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Mitchell’s NJPW G1 Climax 33 Results & Report! (7/18/23)
The G1 keeps it going!
Blocks A and B are back to work!
The G1 Climax had a great opening weekend, but they aren’t stopping there! Will Sanada keep his momentum going against Roughneck Shota Umino?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- G1 Climax 33, A Block: Kaito Kiyomiya VS Chase Owens; Kaito wins.
- G1 Climax 33, B Block: Great-O-Khan VS KENTA; Kenta wins.
- G1 Climax 33, A Block: Hikuleo VS Gabe Kidd; Kidd wins.
- G1 Climax 33, B Block: Taichi VS Tanga Loa; Taichi wins.
- G1 Climax 33, A Block: Yota Tsuji VS Ren Narita; Time Limit Draw.
- G1 Climax 33, B Block: YOSHI-HASHI VS Will Ospreay; Ospreay wins.
- G1 Climax 33, A Block: SANADA VS Shota Umino; Sanada wins.
- G1 Climax 33, B Block: Kazuchika Okada VS El Phantasmo; Okada wins.
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Here are the current A Block standings.
Sanada: 1-0, 2 points
Kaito Kiyomiya: 1-0, 2 points
Chase Owens: 1-0, 2 points
Ren Narita: 0-0-1, 1 point
Shota Umino: 0-0-1, 1 point
Yota Tsuji: 0-1, 0 points
Hikuleo: 0-1, 0 points
Gabe Kidd: 0-1, 0 points
Here are the current B Block standings.
Kazuchika Okada: 1-0, 2 points
Taichi: 1-0, 2 points
YOSHI-HASHI: 1-0, 2 points
Tanga Loa: 1-0, 2 points
Will Ospreay: 0-1, 0 points
Great-O-Khan: 0-1, 0 points
Kenta: 0-1, 0 points
El Phantasmo: 0-1, 0 points
G1 Climax 33, A Block: Kaito Kiyomiya VS Chase Owens!
Both these men won their opening round matches, but someone’s momentum is about to be stopped here and now! Will this still be the GREEN 1? Or will the Crown Jewel outshine the Supernova?
Chase offers a handshake and the fans cheer. Kaito is wary, but Chase says scout’s honor. Fans rally, wanting to see the handshake. The ref accepts, and so Chase waits on Kaito. Kaito steps forward, and he accepts. The fans cheer as the handshake is clean, but then Chase attacks from behind! The bell rings and Chase fires off in the corner. Chase CHOPS, stalks Kaito around the way, and CHOPS him again. Chase whips, Kaito dodges and arm-drags! And dropkicks! Cover, ONE! Kaito arm-drags again! Fans cheer and Chase fights up as Kaito keeps on the armlock. Chase throws a forearm, then scoops, but Kaito slips free!
Kaito scoops and SLAMS Chase, then runs to elbow drop! Cover, ONE! Kaito arm-drags Chase right back down and has another armlock. Chase fights up, pulls hair, but the ref reprimands. They’re on the ropes, the ref counts, and Chase lets off slowly, only to HOTSHOT Kaito! The ref reprimands and Kaito sputters while fans rally up. Chase sits Kaito up and punches him in the head! The ref reprimands but Chase claims he used the palm. Chase sits Kaito up again and headlocks, for “another” palm strike! Chase has Kaito on ropes now and CLAWS his back! The ref reprimands but Chase CHOKES Kaito! And makes him smile!
Chase lets off as the ref counts, and then he brings Kaito up to whip him corner to corner! Kaito hits buckles hard and falls over, and Chase mockingly applauds. Cover, TWO! Fans cheer but Chase is annoyed. Chase CLUBS and stomps Kaito, then grabs his fingers to SNAP them! Very villainous of Chase, and then he digs his foot into Kaito’s face. The ref reprimands, Chase brings Kaito up and hits a BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Fans cheer but Chase keeps Kaito down with a chinlock. Chase squeezes tight but Kaito endures. Chase KNEES Kaito in the back, then scuffs him with his boot.
Chase gives taunting kicks, and he even slaps Kaito around. Chase ROCKS Kaito with a forearm, but Kaito glares at Chase. Chase ROCKS him again, but Kaito shakes his head. Chase throws another forearm but Kaito roars as he ROCKS Chase in return! Chase throat chops! The ref reprimands but Chase runs, into an arm-drag! Kaito has the cording hold, Chase pulls hair, whips free, but Kaito CLOBBERS Chase! Kaito rallies with elbows and a whip, but Chase reverses. Chase runs in but into another elbow! Kaito goes up for a FLYING FOREARM! Fans rally up as Kaito rises and fires up!
Kaito goes up a corner, aims as Chase stands, and he MISSILE DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO! Fans rally as Chase stays in this and Kaito keeps his cool. Kaito brings Chase around, chicken wings, but Chase fights free. Chase runs, and he fakes out the dropkick! Chase SUPERKICKS Kaito down! Kaito crawls away to the far corner but Chase runs in to forearm smash! And then back suplex off buckles into the SAIDO! Cover, TWO! Kaito survives and fans fire up, but Chase locks ‘n’ loads. Chase says bang, and he reels Kaito in. Chase tucks the arms, but Kaito fights the lift! Chase CLUBS away on Kaito, then tries again. But Kaito back drops free!
Fans fire up as Kaito runs in, but Chase ducks the Shining Wizard! Kaito kicks and whips but Chase reverses. Kaito kicks again runs in, but into a rebound DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Chase can’t believe it but Kaito survives that innovative slam! Chase looms over Kaito as the fans rally, “KA-I-TO!” Chase sits Kaito up to C-TRIGGER! And then he tucks the arms, PACKAGE- RANA from Kaito! cover, TWO!! Chase escapes but even he has to check with the ref! Kaito runs in to JUMP KNEE! And then chicken wings, for TIGER DRIVER 23!! Cover, TWO!?! Chase survives but Kaito fires back up!
Kaito aims from a corner, runs back in, EVOLVED SHINING WIZARD! Cover, Kaito wins!
Winner: Kaito Kiyomiya, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Chase earns 0)
Kaito stays in the green as he earns another victory! Will the Supernova keep shining all the way to the end?
G1 Climax 33, B Block: Great-O-Khan VS KENTA!
Both these men lost their opening round matches, but now one of them will get on the board! Will the Rev-Pro Wrestling British Heavyweight Champion bring down the DEFY Wrestling Champion? Or will Fang Revived make The Dominator #GoToSleep?
The bell rings and fans rally as the two circle. They feel things out, Khan pushes forward but Kenta uses a leg guard. Khan still makes it to a press but Kenta keeps his shoulders up. Kenta kicks free but Khan moves around to go for another press, only for Kenta to bail out. Fans cheer this opening exchange, and Khan waits on Kenta. Kenta takes his time returning, and Khan sits back to dare him to try something. Kenta steps in, the two circle again, and they feel things out. But then Kenta just claws Khan’s face! Kenta runs, but Khan runs him over! Fans fire up but Kenta bails out again. Khan goes out after him!
The ref says to get this in the ring but Khan pushes him down! Kenta has his Defy belt and CLOBBERS Khan with it! Fans boo but Kenta drags Khan up to whip him into railing! Khan tumbles up and over, and Kenta goes out after him. Kenta brings Khan around by his ponytail, and he goes to the back second, to BOWL Khan into open chairs! The Young Lions rush over, as does the ref. The ref wants this back in the ring but Kenta kicks and stomps Khan around. The ref is more insistent, but Kenta still SMACKS Khan with a chair! Kenta pretends to be heading back, but then he taunts Khan with his arms-crossed pose.
Kenta stomps Khan, drags him up by his ponytail, and brings him back towards ringside. Kenta throws body shots, then POSTS him! The ref tells Kenta to get in the ring and Kenta hops up, only to DIVING STOMP Khan on the ground! Kenta kicks Khan against railing, then KICKS him in the chest! The ring count finally starts as Kenta KICKS Khan again! Kenta brings Khan up and in at 7 of 20, and fans applaud as Kenta steps in. Kenta stands on Khan for a cover, TWO! Fans applaud but Kenta gives Khan mocking kicks. Kenta brings Khan up but Khan ROCKS him with a forearm! Khan runs in at the corner, into a BOOT!
Kenta rushes Khan but Khan catches him into a Cobra Twist! Kenta fights it but Khan Mongolian Chops him on the back! Khan then gut wrenches for a BIG suplex! Fans fire up and Kenta flops out of the ring. Khan goes back out after Kenta, drags him up, then whips him into railing! Now Kenta tumbles up and over! Khan goes out after Kenta and fans rally up as Khan brings Kenta around by his hair. Khan BOWLS Kenta into chairs! Fans fire up as Khan drags Kenta under a chair, and sits on him! The ref reprimands as the chair legs choke Kenta! Khan slaps Kenta around, but he still stands back up.
Khan then puts the chair around Kenta’s head! Khan brings Kenta to the very back, to RAM him into the wall! Kenta falls and sputters while fans rally behind Khan. The ref wants Khan to go to the ring, but Khan brings Kenta up and around with a headlock. Khan thrashes Kenta’s head, throws some knees, but Kenta hits back. Khan CLUBS Kenta, aims, but then RAMS Kenta into railing, not the post! Khan borrows a fan’s United Empire towel to CHOKE Kenta! The ring count climbs past 10 of 20, but Khan drags Kenta along with the towel! Khan sends Kenta in at 14 and returns the towel.
Khan steps in, drags Kenta up by his hair, and hits a BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Fans rally and Khan keeps on Kenta with the HITSUJIGOROSHI! Kenta grabs the ref! Khan is forced to let the hold go, and he’s furious now. But Kenta ducks the haymaker to shove Khan at the ref! Khan stops himself, elbows Kenta away, but Kenta dosidos with Khan to send him back in! Khan elbows Kenta away again, goes up top, FLYING MONGOLIAN- NO, Kenta blocks the chops to spin Khan for a DDT! Fans cheer that wild exchange, but Kenta gets mad at the ref for not taking the hit! Kenta then aims from the corner as Khan stirs.
Kenta runs in to BUSAIKU KNEE! Cover, TWO!! Khan survives and we pass 10 minutes! Kenta slashes his throat, Khan staggers up into the fireman’s carry! But Khan fights free, and he shoves Kenta into the ref! NOW the ref goes down and Kenta’s mad again! Kenta turns around, into the IRON FIST! Fans fire up and Khan drags Kenta up. Khan puts Kenta against ropes, to IRON FIST again! And again! Kenta falls over but Khan isn’t done with him! Khan drags Kenta up, scoops him, and hits the TTD! The Tenzan Tombstone Driver! Khan then fetches the ref, gets him up, and Khan goes to finish this!
Khan clamps on the IRON CLAW and drags Kenta up. ELIMIN- NO, Kenta blocks with a facelock! Khan still powers Kenta up! But Kenta hits a RANA out of it! Cover, with ropes!! KENTA WINS!
Winner: Kenta, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Khan earns 0)
The Fang Revived snatches victory from the claw of defeat! Khan can’t believe it, either! Will Kenta have this golden ticket in his back pocket? Or will he still make this the GTS1?
G1 Climax 33, A Block: Hikuleo w/ Jado VS Gabe Kidd!
Another example of two men who lost their opening round, though with impressive showings. Will the young Guerrilla of Destiny bring down the War Dog? Or will Kidd show his true strength?
Well Kidd continues to show his true colors as he CLOBBERS Hikuleo on the ramp! Just like he did to Chase last round! Kidd even kicks Jado down! Kidd rips railings apart, flips off fans, and he drags Hiku up to bring him around. Kidd HEADBUTTS Hiku and tells fans to get outta the way! Kidd tosses chairs around, brings Hiku deep into the seating area, and he makes Hiku take a seat so he can beat on him! Kidd then goes to the other section, grabs a chair, but Hiku BOOTS it into Kidd’s face! Fans fire up with Hiku and rally as he stalks Kidd. Hiku CHOPS Kidd and Kidd staggers into the crowd.
Hiku pursues, more fans have to move aside, and Hiku CHOPS Kidd! Kidd keeps staggering along, and we got to yet another section of the crowd. Hiku DECKS Kidd, and he makes sure fans know to move. Hiku scoops Kidd, aims, but Kidd slips free to CLAW Hiku’s eyes! The ref reprimands, but Kidd grabs someone’s seat and SMACKS Hiku with it! HEADSHOT! Fans boo but Kidd just taunts them. Kidd storms around, grabs more chairs and he starts to pile them on the floor. Kidd isn’t satisfied, he just keeps adding chair after chair! He’s got about ten chairs there! Kidd flips off everyone, they boo, but Hiku choke grips Kidd! CHOKE-
NO, Kidd fights free! Kidd brings Hiku up but Hiku back drops free, and Kidd falls on the chair pile! Fans fire up while Kidd writhes on the floor. Hiku stomps Kidd, drags him up, and brings him back to ringside. But Kidd fights with body shots, so Hiku CLUBS Kidd down! Kidd crawls away but Hiku pursues. They return to ringside after all, and Hiku brings Kidd up to put him in the ring. Fans cheer and Hiku steps in, the bell finally rings! Fans rally, Hiku runs in and SPLASHES! Hiku scoops to SNAKE EYES, but Kidd LARIATS! Hiku stays up to UPPERCUT! Kidd comes back to LARIAT! Cover, TWO!
Kidd and Hiku are down but the fans rally up. Kidd stands first, he drags Hiku up, and he reels Hiku in, but Hiku fights the lift. Kidd fights the back drop but Hiku gets free. Kidd SPITS at Hiku but fans boo. Kidd eggs Hiku on so Hiku DECKS Kidd! Hiku then waistlocks, but Kidd fights the lift! Fans rally, Hiku reels Kidd back in to GERMAN SUPELX! Kidd rises!? Kidd fires up and runs in, but into a scoop! SNAKE EYES again, for the LARIAT!! Cover, TWO!! Kidd survives and Hiku is surprised, but Jado says to end it! Hiku choke grips, and he drags Kidd up, but Kidd kicks low! Kidd is free, runs, but into a POWER- OW, more like a driver!
