Current Events > Bad_Mojo's topic for New Japan's G1 Climax 2017 (Ongoing Spoilers)

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What is the G1 Climax?

Every year New Japan Pro Wrestling holds the G1 Climax, a Round-Robin Tournament to crown the winner of the G1 Climax, who gets to pick a championship to fight for at any show in the future, which most of the time is at WrestleKingdom (New Japan's WrestleMania) in January and they go for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. IF the IWGP Champion wins the G1 he gets to pick who he faces

The G1 usually lasts about two week. All the wrestlers are separated into Two Blocks (A and B) and they face each person in their Block once and you get points based on how you do: Win = 2, Tie = 1, Loss = 0


A Block
Hiroshi Tanahashi
Togi Makabe
Tomohiro Ishii
Hirooki Goto
YOSHI-HASHI
Bad Luck Fale
Yuji Nagata
Zack Sabre Jr.
Kota Ibushi
Tetsuya Naito


B Block
Kazuchika Okada (IWGP Champion)
Toru Yano
Satoshi Kojima
Michael Elgin
Juice Robinson
Tama Tonga
SANADA
EVIL
Minoru Suzuki
Kenny Omega


Start Date: July 17th
Time: **Next Post**
How to watch: New Japan World (About $9 a month)
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The entire card (unless someone is injured)

July 17th -- Hokkaido (A Block, 2 a.m. ET) (English Commentary)

Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
Kota Ibushi vs. Tetsuya Naito
Yuji Nagata vs. YOSHI-HASHI
Togi Makabe vs. Bad Luck Fale
Hirooki Goto vs. Tomohiro Ishii

July 20th -- Korakuen Hall (B Block, 5:30 a.m. ET) (English Commentary)

Minoru Suzuki vs. Kenny Omega
SANADA vs. EVIL
Kazuchika Okada vs. Toru Yano
Michael Elgin vs. Tama Tonga
Satoshi Kojima vs. Juice Robinson

July 21st -- Korakuen Hall (A Block, 5:30 a.m. ET) (English Commentary)

Tetsuya Naito vs. YOSHI-HASHI
Kota Ibushi vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
Yuji Nagata vs. Hirooki Goto
Togi Makabe vs. Tomohiro Ishii
Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Bad Luck Fale

July 22nd -- Korakuen Hall (B Block, 5:30 a.m. ET) (English Commentary)

Kenny Omega vs. Tama Tonga
Minoru Suzuki vs. SANADA
EVIL vs. Juice Robinson
Kazuchika Okada vs. Michael Elgin
Satoshi Kojima vs. Toru Yano

July 23rd -- Tokyo Machida Gymnasium (A Block, 5 a.m. ET)

Kota Ibushi vs. Tomohiro Ishii
Togi Makabe vs. Hirooki Goto
Tetsuya Naito vs. Bad Luck Fale
YOSHI-HASHI vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Yuji Nagata

July 25th -- Fukushima (B Block, 5:30 a.m. ET)

Kazuchika Okada vs. SANADA
Kenny Omega vs. Toru Yano
Tama Tonga vs. EVIL
Juice Robinson vs. Minoru Suzuki
Satoshi Kojima vs. Michael Elgin

July 26th -- Miyagi (A Block, 5:30 a.m. ET)

Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Hirooki Goto
Kota Ibushi vs. Togi Makabe
Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Bad Luck Fale
Tomohiro Ishii vs. YOSHI-HASHI
Tetsuya Naito vs. Yuji Nagata

July 27th -- Niigata (B Block, 5:30 a.m. ET)

Michael Elgin vs. Kenny Omega
Minoru Suzuki vs. EVIL
SANADA vs. Toru Yano
Juice Robinson vs. Tama Tonga
Kazuchika Okada vs. Satoshi Kojima

July 29th -- Aichi (A Block, 5:00 a.m. ET)

Tetsuya Naito vs. Tomohiro Ishii
Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. YOSHI-HASHI
Hirooki Goto vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
Kota Ibushi vs. Bad Luck Fale
Togi Makabe vs. Yuji Nagata

