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Mitchell’s NJPW G1 Climax 32 Results & Report! (8/16/22)
And your semifinalists are…!
It’s the final round of the round robin!
NJPW’s biggest G1 Climax ever is at the doorstep of the semifinals! Who will take the A, B, C and D Blocks to head forward into history?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- G1 Climax 32, D Block: Will Ospreay VS Juice Robinson; Ospreay wins.
- G1 Climax 32, D Block: Shingo Takagi VS El Phantasmo; ELP wins.
- G1 Climax 32, C Block: Hirooki Goto VS EVIL; Evil wins.
- G1 Climax 32, C Block: Tetsuya Naito VS Zack Sabre Jr; Naito wins.
- G1 Climax 32, B Block: Tomohiro Ishii VS SANADA; Ishii wins.
- G1 Climax 32, B Block: Tama Tonga VS Jay White; Tama wins.
- G1 Climax 32, A Block: JONAH VS Bad Luck Fale; Jonah wins.
- G1 Climax 32, A Block: Kazuchika Okada VS Lance Archer; Okada wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Here are the current standings!
A Block
- Kazuchika Okada: 4-1, 8 points
- Lance Archer: 3-2, 6 points
- JONAH: 3-2, 6 points
- Tom Lawlor: 3-3, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
- Jeff Cobb: 3-3, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
- Bad Luck Fale: 2-3, 4 points [ELIMINATED]
- Toru Yano: 1-5, 2 points [ELIMINATED]
B Block
- Jay White: 5-0, 10 points
- Tama Tonga: 4-1, 8 points
- SANADA: 3-2, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
- Chase Owens: 2-4, 4 points [ELIMINATED]
- Great-O-Khan: 2-4, 4 points [ELIMINATED]
- Taichi: 2-4, 4 points [ELIMINATED]
- Tomohiro Ishii: 1-4, 2 points [ELIMINATED]
C Block
- Zack Sabre Jr: 4-1, 8 points
- Hirooki Goto: 3-2, 6 points
- Tetsuya Naito: 3-2, 6 points
- KENTA: 3-3, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
- Hiroshi Tanahashi: 3-3, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
- EVIL: 2-3, 4 points [ELIMINATED]
- Aaron Henare: 1-5, 2 points [ELIMINATED]
D Block
- Shingo Takagi: 3-2, 6 points
- Will Ospreay: 3-2, 6 points
- YOSHI-HASHI: 3-3, 6 points
- Yujiro Takahashi: 3-3, 6 points
- David Finlay: 3-3, 6 points
- El Phantasmo: 2-3, 4 points
- Juice Robinson: 2-3, 4 points [ELIMINATED?]
G1 Climax 32, D Block: Will Ospreay VS Juice Robinson!
The D Block has been wild this entire G1, but it could finally settle down here. The Commonwealth Kingpin has to win and hope El Phantasmo wins to have a shot at the semifinals. Will The Booster give Ospreay a Rock Hard spoiler to open the night?
But as Juice makes his entrance, Ospreay attacks from behind! Ospreay still has beef with Juice over the IWGP US Championship debacle, so he’s not waiting for a bell! Ospreay DECKS Juice, fans fire up and then Ospreay brings Juice back up. Juice swings on Ospreay but Ospreay ducks and ROCKS Juice again! And then CHOPS him against railing! And then whips him, only for Juice to reverse! Ospreay hits railing hard, and Juice whips Ospreay the other way! Ospreay hits even harder this time! The ref reprimands but Juice scoops Ospreay as fans fire up. SNAKE EYES on the railing! Ospreay sputters and Juice rips up floor mats!
The ref reprimands again but Juice doesn’t care, this isn’t even a match yet! He drags Ospreay over to the bare patch but Ospreay fights the lift! Ospreay powers up but Juice CLUBS the back drop down! Juice puts Ospreay in the ring, the ref finally signals the bell, and now it’s a match! Juice rushes over but Ospreay dumps him out! Ospreay then builds up speed for the SASUKE SPECIAL! Direct hit and fans fire up! Ospreay shakes the railing and then drags Juice up. Ospreay ROCKS Juice, fans rally behind him, and Ospreay CHOPS Juice again! Juice is stinging but Ospreay drags him up to whip at railing! Juice reverses but Ospreay leaps up and over the railing!
Ospreay ROCKS Juice, jumps up, but Juice boots the railing and trips Ospreay up! Ospreay hits the railing hard! Fans fire up as Ospreay falls over and Juice catches his breath. Juice drags Ospreay up and turns him, NECKBREAKER to the railing! The ref checks Ospreay while Juice goes to the ring. Juice unties a neutral corner’s buckle pad while fans rally for “O-SU-PREAY!” Juice goes out and tells the ref to shut up! He drags Ospreay up and into the ring, then pulls at Ospreay’s shoulder tape. Juice drags Ospreay up and whips him hard into the bare buckles! Ospreay writhes, Juice covers, TWO!
Fans rally up while Juice argues the count. The ref says two is two, so Juice drags Ospreay up for a NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Ospreay is still in this but Juice clamps on a neck wrench! Fans rally as Ospreay endures, but Juice puts on more pressure. Ospreay fights up, throws elbows and is free, but Juice CLUBS him on the neck! Ospreay ROCKS Juice again! Juice wobbles but he dodges Ospreay. Ospreay goes up and out and springboards for PIP PIP CHEERIO! Direct hit and fans fire up as both men are down! Ospreay drags himself up the ropes and grits his teeth. Juice stands into a strike fest!
Ospreay whips, Juice reveres but Ospreay handsprings to NEURALIZER KICK! Juice bails out so Ospreay aims and PLANCHAS! Direct hit again and fans keep rallying! Ospreay drags Juice up, puts him back in the ring, and he aims from the corner again. But Juice intercepts the springboard to a fireman’s carry! Ospreay fights free, ROCKS Juice, but Juice CLOBBERS Ospreay on the apron! Juice snarls while Ospreay flounders and fans fire up. Juice goes out to the apron to drag Ospreay up. Juice reels Ospreay in but Ospreay resists the lift! Juice stands Ospreay up for HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT! Juice talks trash and Ospreay ENZIGURIS!
Fans fire up and Ospreay looks to the corner. Ospreay calls his shot, but Juice chicken wings him! Juice turns Ospreay but Ospreay shoves free. Juice goes around the corner but Ospreay leaps over! SUNSET- NO, Juice fights it off! Juice throws down fists, but Ospreay APRON POWERBOMBS! Fans are thunderous while Juice rolls back into the ring. Ospreay goes up the corner, takes aim as Juice stands, BLINDSIDE CHEERIO! Cover, TWO! Juice is still in this but Ospreay pushes him to a drop zone. Ospreay goes up top as fans rally again. Ospreay aims for the 450 SPLASH onto knees! Juice fireman’s carries to the JUICE BOX!! Cover, TWO!!
Fans fire up while Juice pulls at his own hair in frustration! Juice drags Ospreay back up, chicken wings him and says “Nighty-night, bitch!” But Ospreay shoves Juice away at the ref! Juice stops himself, but turns around into a SHOTGUN dropkick! Juice falls into the ref and they both hit the corner! Fans rally up while Young Lions check on the ref. Ospreay drags Juice up, reels him in and turns him, but Juice MULE KICK LOW BLOWS! Ospreay sputters as he falls over and Juice grabs the IWGP US Championship belt! Juice brings it into the ring, takes aim at Ospreay, and he runs in, but Ospreay dodges to HOOK KICK!
Fans fire up as Ospreay prepares his arm! Ospreay runs in, BELT SHOT from Juice!! Juice gets the ref back in the ring and covers, but the ref counts so slowly! TWO!! Juice is furious with the ref over that! The ref defends his count given what happened, but Juice drags Ospreay to the bare floor! PILEDRIVER to the floor!! Juice puts Ospreay back in, roars and calls his shot! Fans rally as Juice brings Ospreay up, turns him, and PULP FRICTION!! Cover, TWO!?!? That was a normal count but Ospreay still survives!! Juice is almost pulling his hair out while the fans are thunderously applauding! Juice roars again and drags Ospreay back up.
Juice torture racks, but Ospreay throws elbows! Juice powers up to keep Ospreay up but Ospreay slips around to a sunset flip! TWO! Juice blocks the superkick to throw the LEFT HAND O’ GOD! But Ospreay SUPERKICKS after all! And then Ospreay springboards, into the torture rack!! Juice spins into the ROCK- NO! Ospreay lands on his feet, for HIDDEN BLADE!! Cover, OSPREAY WINS!
Winner: Will Ospreay, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Juice earns 0)
And the Kingpin stays alive in the block! The chaos is almost over, but it all depends on what happens in the very next match!