Kidd clutches his head, that wasn’t how that was supposed to go. But Hiku still drags him up with a choke grip, and then CHOKE- NO, Kidd fights it! Kidd CLAWS Hiku’s face, and CHOP BLOCKS a leg! Kidd wraps on a STANDING CROSSFACE! Makes sense, given how tall Hiku is! Fans rally as Hiku endures, claws at the arm, and reaches out, but Kidd pulls him and twists him around! Hiku powers through and still gets the ROPEBREAK! Kidd holds until the ref counts. Fans boo but Kidd shoves the ref down! And then drags Jado in! Kidd DECKS Jado with a forearm! Fans boo, but Hiku grabs Kidd! Kidd LOW BLOWS Hiku!!
The ref missed the low blow while he was attending to Jado! Kidd tucks Hiku in, PILEDRIVER!!! Cover, Kidd wins!!
Winner: Gabe Kidd, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Hikuleo earns 0)
Kidd flips everyone off for doubting him against the giant Guerrilla! Will Kidd continue to show how NJPW Strong he is in this tournament?
G1 Climax 33, B Block: Taichi VS Tanga Loa w/ Jado!
The KOPW Champion trumped the IWGP United States Champion last round, while the Silverback went Ape Shit on Kenta. Will Loa add another champion to the short list? Or will the Holy Emperor prove he is the alpha male?
The bell rings and fans rally up with “Let’s Go, Taichi!” Loa and Taichi circle, tie up, and Taichi powers Loa back. Loa powers Taichi back and shoves him down! Fans applaud the show of strength but Taichi stands back up. They approach and Loa eggs Taichi on. Taichi CHOPS, and Loa nods. Loa winds up to ROCK Taichi with a forearm! Fans cheer as Taichi stays up, and CHOPS in return! Loa nods, and ROCKS Taichi again! Taichi CHOPS, Loa grins and nods, and he ROCKS Taichi again! They CHOP and forearm on repeat, but Taichi kicks low and whips. Loa reverses, they RAM shoulders, and fans cheer as neither falls.
Taichi runs and RAMS Loa, but Loa doesn’t budge! Loa grins, runs, but Taichi BOOTS! Taichi runs and BOOTS again! Loa rebounds to BOOT Taichi down! Fans fire up and Taichi bails out. Loa shakes out the leg, it is still tricky, but he goes out to fetch Taichi. But Taichi hits low! And kicks low! Taichi whips but Loa reverses and sends Taichi into railing! Loa runs in but Taichi blocks the boot! Taichi SLAMS the bad leg into a post! Fans rally as Taichi pursues Loa around the way. Loa stands but Taichi kicks the bad leg out! Loa falls over but Taichi puts him back in the ring. The fans cheer as Taichi steps in.
Taichi stomps Loa’s leg, then pulls on the leg into a CALF KILLER! Loa endures, even as Taichi turns him at a deeper angle! Taichi even adds a chinlock to it! The fans rally, Loa fights, but Taichi lets him go. Taichi stomps Loa, eggs him on, and brings him up. Taichi stomps the bad leg, drags Loa around, and works to turn Loa over. Loa resists but Taichi stomps him in the head, and has the HALF CRAB! Taichi sits deep but Loa endures! Loa reaches out, and gets the ROPEBREAK! Taichi lets go while fans applaud. Jado rallies the fans while he coaches Loa up, but Taichi gives Loa toying kicks.
Taichi taunts Loa but Loa throws uppercuts! Loa stands to throw forearms, but Taichi wrenches an arm to DANGEROUS HOOK KICK! Cover, TWO! Taichi keeps his cool and watches Loa go to a corner. Loa drags himself up with the ropes, and Taichi runs in to clothesline! But Loa just growls! Taichi kicks low, gives Kawada Kicks, but Loa just growls! Loa blocks a punch, spins Taichi and kicks low, to scoop and SWINGING SLAM! Loa just manages it with one leg, and the fans rally up again. Loa rises, throws body shots and elbows and uppercuts on Taichi, and Taichi ends up in a corner.
Loa fires up, runs in, and clotheslines! Taichi falls down and fans rally up as Loa walks off the pain. Loa storms up on Taichi, to GERMAN SUPLEX! Taichi flounders, Loa is on him again, BLUE THUNDER BOMB! Cover, TWO! Loa keeps cool and he brings Taichi up for a forearm! And another! Loa whips corner to corner, runs in, but Taichi dodges to GAMANGIRI! Loa falls and fans fire up! Jado coaches Loa and the fans rally up again. Taichi stands, storms up on Loa, and brings him around, but Loa fights the saido with elbows! Taichi kicks low but Loa throws a forearm! Taichi sobats, Loa uppercuts but Taichi ENZIGURIS!
Fans fire up while both men are down again! Taichi roars and fans rally behind him. OFF COME THE PANTS! Taichi aims, Loa sits up, but Loa blocks the buzzsaw! To a KNEE BREAKER! But Taichi SWEEPS the bad leg! Both men are down as we pass 10 minutes! Fans rally, Loa goes to a corner and Taichi goes to the other. Both men stand, fire up, and they run in at each other! DOUBLE LARIATS collide but neither falls! So DOUBLE LARIATS collide again! Still neither falls so Loa runs, DOUBLE LARIATS hit, and Taichi falls! Fans fire up as Loa pumps up. Loa runs, but Taichi gets around, DANGEROUS SAIDO!!
Fans rally up, Taichi rises and roars! Taichi vows to finish this, and he brings Loa up. Alabama Lift, but Loa fights that! Loa gets Taichi up but Taichi slips free, to ROUNDHOUSE! But Loa ENZIGURIS! Taichi comes back, but Loa LARIATS first! Loa drags Taichi up, scoops him, but Taichi slips free again! Taichi KICKS the bad leg out! Body scissors, GEDO CLUTCH! TWO!! Loa escapes and fans fire up again! Taichi powers up the arm, Loa rises, and Taichi runs to AX- SPEAR!! Loa hits first and Jado says it’s time! Loa roars and he drags Taichi up! APE- NO, Taichi slips free, shoves, and O’Conner into the GEDO CLUTCH! TAICHI WINS!
Winner: Taichi, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Loa earns 0)
The KOPW Champion is on a roll! Will Taichi look to secure B Block for Just5Guys? And will he get more subscribers for his YouTube while he’s at it?
G1 Climax 33, A Block: Yota Tsuji VS Ren Narita!
Los Ingobernables de Japon’s Gene Blast fell short against Kaito Kiyomiya, and the Son of Strong Style ended things in a draw with Shota Umino! Will this one end before time runs out?
The bell rings and fans duel already, “YO~TA!” “NA-RI-TA!” The two circle, feel things out, and circle a bit more. They feel out the grapple, Narita shoots in to waistlock but Tsuji switches. Narita switches, Tsuji drops and rolls and the two clinch. Narita goes for an arm but Tsuji waistlocks. Narita wrenches out, wristlocks, but Tsuji spins and wrenches back. Tsuji has the wristlock but Narita spins through to wrench and hammerlock. Tsuji reaches back but Narita cranks the hammerlock. Tsuji drop toeholds and floats to a headlock, but Narita fights up. Tsuji holds onto the hold, and hits a takeover. Narita headscissors, Tsuji kips free, and fans applaud the exchange.
Tsuji and Narita reset, circle, and they tie up. Narita powers Tsuji back, but then Tsuji powers Narita back. Tsuji puts Narita on the ropes, but the ref calls the break. Tsuji lets off slowly, then CHOPS! Fans cheer but Narita brushes that off. The two circle again, and Tsuji kicks low! And CLUBS away on Narita! Tsuji headlocks, but Narita powers up and out, only for Tsuji to run him over! Fans cheer as Tsuji stands on Narita’s face. Narita pushes the foot away but Tsuji scuffs him. Tsuji pushes Narita down, stands on him, but Narita pushes the foot away. So Tsuji sits cross-legged to taunt Narita and his mentor, Shibata!
Narita stands up in a huff but Tsuji is right up to knee Narita low! Tsuji CLUBS away on Narita then stomps him down! Fans rally and Tsuji brings Narita around. Tsuji taunts Narita with slaps, but Narita stands up to knee low and CLUB away on him! Narita TOSSES Tsuji out and fans cheer. Tsuji stands, Narita waits on him, and Tsuji just grins. Tsuji takes his time returning as the ring count climbs. Tsuji waits until 11 of 20, but Narita is right on him! Narita TOSSES Tsuji back out, but Tsuji hurries right back up! Narita BOOTS Tsuji down, and Tsuji almost takes out the timekeeper’s area!
Fans rally up while Narita waits on Tsuji. The ring count starts again, and Tsuji stands at 7 of 20. Tsuji checks his chin, has the ref keep Narita back, and he slides in at 13. Narita rushes in, but Tsuji dodges to then RANA! Narita flops out of the ring and fans fire up for Tsuji! Tsuji builds speed, but Narita slides in to kitchen sink knee! Tsuji is down and Narita stomps him around. Narita bumps Tsuji off buckles, stomps away on him, but the ref counts. Narita hops up to dig both boots into Tsuji’s face! The ref counts, Narita lets off, and he drags Tsuji up. Narita UPPERCUTS Tsuji, whips him, and NECKBREAKER DROPS him!
Tsuji rolls to the apron but Narita goes after him! Narita drags Tsuji up but Tsuji swings, only for Narita to catch him to a SLEEPER in the ropes! The ref counts, Narita lets off at 4 and Tsuji slumps to the floor. Fans rally up and Narita lets the ring count handle this. Tsuji stirs at 5 of 20, but we pass 10! And then 15! Narita goes out to put Tsuji in at 16! Fans cheer as Narita doesn’t want a count-out win! But then Tsuji BLASTS Narita off the apron! Fans fire up, Tsuji builds speed, and he DIVES! In fact, Tsuji hits so hard, he goes over the railing right by commentary! Fans fire up as Tsuji stands! Tsuji then goes around the way to return to ringside.
Tsuji drags Narita up, wrenches his arm, and whips him hard into railing! Narita falls over and Tsuji storms up to him. Tsuji drags Narita up, puts him in the ring, and fans fire up with Tsuji as he steps back in. Tsuji drags Narita up at the 10 minute mark, to scoop and SLAM! Tsuji then runs to SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Narita is still in this but Tsuji grins again. Tsuji drags Narita up but Narita CHOPS! Tsuji just smiles, and Narita CHOPS again! And again! Tsuji CHOPS Narita back! Narita sputters, Tsuji runs, but into a WHEEL KICK! Fans fire up as both men are down again! Narita goes to a corner and drags himself up, then runs in to ELBOW Tsuji in the corner!
Narita HALF HATCH BRIDGES! TWO, but Narita wraps on the SLEEPER! Narita leans on the hold but Tsuji fights up. Narita uses that to go for the Cobra Twist! But Tsuji hip tosses free! Narita stands and clinches, but Tsuji fights the lift and CLUBS Narita! Tsuji runs, into another kitchen sink knee! Narita brings Tsuji up but Tsuji fires forearms! Narita gives them back, and they go back and forth! Narita fires off a flurry, runs, but into a tilt-o-whirl BACKBREAKER! Tsuji grins again and fans fire up as he paces around. Tsuji gets Narita’s legs, and turns him over for a BOSTON CRAB! Fans rally as Narita endures!
Narita powers up, crawls forward, reaches out, but Tsuji drags him back! Tsuji sits deep on the hold, but Narita keeps fighting! Narita claws his way around but Tsuji makes it more like a LION TAMER! Narita powers up, but Tsuji sits deep again! And he grabs Narita’s arms?! Narita fights to move forward, and he gets the ROPEBREAK! Tsuji lets go and Narita crawls to a corner. Narita stands, and Tsuji throws a forearm. Tsuji eggs Narita on, so Narita throws one back! Tsuji throws another forearm, but Narita throws it back! Tsuji ROCKS Narita, and Narita fires up, but the damage to his back holds him back!
Tsuji runs corner to corner to STINGER SPLASH! And then he runs Narita over! Tsuji drags Narita up to scoop and POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO!! Narita survives and fans fire up! We hit 15 minutes so time is running out. Fans rally and Tsuji feeds off the energy. Tsuji drags Narita up, calls his shot, and he suplexes, only for Narita to fight it! Tsuji powers through, Narita slips out, but Tsuji fights the German Suplex with elbows! Narita uses that to back suplex, but Tsuji lands out of it! Tsuji runs in, into a clinch! But he CLUBS free! But Narita avoids the knee to GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!!!
Tsuji escapes and Narita is stunned! Fans rally up again, and Narita rises to bring Tsuji up. But Tsuji swings, only for Narita to spin him around! But Tsuji turns that around into the ORANGE CRUSH!! Cover, TWO!!! Narita survives but fans are thunderous as we reach the three minute warning! Tsuji waits on Narita as the fans rally up. Narita flounders up, Tsuji runs, and CURB STOMPS!! Cover, TWO!!! Narita survives again but Tsuji won’t let that stop him! Tsuji roars and the fans stay fired up! Narita rises, Tsuji runs in, but Narita avoids the spear! To JUMP STOMP! Cover, TWO!! And we’re at two minutes!
Narita hurries to get Tsuji up, clinch and DOUBLE WRIST ARM SAULT! But he won’t stop there! Narita rolls through to drag Tsuji up with the wristlocks! But Tsuji V-TRIGGERS! And SUPERKICKS! Narita roars, so Tsuji HEADBUTTS him down! And he grins as he falls over?! Fans are thunderous again as Tsuji stirs and pushes himself back up. But we’re literally at the last minute! Tsuji drags Narita up, hoists him up top, and CHOPS him! Tsuji then climbs up after Narita, but Narita fires forearms! Tsuji throws them back! 30 SECONDS! Narita fires a flurry and he DECKS Tsuji! Narita adjusts as we hit 20 second!
Tsuji GAMANGIRIS! But Narita grabs Tsuji in a SLEEPER!! TEN SECONDS!! TOP ROPE COBRA TWIST!? Narita lets go, roars, and TIME IS UP!
Time Limit Draw, each man gains 1 point
Tsuji still dodges the diving knee, and he clotheslines Narita and himself outta the ring!! And Tsuji grins as he and Narita sputter and sit up. But check the history books, when was the last time someone’s first two matches in the G1 were both time limit draws? Is Narita going to create history in the strangest way possible? Will this draw be what keeps both men from the semifinals?
G1 Climax 33, B Block: YOSHI-HASHI VS Will Ospreay!
