My Fire Pro Wrestling World Results: NJPW G1 Climax - Day 17 (Fri.Aug.W1.18)

NJPW G1 Climax 28

Day 17

Friday.August.Week 1.2018

Yurakuen Hall

Referee: Red Shoes Unno

CHAMPIONS

IWGP Heavyweight Champion: Hiroshi Tanahashi (11D)

IWGP Intercontinental Champion: Chris Jericho (0D)

IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion: Jay White (0D)

NEVER Openweight Champion: Hirooki Goto (1D)

IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion: YOH (1D)

IWGP Tag Team Champions: Los Ingobernables de Japon (EVIL & SANADA)(0D)

IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions: World Class Tag Team (Gedo & Jado)(0D)

NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Champions: Jyushin Thunder Liger, Delirious & Cheeseburger (2D)

MATCH #1

G1 CLIMAX 28

A BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

Michael Elgin (4) vs Togi Makabe (2)

WINNER: Michael Elgin (6)

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Lariat

Time: 15:31

Rating: 92%

MATCH #2

G1 CLIMAX 28

A BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

YOSHI-HASHI (10) vs Hangman Page (6)

WINNER: YOSHI-HASHI (12)

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Double Knee Back Breaker

Time: 11:59

Rating: 76%

MATCH #3

G1 CLIMAX 28

A BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

Minoru Suzuki (12) vs Bad Luck Fale (10)

WINNER: Bad Luck Fale (12)

Method: Ring Out

Time: 15:02

Rating: 78%

MATCH #4

G1 CLIMAX 28

A BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

Jay White (10) vs EVIL (6)

WINNER: Jay White (12)

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Samurai Driver '84/Kiwi Krusher

Time: 13:22

Rating: 70%

MATCH #5

MAIN EVENT

G1 CLIMAX 28

A BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

Hiroshi Tanahashi (14) vs Kazuchika Okada (6)

WINNER: Hiroshi Tanahashi (16)

Method: Pinfall

Finish: High Fly Flow

Time: 22:31

Rating: 100%

VICTORY SPEECH

HIROSHI TANAHASHI: "Thank you, thank you, everyone! Tonight, we witnessed a clash of titans between myself and Kazuchika Okada. He pushed me to my limits, but in the end, the High Fly Flow secured the victory.

This tournament has been a journey, a testament to the spirit of New Japan Pro-Wrestling. 16 points in the A Block, and I stand before you as the victor. But let's not forget the bumps and bruises along the way, especially that one blemish, the loss to Bad Luck Fale. That's the unpredictability of the G1 Climax.

To the B Block winner, I say bring your best, because at the G1 finals, we'll create a masterpiece. The IWGP Heavyweight Championship is on the line in January at the Tokyo Dome, and I am ready for the challenge. Thank you all for your support, and I can't wait to see you at the finals! AISHTEMASU!”

PRESS CONFERENCE

TANAHASHI: "Tonight's victory against Kazuchika Okada was hard-fought. He's a phenomenal competitor, and I have nothing but respect for him. Winning the A Block with 16 points is a great achievement, but as we all know, the journey is not over.

The loss to Bad Luck Fale served as a wake-up call. It reminded me that in this tournament, anything can happen ad you must use every tool at your disposal whether that is a hammer or a tiny wrench. Now, my focus shifts to the B Block winner. To whoever emerges from that block, know that the Tokyo Dome may await you, and we will put on a spectacle for the fans.

The IWGP Heavyweight Championship is a symbol of excellence, and defending it at the Tokyo Dome is an honor. To the fans, thank you for your unwavering support. I promise to bring my A-game to the finals, and together, we'll create a moment that will be etched in the history of New Japan Pro-Wrestling. See you all at the finals!"

Event Rating: 83.2%

STANDINGS

A BLOCK

1. Hiroshi Tanahashi (16 Points)

2. Jay White, YOSHI-HASHI, Bad Luck Fale & Minoru Suzuki (12 Points)

3. Jay White, YOSHI-HASHI & Bad Luck Fale (10 Points)

4. Michael Elgin, Kazuchika Okada, Hangman Page & EVIL (6 Points)

5. Togi Makabe (2 Points)

B BLOCK

1. Tetsuya Naito (12 Points)

2. Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii & Kenny Omega (10 Points)

3. Toru Yano, Kota Ibushi & Zack Sabre Jr. (8 Points)

4. Tama Tonga & SANADA (6 Points)

5. Juice Robinson (2 Points)