G1 Climax 32, D Block: Shingo Takagi VS El Phantasmo!
We just saw Ospreay win, so all The Rampaging Dragon has to do now is win! Will Takagi be the first of Los Ingobernables de Japon to get into the semifinals? Or will the Headbanga be a Too Sweet spoiler?
The bell rings and fans rally, “TA-KA-GI!” “E L P!” and the two circle. They tie up, are in a deadlock, but Takagi finds leverage to put ELP on ropes. The ref counts, Takagi lets off but ELP avoids the chop to fire off forearms! ELP headlocks, Takagi power out then runs ELP over. Things speed up, ELP leaps, but into a fireman’s carry! ELP fights free, Takagi elbows him and whips him, but ELP RANAS! ELP handsprings and DROPKICKS Takagi out of the ring! Fans fire up and ELP builds speed to go up, up and THUNDER PLANCHA! Direct hit at the ramp! Fans fire up and ELP stands Takagi up to CHOP!
ELP goes to the apron but Takagi anchors his legs. ELP CLUBS and mule kicks Takagi away, to then TOO SWEET ASAI MOONSAULT! ELP almost overshoots his target but he still brings Takagi down! Fans fire up and ELP drags Takagi up. ELP puts Takagi in the ring, climbs the ropes and springboards to SWANTON! Then LIONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Fans rally up and ELP is annoyed. ELP quickly tunes the band, but Takagi gets away to the far corner. ELP CHOPS Takagi, scoops and SLAMS him, then goes up the corner. Fans rally and ELP lines up his shot to drop, into BOOTS! ELP staggers away and Takagi gets to his feet.
Takagi ELBOWS, JABS, and YUKON LARIATS ELP down! Fans rally up more and Takagi gives a thumbs up. Takagi storms up on ELP, runs in but blocks the boot to still clothesline! Takagi fires up and fires off forearm after forearm! Then JAB, CHOP, JAB, CHOP, JAB JAB JAB! The ref has Takagi let off and Takagi brings ELP out from the corner. Takagi suplexes but ELP slips off to CLAW Takagi’s back! Takagi DOUBLE CHOPS then SENTONS! Takagi drags ELP up, suplexes again, high and hard for that slam! Cover, TWO! Fans rally again and Takagi looks to the camera. But ELP is lurking as Takagi says, “There’s more to come!” BUZZSAW!!
ELP drags Takagi up, straitjackets and torture racks, for the SPINNING NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!! Takagi survives and ELP is seething. Fans rally up as ELP drag Takagi up and reels him in. ELP wants to tuck the arms but Takagi resists! Takagi back drops ELP away and fans fire up again. Takagi runs in at the corner, but he ducks under as ELP goes over. ELP ducks and dodges to springboard CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO, but Takagi avoids the Lionsault! ELP keeps moving, and DIVES into a JAB! Fans fire up as ELP is slumped in the ropes! Takagi nods and this time, there’s more to come!
Takagi drags ELP out of the ropes into a fireman’s carry, DEATH VALLEY DRIVER to the floor! Takagi gets ELP back in the ring, pushes him to a cover, TWO! ELP survives but Takagi shakes out his arms. Fans rally up, “TA-KA-GI!” “E L P!” Takagi shouts “OI! OI! OI!” and the fans clap along. Takagi runs in at the corner to clothesline! But ELP just gets in Takagi’s face! Takagi runs, ELP boots him then ENZIGURIS! But Takagi rebounds to SLIDING LARIAT! But ELP stands up! Takagi ELBOWS, ELP MULE KICKS, Takagi JABS, ELP JABS, Takagi YUKON feints to the DDT! Fans are thunderous as both men are down!
ELP and Takagi stir, and Takagi crawls after ELP. Fans rally up and Takagi stands. Takagi brings ELP up and fireman’s carries, but ELP grabs the ropes! Takagi gives ELP SNAKE EYES, then fireman’s carries again! Takagi climbs up the corner with ELP and fans rally up as Takagi tucks the arm. ELP BITES Takagi’s ear! ELP then moves around, but Takagi throws body shots! Takagi shoves ELP away but ELP backflips to land on his feet! SANKAKUGERI! Takagi wobbles from that step-up enziguri, and ELP ROCKS Takagi with haymaker after haymaker! ELP goes up top now, for a SUPER DUPER STEINER!!
And then ELP goes right back up, for the THUNDERKISS 86!! Cover, TWO?!!? Takagi survives and fans are thunderous again! ELP and Takagi stir, ELP sits up first and shakes his head. ELP takes aim from the corner, BANG, and he reels Takagi in. ELP tucks the arm but Takagi fights the lift. ELP throws KNEE after KNEE into Takagi, then tucks the arms again. C R- RANA!? And PUMPING BOMBER! Fans rally as hard as ever and Takagi drags ELP up to hook his arms. NOSHIGAMI! But that’s not all, Takagi gets moving to PUMPING BOMBER!! Cover, TWO!?!? ELP survives and Takagi can’t believe it!
Takagi pounds the mat, the fans clap along, and Takagi stands again. Takagi reels ELP in, pump handle and torture rack, but ELP turns it into a CRUCIFIX DRIVER! TWO, and ELP runs, into a POP-UP DEATH VALLEY!! But ELP stands back up! Takagi throws boxing elbows on ELP again and again! ELP wobbles and Takagi hooks him up, LAST- SUNSET! But Takagi rolls through, and ELP reels him in! C R 2!!! ELP pushes Takagi to the cover, TWO!?!?! Takagi survives again and no one can believe it!! ELP is beside himself as he crawls to the corner. ELP shakes his head, he vows to end this! And so, he tunes up the band!
Fans clap along as ELP stomps and stomps. ELP rushes in, but Takagi JABS and HEADBUTTS! ELP SUPERKICKS! But Takagi runs in, into another SUPERKICK!! ELP hurries to get Takagi up and tuck him in, C R PILEDRIVER!!!! Cover, ELP WINS??!!
Winner: El Phantasmo, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Takagi earns 0)
What a shocker! ELP takes down Takagi, allowing OSPREAY to advance! Will the Kingpin make the most of this good fortune in the semifinal round?
G1 Climax 32, C Block: Hirooki Goto VS EVIL w/ Dick Togo!
The Fierce Warrior is right on the bubble! If he wins, Tetsuya Naito is OUT! If not, then the next match will have even more drama heaped onto it! Will the King of Darkness choose to spoil Goto’s or Naito’s run here in the final round?
Goto makes his entrance, and Evil attacks him from behind! The King of Darkness is copying the Kingpin! But Goto uses his staff against Evil! And then knees low and throws him away! Then Goto kicks and SMACKS Dick! And then the same for Evil! Goto CHOKES Evil with the staff! The ref rushes in and takes the staff away, but Goto just SMACKS Evil with his jacket! Fans rally up as Goto drags Evil up and CLUBS him! Goto puts Evil in the ring, the ref signals the bell, and this is a match! Goto CLUBS Evil more, then whips him corner to corner. Evil reverses but Goto comes back to run Evil over!
Fans rally as Evil crawls to a corner. Goto runs in and clotheslines! Goto pushes Evil down, fires up and climbs the corner! Fans rally but Dick grabs Goto’s feet! Evil throws hands and then THROWS Goto! Evil takes off his House of Torture merch shirt and CHOKES Goto with it! The ref reprimands and counts, Evil lets off at 4. Evil tells the ref to shut up and then he kicks Goto around. Fans rally for Goto, Evil kicks kicking him around, but Goto gets up to CHOP! And CHOP! And CHOP! Evil whips Goto to the blue corner, and surprise! Dick has already removed the buckle pad! The Bullet Club Special is in play!
Goto writhes and Evil crawls his way over to cover, TWO! Evil argues the count but the count was fair. Fans rally again while Evil paces around. Evil drags Goto up, but Goto throws body shots and haymakers! Evil knees low, runs, but Goto follows! Evil dodges but Goto deflects the boot to DISCUS LARIAT! Fans fire up while both men are down. Goto drags Evil up, whips him to a corner, then runs in to MURAMASA! And then BULL- NO, Evil fights the bulldog, so Goto hooks him up for a RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Cover, TWO! Fans rally and Goto drags Evil back up. Evil pokes him in the eye! Evil runs, but Goto runs him over!
Evil crawls to ropes, Goto runs side to side, but Evil dumps him out! Evil distracts the ref so that Dick can whip Goto. But Goto reverses and Dick hits railing! Evil goes out, CLUBS Goto, then whips him at railing! Goto rebounds and runs at Evil! But Evil uses a Young Lion as a shield! Evil then kicks Goto low, and brings him over to snap suplex to the ramp! Goto writhes and Evil slides into the ring. Evil wants the ring count so the ring count starts. Fans rally for Goto as he crawls his way back to ringside. Goto is there at 10 but he staggers. Dick springs out from under the ring to anchor Goto! The count is 15! Goto stomps Dick, gets free and in at 19.9!!