Remember when Will Ospreay was in Chaos? The Head Hunter remembers. And he might be looking to humble the man who turned his back on them. Will Hashi add onto Ospreay’s loss from the first round? Or will the Aerial Assassin redeem himself in Yamagata?
The bell rings and the fans rally for Hashi as he circles with Ospreay. They tie up, and Ospreay wrenches to a wristlock. Hashi spins through, wrenches back and hammerlocks, but Ospreay headlocks to get free. Ospreay grinds Hashi down, but Hashi fights up and throws body shots. Hashi powers out, they RAM shoulders, and fans cheer as neither falls. Ospreay runs, they RAM shoulders again, but still neither falls. Hashi throws a forearm, Ospreay SOBATS, and Ospreay runs, but Hashi dodges to BLOCKBUSTER! Fans fire up with Hashi and he drags Ospreay up. Hashi CLUBS Ospreay and follows him to the corner.
Hashi ROCKS Ospreay with a forearm, Ospreay staggers to another corner, and Hashi CHOPS him! Ospreay drops to his knees, fans rally up, and Hashi brings Ospreay up. Hashi CHOPS again and Ospreay staggers to ropes. Ospreay stands but Hashi whips him to ropes. Ospreay holds ropes to stop himself, and then he dumps Hashi out! Ospreay PLANCHAS and down goes Hashi! Fans fire up and Ospreay storms around. Ospreay drags Hashi up, ROCKS him with a right, then follows him around the way, to POST him! Hashi falls over and Ospreay paces again. Ospreay puts Hashi in the ring and fans rally up.
Ospreay stomps Hashi, drags him up, and bumps him off buckles. Hashi falls back down and Ospreay paces. Ospreay is bleeding from where Hashi chopped him but he stands Hashi up to CHOP him in return! Hashi falls over and Ospreay “has a taste.” Ospreay then high stacks, TWO! Hashi is still in this but Ospreay drags him up. Hashi throws body shots, but Ospreay shoots around to a Cobra Twist! Hashi endures, but Ospreay digs his knuckles into Hashi’s hips! Ospreay throws down elbows then pulls on the Cobra Twist. Hashi endures, fights free, and hip tosses Ospreay down! Fans cheer as Hashi catches his breath.
Hashi brings Ospreay up but Ospreay CHOPS! Ospreay suplexes but Hashi knees free. Ospreay spins Hashi around to ROCK him with a forearm! Ospreay runs, but Hashi dropkicks the legs! Hashi then hits a DDT! Fans fire up while both men are down. Hashi and Ospreay rise, and Hashi runs Ospreay over! And UPPERCUTS! Hashi whips, Ospreay reverses, but Hashi comes back to CHOP! And mule kick! And then NECKBREAKER! Fans fire up as Hashi climbs the corner. Ospreay stands, and Hashi leaps for a FLYING BLOCKBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Ospreay is still in this but Hashi keeps his cool.
Fans rally behind Hashi and he drags Ospreay up. Hashi fisherman’s but Ospreay slips free! Hashi mule kicks, whips, but Ospreay handsprings to NEURALIZER! Fans fire up while both men are down, and Ospreay feeds off that energy as he goes to the apron. Ospreay aims and springboards in, PIP PIP CHEERIO! Cover, TWO! Hashi is still in this but Ospreay keeps his cool. Ospreay calls his shot, but Hashi reels him in! Ospreay elbows back, and he CHOPS! Hashi staggers, but he comes back to CHOP! Ospreay grits his teeth and CHOPS again! Hashi stares Ospreay down and CHOPS him again!
Fans rally as Ospreay CHOPS! Hashi CHOPS! The CHOPS go back and forth! Ospreay is stinging, and Hashi fires a forearm! Ospreay gives Kawada Kicks in return! Hashi drops, Ospreay stands him up, and CHOPS him again! Hashi SPIN KICKS back! And full nelsons, pump handles, KARM- Ospreay flips out of it?!? Ospreay ROLLING ELBOWS, and ROLLING ELBOWS again! Hashi and Ospreay stagger, and Ospreay mule kicks! Ospreay springboards to OSCUTTER! Cover, TWO!! Hashi survives but Ospreay prepares the elbow pad! Ospreay aims from a corner, HIDDEN- NO, Hashi ducks it, to BLINDSIDE KNEE!
Fans fire up while both men are down! Ospreay and Hashi stir, and Ospreay sits up first. But Hashi stands first, and he fires up! Fans fire up, Hashi runs, but Ospreay swats the lariat to HOOK KICK! And then underhooks, to STORM- NO, Hashi slips free and SUPERKICKS! Hashi runs but Ospreay dodges, only for Hashi to still LARIAT him down!! Fans fire up with Hashi and he hauls Ospreay up, fisherman to the KUMAGOROSHI!! Cover, TWO!! Ospreay survives but Hashi doesn’t lose focus! Hashi brings Ospreay up, for a DESTROYER!! Cover, TWO?!? Ospreay is still in this and fans are thunderous!
Hashi roars, he brings Ospreay up, but Ospreay fights the pump handle. Ospreay ROCKS Hashi while holding onto the wristlock! And again! And again! But Hashi fires up to ROKC Ospreay again and again! But Ospreay HOOK KICKS! But Hashi ducks the roundhouse to UPPERCUT, half nelson, but Ospreay fights the lift! Hashi blocks the superkick to CHOP! Hashi runs, into a SPANISH FLY! Cover, TWO!! Hashi survives again and fans fire back up! Ospreay prepares his elbow, he aims from the corner, and runs in, into a LARIAT! Ospreay stays up, Hashi runs in, but into a BOOT! Ospreay goes up, Hashi SUPERKICKS!
Hashi fires up and the fans are with him! Hashi goes up, but Ospreay slips under to tuck him in! CHEEKY NANDOS! Into the Electric Chair, SPINNING POWERBOMB!! And then Ospreay goes up top, to CORKSCREW SENTON!! Cover, Ospreay wins!!
Winner: Will Ospreay, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Hashi earns 0)
Crowns up for the Aerial Assassin! And he truly brought that nickname back with that wild flying finisher! Ospreay has some blood in his mouth but he doesn’t care as he tastes sweet victory. Will Ospreay continue until he conquers the G1 for the United Empire?
G1 Climax 33, A Block: SANADA VS Shota Umino!
The Cold Skull got a big win in the opening round main event, and he doesn’t look to stop now. Will he bring the Roughneck to a Skull End? Or will Shota’s Paradigm Shift make big leaps in progress against THE IWGP World Heavyweight Champion?
The bell rings and fans rally up for “SHO~TA! SHO~TA!” Sanada shrugs that off as he and Shota circle, and the two tie up. Shota headlocks but Sanada wrenches, only for Shota to clamp on tighter. Sanada endures as Shota thrashes the hold, and he throws body shots. But Shota thrashes the headlock more! Sanada powers up, pulls hair, and Red Shoes reprimands as Sanada powers out. But Shota runs him over! Fans cheer and things speed up. Shota holds ropes to avoid the arm-drag, and then he dodges Sanada to arm-drag and ELBOW him down! Then basement dropkicks! Fans fire up with Shota while Sanada goes to the apron.
Sanada walks around the outside and steadies himself, but Shota eggs him on. Sanada stays outside and the ring count starts. Shota slides out but Sanada slides back in. Shata slides in but Sanada dropkicks him back out! Sanada then goes out after Shota and claws his face! Red Shoes reprimands and Sanada lets off. Sanada brings Shota up and CLUBS him on the back! Sanada then whips but Shota reverses, Sanada hits railing and tumbles over! Shota joins Sanada in No Man’s Land, and stomps him down! Then CLUBS him down! Shota drags Sanada up, but Sandaa throws body shots! And a CHOP!
Shota eggs Sanada on so Sanada throws more CHOPS! Shota ROCKS and CLUBS Sanada, then POSTS him! Sanada flops down while fans rally up behind Shota. Shota drags Sanada up, and hits an APRON BACK SUPLEX! Sanada slumps to the floor and fans rally behind Shota again. Shota slides into the ring and lets the ring count start. Sanada stirs, sits up at 6 of 20, and stands at 11 of 20. Sanada slides in at 13 and Shota is on him for a cover, ONE! Shota keeps on Sanada with a bump off buckles. Shota ROCKS Sanada with a forearm, and another, then another! Shota keeps firing shots, and even UPPERCUTS over and over!
Shota lets off as Red Shoes counts, then he digs his boots in. Red Shoes counts again and Shota lets off. Shota drags Sanada up to a cravat and neck wrench. Sanada endures so Shota turns him for a NECKBREAKER! Cover, ONE!! Sanada is hanging tough but Shota stomps him and taunts the champ. Sanada goes to a corner, Shota brings him up to whip corner to corner. Shota runs in but Sanada dodges! Shota hits buckles, then Sanada hits a BIG back suplex! Fans rally while both men are down. Sanada and Shota stir, and Sanada stands first. Sanada drags Shota up but Shota UPPERCUTS!
Shota whips, Sanada reverses and hurdles, hurdles and DROPKICKS Shota down! Fans fire up as Shota bails out, and Sanada PLANCHAS him down! Fans fire up and Sanada encourages him to get louder. The fans oblige but Sanada wants them even louder! The fans get louder for him and Sanada is satisfied. Sanada goes back to bring Shota up. Sanada puts Shota in, covers, TWO! Fans rally and Sanada brings Shota up t o a fireman’s carry. But Shota slips out to a dragon sleeper! Sanada fights free to kick and whip, but Shota reverses to scoop and DROP, then SLIDING UPPERCUT! Fans fire up with Shota!
Shota drags Sanada up, whips him corner to corner and runs in to UPPERCUT! And then FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect but Shota hurries up top. Sanada stands, and Shota MISSILE- NO, Sanada gets under! Sanada kicks low, runs, but Shota follows to RANA! Sanada bails out and fans fire up with Shota again. Shota goes to the apron, aims, and runs in to FLYING CANNONBALL! Direct hit, and now Shota gets the fans to fire up more and more! They chant “SHOTA! SHOTA!” and he is satisfied. Shota stomps Sanada, paces around him, and Red Shoes goes out to check Sanada.
Sanada clutches his shoulder but he’s okay to continue. We pass 10 minutes and Shota drags Sanada up. Shota wrenches that bad arm, then wrenches it again! And again! Shota tortures that arm, then hits an ELBOW BREAKER! Fans rally, the ring count starts, and Shota brings Sanada up to put him in at 9 of 20. Shota then climbs, aims, and MISSILE DROPKICKS! Direct hit this time! Cover, TWO! Sanada is still in this but Shota doesn’t lose his cool. Shota drags Sanada up, wrenches and clinches, but Sanada fights the lift! Shota UPPERCUTS! Shota eggs on the champ so Sanada CHOPS! Shota UPPERCUTS again!
Sanada staggers but he CHOPS again! Shota UPPERCUTS again! Sanada CHOPS again, Shota UPPERCUTS, and fans rally up as they pick up speed! Shota fires as flurry of UPPERCUTS, then runs, but Sanada dodges to tilt-o-whirl into the dragon sleeper! Fans fire up but Shota powers through, CROSS RHODES! Shota holds on and he drags Sanada up again, CROSS RHODES!! Shota isn’t done there, he brings Sanada up a third time, but Sanada turns it around to MAGIC SCREW! Both men are down again and fans rally up. Sanada kips up! Fans fire up and Sanada brings Shota around to scoop and BACKBREAKER!
Sanada then goes up the corner, and he ROUNDING BODY- NO, he has to land out of it as Shota moves! Sanada ROLLING ELBOWS, but Shota catches Sanada for an EXPLODER! Both men are down yet again and the fans rally up. Now Shota kips up! Sanada drags himself up with the ropes, and Shota runs in, and he blocks a boot! ROLLING ELBOW! Shota runs to UPPERCUT! Then Shota goes to the apron, SLINGSHOT DDT! But Shota isn’t done there, he aims and kicks low! It was a fake out to get the underhooks! But Sanada RAMS Shota into the corner! Sanada is free, and he runs back in, but into a BOOT!
Sanada comes back again but into more BOOTS! Shota runs in but Sanada dodges! Sanada QUEBRADA, and then SKULL- NO, Shota rolls through the Skull End to fisherman a leg, and SAVING GRACE! Cover, TWO!! Sanada survives and the fans rally back up! Shota keeps his focus on Sanada and hobbles over to the corner. We’re at 15 minutes, Shota TORNADO DDTS! And then he aims, shouting for Sanada to rise! Sanada stands and fans rally up again, IGNITION!! Cover, TWO!??! Sanada survives but Shota just fires up again! Shota brings Sanada up, but Sanada fireman’s carries! And throws Shota into the dragon sleeper!
Shota fights with fists from below, but he still fades! He sits down and Sanada keeps on the Skull End! Fans rally for Shota as Red Shoes checks, but then Sanada stands Shota up in the dragon sleeper! Shota is fading more, but he gets a second wind to lift Sanada up! ELEVATED DEATH RIDER!! Cover, TWO!! Both men are down and the fans rally up again! Shota stands, roars and fans fire up with him! Shota brings Sanada up and we’re at the three minute warning! Sanada wrenches out but Shota ROCKS him! And ELBOWS and spins, into DEAD- NO, Shota slips free to ENZIGURI! But Sanada comes back!
Shota avoids the Shining Wizard to POP-UP UPPERCUT a la Claudio! Sanada drops to a knee so Shota gets the wrists! But Sanada dropkicks a leg out! Sanada runs but Shota DROPKICKS him down! Fans fire up with Shota and he hurries to get Sanada back up! Underhooks, but Sanada wrenches out to O’Connor Roll but Shota rolls it back! TWO!!! Sanada escapes and runs in, to POP-UP CUTTER!! Two minute warning!! Fans rally as Sanada drags himself to the ropes. Sanada catches his breath in a corner, runs in, SHINING WIZARD!! But he isn’t done there, he clinches to DEADFALL!!! Cover, Sanada wins!
Winner: Sanada, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Shota earns 0)
With a minute and a half to spare, the Cold Skull pulls off a hot finish! Will nothing stop the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion from making this his G1?
G1 Climax 33, B Block: Kazuchika Okada VS El Phantasmo!
The Rainmaker brought down Great-O-Khan, while the Headbanga was brought down by the Head Hunter. Okada is looking to go back to back to back as G1 Climax Champion, but will he keep his momentum up? Or will ELP bring about Sudden Death?
