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NJPW G1 Climax 2020 - Tag 17
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- Tails Azimuth
Ryogoku Kokugikan Hosts Thrilling G1 Climax 2020 Action
Tokyo, Japan - In front of a packed Ryogoku Kokugikan crowd, New Japan Pro Wrestling presented an electrifying night of professional wrestling as the G1 Climax 2020 tournament reached new heights. The sold-out audience of 2,863 was treated to six matches featuring some of the best talent in the world.
Early Bird Special Yota Tsuji kicked off the evening with a surprise victory over Gabriel Kidd. The young lion from NJPW's dojo system showcased his technical grappling skills, utilizing a variety of submission holds to wear down the seasoned veteran. This was Tsuji's first win on the G1 Climax 2020 stage, and he looked like a force to be reckoned with moving forward.
Block A Battles The main event block saw some of NJPW's biggest stars clash in thrilling matches. Yujiro Takahashi scored a pinfall victory over Jeff Cobb in an intense G1 Climax 2020 Block A contest. The veteran wrestler used his cunning and experience to outmaneuver the American powerhouse, securing the win at 10:30.
Next up, Shingo Takagi put on a showstopping performance against Minoru Suzuki. The King of the Darkness proved no match for Takagi's sheer strength and power, as the challenger delivered a thunderous Last Ride Bomb to secure the victory in 12:29.
The marquee matchup saw Will Ospreay face off against Kazuchika Okada. In a stunning upset, Ospreay capitalized on Okada's momentary lapse in focus to hit a picture-perfect Storm Buster and earn the win at an impressive 17:04.
Kota Ibushi also emerged victorious, defeating Taichi with a beautifully executed High-Flying Flash Pegasus Driver at 17:12. This was Ibushi's second consecutive win on the G1 Climax 2020 stage, solidifying his position as a top contender.
The final match of the evening saw Tomohiro Ishii engage in an epic battle against Jay White. In a match that had the crowd on its feet for nearly 25 minutes, Ishii ultimately prevailed with a decisive V-Trigger knee strike at 24:35.
Post-Match Analysis As the dust settles on this unforgettable night of G1 Climax 2020 action, one thing is clear: the tournament has reached new heights of excitement and unpredictability. With several top contenders already emerging from Block A, fans can't wait to see what the coming weeks will bring as the competition heats up.
For complete results and recaps of each match, be sure to check out zohash.com for all your NJPW news and updates!
Card Details
- Date: 16 Oct 2020
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Ryogoku Kokugikan
- Attendance: 2863
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 16 Oct 2020
Matches
Yota Tsuji defeat Gabriel Kidd in a Singles Match
Match Time: 06:52Yujiro Takahashi defeat Jeff Cobb in a G1 Climax 2020 Block A Match
Match Time: 10:30Shingo Takagi defeat Minoru Suzuki in a G1 Climax 2020 Block A Match
Match Time: 12:29Will Ospreay defeat Kazuchika Okada in a G1 Climax 2020 Block A Match
Match Time: 17:04Kota Ibushi defeat Taichi in a G1 Climax 2020 Block A Match
Match Time: 17:12Tomohiro Ishii defeat Jay White in a G1 Climax 2020 Block A Match
Match Time: 24:35