetsuya Naito, SANADA & Zack Sabre Jr. (0 Points)