Fans already duel between “O-KA-DA!” and “E L P! E L P!” ELP takes his shirt, and he personally hands it to a young fan in the front row. Fans cheer and chant for ELP more as he and the fan rocker finger high-five. ELP then returns to the ring, the bell rings and fans rally and duel again. ELP pretends to be surprised fans are cheering him on. ELP and Okada shake hands and the fans cheer the sportsmanship. The two tie up, go around, and ELP wrenches to a waistlock. Okada wrenches out to wristlock, but ELP rolls, trips Okada, and turns him over to tie up the legs. ELP then pulls Okada into a BOW ‘N’ ARROW!
Fans applaud while Okada endures, but Okada pops free to a cover. ONE, and the two stand off as fans applaud. ELP flexes and circles with Okada. ELP gets the fans to cheer for themselves, “YA-MA-GA-TA!” ELP then has them hush, and he starts an “O-KA-DA” chant? Okada doesn’t really react but then ELP turns it back into a chant for himself! “E L P! E L P!” ELP and Okada tie up, Okada puts ELP on ropes but ELP turns it around. ELP lets off, fakes a punch, but pats Okada on the shoulder. He’s copying Okada! But then his shoulder pats become a rhythm, and fans clap along, “E L P!” “O-KA-DA!” Okada is still not amused.
Okada pushes ELP back then ROCKS him! And again! And knees and CLUBS and fires off furious fists! The fans boo and Red Shoes reprimands as Okada has ELP on the ropes. Okada steps back but ELP throws a forearm! Okada eggs him on, the fans rally, and ELP throws more forearms! And CHOPS! Okada still eggs ELP on, so ELP hushes the fans. ELP fakes the chop to PURPLE NURPLE! Red Shoes reprimands and ELP lets off at 4. ELP ROCKS Okada, whips, but Okada reverses. ELP ducks ‘n’ dodges and RANAS! And then handsprings up! ELP clotheslines Okada outta the ring! Fans fire up and ELP takes aim! PLANCHA, but Okada moves.
ELP lands safe on the apron, but Okada trips him up! ELP hits apron on the way down and Okada watches him get up. Okada then kicks low and DDTS ELP to the floor! Okada leaves ELP behind to roll into the ring. Red Shoes checks ELP but he’s okay to continue, so the ring count starts. Okada waits, the count passes 10 of 20 before ELP stands. ELP staggers, falls over, staggers up again, and falls at 15! ELP staggers up again, and in at 18! Okada drags ELP up and turns him for a NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Okada stalks ELP to a corner, drags him up, and throws a heavy back elbow! ELP sits down and Okada paces.
Fans rally up but Okada brings ELP up again. Okada throws another heavy back elbow, then whips ELP corner to corner. Okada runs in to jumping back elbow! Kick and DDT! Cover, TWO! Fans cheer as ELP hangs in there, but Okada grows annoyed. Okada sits ELP up to put on a straitjacket stretch! ELP endures, even as Okada smothers him with a chinlock attachment. ELP fights but Okada goes full chinlock to pull him back! ELP flails, reaches out, fights up to his feet, and he throws elbows. ELP is free, and he CHOPS Okada! Fans rally, ELP runs but into a BOOT! Okada whips ELP but ELP reverses, only for Okada to duck ‘n’ dodge!
But ELP goes the other direction and he CLOBBERS Okada! Fans rally while both men are down. ELP stirs and kips up! Fans cheer, and ELP hits an atomic drop! ELP CHOPS, scoops, and SLAMS Okada into a drop zone! Fans rally and ELP goes up the corner. ELP aims to DIVING ELBOW! Fans rally up and ELP tunes up the band. Fans clap along, Okada stands, SUDDEN- NO, Okada bails out! So ELP goes out after him! Okada kicks him low! Okada whips but ELP jumps over the railing! Okada runs up but ELP ROCKS him first! ELP hops up and TORNADO DDTS to the floor! Fans fire up while both men are down!
Red Shoes checks Okada, and he’s still okay to continue. ELP pounds the floor mats and fans rally up again. ELP stands, shakes the arm out, and he drags Okada up. ELP puts Okada in the ring, wraps him up, and torture racks, but Okada fights free! Okada wraps ELP up, MONEY CLIP! But ELP RAMS Okada into a corner before it locks in! ELP mule kicks, runs, but into a FLAPJACK! We’re past 10 minutes as both men are down again! Fans rally and duel between “O-KA-DA!” and “E L P!” and it sounds like the ELP fans are stronger! ELP rises first, goes to a corner, but Okada runs in to SHOTGUN ELP down!
Okada drags ELP up, Alabama Lifts him, but ELP clicks his heels to fight free! ELP ROCKS Okada, but Okada blocks the whip! Okada whips, runs in, but ELP goes up and over and rolls, to then duck ‘n’ dodges and springboard, into a DROPKICK from Okada! Fans rally and Okada grabs ELP’s wrist. Okada brings ELP around as fans duel again. Okada short arm LARIATS! And he holds onto the wrist to drag ELP up again. Short- NO, ELP BOOTS Okada! And again! And again! Okada still swings, but ELP dodges, only to run into another DROPKICK! Okada ripcords but ELP fights with elbows! So Okada GERMAN SUPLEXES!
Okada holds onto the waistlock, makes it a wristlock to ripcord, but ELP ducks the lariat! And avoids the dropkick, to LIONSAULT! Cover, TWO!! Okada survives and fans rally up again. ELP drags Okada up, straitjackets and torture racks, for the BURNING HAMMER! Cover, TWO!! Okada survives but the fans still rally behind ELP! ELP brings Okada up, reels him in, and mocks the Rainmaker pose! But Okada back drops to sit on the cover! TWO!! ELP hits SUDDEN DEATH!! And then he gets Okada up, tucks the arms, C R 2!!! Cover, TWO?!? Okada survives and no one can believe it!
Fans are thunderous while both men are down! ELP drags himself with the ropes and sees Okada’s in the drop zone. ELP goes up the corner, but Okada rolls out of the ring. Fans boo but ELP just changes direction to ARIHARA MOONSAULT! Direct hit and down goes Okada! Fans fire up again and rally behind ELP! We hit 15 minutes as ELP stands up. ELP drags Okada up, puts him in the ring, and he goes up the ropes now! SPRINGBOARD THUNDERKISS onto knees!! Okada brings ELP up, MONEY- NO, ELP arm-drags! SUDDEN- NO, Okada dodges! RAIN- NO, ELP dodge! SUDDEN- NO, Okada scoops!
But ELP turns the scoop around on Okada! TOMBSTONE!! And then the arms are tucked in, C R- NO, Okada powers out to scoop and LANDSLIDE!! And then, RAINMAKER!!! Cover, Okada wins!!
Winner: Kazuchika Okada, by pinfall (gains 2 points; ELP earns 0)
The Headbanga twitched there at the end, but he did not have enough to survive Okada’s onslaught! However, ELP still shows respect to Okada with a bow before he leaves. ELP is stuck at the back of the Block, will he be able to have better luck in round 3?
As for Okada, he catches his breath and gets the mic to say, “MY SECOND WIN~!” Fans cheer, and Okada then asks Yamagata, “How was it? Are you fired up?” Fans cheer because they did like it! Are they fired up? He wants to hear it! The fans cheer louder, and Okada thanks them all for their “super hot support” today. Okada says “The G1 is all about matches like that, and the sound of all you guys, as well.” Okada knows that this was only his second win in the second round, so he’ll take every match as they come. He’ll make this the best summer ever! “And I’ll make sure you all know that Kazuchika Okada is the best ever, to boot!”
Fans cheer, and Okada says “This sweat, this is G1 sweat. Hey, if you don’t yell, I’ll cool off!” Fans cheer again because they wanna keep this hot! They chant for “O-KA-DA! O-KA-DA!” and he says that’s more like it! “This is what wrestling needs! Let’s do it again!” Fans cheer that, too. Okada is looking for his third G1 Climax Championship in a row, because no one’s ever done it! “Who’s gonna be the first? It has to be Okada! I’ll make it three in a row and return to Yamagata as G1 Champion! And once again in Yamagata, I’LL MAKE IT RAIN!!” Fans are fired up for that, but can Okada keep up this momentum?
Here are the NEW A Block standings!
Sanada: 2-0, 4 points
Kaito Kiyomiya: 2-0, 4 points
Chase Owens: 1-1, 2 points
Ren Narita: 0-0-2, 2 points
Shota Umino: 0-1-1, 1 point
Yota Tsuji: 0-1-1, 1 point
Gabe Kidd: 1-1, 2 points
Hikuleo: 0-2, 0 points
Here are the NEW B Block standings!
Kazuchika Okada: 2-0, 4 points
Taichi: 2-0, 4 points
Will Ospreay: 1-1, 2 points
YOSHI-HASHI: 1-1, 2 points
Tanga Loa: 1-1, 2 points
Kenta: 1-1, 2 points
Great-O-Khan: 0-2, 0 points
El Phantasmo: 0-2, 0 points
My Thoughts:
A great third night for the G1, and a great second round for the A and B Blocks. Some fairly logical results this time around, like Gabe Kidd, Kenta and Ospreay rebounding, Kaito and Taichi winning again, and for that matter, of course Sanada and Okada win as essentially the top two guys in this part of the G1. However, I am really surprised Narita had another time limit draw and with Yota Tsuji this time. Narita neither winning nor losing two matches in a row is a wild move for his first G1 and I’m digging it. Now, I don’t know if I want this a third time, but it’d be wild if he did go three matches in a row with all 20 minute time limit draws.
And going back to Okada winning again, he and ELP had a great main event, that finishing sequence was one of the best tonight, maybe even so far in the G1. ELP continues to show promise, but his only singles achievements are Super J Cup tournament wins, a British J Cup win in Rev-Pro, and being the Rev-Pro Cruiserweight Champion. He has beef with Finlay, he deserves a good feud with Finlay as part of the world finally getting a proper Bullet Club Civil War blowoff match with ELP bringing in like the Guerrillas of Destiny and even Bullet Club Gold from AEW. ELP should be the one to take the NEVER Openweight Championship off Finlay to kickstart a singles push to make ELP a big name in this growing wave of the younger stars.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Will it be lights out on Los Ingobernables de Japon?
Bishamon won last round, but so did Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji. Now they clash in the main event of A Block’s second round! Who keeps winning in this World Tag League?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Kickoff – Shoma Kato VS Daiki Nagai; Shoma wins.
- Six Man Tag: TMDK VS Bullet Club; TMDK wins.
- Six Man Tag: Taichi, Taka Michinoku & DOUKI VS The House of Torture; Taichi, Taka & Douki win.
- Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI VS Boltin Oleg & Toru Yano; Oleg & Yano win.
- Six Man Tag: Hiroshi Tanahashi, Jado & Katsuya Murashima VS The United Empire; The United Empire wins.
- World Tag League 2024 A Block: Alex Zayne & Ryusuke Taguchi VS Jeff Cobb & Callum Newman; Cobb & Callum win.
- World Tag League 2024 A Block: Gabe Kidd & SANADA VS KENTA & Chase Owens; Gabe & Sanada win.
- World Tag League 2024 A Block: Shota Umino & Tomoaki Honma VS Zack Sabre Jr. & Ryohei Oiwa; Shota & Honma win.
- World Tag League 2024 A Block: Bishamon VS Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji; Bishamon wins.
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Here are the current A Block standings!
Zack Sabre Jr. & Ryohei Oiwa: 1-0, 2 points
Jeff Cobb & Callum Newman: 1-0, 2 points
Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji: 1-0, 2 points
Bishamon: 1-0, 2 points
Gabe Kidd & Sanada: 0-1, 0 points
Kenta & Chase Owens: 0-1, 0 points
Alex Zayne & Ryusuke Taguchi: 0-1, 0 points
Shota Umino & Tomoaki Honma: 0-1, 0 points
World Tag League 2024 A Block: Alex Zayne & Ryusuke Taguchi VS Jeff Cobb & Callum Newman!
The Funky Sauce had a less than hot debut losing to Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji. And now, they’re running into the Imperial Unit & Prince of Pace, who are already setting a good pace with their win. Can Zayne & Taguchi heat things up? Or will they be conquered by The United Empire?
The teams sort out and Cobb calls out Taguchi’s hips. Zayne says oishi (tasty) but Cobb is pretty sure that’s not true. The debate on oishi or oishi janai continues, but we finally get Zayne and Callum starting. The fans rally up at the bell, and Callum circles with Zayne. They tie up, go around, and Zayne puts Callum on ropes. Zayne lets off cleanly and quickly and the two reset. They tie up, Callum puts Zayne on ropes now, and the ref counts. Callum lets off slowly, but still cleanly. The fans applaud and the two reset. Zayne and Callum tie up again, Zayne headlocks, but Callum powers up and out. Zayne runs Callum over!
The fans applaud and Zayne smirks. Things speed up, Callum hurdles but Zayne cartwheels over. The fans cheer as Zayne plays with his hair. Callum runs up but Zayne wrenches and whips him. Callum ducks ‘n’ dodges and BOOTS Zayne down! The fans cheer and Callum mocks the hair twisting. Zayne goes to a corner, the fans rally up, and Callum runs in. Zayne dodges, runs back in, but Callum puts him on the apron. Zayne slingshots back in to RANA! A rough tumble but Callum is up. Zayne waistlocks, Callum switches, but Zayne bucks the O’Conner. Zayne DUMPS Callum to the apron, avoids the shoulder tackle and KICKS!
Zayne runs side to side to ROLLING AX KICK! The fans fire up while Callum flops down. Zayne drags Callum up, tags in Taguchi, and Funky Sauce SPANKS Callum! Taguchi BLASTS Cobb for good measure before he and Zayne double whip Callum to a corner. Taguchi HIP ATTACKS, then sets up for Zayne to LEAP FROG SHOTGUN! Callum sits down, Zayne rolls back and he headscissors Taguchi to CANNONBALL Callum! Zayne then CANNONBALLS Callum himself! Taguchi covers, TWO! The fans fire up and Taguchi brings Callum into a chinlock. Callum endures the knee in his back as Taguchi pulls on him.
