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NJPW G1 Climax 2018 - Tag 6

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NJPW Korakuen Hall Report

Date: July 21st, 2018 Location: Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Attendance: 1734

A hot summer's evening in Tokyo's Korakuen Hall played host to a stacked New Japan Pro Wrestling card, featuring a mix of high-flying action and technical grappling. The packed crowd was treated to nine matches, including three G1 Climax 2018 block B encounters.

Opening Act The night began with a tag team match between CHAOS's SHO and YOSHI-HASHI and the visiting Michael Elgin and Ren Narita. The Japanese duo emerged victorious, showcasing their chemistry and finishing off the opposition with a thunderous combination of moves in 6:40 minutes.

Tag Team Tussles The BULLET CLUB's Bad Luck Fale and Tanga Loa kept their winning streak intact by defeating Los Ingobernables de Japon's BUSHI and EVIL. The match was filled with high-impact action, including a spectacular tope from Fale that set the tone for the rest of the bout. The time elapsed: 6:06.

Next up, Suzuki-gun's El Desperado and Minoru Suzuki took on CHAOS's Jay White and YOH in another thrilling tag team encounter. Suzuki-gun emerged victorious, with Suzuki employing his patented choke to secure the win in 6:00 minutes.

The BULLET CLUB's Chase Owens and Hangman Page also tasted victory, besting David Finlay and Hiroshi Tanahashi in a match marked by some intense exchanges between the four competitors. The winning duo's experience proved decisive, as they clocked in at 7:01 minutes.

G1 Climax 2018 Block B Matches Toa Henare and Togi Makabe combined forces to take down CHAOS's Gedo and Kazuchika Okada in a solid tag team affair. The victors showcased their strength and power, ultimately prevailing in 6:54 minutes.

The night's main event was marked by a series of thrilling G1 Climax 2018 block B matches. Toru Yano kicked things off, defeating Kota Ibushi via roll-up to the back of the head in 8:23 minutes. This set the tone for what would be a highly competitive and intense evening.

SANADA then faced Zack Sabre Jr., emerging victorious in an excellent technical grappling match that saw both men push each other to the limit. The winning SANADA showcased his quickness and cunning, securing the win in 10:45 minutes.

Next up was Tetsuya Naito, who battled Juice Robinson in a highly anticipated encounter. Naito's finesse and experience proved too much for Robinson, as he secured the win via pinfall in an impressive 16:43 minutes.

The card closed out with Kenny Omega facing off against Tama Tonga. Omega's high-flying abilities were on full display, but it was his technical prowess that ultimately led to his victory, which came in 9:55 minutes.

Finally, Tomohiro Ishii took on Hirooki Goto in a grueling contest that saw both men give their all. In the end, Ishii's resilience and determination proved too much for Goto, as he secured the win via pinfall in an exhausting 18:15 minutes.

Overall, this was a fantastic show featuring a mix of styles and match types. The packed crowd at Korakuen Hall was treated to nine thrilling matches, including three G1 Climax 2018 block B encounters that will have a significant impact on the tournament's outcome. Zohash.com highly recommends checking out the replays for this excellent event.

Final Thoughts A memorable night in Tokyo, with plenty of highlights and surprises throughout the evening. The NJPW roster continues to impress, showcasing their versatility and dedication. With the G1 Climax 2018 block B stage now set, all eyes turn to the upcoming matches that will shape the tournament's final standings. Stay tuned for more coverage on zohash.com.

Card Details

  • Date: 21 Jul 2018
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Korakuen Hall
  • Attendance: 1734
  • Type: TV-Show
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 21 Jul 2018

Matches

  1. CHAOS (SHO and YOSHI-HASHI) defeat Michael Elgin and Ren Narita in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 06:40

  2. BULLET CLUB (Bad Luck Fale and Tanga Loa) defeat Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI and EVIL) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 06:06

  3. Suzuki-gun (El Desperado and Minoru Suzuki) defeat CHAOS (Jay White and YOH) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 06:00

  4. BULLET CLUB (Chase Owens and Hangman Page) defeat David Finlay and Hiroshi Tanahashi in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 07:01

  5. Toa Henare and Togi Makabe defeat CHAOS (Gedo and Kazuchika Okada) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 06:54

  6. Toru Yano defeat Kota Ibushi in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match
    Match Time: 08:23

  7. SANADA defeat Zack Sabre Jr. in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match
    Match Time: 10:45

  8. Tetsuya Naito defeat Juice Robinson in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match
    Match Time: 16:43

  9. Kenny Omega defeat Tama Tonga in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match
    Match Time: 09:55

  10. Tomohiro Ishii defeat Hirooki Goto in a G1 Climax 2018 Block B Match
    Match Time: 18:15

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