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NJPW G1 Climax 2018 - Tag 1

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ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE PRO WRESTLING REPORT

New Japan Pro Wrestling Delivers Thrilling Card at Ota City General Gymnasium

Tokyo, Japan - The Ota City General Gymnasium played host to an electrifying evening of professional wrestling as New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) presented a stacked card that left fans on the edge of their seats. The packed arena witnessed nine matches featuring some of the top talent in the world, with several storylines and feuds taking shape.

The night began with a pair of tag team matches, both showcasing the talents of CHAOS members Hirooki Goto and Jado, who teamed up with SHO and Tomohiro Ishii to take down their respective opponents. Ren Narita and Toa Henare were first to fall victim to Goto's experience, while Toru Yano and YOH were outmaneuvered by the quickness of Ishii and SHO.

Next up was a pair of tag team matches featuring outside opposition. Guerrillas Of Destiny (Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa) dominated David Finlay and Juice Robinson, using their brute strength to overwhelm their foes. Meanwhile, TAKA Michinoku and Zack Sabre Jr. employed their cunning and technical prowess to defeat Kota Ibushi and Yujiro Takahashi.

The first of the evening's G1 Climax 2018 matches saw Los Ingobernables de Japon (SANADA and Tetsuya Naito) emerge victorious over BULLET CLUB members Chase Owens and Kenny Omega. This bout set the tone for a thrilling night of competition, as each team showcased their unique strengths.

In Block A action, Togi Makabe made quick work of YOSHI-HASHI, finishing him off in 11:05. Hangman Page followed suit, defeating Bad Luck Fale in a hard-hitting match that lasted 8:04. Michael Elgin, meanwhile, outlasted EVIL in a grueling contest that pushed both men to their limits (16:08).

The main event of the evening featured two of NJPW's top stars: Hiroshi Tanahashi and Minoru Suzuki. In a clash of styles, Tanahashi used his athleticism to outmaneuver Suzuki, securing the win in 13:59.

Finally, Jay White capped off an incredible night with a stunning upset victory over Kazuchika Okada. The former champion's impressive performance was marked by multiple near-falls and a dramatic finishing sequence that left fans in awe (25:36).

As the curtain closed on another unforgettable evening of professional wrestling, it is clear that NJPW has once again set the bar high for their competitors. With a stacked card like this, fans are eagerly anticipating what's to come next.

MATCH RATINGS

  1. CHAOS (Hirooki Goto and Jado) vs. Ren Narita and Toa Henare - 3/5
  2. CHAOS (SHO and Tomohiro Ishii) vs. CHAOS (Toru Yano and YOH) - 3.25/5
  3. Guerrillas Of Destiny (Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa) vs. David Finlay and Juice Robinson - 3.5/5
  4. TAKA Michinoku and Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Kota Ibushi and Yujiro Takahashi - 3.75/5
  5. Los Ingobernables de Japon (SANADA and Tetsuya Naito) vs. BULLET CLUB (Chase Owens and Kenny Omega) - 4/5
  6. Togi Makabe vs. YOSHI-HASHI - 4.25/5
  7. Hangman Page vs. Bad Luck Fale - 4.5/5
  8. Michael Elgin vs. EVIL - 4.75/5
  9. Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Minoru Suzuki - 4.95/5
  10. Jay White vs. Kazuchika Okada - 5/5

FINAL THOUGHTS

This NJPW card was an absolute barnburner, featuring a mix of high-flying action, technical grappling, and hard-hitting brawling. While not every match reached its full potential, the overall quality of the show was exceptional. With the G1 Climax 2018 in full swing, fans are now even more invested in the outcomes, as the road to the finals is getting shorter by the day. Stay tuned for further updates from the world of professional wrestling!

Card Details

  • Date: 14 Jul 2018
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Ota City General Gymnasium
  • Attendance: 3907
  • Type: TV-Show
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 14 Jul 2018

Matches

  1. CHAOS (Hirooki Goto and Jado) defeat Ren Narita and Toa Henare in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 06:23

  2. CHAOS (SHO and Tomohiro Ishii) defeat CHAOS (Toru Yano and YOH) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 07:15

  3. Guerrillas Of Destiny (Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa) defeat David Finlay and Juice Robinson in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 06:13

  4. TAKA Michinoku and Zack Sabre Jr. defeat Kota Ibushi and Yujiro Takahashi in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 05:29

  5. Los Ingobernables de Japon (SANADA and Tetsuya Naito) defeat BULLET CLUB (Chase Owens and Kenny Omega) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 05:45

  6. Togi Makabe defeat YOSHI-HASHI in a G1 Climax 2018 Block A Match
    Match Time: 11:05

  7. Hangman Page defeat Bad Luck Fale in a G1 Climax 2018 Block A Match
    Match Time: 08:04

  8. Michael Elgin defeat EVIL in a G1 Climax 2018 Block A Match
    Match Time: 16:08

  9. Hiroshi Tanahashi defeat Minoru Suzuki in a G1 Climax 2018 Block A Match
    Match Time: 13:59

  10. Jay White defeat Kazuchika Okada in a G1 Climax 2018 Block A Match
    Match Time: 25:36

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