mobanmarketNJPW's G1 Climax 33 tournament continues today with A Block & B Block matches in Tokyo at Korakuen Hall.
In the main event, IWGP World Heavyweight Champion SANADA takes on NOAH's Kaito Kiyomiya in a battle of unbeatens.
In the semi-main, the undefeated Kazuchika Okada takes on fellow CHAOS member YOSHI-HASHI.
The full lineup:
Click Here: Spain Rugby ShopA Block: SANADA (3-0, 6 points) vs. Kaito Kiyomiya (2-0-1, 5 points)B Block: Kazuchika Okada (3-0, 6 points) vs. YOSHI-HASHI (2-1, 4 points)A Block: Ren Narita (0-1-2, 2 points) vs. Hikuleo (0-3, 0 points)B Block: Tanga Loa (1-2, 2 points) vs. El Phantasmo (0-3, 0 points)A Block: Chase Owens (1-2, 2 points) vs. Yota Tsuji (0-2-1, 1 point)B Block: Taichi (2-1, 4 points) vs. KENTA (1-2, 2 points)A Block: Gabe Kidd (1-2, 2 points) vs. Shota Umino (0-1-2, 2 points)B Block: Will Ospreay (2-1, 4 points) vs. Great-O-Khan (1-2, 2 points)
Our live coverage begins at 5:30 a.m. Eastern time.
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Recommended Matches
Will Ospreay vs. Great-O-Khan – A great little inter-faction match that blew past my expectations. Gabe Kidd vs. Shota Umino – An absolutely violent match with a fantastic set of rallies from Umino.SANADA vs. Kaito Kiyomiya – This is my new favorite tournament match thus far. A masterfully executed bout, bell-to-bell.
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Will Ospreay defeated Great-O-Khan
Even though this United Empire showdown, neither man held their punches. This match featured focused strike exchanges and weapon-based fights on the floor. After multiple false finishes from both men, Ospreay hit a 540° Corkscrew Senton Bomb to win the match.
Ospreay caught block leaders with 6 points.
Shota Umino defeated Gabe Kidd
Kidd opened the match by rushing Umino in the Korakuen crowd, leading to a violent start. Kidd maintained this energy throughout the match's runtime, dominating Umino for some time; this also opened the door for some of the best rallies in Umino's career. Ultimately, Umino was able to hold on, hitting a Death Rider to win the match.
Umino earned his first win here, making his way to 4 points.
KENTA defeated Taichi
This match opened with a battle of the belts, with Taichi showing off the KOPW title and KENTA the Defy strap; KENTA used this opportunity to flatten Taichi with his belt before the opening bell. What followed was a silly back-and-forth, ending when KENTA blocked a knee strike with his belt and rolled up Taichi for a quick win.
With this win, KENTA sits at 4 points.
Yota Tsuji defeated Chase Owens
For whatever reason, this was a heavily Owens-controlled match. Only after surviving multiple C-triggers, a Jewel Heist, and an attempted package piledriver was Tsuji able to land a spear to win this match.
Tsuji earns his first win, working his way up to 3 points.
El Phantasmo defeated Tanga Loa
This match certainly happened. After minutes of escalation and moves trading, ELP secured Loa in a crucifix pin to score a sudden win.
With this win, ELP is on the board with 2 points.
Hikuleo defeated Ren Narita
While a little long, this was a decent big-man/little-man match. Hikuleo looked pretty good in this position, and Narita put in a firey performance, as always. In the end, Hikuleo withstood Narita's rallies, winning with a choke slam.
Hikuleo's first G1 win earns him 2 points.
Kazuchika Okada defeated YOSHI-HASHI
Okada worked an unserious opening match here, bordering on disrespect for YH. Okada's lack of consideration for YH opened the door for a prolonged YH offensive sequence. An extended back-and-forth followed, with Okada eventually connecting with the rainmaker to maintain his undefeated streak.
Okada remains the last undefeated competitor in B block, standing tall with 8 points.
SANADA defeated Kaito Kiyomiya
This match was something special. In a rare sight, this was a truly emotional SANADA match, filled with dramatic sequences. The multiple false finishes in the closing moments were nothing short of exhilarating. Ultimately, Kaito's inability to win the big one in New Japan continues, as SANADA won with a shining wizard with two seconds on the clock.
With this win, SANADA remains the only undefeated wrestler in his block with 8 points.
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Standings
A Block
SANADA (4-0) – 8 points)Kaito Kiyomiya (2-1-1) – 5 pointsGabe Kidd (2-2) 4 pointsChase Owens (2-2) – 4 pointsShota Umino (1-1-2) – 4 pointsYota Tsuji (1-2-1) – 3 points
Ren Narita (0-2-2) – 2 pointsHikuleo (1-3) – 2 points
B Block
Kazuchika Okada (4-0) – 8 pointsWill Ospreay (3-1) 6 pointsTaichi (2-2) – 4 pointsYOSHI-HASHI (2-2) – 4 pointsKENTA (2-2) 4 pointsTanga Loa (1-2) 2 pointsGreat-O-Khan (1-3) 2 pointsEl Phantasmo (0-3) 0 points
C Block
David Finlay (3-0) – 6 pointsEVIL (2-1) – 4 pointsEddie Kingston (2-1) – 4 points
Tama Tonga (2-1) – 4 pointsHENARE (1-2) – 2 pointsMikey Nicholls (1-2) – 2 pointsShingo Takagi (1-2) – 2 pointsTomohiro Ishii (0-3) – 0 points
D Block
Zack Sabre Jr. (3-0) – 6 pointsJeff Cobb (3-0) – 6 pointsHirooki Goto (2-1) – 4 pointsTetsuya Naito (2-1) – 2 points
Shane Haste (1-2) – 2 pointsHiroshi Tanahashi (1-2) – 2 pointsAlex Coughlin (0-3) – 0 pointsToru Yano (0-3) – 0 points