Thread 18362566

Show starts at 2am EDT / 7am BST. 30 MINUTES TILL SHO-TIME

>Gabe Kidd has officially withdrawn from the G1, giving all his upcoming opponents--including his would've-been tonight against Drilla Moloney--2 points.

>G1 CLIMAX 35 B Block Match
Shingo Takagi (1-2) vs Konouske Takeshita (2-1)
>G1 CLIMAX 35 B Block Match
Shota Umino (3-1) vs Ren Narita (3-1)
>G1 CLIMAX 35 B Block Match
El Phantasmo (2-2) vs Zack Sabre Jr. (1-2)
>G1 CLIMAX 35 B Block Match
YOSHI-HASHI (4-0) vs Great-O-Khan (2-2)
>Tag Team Match
Katsuya Murashima & Hiroshi Tanahashi vs TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Ryohei Oiwa)
>Tag Team Match
Tomoaki Honma & Yuya Uemura vs HOUSE OF TORTURE (Dick Togo & EVIL)
>Tag Team Match
Masatora Yasuda & Taichi vs HOUSE OF TORTURE (SANADA & Yoshnobu Kanemaru)
>Tag Team Match
United Empire (Jakob Austin Young & Callum Newman) vs War Dogs (David Finlay & Gedo)

>>18362566 (OP)
Oh and before the matches start will be a 10-bell salute to Hulk Hogan.

I really hope the main event is good because their first match at the dome was dry as fuck
cautious about the geeks in the semi cuz theyve been OK so far

Damn, Shingo is being punished for dating Poi

two thousy is impossible for nujapan now

The Hogan tribute has started

they're playing eye of the tiger aren't they?

Nice I'm actually awake for one of these gamethreads, Been following the G1 somewhat but it airs very late for me so I don't usually make the gamethreads.

the singles looking alright tonight

>>18362577
based, this is a proper show of respect.

Got my 12 pack of modelo's and ready for some rassle kino bros. Going to have sumo on the second screen.

Obligatory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6DL4U4UmRA

>>18362646
Thinking he gets his win back against Takeshita tonight.

WE MISS YOU GOAT

HULK HOGAN FOREVER ICHIBAN

>>18362566 (OP)
>Konouske
GOOD MORNING SAAAR

>real american muted
gay

>Solemnly air guitars to Real American
LMAO Ace

This hits me in the feels bros. Can't believe he's gone.

Gonna watch those free Hogan matches after this. Never saw the Muta one before

:(

>>18362734
Same, I haven't seen much of Hogan's stuff from Japan.

i didn't see any of the gaijin out for the salute that weren't the young lion or rocky

Still thinking about that ELP referencing the empty seats lol...

Woke up in time for this.

So who's everyone's top 3 in the tournament so far?

So, are Shingo/Hiromu/Yota (plus new nigga) sticking together but without an official name?

Crowd looking better than last night

>>18362821
I was hoping on Shingo to win but he isn't doing well so far.

>>18362821
Yuya, Tsuji, Takeshita. About what you'd expect.

>>18362821
Uemura, Tsuji, Takeshita and Oiwa share the same spot, can't chose between them

>>18362821
as far as who I think will win, I'm thinking the same as a lot of people. Tsuji, Takeshita, Uemura or maybe EVIL. But from the point spread I think they might pull a surprise and give it to someone like Yoshi-Hashi or Drilla.

>>18362822
basically

based, Toru got another win.

FOUR SAVAGE GENERATIONS

TAKE THIS AS MY DECLARATION

these jabronis finna get mogged by that Finlay swagger

I just hope ELP makes the semi finals

>>18362701
I mean he is ice cold right now despite being popular so it makes sense to jump start him but at the same time if they want Takeshita to be a monster to be overcome I think keeping his losses to a minimum also makes sense. Though I guess if there are big plans for Takeshita then a Shingo win can set up a future program.

>>18362898
pops me every time

>>18362905
I think it would be good booking to have Shingo win, then put the belt on him and eventually elevate one of the younger guys by dropping the belt to him.