Evil is furious and Goto points out Dick was up to no good! But then Evil clotheslines Goto into the corner, and fireman’s carries! DARKNESS FALLS! Cover, TWO!! Evil is furious but the fans are fired up! Evil slashes his throat and vows to end this. He drags Goto up, spins him, but Goto fights off the STO! Evil rakes the eyes! Evil whips but Goto reverses, but Evil reverses back! Goto hits bare buckles, Evil runs in but Goto scoops Evil into the corner! DRAPING SHOUTO! Fans fire up while both men are down again! Goto stands back up and roars as he builds up power. Evil rises, into the BUZZSAW!
Evil staggers up but Goto fireman’s carries for USHIGOROSHI! Fans rally and Goto roars again! Goto drags Evil back up, clamps on the dragon sleeper, but Evil claws Goto’s eyes! The ref reprimands, Evil lets off, and then he blocks Goto’s kick! Evil throws the foot into the ref, Dick gets in, but Goto fights Magic Killer! Goto turns things around, and he uses Dick to help steal MAGIC KILLER!! Fans are thunderous as Goto drags Evil back up. Another fireman’s carry, for G T W!! Cover, TWO!! Evil survives but Goto drags him back up. Fans rally as Goto puts the dragon sleeper back on. But Evil turns things around onto Goto!
Evil grabs the ref to keep him from seeing Dick get in! Dick LOW BLOWS Goto! Evil then spins Goto around for EVERYTHING IS EVIL!! Cover, Evil wins!
Winner: Evil, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Goto earns 0)
The Fierce Warrior has fallen! He will NOT be advancing! Will Evil expect to be thanked by whoever wins the next match?
G1 Climax 32, C Block: Tetsuya Naito VS Zack Sabre Jr!
Now that Goto is out of the way, both the Uncontrollable Charisma and Submission Master have something to fight for! Will Naito make sure his last G1 is his greatest? Or will he #JustTapOut to the man who put him on the shelf last time?
Naito of course takes his time with his entrance attire. ZSJ says go ahead, he’s got time. Fans rally already, “NA-I-TO!” “Z S J!” as Naito goes even slower now. Naito throws the jacket to ZSJ, but ZSJ says no thanks and he throws it out of the ring. Fans still rally as Naito throws his shirt to ZSJ, but again ZSJ says no thanks. Naito then throws him the belt, but ZSJ puts that aside. Naito fakes throwing the pants, but he just puts it around ZSJ like a scarf. ZSJ BOOTS Naito! ZSJ fires off stomps, the bell rings, and the ref reprimands as ZSJ digs his boots in. ZSJ shoves the ref then digs his boots in again!
The ref reprimands, ZSJ really shoves the ref this time, and he stomps Naito over and over! ZSJ drags Naito up, whips, but Naito holds ropes to block. ZSJ wrenches the arm, EuroUppers and whips, but Naito slides out to slow this down. Fans fire up as ZSJ chases Naito back into the ring. Naito arm-drags ZSJ, kicks him and whips him to a corner. Naito runs in but ZSJ dodges. Things keep moving but Naito atomic drops to then RUNNING JACKKNIFE! TWO, ZSJ has the sunset flip, TWO! Naito sits on the prawn hold, TWO! ZSJ pops Naito around to drag him into another sunset, TWO!! Naito escapes and fans are shocked!
Naito gets up, he hooks ZSJ, spins him, but ZSJ avoids the enziguri! Body scissors and EURO CLUTCH, TWO!!! Naito escapes again and ZSJ is furious! ZSJ runs in but into an elbow! ZSJ wrenches the arm to PELE it, but Naito ENZIGURIS! Naito whips, ZSJ reverses but Naito leaps! ZSJ scoops, Naito knees free, spins ZSJ around to a snapmare and cradle! NAITO WINS?!?!
Winner: Tetsuya Naito, by pinfall (gains 2 points; ZSJ earns 0)
Naito gets the ultimate revenge on ZSJ by not beating him down, but beating him quickly! ZSJ’s head is still spinning, and he throws a fit! He kicks railing, he throws the timekeeper’s table and even takes the chairs! ZSJ gets in the ring with a chair but Naito gets out of there! ZSJ continues to rampage as he SMACKS the ring post with the chair, then goes after the table with the chair! He DECKS Young Lions, and he SLAMS the bell! Naito keeps poking the bear by offering ice packs! Naito even throws one like a baseball, and ZSJ SMACKS it with the chair!
ZSJ realizes he played baseball with Naito and is even more upset! He rips up railing on his way out! Will ZSJ ever live this one down? As for Naito, will he make the most of this opportunity and take the whole Climax?
G1 Climax 32, B Block: Tomohiro Ishii VS SANADA!
Unfortunately, this is the one match that has no affect on the Climax! But pride is still important, so will the Stone Pitbull get one more win? Or will the Cold Skull finish strong?
The bell rings and fans rally already with “SA-NA-DA!” “I-SHI-I!” The two approach, tie up, and Ishii headlocks. Sanada powers out, things speed up and Sanada goes the other way, but Ishii avoids the boot. Sanada waistlocks, Ishii standing switches and shoves Sanada to a corner. Ishii runs in but Sanada dodges, only for Ishii to dodge him back. Ishii avoids another boot, but Sanada avoids the forearm to waistlock again. Sanada also ducks the back elbow, but Ishii returns the favor as he avoids a forearm and back elbow. Ishii swings but into a full nelson, and Sanada uses that to spin Ishii around. Ishii wrenches out of the facelock to swing again!
Sanada dodges to waistlock, but Ishii switches. Sanada switches again, pushes Ishii to ropes and gets the DEEP O’Conner Roll! TWO!!! We almost had another fast one! Both men have to check to be sure, and yes, it was only two! Sanada swings on Ishii but into a BIG back suplex! Fans fire up as both men are down! Fans rally up and Ishii looms over Sanada. Ishii drags Sanada up, CLUBS Sanada down, then drags him back up to CHOP off his feet! Ishii eggs Sanada on as he stands over him, then drags him up again. Ishii CHOPS Sanada again, and CHOPS again, and CHOPS again! Sanada fires a forearm but Ishii doesn’t budge!
Sanada keeps throwing forearms but Ishii eggs him on! Ishii leans into the shots and corners Sanada. Sanada keeps throwing forearms, but Ishii CHOPS and JABS on repeat! Fans fire up and the ref counts but Ishii sits Sanada down with those shots. Ishii eggs Sanada on while fans rally up. Ishii gives Sanada some toying kicks and Sanada fires up! Sanada fires forearms and Ishii feels these, so Ishii HEADBUTTS back! Ishii brings Sanada around, suplexes, but Sanada slips out to waistlock. Ishii elbows free, runs, but Sanada hurdles, hurdles and DROPKICKS! Fans fire up while Ishii bails out, and Sanada PLANCHAS!
Ishii avoids the hit and kicks Sanada. Ishii suplexes, but Sanada fights free! Sanada suplexes Ishii and has him draped on the apron! MAGIC SCREW! Fans fire up while the ref checks on Ishii. Ishii is okay to continue somehow, and Sanada drags Ishii up. Sanada puts Ishii in the ring and he encourages fans to cheer louder. The fans reach the right volume and Sanada goes to the apron. Sanada aims as Ishii rises, springboard MISSILE DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Fans still rally and Sanada keeps focus. Sanada drags Ishii up, fireman’s carries, but Ishii fights free! Ishii has the dragon sleeper! But Sanada spins around, only for Ishii to suplex!
Fans fire up while both men are down again. Ishii and Sanada both growl as they sit up, and Ishii runs in at Sanada, but Sanada elbows him away. Sanada QUEBRADA but Ishii gets under to run Sanada over! But Sanada stands back up! Sanada gets around to back suplex! But then Ishii stands up! Sanada ROCKS Ishii, but Ishii roars! Ishii ROCKS Sanada, but Sanada ROARS! Sanada EuroUppers, but Ishii GERMAN SUPLEXES! Fans fire up while both men are down again! They rally up as Sanada and Ishii stir, and Ishii stands first. Ishii drags Sanada up, reels him in, and POWER- NO, Sanada fights the bomb off!
Ishii ROCKS Sanada but Sanada DROPKCISK! Ishii comes back but Sanada avoids the sliding forearm! Sanada runs to BASEMENT BLOCKBUSTER, and then roll through to the MAGIC SCREW!! Fans are thunderous as Sanada drags Ishii back up. Fireman’s carry, T K O!! Cover, TWO!! Ishii is still in this but Sanada vows to end it! Sanada drags Ishii up into the dragon sleeper, and SKULL END! The body scissors are locked in and fans rally as Ishii endures! Ishii moves around, reaches out, but he’s fading! Ishii gets a second wind to grab at Sanada, but that goes out fast! Sanada lets go to go up top, ROUNDING BODY FLOP!!
