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NJPW G1 Climax 2018 - Tag 4

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Korakuen Hall Hosts Thrilling NJPW Show; Omega and Naito Steal the Spotlight

In front of a lively crowd of 1,730 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, New Japan Pro Wrestling presented an action-packed TV show that featured a mix of young talent and established stars. The event was highlighted by several outstanding matches, including two G1 Climax 2018 Block B bouts that showcased the incredible abilities of Kenny Omega and Tetsuya Naito.

The night began with a spirited tag team match pitting CHAOS's Jay White and YOH against Michael Elgin and Ren Narita. The latter duo's inexperience was evident, but they managed to hold their own against the more experienced White and YOH before ultimately falling to the former. The timekeeper's decision of 8:11 told the tale.

Suzuki-Gun's El Desperado and Minoru Suzuki then clashed with CHAOS's SHO and YOSHI-HASHI in a well-matched tag team bout. The veteran duo of Suzuki and Desperado proved too much for their opponents, prevailing in 9:07.

Los Ingobernables de Japon's BUSHI and EVIL faced Toa Henare and Togi Makabe next. Despite the latter duo's valiant efforts, they were ultimately outmaneuvered by the more skilled EVIL and BUSHI, who claimed victory in just 6:14.

The tag team action continued with a bout between BULLET CLUB's Bad Luck Fale and Tanga Loa and David Finlay and Hiroshi Tanahashi. The latter duo's inexperience was evident once again, but they managed to put up a good fight before ultimately falling to the more experienced Fale and Loa in 6:15.

The first half of the show concluded with a tag team match featuring CHAOS's Gedo and Kazuchika Okada against BULLET CLUB's Chase Owens and Hangman Page. The veteran duo of Okada and Gedo were outsmarted by their opponents, who claimed victory in just 5:44.

G1 Climax 2018 Block B action then got underway with SANADA facing Tama Tonga. The latter's power was on full display, but SANADA's quickness and agility ultimately allowed him to secure the win in 10:46.

Toru Yano then took on Zack Sabre Jr., with the latter's submission expertise proving too much for his opponent. Sabre Jr.'s victory came in 10:34.

Kota Ibushi faced Juice Robinson next, with both men delivering an instant classic. In the end, Ibushi emerged victorious in 13:03.

The main event saw Tetsuya Naito face Tomohiro Ishii in a bout that was marked by intense action from start to finish. Despite Ishii's valiant efforts, Naito's experience and skill ultimately allowed him to secure the win in 19:13.

Finally, Kenny Omega faced Hirooki Goto in the night's final G1 Climax 2018 Block B match. The two men engaged in a thrilling contest that saw Omega emerge victorious in 19:29.

In conclusion, Korakuen Hall played host to an excellent NJPW show that featured a mix of young talent and established stars. Omega and Naito stole the spotlight with their outstanding performances, but it was ultimately the former who took center stage. The G1 Climax 2018 continues to be must-watch material, and fans are eagerly anticipating the next installment.

Rating: (4/5)

Card Details

  • Date: 19 Jul 2018
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Korakuen Hall
  • Attendance: 1730
  • Type: TV-Show
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 19 Jul 2018

Matches

  1. CHAOS (Jay White and YOH) defeat Michael Elgin and Ren Narita in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:11

  2. Suzuki-gun (El Desperado and Minoru Suzuki) defeat CHAOS (SHO and YOSHI-HASHI) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:07

  3. Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI and EVIL) defeat Toa Henare and Togi Makabe in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 06:14

  4. BULLET CLUB (Bad Luck Fale and Tanga Loa) defeat David Finlay and Hiroshi Tanahashi in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 06:15

  5. BULLET CLUB (Chase Owens and Hangman Page) defeat CHAOS (Gedo and Kazuchika Okada) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 05:44

  6. SANADA defeat Tama Tonga in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match
    Match Time: 10:46

  7. Zack Sabre Jr. defeat Toru Yano in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match
    Match Time: 10:34

  8. Kota Ibushi defeat Juice Robinson in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match
    Match Time: 13:03

  9. Tetsuya Naito defeat Tomohiro Ishii in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match
    Match Time: 19:13

  10. Kenny Omega defeat Hirooki Goto in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match
    Match Time: 19:29

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