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New Japan G1 Climax 33: Results, Highlights, and Standings After Day 8

By Jeff Wolfe | @prowrestlingw8r

As the New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s 33rd G1 Climax tournament reaches the halfway mark of the round robin stage, the action continues to heat up. With several exciting matches and surprising upsets, the tournament is shaping up to be one of the best in recent memory.

One of the standout matches of the tournament so far was the bout between Kazuchika Okada and Taichi. Despite being an unlikely pairing, the match showcased the unique style of New Japan Pro-Wrestling and delivered an incredible performance. You can catch the highlights of this match here.

Another must-see match was the clash between Tomohiro Ishii and Shingo Takagi. These two competitors left it all in the ring and delivered a hard-hitting, intense battle. The match is a testament to the physicality and athleticism of the wrestlers in the G1 Climax tournament.

One of the biggest surprises of the tournament came when Shane “SLAPJACK” Haste scored an upset win over Tetsuya Naito. Haste, who is now representing TMDK rather than RETRIBUTION, proved that he belongs among the top wrestlers in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. You can watch the highlights of this match here.

However, the standout performer of the tournament so far has been Jeff Cobb. Cobb remains undefeated and claimed the top spot in his block with a victory over Zack Sabre, Jr. His dominance in the ring has earned him the nickname “F-5000.” You can catch his impressive performance here.

As the tournament progresses, the standings are starting to take shape. Here’s where each block currently stands:

A Block:

  • SANADA (4-0-0): 8 points
  • Kaito Kiyomiya (2-1-1): 5 points
  • Gabe Kidd (2-2-0): 4 points
  • Chase Owens (2-2-0): 4 points
  • Shota Umino (1-1-2): 4 points
  • Yota Tsuji (1-2-1): 3 points
  • Ren Narita (0-2-2): 2 points
  • Hikuleo (1-3-0): 2 points

B Block:

  • Kazuchika Okada (4-0-0): 8 points
  • Will Ospreay (3-1-0): 6 points
  • Taichi (2-2-0): 4 points
  • YOSHI-HASHI (2-2-0): 4 points
  • KENTA (2-2-0): 4 points

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