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NJPW G1 Climax 33 - Tag 6

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NJPW's G1 Climax 2023 Kicks Off with Thrilling Matches

Live from the Nagano Big Hat in Nagano, Japan, New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) brought the heat to fans worldwide with their online stream of the G1 Climax 2023 tournament. And boy, did they deliver! With eight matches on the card, each one packed more punch than a Ricky Steamboat suplex.

Block D Action

The night began with Zack Sabre Jr. taking on Alex Coughlin in Block D. These two grapplers went toe-to-toe, trading holds and counters like it was going out of style. In the end, Sabre's experience proved too much for Coughlin, as he secured a thrilling 11:13 victory.

Next up, Hirooki Goto faced Shane Haste in another Block D showdown. Goto, looking to make an impact, came out swinging – literally. His series of high-impact strikes left Haste reeling before Goto finished him off with a swift 2:29 pinfall win.

Tetsuya Naito and Toru Yano clashed in the third match of the block. Naito, ever the showman, used his quickness to evade Yano's attacks before landing a picture-perfect dropkick for the win (7:44).

Last but not least in Block D, Jeff Cobb squared off against Hiroshi Tanahashi. These two powerhouses went at it hammer and anvil-style, with Cobb ultimately emerging victorious via pinfall (10:30).

Block C Battles

In Block C, Tama Tonga faced Mikey Nicholls, looking to capitalize on his momentum from previous matches. Tonga's sheer strength proved too much for Nicholls, as he crushed him with a 9:10 pinfall win.

Eddie Kingston and HENARE clashed in the next match of the block. Kingston's intensity was palpable as he dominated HENARE, ultimately finishing him off with a brutal 10:32 pinfall victory.

Shingo Takagi faced Tomohiro Ishii in what promised to be an explosive matchup. These two hard-hitters delivered on that promise, trading bombs and taking turns beating the tar out of each other. In the end, Takagi's power proved too much for Ishii, as he secured a thrilling 18:10 win.

Block C Finale

The final match of the night saw David Finlay face EVIL in Block C. These two competitors engaged in a war of attrition, with both men giving it their all. In the end, Finlay's determination and perseverance paid off, as he defeated EVIL via pinfall (16:12).

As the dust settles on this opening night of G1 Climax 2023, one thing is clear: these competitors have set the bar incredibly high for what's to come in this tournament. With so many talented grapplers vying for supremacy, it's going to be a wild ride indeed. Stay tuned, folks – we're just getting started!

Card Details

  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Nagano Big Hat
  • Attendance: 1180
  • Type: Online Stream
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 22 Jul 2023

Matches

  1. Zack Sabre Jr. defeat Alex Coughlin in a G1 Climax 2023 Block D Match
    Match Time: 11:13

  2. Tama Tonga defeat Mikey Nicholls in a G1 Climax 2023 Block C Match
    Match Time: 09:10

  3. Hirooki Goto defeat Shane Haste in a G1 Climax 2023 Block D Match
    Match Time: 02:29

  4. Eddie Kingston defeat HENARE in a G1 Climax 2023 Block C Match
    Match Time: 10:32

  5. Tetsuya Naito defeat Toru Yano in a G1 Climax 2023 Block D Match
    Match Time: 07:44

  6. Shingo Takagi defeat Tomohiro Ishii in a G1 Climax 2023 Block C Match
    Match Time: 18:10

  7. Jeff Cobb defeat Hiroshi Tanahashi in a G1 Climax 2023 Block D Match
    Match Time: 10:30

  8. David Finlay defeat EVIL in a G1 Climax 2023 Block C Match
    Match Time: 16:12

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