Ishii moves just in time and now both men are down again! Fans rally back up as Ishii stirs. Ishii goes to a corner as Sanada slowly rises. Fans rally “I-SHI-I!” “SA-NA-DA!” Ishii runs in, but Sanada ROCKS him with a forearm! Ishii HEADBUTTS back! Sanada SOBATS, then dragon sleepers! Ishii fights with haymakers but Sanada DREAM SMASHER ELBOWS! Then ROLLING ELBOWS! Then RUNNING ROLLING- ENZIGURI! Ishii takes Sanada down and he roars as fans fire back up! Ishii waits on Sanada, then he runs the ropes, LARIAT! Cover, TWO!! Sanada survives but Ishii just roars again!
Ishii drags Sanada back up, suplexes, but Sanada knees free! Sanada swings, but into a nelson, then a spin, but Sandaa shoves free. Sanada follows Ishii, tilt–whirls and dragon sleepers! But Ishii spins through to suplex, only for Sanada to SATELLITE DDT! But Ishii’s back up?! SLIDING LARIAT! Cover, TWO, to the ghost pin! TWO!!! Sanada can’t believe how close that was! The fans are thunderous again, Ishii runs in but into a full nelson! Ishii breaks that but Sanada chicken wings. Ishii mule kicks a leg out, runs back in, but Sanada gets the full nelson! Sanada then shifts to a cravat, to SHIRANUI, into the SKULL END!!
Ishii endures, spins through, but Sanada wrenches out! Ishii HEADBUTTS again! Ishii runs, but into an O’CONNER BRIDGE! TWO!?!? Ishii escapes by nanoseconds! Sanada is frustrated but the fans are thunderous again! Ishii and Sanada stand, run in, and Sanada fireman’s carries, to throw Ishii into the dragon sleeper! But Ishii fights to a full nelson, for a DRAGON SUPLEX! But Sanada stands back up!! Sanada runs to ROLLING ELBOW! And then TIGER SUPLEX! But Ishii rises?!? Ishii runs, into a DROPKICK! But he comes back to LARIAT!! Cover, TWO!!!! Ishii is roaring and the fans are electric!
Ishii suplexes Sanada, BRAINBUSTER!! Cover, Ishii wins!!
Winner: Tomohiro Ishii, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Sanada earns 0)
The Cold Skull could not tame the Stone Pitbull, and he finishes flat even! Will he have to try harder next time? Will Ishii also rebound from his 2-4 finish to be stronger next year?
G1 Climax 32, B Block: Tama Tonga w/ Jado VS Jay White w/ Gedo!
It all comes down to this! The winner here will advance without dispute! Will the Good Bad Guy get the ultimate revenge by spoiling the “Jay1?” Or will he have no choice but to Breathe with the Switchblade?
Tama wants after Jay now, but the ref has Tama wait for the bell. Jay and Gedo Too Sweet, and then the bell rings. And of course White bails out. White waits for Tama to back off to slide in, but then Tama DROPKICKS White down! And OFF COMES THE VEST! Tama is serious as he stomps and punches White in the corner! The ref counts, Tama lets off at 4, but rushes back in. White kicks low, returns all those stomps and punches, then he CHOPS! Tama just glares at White! Tama turns things back around for more forearms and stomps in the corner! Tama whips corner to corner, White bounces off buckles and into Tama’s back drop!
Fans fire up as White bails out again. Tama pursues and puts White back in. Tama rushes in, dodges White’s haymaker and back drops again! Fans rally behind Tama as he aims at the corner. Tama runs in but White bails out again. Gedo protests but Tama goes out to fetch White. Tama throws hands, then tells Gedo to stay the hell away. Jado also has his eyes on Gedo as Tama fireman’s carries White. White flails, claws Tama’s face, then POSTS Tama! Gedo laughs at Tama and applauds White, but fans rally for “GOOD BAD GUY!” White drags Tama up, brings him around and APRON GOURD BUSTERS!
Tama flops back to the floor and Gedo grins. White stretches out his back and then goes back to Tama. White drags Tama up, puts him in the ring, and takes his time stalking Tama to the corner. Tama kicks back, but White CLUBS the leg and EuroUppers! White RAMS his shoulder in, then HALF HATCHES into buckles! White drags Tama to a cover, TWO! Tama is still in this and White is annoyed. White and Gedo argue the count but the count is fair. Fans rally for Tama, White drags him up in the sleeper! Tama fires elbows, White waistlocks and SAIDOS! White flexes while Gedo cheers, and White says this is why he’s the champion. Cover, TWO!
White is almost amused, but he says he has a special gift now. Tama slowly rises and White gives him a Too Sweet CHOP! And another CHOP! White whips but Tama holds ropes! Tama eggs White on so White gives him more and more CHOPS! Tama eggs White on more, so White digs his fingers into Tama’s face! Then CHOP, CHOP and CHOP! Tama sits down, White drags him back up and whips him corner to corner. Tama comes back to CLOBBER White! Fans fire up as both men are down! Tama nods as he gets up, and he rallies on White with clotheslines and elbows! Then a scoop SLAM! Fans fire up more as Tama paces around.
White gets to a corner, Tama runs in, STINGER SPLASH! To a BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Tama keeps cool and fans rally again. Tama paces around, drags White back up and throws down elbows. Tama CLUBS White more, then dragon sleepers. White fights free of that, but Tama EuroUppers him right down! White goes to the apron but Tama is after him. White HOTSHOTS Tama away! White storms in, but Tama fireman’s carries! White rakes eyes again, then hits a DDT! Both men are down and fans rally up again. Tama gets to a corner but White runs in, to EuroUpper! And then suplex for BLADE- NO, Tama slips out to dragon sleeper!
But White slips around to suplex and BLADEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! White is frustrated and he stares Jado down. Fans rally up, White drags Tama back up, and he reels Tama in. Tama fights the Urenage to SUPERMAN- COMPLETE SHOT! White drags Tama into the deadlift GERMAN SUPLEX! Gedo is all fired up as White says, “Like a baby.” White drags Tama up by an arm while the fans rally again. White reels Tama in but Tama fights the Urenage! So White throws KNEE after KNEE into the gut! UREN- VENENO!! Tama takes White down with the DDT and fans rally again as Tama and White stir.
Tama stands up, he drags White up, but White swings a chop! Tama ducks it, fireman’s carries, but White slips off to CHOP! Tama ENZIGURIS! White goes down but Tama gets him into the fireman’s carry! S R C! Gedo is freaking out as Tama goes up the corner! SUPREME FLOW!! Cover, TWO!! White survives and Gedo is relieved! But Tama and Jado pound the mat! Fans clap along but White crawls to Gedo. The ref tells Gedo to get off the apron! Jado drags Gedo down! Jado keeps Gedo down while still pounding the mat! White stands, GUN- NO, White fights that off to URENAGE! Both men are down again and fans fire back up!
White shakes out his arm, crawls over to Tama and brings him back up. Fans rally as White wraps on the sleeper! Tama backs White down into a corner! White holds on to put Tama in the corner and RAM his shoulder in again and again! The ref counts, White stops at 4, and he drags Tama out and into the sleeper! But Tama throws elbows! White holds on to SNAP SLEEPER SUPLEX! White doesn’t stop there, he slashes his throat and drags Tama up! BLADE- NO, Tama gets the dragon sleeper, and the TONGAN TWIST!! Fans are thunderous as Tama paces and takes aim! GUN- NO, still no stun! White reels Tama in, BLADE-
NO, Tama slips around to BLOODY SUNDAY!! Shoutout to the original Bullet Club leader! Cover, TWO!!! Tama is shocked but he vows to finish this off! Tama drags White up, reels him in and underhooks, but White fights that off with a back drop! Tama staggers up into BLADE- NO, Tama cradles! TWO!! White stands up, into GUN- NO, White SLAMS Tama down!! White drags Tama back up, for a SNAP SLEEPER SUPLEX! And then the clinch for BLADE- NO, Tama slips free! GUN- NO!! White stays up! White pushes Tama away, but Tama comes back to GUN STUN!!!! Cover, TAMA WINS!!!
Winner: Tama Tonga, by pinfall (gains 2 points; White earns 0)
Gedo can’t believe it, but the Jay1 falls apart at the end!! The Good Bad Guy is moving on into the semifinals, will he take the whole thing and head to WrestleKingdom?
G1 Climax 32, A Block: JONAH w/ Bad Dude Tito VS Bad Luck Fale!
