My Fire Pro Wrestling World Results: NJPW G1 Climax 28 - Day 8 (Thu.Jul.W4.18)

NJPW G1 Climax 28

Day 8

Thursday.July.Week 4.2018

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

B BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

Hirooki Goto (4) vs Toru Yano (4)

WINNER: Toru Yano (6)

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Oni-Koroshi

Time: 17:40

Rating: 86%

MATCH #2

G1 CLIMAX 28

B BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

Tetsuya Naito (6) vs Tama Tonga (2)

WINNER: Tama Tonga (4)

Method: K.O.

Finish: Gun Stun

Time: 11:47

Rating: 66%

MATCH #3

G1 CLIMAX 28

B BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

Zack Sabre Jr. (6) vs Tomohiro Ishii (2)

WINNER: Tomohiro Ishii (4)

Method: Submission

Finish: Front Necklock

Time: 20:35

Rating: 96%

MATCH #4

G1 CLIMAX 28

B BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

Kenny Omega (2) vs Juice Robinson (2)

WINNER: Kenny Omega (4)

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Croyt's wrath

Time: 14:00

Rating: 77%

MATCH #5

MAIN EVENT

G1 CLIMAX 28

B BLOCK

NO TIME LIMIT

Singles Match

Kota Ibushi (2) vs SANADA (0)

WINNER: Kota Ibushi (4)

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Kamigoye

Time: 9:07

Rating: 63%

VICTORY SPEECH

KOTA IBUSHI: "Thank you, everyone! Tonight was a tough battle, and SANADA brought his A-game. But in the G1 Climax, every match is a war, and I'm here to prove that I am the best. Tomohiro Ishii, you're up next. I respect you, but in that ring, there are no friends. I'll give it my all, and I hope you do too. Let's make it a match the world will never forget. Thank you, and see you all next time!"

PRESS CONFERENCE

REPORTER: "Kota, congratulations on your victory over SANADA. How are you feeling going into your next match against Tomohiro Ishii?"

KOTA IBUSHI: "Thank you. Tonight was a hard-fought battle, and SANADA is a tremendous competitor. Now, looking ahead to my match against Ishii, I know it's not going to be any easier. Ishii is a powerhouse, and he brings a level of intensity that's unmatched. But that's what the G1 is all about – facing the best and proving yourself. I'm focused on the next challenge, and I'm going to give it everything I have. Ishii, get ready for a fight because I'm coming for those two points."

REPORTER: "Any specific strategy for your upcoming match?"

IBUSHI: "Ishii is known for his toughness and striking ability, so I need to be on top of my game. I'll stick to my strengths, use my speed and agility, and of course, be ready to absorb whatever Ishii throws at me. It's going to be a clash of styles, but I'm confident in my abilities. The G1 is a grind, but I'm here to win, and that's what I'll do against Ishii."

REPORTER: "Thank you, Kota, and best of luck in your next match."

IBUSHI: "Thank you. I'll do my best to make it a match to remember. See you all soon."

Event Rating: 77.6%

STANDINGS

A BLOCK

1. Hiroshi Tanahashi, YOSHI-HASHI, Bad Luck Fale & Minoru Suzuki (6 Points)

2. Michael Elgin, Kazuchika Okada & Jay white (4 Points)

3. Hangman Page & EVIL (2 Points)

4. Togi Makabe (0 Points)

B BLOCK

1. Toru Yano, Tetsuya Naito & Zack Sabre Jr. (6 Points)

2. Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi & Tama Tonga (4 Points)

3. Juice Robinson (2 Points)

4. SANADA (0 Points)