David Finlay's work with Drilla Moloney's body and voice would create the greatest New Japan gaijin since Hogan.

>>18362926
I honestly do think Finlay and Moloney are highly underrated. I almost think they're afraid to build up another Bullet Club leader because so many of them have defected to other feds.

I swear to god Gedo just called him a cracker

I hate Callum Newman bros

dont get cocky newman

>>18362954
I was just thinking he is overrated. He isn't bad in the ring but he has the charisma of a wet blanket.

>>18362954
He's aight. His partner is disposable as fuck

>>18362935
Ironically the kicked out HoT has basically taken BC's role anyway as they are now just tweeners with hazy direction

i think sanada is used to drinking in his closet
...what

>>18362968
I mean that's his role, faction pin eater

>>18362821
Oleg Takeshita and uemura

>>18362969
yeah they need to do a better job with the storytelling to be honest. NJPW puts on great matches, but they need a little more outside the ring stuff. Not saying they should go full sports-entertainment but just a little showmanship between the matches would go a long way.

the attendance might be a little better today but this is still the grim era

milano bros..

What is this nigga's problem

this young lion has potential
i can see a big future for him

>>18363018
on NJPW 5ch thread anons said that today the attendance would be better because of the main card, not sure if their cope became real out of luck or it's just a coincidence

>taps to boston crab
nvm
KWAB

KEK poor milano

LOL at the commentators
>In the words of a famous man, break the back and make him humble

>>18363050
Takeshita is the draw so of course the attendance is better.

DOUKI is 100% interfering tomorrow

Go Taichi get wild, break some chair

I wonder if Milano is shit talking Sanada's fashion sense causing him to target him like this

Get over it Taichi
Nobody wants to be in a faction with ya

>>18363063
shingo vs takeshita was highly anticipated, but for sure the venue looks less empty than the previous days

>>18362923
I think at this point there's more for a young guy to gain beating Takeshita than Shingo

I love you Togo even if NJPW wants you to play the goon

>>18363095
Takeshita does seem to be the most popular guy they have right now, you might be right.

EZ win for Togo, bros

Honmania running wild

This fucking dork has me hyped to see armdrags and shit

Honmania is over with me brother

HONMANIACS WE'RE GONNA DO IT

notice aaron wolf didnt get in...

>>18363124
Well he's not but I think there's a recognition of him as something special and beating him on a big stage could make a guy. Though I think they'd have to let loosen the pursestrings regardless and really push and market the hell out of whoever they strap that rocket to.

hopefully murashima vs jackson is good again

:O

>>18363095
uemura vs takeshita sounds very good on paper

>>18363050
I mean a Finlay vs Tanahashi main to a Tokyo crowd that has probably seen Tanahashi on his retirement tour multiple times on the first of back-to-back shows was asking for it

Isn't Tanahashi just 1 singles win away from total 100 singles G1 match victories?

>>18363181
It was fantastic last year as just a G1 block match. That as a G1 Final has me super excited

>>18363183
also Tsuji/Oiwa having basically no rivalry or build-up in the semi didn't help, even more unfortunate because easily the best Oiwa stuff and some of the best Tsuji stuff was from those awesome tag matches from late last year

Ok the show can finally begin

jesus fat ass

oh my god

>>18363209
that senton was pretty stiff looking lol

GET HIS ASS MURASHIMA

fucking kino way to knock an opponent down. I love murashima

love the energy

stupid fat bitch couldn't even apply a boston crab
what is he even learning in that dojo
fucking shitter

Seeing Murashima has me begging for them to do a Young Lion Cup with the current crop.

>>18363228
hartley eats a lot of tuna, bro

Another Hartley Jackson win, he's tied Gabe for points this G1! Strap now

>>18363228
LEAVE HIM ALONE. He's giving it his best

Where can we send Murashima to build on his hossness? Do we keep him home?