After crushing the Rainmaker but losing to the Murderhawk Monster, the Top Dog is a dark horse in this block! He must win, as must Archer, but will the Rogue General blow up Jonah’s chances? Or will the Grenade be no match for the Torpedo?
The bell rings and fans rally up as the giants stare down. They step forward, stare down some more, then step forward again. Jonah throws the first forearm! Fale stays up and he throws a forearm back! Jonah throws another, and fans applaud, and Fale throws another! Fans rally up as Jonah throws a heavier shot, and then Fale throws another! Jonah eggs Fale on, throws another forearm, and Fale wobbles! Fale THROAT CHOPS! Red Shoes reprimands but Jonah sputters. Fale runs, but Jonah BODY CHECKS him out of the ring! Jonah then pursues, FLYING SHOULDER off the apron! Fale is sent into railing while fans fire up!
Jonah warns Chase Owens on English commentary, but then Fale runs Jonah over! The Crown Jewel ended up a good distraction, and Fale CLUBS Jonah on the back. Jonah staggers away and Fale stalks him. Fale throws heavy body shots, follows Jonah to the ramp, then throws even more body shots. Red Shoes tells Fale to get this in the ring but Jonah throws body shots in return! Jonah ROCKS Fale with a forearm and Fale leans against the apron. Fans rally up again as Jonah CLUBS Fale. Jonah pulls on Fale’s ear, then HEADBUTTS him! Fale leans against railing and fans rally up more as Jonah brings him around.
Fale throws heavy body shots and forearms! Jonah staggers away, Fale brings him up and whips him, but Jonah reverses to POST Fale! The ring manages to stay put, but Jonah runs in! Fale moves and Jonah POSTS himself! The ring count finally starts while both men are down on the outside. Fans rally up, we’re at 8 of 20 as Jonah gets back up. Fale goes to the ring at 13 of 20 but he doesn’t get in. Jonah staggers, flounders, and both giants get in at 19! Fans applaud as the match continues! Jonah goes to a corner and Fale runs in to SPLASH! Jonah wobbles, Fale runs in to SPLASH again! Jonah flounders again and Fale runs in to SPLASH again!
Fale goes corner to corner and he runs in, but Jonah dodges! Fale hits buckles, Jonah SUPERKICKS! Then Jonah SPLASHES Fale in return! And SPLASHES again! Fans rally up as Jonah keeps moving, and he SPLASHES a third time! Fale falls over and fans fire up with Jonah! Jonah goes corner to corner, but Fale SPEARS him down! Fans fire up again as both giants are on the mat! Fale drags himself up the ropes, storms over to Jonah, and he runs to drop an elbow! Cover, TWO! Jonah is still in this but Fale prepares his best weapon! Fale choke grips but Jonah kicks free to DDT! Cover, TWO! Fale survives that supersized DDT but Jonah snarls.
Fans rally up again and Jonah drags Fale up. Jonah reels Fale in, but that’s way too much weight to lift like that! Fans rally as Jonah keeps trying, but that just hurts his own back. Jonah brings Fale up, LARIATS point-blank, then runs to LRAIAT again! Fale staggers but stays up! Jonah runs in, ducks the lariat, but not the choke grip! GREN- NO, Jonah ducks to HEADBUTT! Jonah runs to LARIAT Fale down! Fans are thunderous as Fale rises again. Jonah scoops and SLAMS Fale!! And then Jonah drags Fale to a drop zone and climbs up the corner! TORPEDO!!! Cover, Jonah wins!!
Winner: Jonah, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Fale earns 0)
The Top Dog is the top monster in the G1! But he isn’t the top of the block! Will a miracle happen to allow him to advance?
G1 Climax 32, A Block: Kazuchika Okada VS Lance Archer!
In the end, the main event will determine it all! When it’s win and you’re in, will Okada make it rain? Or will Archer prove that no matter how great you are, no matter your legacy, #EverybodyDies?
Archer spares the Young Lions because he is laser focused on one target tonight. Archer even stays put as Okada makes his entrance. It’s almost like he’s meditating. Fans rally up already as Red Shoes does his check. The bell rings and Archer still doesn’t move. Okada circles around him, wondering what Archer’s strategy really is. Okada steps up to Archer, Archer looks at Okada, and then Archer choke grips! CHOKE SLAM!! Was it all just to lure Okada in!? Fans fire up as Archer fires up, and then Archer tells them to shut up. HELLICOASTER! Okada is dazed while Archer looms over him. Fans rally up as Archer drags Okada back up.
Archer says Okada’s time is over, but Okada throws a forearm. It doesn’t do much to Archer, and Okada drops to a knee over the damage he’s taken. Okada stands up to throw another forearm, but Archer taunts him! Fans rally up, Okada EuroUppers, runs, but into the DERAILER! Fans fire up as Archer snarls and Okada flops out of the ring. Archer goes out to fetch Okada, sit him up against railing, and then RAM Okada’s head against the railing! And again! And again! Archer digs his knee into Okada, tells Red Shoes to shut up, and then Archer goes to the far side. Fans rally as Archer runs in at full speed to CANNONBALL against railing!!
Fans are thunderous as Okada gets squashed by Archer! Archer then DECKS a Young Lion and drags him over. Archer scoops the Young Lion to SLAM onto Okada! Red Shoes isn’t even sure what to make of that! Fans continue to rally as Archer drags Okada up. Archer brings Okada to the ring, laughs and lifts for an APRON- NO, Okada lands on his feet! Okada kicks Archer, but Archer trips Okada! Okada crashes down, and Archer BOOTS a Young Lion! Archer’s rage is building and he’s taking it out on everyone around! Fans rally up while Red Shoes says to get this in the ring. Archer glares at Chase Owens and Chase backs up.
Archer wants El Desperado on Japanese commentary to tell fans that there will be no more Okada! Desperado says okay, no more Okada, only the Murderhawk Monster. Archer drags Okada up and into the ring, then he stomps away! Fans rally up, “O-KA-DA!” “LANCE ARCH-ER!” Archer stands Okada up to CLUB and CLUB and then SMACK off buckles. Archer knuckle locks and goes up the corner to give us some Old School! Into a MOONSAULT! Direct hit! Cover, TWO!! Archer is furious but Red Shoes says two is two! Archer drags Okada up, reels him in to scoop, but Okada slips off to ripcord and RAINMAKER!!
Fans fire up while both men are down! Okada hit his best move but he can’t capitalize from all the damage done by Archer. Archer and Okada stir and push themselves off the mat. Okada crawls to ropes and drags himself up. Archer choke grips again, but Okada DROPKICKS free! Okada ducks the lariat to DROPKICK again! Fans fire up, Okada goes to scoop but Archer’s too big! Archer scoops Okada but Okada slips off and shoves Archer to a corner! Then he scoops to SLAM Archer down! Fans fire up while Okada catches his breath. Okada goes to a corner and climbs up top, for the MACHO ELBOW! And of course, the Rainmaker Pose!
Fans fire up as Okada reels Archer in. Ripcord and- NO, Archer ducks the lariat to full nelson! Archer spins Okada around but Okada uses that to get a cradle! TWO and Okada stands up to uppercut! Okada runs, but into Archer’s DROPKICK?! Archer drags Okada up, ripcords, and steals RAINMAKER!! Cover, TWO!?! Archer can’t believe it but Okada survives! Archer drags Okada back up, puts him in a corner, and hoists him up top. Archer ROCKS Okada, then brings him out with the inverted crucifix! BLACKOUT BOMB!!! Cover, TWO!?!? Into a GHOST PIN! TWO!!! Okada survives but Archer escapes, all by mere nanoseconds!
Fans are electric while Archer seethes. Archer looms over Okada and stalks him to a corner. Archer taunts Okada, laughs at him, and then runs corner to corner and back again, BIG back elbow! Okada doubles over but fans rally up again. Archer drags Okada up, hoists him back up top, CHOPS him, then pats him on the face. Archer SLAPS Okada, tries the crucifix again, but Okada fights free to CHOP BLOCK! And then Okada gets the arm for the MONEY CLIP!! Archer endures and fans rally up as Okada squeezes tight! Archer already looks pretty red, but he gets a second wind! Archer rises up and snapmares free!
Okada rushes in, gets around, spins and DISCUS LARIATS! Archer rebounds to LARIAT Okada down!! Fans are thunderous as Archer watches Okada from the corner. Okada sits up in another daze, and Archer says “F YOU, OKADA!” But he runs into a DROPKICK! Archer stays up!! And he runs back in, into a scoop?! AND LANDSLIDE!! Okada ripcords for the RAINMAKER!!! Cover, Okada wins!!
Winner: Kazuchika Okada, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Archer earns 0)
The Murderhawk Monster falls, and both his and Jonah’s runs are done! But in the end, Archer respects Okada and Okada respects Archer, so they fist bump. Will both Archer and the Top Dog have to try again next year?
