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NJPW G1 Climax 33 - Tag 12
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- Tails Azimuth
New Japan Pro Wrestling Delivers Thrills and Spills at Hiroshima Sun Plaza
In front of a raucous crowd of 2,006 at the Hiroshima Sun Plaza, New Japan Pro Wrestling put on a show for the ages, as eight matches took place on this TV-taped event. The G1 Climax 2023 continued to build momentum, with several key storylines emerging and old rivalries reigniting.
Match of the Night: Tetsuya Naito vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
The main event pitting Tetsuya Naito against Zack Sabre Jr. stole the show, with these two technical masterminds delivering an 18:30 marathon that showcased their exceptional grappling skills. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as both men traded near-falls and submissions, but in the end, it was Naito's experience and cunning that allowed him to secure the victory.
Block D Drama Unfolds
In Block D, Alex Coughlin picked up a crucial win over Hiroshi Tanahashi (8:50), while Toru Yano dispatched Shane Haste in just 6:09. Meanwhile, Hirooki Goto continued his strong showing with a hard-fought victory over Jeff Cobb (11:33). These results have significant implications for the block standings, as Coughlin and Goto now find themselves tied for second place behind Tanahashi.
Block C Battles Heat Up
In Block C, Mikey Nicholls surprised many by defeating EVIL (9:40), while HENARE outlasted Tomohiro Ishii in a grueling 14:21 contest. Eddie Kingston also scored an impressive win over Tama Tonga (11:39). The real story here is the intense rivalry brewing between Shingo Takagi and David Finlay, as these two heavy hitters clashed for 18:45, with Takagi emerging victorious.
Overall Thoughts
This show demonstrated why New Japan Pro Wrestling remains one of the premier promotions in the world. The quality of wrestling was consistently high throughout the card, with each match featuring its own unique blend of athleticism, drama, and entertainment value. As we head into the latter stages of the G1 Climax 2023, the stakes are getting higher by the day – who will emerge victorious and claim the coveted spot in the finals?
Final Grade: A-
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Card Details
- Date: 08 Feb 2023
- Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Arena: Hiroshima Sun Plaza
- Attendance: 2006
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 08 Feb 2023
Matches
Alex Coughlin defeat Hiroshi Tanahashi in a G1 Climax 2023 Block D Match
Match Time: 08:50Mikey Nicholls defeat EVIL in a G1 Climax 2023 Block C Match
Match Time: 09:40Toru Yano defeat Shane Haste in a G1 Climax 2023 Block D Match
Match Time: 06:09HENARE defeat Tomohiro Ishii in a G1 Climax 2023 Block C Match
Match Time: 14:21Hirooki Goto defeat Jeff Cobb in a G1 Climax 2023 Block D Match
Match Time: 11:33Eddie Kingston defeat Tama Tonga in a G1 Climax 2023 Block C Match
Match Time: 11:39Tetsuya Naito defeat Zack Sabre Jr. in a G1 Climax 2023 Block D Match
Match Time: 18:30Shingo Takagi defeat David Finlay in a G1 Climax 2023 Block C Match
Match Time: 18:45