July 30th -- Gifu (B Block, 3:30 a.m. ET)

Kenny Omega vs. Satoshi Kojima
Kazuchika Okada vs. Juice Robinson
Michael Elgin vs. SANADA
Minoru Suzuki vs. Tama Tonga
EVIL vs. Toru Yano

August 1st -- Kagoshima (A Block, 5:30 a.m. ET)

Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kota Ibushi
Tomohiro Ishii vs. Yuji Nagata
YOSHI-HASHI vs. Bad Luck Fale
Tetsuya Naito vs. Hirooki Goto
Togi Makabe vs. Zack Sabre Jr.

August 2nd -- Fukuoka (B Block, 5:30 a.m. ET)

Kenny Omega vs. EVIL
Minoru Suzuki vs. Satoshi Kojima
Kazuchika Okada vs. Tama Tonga
SANADA vs. Juice Robinson
Michael Elgin vs. Toru Yano

August 4th -- Ehime (A Block, 6 a.m. ET)

Tetsuya Naito vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Togi Makabe
Kota Ibushi vs. Yuji Nagata
Hirooki Goto vs. YOSHI-HASHI
Tomohiro Ishii vs. Bad Luck Fale

August 5th -- Osaka (B Block, 4 a.m. ET)

Kazuchika Okada vs. EVIL
Satoshi Kojima vs. SANADA
Minoru Suzuki vs. Michael Elgin
Tama Tonga vs. Toru Yano
Kenny Omega vs. Juice Robinson

August 6th -- Shizuoka (A Block, 3 a.m. ET)

Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Tomohiro Ishii
Tetsuya Naito vs. Togi Makabe
Hirooki Goto vs. Bad Luck Fale
Kota Ibushi vs. YOSHI-HASHI
Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Yuji Nagata
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August 8th -- Kanagawa (B Block, 5:30 a.m. ET)

Kazuchika Okada vs. Minoru Suzuki
Kenny Omega vs. SANADA
Juice Robinson vs. Toru Yano
Michael Elgin vs. EVIL
Satoshi Kojima vs. Tama Tonga

August 11th -- Sumo Hall (A Block Finals, 5:30 a.m. ET) (English Commentary)

Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Tetsuya Naito
Kota Ibushi vs. Hirooki Goto
Tomohiro Ishii vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
Bad Luck Fale vs. Yuji Nagata
Togi Makabe vs. YOSHI-HASHI

August 12th -- Sumo Hall (B Block Finals, 5:30 a.m. ET) (English Commentary)

Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega
Minoru Suzuki vs. Toru Yano
Tama Tonga vs. SANADA
Michael Elgin vs. Juice Robinson
Satoshi Kojima vs. EVIL

August 13th -- Sumo Hall (G1 Climax 27 Finals, 2 a.m. ET) (English Commentary)

Winner of the A Block vs. Winner of the B Block in the tournament finals
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Do they have a "final four" where the top two point getters in each block face off to see who goes to the finals? Or is it just the two point leaders automatically moving to the finals?
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Calwings posted...

Do they have a "final four" where the top two point getters in each block face off to see who goes to the finals? Or is it just the two point leaders automatically moving to the finals?

No final 4

They used to have 4 Blocks and they did that, but I don't know how many years ago that was. And to clear things up, the person who won their match breaks a tie (If Ibushi/ZSJ end up with 10 points the tie breaker goes to who won between Ibushi and ZSJ). IF that also was a tie (Omega/Okada end with 10 points, but also went to another draw), then I don't have a fucking clue, lol. Maybe we'd get our first Triple Threat WrestleKingdom main event?
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So, who does everyone have?
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August 12th -- Sumo Hall (B Block Finals, 5:30 a.m. ET) (English Commentary)

Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega


Sooo far away. I bet we see Omega beat Okada here. I don't think Omega will win though.