Taguchi puts on a headscissors and he squeezes tight! Callum endures, fights around, and kicks his way over to the ROPEBREAK! Taguchi lets go as the fans cheer, and Taguchi taunts Cobb with his cheeks. Taguchi goes back but Callum UP KICKS him! Callum skins the cat to the apron, slingshots to somersault, and then SOBATS! Both men fall and the fans rally up. Callum grits his teeth, rolls to the corner and tags in Cobb. Cobb storms up to stomp Taguchi, then he steps on Taguchi to step to Zayne. Cobb stands on Taguchi to use him as a surfboard! Cobb mocks Zayne’s hair twisting, then “apologizes” as he steps off Taguchi.
Cobb stands Taguchi up to HEADBUTT him down! Cobb drags Taguchi up, bumps him off buckles, then tags Callum in. Callum stomps Taguchi, but Taguchi kicks back. Callum stomps Taguchi’s leg! Callum clamps on a chinlock and he grinds Taguchi down. Taguchi fights around to the ROPEBREAK! Callum lets go and paces around. Taguchi rises, Callum kicks him, and Callum eggs Taguchi on. Taguchi CHOPS! Callum knees low in return! Callum whips Taguchi to a corner, runs corner to corner, but Taguchi BOOTS him! Taguchi goes up to headscissor for the DEADLY OSHIRI! Taguchi then runs up, but into an atomic drop!
Taguchi hobbles, Callum runs, but Taguchi somersaults to HIP ATTACK! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Taguchi crawls, hot tag to Zayne! Zayne runs past Callum to BLAST Cobb! Zayne fires forearms and elbows on Callum, then mule kicks! Zayne runs, but blocks a boot first! Zayne KNEES Callum to a corner, runs up and UPPERCUTS! Zayne puts Callum up top, climbs up after him, but Callum fires body shots! Callum shoves Zayne but Zayne flips back and rolls through! Zayne runs back up to JUMP RANA! The fans fire up and Zayne scoops Callum, for the BAJA BLAST! Cover, TWO! Callum stays in this but the fans rally with Zayne.
Zayne pounds the mat and the fans clap along. Cobb runs up, dodges Zayne and ROCKS him! Cobb runs in, Zayne dodges at the corner, then Zayne comes back. Cobb dodges, Zayne QUEBRADAS, but Cobb catches Zayne! Cobb wobbles and staggers, Zayne slips down to FINAL CUT! Cobb bails out, Callum runs up, but Zayne avoid the Penalty Kick! Callum avoids the Eddy Gordo kick to shove, but Zayne runs him over! Callum kips up, but Zayne avoids the enzigiri! Zayne runs, MARIPOSA, but Callum makes it a ghost pin! TWO!! Zayne stands, into a ROUNDHOUSE! Taguchi tags in and hurries after Callum!
Callum swings, Taguchi dodges but Callum elbows. Callum runs, Taguchi runs, but Callum catches him! Torture rack, GO TO HOSPITAL!! The fans fire up and Cobb tags in. Cobb RAMS Taguchi into the corner! Callum runs up to forearm SMASH, then he sets up under Cobb’s UPPERCUT! Callum BLASTS Zayne, goes to the apron, and he ENZIGIRIS Taguchi into a fireman’s carry! Callum is up top, DOUBLE STOMP and DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cobb sits Taguchi up to HIP ATTACK! And then GACHIMUCHI MOONSAULT FLOPS as Taguchi moves! Taguchi comes back, KETSUYE!! Cover, TWO!!
The fans fire up as Cobb survives, and Taguchi pounds the mat. Taguchi runs, but Cobb catches the hip attack! Zayne CLUBS Cobb, Taguchi HIP ATTACKS! Zayne DROPKICKS, Taguchi FLYING HIP ATTACKS! MARIPOSA! Cover, TWO!! Cobb survives, but Taguchi has OH MY GAH ANKLE!! Cobb endures, rolls, and he BOOTS Taguchi away! Taguchi KETSUYES!! Cover, TWO!! Cobb still has power to spare but Taguchi has some of his own! Taguchi powers up in the corner, “ORYA~!” KETSU- NO, Cobb rolls it to a waistlock! Callum wipes Zayne out, then he BOOTS Taguchi into the GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, but Zayne breaks it!
The fans fire up while Callum TOSSES Zayne back out. Cobb hauls Taguchi up, ripcord and TOUR OF THE ISLANDS!! Cover, Cobb & Callum win!
Winners: Jeff Cobb & Callum Newman, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Zayne & Taguchi earn 0)
Another round and another win for The United Empire, but also another loss for Funky Sauce. Will these trends continue through the rest of the league? Or can Zayne & Taguchi turn things around before the end?
World Tag League 2024 A Block: Gabe Kidd & SANADA VS KENTA & Chase Owens!
No NJPW round robin tournament would be complete without Bullet Club VS Bullet Club! The Mad Man & Cold Skull lost to Zack Sabre Jr. & Ryohei Oiwa, Fang Revived & Crown Jewel lost to Bishamon, so both teams are in a fighting mood. Which faction within the club comes out feeling Just Too Sweet?
Aw hell, Gabe & Sanada attack Kenta & Chase during their entrance! No mercy just because they’re all Bullet Club! Sanada brings Chase into the crowd while Gabe and Kenta brawl down the aisle! Gabe then brings Kenta around to another area. Chase whips but Sanada reverses and he BOWLS Chase into chairs! A strike for Sanada, but Kenta does the same to Gabe! Sanada JAMS Chase with a chair, then CLAWS his face! Gabe and Kenta brawl up into the bleachers! Gabe ROCKS Kenta, brings him to the railing at the back, and Sanada SMACKS Chase off more chairs. Gabe mockingly asks for Too Sweet but Kenta ROCKS him!
Gabe goes to another stairway and walks down but Kenta storms up behind him, Kenta CLUBS Gabe, and now Chase has Sanada way over in the back row of the opposite end! Chase can tell where Kenta and Gabe are because of the spotlights following them! Chase CLUBS Sanada, then leaves him behind to go help Kenta. Gabe CHOKES Kenta with a shirt! Gabe mockingly offers the Too Sweet, then cusses Kenta out. Gabe says, “We run this!” in reference to War Dogs over OG Bullet Club. But then Chase goes after Gabe! Sanada hurries to help Gabe and now the brawling is all in the same area! Kenta has Sanada now while Chase keeps after Gabe.
Things finally go back to the ground level and to ringside. Kenta ROCKS Sanada, but Sanada ROCKS Kenta! Gabe CHOKES Chase with a chair! Gabe storms around but Sanada does the same to Kenta on the other side. Chase CHOPS and fires forearms, but Gabe doesn’t flinch. So Chase CLAWS Gabe’s face! Sanada ROCKS Kenta, stalks him, and then Gabe SMACKS Chase with a chair! The Young Lions make sure fans are safely out of the way while Kenta CLAWS Sanada’s face. Gabe brings Chase to ringside and SMACKS him off the apron. Gabe then hurries to help Sanada as he BLINDSIDES Kenta!
Gabe and Kenta brawl now, and Gabe DECKS Kenta! Gabe & Sanada agree to go get Chase, but wait, where is he? Chase runs up from behind to CLOBBER them both! Chase CLUBS Sanada, but Gabe CLAWS Chase’s face! Gabe POSTS Chase, and finally, Sanada puts Chase in the ring. Gabe & Sanada Too Sweet, and Gabe mean mugs Tenzan on commentary. Sanada steps in, and this is finally a match! Sanada CLUBS Chase, whips him, but Chase ducks ‘n’ WRECKS Gabe with a dropkick! Chase RAMS Sanada, HOTSHOTS him, then calls to Kenta. Kenta finds his way in and Chase stomps Sanada in a corner.
Kenta storms up, he and Chase double whip Sanada to the corner. Chase runs in, forearm SMASH, and then he sits Sanada down. Kenta runs up to HYDRAULIC DROPKICK! Chase goes up while Sanada is in the drop zone, for a MACHO ELBOW! Cover, TWO! Chase snarls, Kenta DOUBLE STOMPS Gabe on the outside! Chase keeps on Sanada, reels him in, but Sanada fights the tuck! Chase ROCKS Sanada, whips him to a corner, but Sanada goes up and out then to the floor. Chase chases Sanada around, but Gabe sends Kenta into railing! Sanada KICKS ropes to jam Chase up! Sanada tags in Gabe and the War Dogs bring Chase up.
Gabe & Sanada double suplex, but Chase fights it! Kenta’s back and he BOOTS Gabe! Sanada DROPKICKS Kenta! Chase runs up on Sanada. Sanada wrenches him, but Chase spins through. Sanada fights the suplex to MAGIC SCREW! Gabe is back and he brings Chase up. “I’m a Mad Man-” Chase wrenches out, ducks a lariat, and then spins Gabe, FINAL CUT! Cover, TWO! Gabe stays in this while Kenta and Sanada fight on the outside. Chase locks ‘n’ loads, runs up on Gabe, but Gabe blocks the C-Trigger! Chase fires forearms to get free, but Gabe ROCKS Chase! The ref reprimands about closed fists, but Chase rebounds!
Gabe dodges Chase and hits the COMEBACKER LARIAT! And then a BRAINBUSTER! Cover, Kenta breaks it! Kenta CLUBS Gabe, but Sanada CLAWS Kenta’s face! Sanada TOSSES Kenta out and Gabe brings Chase up. Gabe then pushes Chase over, because he says this is for Kenny Omega! Gabe aims a finger gun at Chase! “Good bye, and F YOU, Kenny!!” Gabe runs up to V-TRIGGER!! Then a PILEDRIVER!! Cover, War Dogs win!!
Winners: Gabe Kidd & Sanada, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Kenta & Chase earn 0)
The War Dogs struck first and never let up, and now they win to break even. Wait, as Kenta & Chase are helped away, and even as Sanada heads out, Gabe sits cross-legged while he has the mic. “Let me be very effin’ clear. You crossed the line as soon as you ran to Tokyo Sports and started calling me all this s*it. Unprofessional, all this s*it. Let me make this very effin’ clear! You said you wanted, you said the fans wanted, I said it before: I don’t give a F what anyone wants but me! And I wanna end your career! So iitengo (January 5th), Gabe Kidd, Kenny Omega, LET’S EFFIN’ GO!!”
The fans are fired up to hear WrestleDynasty now has a massive crossover match added! But will Gabe keep making this about The Best Bout Machine until it comes back to bite him? Or is that just the motivation he needs so he and Sanada can take the trophies?
World Tag League 2024 A Block: Shota Umino & Tomoaki Honma VS Zack Sabre Jr. & Ryohei Oiwa!
The Roughneck & Everyone’s Kokeshi had a rough opening round with their loss, but The Front Man & The Mullet had a mighty main event win. But the tournament might be taking a backseat when Shota wants after the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Will Shota earn a title match while heading for the trophies? Or will ZSJ prove Shota’s just not ready?
As ZSJ & “Roy” step into the ring, Shota gets in ZSJ’s face so ZSJ taunts him with the world title. The ref has them stand down, and the teams sort out. Shota and ZSJ start and they tie right up at the bell. Shota headlocks, ZSJ powers up and out, then he BOOTS Shota! Shota roars, ROCKS ZSJ and runs to RAM him! ZSJ rebounds to BOOT SHota again! ZSJ headlocks, Shota powers out, and they RAM shoulders! Shota rebounds to RUN ZSJ over, but ZSJ is up to UPPERCUT Shota! ZSJ runs, but Shota DROPKICKS ZSJ down! The fans fire up with Shota while ZSJ bails out. Shota pursues and CLUBS ZSJ down!
Shota whips ZSJ hard into railing, then storms up on ZSJ to whip him into more railing! ZSJ comes back to BOOT Shota! Shota is right up to SHOTGUN ZSJ! The fans fire up while both men are down! Honma BLASTS Oiwa for good measure but the ref reprimands him. Shota stands and brings ZSJ up. Shota puts ZSJ in, which the fans applaud, and Shota covers. ONE, but Shota stays on ZSJ. Shota CLUBS ZSJ, tags Honma, and Honma stomps ZSJ in the corner. The ref counts but Honma digs his boot in. The ref counts, Honma steps off, and Honma drags ZSJ up. Honma CLUBS ZSJ, CLUBS him again, then follows him to ropes.
Honma CHOPS ZSJ and ZSJ sputters. Honma CHOPS again, and CHOPS again! ZSJ hobbles away but Honma is on him with a whip. Honma ELBOWS ZSJ down, pats his head and runs, but he stops short of the kokeshi as ZSJ moves! ZSJ grabs an arm and wrangles Honma into a TRIANGLE HOLD! Oiwa BLASTS Shota while Honma scrambles around! The fans fire up as Honma fights and drags ZSJ with him. ZSJ shifts to have just the arm, or no, not just the arm! It’s like a one-armed Italian Stretch! Honma still fights to the ROPEBREAK! Fans applaud, and ZSJ lets go to tag Oiwa. Oiwa drags Honma up to scoop and SLAM!
Oiwa pushes Honma down to then drop an elbow! Cover, ONE! Oiwa clamps onto Honma with an armlock, but Honma fights up. Oiwa wrenches and RAMS Honma into a corner. Oiwa CHOPS, CHOPS, and CHOPS again! Honma kicks and kicks but Oiwa CHOPS him down! Oiwa wraps Honma’s arm around ropes and pulls! The ref counts, Oiwa lets go, and Oiwa headlocks. Oiwa brings Honma over and tags ZSJ. ZSJ cravats Honma for the neck wrench, then he wrangles Honma to the mat. ZSJ bridges with the neck wrench! Honma endures so ZSJ shifts and bridges! Then shifts and bridges!
ZSJ stands to NECK TWIST! Honma writhes but ZSJ covers, TWO! The fans cheer as Honma toughs it out. Shota gets the fans to chant for “HONMA! HONMA!” ZSJ PENALTY- NO, Honma blocks the kick! ZSJ fires SLAP after SLAP but Honma holds on! ZSJ eggs Honma on, so Honma SLAPS ZSJ down! The fans fire up while both men are down! Honma crawls over, hot tag to Shota! Shota runs up to fire forearms on ZSJ! Shota whips, ZSJ reverses but Shota CLOBBERS ZSJ! Shota BLASTS Oiwa for good measure! The fans fire up with Shota as he whips ZSJ corner to corner. Shota runs up, to UPPERCUT!
