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- Tails Azimuth
NJPW's G1 Climax 2016: A Thrilling Night of Action in Osaka
Osaka, Japan - The EDION Arena Osaka played host to a scintillating night of professional wrestling as New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) presented the latest installment of their prestigious G1 Climax tournament. With an attendance of 5,270, the electric atmosphere was palpable as eight men clashed in Block A matches, vying for supremacy and setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling conclusion.
Undercard Delights
Before the main event, fans were treated to a quartet of tag team matches that showcased the depth and diversity of NJPW's roster. Jushin Thunder Liger and Tiger Mask kicked things off with a lightning-quick victory over Captain New Japan and Ryusuke Taguchi, their combined experience and skill proving too much for their opponents.
The Los Ingobernables de Japon trio of BUSHI, EVIL, and Tetsuya Naito then took center stage, defeating Juice Robinson, KUSHIDA, and Satoshi Kojima in a Six Man Tag Team Match that was as chaotic as it was entertaining. The Bullet Club duo of Kenny Omega and Yujiro Takahashi also got in on the action, besting Manabu Nakanishi and Yuji Nagata with a combination of finesse and brute force.
In the evening's opening eight-man tag team match, CHAOS and Katsuhiko Nakajima combined forces to take down David Finlay, Katsuyori Shibata, Michael Elgin, and Tomoaki Honma in a thrilling encounter that kept the pace set by the preceding matches.
G1 Climax 2016 Block A Matches
As the main event got underway, eight men embarked on a grueling journey to determine who would emerge victorious from this opening block. Tama Tonga kicked things off with a hard-fought win over SANADA, his aggressive style proving too much for the veteran.
Bad Luck Fale then followed suit, taking down Togi Makabe in a match that saw both competitors give it their all. Meanwhile, Hirooki Goto ground out a victory against Hiroyoshi Tenzan, the two men engaging in a physical battle that left neither participant unscathed.
The evening's most anticipated matches took center stage as Tomohiro Ishii and Kazuchika Okada clashed in a war of attrition. In the end, it was Ishii who emerged victorious, his 18:43 match time a testament to the enduring rivalry between these two Japanese wrestling legends.
Hiroshi Tanahashi capped off the evening with a thrilling victory over Naomichi Marufuji, their G1 Climax 2016 Block A Match a true masterpiece that left fans on the edge of their seats. The two competitors traded near-falls and near-submissions, ultimately resulting in Tanahashi's hard-won victory.
A Night to Remember
As the dust settled on an unforgettable evening in Osaka, one thing is clear: NJPW has once again raised the bar for professional wrestling. With G1 Climax 2016 now well underway, fans around the world are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to this prestigious tournament.
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Card Details
- Date: 06 Aug 2016
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: EDION Arena Osaka
- Attendance: 5270
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 06 Aug 2016
Matches
Jushin Thunder Liger and Tiger Mask defeat Captain New Japan and Ryusuke Taguchi in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 05:09Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, EVIL and Tetsuya Naito) defeat Juice Robinson, KUSHIDA and Satoshi Kojima in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 08:05BULLET CLUB (Kenny Omega and Yujiro Takahashi) defeat Manabu Nakanishi and Yuji Nagata in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:53CHAOS and Katsuhiko Nakajima defeat David Finlay, Katsuyori Shibata, Michael Elgin and Tomoaki Honma in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:01Tama Tonga defeat SANADA in a G1 Climax 2016 Block A Match
Match Time: 10:40Bad Luck Fale defeat Togi Makabe in a G1 Climax 2016 Block A Match
Match Time: 08:38Hirooki Goto defeat Hiroyoshi Tenzan in a G1 Climax 2016 Block A Match
Match Time: 10:02Tomohiro Ishii defeat Kazuchika Okada in a G1 Climax 2016 Block A Match
Match Time: 18:43Hiroshi Tanahashi defeat Naomichi Marufuji in a G1 Climax 2016 Block A Match
Match Time: 19:00