YOSH is gonna get another win of this or nah

YOSHI HASHI will lose all of his remaining matches in the G1

>>18363247
I bet they wanted to have him get some wins to start and then job out but Gabe being out messes with it a lot.

>>18363247
I'm predicting he'll get this one but after that it's very murky I think.

Yoshi cannot get 10 points because Shingo is supposed to be in the contention for playoffs heading into the final night of the block. If Yoshi gets 10 then Shingo will have no chance of making the playoffs.

o khan is so fucking boring to watch outside the g1 and then he gets in and starts putting up solid work. whats up with him?

>>18363293
this is a very good match, probly the best I've seen from either of them.

It's gonna be Tsuji, Yuya and EVIL with Zack, Shingo and Shota in the end. This lead gives away that YH won't get his revenge for Goto.

>>18363310
GOK match vs Takeshita was much better than this but of course Yosh is not as good as Takeshita kek

That pop up eliminator was nice

it's over

>>18363273
you were right

meh
that was an okay match

>elp vs okhan again
well the good match streak ends early then

>>18363322
im top 10 in chris samsa pickems
i like a god when it comes to predicting g1 climax

was here for yosh to take this home but it's fine, it was a decent match and it's good that his G1 is going decently

>>18363317
true but he did impress me here, I never really thought that highly of Yoshi-Hashi before this.

>>18363339
are you retarded or something?

elp is the most boring wrestler in the g1

>>18363338
he still did better than anyone expected

IM A HEADBANGA

>>18363342
what do you mean?

>>18363338
he is never winning a singles match ever again

>>18363344
IDK why so many have low expectations out of him. of course he's not a top player or ace material but if he do a good on the ring and people have fun is fine in my book

>>18363338
I expected him to be left at like 4 points before Zack and spoil Zack's playoffs chances. Maybe he'll still spoil it but I don't see him making it out

>>18363352
If he loses but the match is great i don't see the issue, don't think anyone expect him to be in the top 3

>>18363358
I've honestly slept on him a bit, although I did like his tag team with Goto, I thought they worked well together.

i keep getting this demonic ass voice on baked

sissy slap party bros ww@

good ol fashioned anglo love making

>>18363378
lol that happened to me during the TNA show, was weird af but refreshing the stream fixed it.

>>18363378
those fuckers from /x/ must have finally opened up a portal to hell. I told them to quit fucking around with those old books.

we couldve taken elp's knees and given them to naito man

ELP is dimes

A true headbanga that was

Last 2 guys I expected a shoot headbutt from

>>18363343
your and idiot

>>18363415
turbodimes

ELP is cooking

Come on Zack twist that nigga

Marty is acting weird in this match lol

>>18363448
he's actually getting the crowd worked up, they definitely like him

Holy fucking shit

such a nice submission transition from Zack

BOOOOOOO

>ELP lost
This is why noone goes to Nooj shows anymore

Amazing fucking match. That's the Zack I wanna see.

>>18363497
It was a banger

Pretty neutral on both ELP and ZSJ but when they started to pick up the pace they both gave a really fun performance, liked ZSJ last submissions

kek
here comes narita to lose his 7th match in a row to GODmino

Ok
This could be real good judging from their recent work or mid as fuck. Depends on Shota's mood.

can narita win this just for shits and giggles

at least phantasmo vs sabre was alright. we have that tonight. i don't know what this is going to be. kek

I hope we see Narita Special here for a callback

>>18363524
at least shota is looking less faggy these days, maybe there could be hope for him.

narita will never beat umino
never

gg

>>18363528
shota umino fucking sucks

FUCK HIM UP SHOTA.

>>18363018
attendance being better shows tanahashi needs to stop his mastubatory retirement main events. just fuck off.

these 2 together are just so uninteresting even when they actually have more of a real story than yuya and tsuji

previous match had more people cheering for ELP or ZSJ than Shota right now

>>18363594
wow absolutely shocking that 2 great wrestlers are more over than a shit wrestler

They need to just set a 8 minute time limit for Shota and tell him to work like the old NEVER title hoss matches.