Shota reels ZSJ in, FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect but Shota shrugs that off. Shota drags ZSJ up, but ZSJ fights the clinch to go for the arm. ZSJ elbows Shota, whips, but Shota reverses to trip ZSJ, turn him over, and STF! ZSJ fights the crossface portion, slips out and wrangles Shota into a FUJIWARA ARMBAR! Shota fights up, but ZSJ pushes on the arm! Shota still fights, slips around, and arm-drags free! ZSJ avoids the dropkick to the leg to NECK TWIST! Tag to Oiwa and Oiwa drags Shota up. Oiwa headlocks, Shota powers out, but Oiwa runs Shota over!
Things keep moving, Oiwa counters Shota’s hip toss with a hip toss! Shota gets up, Oiwa DROPKICKS! Oiwa kips up and the fans fire up! Shota stands Oiwa up, scoops and POWERSLAMS, to then run and SPLASH DOWN! Cover, TWO! Oiwa keeps on Shota but Shota fights the anaconda plex! Shota CLUBS away on Oiwa, then catches him to a clinch. Oiwa slips free, shoves, but Shota dropkicks the legs out! The fans fire up while both men are down! Shota crawls away, hot tag to Honma! Honma storms up to CHOP Oiwa! And CHOP! And CHOP again! Oiwa is in a corner, Honma whips him corner to corner, then runs up to ELBOW! And BULLDOG!
The fans fire up with Honma and he runs, KOKESHI FLOPS as Oiwa moves! Oiwa brings Honma up, but Honma fires hands! Oiwa ROCKS Honma back! Honma fires another flurry, but Oiwa ROCKS him again! Oiwa runs to ROLLING ELBOW! Honma falls and the fans fire up! Oiwa watches Honma go to a corner, and then he runs in, DROPKICK! And BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Honma stays in his and the fans fire up! Oiwa drags Honma up, gut wrenches, but Honma fights it! Honma wrenches out to short arm LARIAT! Oiwa stays up to short arm LARIAT in return! Honma short arm LARIATS, but then Oiwa short arm LARIATS!
Oiwa fires short arm LARIATS again and again, then finally LARIATS Honma down! Cover, but Shota breaks it! ZSJ grabs Shota and drags him out by a leg! ANKLE LOCK! Shota BOOTS ZSJ into railing! Oiwa has the SLEEPER on Honma! Honma reaches out, but Oiwa keeps him from ropes! But Honma slips around to the back, BIG back suplex! But Oiwa holds onto the SLEEPER! Oiwa drags Honma up to his feet, spins him, and THE- NO, Honma blocks the lariat! Oiwa dodges a haymaker to ROCK Honma! Honma ROCKS Oiwa! Oiwa DOUBLE CHOPS! Honma HEADBUTTS, and then JUMPING KOKESHIS!!
The fans fire up while both men are down! Honma and Oiwa crawl, hot tags to ZSJ and Shota! The fans fire up as ZSJ BOOTS! Shota fires a forearm! ZSJ nods and steps back to Shota. ZSJ UPPERCUTS, but Shota UPPERCUTS in return! ZSJ shakes that off to UPPERCUT! Shota staggers, scowls, and comes back to UPPERCUT! ZSJ wobbles but he nods, before he UPPERCUTS again! Both men steady themselves, and Shota comes back to UPPERCUT! ZSJ staggers and sways, but he stays on his feet. ZSJ leans on the ropes, then stands up tall. The fans fire up as ZSJ UPPERCUTS! Shota UPPERCUTS! The UPPERCUTS go back and forth, faster and faster!
Shota UPPERCUTS and ZSJ drops to his knees! The ref has Shota hold on, maybe ZSJ is rattled. ZSJ stands but Shota UPPERCUTS again and again! ZSJ fires up but runs into an UPPERCUT! Shota roars and the fans fire up again! ZSJ stands to SLAP Shota!! Shota wobbles but even ZSJ has to steady himself. Shota drops to his knees to stabilize, and the fans rally up again. Shota rises, so ZSJ KICKS him! And KICKS! Shota shakes his head so ZSJ KICKS! ZSJ paces but Shota nods. Shota rises and eggs ZSJ! ZSJ says fine, and he KICKS, KICKS, and KICKS! Shota growls, then he blocks the kick!
Shota stands to ROCK ZSJ! ZSJ roars, but Shota catches the kick, trips ZSJ, and then steps into the STF!! ZSJ reaches out but Shota drags him from ropes! S T F! Oiwa stomps away on Shota until he lets go! Honma CLUBS Oiwa then throws him out. Honma helps Shota stand and then brings ZSJ around. Honma whips ZSJ to a corner, runs up, and he LARIATS! Feed to Shota’s POP-UP KNEE! Shota then feeds ZSJ to a LARIAT! Clinch and EXPLODER! Honma gets moving, BASEMENT KOKESHI! IGNITION!! Cover, Oiwa breaks it! Honma CLUBS Oiwa and tosses him again, then tells Shota to finish it!
Shota goes to the corner and he takes aim. BLAZE- ARMBAR!! ZSJ catches the Blaze Blade, but then Shota shifts around! ZSJ still wants the arm, Shota has the stack! TWO! ARMBAR!! Honma hits the FALLING KOKESHI!! The fans are thunderous but here comes Oiwa! Honma runs at him, JUMPING KOKESHI FLOPS as Oiwa moves! Oiwa calls to ZSJ as he brings up Shota. Shota fires a forearm but Oiwa shakes his head. Oiwa eggs Shota on so Shota fires up! Shota ROLLING- NO, Oiwa ducks to SLEEPER! And THE- NO, Shota ducks The Grip and a JUMPING KOKESHI takes Oiwa down!
The fans fire up as Shota aims at ZSJ again. BLINDSIDE KNEE in the corner! And then a TORNADO DDT! Shota drags ZSJ up to elevate, but ZSJ wrenches out! ZSJ PELES the arm! Then BOOTS the lariat! ZSJ ducks the enzigiri to PENALTY KICK! Shota is right up, but ZSJ has him in a full nelson! Shota breaks it, only for ZSJ to GERMAN SUPLEX! ZSJ runs up, but into a POP-UP DEATH RIDER!! The fans are thunderous as Shota hauls ZSJ up. But ZSJ scoops first! ZACK DRIVER!! But ZSJ can’t make the cover! The fans are thunderous again while Shota and ZSJ stir! ZSJ and Shota crawl, but then Oiwa BLASTS Honma down!
Oiwa helps ZSJ up while Shota finds he has no partner! Shota turns around, into an ELBOW from Oiwa! ZSJ BOOTS Shota, then feeds him to Oiwa’s ANACONDA SUPLEX! Oiwa sets Shota up for ZSJ’S LARIAT! Cover, HONMA BREAKS IT! The fans fire up again but now Oiwa has the SLEEPER on Honma! ROUNDHOUSE and THE GRIP!! The fans fire up with TMDK as they drag Shota up. They double whip but Shota reverses! Shota kicks off ZSJ to TORNADO DDT Oiwa! Shota then runs up, but DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Shota and ZSJ stay up, so they go again. ZSJ KICKS Shota’s lariat, but Shota SWATS ZSJ’s!
Shota ROCKS ZSJ, ROLLING- SLAP from ZSJ! ZSJ scoops, Shota slips free! Shota backslides, ZSJ rolls through, then fights the underhooks! O’Conner Roll, but Shota trips ZSJ to go for an arm! Another backslide, but another roll through, BLAZE BLADE POINT BLANK!! The fans are thunderous again as Shota rises! Shota aims from a corner, and hits a BLAZE- NO, ZSJ backslides! But Shota rolls through so he can DEATH RIDER!!! Cover, SHOTA & HONMA WIN!!!
Winners: Shota Umino & Tomoaki Honma, by pinfall (gains 2 points; ZSJ & Oiwa earn 0)
The Mighty Don’t Kneel, but the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion just fell to this Reiwa Musketeer! World Tag League aside, will Shota now bring that Paradigm Shift to the Tokyo Dome? Or will ZSJ make sure this is still TMDK’s WrestleKingdom?
World Tag League 2024 A Block: Bishamon VS Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji!
Hirooki Goto & Yoshi-Hashi made it Lights Out last round against Kenta & Chase Owens while The Rampaging Dragon & Gene Blast were tranquilo against Funky Sauce. Only one team can stay spotless, can the Fierce Warrior & Headhunter slay these twin dragons? Or will Los Ingobernables de Japon be that much closer to the trophies?
The teams sort out and after LIJ fist bumps, Yota calls out Goto. Goto accepts and the fans rally as the bell rings. Goto and Yota circle, tie up, and are in a deadlock. Goto finds a point of leverage, he puts Yota on ropes, but then lets off cleanly. The fans applaud and the two reset. They tie up but Yota kicks low. Yota headlocks, Goto powers up and out, but Yota RAMS him! Goto stays up, he runs, and he RAMS Yota! Yota rebounds to CLOBBER Goto! Yota brings Goto up, CHOPS him, but Goto CHOPS back! Yota CHOPS again! Goto backs away to ropes but Yota is on him. Yota whips but Goto grabs ropes!
Hashi tags in, Goto BOOTS Yota, then Bishamon runs Yota over! Then ZANMAI! Takagi storms in but Hashi mule kicks! Bishamon sets up, “Se no!” And they DRUM away on Takagi! The fans cheer while Hashi flexes. Hashi brings Yota up, ROCKS him, and Yota goes to a corner. Hashi CHOPS, but Yota eggs him on. Hashi CHOPS again, and again! Yota sits down and the fans rally up. Hashi looms over Yota, brings him up, and whips him corner to corner. Hashi runs up but Yota BOOTS him! Hashi comes back, blocks the boot, btu Yota brings Hashi down for the STOMP! Takagi runs to BLAST Goto, then goes out after him!
Takagi sends Goto into railing! The fans cheer, and Yota snapmares Hashi for a chinlock. Hashi endures so Yota ELBOWS him in the head! Yota then drags Hashi up, ROCKS him in the back, and Hashi falls against ropes. Yota tags Takagi and Takagi chinlocks Hashi in the ropes. Red Shoes reprimands then counts, so Takagi lets go quickly. Takagi hauls Hashi up to RAM him into the corner again and again. Takagi stomps Hashi, whips him to ropes, then KNEES him! Takagi suplexes high and hard! The fans applaud while Takagi keeps his eyes on Goto. Takagi goes to Hashi, sits him up, and rains down HAMMER ‘N’ ANVIL ELBOWS!
Takagi stands for the ELBOW DROP! Tag to Yota and Yota brings Hashi up. Goto protests as LIJ double whip and DOUBLE SHOULDER TACKLE! Takagi then SENTONS, and Yota SPLASHES down! Cover, TWO! Goto coaches Hashi but Yota drags Hashi up. Yota CLUBS Hashi but Hashi fires forearms! Yota hits a BODY BLOW in return! Yota whips, runs, but Hashi dropkicks the legs out! The fans fire up while both men are down! Hashi and Yota crawl, Hashi hot tags Goto! Goto CLOBBERS Yota, BLASTS Takagi, then goes back to Yota. Yota kicks and runs but Goto follows to LARIAT! Takagi runs in, but Goto kicks him!
Takagi fights the suplex, suplexes in return, but Goto slips free! Goto waistlocks but Takagi elbows him! LIJ regroups to double whip Goto to a corner. Takagi runs in but Goto dodges! LARIAT for Yota! Goto kicks Takagi, and suplexes him onto Yota! Cover on Yota, TWO! The fans rally and Goto hauls Yota up. Yota fights the fireman’s carry with elbows. Goto ROCKS Yota, Yota ROCKS Goto, repeat! The forearms go back and forth, faster and faster, but Goto gets the edge! Goto roars, runs, but Yota clinches for the BACKBREAKER! FLATLINER! STOMP! Takagi BLASTS Hashi! The fans fire up with LIJ as they regroup.
LIJ whips Goto to the corner again, and Yota ELBOWS! Takagi sends Yota back in to SPLASH! Takagi LARIATS, Yota BOOTS, Takagi BLINDSIDE LARIATS, and then a DOUBLE BACK SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Goto stays in this but Yota brings him back up. Yota has Goto in the drop zone, for the MAROON- NO, Goto avoids the crush! Goto fireman’s carries to USHIGOROSHI! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Goto and Yota crawl, hot tags to Takagi and Hashi! The fans fire up as Hashi and Takagi RAM shoulders! Hashi dodges to RAM Takagi, Takagi RAMS back! They RAM again, and roar!
Hashi ROCKS Takagi, CHOPS him, then turns him for a NECKBREAKER! The fans fire up with Hashi and he aims from a corner. Takagi goes to a corner, Hashi runs in, but Takagi dodges! Takagi runs up, but into a BOOT! Hashi runs up, into the ELBOW! JAB! YUKON feint and DDT! Hashi is down and Takagi says “TOKI GA KITA!” The time has come, and the fans rally with “OI! OI! OI!” Takagi winds up, runs up, but blocks a boot to LARIAT! Takagi keeps moving, but Hashi gets around to waistlock! Takagi switches, Hashi RAMS Takagi to a corner! Goto runs up to LARIAT Takagi! Feed to the mule kick!
Bishamon sets up, GOTO GO TO HUNTER! The fans fire up and Goto calls for it! Hashi gets the legs, but Takgi kicks free! Takagi wrenches, dodges, SLEEPER on Goto! Yota RANAS Hashi! Then Yota runs up on Goto but Goto BOOTS him! Goto elbows Takagi, Hashi SUPERKICKIS Yota! Goto has Yota up, he and Hashi hits G Y R!! Yota flounders but Takgi sends Goto into Hashi! PUMPING- NO, Bishamon dodges the lariats and they trap Takagi at the ropes! BLINDISDE LARIAT to SNAP DRAGON! Takagi is up, DOUBLE LARIATS with Goto! Takagi SWATS a lariat, ELBOWS Hashi, JABS him, then runs! But into Goto’s LARIAT!!