I don't watch too much NJPW.
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Bad_Mojo posted...

Calwings posted...

Do they have a "final four" where the top two point getters in each block face off to see who goes to the finals? Or is it just the two point leaders automatically moving to the finals?

No final 4

They used to have 4 Blocks and they did that, but I don't know how many years ago that was. And to clear things up, the person who won their match breaks a tie (If Ibushi/ZSJ end up with 10 points the tie breaker goes to who won between Ibushi and ZSJ). IF that also was a tie (Omega/Okada end with 10 points, but also went to another draw), then I don't have a fucking clue, lol. Maybe we'd get our first Triple Threat WrestleKingdom main event?

I'm assuming they either wouldn't let that happen, or have a plan for it we just don't know. triple threat is an option, but seems unfair to the third guy. could just as easily be a "playoff" rematch.
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DelianSK posted...

August 12th -- Sumo Hall (B Block Finals, 5:30 a.m. ET) (English Commentary)

Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega


Sooo far away. I bet we see Omega beat Okada here. I don't think Omega will win though.

I don't watch too much NJPW.

Yeah, everyone is hyped for that match, but we have some great matches to see. It really sucks that Ibushi and Omega are not in the same Block for a guaranteed match, but oh well, lol

But we're getting our Ibushi/ZSJ match we almost got in the CWC Finals, so I'm happy about that since it hasn't happened before, I don't think.

PS -

There is not better way to get up to date with New Japan than the G1. You're going to see a lot of amazing matches over the next few weeks and see what everyone in the main event can offer.
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Bad_Mojo posted...

ZSJ

I saw him for the first time night 1 of the California show. holy shit; kid's incredible.
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Medussa posted...

I saw him for the first time night 1 of the California show. holy shit; kid's incredible.

Yep, he's like a high spot submission guy. His submissions are high spots
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Omega beats Okada on the final night of block B to clinch his spot in the finals and tie their series at 1-1. The finals will be Omega vs. Kota "I used to be Tiger Mask W, you know" Ibushi. Omega wins, we get Okada vs. Omega 4 at WK12 for the belt and the bragging rights in their long rivalry.

That's my prediction and I'm sticking to it.
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Yeah, that would be great

I don't know, I still think Cody is going to replace Omega at some point in the tournament. Not based on any facts, just more of a gut feeling. I watch a bit too much WWE and think story lines, and New Japan isn't known for doing story lines like that.

But if they're going to move into America soon, they might need to start doing those sort of things, just to grab the WWE crowd a bit more, if you know what I'm saying.

Omega gets "hurt" and Cody is his replacement at the G1 and goes on to beat Okada in the block, but lose to Ibushi in the finals. This lets Cody get a title shot because he beat the champion (a New Japan thing) a little down the road and gives Ibushi the title shot when he wan. . .at WrestleKingdom

Cody goes on to face and lose to Okada in his title shot against him, Okada/Omega III finally happens at the big show before WrestleKingdom, Omega wins and faces Ibushi at WrestleKingdom

That's my fantasy booking
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https://streamable.com/8duuw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNlVDVHz2bk
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I wish it would just hurry up and get here
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Live press conference right now -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io3VqY-mkvg
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Omega on now
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They just announced that Day 1 will be FREE
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Probably going to get their most views from western countries ever thanks to Okada/Omega.

Dr_Agon posted...

Probably going to get their most views from western countries ever thanks to Okada/Omega.

And easier ways to watch it since they now let you use PayPal

Also -

https://streamable.com/b27di
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https://streamable.com/g8yko
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Less than 24-hours!!!