As for Okada, he catches his breath and gets the mic. “Everyone here today, thank you for your red hot support. There’s just two days left in G1 Climax 32. However, we can still get even hotter! This isn’t all that the G1 Climax has to offer. And if you don’t think that we can bring even more fire, than you aren’t really a pro-wrestling fan!” Fans applaud that sentiment, and Okada continues to say that everyone here, your red hot support is multiplied by the power of the wrestlers, and that equals the best G1 Climax ever! So let’s finish this strong, with even more hot, hot, hot support!
Okada thanks the fans then drops the mic. Will the Rainmaker be able to do this all over again tomorrow in the semifinals? Or will another take the Climax in the end?
Here are the current standings!
A Block
- Kazuchika Okada: 5-1, 10 points [SEMIFINALIST]
- JONAH: 4-2, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
- Lance Archer: 3-3, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
- Tom Lawlor: 3-3, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
- Jeff Cobb: 3-3, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
- Bad Luck Fale: 2-4, 4 points [ELIMINATED]
- Toru Yano: 1-5, 2 points [ELIMINATED]
B Block
- Tama Tonga: 5-1, 10 points [SEMIFINALIST]
- Jay White: 5-1, 10 points [ELIMINATED]
- SANADA: 3-3, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
- Chase Owens: 2-4, 4 points [ELIMINATED]
- Great-O-Khan: 2-4, 4 points [ELIMINATED]
- Taichi: 2-4, 4 points [ELIMINATED]
- Tomohiro Ishii: 2-4, 4 points [ELIMINATED]
C Block
- Tetsuya Naito: 4-2, 8 points [SEMIFINALIST]
- Zack Sabre Jr: 4-2, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
- Hirooki Goto: 3-3, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
- KENTA: 3-3, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
- Hiroshi Tanahashi: 3-3, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
- EVIL: 3-3, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
- Aaron Henare: 1-5, 2 points [ELIMINATED]
D Block
- Will Ospreay: 4-2, 8 points [SEMIFINALIST]
- Shingo Takagi: 3-3, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
- YOSHI-HASHI: 3-3, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
- Yujiro Takahashi: 3-3, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
- El Phantasmo: 3-3, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
- David Finlay: 3-3, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
- Juice Robinson: 2-4, 4 points [ELIMINATED]
My Thoughts:
What an awesome way to wrap up the round robin this year! Now, it is a shame that not every block could mathematically work to bring drama into all eight matches, but all eight matches were still awesome. The blocks going in reverse alphabetical order was a logical scheduling choice, and it helped keep the energy moving because the story of each block stayed fresh in our minds. Ospreay VS Juice was a great opener with how fast and furious it all went, and Takagi VS ELP was even stronger for how it had to follow that. Ospreay being the semifinalist when he’s also got to be in the States for AEW this Wednesday is wild, but I do appreciate that NJPW isn’t going to change their plans, even for a partner promotion. I just wonder if Ospreay will be able to properly compete on both shows.
Goto VS Evil was great stuff but of course Evil and Dick cheat to win, and that screwed Goto over hard. But that was of course going to happen to put the drama back on Naito VS ZSJ. And while I had a feeling Naito would win, I did NOT expect things to go down like that. ZSJ was doing so well this G1, but then Naito snatches it away right here. But ZSJ’s violent tantrum was still great stuff, very Minoru Suzuki-esque. And maybe ZSJ still has a route to his first singles title in NJPW. There’s still a long road to Wrestle Kingdom, so maybe ZSJ finds a way in.
Ishii VS Sanada was the only match tonight that didn’t affect their block, but that was still an awesome match between them. A shame Sanada didn’t win but it would’ve also been rough if Ishii went 1-5. Again, there are a lot of moving parts and a lot of titles to go around, both these guys can try for something between now and Wrestle Kingdom. Tama VS White was awesome, practically a title match in itself, and it was the right choice for Tama to win. Even if Tama doesn’t win the tournament, Tama has the golden ticket to be one of White’s challengers on the road to Wrestle Kingdom, and maybe White gets his revenge there, or maybe Tama shocks us all and wins the big one.
Speaking of big, Jonah VS Fale was a great match for two guys as big as them. They were perhaps playing up the slug fest, and the ref really let their brawl on the outside have time to breathe. But in the end, it made sense for Jonah to win to put the drama back on Okada VS Archer. I don’t know if Jonah’s math was right, but according to him, if Archer had won, we would’ve had three guys at 4-2, and Archer’s win over Jonah before wouldn’t have outright made him the semifinalist. Honestly, a Triple Threat of Archer, Okada and Jonah to perhaps open tomorrow’s show would’ve been cool, but it makes sense NJPW wants a clear winner in each block.
Okada VS Archer had a great start with that trap of Archer’s, but in the end, of course Okada wins. Okada VS Tama, Ospreay VS Naito, that is quite the final four.
My Score: 9.2/10
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Dynamite is about to explode!
Tonight, the Hurt Syndicate officially conduct business here in AEW, and then Conglomeration and Learning Tree FIGHT WITHOUT HONOR!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Adam Cole VS Malakai Black; wins.
- Orange Cassidy & Darby Allin VS Claudio Castagnoli & PAC w/ The Death Riders; win.
- Jamie Hayter VS Penelope Ford; wins.
- Six Man Fight Without Honor: The Conglomeration VS The Learning Tree; wins.
- Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher w/ Don Callis VS Ricochet & ???; win.
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[Due to scheduling conflicts, coverage will be on delay]
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NXTreme… Championship… Wrestling…!
For the first time ever, NXT is living from the 2300 Arena, aka the home of ECW! Just how extreme will Trick Williams & Bubba Ray get against Ridge Holland & Ethan Page?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Hardcore Match, Special Guest Referee Dawn Marie: Lola Vice VS Jaida Parker; Jaida wins.
- Wes Lee VS Je’Von Evans; Je’Von wins.
- Trick Williams & Bubba Ray Dudley VS Ethan Page & Ridge Holland; win.
- NXT North American Championship: Tony D’Angelo w/ The D’Angelo Family VS Nunzio w/ Tony Mamaluke; wins and
- 10 Woman Tag: Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer, Kelani Jordan, Zaria & Jordynne Grace VS Roxanne Perez, Cora Jade & The Fatal Influence; win.
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NXT creates its own ECW style opening video!
Highlights from both past and present generations, will there be some new highlights made here tonight?
Hardcore Match, Special Guest Referee Dawn Marie: Lola Vice VS Jaida Parker!
Well, it wouldn’t be right to show up in the ECW Arena and NOT throw away the rulebook! The Mayor of Vice City looks to settle things with Miss Parker in the most brutal way possible! And with an ECW legend laying down the law, will things get really wild tonight?
Jaida doesn’t wait on the bell, she RAMS into Lola! Then she bumps Lola off buckles again and again! Dawn allows it, and Jaida goes out to fetch a chair! Jaida brings that in, now the bell rings, and Lola dodges! URAKEN through the chair! The fans fire up as Jaida bails out. Lola pursues, fires body shots, and the fans fire up more! Lola RAMS Jaida into an apron, then she goes looking for goodies. Lola brings out a TABLE! The fans cheer, but then Jaida SMACKS Lola with a chair! Jaida says no tot he table and the fans don’t like that. Jaida sits a chair up on the apron, and she shoves Lola. Lola stops short, then sends Jaida into the chair!
The fans fire up as Lola drags Jaida up, to snap suplex to the floor! Jaida writhes, and Lola goes back for her table! The fans fire up as Dawn helps measure the space, but then Jaida SMACKS Lola again! Jaida again says no to the table and the fans boo. Jaida puts Lola in the ring, slides some chairs in, and some more chairs in, and then a couple more! Jaida storms in, stomps Lola down, and then she wedges a chair in a corner. Jaida goes back for Lola, but Lola kicks a leg out! Jaida falls onto one of the other chairs! Lola takes that chair, wedges it in a corner, legs out! Jaida runs up, takes a swing, but Lola dodges! Chair hits chair and Jaida is shook!
Lola SOBATS then whips Jaida into that corner chair! The fans fire up as Lola brings Jaida up. The fans duel, and Lola suplexes Jaida onto a chair! And then onto another chair! Lola says THREE AMIGAS on a chair! But Lola isn’t done there, she gives some Latina Heat, for a FULL METAL DDT! Cover, TWO!! Jaida survives but Lola snarls. Lola runs up to TACKLE Jaida out of the ring! The fans fire up as they spill to the floor. Lola and Jaida get up, DOUBLE LARIATS take them both down! Dawn checks them both while NXT goes to break.