The fans fire up and Bishamon regroups. They whip Takagi into the fireman’s carry! FIERCE FLASH! And now Hashi calls the end! They have Takagi up, SHO- NO, SUPERKICK to Hashi from Yota! SUPERKICK to Goto from Yota! Goto tumbles out, Hashi is in a corner, and Yota runs to SPLASH Hashi! Then Yota hoists Hashi up top, CHOPS him, and climbs! The fans fire up with Yota as he brings Hashi up, for a SUPERPLEX! Takagi SLIDING PUMPING BOMBERS! Takagi starts up another “OI! OI! OI!” and the fans are with him! LIJ drags Hashi up, they BOOSTED WHEELBARROW GERMAN!! Cover, GOTO BREAKS IT!
Yota stomps Goto and CLUBS him! LIJ drags Goto up, but Goto fires forearms on them both! Goto is a fierce warrior to be sure! But he runs into a LARIAT! And GENE TRIGGER! PUMPING BOMBER! The fans fire up as LIJ aims at Hashi! Takagi runs up to LARIAT! Snapmare and Yota aims! Takagi makes sure Hashi is lined up, but Goto anchors Yota! Takagi rushes over but Hashi shoves him into Yota! Roll-up with bridge! TWO!!! Takagi escapes, Hashi ROCKS him! The fans are thunderous as both men wobble. Takagi fires a forearm! Hashi fires back! Takagi fires another! Hashi wobbles, drops to a knee, but he comes back to fire another forearm!
Takagi and Hashi go back and forth, faster and faster! They both wobble again, but then Hashi fires a strike fest! The CHOP tops it off, but Takagi just snarls! Takagi fires boxing elbows! Hashi roars, but Takagi JABS! HEADBUTTS! SUPERKICK from Hashi! DISCUS PUJMPING from Takagi! Cover, TWO!!! The fans fire up and Takagi powers up! Takagi runs, to PUMPING BOMBER!! Takagi pump handles and torture racks, but ITADAKIGARI!! Cover, BISHAMON WINS!!!
Winners: Bishamon, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Takagi & Yota earn 0)
A sudden turnaround, but it can’t be called an upset with how Goto & Hashi have been World Tag League winners and IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Champions besides! But if this is how hard Takagi & Tsuji fought, yet they still fell short, how much harder must they fight to be on top of the block?
As for Bishamon, Hashi has the mic first. “Last year, Bishamon made history be becoming the first-ever IWGP Tag Team Champions to win this league. We also achieved the first-ever threepeat. This year, we’re looking to go undefeated!” The fans cheer that lofty goal, and even chant for “BI-SHA-MON! BI-SHA-MON!” Hashi says then, in Kumamoto, when they win their FOURTH STRAIGHT tournament, “We’ll show you our happiest Zanmai celebration ever.” The fans are certainly intrigued by that. Hashi says Bishamon’s four-peat will come in the blink of an eye!
With that mic drop, the mission is clear! No need to #GetBackUp when you’re still riding high, but will Goto & Hashi continue to add to their historic achievements? Or will a team come along to ruin it all?
Here are the NEW A Block standings!
Jeff Cobb & Callum Newman: 2-0, 4 points
Bishamon: 2-0, 4 points
Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji: 1-1, 2 points
Zack Sabre Jr. & Ryohei Oiwa: 1-1, 2 points
Gabe Kidd & Sanada: 1-1, 2 points
Shota Umino & Tomoaki Honma: 1-1, 2 points
Kenta & Chase Owens: 0-2, 0 points
Alex Zayne & Ryusuke Taguchi: 0-2, 0 points
My Thoughts:
A great event for WTL A Block, but I hope there won’t be any more delays in the On Demand upload, there’s too much to do on a Friday to wait on this. Anyway, I had a bad feeling Funky Sauce would lose again, but they had a strong showing against Callum & Cobb. Great brawl between Gabe & Sanada with Kenta & Chase. But considering Gabe is building towards that match with Kenny Omega, good win for him and Sanada, and then good promo from Gabe to call Omega out. This all probably takes Gabe & Sanada out of the running for the finals, because they can play up how Gabe is too distracted by wanting after Omega.
Great match from Shota & Honma VS ZSJ & Oiwa, but this match also proved me right from earlier. This was just a formality to make ZSJ VS Shota for the world title official. Shota gets the upset win on ZSJ and now that is Shota’s path to WrestleKingdom. But Bishamon VS LIJ was awesome stuff, and what a great win for Goto & Hashi. Goto & Hashi are definitely set up to make another run at the trophies, but I’m still not sure of their chances of winning. The threepeat was pretty surprising as it was, but a four-peat would be wild.
My Score: 9/10
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Everybody wants Mina, but Mina wants Mariah!
Before they celebrate with champagne on Full Gear, Mariah May & Mina Shirakawa team up for a tag match! Will Rampage truly become “Glampage?”
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Mariah May & Mina Shirakawa VS Harley Cameron & Nyla Rose; Mariah & Mina win.
- Juice Robinson VS The Butcher; Juice wins.
- Six Man Tag: The Conglomeration VS The Dark Order; The Conglomeration wins.
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Mariah May & Mina Shirakawa VS Harley Cameron & Nyla Rose!
While the AEW Women’s World Champion and her best friend will have their Championship Champagne Celebration tomorrow night, tonight is about celebrating a victory together. But will The Glamour & The Fighting Gravure Idol get that win? Or can the wild Aussie and Native Beast put a damper on the fun?
The teams sort out and Mina starts against Nyla. The fans rally, “We Want Mina!” and Nyla says so does she! They step up and Nyla taunts Mina’s height by calling for the knuckle lock. Mina reaches up but Nyla switches hands. And then switches, switches, switches, but Mina almost makes it a dance. The fans cheer as it indeed becomes a dance off between Mina and Nyla. But then Mina kicks low! Mina runs, but Nyla catches her! Nyla pops Mina up and around, but Mina slips free. Mina dodges, and she slides to pose. The fans cheer, Nyla shows she can shimmy, and she SUPERKICKS Mina down!
Nyla scoops Mina to SLAM her! Nyla swaggers, drags Mina up, and then scoops. Harley wants in but Nyla says not now. She is holding a grown human woman! Nyla SLAMS Mina down, runs, but Harley tags in! Nyla asks what is wrong with Harley, they argue, but Harley runs up on Mina. Mina fires hands, then facelocks and SOBATS! Mina runs, but Harley drops under. Mina rolls, then bypasses, runs, and tilt-o-whirls to a RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Cover, ONE!! Harley stays in this but Mina stays on her. Mina bumps Harley off buckles, then tags in Mariah. Mariah CHOPS Harley, then puts some stank on the DOUBLE CHOP!
Mariah brings Harley around, scoops, and SPIN-OUT SIDEWALK SLAMS! Cover, TWO! Harley toughs it out but Mariah sucker punches Nyla! The fans boo but Mariah is coy as she tags in Mina. Mariah & Mina double whip Harley, then trip her up, and “Woo~!” DOUBLE SHOTGUN! Mina & Mariah both shake it up, but Nyla joins in. Nyla then drags them up by their hair, for a meeting- NO, Mariah & Mina stop from colliding. They smile, then double kick Nyla. They TOSS Nyla out at the ramp and Harley is upset with Nyla. But then Mariah & Mina run to WRECK their opponents with dropkicks!
Mariah & Mina pose cutely on the apron and blow kisses to each other. Then they fetch Harley into the ring as Rampage goes picture in picture.
Mina stalks Harley, then winds up to KICK her in the back! Harley writhes, Mina pushes her to a cover, TWO! Mina drags Harley up and brings her around to bump off buckles. Tag to Mariah, and Mariah brings Harley out for a HALF HATCH! Cover, TWO! Harley stays in this but Mariah stays on her. Mariah fireman’s carries but Harley fights free. Harley throws Mariah down by her hair! Harley waistlocks, Mariah fights the lift and wrenches out. Harley ducks a kick to pump handle and BACK SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Mariah stays in this but Harley stays on her. Harley drags Mariah up to whip to the corner, then she tags Nyla.
Nyla stomps away on Mariah, then stands her up to CHOP! Nyla stalks Mariah to a corner, Rampage returns to single picture, and Nyla snapmares for a NECK SNAPPER! Cover, TWO! Nyla drags Mariah around, ties up the legs, and clamps on the chinlock! Mariah endures but Nyla brings her up to whip her to ropes. Nyla scoops to SIDEWALK SLAM! Nyla keeps moving, SPLASH DOWN! Cover, TWO! Harley shouts for the tag, Nyla tags her in. Harley RAMS into Mariah again and again, then snapmares. Mariah staggers up, Harley runs and SHINING WIZARDS! Cover, TWO Mariah survives and Harley argues the count.
Harley taunts Mina, drags Mariah up, but Mariah swings. Harley dodges the lariat but Mariah blocks Sole Food, to HEADBUTT! Mariah and Harley both fall back! Both women crawl, the fans rally up, but Harley anchors Mariah’s legs! Mariah KICKS Harley away, hot tag to Mina! Mina rallies on Harley, whips, but Harley reverses. Mina comes back to NECKBREAKER DROP! The fans fire up with Mina and she runs corner to corner, but Harley dodges! But then Mina dodges! Mina ROCKS Harley, goes up and FLYING CHUCKS! Harley falls, Mina covers, but Nyla stomps it apart! Nyla helps Harley up and they double whip Mina.
Mina reverses to send Harley away. Mina mule kicks Nyla, ELBOWS Harley, victory rolls Nyla and has the legs! Harley staggers but runs up, only for Mina to catch her! Mina spins Harley, DDT SNAP LOCK COMBO! The fans fire up with Mina and she hot tags Mariah! Nyla hobbles up, into Mariah’s SHOTGUN! But Harley rolls Mariah! TWO!! Mariah is up and she KNEES Harley down! Harley staggers to a corner but Mariah hoists her up! Electric Chair Lift, and Mina tags in! Mina climbs, for a BULLDOG DOOMSDAY!! Cover, Mariah & Mina win!
Winners: Mariah May & Mina Shirakawa, by pinfall
The AEW Women’s World Champion and the Rev-Pro Undisputed British Women’s Champion are victorious together, just like they wanted! Will they toast this victory and all others tomorrow night? Or will someone look to ruin their Full Gear fun?
Rampage returns and…
Lexy Nair welcomes us back, while also welcoming us to the official Full Gear Zero Hour weigh-in. Please welcome first, QT Marshall! The fans boo as QT makes his return to AEW TV, and he shows off the “DOOM” logo on his track jacket. QT steps into the ring and now Lexy welcomes out Big Justice and Big Boom AJ! The fans cheer as the Costco Guys are here, giving out high-fives and fist bumps! QT is already annoyed but Lexy says before we get started, do either of them have something to say? QT steps up to say yes, he does! Enough with the “Boom,” first off! Tomorrow night, QT brings the doom!
QT told AJ 20 years ago that he didn’t have it. 20 years later, AJ still doesn’t have it! The fans boo but AJ just shrugs that off. AJ tells QT that QT’s been waiting those 20 years to get AJ in the ring. But AJ’s been waiting ever since QT tossed those double chunk chocolate cookies! The fans cheer that! But AJ says hold on, hold on. He’s got a special surprise for us. He wants someone real special to be at Full Gear to ring the bell when AJ rings QT’s bell and he Power-Booms QT through this ring. QT asks who. AJ says there’s only one guy that can be. They scratch their chins, and yes, it’ll be THE RIZZLER!!
QT is seething but the fans love it! QT gets to business by taking off the jacket and the sweatpants. QT steps on the scale, flexes, and we get the numbers on the tron: 229 pounds flat for QT! QT is all fired up, he’s bringing that heavyweight build. The fans fire up for AJ, “Bring the Boom! Bring the Boom!” Wait, what? 550?! AJ’s big but not THAT big. QT says this must be why he’s Big Boom AJ. Maybe he should laugh off the double chunk chocolate cookies. Big Justice steps up! And he says we all know QT rigged the scale! Right? Right? But see, that won’t matter when his dad brings that BOOM on Saturday night! Is QT ready?
QT steps up but AJ gets in QT’s way. QT takes a swing! AJ ROCKS QT first! AJ makes sure Big Justice is okay, but then QT hits the DIAMOND CUTTER! The fans boo but QT says that’s gonna be the DOOM! Will QT not care who or what Big Boom AJ brings to Full Gear? Or will he slammed on the mat for The Rizzler?
AEW takes a closer look at the AEW World Tag Team Championship Fatal 4 Way.
Malakai Black says, “Eight men, four destinies intertwined.” Anthony Bowens recaps: The Acclaimed, Kings of the Black Throne, Outrunners, and Private Party, fighting for the titles. Marq Quen says he and Zay worked SO damn hard for these titles. But The Outrunners are hard as a rock! Malakai says The House has a “trigger full of promises to deliver.” Bowens says they have everyone’s number, but The Outrunners feel they have nothing to lose! Malakai & Brody say come one, come all, for all shall perish! Zay promises he & Quen will do whatever it takes to leave Full Gear still your AEW World Tag Team Champions, and that’s a flex.
Juice Robinson VS The Butcher!
While everyone else, such as the Bang Bang Gang’s fearless leader, Jay White, gears up for Full Gear, Rock Hard Robinson is just looking to get a win. Butcher almost shoves him off the apron, will Butcher cause this Collision Cowboy to go off the rails? Or will it be Guns Up for the Reading, Pennsylvania Gold Members?
The bell rings and Juice ties up with Butcher. They’re in a deadlock and quickly go to the mat. They also quickly get back up, and Juice powers Butcher to a corner. The ref counts, they go along ropes, in a corner, then along more ropes. Butcher has Juice on the ropes but he lets off with a scuffing forearm. Juice has wild eyes to go with his wild hair, and he shoots in to headlock. Butcher powers up and out, they RAM shoulders, and Butcher doesn’t budge. Butcher eggs Juice on, but Juice grins. Juice stomps Butcher’s foot! Juice headlocks but Butcher fires body shots. Butcher powers up and out but Juice RAMS him!
Butcher rebounds to CLOBBER Juice! Things keep moving, Juice drops then hurdles, then he goes to hip toss. Butcher blocks to body shot and LARIAT! The fans fire up while Butcher stalks Juice to a corner. Butcher stands Juice up to CHOP! The fans “WOO~” and then Butcher climbs up. Butcher says count along, but then Juice sips out before he even starts! Juice trips Butcher up, then climbs, and now fans get to count! Juice rains down fists all the way to nine, then winds up, to BITE Butcher for ten! But then Butcher DUMPS Juice to the floor! Butcher storms out after Juice to RAILING BACK SUPLEX!
