My Fire Pro Wrestling World Results: NJPW G1 Climax 28 - Day 19 (Sun.Aug.W1.18)

NJPW G1 Climax 28

Day 19

Sunday.August.Week 1.2018

Yurakuen Hall

Referees: Red Shoes Unno, Marty Asami, Tiger Hattori & Kenta Sato

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: Hiromu Takahashi

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

20 MINUTES LIMIT

Referee: Kenta Sato

6-Man Tag Match

Los Ingobernables de Japon (SANADA, Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI) vs Yuji Nagata, Ayato Yoshida & Shota Umino

WINNERS: N/A

Method: Draw

Time: 20:00

Rating: 69%

MATCH #2

20 MINUTES LIMIT

Referee: Kenta Sato

Singles Match

EVIL vs Toa Henare

WINNER: Toa Henare

Method: K.O.

Finish: Bottom Drop

Time: 9:42

Rating: 80%

MATCH #3

20 MINUTES LIMIT

Referee: Kenta Sato

Tag Match

CHAOS (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI) vs Suzuki gun (Taichi & Takashi Iizuka)

WINNERS: Suzuki gun (Taichi & Takashi Iizuka)

Method: Pinfall from Iizuka on Goto

Finish: Giant Steel Knuckles

Time: 16:47

Rating: 66%

MATCH #4

20 MINUTES LIMIT

Referee: Tiger Hattori

Tag Match

CHAOS (Jay White & Tomohiro Ishii) vs Juice Robinson & David Finlay

WINNERS: N/A

Method: Draw

Time: 20:00

Rating: 77%

MATCH #5

NEVER OPENWEIGHT 6-MAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

30 MINUTES LIMIT

Referee: Tiger Hattori

6-Man Tag Match

Jyushin Thunder Liger, Delirious & Cheeseburger (c) vs BULLET CLUB (Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa & Taiji Ishimori)

WINNERS and NEW NEVER OPENWEIGHT 6-MAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: BULLET CLUB (Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa & Taiji Ishimori)

Method: Pinfall from Tonga on Delirious

Finish: Frog Splash

Time: 21:26

Rating: 71%

MATCH #6

30 MINUTES LIMIT

Referee: Marty Asami

8-Man Tag Match

Suzuki gun (Minoru Suzuki, Zack Sabre Jr., Yoshinobu Kanemaru & El Desperado) vs BULLET CLUB (Kenny Omega, Nick & Matt Jackson) & Kota Ibushi

WINNERS: BULLET CLUB (Kenny Omega, Nick & Matt Jackson) & Kota Ibushi

Method: Pinfall from Ibushi on Suzuki

Finish: Final Bomb

Time: 28:22

Rating: 90%

MATCH #7

30 MINUTES LIMIT

Referee: Marty Asami

6-Man Tag Match

BULLET CLUB (Bad Luck Fale, Yujiro Takahashi & Chase Owens) vs Great Bash Heel (Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma) & Michael Elgin

WINNERS: N/A

Method: Draw

Time: 30:00

Rating: 79%

MATCH #8

30 MINUTES LIMIT

Referee: Red Shoes Unno (Tag)

6-Man Tag Match

Rey Mysterio Jr., Ryusuke Taguchi & KUSHIDA vs CHAOS (Kazuchika Okada, SHO & YOH)

WINNERS: Rey Mysterio Jr., Ryusuke Taguchi & KUSHIDA

Method: K.O. from KUSHIDA on SHO

Finish: Back to the Future Small Package Driver

Time: 23:58

Rating: 92%

MATCH #9

MAIN EVENT

G1 CLIMAX 28

FINAL ROUND

NO TIME LIMIT

Referee: Red Shoes Unno

Singles Match

Hiroshi Tanahashi (A)(16) vs Tetsuya Naito (B)(14)

G1 CLIMAX 28 WINNER: Hiroshi Tanahashi

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Silent Clutch

Time: 19:26

Rating: 92%

The arena is filled with the roaring cheers of the fans as Hiroshi Tanahashi stands in the center of the ring, IWGP Heavyweight Championship around his waist and the G1 Climax trophy in hand. The crowd showers him with streamers, creating a colorful spectacle. Tanahashi's face is a mix of exhaustion and triumph.

Suddenly, the familiar music of Katsuyori Shibata hits, and the crowd erupts as Shibata walks down to the ring. Both men share a deep respect and friendship. Shibata raises Tanahashi onto his shoulders, creating an iconic image of triumph. The fans continue to cheer, and the camera captures the moment for the world to see.

With the crowd still buzzing, Tanahashi takes the microphone. He thanks the fans for their unwavering support and expresses his gratitude for being able to compete in the G1 Climax. Tanahashi acknowledges Tetsuya Naito's skill and resilience, making it clear that it was a hard-fought battle.

VICTORY SPEECH

HIROSHI TANAHASHI: "As the G1 Climax winner, I stand before you not just as a champion, but as someone who embodies the fighting spirit of New Japan Pro-Wrestling. This journey was challenging, and I faced incredible opponents, but together, we've created moments that will be remembered in the history of this great sport."

He dedicates the victory to the fans and promises to be a fighting champion, always ready to defend the IWGP Heavyweight Championship with honor.

At the press conference, Tanahashi reflects on the tournament. He discusses the challenges he faced, including the knockout by Bad Luck Fale, and expresses his desire for a rematch to avenge that loss. Tanahashi speaks about the importance of the G1 Climax and how it has shaped the course of his career.

PRESS CONFERENCE

HIROSHI TANAHASHI: "I want to thank everyone who supported me on this journey. Bad Luck Fale knocked me out, and that defeat stings. But make no mistake, I will address that. This victory is not just mine; it's for all the fans who believe in the spirit of professional wrestling. As the IWGP Heavyweight Champion, I'm ready to face anyone who steps up to challenge me. This is just the beginning, and I look forward to defending this title with everything I have."

Tanahashi's words reflect determination, gratitude, and a commitment to continue delivering memorable performances as the IWGP Heavyweight Champion.

Event Rating: 79.5556%