Here is the entire card for Day 1, WHICH WILL BE FREE -

Under-card -

1) Jushin Liger/Hiroyoshi Tenzan/Satoshi Kojima vs David Finlay/Juice Robinson/Michael Elgin
2) El Desperado/Taichi/Minoru Suzuki vs Chase Owens/Tama Tonga/Kenny Omega
3) Bushi/Sanada vs Hiromu Takahashi/Evil
4) Gedo/Kazuchika Okada vs Jado/Toru Yano


G1 Matches -

Yuji Nagata vs YOSHI-HASHI
Togi Makabe vs Bad Luck Fale
Hirooki Goto vs Tomohiro Ishii
Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Zack Saber Jr.
Kota Ibushi vs Tetsuya Naito
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Just a few more hours!
No Intermissions!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmpPKjZOIdo
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It's starting!!!!

Here is the YouTube feed-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuVm3XbzRCM
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Juice is looking great. Elgin is great as well
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The New Japan DADs!!!!

Liger, Tenzan, Kojima
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Juice is already bleeding from the side
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Koji Cutter out of nowhere!

Really fun opening. Kojima pins Finlay
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Let's hope Kenny Omega doesn't die in this next match -

El Desperado, Taichi and Minoru Suzuki vs Chase Owens, Tama Tonga and Kenny Omega

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Big brawl to start. Suzuki is trying to take out Omega!!

Trying to break Kenny's arm so he can't continue in the G1!!! This is why I love this shit!

Omega is back, shitty botch, though

He has a Villain Club shirt on though

And Suzuki just plants Chase with the Gotch Piledriver and finishes it off.

Kind of a let down, but that's alright, these are just filler matches to build to the 1 on 1 matches.
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Isn't Omega already a heavyweight champ though? I doubt he wins.
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_MorningStar posted...

Isn't Omega already a heavyweight champ though? I doubt he wins.

Okada is the champion

Omega is the US Champion
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Really fun tag. No bull shit because they're all friends, just a brawl and a team fist bump between 4 of the members
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Yano is here, buy his DVD!
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So he is a hw champ
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_MorningStar posted...

So he is a hw champ

It's not only for HW
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Jado and Gedo are like Edge and Christian, very, very long time friends and long time tag team. They also book New Japan
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Yooou mother fucker

Classic Gedo
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The YouTube stream is done, but it's still free on New Japan World
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Nagata's last G1

;_;
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I was busy while it was happening live and couldn't watch. Is it free to watch on demand too?
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GallisOTK posted...

I was busy while it was happening live and couldn't watch. Is it free to watch on demand too?

That, I'm not sure. I'll let you know when I find out.

EDIT

Wait, you know it's still going on right now? The first match of the actual G1 just started

http://njpwworld.com/lp/l_enlive_115_1
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Bad_Mojo posted...

Wait, you know it's still going on right now? The first match of the actual G1 just started

http://njpwworld.com/lp/l_enlive_115_1

I'm just about to go to sleep. If it's free on demand, I'll try to watch it tomorrow afternoon.
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GallisOTK posted...

I'm just about to go to sleep. If it's free on demand, I'll try to watch it tomorrow afternoon.

Gotcha

You said you were busy while it was going on, so I just wanted to let you know. Also, as you can see, I'm alone here, lol
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Ishii vs Goto was fucking amazing
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The finish to Tanahashi and ZSJ hurt to watch. Damn good match

Main event is up now. Ibushi vs Naito

Here comes your next 5 Star classic
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Saves topic to see if I can get anyone else to talk to me about this. I'll update through Night 2, but if nobody cares, I will try to never talk about New Japan on here again.
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Full card for tonight -

Hirai Kawato & Kota Ibushi vs El Desperado & Zack Saber Jr.

Tiger Mask, Yuji Nagata, Togi Makabe vs Gedo, Tomohiro Ishii, Hiroooki Goto

David Finaly & Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Chase Owens & Bad Luck Fale

Jado & YOSHI-HASHI vs BUSHI & Tetsuya Naito

G1 Matches -

Satoshi Kojima vs Juice Robinson
Michael Elgin vs Tama Tonga
Sanada vs EVIL
Kazuchika Okada vs Toru Yano
Minoru Suzuki vs Kenny Omega
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5 more hours. I hope someone will watch with me tonight. Reddit sucks at trying to talk to people.
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90mins away!


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