NXT returns, and there’s been a lot of goodies brought out. Ladders are now in the ring, as are trash cans and kendo sticks. Jaida and Lola each have a ladder and prop them up in corners. Lola’s is standing up, Jaida’s is in the ropes. The fans rally, and Jaida clears some space. “This is Awesome!” as Jaida storms up on Lola. Jaida CLUBS Lola, KNEES her low, then whips her to ropes. Lola leaps, but into a SPINEBUSTER! Jaida says stay down. Jaida drags another ladder into the ring, she stands that up nearby. Jaida then brings Lola up, talks smack on the fans, and she CLUBS Lola. Jaida puts Lola on her ladder in the ropes!
Jaida CLUBS Lola, then brings the third ladder closer. Jaida climbs, the fans fire up, and Jaida takes aim. SUPER TEARDROP breaks the ladder! The fans lose their minds as both Jaida and Lola writhes! Jaida drags Lola to a cover, TWO!! Lola survives and Jaida is losing her cool. Jaida drags Lola up again, suplexes, but Lola slips free to a BACKPACK SLEEPER! Jaida is caught, she leans on the ladder. Jaida drops to the mat, rolls, grabs a rope, but this is a Hardcore match, no ropebreaks! They spill to the floor! Jaida fights up, free of the body scissors, until Lola hops back on! Jaida RAMS Lola into steel steps!
The fans fire up as Jaida puts Lola back in the ring. “Women’s Wrestling!” is shining as Jaida then runs up on Lola! HIPNOTIC! Lola tumbles out of the ring! Jaida pursues again, HIPNOTIC into steel steps and ONLY steps! Lola dodges disaster then puts Jaida in the ring! Cover, TWO!! Jaida stays in this so Lola shoves some stuff aside. Lola puts a trash can over Jaida! ROUONDHOUSE! ROUNDHOUSE! And RHOUNDHOUSE again! Lola fires off, Jaida gets free, so Lola SMACKS her with a kendo stick! Lola puts the can back on Jaida, and the fans fire up. Lola reminds us, “I’m a Latina~!” Then HIP ATTACK into the can!
Lola drags Jaida out of the can to cover her, TWO!! Jaida survives again and Lola seethes. Jaida bails out, walks off the pain, and she goes looking for something. Jaida brings out her own trash can, and CHUCKS it at Lola! Lola falls right over, and Jaida SMACKS her with a kendo stick! And again! And again! Jaida mocks Lola, SMACKS her again, then chases Lola into the ring. Jaida has a chair, but Lola SMACKS first with a kendo stick! And again! And again! Lola grabs herself a chair, but Jaida SMACKS her with a trash can lid! Jaida scoops Lola, then SIDEWALK SLAM on the chair! Lola writhes, but she crawls her way to a corner.
The fans fire up as Jaida takes aim! Jaida runs up, HIPNOTIC into the ladder!! Cover, TWO!! Lola survives and Jaida cannot believe it! Jaida clears space, hauls Lola up to scoop, but Lola slips free! SLEEPER! Lola is again a backpack as Jaida again drops to the mat! Jaida endures, reaches out, but not for ropes! She wants that BRICK! Lola thrashes Jaida, but Jaida still has the BRICK! BRICK IN YO FACE!! Whatcha gonna do with it!? The fans lose their minds, and Jaida covers, TWO?!?! Lola shocks everyone! Jaida wonders what she has to do to end this. Jaida builds speed, TOP GEAR HIPNOTIC! Cover, Jaida wins!
Winner: Jaida Parker, by pinfall
Miss Parker knew to #MakeItCount, and going full speed did the trick! Will she just keep building speed until she runs over the champions of NXT?
Ethan Page & Ridge Holland speak.
All Ego & Yorkshire Grit admire the Rocky Balboa statue. Ethan says, “The fighting city of Philadelphia, the birthplace of America. Which I find fitting that an Englishman and a Canadian are here to bring the fight to Trick Williams & Bubba Ray and ruin tonight’s night of nostalgia.” Ridge says Ethan believes he deserves to be NXT Champion, but Ridge needs to be champion. Tonight, they’ll put their differences aside. And Trick, in this city, Stand & Deliver, you soared to the highest of heights. But in the “dump” known as the ECW Arena, Ridge & Ethan will drag you down to the lowest point of your career.
And they also promise that there will be no monuments, no statues, no fairytale endings, and especially no tables. Ethan & Ridge are certainly determined, but will they regret lighting a fire inside Tricky Two-Time and the ECW legend?
Kelani Jordan prepares backstage.
And in a very RVD like splits pose, RVD compliments her focus. He is seriously impressed. She has tonight’s big main event 10 Woman Tag, and then next week’s title rematch. Kelani vows to get that title back, so tonight is a really big deal. RVD says yeah, and if she wants to be a standout, then stand out by pinning Fallon tonight. Great idea! Thanks, RVD. And oh, wasn’t he looking for Ava’s office? Yeah, it’s right down there. Laters. They fist bump and Kelani heads out. But then WES LEE pushes the cameraman down to ATTACK RVD!! Security and refs rush in to stop Wes but Wes says if RVD wanted to do something tonight, Wes just made the decision for him!
Wes leaves and the refs call for medics. Will the heartless Cardiac Kid regret going after this ECW legend? Or will the Young OG make him pay plenty for his bad behavior?
Shawn Spears & Brooks Jensen find The D’Angelo Family out to eat.
The Chair Man and his student find Tony D and the rest at Tony & Nick’s Steaks, and Tony asks if they’re stalking him. Spears says they need to talk, but then in step Nunzio & Tony Mamaluke! Nunzio says look who it is! The Don and his crew! Uh, no, they’re a family, not a crew. Family, crew, same difference. But good ol’ FBI: Full Blooded Italians, wanna talk. Spears & Jensen back off and Nunzio asks if Tony’s phone is broken or something. Nunzio knows he called him last week, left a message, but didn’t get a call back. Everybody knows to call Nunzio back. Tony says relax, he meant no disrespect.
Well, disrespect is already taken and felt. Since they didn’t call FBI, FBI made a call. Next week, Rizzo is face to face with Nikkita Lyons. Oh, okay, that’s what Rizzo wanted. But what? They have some power now? Now? They’ve always had power here in South Philly. Here’s how much power. The D’Angelos are gonna pay a tax! And that tax is tonight, the NXT North American Championship will be defended right here in Philly! Against NUNZIO! What? Well, is he sure? Positive! The FBI heads out, but will they be the ones paying for trying to push The Don around?
Wes Lee VS Je’Von Evans!
NXT returns and Wes makes his entrance, mocking the fans upset over what he did to RVD. The bell rings and the fans tell Wes off. Wes talks some smack on Je’Von, but Je’Von headlocks first. Wes powers out, Je’Von RAMS him, but Wes doesn’t budge. Wes kicks but Je’Von jumps the sweep! Wes dodges a boot, sends Je’Von to ropes, then dodges again. Wes ducks a roundhouse, rolls back to RANA, but Je’Von handsprings through! The fans fire up, and Je’Von avoids a dropkick to flip Wes over. Wes kips up to arm-drag, but Je’Von again springboards through! Springboard, but Wes blocks the cutter!
Wes CLUBS Je’Von, whips him, but Je’Von rebounds to go up and over! Roll-up, TWO! Je’Von keeps moving, and around, and around, for a BOUNCY~ RANA! Wes tumbles, Je’Von DROPKICKS him out of the ring! The fans fire up while Wes flounders. Je’Von goes to the ropes, PLANCHA, but Wes dodges! Wes RAMS Je’Von into the apron! Wes whips Je’Von, but Je’Von slips through the corner! So Wes hits a 619! Down goes Je’Von, and Wes pulls steel steps apart! The fans boo but Wes soaks up the heat. Je’Von ROCKS Wes! Wes flounders, Je’Von brings him onto the steps, and he goes to suplex! But Wes POSTS Je’Von first!
The fans boo and the ref reprimands, but Wes suplexes! Je’Von fights, throws body shots, but Wes still suplexes through, BRAINBUSTER on the steel steps! The fans lose their minds again and Je’Von clutches his neck while NXT goes to break.
NXT returns again and Je’Von has Wes up top. Je’Von climbs but Wes ROCKS him first! Wes CHOPS and fires body shots! Wes ROCKS Je’Von and Je’Von staggers back. But then Je’Von returns, goes right up top, SUPER DUPER STEINER!! The fans are thunderous and Je’Von might’ve surprised himself! Je’Von has a wild look in his eyes as he rises up. Je’Von runs up to ROCK Wes! Wes ROCKS Je’Von back! They go back and forth with haymakers, the fans rally as things go faster and faster! Je’Von ROCKS Wes again! Wes rebounds, but Je’Von dodges to LARIAT! And LARIAT! Je’Von whips, Wes reverses, but Je’Von ducks ‘n’ dodges!
