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NJPW G1 Climax 2018 - Tag 18

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NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING LIVE FROM THE NIPPON BUDOKAN

August 11, 2018 - Tokyo, Japan

In a thrilling night of professional wrestling action, New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) brought the heat to the legendary Nippon Budokan in front of a sold-out crowd of 12,023 fans. The event was broadcast live on TV and will be re-aired at a later date.

Tag Team Action Kicks Things Off

The evening began with a pair of tag team matches that showcased the incredible talent of NJPW's roster. In the opening contest, David Finlay and Michael Elgin teamed up to take down Shota Umino and Toa Henare in a hard-hitting match that lasted 7 minutes and 0 seconds.

Next up was a showdown between BULLET CLUB factions, as Bad Luck Fale and Tanga Loa defeated Chase Owens and Hangman Page. The match was a fast-paced affair, with all four competitors displaying their high-flying abilities. This contest came to an end after just 3 minutes and 57 seconds.

CHAOS vs. BULLET CLUB in Six-Man Tag Action

The six-man tag team match saw NJPW's CHAOS stable face off against the BULLET CLUB trio of Marty Scurll, Matt Jackson, and Nick Jackson. This contest was a wild ride from start to finish, with all six competitors giving it their all. In the end, the BULLET CLUB emerged victorious in a thrilling 5 minute and 56 second match.

Los Ingobernables de Japon Take Down Suzuki-gun

In the penultimate tag team match of the evening, Los Ingobernables de Japon's BUSHI and EVIL teamed up to defeat Suzuki-gun's El Desperado and Minoru Suzuki. This contest was a technical masterclass, with all four competitors showcasing their skills. The match came to an end after 7 minutes and 38 seconds.

Hiroshi Tanahashi and Friends Dominate CHAOS

The main event of the evening saw Hiroshi Tanahashi, Togi Makabe, and Tomoaki Honma team up to take down CHAOS's Gedo, Kazuchika Okada, and YOSHI-HASHI. This contest was a clash of styles, with the three NJPW legends using their experience and teamwork to outmaneuver their opponents. The match came to an end after 9 minutes of action.

G1 Climax 2018 Action Heats Up

The evening's second half consisted of three G1 Climax 2018 Block B matches. In the first, Toru Yano defeated Tama Tonga in a quick and decisive contest that lasted just 5 minutes and 8 seconds.

Next up was Juice Robinson versus Hirooki Goto, with Robinson emerging victorious after a hard-fought match that came to an end at the 10 minute and 36 second mark.

The final G1 Climax 2018 Block B match of the evening saw Tomohiro Ishii take down SANADA in a thrilling contest that lasted 17 minutes.

In what was arguably the match of the night, Zack Sabre Jr. defeated Tetsuya Naito in an intense and technical contest that came to an end after 18 minutes and 17 seconds.

The main event of the evening saw Kota Ibushi defeat Kenny Omega in a truly epic match that lasted 23 minutes and 13 seconds. This clash of styles was an instant classic, with both competitors giving it their all.

That's All For Tonight

In conclusion, NJPW delivered an incredible show at the Nippon Budokan, featuring a mix of tag team action, six-man tag matches, and G1 Climax 2018 Block B contests. With so many incredible performances, this event is sure to be remembered for years to come.

Full Match Results

  1. David Finlay and Michael Elgin defeat Shota Umino and Toa Henare in a Tag Team Match (7:00)
  2. BULLET CLUB (Bad Luck Fale and Tanga Loa) defeat BULLET CLUB (Chase Owens and Hangman Page) in a Tag Team Match (3:57)
  3. BULLET CLUB (Marty Scurll, Matt Jackson, and Nick Jackson) defeat CHAOS (Jay White, SHO, and YOH) in a Six-Man Tag Team Match (5:56)
  4. Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI and EVIL) defeat Suzuki-gun (El Desperado and Minoru Suzuki) in a Tag Team Match (7:38)
  5. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Togi Makabe, and Tomoaki Honma defeat CHAOS (Gedo, Kazuchika Okada, and YOSHI-HASHI) in a Six-Man Tag Team Match (9:00)
  6. Toru Yano defeat Tama Tonga in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match (5:08)
  7. Juice Robinson defeat Hirooki Goto in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match (10:36)
  8. Tomohiro Ishii defeat SANADA in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match (17:00)
  9. Zack Sabre Jr. defeat Tetsuya Naito in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match (18:17)
  10. Kota Ibushi defeat Kenny Omega in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match (23:13)

Card Details

  • Date: 11 Aug 2018
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Nippon Budokan
  • Attendance: 12023
  • Type: TV-Show
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 11 Aug 2018

Matches

  1. David Finlay and Michael Elgin defeat Shota Umino and Toa Henare in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 07:00

  2. BULLET CLUB (Bad Luck Fale and Tanga Loa) defeat BULLET CLUB (Chase Owens and Hangman Page) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 03:57

  3. BULLET CLUB (Marty Scurll, Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) defeat CHAOS (Jay White, SHO and YOH) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 05:56

  4. Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI and EVIL) defeat Suzuki-gun (El Desperado and Minoru Suzuki) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 07:38

  5. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Togi Makabe and Tomoaki Honma defeat CHAOS (Gedo, Kazuchika Okada and YOSHI-HASHI) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:00

  6. Toru Yano defeat Tama Tonga in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match
    Match Time: 05:08

  7. Juice Robinson defeat Hirooki Goto in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match
    Match Time: 10:36

  8. Tomohiro Ishii defeat SANADA in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match
    Match Time: 17:00

  9. Zack Sabre Jr. defeat Tetsuya Naito in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match
    Match Time: 18:17

  10. Kota Ibushi defeat Kenny Omega in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match
    Match Time: 23:13

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