>>18363581
They both scream midcard still and can't improve their presentations to save their lives. It's insane they thought these 2 were musketeers to begin with.

>>18363604
i was expecting more cheers after shota last win but what can you do

When did Narita become a bad clone of SHO?

my nigga doing this for a sec

>>18363627
SHO is already bad. Narita is just unfunny SHO

big snooze

>narita chants
kek

takeshita and shingo please save us

These forearm shots by Shota look so weak, I'd like to see him slap the shit out of someone

>>18363629
That's what I'm saying, at least SHO is funny sometimes, Narita is just boring.

What exactly is Narita's weapon? The horizontal part of a cross?

did shota just fuck up and hit the ref?

almost hit his dad

>>18363629
>SHO is already bad.
YOU SHUT YOUR WHORE MOUTH, this here is a SHOvanist board.

RIP bozo

LOL BALD BITCH NEEDS TO SHAVE HIS HEAD AGAIN

KEK 15 minutes for that

>>18363525
LMAO I WAS JUST JOKING HERE

WHYYYYY

Now Shota can die by Shingo again lmao

>>18363655
I wouldn't call him an ace or anything but he's a good comedy wrestler and those are important too.

Narita's theme is fucking dimes though

>>18363649
he did hit the ref didnt he? i thought i was going crazy kek.

>>18363669
Yeah and then he stopped like he wasn't supposed to do it

[BANGER INCOMING]

Finally we get to see it...

Natsupoi vs Yuka Sakazaki

Come on Shingobros, we need this win

the crowd was there for this lol not the previous match

>>18363638
Well he broke Narita's nose so he definitely got a little something

***1/2 match. They can fiddle with each other over the TV title for the next 2 years

yes choke takeshita like he was a spider monkey

guess who's watching

>>18363714
Yeah he loves this company so much that he ran off

Fucking kino. I love this old man

IT'S TIME

KITA KITA KITAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

YES HE PLANTED HIM

Takeshita really gonna Ospreay himself with his current schedule ain't he?

so many suplexes but no camel clutch?

Already better than their dome match

>>18363741
well he just bumped from the turnbuckle straight onto his neck so I guess that answers your question

RIGHT ON HIS FUCKING HEAD

damn thought it was over there

Takeshita is a fucking beast

Takeshita has an insane strength, you can't really beat him on that

Now this is grade 1

KILL HIM SHINGO

Where does Sanshiro Takagi find these animals, man? Yet we get stuck with Ren Narita and shit

>>18363774
for sure, this is a worthy main event

Burning Dragon is kinda lame desu

>>18363779
to be fair he debuted when he was 16 and was a rookie for some time, can't remember the exact age

I wouldn't be mad at a time limit draw. Go as long as you want, lads

MADE IN DDT

*****

I was here for Take to win but IDC at this point, you guys doing amazing whoever win gonna love this match

COME ON SHINGO

bull fucking shit

god damnit

Shingo vs Take ending in a sleeper is the gayest shit ever

BOW DOWN TO AEW
HAHAHAHAHAHA

Bad call, Shingo needed the win more.

>>18363819
Nah, whoever beat Takeshita after this match is gonna win big

>>18363823
I don't like it at all

No way he beats Zack after this honestly. Way too much win to loss formula to allow it

5 stars

If DDT had this Takeshita at the top a decade ago they'd be clear #2 rn

>>18363836
He wasn't on this level when he was full time DDT but there a plenty of really good matches, like the D-Ou Grand Prix 2021 vs Ueno. There is also the match when he change his ring name to KONOSUKE TAKESHITA and went heel at Wrestle Peter Pan 2023
There is also that match 2022 match vs Higuchi. He always has good matches like this one with the right person

>>18363823
I sure hope so

>>18362566 (OP)
Grim JaKWAB

>>18363648
Push up assist bar
He previously had a wood one given to him by Shibata, which Cobb destroyed, so he got a new steel one