NJPW G1 Climax 33 continues to deliver exciting and unpredictable matches as Day 12 of the tournament comes to a close. With the A Block competitors battling it out in the final round, the stakes are high as they compete for a spot in the Quarter Finals. Let’s take a look at the results and see who is moving forward in the tournament.
The first match of the night saw Yota Tsuji facing off against Gabe Kidd. In a surprising turn of events, Kidd launched a pre-match attack on Tsuji, but it backfired as Tsuji fought back and delivered a high-angle suplex to his opponent. The match was hard-hitting and intense, with both wrestlers exchanging stiff shots. In the end, Tsuji emerged victorious with a spear, securing 7 points in the tournament.
Next up, Ren Narita took on Kaito Kiyomiya. The match started with both wrestlers testing each other out, but Narita quickly gained the upper hand by targeting Kiyomiya’s neck. The match escalated with near falls and high-impact moves from both competitors. In a surprising twist, Narita managed to secure the win with a bridging Northern Light Suplex, eliminating both wrestlers from the tournament.
The third match of the night featured Chase Owens taking on IWGP Heavyweight Champion SANADA. Owens took advantage of SANADA’s taped arm and even managed to successfully execute the Paradise Lock. However, SANADA fought back and eventually secured the win with a Deadfall, earning himself 14 points in the tournament.
In the main event of the evening, Shota Umino faced off against Hikuleo in a winner-takes-all match. Umino showed great determination and resilience throughout the match, but Hikuleo proved to be too powerful. In an impressive display of strength, Hikuleo nailed a Chokeslam for the victory, earning himself 8 points in the tournament.
With the conclusion of Day 12, let’s take a look at the updated block standings:
A BLOCK
SANADA – 14 points
Hikuleo – 8 points
Yota Tsuji – 7 points
Kaito Kiyomiya – 6 points
Ren Narita – 6 points
Shota Umino – 6 points
Gabe Kidd – 5 points
Chase Owens – 4 points
B BLOCK
Kazuchika Okada – 10 points
Will Ospreay – 8 points
El Phantasmo – 6 points
TAICHI- 6 points
Tanga Loa- 6 points
Great O’Khan – 4 points
KENTA – 4 points
YOSH-HASHI – 4 points
As the tournament progresses, the competition becomes fiercer and the stakes higher. Stay tuned for more updates and results from NJPW G1 Climax 33.
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