Juice writhes more but Butcher drags him back up. Butcher throws Juice into the apron while Rampage goes picture in picture.
Butcher LARIATS Juice against the apron, pushes him into the ring, then stalks him to another corner. Butcher runs up to LARIAT! Juice staggers and Butcher scoops him for a BACKBREAKER! Juice writhes, Butcher runs, and he drops a leg, brother! Cover, TWO! Juice stays in this but Butcher drags him up. Butcher ROCKS Juice in the back! Butcher then stands Juice up, shoves him to ropes, and ROCKS him again! Juice drops to his knees but Butcher drags him around into a chinlock. Juice endures, reaches out, ROPEBREAK! Butcher lets go to stomp away on Juice! Butcher then clamps onto Juice with a dragon sleeper!
Juice endures as Butcher bends him. Juice fights up, powers up, and ROCKS Butcher! And ROCKS him! And hits a JAWBREAKER! Juice whips, Butcher reverses and ELBOWS him down! Butcher stalks Juice to ropes, stands on Juice’s face, but the ref counts. Butcher steps away, then drags Juice up. Butcher ROCKS Juice, but Juice shakes his head. Butcher ROCKS Juice in the back again, and Juice drops to his knees as Rampage goes to break.
Rampage returns as Butcher runs up, only for Juice to BOOT him! Juice then dodges Butcher, atomic drops and roars! Juice HEADBUTTS Butcher to the corner, but Butcher snarls! Butcher runs up, into a LEG LARIAT! Juice grits his teeth and the fans fire up. Juice pumps up, takes aim, and he JABS! JABS! JABS! Juice roars, and Butcher falls for the left hand feint! DDT! Juice adds a SENTON, then covers, TWO! Butcher is tough but Juice grins. The fans rally up and Juice watches Butcher go to a corner. Juice runs up to LARIAT! Juice calls his shot, goes corner to corner, and back again, but Butcher throws him back! LARIAT!! Cover, TWO!!
The fans fire up but Butcher is furious! Butcher drags Juice up, reels him in, and hits a BIG back suplex, only for Juice to land out! Roll up, with a bridge! TWO, and Juice hurries away. Butcher rises, runs up, but Juice drop toeholds him into buckles! Juice gets moving, CANNONBALL! The fans fire up with Juice and Juice pumps up. Butcher rises, into the JAB! JAB! JAB! LEFT HAND O’- NO, Butcher slips around, half nelson, BACKBREAKER! And then JACKHAMMER! Cover, TWO!! Juice survives and Butcher is furious! Butcher drags Juice up, calls his shot, and suplexes, but Juice fights that off!
Juice slips free to LEFT HAND O’ GOD! Juice powers up, another LEFT HAND O’ GOD!! The fans fire up again as Juice brings Butcher up. JUICE IS LOOSE!! Cover, Juice wins!
Winner: Juice Robinson, by pinfall
And that’s one for Bullet Club Gold! Will Jay White look to do just as much damage to Hangman Page? Or will the Blackhat Cowboy still be number one with a bullet?
PROGRAMMING NOTE for next week!
There will be no Friday Night Rampage next week, because it will be a BACK-TO-BACK Rampage & Collision Saturday night! Make sure your DVR is ready for three hours of AEW action!
Backstage interview with Thunder Rosa.
Lexy is with La Mera Mera and brings up how next week will be an ALL LUCHA Rampage. That must be exciting. Rosa is beyond excitement! It is about time they get some lucha libre to spice up Rampage. Atlantis Jr, Hechicero, and the return of Mystico! C’mon, now! Well what about Rosa? Yes, what about Rosa? Rosa hasn’t had a true lucha match in awhile, but why not? An open challenge for any luchadora or female wrestler that wants after La Mera Mera! In steps Harley Cameron, wearing a Hologram mask, and putting on a robot voice. “Greetings. I am famed luchadora, Harley-gram, the female counterpart to Hologram.”
Rosa is trying not to laugh as “Harley-gram” officially accepts the open challenge. Rosa tells Harley-gram that she looks familiar. Like a certain someone she beat two weeks ago. Does not compute with Harley-gram. Okay, fine. Compute this: Next week, Rosa will yank her cord and shut her down! OH SHUT UP! What? Uh… Danger! Danger, Will Robinson! Danger! “Harley-gram” runs off and Rosa asks if this is really happening. Rosa sighs, but will she just have to reboot Harley back to factory settings?
Ricochet speaks.
“I have had my eyes on the International title since I debuted in AEW. And Takeshita has cost me my chance at becoming International Champion on more than one occasion. I was the last person to pin the International Champion, and I plan on doing it one more time, at Full Gear. At Full Gear, Takeshita finds out what the world already knows: That Ricochet is not from here. Ricochet is outta this world!” The King of Flight is determined to dethrone The Alpha. Will Ricochet become The One & Only International Champion?
BREAKING NEWS for the Full Gear Zero Hour!
Anna Jay lost last week in her last chance championship match, but she also rejected the offer of The Vendetta. Now Deonna Purrazzo is looking to teach Anna why that was a mistake. Will The Virtuosa make sure Anna’s never The Star of the Show? Or will she learn why Anna’s still The Queenslayer? Then, we see Dante Martin, The Beast Mortos, Komander and Buddy Matthews compete in what will surely be a fast and furious Fatal 4 Way! Who wins some big momentum, and possibly a spot in the Continental Classic?
Six Man Tag: The Conglomeration VS The Dark Order!
While Tomohiro Ishii is aiming for the ROH World Championship next Wednesday on Thanksgiving Eve, he, Mark Briscoe & Rocky Romero don’t mind building up momentum in the Trios Division. Will the Stone Pitbull, Sussex County Chicken & Azucar be rolling towards titles? Or can Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds & John Silver remind everyone that The Dark Order is good enough?
The trios sort out and Mark starts against Silver. The two shake hands, and the fans cheer on “Johnny Hungy!” Silver and Mark tie up, go around, and Silver headlocks. Mark powers up and out, but Silver runs him over! Silver flexes, runs, but Mark drops down to then arm-drag! Silver arm-drags back! Mark sweeps to cover, ONE! Silver sweeps to cover, ONE! Both men stand and the fans fire up. Silver and Mark reset, tie up, and Mark headlocks. Silver powers up and out, hurdles, but then Mark hits the crane stance! Silver stays back, and then shows off his Dark Order Karate! The fans fire up and the two circle again.
Mark shows off more of his Redneck Kung-Fu, but then Uno CLOBBERS him! Even Silver’s disappointed but Uno backs off. Silver brings Mark up, Uno tags in, and then he tags Reynolds. Uno CLAWS Mark’s back. then Dark Order DOUBLE LARIAT SANDWICHES! Uno hits a JAWBREAKER, Reynolds adds a BACKBREAKER, and then Uno hits the DDT! Reynolds covers, TWO! Reynolds drags Mark back, tags Uno, and they stomp Mark down. Uno puts Mark in a corner, whips him corner to corner, but Mark goes up to FLYING FOREARM! Mark powers Uno to the Conglomeration corner then tags in Ishii.
Ishii CHOPS Uno, and CHPOS, and CHOSP! Uno feels those even through his business shirt! Tag to Rocky but Uno hits low. Uno whips, Rocky reverses and UPPERCUTS! Rocky winds up as Uno goes to a corner, and he runs in to LARIAT! That’s one-ever! Then two-ever! Then three-ever! Rocky gives some Latino Heat, but Reynolds runs up! Rocky gives Reynolds four-ever! More Latino Heat and the fans fire up! Uno runs up, to catch Rocky for SOMETHING EVIL! Rocky flops out of the ring and Uno flexes, but Rampage goes picture in picture.
The ring count starts but Reynolds throws Rocky in. Reynolds drops an elbow, then stands on Rocky’s face. Reynolds scuffs Rocky with his sole, then bumps Rocky off buckles. Uno traps Rocky while Silver tags in. The Dark Order mugs Rocky, then Silver scoops and SLASMS! “I’m freakin’ jacked, baby!” Silver drags Rocky up, ROCKS him with forearms, then puts him in a corner. Silver ROCKS Rocky again, then puts him in the Dark Order corner for a LARIAT! Silver tags Uno then flexes on The Conglomeration. Uno taunts Ishii, then brings Rocky up. Rocky fires forearms! Rocky backs Uno down, then runs, but into a BOOT!
Uno hauls Rocky up to hit a BACKBREAKER! Cover, ONE!! Uno is upset that he only got one, but the fans rally for Rocky. Uno stomps Rocky’s hand! Rocky goes to a corner and Uno CHOPS him down! Uno does Scott Hall fingers to taunt Rocky, then he bumps Rocky off Silver’s boots! Reynolds tags in, pushes Rocky down, and then he stands on Rocky before an IMPLODER SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Rocky flounders but Reynolds stalks him. Reynolds taunts Rocky, then brings him up. Rocky fires forearms! And forearms! And then he powers Reynolds back! Reynolds digs his heels in to keep Rocky from his corner!
Reynolds knees Rocky, whips him, but Rocky sunset flips! TWO! Reynolds CLOBBERS Rocky! Cover, TWO! Reynolds is frustrated but he tags in Uno. Uno rolls up his sleeves while soaking up the heat from Reading. Uno clamps onto Rocky with a chinlock and he grinds Rocky down. Rocky endures and fights around while the fans rally up. Rocky fires body shots as Rampage returns to single picture, but Uno clamps on tighter! Rocky is fading! Uno sits Rocky down, then BLASTS Ishii! The ref keeps Mark from getting at Uno, and Uno stomps Rocky. Uno again taunts Mark, then runs up, but into a BOOT!
Rocky fires off hands on Reynolds & Silver! Rocky rolls past Uno to hot tag Mark! The fans fire up as Mark dodges Uno to then fire hands on him and Reynolds! Mark CHOPS and ROCKS and repeat! Mark fires a flurry and ROCKS Uno! Reynolds swings into a wrench, KICK, and then a CHOP for Silver before the ROLLING ELBOW on Reynolds! Uno runs up but Mark just keeps throwing shots! Forearms and CHOPS on Uno and Silver! Silver waistlocks but Mark BOOTS Uno away! Mark breaks free to PELE Silver! Uno runs up, into an EXPLODER! The fans fire up and Mark covers, TWO! Mark stays fired up and the fans are with him!
Mark fires hands on Uno, then fireman’s carries. Uno fights free and throws Mark into ropes! Reynolds BOOTS Mark, Uno reels Mark in! Silver SUPERKICKS before the PILEDRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Mark survives and The Dark Order can’t believe it! Uno tags Silver, Silver tags Reynolds, and they haul Mark up. PENDULUM- NO, Mark fights free to BOOT Silver! Mark dodges Uno & Reynolds, hot tag to Ishii! Ishii CLOBBERS Reynolds and RAMS Uno, but Uno stays up! Uno dodges Ishii’s haymaker to waistlock, but Ishii ducks as Reynolds runs up! Reynolds ROCKS Uno by accident! Ishii CLOBBERS Uno! And GERMAN SUPLEXES Reynolds!
The fans fire up with Ishii as he brings Reynolds up. Ishii suplexes, but Silver makes the save! Silver KICKS Ishii, but Ishii CHOPS Silver! KICK! CHOP! Repeat! The fans fire up and Ishii CHOPS, CHOPS and CHOPS! Ishii runs, breaks through the kick, but not the SUPERKICK! Silver GERMAN SUPLEXES! But Ishii’s right back up! LARIAT for Silver! Reynolds BOOTS Ishii down! Mark LARIATS Reynolds up and out! Rocky hurries to fetch a chair for Mark! Mark sets that up and the fans cheer him on! Mark builds speed , but Reynolds trips him up! Rocky FLYING RANAS Reynolds! Uno BOOTS Rocky!
Uno helps Reynolds up, but Mark FLIES! The fans fire up with Mark and he high-fives the front row. Mark goes back for Reynolds, puts him in, and Ishii SLIDING LARIATS! Ishii roars and he hauls Reynolds up! Suplex for the BRAINBUSTER!! Cover, Conglomeration wins!
Winners: The Conglomeration, by pinfall
A great battle from these factions, but it is Strong Style that wins out! Will this happen again when Ishii goes 1v1 with The Learning Tree? Or will Chris Jericho make sure the Age of Nueve lasts forever and ever?
My Thoughts:
A great Rampage here for the go-home to Full Gear, but it was definitely just a go-home. They’re even ending with the November Rain music video from last Saturday as I type this. Good promo from Ricochet to hype up his match with Takeshita, but that’s still a toss-up to me. A part of me does want Ricochet to have the International Champion so Takeshita can enter the Continental Classic and go after Okada like he was supposed to do just a month ago. It really depends on what the Don Callis Family story is going to be with Ospreay and Fletcher, as The Don Callis Family isn’t losing everything at Full Gear.
Great opening tag of Mariah & Mina VS Nyla & Harley, though I really thought that was going to be the main event. But at the same time, of course Mariah & Mina won. No tease for anything at Full Gear so maybe they’ll wait to surprise us with Toni Storm or something tomorrow. Harley becoming “Harley-gram” just to get a rematch with Rosa was hilarious stuff, as does that “All Lucha Rampage” episode they’re hyping up. But oh look, next week is back-to-back Rampage and Collision on a Saturday just to try and undercut Survivor Series. It won’t matter, I’m still watching WarGames and leaving AEW for after, but it’s nice of them to do everything on one night.
Very good filler match of Juice VS Butcher, that was a strong return to singles action for Juice. Very nice Zero Hour matches but I kinda wish they’d given us a segment on TV to set up Deonna VS Anna rather than just announcing it. Maybe there was something social media had but I’m still not someone who follows all the socials. And that Fatal 4 Way is awesome, can’t wait to see who comes out of that a winner. Good promo overall from Big Boom AJ and QT Marshall, but I’m not sure it needed to be a weigh-in. A press conference style segment would’ve been fine, or even a contract signing, but I guess they just wanted to set up QT’s “lay off the cookies” joke. QT stands tall with his cutter taking down AJ, so you can bet AJ dooms QT in the Zero Hour.
Also great Six Man Tag main event, though I don’t think I’ve ever seen a main event without entrances. Great win for Conglomeration, though, but yeah, Ishii sure ain’t winning the ROH World Championship.
My Score: 8.8/10
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