Je’Von goes BOUNCY~ to ROLLING ROUNDHOUSE! The fans fire up again and Je’Von watches Wes go to ropes. Je’Von dodges Wes to then scoop and swing into a SIDE SLAM! Cover, TWO! Wes survives but Je’Von won’t stop. Je’Von drags Wes to a drop zone, then goes up a corner. Je’Von aims, TORNILL- NO, Je’Von has to bail out as Wes moves. Wes BOOTS back, SUPERKICKS, then goes up to FLYING CHUCK! The fans boo but Wes builds speed, to CARDIAC- NO, Je’Von catches Wes! Je’Von back suplexes, Wes lands out, and SUPERKICKS! PIOSON-RANA!! Je’Von sputters, Wes runs, handspring, CARDIAC KICK!! Cover, TWO?!?
The fans are thunderous and Wes is beside himself as Je’Von survives his best shot! Wes goes outside, and he decides to bring a chair out from under the ring! The ref reprimands, this isn’t No Disqualifications! Wes doesn’t care, but then the ref grabs the chair! They tug-o-war, Je’Von rolls Wes up! TWO!! Wes escapes, Je’Von is upset, but then Wes SUPERKICKS! Wes runs up, but into an OG CUTTER!! And then Je’Von goes up and up, SUPER DUPER CUTTER!! But Wes flounders out of the ring! Wes saves himself, perhaps by luck! Je’Von says fine, and he DIVES! Wes DUNKS Je’Von on the desk!!
The fans lose their minds all over again and Wes grins. Wes has Vic Joseph back off, and then he drags Je’Von up. Wes puts Je’Von in the ring, “This is Awesome!” as Wes has the chair again. BUT HERE COMES RVD! The fans fire up and Wes is pissed! RVD storms down to the ring, Wes slides out after him! They argue, so Wes takes another swing! RVD ducks, the chair hits post! And Je’Von FLIES! Down goes Wes! The fans fire up as Je’Von puts Wes back in. RVD cheers Je’Von as he springboards, FLYING CUTTER!! Je’Von isn’t done there, as he goes back up a corner! The fans are thunderous, but then Wes rolls away.
Je’Von isn’t sure, Wes is pretty far away. RVD says do it! Je’Von says bet, and he hits a FIVE STAR FROG SPLASH!! Cover, Je’Von wins!!
Winner: Je’Von Evans, by pinfall
Well, maybe 4.5 but that was an incredible win from the Young OG! RVD celebrates with him, is Je’Von truly the future of NXT?
Ava Raine walks with Stevie Turner & Robert Stone.
The NXT General Manager is headed to gorilla for a special announcement, but they also talk the match we just saw. As far as Stevie’s concerned, Wes got what he deserved. And Stone says nothing keeps down Rob Van Dam. Ava says yes, but the catchphrase is much cooler when RVD does it. Eddie Thorpe walks over and asks if Ava has a minute. They didn’t get to talk last week, so he was hoping- Ava apologizes to Eddie, she has to go out to the crowd. Eddie says this is twice now. Ava says she knows, but they’ll talk later. The GM heads out, her assistants follow, but what is it the Alpha Wolf needs to address?
Ava Raine is in the ring.
NXT returns as Ava, Stevie & Stone are in the ring, and Ava says, “What an exciting night so far!” The fans cheer her on and Ava says it is such an honor for this brand to host a show in such a historic arena, and the electricity in here is undeniable. The fans cheer that! Ava says this brand is all about passion, and Philly is the most passionate and hardcore fanbase in all of wrestling. The fans cheer that, too! Ava says before we get back to the action, she has some exciting news. NXT will be headed back on the road for their next Premium Live Event, NXT Deadline!
Yes, on Saturday, December 7th, Minneapolis, Minnesota, NXT will bring back the Iron Survivor Challenge! That is the most exciting 25 minutes in wrestling! Stone says that IS great news, and it will be a great show. Not sure it was a great to lie to the people, though. Ava asks what he means by that. Well, Ava said Philly fans are the most hardcore fans, but Stone knows that NEW YORK fans are way more hardcore! The fans flip Stone off, and Ava asks why he would dare say that here in Philly. Stone says to be real, and just hear him out, the truth hurts, but Boston is more hardcore than Philly!
Stone gets it, in the good ol’ days of ECW, Philly was the talk of the town. But just like the Phillies and Eagles, their time has past! The fans boo, but then the lights go out!? And when they come back up, RHYNO is in the ring?! The fans go nuts, and Stone talks trash on 2300 Arena not paying the electric bill. Stevie tells Stone to turn around, and Stone asks what she’s talking about. Stone does turn around, into a GORE!! The fans fire up as another ECW legend returns to make quite the impact! Will Stone learn not to run his mouth next time?
Kelani regroups with her team.
They put on some finishing touches to their preparation, and Giulia says that tonight, here in the home of ECW, they will beat ALL of their enemies! Kelani says yes they are! Jordynne Grace says it is time to get extreme! Stephanie Vaquer says in Spanish, then Kelani translates for the others, that they are all excited for tonight because they get to show the impact of the NXT Women’s Division. And while Roxie’s team of five may’ve run NXT in the past, them running into this team means the run ends tonight. Zaria adds this is the endgame. And also, Kelani knows Spanish? Si! Three years at Michigan State!
Jordynne adds that then, in a place that has seen so much history, this team creates their own. But then SKRRRR~, Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson pull up. Speaking of history making, did y’all see Miss Jackson & The Bougie Bully do their thing on Crown Jewel? They were so close to becoming the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. So while y’all are the “Dream Team,” Meta Four has their money on the champions of NXT. Giulia & Vaquer step up to Lash & Jakara, and Lash wishes them all luck. Cuz they’re gonna need it.
Meta Four heads out, and Vaquer says (in English), “Let’s show them hell.” Giulia says, “Yes.” Will all of NXT’s mean girls learn not to mess with the Beautiful Madness?
Trick Williams & Bubba Ray Dudley VS Ethan Page & Ridge Holland!
Speaking of learning a lesson or two, the TWO-TIME TWO-TIME NXT Champion learned how to go hardcore at Halloween Havoc. As for the ECW legend and WWE Hall of Famer, he is looking to teach All Ego & Yorkshire Grit a thing about respect. Will this tag match be right up Bubba Ray’s alley? Or will Ethan & Ridge make it out of Dudleyville in one piece?
NXT returns and Trick makes his entrance, followed by Bubba Ray Dudley’s. The classic theme song, the camouflage gear, and yes, the glasses! Bubba is full Dudley tonight! Bubba shakes hands with Booker T, and then gives him some Dudley glasses! The fans fire up for Booker T Dudley! The teams sort out, the fans chant “E C DUB! E C DUB!” Ethan shouts, “One in, one out!” Bubba stands down, and Trick starts against Ridge. Trick and Ridge circle as the fans chant ‘WHOOP DAT TRICK!” But then Ridge sucker punches Bubba! The fans boo and Bubba glares at Ridge, and now the fans tell Ridge he messed up!
Trick offers the tag, and Bubba wants to hold on. Then he tags in! The fans fire up as Bubba and Ridge circle. They tie up, are in a deadlock, but then Ridge headlocks. Ridge grinds the hold but Bubba powers up and out. Ridge runs Bubba over! The fans boo but Ridge taunts Bubba. Bubba gets up, he and Ridge reset, then tie up. Ridge scoops Bubba, to SLAM him! Ethan is having fun, but Bubba sits up. Ridge taunts Bubba, and the two tie up again. Bubba headlocks but Ridge powers out. Bubba runs Ridge over! And ELBOWS him back down! Bubba wrenches, tags Trick, and Trick goes up to AX HANDLE the arm!
The fans cheer as Trick wrenches, but Ridge wrenches through. Ridge ROCKS Trick, Trick CHPIs, CHOPS, CHOPS! The fans fire up and Trick whips. Ethan sneaks a tag before Trick wrenches Ridge to a BODY SHOT! And UPPERCUT! Trick runs, Ethan KICKS him in the back! Ridge runs up to BOOT Trick down! Ethan hurries to clamp on and throw down fists! The fans boo, Ethan stops, and Ethan taunts Bubba. Ethan drags Trick up, tags in Ridge, and they double suplex! Trick lands out and slips free, tag to Bubba! Bubba rallies on Ridge and Ethan with haymakers! Then he dodges to send Ethan into Ridge!
Bubba then JABS Ethan again and again, before a flip, flop and fly! BIONIC ELBOW! Bubba sets up, Trick runs in, stepstool DOUBLE FLYING LARIAT! The fans are thunderous as Ethan & Ridge bail out, and NXT goes to break!
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